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NOSTALGIA…Former Andamooka residents Rick Boston and Maya Kelleway took a close look at more than 70 years of local history during the opal town’s Easter celebrations this month. The pair, who now reside in Warooka on the Yorke Peninsula, lived in Andamooka for more than 10 years and still own a home locally. They visit Andamooka at least once a year, usually for the ‘Back to Andamooka’ reunion celebrations each Easter.

ANDAMOOKA…More than 300 losing the collection. The Monitor. former Andamooka residents and visit- In fact, the bulk of the collection was “We have a whole lot of information about Lot 41 Oates Street, Patrick’s Cove ing tourists celebrated Easter in the out- destroyed in one of three fires at the Minnie Berrington – Andamooka’s first fe- House and Land Package back opal mining town in 2005, the com- th Andamooka Primary School since the male miner in the 1930s. $411,000 Completed munity’s 75 year. early 1990s. “She moved to Andamooka from Coober • Sandstone split face to front Around 200 people attended the annual Then in 2004 the collection was con- Pedy and ran the post office, she was in • Superb location APOMA Cottages community barbecue demned when the most recent fire • 4 bedrooms and 2 the army and a police officer too when bathrooms on Good Friday, followed by another 70 raised concerns the collection had been or so who enjoyed the Reunion Ball on there were only 12 or 14 female officers • Walk-in robe to main contaminated by asbestos. in the whole state. bedroom Saturday night. • Built-in robes to 3 bedrooms To save the collection, the Andamooka On Sunday the community visited White “There’s so much here but we want more.” • Farquhar kitchen with community applied to the SA Govern- the ultimate in Dam for the ‘Back to Bill’s’ RFDS Officer Campbell, and his fellow history ment for an exemption and, after rig- ‘Kleenmaid’ appliances fundraiser. buffs, are calling for former and present including dishwasher orous testing, it was returned to • Ceramic floor tiling to For many of the returnees, the weekend APOMA. Andamooka residents to contribute their entry, family, meals, was an opportunity to catch up with old own photographs and records to the cook, rumpus and passage friends and peruse through piles of pho- Since then, local resident and police of- project. • Double garage under the main roof tographs and other nostalgia. ficer Nigel Campbell has begun trans- • Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioner ferring the original documents and pho- Send your contributions by email – nigel. • Cement brick paving driveway to kerb In fact, one of the highlights of the week- [email protected] - or post them • Ideal rental investment or retirement tographs to computer. • Septic tank connected to common effluent end was the Andamooka history project to the Andamooka Primary School. started by former local resident and Officer Campbell took on the history “We want everything to do with teacher Anne Pitt with documents and project after Ms Pitt’s eyesight began Andamooka,” he said. photographs dating back to the 1930s. to fail. But, few of the visitors flicking through “There’s some amazing stuff – photo- “We are slowly building up a good history graphs, wedding certificates and news- of the town for the future – we’ve already the piles of photographs, certificates and L.J. HOOKER Moonta/Wallaroo newspaper clippings were aware of just paper clippings, books and poems and got photographs of three and four genera- even videos,” officer Campbell told tions of local families.” Phone: 8825 2007 how close the community has come to www.patrickscove.com.au

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I was recently in Roxby Downs to per- to Teya Dunn, who worked so hard Enfield Furnishers (08) 8821 2311 This isn’t the first time Roxby Downs as a commu- form at the 2005 Outback Fringe Fes- to get us to the Fringe and was such tival. a professional to work with that it Evans Clarke Auctions (08) 8345 0099 nity has show its colours. made our time in Roxby and Eyebus Optometrist 8671 2001 I wish to commend everyone involved, As a family, we’re very proud to be part of such a from the organisers to the performers Andamooka such a pleasure. Fish Express (08) 8683 3739 caring community and thankful to all the people who, and everyone who came and supported We can’t wait to come back! Garry Baker Building 8671 1353 in times like this, stand up and do their best to help. it. 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I’ve had to write about murders, shipwrecks, drug OPSM Clinic 8671 9020 overdoses, a balloon crash, plane crashes and, of course, Outback Landscaping and Supplies 8671 0131 car collisions. This month, I’ve had to write about the Peter Tonkin Realty - Yorketown (08) 8852 8179 loss of Colin Wilson and his three-year-old son Adam – Pink Roadhouse, Oodnadatta 8670 7822 and to Frankie, Samuel, Matthew and Hannah, we at The Monitor send our sincerest sympathies. Nothing Port Augusta Public Library 8641 9151 we could ever write in these pages could possibly lessen RAA (08) 8202 4497 your loss or your sadness – but that sadness is shared. Raine and Horne (08) 8395 2233 Newspapers like ours, in small towns, walk a very fine Red Sands Hair Design 0400 012 428 line between what we should and should not print when Reynella 4WD & Commercial (08) 8381 8022 a member of our close-knit community dies. 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Page 2 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper NEWS A community in mourning ROXBY DOWNS…Dozens of Roxby incident - a single vehicle rollover – Downs residents attended the funeral which resulted in two passengers dy- of Colin, 44, and Adam Wilson, 3, in ing and another four being injured. Port Augusta this week. The surviving members of the Wilson The pair were killed in a motor vehicle family – Frankie, Hannah, Samuel and collision near Port Augusta in the early Matthew - are recovering in Port hours of Thursday morning, March 16, Augusta with relatives following the 2005. funeral at the All Saints Catholic Major Crash are still investigating the Church. Community plan launch ROXBY DOWNS… Want to take a little look into the crystal ball at the future of your local com- munity? MUSEUM OPENING...Woomera Area Administrator Garry Clarke officially opens the new Then come along to the Rocket Range Museum. TOP LEFT...Minister for Tourism Jane Lomax-Smith takes a official launch of the closer look at the social history room displays with Woomera Area School students Roxby Downs Commu- nity Plan on Wednesday, during the museum’s official opening this month. BOTTOM LEFT...Display designer Bev April 13, in the Cultural Hocking discusses the newly-refurbished Woomera Heritage Centre with Woomera Area Precinct theatrette. School student Lauren Bannerman, 8. Over 18 months, in ex- cess of 450 people have directly contributed to the community plans. $345,000 redesign for “This is a defining mo- ment in the development of Roxby Downs com- munity,” community plan coordinator Ray Rocket Range Museum Goldie told The Monitor. “The plan is innovative WOOMERA…Woomera residents celebrated the Project designer Bev Hocking told The Monitor how in many ways – from the official opening of the $345,000 Rocket Range Mu- the original collection – featuring everything from community management seum last week. fossils to rockets – had been filtered down to leave a structure it proposes for After more than 18 months in construction, the mu- clear, chronological ‘story’. Museum visitors can Roxby Downs to the seum was officially opened by Tourism Minister Jane now walk through an interactive display, dedicated high degree of commu- Lomax-Smith and Woomera Area Administrator to the history of SA’s own ‘space base’, before pe- nity participation in its Garry Clarke. rusing the ‘social history room’ which focuses on design.” facets of Woomera’s community life. The upgrade was jointly funded by the SA Govern- Mr Goldie invited local The museum upgrade is part of a series of tourism ment, BAE Systems and the Woomera Board, giv- residents to attend the revamps state-wide this month. Other highlights of ing the centre – which attracts 12,000 visitors per opening and “hear how year – a state-of-the-art revamp with multi-media the $2.5million outback tourism upgrade announced this month include: the actions will enhance components. health, housing, busi- “Through this redevelopment it has been trans- Port Augusta - $1 million upgrade of the Australian ness, volunteering, envi- formed from an open room cluttered with objects to Arid Lands Botanic Garden and $400,000 redevel- ronment, family and a world-class display,” Mr Clarke told The Monitor. opment of the Wadlata Outback Centre. youth, arts and culture, “Today’s opening means a lot to the community of Iga Warta - $500,000 upgrade of the Iga Warta Abo- sports and recreation, Woomera and we expect the museum to greatly ben- riginal tourism operation. community manage- efit the township as a tourism attraction.” Coober Pedy - $230,000 redeveopment of the Coober ment, alcohol and sub- Tourism Minister Jane Lomax-Smith congratulated Pedy Visitor Information Centre. stance abuse, education the Woomera community’s for its ongoing steward- Marree - $640,000 town precinct development at and workplace training”. ship of the township’s history. Marree in cooperation with the Federal Government “Find out how the plan “I personally feel very strongly about this exhibi- and WMC Resources. will withstand the up- tion,” Ms Lomax-Smith said. William Creek - $200,000 redevelopment of the heaval of change that “For ordinary people, the display was never very in- William Creek Racecourse, a joint project with the Roxby Downs will expe- viting, but now, walking through the museum, I find William Creek Progress Association. rience over the next 10 the images very evocative of another time. Oodnadatta - $145,000 redevelopment of the years,” he said. “It’s a very exciting new display and it’s going to Oodnadatta Business and Cultural Centre and To be part of the launch, drag more people into Woomera which I can see be- $300,000 upgrade of the Oodnadatta Racecourse. please register your in- coming a big tourism centre. 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THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 3 NEWS Roxby health team welcomes new CAYH nurse CHILD AND YOUTH for her graduate certifi- “I was in the right place “When parents return to HEALTH…Midwife cate of child and youth at the right time and it’s Roxby Downs after the and nurse Deb Harper health through Flinders been very exciting. birth of their child, I can has joined the Roxby University. “Child and Youth Health do home visits and fol- Downs Child and Youth She brings long-term ex- is the first place a lot of low-up checks,” she Health team. perience as a registered parents come when said. The new C&YH nurse is nurse, midwife and they’re looking for sup- “I’m available five days offering a five-day-a- lactaction consultant to port. a week now, so parents ROXBY DOWNS…Local organisers are seek- week service to local the position at Roxby “We can offer advice, in- can call and make an ap- ing input and assistance to run this year’s Roxby parents, from 8.30am to Downs Health Services. formation, refer parents pointment any time.” Central Shopping Traders Christmas Pageant. “This 5pm on Tuesdays, and “I’ve learned so much to other relevant services Deb lives in Roxby issue was raised at the Roxby Downs Business Fo- 8.30am to 2.30pm on here since we moved to or just listen when they Downs with her husband rum as an opportunity for local businesses to con- Mondays, and Wednes- Roxby Downs last year, need someone to talk to.” and two young daugh- tribute to the pageant both financially and practi- days to Thursdays. CAYH...New CAYH but I’ve never had the Deb works closely with ters. To book an appoint- cally,” 2004 pageant coordinator Alex Barker told nurse Deb Harper. Deb is currently studying opportunity to take on a the other nurses and spe- ment, telephone Roxby The Monitor. “We’d welcome more community in- position like this before,” cialists at Roxby Downs Downs Community volvement in how the pageant is run, and the run- Deb told The Monitor. Health Services. Health – ph 8671 9020. ning of it. “While the Roxby Central Shopping Trad- ers are continuing as major sponsors, the pageant is Phone Loans! for the whole community and we’re seeking wider support from the community.” To offer input or vol- unteer time and support, contact Alex Barker – ph Fast 0417 816 807. WOOMERA…The Woomera 4WD Club is seek- Going to Adelaide to buy a car? ing new members. The club is dedicated to drivers Pre-arrange your finance and insurance enjoying social get-togethers in the outback – 4WD and make it a smooth trip. not always necessarily. “If you are interested in four- wheel drives, touring, fishing, camping or having NO DEPOSIT fun then come along,” organisers Scott Mackenzie to approved applicants said. For more information, contact Mr Mackenzie We can access over 500 cars, utes, on 0408 100 885. sports, 4x4's, wagons, 7 seaters etc OLYMPIC DAM…The Campaign Against Nuclear Phone our Manager David on Dumping has struck out at plans for an expansion at 8262 8999 or 0419 988 491 Olympic Dam. The CAND faction – an Australian group – has attacked WMC Resources claiming QUICK AND SIMPLE LOANS* growth at Olympic Dam will lead to “unjustifiable” pollution and resource use. The CAND claims were highlighted this month at a ‘walking protest’ through Outback Tourers annual poker run Adelaide on March 17, 2005.

*Finance and insurance arranged through Capitalcorp Financial Services Adelaide. OUTBACK TOURERS…The Outback Tourers SA social motorcycle club hosted its annual Poker Run on Sunday, BIRDSVILLE…The 2005 Great Australian Out- March 6. Ride captain Mal Smith and long-time tourer Phil back Cattle Drive will begin in Birdsville on April ‘Gypsy’ Gilleland led around 15 local motorcyclist and drivers 30, 2005. Around 600 head of cattle will be herded to Woomera, awarding prizes for the best poker hand, best from Birdsville to Marree along the historical Japanese and American bikes, and best ‘small bike’. Birdsville track by a group of stockmen and paying tourists. The event will end in Marree for the 2005 Marree Gymkhana and Picnic Races. For more in- formation, log onto www.cattledrive. HIRE War time Far North police report southaustralia.com. HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCHES ROXBY DOWNS…Expressions of interest are be- exhibition On March 27, 2005, a 52-year-old Olympic Dam ing sought for leaders to revitalise the local army 30mm to 150mm bolts man was reported for DUI, PCA, fail to indicate, cadets unit in Roxby Downs. The 415th Army Cadet PORT AUGUSTA… fail to keep left of barrier lines and breach a Proba- Unit is seeking a commanding officer, administra- HYTORC POLICY Port Augusta’s Fountain tionary licence. Gallery will host an ex- tion officers, logistics officer and training officer. 50% off rental costs hibit of war time memo- An 18-year-old Roxby Downs man was fined for Previous military experience is not essential and full rabilia throughout April. breach of an Emergency Environmental Protection training, equipment and uniforms are supplied. Men, Order on March 27. women and indigenous peoples with an interest in applied as discount on Over the past four months the “Our Service Also on March 27, a 21-year-old Roxby Downs man youth aged 12 to 18 are encouraged to apply. Appli- new equipment Your Heritage” refer- was arrested for driving without due care, drive dis- cants are required to have a medical and police ence group, which com- qualified, driving an unregistered and uninsured check. For more information, contact Battalion 6 Eton Rd, Keswick prises local veterans motor vehicle and exceed PCA. Commander – North Major Jacki Wood by phoning from WW2, Vietnam, ex A report of a motor cycle helmet being stolen from a 0419 983 632. 0412 828 060 motor cycle in Phibbs Court was received on March service men, Army Ca- SOUTH AUSTRALIA…SA has recorded its high- dets, police and inter- 24, 2005. Ph: 8293 8411 Fax: 8288 0477 est level of mineral exploration in more than 18 ested community mem- A 32-year-old Roxby Downs man was arrested on [email protected] years, according to ABS statistics released this bers, have been working March 25, 2005 for gross indecency, indecent be- www.hytorc-sales.com.au hard to gather important haviour and two counts of unlawfully on premises. month. Figures show that exploration in SA was items for the exhibition worth $55.5 million in 2004. Premier Mike Rann The Council has reported to Police on March 24, attributed the record to the government’s PACE plan, that have significance the vandalism of 12 street lights in Roxby Downs. aimed at attracting more minerals investors in the for Port Augusta and sur- About $1200 damage was done to these lights. rounding communities. state. An 18-year-old Roxby Downs woman was reported As part of the exhibition for causing and permitting a breach of bail condi- ROXBY DOWNS...Donations are still being sought there will be stories from tions on March 23. to support the Roxby Rocks youth fundraiser event local people that have ei- on Saturday, April 23. The event will raise funds for ther served in war or A 42-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for the Roxby Downs Youth Services and is being co- been affected by war in breaching his bail conditions on the same day. some way. A 38-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for ordinated by the Outback Tourers SA. Tickets are PCA and driving unlicensed on March 21. currently on sale at The Monitor office for $15, or Volunteer writers Cherie $20 at the gate on the night. For more information Gerlach and Rob A report was received on March 21 in relation to the Williams have inter- theft of cash from a home. about supporting the event, contact Roxby Downs Youth Services - ph 0407 719 714. viewed almost 15 people A report of property damage was received on March and have captured some 21 following a dispute between two people OLYMPIC DAM...Applications are now open for truly interesting stories A report was received on March 14, 2005 in relation the WMC Graduate Program. The Graduate Pro- depicting what it was to a mobile telephone being stolen in a local licensed gram at WMC Resources is a three year develop- like for each individual. premises. ment program designed to give you exposure and ‘Our Service Your Her- A 26-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported for opportunity to work as a young professional in an itage’ will be open at the misuse of a motor vehicle on March 17, 2005. operational or commercial environment. WMC of- Fountain Gallery from An 18-year-old Roxby Downs man was reported on fers positions across Australia with many of our Monday, April 4, until employees enjoying a choice of fly-in/fly-out and Friday 29 April 2006, March 19, 2005 for breaching his bail conditions. residential work arrangements. Careers range from Monday to Saturday 10 A 35-year-old man was reported for driving without am until 4 pm, 43 due care and for driving an unregistered and unin- maintenance to mining, and commerce to minerals Flinders Terrace, Port sured motor vehicle following a crash on Gregory processing. For more information, log onto Augusta. Street on March 20, 2005. www.wmc.com.

Page 4 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper GOOD NEWS PAGE Easter bunny visits the Eckermann family early ROXBY DOWNS... Carol Eckermann was the lucky winner of the Roxby Downs Kinder- garten Easter Basket last week. A total of 13 prizewin- ners received Easter baskets and novelties – all of which were do- nated by local families. “We have to give a re- Combined church celebrations ally big thankyou to all BEENHAM Ask us for a COMBINED CHURCHES...Roxby Downs ministers, front, from left, Rev. Tom the kindy parents who ELITE Beever, Pastor David Schache and Fr Brian Mathews, lead the local Good Friday donated prizes, every- free quote! celebrations last week. Roxby Downs’ Lutheran, Catholic and Community thing from huge eggs to Services & Agencies Churches joined together to walk ‘the way of the cross’ from the Roxby Downs cushions,” kindergarten Community Church through the town to the Roxby Downs Lutheran Church. director Naomi Watkins • Kitchen and bathroom Parishioners from all three churches joined the combined service to celebrate told The Monitor. Good Friday. refurbishments “We had a variety of • Fencing • Carpentry • Cabinetmaking winners – kindy families • Plumbing and Gas fitting • Electrical and community mem- • Carpet/Vinyl floor coverings bers.” • Painting • Refrigeration • Air conditioner installation, service EASTER BASKET... and repairs • Tiling • Glass/Glazing Carol Eckermann, And all other general household repairs Local quilter appears above right, and her family were the Ph: 8671 1234 lucky winners of the Fax: 8671 2823 • Mobile: 0407 711 234 in national magazine Roxby Downs Kindergarten Easter 21 Gosse Street Basket. A total of 13 Roxby Downs SA 5725 ROXBY DOWNS… [email protected] winners received For the past 10 years, prizes in the raffle. BLD - 173944 photograph - Naomi Campbell local resident Julie Nixon has enjoyed quilting as a pastime – An Easter luncheon but she has now been CWA EASTER...The Andamooka Country asked to submit one of Women’s Association hosted an Easter her own projects to the luncheon for Andamooka Primary School national magazine Aus- students last week. CWA vice president tralian Country Craft. Lorraine Currie and school principal The local quilting in- Angela Turner are pictured with students, structor’s project will from left, Lisa Smith, Chloe Young, Nicole appear in the March edi- Sunners, Shannon Lee Jacobson, tion, Issue 16 - Volume Rosalyna Ames and Patricia Carter-Randall 1. Invites you to the launch of the at the Opal Hotel Motel. After lunch, the APS and CPC students each received “I am very thrilled to Roxby Downs Easter chocolates provided by the CWA. have been ‘discovered’ and asked to submit this QUILTER...Local project,” Mrs Nixon quilting instructor Community Plan said. Julie Nixon will see “It’s a nice feeling that one of her own Over eighteen months, in excess of 450 people have people all over Aus- creations appear in contributed to the community plan. tralia will have the op- a national quilting Attend the launch and hear how the actions will enhance: portunity to make a and craft magazine project that I have de- this month. signed.” • Health • Housing Mrs Nixon has designed a set of placemats based privately in her own • Business • Volunteering on an old quilting tem- home. • Environment • Family & Youth plate, the ‘Dresden Recently she was ap- Plate’, a block used proached to teach in • Arts & Culture back in the 1800s. other states. • Sports & Recreation She devised the design Mrs Nixon also created • Community Management as a class project using a quilt to raise money an easy quilting tech- for Breast Cancer Re- • Alcohol & Substance Abuse nique. search. • Education & Workplace Training A local freelance writer Last year, she raised for the magazine saw over $3000 and re- her idea and sent a ceived donations of Find out how the plan will withstand the upheaval of change photo of the placemats pink fabric from all that Roxby Downs will experience over the next 10 years? to the magazine – she over Australia. KENNY-McKENNA…Chris and Christie This is a defining moment in the development of was then approached by “Quilting is an expres- Kenny (nee McKenna) were married on Roxby Downs Community and everyone is welcome. Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Perlubie the magazine’s editorial sion of creativity and beach near Streaky Bay. Chris was team. who I am,” she told The 7:00pm Wednesday, April 13 attended by Jason Habel, Brent Johnson Over the past five years, Monitor. in the Cultural Precinct Theatrette and Matt Johnson. Christie was attended Julie has passed on her “I hope to keep sharing by Monique Lewis, Nadine McKenna and love of quilting to more Renee Johnson. The couple’s two my passion for quilting, Your RSVP is essential, to reserve a seat for the launch children, Joel and Taylor-Saige, along than 30 local women by teaching, making and refreshments that will follow, with cousins Amelia and Charlotte, were through teaching quilt- and designing quilts and ring Margaret Anchor on also part of the bridal party. ing at TAFE SA, Roxby continually growing in 8671 0010 Downs Campus, and this field.”

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 5 MINI-MONITORS Mini-MonitorNEW ARRIVALS Toddlers enjoy ‘Time for Twos’

BUILDING BLOCKS…Building the basics of play-based learning at ‘Time for Twos’ at the Roxby Downs Child Care Centre - Reyne and Penny Smith with friend Tanisha. Children’s last names are omitted in accordance with centre policy.

KEISHA...Roxby Downs residents Lyndall LILLIANA…Rod and Maria Crettenden of Roxby Downs welcomed Craker and Colin Codlin welcomed the the birth of their first daughter Lilliana on January 27, 2005. birth of their first child Keisha Jasmine Lilliana was born at the Women’s and Childrens Hospital in Ann Codlin on February 14, 2005. Keisha Adelaide and weighed 3400g (7lb 8oz). was born at the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital, weighing 3515g (7lb 12oz). PHOTOS Seen something you like in The Monitor? $5 BUNNY BASKETS… Roxby Downs Child Care Centre’s Tamera Harvie and Eloise creating Easter Bunny Baskets at Time for Twos – a play- based learning program for two-year- olds. Taking power beyond the Horizon

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• ELECTRICAL KEITAH…Roxby Downs residents Daryl and Heather Hayes • AIR-CONDITIONING welcomed the birth of their daughter Keitah Amy Hayes on March 2, 2005. Keitah was born at Adelaide Women’s and Children’s • GAS FITTING Hospital and weighed 3140g (6lb 14.5oz) at birth. Keitah is a sister for Karrie, 5, and Kelsey, 1 EASTER EGGS…Roxby Downs Child Olympic Dam Care Centre’s Michael Saunders Cnr Gunson & Kanyaka Streets encourages Jessica and Caleb to use PO Box 64 their imagination and generate their Roxby Downs own Easter Egg designs at Time for Twos last week. Phone: 8671 0018 DocDocDoc VisVisVis Carpet Care Steam Clean Specialist ♦ Carpets ♦ Upholstery MADDIE...Maddie JASMINE...Jasmine ♦ Car Seats Flavel celebrated Jury celebrated her BYRON…Byron Barlow was her fourth birthday fourth birthday on ♦ Office Chairs born February 9, 2005, to on March 2, 2005. March 2, 2005. former Roxby Downs residents Call Tony Visser for Melanie Barlow and Justin GUS…Gus Bernard Steer was Atchison, at Wallaroo Hospital born at Ashford Hospital, a free quote and advice weighing 3515g (7lb 12oz). He Adelaide, on December 22, Celebrate your child’s is a new grandchild for long- 2004. He was welcomed by his birthday in your Phone: 8671 0642 time locals Julia and Alan parents, Roxby Downs Barlow, and a first grandchild residents Libby and Peter Steer, community newspaper! Mobile: 0437 423 123 for former Roxby Downs and two-year-old brother Max. ABN: 18 107 980 179 residents Sue and David Gus weighed 2895g (6lb 6.6oz) Just phone 8671 2683. Atchison. at birth.

Page 6 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper YOUTH Host an exchange student New school system to ROXBY DOWNS… Roxby Downs AFS organ- improve communication isers are calling for more lo- cal families to host ex- changes students. The call coincides with fare- wells for Roxby Downs15- year-old Bec Clancy who left for an exchange to Ja- pan last week. AFS Intercultural Programs have been running for more than 55 years, providing the “experience of a life-time” AFS EXCHANGE...Local AFS Exchange for more than 600 students host parents Emma Gigney, Kat McKinnon READING CHALLENGE…Children across the a year. and Trevor Casey farewell local exchange state will join the Premier’s Reading Challenge this Bec Clancy is the latest in a student Bec Clancy before her departure month, including Roxby Downs Area School stu- long series of local students for Japan last week. dents, from left, 10-year-olds Patrick Steinhauser, to take advantage of the AFS Chloe Barrand, Jordan Dadleh and Henry Harrison. program, traveling to host accepted to go to Japan there that students want to visit as countries and host families must be a host family part of their intercultural ex- to experience the life and equally willing to learn change. Students challenged to read culture of that country. about another person, an- “Just as Bec has had to rely “As an international ex- other country and another on a family volunteering to FAR NORTH...Students throughout the Far North change student, Bec gets to culture. host her for the next 12 and Outback signed up for the Premier’s Reading go to school every day just “At the end of Bec’s incred- months, so to, do the stu- Challenge this month. as she did back in Roxby ible journey, there will be dents coming into Australia. The challenge rewards children for reading and pro- Downs,” AFS regional chair two families that know a lot For more information about RDAS...Deputy Trevor Casey told The more about each other. Principal Kath vides a series of age-appropriate suggestions for hosting a student, contact young readers. Monitor. “Australia is one of the top Trevor Casey by telephon- Macalister “But before she can even be five countries in the world ing 0419 802 836. demonstrates For more information, log onto www.premiers the new ‘late readingchallenge.sa.edu.au. log-in’ system, above, while principal Jim Michalanney prepares to SMS parents.

ROXBY DOWNS… crease the high level of Roxby Downs Area lateness for school and to • Building • Painting • Glazing School has introduced a have all absences ex- • Cabinetmaking • Plumbing new student log-in system plained,” principal Jim • Gasfitting • Electrical • Air-cond this month which school Michalanney told The • House Extensions • Sheds staff hope will improve Monitor. • Retaining Walls • Pest Control communications between “But most importantly, the school and families. the program will keep par- • Paving & Landscaping Under the new system, ents informed in a prompt • Kitchen & bathroom upgrades students who are late for and accessible way. • House Inspections • Bobcat Hire class will log-in electroni- “Parents need to be aware Builders Lic. No. BLD161933 PGE cally. of the detrimental effect Lic. No. 161936 The families of late or of missing school or that absent students will then habitual lateness has on 6 Callanna Road, receive an SMS text mes- their child’s learning. Roxby Downs SA 5725 BAYONET…Local children enjoyed an afternoon of fun and sage to their mobile Christian learning with the ‘Bayonet’ youth and children’s “For example, if a child Phone: (08) 8671 1353 phones, informing them is 10 to 15 minutes late Fax: (08) 8671 2229 ministry at Roxby Downs Community Church on Saturday, of their child’s arrival or March 26. The program was coordinated by visiting youth each day through “sleep- Mobile: 0417 487 615 lack of. ing in” then this adds up Email: [email protected] from St Paul’s Anglican Church in Boronia, Melbourne, who “The purpose of this ini- to nearly two weeks of visited Roxby Downs and Andamooka over the Easter tiative is to improve stu- schooling lost.” weekend. dent attendance rates, de- Andamooka playgroup fun

photographs by Naomi Campbell

PLAYGROUP...Enjoying some Easter craft fun at the newly-established Andamooka playgroup, clockwise, from top left: Makayla Petkovic, Julie Puxley and daughter Trinity Franklin ;and Matias Lehman.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 7 A packed program for RDAS 7-12s RDAS 7-12 News: Year 9 Aquatics Camp…In Week 7 the Years 9 went on excursion to Pt Vincent for the annual Aquatics Camp. Accompanied by 4 teachers – Mr Hodgson, Ms Knipe, Ms Delsar and Mr Cojocea, the students spent a week experiencing a wide variety of aquatic activities, including snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and boogie boarding. Fifteen students also successfuly gained their boat licences over the course of the week. School Captains…Congratulations to the School Captains for 2005 – Jessica McKinnon and Kaleb Gigney and Vice-Captain Bree Butler. Fringe Festival Guest Speakers…We have been very fortunate during the Fringe Festival to have some celebrities speak to our students. These have included author Mem Fox (Possum Magic) for Years 3-6, south Australian poet Geoff Goodfellow (Punch On, Punch Off), who addressed Year 11&12 students, author Philip Gwynne (Ready, Unna) who spoke to Year 10 students, and Yorke Peninsula poet Geoff Cooke worked with interested students from Years 7-12. It has been a terrific opportunity for our students to hear firsthand how authors/poets create their work. Student Voice Assembly…At a whole school assem- AUTHOR...During the Outback Fringe bly on Tuesday, March 22, Student Voice Representa- LEADERSHIP...Newly-appointed captains Jess McKinnon, Bree Festival, Tyler Golding was one of many tives were acknowledged and presented with their Butler and Kaleb Gigney met with motivational speaker Kirrilie local students who had the opportunity to badges for 2005. School Captains and House Cap- Smout before their official induction last week. tains were also presented to the school. talk with children’s author Mem Fox. 7-12 Achievement Awards…Yr 7 Miss Jones - Adam Warren, Jenna Dreckow. Yr 7 Mrs Fuss - Amy Sutherland, Brianna Allen. Yr 8 Mrs Grantham/Bourlioufas - Thomas Wilson, Erika Randall-Carter. Yr 8 Miss Nugent - Kirralee Buran, April Burgess. Yr 8 Miss Stirling - Kathryn Hudson, Caitlin McKinnon. Yr 9 Miss Delsar - Taryn Warner, Kelvin D’Amore. Yr 9 Ms Knipe - Toby Sutherland, Jonathon Bray. Yr 9 Mr Cojocea - Bekki Vandenberg, Nick Fernandez. Yr 10 Mr Bradley - Nathan Granger, Lachlan Zupp. Yr 10 Miss Bence - Jack Orr, Bianca Kelly. Yr 11 Miss Van Dyke - Jamie-Lee Oldfield, Adam Luke. Yr 12 Mrs Bennie - Bree Butler, Melissa Roach. Parent Interviews 7-9…Parent Interviews for Years 7-9 are being held in Week 10 on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th April. Please contact your child’s teacher if you did not receive a letter home about Parent Interviews. Jos Fox, Assistant Principal 7-12. AQUATICS CAMP...RDAS Year 9 students hit the beach this term during the school’s annual aquatics camp.

Sister Pat’s thought for the day Every problem contains the seeds of its own solution.

Upcoming Events CAPTAINS...Year 7-12 house captains were March 31 7-12 Swimming Carnival inducted this month. April 1 R-6 Swimming Carnival April 4-7 Parent Teacher Interviews April 5 Early Closure 2.10pm April 6 Come Out Street Parade 2pm April 15 R-12 Assembly April 15 Last day Term 1 2pm dismissal STUDENT VOICE...Year 7-12 student voice representatives were inducted this month.

Page 8 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper BUDDY of the week A message ‘Buddy of the Week’ from the Principal Awards were recently presented to: R-2 Winner – Layton Weston, and 3- Dear Parents and Friends Through this we wish to continue to 6 Winner – Beau Munn. Easter Break…We all trust that you build strong school/community links. The following students have had a happy and safe Easter We also would like to hear of the suc- received achievement break with your family. cesses of all of our previous students. awards at the recent R-6 Please do not be daunted by the pros- Assembly. Our Sympathy to the Wilson Family…Unfortunately we are all af- pect of speaking with large groups etc. Congratulations to these as this is not the object of the day. students: fected at some stage by tragedy. Please let us know of your son, daugh- Year R-2 Achievement Only in the last few months we have Awards: had to deal with the enormity of the ter, friend etc. who could fit the bill. tsunami and Eyre Peninsula bushfires. Parent Teacher Interviews…There Mrs Pedler – Penny STUDENT VOICE...RDAS Years R-6 student voice will be an opportunity for all parents Stock, Cassandra Henry representatives were inducted this month. In the last week or so many of us in Mrs Zeptner – Inca the school community have been sad- of students in Reception to Year 9 to Lyon, Jared Vonsnarski dened by the loss of Colin and Adam meet with their child’s teacher during Week 10. Mrs Cormack/Mrs Van Wilson. Laarhoven – Ryan All of us here at school extend our sin- The R-6 parents will be able to make O’Sullivan, Erin cerest condolences to Frankie, a time between Monday 4th April and Carthew Hannah, Samuel, Matthew and fam- Friday 8th April. Mr Petty – Chloe Allen, ily. The Year 7-9 parents will have an op- Jayden Grantham We are reminded on these occasions portunity to meet on Monday 4th and Miss Steele/Mrs Ramsey how we need to fully appreciate what Tuesday 5th April. – Jake Male, Amy Rigg we have, our family and friends and This is an excellent time to speak with Miss Orchard – Jack those closest to us. teachers about any issues, your child’s McDonald, Courtney Frankie of course was very active in progress and how we can all work to- MacLeod our school community with leading gether in your child’s best interest. Miss Campbell- our School Rave Dance group the past A note should have gone home yes- Colquhoun/Mrs 2 years and also being a regular vol- terday for Years 7-9 (Wednesday 30th Christall – Rene unteer in the School Canteen. Gilliland-Roach March), and earlier last week R-6, At the time of writing this we plan as with a booking sheet. Year 3-6 Achievement CAPTAINS...Year 3-6 house captains were inducted this a school to raise money to contribute Awards: month. Years 10-12 reports will be sent home to the Womens and Childrens Hospi- on Friday 15th April the last day of Mr Jones – Daphne tal Foundation. Frech, Daniel Gilliland- term. Roach SMS – Text Messaging…As you may Swimming Carnivals…Today is our well know this is our second week of Miss Berryman – Parents and friends committee report Year 7-12 Swimming Carnival which utilising SMS text messaging technol- Hayden Stolz, Erin Dear Parents and Friends, parents of children at school and is always a big day for all, and tomor- ogy to enhance our communication Jacobs have an insight to what they are row is our Year 3-6 Swimming Carni- Welcome to another fortnightly news- between school and home. Miss Arthur – Jacinta letter. learning.” val. While there may well be the occa- Gallpen, Leroy Doran Our first P&F Coffee Morning was Alison Spiers - “Very relevant and Both days are wonderful for all stu- Mr Bice – Duncan held Wednesday, March 16, at the interesting. Nice to meet with other sional glitch or error we appreciate dents to participate and compete at Atkins, Toben Clements school staffroom. It was a great suc- parents and have a chat.” parents’ patience if they have been their own level. unduly affected. Mr Gera – Nikita Smith, cess. It was wonderful to see so many Barry Luke - “Good to start at R-2 Generally these days are a lot of fun Kane Mooney parents there and we will have more level then as they go through school, Our intention is to increase our duty throughout the year. will help with their future learning. with friendly rivalry between House Mrs Partington/Mrs of care with students, improve com- teams and class members. Our special guest was teacher Bec Also nice to be welcomed into school munication with home, improve at- Haddock – Stephanie to experience school life.” We hope a large number of parents Reimann, Jordan Dadleh Steele, and she told us all about play- tendance, avoid or decrease truancy, based learning skills for R-2 classes, Watch this space for the next P&F and any unnecessary lateness. and family friends are able to attend Mr Wyskamp– Tamika which is a great program for our Coffee Morning. and support the students. Mansell, Bryce Stolz Parents need to be aware of the detri- younger children. Our next Market Day will be Satur- mental effect of missing school or that As a matter of interest in 2004 Miss Hollitt - Jordan Some of our parents comments were: day, April 16. Gairdner House won the Junior Shield Noble Bush, Chelsea habitual lateness has on their child’s Michelle Player - “Excellent, really Our next P&F Meeting will be held James learning. and Eyre House won the Senior informative.” April 6 at 7.30pm in the school Shield. Mr Summerton – Billy staffroom. For example : if a child is 10 to 15 Rachel Rudiger - “Interesting to see SAPSASA Sport…On Monday 11th Johnstone, Emily Perry hands on approach, good to be invited Hope to see you there. minutes late each day through “sleep- ing in” then this adds up to nearly two April both of our SAPSASA Netball Special Ed Miss Bennett into the school to be part of it.” Annette Jackson, – Victor Tkatchenko weeks of schooling lost. and Football teams will be travelling Sarah Cordy - “Good to meet other for the P&F Committee. to Port Augusta to compete against Also taking children from school regu- other northern area teams. larly during shift breaks also has a sig- nificantly detrimental affect as well. Thanks to Mrs Fuss and Mr Petty who MEDIA...Teacher are currently organising and coaching Back to School Day Tuesday May Megan teams. 17…This year, in line with other Landsborough Please remember our strict behaviour brought students schools across Australia, we will be inviting past students back into our code which could exclude some from from RDAS to competing. meet the staff of school. The Monitor this We are keen to hear from former Also non payment of school fees may month. The visit RDAS Students who have made their also have an effect in Week 11. is one of several way successfully in life and who are Year 8 Camp…Final preparations are planned for 2005 able to share insights and lessons with underway for the Year 8 Camp to Ad- which aim to our current students. elaide. familiarise students with Previously we have had sportsmen Thanks to the following teachers who newspaper skills Darryl Wakelin and Troy Clements will be accompanying them - Miss and roles before speak at our presentation nights. Emily Lockyer, Miss Kate Nugent, they try their I am sure there are lots of successful Mr Dan Seidel and Mrs Karen hand at creating business people/trades people both Grantham. their own male and female in our own commu- Jim Michalanney, publications. nity that could contribute positively. Principal.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 9 Page 10 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper HEALTH & BEAUTY Give your A complete medical service Early eye care for children kids’ teeth a ROXBY DOWNS MEDI- While most of us are aware UV reaching your eyes. CAL PRACTICE…The of the damage that ultravio- Wear eye protection… Sun- Roxby Downs Medical let light can do to the skin, glasses that meet Australian strong start Practice offers 24-hour cov- medical evidence shows that standards and photochromic erage, by a team of three full- our eyes can also be harmed. lenses, which go dark in the time doctors, to the Roxby Giving your child a good Long-term exposure to UV sun then become clear again, Downs community. start in life enables them can lead to cataracts and will reduce the amount of to develop to their full In addition to the practice’s macular degeneration (lead- UV reaching your eyes. potential. full-time doctors, the serv- ing causes of blindness), Experts warn us to choose ice also hosts visits by a pae- cancer and pterygium (a eye protection that best suits Good dental health is diatrician, ear, nose and fleshy growth on the cor- your needs. Your optom- very important in chil- throat specialist, as well as a nea). etrist can give you the best dren. cardiologist – to ensure that Even short-term exposure advice about sunglasses and EYE PROTECTION... The baby teeth have a your family receives the can lead to significant pain, photochromic lenses, based Start protecting your major role to play in most complete medical serv- irritation and sensitivity to on your lifestyle. child’s eyes now. ices. MEDICAL PRACTICE…The friendly Roxby light. your child’s growth and Downs Medical Practice team includes, development between The AGPAL-accredited The key to protection from practice is available to pro- from left, Ann O’Sullivan, Dr Hema John, the ages of six months harmful UV light is to avoid vide both pre and post-em- Dr Sarfraz Kailani, Joanne Lucas and Kerry longer-term exposure that Roxby Downs and 12 years. ployment medical checks, as Harbridge. can slowly and painlessly A healthy smile means well as regular ongoing impair vision. Medical Practice your child can eat well health checks. provide a complete medical ante-natal visits, pensioners, Protection should start with to get the nutrition he/ The local team works service. children aged under 16, very young children and be- An independent organisation that provides she needs and also helps closely with the local com- Roxby Downs Medical healthcare card holders and come part of their routine. with speech develop- munity health services to Practice bulk bills for all veterans. The human eye is not fully 24 hour medical cover to members of our developed until the age of 30 community - whether privately insured or not. ment. years and early UV exposure can be the most damaging in A healthy smile is not Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm difficult to maintain. Get beautiful from top to toe the longer-term. Saturday 9:00am - 12:00 noon • Eat good nutritious There are some key hints to ROXBY’S NAIL AND scale, no need to worry any avoid the effects of UV ra- food and avoid sug- BEAUTY…Don’t cover more about coming out of diation: Telephone 8671 1900 ary snacks between up this winter – take it all the pool with panda eyes – Avoid the sun…In summer, meals. off, with the complete wax- instead of wearing mas- three-quarters of UV expo- For after hours emergencies, please contact the ing service offered by cara, try an eyelash tint and • Brush your child’s sure occurs between 10 am hospital on 8671 9020. teeth morning and beauty therapist Cindy look your best at any time and 4 pm. Staying out of Rowlands at Roxby’s Nail of the day or night. night using fluoride the sun as much as possible All children under 16, ante-natal patients, and Beauty. With Mother’s Day com- between those times will re- pensioners, health care card holders and toothpaste. Children duce your UV exposure. under two years Until the end of April, ing up, now is the time to veterans are bulk billed. Cindy is offering a free ask Cindy about her gift Wear a hat…If you do ven- ture outdoors, a broad- shouldn’t use tooth- eyebrow wax with every vouchers for a dollar In case of financial difficulty, brimmed hat will protect paste and those be- full or half-leg wax. amount or a specific serv- please discuss with your doctor. tween 2-6 years your head from sunburn and Roxby’s Nail and Beauty ice. reduce by half the amount of should use a low specializes in all kinds of NAIL AND BEAUTY... Why not book Mum in for fluoride toothpaste. waxing, from facial, legs Cindy Rowlands a full manicure with all the • Between meals drink and arms to the full hot offers a ‘top to toe’ trimmings. fluoridated water or wax Brazilian service – all beauty service. Book into Roxby’s Nail plain milk, avoiding in a professional and expe- and Beauty by phoning cordials, juices and rienced atmosphere. Tandales Hair Salon – ph fizzy drinks-keep Cindy offers a gentle hot ages. Clean up cracked 8671 0214. those special treats waxing service for those heels and chipped toenails Cindy is open from 10am for once a week. more sensitive waxing and really show off pretty, to 4pm, Tuesdays to Fri- zones. polished toenails in your • Start regular dental days, and 9am to 1pm on Want to really pamper favourite pair of open-toed Saturday, or arrange an Laubman & Pank visits early. yourself? Then check out shoes or sandals. out-of-hours appointment A Children’s Dentist can Cindy’s pedicure pack- Or at the other end of the to suit you. are passionate people detect and treat prob- lems early and give you delivering expert good food advice on eyecare and the how to care for your Roxby’s Nail Phone Cindy Rowlands child’s teeth. and Beauty on 8671 0214 optometrist is Come and see Dr for an appointment in town now! Springbett on The Pa- Specials: GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE •FREE Eyebrow wax with any leg wax rade at Norwood when Contact the local you’re next in Adelaide. • Facials• Manicures For more information, • Pedicures• Acrylic Nails Shope 13, Roxby Central medical centre on contact Children’s Den- • Mens Waxing Roxby Downs (08) 8671 9020 tist Dr Springbetton - ph • All types of waxing, including Brazilian (in Tandales, Hair and Beauty) 8362 0100. to make an appointment

Dr Sue Springbett, Dr Margaret Evans and Dr Jenny Branson Our practice caters specifically for your child. We provide a happy and relaxed environment to make your child's dental visit one to remember. • comprehensive dental care • prevention and parental advice • management of children with special needs • happy gas • treatment under general anaesthesia if necessary 8 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067 • after hours emergency care Phone: 8362 0100 • special appointment arrangements available for country patients

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 11 HEALTH & BEAUTY The latest fashion foils Special treatment for every patient RED SANDS HAIR DESIGN…Everyone can afford great NORTH EASTERN They offer advice and hair at Red Sands Hair Design – and now, with apprentice COMMUNITY support for you and Marcel Fernandez’s new knowledge of the latest colouring HOSPITAL...Having a your partner during techniques, great colours are even easier. baby is very special. your pregnancy and af- Be one of the first heads in Roxby Downs to sport Marcel’s If ever you need and de- ter your baby is born, latest fashion foils and you’ll receive 15 per cent off your for as long as you need. serve individual atten- colour, when applied by Marcel, at Red Sands Hair Design. You are never on your This offer is applicable until the end of April. tion – and privacy – it’s now - at this most spe- own at North Eastern – “Marcel’s just come back from a colours course where he’s cial time in your life. until or unless you want learned all about the most up-to-date fashion foiling tech- to be. niques,” long-time local hairdresser and Red Sands Hair At North Eastern pri- vate means private! At North Eastern every Design principle Kelly Baker told The Monitor. one of our mums and RED SANDS HAIR DESIGN...Marcel We guarantee you a pri- Fernandez and Kelly Baker - offering the “Cel is my first apprentice and I’m really in awe of his natu- dads to be is treated in- ral talent,” Mrs Baker said. “But it’s not just me – his in- vate room – with pri- dividually. latest in fashion foiling techniques. vate en-suite facilities. structors at trade school rave about him and he has been Remember, you are the accelerated into some specialist studies.” But it’s the little extra PRIVATE CARE...At North one having the baby and The Lavender Patch Natural Therapy Centre Enjoy the latest in fashion foils, a head massage and 15 per things that make North Eastern Community you deserve the best. Specialising in cent off the whole package at Red Sands Hair Design, until Eastern the preferred Hospital, every patient is After all, by maintain- the end of April. choice of so many ex- treated as an individual. ing your private health Team the latest techniques with the most professional prod- pectant women. insurance you have paid ucts and, according to Kelly Baker, you’ve got a winning Once you have chosen for your right to choose, combination.. Red Sands Hair Design uses only Silky salon to have your baby with us, our care for you and it is your choice. BowtechBowtech” Stress products which have not been tested on animals. “We use begins. BowtechBowtech North Eastern offers an ideal environment Bowen Therapy is: ” Tension Silky because it’s a salon-exclusive product that gives our The Hospital’s Board of Management be- for this very special time in your life. A corrective muscle ” customers the most professional results,” Mrs Baker said. Back Pain lieve that North Eastern’s greatest asset is For more information about North East- ” therapy that relieves pain, Sciatica To book your appointment at Red Sands Hair Design, phone the caring, friendly and professional staff ern Community Hospital’s attentive and ” RSI improves the posture and 0400 012 428 and take advantage of the team’s extended who always consider your needs and those complete health service, phone 8337 ” Tennis Elbow hours and appointments by arrangement, six days a week. of your baby. 7200. realigns the spine without ” Neck & Shoulder forceful manipulation. problems ” Knee & Ankle Health Rebates may apply problems Physiotherapist Gentle relief Managing winter ” Respiratory LAVENDER PATCH Kathanna S. Bollen conditions Scott Humphries NATURAL THERAPY… ” Hay Fever at the Roxby Downs Rehabilitation Centre B.T.A.A. Accredited Kathanna Bollen, Proprietor sports injuries ” Menstrual (in the hospital) of the Lavender Patch Natu- Consulting from Head Office at Irregularities Specialising in all ral Therapy Centre has spe- ROXBY DOWNS REHA- is comfortable. ” Migraines 63 Meares Street, Whyalla cialised in natural therapies BILITATION CENTRE… ” Headaches • muscular • spinal • sporting ICE…Apply ice to the in- for the past 14 years. The winter sports season is Also consulting from ” • work-related injuries jury for 20 minutes every Chronic Fatigue almost upon us, and now Hawker & Orroroo Hospitals Syndrome Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Ms Bollen is a fully-qualified hour for the first 6 hours Bowen Therapy Practitioner, is a good time to discuss then 20 minutes every 2 fortnightly ” Pregnancy Saturday 9am to 12 noon the management of acute ” Childhood Aromatherapist and Reflex- hours for the next 18 hours. Ph: 8671 1444 for an appointment sports related injuries. Phone: 8645 8759 Disorders ologist. “I believe Bowen COMPRESSION…A Therapy is the most effective “Whether it is a sprained compression bandage and efficient body modality finger, a corked thigh or a should be applied to reduce this century has to offer,” Ms blown out knee, the early tissue swelling. It should IMPORTANT MESSAGE Bollen told The Monitor. management of any injury be applied in between ic- red sands “The original Bowen Tech- has a large influence on the ing sessions and also while nique is a gentle form of speed of recovery and re- sleeping. TO WOMEN OVER 50 turn to your preferred hair design bodywork that relieves pain, ELEVATION…Elevate Have a free screening mammogram on improves posture and rea- sporting activity,” physi- the injured limb above the Where everyone can the Mobile Unit in Roxby Downs. ligns the spine without force- otherapist Scott ful manipulation. “Very sub- Humphries from the level of the heart if possi- afford to look and feel With early detection of breast cancer, there is tle moves performed over the Roxby Downs Rehabilita- ble. Use pillows to elevate their very best. a greater chance of successful treatment. muscles and connective tis- tion Centre told The Moni- the limb when sleeping. 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Bowen Technique continues tissue injury.” the injured area remains New colouring techniques now on offer and For appointments and information phone to rebalance the body for red, hot and swollen,” Mr BreastScreen SA on In practical terms, R.I.C.E with our huge range of “Silky”colours to seven to 10 days after treat- Humphries said. ment. “This gentle and ef- involves; choose from the possibilities are endless! “While the injured athlete 13 20 50 fective pain relief continues REST…stop exercise as to induce changes on physi- is following the principles We stock PPS, Shwarzkopf, (cost of a local call) soon as possible and re- of R.I.C.E, they should Indola and Matrix products and more. Free interpreter services and wheelchair cal, emotional and energetic strict movement of the in- levels leaving the person with also avoid the principles of We guarantee the cheapest prices locally! access are available. jured limb over the next H.A.R.M.” a new sense of well-being. 24-36 hours. If the injury Flexible hours • Bookings essential Kathanna Bollen consults is to a lower limb and Avoid the following; from her office at 63 Meares weight bearing is painful, HEAT…While heat may 10 Gosse St • Ph: 0400 012 428 Street, Whyalla, as well as crutches may be of assist- relieve pain at the injured from Hawker and Orroroo ance until weight bearing site, it also will increase Hospitals fortnightly. internal bleeding in the damaged tissue. Come and experience Family Mediation Services – Breakeven (Problem Gambling) Service – Men ALCOHOL…Alcohol di- Adelaide’s Best Kept Secret at and Family Relationships Program – ACCESS Programs – lates blood vessels, which Family Mediation Services – Breakeven (Problem Gambling) will increase internal North Eastern Community Hospital Service – Men and Family Relationships Program – ACCESS bleeding to the injured site. Private means Private Programs – Family Mediation Services – Breakeven RUNNING…Or any activ- ity that may cause further We offer the following: (Problem Gambling) Service – Men and Family tissue damage. ™ Pregnancy, Maternity, Medical and Surgical Services Relationships Program – ACCESS Programs – Family MASSAGE…Increases ™ Conveniently located 10km north east of the city of Adelaide Mediation Services – Breakeven (Problem Gambling) blood flow and tissue dam- ™ Staffed with highly experienced & dedicated obstetric team Service – Men and Family Relationships Program – ACCESS Programs – Family age. ™ Large range of obstetricians to choose from Mediation Services – ™ A family friendly environment (family rooms with double beds) BreakevenCentacare (Problem When to seek medical ad- ™ vice?... Every room is a private room with ensuite facilities Gambling) Service – ™ Planning a Family classes are held in the evening Catholic Family Services “A good rule of thumb is ™ Birth and Parenting classes held in the evenings or on weekends Men and Family Relationships Program –‘Samaritan House’ A CCESS to be guided by the per- After Discharge son’s loss of normal func- Programs – 38 Cudmore Terrace Family ™ We offer a lasting and supportive relationship after delivery and discharge, tion at the injured site,” Mr offering support with infant feeding, parenting skills and family well-being MediationWHYALLA 5600 Services – Humphries said. Breakeven (Problem ™ Monthly mother & baby morning teas 8645 8233 “For example if the patient Gambling) Service – is unable to bear weight on Men and Family Consulting in Roxby Downs on Relationships an injured leg, or move the North Eastern Community Hospital Call the Maternity Program –a monthly basis A CCESS injured neck, back, hand, 580 Lower North East Road Programs – Family shoulder etc through at Campbelltown SA 5070 Unit Manager on 8337 7200 Mediation Services – Breakeven (Problem Gambling) Service – Men and Family least 50 per cent of the nor- Ph: 8337 7200 to discuss your individual Relationships Program – ACCESS Programs – Family Mediation Services – mal range of motion, then or fax 8365 1139 needs or to arrange a tour. Breakeven (Problem Gambling) Service – Men and Family Relationships Program the patient should contact Email: [email protected] their Physiotherapist or – ACCESS Programs – Medical Practitioner.”

Page 12 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper HEALTH & BEAUTY A tradition of delivering excellence BURNSIDE HOSPITAL...Located in the where your whole family can share in this parenting issues. picturesque Attunga Gardens in the inner special occasion. We will respect your privacy, and cour- eastern suburbs of Adelaide, the Burnside Our friendly, experienced midwives, teously and promptly consider your in- Hospital has been delivering excellence mothercraft nurses and clerical support dividual wishes. since 1956. staff are dedicated to providing the high- To secure your booking, please contact The birth of your baby is a special time est standard of clinical care and personal- us as soon as your pregnancy is con- and requires many important decisions. ised attention throughout your stay. firmed. Your General Practitioner will be One of these is choosing a warm, caring Expert support and advice are available able to refer you to one of our environment that offers support, security every step of the way. credentialed obstetricians. and comfort during your baby’s birth and We offer flexible antenatal and postnatal You can also contact the Burnside Hos- your first days together. education programs, ongoing assistance pital’s Maternity Unit on 8202 7219 or DELIVERING EXCELLENCE...Burnside Burnside Hospital’s Maternity Unit pro- with breastfeeding and informative regu- view our website, www.burnside Hospital Maternity Unit has a tradition of vides comfortable, relaxed surroundings lar gatherings covering a range of hospital.asn.au for further information. delivering excellence.

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CONSIDER BURNSIDE HOSPITAL FOR YOUR NEXT BABY Come and experience our wonderful family friendly unit in which our experienced midwives and obstetricians are waiting to welcome you and your family as you prepare for the birth of your new baby. Consider the advantages of personalised care in Burnside’s premier Maternity Unit • Because each baby’s birth is a unique event, we provide flexibility and choice with a focus on your wishes • Our experienced obstetric team is here to give your baby the best possible start in life • Our Lactation Consultant will provide you with the support you need to establish your baby’s feeding pattern • You have a choice of antenatal education programs (first time parents or those with parenting experience) • We have four birthing suites, beautifully appointed private ensuite rooms, some with courtyards, a nursery and a lounge all within a very supportive environment • And our help extends to when you go home - expert support and advice is always available by telephone • New mothers can visit our Outpatient Advisory Service and Mothercraft Education Sessions • So give our Maternity Unit a call on (08) 8202 7219 for a chat about all that we have to offer you and your family • A tour can be arranged by making an appointment time with the Clinical Manager - Maternity Services

Burnside War Memorial Hospital, 120 Kensington Road, Burnside also beckons Midwives who want to work at Burnside Hospital Toorak Gardens, South Australia 5065 and share our commitment to premier, personalised care. Telephone: (08) 8202 7222 Facsimile: (08) 8364 0038 We invite you to contact Heather Messenger, www.burnsidehospital.asn.au Director - Clinical Operations, for further information.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 13 OUT & ABOUT

FAMILY SISTERS...Jamye, 4, Tamika, 11, and Taila FAREWELL... Mansell, 8, out for a family night at the Roxby Downs FRINGE VOLUNTEERS...Local OFF ‘05 volunteers winding down Bec Clancy, 15, right, received a family Community after a successful event, from left, front Megan Barker, Mikaela send-off before leaving for exchange to Club. Aldenhoven, Margot Duke, Teya Dunn, Mandy Kerby, back, Bill Japan. Bec is pictured with family, Terri Boehm, Jean Lawrie, Laurence Duggan, Wendy Osborne and Dan Clancy and Mark Whitfield, Nick Whtifield, Bradley. 10, and Jess Clancy, 18.

ANDAMOOKA… Enjoying the Andamooka Easter celebrations, from left, back, Rosemary Burgert, Liz Schulz, front, Ron Collins, Theo Burgert and Kevin Kerrisk.

REUNION…Janeen Hein – an Andamooka resident in the 1980s and early 90s – visits with locals Suzi Bowden and her mum ‘Mash’ Clifford – a local resident of 35 years.

FAREWELL...Daniel Perkins and Mick Slade enjoying a ‘last supper’ with Dave Blake, before they leave Roxby Downs to move to Townsville. HOMECOMING… Cassandra and Chris Lyons, with one-year-old daughter Claudia, back in Andamooka for Easter.

VISITORS…Veronica Phillis – a resident of Andamooka in the 1990s – and Alda Bennett, from Adelaide, visited with Jim and Brenda Rogers – former residents of 16 years.

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ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL NEWS COUNCIL SNIPPETS

Upcoming Events…There will be a road OFF ‘05 - a big thankyou! closure in Richardson Place, Burgoyne Street, Arcoona Street, Norman Place and Tavern Road from It all started with a dedicated committee, a theme staff of the Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct; the vertisements, creative layouts endless staff time sug- 1.30pm until 3pm on Wednesday 6 April 2005 for the ‘Family, Mining and the Outback’, and a mascot primary venue for many of the Fringe pro- gestions and positive support. Thanks for a great celebration of the Come Out 2005 School Parade Event. named IDJI. grams. Your hosting of the offi- ‘wrap-around’, a success once again. Advance notice has been given by WMC for a power out- Woomera, Roxby cial opening of ‘Life Today in SA’ To the staff and management of RoxFM our commu- age on the morning of Sunday 10 April while work is Downs and with Anneke Botes was an out- nity radio station for your positive and ‘buzzy’ pro- undertaken at Olympic Dam Village. Official times have Andamooka came standing success, the Auditorium motion and interviews, Yvette Mooney for updating not yet been supplied, however, 2 outages are presently excellently presented for the the Roxby Downs Dot Com Fringe website, the Roxby planned and residents will be advised in due course. alive on March 10- 13 at the 2005 Out- comedy show ‘Joke Around Downs Sun and the Gibber Gabber for your support. Works in Progress…There will be road closures in the Australia’ drumming work- back Fringe Festival! Council…To Council staff for their behind the scenes southern section of the town to connect up services to shop, Mem Fox, The Silly Bil- To the committee running around, purchasing, organisation, commitment new allotments. The length of time each closure will take lies and youth disco and the members, sponsors, and support and for the excellent redevelopment work depends on the type of, and how many services are to be Leisure Centre for assisting supporters and volun- in Richardson Place, which will be fantastic for many put into place. Council does not expect the roads to be with In The Bin short film and teers, your work was other festival activities. closed any longer than one day per road crossing. Coun- media workshops. Visitor Infor- truly amazing. cil regrets any inconvenience. A letterbox drop will be mation Centre again a ‘buzz’, with Outback Artists…To the range of artistic talent that performed made prior to inform residents effected by this work. Committee…To the Outback Fringe Hotshots Amateur photo display and the before us all and made the festival so vibrant and There may be interruptions to water/electricity and Telstra Festival Committee in Woomera, Roxby Downs and Theatrette ideal for the poetry workshop with Jeff memorable. services. Andamooka for your dedication, passion and faith Alex Mendelssohn - Andamooka Artist, Alison Speirs Internal review of Council’s Occ Health & Safety proce- Goodfellow, the Silly Billies movie, Little Ras- in promoting arts and culture in all three commu- cals magic show and the Play Station marathon. Author - ‘Dirt Roads dures. nities. The four-day regional festival as a first was Review of Contractor’s Occ Health & Safety prodedures. Concluding the festival with Austral- Desert Roses’, Anneke simply awesome! Infill blocks – currently working with Consultants. ian movie festival was a great Botes Life in SA’ Photog- A big thankyou to Alex Mendelssohn, Anneke family initiative. raphy Exhibition, Ben Vandalism…Council urges all residents to report instances Summerton Roxby of vandalism to the police and Council. Botes, Bill Boehm, Dan Bradley, George To the Roxby Downs Child Giakoumis, Hayley Speck, Jason Stringer, Jean Care Centre for venue space Downs Area School Stu- Business Signage…Local businesses have been invited Lawrie, Laurence Duggan, Mandy Kerby, Margo dents Radio Play, Carroll to be part of new tourism signage in Roxby Downs. Coun- for the Roxby Scrapbag Duke, Martin Welsh, Megan Barker, Mel Katzorke, Quilters, local Scrapbookers Karpany - Nukanya cil and the Roxby Downs Business Forum have thrown Mikaela Aldenhoven, Peter Rocco, Sam Howeler, Dreaming, Conc Glover their support behind new tourism signage at the corner of and read and sing along activi- Sheila Culf, Suzanne Burgess, Teya Dunn, Wendy ties. To Little Rascals Childcare - Andamooka Sew n’ Olympic Way and Burgoyne Street and on the public toi- Sews Exhibition, Dan let block in Richardson Place. Designs echoing the cur- Osborne, Nicki Gregory, Annie Martin, Scott and Centre for presenting ‘Friday Bradley - Artist Direc- rent Wilmap distributed through the Roxby Downs Visi- Paula Mackenzie, Phil Young and Travis Halliday. Fringe Fun’ and Playgroup SA. tor, Elena Boas tor Information Centre have been approved. Signage sales Sponsors and Supporters…To our valued sponsors To the Roxby Downs Community Andamooka Sew n’ Sews (Quilters), Geoff are now open. Telephone Alex Barker on 0417 816 807 and supporters; without which the festival would Library for hosting ‘Australia’s Goodfellow Poet and Storyteller, Hein Botes African for more information. not have been possible. Your financial and in-kind biggest selling living bush poet’ Jeff Cook, Au- Drumming Workshop, James Cochran Aerosol Artists, support was extremely important and allowed us to thor Alison Speirs, Children’s Story Time with Electricity Cent A Meters…Council has purchased five James Meston Sweet Baby James-Blues Band, Jane analyser meters for customer service purposes. These source such a diverse and excellent array of artists. Sally Cormack and friends and the Scar Woomera Craft Group, John Kendrick The Silly meters are available for hire from Council for a small Thankyou to our sponsors BAE Sys- Roxby Downs Area School for the Billies, Karen Mentiplay Little Rascal’s Magic Show, fee. Meters will assist customers to monitor their power tems, Collex/SBS, positive interaction of monthly Kerry Worby Roxby Scrapbags Exhibition and Work- usage. Raine and Horne market with the Fringe as we all shops, Kim Edwards Woomera Craft Group (Quilters) North East, The benefited and, finally, to the stu- Rates…Third quarterly rate payments were due on 16 Exhibition, Laurence Duggan Youth Disco, Mandy March 2005. Fines of 2% will be charged for late pay- Monitor - Your dents for their participation in Kerby Roxy The Clown, Mem Fox Children’s Author, ments. Community News- the designing and creating of Michelle Kittel Yoga Workshop, Michelle Paull and paper, RoxFM the mural with Jimmy C, short Electricity, Water, Sewerage Rates & Tariffs…New rates staff RDCCC Read-along Dance-along, Endangered 105.5, WMC Re- film production with Jed Cahill and tariffs for water, sewerage and electricity services Species-Original Rock Band, Peter Taubers sources, Andamooka and the radio play with Ben came into effect from the 1 January 2005. Andamooka Opal Cutting Workshop, Sally Cormack Dukes Bottlehouse, Summerton. Electricity Accounts…Electricity and water meters are Children’s Story Time, Jane Southon Roxby Beenham Elite Build- currently being read for the 31 March 2005 quarter. Ac- To Roxby Downs Council for Scrapbookers Exhibition and Workshop, Australian ing, Country Arts SA, counts will be issued mid April 2005. use of Richardson Place for Yoga Hip Hop-Written Response and LP, Stand up Comedy Cowell Electric Supply Bushfire Prevention…The recent fires in the Eyre Pe- workshops, live entertainment Australian Hip Hop ‘Joke Around Australia’, Tracey Warneke Roxby Pty Ltd, Dunes Café, Eldo Hotel, Festivals ninsula present a timely reminder to residents of the im- Duo, Nukanya Dreaming, Sweet Baby James and Scrapbags Exhibition and Workshop, Terry Nicholas Australia, The Gibber Gabber, Kerby Creations, portance of taking adequate fire prevention actions of Rob Eyers, street performer ‘Jack Sladder’ king Flaming Sambucas, Yvette Mooney Outback Hotshots Imparja Television, Outback Landscaping and Sup- premises and being generally careful with potential fire of clowning and juggling tools, and rock band Photography Exhibition, Woomera Area plies Pty Ltd, Pro Co Stage Sound, Regional Air- sources such as cigetrette butts, motor bikes and other Endangered Species Schools students’ photog- lines, Roxby Central Shopping Centre, Roxby mechanical equipment in our hot arid climate. Residents Andamooka…To Jean raphy exhibition Downs Community Club, Roxby Downs Council, are requested to keep areas surrounding their homes free Lawrie and Margot Duke in Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct, Roxby Downs Lei- Stallholders…To Alex from litter, dry leaves and any other combustible materi- their outstanding efforts in co- sure Centre, Roxby Downs Tavern, Roxby Traders Barker, Teya Dunn, Bill als. Bushfire season commences 1 November 2004 – 31 ordinating the festival in Mitre 10, SDS Ausminco, South Australian Tourist Boehm, Hayley Speck, March 2005. Andamooka and assisting art- Permits can be obtained from the Council office during Commission, Woomera Board and the Woomera Megan Barker, Mikaela ists and performers. To Bob this period. Fire Regulations and booklets are on display Travellers Village. Aldenhoven, Samantha Stainer, Andamooka Land Yates, Natalie Elliot, at the Council office. Thankyou also to our supporters Duke’s Council and Lyn Breuer for for- Rob Barker, Jean Fireworks…Fireworks are only allowed to be set off by Andamooka Opal Showroom, Little Rascals Child mally opening the festival in Lawrie, Margot Duke, a pyro-technician with the appropriate permits. Fines are Care Centre, PA and CI Martin Pty Ltd, Northern Andamooka. To Duke’s Peter Taubers, Wendy applicable if not adhered to. Regional Development Board, Quarter To Four, Andamooka Opal Showroom for Osborne, Dave Watson, Dave Hallett, Ben Mosquito Control…Residents are reminded to throw RDAS Parents and Friends Assoc, Roxby Downs the Opal Cutting demonstration Summerton, Mandy Kerby, Richard Kerby, Anna Syta away any unwanted containers which hold water – old Area School, Roxby Downs Child Care Centre, and workshop. and Suzanne Burgess for operating the Fringe stall and tyres, drums, place sand in pot plant bases, to seal or cover Roxby Downs Community Library, Playgroup SA, To the Andamooka Sew n Sews for your amazing to some 21 stallholders who positively contributed to all openings in raintwater tanks and to ensure that roof Spuds Roadhouse, Teyaroma Natural Therapies, displays of quilts and craft and a festive environment. gutters are not holding water. Wear loose clothing , ap- Woomera Area School, Woomera Com- Andamooka Primary School for ply insect repellent that contains DEET (Diethyl munity Library, Volunteers…To all those volunteers in Woomera, giving them the venue space. Toluamide) and use mosquito coils for outdoor activities. Woomera Heritage Roxby Downs and Andamooka who gave their time to Local Website…Visit your local updated website. New Centre, Roxby To Naomi Campbell and the promote the festival, encourage participation, sell mer- Forums have now been added. Read what’s new and have Downs Police, SA Andamooka stall holders for a chandise and drinks, clean up, act as marshals, dress your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com Ambulance, Roxby very successful market day. up as Idji and act as general helpers at the many ac- Street Lighting…Is there a street light not working near Downs CFS To Andamooka Hospital Auxil- tivities and venues conducted. your home? Please include the exact location (street, Andamooka Hospital iary, the Andamooka netball Participants…And finally to the Andamooka, Roxby house number) when reporting to assist in easy identifi- Auxiliary, team and the Long Bus Show- Downs and Woomera communities and particularly to cation for repair. Andamooka netball room for your generous sup- those that participated by attending one of a number Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours…Tuesdays, 8am to team, Long Bus Show- port. of workshops and activities. 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am room and APOMA. To local artist Alex By voting with your feet, by attending, by supporting to 4pm. Woomera…Thankyou Mendelssohn for welcoming our stallholders, helpers and artists, by your positive Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154 to the Eldo Hotel, staff us to your open residence day at your Art stu- feedback and above all smiling faces and forgiveness Council Office Hours – General…Monday to Friday— and Garry Clarke for opening the 2005 dio. for the small things that can only be improved through 9am to 5pm Outback Fringe Festival, truly a night to remem- To APOMA for the venue space in and around learning. Council Office Closure…Council offices will be closed ber. To Woomera Area School for organising stalls the community hall for Yoga workshops, In The You have all ensured that the 2006 Outback Fringe on Monday 25 April 2005 to commemorate Anzac Day. for the whole community to enjoy at Butement Bin Film Festival, live entertainment Nukanya Festi- val of even bigger and bet- Square. To the Woomera Emergency Services, Dreaming, Sweet Baby James and ter next year. Woomera Craft Group, Woomera Area School, lo- Rob Eyers, street performer To those that we may have cal artists and the old Heritage Centre for setting Rubin Dewaal, poet Jeff missed we sincerely up the old Variety Store as a Cultural and Social Cook and singer Margy apologise; the list seems Incorporating History Museum for the festival. Nicholls who played to a bril- endless and it seems sim- ROXBY POWER ROXBY WATER To the Woomera Heritage Centre for the sneak pre- liant crowd all day. ply impossible to for- (Electricity Supply) (Water & Sewerage view of the redeveloped centre. To Jimmy C, Dan Bradley and mally acknowledge eve- Services) To the Woomera Community Library for hosting the local students for your Wel- ryone. come to Andamooka Mural, Richardson Place Mem Fox and Meg’s Bookshop and to the students However, please accept at Woomera Area School for their participation with ‘Mark Making in the Outback’ a very sincere very, PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Jimmy C and Dan Bradley with Mark Making in at its best. very, very big Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 the Outback which produced a brilliant mural. Media…To the staff of our local thankyou. It really did go off! community newspaper The Moni- Email - [email protected] To Travis Halliday for coordinating the events in Megan Barker, OFF ‘05 Coordinator, tor for all those excellent promotional articles, ad- Woomera. on behalf of the committee. After Hours Emergency Contact The evening finale was the spectacular fireworks Ph - 0418 892 870 display on the school oval. Roxby Downs…Thankyou to the management and photographs by official OFF ‘05 photographer - Anneke Botes of Anneke Photography

Page 16 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper OUTBACK ARTZ & ENTERTAINMENT Making music

photographs - Anneke Photography LOCAL ARTIST... Andamooka artist Dave Kovac is the latest in a series of local artists to exhibit their creative works, above, in Roxby JAM SESSIONS...Local singers Wendy Downs. Moy, Yvette Mooney, Ruth Lock and www.roxbydowns.com Phillipa Weltner, above, percussionists www.roxfm.net and guitarists, right, gathered for this ...for up-to-date movie guides every time! Artists’ outback outlook month’s community jam session at Roxby ROXBY DOWNS…The Roxby Australian life through the eyes of a Downs’ Le Funké Café. The next jam Friday, April 1 – Tuesday, April 12 Downs Cultural Precinct Art Gal- foreigner experiencing some of our session will be held at Le Funké Café on Saw – Rated: MA. Adam and Dr Lawrence Gordon wake up lery will exhibit the works of two ‘quirkiness’ for the first time. Sunday, April 17, 2005, from 1pm to 4pm. chained to pipes at opposite ends of a dirty utility room. They local artists throughout April. Families and friendly listeners are soon learn that they have become the vicitims of the Jigsaw, a Local residents may be surprised to serial killer who devises intricate situations to get his victims to Photographer Anneke Botes’ see some of their own children fea- welcome. Contact Seonie Lyon - ph 0408 267 358 - for more information. kill each other. Friday, April 1, 8pm; Saturday, April 2, 3pm; highly personal interpretation of tured in the exhibition. Sunday, April 3, 12 noon. ‘Life Today in SA’ – a collection Then, on April 15, long-time of black and white and tinted pho- Constantine – Rated: M. Saturday, April 2, 12 noon; Andamooka and Roxby Dwons resi- Sunday, April 3, 3pm & 8pm; Tuesday, April 5, 8pm. tographs – will grace the walls un- dent Dave Kovac will open his ex- til April 5, 2005. hibit ‘Round Here’. Focused on fun Hitch – Rated: M. While helping his latest client woo the fine lady of his dreams, a professional “date doctor”finds the game ‘Life Today in SA’ features a Dave, who is already known for his ROXBY DOWNS…The Roxby Downs Outback doesn’t quite work on the gossip columnist with whom he’s unique look at South Australian pencil and pen landscapes of HotShots Camera Club will host a workshop with smitten. Saturday, April 9, 3pm; Sunday, April 10, 12 noon people and events while managing Andamooka and his pastel works internationally-famous photographer and tutor & 8pm. to tastefully and candidly capture depicting local wildlife, promises a Darran Leal. the emotions and feelings of its Million Dollar Baby – Rated: M. Friday, April 8, 8pm; treat for both locals and visitors The two-day workshop will run locally from Satur- Saturday, April 9, 12 noon; Sunday, April 10, 3pm; Tuesday, subjects. alike. day, April 23 to Sunday, April 24. April 12, 8pm. International photographer Anneke ‘Round Here’ will showcase images The weekend will include a Saturday program of Friday, April 15– Tuesday, April 26 Botes, who now resides in Roxby especially relevant to our own out- in-depth information – from the basics to shooting Downs, takes a fresh look at South back region. Robots – Rated: G. Rodney dreams of two things, making the great images, followed by a Sunday field workshop. world a better place and meeting his idol, the master inventor Mr Leal regularly hosts workshops all over the world Bigweld. On his journey he encounters Cappy, a beautiful ex- and works with photographers of all levels, using ecutive robot with whom Rodney is instantly smitten, the cor- film and digital. porate tyrant Ratchet who locks horns with Rodney, and a group An everyday legend appearing locally of misfit robots known as the Rusties, led by Fender and Piper His images are regularly published by Australia Post Pinwheeler. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, ROXBY DOWNS…The word legend ent show and has never looked back. and Steve Parish Publishing. Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 12 noon and 3pm. is used in everyday language these Col Elliott is totally at home on stage, Places are still open for the workshop. For more Be Cool – Rated: M. Friday, April 15, 8pm; Sunday, April days, but if anyone can claim title to whether it be as one of his alter egos information contact Neil Ryan – ph 0417 186 964. 17, 8pm; Tuesday, April 19, 8.30pm. that word, especially in the world of such as ‘Chooka’ the roadie (who’s not Aussie comedy, Col Elliott is up there To see Darran Leal’s work, log onto www.wild The Pacifier – Rated: PG. Friday, April 22, 8pm; Sunday, quite in the drivers seat) or just being visions.com.au. April 24, 8pm; Tuesday, April 26, 8pm. with the best. After some twenty five himself doing stand-up, political sat- years, three generations of fans, thir- ire, conversational comedy, or pick- teen gold and platinum albums and ing his guitar and singing one of his countless awards to his name, Col is outrageous ditties. still performing to full houses. Col Elliott has created many memo- And next week, he’ll be performing in rable characters over the years and his Roxby Downs, on Sunday, April 3. latest is ‘Briden Backpack’, a hi-camp COLCOL ELLIOTTELLIOTT Col Elliott is a born storyteller who can cowboy who is president of ‘The paint pictures with words. Country and Precious Western Club’. Performing in Roxby Downs Briden has his own version of the His first taste of show business was in Venue: Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct Auditorium his Navy days, moonlighting in the bars Charlie Daniels hit song ‘The Devil of Singapore and Hong Kong for Went Down to Georgia’. His version, Date: Sunday 3rd April 2005 drinks and tips. When Col left the Navy ‘Bruce Went Down to Sydney’, must he had a basic knowledge of bingo, be heard to be believed. Time: Bar open @ 7:30 pm could ask for a beer in five different Nothing and nobody is sacred at Col Show starts @ 8:00 pm languages and track a submarine. That Elliott’s show – so grab your tickets didn’t quite prepare him for civilian life now, just $29 at the Roxby Downs Cost: $29.00 per ticket in Melbourne in 1972. Cultural Precinct. DO NOT MISS OUT! Col stumbled upon fame in 1973 after For more information phone 8671 For more information phone: (08) 8671 2001 entering and winning a popular TV tal- 2001.

TheThe facesfaces behindbehind thethe paper!paper! Mandie Arnold Gail Heritage Tonya Volk Manager Metro Sales Rep Graphics 8671 2683 8248 2450 8671 2683 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Seonie Lyon Jodie Day Neil Ryan Editor Regional Sales Rep Social and Sports 0408 267 649 8671 2622 Photographer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 17 CLASSIFIEDS

40th BIRTHDAY POSITIONS VACANT TENDERS

29/3/05 Happy 40th Birthday Debbie Church Smith. Love from all Times your family in St Barbara’s Catholic Church Goulburn. Roxby Downs Saturday evening 6pm BIRTHDAY MEMORIUM Sunday morning 9am

Hill, Ella Grace Andamooka Catholic Church Sunday 11am Our precious little angel is one, March 23, 2004. first and third Sunday of We tried our best, but it wasn’t every month enough, you came and left, it broke our hearts. St Michael’s Catholic I held you for only a short while, I Church, Woomera didn’t want to let you go. Sunday 5pm Even though we All denominations welcome had to part, you will always be in Roxby Downs Lutheran our hearts. Church Love you always, Sunday 10.30am Mummy and Daddy xxx PUBLIC NOTICES Carpenters, Painters and Sunday School – 9.30am & Plumbers DEATH NOTICES Notice to all Required for immediate start Roxby Downs Christian WILSON, Adam. We will miss you mate, Pimba Residents Community Church running to the door to greet us. Love from Phone Mark on Sunday 10am Fletcher and Clancy. 0407 711 234 The Pimba Progress WILSON, Colin and Adam. Our hearts go BEENHAM 21 Gosse Street Association advises that our Andamooka Community ELITE Roxby Downs SA 5725 out to you Frankie, Hannah, Samuel and Church Services and Agencies [email protected] AGM will be held at Matthew at this sad time. All our love from BLD - 173944 Sunday 2pm the Crafter-King family. Spuds Roadhouse, Pimba AREA Manager – Homecare Direct at 10:30am on April 3. Desert Springs Church FOR SALE Shopping is Australia’s most successful Sunday 10.00am at the direct home shopping business. We are Roxby Downs TAFE College. CONCRETE Railway Sleepers. 2.5 looking for an Area Manager in your area. Here next meters long. $17 each inc GST. Ph 8671 The successful applicants will have, an Market Day 0336. ability to provide customer service, excellent interpersonal and motivational 2 x RECLINERS and two-seater lounge. Prawns • Whiting • Oysters skills and a home office with internet & much, much more... Macro Suede, brown colour. Only 9 access. The commission based rewards months old. $1,800 phone 8671 2237. are excellent and will attract individuals We will be at the Roxby Downs Leisure Centre on SHIPPING Containers. 20 and 40 foot. with the drive and enthusiasm to achieve. Saturday April 16, 8:30am till late Contact Lyn on 8671 0356 or email From $3,000 each inc GST. At Olympic Pre-order now so you don’t miss out! [email protected] The Monitor is a community-owned initiative Dam ph 8671 0336. Phone / Fax: 8683 3739 aimed at improving regional communication PART-TIME Tax Accountant required for Email: [email protected] between the community, industry, small STAINLESS steel food grade sheets. business and Local Government. Approx 700mm x 700mm. $6 each inc Roxby Downs. Reply in confidence by ROXBY’s Cutting Edge. Karina would like Contributions are welcomed but The Monitor GST. 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Page 18 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Yorke Peninsula land sales still going strong LAND SALES...It has ter starting with the as the local golf course, been a long time since magnificent entrance to superb beaches and eas- there has been a major the town through the old ily accessible boat ramp sub division in Port Vic- Norfolk Pine trees that not to mention some of toria, but fortunately a line the street. the best fishing in the new sub division has Historically the jetty was Spencer Gulf. been released at the once part of the great Further details can be northern end of Port Vic- Windjammer Ports. obtained from R.V. Jor- toria through joint Real The town is well serv- dan Pty Ltd, Nic Jordan Estate Agents, R.V. Jor- iced with a general store, 0416 217 219 www. dan Pty Ltd in Adelaide hotel and kiosk as well rvjordan.com.au and Century 21 in Moonta. The sub division com- prises 35 allotments (29 are already sold) and is located just behind the existing houses on Davies Terrace (the Es- planade) on land which slopes upwards away from the beach giving many of the allotments spectacular views over Spencer Gulf and INUNDATED...Speculation over BHP Billiton’s proposed takeover of Olympic Dam has Wardang Island. seen the team at Lin Andrews Real Estate inundated with interest from investors. Interest has been strong although it is probably no surprise as blocks Takeover plans ignite investor interest have been selling from as low as $65,000 with LIN ANDREWS REAL ESTATE…Business is “And it’s not just buyers who are house hunting? We the most expensive be- booming for local real estate agent Lin Andrews as are too,” Ms Aubrey said. ing only $137,500. speculation continues over BHP Billiton’s buyout “We’re looking for more rental properties. offer for Olympic Dam. The six left are priced “There is a huge shortage of rental properties in As the news hit the national media, the Lin Andrews from $89,950 to Roxby Downs, we know of more than 50 families $125,000. team was inundated with inquiries from investors. waiting for rentals. Allotments are fully As a result they sold nine properties in five days and “There’s been a significant rent increase locally with listed another five new ones. serviced with under- three bedroom homes attracting $330 to $360 per ground power, mains “Building isn’t a fast option for residents with build- week, four bedroom homes $350 to $370 per week water and sewer. ers in Port Augusta already as much as three years and two bedroom units as much as $280 a week.” Port Victoria is the quin- behind on their contracts,” local salesperson Lorraine For more information about real estate opportuni- Aubrey told The Monitor. ties in Roxby Downs, contact local salesperson Lor- tessential Yorke Penin- Now is the time to buy, according to the friendly, raine Aubrey by phoning 8671 2000 or log onto sula town. professional team at Lin Andrews Real Estate. www.linandrews.com.au. It is laden with charac-

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE 28’ Caravan & Adjoining 28’ PUBLIC NOTICES ATCO Hut plus adjoining bedroom (Located in Roxby Downs) ROXBY Second Hand Furniture. Trading Hours Mon – Fri 11.30am-2pm and Sat Buyer to dismantle and Sun 2pm-4pm or, by arrangement by $17,000 ONO phoning 0428 138 758. Phone: 0400 707 801 THANK YOU Celebrate your child’s WE would like to say a very big thank you birthday in to the Roxby Downs AFS group. Rebecca is about to undergo an amazing The Monitor Your experience and she has this opportunity Community because of the work of a small group of Newspaper. Sell with us...... people. There are, and have been many NO STRESS NO FUSS Drop into people involved, but we would particularly 6 Coolibah Drv - “Investment like to thank Trevor Casey, Kat McKinnon our Richardson Place with a difference”. Exec and Emma Gigney for giving so office during business family home of 4 bdrms, hours to have master with ensuite, BIR’s to generously of their time. Without their all, lge formal entrance, formal commitment Becky wouldn’t have this their photo taken. dining, good sized lounge, family room. Dble carport, swimming pool and chance. The financial support from AFS Or phone the entertaining area, heating, cooling and 2 Colorbond sheds. was generous, unexpected and greatly Roxby Downs Leased at $365/wk. $325,000 appreciated. Thank you, from Terri and office on 8671 2683 14 Tutop Street – “Commercial Offices/Shops”. Mark. Under construction at 14 Tutop Street, suitable for office shops, storage, restaurants, from 60m2 to your requirements. Great access and perfect location. Ex- Want to advertise press your interest now. Advertising in your business in the Wayne Lawson David Murley The Monitor Far North region? 0421 636 338 0412 050 200 Call Jodie Day on 8671 2622 to discuss a package that (08) 8395 2233 1289 North East Road, Tea Tree Gully SA 5091 will suit your advertising needs. www.wrh.com.au

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 19 SPORT Roxby Downs dirt circuit

SWIMMING...Woomera and Andamooka students, above, cheer for competitors in the ‘WoomAnda’ Shield. The shield was presented, right, by Woomera Area Administrator Garry Clarke to Redstone captions Damian Kay and Amelia Martin.

Redstone takes home BIRTHDAY RACER…Jess McKinnon celebrated her 18th birthday on the track at Roxby Downs Dirt Circuit competition on Saturday, April 26. Jess raced Car RD9 in the social class. SPONSOR…Dirt ‘WoomAnda’ Shield Circuit sponsor Ian Atkins of Atkins SWIMMING CARNIVAL…On Friday, March 4, the Later in the day, novelty events such as the fancy Freight Services combined Andamooka Primary School and Woomera dress and tube relay also became crowd favourites. joined the racing on Area School swimming carnival was held at the At the end of the Swimming Carnival the Saturday night in Woomera Swimming Centre. ‘WoomAnda Swimming Shield’ went to Redstone, Car C37 in the open Three teams competed on the day - the Opals (APS), with Skylark in second place and the Opals in third modified class. Skylark and Redstone (WAS). position. The shield included all students from Re- The day began with the R-2 students competing ception to Year 7. RD43…Ruth against each other in the individual kickboard event, The Woomera Area School Swimming Shield went Dempsey raced followed by the Year 3-5, 6-7 and 8-12 individual to Redstone in first position with Skylark in second RD43 in the freestyle events. position. modified street Other individual events included breaststroke, back- This shield only included points from WAS. stocks on Saturday. stroke, a diving competition and biggest splash com- Participants thanked the parents and staff who gave petition. their time to coordinate the carnival events. Monday night indoor volleyball

Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club Results for March 26: hosted its second race meeting for Social Class…First Kym Thiele C511, 2005 on Easter Saturday, March 26, 30 points, second James Beenham sponsored by Atkins Freight Services. RD52, 21 points, third Jessica Two Ceduna cars and one Pt Augusta McKinnon RD9, 18 points. Open Wheeler attended along with Modified Class…First Tony Webber the ever reliable Roxby cars, having RD13, 23 points, second Ruth a total of 24 cars. Dempsey RD43, countback 23 points, The high numbers made the night third Debbie Beenham RD51, 17 very interesting and competitive es- points. ON THE BALL...Seb pecially in the modified class, which Open Modified Class…First Justin Tello, left, and Beck saw a few new cars and drivers and Webb RD17, 22 points, second Rick Limited edition signed prints of Schutz, right, from resulted in some good hard racing. McPhee RD176, 17 points, third Colin The Prophets Of RD76 Rod Tucker received best pre- Thiele C37A. Onan, take control sented for the evening and showed Open Wheelers…First Welk PA10, 22 original pastel works of the ball against some great talent in racing for some- the Volleyroos. points, second Tania Johnson RD40, 20 one that claims he has never raced be- points, third Ian Aitkins C37, 18 points. fore. Framed Allcomers…First Tony Webber RD13, VOLLEYBALL…Volleyball Social Class had it’s time broken in second Debbie Beenham RD51, third $150 Results, March 14, 2005. both clockwise and anticlockwise by Rick McPhee RD176. A Grade…Volleyroos 98 Kym Thiele from Ceduna. Unframed Best Presented: Rod Tucker RD76. defeated Phoenix 67 (J Open modified and Open ended up Sportsperson of the day: Ian Aitkins $75 Johnston). joining together after having RD50 C37. Prophets 93 defeated Wobbly Webber having distributor Benders 70. problems and unfortunately for If there are any people interested in be- B Grade…Tigers 121 Ceduna 37 Ian Atkins – the current ing involved with Dirt Circuit please Local Artist DAVE KOVAC defeated TBA 52 (M State Champion made heavy contact contact the president – Steven Webber Pascoe). with the pit wall. The driver was fine 8671 2774. Available now – Contact Dave on 0409 726 252 Block It 106 defeated but the car was unable to continue Ali Webber, EASDC 67 (J Benning). racing for the night. Dirt Circuit Reporter.

Page 20 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper SPORT Competition hots up on tennis courts ROXBY DOWNS TENNIS…Results from Friday, March 11, 2005. Hewitts 8 Sets 73 Games defeated Rafters 7 Sets 65 Games. The Hewitts’ women dominated with Von Hombsch and Teresa Hodgetts, and Wendy Kerr and Tracy Ryan winning both the dou- bles matches. Sara Weston won the no1 singles for the Raft- ers, but this proved to be ROXBY the only Ladies set the DARTS...Des Rafters won all night. Taylor, above, and Troy In the men’s doubles, Grohs, of Shane Thomson and Clubbers John Read, and Dave during Kaminski and Ian Wednesday McInnis won for the night darts. Rafters, while Andrew Goldfinch and Tim Reynolds won for the Hewitts. With the youngster Tho- TENNIS...Dion Buza, mas Hombsch, continu- above, took to the courts ing his strong form, and for the Rafters in last Andrew Goldfinch win- week’s tennis match while ning their singles for the in the junior competition Hewitts, this proved to 10-year-old Kyle Forrest, be just enough to get top right, and Layton over the line. Weston, 6, work on their Sunday, March 13, techniques. 2005. Moliks, as the Woodies Moliks 8 Sets 70 Games In the battle of the unde- Woodies 10 Sets 75 jumped off bottom place defeated Hewitts 7 Sets feated women players, Games defeated Moliks on the ladder with a big 59 Games Jutta Scholefield tri- 5 Sets 51 Games. win. The Hewitts started umphed in a close 6-4 Due to the heat this Friday, March 18, 2005. strongly, winning both victory over Sarah game had to be moved Weston, and Katherine Woodies 9 Sets 70 the Ladies doubles from the afternoon to the Bullock also won for the Games defeated Rafters through Sarah Weston evening, and the players Moliks, but when 6 Sets 61 Games and Wendy Kerr, and certainly appreciated not Tracey Ryan and Wendy Kerr and The Woodies Men were sweltering in the 42°C Roxanne White, and the Roxanne White won the in fine form with Dave temperatures. 3rd Mens doubles Hewitts, the result was McInnes and Scott INDOOR SOCCER... The Woodies got off to through Tim Reynolds down to wire and the last Fraser, Brett McKenzie Desert Heat’s Matt Andamooka Opal Showroom a flying start, winning and Dave Griffiths. two matches. and Andrew Goldfinch, the first 3 doubles sets Tim Reynolds won a Graham, right, and Post Office and Motel and Kane Taylor and But the Moliks fought through Linda Evans long set 7-5 for the Tom Speight, Chris Schulz completing back with Roger above, faced off and Michelle Thomson, Scholefield abd Scott Hewitts, his first victory Behind the Famous a clean sweep in the dou- against The Wolves’ Reg Qualmann and Lisa Fraser in fine form win- for the season, but then bles matches. Erin Warnock Grafe, and Brett ning, comfortably win- Greg Weltner came Bottle House Although Rick Weston McKenzie and Butch ning the first doubles home 6-0 to seal the during Roxby Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka and Vic Buza won their Richards. and their singles night for the Moliks. Downs’ Tuesday OPEN 7 DAYS singles for the Rafters, This was continued matches. This left all teams very night indoor soccer the other men’s singles and after hours by appointment when Boof Hodgetts close going into the competition at the were won by the Tony Holbrook showed Ph: (08) 8672 7007 • Fax: (08) 8672 7062 and Kane Taylor won Easter break, and with Roxby Downs Woodies, and with the he possesses tennis rac- www.andamookaopal.com.au the third men’s doubles two rounds to complete Leisure Centre Ladies matches being quet skills as well as Email: [email protected] and although Gary Suth- the season after Easter, stadium. shared between the two squash skills to partner erland and Charles just three games sepa- teams, the Woodies were Greg Weltner to victory Walker won the 1st rates the four teams in able to knock off the top in the second Mens dou- mens doubles, the the race to qualify for the team. bles for the Moliks, and Woodies had opened a then backed up to win Grand Final. Saturday, March 19, strong lead going into his singles. Tennis Reporter, 2005. the singles. Roger Scholefield. It proved insurmount- able, with the men’s sin- SAVE, SAVE, SAVE gles being evenly split, with Charles Walker, Pavers: Sleeper Permapine: James Jansen and Greg Premiership Table 300 x 300 x 40mm 200 x 75 x 2.4m Weltner winning for the assorted colours $19.95 each Moliks, but countered as Roxby Downs Tennis Club $23.95 per square metre Dave McInnes, Boof Trellis: Hodgetts and Kane Games Games Trellis: Taylor won for the 2400 x 1500 square 2400 x 1500 diagonal Woodies. won lost Sets $29.95 each $26.95 each In the Ladies, Michelle Rafters 457 473 54 97% "YES, we can" Thomson, Reg match our competitiors prices, Qualmann and Lisa Hewitts 461 438 53 105% Grafe won for the just bring in any current advertisement. 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THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper Thursday, March 31, 2005 - Page 21 SPORT Finals fever BASKETBALL…Basketball results from the March 24, 2005, semi final: B Grade Women… Eagles2 54 (R Williams 15) defeated SSA Cougars 38 (T Hodgetts, A Rhodes 9). Jets 51 (D Judd 27) defeated Devils 24 (C Linder 10). A Grade Women…Little Devils 50 (B Shultz 14) de- feated Devils 48 (T Coombes 16). Eagles 53 (L Steer 15) defeated Bulls 48 (L Girdham 24). ON-COURT ACTION...While some of March 22, 2005 - Semi Fi- nals. the region’s youngest basketballers C Grade Women… Cougars are enjoying their recent success in 20 defeated Spectres 0. the SA Country Championships, at Chocies 47 (BAllen 17) de- home, the local on-court action feated Tandales 23 (C hots up as finals close in. Weaver 7). Clockwise, from left, above: Brett B Grade Women…Jets 63 (C Nowacki 18) defeated Chesson takes it to the hoop; Sam Bradken Bears 50 (J Roberts Traeger clashes with the opposition 22). Chocie Soldiers 50 in the key; Cougars’Alicia Roberts (SCrafter-King 18) defeated pushes through the defense; Magpies 29 (T Rowan 8). Cougars’ Emma Adams takes A Grade Men…Jets 80 (D control of the ball; Ben Haines Kaminski 24) defeated Mpr Magpies 62 (M Gow 24). takes the dunk; Michael Girdham Grand Final Saturday, April and Matt Castle jump for the ball; 2, starting at 5pm with C Sam Traeger tries to slip one past Women. Toby Chesson.

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Page 22 - Thursday, March 31, 2005 THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper SPORTSPORT Strong showing by local basketballers 2005 Sporting Calendar

April June 18, Saturday April 3, Touch Football Round 8 W&DFL Sundays 4.00pm 12noon RD vs Hornridge On oval behind tennis courts 2.20pm OD vs Coober Pedy April 10, Auskick Grading BYE - Andamooka Day 10.00am Town Oval June 25, Saturday night U14 GIRLS...Coach Gary Sutherland with the successful U14 Woomera Girls Country Championships team comprising, back, Tara-Jane April 14, Thursday nights Round 9 W&DFL Hill, Phoebe Elson,C ourtney St John-Fairlie, front, Amy Auskick Training starts 5.30pm Hornridge vs OD U12 GIRLS...Back, Georgia Shields, Alicia Sutherland, Alicia Roberts, Brianna Allen and Kelly Reid. 5.00-6.00pm, Town Oval 8.00pm Andamooka vs McCarthy, Madison Rhodes, Coach Nicole April 30, Saturday Coober Pedy Richter, Nikita Trewartha, Amelia Rasheed, Round 1 W&DFL BYE - Roxby Districts 12noon OD vs RD front, Chloe Lange, Taylor Lindner and Consistent efforts at SA July 2.20pm Horniridge vs Lucy Hobbs. July 2, Saturday Andamooka Round 10 W&DFL BYE - Coober Pedy country championships 12noon Andamooka vs RD May 2.20pm Hornridge vs May 7, Saturday Coober Pedy As the son of Gary Sutherland, coach Kangaroo Island at night. BYE - Olympic Dam of the U14 girls basketball team rep- Auskick Round 1 Roxby convincingly defeated them 53- 8:30am Town Oval resenting Roxby Downs at 2005 SA 15. Brianna Allen again top scored July 9, Saturday Country Championships in Division 3 with 15 points. May 7, Saturday Round 11 W&DFL – Toby Sutherland gets to see all their 12noon OD vs RD Roxby finished first in Pool 1 and Round 2 W&DFL matches. 12noon RD vs Coober Pedy 2.20pm Hornridge vs played last from Pool 2 which was 2.20pm OD vs Andamooka Andamooka This week he has written us a wrap- Eastern Hills. BYE - Coober Pedy up of the tournament held on March BYE - Hornridge It was an emphatic victory 77- 6. 19 and 20 in Adelaide. May 14, Saturday night July 16, Saturday UNDER14s BASKETBALL CHAM- Tara-Jane Hill was rested in the hope Woomera Round 12 W&DFL PIONS… In game one 2005 SA Coun- that her knee, which was still very sore, Round 3 W&DFL 12noon OD vs Andamooka try Championships in Division 3, would allow her to play finals. Unfor- 5.30pm OD vs Coober Pedy 2.20pm Coober Pedy vs tunately that did not happen. 8.00pm Hornridge vs RD RD Roxby’s U14 girls were a point-scor- BYE - Andamooka BYE - Hornridge ing machine and defeated Riverland The semi final was against a taller Port 56-14. Solid defence combined with a Lincoln, but Roxby played a beautiful May 14, 15. Round 1 State July 23, Saturday fast, running offence ensured a good game to win 56-25 to progress to the Titles, Black Rock Round 13 W&DFL grand final. U14 BOYS...Back, from left, Peter Rhodes, win. 12noon OD vs Coober Adelaide Plains were also undefeated May 21, Saturday Pedy Shaun Freeth, Jake Roberts, Jaebyn Brianna Allen top scored with 22 Round 4 W&DFL to reach the grand final. 2.20pm Hornridge vs RD Drefke, Millane Weaver, front, Ryan points. 12noon Andamooka vs BYE - Andamooka Paxton, Kain Zeptner and Brody Elson. Game two saw Roxby win by a nar- It was going to be really tough to win Coober Pedy row margin 33-27 against Murray because they were much taller than us. 2.20pm OD vs Hornridge July 30, Saturday BASKETBALL COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS… Roxby Bridge. Tara-Jane Hill was injured in Final score saw Adelaide Plains win BYE - Roxby Districts Round 14 W&DFL Downs junior basketballers showed strongly at the 2005 56-47. 12noon Coober Pedy vs the first quarter and it looked to be se- May 28, Saturday night rd Andamooka SA Country Championship this month, with two teams win- rious but she came back in the 3 Quar- I thought the team played consistently Woomera ning the title, two teams making the grand final and the 2.20pm OD vs Hornridge ter to help the team to victory. well all weekend and everyone had a Round 5 W&DFL BYE - Roxby Districts other two teams playing well. Courtney St John-Fairlie and Alicia great time. 5.30pm CP vs Hornridge The U16 boys took home the flag in division 2, going through Roberts top scored with 10 points. 8.00pm RD vs Andamooka August undefeated. They beat Great Southern in the grand final 74- Toby Sutherland, BYE - Olympic Dam The last game of the round was against Junior Basketball Reporter. August 6, Saturday 40. Round 15 W&DFL May 28, Saturday It was great to see Jaebyn Drefke come from Queensland to 12noon Andamooka vs RD Night Meeting – Roxby 2.20pm Hornridge vs play in the team. Thanks to coach Janine Williams who took Downs Dirt Circuit Club the place of Jack Drefke. Toby’s on the ball with sports news Coober Pedy One loss for the U12 girls did not stop them from winning June BYE - Olympic Dam the pennant in division 4. They beat Port Lincoln 24-15. SPORT…Keen local YOUTH June 4, Saturday Round 6 W&DFL August 13, Saturday – Coach Nicole Richter was very proud of the girls’ team ef- sportsman Toby Suther- REPORTER... 1st Final fort. Unfortunately Georgia Shields did not get much court 12noon Hornridge vs land, 15, joins the team at The Monitor’s Andamooka 12noon 1st vs 2nd time because she got injured in the first minute of the first The Monitor as our new newest team 2.20pm 3rd vs 4th game. 2.20pm OD vs RD Youth Sports Reporter member, BYE - Coober Pedy After being undefeated going into the grand final, the U14 this month. junior sports August 20, Saturday – girls lost the division 3 pennant to Adelaide Plains 56-47. June 11, Saturday night Preliminary Final Lack of height and injury probably cost them the flag. Toby has been our eyes reporter Toby 2.00pm Loser Game 1 vs Sutherland. Woomera The U14 boys echoed the girls’ success and were also unde- and ears at junior basket- Round 7 W&DFL Winner Game 2 feated until the grand final. They beat Mt Gambier, Wilunga, ball in Roxby Downs for Toby is 5.30pm OD vs Andamooka the past month, and will already 8.00pm Coober Pedy vs RD August 27, Saturday – Murray Bridge, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Plains before Grand Final at 2.00pm losing to Port Augusta 47-42. Coach Belinda Petherick was be reporting on some of learning BYE - Hornridge pleased with the team’s performance in Division 3. our winter sports in the some solid A mixed competition saw the U12 boys in Division 2 only upcoming months. reporting Plan ahead this season! win one game to Riverland on Saturday. They won the quar- “It’s a new thing to do and skills at the ter final against Strathalbyn and then lost to Great Southern it also keeps me busy,” basketball Book your sporting event 27-20 a much improved performance. “Division 2 was tough Toby told The Monitor. sidelines and but great experience for the boys,” coach Teresa Hodgetts is already FREE in the Reynella 4x4 said. “I like my sports and eve- getting set for Sporting Calendar. The U18 girls in Division 2 only won one game - against ryone in my family plays footy season. Great Southern - in a very tough carnival. sport. Toby Sutherland, “My favourite is basket- Junior Basketball Reporter. ball – and that’s how I got CAR OF THE WEEK started with The Monitor. Toyota 100 Series GXL Landcruiser “I’m proud that I can help Roxby Downs netball out the community.” 2002 4.2L Turbo Diesel NETBALL…Netball results from March 16, 2005. The Monitor team is dual air bags, A Grade…Mak Ladies 37 defeated Shamrocks 24 (K proud to welcome Toby to dual batteries McGarry). the team and hopes to and lots more. Gecko Girls 45 defeated Cruisers 22 (B Schutz). B work closely with him to Grade…Miners 41 defeated Prime Movers 10 (L McCuish). give him a solid basis in $49,990 WSA-726 Keeches 32 defeated Blue Jays 15 (A Bishop). sports reporting and pho- Mixed…Miners 46 defeated Spankees 17 (M Katzorke). tography as his interest Phone: All Blacks 45 Makrats 21 (B Penglase). and involvement grows. 0418 838 182

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Page 21 Page 23 Page 20 Bowls title for ‘Crowless’ NIGHT OWLS BOWLS… Crowless walked away with the Roxby Downs Night Owls Bowls premiership this month. Crowless played NFI and it was a close game with the lead changing several times. NFI held a slender 12 point lead at the half way mark but then Crowless put five strong ends together to have the game won by the elev- GETTING SOME KICKS...Roxby Downs’ pre-teen football enth end. teams started training this month. Organisers are still The final score was seeking more parental involvement in the junior Crowless (67) to NFI (53) competition, particularly for the U12 and U16 divisions. showing that they were true leaders of the table. In the game of ‘second Junior footballers plays fourth’ the Norms (second) started well with GRAND FINAL... Night bowls premiers ‘Crowless’, above, back, eight points to two on the from left, John King, Robert Gray, Suzanne Crafter, David Griffiths first end but then it was all with Ruby, Clancy King, Simon Gray, Anne Gray and Marie ready to hit the field the Yorkes. Griffiths. By the fifth end the Yorkes OLD-TIMERS... were out to a 33 to 17 lead Third place-getters but then the Norms true to the Sandvik form and hit back to be in Tamrock ‘Norms’ - front on the eleventh end. from left, Tony The Yorkes wouldn’t lay Bidgood, Tom down and scored a maxi- Bilney, Col Fraser mum result on the last end and Geoff Darling - to win 63 to 57 and take are the longest- second spot on the ladder serving team in the from the Norms. competition There were several other racking up more close games and a couple of than 15 years run away winners. continuous The biggest winner for the participation. night was Beenham’s Bungups who defeated the AAs 86 to 34 and so won The competition will be draw Game 8 results: Yorkes (63) Safety Biased (38), No AUSKICK SIGN-UP...Jill Koning, right, helps Anna Daly sign the glasses for the night. a card out of the hat for your d Norms (57), Crowless (67) Names (67) d Back Fillers her children up for this year’s Auskick competition, Jack, 8, There will still be Friday opponents. d NFI (53), Enterprise (71) d (53), She Devils (72) d Emily, 9 and Lucy, 5. Sign your child up for the season in the night social bowls after Wednesday night bowls is Merv’s Team (49), Funky Frogs (48). Roxby Downs Central Shopping Mall this Sunday, or on Easter so come down as a also still on for those who Beenham’s Bungups (86) d Jim Bowden, Sunday, April 10, at the football oval from 10am to noon. single entry or bring a team. wish to come down. AAs (34), Carefactor (82) d Bowls Reporter. Outback Tourers S.A. in conjunction with Roxby Downs Youth Services Inc. presents: Saturday,Saturday, AprilApril 2323 7pm7pm -- 1am1am • Food & Bar Facilities • Over 18s only • Tickets $20 at the Live bands: gate or $15 at The Monitor Office before the day of Antacid - Our very own local band, great rock music! ROXBY DOWNS the event RACE COURSE • NO BYO ALLOWED Nereeda - Terrific female vocalist from Adelaide All proceeds to COME ALONG Roxby Downs AND HAVE A Aftashok - Great rock band from Port Augusta Youth Services Inc. GREAT NIGHT OUT

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