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BOOK WEEK...While Book Week was celebrated in schools and libraries around the country last week, in Roxby Downs the theme ‘Reading Rocks’ had special significance. Enjoying a good read at Roxby Downs Community Library, above, Willis, 5, Brodie, 8, Adam, 7, and Jessica, 6. BOYS TOYS…At left, Jared, 6, Reuben, 7, and Brodie, 6, with their reptilian friends at the RDAS R-2 Book Week parade last week. Turn to Page 7 for more Book Week photographs. Children’s last names omitted in accordance with school policy. NEWS

Letters to the Editor Editorial All ‘letters to the editor’ must be signed and dated. Faxes and emails SEONIE LYON must include a contact number and The Monitor reserves the right to Editor of edit letters according to legal obligations and space restrictions. The Monitor - Your Community Alpine Constructions 8671 2007 Long-time visitor’s Outback memories Newspaper Andamooka Health Services 8672 7087 Dear Editor, permarket and the Tuckerbox which Andamooka Opal Showroom 8672 7007 I’m a little tired of these ‘glass half-empty’ editorials The first thing I’d like to say, is what a was a fun place to visit, and have a I’ve been stuck writing lately. So yes, we’ve got a com- Andamooka Primary School 8672 7018 great free newspaper you have in the sandwich and a beer (good on you munity studded through with brawling drunks, window- Andamooka Support Service 8672 7238 area of Roxby Downs and Andamooka. Steve!). breaking louts and our own hefty portion of personal tragedies. Auzzie Mozzie 8558 8396 I read it on the internet every two The only thing I did find a bit sad last But do you know what else we’ve got? Beenham Building 8671 1234 weeks. year was the silence of the old drive- My first trip to Andamooka was in in theatre. We’ve got bilbies! Ben Hall Removals & Storage 0427 716 173 1971, when my sister was working at Keep up the good work at The Moni- We’ve also got stick-nest rats, western-barred bandi- Birdsville Hotel (07) 4656 3244 the local hospital, and my brother-in- tor - it is a credit to you, to make it coots and burrowing bettongs. Broadspectrum 8671 2450 law still lives there at present. possible to keep people informed in We’ve got native hopping mice, bolam’s mice and fat- tailed dunnarts - and all the incredible raptors and owls Capital Corp 0421 911 228 I was in Andamooka in July last year, that area. and the town almost looks the same as that enjoy a tasty four-legged snack now and then. Career Employment Group 8671 3033 Graham Arnold, it was in 1971, except for a new su- Beaudesert, Qld. Soon, we’re even going to have numbats and woma Cool or Cosy 8352 5588 pythons - just a few kilometres down the road at the Arid Recovery reserve. Cowell Electric 8671 0018 Read The Monitor on-line And almost all of these animals were locally-extinct Desert Springs Church 0427 663 033 long before Olympic Dam dropped its first exploratory Elsewhere Hotel 8675 7781 Dear Seonie and team, drill-hole. HAVE Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy read- Eyebus 8671 2001 Not everyone realises that we’ve got more precious lo- ing The Monitor on-line. cal resources underneath our local dunes than just cop- Glendambo Outback Resort 8672 1030 It’s a truly great way of being able to stay up to per and uranium. Glendambo Mobil Service Station 8672 1092 YOUR date on all the Roxby news and I really appreci- There’s been some incredible work done to protect Home Loan Superstore 8172 1200 ate the fact that you make it available to every- bilbies in Qld and even WA. Unfortunately, the media one. sometimes forgets that somewhere in the middle, just Hytorc 8293 8411 Keep up the good work! south of Roxby Downs, a dedicated team of scientists Innamincka Trading Post 0418 322 091 and volunteers are also making some incredible leaps SAY! Best regards. and bounds (pun intended). Lavericks Engineering 8671 0404 Moira Howard, [email protected] So, I’m reminding you! September 7 is National Threat- Leigh Creek & Regional VIC 8675 2723 formerly of Roxby Downs. ened Species Day, September 11 is the very first Na- Lifeplan Funds Management 8236 4763 tional Bilby Day and September is National Biodiversity Month. Lin Andrews Real Estate 8671 2000 Most importantly, for you, Saturday, September 3 is Loretto College 8334 4200 Open Day at the Arid Recovery reserve. Marree Aboriginal School 8675 8358 Gates open at 2pm and this is your chance to take the MGA Insurance Brokers 8632 6281 family out and see how the locals really live. Meet the people who work with these incredible indig- Mortgage Choice 0407 861 273 enous species, learn more about your local environ- Mt Dare Homestead 8670 7835 ment and have a fun day out in the sand and the sun. Nacos Credit Union 8671 1755 Camp the night, enjoy a campfire and go walking or spotlighting in the hopes of meeting some of the ‘lo- Nationwide Training-Australia 1300 720 123 cals’ up close. Native Animal Network 8671 0573 It’s a sad fact of our local community that very few Outback Landscaping and Supplies 8671 0131 people stay long-term - a sadder fact that, in that time, very few of them take advantage of the incredible envi- Peter Tonkin Realty Yorketown 8852 8179 ronment we all enjoy here in the heart of SA’s unique Phil Hoffmann Travel 8671 2333 arid zone. Pink Roadhouse, Oodnadatta 8670 7822 There’s more to Roxby Downs than just the long road to Adelaide - so pull on your boots, slap on some sun- Port Augusta Public Library 8641 9151 screen and find out how the real ‘locals’ live. 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Page 2 - Thursday, September 1, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper NEWS Support your local SES ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs SES volunteers will give the local community a close-up view of road rescue equipment and techniques this month at Market Day. In an effort to drum up volunteer numbers, Roxby Downs SES – in cooperation with the Andamooka branch – will host an open display and sausage siz- zle in Richardson Place on Saturday, September 17. In preparation for the event, Roxby Downs SES hosted a road crash rescue familiarisation workshop for newer members last month. Visiting SES senior road crash rescue instructor Gerry Habils worked closely with the local crew members on the training night. The equipment used for road crash rescues will be displayed at the upcoming RDAS P&F Market Day - see the equipment, meet the volunteers and find DAFFODIL DAY...Roxby Downs out more about joining the SES. SES TRAINING…Trainer Gerry Habils shows Roxby Downs SES Community Health Nurse Kathy members how to operate the ‘jaws of life’ - Leigh Witchard and Wooldridge raises money for the For more information telephone Stephen Moss - Josh Bishop operate the equipment and Stephen Moss steadies Cancer Council on Daffodil Day - 0417 806 910 - or drop into the SES Shed on Olym- the hose while Kerri Moss attends to Phil McWaters during a August 19, 2005. pic Way, Wednesday nights at 7pm. ‘mock’ road crash rescue workshop. Win a KI Old dogs learn holiday! FAR NORTH & OUT- new tricks too BACK... Your local, not- for-profit community ROXBY DOWNS...You’re never too old to learn newspaper The Monitor, new tricks, and neither is your dog, according to Phil Hoffman Travel and trainer Carolyn Eime. Confused about your insurance? SeaLink are offering you Ms Eime, who has been training and breeding dogs the opportunity to win a Get with the strength. for almost 30 years, now hosts free dog training MGA Insurance Brokers Port Pirie. Kangaroo Island holiday. classes in Roxby Downs. Your Professional Insurance Broker for: Enjoy two nights accom- “Dog training is very important - it’s all about modation for two adults at teaching the handler and the dog how to commu- • Business • Trade the Kangaroo Island Sea- nicate effectively. Training is also a chance to so- • Commercial Motor front, with return passen- cialise your dog and a chance for you to spend ger ferry fares for two extra time with your pet. • Farm • Landlord • Car adults and a standard ve- hicle on KI’s SeaLink. “This kind of training is especially important for • Home & Contents Insurance Thanks to SeaLink, the puppies and families with young children - so eve- Contact: Chris Noonan or Andrew Fleming luxurious ‘Sealion 2000’ ryone knows their place in the family.” 25 Norman Street ferry or ‘Spirit of Kanga- Dog training classes are held on Tuesday nights, DOG TRAINING...Carolyn Eime gets to Port Pirie SA 5540 Ph: (08) 8632 5588 roo Island’ will take you at the Lion’s Park from 6pm. To join the next in- know ‘Sabre’ before her latest round of Fax: (08) 8632 6281 there and back in comfort take of students, ph Carolyn Eime - 8672 7578. dog training classes on Tuesday nights. and in just 45 minutes. Strength, Security, Commitment Both ferries are decked out with a licensed café, TV monitors, dolphin-view- ing decks and much more. SeaLink depart from Cape Jervis which is just one and a half hours drive from Adelaide along the pictur- esque Fleurieu Peninsula. As Australia’s third largest island, Kangaroo Island spans over 150km sport- ing diverse National Parks, local cottage indus- tries, secluded beaches or unique natural wonders - not to mention a variety of island-grown wine and produce! After a day exploring the island, let the friendly staff at the ‘Kangaroo Island Seafront’ take care of you. This small, boutique prop- erty of 27 rooms is chic yet inviting, with magnificent uninterrupted ocean views. Located in Penneshaw - home of the Fairy Pen- guins - the Seafront offers a solar-heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, half- court tennis, bar, restau- TAFE training for first aiders rant and barbecue facili- ties. FIRST-AID TRAINING...Jonathon Kroll and Murray Tyler put their Take the chance and get new first aid training to good use during a TAFE workshop for away to KI for a couple of BHP Billiton employees last month. The Roxby Downs campus of days - just by filling out TAFE SA offers nationally-accredited first aid training to our coupon on Page 23 of businesses and community members through the ‘Australian today’s The Monitor and National First Aid Services’ program. Local trainer Yvonne Cloke mailing it to PO Box 72, leads classes as far afield as Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek Roxby Downs SA 5725 Woomera and Coober Pedy. For more information about local before 5pm, December 8, TAFE SA courses, contact the Roxby Downs campus - ph 8671 2005. 9070.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page 3 NEWS Roxby Downs regional police report FAR NORTH & OUT- on August 20, Anyone with in- August 17, 2005. BACK… Local police 2005. Police formation as to A 42-year-old Pt Augusta are investigating a series were alerted the accident man was reported for the of recent thefts in Roxby when a or the theft of theft of star droppers be- Downs and Olympic neighbour the vehicle is ing used on the new Dam. In the past fortnight, heard the asked to con- Andamooka water pipe- police have received re- sound of break- tact the Roxby line project on August 15, ports of a break-in to a ing glass and no- Downs Police. 2005. Roxby Downs house on tified police. MACMAHON TEAM...Olympic Dam project manager for A second car broken A Yellow Toyota Carolla Macmahon Holdings Greg Miller, front, met with some of the August 21 where cash A Holden sedan was in- down on the Roxby was stolen. Fuel was sto- VWL905 was stolen local team underground, from left, Geoff Hendley, Shane Hatton, volved in an accident at Downs to Woomera road, Ron Florance, Jim Deaker, Bill Snell and Mark Harris to discuss len from an Olympic Dam overnight of August 15, the junction of Arcoona St 35km south of Roxby from ‘the Lot’, Olympic the business’s new $84 million contract at Olympic Dam. business on August 22 and Pioneer Dve in the Downs, was extensively and a roll of carpet was Way. At this time it has early hours of the morn- damaged, when its win- not been located. Anyone stolen from a Roxby ing of August 18, 2005. dows were smashed. Downs residence on Au- with information as to the It appears that the driver Number plates YER355 $84 million contract gust 25. whereabouts of this vehi- of the vehicle lost control and a registration disc cle are asked to contact A 24-year-old Roxby of the vehicle as it turned were stolen from a car the Roxby Downs Police. Downs woman was re- from Pioneer Drive onto trailer at the Myall Grove for Macmahon team Police request that people ported for driving an un- Arcoona St causing it to OLYMPIC DAM…Macmahon Hold- including supervisors, operators and Caravan Park on August putting their vehicles on registered motor vehicle leave the road, colliding 18, 2005. ings has been awarded an $84 million maintenance personnel. on a road on August 26. with rocks in the front ‘The Lot’ for sale, remove extension of its underground contract to The same night, offenders them overnight as a Macmahon commenced development Two Roxby Downs yard of a house. drive the continued expansion of Olym- cut chains securing a gate number of vehicles have pic Dam’s underground mining opera- work at Olympic Dam in January 2004 youths were reported for The car, a green Holden to the Roxby Downs Race been damaged and prop- tions. with more than 10km of underground possession of alcohol af- Commodore Sedan was Course, and stole a tan- erty stolen from them. development completed to date. ter being discovered in the later reported by its owner The 30-month contract includes 33km dem trailer. of underground lateral development in- “Olympic Dam is now Macmahon’s grounds of the St as having been stolen Star Group and Water The thieves took the time cluding ground support. largest underground contract and Barbara’s Parish School overnight. Response Officers at- to unload the trailer’s con- tended at Andamooka on The works will utilise an extensive un- builds on our extensive list of con- tents before stealing it. August 15, 2005, to in- derground mining fleet comprising six tracts with BHP Billiton,” Macmahon Police are still seeking in- vestigate a mine shaft development jumbos, four loaders and chief executive officer Nick Bowen three trucks - with a workforce of 133 told The Monitor. formation that might lead with suspicious blood to the arrest of the thieves. stains and smells. A 19-year-old Roxby One of the Water Re- Banner takes a beating from vandals Downs man was reported sponse officers was low- for driving an unregis- ered down the shaft, only ROXBY DOWNS… just hope their mes- tered motor vehicle on to find a deceased dog. A split second of inat- sage may have gotten tention is all it takes to through to one of the become a fatality on drivers who saw the our roads…and it banner during the didn’t take much week it was displayed longer for vandals to and that this may be destroy the Roxby enough to save a Roadsafe banner dis- BANNER...The Roxby life.” played on Tutop St, ac- Roadsafe banner was Roxby Roadsafe vol- cording to local Roxby vandalised less than a unteers will not be Roadsafe volunteers. week after being able to replace the The banner was origi- displayed in Tutop St. banner out of existing nally displayed to funds as it was origi- complement the SA Police’s current ru- nally purchased through a Transport ral saturation program and to highlight SA grant. dangers to local drivers, but after just The banner highlights the ‘fatal five’ POKER PROMOTION…Roxby Downs’ seven days the banner was extensively – seat belts, inattentive driving or fa- Chris Zanker went home with a Wild damaged when someone ripped it tigue, speeding, drink driving and vul- Turkey Bourbon poker set last month through one of the wind vents and then nerable road users. The ‘fatal five’ are as part of the Ochre Cellars’ latest attempted to set it alight. major contributors to deaths and ac- bottleshop promotion. “It was hoped that the banner could be cidents on the Stuart Hwy which ranks Ochre Cellars manager Peter Lyon regularly moved to various sites around third highest in the state for both fatal presented Mr Zanker with the poker Roxby Downs to refresh road user rec- and casualty crashes from 2002 to set. “I was stoked when I got the ognition of the fatal five causes of road 2004. call,” Mr Zanker said. “I have to say a crashes,” Roxby Road Safe chairman Under the current rural saturation pro- ‘cheers Shane’ to the bloke at work Mark Dalgliesh told The Monitor. “Un- gram, police will target drivers on and who told me about the competition.” fortunately, this is not to be, with it be- around the Stuart Hwy in an effort to ing vandalised at its first location. reduce crashes in the Far North and “The volunteers of Roxby Roadsafe Outback.

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Stacy joins sales team Good advice for local mums THE MONITOR... tor to spend more time ROXBY DOWNS… The newest member of with her family in The local branch of the The Monitor team is a Roxby Downs. Australian Breastfeed- tried and ing Association met last Stacy is month to discuss healthy true local currently OUTBACK…With 101 deaths on SA who has eating habits for living on breastfeeding mums. roads for 2005 so far – more than 50 per cent grown up Andamooka of which were on rural roads – Police SA will on sta- Station The meeting was led by again be focusing on the major highways with a new tions with her dietician Camilla Rural Highway Saturation Management Plan through- family Leaver, from the (RHSMP) this month. The Stuart Highway has a outthe Far and Flinders and Far North poor record when it comes to road safety, ranking North and young Community Health team – one of a team of child third in the state for both fatal and casualty crashes Outback. son health specialists who from 2002 to 2004. During this time there were 63 Stacy Charlie. Oldfield visit Roxby Downs casualty crashes and 11 fatal crashes, killing 13 peo- This is regularly. ple along the Stuart Highway from Port Augusta to teakes Stacy’s over as re- “We talked about the SA/NT Border. “Fortunately, most Roxby Downs first foray LOCAL MUMS…Dietician Camilla Leaver gional NEW FACE...The into the healthy eating during residents only traverse a small portion of the Stuart sales rep- breastfeeding and preg- and breastfeeding counsellor Carolyn Highway as most head south to Port Augusta, but it newest member world of Webster at a recent meeting of the local resenta- of The Monitor newspa- nancy,” Ms Leaver told seems that we may be more likely to take risks on tives from The Monitor. Australian Breastfeeding Association. team - Stacy pers and the road,” sgt Richard Hobbs told The Monitor. “Pre- Jodie Oldfield. she is al- “It’s very important dur- vious RHSMP’s of which there have been two, have Day. ready ing breastfeeding to be down.” to talk about ‘managing found that Roxby Downs residents are dispropor- The Monitor farewells keen to face the chal- healthy because you are Ms Leaver will meet fussy eaters’. tionately represented in drivers detected breaking Jodie after almost nine lenges of her new posi- putting out a lot of nu- with the Roxby Downs For more information the road rules and as a result putting themselves and months with the local tion. To advertise in trients and you need to Australian Breastfeed- about the group, contact other road users at greater risk of having a crash. team. The Monitor, phone replace that for yourself ing Association branch Carolyn Webster – ph Research shows that inattention, speed, seatbelts and Jodie leaves The Moni- Stacy on 8671 2622. so you don’t get run on Friday, October 21, 8671 0867. drink driving – four of the ‘Fatal Five’ - are the major factors in rural crashes. Due to our remote location, no one in Roxby Downs can afford to loose their licence. None of us can really throw away several Christian speakers hundred dollars in a fine. But even more impor- tantly, none of us want to say farewell to a member of our community. So slow down, plan your trip and come to Outback make sure you arrive alive.” FAR NORTH & OUTBACK...Roxby Downs and ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Council will Andamooka will host the bi-annual Christian Wom- en’s Safari this month. crack down on owners of unregistered dogs this month. If you have not registered your dog for this The evangelical ‘safari’ brings Christian women to year, the Council deadline is August 31, 2005. Own- the Outback every two years to share in local serv- ices and host bible meetings. ing and keeping an unregistered dog is an Offence under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 and The CWCI team will enjoy a dinner meeting with is punishable by an expiation fee of $75 under sec- local women on Friday, September 9, at the Roxby tion 33. Unregistered dogs will be impounded, and Downs Community Club from 6.30pm. potentially destroyed, if unclaimed. Registration fees A meeting and pooled luncheon will then be held in for 2005/2006 are: non-desexed dog $40 and Andamooka on Saturday, September 10, from 11am desexed dog $30. Registration is valid until 30 June at the Christiansen’s Church. 2006 Further information can be obtained from the For more information about guest speakers and meet- Roxby Downs Council, Monday to Friday during ings, contact Noela Beenham - ph 9671 0873, or business hours or by telephoning 8671 0010. Chris Kaminski - ph 8671 0213. OUTBACK…The Outback will share in $4.9 mil- lion commited to road maintenance. Almost $1 mil- lion will be spent on the Oodnadatta track, from ‘Mechanical Eye’ exhibition Marree to Bopeechees this financial year, follow- ROXBY DOWNS...Grab your camera and zoom in ing the new round of SA Government grants. on the ‘Mechanical Eye’ photography competition scheduled for next year’s Outback Fringe Festival. ROXBY DOWNS…After a successful Irish Christ- mas in June this year, the Roxby Downs RFDS Aux- The Roxby Downs Photography Prize is a competi- iliary is gearing up for its next annual fundraiser – tion and exhibition open to all Australian residents, with prize money to the total of $1500. the annual Police Golf Day and Auction on Sep- tember 17, 2005. Local businesses are invited to The photography competition will run over the month donate auction items now, by contacting Shirley Gow of April 2006, in conjunction with the annual Out- back Fringe Festival. - ph 8671 1213. Mrs Gow said local residents are also welcome to call to volunteer to “lend a hand on First prize - $1000. People’s Choice - $500. golf day” or just to learn more about the Roxby Applications are available from The Roxby Downs Downs RFDS Auxiliary. Cultural Precinct 08 8671 2001

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page 5 YOUTH Youth on the Job A ‘good news story’ sponsored by Career Employment Group.

photograph courtesy of BHP Billiton

Singers set for festival SCHOOL CHOIR...Choir leader Cheryl Boothey and choir manager Lisa McCuish are pictured with the St Barbara’s DUAL TRADES...Dual-trade apprentices Parish School Choir just prior to their first Adelaide dress Greg Dennis and Andrew Eberhardt at EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING...St Barbara’s rehearsal for the upcoming Catholic Schools Music Festival. work at Olympic Dam. Parish School teacher Denise Trewartha This festival is for all Catholic schools across the state has been nominated for the National which will come together to perform over three nights. St After five long years at Olympic Dam, two CEG Excellence in Teaching Awards. Barbara’s students will perform on September 24 at the apprentices are nearing the end of their electri- Festival Theatre. The students involved in the choir, in no cal/instrumentation dual trade apprenticeships. particular order, are: Aiden, Lucy, Brendan, Hanah, Teacher nominated Cathleen, Amelia, Elise, Renee, Sarah, Natalia, Abhishek, Greg Dennis, 22, and Andrew Eberhardt, 22, will Roxanne and Stephen. Students’ last names are omitted in sign off on their dual trades in early 2006. for excellence awards accordance with school policy. “It’s been a hard slog, but it’s worth doing the dual trade because that’s what they expect in the ROXBY DOWNS...St Barbara’s Parish School industry,” Mr Eberhardt told The Monitor. teacher Denise Trewartha has been nominated for photograph courtesy of Helen Williams the National Excellence in Teaching Awards. “You sacrifice the good wages early on, to be in Mrs Trewartha has been teaching primary school a stronger position later with two trades. students for four years now - almost as long as she “It’s been a good experience all around for me spent achieving her teaching qualifications by cor- and now I’ve got a good base in this industry. respondence. As a local mother of two, Mrs Trewartha was first “I’ve gone around to all the different parts of the prompted to become a teacher when her own chil- operations and I’ve learned a lot.” dren started school. Helping out in class and read- Both apprentices have spent their entire five year ing with students highlighted, for her, the importance apprenticeship on site at Olympic Dam. teachers can make in a child’s early development. Mrs Trewartha was nominated by a team of local For Greg Dennis, hands-on instruction through mothers she has been working with to expand the an apprenticeship was the “best way to go”. school’s reading resources. “I’m a hands-on person and this was a good way “It’s not an easy job - but it’s more than worth it. VARIETY BASH...Raising money for isolated and underprivileged to get into the work,” he told The Monitor. The rewards outway any hardships,” Mrs Trewartha youth in South Australia, William Creek played host to the SA told The Monitor. “It’s a job you do for love, not Variety Bash 2005 last month. Pictured at the event, from left, “I can see more opportunities in my future this glory and you never expect someone to acknowl- Normie Sims, Stuart Nunn, Adelaide Bash members Peter Weir, way, but five years is a big commitment.” edge you the way these local mums have by nomi- Les Burdett and Bill Bennett. Roxby Downs CEG field officer Shane Thomson nating me.” said dual trade apprenticeships are just one of a William Creek hosts Variety Bash series of local training opportunities for youth. WILLIAM CREEK...The community of The Marla/Oodnadatta branch of “CEG - in conjunction with local employers - is William Creek played host to members ICPA catered for lunch, dinner and providing opportunities for apprentices to con- of the SA Variety Bash 2005 when they breakfast next morning at the William tinue their vocational training in Roxby Downs. arrived for lunch on Tuesday, August 16. Creek Gymkhana Ground complex. “The opportunity to work in such a vibrant and The small town came alive with sirens They fed fairies,Chinamen, Mexi- developing environment like Roxby Downs has Be part of an exciting and challenging sounding and local children were de- cans, firemen, cavemen, lady bowl- lighted with the generous amount of lol- ers and ‘blokes with bare bums’. seen many out-of-town enquiries regarding ap- future for Roxby Downs. Enquire today prenticeships and traineeships since BHP Billiton lies, hats and other goodies they were During the afternoon the ‘Bashers’ about pursuing a career with an given. initiated acquisition of WMC Resources.” apprenticeship or traineeship. amused themselves with games and Specialists in: More than 90 cars, complete with sup- novelties, while a live band enter- Mr Thompson congratulated CEG’s latest round ` Group Training of Apprentices and Trainees port crews, stayed overnight in William tained everyone after dinner until the of apprentices and trainees, and the many local ` New Apprenticeships Support Services Creek. early hours of the morning. businesses supporting them. ` Takes care of all the paperwork at no cost to business “Congratulations to Brett Kliem who has begun Supporting the local community and fostering his third year electrical apprenticeship with the relationship between schools, TAFE, Cowell Electric Supply and Brodie Nache who students, families and business. Stephen Scott-Hoy B.Optom goes into his third year as a boilermaker with Need friendly, professional eyecare and quality FREE SERVICE provided by Shane Thomson Monadelphous Engineering”. Roxby Downs Office: PO Box 50, Roxby Downs fashion eyewear with a full back-up service? Ph: 8671 3033 • Mobile: 0429 697 481 See the Eyebus when it visits... “Nathan McElroy joins SDS Ausminco in his [email protected] Roxby Downs - 8671 2001 third year of a boilermaking apprenticeship. Andamooka - 8672 7007 Woomera - 8673 7473 “Samantha Luckett from Roxby Downs started Monthly visits - Examinations bulk-billed. last week at Garry Baker Building as a Certifi- Serving rural and regional South Australia since 1990. cate III business administration trainee.”

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Reading rocks in Roxby Downs Mini-MonitorBIRTHDAYS

KALEB…Kaleb CAITLYN...Caitlyn HANNAH...Hannah Gigney turned 18 Miller was four on Demaine will be four on August 25, 2005. August 21. on September 12.

CRAFTY STUFF...Enjoying Book Week activities at Roxby Downs Community Library, above, Erin, 6, librarian Denise Simmonds and Jade, 5. During Book Week children made cotton wool sheep, moveable paper teddy bears and entered the ‘Reading Rocks’ colouring in competion. RDAS students’ last names omitted in accordance with school policy.

BOOK WEEK… Roxby Downs librarian Jill Harvey is pictured with her own childhood teddy bear and ‘Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear’ – DECLAN…Declan CHARLIE...Charlie AEDAN...Aedan inspiration for the Roxby Downs Area School Court will be four Kaeding was one Lyon turns five on junior primary soft toys parade last week. Keep on September 12. on August 24. September 9, 2005. reading Mini-Monitors on September 15 for more Book Week photos from throughout the Far North region.

ROCKERS...D’arcy, 9, and Hannah, 3, prove that reading really does rock in Roxby Downs this Book Week. The pair took advantage of a Roxby Downs Community Library ‘Roxby rocks’ display of rocking chairs, cradles and horses. RDAS students’ last names omitted in accordance with school policy.

KIDS MARKET... Young entrepreneurs hosted their own market stalls at the RDAS P&F Market Day last month. Taking the opportunity to make some extra cash – not to mention some space in their bedrooms, was, from left, Leroy Doran, 10, Alex Tyler, 9, Thomas Russell, 10, Zach Sutherland, 9, and Callum Folwell, 10.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page 7 HealthyHealthy Everyone’s a winner in Book Week Book Week occurred library. lunchboxlunchbox last week, August 22 – Each day at lunchtime 26. there were a variety of The theme this year games and activities in was “Reading Rocks in the library, there was a hintshints Roxby” and RDAS stu- school competition dents were keen to get connected with Healthy lunchbox hints involved. pebbles, stones, rocks Looking for something new for your child’s lunches? The library looked fan- and boulders, and other How about ‘tantalising your child’s taste buds’ with tastic with the students’ competitions about a “wicked wrap” in their lunch-box? displays. rockpools, rock formations around WICKED WRAP They included pet rocks, rocks dressed up Australia, and making a You’ll need: as rock stars, projects chain of sheep con- on rock musicians, nected with a 1 pita bread, tortilla or lavash painted rocks, rune shortlisted book. wrap, stones with initials, It was great to see the miners at BHP Billiton, parents visit the library lettuce, the reasons why Roxby to look at their rocks, an interactive children’s work and to tomato, mine with ingenious watch the special toy ham or chicken, new minerals, research TED’S FRIENDS…Karrie, 6, Andrew, 6, and Caleb, 6, show off parade. on minerals, research their teddy bears for the R-2 Book Week parade last week in I would like to thank all grated cheese, on Uluru, books that Roxby Downs. the staff and students rock, reading rockets, who took part in Book avocado and and an alliteration. and soft toy parade with Dyke and Vicki Students also took part Week and helped make cucumber. There were a variety of the Headstart to 2, and Bourlioufas, made and in a colouring it the success that it activities during Book the Year 8 and 9 sold Rocky Road and competition which was. Yummy, try it! Week. students with teachers Rock Cake delights. provided an extra Jill Harvey, You’ll be surprised how much your kids love them! We had a teddy bear Kate Bennie, Sarah Van colourful display in the Librarian. Belinda Ramsey & Nardene Edmonds R-6 PE teachers Quiz night coming up Dear Parents and Friends Images of Open Day 2005 Welcome to another fortnight! Yes it’s back – Friday 28th October at the Oasis – the P&F Quiz Night. More details to come in following newsletters so put this date down in your diary as there will limited seats. Our next P & F Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 7, in the school staffroom. Hope to see you there - all welcome. Don’t forget our next P & F Market Day will be Sat- urday 17th September. Annette Jackson, for the P&F Committee.

Sister Pat’s OPEN DAY...Parents and friends enjoyed performances, above, time with students, below, and thought for the day an assembly on Open Day. Do what your can, with what you have, COLOURING COMP…Teacher Jodie Meyer where you are. with winners of the Open Day colouring-in Theodore Roosevelt. contest. R-2 - 1st Nicole Scholefield, 2nd Alex Lowe. 3-6 - 1st Lucy Noll, 2nd Chelsea James, 7-12 - 1st Amber Hancock-Inglis, 2nd Upcoming Events Emma Cochrane. Sept 5 Uni talk for Years 10 & 11 Sept 9 R-6 Assembly 11.30am Sept 13 Early Closure 2.10pm Sept 14 Year 7-12 Assembly Sept 19-23 Year 7-12 Interviews Only two weeks to go in the Premier’s Reading Challenge so get your completed forms to Mr Wyskamp soon. Congratulations to the 30 students who have already completed the challenge.

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Dear Parents and Friends, • Providing teachers with para- Open Day...Last week our school digms for assessing students at hosted many parents and friends to our risk. Open Day. This supports our Strategic Direction Our whole school was open to visitors. of promoting Student Wellbeing and our whole school vision of On display were a range of activities in- holistically developing our students. cluding Literacy, Numeracy, Music, Physical Education, Computing, Sci- Michael is the author of four books ence, Dance/Drama, Indonesian, on Adolescence, is Agony Uncle for Playbased Learning, Media, Technol- Girlfriend Magazine, advisor to ogy, Thinking Skills, Book Week activi- script writing team of Neighbours, ties, Photography, Enterprise, Wood- Channel 7’s Health Psychologist on work, Art, Home Economics, Leapfrog ‘11AM’, founded teenage cancer pa- Learning, Stretch, Headstart and Eng- tients support group CanTeen. lish. Book Week – Reading Rocks in All classes before recess were open to Roxby...Many classes had their inter- parents and family to visit to see what pretation of the Book Week theme happens during the day. “Reading Rocks in Roxby” displayed in the Library. It was pleasing to have a good number of current and prospective parents join Well done to Mrs Jill Harvey and us for tours and the assembly. the Library staff for doing a sterling job over the last two weeks celebrat- Our motto for these days is: “Our Com- ing books. SCHOOL LEADERS…School captains took parents and community members on a tour munity, Our School, Our Students, Our Future”. SACE Information Night...Our sen- of Roxby Downs Area School on Open Day last week, from left, Bree Butler, 17, Kaleb ior school parents attended an in- The school in many ways is a reflection Gigney, 18, and Jess McKinnon, 18. formative session last week on of the community and our students and Course Counselling and pathways for youth of today are our future. Year 11 and 12. We believe that we have lots of won- We had information relating to the derful things occurring here school, our South Australian Certificate of Edu- School Open Day students are great and our future is cation, Open Access, School Based promising. Last week RDAS welcomed many parents and friends Headstart and English. New Apprenticeships and University to our Open Day. How well parents, students and teach- Pathways. All classes before recess were open to parents and fam- ers work together will effect how good On display were a range of activities including Lit- ily to visit to see what happens during the day. Thanks to Mrs Fox, Ms Lockyer, eracy, Numeracy, Music, Physical Education, Com- our future will be. It was pleasing to have a good number of current and Mrs Helen Bennie and Open Access puting, Science, Dance/Drama, Indonesian, Playbased By the many positive comments made staff who presented the information. prospective parents join us for tours and the assembly. by visitors we had an excellent day. Learning, Media, Technology, Thinking Skills, Book Welcome to New Staff Member...We Week activities, Photography, Enterprise, Woodwork, The school’s motto for these days is: “Our Commu- Thanks you to the organising commit- Art, Home Economics, Leapfrog Learning, Stretch, nity, Our School, Our Students, Our Future”. welcome Mr Muhammad Tatla as tee: our new Science/Information Tech- Vicki Bourlioufas, Sally Cormack, nology teacher. Kate Underwood, Bev McKenna, Mr Tatla is a School celebrates support officers Ben Summerton, Jodie Meyer, Country Scholar- Chris Jones, Karen Grantham, ship holder and At Roxby Downs Area Mic Wyskamp and Georgina comes highly re- School staff showed Arthur for all their hard work. garded. their appreciation of the Thanks also to Cloke’s He has had pre- SSOs by having a shared Newsagency, RoxFM, The Moni- vious teaching morning tea on the Fri- tor and The Northern Sun for sup- experience in day and presenting each porting us on the day. his homeland of them with chocolates. Michael Carr-Gregg Visit...We of Pakistan. RDAS has a large team were most fortunate to have Austral- We are most of SSOs who have a vast ia’s leading authority on teenage be- fortunate to array of skills that assist haviour deliver a Parent Session to have some- our students and the our school community and training to New one of his whole school commu- school staff members last week. RDAS teacher credentials Michael specialises in the area of nity. Muhammad Tatla. and talent parenting adolescents and adolescent join us. They are an integral part mental health. of the daily running of Quality Assurance...It is that time of At the Parent Session he spoke on: the year again when some members the school, carrying out • Understanding the brain develop- of the school community are ran- much of the background STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICERS...Roxby Downs Area School ment of a teenager. domly selected, by computer, to par- work that goes unno- celebrated the dedication of its team of student support officers. take in a Quality Assurance survey. ticed. • Understanding how and why ado- lescence has changed. It is a multiple choice questionnaire group of SSOs who pro- the Special Class and the community. The hard work, dedica- that covers what you think about the vide curriculum support special programs - Leap • Understanding what the research tion and invaluable serv- Jane Johnston and Lynda says builds a resilient young person. Quality of Teaching, the level of ice they provide, is for student learning - Frogs, Stretch, Life Watts run our canteen. Learning Outcomes, Student Report- • How to communicate set bounda- greatly appreciated. Deb Steinhauser, Julie Skills, Fine Motor and ing, the General Environment, Cus- Congratulations on your ries with young people in 2005. Our Front Office team Golding, Donna Headstart. wonderful work from all tomer Responsiveness and your Haugum, Karim At the Staff Training day he spoke includes Annie Uhlik, Yvonnne Pattenden is the staff and students at General Satisfaction. Gilliland, Annmarie about: Ros Boothey, Ursula our IT expert and Lor- Roxby Downs Area You will receive this questionnaire by Stolz, Michelle Kemp, • Child and Adolescent mental health Doplhin, Bev raine Pike manages our School. post and your responses will be con- McKenna, Chrissie Gay Darling, Denise Science Lab. problems and identifying the ado- fidential. We hope you enjoyed lescent at risk: Weaver, and Emma Hobbs, Marina Helen Edwards, Teresa If you do not wish to participate sim- your week! Gigney in First Aid. Ken Chebotenko and Barrand and Denise • Examining the latest research ply return it via your child to the front Mitchelmore is Annmarie Speck. Simmonds make up our Carol Lindner, • Examining how schools around office. the grounds person. They support students Library team, supporting Assistant Principal Australia respond in terms of policy, Jim Michalanney We have a growing and teachers in classes, both the school and the Student Services. practices and curriculum Principal

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WMC SERVICE AWARDS… Justin Bauer, Steve Day, Jim Perkins (30 Years Service) and Hugh Beveridge at the recent WMC service awards.

SERVICE AWARDS… Jim Spring (35 Years Service), Michelle Schell, Anthony Walsh and Kerry Forth at the WMC service awards. WORK AND PLAY...Troy Flanagan with Julie Maynard, Kerry Simon and Ruth Folwell at the WMC service awards.. WHAT A PAIR...Jane Rogers and daughter Millie Clarke, 6, at the Onesteel Outback Cup. OUT AND ABOUT…Enjoying a day at the races, from left, Rachael Witchard, Neil Ryan and Ros Forward.

READY TO RACE…Andrew Sires, Lucy Ball and Peter Spargo ready to RACE DAY…Sonia and Brenton watch the first race of the day at the Smith, Steve Clarke and race patron Onesteel Outback Cup. David McNamara at the Onesteel Outback Cup. PARTY...Karim Gilliland, Julia Allen Sarah Cordy, Lilia Miller, Kath Warnock and Leanne Houlahan at a combined birthday and farewell party last month. MAIDS IN A ROW…Soaking up the sun at the Onesteel Outback Cup, FAMILY DAY OUT…Enjoying a family from left, Emma Warren, 15, Courtney day out together at the Onesteel Bates, 15, and Sophie Wissell, 15. Outback Cup, from left, 20-month-old Bella, Myra and Collin Kasisi.

TEEN QUEENS…Danhi-Rae Vanzati, 13, and April-Lee Burgess, 14, enjoy the shade of the Roxby Downs and Districts Racing Clubhouse.

CHAMPAGNE TASTES…Enjoying lunch in the Onesteel Outback Cup marquees, from left, back, Aphrodite Bolger and Phillipa Weltner, front, Melissa Pidgeon, Lisa McCuish and Catherine Willson. SPONSORS…Supporting the Onesteel Outback Cup were, from CRAZY SOCKS...Avril and Barry Luke RACE FUN…Georgia Walker and Liz left, sponsor representatives go to extreme lengths for friend Brown relaxing at the Onesteel Anthony Diener, Harry Knight and Lorraine Tyler’s 40th ‘crazy socks’ Outback Cup this month. John Harnett. birthday party.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page 11 2005 ONESTEEL OUTBACK CUP

HAVE A PUNT…Darren Leonard and Craig TUCKING IN…Camilla Scales, Selina Kelly Knight put their heads together in the and Bec Puddy stop for a sandwich hopes of backing a winner in cup. break in between races at the Outback CHAMPAGNE Cup BREAKFAST...Katherine Moseby, Jane Coshutt, Sherrie Gotch, Bek Garwood and Bec Phone Loans! Gotch at the raceday chicken and champagne breakfast. Fast RACE COMMITTEE… Onesteel Outback Cup Going to Adelaide to buy a car? committee members Stu Pre-arrange your finance and insurance Cormack, Kerry Gum and Barry and make it a smooth trip. Paterson.

TICKET TO NO DEPOSIT RACY COUPLE…Leonie and Martin Welsh to approved applicants RACE…Manning out for a day of racing fun. We can access over 500 cars, utes, the gate at the sports, 4x4's, wagons, 7 seaters etc Onesteel Outback Cup, from left, Phone our Manager Gary Dickeson Cathy Watkins, on 0421 911 228 Elizabeth Stevens, Johan QUICK AND SIMPLE LOANS* Simon, Chris Kaminski and Adele Rhodes.

*Finance and insurance arranged through Capitalcorp Financial Services Adelaide. LINFOX HANDICAP…Kym Murdoch, left, and Brett McKenzie, right, presented trophies to trainer Danni Murray and jockey Scott Bailey who won the Linfox Class 3 Handicap on Shalotto, ahead of Miss Banditto and Staar Toff.

MARQUEE MOB…Soaking up the ‘VIP’ atmosphere at the Onesteel Outback Cup, Taking power from left, Beth Kean, April Martin, Kate McInerney, Kate Hobbs, Emily beyond Gelsthorpe, Josh Jefferson and Jacquie McLean. the Horizon

• PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • AIR-CONDITIONING • GAS FITTING Olympic Dam FRIENDLY Cnr Gunson & Kanyaka Streets FUN… Friends Deb PO Box 64 and Brent Harper joined Mark and Roxby Downs Helene Scott for Phone: 8671 0018 some good fun at FASHIONABLE MAN…While his the Onesteel grandfather Bob Hannigan was winning Outback Cup in accolades for training the 2005 Onesteel Roxby Downs on Outback Cup winner, Phil Hannigan was Saturday, August knocked out of the running in the 20, 2005. Fashions on the Field. HIRE HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCHES 30mm to 150mm bolts HYTORC POLICY 50% off rental costs applied as discount on new equipment LOVELY LADIES…Barry Dadleh, representing ‘Fashions on the Field’ 6 Eton Rd, Keswick sponsor Alstaff Resources, congratulated fashionable finalists, from left, runner-up 0412 828 060 Nika Anderson, third-place-getter Jackie Ph: 8293 8411 Fax: 8288 0477 Walker and second-year champion Stacey Ph: Fax: FASHIONS ON THE FIELD…Stacey Dadleh took out the ‘Fashions [email protected] Dadleh. The event was judged by racing identities Phil McEvoy and Sharon on the Field’ sash for the second year running this year, ahead of www.hytorc-sales.com Forrester-Jones. a full field of lovely ladies at the Onesteel Outback Cup.

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Assistant Store Successful cup day for local community Manager ROXBY DOWNS... More than 1300 peo- Roxby Downs ple attended the 2005 Onesteel Outback Cup If you know what makes for great customer last month. service, what it takes to lead a team, drive sales and motivate yourself then this is an Port Augusta-trained ‘Mad Mawzie’ took ideal opportunity for you! home the cup on the day, ridden by long- We are looking for an enthusiastic person who time local competitor Jayelene Burgess. can drive results that have a positive impact “I’ve been coming up to Roxby for the Out- on profitability, store presentation and customer satisfaction. If you want to join a back Cup for 10 years now - and you just business that never stops moving you will need can’t beat this kind of country racing,” Bur- to demonstrate: Retail and customer service gess told The Monitor. skills and experience; Flexibility to adapt to “This kind of event is the heart of racing - changing demands and manage your time; and Strong communication and leadership in little places like this. skills “This is where jockeys learn their skills and If you’re ready for this challenge send your every race is good, community fun.” application by 8 September 2005 to: This is Burgess’s second cup, after taking Blockbuster Australia, the prize in 2003 on ‘Oxblade’. Attn: Store Manager Shop 4, 6 Richardson Place Cup winner ‘Mad Mawzie’ was trained by Roxby Downs SA 5725 Bob Hannigan and owned by Rick Seneca of Port Augusta. Another familiar face - trainer Murray Shackleford from Orroroo, took home his own trophy for ‘leading trainer’ after his CUP WINNERS…Onesteel’s Rob Wood presents the Onesteel Outback Cup horses ‘Flash Connection’ and ‘King to ‘Mad Mawzie’ owner Rick Seneca and jockey Jayelene Burgess. Jayelene Kohaylan’ were both ridden to wins by won the 2003 Outback Cup on Oxblade and has been racing in the local ‘leading jockey’ Murray Henderson. RACE LEADERS… event for 10 years now. Leading trainer Off the track, Stacey Dadleh took home her Murray Shackleford second ‘Alstaff Fashions of the Field’ sash Roxby Downs Community Club. area, there was a lot of interest - we think and leading jockey ahead of Nika Anderson and Jacki Walker. “We had some minor hiccups but it was a next year will just be bigger and better. Murray Henderson The event was judged by racing VIPs Phil good day overall,” Roxby Downs and Dis- “I’d like to thank all the people who helped - were presented with McEvoy and Sharon Forrester-Jones - who tricts Racing Club president Stu Cormack told the committee relies a lot on volunteers who their trophies by sponsors Nick are also prominent figures at the Friday night The Monitor. help out on the day and we couldn’t do it without them.” Hollobone of Calcutta and Phantom Race Call at the “Next year we’ll look to extend the marqee Hagemayer and Tom Hannigan of RACE Roche Mining JR. LEADERS…Leading trainer Murray Shackleford and leading jockey Murray Henderson were presented with their trophies by sponsors Nick Hollobone of Hagemayer and Tom Hannigan of Reach more readers in The Monitor! Roche Mining JR. IVS Site Manager BHP Billiton Olympic Dam IVS is one of Australia’s leading Industrial Services companies. We pride ourselves on safe delivery of quality services in the areas of Vacuum Recovery, High-Pressure Water Blasting, Catalyst Handling, Refractory Demolition and Installation and a host of related services. Due to the inception of a 5-year contract with BHP Billiton Olympic Dam we are seeking a dynamic and motivated Site Contract Manager to lead our Industrial Services operation onsite. You will need to take up residence in the Roxby Downs community. Your previous experience in Mining, Industrial Production or related heavy industry will be invaluable in your administration of this 5-year contract. Heading up a resource base consisting of supervision, administration, operating crew and equipment fleet your key responsibilities will include: · Maintaining impeccable safety systems and results, · Ensuring safe and efficient delivery of Industrial Services, · Planning and scheduling of resources in line with day-to-day demand in addition to large shutdown requirements. · Ensuring that the IVS operation onsite is comprehensively aligned to all BHP Billiton OD Site Policies and Procedures. · The delivery of targets based on contractual Key Performance Indicators including delivery of timely reports. · Ongoing training and development of the entire team to ensure the most skilled, professional operation possible. REQUIREMENTS Ideally, you would have the following skills and qualifications. (Training will be provided and required) · A demonstrable record of implementing and managing safety in a heavy industry workplace. (A qualification in safety management is highly desirable). · Strong computer skills, particularly MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. · Excellent and dynamic communication skills, with the confidence to effectively interact with Clients, Senior Management and Work-Crews. · High-energy and over-achiever intent on success, · A Formal Management qualification such as an Advanced Diploma in Frontline Management. MAIDEN PLATE… Sponsors Mark Beenham and An attractive six-figure remuneration package will be on offer to the ideal John and Vicki Knowles presented trophies to ‘All applicant. Jack’ trainer Sharon Ratsch and jockey Peter To apply for this exciting opportunity, please e-mail your expression of Johnstone for their win in the Myall Grove Caravan interest and resume to [email protected] Park/Beenham Elite Maiden Plate. Applications close 10th September 2005.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page 13 Theme nights bring the world to Roxby Calling all local talent Meet the ROXBY DOWNS…The Enjoy some of Italy’s tradi- closely on the heels of the Oasis Restaurant will bring tional favourites – perfect for Oasis’s successful ‘Indian FAR NORTH... Committee ‘locals’ Italy to Roxby Downs this the whole family to enjoy. night’. Local talent members are month, with the latest in a OLYMPIC DAM...The “The whole family is wel- More than 60 people en- will, once currently liais- series of ‘theme nights’. come at the Oasis and we do joyed a special menu of cur- Arid Recovery Reserve will again, be a key ing with local host its annual open day on The Oasis Restaurant will offer children’s serves,” ries and samosas comple- crafts-people, host an ‘Italian night’ on Fri- manager Katherine Arthur mented by Elephant and highlight of the Saturday, September 3. day, September 9, from 6pm told The Monitor. Kingfisher beers last month. 2006 Outback musicians and Gates open at 2pm for a artists. viewing platform walk at – bookings essential. The ‘Italian night’ follows “Our Indian night was Fringe Festival, These local 2.30pm and another at booked out, so it’s really according to or- 4.30pm. important that diners book ganisers. highlights are Learn more about some of for the Italian night,” Ms The committee expected to be Arthur said. our most famous ‘locals’ - is calling for lo- complimented the Lesser Bilby, the Bur- “We started these theme by live per- cal artists and rowing Bettong, Western- nights to offer our local din- LOCAL TALENT...Mel McCarthy and formances, performers to Barred Bandicoot and Stick- ers some variety and it’s a Lilia Miller string Outback Fringe busking, films, Nest Rat - with a nature pledge their great way to introduce the Festival audiences along in 2003. writing work- walk and kids track walk at kids to food from different support now for 4pm and 5pm. cultures.” shops and chil- this growing dren’s activities. At 6pm there will be prizes The Oasis will host a theme Outback event in 2006. for the scavenger hunt, col- night every three weeks un- Local photographers are also ex- “We’re looking for local people with ouring- in, and the gate prize til Christmas when it will pected to play a key role in the first and raffle will be drawn. host a series of Christmas a hobby or talent they’d like to share ever ‘Mechanical Eye’ photography Bookings are essential to dinner dances. with others,” a committee spokesman competition and exhibition at the told The Monitor. camp over night, or for the Other upcoming events 2006 festival. 6.30pm and 7.15pm wildlife include – the fancy dress “Be a part of the Fringe and run a The next meeting of the 2006 Out- viewing hide walks. Or Hollywood Night on Friday, workshop, or come along and give a book in for spotlighting at September 30 and Tastes of back Fringe Festival committee will performance. be held on Monday, September 12, at 7.30pm, just after the 7pm the Orient on Friday, slide shows. October 21. “It is local artists who will set the tone the Dunes Café. For more information, con- Bookings are essential so and the flavour of the 2006 festival To be part of the 2006 festival, con- tact Arid Recovery - ph contact the Oasis by tel- and we’re keen to get as many people tact coordinator Wendy Osborne - ph 8671 8282 or log onto ephoning 8671 0311. involved as possible.” 0438 447 278. www.aridrecovery. org.au.

2006 Outback Fringe Festival Meeting Show us your talent? Do you have a hobby or talent you would like to share HOTSHOTS...Camera club member Jodie with others? Be a part of the Fringe and run a workshop! Day out on NIGHT SHOTS...Peter Ede’s photograph of Olympic Dam’s assignment at Arid Date: Monday, September 12, 6.30pm smelter at night - now on display at the Cultural Precinct. Recovery. Venue: Dunes Café, Cultural Precinct Hurry in to see ‘Hotshots’ photos For further information contact Wendy Osborne - 0438 447 278 ROXBY DOWNS… Precinct. scapes, taken throughout work and pick up a few Hurry in this week to The exhibit features a the Far North and Out- tips. catch the end of the Out- back – from Oodnadatta, Proudly Sponsored by range of images of the Plans are underway for Your Community Newspaper back Hotshots Camera local region and wild- Dalhousie Springs, Lake a large-scale exhibit of Club exhibition at the life, from tiny creatures Eyre South to our very HotShots images in Roxby Downs Cultural to far-reaching land- own backyard. early 2006. This short-term exhibit The group meets is just a taste of the local monthly, on the first talent which was first Sunday of the month, at showcased in the 2004 the Dunes Café, at 2pm FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Outback Fringe Festival. till 4pm. Whether you’re a novice September Sept 4 – Sept 29, 2005 Woolbalers Recovery New members always photographer or a pro- welcome. For more in- Eremophila Festival official Australian Arid Lands Botanic Glendambo fessional camera buff, opening Gardens and Fountain Gallery formation, contact Sunday, November 27 Outback HotShots is a Yvette Mooney – ph Saturday, September 4 – 11am Ph Sam Yates – 0427 800 748 Phone Leah Giles - 0400 858 071 chance to share your 0409 506 213. Australian Lands Botanic Garden Ph Sam Yates – 0427 800 748 Outback Fringe Festival meeting December 2005 Monday, September 12 - 6.30pm Roxby Downs Christmas Pageant Roxby Downs Business Forum Dunes Café, Cultural Precinct December 17, 2005 Monday, September 12 – Ph Wendy Osborne - 0438 447 278 Live entertainment kicks off at noon. 12.30pm www.roxbydowns.comPh: 8671 2001 Book your float now! www.roxfm.net Roxby Downs Council Chambers www.roxbydowns.com November 2005 ...for up-to-date movie guides every time! Ph Alex Barker – 8671 0010 ...for up-to-date movie guides every time! Barbecue lunch provided Woolbalers B&S Friday, September 2 – Tuesday, September 6 Ph Alex Barker – 8671 0010 Glendambo Register your event The Island – Rated: M. Fri 8pm, Sat 12noon, Sun 3pm & 8pm. Saturday, November 26 FREE in your community Land of the Dead – Rated: MA. Sat 3pm, Sun 12noon, Tues ARID Sculpture Exhibition Phone Leah Giles - 0400 858 071 newspaper. 8pm. Friday, September 9 – Tuesday, September 13 Wedding Crashers– Rated: M. Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm, Sun 8pm, Phone 8671 2683 or email [email protected] to book your event in ‘What’s On!’ Tues 8pm. The ‘What’s On!’ Free Community Calendar is proudly sponsored by Roxby Downs Council. Kicking and Screaming – Rated: PG. Sat 12 noon, Sun 12 noon & 3pm.

Page 14 - Thursday, September 1, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page 15 SELL Big rewards for a little hard work BUY & RENT in the Outback’s fastest- growing community newspaper! 3 Wirrda Street, Roxby Downs “Complete Package”Four bedroom home with built-ins and carpet, large carpeted lounge complete with reverse cycle air-con, floating timber floor to dine, family and kitchen (incl. dishwasher), large linen cupboards, in-ground fibreglass pool surrounded with paving, 6m x 6m shed with concrete floor, power and vehicle access, pergola / patio area at rear with decking, established gardens on auto retic system. Nothing to do but move in. $296,000 Don’t trust just anyone with your valuable investment. Property Consultant Geoff Chick knows the local market and can help you get results! Ph Stacy Geoff Chick 8671 2622 0417 816 738 32 FINNIS ST...With just a little work, this four-bedroom home offers huge returns for a OVER 14 YEARS OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE family or an investor. LIN ANDREWS...This Enjoy the comfort of its life and it would be a huge family home at 32 ducted evaporative air- good opportunity for you Finnis St, Roxby Downs, conditioning to all to add your own taste offers four bedrooms rooms. and style,” Lin Andrews plus a study or fifth bed- Real Estate agent Lor- Patrick's Place The property boasts a raine Aubrey said. room,. large master bathroom The master bedroom has with screened shower “Our suggestion would Kadina's Finest a walk-in robe, ensuite cubicle and bath and a be new carpets to the and sliding door access reasonable sized laundry. bedrooms and either tiles or floating timber floor- Residential Development to an under-cover patio The exterior of the home (situated off Cornwall St, Kadina East) area. boards to the living areas has a very large under- to add that modern BLOCKS ARE SELLING NOW... All other bedrooms in- cover outdoor patio area touch. clude built-in robes and with stamped cement, All services underground - power, high raked ceilings. garden shed and also a “If this property was water, common effluent small car shed, carport fully upgraded in a taste- Make the most of this ful manner, there is quite Bitumen roads and concrete kerbing very large open kitchen that would fit two vehi- cles, raised garden beds a good potential for capi- From only $58,000 including a walk-in pan- tal gain here.” try, bay window, dish- that require fresh bark- ing, new plants and re- The property is now Selling agents: washer, loads of cup- board space and a gas securing and some room available for $255,000. Warmington Bros. First National cooktop. to put down some new For further information, 6a Graves St, Kadina. Ph 8821 3666 lawn. or to arrange an inspec- www.warmingtonbros.com.au Settle down into the spa- cious living and dining “The carpets and tion, please contact Lor- area, gas space heater paintwork to the home raine at Lin Andrews and extra gas outlets if are in poor condition as Real Estate - Roxby you wanted to add an the property has been Downs on 8671 2000 or extra heater. tenanted for nearly all of 0400 980 338.

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Page 16 - Thursday, September 1, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper New deal on house and land packages North East ALPINE CONSTRUC- TIONS… Long-running local builder Alpine Sell with us..... Constructions is offering new house and land NO STRESS NO FUSS packages in Roxby 1289 North East Road, Downs, for the first time Tea Tree Gully SA 5091 this month. Alpine Constructions rh.com.au has been building homes in Roxby Downs since (08) 8395 2233 1986 and is now BHP Billiton’s preferred LOOKING FOR builder for Olympic PROPERTY Dam’s latest land offer MANAGEMENT? to employees. Phone us – “There’s a lot of hidden we’ll look after you. costs in building, but be- Local - cause we’ve been work- Wayne Lawson David Murley Penny Coleman 0421 636 338 0412 050 200 ing so closely with Ol- 0418 974 384 ympic Dam for so many 8671 0653 years we’ve been able to “Putting you first” lay everything out on the Andamooka, Lot 102 – table for our clients,” lo- “This Castle Needs erings and built-in robes, TRIED AND TRUE...Alpine Constructions cal project manager Lee story. Completing” This home, all on a solid raft foot- has been building homes in Roxby Downs Young told The Monitor. “With Alpine - who al- consisting of kitchen, ing foundation. since 1986 and is now BHP Billiton’s lounge and bedroom is “Don’t risk all the extra ready has approval from undergoing extensive “In fact, when you’re preferred builder for Olympic Dam’s latest work of a transportable lenders and mortgage in- incompleted extensions. The property has its own mineshafts shopping around for land offer to employees. Alpine that, after you pay the surers for Roxby Downs & sits on 4,790sqm and has views across the opal fields. your new builder, it’s Constuctions has built more than 300 Also included is all furniture including refrigerator big bucks, simply may - purchasers may need as smart to take our speci- homes in Roxby Downs since the town washing machine. Only $79,950. Web ID 793294. not be compliant - Al- little as five per cent de- fications with you and was established and is now offering new 3/46 Aquila Boulevard – pine offers the entire posit to buy a home, and ask our competitors to house and land packages. “On Your Marks, this package, ready to move you could move into one won’t last!!” Built quote for the same work in, with no hidden your new, three-bed- in 1998, three bedrooms – you’ll be surprised at costs.” room home for as little all with BIR’s. Well the price difference,” Mr as $315 a week.” maintained location Alpine Constructions’ Young said. amongst a group of five locally-built homes Some banking condi- currently leasedUNDER at $250 p/w. CONTRACT Only $210,000. Web ID 793473. “These homes are built come with a variety of tions do apply, so please to a superior specifica- 2/46 Aquila Boulevard – extras already included talk to your local Alpine tion and all of BHP “Investment Treasure in the price – double car- project manager Lee Billiton’s requirements, Chest.” Built in 1998, port under main roof, Young – 0438 812 158 three bedrooms all with so before you go some- driveways, paving, sub- – about Alpine Con- built in robes, spacious where else for your new lounge, dining & kitchen. stantial verandah area, structions’ new house home – make sure Lovely bull nose airconditioning and and land packages in you’ve got the whole Roxby Downs. verandah. Ducted evap cooling throughout. Carport under heating, even floor cov- main roof, pergola, garden shed. Auto irrigation. Leased @ $250 p/w till April 2006. $210,000. 211 Government Road Andamooka –“The Opal Palace, Nest or Invest.” Spacious family home of 3 bedrooms (large masters), huge tiled lounge with feature double doors to front and hallway, good size dining area, beautifulUNDER updated CONTRACT timber kitchen with heaps of cupboards including island bench and utensil drawers, gas stove and range hood, large updated bathroom, large enclosed rear verandah area, huge shaded pergola area with crazy stone retaining walls, another side pergola area - excellent for entertaining. Parking x 2 in carport, workshop, storage area and aviary. Sereral rock gardens and local stone retaining walls, excellent views from front verandah, air conditioning and more. inspection a must. $149,950. Web ID 795213. Rental Properties: 12 Samphire (Myall Grove C/P). 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom atco, small lounge, kitchen with gas stove & plenty of cupboard space. $150 p/w. Periodic lease available. 2/34 Axehead Road. 2 bedroom unit with BIR’s. Good size lounge, kitchen with good cupboard space, samll enclosed rear yard. Ducted evap, air-con. Small quiet block of 3 units. $190 p/w. 3/40 Bopeechee Street. 2 bedroom unit with bir’s, open plan lounge/kitchen, ducted evap air-con, small yard. $200 p/w. 15 Finniss Street. 3 bedroom, ensuite, wir, good size kitchen, ducted cooling & R/C, gas heating, salt water pool/spa. $345 p/w. 4A Cacatua Close. 4 bedroom homw all with bir’s, open plan kitchen/dining/family. Very nice backyard with pergola & lawn, small shed, watering system, ducted evap air-con. $320 p/w. Lot 376 Andamooka. 3 bedroom home with large kitchen/ lounge room with open fire, r/c air-con, slate floors, large block, double garage, pergola, small shed, rain water tanks. $140 p/w. 3/30 Myall Street. 2 bedroom with ensuite, good quality unit. $275 p/w. Please phone Penny on 0434 124 719 for an inspection of the above properties.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page 17 ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL NEWS Roxby Downs Council News page is a paid community news service BUDGET 2005-2006 Putting the pieces together

“Roxby Downs is a young vibrant town with a caring, tolerant, diverse community that aims for strong interdependent business and social partnerships, to provide for a safe, healthy and 2005/06 COUNCIL BUDGET AT A GLANCE financially secure lifestyle”. Subject to the approval of the State Government and BHP Billiton 2005 Roxby Downs Community Plan Community Vision The theme for the will also con- Business Unit Income$k Expenses$k Net$k 2005/06 Council tinue. Budget – ‘putting Council’s tradi- Municipal ($4,440) $5,778 $1,738 deficit the pieces to- tional service Roxby Power ($2,460) $2,394 ($66) surplus gether’ - high- delivery role in lights Council’s the provision of Roxby Water ($2,301) $2,241 ($60) surplus strong commitment to “facilitating” works and services such as roads through additional resources and the and waste management continues, Total Council ($8,801) $10,413 $1,612 deficit implementation of the 2005 Roxby albeit under ever mounting con- Downs Community Plan. straints. BUDGET SUMMARY…Council’s $10.4 mill expenditure is proposed to be spent across This is an extremely important ini- Operation of Cultural and Leisure the three separate areas of operation as illustrated above. tiative that not only has been thor- facilities to the very high standard oughly embraced by the community that the community expects re- but is essential for the township to mains a high priority. maximise the benefits from any town- A ‘modest’ capital works program ship expansion. is proposed. This includes con- Reviewing the new Council budget Support for other Community Devel- struction of a new roundabout at OVERVIEW…Council operates the utilities ROXBY opment initiatives such as local me- the Arcoona St-Pioneer Drive In- implement recommendations dia The Monitor – Your Community tersection as well as large asset re- POWER (Electricity) and ROXBY WATER (Water 2. Reviewing what follows from BHP Billiton’s re- Newspaper, RoxFM Community Ra- placement works at the Swimming and Sewerage), as well as the normal Municipal Coun- cent acquisition of WMC Resources as they re- cil functions. dio and the Outback Fringe Festival Pool and Tennis Courts. view all elements of their operation including the Budget should therefore be viewed as three (3) sepa- town, community and services provided. rate entities. ROXBY CAPITAL WORKS…Subject to appropriate deficit fund- 3. Determining what actions are now required ahead POWER… ing during 2005/06 Council proposes to undertake a Under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act of a possible foreshadowed township expansion. Council’s number of capital works. Works totalling expendi- 1982, ROXBY POWER is not permitted to make a power require- ture of $1,553k funded from revenue ($533k) Re- “profit,” but can direct any excess income into its as- As all three (3) elements are in a state of flux it is ex- ments are ob- serves ($150k) and loans ($850k) include the fol- set replacement fund. pected that some of proposed actions contained in the lowing: tained off the 2005/06 Budget may need to be re- Council Offices…Remodel front reception area and Profits from ROXBY WATER however, do support National Elec- viewed during the year as circumstance construct additional gravel parking area. the Municipality. The State Government and WMC tricity Grid dictate. Residential Development…Subject to approval pur- equally meet the deficit on Municipal Operations. from BHP chase 3 future residential allotments and construct houses. Three (3) important environmental factors which in- Given our needs and demon- Billiton. Council is li- Arcoona Street Roundabout…Construct roundabout at in- fluenced the preparation of the 2005 /06 Council budget strated commitment, both finan- censed under the Electric- tersection of Arcoona St and Pioneer Dve. and which will invariably change over time include cial and personal from the com- ity Act as a Retail and Dis- Bopeechee St …Construct spoon drain at Alberrie St inter- 1. Supporting the 2005 Roxby Downs Community munity, Council has submitted a tribution Authority. Under section. the Indenture Act Council Plan through its management structure and assist- request for increased deficit sup- Richardson Place RSL Memorial…Relocate RSL Memo- ing the community with appropriate resources to port for 2005/06. is exempt from the Na- rial and construct Remembrance Wall. tional Electricity Market. Richardson Place Public Conveniences…Prepare design Electricity Prices were sig- concepts for a future upgrade possibly in 2007/08. nificantly altered in Janu- Cultural Centre…Purchase new tables and chairs and pro- How the budget breaks down ary 2005 to in part more vide café washing and display area. accurately reflect current Leisure Centre…Relocate wall to expand gymnasium and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT… prices that are available in install external play surfacing to crèche. Budget continues Council’s ongoing Adelaide. Whilst no major Swimming Pool…Replace pool tiles and repair expansion community development program changes in tariff structure joints, relay segments of paving, replace broken furniture. through the implementation of and are planned, actual tariff Pool Plant…Complete purchase and installation of swimming the 2005 Roxby Downs Commu- rates will be reviewed dur- pool filters and install solar heating to toddler’s pool. nity Plan via the following Com- ing the year with any Tennis Courts…Subject to review, allocation for munity Economic Develop- changes coming into effect major repair or replacement of court surfacing. ment Program: in January 2006. Electricity Replacement Works…Various works Human Resources… on low and high voltage plant plus purchases of Employment of a ROXBY WATER… new meters. Community Develop- Mindful of the impact on New Capital Development…Construct new ment Officer, Family the community Council electricity supply to Sporting Car Club and Dirt and Youth Officer and Eco- continues to review water Kart Club. nomic Development Officer and sewerage charges to Water Replacement Works…Various works on to assist Community Board ensure that as a commer- water meters, and other plant and equipment. and various Forums’ and Part- cial business ‘Roxby Wa- Sewerage Replacement Works…Various works on sewerage nerships. ter’ provides adequate re- lagoons, plant and equipment. Community Plan Implementa- turns on investment to mu- tion… Costs associated with re- MUNICIPAL RATING…In addressing the levels of rating, nicipal shareholders. Council took into consideration ‘interalia’ the strategic devel- cruiting, managing and supporting In 2004/05 a modest opment of the town, key issues as outlined, as well as the the Community Board, Forums and amount was able to be re- impact of rates on all businesses in the Council area. Partnerships, plus preparation of a Vol- turned into Water and Council’s intention is that the community along with the State unteer Welcome Program and Strategy, and im- Sewerage Asset Replace- Government and BHP Billiton needs to continue to equally plementation of Communications Plan. ment Reserves, no com- share the overall costs of running the municipality to the high Recreation Development Program Assistance… Ad- mercial dividend was re- standards required by our community. ditional management support designed to assist in the Residents should note that the 2005/06 alized. Owing to the ex- Council, in conjunction with the State Government and BHP co-ordination and better management of all sporting Council Budget is subject to review and fi- tent of replacement works Billiton has recognised that local residents should make a con- groups and to guide Council and BHP Billiton how to best configure future recreation fa- nancial approval of the State Government required this situation is tribution that achieves this objective and is consistent with resident incomes. In addition our current deficit funding situ- cilities. and BHP Billiton and as such may be re- not expected to change in ation also needs to be considered as both the State Govern- viewed during the year. 2005/06. Other Community Development ment and BHP Billiton also review the extent of financial sup- Initiatives…Current community A summary of Council’s budget and a copy As per normal practice any port regardless of the actual proposed works in any given year. development initiatives through changes in water and sew- As a result, Council has decided to increase the total overall support for local media The Moni- of the 2005/06 Rating Policy Summary will erage charges will be in- rate revenue collected from the existing rate base by 9.8 per tor – Your Community Newspaper, be sent to all ratepayers with the first Rate troduced in January 2006. cent. Average Residential Rate including garbage charge is RoxFM Community Radio, Outback Notice now around $1,041 per annum or $20.02 per week. For residential premises, Fringe Festival Tourism and Business Sup- Copies of Council’s formal budget, munici- current and likely future Residents should note that during the year property valuations port and others also continue. sewerage rates are is likely have increased on average between 15 and 25 per cent, with pal rating policy and other strategic docu- to remain at levels less some uneven distributions, especially for commercial and light BUDGET...On a percentage basis Council ments are available at the Council Office, than charges that are ap- industrial uses. To avoid an inequitable situation differential Richardson Place Roxby Downs, during of- rates have been therefore adjusted to suit. However, changes proposes to spend the $10.4 million plied by SA Water in coun- to actual individual property rates will, depend on individual budget according to the illustrated areas fice hours - phone 8671 0010. try South Australia. property valuations and the differential rate applicable. as depicted in the diagram above.

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CLASSIFIEDS COUNCIL SNIPPETS CARAVANS PUBLIC NOTICES Council snippets is a paid community information service. 30ft Caravan with 30ft solid annexe in Myall Grove Caravan Park. Three Upcoming Works...Training exercise to be bedrooms, side patio, kitchen, ensuite held at the Town Water Supply by the CFS, toilet and shower, fully-fenced. $6000 ono Ambulance and SES. – serious buyers only. Phone ADOPTION OF VALUATIONS & DECLARATION OF RATES 2005/06 Review of footpath and landscape of 0407 571 123. NOTICE is herby given that the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs, for southern sub-division. the financial year ending 30 June 2006, and in exercise of the powers Completion of asset upgrae of the swim- contained in Chapter 10 of the Local Government Act 1999 and the Roxby HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION ming pool and plant room. Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982, adopted the following resolutions 1. Adoption of Valuation Completed Works...Tiles removed at Need a Beach Holiday? Country 1.1. The rates assessed on rateable land in the area of the Council swimming pool in preparation for major Getaways has holiday rentals all over will be based on the capital value of land for all rateable land. maintenance works. 1.2. Pursuant to Section 167(2)(a) of the Local Government Act the Yorke Peninsula. Book NOW for January. most recent valuations of the Valuer General available to the Parking...Ongoing parking control action Visit www.countrygetaways.info for Council of the capital value of land within the Council’s area be is being undertaken around town with sev- more info. Ph: 88322623. adopted, totalling $292,395,660. eral warning notices being issued. Resi- 2. Fixed Charge A fixed charge of $225 is imposed in respect of each separate piece of dents are reminded that parking in the FAREWELL rateable land in the Council area. Richardson Place Bus Zone is restricted 3. Declaration of Differential General Rates to buses only and that along with parking Differential General Rates are declared in accordance with the use of FAREWELL Wade. The legend is on road side verges is a traffic offence the land in accordance with the differentiating factors specified at leaving, last and final farewell party is this Regulation 10 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 1999 subject to the issue of infringement no- as follows:- tices. Saturday. Come along and say good bye, last chance, don’t miss it. 7pm this Sat 3.1 Residential Land – a differential rate of 0.3900 cents in the dollar on the capital value of such land. Vandalism...Council urges all residents to 3rd Sept at The Club Beer Garden. Light report instances of vandalism to the po- 3.2 Commercial Shops, Commercial Office, Commercial Other – a supper will be provided. All welcome. differential rate of 0.8750 cents in the dollar on the capital value lice and Council. This is your community of such land. and your rates are being wasted by these 3.3 Industrial Light, Industrial Other, Primary Production and Other – FOR SALE a differential rate of 0.7500 cents in the dollar on the capital value types of action so your help is essential. of such land. Electricity Cent a Meters...Council has 3.4 Vacant Land – a differential rate of 0.6550 cents in the dollar on purchased 5 analyser meters for customer ONE only refrigerated 20 foot container the capital value of such land. $3,500 plus GST. Ph 8671 0336. 4. Service Charges service purposes. These meters are avail- A service charge of $130 is imposed upon each separate piece of able for hire from Council for a small fee. GENERAL: Peg Perago Milano XL pram, rateable land to which the Council makes available a collection, Meters will assist customers to monitor still in box, used only 5 times $550. treatment and disposal of domestic waste service. their power usage. Emmaljunga toddler seat $70. Sit or 5. Method of Payment rd That in accordance with Section 181 of the Local Government Act Rates...Rates for the 2005/06 financial stand skate board for pram $45. 3 row 1999, the 2005/2006 General Rates (Fixed Charges and Differential year have been declared and Rates Notices of Leather seats for Commodore Wagon Rates) and Service Charge shall be in four (4) instalments payable on 30 September 2005, 16 December 2005, 16 March 2006 and 16 June with accompanying Budget and Rate Sum- $250. All prices ONO. Phone: 8671 3075. 2006. mary Explanation sent to all ratepayers. SHIPPING Containers. 20 and 40 foot. W J Boehm, Administrator 29 August 2005 Water Accounts...Water Account Re- From $1,000 each inc GST. At Olympic minder Notices have been issued. Prompt Dam ph 8671 0336 (bh). payment is required to avoid further ac- AGM Roxby Downs Basketball STAINLESS steel food grade sheets. tion Association AGM will be held on Tuesday Approx .55m x .68m x .7m, .625m x September 20 at 7:30pm in the Rec Electricity Accounts...Electricity Discon- .625m x .7m, 2.1m x .45m from $6 per nection Pending Notices have now been Centre Conference Room. Please submit sheet inc GST. At Olympic Dam ph 8671 issued. Please pay by the due date to avoid any issues or changes to By-laws you 0336 (bh). disconnection of power supply. may have in writing to Cathy Fraser Dog Registrations...Dog Registrations for WHEELIE bins, new, 240 litres $55 each before the meeting so they can be Celebrate the 2005/06 financial year became due and plus GST or 2 for $100 plus GST. At discussed at the AGM. All teams must your child’s payable from 1 July 2005. Grace period Olympic Dam ph 8671 0336 (bh). be represented or a fine will be incurred. birthday in All welcome. C Fraser, PO Box 345, for registrations expired on 31 August WOODEN railway sleepers, 2.4 metres The Monitor 2005. Thereafter an $80 expiation fee long, from $15 each incl GST. At Olympic Roxby Downs, Secretary RDBA. Your Community applies. Dam ph 8671 0336 (bh). GRAND Final, Roxby Downs Basketball Fireworks...Fireworks are only allowed to Association Grand Final will be held on Newspaper. be set off by a pyro-technician with the PEST CONTROL Saturday, September 17 starting at 5pm Phone appropriate permits. Fines are applicable at the Rec Centre. Bar facilities available. the Roxby if not adhered to. Supper and presentation upstairs after Downs office Local Website...Visit your local updated Book now the A Men match. All welcome. on website. New Forums have now been LEARN TO FLY Roxby Downs Aero Club, 8671 2683 added. Read what’s new and have your for Sept, phone Ben Hammond 0407 974 002, Jim say in the Forums at 2005 & Spring 0417 867 812 or Phil Goldsworthy www.roxbydowns.com. 0417 810 494. Street Lighting...Is there a street light not beat the working near your home? Please include bugs! the exact location (street, house number) PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER RENTAL ACCOMMODATION Church when reporting to assist in easy identifi- cation for repair. ROXBY Downs, Available September 4, Times Rubbish Collection...Residents are re- 85588558 83968396 St Barbara’s Catholic Church 2005. Immaculate 3 br home in quiet cul- minded that there is a limit of one bin per Roxby Downs de-sac. Heating/cooling. Large rumpus household for weekly rubbish collection. Saturday evening 6pm POSITIONS VACANT room. Double garage, flash workshop Sunday morning 9am Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours... and outdoor entertaining area – must Tuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm Andamooka Catholic Church see. $400 per week. Phone (08) 8150 to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm. CLEANER required for 3:30 – 5:30, Mon Sunday 11am 1677 or 0411 313 373. Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154. – Fri. Roxby Downs Area. Phone: (08) first and third Sunday of Council Office Hours – 8363 9865. every month General...Monday to Friday – 9am to St Michael’s Catholic 5pm. TRANSPORT / REMOVALISTS Church, Woomera Sunday 5pm Rental property required All denominations welcome for the use of an Area Manager. Roxby Downs Lutheran Church Incorporating Pt Pirie Sunday 10.30am Prefer 4 bedroom with a pool. ROXBY POWER ROXBY WATER & Adelaide and Sunday School – 9.30am (Electricity (Water & Depots Contact: Bob Innes. Roxby Downs Christian Supply) Sewerage Services) Community Church Richardson Place Antique & 0400 288 849 Sunday 10am PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Household Removals Andamooka Community Church Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452 Local, Interstate & Country Sunday 2pm Storage & Delivery Specialists Email - [email protected] Reach more readers in Desert Springs Church After Hours Emergency Contact Ph: 0427 716 173 Sunday 10.00am at the Ph - 0418 892 870 Roxby Downs À Pt Augusta À Pt Pirie The Monitor newspaper Roxby Downs TAFE College.

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Indoor basketball Dirt circuit results BASKETBALL…Roxby Downs basketball results from August 25, 2005 DIRT CIRCUIT…Roxby Downs Sporting are as follows: Car Club held its latest round of racing on A-Grade Women - Devils 45 (T Saturday, August 27. Coombes 17) defeated Bulls 23 (B With State Titles looming, lots of new drivers Petherick 15). Eagles 20 defeated and visiting racers were on the track, making Chocies 0. the night’s racing very competitive. B-Grade Women - Devils 46 (S Weston Chris Dawson finished the night with some 14) defeated Bulls 30 (M Roach 9). excitement, rolling his car in the President’s Eagles 47 (L Reid 16) defeated Jets 30 Race. (S Woolford 10). SSA Cougars 28 (K Dawson walked away safely but the car will James, C Cooper 7) defeated Devils2 need some work before next month’s (J Walford 3). competition. August 23, 2005: Results were as follows. C-Grade Women - Wanderers 38 (K Social - Andrew Reed 25 points, Jessica James 18) defeated Tandales 19 (T McKinnon 20 on a count-back, Amanda Kelly 8). Spectres 32 (K McAdam 13) Aitken, 20. defeated Eagles 19 (J Nowak 7). Standard - 1 Tony Webber 27, Steven Webber Men - Chocie Soldiers 77 (J Reid B 22 and Clydie Sneyd 16. Haines 19) defeated Magpies 28 (T Rowan 14). JetsB 61 (D Del Pizzo 18) Open Modifieds – Justin Webb, 24, Josh defeated Jets 48 (D Kaminski 19). Gigney 23, Steve Gigney 20. MPR Magpies 50 (J Castle 24) Open - Steven Webber 27, Geoff Munro 21 defeated Bradken Bears 35 (M Weaver and Ian Aitkins 17 on a count-back. 15). BOWLS TOURNAMENT...Roxby Downs Bowling Club christened its new President’s Race - Tony Webber, Chris August 18, 2005: green last week by hosting its first tournament for the seasons. Long-time Dawson and Steven Webber. A-Grade Women - Bulls 55 (L Girdham local bowler Barney Baxter leans in for the first bowl of the day. Keep Sportsperson of the day - Jason Lee, Greg 21) defeated Eagles 33 (L Sutherland, watching The Monitor next issue for a complete report on last week’s Limbert and John Hobbs. B Allen 12). Devils 20 defeated bowls and ongoing bowls news. Best Presented - 077 Pete and Scud Dunkley. Chocies 0. B-Grade Women - Jets 40 (D Judd 14) defeated SSA Cougars 29 (K James, L Evans 7). Devils 20 defeated Devils2 0. Eagles 20 defeated Bulls 0. Tennis tournament approaches Winter tennis August 16, 2005: SENIOR TENNIS…Winter Tennis C-Grade Women - Tandales 34 (C Male JUNIOR TENNIS…Results from August 28, 2005, score over the day. season is drawing to a close, with 12) defeated Eagles 20 (J Nowak, J are as follows: Division 1 Mens doubles Sponsored by BHP Longmire 6). Wanderers 45 (S Luckett the grand finals to be played on 19) defeated Spectres 30 (K McAdam Division 1 - T Hombsch 4 defeated S Allen 1. R Billiton $200 first prize. Sunday, September 4. 6). Hamblin 4 defeated J Hombsch 1. N Hombsch 4 Division 2 Mens doubles Sponsored by Roxby The Annual General Meeting will Men - MPR Magpies 93 (D Taylor 30) defeated J Thomson 0. J Thomson 4 defeated S Downs Caravan Park $200 first prize. be held on Friday, September 9, Allen 0. N Hombsch 4 defeated J Hombsch 1. T defeated Magpies 24 (T Paull 8). Womens doubles Sponsored by Linfox $200 first with members urged to attend to Hombsch 4 defeated R Hamblin 3. help the Roxby Downs Tennis Club Bradken Bears 59 (D Seidel 25) prize. defeated Jets 27 (T Chesson 8). Chocie Division 2 - M Evans 4 defeated N Thomson 0. H move forward into the future. Soldiers 20 defeated Jets B 0. Division 1 mens Doubles R/Up sponsored by Career Wurfel 4 defeated B Evans 1. T Hill 4 defeated E A doubles tournament will be held Employment Group. August 11, 2005: Daly 1. J Daly 4 defeated B Weltner 2. on September 11th, all interested A-Grade Women - Eagles 36 (N Hay Division 2 mens Doubles R/UP Sponsored by Roche The Grand Final for juniors is 10am for Division 2 players should register with Neville 23) defeated Devils 24 (N Richter 18). Mining (JR) Pty Ltd. Hombsch, Linda Evans or Michelle and 11.00am for Division 1, on Sunday, September Bulls 24 (B Penglase 12) defeated Womens doubles sponsored by Mensland $100 Thomson. A junior tournament will Chocies 23 (S Dadleh 7). 4. voucher. be held on September 26. B-Grade Women - Jets 49 (A Lamb 18) Presentations at around midday. BYO lunch. Summer tennis competition will defeated Devils2 20 (Z Grigg 10). Junior Tennis Results August, 20, 2005: There will be a doubles tournament held for adults start in late October, reverting to Devils 54 (B Ramsey 14) defeated on Sunday, September 11 at the Lions Park Courts Division 1 - T Hombsch 4 defeated J Thomson 1. N Eagles 22 (L Rasheed 8). SSA Cougars playing on Friday and Saturday at 9.45am. Hombsch 4 defeated J Hombsch 1. E Sach 4 nights. Interested players should 50 (R Sheppard 18) defeated Bulls 43 defeated S Allen 1. R Hamblin 4 defeated J (M Kiely 13). Nomination fees are $7 which includes a sausage contact Neville Hombsch, Linda Thomson 0. T Hombsch 4 defeated J Hombsch 1. R August 9, 2005: sizzle. Evans or Michelle Thomson. Hamblin 4 defeated S Allen 1. N Hombsch 4 Results for Round 8 are as follows: C-Grade Women - Wanderers 51 (K Nomination forms are available at sportspower and defeated E Sach 0. James 22) defeated Eagles 22 (D can be dropped off there or at the senior grand final Division 1 - Smashers defeated Division 2 - M Evans 4 defeated B Evans 3. H Hancock 12). Spectres 24 (A Wallace on Sunday, September 4. Winners 35 games to 27. Aces 32 d 12) drew Tandales 24 (J Jones 8). Wurfel 4 defeated E Daly 1. T Hill 4 defeated J Daly Volleys 25. All doubles partners will be drawn from a hat, you 0. N Thomson 4 defeated B Weltner 2. B Evans 4 Men - Jets 53 (N Backhouse 20) Divison 2 – Smashers 21 d Winners defeated Magpies 42 (B McGuire, T will play with a different partner each round. Best defeated S Greenfield 0. of seven games and each individuals’ games will 7. Volleys 25 d Volleys 20. Paull 10). MPR Magpies 57 (K Michelle Thomson, count. Winner will be determined by aggregate Roger Scholefield, Williams 18) defeated Chocies 32 (B tennis reporter. Dadleh 19). Roxby Downs Tennis Club.

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Page 20 - Thursday, September 1, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper SPORT Power surges ahead in nine-a-side competition NINE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL…On Sunday, August 21, local Under 13 footballers played a one-off nine-a-side competition. The two local Roxby Downs teams split into four teams for the event. The teams were Crows, Power, Cats and Princesses. The nine-a-side rules are nearly the same as normal football, the main differences are that only the three forwards can kick goals and you can only have two bounces off the footy before passing. This style of game promotes team play. The Princesses coached by Kaz Lynch had one win and two losses. The Crows coached by Kim Elliott also had one win and two losses. SOCCER...Buffalo Soldiers’ Tom The Cats coached by Shane Thomson had two Speight takes control of the ball at wins and one loss as did the Power coached last week’s Roxby Downs indoor by Damien Smith. soccer game against the ‘Teachers’ The winner was decided by ‘most goals team. Soccer is played Tuesday kicked’ and that was the Power with 18 goals. nights at the Roxby Downs Leisure The weather was perfect and everyone had a Centre stadiums. New members great day. photograph by junior sports reporter Toby Sutherland always welcome. For more information telephone Brad Parks - A huge thankyou to Shane Thomson for 0400 883 190. organising the day. NINE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL... ‘Crow’ Josh Elliott busts through the Toby Sutherland, opposition ‘Princesses’ during the recent nine-a-side football junior sports reporter. competition for U13s in Roxby Downs. Indoor volleyball VOLLEYBALL…Results from Roxby Downs Roxby Softballers swing into semis volleyball on August 22, 2005, are as follows: A-Grade - Benders 98 defeated Prophets 70 (T Brougham). Downs B-Grade - Nancy’s 107 defeated Block It 87. Tigers 115 defeated Tri Hards 77 (N Jones). Results from August 15, 2005: netball A-Grade - Prophets 68 defeated Benders 68. B-Grade - Nancy’s 94 defeated Tigers 79 (P NETBALL…Netball Hannigan). results from August 24, 2005, are as follows: Mixed - Bowheelers 27 defeated Isotopes 17 (M Andamooka Opal Showroom Kiely). Alle Katz 29 Post Office and Motel defeated Hornridge 25. Makrats 32 defeated Spankees 21 (L Brown). Behind the Famous miners 11 defeated Playas on a forfeit. Bottle House Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka B-Grade - Blue Jays 26 defeated Tandales 24 (G OPEN 7 DAYS Hollitt). Keeches 42 and after hours by appointment defeated Shorties 19 (N Ph: (08) 8672 7007 • Fax: (08) 8672 7062 Elliot). Miners 39 www.andamookaopal.com.au defeated Pink Ladies 12 Email: [email protected] (D Judd). A-Grade - Makrats 31 SOFTBALL… Mark Pranic of Rebels 2 swings into action in the defeated Cruisers 27 (T recent semi-finals of Roxby Downs Softball. Crawford). August 17, 2005: SOFTBALL…Roxby Downs Tony was voted the best on ground Softball hosted its quarter semi- by his team. Limited edition signed prints of Mixed - Miners2 29 finals on Sunday, August 28. defeated Makrats 22 (M Ben Summerton scored a home run Results from the finals are as Bishop). Alle katz 29 hitting deep into the outfield. follows: original pastel works defeated Isotopes 18 (P Reminders: Epdell). Hornridge 48 Rebels 1 vs Rebels 2 - This was the This coming Saturday is the defeated Spankees 10 (J closest game for the season, Framed Castle). Bowheelers 27 throughout the game there was only grandfinal to be played between the $150 a run difference. defeated Playa’s 5 (S Shakers and Rebels 2. Richards). Jacob Haugum played a fantastic The grand final will be preceded by Unframed game, batting and fielding well B-Grade - Keeches 42 a ‘battle of the sexes’ match at noon $75 taking a few catches out at left field. and the grand final at 2pm. defeated Blue Jays 10 (B He was voted best on ground by his Vanderhucht). Miners team. Softball presentations are at the 32 defeated Tandales 22 Daniel Seidel and Mark Pranic both Roxby Downs Community Club after Local Artist DAVE KOVAC (B Petherick). hit home runs for Rebels 2. the grandfinal for a 6pm start, in the A-Grade - Cruisers 32 Tony Jordan played well for Rebels beer garden. defeated Gecko Girls 25 1 taking the catch of the season at Natalie Jones, Available now – Contact Dave on 0409 726 252 (M Kiely). first base. softball reporter.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper www.themonitor.com.au Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page 21 SPORT Junior football presentations

JUNIOR FOOT- BALL…Roxby Downs Junior Football Association hosted its grandfinal on August 28, 2005. Results from the grand finals are as follows: U12 Junior Colts - Bulldogs 5.13.43 def Hawks 2.3.15. Bulldog goals: K Lynch 1, D Male 1, J Elliott 2, T Harbridge 1. Hawk goals: J Hombsch 1, T Sutherland 1. Bulldogs best: J Kenny, K Lynch, D Male, A JUNIOR Bishop, A Koning. COLTS... Hawks best: J Hombsch, Bulldogs, SENIOR TROPHY WINNERS...Trophy winners in the U16 Senior A Wissel, L Ryan, R above, Colts, from left, frong Kade Perrett (Dragons best team man), Adamson. defeated the Kain Zeptner (Razorbacks and Association best and fairest), Brad U15 Senior Colts - Hawks, left, Haliman (Razorbacks runner-up), Jake Bowden (Dragons runner- Razorbacks 10.9.69 def to take the up), Tyson Cox (most improved for Razorbacks), back, Daniel Dragons 10.4.64. premiership Jackson (Dragons most improved, Kurt Reynolds (Razorbacks Dragon goals: T Paull 4, title in the best team man), Todd Paull (Razorbacks best and fairest) and J Hombsch 4, S Murray U12s final Brad Spillman (coach’s awards and association runner-up). 1, J Beenham 1. at the Razorback goals: B weekend. Haliman 4, K Zeptner 2, K Reynolds1, D Male 1. Dragons best: J Hombsch, C Buran, T Paull, S Murray, J Bowden. Razorbacks best: B Spilman, A Warren, K Zeptner, T Cox, B Haliman. Results from the August 21, 2005, semi-finals are as follows: Razorbacks 11.7.73 def Dragons 3.4.22. Dragon goals: D Male 2, J Bowden 1. Razorback goals: K SENIOR Zeptner 4, K Reynolds COLTS... 4, T Schott 1, B Haliman Razorbacks, 1, T Cox 1. above, Dragons best: J Bowden, continued strong to C Buran, A Moss, S JUNIOR TROPHY WINNERS...Trophy winners for the junior colts, defeat the Murray, C Hocking. from left, front, Ayrton Koning (coach’s award), Alex Wissell Dragons, Razorbacks best: M (coach’s award), Koby Lynch (best team man, runner-up best and right, in Barrand, T Wilson, K fairest for Hawks), back, Bowde Kelly, Nick Hombsch (Bulldogs the grand Zeptner, K Reynolds, J best and fairest), Jed Kenny (Bulldogs runner-up) and Jack final. Russell. Hombsch (Hawks best and fairest).

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Page 22 - Thursday, September 1, 2005 www.themonitor.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper SPORTSPORT 2005 Auskick fun and games Sporting AUSKICK...Roxby Downs Auskick participants Calendar enjoyed a day of Proudly sponsored by fun and games and medal Woomera & Districts presentations on Football League Sunday, August 28. Children received medals and September September 24, certificates - right, September 3, Saturday Nathan Hooper, Saturday Roxby Downs Golf Joel Longmire, Roxby Downs Softball Matthew Lamb and Club Final Matthew Lowe. Stroke MM During the September 3, September 25, presentations, Saturday coach Steve Daly Sunday Roxby Downs Roxby Downs Golf Tennis Club junior thanked the many Club tournament parent volunteers Stableford who contributed to October the program - one September 9, Friday of SA’s biggest and Roxby Downs Tennis October 1, Saturday most successfuly - Club AGM 7.30pm Roxby Downs Golf over the 2005 RDLC Club footballl season. Ambrose September 10, Saturday October 2, Sunday Roxby Downs Golf Roxby Downs Golf Club Par Club September 11, Stroke Roxby Downs Tennis October 8, Saturday Club doubles Roxby Downs Golf tournament for adults. Club Lions Park Courts at Stableford 9.45am. $7, nomination forms October 15, Saturday available from Desert Dirt Kart Club Sportspower Night meeting 7.00pm September 17, start Saturday October 15, Saturday Roxby Downs Golf Roxby Downs Golf Club Club Ambrose RFDS Stroke MM / AGM September 17 & 18, October 16, Sunday Desert Dirt Kart Club Desert Dirt Kart Club Outback Classic Practice Day 1.00pm 2 day event MEDAL WINNERS...Local Auskick kids Tom Barratt, Matilda October 22, Saturday Cordy and Brodie Daddow compare medals following the Start 4.00pm on 17th Roxby Downs Golf end-of-season presentations at Roxby Downs at the September 17, weekend. Auskick participants enjoyed a sausage sizzle and Club Saturday a day of fun and games, left, including tug-o-war, hopping Closing Day Ambrose races and a bulls-eye handpassing competition. Police Golf Day & RFDS Auction October 29, Saturday Roxby Downs Golf

 September 17 Club Saturday Presentation Dinner OD Devils win Roxby Downs Basketball Grand November and Your Community Newspaper back-to-back Final. 5pm at the Rec November 12, are offering you the chance to Centre. Saturday Desert Dirt Kart Club A KANGAROO September 20 Night meeting 7.00pm premierships Tuesday start ISLAND Robxy Downs WOOMERA AND goals S Doyle D Taylor November 13, 2 goals each D Kaminski Basketball Association DISTRICTS FOOT- HOLIDAY Sunday BALL LEAGUE… R Prosser 1 goal each AGM. 7:30 in the Rec 2 nights accommodation at the KANGAROO ISLAND SEAFRONT Desert Dirt Kart Club Results of the W&DFL Best on ground - Paul WIN Centre Conference for 2 adults, twin share, in a Garden Chalet with Continental grand final, August 27,2 Kemp. Room Practice Day 1.00pm 005, are as follows: Breakfasts. (Sponsored by KANGAROO ISLAND SEAFRONT and PHIL HOFFMANN TRAVEL). Olympic Dam 12 goals 8 points 80 points Return passenger ferry fares for 2 adults and a defeated Roxby Districts standard vehicle with Kangaroo Island SeaLink. 10 goals 6 points 66 2 adult fares on the SeaLink Highlights Day Tour. SUPPORT points Red Hot Tip #2: Prize is valid until December 1, 2006. Best players for OD 1st P YOUR SPORT Kemp 2nd M Bunnett 3rd Get your Name: ______Z Petty Address: ______Goal kickers A Woolford estate T King T Martin 2 goals planning ______Congratulations to A Monfries S Kruger S OD Football Club, Montgomerie N in order ______Phone: ______Shinnick N Burton one 2005 Premiers. goal each. Conditions of Entry: Travel excluded during SA school holidays and long weekends. Prize is non-transferable or redeemable for cash. (wills etc). Prize does not include personal expenses and is subject to availability, seasonal restrictions and the Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism. Post your entry to “Phil Hoffmann Travel Competition”, PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725 or drop into the entry box at Best players for Roxby the static display in the Council Chambers, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. Competition starts August 18, 2005 and finishes last mail OD Devils 1st R Prosser 2nd S Owens 1300 1300 38 5pm, December 8, 2005. Total prize value is $934.40. Competition will be drawn at The Monitor office, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs on December 9, 2005 at 12 noon and the winner will be informed by phone. Winner will be published in December 15 edition of The back to back 04/05. 3rd B Chesson www.lifeplan.com.au Monitor Newspaper. “SA Lic No T05/3324”.  Goal kickers P Clarke 4

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MOTOCROSS... SA title holder Chad Billett. SA title for Roxby racer MOTOCROSS…Roxby Downs racer Chad Billett, 19, came home with the SA Motocross State Titles series last month. Billett told The Monitor he has been riding motor- bikes since he was four, and has been competing in state titles since he was 13, but had never won one until this year. Billett competed in five rounds, in the pro-open class, throughout SA on his Honda 450 this year. “I’m ecstatic – I’ve been working towards a state title my whole life and I was able to reach it this year. Last year I came second in the pro-opens, this year I took the top spot. DEVILS DUO...Coach Wayne ‘Woody’ “I’ve been riding bikes since I was four years old Turner and captain Nigel Shinnick proudly and racing since I was eight. display the W&DFL premiership shield. “Motocross is just a great adrenalin sport – being able to jump and just go fast.” Billett – who won three of the five state rounds out- right – has been training locally while working at Olympic Dam for more than six months. Is your bank taking you for a ride? “On my days off I’d go riding out at the track or go Get a free home loan health check with to the gym after my shifts,” he said. Mortgage Choice. “My dad races as well and he got me into racing - Kerry Dunn will be visiting Roxby Downs on September 23, 24 and 25. he bought me my first bike when I was four and I Phone Kerry on went out riding with him. It just kind of grew from BACK-TO-BACK...Despite struggling at half-time against long- there. 0407 861 273 time rivals Roxby Downs, the Olympic Dam Devils clawed their “I want to thank my mum and dad, and my sponsors, Working in partnership with local business! way back to a 14-point victory in the weekend’s Woomera and for their support.” Districts Football League grand final for the second year running. In 2006, Billett has his eyes set on the national titles Complete game results on Page 23. and a berth in the Finke Desert Race.

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