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to this area and keepthem here, seeing asmuch as possible.“Our students will ben-efit from interacting withcooperating businessesand tourists visiting thearea - developing skillswhich will later, lead toemployment opportuni-ties.”Woomera Area Schooland Woomera Boardwill jointly operate thefacility and the schoolhas already committed$50,000 of the $64,000required for the project.“We’re still looking forcorporate sponsors – themore support, the biggerand better this centrewill be,” Mr Knox said.Copies of the WoomeraMarine Centre businessplan are available fromthe Woomera Commu-nity Centre - ph TravisHalliday, 8674 3226.

ROXBY DOWNS…The Roxby Downs com-munity will, once again,have an opportunity toinfluence the future ofthe township when a se-ries of community meet-ings are held next month.The public meetings arethe next step in the on-going Community Planprocess when the Com-munity Board will con-sult with the stakeholdersin each community sec-tor and form a series ofCommunity Forums andPartnerships.The initial meetings willbe open to all peoplewho have an interest inany of these sectors andwill explain how the fo-rum and partnershipswill operate, outliningthe details of the plan forthat sector.These briefings will listevery planned initiative,the time frame, respon-sibility and how it will beresourced. At the end ofeach meeting the Boardwill call for interested in-dividuals or groups whowish to be representedon the Forum.“The Board recom-mends that people attendthe meeting read theCommunity Plan for thesector in which they areinterested,” planfacilitator Ray Goldietold The Monitor.The initial meetings willbe held at 7.30 pm at theRoxby Downs CulturalPrecinct TheatretteMonday, June 6 - Fam-ily and Youth.Wednesday, June 8 -Sport and Education andWorkplace Training.Monday, June 20 - Edu-cation and WorkplaceTraining.Wednesday, June 22 -Business.For further informationcontact Ray Goldie on0411 553 688 [email protected].

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MARINE STUDIES...Woomera Area School students, breedingyabbies in the first year of the school’s aquaculture program,could not have imagined that the program would grow into acomprehensive marine centre aimed at complementingaquaculture and tourism in both the school and the smallOutback community.

WOOMERA…WoomeraArea School this monthannounced plans for amarine centre in the tinyoutback township.The $64,000 proposalwill see the school’s cur-rent aquaculture andtourism studies ex-panded to create a com-mercially-viable tourismbusiness.Despite the paradox of amarine centre in thedesert, WAS principaland Woomera Boardchairman Stuart Knoxargues that Woomera’sisolation from other ma-rine centres is the foun-dation for local interestin aquaculture studies.“You ask, why a marinecentre in the desert?” MrKnox said.“My answer is whynot?”“Because we are so faraway from oceans, a lotof our kids are really in-terested in marine life.“We’ve had our aquac-ulture program runningfor a couple of years andwe see this as an exten-sion of those studies.“Originally we werethinking quite small, westarted talking aboutbreeding goldfish andthen we thought aboutour students doing tour-ism studies and decidedwe could build on theidea.“We decided to look ata venture that we couldpromote within the townthat was something dif-ferent – not run of themill – and link it back toour school motto – inscience in learning.“The proposed marinecentre will see kids

throughout the schoolinvolved in the runningof the marine centretourism-wise, benefitingthe 10 or so senior stu-dents we have studyingtourism, but there willalso be the educationaloutcomes they’ll getfrom raising freshwaterand saltwater fish.”The proposed centre isexpected to open in Au-gust this year and will besituated alongside theWoomera CommunityCentre in Banool Av-enue.The plan outlines a re-ception and souvenirshop, visual displaysabout the project and itslearning outcomes, arock pool filled with ma-rine creatures to encour-age visitor interaction,along with a series ofnursery tanks highlight-ing fish for public sale.

Mr Knox said theproject is expected tocomplement and expandon current tourism pro-grams in the Woomeraregion.“For us, the more thingsthat are available tour-ism-wise to keep peoplein our region longer, themore we all benefit.“We’d like to see peoplemake Woomera theirbase while they travelthroughout the region –to Andamooka, toRoxby Downs andPimba.“We’re already workingclosely with other tour-ism groups throughoutthe region because allour local communitiesneed to work together toshowcase our little partof the Outback.“We see it as a regionalbenefit – the focus reallyis to get people out here

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Birthdays aren’t a real big deal for meanymore. I turned 30 this year so I figure mybirthday parties will be quiet little affairs in-volving lots of conciliatory champagne fromnow on.And my kids’ birthdays – well, in true Seoniestyle I tend to go overboard at those eventstoo, which makes them more work than fun.In fact, I don’t usually relax until the photoscome back.But The Monitor’s birthday? Well that’s some-thing to celebrate!Apparently it takes two years for an elephantto have a baby – which is quite ironic becausesome people considered The Monitor a ‘whiteelephant’ at the start, a waste of time and re-sources.But today, this ‘white elephant’ is the fastest-growing country newspaper in the state, withmore than 3100 newspapers printed every fort-night and another 4000 editions beingdownloaded on the internet every month.Like the real-life white elephants, a modern-day independent country newspaper that con-tinues to grow and improve is rare and alwayssomething to celebrate – especially in SA withits relatively small population.So, our second birthday is particularly specialfor all of us at The Monitor.Our ‘white elephant’ baby is growing andhealthy and has a solid, well-trained supportteam behind it to make sure things stay thatway.The most exciting trend for us, now that we’vesolidified our team, our procedures and ourvisions, is the growing internet readership.Who would have known, at the start, that ourstaff of three would grow to eight people andour distribution would increase to three statesand the Northern Territory, reaching furtherthan any other locally-based newspaper in theSA Outback?I mean, we were thinking big – but that big?As my son would say, big as elephants?No, none of us were prepared, but we’ve gotthe elephant under control now!And hopefully, now that the first two yearsare up, the hard labour – so to speak – is over.

Your comments - on The Monitor’s second birthdayDear Seonie,We have been representing The Monitorin the National Marketplace for about ninemonths now and what a great response wehave had!We are now receiving large numbers ofenquiries from agencies all around Aus-tralia.

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Happy Birthday,I would like to say on behalf of the com-munity board that it has been wonderfulworking so closely with you throughoutthe planning process of the Roxby Downs10 Year Community Plan. The support youhave given us has been invaluable.Having a free community newspaper de-livered to the door of all residents withinthe area has been of great advantage tothe board. It was perfect for getting mes-sages and information out to the widercommunity.

Without the fantastic coverage given tothe process of creating the ‘RoxbyDowns 10 Year Community Plan’ I re-ally don’t think that we would have thesupport we are now being shown by thetown to get this project off to a great start.The endless work put into ensuring thatthe stories and information shared withinthe community are factual, fair and in-teresting has been amazing.The community has loved being kept in-formed on a fortnightly basis as to themovement and findings of the plan proc-ess which has inevitable helped to raisethe profile of this important communityinitiative.Once again I would like to say “congratu-lations and a job well done” and we lookforward to working with you even moreclosely when implementing the plan inthe near future.Thank you.

Phillipa Weltner - Roxby DownsCommunity Board.

Dear Mandie,I was so excited to learn that The Moni-tor was available on the internet.I felt so out of touch with Roxby aftermoving here to Kalgoorlie nine yearsago.It is great to see that even though so muchhas changed in town that there are still

some familiar faces still around, yours in-cluded.It looks as though everything is going well intown and the community is thriving.

Kristy O’Dwyer (nee Clark) - formerly ofRoxby Downs.

Hi guys,We love The Monitor because it’s the best wayto reach a wide area for your advertising dol-lar.We always receive excellent service and goodfollow-up on placing our ads.The staff follow through and help with de-signing which makes it easy to place an ad -simply call or email through with basic de-tails and we always get a great finished prod-uct.Yes, we have tried other forms of advertisingover the years - letterbox drops, personallydelivering flyers to letterboxes ourselves, A-frames out the front etc but nothing reachesas far as The Monitor.It’s a great way to reach every one.

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A trip to the shops wins mum a holidayROXBY DOWNS…Mothers Daywas especially happy for localmum Meg Elliot – the winner ofRoxby Central Shopping Traders’Mothers Day promotion.Mrs Elliott received a $500voucher to stay at the StamfordGrand in Glenelg where she andhusband Kym will enjoy their firstweekend away without their chil-dren in 10 years.“I got my winning ticket at Wool-worths – I just bought some milkand a pair of sunglasses for myson,” Mrs Elliott told The Moni-tor.

Mrs and Mrs Elliott have two sons– Lachlan, 5, and Josh, 10.“It’s a very nice Mothers Daypresent – the best present I couldhave.”Traders marketing and promotionsmanager Alex Barker welcomed theannual Mothers Day promotion as aresounding success.“It was a fantastic result – the mostpopular one we’ve had so far,” MrBarker told The Monitor.“We had more entries than we’veever had before – a 50 per cent in-crease on last year.”

ROXBY DOWNS… Long-time local nurseKathy Wooldridge has been named SA’snumber one nurse in the 2005 South Aus-tralian Nursing and Midwifery excellenceawards.Mrs Wooldridge received the award aheadof 90 other nominees in 10 categories.“I’m really pleased, it’s nice to be recognisedby your peers for what you do,” MrsWooldridge told The Monitor.“It’s also wonderful that someone who worksin a rural, remote area is able to achievesomething like this. “It was a real surprise tobe nominated.

“As a community health nurse, my focusis keeping people well, keeping them outof hospitals and looking after their ownhealth - prompting people to be proactiveabout their health and ask the questions,seek the answers.”Mrs Wooldridge told The Monitor sheshares this award with the wider commu-nity and her family, who have supportedher throughout her 30-year nursing career.“I think this award is recognition for thecommunity, because they’ve supported mein what I’ve done, and my work col-leagues. But you can’t do this kind of work

without family support and my husbandPete has supported me all the way, and con-tinues to do so.“I actually started in the film industry as aproduction assistant and I just always hada love for helping people, but I struggledwith reading and writing until I met Pete.He encouraged me to do what I wanted todo and I got into nursing two days beforewe got married.”The award was presented at a black tie din-ner held at the Adelaide Entertainment Cen-tre this month at which 500 people werepresent.

ROXBY DOWNS…Local youth will play an im-portant part in directing the future for Roxby Downsyouth services following the initation of a proactiveyouth development plan, according to plan contribu-tors.Consultant Jack Wade has been entrusted with de-veloping a solid set of guidelines for youth projectsin Roxby Downs for the next 10 years.The move has come in response to the CommunityPlan process and recommendations from the RoxbyDowns Youth Services.WMC Resources (Olympic Dam) will fund the con-sultancy and the process will be managed by a steer-ing committee.Committee member Ben Garwood said the processhad several solid aims - to develop a detailed op-erational plan, to consolidate current plans and linkagencies, to assign responsibility and seek funding.“In order to seek resources and financial support orin-kind support – there needs to be a detailed youthdevelopment plan written, that the funding agenciescan read and support,” Mr Garwood said.To contribute the consultancy – telephone Jack Wade0403 460 551, email [email protected] or visitthe on-line forum at www.roxbydowns.com.Mr Wade’s next visit will be in late June for an opencommunity forum where the community will have achance to participate and contribute to the plan inperson.

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Far North and Outback regional police reportFAR NORTH ANDOUTBACK...A 17-year-old Roxby Downsyouth was reported forbeing on licensedpremises after hours onMay 23, 2005.A report was receivedon May 22, 2005, in re-lation to a theft and, onthe same day, a reportwas received in relationto an assault occasion-ing actual bodily harm.On May 20, 2005, a 13-year-old Roxby Downsboy was arrested for ag-gravated serious crimi-nal trespass and theft.On May 19, 2005, a 13-year-old youth fromRoxby Downs was ar-rested for aggravatedserious criminal tres-pass, theft, false nameand address and hinder

police.On the same day a, 13-year-old RoxbyDowns boy was ar-rested for aggravatedserious criminal tres-pass and theft.A report was receivedin relation to a house be-ing broken into anditems stolen in PhibbsCourt on May 19, 2005.A 17-year-old youthfrom Roxby Downs wasreported for refuse nameand resist arrest on May17, 2005.On May 16, a 14-year-old youth from RoxbyDowns was reported fortheft.On the same day, in a anunrelated incident, a 29-year-old Roxby Downsman was reported forbreach of bail.A report was received onMay 16, in relation toproperty damage at theRoxby Downs AreaSchool. A window wasdamaged by having pa-per placed in its rubbertrim and set alight and asecurity lighting screenwas removed.On the same day, a re-

port was received in re-lation to a house havingits window broken onAlberrie Street.An attempted SeriousCriminal Trespass andthe theft of a scooterwere reported by anIrrapatana St resident onMay 15, 2005. The twomatters appear to be re-lated and police willspeak with a number ofyouths in relation tothese incidents. A maleyouth from RoxbyDowns has been re-ported for the theft of thescooter.Police made several vis-its to a noisy party beingheld in Bopeechee St onMay 13, 2005, in re-sponse to complaints.The party was attendedby approximately 60youths, many of whom,

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are calling for donations of photographsand input from long-time locals.

ROXBY DOWNS…Local film-mak-ers Jason Stringer and Dan Bradleyare calling for contributions to theirlatest project – the video documen-tary ‘Living in Roxby Downs: TheLast Mining Town’.According to Mr Stringer – a RoxbyDowns resident for more than 20 years- the documentary will detail “theshort yet unique history of the town-ship - from the ore body being dis-covered at Olympic Dam to the town’sfirst housing being built, the AreaSchool being opened and continueddevelopment to the present day”.“Roxby Downs is one of the last min-ing towns - fly-in fly-out is the mostcommon practice these days as op-posed to building and supporting anentire township, which makes Roxbyunique,” Mr Stringer told The Moni-tor.“I’ve been keen to make a documen-tary about the town for a while now,and this point in time seems to beright.“With news of the expansion and pos-sible take-over occurring, it would benice to capture the town as it is now,before it grows again.“The documentary will be a challengeand great fun to produce.

it is now apparent, wereuninvited. At about 1.15am on May 14, 2005police returned to thepremises and issued anoise control order.During this attendance

a disturbance followedwhere an 18-year-oldRoxby Downs man wasarrested for failing tocease loitering and an-other 17-year-old maleyouth of Roxby Downswas arrested for crimi-nal damage. Both arebailed to appear in theRoxby Downs Magis-trates Court. A 19-year-old Roxby Downs manwas later arrested for il-legal interference andwith hindering police.He was refused bail andappeared in the PtAugusta MagistratesCourt on May 17. The17-year-old girl incharge of the premiseshas since been reportedfor resisting arrest andfor offences pursuant tothe Environmental Pro-tection Act.Following the incidentin Bopeechee St, a rub-bish bin lid was thrownthrough a window of the

Roxby Downs PoliceStation and a number ofbottles were thrown intothe rear yard of the Po-lice Station. The bin lidhas been examined forfingerprints and DNA.Later in the day the theftof a letterbox was re-ported by a Bopeechee Stresident and gardenlights were reported sto-len from Irrapatana St.Inquiries are continuing.The theft of approx$2600 of tools from awork area on the Olym-pic Dam Mine Lease wasreported to police onMay 12, 2005.A 39-year-old RoxbyDowns man was arrestedon May 11 for assaultinga family member.The Roxby Downs AreaSchool reported three in-cidents of damaged prop-erty occurring over twoweeks before May 10.Most of this damage ap-pears to have occurredduring school time.A 40-year-old OlympicDam man was arrested onMay 9 on a warrant fornot attending court inWhyalla.

“We’ve got some great ideas, somequirky sequences to keep the videoextremely interesting as viewers learnabout our town.“Dan and I like the idea that some-thing like this can be produced locally,by local talent.”Dan Bradley will contribute cinema-tography to the project, while JasonStringer will direct and edit.The pair have worked together onvarious occasions, including the Out-back Fringe Festival television com-mercial in 2004.They are keen to have past and presentresidents of Roxby Downs contributeto the documentary with any storiesor media they may have and are will-ing to share, especially photographsand video footage.‘Living In Roxby Downs: The LastMining Town’ is currently scheduledto appear on DVD in August, 2005,with principal photography beginningin June.Those willing to contribute to thedocumentary can contact JasonStringer through the website -www.quartertofour.com/roxbydowns,or just log onto to keep an eye on regu-lar updates on the film’s progress.

ANDAMOOKA…Andamooka FrontierServices Auxiliary will host a fundraiser brunchat the APOMA cottages on May 29, 2005. Ticketsare available from the Andamooka Mobil ServiceStation for an $8 or $5 breakfast of bacon, sausage,eggs, toast, hash browns, orange juice, tea and cof-fee. Funds from the breakfast will go towards pur-chase of a ‘scoop stretcher’ for the local ambulanceservices.OLYMPIC DAM…Representatives of the Arid Re-covery environmental project, near Olympic Dam,will attend the prestigious Banksia Awards on June3, 2005, as finalists in the ‘environmental leadershipin protecting bush, land and waterways’ category.This is the second time that the Arid Recovery Re-serve has been a finalist in the prestigious environ-mental awards.ROXBY DOWNS… Roxby RoadSafe met thismonth for its Annual General Meeting, welcoming anew influx of community members. At the meeting,new president Mark ‘Dags’ Dalgliesh was voted in,with deputy chair Bev Clarke and secretary RichardHobbs also appointed. “It was good to have a numberof people there with fresh ideas to tackle road safetyissues in our local community,” Sgt Richard Hobbstold The Monitor. “We discussed possible future ini-tiatives and reviewed the strategic plan.”WOOMERA… A revitalised Woomera Board metthis month under the leadership of new and return-ing Woomera Board Chair Stuart Knox. The Boardhas undergone a major re-shuffle following the res-ignation of three board members including formerChair Peter Rocco, Janine Connell and Nicki Gregorywho all stepped down last month. Mr Knox waselected chair this month, while Franke Woolfe andAmanda Whitehead will share the tourism and pub-lic relations portfolio.COOBER PEDY...The Rann Government has pro-vided $100,000 under the ‘Plan for Accelerating Ex-ploration’ (PLAN) scheme to assist further opal ex-ploration in Coober Pedy. An initial grant of $50,000was made last June, with a further grant of $50,000awarded this month. To date, the money has beenused to purchase a drilling rig to further develop theopal mining industry in and around the township.Despite 90 years of opal mining Coober Pedy, largeareas of the precious stones field still remain unex-plored.

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DRESSED TO IMPRESS…Raising money for the St VincentDe Paul Society in their coloured clothes at St Barbara’sParish School, front, Georgia, 8, and Alistair, 9, with, back,from left, Lachlan, 8, Jessica, 8, Darcy, 8, and Connor, 8.Students donated gold coins on last week’s ‘colouredclothes day’ to dress casually for school, raising $165 for ‘StVinnie’s’. The effort is one in a long series of fundraisinginitiatives conducted throughout the year at St Barbara’sParish School. Last names omitted in accordance with school policy.

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ROXBY DOWNS...Theannual Irish Christmasfundraiser for the RoxbyDowns RFDS auxiliarywill be held on June 25,2005.The RFDS Irish Christ-mas has been run locallyfor almost 15 years.This year, the festivenight out will be held atthe Roxby Downs Com-munity Club and book-ings are essential.Santa and his ‘happy elf’will make an appearanceto hand out gifts to goodgirls and boys.Or, if you’re only expect-ing coal in your stockingthis year, join in the raf-fles, games and auctionfor your chance to takehome a prize.The evening will cost$25 per head for a three-course meal.Bookings at the RoxbyDowns Community Club- ph 8671 0117, or con-tact Shirley Gow formore information - ph0417 630 699.

FIRST COMMUNION...Catholic students from both St Barbara’sParish School and Roxby Downs Area School met this week toprepare for their first Eucharist this coming Sunday. The studentsspent last Friday creating images and profiles of themselves tobe displayed during the service. Ten-year-old St Barbara’s ParishSchool student Joe and Roxby Downs Area School studentYasmin, 9, are pictured with their friends, back, from left, Lyam, 9,Hanna, 9, Sophie, 9, Michael, 9, Alberto, 11, Courtney, 9, Matthew,9, Louise, 9, and Kate, 9. Last names omitted in accordance with schoolpolicy.

LEARNING SUPPORT…Educator Angela Weeks spoke withteachers and parents from St Barbara’s Parish School this monthabout supporting children with learning difficulties.

Solutions and supportfor kids with dyslexiaROXBY DOWNS... Educator AngelaWeeks spoke with teachers and par-ents from St Barbara’s Parish Schoolthis month about supporting childrenwith learning difficulties.Ms Week’s workshop focused on chil-dren with dyslexia, but also offeredsome practical solutions for familiesof children with ADHD and childrenwith limited memory.

“We had a good turnout of about 50teachers and 22 parents from localschools in Roxby Downs andAndamooka,” teacher Mary-AnneSessarego told The Monitor.“Angela offered some very practicalstrategies for teachers and parents.”“She also talked to parents about mo-tivating children with learning difficul-ties, and some general strategies.”

ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby DownsChristian Community Church willhost a camp-out for fathers and chil-dren on Friday night, May 27.“We’re a church with lots of youngfamilies, which we’re thankful for,”Rev. Tom Beever told The Monitor.“We’ve organised for a few monthsto have a father/children camp in thebush.“It’s an opportunity for dads to spendtime with their children of every ageand it’ll be a time of mentoring otherchildren at the camp.For convenience’s sake the campsiteis just 1km out of town, just before

the Woomera turnoff.“This is an opportunity for every-one, parents, friends, children, to gettogether and spend time in the bush- camp, cook in a camp oven, we’llhave a spider hunt, night walks, andsome orienteering.“We want to celebrate who we areand our roles as fathers in the homeand our families - and extend thatrole as mentors for other children.“Some of my best childhood memo-ries are of camping in the bush withmy Dad and my Grandfather.”For more information, contact TomBeever, 8671 0270.

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Dear Monitor team,I am writing to congratulate The Monitor newspaperon two years of professional, friendly and pro-ac-tive support within the Roxby Downs community.The fortnightly publications have allowed CareerEmployment Group (CEG) to effectively and regu-larly keep the local community and your extendedreading areas informed with up-to-date informationrelating to apprenticeships and traineeships.Flexibility provided by The Monitor staff enablesCEG not only to advertise the services we providebut has enabled good news stories about some of thewonderful success stories and new opportunities thatyoung adults have been given in a variety of voca-tions.At this time I would also like to thank your staff forthe outstanding support you have provided to sport-ing bodies that I am associated with.Fair, honest and proactive reporting are cornerstonesof your reporting success. The countless number ofsporting functions and events that a representativeof The Monitor has attended demonstrates your com-mitment to the development of sport. The personaldevelopment and successes of our community mem-bers in their chosen sports (both youth and adult) isnecessary to promote a healthy community lifestyle.For your invaluable reporting contributions I sin-cerely thank you.Kids learning new skills get a real buzz when theysee a photo of themselves in The Monitor.Please keep developing your community newspaperfor the benefit of all, not only the current commu-nity, but for the many readers that live elsewhere andfor those that are looking at Roxby Downs as a pos-sible place of residence sometime in the future.

Shane Thomson – Career Employment Group

The Monitor,Just as good laws mean good order - good countrynewspapers mean good, strong communities.As a regular observer and reader of the The Monitornewspaper since its inception two years ago, I havebeen very impressed with the high standard set bymanagement and staff.In my 40 years in the newspaper industry there hasbeen a decline in the number of country newspapers,due largely to shifts in population base and in somecases amalgamation of mastheads.It is refreshing to see the birth of a newspaper andespecially one like The Monitor that from the outsethas had a mission statement to put the communityfirst.In the beginning that may have been a financial im-pediment, but as the newspaper has grown in popu-larity so too has its advertising base and with it amore secure future.This well composed newspaper has embraced allforms of modern technology and its consistent cleanstyle from front to back cover makes it an easy read-ing publication with exceptional use of colour andphotographs.Many of the country’s long established newspaperswould envy this quality production.Editorially Seonie Lyon and her staff have maintainedthe high ethics of country newspapers with the re-sult, The Monitor is now an influential newspaperthat displays leadership and has a passion for thearea and a compassion for the people of Roxby

Downs.Congratulations on your first two years of publica-tion.

John Pick - Managing Editor, The River News.Life Member of the Country Press Association

of SA.

Hi Seonie,Congratulations on a great newspaper!Having worked in regional newspapers for 15 yearsup until 1993, I remain very much a country news-paper junkie and I like to keep an eye on thevarious publications throughout Australia, includingThe Monitor.I reckon The Monitor’s an outstanding read and oneof the more vibrant and professionally producedcountry newspapers in South Australia. You providea good mix of news, sport, feature articles and ad-vertisements, and your newshounds are obviouslyvery close to the community judging by the highstory count, which adds to the newsy look of thepaper.The stories in The Monitor are well written and en-tertaining, and the picture quality is excellent. Im-portantly, there is a strong human elementrunning through the publication which helps bringout all the color and the character in the community.It’s also an easy paper to read because of the welldesigned layouts and artwork.I haven’t been to Roxby Downs for a while but Ihear it’s a vibrant community going ahead in leapsand bounds.It’s inspiring to see such a vibrant and energetic news-paper growing with it.Keep up the good work.Regards,

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The Monitor,Congratulations to The Monitor as its celebrates itssecond birthday.WMC Resources (Olympic Dam) is proud to sup-port The Monitor and congratulates the team for allthey have achieved so far.Roxby Downs is a young, vibrant community and ahost to many business, sporting, recreational, cul-tural and other activities. The Monitor keeps thewhole community informed of town issues, eventsand achievements.As a mirror of what is happening in the town, TheMonitor is to be congratulated for the extent of itscoverage of activities and the opportunity it providesto keep everyone up-to-date with Roxby Downs hap-penings and opportunities.With more than 3000 newspapers being distributedevery fortnight, WMC sees The Monitor as an idealway to communicate with both our local and ex-tended communities.With planning well underway for the next stage ofOlympic Dam’s development, the operations, theRoxby community and The Monitor have a greatopportunity to grow together.To Seonie and the team, enjoy your second birthdayand the many more to come!

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ROXBY DOWNS…Itis a struggle for any newsmall business to stay inbusiness for the first twoyears and even more sofor a small, independent,regional newspaper. In-dependent and commu-nity papers have been adying breed over thepast 20 years as theyhave slowly been takenover by national news-paper groups.This trend, makes TheMonitor’s second birth-day, this month, all themore significant.“It is a credit to the com-munity of Roxby Downsand the talented, hard-working staff of ‘yourcommunity newspaper’that The Monitor has de-fied all of the odds tobecome a highly ac-claimed quality newspa-per,” executive managerRay Goldie said.The Monitor is a self-supporting, not-for-profit organisation.In the past two years,this unique communityproject has increased itsfinancial turnover by131 per cent and ex-panded distribution from2000 to 3100 throughoutthree states and theNorthern Territory.Additionally, around4000 issues of TheMonitor are downloadedfrom the internet everymonth.“The Monitor has passeda critical stage in itsgrowth and I expect it togrow from strength tostrength from thisstage,” Mr Goldie said.“For its size RoxbyDowns would be one ofthe most highly-servicedcommunities in regionalAustralia with an excel-lent community radiostation and a quality paidweekly (The Roxby Sun)along with our qualityfortnightly free newspa-per - The Monitor -which is delivered tohomes, businesses anddistribution pointsthroughout the Far Northand Outback.

“This is a far cry from2001 when the RoxbyReports in 2001 re-vealed a communitywhich was frustrated bythe lack of communica-tion and information ex-change across the town.“The Monitor model hasshown how both a com-mercial and communitynewspaper can surviveside by side and bothprosper from increasedbusiness – and in theend, the big winner is thecommunity.”Mr Goldie welcome TheMonitor’s second birth-day as “quite an achieve-ment”- but also asked“what about the future?What can we expectfrom The Monitor?”“First of all, I must saywe are committed to alocal, fortnightly, freepaper delivered to localhomes, while also pro-viding a service thatreaches across the FarNorth and Outback.“That will always be ourcore service to the com-munity and our focuswill be on how to im-prove the paper so thatit always informs andeducates while being anentertaining read - andwe know you love the

photos so we will leaveroom for them!“In our role to educateand inform we will sup-port the CommunityBoard, Forums and Part-nerships by providingregular informative fea-tures about what’s hap-pening in the commu-nity. In addition TheMonitor is committed toagain work with commu-nity groups to produce aseries of four-page lift-outs on key communityinterests such as Educa-tion, Health and the En-vironment.“Future growth willcome from increased ad-vertising across the re-gion and the develop-ment of new products.Expect a few surprises,squeezed in betweenyour favourite features,great photos and ourregular, high-quality re-porting.”“With the expectedgrowth of the RoxbyDowns region over thenext five years TheMonitor will be there toreport every word and togrow with the town.”For more informationabout The Monitor, logonto www.themonitor.com.au.


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ROXBY DOWNS...Students from StBarbara’s Parish School in RoxbyDowns are brushing up their perform-ance skills for the South AustralianCatholic Schools Musical Festivallater this year.Hundreds of students from throughoutSA will meet in Adelaide on Septem-ber 24 to be part of a combined choir.

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SCHOOL CHOIR...St Barbara’s Parish School choir trainer CherylBoothey leads local students in practice for the upcomingCatholic Schools Music Festival which will feature hundreds ofCatholic School children from throughout SA performingtogether.

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The festival will also showcase schoolbands, choirs and soloist performers.St Barbara’s Parish School students arecurrently training weekly with choirtrainer Cheryl Boothey, supported bychoir manager Lisa McCuish.Organisers said the school, and thesingers, are very excited about per-forming on such a large scale.

JOSH…JoshCradock celebratedhis third birthdayon May 17, 2005.

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CHEYENNE...CheyenneHinds celebratedher sixth bithday onMay 6, 2005.

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BAYLEE...BayleeTahu celebrated hersixth birthday onMay 17, 2005.

ALYNTA...AlyntaTahu celebrated hereighth birthdayonApril 30, 2005.

GEORGIA...GeorgiaPerry will celebrateher third bithday onMay 28, 2005.

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ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs is in urgent needof family day carers, according to the Departmentof Education and Children’s Services (DECS).“At the moment we have six families on the wait-ing list who want care at Roxby Downs,” TrishWales from DECS told The Monitor.“Several other families have made enquiries butwhen we tell them we don’t have any careprovidersat Roxby Downs they don’t bother to put theirname on the waiting list.”“Many people are accessing private care atRoxby and care in the two childcare centres.“But Family Day Care Care providers are able toprovide care after hours, overnight and on week-ends if they choose to - which is very relevant forworking families in Roxby Downs.”Mrs Wales said the department is currently recruit-ing potential carers to undertake the nationally-ac-credited training.“To become a carer people must pass a selectioncriteria consisting of a police check, medical checkand character references,” she said.“Then they can enrol to train in Certificate III inHome-Based Childcare.“This is a nationally-accredited competency basedtraining.“The training includes first aid, mandated notifi-cation, child development, safety and administra-tion.”For more information about becoming a family daycare provider in Roxby Downs, contact Trish Wales- email [email protected].

Police urge youthto be ‘party wise’ROXBY DOWNS… Po-lice have urged local fami-lies and youth to be ‘partywise’ following a spate ofarrests and reports at a lo-cal teenaged party.Police made several visitsto a noisy party held inBopeechee St on May 13,2005, in response to com-munity complaints.The party was attended byapproximately 60 youth,many of whom, policewere informed, were unin-vited. At about 1.15 am onMay 14, 2005 police re-turned to the premises andissued a noise control or-der.At this time, police arrestedan 18-year-old RoxbyDowns man for failing tocease loitering and another17-year-old male youth ofRoxby Downs was arrestedfor criminal damage. Bothare bailed to appear in theRoxby Downs Magistrates

Court.A 19-year-old RoxbyDowns man was later ar-rested for illegal interfer-ence and with hinderingpolice. He was refused bailand appeared in the PtAugusta Magistrates Courton May 17.The 17-year-old femaleparty host has since beenreported for resisting arrestand for offences pursuantto the Environmental Pro-tection Act.“A trend has emergedacross the Far North LSAwhere incidents have oc-curred at parties that havebeen held without parentalknowledge or suitableadult supervision,” a policespokesman told The Moni-tor.“Parties of this nature canquickly get out of control.This can be attributed to acombination of alcohol,peer pressure and lack ofappropriate supervision.“Anyone planning to holda party is asked to attendat the Roxby Downs PoliceStation prior to the event.“Police can then provide‘Party Wise’ packs explain-ing the legal responsibili-ties of the party organiserand advice on how to dealwith ‘gate crashers’, under-age drinking and othersimilar issues.”

OFFICIAL OPENING… The Minister for Defence,Senator the Hon Robert Hill, is pictured with Barry atthe opening of the Port Pirie office.

L I F T O U TBUDGET05

Authorised by Barry Wakelin MP - 104 Ellen St, Port Pirie SA 5540 Across The Regions - Community Newsletter for Grey

May 2005Barry Wakelin MP GREY’s community newsletter

EDITORIAL

Inside:

The diversity of this90 percent plus areaof South Australiacomes to the fore asI write this editorialfrom Coober Pedyafter attending theiropening of the newgolf clubhouse toreplace the old club-house destroyed byfire more than twoyears ago.It is only a couple of weeks ago when we werehere for the Anzac Day service.Woomera, Roxby Downs, Andamooka,Glendambo, Coober Pedy, Ernabella, Amata,Watinuma, Yalara were just a few of the placeson our schedule over the Anzac weekend.This opportunity allowed my staff to betterappreciate the lives and challenges of thesepeople as we endeavour to represent them andtheir issues.A potential new copper mine south-east ofCoober Pedy shows promise as an importantnew contribution to our economy and the re-gion.The common thread across much of Australiaas I write is the lack of rain.What a great leveller Mother Nature is withthe huge variation in economic circumstancescreated from variable rainfall.I am pleased that we have quit all our sheep-one less challenge to deal with in tight sea-sonal circumstances!I am working with the tenderers of the $6 bil-lion warship contract soon to be announcedtrying to position the Upper Spencer Gulf tomaximise any opportunities that we may beable to create for ourselves as a region.The BHP- Billiton offer for WMC has beenin the news and the support of the BHP-Billiton proposal to further develop OlympicDam in to a giant of the world mining sceneawaits key decisions with implications foremployment requirements, general infrastruc-ture and water needs.The world is moving at a pace and we arewell situated to continue our increasing andimportant role as a middle level world na-tion.The Budget reminds us of the last ten yearscoming from $100 billion of Commonwealthdebt to almost debt-free and implementationof a “Future Fund”.Whilst supporting the fund as an importantprotection for our futures, I believe in a blendof current expenditure for improving our cur-rent infrastructure like roads, rail, water andtelecommunications. Whether I can win thisone, only time will tell.In the new Parliament, my role increases as Itake on its Defence, Trade and Foreign Af-fairs and Public Works Parliamentary Com-mittees along with remaining Chairman of theAboriginal Parliamentary Committee.The defence work allows me an insight andfocus on the national capacity internally andexternally. We have a highly-skilled defenceforce striving to be relevant to today’s tasksand I think in the main succeeding to worldbest standards.As I said at the beginning, diversity is thename of my work and when you think aboutit, that is what Parliament is about!

LUNCH BREAK… The Wakelin staff stopped andenjoyed lunch at the cattleyards just outside Amataduring the trip to the north of the electorate. DiannePatterson, left, Barry, Katie Patterson, Tina Wakelin,Leonie Lloyd-Smith, Debbie Darby and RosemaryTimeny are pictured enjoying the scenery on the visit.

SOLAR REBATE...Our office isaware of some less than satisfactoryoutcomes with the Government’s so-lar rebate scheme and we would ap-preciate hearing from people whohave had difficulties with this pro-gram.It was announced in the recentBudget that there would be a $5.7million per year two-year extensionof the Photovoltaic Rebate Pro-gramme (PVRP). Federal Memberfor Grey Barry Wakelin welcomedthe extension of the program and en-couraged people installing solar sys-tems to apply for the rebate.“Photovoltaic systems convert sun-light into energy and help in the fightto reduce greenhouse gas emissionsin Australia,” Barry said.“PVRP was designed to assist home-owners and community organisa-tions install photovoltaic systems onhomes and community buildings byoffering the rebate on solar energygenerators.“There have been some problemswith the administration of thisscheme and we are working on thisto see what the problem is. I wouldappreciate feedback on how peoplehave found it.”To be eligible for a PVRP rebate,applicants must be able to show thatthe person who carried out the PVinstallation is suitably qualified andexperienced.Further information, includingguidelines and an application formis available by contacting the PVRPinformation line on 1300 138 122.

ACROSS THE REGIONS…Afive-day staff trip to the north ofthe electorate in April providedthe perfect opportunity forBarry’s staff to immerse them-selves in the landscapes, char-acters and needs of a unique areaof South Australia.Heading off on Saturday April23 from Port Augusta, theWhyalla and Port Pirie staff ofour Federal Member hit the roadin two four-wheel drives withgreat expectations, notepads andcameras.Dealing with isolated and re-mote rural communities on aneveryday basis, the trip enabledstaff to gain a greater under-standing of the diverse nature oflife in the north.Roxby Downs made a huge im-pression on the team who en-joyed the pristine, well-plannedtownship and a drive around thelifeblood of the community, theimpressive mine site.The innovative work being donewith the Arid Recovery reservewas another memorable part ofthe visit.While at Coober Pedy, KimKelly’s relaxed hospitality sawthe Wakelin team sitting on thelocal identity’s “think tank” atthe front of his impressive dug-out enjoying local yarns, the

TRAVEL WARNING…Growing upin Australia presents our people withmany advantages in life and the op-portunity to grow up in a society thatis fair and just.But when travelling overseas manypeople have varying concepts of howtotally different are the cultures andvalues in many countries. “I urge people to understand that al-though we have so many freedoms,when they are in different countriesthe Australian Government is quitelimited in what it can do,” Barry said.“People need to understand that theirlifestyles and even lives could be atrisk in a different way!“When overseas we are subject to thenational laws of the countries we arein. “Other country’s laws and legalprocesses can be very different fromthose in Australia.“A violation of a host country’s lawsmay result in a jail sentence, servedin a local prison. “Consular assist-ance cannot override another coun-try’s law.”For more information please visitwww.safetraveller.gov.au or call1300 139 281 (local call cost withinAustralia).

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stark scenery and a cold drink.A moving Anzac Day service atCoober Pedy followed a nightspent underground in a dugoutand the opportunity to catch upwith locals for a chat down themain street and a meal.Long hours on the road were for-gotten as the landscape unfoldedto reveal the stunning MusgraveRanges and the rugged beautyof the Anangu PitjantjatjaraLands where staff enjoyed abreak from the dusty roads anda visit with Dudley Dagg at

Pukatja (Ernabella).Dropping in on Wintinna Stationon the trip home and meetingowners Bernadette and DigbyGiles presented the group with aglimpse at the isolation and re-silience of families making theirliving from this harsh country.“The trip provided my staff witha great chance to familiarisethemselves with the issues facingthese people and put a face to thepeople they deal with throughouttheir electorate,” Barry said.

Wakelin staff hit the road

PRESENTATION…TheMinister for Defence,Senator the Hon RobertHill presented NationalService Medals at theofficial opening of the PortPirie office. Frank Amato ispictured being presentedwith his medal at the event.

A new place for business

OFFICE OPENING…Barry Wakelin’s Port Pirieoffice was officially opened on February 4 by theMinister for Defence, Senator the Hon Robert Hill.In response to the boundary changes in the elec-torate of Grey following the last election, Barrymoved to the larger premises on Ellen Street last

year.Minister Hill followed a visit to the Cultana de-fence facility in his role as Minister of Defence,with the official opening of Barry’s new office,where he reminisced about the past 12 years andhis opening of the MP’s first Port Pirie office.

Across The Regions - Community Newsletter for Grey Authorised by Barry Wakelin MP - 104 Ellen St, Port Pirie SA 5540

Across the regions GREY’s community newsletterMay 2005


Friday, May 27 – Tuesday, May 31

The Interpreter – Rated: M. Escalating eventsbegin when African-born U.N. translator SilviaBroome alleges that she has overheard a deaththreat against an African head of state, spoken ina rare dialect few people other than Silvia can un-derstand. With the words “The Teacher will neverleave this room alive,”in an instant, Silvia’s life isturned upside down as she becomes a huntedtarget of the killers. Silvia’s world only grows morenightmarish. Friday, Sunday and Tuesday 8pm;Saturday and Sunday 2pm.

Friday, June 3 – Tuesday, June 6

XXX: The Next Level – Rated: M. In the new ac-tion thriller XXX: The Next Level, the United State’sPresident is being targeted for assassination by aradical splinter group of dissenters deep withinthe government. Only two people stand betweenanarchy and freedom – one of them, AugustusGibbons, has just survived a hit on the NationalSecurity Agency’s top-secret headquarters and ison the run. The other, a decorated Special Opssoldier, Darius Stone sits under close guard in amilitary prison. Friday, Sunday, Tuesday 8pm;Saturday and Sunday 2pm.

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L U T H E R … T a k eWilliam Wallace’s swordaway and arm him witha Bible and pen.Throw out the battle withEngland and set himagainst leaders of themedieval CatholicChurch, considered to bethe greatest power onearth at the time.Exchange political lead-ership for spiritual lead-ership.Retain all that fire andconviction, and you willwitness the brave heartthat launched the Protes-tant Reformation.Regardless of your fa-miliarity with this revo-lutionary historical fig-ure of Christendom, itwill benefit anyone tosee the excellent, educa-tional entertainment ofthe film ‘Luther’.This story takes MartinLuther full circle until hecomes to know God ashis loving, caring andcompassionate creator.Coursing through hisspiritual journey in thisfilm are the radicalevents from 1516 to1530 involving Luther’sconversion, transition toministry, writing his de-fiant 95 Theses, his cli-mactic trial beforeRome, excommunica-

tion and a translation ofthe Bible for the com-mon man.‘Luther’ is a film rich indialogue and has a caststacked with talent.Joseph Fiennes playsLuther, accompanied bytwo-time Oscar winnerPeter Ustinov as PrinceFrederick the Wise.The cast also includes

Alfred Molina andClaire Cox.‘Luther’ is a big-screen,ennobling and uplifting,historical epic filmwhich can be seen at theRoxby Downs OutbackCinema from June 10 to14, phone 8671 2001.Please check the cinemaschedule for exact timesand dates.

Biblical revolutionon the big screen

LUTHER...The powerful story of MartinLuther, playing soon at the Roxby DownsOutback Cinema.

A girls’ night outBUDDY UNPLUG-GED…Take a step backin time to the era of realrock and roll when‘Buddy Unplugged – UpClose and Personal’comes to Roxby Downsthis month.Scot Robin, who por-trayed the role of BuddyHolly in the smash hitmusical ‘Buddy’ hasbeen touring Australiawith his own show ‘Bud-dy’s Back’ for the past10 years.Now he’s bringing hisnew show ‘Buddy Un-plugged’ to RoxbyDowns on Friday, May27.Join Scot and friends asthey share insights intoBuddy’s life and how hecame to write some ofhis biggest hits.This month, The Moni-tor and Scot Robin gaveaway three doublepasses to ‘Buddy Un-plugged’ – the luckywinners were Tina andGordon Swann, Lesleyand Nick Teare, Sharynand Sav Tanti.Tickets are still availablefrom the Roxby DownsCultural Precinct inRichardson Place, $25per head.The show opens on Fri-day, May 27, at 8pm, atthe Roxby Downs Audi-torium.

A night ofold-fashionedrock and roll

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT...Kristen and Kerry Worby with DeniseMalan, Lorraine Tyler, Karen Russell and Ruth Folwell, outwith the girls for Miss Congeniality 2 earlier this month.

OUTBACK CINEMA…RoxbyDowns Outback Cinema hostedanother one of its successful ‘girls’nights out’ earlier this month.Around 30 local ladies visited thecinema to watch the Sandra Bul-lock sequel ‘Miss Congeniality 2’,enjoying a quiet drink, a not-so-quiet laugh and the latest ‘chickflick’ to hit the Roxby Downs Out-back Cinema screen.Regular ‘girls’ night out’ movienights are designed around themost ‘girly’ movies as they arrive

for screening in Roxby Downs.Dates are set strictly to correspondto appropriate ‘chick flicks’ – butare advertised as they are plannedin The Monitor, RoxFM and on thewww.roxbydowns.com website.“These events attract anything from30 people to a full-house,” CulturalPrecinct coordinator MikaelaAldenhoven told The Monitor.“It’s a great, social night - a chanceto meet other ladies or just leaveyour kids and partner home for anight out with the girls.”

Local musiciansjoining the jam

JAM SESSIONS...Local guitarist and song-writer MichaelSaunders joins fellow musicians, back, Damian Smith and RobMcElhinney at the Roxby Downs Tavern for the most recent roundof community jam sessions.

JAM SESSIONS...A change of venuehas prompted new interest in theRoxby Downs community jam ses-sions.The latest round of jam sessions washeld at the Roxby Downs Tavern onSunday, May 15.A new influx of guitarists and ‘easylisteners’ joined the long weekend jamsession and organisers expect to seeeven more musicians join the sessionsin its new, relaxed venue next month.Community jam sessions are heldmonthly, on the Sunday after theRDAS P&F Market Day, from 1pmto 4pm.The next jam session will be held on

Sunday, June 19.Musicians will meet in the restaurantarea or in the outdoor dining area of theTavern, depending on weather andcrowds.The community jam sessions are a fun,social opportunity for musicians tomeet, network and enjoy music together.Sessions are casual enough for therawest beginner to relax and learn somenew tricks.Bring along your favourite sheet musicand help compile a combined pool ofmusic.For more information about the ses-sions, telephone Seonie Lyon - 0408267 358.


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“I decided I had to do something about itand returned home with a new sense ofpurpose.”From stories told by his friends living inremote areas, and through his associationwith the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Billwas acutely aware of the extreme hard-ship experienced by rural communitiesand the potential risk placed on their healthwhen living away from the major metro-politan centres.“I was amazed to learn rural Australianshave higher mortality rates and a greaterincidence of heart disease, stroke and res-piratory disease,” he adds.“On top of this, when they need to accesstreatment for these conditions and otherssuch as cancer and leukaemia, they haveto endure extraordinarily long and uncom-fortable trips by road, often on a regularbasis.“This information confirmed that AngelFlight could make a real difference toAustralians.”The Australian not-for-profit operation co-ordinates non-emergency flights for pa-tients and families around the country inmedical and financial need.Angel Flight services are entirely free topatients and carers.Angel Flight pilots donate their time, theirskills and the bulk of their aircraft costsfor each flight.To help off-set the pilots’ operating costsAngel Flight Australia negotiates aviationfuel discounts and the waiver of landingfees at airports around the country.Also, Demazin’s sponsorship and dona-tions received are used to partly subsidisefuel purchases.The volunteer pilots and aircraft owners’flight credentials meet the requirementsof CASA and the aircraft meet specifiedCASA and insurance minimums.The pilots do not carry aeromedical staffor medical equipment and do not act asan alternative to the Royal Flying Doctor

Service or Air Ambulance in that capac-ity. Since April 2003 the number of vol-unteer pilots registered with Angel flighthas increased from 88 to nearly 1000 na-tionwide.Very soon 600 flights will have been com-pleted, helping over 500 patients, carersand family members, receive non-emer-gency medical or humanitarian help.To date around 30 per cent of flights havetaken place from rural New South Wales,25 per cent Queensland, 25 per cent Vic-toria, 12 per cent South Australia, six percent Western Australia and one per centin Tasmania and Northern Territory.Angel Flight seeks to assist financiallyneedy people:-• Patients of all ages, living in rural and

remote areas, that need scheduledtreatment at destinations where otherforms of transport are physically andemotionally taxing or unaffordable;

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advantaged.To date, those helped by Angel Flight haveincluded patients suffering leukaemia,lung cancer, brain tumours, liver, kidneyor heart disease, bowel disorders, cysticfibrosis, osteoporosis, stroke and manymore.Others have received ongoing post-opera-tive care following accidents and a smallpercentage required humanitarian aidwhen faced with terminal illness.Registered healthcare professionals –such as medical practitioners, nurses andsocial workers are the people who regis-ter mission requests.Bill Bristow anticipates requests for theservice will more than double over thenext twelve months.“We have already seen a dramatic in-crease in requests as more people find outthat we are here.“But we really need to ensure more inneed are aware of our existence,” he adds.“Our goal is for Angel Flight to co-ordi-nate 800 flights per year within three orfour years.”More information can be found onwww.angelflight.org.au.

extraordinary feeling they ex-perienced through char-ity flying.“They were ableto fly – theirgreatest love -while at thesame time helppeople going throughhard times,” says Mr Bristow.“I realized then Australia badly neededa similar service.“With about 30 per cent of the Austral-

FUNDRAISER...Angel Flight,launched as an Australian charity inApril 2003, is the initiative of BillBristow a successful businessman, ex-perienced pilot and very proud winnerof the Australian of the Year Award -Queensland 2005.Bill witnessed first hand how AngelFlight in the US was making such a dif-ference to the lives of thousands of peo-ple.“I was flying in the US with other pi-lots and they were sharing with me the

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PILOTS...Angel Flight pilots comefrom all walks of life and donatetheir time, their skills and most oftheir aircraft costs for each flight.Volunteer pilots and aircraft owners’flight credentials meet the require-ments of CASA and the aircraft meetspecified CASA and insurance mini-mums.Currently pilot registrations are ap-proaching 1000.As the demands on the servicegrows, so does Angel Flight’s needfor more volunteer pilots.To register your interest and receivedetailed information and a missionpack log onto www.angelflight.org.au

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G L E N D A M B O . . . G e trevved up for this year’sGlendambo Outback 4x4Endurance on the Junelong-weekend – June 11,12 and 13, 2005.Around 30 drivers will beput through their paces ina demanding 500m2 en-durance course locatedbehind the GlendamboCaravan Park.Numerous events will bestaged, including the mudpit challenge, jump-upschallenge, a barrel race,4x4 novelty events, driv-ing skill events, timeelimination events and abest show and shine.All events will attract tro-phies or prizes.After the success of lastyear’s event - which at-tracted 15 competitors andmore than 800 spectators– this year’s Outback 4x4Endurance is expected todouble in size.The Glendambo Outback4x4 Endurance is the onlyevent of its kind in SouthAustralia, event coordina-tor Dave Boothey told TheMonitor.“Support has been enor-mous, and it keeps grow-ing,” he said.

“I expect this event to be-come a major tourismevent for SA and for the lo-cal region.“All our sponsors are backon board this year, with afew new ones, and we’vereceived a lot of interestfrom 4x4 clubs across thestate.”Proceeds from this year’sevent will go to AngelFlight.Local charities, includingthe SA Ambulance Serv-ice, will also benefit fromthe event.

“Anybody interested incompeting should get inquick because places forcompetitors are filling upfast,” Dave said.“Drivers are competing formore than $8000 worth ofprizes.”For more information, orto enter this year’s eventcontact Dave Boothey -email [email protected], phone 86721097 or log onto www.glendambooutback4x4.com.au.

MONSTER MUD PIT...The Monster Mud Pit was one ofthe highlights of last year’s Glendambo Outback 4x4Endurance and will, again, be a major drawcard onthis year’s program in 2005. Other obstacles willinclude chicanes, jump-ups and barrel races.

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REGISTER NOW...There is still time toregister for the Outback’s dirtiest week-end.The upcoming Glendambo Outback 4x4Endurance weekend will provide two fulldays of entertainment starting at 9amwith a ‘Best and Worst’ Show and Shineon Saturday, June 11.At about 10am Saturday, the Endurancewill get underway with all contestantsdoing one lap of the track to see what it’s

all about and at 10.30am the first 4x4 willhit the track.Each lap consists of hill climbs, ‘whooptydoos’, chicanes, monster and minor mudpits, rocky out-crops, sharp hair pin cor-ners, small mounds, barrel race and - tofinish off - a gate with one padlock and12 identical-looking keys, but only onethat will work.One by one, each 4x4 will go around thecourse, one way then again in the reverse

direction.While some of the vehicles complete thecourse the others will be go though somemore skilled events such as parallel park-ing, a reversing course and then back into a pegged-out shed.To finish up, drivers will have to lay four12"x12" blocks on the ground, jump intothe 4x4 and park each wheel on eachblock.Glendambo will also host a ‘ladies race’

and the best ‘lady driver’ for the week-end will take home a major prize.Each driver will have to stay in 4x4 lowrange at all times and only one vehiclewill be allowed on the track at a time.There is still time to register in this year’sevent, so fill out the entry form oppositeand send it off now - to be a part of theOutback’s dirtiest weekend. Organisersexpect between 1500 and 2000 specta-tors to attend the event in 2005.

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LOCALHELP...The Aretasfamily ofCooberPedy is oneof thefortunaterecipientsof the AngelFlightAustraliaservice.

OUTBACK ASSIST-ANCE… Angel FlightAustralia is a charitythat co-ordinates nonemergency flights forfinancially and medi-cally needy people.All flights are free andmay involve patientsor compassionatecarers travelling to orfrom medical facilitiesanywhere in Australia,like the Aretas familyfrom Coober Pedy.Cancer patient and lo-cal father-of-twoNathan Aretas, 33,had to undergo a highdose of chemotherapyfollowed by a stemcell transplant in Ad-elaide.Naturally this was ahighly stressful timefor both Nathan andhis young family wholive many miles away.To save her the nine to10-hour drive, AngelFlight flew Nathan’swife Bonna, theirdaughter Angie andson Matt, fromCoober Pedy to Ad-elaide.

“We’ve been apart forwhat seems a verylong time and it’s re-ally hard, especiallyfor the kids,” Bonnatold The Monitor.“Sometimes I feelstrong and at othertimes I fall in a heapwhen I think thatsomething bad couldhappen, but some-thing lifts me up and I

say ‘yes, we can do it’.“When I was told thatAngel Flight would dothis for us I couldhardly believe it.“It’s more than I coulddare ask for.”For more informationabout Angel Flight,log onto www.angelflight.org.au or phonetoll free number 1300726 567.

Our own angels in the OutbackSPONSORS…Organisers of the GlendamboOutback 4x4 Endurance have thanked this year’steam of dedicated sponsors.The entire catalogue of inaugural 2004 sponsorshave returned in 2005, complemented by a hand-ful of new supporters.“We’ve had an excellent response from spon-sors,” event coordinator Dave Boothey told TheMonitor. “We’ve got all of last year’s sponsorsand some new sponsors this year. It’s very im-portant to have the support of businesses, as wellas the community because the sponsorships getthe event up and running. All our prizes are do-nated so what we actually take at the event withentries and what we earn on the day all goes tocharity.”Sponsors of this year’s Glendambo Outback 4x4Endurance include: CD Motors of Port Augusta,Imparja Television, Cooper Tires, AlternativeChoices, Glendambo Outback Resort, OlympicDam Transport, Victoria Bitter, Unigas Autogas,Engel, DiGiorgio Family Wines, Coonawarra,Dunlop Super Dealers, Channel 10 (SouthernCross), Better Home Supplies Mitre10, KleenheatGas, Bagman Distribution Services, AdelaideTruck and 4WD Spares, the State Governmentand SA Tourism Commission, and The Monitor– Your Community Newspaper.Mr Boothey welcomed the support theGlendambo Outback 4x4 Endurance has garneredin this, its second year of competition.“This event is going to continue to grow and welook forward to enjoying this same, strong spon-sorship support in the future,” he said. “You justcan’t do this type of thing by yourselves - youneed your sponsors and the media and your com-munity support to get it off the ground.”

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various precautionsshould be taken beforesetting out.Woomera-based policeofficer Senior Constable

Neil Wasley has a solidknowledge of the localroads on your way to andfrom the GlendamboOutback 4x4 Enduranceand warns drivers thatit’s important to planahead to ensure a safeand enjoyable trip.Police will man theStuart Highway through-out the June long week-end, with a strong focuson the ‘Fatal Five’- drinkdriving, speeding, fa-tigue, seatbelts and vul-nerable road users.Mobile Random BreathTesting (MBRT) will beactive throughout theJune long weekend,when police can stop andbreath test all drivers –while permanent MBRTwill come into force onJuly 1, 2005.But, according to officerWasley, preparation isthe key to a safe trip. “It’s very important tobe prepared when youare driving in the Out-

back,” officer Wasleytold The Monitor.“Plan your stops andthink about what you’regoing to need in an emer-gency.“We have lots of extremeweather conditions,which effect the roads –considering the area’sisolation, these can all bedangerous for strandeddrivers.According to driving in-surers and road emer-gency services, weatheris an important factorwhen planning outbacktravel.Pack appropriately - takesunscreen and insect re-pellent, wet-weathergear, clothing that willprotect you from the sun,and don’t forget jumpersand jackets for the coldnights.Take a fire extinguisher- keep it where it can bereached easily andquickly. Fires can occurfrom electrical faults or

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when long, dry grassescome in contact with ahot exhaust.Make sure you have acomprehensive first aidkit and invest in disasterrecovery items includinglong-range fuel tank,winch, tree trunk protec-tor, basic recovery gear- snap straps, shackles,shovel, airbag jack (use-ful if your vehicle isbogged or immobilised),jumper leads.Your tool kit should in-clude a hacksaw, ham-mer, cold chisel, rubbermallet, pliers, file, set ofspanners, socket spannerset, set of screwdrivers,a voltmeter, trouble light,wire brush, solderingiron, resin core solder,electrical tools and allenkeys.Invest in a 12V compres-sor to re-inflate tyres andcarry plenty of engineoil, automatic transmis-sion fluid, gearbox/dif-ferential oil, correct sizespanners to fit drainplugs, radiator coolant,spare radiator hoses, fanbelts and tools to replacethem, your own pressuregauge and a spare set ofkeys.There’s a range of equip-

ment you can fit to yourvehicle. The basics aretowing hooks - attachthem to both the frontand back of your vehicle,a bull-bar and a good setof driving lights.You don’t need specialtyres to travel in the Out-back but they should benew or nearly new and ifyou’re in a 4x4 the tyresshould have a six-ply orequivalent rating. Al-ways carry two completespare wheels and removethe hubcaps if you don’twant to lose them travel-ling over rough terrain.Other handy gadgets in-clude a global position-ing system - a GPS willgive you a position anddetermine the latitudeand longitude of anypoint by picking up sig-nals from satellites.Use a high-frequency ra-dio if you plan to travelto remote, sparselypopulated areas. A high-frequency radio can beused to contact the RoyalFlying Doctor Service.One of the rules of theOutback is to leave youritinerary with family orfriends, or the authoritiesand to check in regularlywhile on your journey.


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Get out on the road to GlendamboDRIVE TIME...When travelling in the Outback, up-to-date, compre-hensive maps are a must.Glendambo is very accessible, but 4x4 drivers can enjoy three ‘scenicroutes’ to the Glendambo Outback Resort - home of the 2005 Outback4x4 Endurance - as well as the Stuart Hwy route from Adelaide.Locals recommend 4x4 for these roads, but check in with the team atGlendambo Outback Resort for more information - ph 8672 1030.When you’re out on the Outback’s roads it’s essential to have the mostup-to-date information on road conditions, so phone the hotline on 1300361 033 or log onto www.transport.sa.gov.au and check out what’s upahead on your 4WD holiday.We’ll see you safe and raring to rev it up at Glendambo on June 11, 12and 13.

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OUT & ABOUT

LIFEMEMBER…DouglasLillecrapp of Todmorden Station, picturedwith President Andrew Clarke, AllandaleStation, received Life Membership of theOodnadatta Racing and Horse SportsCommittee at the recent OodnadattaGymkhana and Picnic Races.

RACE-GOERS…Arnold Warren of Marreeand Bobby Hunter from Stuart CreekStation enjoy the action at the recentOodnadatta Races.

AWARD-WINNERS…Gerry and Eddie Nunnof Macumba Station were awarded LifeMembership of the Oodnadatta Racing andHorse Sports Committee. Pictured herewith Tony Williams, from Mt Barry Station,centre, who presented their awards.

OODNADATTA...In Oodnadatta this monthfor the annual races, from left, Paul Abbott,Nilpinna Station, Todd Williams, Mt BarryStation, Richard Abbott of Hamilton withTrish and Frank Abbott from Coober Pedy.

WEDDINGPARTY...Olympic

Dam Football Clubstalwarts dressed in their finest for

the club’s recent Mock Wedding.

MCs...PeterLindner andGraham Warren keep theball rolling at the wedding of the year.

I DO... Steve Jacobsand WadeFeltusexchangerings.

ODFC’s wedding of the yearOLYMPIC DAM…Olympic Dam Foot-

ball Club hosted a ‘mock wedding’ thismonth.

The club’s 2005 major fundraiserwas an outstanding success andaround 200 guests dressed in alltheir wedding finery for thewedding of Wadella PrudenceFelterup (Wade Feltus) toStefano Bobo Jackoff (SteveJacobs).

One of the highlights of theevening was the cutting ofthe cake when the wed-ding planners ‘Bruce’ and‘Gilbert’ entertained theguests.All those involved withthe wedding made a hugeeffort with costumes andthe club’s social commit-tee - Zane Petty, AmandaPartington and AshaShinnick – told The Moni-tor they were delighted

with the outcome.“We look forward to plan-ning another successfulevent in the future,” AshaShinnick said.“Thank you to all thosewho were involved withthe evening.”The committee will host a‘mock wedding revisited’night on Saturday, June 4,at the Olympic Dam Foot-ball Club, at 7pm.“We will be viewing somefootage of the night andlooking at photos,”Amanda Partington toldThe Monitor.“Some of the specialguests from the weddingwill host the night andthere will be a DVD avail-able as a momento ofStephano’s and Wadella’sspecial day.

Authorised by Barry Wakelin MP - 104 Ellen St, Port Pirie SA 5540 Across The Regions - Community Newsletter for Grey

Across the regions GREY’s community newsletterMay 2005

Across The Regions - Community Newsletter for Grey Authorised by Barry Wakelin MP - 104 Ellen St, Port Pirie SA 5540

Across the regions GREY’s community newsletter

How to ContactBarry Wakelin MP

Write to Whyalla: PO Box 265, Whyalla SA 5600Or in Port Pirie: PO Box 296, Port Pirie SA 5540

e-mail: [email protected] Pirie Office

1300 301 742Whyalla Office1300 301 651

May 2005

...What’s going on in

GREYLetter to the Editoras previously published inThe Advertiser - April 12, 2005.

THE GOOD OIL….Barry officiallyopened an excitingnew venture atTumby Bay AreaSchool in April.With the help of$277,600 fundingfrom theGovernment theschool haslaunched an olivepress and skillscentre. The centre will provide students andthe community with the opportunity to learnskills for pressing, processing of oil and tableolives and aspects of retail and tourism. Barryis pictured with school principal Jill Coates atthe opening of the centre.

SPECIALFLAG…BarrypresentedtheTumbyBayReturnedandServicesLeaguewith a flag which had flown in the House ofRepresentatives Chamber in ParliamentHouse, at the club’s annual dinner in April. Heis pictured with club president Lindsay Sharpeand Adelaide RSL vice-president Robin Butler.

DESERVING…GillianBaggs wasa deservingwinner ofthe 2004BarryWakelinSchoolCommunity

Award for the Stuart High School. She ispictured with school principal Ian Kent beingpresented with her award by RosemaryTimeny who represented Barry at the event.

TELSTRA SALE…Any future sale of the remaining Gov-ernment share of 50.1 percent in Telstra will have littleimpact on the ability of Parliament, government and regu-lators to influence competition, set license conditions andenforce strict customer safeguards.An innovative, competitive marketplace, not the owner-ship of the dominant telecommunications service pro-vider, is what will provide the development of high-qual-ity, affordable telecommunications and broadband serv-ices in Australia. The Federal Coalition Government has gone to five elec-tions with a proposal to sell Telstra.Since 1991, when Kym Beazley was Minister andTelecom became Telstra, it has been required to operateas a private corporation with all the legal requirements.The Telstra sale bill was passed by the House of Repre-sentatives some years ago. “What insurance or protection does government owner-ship of Telstra provide that would be lost if the companywas privately owned,” Barry said. “The real debate aboutthe sale of Telstra, is much more about the best deliveryof telecommunications services to every Australian andvery little to do with government ownership.”Since 1996 the Howard Government has spent more than$1 billion of taxpayers cash improving telecommunica-tions and IT services around Australia.For those worried about foreign ownership, there are re-strictions on aggregate foreign entities to a 35 per centownership stake in Telstra and foreign individuals to afive percent ownership stake.Around the world, innovative and entrepreneurial com-panies are driving the high-risk Information and Com-munication Technology (ICT) sector, includingbroadband development, and Telstra can become a greatICT champion.

Three State Labor Government Ministershave attacked Federal MP Barry Wakelinfor his stance on the issue of the financesfollowing the Eyre Peninsula fires.This was in response to Barry’s letter tothe editor in The Advertiser April 12 whichsummed up his position on funding for thefires.Barry said despite challenging MinisterHill to produce audited accounts of spend-ing, not one Minister has answered hisquestions, preferring to avoid givingstraight-forward answers to simple ques-tions.Minister Zollo came as close as any whenshe said she was unable to table the fullexpenditure, but listed the State had spent$1.6 million, with $1.44 million in farmgrants and $177,000 in emergency assist-ance, $20,000 to help students return toschool and $23,000 in small businessgrants, which as Barry said “is a long wayfrom the $12 million demanded”.Minister Conlon followed the same linewith refusal to come clean and he refusedto debate Barry on ABC radio after per-sistent requests.As it happened• January 11 - Howard called Rann im-

mediately to offer Australian Govern-ment assistance on the evening of thefire.

• January 18 - Acting PM JohnAnderson responded to Rann’s requestfor Federal Government funds of $6million pointing out that immediateassistance to the State Government wasavailable for the partial reimbursementof personal hardship and distress pay-ments under the terms of the NaturalDisaster Relief Arrangement (NDRA).

• January 20 and 25 - Conlon’s depart-ment met with Federal Governmentofficials to clarify the NDRA.

• February 25 - Minister Truss an-nounces Natural Heritage Trust (NHT)funding of $2.68 million in the beliefthat the State will match the funds.

To date, almost five months later, therestill has been no application lodged bythe State Government for reimbursementfor expenditure, no additional state natu-ral resource funding, and no accurate an-swers as to how much they have spent.Minister Conlon refuses to debate Barryon ABC Radio despite persistent requests.“I have no interest in politicising this is-sue,” Barry said.“The best I can do, regrettably, is to leavepeople to make their own judgment on thestate’s financial response.“As to the charge that I am ‘a disgrace’, itis normal for State Labor to offer abuse inplace of the truth.”

Possible impacts of Telstra sale

Wakelin is a ‘disgrace’ and ‘mischievous’say Labor Ministers Conlon, Hill and Zollo.

How did youspend the $6m,Mr Hill?John Hill, a state minister, finallyoffers me an opportunity to respondto the grim reality of the slicknonsense which makes a mockery offederal/state relations andundermines confidence in governmentgenerally (The Advertiser - April16, 2005).Mr Hill knows that an in-principleagreement was reached which led tothe announcement of more than $5million in federal/state money forEyre Peninsula natural heritagefunding. The only agency that didnot honour the commitment was theState Government.I simply do not believe that theState Government has spent $6million in additional funding forthe Eyre Peninsula fire, and Ichallenge the minister, Premier andTreasurer to produce the auditedaccounts. If that was the case, whyhasn’t the State Government appliedto the Federal Government for their50 per cent of Natural DisasterRelief Arrangements which they areentitled to?The State Government may wish tooperate as an independent nation,but until the people request thepermanent secession, my advice is toget on with it and work with theFederal Government for the wellbeingof the people.My main belief is that no amount ofmoney compensates for life andtherefore I trust the coroner’sinquiry makes the recommendationswhich will assist in preventingtragedies like that which hasoccurred.

BARRY WAKELIN, MPKimba

GRANT SUCCESS…Barry waspleased with the recent announcementthat $550,000 from Australian Govern-ment’s Regional Partnerships has beengranted to the Ravendale CommunitySports Centre.This funding will assist with the cost ofmaterials and labour used in the con-struction of the multi-purpose sportscentre building.A group of local combined sporting bod-ies have been involved in five years ofplanning for the complex with construc-tion expected to begin in the next cou-ple of months.Already plans to use the complex in-clude coaching clinics, international vis-its, catering for conferences and elite

GREATACHIEVEMENT…Napperby womanDianah Mieglich waspresented with hercertificate ofparticipation by theMinister forAgriculture, Fisheriesand Forestry, the HonWarren Truss, after

winning a scholarship to take part in theIndustry Partnership Corporate Governancefor Women Initiative earlier this year.

GREEN CORPS...Barry joins Green Corpsgraduates from the Southern Flinders RangesSustainable Cycle Tourism Developmentrecently.

Persistence pays off forRavensdale sports centre

sporting carnivals.Ravendale Community Sporting Cen-tre committee member and presidentof the Port Lincoln Hockey Associa-tion Wayne Harvey said the complexwould be situated between the hockeyand football ovals, close to the net-ball courts and provide a central hubfor the community to play and enjoysport.“I am thrilled to bits with the FederalGovernment’s announcement,” hesaid. “We are hoping to have the com-plex completed by March next year.“Barry and his staff really helped getthis through and we are very gratefulfor all their work.”

SPORTS CENTRE...Barry turns the first sod for RavensdaleCommunity Sports Centre following a hard-fought battle forfunding which has ended in $550,000 cash injection.

photograph courtesy ofPort Lincoln Times


COUNCIL SNIPPETS

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Richardson PlacePO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725

Ph - 08 8671 0010 Fx - 08 8671 0452Email - [email protected]

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ROXBY DOWNS COUNCIL NEWS

FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The ‘What’s On!’ Free Community Calendar is proudly sponsored by Roxby Downs Council.Phone 8671 2683 or email [email protected] to book your event in ‘What’s On!’

May 2005Andamooka BrunchSunday, May 29 at 10.30amHosted by Frontier Services Auxiliary,APOMA Cottages. Tickets availablefrom Mobil Service Station,Andamooka.June 2005Marree Picnic Races & GymkhanaMarree Outback TelecentreJune 10, 11, 12 Ph/fax 8675 8222Glendambo Outback 4x4 Enduranceand Field Day. June 11, 12 and 13,2005

Glendambo in the South AustralianOutback.Contact Dave Boothey – phone8672 1097 or 0429 002 158Email - thechurch@ozemail.com.auwww.glendambooutback4x4.com.au.Australian Breastfeeding AssociationFriday, June 17, 9.30am to 11.00am.Coffee Morning at Wendy’s Ice CreamParlour.July 2005Outback Tourers Rum RunJuly 2, 2005. Roxby Downs toGlendambo. Ph - 8671 0849.

Oodnadatta Bronco BrandingJuly 16th.Enquiries Tony Williams ph86707961November 2005Woolbalers B&SGlendamboSaturday, November 26Phone Leah Giles - 0400 858 071Woolbalers RecoveryGlendamboSunday, November 27Phone Leah Giles - 0400 858 071

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FORCATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of theDevelopment Act, 1993

Notice is hereby given that an application comprisinga CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodgedwith the Council for a development assessment.

Bill BoehmAdministrator

12.05.05

The application may be examined at the Offices of theCouncil located at Richardson Place, Roxby Downs,during normal business hours and any person whodesires to do so may make relevant representations inwriting concerning this application to reach theAdministrator, PO Box 124 Roxby Downs, SouthAustralia, 5725 no later than 5.00 pm Thursday 9 June2005.Each person making a submission should indicatewhether that person wishes to appear personally or berepresented by another party before the Council insupport of that submission.Please note that, pursuant to Section 38(8) of theDevelopment Act, a copy of each representationrecieved will be forwarded to the applicant for a writtenresponse.Please direct any queries to Mrs Steffany Woolford atthe Council on 8671 0010.

THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE

DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1993MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF

ROXBY DOWNS

Details of the application are as follows

DEVELOPMENT NO. 692/050/05APPLICANT SCOTT DENHOLMADDRESS 43 TILIQUA CRES,

ROXBY DOWNSNATURE OF THE GARAGE ANDDEVELOPMENT SWIMMING POOLSUBJECT LAND 43 TILIQUA CRES,

ROXBY DOWNSCERTIFICATE OF TITLE Volume: 5590

Folio: 955

Upcoming Works…Conducting condition auditsof footpaths and line of site audits of visability at roadintersections around town.Review of irrigation management plan for town oval.Investigation of several sewer mains by use of a camera todetect location and extent of any tree root infestation.Three more electrical switches to be replaced in Burgoyneand Arcoona Streets.Works in Progress…There will be ongoing road closuresin the southern section of the town to connect up servicesto new allotments. The length of time each closure willtake depends on the type of, and how many services are tobe put into place. Council does not expect the roads to beclosed any longer than one day per road crossing. Councilregrets any inconvenience. A letterbox drop will be madeprior to inform residents effected by this work. There maybe interruptions to water/electricity and Telstra services.New electrical main to be installed at the swimming poolcomplex.Completed Works…Repairs to irrigation and upgraded thecoaches’ boxes at the town ovalChanged electrical High Voltage Ring Main Unit inRichardson Place.Repaired electrical service pillar in Curdimurka St followingvehicle damage. Replaced one large electrical pillar inRichardson Place.Sewer cleaning of mains and some connections in some ofolder areas of the town.Repaired footpath at Leisure Centre.Parking…Council has received a number of complaints re-garding parking in Richardson Place and throughout thetown. This is an important issue that effects townshipamentity and road safety.(Refer to adjacent article)Vandalism…Council urges all residents to report instancesof vandalism to the police and Council. This is your com-munity, and your rates being wasted.Electricity Cent A Meters…Council has purchased fiveanalyser meters for customer service purposes. These me-ters are available for hire from Council for a small fee.Meters will assist customers to monitor their power usage.Rates…Final instalment for the 4th quarter is due on 16 June2005.Electricity Water Sewerage Rates & Tariffs…New ratesand tariffs for water, sewerage and electricity services cameinto effect from the 1 January 2005. This may in part ex-plain if your Roxby Power or Roxby Water bill has increased.Electricity Accounts…For those Electricity customers thathave been sent a reminder notice please note that theseare overdue and should be paid immediately to avoid dis-connection.Water Accounts…Water Account Reminder Notices havebeen sent and are due for payment on Monday 6 June 2005.Bushfire Prevention…Bushfire season ended on 31 March2005. Now the cooler weather is here, it is a good time totidy up around your home and back yard to ensure it is readyfor next year’s season.Fire Regulations and booklets are on display at the CouncilOffice.Fireworks…Fireworks are only allowed to be set off by apyro-technician with the appropriate permits. Fines areapplicable if not adhered to.Mosquito Control…Residents are reminded to throw awayany unwanted containers which hold water – old tyres,drums, place sand in pot plant bases, to seal or cover allopenings in raintwater tanks and to ensure that roof guttersare not holding water. Wear loose clothing , apply insectrepellent that contains DEET (Diethyl Toluamide) and usemosquito coils for outdoor activities.Local Website…Visit your local updated website. New Fo-rums have now been added. Read what’s new and haveyour say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.com.Street Lighting…Is there a street light not working nearyour home? Please include the exact location (street, housenumber) when reporting to assist in easy identification forrepair.Rubbish Collection…Residents are reminded that thereis a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish col-lection.Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours…Tuesdays, 8am to12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10amto 4pm.Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154.Council Office Hours – General…Monday to Friday—9amto 5pm.

Council has received many calls inregards to parking in the last monthhighlighting the need for Council toinstigate the issuing of infringementnotices.Many of the complaints received re-late to long term parking inRichardson Place.Council will be contacting all busi-nesses that provide services locatedin Richardson Place to help resolvethe situation.With the help of Traders and Busi-nesses, Council is confident that thisparticular issue can be addressed.Other reports from the communityabout Richardson Place have in-cluded:• Vehicles parking in Disabled

Zones without permits.• Vehicles parking in the Bus Zone

in Richardson Place.• Vehicles parking near the pedes-

trian crossings, to drop off andpick up children.

• Freight vehicles near the pedes-trian crossing to carry out pick upand deliveries.

Council has also received complaints

in regards to vehicles being parked onfootpaths and road verges throughoutthe town along with some vehicles be-ing parked long term.One report suggested that a vehiclehad been parked on a road verge for aperiod of 12 months.Under the Local Government Act if avehicle is left on a public road or pub-lic place for more than 24 hours, thevehicle may be removed to an appro-priate place.In other instances Infringement No-tices can be issued.Council asks the community to pleasepark your vehicles correctly onroadsides and to consider pedestrianaccess along footpaths.Our township is a show case to an everincreasing number of tourists and wecan be proud to present our town in aneat and tidy appearance.Council does not particularly want tointroduce by-laws to regulate accessand short term parking in RichardsonPlace, so we are asking the commu-nity to please consider other parkinglocations if they intend to park longterm in Richardson Place.

Council crackdownon illegal parking

By now most of the com-munity will have seen theresults of the CommunityBoard’s work with thelaunch of the 2005 RoxbyDowns Community Plan.This is an outstandingbody of work and Councilcommends the actions ofserving Board membersBen Garwood, BrentonSmith, Karen Grantham,Kathy Wooldridge, JasonWilson, Phillipa Weltner,Rev Tom Beever, WayneMorris, Wendy Osborne,facilitator Ray Goldie ofGoldie Strategic Develop-ment and past Board mem-bers Father Jim Mona-ghan, Justine Ward andMel McCarthy for themany hours of dedication.Significantly Council hasendorsed the RoxbyDowns Community Planas the blueprint for the fu-ture development ofRoxby Downs.Importantly, Council:

• Has adopted the vi-sions, recommenda-tions and actions asappropriate for inclu-sion within Council’sStrategic ManagementPlan.

• Will put into effect thecommunity manage-ment structures andcommittees that are anintegral part of the2005 Roxby DownsCommunity Plan.

• Will, within budgetconstraints provide fi-nancial and human re-sources as identifiedto underpin the opera-tion of the plan. Thiswill include employ-ing a fulltime Execu-tive Officer and pro-vide clerical supportto assist the Boardplus support a parttime Executive Officerto implement variousBusiness initiatives.

• Has already supported

the CommunityBoard’s request tolobby with the StateGovernment andWMC Resources, orany future mineowner, to urge them toinclude the RoxbyDowns CommunityPlan and its contentsas an integral part ofthe future develop-ment of RoxbyDowns.

In other words, away wego! There is no lookingback and there is much isto be done.We currently have an ex-cellent ‘go ahead’ commu-nity. While the plan iscomplex, given commu-nity cooperation, positiveinteraction and patience inthe ensuing years, as acommunity we can be-come more cohesive andmove well beyond the so-called ‘mining town’ labeland achieve our vision

“Roxby Downs is a youngand vibrant town with acaring, tolerant, diversecommunity, that aims forstrong, interdependentbusiness and social part-nerships to provide a safe,healthy and financiallysecure lifestyle.”So I commend the 2005Roxby Downs Commu-nity Plan to all communitymembers and encourageyour participation by:• Obtaining a copy of

this detailed document

in CD form from theCouncil Office or byviewing the Commu-nity Web site.

• Applying for a posi-tion on the RoxbyDowns CommunityBoard.

• Participating on one ofthe Forums or Partner-ships that will be de-veloped, or;

• Taking an interest andsupporting those thatdo put themselves for-ward to one of the keyleadership positions.

A blueprint for future development


Upcoming EvUpcoming EvUpcoming EvUpcoming EvUpcoming Eventsentsentsentsents

Sister Pat’sthought for the daythought for the daythought for the daythought for the daythought for the day

If you can’t see the bright side, polishthe dull side.

S Johnson

Out of School Hours Care DirectorLevel 1 (Acting Position)

Tenure: 12 months (30-38 hours per week)Commencement Date:Monday, July 11, 2005

Qualifications: Early childhood teaching orchildcare qualifications required plus

Senior First Aid Certificate.This position involves co-ordination of the RoxbyDowns Area School Out of School Hours Care andVacation programs. These programs provide careand activities for children aged 5 to 12 years be-fore and after school and during school vacation.The Director reports to the delegated staff memberof the school’s management team.People with relevant experience in working withchildren and the essential qualifications need onlyapply.For more information and for a job and personspecification please ring Annie Uhlik at the RoxbyDowns Area School on 8671 0011.Closing date for applications is Friday, June 24,2005.

ROXBY DOWNSAREA SCHOOL

The most recent winnerof the ‘Buddy of theWeek’ award wasPhoebe Elson.The following studentsalso received achieve-ment awards at the re-cent R-6 Assembly.Congratulations to:Year R-2 AchievementAwardsMrs Pedler – KarrieHayes, Emily Mentiplay,Logan Casserly.Mrs Zeptner – Jon Tho-mas, Willis Noll, Tho-mas Bourn.Mrs Cormack/Mrs VanLaarhoven – HunterFairlie, Layton Weston,Lachlan Baker.Mr Petty – RoryMcAskill, MadelineYoung, Matthew Dar-ling.Miss Steele/MrsRamsey – Troy Darling,Tate Daddow, DaniellePlayer.Miss Orchard – NickiCalligaris, CourtneySaunders, TenaiaHolden.Miss Campbell-C o l q u h o u n / M r sChristall – Alex Lowe,Kieran Dempsey, NinaFernandez.Special Ed MissBennett – CallumWatkins.Year 3-6 AchievementAwards.Mr Jones – PatrickBarr-White, AmeliaCurtis-Cooper, DarcyGotch.Miss Berryman – DarcyLindner, AngusGrantham, Zoey Male.Miss Arthur – ZacharyHodgetts, Shaun Smith,Stephanie Dunkley.Mr Bice – TiffanieAusten, StephanieLuscombe, Zach Suther-land.Mr Gera – Luke Ryan,Jayme Doran, JaimeBugmy.Mrs Partington/MrsHaddock – LukeRobinson, Ana Thunig,Mathew Tilbrook.Mr Wyskamp – KiraTahu, Taylor Lindner,Jock Bruce.Miss Hollitt - WorickDavis, Demmy Orr,Brooke Gallpen.Mr Summerton – TarynSykes, Jade Bishop, SianSauerwald.Special Ed MissBennett – Tyson Dar-ling.Dance/Drama – PhoebeGoldfinch, Bryce Stolz,Beau Munn.

BUDDYof the week

June 1 P&F Meeting7.30pm

June 3 R-6 Assembly11.30am

June 7 Early Closure2.10pm

June 13 Queen’s BirthdayPublic Holiday

June 20-26 Year 11/12 exams

Nifty numeracy with Mr WyskampLike other Primary classes in our school, my Year 5class have been focusing hard on improving theirnumeracy skills.We spend approximately 7 to 8 lessons a week onmathematics.Our class has been doing a mix of: lessons that in-volve learning new skills; games to improve mentalarithmetic skills; hands-on problem solving tasks;investigative activities; practicing the use of mathsin ‘real-life’ situations; exploring mathematicalequipment; and lots more.Our staff undertook a training and development atthe start of the term, where we leant about new re-sources for making mathematics for challenging andinteresting.More sessions such as this one will occur through-

out the year at our school.For myself, learning about new resources and tryingnew activities with my class has helped me maketeaching maths even more enjoyable and rewarding.Many of my students are enjoying it too.“I’ve enjoyed doing compass and protractor work.”– Thomas.“I’ve enjoyed compass work, times tables tests, ad-dition, number patterns and playing the game Snake.”– Tim.“Like the game Greedy Pig, using playing cards whendoing sums, and passing on numbers to each otherto practice our sums.” – Lewis.“I like the games Greedy Pig and snake. I also en-joyed making the Easter egg packages.” – Maddy.

Michael Wyskamp.

STRINGS AND THINGS...Elizabeth BeeverYear 9, Christina Efthymiou Year 12, Musicteacher Cheryl Boothey and Renay Adams,Year 12.

THEIR JUST DESSERTS...Year 11‘introduction to Hospitality’ studentscooked up a storm of Chinese stir-fry,deep-fried ice-cream balls, Italianbruschetta and chicken cacciatore forinvited guests.

All kinds of action for 7-12s

SCHOOL COLOURS...Year 12 students aresporting their self-designed schooljumpers this term.

We have had a successfulstart to term 2 for years 7-12.The Year 7 camp went toErappa in Week 3, whileYear 10s will have a Ca-reers Camp at Whyalla inWeek 9.One of the school valuesthat we are concentratingon this term is Courtesy.Politeness and speakingappropriately are an im-portant life skill. Teach-ers are focussing on thisissue in both PastoralCare and general class-room lessons, and stu-dents are made aware ofthe consequences of rudeor inappropriate behav-iour. Your help in rein-forcing this message athome would also begreatly appreciated.Our part-time music in-structor, Cheryl Boothey,has been working with agroup of students to forma violin ensemble. In-volving students fromyears 9-12, they plan toplay at an assembly laterthis term.Students from years 5-10sat the Australian Scienceand Computer competi-tions last week. Resultswill not be available for

this until late in term 3.Year 11 students createda two course multi-cul-tural meal for invitedguests as part of their in-troduction to Hospitalitycourse. Students workedin small groups to plan,prepare and serve a for-mal meal. Dishes in-cluded Chinese stir-fryand hot ice-cream balls,as well as bruschetta andchicken cacciatore.The Year 12 studentshave started wearingtheir newly-created jack-ets for 2005. Predomi-nantly white in colour,they also feature red andnavy trim. Students wereresponsible for the entire

designing and orderingprocess.On Monday 23rd May,five year 11 students willbe in Whyalla participat-ing in the TE programtraining day. This daygives the students oppor-tunities to learn abouthow to identify problemsand how to solve them ina team setting. Follow-ing this training day, stu-dents will participate ina work placement at theRoxby Downs HealthServices using the skillsthat they have learnt.Students who success-fully complete the courseare eligible for a certifi-cate I in Business. The

selected students are:Jamie-Lee Oldfield,Matthew Schodde,Jennifer Burger, LeeHunter and EmilyTraeger.The 7-12 Swimming AgeChampionships werepresented at Tuesday’sassembly. Winnerswere: U13 girls - BriannaAllen, U13 boys - AdamWarren, U14 girls –Tara-Jane Hill, U14 boys– Jonathon Kruger, U15girls - Camille Bennie,U15 boys - NickFernandez, Open girls -Megan Crawford andOpen boys - Adam VanLaatum.In Week 3 DebHepworth, a choir direc-tor from Adelaide, cameto Roxby Downs AreaSchool to assess our Pri-mary School Choir. Thisassessment helps deter-mine our placement atthe Festival Theatre inSeptember. She spokeglowingly of our stu-dents, and overall ac-credited them with an‘A’ Grading. Congratu-lations to Mrs CherylBoothey and the Year 5-7 Choir students.

Joslyn Fox, AssistantPrincipal 7-12.


A messagefrom the Principal

Dear Parents and FriendsLiteracy Visitors..This week our R-2cohort hosted visitors from MelaleucaPark K-7 in Mount Gambier, NicolsonAve Junior Primary School in Whyalla,and Andamooka Primary School.Six staff from these schools toured oursite and observed out Literacy and EarlyIntervention programmes in action.They also met with teachers of theHeadstart, Literacy Blocks and Stretchprogrammes.These programmes are high quality andschools in other sites are keen to learnwhat makes them so successful.Much of the success of course is thewonderful and hard working teachersrunning them.Back to School Day...Many thanks toour past students who were “brave”enough to come back to school on Tues-day 17th May.They were able to embark on a tour ofthe school and see how much the schoolchanged since they were here.Several of the first students when ourschool begun in 1987 are still here inthe community.Memories were revived by viewing thedisplays of ‘old’ photos, articles andschool magazines in the library.We were fortunate to have 3 “old schol-ars” address our whole school assem-bly.Seonie Lyon (nee Robst), Jay Stringerand Kellie-Jo Kovac (nee Lamb) did agreat job speaking about their time hereand impressing on students the need tomake the best of the opportunities thatthis school offers.We should not put limitations on whatwe can achieve in our life because welive in an isolated community.They went on to say that, to be the bestperson we can be should be our primarygoal in life.Student Attendance...As you may wellknow regular attendance at school isimperative for students to achieve intheir school life.Data is being collated about individualstudent attendance.It is interesting to see that those that tendto struggle at school often have poorattendance.Some families are shown to have a highabsence rate amongst their children andoften these absences are unexplained.We hope to contact all parents of stu-dents with high absenteeism in the nearfuture to discuss any ways in which thiscan be improved.Attendance at Sports Day...It is man-datory that all students attend and par-ticipate in any whole school event.Those that are unable to physically par-ticipate can assist as marshalls, houseorganisers, timers etc.It is not appropriate for students to stayhome “because everyone else is” -which isn’t the case!Some students in the past who have cho-

sen not to participate have been bra-zen enough to wander the streets, fre-quent the shops and hang around theRoxby Central Mall instead of beingat Swimming Carnival or SportsDays etc.This is basically truant behaviour andcan be reported as such.In future the police will question allstudents that they see who should beat school.Students will need to provide a studyor lunch pass or have a note from theschool and parents giving permissionto be out of class.Failing this they will escort the childhome to their parents and report theirname to the school.Students who are absent from anyschool activity will need a note fromparents explaining the reason.Lunch Passes...All students whowish to go home for lunch require alunch pass.Please contact the home class teacherto arrange if need be. Students mustcarry these with them at all timeswhile travelling to and from schoolat lunchtimes.No students are permitted off theschool grounds without parent andschool permission.Hats are to be worn at all times whenout of doors – even on their way toand from school at lunchtime.Reading Tutors – only for Year5s...Does your child need extra helpwith Reading?The Government has begun a Tuto-rial Voucher Initiative which will runonly in Terms 2 and 3 this year.Year 5 parents are invited to contactMrs Lyn Ferenci here at school if theybelieve their child is having signifi-cant difficulty reaching the nationalbenchmarks and have not been spe-cifically identified as such.Several parents have already beencontacted by the school as a result ofbeing identified by the LAN Testing.Out of School Hours CareVacancy...We are currently lookingfor a replacement for Nicki Morganwho will be taking accouchementleave from 8th July.Please look elsewhere in this paperfor details of how to apply for theposition of Acting Director.Congratulations to KathyWooldridge...Well done to KathyWooldridge who has won thestatewide Nursing Clinical PracticeCommunity Registered Nurse/Mid-wife award in recognition of her workas a Community Health Nurse.Kathy successfully implements theimmunisation program here withinour school in conjunction with ChildYouth and Health Service and assiststhe school with medical informationand advice when necessary.

Jim Michalanney,Principal.

RDAS studentsreturn to school

RETURNED STUDENTS...Former Roxby Downs Area School students at ‘back to schoolday’, from left, front, Darren Eckermann, Jason Stringer, back, Karen Baker (nee Arnold),Rachel Petherick (nee Ainslie), Seonie Lyon (nee Robst), Kelli-Jo Kovac (nee Lamb) andMandy Arnold (nee Casey).

Exemption from school attendanceParents are reminded that students are requiredto be in full time study between the ages of 6and 16 years.In situations where families may take extendedholidays that fall outside of school holiday pe-riods, there is a requirement to apply for ex-emption from attendance.An application form is available at the school.Principals can approve exemptions for periodsof up to four weeks, and for longer than this,the Minister for Education and Children’s Serv-ices has delegated the authority to the Director,Schools and Children’s Services.

For exemptions of longer than a month, parentsare requested to lodge applications at least fourweeks in advance of the expected travel date.Applications for exemption for family holidayswill always be approved, but are a legislativerequirement of the Education Act.Under some circumstances students who are notyet 16 may gain exemption to enter theworkforce or commence a traineeship or appren-ticeship.This can only be granted on application throughthe school to the District Director and in turnthe Director, Schools and Children’s Services.

Roxby Downs Area School hosted ‘back to schoolday’ on May 17, 2005.Some of the school’s original students revisited theirold classrooms with long-time teachers for a tour,assembly and to talk with students.The group - which included both current RoxbyDowns residents and ex-students from interstate -visited the Roxby Downs community library to pe-ruse a variety of nostalgia including school maga-zines and class photos with long-time teachers.Environmental scientist Kelli-Jo Kovac (nee Lamb)was one of the returning students who addressed theschool at assembly.“It was fun to catch up with ex students again andreminisce about old school days, past students andteachers but would have been good to see more stu-dents there,” she said.

“It was interesting to take the tour and see the waythat things have changed since we were there. I lookforward to the school’s 20 year reunion!”Former students and ex-SSO Jason Stringer charmedstudents with tales of his teenaged years at RDAS.“I started school here way back in 1988, just afterthe school opened. It was very small then – not likethe whole school assembly we attended last week.“When I completed Year 12 in 1997, I was the onlymale in my senior class. How may people can saythat?“Having such a history here, it was great to go backto the school after a number of years and see so manychanges.“Even after only being away from the school for ashort time, it was nice to see the development thathas gone on.”


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SATURDAY NETBALL…Saturday competition netballresults from May 7, 2005. U11 - T-Birds 12 defeatedOpals 3. Shooters 13 defeated Lightnings 8.U13 - T-Birds 46 defeated Bullets 27. Shooters 20 de-feated Lightnings 19.U18 - T-Birds 47 defeated Opals 34. Lightnings 46 de-feated Shooters 16.

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Junior tennis startingTENNIS...The Roxby Downs winter tennis competitionwill swing into action on June 5, 2005.Any Juniors wanting to play need to register their inter-est now with Michelle Thomson - 8671 1384, LindaEvans - 8671 1386, or Teresa Hodgetts - 8671 0092

ROXBY DOWNS BOWLS CLUB…The Roxby DownsBowling Club will hold its Annual General Meeting onMay 30, 2005, at 7.30pm at the club rooms.The AGM will be held on Monday night the 30/5/05 at7:30pm at the Roxby Downs Bowling Club. All mem-bers and interested parties are welcome.“We need all full voting members to attend as it is vitalthat a club decision is made on the replacement of thegreen,” club president Jim Bowden told The Monitor.“The current surface has served the club well since it waslaid 15 odd years ago. The club’s executive committeehas been working hard to lobby the government and otherbodies to find the funds necessary to be able to replacethe surface.“This year we were able to obtain a grant from the gov-ernment but it requires that a majority of club membersare in favour of the motion and that everything is signedoff before June.”Other items on the AGM agenda include: election of of-ficer, fees, championship events and club shirt.There will be a presentation of championship trophiesafter the formalities of the AGM.For more information, contact Jim Bowden - 0417 084112 or email [email protected].

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BASKETBALL…Roxby Downs basketball results fromThursday May 12, 2005: A Grade Women - Devils 37 (TCoombes 23) defeated Chocies 15 (L McAskill,V Buza,L Forrest 4). Bulls 48 (L Girdham 21) defeated Eagles43 (N Hay 19).B Grade Women - Eagles 51 (R Williams 20) defeatedDevils2 16 (E Richards, J Walford 4). Jets 49 (D Judd23) defeated Bulls 18 (K Nugent 8). SSA Cougars 45 (RSheppard 14) defeated Devils 19 (S Weston 10).Tuesday, May 10, 2005: C Grade Women - Tandales 34(J Jones 12) defeated Eagles 31 (M Barlow, D Hancock10). Wanderers 25 (S Luckett 8) defeated Spectres 13(K McAdam 6).Mens - Chocies 49 (G Fiebig, G Nielson 16) defeatedBradken Bears 40 (J Roberts 12).

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL…Results from Round 3 ofWoomera and DistrictsFootball League JuniorFootball.Junior Colts U12 - Hawks10.18.78 defeated Bull-dogs 10.2.62.Best Players for Hawks:first R Richards, second JHomsch and third B Kelly,fourth J Bruce, fifth HReimann. Goal kickersunavailable

Best players for Bulldogs:first T Watt, second DMale, third J Kenny, fourthN Homsch and fifth BFarnham.Goal kickers for Bulldogs:N Hombsch three goals, BFarnham and Luke Ryantwo goals each, T Watt, DMale and V Buza one goaleach.Senior Colts U15 - Razor-backs 14.11. 95 def Drag-ons 12. 9. 81.Best players for Razor-backs: first B Spillman,second K Zeptner, third STraeger, fourth B Halimanand fifth K Reynolds.Goal kickers for Razor-backs K Zeptner, BHaliman and L Munroethree goals each, KReynolds 2 goals, STraeger, B Spillman and TCox one goal each.Best players for Dragons:first C Hocking, second CBuran, third T Paull, fourthS Hurdly and fourth JCallery.Goal kickers for Dragons:J Homsch six goals, NMcPhail, MarcoNedelkovic, J Beenham, TGolding, T Paull and JCallery 1 goal each.

Round 2 results from May15, 2005.Junior Colts U12 - Bull-dogs 8.8.56 def hawks7.5.47.Hawks goals: unavailable.Bulldog goals: V Buzza 1,J Dadleh 1, K Lynch 1, JKenny 1, B Farnham 1,B Johnson 1, J Elliot 1.Hawks best players: BKelly, E Sach, J Bruce, JHaugum, T Hombsch.Bulldog best players: BGenty, J Kenny, K Lynch,D Male, V Buza.Senior Colts U15 - Drag-ons 12.10.82 def Razor-backs 11.13.79.Dragons goals: MNedkovic 2, A Moss 2, JStephens 2, N McPhail 3,T Paull 3.Razorbacks goals: BHaliman 5, B Spillman 2,M Barrand 2, K Reynolds1, K Zeptner 1, A Warren1.Dragons best players: DJackson, N McPhail, TPaull, J Bowden, K Perrett.Razorbacks best players: BSpillman, B Haliman, KZeptner, N Ferrandaz, KReynolds.

Junior football heats up

OODNADATTA RACES…The Annual OodnadattaRaces and Gymkhana was held on May 14 and 15.President Andrew Clarke welcomed everyone and, afterthe children’s events, the new complex was officiallyopened by Bill Spurr, CEO of SA Tourism and ErnieGiles, who used to reside at Welbourne Hill.Racing was very competitive in the afternoon, and thestable of Rodney Fullerton and Narelle Black had a suc-cessful day winning the Oodnadatta Pastoral Cup andthe CMV Foundation Angus Crawford Memorial Cup.Jenny Cormack was Leading Jockey of the day and Lead-ing Gymkhana Rider was Todd Williams, Mt. Barry.The Oodnadatta Bronco Branding Competition will beheld on Saturday, July 16.

Racing at OodnadattaWINNERS...Junior winners at theOodnadatta Races and Gymkhana.

ROXBY DOWNS GOLFCLUB…The Weir Warman RoxbyOpen Championships were held atRoxby Downs over the Adelaide Cuplong weekend. The weekend belongedto Nev Petherick who finally madeOpen Champion. Nev posted an 85 onSat and followed up with 86 on Sun-day. Dougal Macleod also carded a 85on Sat but couldn’t match Nev on theSunday. Craig Nichols in Div II almostcaused an upset when he returned a82 on Sunday 11 shots better than hisSaturday round, winning the weekendon a 63 Nett.In Div III Geoff Darling had the roundof his golfing life coming in with amagical 59 Nett 16 shots better thanon the Sat. His efforts gave him theDiv III Nett winner position. TheGross winner for the championshipswas Robert Paxton who joined theranks of the 18-holers from Wednes-day Warriors.In the ladies division it was a tussel

between Gayle Siersema and DiBeveridge but Di couldn’t reel Gaylein and the Ladies Open Championshipwent to Gayle with three shots ahead.The sponsor, Weir Warman, was rep-resented by Nigel Ridgeway and DavidDawson on the day. David was gameenough to play the event and found thecourse a lot tougher than he expected.The previous weekend, theMondelphous Stableford event washeld.A very good field set out for theirweekly dose of golf and there was somevery good scoring. Big Bernie Reidgave the course a bit of whipping witha round of 43 points. In complete con-trast, size-wise, was Brenton Waye whomade up for a disappointing OpenChampionship with his round of 43points. Bernie edged out Brenton anda countback for the Overall winner ofthe day. Brenton then became the Div Iwinner for the day. Div II was won byTony ‘Guru’ Righter with 39 points.

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May 28, Saturday nightWoomeraRound 5 W&DFL5.30pm Coober Pedy vsHornridge8.00pm RD vs AndamookaBYE - Olympic Dam

May 28, SaturdayNight Meeting – RoxbyDowns Dirt Circuit Club

May 28, SaturdayRoxby Downs Golf ClubStroke MM

May 28, SaturdayRoxby Downs Softball12 noon Rebels 2 v LessSpots; 1.30pm Rebels 1 vWho Cares; 3pm Black Catsv Shakers.

JuneJune 4, SaturdayRound 6 W&DFL12noon Hornridge vsAndamooka2.20pm OD vs RDBYE - Coober Pedy

June 4, SaturdayRoxby Downs Golf Club4BBB Combined S/ford

June 4, SaturdayRoxby Downs Softball12 noon Who Cares v LessSpots; 1.30pm Rebels 2 vShakers; 3pm Rebels 1 vBlack Cats.

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June 11, Saturday nightWoomeraRound 7 W&DFL5.30pm Coober Pedy vs RD8.00pm OD vs AndamookaBYE - Hornridge

June 11 & 12,Desert Dirt Kart ClubOutback Classic2 day eventStart 1.00pm on 11th

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June 11, SaturdayRoxby Downs SoftballNo games due to the longweekend.

June 18, SaturdayRound 8 W&DFL2pm RD vs Hornridge (atRoxby)2.20pm OD vs Coober Pedy(at Coober Pedy)BYE - Andamooka

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June 19, SundayRoxby Downs Softball12 noon Black Cats v WhoCares; 1.30pm Less Spots vShakers; 3pm Rebels 1 vRebels 2.

June 25, Saturday nightWoomeraRound 9 W&DFL5.30pm Hornridge vs OD8.00pm Andamooka vsCoober PedyBYE - Roxby Districts

JulyJuly 2, SaturdayRound 10 W&DFL12noon Andamooka vs RD2.20pm Hornridge vsCoober PedyBYE - Olympic Dam

July 2, SaturdayDesert Dirt Kart ClubPractice day - start 1.00pm

July 9, SaturdayRound 11 W&DFL12noon OD vs RD2.20pm Hornridge vsAndamookaBYE - Coober Pedy

July 16, SaturdayRound 12 W&DFL12noon OD vs Andamooka2.20pm Coober Pedy vsRDBYE - Hornridge

July 23, SaturdayRound 13 W&DFL12noon OD vs CooberPedy2.20pm Hornridge vs RDBYE - Andamooka

July 23, SaturdayDesert Dirt Kart ClubDay meeting 1.00pm start

July 30, SaturdayRound 14 W&DFL12noon Coober Pedy vsAndamooka2.20pm OD vs HornridgeBYE - Roxby Districts

AugustAugust 6, SaturdayRound 15 W&DFL12noon Andamooka vs RD2.20pm Hornridge vsCoober PedyBYE - Olympic Dam

August 13, Saturday –1st Final12noon 3rd vs 4th2.20pm 1st vs 2nd

August 20, SaturdayDesert Dirt Kart ClubDay meeting 1.00pm start

August 20, SaturdayOutback CupRoxby Downs Race Course

August 21, Sunday –Preliminary Final2.00pm Winner of 3rd & 4thvs loser of 1st & 2nd

August 27, Saturday –Grand Final at 2.00pmwinner of 1st final (1st or2nd) vs winner ofpreliminary final

SeptemberSeptember 17 & 18,Desert Dirt Kart ClubOutback Classic2 day eventStart 4.00pm on 17th

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MINIS...Mini netballers Sarah Crane, 5, and Maddison Cordy,6, getting a few pointers from volunteers Nikki Petherick, 11,Maddison Rhodes, 10, and Emily Symons, 10. ‘Minis’ meet inthe Roxby Downs stadium on Wednesdays, from 3.30pm to4.15pm and the program is designed for new netballers agedfive years and up to learn skills in a fun, play-basedenvironment. Parents and experienced netballers are alwayswelcome to stay and help during the sessions.

Smallest netballers honing skills

VOLLEYBALL…Resultsfrom Roxby Downs vol-leyball on Monday May9, 2005.A Grade - Benders 86defeated Volleyroos 67(J Fratus).Prophets 82 defeatedPhoenix 66 (N Hay).B Grade - Block It 111defeated Tigers 89 (NAltmann).EASDC 116 defeatedTBA 70 (T Speight).

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NETBALL…Roxby Downs senior netball results fromMay 18, 2005.A Grade - Mak Lades 35 d Gecko Girls 32 (B Penglase).Cruisers 23 d Shamrocks 18 (C Cooper).B Grade - Keeches 37 d Prime Movers 15 (A Luke).Coyotes 34 d Blue Jays 19 (M Secker).Mixed - Miners 30 d All Blacks 28 (T Crawford).Spankees 17 drew Makrats 17 (T Moyle).Results from May 11, 2005. A Grade - Gecko Girls 52defeated Cruisers 19 (B Petherick). Mak Ladies 47 de-feated Shamrocks 15 (T Coombes).B Grade - Miners 34 defeated Coyotes 10 (M Secker).Blue Jays 45 defeated Prime Movers 26 (R Qualmann).Mixed - All Blacks 40 defeated Makrats 14 (C Munyard).Miners 37 defeated Spankees 16 (B Allen).

SOFTBALL…Round 3 results at Roxby Downs Softball.Who Cares 10 defeated Shakers 8. Black Cats 13 dRebels2 7. Rebels1 12 d The Scrubas 9Game highlights in the Black Cats vs Rebels2 game in-cluded George Hollum from Black Cats striking out KerriStuckey from Rebels2 and Dan Seidel from Rebels2 whotook a spectacular catch off Black Cats’ Adrian Harris atcentre field.Ray Forrest from Black Cats also clocked up a homerun.In Round 2, Rebels1 19 defeated Shakers 2. Rebels2 16d Who Cares 14. Black Cats 41 d Less Spots 3.During the close-matched Rebels1 vs Shakers gameDonna Haugum from Rebels took a slide and injured herknee and was replaced by Kate Nugent, while StaceyDadleh from Shakers played well on the field getting afew outsIn the second game Daniel Seidel from Rebels 2 hit ahome run and plodded his way around the bases whileTracey Grimmond took a solid catch at short stop forWho Cares.In the match between Black Cats and Less Spots, TysonThoman for Black Cats took the first catch for the gameand scored an amazing four home runs for his team.Less Spots played their first game and have decided torename their team ‘The Scrubas’.Elise Beattie played well on the field taking a difficultcatch and batted well for The Scrubas.Softball will be played on Sunday, May 29: Rebels 2 vsThe Scrubas starting at 12pm. Rebels 1 vs Who Caresstarting at 1.30pm. Black Cats vs Shakers starting at 3pm.News players are welcomed. Any questions or concerns,please contact Natalie Jones 0412 782 018 or Lol Wilton8671 2882.

Softball in full swing

Senior netball results

W&DFL…Woomera and DistrictsFootball League results from May 21,2005.Andamooka 17 goals 16 points 238points Coober Pedy defeatedAndamooka 2 goals 5 points 17 points.Best players for Andamooka: first BAbraham, second J Abraham, third TPycroft.Goal kickers for Andamooka: AMccullock five goals, B Abraham andJ Jefferson four goals each, J Abraham,S Lockwood, R Paxton, P Ross onegoal each.Coober Pedy best players; first ACoombes, second S Miller, third PLarkins.Goal kickers for CP: A Coombes andA Kumuana one goal each.Olympic Dam 25 goals 16 points 166points defeated Hornridge 7 goals 6points 48 points.Best players for OD: first C Green,second M Bunnett, third A Monfries.Goal kickers for OD: N Sninnick andJ Kroll five goals each, M Bunnett, SKruger four goals each, J Payne threegoals, A Monfries and K Millard twogoals each and B Hornhardt one goal.Best players for Hornridge: first JMillard, second C Hodgetts and thirdJ Thorpe.Goal kickers for Hornridge: Matt Gowand Mark Gow two goals each, J

Stanyer and J Thorpe one goal each.In Round 3, at Woomera, OlympicDam 45 goals 24 points 294 pointsdefeated Coober Pedy 1 point.Best players for OD: first SMontgomerie, second P Kemp andthird C Green.Goal kickers for OD: N Shinnick 11goals, S Keuger nine goals, P Kempsix goals, J Payne and N Burton fivegoals each, A Howie and C Green twogoals each, T Norton, B Hamilton, JKrocc, T Hornhardt and SMontgomerie one goal each.Best players for CP: first F Stuart, sec-ond P Larkins and third M Bell.Roxby Districts 19 goals 23 points137 points defeated Hornridge 4goals 5 points 29 points.Best players for Roxby: first RProsser, second L Devlin and third SOwens.Goal kickers for Roxby: S Owens andT Desfontaines four goals each, MDaddow and D Phillips two goalseach, M Katzorke, R Prosser, M Cas-tle, B Haines, D Wake, D Taylor andone unknown one goal each.Best players for Hornridge: first DQuaakerwood, second J Mc Sweeneyand third C Hancock.Goal kickers for Hornridge: D Hann,J Stanyer, J Thorpe and one unknown,one goal each.

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Roxby rodeoBig event for state’ssmallest dirt kart club

DIRT KART...Desert Dirt Kart Club members, from left,Brian Algie, Brayden Gerrity, 12, Jack Laurence, 9, BenRoulstone, 13, Brett and Duncan Atkins, 9, who willcompete in next year’s State Titles to be hosted at theRoxby Downs track.

KARATE...Jake Duggan, 12, and Ivan Goranov, 12,were both graded to new brown belt levels atShotokan Karate this month.

DESERT DIRT KARTCLUB...Roxby Downs’Desert Dirt Kart Club willhost the Dirt Kart State Ti-tles in May next year.The event is expected toattract as many as 200 kart-drivers and more than 1500supporters and spectators.Planning is alreadyunderway at SA’s smallestdirt kart club to prepare forthe biggest event of thekart-racing season.“This is going to be a bigevent for the youth in thistown,” president Brian

Algie told The Monitor.“We support the youth ofthe community and we in-vite more families to comeout and be part of the club.“But local businesses willalso benefit - accommoda-tion is already filling up forthe May long weekend andour meets are going to keepgetting bigger as racerscome to check out thetrack.”Keep reading The Monitornext issue for results fromThe Desert Dirt KartClub’s latest race meeting.

SHOTOKAN KARATE…Roxby DownsShotokan Karate Club hosted a successfulgrading weekend in Roxby Downs thismonth.A total of 24 adults, juniors and coltsgraded successfully - five of which werebrown belt gradings.Achieving their brown belts at the gradingwere: Jake Duggan (third kyu), IvanGoranov (second kyu), Toby Field (secondkyu), Artem Chebotenko (third kyu), andWilliam Crane (third kyu).Two colts, Lucy Noll and Rene Gilliland-Rocque were successful in grading to sixthkyu (green belt), and will now move fromthe colts class into the juniors class.Sensai Tracy Fouet told The Monitor thatthe kyu grading method - 10kyu (whitebelt) through to one kyu (final of three

brown belt levels) - is designed to preparethe karate student for the black belt exam.“It allows the student to set goals and pro-vides them with a platform to test their ac-quired skills,” she said.“Each kyu level gets progressively morechallenging so I’m sure every student whograded this weekend will feel a sense of ac-complishment.“There are three main sections to the sylla-bus: Kihon (basics), Kata (forms) andKumite (sparring). Colts are not requiredto do kumite.“As their instructor, it made me proud tosee the growth in many of the student’s self-confidence since they first joined karate.“I have spoken to quite a number of par-ents who have also seen their child’s con-centration span at school improve. Karate

requires a high level of mental discipline andstudents learn to focus and ignore distrac-tions.“The gradings this weekend were conductedin front of the very experienced SenseisMorton and Hilder from Adelaide, and al-though it can be daunting each student wasable to complete their grading with a confi-dence and spirit which made me very proud.“Now is a good time to start for anyone think-ing of doing karate - we’ve already had twonew beginner adults start this week.”For more information call Tracy Fouet - 0400894 429, or log onto web site www.roxby-shotokan-karate-club.websyte.com.au.Training is held in the Auditorium Mondayand Wednesday nights - Colts (five years to12 years) 6pm - 6.45pm, juniors and adults6.45pm - 8pm.

Karate grading spells success for local students

EXTREME RODEO ACTION...Roxby Downs will hostits first-ever rodeo next month.Extreme Rodeo Action will make just one SA stop thisyear, in Roxby Downs, and the event is expected to at-tract a large contingent of interstate competitors hopingto build points and enhance their national standing.Some of the best contestants competing in professionalrodeo in Australia will hit the Roxby Downs Race Coursefor bareback riding, saddle bronc, bull riding, barrel rac-ing, the ‘electric horsewoman’ act, comedy clowns andperforming animal acts.The weekend will include a carnival – with rides, gamesand sideshows – and will be fully-catered with bar andbarbecue by the Roxby Downs Gymkhana and Race Club.The show comes to Roxby Downs straight from a sell-out appearance at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, onits way to the NT.See Australia’s top rodeo riders test their mettle againstsome of the best bucking stock ever seen in SA and thenround the weekend off with a night of country musicperformed by Aussie artist Rachel Dawson.

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