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UNDER THE HAMMER... Mason Gray Strange auctioneers Jamie Codling and Andrew Maros are pictured withRoyal Flying Doctor public affairs manager John Tobin and long-time driving force for the RFDS Golf andAuction Day, Ken Lamb.
ROXBY DOWNS…The Roxby DownsRoyal Flying DoctorService auxiliaryreached the $1-millionbenchmark this weekendfollowing another suc-cessful golf and auction.Though final figureshave yet to be released,organisers are confident
that the local communityraised approximately$70,000 in a golfing andbidding splurge.RFDS public affairsmanager John Tobin de-scribed the benchmark as“a fantastic result.”“The community hasnow raised $1-millionfor the RFDS since Ol-
ympic Dam was firstcommissioned and thetown born,” Mr Tobinsaid.“This kind of contribu-tion from a single townis unique in the state,” headded.“It’s an unbelievable ef-fort.”
Mr Tobin also praisedthe efforts of the Lambfamily who, for the past14 years, have been thedriving force behind theannual Roxby DownsRFDS Golf and AuctionDay.“My particular thanks goto Ken and Val Lamb,”Mr Tobin said.
“Their break is well de-served but it will be sadto see them step into thebackground.“I can only hope thatother local businesseswill step up to the plateand support the RFDSauxiliary so we can keepthe tradition of the golfand auction day alive.”
ROXBY DOWNS...A number of RoxbyRoadSafe initiatives are being considered fol-lowing the group’s meeting earlier this month.Roxby RoadSafe committee chairman FatherJim Monaghan this week outlined some of theevents planned.“We’ll be officially launching our new bannerwhich was on display during the meeting,” FrMonaghan said.“We’ll soon be putting it on public display onOlympic Way,” he added.“Volunteers will be sought to help us put it inplace in coming weeks.“In terms of possible events, we’re exploringthe possibility of a mediation between youngerdrivers and Hermit Street residents.”The mediation will involve residents address-ing Year 10 and 11 students at Roxby DownsArea School.A number of concerned Hermit Street residentsattended the meeting to share their thoughtsabout the construction of roundabouts on theintersections with Wirrda St and KenneberryCrs.“We’re all grateful to see work commence onthe roundabouts,” Fr Monaghan said.“But we’re yet to see that they will completelysolve the problem of speeding drivers – par-ticularly in the eastern end.“The group will meet again in December to re-view the situation and see if the problem hasbeen fixed.”Other topics of discussion included the com-pletion of a new footpath in Finnis St.“The group was very pleased to see the projectfinished,” Fr Monaghan said.“We all look forward to seeing other damagedfootpaths in the town being repaired as well.”Anyone interested in joining Roxby RoadSafeor sharing their thoughts or concerns with thegroup can contact Fr Monaghan – ph 86710925.
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Dear Editor,If only Barry Wakelin (August 12, 2004) had takenthe trouble to investigate the whole Federal dump pro-posal in detail, he would have known that the SouthAustralian and particularly the Central–North commu-nities were being intentionally misled.An analysis of the Environmental Impact Statementand Supplement revealed that a number of dangerousand long-lived nuclides (not mentioned in previousdiscussions) were destined for the so-called ‘low-leveldump’, with over 40 times the original radiation emis-sion.A draft of scientific, expert information sent from over-seas, clearly demonstrated that the proposed dump wasnot only archaic but also totally irresponsible.In referring to Olympic Dam, Barry Wakelin omits thefact that Premier Rann refers only to the very smallamount of South Australian waste as being “possibly”suitable for disposal at Olympic Dam with the sanc-tion of Local Communities and under the very strin-gent conditions of ‘World’s Best Practise’ in contrastto the Federal Government’s plan.The South Australian Government also has the optionof Radium Hill – a declared and gazetted ‘radioactiverepository’ which answers every criteria required forthe safe disposal of South Australian waste.The nuclear medicine sham is a complete beat-up, de-signed to appeal to the emotions of the public, as thenecessary isotopes can be produced by non-nuclearmeans, or imported.I feel Barry Wakelin’s statements should reflect theviews of his electorate, and not those of his peers inCanberra.
Bob Dylan knew what he was talking aboutwhen he said ‘the times, they are a’changing’– and that’s certainly true for our region rightat this moment.I could quote a whole bunch of songs here –‘you gotta fight, for your right’, ‘stand up’,‘you gotta roll with the punches’ - but you getthe picture.It’s time to be part of something, take someownership, and make sure that the changeshappening around us are changes you want tolive with.There’s the obvious issues, of course, changesat Olympic Dam – perhaps open-cut mining,or possibly even radioactive waste storage –Roxby Downs’ Community Plan and the manyproposals that will come attached with it - thenthere’s the little things.And, to quote another song – “it’s the littlethings that kill”.Although I don’t think apathy is a little thing- I think it’s a spreading, tentacular monsterthat pervades every part of our lives.Why are people so adverse to doing the littlethings?The little things like joining Clean-Up Aus-tralia Day, or helping out at Auction Day, orjust spending a little time at your child’sschool reading with the local kids.A little time now, a little involvement, canmean the changes ahead will work for you andfor your community.At The Monitor we’re going through somechanges too, the most obvious being the ad-dition of journalist Andrea Nielsen to our lo-cal team.Despite moving to Gladstone in the FlindersRanges with my family, I will still be editingthe newspaper and contributing to editorialas usual – I’ll also be a regular face aroundthe place every fortnight.While I’m fading into the background a littleto concentrate on the future of the newspaperand how we can improve our service to thewider Far North community, Mandie Arnoldwill be stepping up to take on the new role ofManager at The Monitor.Mandie – a local girl of 15 years with bothparents and children living locally – has morethan proven her ability to keep the office inline and will drive the paper into its new andindependent role when our management sys-tem changes to an elected community boardlater this year.Here at The Monitor, we will continue to bepart of the changes in our community and tomake changes for our community – becauseour name says it all, we’re your communitynewspaper.But here’s another incidence where I’d liketo see a little less apathy and a little more in-volvement.Community support for The Monitor over thepast 18 months has been enormous - the loy-alty of our readership in both Roxby Downsand the wider Far North region has been in-credible.While people are quick to tell us what we’redoing well - I’d like to know about what wecould be doing better.Contact us on the web, by phone, by fax, emailor just drop into our Richardson Place office- it might be only a little thing but we’re happyto embrace a few changes if it helps us do ourjob better.Email your comments and suggestions [email protected] or drop into ouroffice any week day.
Judgement Day is nigh -Tidy Towns judgement daythat is.Now is the time to be clean-ing up around the schools,and streets, and just abouteverywhere else so we canshow our town at its best.But Tidy Towns is aboutmore than just a clean andtidy Roxby Downs. It’s aboutcommunity too and this yearit’s time to try something dif-ferent with community in-volvement.The Roxby Downs TidyTowns Scavenger Hunt onSunday, August 29, could bethe largest and funniest scav-enger hunt in Australia atleast, and incidentally get thetown cleaned up at the sametime. Is your sense of hu-mour good enough to joinin? Look for details on post-ers around town.Are you generous enough tohelp? Email me [email protected] or phone me on0408083493.You won’t believe the plans,which include a fabulousprize pool, so why not joinin and have possibly yourbest Sunday in a long time.
Bev Clark,Roxby Downs.
Robert Norton,Andamooka.
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O L Y M P I CD A M … L o c a lhospitality servicesprovider ESSSupport ServicesWorldwide willrepresent SouthAustralia at theRestaurant andC a t e r i n gAssociation nationalawards in Octoberthis year.ESS SupportS e r v i c e sWorldwide, RoxbyDowns, qualified forthe national awardsfor excellence afterbeing named by theassociation as SA’s‘Best IndustrialCaterer’ last month.Also short-listedwas ESS SupportS e r v i c e sW o r l d w i d e ,Moomba operation.ESS Support Services Worldwide projectmanager, Roxby Downs, Damien Gallachersaid the award reflected the efforts anddedication of the company’s staff.“We’ve got a great team,” Mr Gallacher toldThe Monitor last week.“Without them ESS Support ServicesWorldwide couldn’t have done it.“It’s important that the staff receive therecognition here.”
Selection criteriaincluded attention tohygiene procedures,quality andpresentation ofmeals, volume ofmeals served andadherence tooccupational healthand safety standards.“We can serveanything up to 3000meals a day,” MrGallacher explained.“We are open everyday of the year andthe kitchen is onlyclosed six hours aday,” he said.“We are alsoresponsible foroperating the CampOne tavern.“It’s a big operationso it’s reallyimportant that theteam sees their
efforts rewarded.”The SA Restaurant and Catering Associationawards were held at Adelaide EntertainmentCentre on July 26 and attended by 750 people.It was the first time that the ‘Best IndustrialCaterer’ category was awarded.Mr Gallacher and ESS Support ServicesWorldwide state manager Bob Dabrowski willrepresent the company at the national awardsin Queensland later this year.
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ROXBT DOWNS... Long-time Roxby Downs residentIan ‘Whale’ Gudger is a manwith a strong community fo-cus.But now, the Roxby Downscommunity is focusing on MrGudger who has been hospi-talised in Adelaide since lastmonth as a result of a severeasthma attack.A committed member ofSouth Australian AmbulanceService Roxby Downs, MrGudger also volunteers histime with the local StateEmergency Services unit.But Mr Gudger also sees thelighter side of life – for sev-eral years he has made pub-lic appearances as Santa,most notably at the Christmaspageant.SAAS volunteer leader DawnKroemer described MrGudger as “a fantastic per-son.”“Whenever anyone neededSanta, ‘Whale’ is there,” MrsKroemer said.“He dresses up in the big redcostume, despite the heat,whenever anyone or any busi-ness needs him to.“He’s just a generous per-son.”As an SAAS volunteer, MrsKroemer described MrGudger as being “committedand big-hearted.”And now, following hisasthma attack, Mr Gudger isthe one in medical care.Four weeks ago Mr Gudgerwas admitted to intensive
care where he remains in astable but critical condition.Last week he regained con-sciousness but his conditionis still being closely moni-tored according to his
brother, Paul Gudger.In response to Mr Gudger’ssudden hospitalisation, the‘Beached Whale Fund’ hasbeen launched to help withmedical expenses.A number of fundraisingprojects are being planned,including an auction night atthe Roxby Downs Tavern onFriday, September 10.RoxFM has also been a sourceof strong support, providingconstant updates on MrGudger’s condition.RoxFM program managerTina Foster said daily updateswere in direct response tocommunity concern for MrGudger’s condition.“A lot of people want to knowhow he is so we broadcast thelatest news on ‘Whale’s’ con-dition in the community an-nouncements,” Ms said.“There is a lot of interest in thecommunity over ‘Whale’s’health because he has beensuch a help to so many overthe years.“I know that, personally, hehas seen me and my familythrough a lot over the yearsand I think it’s like that for alot of the community.”You can support the ‘BeachedWhale Fund’ by making a do-nation to one of the collectiontins displayed at various localbusinesses or at the local Na-tional Bank branch.For more information on MrGudger’s condition and the‘Beached Whale Fund’, youcan tune into RoxFM.
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COMMUNITY MAN...Ian ‘Whale’Gudger, adedicated SouthAustralian AmbulanceService officer, isshown in uniform.
HAMMING IT UP... ‘The Three Little Pigs’ Sallymae Bailey, Sandy Amiguetand John Duncan were among the many outrageously costumed ‘bashers’to pass through Woomera on August 11 as part of the Variety NSW ‘Help’Bash 2004.The event is expected to raise more than $2 million.Turn to Page 5 for more photos of the Variety NSW ‘Help’ Bash in Woomera.
Woomera enjoys a touch of Variety
FAR NORTH...Residents ofthe Far North region playeda major part last week in rais-ing money for the NSW Va-riety ‘Help’ Bash.The ‘Burramatta to BathersBeach’ trek of 5200km over11 days - from August 8 to19 - encompassed Woomeraon August 11 and Oodnadattaand Coober Pedy on August12.In Woomera, lunch was pro-vided by the local areaschool’s Parents and Friends
Association.In Oodnadatta, the bash’s‘three little pigs’ of Mac-quarie Park took over pro-ceedings at the Pink Road-house.“As the premier pink car wemade a feature out of it,”basher John Duncan toldThe Monitor.“We painted golf sets, in-cluding clubs and balls, andset up a golf range in thePainted Desert.“Bashers paid $20 for a set
of golf balls to hit at the pinkpig and we played ‘nearest tothe pink pig’.“We raised $2000.”Pink food was provided byCoober Pedy High School forthe event, including pink pies,pasties and sausage rolls.“I think the dead favourite wasthe pink coconut ice though,”Mr Duncan said.The Variety Bash is expectedtor aise more than $2 millionfor isolated and disadvantagedchildren throughout NSW.
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WOOMERA…Auctioneers EvansClarke National will host a major two-day gov-ernment sale at Woomera today and tomorrow,Friday, August 27. A variety of items - from a trans-portable fibro building to engineering equipment,cranes and backhoes – will be auctioned over twodays, starting at 10am each day. So, if you’re look-ing for a spare fire truck or a soft serve ice creammachine, it will all be on sale at Woomera this week.Auction items have been supplied by the Common-wealth Government, the Department of Educationand varied other vendors. For more information, logon to www.evansclarke.com.au.WHYALLA…Plans are underway to upgrade andincrease operations at OneSteel’s Whyalla steel-works. The $250 million proposal will see the op-erations converted to produce steel from magnetiterather than hematite iron ore – with the ‘new’ plantfully operational by 2007. This upgrade has beenprompted by the discovery of magnetite ore reservesin the South Middleback Ranges with a mine life ofmore than 20 years.FAR NORTH…The State Government will promotecountry ‘lifestyles’ in the Flinders and Far North tonew teachers throughout the state in an effort to at-tract quality teachers to outback and rural communi-ties. A promotional kit highlighting regional activi-ties and ‘lifestyle’ opportunities, from Whyalla toCoober Pedy, was launched in Port Augusta thismonth. The kits – including a DVD, an A-Z of pub-lic education topics, school contacts and tourismbrochures and postcards – will be used at universi-ties, schools and career expos to promote the “ben-efits of country living”.ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs community acappella troupe OckerPella met for the first time lastweek. The group is forming to perform Christmascarols later this year at various locations in RoxbyDowns and Woomera. Novice and experienced sing-ers alike can still join OckerPella until September15. The group will perform at various locations inRoxby Downs and Woomera closer to Christmas.“We had a good turnout for the information night onWednesday followed by a fun singing session,” mu-sical director Yvette Mooney told The Monitor lastweek. “Rehearsals start in earnest next week and we’llbe working on a combination of traditional carolsand contemporary Christmas songs.” For more in-formation about OckerPella, phone Phillipa Weltner– 8671 2424.PORT AUGUSTA…The Far North’s burger-lovershave contributed to a total of $546 raised for MiriamHigh School in Port Augusta through the annualMcHappy Time fundraiser.
A window wasbroken at theRoxby DownsArea School inthe early hoursof Sunday August22, 2004. Repairs are es-timated at $250.A 17-year-old youth wasassaulted in RichardsonPlace in the early hoursof Sunday morning ofAugust 22, 2004.Police reported a 25-year-old Port Pirie manfor driving disqualifiedand driving without duecare on August 19, 2004,as a result of being pro-vided with details of anaccident that occurred atOlympic Dam overnight. No details areavailable in relation tothe extent of the damageto the vehicle. The occu-pants of the vehicles didnot receive any injuriesin this accident.A 19-year-old Adelaidemale was assaulted at alicensed premises inRoxby Downs in theearly hours of the morn-ing of August 15, 2004.As a result he was takento the Roxby DownsHospital where he wasassessed by the localdoctors and allowed toleave with a possibleconcussion and bruisingto his jaw. On Sundayevening, a 21-year-oldman from Kalgoorlie,Western Australia wasreported for assault inrelation to this matter.Police are happy with thebehaviour of patrons ofthe Outback Cup held inRoxby Downs on Satur-day, August 14 – a largenumber of RBT testswere conducted and noperson was detected inexcess of the PrescribedConcentration of Alco-hol.Police, SAAS, CFS andSES members attendedat the scene of a singlevehicle rollover on theBorefield Track approxi-mately 15kms from Ol-ympic Way early Fridayevening, August 13,2004. The driver andpassenger of the vehiclewere taken to the RoxbyDowns Hospital withminor injuries and shock.The vehicle which endedup on it’s side waswinched back onto it’swheels and driven intoRoxby Downs, howeverit is estimated that thevehicle valued at about
$30,000 willnot be repair-able.Police at-
tended a dis-turbance at a li-
censed premises on Au-gust 13, 2004, in Olym-pic Dam and as a result,a 41-year-old WesternAustralian man wasevicted from thepremises and he later lefttown.Police received a reportof damage caused to awindow at an OlympicDam property that oc-curred overnight of Au-gust 12, 2004. Approxi-mately $200 damage wascaused by an unknownperson.Also on August 12,2004, in an unrelated in-cident, a 25-year-oldPort Pirie man was ar-rested on warrants for atotal of about $2,400worth of outstanding in-terstate fines.Police received a reportof the theft of a set of carkeys and a quantity ofcash from a businesspremises at OlympicDam on August 9, 2004.A number of expiationnotices (on the spotfines) were issued todrivers around town thisweek, and police takethis opportunity to re-mind drivers that the de-fault speed limit in builtup areas is 50km/hr.Any person with infor-mation in relation to anyof the above matters isasked to contact RoxbyDowns Police on 86710370, or BankSA CrimeStoppers on 1800 333000.
IN THE CLANGER... Roxby DownsCultural Precinct director LaurenceDuggan dressed up for ‘National LockUp Your Boss Day’.
ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs resi-dents helped raisemore than $500 forKids Help Line andsuccessfully ‘bailed’Cultural Precinct di-rector LaurenceDuggan on ‘NationalLock Up Your BossDay’.Mr Duggan spentthree hours hand-cuffed to a cash regis-ter before makingbail.Roxby Downs Cul-tural Precinct tourismco-ordinator andmakeshift sheriffMikaela Aldenhovensaid the day was agreat success.“We’re really happyto give Kids HelpLine a hand,” MissAldenhoven said..“But we were evenhappier to seeLaurence make bail,”she added.
ROXBY DOWNS…The Roxby Downs Com-munity Club recently re-ceived a face-lift thanksto generous donationsfrom the local commu-nity.One of the more notice-able changes includesthe increased size ofCrewsers Bar with thegaming area relocatedinto once disused offices.Those who prefer to en-joy their drink or mealoutdoors have been ca-tered for as well.Outdoor heating and so-lar panelling have beeninstalled in the beer gar-den, making the area‘weather-proof’.
Club’s new look indoors and out
AL FRESCO... Roxby Downs Club officeadministrator Tracey Kynoch and managerStev Ellard enjoy the new look beer garden.
Cuffed for children’s charity
ROXBY DOWNS…More than 50 people were sum-moned to appear at the Roxby Downs Court on AprilAugust 18 and 19, 2004.Magistrate Fred Field presided over Roxby DownsCourt for the two days where, on August 18, a 32-year-old Roxby Downs man was convicted and fined$305, including court costs, for loitering.A 25-year old Roxby Downs man was convicted ontwo separate counts of driving an unregistered anduninsured vehicle, receiving fines to the total of$982.40, including court costs, with 28 days disquali-fication.Magistrate Field sentenced a 49-year-old OlympicDam man to 28 days imprisonment after the manwas convicted on a count of driving with excessiveblood alcohol and a count of driving while disquali-fied. He also received fines to the total of $1116.20,including court costs, and a further 15 months dis-qualification. In sentencing the man, Magistrate Fieldsaid “the offence…(was) not the most aggravatedof its kind” but that he had “no choice” but to sendthe man to jail for a short period of time.A 53-year-old Olympic Dam man was convicted andfined $1156, including court costs, for exceeding thespeed limit by 30-44km, failing to comply with re-quest to stop, driving a motor vehicle with device toobscure number plate and driving with excessiveblood alcohol, with 13 months disqualification. Theman claimed he did not immediately pull over be-cause he thought it unsafe and instead drove to anearby carpark before stopping.A 21-year-old Roxby Downs man was convicted andfined $786.20, including court costs, for disorderlybehaviour, loitering and resisting police. MagistrateField warned the man that if he “kept offending inthis manner, the courts would eventually lose pa-
tience”.On the same day, a 20-year-old Roxby Downs womanwas convicted and fined $286.20, including courtcosts, for hindering police and assaulting police.A 23-year-old Roxby Downs man was convicted andfined $355, including court costs, for disorderly be-haviour.A Roxby Downs woman, 20, was convicted and fined$855, including court costs, for driving with exces-sive blood alcohol, with 12 months disqualification.A 47-year-old Roxby Downs man was convicted andfined $235, including court costs, for driving an un-registered vehicle.A 32-year-old Roxby Downs woman was convictedand fined $659, including court costs, for drivingwith excessive blood alcohol, with six months dis-qualification.Magistrate Field suspended a 27-year-old RoxbyDowns man from driving for two days after he wasconvicted and fined $366.20, including court costs,for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.A 33-year-old Olympic Dam man was convicted andfined $416.20, including court costs, for driving anunregistered and uninsured vehicle, with two daysdisqualification.A 50-year-old Woomera man was convicted on acount of exceeding the speed limit by 30-44km anda count of driving with excessive blood alcohol, re-ceiving fines to the total of $991.20, including courtcosts, with seven months disqualification.A Roxby Downs man, 53, who claimed to have for-gotten to re-register the vehicle as a result of havingsuffered a stroke in recent years, was convicted andfined $366.20, including court costs, for driving anunregistered and uninsured vehicle, with two daysdisqualification.
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GOOD NEWS PAGE
Lorelle Wilton is yourtypical grandmother –except she holds atruck licence androutinely operatesheavy hydraulicequipment.A Roxby Downsresident for six years,Mrs Wilton hasachieved half of thoseaccreditations as anactive member of thelocal StateEmergency Servicesunit.Initially responsiblefor the Roxby Downsunit’s administration,Mrs Wilton has spentthe last year as theunit’s training co-ordinator.“I first becameinvolved with RoxbyDowns SES when theservice wasseparating from thelocal Country FireService,” Mrs Wiltontold The Monitor lastweek.“I read that thecontroller, ScottCheers, was lookingfor volunteers so Ihelped get the unit upand running.”At that time, MrsWilton had recentlylost her son to cancer.She said contributingto the communityhelped fill the void inher life.“I needed somethingto do,” she said. “AndI found joining theSES very therapeutic.“When you can’t helpsomeone you love, itfeels good to get outthere and help otherpeople.”But even then MrsWilton was nostranger tovolunteering her time
COMMUNITYSPIRIT...Local SESvolunteer LorelleWilton can’t turnher back on hercommunity.
to community services.She served as a coastguard in Cairns andHervey Bay SES unitwhile living inQueensland.“I was very familiar withthe search and rescuework – I just had to getused to doing it on land,”she said.“Most of our workinvolves road crashrescue and stormdamage.“But I have taken avariety of courses andlearn new things at myown pace – that’s whatis so great about theSES.”SES members arerequired to undertake aroad crash rescue coursebut further training isprovided to thoseinterested.“First Aid, radiooperation and truckdriving are just some ofthe courses available.“It’s up to each memberhow far they want to goand what speed theywant to learn at.”Mrs Wilton encouragedRoxby Downs residents
to consider joining theunit.“I’m currently the onlyfemale to respond tocall-outs,” she said.“I’d like to see thegirls get out there andshow the fellas whatthey’ve got.”SES membership isopen to anyone over16 years old and offersa variety of roles.“Everyone comes withdifferent skills andeveryone has gotsomething to offer,”Mrs Wilton said.“There’s a lot of rolesthat don’t require youto be climbing up onrooves or pulling tarps– but then there’splenty that do.“If we get someonewho is happy to beinvolved in radiooperation, that’s oneradio operator wedidn’t have before.”Mrs Wilton had aspecial message forfellow grandparents.“The bulk of the unitis aged in their 20s or30s – I’d like to see atleast one othergrandparent join theunit.“Besides, we’re theones with all the timeon their hands.“Roxby Downs has afantastic communitybut it will only staythat way if peopleactively contribute toit. Joining SES is theperfect way to dothat.”Roxby Downs SEStrains Wednesdaynights from 7pm.Anyone interested injoining can contact theunit – ph 8671 2220.
ROXBY DOWNS…RoxFM is the only placefor potential DJs andanyone interested in anyfacet of radio to be thisSaturday, August 28.RoxFM program man-ager Tina Foster and sta-tion manager DebPaliska will host a DJclass from 11am andpeople of all ages areurged to attend.The class will cover avariety of topics includ-ing broadcasting rulesand regulations, how topresent yourself on-airand how to make pro-grams.An hour of on-air train-ing will also be providedafter the class.Ms Foster described theclass as “an intenselearning experience”.“It’s an excellent oppor-tunity to join the team atRox FM,” Ms Fostersaid. “Following thecourse you will beequipped to present on-air.”But the course is still aworthwhile investmentfor less outgoing loversof radio. Ms Foster saidthe course prepared peo-ple to be involved withthe station in any capac-ity. Public relations andmedia liaison officersand technicians wereamong the variety ofroles open to courseattendees.“We’re very keen to wel-come people to the RoxFM team, not just pre-senters,” Ms Foster said.“Of course, presentersare also sought – espe-cially those available tocover weekends.”Tickets to the class areavailable by contactingRox FM – ph 8671 2545and cost $25. Member-ship is also required butcan be purchased on theday for $50 per family,$30 per individual or $15for students.
DJ course
TITLE FIGHT… DefendingNSW Variety Bash premiersSt Mary’s Leagues Club,represented by John Burns,Gary Sullivan and MickHilton, donated rugby balls,club clothing and othergoods to Woomera AreaSchool. School studentsHannah Scarr and AmberMartin, both 10, are alsopictured.
ROXBY DOWNS… A number oftickets to the Pumpkin Patch Fash-ion Parade are still available andwill remain on sale until Saturday,September 4.Tickets cost $15 and help raisefunds for the Make A Wish Foun-dation, which helps severely ill chil-dren’s dream come true.Also available on the night will beitems from Humble Abode, Lor-raine Lea Linen, The Body Shop,Learning Ladder and NorthernNappy Supplies plus RaggedyPatch plates and quilts.There’s lots of door prizes to bewon, including a $50 PumpkinPatch voucher.Anyone interested in purchasing aticket can contact Bernadette Dyeron 8671 1263, Kylie VanLaarhoven on 8671 2824 or JaneGrohs on 8671 2832.Alternatively, tickets are availablefrom Wendy’s in Richardon Place.
Chance to join the parade
TICKETS... Wendy Kruger,pictured with Bernadette Dyer, willbe selling tickets to the PumkinPatch Fashion Parade.
POLICING THEPARADE... RoundyVonstanke, RockyMaxwell and singerJohn Paul Younghad an air ofauthority as ‘theKeystone Cops’.John Paul Younglater performed‘Dust Is In YourHair’, parody of‘Love Is In The Air’,for bashparticipants.
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YOUTH
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From the outback to the open sea
ONBOARD...Andamooka Station’s Jamie-Lee Oldfield, front,second from left, on board the One & All with fellow studentvoyagers from throughout SA.
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FAR NORTH…Fifteen-year-old Jamie-LeeOldfield is more familiar with dust anddeserts than the deluged deck of a ‘tall ship’– but that didn’t stop her stepping on boardthe ‘One & All’ this month.Jamie-Lee grew up on Andamooka Station,and before the ‘One & All’ her only experi-ence of sea travel was the SeaLink ferry toKangaroo Island.But she got a real taste of ocean life whenshe joined a crew of 21 teenagers and 11sailors on the 1850s Brigantine at Port Ad-elaide on August 9.“I was really scared that first day – therewas just me and all these kids standing thereon the dock at Port Adelaide with all thisluggage,” she told The Monitor.“We all squeezed into the extremely tinyspace they called a cabin, with 24 bunk bedsin it.“Right from the start we were on four-hourwatches, learning how to sail the boat.
“I was terribly seasick the first day –you’re stuck in the middle of the oceanwith all these people you’ve never met be-fore in your life, lying on the deck, throw-ing up and thinking ‘please kill me’.“But when you stop feeling sick and youstart climbing up the mast and knowingwhat you’re doing – suddenly it’s amaz-ing.”Jamie-Lee and the team of teenagers fromthroughout the state were left with cal-loused hands and steady sea legs at theend of their six-day voyage.For an outback station girl, the experiencewas “mind blowing”, according to Jamie-Lee.“I’d go back in a second – although ifyou’d asked me on the first couple of daysit would have been a different stories,”she said.“There were dolphins jumping up next tothe boat, seals swimming alongside us and
I got to see a whale.“It was just the most amazing experience,especially sailing the boat back into Port Ad-elaide by ourselves.“I made lots of good friends – in any othercircumstances, if you stuck 21 kids who’dnever met in a small space, you would ex-pected a fight, but everyone was just work-ing together.”Jamie-Lee Oldfield is one of handful ofRoxby Downs Area School students whohave taken up the ‘One & All’ challenge overthe past few years.The ‘youth development’ programs are de-signed to “teach life-long skills through chal-lenge and adventure,” according to a spokes-person for the program.“All voyages are packed with action and fun.“Helping to sail One and All you will learna lot about yourself…something you’ll re-member for a lifetime.”
Local costumes a highlight of dance competitionROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs AreaSchool dancers com-peted at the Rave DanceCompetition in PortPirie on Friday, August13.Student participants inthe school’s Friday after-noon ‘dance club’ joinedfive Port Pirie schools inthe competition. The lo-
cal students was led byteacher Shane Hodgsonwith support from localdance instructorFrankie Wilsonwho volunteersher time to thegroup.The team wascongratulatedfor its costumesand props on thenight.Students thankedparents Kate Bennie,Anthony and VickiMcGauchie, for cos-tumes and props;Annette Speck for driv-ing the bus to the eventand choreographerFrankie Wilson.The group consisted of21 dancers; Camille
Bennie,Chelsea No-ble-Bush, BradSpillman, Courtney StJohn, Danhi-RaeVanzati, Emma Adams,Emma Killeen, EmmaWarren, Hannah Wilson,
Elizabeth Beaver,Bianca Kelly andStephanie Lavrick.The dance routine wascalled ‘The Time Warpand consisted of a med-ley of four dancesshowcasing the music ofthe 60s, 70s, 80s, and90s.
RAVE...RDAS studentsperformed a ‘time warp’
of dance styles at therecent Rave Dance
Competitionwhere the
troupe’s cost-umes werenamed the
show’s best.Photograph courtesy
of RDAS.
Friday, August 27 – Tuesday, August 31I, Robot – Rated: M. In the year 2035 a techno-phobic copinvestigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot,which leads to a larger threat to humanity. Friday 8pm; Sunday2pm and 8pm; Monday 7pm; Tuesday 8pm.
The Prince and Me – Rated: PG. A fairy tale love-story about apre-med student who falls in love with a Danish Prince. Paige(Julia Stiles) and Eddy (Luke Mably) come from two differentworlds, but there’s an undeniable attraction between them.Saturday 11am and 2pm; Sunday 11am.
Friday, September 3 – Tuesday, September 7The Chronicles of Riddick – Rated: M. Riddick, now a huntedman, finds himself in the middle of two opposing forces in amajor crusade. Feore will play Lord Marshal, a warrior priest whois the leader of a sect that is waging the 10th, and perhaps thefinal crusade. Friday 8pm; Sunday 7pm; Monday 8pm;Tuesday 8pm.
The Prince and Me – Rated: PG. Saturday 11am and 2pm;Sunday 11and 2pm.
Friday, September 10 – Tuesday, September 14Man On Fire – Rated: MA. A wave of kidnappings has sweptthrough Mexico. Into this world arrives John Creasy, aburnout ex-CIA operative/assassin, who has given up on life.Friday 8pm; Saturday 2pm; Sunday and Tuesday 8pm.
Friday , September 17 – Tuesday, September 21Jersey Girl – Rated: M. Ollie (Affleck) is a top of his game publicist.Suddenly things go astray and Ollie finds himself jobless and asingle father. Things start to look up for him when he meetsanother great girl (Liv Tyler). Friday 8pm; Saturday 1pm; Sunday3pm & 7pm; GIRLS NIGHT OUT Monday 8pm; Tuesday 8pm.
Garfield – Rated: G. Garfield’s life is great, he eats, sleeps, andthat’s all. Now his owner just got a lovable pooch named Odie. Onenight, Odie is kidnapped. Garfield feels he is to blame, so he setsoff to find the crook. Friday 6pm; Saturday 11am & 4pm; Sunday11am & 1pm.
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Council news is a paid community information service
COUNCIL SNIPPETS
The Roxby Community is in the process of setting its own direction as we endeavour to implement the results of a 10 year Visionthrough the 2004 Community Planning Process. This is an extremely important initiative that has been thoroughly embraced by thecommunity. It provides significant guidance to Council. It is a key Budget consideration notwithstanding that the final report is yetto be delivered.
Budget 2004/2005 - shaping our future
Works in ProgressMaintenance to Water Main valves to beperformed, residents will be kept informed throughRoxFM community radio.Hermit Street RoundaboutSuccessful tender has been won by York Civil – road-works have commenced.2004/2005 Council BudgetCopies of the Council budget and Rating Policy areavailable at the Council office. A summary versionwill be provided to all ratepayers with their rate no-tices.Business SignageLocal businesses have been invited to be part of newtourism signage in Roxby Downs. Council and theRoxby Downs Business Forum have thrown their sup-port behind new tourism signage at the corner of Ol-ympic Way and Burgoyne Street and on the publictoilet block in Richardson Place. Designs echoingthe current Wilmap distributed through the RoxbyDowns Visitor Information Centre have been approved.Signage sales are now open. Telephone Alex Barkeron 0417 816 807 for more information.Building Inspector and Health Inspector –upcoming visits to Roxby DownsBrett Fennell Building Inspector and Nicole NewtonHealth Inspector will be available at the Council of-fices to assist with any building or health issues on 15September 2004.Electricity AccountsReminder Notices for June 30 accounts are now over-due. Please pay immediately to avoid a Disconnec-tion Pending Notice being issued.Water AccountsReminder Notices for June 30 accounts have nowbeen issued. Please pay by the due date.Dog RegistrationsPlease ensure that your dog registration details areup to date. This should include change of address,change of owner or if your dog is no longer with you.Failure to update dog registration details could incuran Expiation Fee of up to $80.Local WebsiteVisit your local updated website. New Forums havenow been added. Read what’s new and have yoursay in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.comStreet LightingIs there a street light not working near your home?Please include the exact location (street, housenumber) when reporting to assist in easy identifica-tion for repair.Opal Road Landfill Opening HoursTuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm,Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm.Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154Council Office Hours - GeneralMonday to Friday—9am to 5pm
KEY BUDGET FACTORS...In preparation of the 2004/2005 Budget, various key factors were addressed. Theseinclude the following:
Increased human resources in the areas of recreationaldevelopment, community development and the environ-ment, partly as a direct result of the current communityplanning process.
Need to allocate funds to fund an independent reviewand program improvements of our sewerage system tocope with current overload and additional demandsthrough expansion.
Continued inclusion of internal loan repayments forthe 2002 Leisure Centre upgrade and extensions.
Nominal allocation of a nominal loan for various capi-tal works as a means to ensure that the current level offinancial reserves is not reduced any further.
Completion of outstanding capital works from 2003/04 plus the need to continue on with a modest capitalworks program.
Impact of large variations in changes to propertyvaluations which are not equally distributed over thetownship.
Impacts of inflation and high and increasing operat-ing costs associated with maintaining our facilities in aremote location.
Decline in Roxby Water’s income from water sales.Impact of increased water and electricity costs on con-
sumersMeeting State Government requirements for “strong
rating effort.
C O M M U N I T YPROGRAMS..Whilst out-side funding support andcommunity participationwill be critical, the 2004/05 Council Budget en-deavours to provide someadditional resources toimplement a range ofcommunity economic de-velopment programs thatwill be recognised in thefinal Community Plan-ning Report.Following on from the suc-cessful establishment ofThe Monitor newspaperand inaugural OutbackFringe Festival, Councilwill continue to assist inconsolidating these initia-tives as well as supportinga number of recently cre-ated Youth, Tourism andBusiness Developmentprojects and services.Traditional service deliv-ery and works constructionfunctions will continue aswe endeavour to maintainand improve the safety andamenity of our town.Electricity Water and Sew-erage Services will be de-livered as separate com-mercial businesses, albeitwith some refinement incharging.Council has a strong com-mitment towards our Youthand has maintained andslightly enhanced its finan-cial support to RoxbyDowns Youth Serviceswho have obtained grantfunding and are in theprocess of finalising con-struction of a new skate-board track at the rear ofthe swimming pool. It isalso expected that designsfor a new Youth Centre willbe completed for construc-tion possibly in 2005/06.A modest capital worksprogram will also continue.Tenders for completion ofroundabouts in HermitStreet have been completedwith construction soon tocommence.Asset capital replacementprojects for infrastructureand facilities are alsoplanned.Importantly Council’s Cul-tural and Leisure facilitieswill continue to be oper-ated and maintained to thevery high standard that thecommunity expects.NOTE...A summary ofCouncil’s budget will besent to all ratepayers. Cop-ies of Council’s formalmunicipal rating policystatement, Council’sbudget and other strategicdocuments, are availableat the Council Office,Richardson Place, RoxbyDowns, during officehours. Ph - 8671 0010.
SUMMARY
Revenue
Expenditure
Net Result
MUNICIPALOPERATIONS
$K3,745
5,361
1,616deficit
ROXBYPOWER
$K2,471
2,374
97surplus
ROXBYWATER
$K1,722
1,786
64deficit
2004/2005 - the budget at a glancesubject to approval of the State Government and WMC Resources
More than just essential services
TABLE 1...On a percentage basis Council proposes to spend the $9.5 milionl budgetaccording to the illustrated areas - as depicted in the above table.
CAPITAL WORKS...During 2004/05 Council will beundertaking a number of capital works as per the fol-lowing. Total expenditure of $1,169k to be funded fromrevenue, grants ($180k), reserves ($173k) and loans($525k).Courtyard Modifications - Improvements to serve courtpatrons as part of arrangement with the Court Authority.Cultural Centre Equipment Tables & Chairs - To serv-ice additional clientele and to complement revampedcommunity space.Youth Centre - Initial allocation to start planning anddesign. Construction anticipated in 2005/06.Tourism Information Signage - Completion of two com-munity information bays at Richardson Place andBurgoyne St subject to funding by businesses.Visitor Information Centre Interpretive Displays -Additional tourism and community displays includingopening up area as a key community meeting place.Pimba Information Bay.- Previously committed contri-bution to information bay and public toilets at Pimba.Arcoona St Roundabout - Preparation of detailed de-sign plans. Possible construction in 2005/06.Hermit Street Roundabouts - Two new roundabouts atKenneberry Crescent and Wirrda Street currently underconstruction.Public Toilet Upgrade Design - Concept design of a po-tential future upgrade public toilets in Richardson Place.Construction in 2005/06 subject to budget constraints.Richardson Place Streetscape - Completion of last year’sstreetscape works including mural art project work projectat Rotunda.Southern Subdivision Footpath & Landscaping - Vari-ous works in Burgoyne St, Aquilla (East) and TiliquaCres that are required to be funded by WMC ResourcesTownship Street Reseal Program - Year 2 of the inau-gural cyclic reseal maintenanceLeisure Centre Assets & Equipment - Various replace-ment itemsSkateboard Track - New construction managed in con-junction with Roxby Youth Services.Swimming Pool Plant & Equipment - Various replace-ment items including new water reticulation filters.Electricity Water & Sewerage Replacement Works -Various replacement items.Sewerage Investigations - Detailed consultants reviewof effluent lagoons operation.
COMMUNITY BOARD INITIATIVES...The Commu-nity Board has been a catalyst for the community toidentify a number of issues, as part of a 10 year visionfor the Community.Areas identified and given high prominence thus far in-clude Education, Housing, Environment, Youth, Alco-hol, Families, Business, Volunteers, Sport, Health, Con-tactors and Governance.With the Board’s final report soon to be delivered Coun-cil has needed to set our budget without full knowledgeof the project outcomes. Accordingly a “broad” alloca-tion of $154k to various elements is outlined below.All are subject to review and ongoing refinement oncethe community plan has been finalised and presented tothe community.Community Board Finalisation - Costs associated withcompleting the initial Community Planning project.Community Development Program Resources - Allow-ance for staff resources to assist in delivering some ofthe Community Planning outcomes.Community Directory - Initially instigated by WMCResources and later by Council this identified need is tobe updated and revamped.Welcome Strategy Support & Actions -.Allocation fora program of actions and materials that are expected tobe required as part of a co-ordinated welcome strategy.Recreation Development Program Assistance - A keyaction identified through the community planning proc-ess and designed to assist in the co-ordination and bettermanagement of all sporting groups.
MUNICIPAL RATING OVERVIEW...In addressing thelevels of rating, Council took into consideration‘interalia’ the strategic development of the town, keyissues as outlined as well as the impact of rates on allbusinesses in the Council area.Council’s intention that the community along with theState Government and WMC Resources needs to con-tinue to equally share the overall costs of running themunicipality to the high standards required by our com-munity.Council, in conjunction with the State Government andWMC Resources has recognised that local residentsshould make a contribution that achieves this objectiveand is consistent with resident incomes.As a result, Council has decidedto increase the total over-all rate revenuec o l l e c t e dfrom the ex-isting ratebase by9.8%.Given theextent of our
subsidy and the fact that Roxby Downs has the highesttaxable income in the State but one of the lowest averagerates, this increase is considered reasonable.A Domestic rubbish collection will continue to be pro-vided to residential properties on a part cost recovery ata cost of $120 per annum.Residents should note that during the year propertyvaluations have increased on average between 14 and20%, with some uneven distributions, especially for com-mercial and light industrial uses. To avoid an inequitable situation differential rates havebeen therefore adjusted to suit.Average Residential Rate including garbage charge is nowaround $958 per annum or $18.42 per week.
However changes to actual indi-vidual property rates will,
depend on individualp r o p e r t yv a l u a t i o n sand the dif-f e r e n t i a lrate appli-cable.
Upcoming capital works
Setting municipal rates for Roxby Downs
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RFDS AUCTION AND GOLF DAY
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PRIME POSITION...Bevan and Raelene McCulloch set up early tokeep close to the action for the Roxby Downs Royal FlyingDoctor Service Golf and Auction Day last Saturday.
CROWDEDHOUSE...
Roxby DownsGolf Course was
packed to the brim for most oflast Saturday with another strong attendance for the golf and auction day which
organisers are confident raised approximately $70,000 for Royal Flying Doctor Service.
BUGGER...Yvonne and Peter Clokewere the successful bidders for the‘bugger barbie’, one of the auction’smore coveted items which sold for$1250.
TYRED OUT...Ashton Golding, 8 andHannah Nixon and Jamie Bishop, both9, kept themselves entertained with aninner tube previously used as a golfingnovelty at auction day.
ON PAR...Golfer SarahBerg gives the novelty‘holf’ her best shot atSaturday morning’sgolf day.
SNICKERS...Long-timegolf and auction daydriving force KenLamb and Mason GrayStrange auctioneerAndrew Maros enjoy achuckle at eachother’s expense.
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RFDS AUCTION AND GOLF DAY
Taking powerbeyond
the Horizon
• PLUMBING• ELECTRICAL
• AIR-CONDITIONING• GAS FITTING
Olympic DamCnr Gunson & Kanyaka Streets
PO Box 64Roxby Downs
Phone: 8671 0018
PINK LADIES...A few of the local lady golfers brought some colour tothe weekend’s golfing event, from left, Lesley Teare, Sharyn Tanti,Congettina Glover and Phillipa Weltner.
LUMP SUM... Auctionvolunteer Mal Wickhamand Roxby DownsRFDS AuxiliaryPresident ShirlyGow with a chequefor $144,000 fromthe Roxby Downscommunity.
THE HOLE AUCTION...Mason Gray Strange auctioneer Andrew Marosauctions off one of the holes to competitors in the Royal Flying DoctorService golfing competition.
LOCK UP...Constable Scott Cheers and SnrConstable John Yates took to ‘arresting’ andfining auction day attendees to raise fundsfor RFDS.
Photograph - Yvette Mooney
Photograph -Yvette Mooney
LITUP...
Thefireworks
display atthe end of the
RFDS Golf andAuction Day proved
popular with adults andchildren alike.
AIR BORN...The Monitorjournalist Andrea Nielsen
harnessed up to get a bird’s eyeview of proceedings at the golf
and auction day.Organisers estimate a crowd of2000 people attended the event.
IN THE ROUGH...Golfer Wayne Jordan tries tomake it back to the green during the RFDS golfcompetition.
IN FULL SWING...Nick Tear wasone of a full field of golfers in theRFDS golf competition lastSaturday.
GOLFING FLOP...MickSlade gave it his bestshot despite thedrawbacks of using afloppy novelty putterat the golf daycompetition.
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IN THE SWING... BreannaDrummond, 4, got into theswing of things at RoxbyPlaygroup recently.
HANGING AROUND... Already an experienced climber,Joel Longmire, 4, took to the trees during ‘Messy Day’at Roxby Playgroup earlier this month.
HOOKED ON SNAGS...St Barbara’s Parish School students Sarah, 9, Carly, 10, andCaitlyn, 10, enjoy a sausage sizzle lunch, available at the school most Fridays.
ARCHIE…Archie Slorachcelebrated his first birthday onAugust 21, 2004.
EMILY…Emily Gearing celebratesher third birthday on August 27,
JIMMY…Jimmy Noack celebratedhis third birthday on August 19,2004.
BOULES...Liam, 4, has a goat playing boules at RoxbyDowns Kindergarten.
BOUNCING...Jasmine, 4, triesher hand at trampolining atRoxby Downs Kindergarten.
WATER HAZARD...Nicolatests her balancing actduring recent kindergartenOlympics.
TOSS UP...Jessica, 4,decides shot put is more funthan boules.
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At Coates Hire, we offer everythingfrom wheelbarrows, to 120' boom
lifts. We can offer you the right toolfor the right job, no matter how
large or small , and YES, we do hireto the town of Roxby Downs.
Just call one of our friendly staffand they will help you out.
This is just a small selection of equipment we have to offer
• Wheelbarrows • Rollers for lawn or bigger applications• Bobcats • Concrete tools including cutters and grinders• Chainsaws • Excavators from 1.3 tonne - 4.5 tonne• Rotary hoes • All electrical tools such as drills and grinders• Forklifts • Generators from 5kva - 500kva• Pressure washers • Breakers both electric and air• Engine hoists • Plate compactors and brick saws• Floor sanders • EWP (Elevated Work Platforms)• Nail guns • Welders both diesel and electric• Trailers • Pumps (pool pumps to diesel pumps)• Compressors (12cfm - 1500cfm)• Mini Dingo loaders, with posthole and trenching attachments
Ph: 8671 0029 Fax: 8671 0818 www.coates.com.au
Catch Dad a real bargain for Fa-ther’s Day during Augusta Ma-rine and Tackle’s SpotX cata-logue sale.Enjoy huge savings off all Pennand Jarvis Walker marine acces-sories – from rods, reels andtackle boxes through to lures,squid jags and smoke boxes.There’s something for everyoneat Augusta Marine and Tackleand proprietor Mark Kirkhamwelcomes phone inquiries fromthe Far North and outback region.In fact, mention The Monitor dur-ing this month’s SpotX sale andyou’ll receive free delivery toRoxby Downs.Conditions apply and the saleends September 10 so chat toMark for your fishing needs thisweek.Whether you’re planning a fish-ing weekend in the Spencer Gulfor just topping up your tackleboxon a flying visit through PortAugusta – Mark has been fishinglocally for more than 35 yearsand offers a personalised serviceand specialised local knowledge.Want to know where the KingGeorge Whiting are firing uparound the gulf this month, orwhere the locals are catching thebig King Fish? How about get-ting geared up for the upcomingcrab season?Whether you’re a young novice,
or the most experienced blue wa-ter angler, Augusta Marine andTackle has something for every-one.And during this month’s SpotX
sales you can grab a whole swagof deals – just in time to makeDad’s day on Sunday, September5.Talk to Mark about his ‘starter kit’for young anglers – a Jarvis Walkerentry-level rod and reel combocomplete with tackle box – just$19.95.Squid jags are now just four for$10, rod ‘travel tubes’ start at$29.95 and boxed knife sets rangein price from $35 to just $24.95,including a cutting board.For a truly quality combo, checkout the SpotX special on the Penn330 GTI rod and reel – only $199.But only until September 10.If you’re stuck for choice this Fa-ther’s Day, ask Mark about his giftvouchers or check out the range ofother leading tackle brands on of-fer – Abu-Garcia, Daiwa, Okuma,Silstar and L Wilson.Augusta Marine and Tackle is openseven days a week - Monday toFriday from 8.30am to 5.30pm;Saturdays 8.30am to 2pm; andSundays 8.30am to 12.30pm - orgive Mark Kirkham a call on 86424856 to talk about all your fishingand boating needs.Whether you’re looking for ropes,rigs, rods or the best GME andGarin marine electronics –Augusta Marine and Tackle wel-comes phone enquiries and lay-bys.
HOOK A DEAL FORDAD…Mark Kirkhamdisplays some of the qualityPenn and Jarvis Walker rodand reel combosdiscounted for Father’s Dayat Augusta Marine andTackle. Mention The Monitorwhen you call in to AugustaMarine and Tackle for freedelivery to Roxby Downs.Conditions apply.
Fancy a day sailing thehigh seas?A beer or wine in handand the breath-takingfresh sea air in your face- book a day of indul-gence for dad on a FalieCharters cruise.South Australia’s ownhistoric Tall Ship AKFalie offers Dad and thefamily a day of sailingadventure in a relaxedand welcomingatmosphere on a day orafternoon cruise.Both cruises include as u m p t u o u ssmorgasboard and achoice of beer, wines,champagne and softdrink along with hoursof sailing on the watersoff the Adelaide coast-line.Visitors are invited toclimb the rigging or takea turn at the wheel, hoistthe sails or just enjoy thesea spray, with all thecomforts of home belowdeck.Gift Certificates areavailable and bookingscan be made by phoningFalie Charters in PortAdelaide on 8341 2004.More details are avail-able by logging on towww.falie.com.au.
Father’s Day on the high seasSEA-GOING
FUN...Enjoy asumptuous
high seascruise and
delicioussmorgasboard
on the Falie -SA’s own ‘tall
ship’ - theperfect
Father’s Daypresent for
your Dad.
Catch Dad a bargain for Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day andanother weekend rollspast without the righttools for the dad’s DIYbackyard project.Unless you arranged adad’s day surprise fromCoates Hire!The National Plant andequipment Hire Com-pany are market leaderswith over 100 years ex-perience and 150 loca-tions across Australia –they have all the toolsfor any job large orsmall.Roxby Downs BranchManager Scott Pinnegarsaid the 24 hour, seven-days-a-week servicehad everything for thehome handyman projectto the big jobs.Mr Pinnegar saidCoates Hire could pro-vide everything from
drills, breakers, wheelbarrow’s and generalgardening tools to con-struction and accessequipment.“We also offer tempo-rary accommodation andtoilet facilities, as well aspumps for all applica-tions,” Mr Pinnegar said.“We supply to anywherethat requires hire equip-ment, whether it be in thetownship of Roxby
Downs, to the middle ofthe outback,” he said“Customers can rest as-sured that we will helpthem to get their jobdone just about any-where. We supply to thehome handy manthrough to major con-struction and mine sites.”“You can hire all youneed to help make Dad’sday. We also offer vou-chers or pre-paid hires.”
Mr Pinnegar said cus-tomers could call the of-fice on 131552 or 86710029 and talk to one ofthe company’s welltrained, hire staff.Operating times are 7am– 5pm weekdays (ex-cluding public hols),7am – 12pm Saturday.“We also have a 24 hourphone for emergencyequipment requirementsand breakdowns.”
Hire Dad the right tools for the job
COATES HIRE...The right tools for the job - in Roxby Downs!
Sail the pristine waters off the Yorke Peninsula with
Full day Fishing TripsFull day Fishing TripsFull day Fishing TripsFull day Fishing TripsFull day Fishing TripsAll tackle and bait suppliedTake home what you catch!
Weekday Cruising and Dolphin WatchingWeekday Cruising and Dolphin WatchingWeekday Cruising and Dolphin WatchingWeekday Cruising and Dolphin WatchingWeekday Cruising and Dolphin WatchingThe Jeremiah is a 36" fibreglass fishing vessel withtoilet facilities, shaded decks and cooking facilities
Gift baskets and boxesOrders taken for Father's Day September 5
Baskets made for all occassions 9am - 3pm Weekdays
[email protected] dree dree dree dree delivery in Relivery in Relivery in Relivery in Relivery in Roxby Downsoxby Downsoxby Downsoxby Downsoxby Downs
Call Sam and Monique nowPh 8671 1039 / 8671 2531 or0438 108 526 / 0419 449 385
Give a Gift
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FATHER’S DAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
4WD ADVENTURE STARTS HERE!Whether you’re a new chum or old hand, you’ll learn heaps on Adventure 4WD’s self-drive training and touring programs
Weekend WalkaboutFlinders Ranges adventure. Includes use of UHF, recovery gear, accommodation and dinner.October 9 - 10Simpson Desert Tag-Along10 days of super adventure! Dalhousie Springs, Big Red and Birdsville. Includes use of UHF,recovery gear, trip-start and trip-end party. September 25 - October 3
Phone: 8342 0202 www.adventure4wd.com.au
Phone: 8341 2004www.falie.com.au
Day and Afternoon Cruises
Impress your loved ones offering a relaxed atmosphere sailingthe ocean on SA’s breathtaking Tall Ship AK Falie.
Mouth-watering smorgasbord, beer, wines, champers andsoft drink – Fulfil their day of indulgence.
Gift Certificatesavailable
Afternoon Cruise:Sunday, September 5, 2004
12 noon to 4.00pmAdults $80.00; U/18 $55.00
Day Cruise:Sunday, September 12, 2004
10.00am to 4.00pmAdults $90.00; U/18 $70.00
The team at NorthernMotorcycles has beenservicing Roxby Downsand the Far North sincethe town was just a sign-post in the desert.Proprietor DarrenGirdwood has been a fa-miliar face on the FarNorth motorcross circuit,as well as locally, regu-larly visiting RoxbyDowns to sell motorcy-cles and accessoriesfrom his truck on Olym-pic Way.Darren Girdwood andhis friendly, experiencedteam offer advice, re-pairs and a range ofgenuine Honda, Yamahaand Suzuki motorcyclesand parts.This month, they’re alsooffering a brand newSuzuki RM12504 forjust $6890 - a saving ofmore than $2100 - to justone lucky Monitorreader!And if you miss out onthis deal, don’t worry,because you can be thefirst in line for the latestin high-performancecompetition bikes – theSuzuki RMZ450.But that’s not all…whenyou phone or drop intoNorthern Motorcyclesfor your quality motorcy-cles, parts and accesso-ries, ask Darren orGraham about their freeovernight delivery toRoxby Downs.These offers only applyuntil Father’s Day – Sun-day, September 5 – so
FATHER’S DAY DEAL…Make this Father’sDay last all year long on the back of thisSuzuki RM124 2004 competitionmotorcycle - just $6890, normally $9000,from Northern Motorcycles if you buybefore Sunday, September 5. This price isa one-only, special deal for Monitorreaders. Or mention The Monitor for yourfree overnight delivery of motorcycles andaccessories to Roxby Downs beforeSunday, September 5, 2004.
phone Northern Motor-cycles now on 86425551.Or drop into 30 Stirling
Rd, Port Augusta to getyour Dad revved up andon the road for Father’sDay.
One-off opportunity for Monitor readers
There is no doubt in this world that allbig boys love their toys – and if yourdad is a four wheel drive nut, he willfind what he is looking for at Ad-elaide’s CMI 4x4.Four wheel drive enthusiasts acrossSouth Australia would be familiar withthe popular Main North Road businessand the personalised service of its staff.CMI 4x4 Manager Rod Baldwin saidCMI 4x4 was part of the family ownedCMV Group which has serviced SouthAustralia for 70 years.“We have SA’s largest selection ofquality, hand-picked four-wheeldrives…all makes and models in the4WD range, specialising inToyota…..all fully workshop pre-pared,” Mr Baldwin said.Mr Baldwin said CMI stocked up to50 quality 4WD vehicles at any onetime – all vehicles passed a 130 point
workshop check, and were guaranteedas to clear title.“We cater to all people….utilities,traytops etc ….we specialise in seri-ous outback four wheel drives,” MrBaldwin said.He said CMI 4x4 regularly sold carsthroughout the region, and were cur-rently offering The Monitor – YourCommunity Newspaper readers a freeARB air compressor valued at $350with any vehicle purchased.CMI 4x4 also stock a wide range ofARB parts and accessories.Check out the CMI 4x4 Page 3 advertfor quality 4WD specials or view moremodels on line atwww.cmi4x4.com.au.Drop into their unique Medindieshowroom next time you are in Ad-elaide at 29 Main North Road, orphone them today (08) 8344 4470.
CMI 4x4...SA’s largest selection of quality, hand-picked four-wheeldrives - all makes and models. Mention The Monitor for a freeARB air compressor when you purchase a 4x4 from CMI.
Quality cars at CMI 4x4
So Dad likes to get offthe beaten track and gobush?Take some advice fromthe experts at Adventure4WD and rememberthese tips.1 Do a four-wheel-drive course with Ad-venture 4WD. Driverswill reap the benefits ofhaving total understand-ing of how their carworks, learn life savingskills, and have a lot offun while doing it!2 Get the maps and thetravel books out andplan your route beforeyou take to the road.3 Book your accom-modation, if needed,well in advance - if youare camping out makesure you have the rel-evant passes such asNational Park passes.4 Think about whetheryou need any communi-cation devices and ifyou haven’t got themhire them; ie satellitephones or an Emer-gency Positioning Indi-cating Radio Beacon(EPIRB).5 Get a Major Servicedone on your vehiclebefore the journey.6 Ensure you have agood supply of engineand tyre spares – ie,belts, hoses, engine oil,and coolant.
7 Invest in new tyresand know what pressuresare right for them8 Check out insuranceand registration currencyand if needed update it.9 Have a back-up planor break-down contin-gency and make sure youtell someone about it.10 When the sun is go-ing down in the SimpsonDesert, ensure a glass ofmerlot is in hand or, ifneeded, substitute thiswith a pale ale and cel-ebrate the moment!
Top 10 tips for 4x4 drivers
ADVENTURE 4WD...Adventure 4WDstudents testing their off-road skills.
Adventure 4WDMake your Father’sDay every day,with this newSuzuki RM125for just
30 Stirling Rd, Port Augusta Ph: 8642 551
for advice, repairs & a great range of genuine partsfor advice, repairs & a great range of genuine partsfor advice, repairs & a great range of genuine partsfor advice, repairs & a great range of genuine partsfor advice, repairs & a great range of genuine parts
overnight delivery to Roxby Downsovernight delivery to Roxby Downsovernight delivery to Roxby Downsovernight delivery to Roxby Downsovernight delivery to Roxby Downs
NORTHERN MOTORCYCLES$6890
XSPOTspecials
* be quick! sale ends September 10, 2004* mention The Monitor for FREE DELIVERY! conditions apply
Augusta Marine & Tackle
Catch a great dealfor Father’s Day at
Hook yourself a bargain on
Penn & Jarvis Walkerrods, reels, tackleboxes, squid jags,
lures, smoke boxes & more*
marine accessories bait & tackleice rod and reel repairs
2 Gibson St, Port Augusta Ph 8642 4856
Father’s Day in the Far NorthA DAY WITH DAD...Mikaela, 3,and Tyler, 4, enjoyed the RoxbyDowns Royal Flying DoctorService Golf and Auction Daywith dad Andrew Flood.Mikaela said her dad was “very,very special.”“He takes me for piggy-backrides,” Mikaela said.Tyler was adamant that his wasthe best dad in the world.“We like a lot of the samestuff,” Tyler said.“He takes me to watch thefooty and to go fishing.”
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FATHER’S DAY FEATURE
Corner Tapleys Hill Road and Old Port Road, Royal Park SA 5014
Bar Crusher 560C Stability from water ballast system,h/duty plate construction, deep V, 115hp 4 strokeYamaha EFI & dig multi function gauges & s/s prop, twinbatteries, hard top &w/screen, b/board &clears, Racor f/filter
Sports Craft 585 115hp Johnson UL fully fitted, deluxefactory gauges, tandem Mackay trailer, canopy with rodrack, clip in removable carpet, 170 litre fuel tank underfloor, removable b/board, navlights, split bow rail & bowsprit, radio, rear bait lockers
Sports Craft 185 Walk-Thru 115hp Johnson UL fullyfitted, deluxe factory gauges, Mackay deluxe t/trailer,Bimini canopy with front clear, colour sounder & chartplotter, u/floor fuel tank,removable b/board,nav lights, radio
This car could be yours this Father’s Day at the spe-cial Reynella WD and Commercial price of $25,990.Even less with your trade-in or deposit – and it alsocomes with a free car DVD system, especially forFather’s Day!The crew at Reynella 4WD and Commercial willalso arrange delivery to Roxby Downs, absolutelyfree!The Toyota HiLux Dual Cab is one of the most sortafter 4x4 sedans/utilities on the market today, andfeatures a 3.0L diesel motor, fibre glass canopy, al-loy bull bar, heavy duty tow bar, running board, newtyres, and Sunrasia wheels.Also included is an am/fm stereo cassette system,power steering and integrated airconditioning.Reynella 4WD and Commercial Director MarkPickering said this vehicle had passed its Motorcheckinspection along with all 70 cars on display at theirMain South Road location.Mr Pickering said clients need only call to receive areport and the business was also able to arrange af-fordable finance structured to suit your needs.Give the team at Reynella 4WD and Commercial acall and receive emailed photographs of this ToyotaHilux (WFG633).
This car could be yours!
The crew at Peter James Motors wishes all Outbackdads a Happy Father’s Day and reminds them to re-member these tips when they are looking to buy aquality used 4x4 vehicle.1 Ensure the vehicle has a good service record2 Make sure a Quality 4WD mechanic or servicetechinicians has done all the servicing on the vehiclethroughout its service history.3 The tyre alignment should suit vehicle and in-tended conditions of use.4 Check the suspension is set-up for off-road work.5 Make sure the bull bar is compatible with airbagsand check all safety gear6 The tow bar should meet State law and stand-ards and suit all intended towing conditions7 Paint and overall body condition should be in-spected for rust8 If the vehicle bought is from a coastal area, beaware that salty conditions may have affected thevehicle.9 Any extras and accessories fitted need to be ofhigh standard and dust resistant, including cruise con-trols and electric windows.10 It’s imperative to make sure there is enough load-ing space for an esky and some deckchairs...makethe most of the outback conditions at the end of along dusty day - sit down, relax, enjoy!
Peter James MotorsChoosing the right 4x4
Some things never change – big boyslike their toys and the dads of the out-back are no exception.Take a break from the red dirt of theoutback and cruise the pristine bluewaters in your new machine this Fa-ther’s Day – visit Pacific Marine inAdelaide – your one stop boatingsuperstore.It’s like the boat show, but all yearround!Two hundred used and new boats ofall different makes and models and anon-site boat building and fitting work-shop which can design you a boat fromthe trailer up!Ten-thousand-square-metres of show-room and chandlery!There’s even an on-site bar!It’s a Dad’s dream come true…Pacific Marine Managing DirectorTim Hearse said Pacific Marine wasthe now the largest boating superstorein South Australia after moving there28 year old business to new Premiseson Old Port Road about 18 monthsago.“We started the business off with usedboat sales and then grew ….. westarted manufacturing of Sportscraft fi-breglass boats 17 years ago.”Today, Pacific Marine employs 20staff, from factory trained marine tech-nicians to fit-up pre-delivery staff,stainless steel aluminium welders andfabrications experts.The store stocks a huge range of chan-dlery, including sounders, GPS andnavionic devices, auto helm and gen-eral rope and safety products.And then there’s the “toys”.Big, bold beautiful boats of all makes,models and engine types - from well-trusted and proven industry names.Boat makes include Sportscraft, Sig-nature, Seaswirl, Centurion, and Fourseasons aluminium and motors fromYamaha, Evinrude, Johnson andHonda.Pacific Marine is located on the cor-ner of Tapleys Hill Road and Old PortRoad, Royal Park – ph (08) 8444 2444or go to www.pacificmarine.com.au.
Toys for the big boy in your lifePACIFIC MARINE...Like a boat show allyear round.
The Silver Storm SE, IntelPentium 4 system includes
17"CRT flat screen,speakers, CD ROM drive,a 40Gb HDD, XP Home,
256Mb RAM keyboard andmouse, Windows XP Home
Upgrades to 80Gb HDD,CDRW and 512 Mb RAM.
Limited time
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OUT ON THE TOWN
MAIL MEDAL... Hornridge Football Clubcoach Tony Rigden and captain StewartGow celebrated following the Mail Medalpresentation on August 15.
HAVING A BALL...Monique Dite andHailey Speck joinedfestivities at therace ball, held atRoxby DownsTavern, followingthe Outback Cup onAugust 14.
ROO BOYS... Andrew Neitz and Jeff Garthof Andamooka Roos lived it up at the MailMedal presentation night.
Lot 376 Andamooka – “Be surprised”. 3 bdrms,outstanding pine kitchen, dble garage, lge outdoor,entertain area, 4 r/water tanks. $65,000-$75,000.
20/30 Burgoyne Street – “A great beginning for yourinvestment portfolio”. 3 bdrm, two-way bathroom, openplan kitchen, dining, family, ducted air-cond, outdoorentertaining area, double carport. Currently under lease.$179,950.
6 Coolibah Drive – “Dreams do come true”. 4 bdrms,with BIRs, ensuite to master. Large formal entry, formallounge and dine. Good size family room, ducted cooling,gas heating, double carport UMR, swimming pool, 2Colorbond sheds, entertain area. $289,950.
14 Finniss Street – “Great investment”. 4 bdrm homewith BIRs to 3, large open plan kitchen, meals, family,pantry to kitchen, single carport UMR, pergola, landapprox. 660m². Long term lease. Offers over $190,000.
52 Gregory Street – “Lovely presented 3 bedroom”.BIRs, spacious kitchen and dining, gas heating, ductedcooling, 12m x 6m garage with pit, lined rumpus room,air con unit available, pattern paved pergola, autoirrigation. $259,950.
25 Irrapatana Street – “An opportunity begins here”.Family home, 4 bdrms with BIRs, ensuite to master, gaskitchen with d/washer, ducted cooling, gas wall heating,paved pergola and powered tool shed. $224,950. Rentpotential $300-$320 /wk.
18 Mulgaria Street – “Good gracious- this is spacious”.Great open plan living, 3 bdrms, BIRs, large lounge, diningwith floating timber floors, large gas kitchen, huge rumpusroom, ducted reverse cycle air cond, pergola. $234,950
22 Myall Street – “Size and style- add up the value”.Large home for the growing family, 4 bdrms, master withWIR and ensuite, formal dine and family room, gaskitchen, walk-in pantry, ducted cooling, gas heating,double carport, a/g pool. $279,950
9 Santalum Way – “Make this your new home”. 3 bdrmswith BIRs. Gas kitchen, d/washer, breakfast bar, doublepantry. Ducted cooling, gas space heating, Solarhart HWS,roller shutters, 20’x20’Colorbond tool shed in kit form.$209,950.
11 Santalum Way – “Another gilt-edged investment”.Good location, lounge, dining, evap cooling, gas heating,swimming pool and more. Leased at $330/wk. $239,950
80 Stuart Road – “A blue chip investment”. Lovelyhome, 3 good sized bdrms, lounge, dining, heating,cooling, swimming pool, double garage, long lease at$1300/mth. $245,000
102 Stuart Road – “Simply delightful”. 3 bdrms, BIRto master, large gas kitchen, dishwasher, spacious family,lounge, ducted cooling, gas heating, 9m x 6m poweredgarage, paved entertaining area. $229,950.
4F Teliqua Street – “Investors treasure chest”. 3 bdrmsall with BIRs, open plan kitchen, dining, freshly paintedthru/out, carport UMR, large pergola, ducted air-cond,garden shed, currently under lease. $179,950.
6 Wirrda Street – “Well cared for 4 brdm familyhome”. WIR to master, BIR’s to others. Study, largelounge, well equipped kitchen, heat/cool, large toolshed,new carpets and stove, good entertaining area and largeyard. $239,950. Rent potential $300+ /wk.
1289 North East Road, Tea Tree Gully SA 5091www.wrh.com.au
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IN THE THEME...Club employeesDamian Walters,
Stev Ellard andRhianna Penglase
got into the ‘Villansand Vamps’ theme. CONGRATULATIONS... Mail Medal winner
Steve Owens is pictured with Sam Netheryof Hornridge Footlball Club.
BIRTHDAY...KarineWilliams celebratedher 31st at Le FunkeCafe with sonsTimmy, 6, andJesse, 11.
TEAMMATES...ScottRevell and BrettHornhardt, bothof AndamookaRoos, celebratedthe Mail Medal nightat the Roxby DownsTavern.
GRRR...ClubemployeeMichelleZeptnervamped itup for TheRocbyDownsClub’s‘VillansandVamps’themefancydress nighton Friday,August 13.
HEN’S NIGHT...Bride Sue Volpi and henVanessa Hill celebrated at Roxby ChineseRestaurant on Saturday, August 21.
31st...Claudia Johnstone and daughter Indiana, seven monthsand Lilia Miller helped celebrate Kath Warnock’s birthday at theOasis on Saturday, August 21. Also pictured is Wendy Campbellwith son Alexander, seven weeks.
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Hooves and Horns Downthe Oodnadatta Track toWilliam CreekFriday, Sept 3 – Sept 23,2004. Oodnadatta toWilliam [email protected]‘Eat to Live’ TrainingProgramLeigh Creek – Sept 6,9am to noonOodnadatta – Sept 7,6pm to 9pmCoober Pedy – Sept 8,2pm to 5pmRoxby Downs – Sept 9,6pm to 9pm1300 850 272Roxby Downs Show &ShineSeptember 11, 2004 - 9amRoxby Central ShoppingCentrePh – 0417 816 807
RDAS P&F Market DaySaturday, September 18Richardson Place. 8.30am to12.30pmSpinFX Acoustic Jam SessionSunday, September 19Oasis Restaurant. 1pm to 4pmWilliam Creek CampdraftSeptember 24, 2004.Ph – 8670 7978
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Notice is hereby given thatan application comprisinga CATEGORY 3DEVELOPMENT hasbeen lodged with theCouncil for a developmentassessment.Details of the applicationare as follows:
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONFOR CATEGORY 3
DEVELOPMENTPursuant to Section
38 (5) of the DevelopmentAct, 1993
The application may beexamined at the Offices ofthe Council located atRichardson Place, RoxbyDowns, during normalbusiness hours and anyperson or body affectedmay make relevantrepresentations in writingconcerning this applicationto reach the Administrator,PO Box 124, RoxbyDowns, South Australia,5725 no later than 5.00pm,Thursday, September 9,2004.Each person making asubmission shouldindicate whether thatperson wishes to appearpersonally or berepresented by anotherparty before the Council insupport of that submission.Please note that, pursuantto Section 38(8) of theDevelopment Act, a copyof each representationreceived will be forwardedto the applicant for awritten response.
Bill BoehmAdministrator
Dated: August 26, 2004THIS IS THE FIRST ANDONLY PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE
DEVELOPMENT No.:692/098/04
APPLICANT:Brian Bishop
ADDRESS:31 Gregory StreetRoxby Downs SA 5725
NATURE OF THEDEVELOPMENT:72 square metre garage3.6m in height positionedon side and rear propertyboundary
ZONING: Residential
SUBJECT LAND:31 Gregory StreetRoxby Downs SA 5725
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE:Vol 5235, Folio 825
ROXBY DOWNSCOUNCIL
ADOPTION OF VALUATIONS ANDDECLARATION OF RATES
2004/05NOTICE is hereby given that the MunicipalCouncil of Roxby Downs, for the financial yearending June 30, 2005, and in exercise of thepowers contained in Chapter 10 of the LocalGovernment Act 1999 and the Roxby Downs(Indenture Ratification) Act 1982, adoption of thefollowing resolutions.1 Adoption of Valuation
1.1 The rates assessed on ratable land in the areaof the Council will be based on the capitalvalue of land for all ratable land.
1.2 Pursuant to Section 167(2)(a) of the LocalGovernment Act the most recent valuationsof the Valuer General available to the Councilof the capital value of land within the Council'sarea be adopted, totalling $241,557,320.
2 Fixed ChargeA fixed charge of $150 is imposed in respectof each separate piece of ratable land in theCouncil area.3 Declaration of Differential General RatesDifferential General Rates are declared inaccordance with the general use of the land inaccordance with the differentiating factors specifiedat Regulation 10 of the Local Government (General)Regulations 1999 as follows:-
3.1 Residential Land- a differential rate of0.4750 cents in the dollar on the captal valueof such land.
3.2 Commercial Shops, Commercial Office,Commercial Other- a differential rate of0.8825 cents in the dollar on the capital valueof such land.
3.3 Industrial Light, Industrial Other, PrimaryProduction and Other- a differential rate of0.7850 cents in the dollar on the capital valueof such land.
3.4 Vacant Land- a differential rate of 0.5625cents in the dollar on capital value of suchland.
4. Service ChargeA service charge of $120 is imposed upon eachseparate piece of ratable land to which the Councilmakes available a collection, treatment and disposalof domestic waste service.5. Method of PaymentThat in accordance with Section 181 of the LocalGovernment Act 1999, the 2004/05 General rates(Fixed Charges and Differential Rates) and ServiceCharge shall be in four (4) installments payable on30 September 2004, 16 December 2004, 16 March2005 and 16 June 2005.
condition. $5000 ono each.Purchaser to remove.Inspections welcome
Ph Dave Boothey0429 002 158
HOFFMANN Madeline Kate 26 August,2002 and Ashleigh Brooke 27 August,2002. Born sleeping two years ago.Precious baby daughters of Kathy andMick. May the winds of love blow softlyand whisper for you to hear, that we loveand remember you and forever keep younear. Happy second birthday preciousgirls. Love forever Mummy, Daddy andyour new little baby brother or sister.
OUTBACK Fringe Festival committeemeetings to be held the second Tuesdayof each month at 5.30pm, Dunes Café.All welcome. For further information,please contact festival coordinatorMegan Barker on 0418 870 012.
PROFESSIONAL Tennis Coaching.Coaching for everyone from raw beginnerto intermediate. Four years and up.Bookings essential. Phone ShaneThomson - 86711384 or 0439711384.Level 1 Accredited (90132). ATPCA Reg.No. 04.02.11.01
ROXBY Downs Basketball AssociationGrand Final, Saturday 4, 2004, startingat 5.00pm at the Recreation Centre. Barfacilit ies available. Supper andpresentations upstairs after the A GradeMen’s match. All Welcome.
ROXBY Downs Basketball AssociationAGM, Tuesday September 7, 2004.7.30pm at the Roxby Downs CommunityClub. Please submit any issues orchanges to by-laws you may have, inwriting, to Cathy Fraser before themeeting so they can be discussed at theAGM. All teams must be represented, ora fine will be incurred. All welcome.
ROXBY Second Hand Furniture. TradingHours Mon – Fri 11.30am-2pm and Satand Sun 2pm-4pm or, by arrangement byphoning 0428 138 758.
LOT 51 Government Road, Andamooka.Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, largelounge and large entertaining area.$70,000 negotiable. Phone Weston Raineand Horne on 8671 0653.PORT Broughton. 1250m2 block of landwith magnificent sea views, only oneminute to the beach. Private sale, phone0427 710 835 or 8671 0835..
TWO bedroom caravan, partly furnishedwith hard annexe. Myall Grove CaravanPark. 23 Casurina Way. Contact Mark 0411878 006. $150 per week.TWO bedroom caravan, bathroom, partlyfurnished with hard annexe. Myall GroveCaravan Park. 6 Hopbush Street. ContactMark 0411 878 006. $150 per week.
JOSIE Basterfield would like to thankeveryone who bought tickets supportingour local netball girls. They’ve nowpurchased new uniforms. Congratulationsto Stephanie on winning the raffle.
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ARE you interested in giving somethingback to your community? The RoxbyDowns Police will be hosting a meetingto form a Blue Light Disco committee.The meeting will be held on September13, 2004 at 5.30pm in the councilboardroom. All welcome.
LEARN TO FLY Roxby Downs AeroClub, phone Ben Hammond 0407 974002, Jim Spring 0417 867 812 or PhilGoldsworthy 0417 810 494.
St Barbara’s Catholic ChurchRoxby Downs
Saturday evening 6pmSunday morning 9am
Andamooka Catholic ChurchSunday 11am
first and third Sunday ofevery month
St Michael’s CatholicChurch, Woomera
Sunday 5pmAll denominations welcome
Roxby Downs Lutheran ChurchSunday 10.30am
and Sunday School – 9.30amRoxby Downs Christian
Community ChurchSunday 10am
Andamooka Community ChurchSunday 2pm
Desert Springs ChurchSunday 10.00am at the
Roxby Downs TAFE College.
REAL ESTATE
PORT Broughton. Vacant land, 538m2.Two minutes to the town centre and jetty.$54,500. Phone Geoff Smith 0408 331427 or 8635 2566
CHURCH NOTICES
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Upcoming EvUpcoming EvUpcoming EvUpcoming EvUpcoming EventsentsentsentsentsAug 30 Student Quiz Night
Sept 1-3 Year 3/4 Camp (Partington)
Sept 3 R-6 Assembly 11.30am
Sept 6 School Closure – AdelaideShow Day
Sept 6 Choir trip to Adelaide
Sept 7 Early Closure 2.10pm
Sept 9 7-12 Sports Day
Sept 10 R-6 Sports Day
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Roxby Downs Area School
UniformShop Times
Roxby Downs Area School
Tuesday8.30am to 9.00am
Thursday3.00pm to 3.30pm
Co-ordinator: Teresa BarrandContact Teresa or Mandy at the
Library for any further informationon 8671 0660.
Thank you to our volunteer helpers:Michelle Crowhurst, Teya Dunn
and Karim Gilliland
Real friends are like a ray ofsunshine on a dull day.
Open day attracts families and friends to RDAS
No. 5 How much sleep does my child need to succeed at school?Handy hints for improving learning
These handy hints for improving learning are extracted from ‘HelpYour Child Succeed at School’ by Andrew Fuller .
A good nights sleep (at least 8hours) is essential for optimalbrain functioning at school.Memory consolidation occurs dur-ing sleep especially during dream(or REM) sleep.During the normal 8-9 hours ofsleep, five dream (REM) cyclesoccur.Adolescents getting only 5-6 hoursof sleep lose out on the last twoREM cycles and thereby reducethe amount of time the brain hasto consolidate information.
Teenagers need as much sleep aschildren, partly because theirbrains are doing so much devel-opment.Always remember there is nosuch thing as a sleep bank. So justbecause you slept 10 hours onenight doesnt mean you can getaway with only sleeping six hoursthe next night.Students who dont get enoughsleep have to work much harderto do well at school.
Could your child be suffering from an undetected vision problem?Does your child constantly squint orrub their eyes, blink excessively, com-plain of headaches, have trouble con-centrating or hold their books veryclose when reading? If so, your childis not alone.Australian research has found that one
in four children suffer from an undetec-ted vision defect.Children with an undetected vision prob-lem are at risk of falling behind both so-cially and in their schoolwork.Optometrists are urging parents to bevigilant and look out for the symptoms
of vision problems particularly when chil-dren are reading, completing homework orwatching television.For further information and a checklist ofsymptoms and behavious that might indi-cate a vision problem, log onto www.optometrists.asn.au.
RDAS Sporting EquipmentGiant Sale
Tuesday, 31st August, Rec.Centre.Back Door
Goods include:• Hockey sticks• Cricket stumps
• Cricket bats• Miscellaneous balls
Priced between $1.00 to $5.00.
Come and grab a bargain!All proceeds go towards the purchase of new
equipment
CRAFTY KIDS...Kimberly Harveyand Jack Fortington, both 5, cutout and decorate shark pictures atthe recent Roxby Downs AreaSchool Open Day.
SPORTY...Jake Robertsand Kurt Reynolds,both 13, enjoysoftcrosse at the RDASOpen Day.
CHEF...Melissa Pidgeon, 15, makespinwheels in home economics. BUDDIES...Shauna Franks, 10, and Zoey
Male, 8, make ‘moveable hands’ together.
PARTNERS...Georgia Shields, 10, and JakePinnegar, 8, buddy up.
COMPUTING...Annie Lavrick sits in on a computing class withson Peter, 11.
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A messagefrom the Principal
‘Buddy of the Week’ Awards: R-2 Win-ner – Darcy Lindner and 3-6 Winner –Ben Sullivan.Congratulations to the following stu-dents received achievement awards atlast week’s R-6 Assembly:Year R-2 Achievement AwardsMrs Cormack– Samuel Gander,Mitchell RyanMrs Zeptner – Jack Fortington, BradleyForrestMr Petty – Sam Barber, Blake RussoMs Dalgety/Miss Campbell-Colquhoun– Megan Folwell, Brad JohnsonMiss Richter/Mrs Van Laarhoven –Kody McCarthy, Maddy McGarryMiss Wastell – Hannah Rigden, JackMasseyMiss Bartsch – Byron Fairlie, DaphneFrechMiss Steele/Mrs Haddock – Absent dueto being on campDance & Drama – Monique GobbieYear 3-6 Achievement AwardsMr Jones – Maya Hudson, FletcherCrafter-KingMr Gera – Absent due to being on campMiss Arthur – Chelsea McDonough,Zac SutherlandMrs Meyer – Absent due to being oncampMrs Partington – Patrick Steinhauser,Jaslin Gardiner StolzMiss Nash – Harley Baird, GeorgiaShieldsMr Wyskamp/Mrs Ferenci – AyrtonKoning, Cameron SchoddeMiss Litster/Mrs Bennie – ChelseaJames, Jordan Noble-BushMr Summerton – Dany Stetco, KimPineSpecial Ed – Daniel BulmanDance & Drama – Taylor Butler‘Buddy of the Week’ Awards: R-2 Win-ner – David Harvey and 3-6 Winner –Joseph Barber.Congratulations to the following stu-dents received achievement awards atlast fortnight’s R-6 Assembly.Year R-2 Achievement AwardsMrs Cormack – Daniel McInnis,Madeline Young, Peter SessaregoMrs Zeptner – Hannah McGarry,Kimberly HarveyMr Petty – Angus Harrison, DaniellePlayerMs Dalgety/Miss Campbell-Calquhoun– Evan Beswick, Toni DearmanMrs Christall/Mrs Van Laarhoven –Tayla Alsford, Tenaia Holden, SamJacksonMiss Wastell – Patrick Loeng, BillyTrench, Toby SmithMiss Bartsch – James Trasy, AndrewTolson-Macgowan, Brody GrohsMiss Steele/Mrs Haddock – Aaron Dar-ling, Shauna Parker, Jake PinnegarYear 3-6 Achievement AwardsMr Jones – Sarah Van Laarhoven, KaneMooney, Kelly Anne TrenchMr Gera – Ben Russon, Ben Crawford,Stephanie LuscombeMiss Arthur – Beau Munn, LeroyDoranMrs Meyer – Kirsten Hollobone, Vic-toria Degioia, Tyler SummertonMrs Partington – Steven Shepherd,Daemon Samson, Bryce StolzMiss Nash – Haylee Williams, HannahMaynard, Cloe ButlerMr Wyskamp/Mrs Ferenci – RhiannonMcDonough, Sam MaynardMiss Lister/Mrs Bennie – Alex Wissell,Koby Lynch, Demmy OrrMr Summerton – Jenna Dreckrow, JaiSladeSpecial Ed – Tyson DarlingDance and Drama – Jayde Roberts,Harley Reimann
BUDDYof the week For the past fortnight, students in
Reception to Year 6 at RoxbyDowns Area school have been Pro-fessionally coached by AndrewThompson from the “Milo Tennis inSchools” program.Sponsored by Tennis SA and fundedby RDAS, students have partici-pated in up to 4 sessions over thetwo weeks.Below are some comments from stu-dents about the program.“In Milo Tennis I have learnt lotsof things. I learnt how to serve prop-erly. I learnt how to volley and someof the rules. I have learnt a lot ofnew skills Samuel. Year 5.Milo Tennis is fun. We learn newskills and we play games such asskeleton and many more. We learntdifferent swings such as serving,forehand drive, volley, smash andbackhand volley. Andrew alsoteaches lessons after school. Demi.Year 5.In Milo Tennis we have been learn-ing new skills. I had fun so did myclassmates. It is all about hardwork, listening and patience. Youhave to have good hand-eye coor-
dination. We learnt how to serve.Our coach was Andrew. Dylan. Year5.I learnt new skills while I had fun.We played games. My favourite wasskeleton. We had to cooperate andbe patient. Some of the hits werecool too. My favourite was thesmash! Ty. Year 5I thought it was fun playing Skel-eton and Pac Man. It was greatwhen Andrew threw the ball and wehad to hit it back to him. Taylor, Year4.I enjoyed it when Andrew taught ushow to hit the ball and when weplayed Pac Man and Skeleton. Wehad a rally over the net. I learnt howto serve and smash. Jaimie, Year 4.”Over the course of the year studentsat RDAS have had the opportunityto participate in several coachingclinics similar to this.Along with a new approach to fit-ness, which has been implementedinto classrooms, and the PrimaryPhysical Education program, RDASis actively assisting students to be-come active and promote the main-tenance of healthy lifestyles.
Milo Tennis - serving it up at RDAS
Dear Parents & FriendsOpen Day...Our Open Day was a great advertisement for our community, our school,our students and our future. Those parents that were able to attend reported that itwas an excellent insight into how our school works and what activities occur day today. I wish to thank the organising committee of Vicki Bourlioufas, Sally Cormack,Kate Underwood, Michael Wyskamp, Jodie Meyer, Ben Summerton, Dan Cojocea,Karen Grantham and Kath Macalister who did a an excellent job making arrange-ments for the day. Thank you to Mrs Sheila Culf and the Parents and Friends Asso-ciation for providing Morning Tea for our visitors. We are always appreciative of thesupport these parents offer our school. Thank you also to all the parents and friendsjoining in on the day. We hope that next year we will have even a bigger attendanceby parents and interested persons. Well done to all students and staff for all of theirwonderful efforts.Book Week...This week we are celebrating Book Week. All parents must know thevalue of reading to their children, encouraging in them a love of books as they are the“doorway” to knowledge and their future. This year’s theme is “Doorways”. As aresult many of our classes have contributed to library activities, displays and compe-titions this week to celebrate books.Please come into the school / community library this week to view all the wonderfulwork on display.Quality Assurance...Each year a random sample of our school families is selectedto complete a questionnaire relating to various aspects of our school. We all strive toprovide the best opportunity for your child/ren. Your responses assist us to continueto improve the educational service to this community. If you receive a questionnaireplease fill it out at your earliest convenience and return in the stamped addressedenvelope provided.Olympic Success - Resilience...Many of our classes are studying the Olympics andmost sports loving Australians have been glued to the television recently watchingthe events unfold in Athens. There are, as always, remarkable stories emanating fromthe triumphs and failures of these athletes. Even in the “disaster” of failing to win amedal, one virtue seems to stand out amongst all athletes competing. Each of thesecompetitors has a very high degree of resilience to pain, to challenges and overcom-ing adversity. i.e. what doesn’t “kill” them makes them stronger.Our students and many of us can learn the same lesson, to strive for our goals, not beput off by others or unfavourable circumstances. Resilience to bullies, to factors ofisolation, to adverse family situations, to do the best we can in life against whateverodds is the key to success for our students. The lesson that these “resilient” athletesshow is that you can come from any background, town, country and be the best theycan be or even the best in the world.SSO Week 23rd – 27th August 2004...Congratulations and thank you to all of ourStudent Service Officers who work so hard in supporting teachers and students inthe classroom. These members of staff are often the “unsung heroes” of our schoolutilising invaluable skills and talents to ensure our school runs smoothly and stu-dents are cared for. SSO’s work in classrooms, the special class, with small groupsof students, in the Front Office, with Finance, facilities and general administration.They all do an exceptional job and we appreciate their invaluable contributions.Newsletter Review...Parents are reminded that we invite them to respond to ourrecent survey about whether we continue to use The Monitor or send the Newsletterhome with students. We initially chose the Monitor to raise the public profile of theschool and to ensure the Newsletter actually reached the home. What are yourthoughts? Do you like this format within The Monitor or return to the Newsletterbeing sent home with students? Please fill in the return slip located elsewhere onthese school pages.School Closure 6th September...Each year schools close for one day for events oflocal significance. Generally this is to allow for all school community members toattend an event of local significance on the one day. This year to allow the manyparents who attend the Adelaide Show, the school will be closed on Monday 6th
September. Staff, however will be at work on this day, planning learning programmesacross R-12 particularly in the areas of Society and Environment, English and Maths.Internet Usage...Students have been reminded that all Internet usage has to be of anappropriate nature. Deliberate access of inappropriate sites, sharing of offensiveimages or text is against school rules and also breaks the law. It is a serious offenceand will be treated as such here at school. Parents are also advised to be vigilant asto what is being accessed on their home computer or at another’s house. Respect forothers, particularly women, is at the basis of our civilisation. Protect your child/renfrom the dangers that the Internet can pose to themselves and your family as a whole.
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grew up, your family etc.I grew up in Wudinna onthe West Coast. I wentaway to boarding schoolfor Year 11 & 12. Wentto Uni at Magill andcouldn’t wait to leaveAdelaide. I have 2brothers and 1 sister.You are one a small
number of male JP teachers.What made you choose this age group to teach and how areyou finding it?We always have fun and there is lots of enjoyment in workingwith children at this age. My last practical was in a Reception/1 class and I enjoyed that so I went on from that.How do you like RDAS as a school?I am enjoying everyday, there are lots of different programsrunning that provide new and different opportunities to bothteachers and the students. The staff are youngand full of fun.What do you like best about Roxby Downs?Its not in Adelaide.Who is the person you most admire and why?My old man – because he is a hard working Aussie.Would you recommend teaching to others?Yes – it is a job that is full of fun and no day is the same.If you weren’t a teacher what do you think you would be?It would be nice to think that I am not teaching because Ihave won the lottery!Who will win the Woomera and Roxby Downs FootballLeague Grand Final and Why?Olympic Dam – because we want it more!
Staff Profile - Zane Petty
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10th ONESTEEL OUTBACK CUP
Beenham EliteSponsored the 1600m Class B Handicap
LinfoxSponsored the 1400m Class 3 Handicap
Myall Grove Caravan ParkSponsored the 1200m Maiden Handicap
OneSteelMajor Sponsor of the OneSteel Outback Cup
Roxby TavernSponsored the 1100m Class 6 Handicap
Tatachilla WinesSponsor and Official Wine Supplier
Unite AccountantsSponsored the 1200m Maiden Handicap
Western Raine and HorneSponsored the 1000m Class B Handicap
Proud to Support the 10thOneSteel Outback Cup
Your Community Newspaper
HOLY GRAIL...Jockey Nicole Stone accepts the trophy for theOneSteel Outback Cup after winning the day’s major race on clearfavourite ‘Marcin On’.
CLOSE CALL...Leading jockey Bradley Vale sees ‘Gallo Games’ over the line ahead of‘Princess Danette’ and ‘Gold Empress’ in Race 6, the Unite Accountants/Myall GroveCaravan Park/Sabis Maiden Plate.
FACES OF FASHION...All StaffResources managing director
Anthony Hatswellcongratulates ‘Fashions onthe Field’ winner StaceyDadleh and ‘Mr Outback’,Jay Perkins.
AND THEY’RE OFF...BradBamford make a jump out of
the barriers on ‘Souls’ justbehind Briony Dunn on ‘Oxford
Regent’.
PAT ON THE BACK...ESS project manager, Roxby Downs, Damien Gallacher andBeenham Elite representative Mark Beenham congratulate jockey Peter Johnstone onhis win in the Beenham Elite and ESS/Sabis Class B Handicap.
KICKING UP THE HEELS...The field sets off as the barriers openin the Roxby Downs Tavern/Tatachilla Wines Class 6 Handicap atthe 10th Roxby Downs OneSteel Outback Cup on Saturday,August14.The event is gaining support each year with approximately 1200people lining the track this year.
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10th ONESTEEL OUTBACK CUP
CUTE COUPLE... Fiona Campbell-Colquhoun and partner Jay Perkinscelebrated the title win of ‘Mr Outback’ at the race ball, held in the RoxbyDowns Tavern on August 14.
DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS...Dom Lombasso and Emma Kelly celebrated RhysSimmonds’ 21st birthday at the race ball with Julia Martin.
WINETRIO...The‘Tatachilla
Team’, PhilManser, Rebecca
Varcoe and BrookeHalkett, were among
the many race-goers to attend the
race ball at theRoxby Downs
Tavern on August14.
PALS...Rebecca Fischer and BrieAldenhoven lived it up at the race ballearlier this month.
OUT OF TOWNERS...Greg Derny, of Orange, and MichaelDunlop, of Brisbane, helped Dustin Smith, of Orange, celebrate
his 23rd birthday at the race Ball on August 14.
SILKS...Roxby DownsTavern employee BenJarmyn got into the spirit ofrace day at the calcutta onFriday, August 13.
CUP OF LIFE...Roxby Downsand Districts Race Clubtreasurer Amber Dixon,
founding member Ros Bootheyand current member Kathy Wilby
sported the coveted OneSteel cup atthe Calcutta on the Friday.
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Andamooka Opal ShowroomPost Office and MotelBehind the Famous
PREMIERS...Tango won first place in theRoxby Downs Saturday netballcompetition B grade grand final on August21.Pictured are team members XXX, XXX, MelKatzorke, XXX, front, and XXX, XXX, XXXand XXX, back.The opposing Blues put up a strong fightto take the title of premiers in the B gradecompetition but in the end were no matchfor Tango’s powerful defence.
Volleyball results
Hockey results
Roxby DownsNetball action
Busy weekend for local golfersAn exuberant field en-tered the RDFS AuctionGolf Day Ambrose onSaturday, August 21.Before starting, golfershad to buy a hole.Throughout the coursewere novelty holes that –for a donation – couldbuy golfers a birdie, ea-gle, albatross or hole-in-one. In all, $3000 wasraised by the golfers forthe RFDS.This year only nine holeswere played and teamsset off to play either thefront or back nine.Winners for the frontnine were team“Beenham Elite” com-prising Mark Beenham,Ron Jensen, GregStephensen and BarryNisbett with a gross 31nett 24.25.Back nine winners wereJohn Trewartha, MarkDillon, Brett Woodalland Danny Robinsonwith gross 33 nett 26.44.The long drive onnumber one ‘men’ wastaken out by Jason Schelland the ‘ladies/jnr’ byJoshua Callery. The backnine long drive was onnumber 18 and was wonby Mark Dillon and BeckSchutz.The front nine ‘best sec-ond shot nearest the pin’was on number two and
won by Team Peter Hunt,Hedley Widdup, LauriHannaford and KaylonAbbott.The Back nine was onnumber 10 and won byAndrew Wellington,Beck Schutz, Neil Pick-ers and Mark Elliston.Results, August 14.The Roxby Downs Out-back Cup kept a lot ofgolfers from playing golfon Saturday, August 14.For the first time this sea-son in a stroke round, asub 80 round was re-turned by DougalMacleod with his gross79. John Kerr carded an80 with two birdies in theround. Brian Hombschalso returned an 80gross.The best nett results alsocame from Dougal witha 66 but not good enoughto beat Brain’s 65. Nett65 was the overall win-ner for the day and BrianHombsch was also theMonthly Medal winner.Dougal Macleod was theA grade winner with 66,Scott Fraser the B gradewinner with nett 70, theC Grade winner with anett 78 was DavidGibson and the ‘ladies/jnr’ winner was KirstenThomas with nett 80.Novelties results were:
Best Putter – John Kerrwith 25 putts, long driveon 12 – A grade, JohnKerr, B grade, TonyHolbrook, C grade, JohnFreeman, and ‘ladies’,Kirsten Thomas; Nearestto the Pin on 13 – Agrade, John Kerr got hisbirdie, B grade, TonyHolbrook, and C grade,John Freeman.On Sunday, August 15,there was a 9 holestableford played. An-other in his first full sea-son is Craig Nichols whois quietly chipping awayat his handicap and per-forming solidly eachweek. He had a greatround, coming in with 22points and winning theday. Geoff Darling had17 points for the runner-up spot and third wasScott Fraser with 16points. John Kerr foundthe fairway to take outthe long drive on 9.Golfers please note thathere is a change in theprogram for the weekendon the local grand final.On Saturday, August 28,there will be a 9 holestroke event with tee offbetween 8.30 and 9am.On Sunday, August 29,there will be an 18 holestableford event spon-sored by Roxby DownsTavern. Tee off will be11am to noon.
SECOND PLACE...TheBlues finished second inthe Roxby DownsSaturday netballcompetition B gradeladder following thegrand final last Saturday.Players included MelissaRoach, Lorraine Girdhamand Tara Crawford, front,and Jen Kelly, KarenTraeger, Liz Winter andKamille Bennie, back.
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League LadderTeam W L For Agst % Pts
Olympic Dam 12 3 1636 766 68.11% 24
Roxby Districts 11 4 1685 930 64.44% 22
Andamooka 7 8 1061 1127 48.49% 14
Hornridge 0 15 524 2087 20.07% 0
September 12,200418 Hole StrokeTee off 8.30am-9.00amSeptember 18,2004Dirt Circuit –Night MeetingSeptember 18,2004Olex – MonthlyMedalChampionshipsTee off 11.00am-12 noonSeptember 19,20049 Hole ParTee off 8.30am-9.00amSeptember 19,200418 Hole StrokeTee off 8.00am-8.30amSeptember 26,20049 Hole StablefordTee off 8.30am-9.00amOctoberOctober 2 and 3,2004Round 2 – DirtCircuit StateTitles at ArnoBayOctober 30, 2004Dirt Circuit – FunNight
Mail Medal – Mick Oldfield (RD) 39 votes(ineligible); Steve Owens (RD) 16 votes;Paul Kemp (OD) 16 votes; TroyDesfontaines (RD) 15 votes; Anthony Howie(OD) 15 votes; Adam Jebb (OD) 14 votes;Matt Daddow (RD) 14 votes (ineligible);Ben Kotzur (A) 12 votes; Corey Aldenhoven(OD) 12 votes; Stewart Gow (H) 11 votes;Adam Balnaves (OD) 11 votes; MichaelCloke (RD) 11 votes; Austin Monfries (OD)11 votes. Best Under 21 Player – JamieSullivan (A) 10 votes, U21; Des Taylor (A)10 votes; Rian Hornhards (OD) 10 votes,U21.Leading Goal Kickers – Mick Oldfield (RD)44 goals; Steve Daly (OD) 29 goals; WadeFeltus (OD) 36 goals; Matt Daddow (RD)34 goals; Nigel Shinnick (OD) 30 goals.Golden Whistle – Robert Paxton.Woomera and Districts Football LeaguePlayer Life Membership (10 years and 100games) – Mark Young (RD); Steve Daly(OD); Ryan Briggs (H) – inc 87 games withAndamooka.Ryan Briggs follows father, Garry Briggs(Andamooka), with this honour. Garry re-ceived his in 1998.
This Saturday’s W&DFL match is setto draw a huge crowd as Roxby Dis-tricts and Olympic Dam go head tohead for the title of 2004 premiers.The match will begin at 2pm andentry to the oval will be $5 per per-son.Preliminary final results, August 21,2004.Roxby Districts 19 goals 11 points125 points defeated Andamooka 9goals 5 points 59 points.Best players for Roxby – 1st TDesfontaines, 2nd M Cloke, 3rd DKaminski, 4th A Herbig.Goal kickers – M Oldfield, 6 goals;D Kaminski, 3 goals; D Haines, SBurden, 2 goals each; R Allen, SRiddle, N Backhouse, M Young, DPhillips, C Oldfield, 1 goal each.Best players for Andamooka – 1st SFerenci, 2nd D Semmler, 3rd RKraack, 4th B Kotzer.
Mail Medal honours
TEAM OF THE YEAR...back, Matt Blackwood (OD), Mic Oldfield(RD), Steve Owens (RD), Adam Balnaves (OD), Simon Burden(RD), Mark Young (RD), Austin Monfries (OD) and Stuart Gow(Hornridge), centre, coach – Tim Lange (OD), Michael Cloke (RD),Nigel Shinnick (OD), Brett Chesson (RD), and Anthony Howie(OD), front, David Kaminski (RD), Matt Tuohy (Andamooka),Shannon Fitzgerald (Andamooka), Paul Kemp (OD), Rob Kraack(Andamooka) and Travis Pycroft (Andamooka). Absent, SteveDaly (OD), Aaron Herbig (RD), Mark Fisher (OD) and Ben Kotzur(Andamooka).
YOUNGSTER...Andrew Tonkin presented‘best under 21’ player Austin Monfries (OD)with his plaque.
IN IT FOR LIFE...Regional development co-ordinator ShaneGrimm, centre, presented Mark Young, left, with life membershipfor 10 years with Roxby Districts and Ryan Briggs with lifemembership for 100 league games with Hornridge.
DUAL MEDALISTS...The Monitor journalist,Andrea Nielsen, is pictured with Mail Medalrecipients Paul Kemp and Steve Owensand Sunday Mail circulation area managerPaul Cass.
Football grand finalto draw big crowd
Goal kickers – D Semmler, 3 goals;S Hall, 2 goals; D Taylor, J Jefferson,C Phelps, 1 goal each.Grand final next week betweenRoxby Districts and Olympic Dam.Roxby Downs Junior Football Asso-ciation Junior Colts Under 12 re-sults.Hawks 14 goals 3 points 87 pointsdefeated Bulldogs 1 goal 3 points 9points.Best players for Hawks – N McPhail,B Johnston, T Sutherland, C Morgan,S Grey.Goal kickers – T Sutherland, JBowden, N McPhail, 4 goals each;M Blackie, C Lynch, 1 goal each.Best players for Bulldogs – JHombsch, L Munroe, T Hombsch, ESach, M Lockwood.Goal kickers – T Hombsch, 1 goal.
Dual medalistsFollowing a tie in the Mail Medal count, OlympicDam’s Paul Kemp and Roxby Districts’ Steve Owenshave become the fourth duo to be named dual medalwinners in the award’s 51-year history.The last tie was in 1995 with Mick Glazbrook, ofAndamooka Roos, and Ashley Lodge, of OlympicDam.Prior ties include Kelly Hill and Steve Daly, both ofOlympic Dam, in 1992 and Gary Bush, of Woomera,and Steve Dryburgh, of Roxby Districts, in 1989.Woomera and Districts Football League staticianGraham Howard described the event as “a rareoccurence”, saying it made a momentous event in aplayer’s career even the more memorable.
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A SOLID START...Leading jockey Bradley Vale starts the 10thOneSteel Outback Cup positively with a win in the Class BHandicap on ‘I’m Petal’ ahead of Michael Vassallo, right, on‘Face of an Angel’.
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More than 1200 people lined thetrack at Roxby Downs Racecoursefor the 10th annual OneSteel Out-back Cup on Saturday August 14,helping make the event “a fantasticday,” according to Roxby Downsand District Race Club secretaryBarry Paterson.The final figures for funds raised bythe race day will not be availableuntil early September but MrPaterson anticipates it will be a fi-nancial success.“I’m really pleased with the way itall turned out,” Mr Paterson toldThe Monitor last week.“The track was good and conditionswere perfect for racing.“The race club has been really im-pressed with the support from thelocal community.“We were also pleased with thenumber of people from Whyalla,Port Augusta and even as far as Ad-elaide.“The turnout was beyond our ex-pectations.”Racing stalwarts from across theFar North region attended the event,including top Port Augusta trainerStuart Gow.But, as with any race day, there werethose more interested in their getupthan gambling.Jay Perkins took the title of ‘MrOutback’ - receiving a $200 Mitre10 voucher and a few female fansfor his efforts.Fashion on the Field drew anequally eager crowd, with a $500Westfield voucher presented to win-ner Stacey Dadley by 5AA’s TonyPilkington.Mr Paterson said both competitions“went off well.”“The crowd definitely got behindMr Outback and Fashions on theField,” he said.“And I think Tony Pilkington did a
great job with the judging.“But if there are any complaintsfrom competitors, they’ll have totake it up with him.”Mr Paterson offered more commen-dations for those who contributedto the race day’s success.“The committee put in a lot of hardwork that really paid off,” he said.
“But we won’t rest on our laurels –race day will get better each time.”Despite describing the day as “go-ing off without a hitch”, MrPaterson expressed high hopes forthe event in the future.“I don’t think we’re there just yetbut give it another two years andI’m sure we will be.”
BRIGHTON BOYS...The Monitor office managerMandie Arnold and Roxby Downs Junior FootballAssociation president Zolly Ferensi display warm-upjackets provided to the group’s under 16s team by PAand CI Martin.The Roxby Downs Junior Foot-ball Association’s under 16steam will head to Adelaidethanks to the generous supportof local businesses.The group will be playingBrighton at Brighton Oval onSunday, September 5, as part ofa development program.
Accommodation for the grouphas been paid for by JohnBetterman of Myall GroveCaravan Park.Mr Betterman, whose sonAdam was a Mail Medal win-ner, said he wanted to do some-thing for junior football on alocal level.
QUORN KIDS...JuniorFootball Committeetreasurer Jill Koning,secretary LesleyAdamson and ShaneThomson are picturedwith Quorn Under 9Football Carnivalplayers DanielAdamson, 7, and MillerFraunks, 8, centre, andCody Dyer, 8, andJackson Thomson, 9.
Monadelphous Engineering and Roxby Districts Sporting Clubhave sponsored transport for 26 local junior footballers partici-pating in the Quorn Under 9 Football Carnival this Sunday.Roxby Coach Service has also pitched in, providing its servicesat the Port Augusta rate rather than full-price.Participants in the carnival will play five games, with winnersbased on aggregate points.
