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BHP Billitons proposed desalination plant at Port Bonython in the upper Spencer Gulf might receive assistance from the Australian taxpayer.

Th e South Australian Government has expressed an interest in the desalination plant to supply drinking water for 100,000 residents of the upper Spencer Gulf and Eyre Peninsula regions.

Th e desalination plant is planned to supply an additional 120 megalitres of water a day for the Olympic Dam mine.

If State Government money was added to the project, substantial pressure could be removed from the River Murray.

However, BHP Billiton spokesman Richard Yeeles was adamant that any funding from the State Government would not be used to assist the Olympic Dam Mine.

We (BHP Billiton) have made it very clear that the company has not asked for any funding in relation to the water desalination component of the Olympic Dam Mine.

Th e State Government is looking at providing some funding for the desalina-tion plant, which would allow them to supply water for the northern region of the state, he said.

A Memorandum of Understanding between the State Government and BHP Billiton was signed earlier this year.

Th e memorandum states:It is the intention of the parties that there

shall be no subsidy (either directly or indi-rectly) by the State to BHP Billiton for any aspect of its operations and responsibilities in relation to the proposed desal plant, subject to the Governments requirements of the desal plant not adding material cost to BHP Billiton.

Premier Mike Rann said the ben-e ts of cooperation between the State Government and BHP Billiton would be evident for the whole state, not just residents of the upper north.

We have been working with BHP Billiton over a long period of time to investigate desalination options which demonstrates the commitment of both BHP Billiton and the Government to preserving South Australias water

resources.One of the greatest bene ts of such

a plant is that it secures the long-term sustainability of the Great Artesian Basin, Mr Rann said.

Th e provision of high quality water from the proposed plant for the communi-ties of the Upper Spencer Gulf and Eyre Peninsula will also see vast quantities of water returned to the River Murray as much as 30 million litres a day, he said.

While still in the draft stage, the desalination plant is expected to cost BHP Billiton approximately $300 million to build. Another $400 million would be required to build the 330km pipeline from Port Bonython to Olympic Dam.

Water for the Olympic Dam Mine is drawn from the Great Artesian Basin at a rate of 35 megalitres per day, which is insu cient for the expansion of the mine.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the South Australian Government and BHP Billiton to study the possibility of a large scale water desalina-tion plant.

To supply the necessary water to Olympic Dam, the plant would need to draw 320 megalitres of seawater, which would processed via reverse osmosis.

Reverse osmosis is the most common method of desalinating water and works by pumping seawater, under pressure, through a membrane to lter out salt and other impurities.

Th e waste product, some 200 megali-tres, would be returned to the ocean as brine with approximately twice the salt content of normal seawater. Th e brine is expected to dilute rapidly once returning to the gulf.

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for all aspects of the Olympic Dam expansion is being conducted by ARUP HLA and has already identi ed a number of potential problems for the project.

Detailed studies of the potential impacts of the desalination plant on the marine environment and ecology are underway, especially regarding the cuttle sh and prawn breeding grounds near Port Bonython.

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Back to school in AndamookaStudents of the Andamooka Primary School returned

to school at the Community Hall on Monday.It was not a perfect start for the students - the building

they will be using is not complete yet so the hall is a temporary refuge.

Governing Council chairperson, Naomi Campbell, said it was brilliant to see the children back at school in

Andamooka again. It was really good to have everyone back at school - it

has been a long time coming, she said.Now all we have to do is convince the Education Department that this is where our children should be, she said.

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Its nally warming up.Th ose balmy days of the low twenties

are making way for the high twenties and 30 plus.

Before long we will be calling the current warm cool, as the high 30s and occasional 40+ become the norm.

Many people will be delighted as they scratch around for the sandals and drag out the sleeveless tops and shorts.

Others will be rushing to close all the windows and turn up the air-conditioning the cupboards will become laden with y and insect spray.

Love or hate it? Get used to it! Because, as one of my friends recently said You are in the outback! What do you expect?

Whatever your leaning there are a number of rules we need to follow during the upcoming summer months.

Th ere is the obvious Slip, Slap and Slop. No good telling the doctor in a few years time but I dont burn as he cuts malignant pieces of esh o your face and arms.

Th e only way to avoid the suns harmful rays, especially in the Outback, is to cover up with clothes, hats and creams.

Most susceptible are small children who need constant reminding.

We are constantly told to drink more water. Well, at this time of year its not an option its a necessity.

You must keep hydrated and a can of Coke or Pepsi is not a suitable replacement.

You need a least two litres a day and more if you are in the sun and heat for extended periods.

Yeah, I know it can be tough to cut back,

I was drinking eight cans of Red Bull per week. I am down to two a week. Which of course I drink for medicinal purposes only!

Again, its the toddlers and youngsters who are most vulnerable. Keep them topped up. Try just a little bit of fresh lemon or orange juice if they insist on avour.

You will be doing them a great favour if you can make drinking water a habit at a young age.

Its not only humans who need more watering of course. Th ere are also your gardens and pot plants.

You know the rules - only water early in the day or later in the evening and the most e cient way is a drip feed irrigation system.

If we are really smart we will all have our air conditioning serviced now, and not wait until it breaks down on a 40 degree day and expect one of Beenhams or Bakers blokes to race around and crawl up in your 60 degree roof and x it.

Now about these ies.Th e only rule I know for this one is the

one my wife is vainly trying to teach me Close the door!! I see all sorts of y and bug catches in

the shops, but my theory is there are so many insect intruders its a useless battle, and for every one of the enemy killed there are thousands waiting to avenge them.

As a former city slicker and fresh meat to the outback y population I am open to suggestions here feel free to write in with your tips!

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Th is week sees the return of the editorial to Th e Monitors pages.

Following the release of the latest round of the council rates, we have attempted to get a response from the public on the issue - we wanted to nd out what people thought of their rates and how they thought the money should be spent.

As a non-ratepayer I was certain the councils decision to raise rates by nearly 10 per cent would evoke a strong community response.

But it seems I was wrong. Despite repeated requests for community

feedback, the response has been underwhelm-ing to say the least.

I thought people would welcome the oppor-tunity to use the newspaper as a soapbox and voice their opinions publicly, to air grievances and basically, to say what they really think.

What feedback we have received has high-lighted a couple of continuing issues in town the lack of a skate park and spending on sport and recreation.

Business owner and resident, Nick Backhouse, said the skate park had been on the agenda in Roxby Downs for a signi cant period of time.

Th is type of facility has been talked about for 10 years and been in planning for ve years. Council needs to commit to construction start-

ing in the next 12 months. Community development (includes youth

services) and Sport and Recreation combined, currently receives $43.92 out of every $100 of rates.

Th e total budget is $5 million; that is $2.2M spent on community development and sport and recreation per annum.

Surely in this budget there is room for a project which has bene ts for sport and recrea-tion and youth?

On the other hand, Rachel Young, thought the skate park needed to be built by the community.

If our community want a skate park so badly then what is wrong with a little bit of hard work and working together as a community (now theres a novel idea) to make it happen?

It may take a little longer but the community will have ownership of it and will be more likely to care for it, she said.

In Rachels view, the money required for the park would be better spent elsewhere. We have a town oval that is in dire need of repair as in spots it is quite dangerous, especially for foot-ballers. A greater percentage of our population use the oval on a regular basis, she said.

In Chris Kaminskis Letter to the Editor last week, attention was also drawn to the com-munity oval.

I am involved in local football in town and have a concern about the local oval and would like some money budgeted for up-grading, as the oval is in poor condition. I could not see where any money was allocated for this.

I have been told we were getting a new oval but I imagine that is not in the near future. Th e oval needs money spent on it now, when you watch the football teams play, you can see the poor quality of the grass they play on.

We still seem to have a leakage problem that keeps getting patched up and the smell from the slush in the side lines is very unpleasant, Mrs Kaminski said.

However, while Roxby Downs is undoubtedly a very sporting town there are a number of residents who do not play sport and would prefer money to be allocated to other areas.

One such resident is Emma Gigney, whose family races cars at the dirt circuit.

I feel that a lot of money is directed to Sport and Recreation but I fail to see the full bene ts of this.

I know many families are into some sport or another but not all families, Mrs Gigney said.

Th e Monitor extends a warm thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to our questionnaire. All the replies were well considered and thought out, with all criticisms constructive.

Rates editorial or not Rural Doctors Association calls for regional pregnancy supportTh e Rural Doctors Association of Australia is calling

on state governments to improve access to advanced ultrasound services for pregnant women in rural communities.

Th e association says research into the availability and uptake of screening for Down syndrome and spina bi da shows there are no national uniform guidelines.

Th e associations federal president, Queensland GP Ross Maxwell, says it is important women at risk in rural areas are able to get access to screening services.

Obviously if you have to care for a disabled child thats an enormous burden both personally and for the community, he said.

If were going to be managing disabled children in small remote centres, [thats an] incredibly expensive and di cult thing to do considering most of the specialised services for care are going to be in larger centres.

Now that the dust has cleared and all the headaches and sunburns have gone away, it is time to look at what happened at the Royal Flying Doctors Services (RFDS) annual golf day for 2006.

It was a day of humorous gol ng action topped by a charity auction and a reworks display nished with a brilliant result for the RFDS.

More than $50,000 was raised during the day from the 250-strong crowd.

Treasurer of the Roxby Downs RFDS Auxiliary club, Maree Jackson, said the money raised this year was a signi cant increase over last year.

Last year we raised $37,000 but weve managed to build on that by more than $18,000.

Its a great result and were really happy with the donations from businesses and for the community, who put their money into buying during the auction, she said.

The highest price paid for any item went to a signed Adelaide Crows guernsey

- which nally sold for $2300, while a 12-person, three-course camp dinner sold for $2100.

A number of local celebrities made the gol ng day a laugh especially the Pink Ladies who certainly enjoyed their champagne, possibly too much consider-ing the string of pink items deposited over the course.

Novelty holes also contributed to the fun with the enormous novelty golf club providing both participants and spectators with many laughs.

Last year the RFDS made 177 ights to Roxby Downs to transfer medical emer-gencies to better equipped hospitals.

It was well worth the effort for the auxiliary club. Th ere was a lot of prepara-tion which goes into the event but on the day most of the work has been done so we can enjoy the atmosphere.

It helped that the weather on the day was fantastic too.

A new drug and alcohol treatment centre is being built at Amata in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunjatjara (APY) Lands.

Mobile outreach services have also commenced in a State Government bid to cut substance abuse in the region which covers a large part of outback South Australia.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister, Gail Gago, said the new centre would provide a range of treatment and rehabilitation services for people who abuse petrol, alcohol, cannabis and other substances.

Extensive consultations were held with the com-munity and Anangu organisations on the proposed model for the facility between May and September last year, Ms Gago said.

An APY Lands general meeting in June reached a decision to build the centre in Amata, while a further meeting with the Amata Council in July chose a site for the new centre o Airport Road on the plains near Telstra Hill, she said.

Minister Gago said the facility would be coor-dinated by Drug and Alcohol Services SA and has involved the development of a mobile outreach service.

Two experienced nurses have now started work to establish the service for Aboriginal communities across the Lands, she said.

Th e service will o er drug and alcohol assess-ments, counselling, educations and referrals to health services.

Th e residential facility and the outreach service will complement existing state and federal govern-ment funded community petrol sni ng programs to prevent petrol sni ng and other substance misuse problems on the Lands, Ms Gago said.

Th ese include the Nganampa Health Council Substance Abuse program which aims to reduce petrol sni ng and provide e ective diversionary and preventative youth programs.

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Work to extend the Youth Centre is nearing completion.

Youth Worker Siona Glasson said the new centre would be a great improvement.

It will be a bigger, brighter than before with more space available for the group activities we run.

It will look fresh when its complete, she said.

The Youth Centre has been

closed since the end of the July school holidays and Siona told Th e Monitor that a number of people have been asking her when it would re-open.

A lot of the youth who would come into the youth centre dont have anywhere to go and hang out at the moment so theyve been skating up and down the main street.

Ive also been meeting up

with people at the rotunda on weekdays to talk with them and make sure everyone is well, she said.

Sionas office was inside the Youth Centre but she has now found a temporary o ce within the council chambers until the extensions are complete.

Gratefully the council was able to provide me with an o ce for a short period of time until

the renovations at the centre are complete, she said.

Although Siona knows what the nal look of the centre will be she was not keen to reveal all the details.

Th e space that is now available will be utilised to its full potential but I dont want to give away too much because I want it to be a surprise.

Tom BeeverFamily and Youth O cerFamily Matters

Multicultural relationshipsYouth Centre expansion

My family and I love the Broadband Ad on television where the little boy asks his dad, Why did they build Th e Great Wall of China? In which the father clumsily answered, To keep the rabbits out!

We laugh for lots of di erent reasons but especially because of the way the dad tries to give his son an appro-priate answer to something he doesnt know and because of the expression of admiration from the little boy.

Of course, the correct answer was to keep out the invading hordes of Genghis Khan and other powerful enemies, not rabbits. But it would be a bit of fun to see how the dad (In a future Ad) would answer his son if he asked why did East Germany build the Berlin Wall?

Th e answer of course has nothing to do with rabbits but to keep people out AND in!! East Germany was so determine to segregate their people from West Germany they built a huge wall that became known as the Berlin Wall so that East Germans couldnt get into West Germany and visa-versa.

I guess it makes sense that China built a great wall over 2000 years ago to try and keep the enemy out but Im sure we all struggled to nd sense in building a wall to divide people.

Speaking of walls that divide people, it was an incred-ibly moving experience to meet, talk and assist those who had been put behind a wall of steel bars and barbed wire at the Woomera Immigration Detention Centre because they had no option but to ee their country, family and friends because of persecution.

So for me, one of the things I really love about Roxby Downsis that there are no visible or invisible walls that divide us! Although we all come from some where else and enjoy a particular colour race or creed, we are free of racially motivated or religious segregation and division.

Multiculturalism means numerous cultures and that is certainly us at Roxby Downs and Andamooka because according to my records, Roxby Downs consists of thirty seven di erent nationalities and Andamooka enjoys a whole lot more.

However, living in a multicultural community is one thing, celebrating it is another.

Fortunately, our communities do celebrate our cultural diversity because there is an obvious acceptance by all. Whats more, in the near ve years of living in Roxby, I can say I have never heard a racist comment or wit-nessed religious animosity. Even better than that, at our International Womens Day celebrations in March women from di erent countries havent either.

Good relationships mean di erent things to di erent people. But one ingredient that is a crucial element for all of us to remember if we want to maintain healthy multicultural relationships is equality. Equality in rela-tionships means equal rights, no matter who we are, what our circumstances are or what race or religion we might be.

Equality in relationships means there are no cultural walls that divide us. It means we all equal no matter what!

Responsibility is another key element in healthy multi-cultural relationships because each of us is responsible for accepting each other regardless of our gender, individual beliefs or cultural di erences.

Call me nave, but surely the thorny relationships and walls that divide so many would evaporate if equality and responsibility were promoted by all.

As our community continues to grow there has been talk about the richness this region will generate to our community, country and state. For me, the other aspect of this region that I believe makes us, in a sense far richer than what is under the ground is the community harmony we enjoy.

Community harmony is what so many other communi-ties are striving foryet it is my understanding, that we have it and enjoy it.

When I say community harmony I obviously dont mean there arent any relationship problems amongst us because that is inevitable. Instead community harmony is the term given where there are no racial, cultural or religious walls that divide.

So! Congratulations everyone! We have a culturally diverse community which we all celebrate and enjoy! What a wonderful example that is to our children, each other and other communities both within Australia and around the world.

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Police arrested a 19-year-old Olympic Dam man for driving unlicensed on Saturday, September 23.

A 33-year-old woman from Roxby Downs was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and failing to provide due care following a police attendance at a motor vehicle accident on Hermit Street on Saturday.

Police attended a number of distur-bances on Saturday night in the vicinity of Roxby Downs licensed premises and as a result:

A 21-year-old man from Port Augusta was reported for urinating in a public place.

At the same incident a 26-year-old Western Australian man was arrested for disorderly behaviour, while a 19-year-old Roxby Downs man and a 16-year-old from Roxby Downs were reported for disorderly behaviour.

On the same day, police arrested a 19-year-old Roxby Downs man for assault and breaching his bail.

A 21-year-old Roxby Downs woman was reported by police for driving unregistered on Friday, September 22.

In other tra c o ences, a 20-year-old man from Whyalla was reported for driv-ing whilst disquali ed, driving contrary to defect, driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.

In an unrelated matter on the same day, police reported a 40-year-old Olympic Dam man for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

Police attended two disturbances at licensed premises in Roxby Downs on Friday, September 22.

On Th ursday, police issued a total of six expiation notices to drivers for speeding.

On the same day a 22-year-old man was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.

Police attended two disturbances at licensed premises in Roxby Downs on Tuesday. One of them involved approxi-mately 20 males fighting outside the premises; a number of the participants were reported for disorderly behaviour.

Expiation Notices were issued to two males for driving while unlicensed on Wednesday, September 20.

Reports of theft were received by Roxby Downs police from two Roxby Downs businesses on Tuesday, September 19. Th e property was recovered a short time later and returned to the businesses.

Police received a report of property damage from a Roxby Downs business on Monday, September 18. Th e damage had allegedly occurred over the weekend.

Th ere is an ongoing issue with children riding skateboards and bicycles without helmets. Th e wearing of a helmet whilst riding a (small wheeled recreational vehicle) skateboard has been legislated for the safety of the rider for quite some time and nes apply for not complying with this legislation.

Small wheeled recreational vehicles are not able to be ridden during the hours of darkness. In addition, there have been some complaints of damage caused by the same skateboarders grinding on outdoor furniture and ttings.

Anyone involved is this activity must be aware that damage in icted on public furniture and private premises is a crimi-nal o ence.

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Roxby Downs is gearing up for the inaugural Outback Career and Employment Expo on October 26 and 27.

Th e aim of the Expo is to provide both students and adults with a range of information regarding career options, training pathways, job vacancies and further education possibilities.

An initiative of the Roxby Downs Education and Workplace Training Forum, the Expo is regionally focussed on the far north region and both schools and individuals will be invited to attend.

Businesses, training and education providers, employ-ment agencies, trade and professional organisations from Adelaide, Upper Spencer Gulf and the Far North Region are being invited to participate.

A guest speaker program where inspiring speakers will talk about their career journeys- is being arranged.

The event will be a no-cost day but sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Forms to participate in this important regional event are available and must be returned by September 30.

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The Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) has a new chairperson and a number of new members on the committee.

Long time resident Mike Freeman was chosen by the town at the recent Annual General Meeting to chair the APOMA committee.

Th is is a responsible position and I take it very seriously because there is a lot of work to be done towards Andamookas future.

My hope for the future is that we can continue to operate in the same way as we have for the last 50 years but we as a community will have to determine that, he said.

Mr Freeman said his highest priority would be to complete the Andamooka to Roxby Downs water pipeline.

I think this pipeline is extremely impor-tant for the whole community and we are very close to completing what needs to be done legally, he said.

Mr Freeman wanted to extend his thanks to the community of Andamooka, the indigenous land owners who gave their consent for the project, BHP Billiton, the State Government and the Outback Areas Community Development Trust.

Another goal for APOMA, Mr Freeman explained, was to coordinate a cost-sharing arrangement for the future management of the town.

We like the town how it is because it is unique and we want to keep it that way.

But we need money to maintain what

weve got and hopefully plan some other projects for the future including the school, sport and recreation, tourism and heritage sites, he said.

Everything involves a cost and we, as a community, have to share those costs together, he said.

A number of grants were also being looked at by the committee for future applications.

Th ere are government grants which Andamooka would be able to access but lots of them require the town to provide the rst dollar.

If we can supply that, they will supply the second. Th ats how we have to pro-ceed, Mr Freeman said.

The APOMA committee is Mike Freeman, Anne Badau, Jean Lawrie, Angela Turner, Deb Sach, Tom Radford, Bill Addington, Russel Gillings, Bill Lehman, Brenton Smith and Dave Spargo.

For anyone unfamiliar with progress associations like APOMA, the organisa-tions are intended to operate like councils in the unincorporated areas of South Australia.

As such, their role is to maintain town infrastructure like roads, toilets and playgrounds.

Members are volunteers who give their time and experience for the communitys bene t and are a highly valued resource.

A massive line-up of exciting events means the Yorke Peninsula is gearing up for an action-packed October long weekend.

Yorke Peninsula Marketing Manager Jo Featherstone says the events will include the new Copper Coast Big Rig Show n Shine, which is already shaping up to be huge.

Held across the three towns of Moonta, Wallaroo and Kadina, it includes a car show, country music concert with Graham Hugo and Adam Harvey, and a Big Rig Cavalcade on the Sunday, Ms Featherstone says.

South Australias most prestigious sur ng event, the Cutloose Quiksilver Yorkes Classic, is on again at Innes National Park.

An added incentive to visit the region this long weekend is the fact that you could also win $15,000 worth of prizes, as part of Yorke Peninsula Tourisms Boat Load of Fun competition.

Th e Boat Load of Fun competi-tion runs until November 30 2006,

with the major prize of a 3.95m aluminium dinghy, complete with a 25hp outboard motor and trailer - full of absolutely everything needed to have a brilliant break on the Yorke Peninsula.

Events on the Yorke Peninsula over the October long weekend include:

2006 Cutloose Quiksilver Yorkes Classic, 30 September 1 October;

Th e Copper Coast Big Rig Show n Shine, 30 September 1 October;

Stansbury Seaside Markets 30 September;

Stansbury Country Bazaar 30 September 1 October;

Edithburgh Gala Day 1 October;

Pt Broughton Rubber Duck Race 2 October;

Moonta Open Garden & Craft Festival 30 September 2 October;

Hardwicke Bay Trash n Treasure 30 September;

Warooka Flea Market 30 September.

For more information on Yorke

Peninsula and events happening throughout the region, visit www.yorkepeninsula.com.au or call 1800 654 991.

Conditions of entry: Competition starts 1/9/06 and closes 30/11/06. Entry forms and stamps are avail-able from participating businesses. Entries require 2 stamps from participating businesses in 2 di er-ent towns of the Yorke Peninsula Tourism Region. Completed entries can be lodged at any Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre or posted to PO BOX 417, Kadina, SA, 5554. Maximum 3 entries per person. Sta and immediate family of participating businesses are ineligible to enter. All prizes will be drawn at 11am 5/12/06 at the promoter Yorke Peninsula Tourism Marketing Committee Inc. o ces - 50 Moonta Road, Kadina, SA, 5554. Winners will be noti ed and listed in Th e Advertiser newspaper 7/12/06 SA Lic No T06/2984

APOMA changes

By Lynnie Plate

A few days ago I visited the school kids bright-painted yellow gallery Our Place at the Oodnadatta Museum.

I was delighted to see the outback station childrens display, on view for the next two terms.

Sue Britt is the well-travelled itiner-ant School of the Air Teacher, based in Coober Pedy.

She visits remote and isolated stu-dents from Lambina Station in the Far North of South Australia to Billa Kallina in the central North, supervising their lessons on a computer using the Centra Virtual Classroom.

Long gone are the HF radio link-ups where kids struggled to hear their teacher in Port Augusta between the crackling.

Sue took up my suggestion for the station kids to contribute to our local museum, and the results she put together and displayed are impressive.

She con ded that at rst the kids were not that keen and saw their project as more school work and less outdoors activity.

Th ere is a map of the Far North of South Australia with photos of the school kids at their various homes on stations, so you get the idea of how large their homes are and how far away the classmates live from each other.

Macumba Stations Clayton Warren wrote a poem for the Dorothea Mackellar poetry competition.

His poem depicts a stock camp life so foreign for a visiting school kid from Melbourne. Of course horses, motor bikes and race meetings were a great part of station kids stories.

When I advise travellers in my road-house to visit the museum in the main street I tell the kids in the families to take time to enjoy our kids gallery.

When you are in Oodnadatta next, dont forget to visit Our Place.

Our place Careers and employment expo

Yorke Peninsula set for an action-packed October long weekend

Above: New APOMA Chairperson, Mike Freeman


Nutrition plays a key role in students school performance.

Like any high-performance machine, the brain needs top quality fuel. That means a well-balanced diet.

Its a fact that well-nourished students concentrate and perform better. Students with poor diets are often tired and unable to concentrate in class.

Research shows that poor diets decrease attentiveness, motivation and other behav-iours critical to school performance.

Many schools are now allowing students to snack on fruit and vegetables during speci ed class times to keep up energy levels and increase intake of healthy foods.

Schools call this snack time by di erent names such as brain break, fruit break or bite and write. Many teachers report that since introducing these breaks children seem happier, better behaved and learn better.

Nutritionists recommend that students only eat at scheduled break times such as recess, lunch or organised snack time because snacking continuously all day can lead to excess calorie intake and tooth decay.

Eating breakfast is also critical to students achieving their educational potential. Students who eat breakfast have been shown to get higher grades and are less likely to be described as depressed, anxious, dgety, or irritable by parents and teachers.

Students who have breakfast think faster and more clearly, concentrate better, su er

less fatigue, and are less likely to end up in the nurses o ce complaining of tummy aches and dizziness.

Quick and healthy breakfast ideas include a bowl of wholegrain cereal with milk, wholegrain toast/crumpets/mu ns with cheese, tomato or baked beans, fruit, yoghurt or a delicious fruit smoothie.

Eating breakfast should be as much of a priority for students as doing their homework!

Th e same thing goes for water. If you dont drink enough water, your body becomes dehydrated and that can have a nasty e ect on your brain.

Water makes up about 80% of the brain. By not drinking enough water you reduce your alertness, ability to concentrate and your memory su ers.

Its a good idea for students to have water on their desk and drink it through-out the day.

So to ensure you learn well make sure you eat well by nourishing your brain with healthy food, enjoying breakfast everyday and drinking plenty of water!

Written by Vikki Boulton, Dietitian, Whyalla Hospital and Health Services.

Your local Dietitians can be contacted on:

Pt Augusta: Ph. 8648 5800 (Pt Augusta provides services to Leigh Creek, Marree, Quorn, Roxby Downs and Hawker) or

Whyalla: Ph. 8648 8930 (Whyalla provides services to Ceduna, Yalata, Oak Valley, Cowell, Kimba, Cleve, Streaky Bay, Elliston and Wudinna).

In late August and early September the Year 5/6 classes from Haematite-Block attended their school camp. It was for two nights at the Camp Willochra

campsite in Melrose. Below are some com-ments from students who attended:

I liked camp because it was great. At first I thought it was not going to be

fun but it was. My favourite thing was, well, everything! Kayla

Th e bus ride going over the hills was cool except some people spewed. Stephanie

I liked it when we played Spotlight because I won twice. Kane

I think that camp was fun because of the activities. We did bowling and games. Hannah

Camp was fun, everyone had a great time. Th e best bit was climbing Mount Remarkable. Victoria

The dorms and the food was excellent. Th omas

I liked the food and going bowling. Jordan

I liked going bowling because I won a game! Elyshiah

I liked camp. It was fun because we had excursions and we learnt new stu . Beau

I liked camp because of ten-pin bowling and playing soccer. Nikita

I liked camp because the tness games were fun! Andrew

I liked it because it was fun, cool and we played ten-pin bowling. Kira

I liked it because we did not a lot of stu that was new like going to a museum and climbing a mountain.

I rate it 11 out of 10! Josiah.

A big thanks to all our parent helpers for helping make our camp such a success and to the Year 5/6 teachers for all their work in planning and running the event.

Parents and Friends Report

Dear Parents and Friends,

Our next Market Day will be held on Saturday, October 21.

Come along and have a hot or cold drink at our P&F Co ee Corner, buy a boys or girls showbag for $5 and Lucky Dips for $1.

Check out all the stalls in front of the school as October traditionally is our largest Market Day so dont miss out.

Keep an eye out for the P&F Youth Discos in term 4. Th ere will be one for Years R-2 and one for Years 3-6. More details in the next edition of Th e Monitor.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30pm in the school sta room. All Welcome.

Have a great holiday!Annette Jackson on behalf of the P&F Committee

Eat well, learn well

Above: Parents and Friends have donated 12 sets of Motorised Leggo to the school. They are valued at $2,390. Ryan Worby is pictured working with the Leggo with Avril Luke President of P&F.

Haematite-Block Rocks Camp Willochra

David Lampard visited the school today to give a science show on sound. He did several shows for students in years 1 to 7. The photo shows David

and Mrs Partington showing what sound waves look like.

That science guy from Y


Written ByGreg Berry Principal

Principally speaking

Sister Pats

thought for the dayExperience is not what happens to a person; it is what a person does to what happens to them.

Upcoming Events September 29th R-12 Assembly 12:00September 29th Last Day Term 3 Dismissal 2 pmSept 30th-Oct15th School HolidaysOctober 16th 1st Day Term 4October 18th P & F Meeting 7:30pm in StaffroomOctober 21st Market DayOctober 24th Early Closure 2:10pmOctober 24th Governing Council 7:30pm in StaffroomOctober 26th Year 8 SASSSA BasketballOctober 23-27th Childrens Week

R-2 Winner Sharna Pedler3-6 Winner Courtney McLeodMrs Zeptner H/S Keely Flavel, Harvey MichelsMiss Greenfield Reception Shanice Buss, Kane Goldsworthy-SpiersMs Rowe Reception Jemma Wilton, Cassandra HaywardMrs Cormack/Mrs Ramsey Reception Miranda Syversten, Joel LongmireMs Lownsborough/Mrs Van Laarhoven Year 1 Willis Noll, Caleb JuryMr Petty Year 1 Caleb Grohs, Joel MartinMiss Steele/Mrs Christall Year 2 Bradley Forrest, Tayla FrenchMiss Orchard Year 2 Daniel McInnis, Kiaran DadlehMiss Underwood Year1/2 Byrnn Jansen, Penny StockDance/Drama Lachlan Elliot, Jake GotchSpecial Class Filip Nikolic

Miss Arthur Year 3 Jema Leweszewski, Damon HillMs Van Der Hucht Year 3 Amber Goldsworthy Spiers, Tayla SmithMiss Halligan Year 4 Caitlin Woodall, Hannah RigdenMiss Larwood Year 4 Ihsan Perdana, Aaron DarlingMr Wyskamp Year 5/6 Kira Tahu, Jock BruceMiss Hollitt Year 6 Maddyson King, Jamie BishopMiss Berryman Year 6 Marcus Bowden, Elyshiah McCathyDance /Drama Rebecca Longmire, Erin JacobsSpecial Ed Miss Andrews Darren Rosewarne

New PrincipalRoxby Downs Area School welcomes a new Principal

at the end of this year. Mr Steve Marshall has been appointed to begin duties

at the beginning of 2007. Steve is married to Judy and they have three children, Isabel (11), Lewis (17) and Tom (19).

Steve began his teaching as head teacher at Anna Creek Station and moved to Whyalla where he taught at Fisk Street Primary.

From there he moved to Tailem Bend Primary and Fraser Park Primary in the Murray Bridge District.

Steve held the Principalships of Callington Primary in 1990, Bevan Crescent Primary, Whyalla in 1994 and Nicolson Avenue Primary, Whyalla in 1995.

During 1991 he also taught at Woodland Park Middle School in 1991 on a Teacher exchange.

In 2000, Steve moved to Darwin, where he commenced the position of Principal at Nightcli Primary School.

During his stay in the Northern Territory he has also held the positions of General Manager : People and Learning Division and General Manager : Schools for Darwin and Katherine regions.

Steve is a tness fanatic, enjoying running and cycling and is very much looking forward to the challenges of this new Principalship.

Other Staffi ngWe welcome Sharyn Hausler next term to ll a new

vacancy in our Junior Primary classes. As a result of 23 new reception class enrolments begin-

ning in term 4, we need to establish an extra class. We have been very lucky to get Sharyn to ll our

term 4 vacancy and she is a new mid-year graduate to teaching.

We all wish her well in her rst teaching position.

New Playground FenceOver this forthcoming holidays, I am informed that a

new fence will be erected around the playground nearest to the OSHC building.

Th is project has been a long time in the making and I am very pleased that it is nally able to be completed. It will allow all of our special education students to have a much safer free play area, with the freedom to run around in a secure area.

Th e fence is a pool enclosure style with corresponding lift latch entrances to allow for ease of access by other students.

Parents are reminded that this playground may not be accessible during the holidays for short periods of time to allow for the construction of this fencing.

Please ask your children to give the contractors easy access by keeping well away from their working areas.

Holiday periodIt is hard to believe that this term is nearly over. When

we return on October 16th, there will be only a short 8 week term to complete and the year will have rushed past.

Our Senior students will only have a very brief return before they are due to have exams and complete their academic year.

I wish all students, sta and parents an enjoyable break and I look forward to seeing you all back safely, after a battery recharging holiday.

Musical group Music is Fun visited Roxby Downs Area School on Th ursday, September 21.

Students particpated in the performance by dressing up and singing along. Students dressed as angels for one song, they also joined in with a German song

(as indicated by the lovely costumes). Th e students held up signs to indicate di erent noises and actions to go with the song.

Th e whole show was very interactive with students joining in with costumes, dancing even singing with the group.

Th ey taught the students a little about their instru-ments and played a variety of music from classical, opera, jazz, pop and rockn roll.

Music is fun

R-2 Winner Shae Partington3-6 Winner Fletcher Crafter-KingMrs Zeptner H/S Sasha Goranova, Lachlan CravenMiss Green eld Reception Beatriz Monken, Jared Hillyer-KellyMs Rowe Reception Emily OSullivan, Daniel Th omsonMrs Cormack/Mrs Ramsey Reception Nathan Hooper, Lauren SchellMs Lownsborough/Mrs Van Laarhoven Year 1 Logan Casserly, Matilda CormackMr Petty Year 1 Baylee Tahus, Joel MartinMiss Steele/Mrs Christall Year 2 Chloe Allen, Kalli FrenchMiss Orchard Year 2 Tate Daddow, Amy AbsolonMiss Underwood Year1/2 Bailey DMonte, Amber SymonsDance/Drama Angela Gu, Tyler Flood

Miss Arthur Year 3 Hayden Cradock, Nicky CalligainsMs Van Der Hucht Year 3 Ben Jacobs, Austin KempMiss Halligan Year 4 Brianna French, Al HarleyMiss Larwood Year 4 Akala Kittel, Amy BelMr Bice Year 5 Jack Laurence, Adri MurrayMrs Partington/Mrs Haddock Year 5 Shelby Kynoch, Ti anie AustenMr Wyskamp Year 5/6 Jacinta Galpen, Kiara McCauleyMiss Hollitt Year 6 Dylan Male, Chrystal Barr-WhiteMiss Berryman Year 6 Taylor Bone, Thomas RussellDance /Drama Jack Laurence, Nikita Trewatha

I think that the way they dressed up in colourful costumes for every song was fantastic - and they were really enthusiastic too! Caitlin Woodall

They were very organised, with quick costume changes. Patrick Barr-White

I like the way they sang and how well they knew the songs, they even sang in a di erent language for the Prayer Zoey Male

Music is Fun rules because it is mixed with comedy and students get to go up the front and participate. Joel Young

Buddies

Shae PartingtonFletcher Crafter-King


COMMUNITY MATTERSMonitorThe

Th e new noticeboards in Richardson Place and the mall have been in use for over a month and have been well received by the community.

Concerns that residents would simply tape their notices to the outside of the locked boards have proven unfounded. Since the new system has been imple-mented, the Roxby Downs Council has only had to remove three errant notices.

O ce manager of the Roxby Downs Childcare Centre, Carol Eckerman used the noticeboards recently to advertise for a new employee.

She was very pleased with the new arrangements.

I think theyre fantastic, Ms Eckerman said.

Th ey are so much better than what we had in the past. Th ey are neater, more organised and it is a lot easier to read all of the adverts. Going that small extra distance to drop the notice in to council was worth the e ort to get such a tidy

result, she said.Th e noticeboard in the mall which holds

Community Board and Forum news is also providing space for health notices and employment advertisements.

There is no time limit on how long notices remain on the board.

Businesses looking for sta are invited to drop their advertisements in to council, who will endeavour to place it on the board within 24 hours.

The triangular noticeboard in Richardson Place is available for use by the community, providing a place for residents to display advertisements and public notices.

People wishing to utilise this board should note that notices should be A5 size, clearly written or printed and contain a contact number or details.

Enquiries can be made to the Roxby Downs Council at their offices in Richardson Place.

Th e success of the recent Clean Up Day was discussed at the Family and Youth Forum last week.

Acting Chairperson Jane Coshutt reported that the clean up of Opal Road had been very successful with 30 people attending.

To follow up the good work done by Stephen Moss and his band of volunteers, the Youth Centre has organised a clean up of the Emu Walk.

Family and Youth Officer Tom Beever contacted Mr Moss and a date has been set during the school

holidays.Mr Beever said a lot of the children

in Roxby Downs are environmentally aware but are often not included or consulted about community issues.

All the kids I know think it would be excellent.

We can go for a walk and clean up an aspect of the town that is a bit disgraceful, Mr Beever said.

Mr Beever hopes it will be a learn-ing process for both the young people and their parents.

We are showing the kids that the only way it will be cleaned up is if

we do it ourselves and hopefully it will encourage people to take more ownership of the town and not pol-lute it next time, he said.

Interested parties will depart from the Rotunda on Richardson Place at 11am on Saturday, October 7.

Gloves and bags will be supplied.Youths aged 12 - 25 and their

families are invited and a free lunch will be supplied to all who participate in the clean up.

For further enquiries contact Siona Glasson on 0400 015 340.

Emu Walk clean up Above: Stephen Moss, giving Youth Worker Siona Glasson gloves and bags to be used for the clean up the Emu Walking trail.

Community noticeboards

MEETING DATESCommunity Board 25 September 7.30pmArts and Culture Forum 27 September 7.30pmAlcohol & Substance Abuse Part. 19 October 7.30pmEnvironment Partnership 18 October 7.00pmVolunteering 23 October 7.30pm Health Forum 31 October 7.30pm

Dates and times of meetings were correct at time of publication. For further information and check venue locations please contact Michelle

Hales on 0438871153

Do You Have a Question/Comment/Idea/Suggestion

for the Community Board and Forums?

Visitwww.community.roxbydowns.com

and have your say

Ways To Have Your Say!Do you have an issue that you want raised at any

of the meetings? Do you have suggestions, ideas or feedback that

you want passed on for consideration and action? Would you like to come along to a meeting and

speak about a topic? Would you like to join a Forum or Partnership?

Th e answer begins here.Log a question at: www.community.roxbydowns.com

Or post a letter to: Michelle Hales Executive O cer Roxby Downs Community Board PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725

Or Email direct: [email protected]

[email protected]

Or telephone:

Mobile: 0438 871 153 (Michelle)

We Need Your HelpDo you have a couple of hours a month to spare?

Do you have skills in note taking and typing?

Would you like to help a Community

Forum or Partnership?

We are looking for volunteers to take the minutes at the Family and

Youth Forum, Health Forum &Volunteering Partnership Meetings

Training will be provided.

To fi nd out more please contact Michelle Hales on 0438 871 153


MINI MONITORSMonitorThe

Above: Locals Karen and Andrew McAdam welcomed the birth of their son William Robert McAdam on July 6 at Ashford Hospital in Adelaide. William is a brother for Charlotte, 21 months.

Right, left and below: That

science guy from Y, wowing the

student during his presentation at the St Barbaras Parish School recently.

For the full story and more photos,

see page 13.

Above, left and right: Fairy Belle at work

during a party last weekend.

For more information on

Fairy Parties, see todays Arts and

Entertainment page.

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Home alone?With school holidays here the question often asked by parents is At what age can I leave my children at home by themselves?This is a dilemma we all face at some stage. There is no actual law that states at what age children can or cannot be left alone, but the law is clear about parents responsibility to properly look after their children and make reasonable decisions about their safety.Family circumstances and the age and maturity of your children mean different decisions for different families.Think aboutWho cares for my children - do I trust them?How do my children feel about being left? - ask themHow capable are they? Are the ground rules clear?Every family has its own rules. Be clear about what children can and cannot do. These rules may be different when you are not there, or when someone else minds your children.Do not assume your children know the rules. Ask them to tell you what they are and show you what they would do.How long will I be away?Will it be for a few minutes, an hour, a morning or a full day? How long you are going to be away will make a difference to what you decide to do.Children have a different sense of time from adults - an hour is not long to an adult but to your young child it is endless and even this short absence can cause distress.Who will be in charge?Any child left in charge must be capable and responsible and other children must feel safe in their care. The child in charge should be able to handle any disagreement or ght and know what to do if the other children play up, disobey the ground rules, have an accident or become ill.The oldest child is not necessarily the most capable.It is not fair to expect an older child to take on the full responsibility required to care for younger children. Their lack of experience means it is dif cult for them to nd ways of trying to control others. They may be harsh and might use very different methods from what you use, and situations can get out of hand. A child with a disability requires special care which may be too much for another child to handle.TeenagersThere comes a time when teenagers plead with you to let them stay home alone. Age and maturity will make a difference - you may feel con dent with a responsible 13-year-old and quite worried about a 16-year-old who may try to take risks. Letting go of the reins gradually might mean giving your children chances to practise being by themselves for short periods.Am I sure that my child knows? Where I will be going and when Ill be back. How to contact me. How to use the phone. Where the emergency numbers are listed and how to contact doctor, hospital, police or re brigade. His own telephone number and home address (police or re will need to know). Phone numbers of trusted friends, neighbours or relatives. Where the rst-aid kit is and how to use it. How to use keys in deadlocks and unbolt them. What to do in case of re. What to do if someone knocks on the door. Can they open the door? If so, what should they say? Whether or not to answer the phone if it rings. How to judge if another child is unwell and help is needed. What children are allowed/not allowed to do. Are friends are allowed over? Can they play outside, use the swimming pool, go to the shop, visit a neighbour, cook? The rules about the family pets.Pretty daunting? Think carefully about expecting your child to be able to handle these situations- is it reasonable?Remember Dont leave babies or toddlers alone under any circumstances. Phone regularly to check on your children, return home when you said you would, and let them know if you are held up. The question of negligence or liability could arise if something goes wrong and you could be held responsible for the carer (if under 18years) as well as your own children.

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66 Stuart Road - Start Your Investment Portfolio NowWell located family home of 3 good sizebedrooms all with BIRs. Cosy lounge with gas wall furnace, spacious dining, gas kitchen, duct-ed cooling, full length rear verandah. Double colourbond garage. Leased to BHP till 26/01/07. $359,000 Web ID: 834362

36 Hermit Street3 Bedroom family home all with birs, large lounge, dining, gas kitchen with dishwasher, rangehood, ample cupboards (incl o/heads), (fl oating timber fl oors to kitch/dine & entry), heat/cool, single c/port UMR & adj garden covered area, fully fenced IG fi breglass pool, good size all weather entertain area & lawned area to rear yard area, easycare gardens & leased to BHP Biliton @ $1260 per month. $330K-350K. Web ID. 838107

16 Wirrda Street - Another Great InvestmentWell presented & located 4 bedroom home,ensuite & birs throughout. Spacious lounge, dine & gas kitchen with rangehood, dual sink. TimberVenetian blinds. Lovely outdoor paved entertain-ing area. Currently leased to BHP until 8 August 2007. $369,950 Web ID. 834921.

75 Stuart Road Roxby Downs - Fabulous Investment OpportunityFamily home of 3 bedrooms with birs, master with wall mtd air con, good size lounge, dining withsliding door to rear, practical kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher & ample cupboards, ducted evap aircon & gas space heating, single c/port UMR & extra off drive parking 7.5m x 6m x 2.4m high c/bond double garage with power large rear verandah & good size per-gola with fernery. C/B tool shed, large rear yard with easy care gardens & auto irrigation. Currently tenanted @ $315 per week & increasing to $350 p/w. $329,950. Web. ID. 833885.

Andamooka Allotment 592Three bedroom home on approx. 1800m2 of land, corner location with good ac-cess, carport, sheds, rainwater tanks. Currently leased until October. $168,000.

102 Stuart Road - Invest in QualityFabulous family home, 3 bedrooms. BIRs. Sepa-rate lounge, spacious family/dine. Karge gas kitchen with dishwasher. Ranger hood, pantry, ducted evap. cooling, gas heating, carport UMR, large outdoor entertaining area. 9mx6m garage. 12 month lease @ $335 p/w. Web I.D. 843526.

49C Maireana Circuit - Investment VillaWell located villa home. 3 bedrooms, 2 way bathroom, electric kitchen. ducted evap. cooling, carport U.M.R. Good size pergola area. Garden shed. Leased until August 2007 @ $300/week. $299,950.

3A Willaroo Street - Investment That Wont Last3 bed maisonette, BIRs, spacious lounge/dine, gas kitchen. Carport UMR. Ducted evap. cooling, gas heating, tool shed. Pergola, Leased until Nov. 2007. $259,950. Web I.D. 843367.

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Site 17 Native Pine Cres, Myall Grove Caravan ParkA Little Blue Chip Investment

Good size van with hard annexe & comprising 3 bedrooms and good size lounge, kitchen with gas stove, rangehood, fridge & air cond, adjacent din-ing area and bathroom comprising shower alcove, toilet & basin, r/c and refrigerated air con units, instant gas HWS, sarlon covered c/port & paved entertain area, small lawned yard with c/bond garden shed plus items of furniture. Currently leased until 8/8/07 @ $280 p/w. $69,950

South Australian homebuyers have been locked out of the 2006/07 State Budget after receiving no relief from crippling property taxes, said the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA). REISA President, Mark Sanderson, said the State Government failed to provide relief on stamp duties which was particularly disappointing for rst homebuyers.

Th e revenue collected by stamp duty on conveyances exceeded budget estimates by $115.7 million last nancial year, Mr Sanderson said.

Th at is a massive boost to State Government co ers and so it is disappointing to see no further concessions for rst homebuyers who are already struggling with decreased a ordability.

Our rst homebuyers are at a distinct disadvantage to other States who are o ering generous nancial incentives.

We should be leading the nation on this issue to encourage young people to settle in South Australia.

SA homebuyers locked out of Budget

The number of new homes sold in Australia rose modestly in August, re ecting gains in the South Australian, Queensland , and Western Australian markets.

HIAs New Home Sales gures released today show that the sale of new homes and units among Australia s largest builders and developers increased by 2.1 per cent in August to 7,667 dwellings.

For South Australia , detached house sales were up by 4.4 per cent in August.

Australias peak building industry body, HIA, said that the August result marked the second consecutive increase in new home sales in South Australia .

HIAs Executive Director, South Australia , Mr Robert Harding, said that the improvement in sales was welcome, but not universal across Australia .

New home sales, like all housing indicators, are continuing to highlight the vast regional di erences evident across Australia , Mr Harding said.

New detached house sales were up in South Australia , Queensland , and Western Australia in August, but contin-ued to weaken in the resource-poor states of New South Wales and Victoria , Mr Harding said.

While the market in South Australia has out-performed in recent times, home sales are still well down on the levels seen in late 2005/early 2006. In the higher interest rate climate further upward momentum is likely to be limited in the

short term, Mr Harding added. Given the fragility of the new homes

market HIA welcomed the commitment by the SA Treasurer in the September Budget of increased spending on infra-structure, particularly the upgrading of transport corridors to the new residential areas North and South of the city. HIA also welcomed the announcement of the large public works program relating to prisons and the jobs in construction which that would create together with the potential for release of further residential land. HIA noted that there were no increases in taxes which is to be welcomed and would strongly encourage the Government to examine the increasing of the First Home Owners Grant, reduction of Stamp Duty and long overdue reform of Payroll Tax in the next Budget in 9 months time.

HIAs New Home Sales Survey is compiled from a sample of the largest 100 residential builders in Australia and is the most leading indicator on new housing activity. For the month of August, detached house sales increased by 13.3 per cent in Western Australia and were up by 10.1 per cent in Queensland . Sales fell by 10.6 per cent in Victoria and by 3.4 per cent in New South Wales.

Harding Robert South Australian Executive Director Mobile:0408 084 768 E-mail: [email protected]

SA Helps Boost New Home Sales In August

October is the month of special features for House and HomeIf you build or sell houses, renovate, landscape or sell outdoor living supplies, home decorations, furniture and homewares or provide complimentary goods and services

You will want to talk to The Monitors readership Development has commenced in Roxby Downs on over 300 house blocks to be

released over the next two years4 Features on October 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

Promoted in conjunction with two House and Home Radio Specials on ROXFM Ring now to negotiate your Home and House multi media packages

and claim your 20, 30 or 40 FREE radio spots or a FREE advertisementFor local and regional advertising call Heather Carey 0886712683

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Interested in any of the above properties? Contact Tim on 8671 0835 or 0427 710 835

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2 storey house withmagni cent sea views as far as the eye can see, extra large 16mx4m front deck to enjoy the view. Main living areas upstairs. Presently at lock up stage $320,000 or built to completion $405,000.

37 Barnes Road3 bedroom house with large lounge room, vinyl wrap kitchen cupboards, BIRs ensuite, reverse cycle A/C. Carport & fencing. Complete package $230,000.

38 Barnes Road3 Bedroom house with en-suite and 3 way bathroom. Reverse cycle A/C. BIRs with WIR in main bedroom. 2 streets away from the sea. $230,000.

Residential Land For Sale Cnr North Parade & Adelaide RdYour Community, Your Lifestyle Come and Join UsA lifestyle to discover, residential allotments with rural outlooks set amongst extensive parks and reserves. Fully serviced lots ranging from 575m to 1,379m. Ready to build now. From $95,000For Private Inspection Call 8536 2845Meredith Shaddick 0417 885 385 John Dannenberg 0438 800 531

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Difference in price for prestige state of the art homes between the city and the country is amazing. Stunning home with every modern feature, which has to be seen to be appreciated. 5 dbl b/r imposing residence in the right location. 2 titles. Fully renovated builders home with bells and whistles. To many highlights to mention, web site inspection encouraged. Only 1 hours from Adelaide with views of the beautiful Clare Valley.

This delightful 4 bedroom home has all the room you could pos-sibly desire. Th e timber kitchen is open plan and would easily please a chef with its appearance, gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher, tiled oor, bench and cupboard space that is simply endless.

Kitchen opens out into a fully enclosed area that is also tiled and would be great for entertaining, and has the convenience of air-conditioning and a gas outlet for the colder months so its suitable for entertain-ing friends all year round!

Th e 4 bedrooms are all of great size, 2 have timber oating oor boards, main bedroom has French doors that open onto the fully enclosed entertainment area and also has access to the secluded indoor spa room that has 3 lounges and also overlooks the entertainment area great for roman-tic nights with your partner. To make the main bedroom complete it has a walk in robe and en-suite.

All other bedrooms have BIRs.Formal lounge has timber oating oor

boards, gas heater and has been tastefully decorated in warm colours with a timber dado rail and ows thru to the dining and family room. All rooms have ceiling fans and evaporative cooling throughout.

Th ere is plenty of room for the cars with a double and single carport and a large shed in which the possibilities are once again endless.

Large shed has double roller doors with centre piece removable - so even a caravan or boat could be stored securely.

Rear yard is fully paved, garden beds with retaining walls and a 2nd entertainment area on the side of the house. Th is property is fully fenced at front with verandah and smooth green lawn. It is located in a quiet court area and extremley close to the shops - only a small walk for the kids to school.

$438,750

For further information or to view this property, please contact Ali Webber - Wardle Co Real Estate 0417 816 738.

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Wardle Co. Real Estate have nearly SOLD OUT of properties.If you would like a free appraisal of your home & want professional service,

please call Ali Webber, she has purchasers waiting!

4 bdrm executive modern brick home only 2 years old! Formal lounge & family room as well as a games room. Upstairs has an inviting parents retreat. Kitchen has stainless steel fridge that is fully plumbed into home also included is a 64 jet therapeutic spa. Large shed at rear of property.

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4 bdrm brick home, main bdrm has bay window, en-suite & WIR, Formal lounge is situated at front of house followed by large living area incl. dining and family room which opens onto large paved area and overlooks inground swimming pool.Other 3 bdrms are in seperate passage way with a 2 way bathroom. Dbl carport.

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The Roxby Downs Community Club was the setting for a very well organised family reunion on Wednesday, September 20.

Arthur McAnally departed England 43 years ago, leaving two of his daughters and their two husbands behind.

Organiser of the reunion, Fay Fernandez, said Arthur was stunned

to see his daughter. He was very surprised to see her

after so long, Mrs Fernandez said. It had been a long time coming

for them to get together because Margaret doesnt like ying but she plucked up the courage and flew over, she said.

Also surprised by the reunion was sister Kathleen, who lives in Port Pirie

and did not think she would ever see Margaret again.

It was lovely to see them united and I was happy Id managed to keep it a secret I think just about everybody except for Arthur and Kathleen knew what was happening, Mrs Fernandez said.

A long awaited reunionAbove: Fay Fernandez, Trevor Meaney, Arthur McAnally (84th birthday), Margaret Butler and Kathleen Meaney

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These and more photographs available fromThe Monitor- Your Community Newspaper

Our social, news and sports photographs are all available from The Monitor of ce in Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, for just $5 a print. We offer special rates for bulk or digital purchases, or just ask us about fundraising opportunities for your

club or group. And if you want your special event or big moment recorded forever, call us about booking a photographer, or just drop us an email.

Ph - 8671 2683 Web - www.themonitor.com.auEmail - [email protected]

Above: APOMAs 10,000 steps winners, Tammy Young, Belinda Godden and Naomi Campbell

Above: Well over 35 litres of V8 muscle took off from Roxby Downs on Saturday morning, heading for Glendambo. There were four classic Ford GT Falcons, a Rambler Javelin with a very hot 502 cubic-inch (ci) motor and a Corvette Stingray with a 454ci Chev. All the cars made it safely to Glendambo, where the intrepid tourers watched the football and spent the night, before returning without incident to Roxby Downs the following day.

www.roxbydowns.com...for up-to-date movie guides every time!

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Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 15The Wild - Rated: G. Fri 7:30pm; Sat 12:00pm; Sun 3:00pm; Mon 10:00am & 12:00pm; Tues 3:00pm; Wed 12:00pm; Fri 3:00pm; Sat 12:00pm; Sun 3:00pm; Mon 12:00pm; Tues 3:00pm; Wed 10:00am & 12:00pm; Fri 3:00pm; Sat 3:00pm; Sun 12:00pm & 7:00pm

Saturday September 30 - Wednesday September 4Click - Rated: M.Sat 3:00pm; Sun 12:00pm & 7:00pm; Mon 3:00pm; Tues 12:00pm & 7:00pm; Wed 10:00am & 3:00pm

Friday September 6 - Wednesday September 11Hoodwinked - Rated: G.Fri 7:00pm; Sat 3:00pm; Sun 12:00pm & 7:00pm; Mon 10:00am & 3:00pm; Tues 12:00pm & 7:00pm; Wed 3:00pm

Friday, September 13 - Tuesday, September 17Ncho Libre - Rated: PG.Fri 7:00pm; Sat 12:00pm; Sun 3:00pm; Tues 7:00pm

Above: the bulging bonnet of a Corvette, which hides a 454 cubic-inch V8.


GENERAL NEWSMonitorThe

Council snippetsWorks in ProgressA bus zone will be installed at Camp 3 due to

increased bus tra c for BHP Billiton maintenance shut down in the coming weeks.

Plumbing WorkResidents are reminded that plumbing work should

only be carried out by a quali ed plumber. Residents are encouraged to request to see copies of plumbers quali cations and license prior to any work being commenced.

ParkingTh e bus zone on Richardson Place is being actively

policed, as bus owners and drivers have become increasingly concerned about the large number of people who take it for granted that they can park in this area. Please be aware that there has been an increase in the expiation fee, which has gone up from $47 to $73, and remember that this is a bus zone at all times.

Dog RegistrationDog Registrations for the 2006/07 nancial year

are now overdue. Grace period for registrations expired on 31 August 2006. Th ereafter an $80 expia-tion fee can apply, plus an expiation fee of $80 for every 14 days the dog remains unregistered.

RatesFirst quarterly instalment notices have been issued.

Due date for payment is 29/09/06. Remaining quar-ters due dates are 18/12/06, 16/03/07 and 18/06/07.

Please contact Bronnie Warren at the Council on 86 710 010 for any payment arrangements or enquir-ies. Fines will apply to all overdue accounts.

Water and ElectricityWater and Electricity meters are currently being

read. Please ensure safe access to your meters. Accounts will be issued mid October 2006.

VandalismCouncil has noted an increase in vandalism within

the township. Council urges all residents to report instances of vandalism to the Police and Council. Th is is your community and your rates are being wasted by these types of action so your help is essential.

Street LightingIs there a street light not working near your home?

Please include the exact location (street, house number) when reporting to assist in easy identi ca-tion for repair.

Rubbish CollectionResidents are reminded that there is a limit of one

bin per household for weekly rubbish collection and that it is the residents responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent ies and birds from accessing rubbish.

Opal Road Land ll Opening HoursTuesdays, 8am to 12 noon, Th ursdays 1pm to 5pm,

Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm.Out of hours access call 08 8671 1154.Council O ce Hours GeneralMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WEBSITE AT: www.roxbydowns.com

Anyone playing golf at the Royal Flying Doctors Services Golf Day would have seen the newest addi-tion to the Roxby Downs Police force.

Stacey Connor has been work-ing in town for the last few months but the golf day was a very public outing especially since she accompanied Scott Cheers and Beck Schutz around the course selling drinks and dishing out nes.

Watching Beck and Stacey enjoying a ride around on to the

back of the police land cruiser was an amusing sight.

Th is is Staceys sixth year on the police force and loves her job.

I joined the police force for the job variety and the opportunity to travel which it gives. Its pretty stable work too and Ive always been a tomboy so its a really great job for me, she said.

Its also a great opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, she said.

However, being a police o cer is not without danger.

Stacey said the scariest situation she had encountered took place in the Pitjantjatjara Lands and ended in a hasty retreat from a torrent of rocks and spears.

Having been with the police for more than six years, Stacey has worked in a number of locations including Port Augusta her rst assignment after police academy, Marla, Victor Harbor and some relieving work in Coober Pedy.

But for now and the foreseeable future, Roxby Downs is home.

I love Roxby Downs the

people, my work and the sports facilities here. Well be here for a long time I think, she said.

My partner and I love the warm weather and the rela

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