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IN THE TRENCH…Volunteer Donna Waters is one of asmall group of Andamooka residents who have helpeddig more than 30km from Olympic Dam to Andamookafor the township’s new water pipeline.

ANDAMOOKA…Andamookaresidents can expect to locally-accessible water by Christmas.Volunteers and ‘work for thedole’ participants are currentlyworking to lay the more than30km of pipeline from Olym-pic Dam to Andamooka whichwill pipe water to a central res-ervoir in the small opal miningtownship.Until now, local residents havehad to purchase water from lo-cal carting businesses whotrucked tanks from OlympicDam. The new pipeline andcentral reservoir is expected toreduce residents’ water costssignificantly, AndamookaProgress and Opal Miners As-sociation (APOMA) chair PatKatnich told The Monitor.Andamooka residents currentlypay around $15 a kilolitre forwater, due to cartage and timeinvolved.In contrast, Roxby Downs resi-dents pay around $1.25 perkilolitre through the local mu-nicipal council.“This is very good news for thecommunity and its terrific tohave that water so close now,”she said. “As far as APOMA’sconcerned we’re really happy –it’s all on schedule and shouldbe commissioned and all hap-pening by Christmas.”Ms Katnich emphasised thatresidents would not automati-cally have more water availableto homes. “The pipeline means

a supply right here, rather than30km away,” she said. “There’snot going to be much more wa-ter for Andamooka residents,but it’ll be much more accessi-ble and cheaper.“We will continue to discourageswimming pools and non-essen-tial use of potable drinking wa-ter in Andamooka.“As the town grows, we’d en-courage people to collect rainwater, put in more rain watertanks, use the town’s dam wateror consider greywater recyclingsystems.Ms Katnich said BHP Billiton,local businesses and volunteershad played a significant part inthe laying of the 30km pipelineover more than two weeks.Olympic Dam asset leader DeanDalla Valle told The Monitorthat BHP Billiton was pleasedwith the cooperative effort.“BHP Billiton recognises that amore reliable water supply is avery important issue forAndamooka,” he said.“The Andamooka Progress andOpal Miner’s Association hasbeen working for a long time tosecure funding for the projectand we commend their efforts.“Now that the funding is avail-able, we are working with theAssociation to finalise some ofthe technical issues associatedwith establishment of the pipe-line and linking it to ourdesalination plant at OlympicDam.”

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What is the most powerful force in nature?A tornado can drive a corn cob through concreteand the deep sea pressure of water can tear metalapart. But I’d lay my bets that peer pressure causesmore damage than any other natural force.Peer pressure, in my view, is akin to gravity - it’severywhere and the more weighed down you al-ready are, the more it affects you.But I’m not talking the same old clichés about youthand children here - I’m talking about all of us.Who here honestly doesn’t care what anyone elsethinks about them? If that was really true you woulddrink with your boss on the weekends and, trustme, Pumpkin Patch and Osh Kosh B’Gosh wouldbe making quite a lot less money out of RoxbyDowns.But we all did get the ‘peer pressure talk’ at schoolor from our mums years ago so I’m not going towaste my time convincing you to resist.Instead, I’m asking you to embrace peer pressureand use the power for good.Would a night out at the pub with our sportingbuddies go so badly wrong if there were a few morepeople ready to say “come on mate, time to rein itin”?Here’s a revelation for you, if you’re having a goodtime and one of your mates is going too far andruining someone else’s good time - it is yourbusiness. If you throw in your two cents then you’reprobably doing that person a favour because, let’sface it, how many of us really want to be known as“that idiot from the other night”?Don’t just say no to drugs - say no to...well I’m notsupposed to actually print the word I was thinkingso let’s call them ‘dummies’.Our last round of local court reports boasted anunusual number of assaults and, to be fair, most ofthem were alcohol-related.What surprised me, though, was how so many ofthese people had a “damn good reason” for theirattacks, despite the severity.So I’ve decided, it’s time to reclaim our right to anight out without brawls, harassment, drink spikingor drunk drivers.But you, and only you, can make it really hard onyourself, and your friends, to ruin someone else’snight out. So embrace the power of peer pressureand get out there and wield a little bit of it!

Dear EditorI would like to take this opportunity, through yournewspaper, to congratulate the Management and Staffmembers of the Roxby Downs Health Service andthe Woomera Hospital on their recent accreditationrenewal received from the Australian Council ofHealth Care Standards.This accreditation is a really great achievement andone that both staff, and the community alike, shouldbe proud of.It’s wonderful to see a rural health service show suchcommitment to the continual improvement of theservices it offers to the local community.Well done to everyone involved.

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Roxby Downs regional police reportROXBY DOWNS… RoxbyDowns received a report ofproperty damage to avehicle on August 12.On the same day, a reportwas received from a RoxbyDowns business of propertydamage where a window wasbroken.On August 13, a 16-year-old male youthfrom Roxby Downs was reported fortheft.Following a series of reports, a 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both fromRoxby Downs, were reported for non-aggravated serious criminal trespass andtheft on August 8.A report was received from an OlympicDam resident of property damage to avehicle in Olympic Dam on August 9,2005.A 22-year-old Roxby Downs man wasarrested on August 6, 2005 for disorderlybehaviour.On the same day, in an unrelated incident,a 24-year-old Roxby Downs man wasreported for driving an unregistered anduninsured motor vehicle.A report of assault was received from a28-year-old Roxby Downs resident onAugust 6, 2005.A 24-year-old Roxby Downs man wasarrested on August 5, for assaulting a

family member, breaching arestraining order, driving underthe influence, exceeding theprescribed concentration ofalcohol and driving whiledisqualified.

A report of ‘assault familymember’ was received from a

28-year-old Roxby Downs residenton August 5, 2005.Police received a report of nonaggravated serious criminal trespassand theft from an Olympic Dambusiness on August 4, where a door hadbeen forced and cash stolen.Also on August 4, a report of nonaggravated serious criminal trespassand theft was received from a RoxbyDowns business where a door had beenforced and property stolen.An 18-year-old Roxby Downs womanwas reported on August 2, for drivingan unregistered and uninsured motorvehicle.Police received a report of theft ofelectricity from a Roxby Downsbusiness on August 2, 2005.A 31-year-old Roxby Downs man wasreported for failing to keep left, havingan unauthorised passenger in tray ofvehicle and exceeding the prescribedconcentration of alcohol on August 1,2005.

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NOSTALGIA...Forlocal residentsBob Stainer,above, and JimSpring, below, the‘Connie’ was afamiliar step backin time.

HISTORY ON THE WING...Woomera Area School students, fromleft, Alex Mackenzie, 14, Lauren Hartley, 16, and Jamie Surman,17, waiting for their chance to hop on board the ‘Connie’.

Locals lend a helping hand

Woomera welcomeshistory on the wingWOOMERA...More than 200 people hit theWoomera tarmac last week to welcome Australia’sonly flying ‘Super Constellation’.The 1950s aircraft was restored by the HistoricalAircraft Restoration Society in the 1990s, whobrought the ‘Connie’ to Woomera on Thursday.School students, tourists and local residents linedup across the tarmac to step into the plane and backin time.

For some local rsidents, the ‘Connie’ was literally alittle slice of personal history.For Roxby Downs’ Bob Stainer, the ‘Connies’ wereresponsible for ferrying him from Saigon to Bang-kok in the 1960s for his leave from the Royal Aus-tralian Regiment’s First Battalion during the VietnamWar. In contrast, JimSpring - also of Roxby Downs- remembers flying in a ‘Connie’ as an eight-year-old in 1953 when his family moved interstate.

HELPING HANDS...Local Woolworths staff Shane Juryand Shirley Gow urge local shoppers to buy a ‘helpinghand’ and support the Adelaide Women’s and Children’sHospital.

ROXBY DOWNS...Wool-worthsstaff have invited local shoppersto lend a helping hand and sup-port the Adelaide Women’s andChildren’s Hospital this month.In Roxby Downs, a team of Wool-worths staff led by Shirley Goware raising money for the ‘freshfuture’ fund.“There’s a lot of local childrenwho’ve been born or treated at theWomen’s and Children’s - thisfund is very relevant to RoxbyDowns families,” Mrs Gow toldThe Monitor.Guess the lolly jar, buy a helpinghand or a lucky square, or justkeep an eye out for the August 20cake stall and the upcominglamington drive to support thecause at Roxby Downs Wool-worths.

Roxby residents mark VP Day

VP DAY...Local RSL members AllanSimmonds, Krys Kilgariff and Matt Gowcelebrate Victory in the Pacific Day inRoxby Downs.

ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs residentsjoined the national cel-ebrations for the 60th an-niversary of Victory in thePacific (VP) Day on Sun-day, August 14, 2005.The Roxby Downs andAndamooka RSL hosteda community commemo-ration on Sunday, withfederal funding providingsupport for refreshmentsand a barbecue tea.“VP Day is being cel-ebrated right around Aus-tralia,” local RSL presi-dent Bob Stainer told TheMonitor.“This is a time to cel-ebrate the victories, thatbring war to an end andbring our soldiers home.“There’s a lot of historyinvolved, and those whodon’t know the history

should get to know moreabout it, and about thepeople in our communitywho contributed to ourway of life.”The Roxby Downs and

Andamooka RSL’s nextproject will be relocationof the Richardson Placememorial prior toRemembrance Day serv-ices on November 11.

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OLYMPIC DAM…The latest round of aerial bait-ing at the Arid Recovery reserve was completed lastweek. “This year we are trialling quarterly baiting,”project officer Jenny Stott told The Monitor. “In thepast we have found that the baiting is an effective wayof controlling cat and fox numbers. However, after threemonths the cat and fox numbers begin to increasethrough reinvasion from areas outside the baited zone.So we think that if we bait quarterly we can keep thenumbers of cat and foxes low throughout the year andthis will allow the bilbies on the outside of the reserveto flourish.” The last round of baiting was held in April,and the next is planned for November, 2005. Baits arepoisonous to domestic pets. Do not touch any small,dried meat you may find lying on the ground within thebaiting zone. Full baiting details – Page 16.ROXBY DOWNS…Roxby Downs Council will crackdown on owners of unregistered dogs this month. Ifyou have not registered your dog for this year, the Coun-cil deadline is August 31, 2005. Owning and keepingan unregistered dog is an Offence under the Dog andCat Management Act 1995 and is punishable by an ex-piation fee of $75 under section 33. Unregistered dogswill be impounded, and potentially destroyed, if un-claimed. Registration fees for 2005/2006 are: non-desexed dog $40 and desexed dog $30. Registration isvalid until 30 June 2006 Further information can beobtained from the Roxby Downs Council, Monday toFriday during business hours or by telephoning 86710010.

WOOMERA…Construction of the Woomera MarineCentre is well under way this week with tanks andpumps now being installed. Cold water fish will be thefirst live additions to the new facility, followed soonafter by tropical marine fish. When construction is com-pleted the centre will be open to local residents, but anofficial opening will be held in February 2006 to coin-cide with a major tourism launch for the facility.

OLYMPIC DAM…BHP Billiton announced its suc-cessful compulsory acquirement of all WMC ResourcesLtd shares on August 2. Employees at Olympic Damsaw the final touches to the takeover set in place in-cluding a new Olympic Dam logo in the BHP Billitoncolours of copper, black and white, replace the long-running blue of WMC. BHP Billiton now owns 100per cent of WMC Resources Ltd shares. For more in-formation, in SA, contact [email protected].

ROXBY DOWNS…After a successful Irish Christmasin June this year, the Roxby Downs RFDS Auxiliary isgearing up for its next annual fundraiser – the annualPolice Golf Day and Auction on September 17, 2005.Local businesses are invited to donate auction itemsnow, by contacting Shirley Gow - ph 8671 1213. MrsGow said local residents are also welcome to call tovolunteer to “lend a hand on golf day” or just to learnmore about the Roxby Downs RFDS Auxiliary.

ROXBY DOWNS…Alex Barker has been ap-pointed as economic de-velopment officer forRoxby Downs, And-amooka, Woomera andPimba this month.The new position will ex-pand on his original roleas the region’s tourismproduct development of-ficer, complemented bythis new, more hands-onbusiness role.Mr Barker will act as akey adviser to assist busi-nesses in the region, to im-prove economic viability,help establish new busi-nesses and existing ones,implementing the busi-ness-related outcomes of the 2005 RoxbyDowns Community Plan.Mr Barker described himself as “a manwith many bosses” as he will be workingclosely with local business forums,Roxby Downs Council, the NorthernRegional Development Board and theOffice of Regional Affairs, as well as rep-resenting the region on a series of boardsand committees. “I’ll be the first port of

call for local business is-sues,” Mr Barker told TheMonitor.“I’ll be helping link localpeople to the appropriatespecialists and organisa-tions, and help source in-centives from a range ofgovernment services. “I’llliaise with key industrygroups, service sectorsand local government onmatters pertaining to re-gional economic develop-ment. My role will requireme to advise, support, net-work and disseminate in-formation throughout thelocal business commu-nity.” In his new role, Mr

Barker has been appointed as the RoxbyDowns Business Forum’s executive of-ficer and will work closely with associ-ated subgroups in retail, commercial,contractors and tourism sectors.A local of almost three years, Mr Barkerand wife Megan are now expecting theirsecond child, and “welcome the oppor-tunity of continuing to be a part of thevibrant Roxby Downs community”.

ALL BUSINESS...Alex Barker hasbeen appointed asEconomicDevelopment Officerfor the region.

New support for local business

Arid Recovery open dayOLYMPIC DAM...The Arid Recoveryreserve will throw open its gates to thepublic on Saturday, September 3, 2005.The award winning reserve will host na-ture walks, children’s activities, competi-tions, spotlighting and wildlife walks.“September is Biodiversity Month, Sep-tember 7 is national Threatened SpeciesDay and September 11 is the first everNational Bilby Day - three great reasonsto celebrate,” Arid Recovery publicity of-

ficer Yvette Mooney told The Monitor.“It’s a great time of the year to visit thereserve, the nights are not so cold and thewildflowers are coming out.” Ms Mooneysaid.The reserve gates open at 2pm on OpenDay and all activities are free, but some ofthe night activities require bookings.For more information, or bookings, con-tact Arid Recovery on 8671 8282 or logonto www.aridrecovery.org.au.

The kindest cut

VETS & PETS...Veterinary student LisiaSturn and Dr Andrew Melville-Smith areurging pet-owners to desex their animalsthis month.ROXBY DOWNS…August is National Desexing Monthand local veterinarians are urging pet-owners to ‘make thekindest cut’.“This message is particularly relevant for Roxby Downswhere pregnant pets contribute to the feral animal popula-tion and endanger the native animal populations,” DrAndrew Melville-Smith told The Monitor.“People make all kinds of excuses, but a responsible pet-owner will desex their cat or dog.“If local residents get their cat or dog desexed at RoxbyDowns Veterinary Clinic this month, the animal will re-ceive free microchipping. If you then register yourmicrochipped pet with the national registery, they’ll givehalf that fee to the RSPCA.”

OPEN DAY...Meet some ofthe localwildlife closeup at AridRecovery’supcomingOpen Day.Join wildlifewalks andspotlightingtours, or justlearn moreabou thelocal aridenvironment.

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ROXBY DOWNS…St Barbara’s Par-ish School students in Roxby Downsraised $460 for research into geneticdiseases on Jeans for Genes Day – Fri-day, August 6.The school’s student representative

JEANS FOR GENES…St Barbara’s Parish School SRC studentshelped raise money for research into genetic diseases on Jeansfor Genes Day.

council hosted a gold coin donationcasual clothes day at the school.Students were encouraged to do ex-tra jobs at home for pocket money topurchase their own Jeans for Genesbadges on the day.

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SOUP DRIVE...St Barbara’s Parish Schoolstudent collected more than 150 cans ofsoup for the St Vincent De Paul’s recent candrive. Eight-year-olds James, Meg, Laurenand Maggie display their collection. Children’slast names ommitted in accordance with school policy.

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Mapping the OutbackMAP...SES’s MarkLongmire recog-nises Neil Ryan forhis work on a newregional emergencyservices map.

ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs man Neil Ryanwas recognised last week for his production of aregional map for the local State Emergency Service.On Wednesday, August 11, Unit Manager LorelleWilton and members of the Roxby Downs StateEmergency Service, took time out from a Road CrashRescue training session to present Neil Ryan with acommemorative citation and SES plaque as a tokenof thanks for Neil’s contribution to the local unit.Mr Ryan worked closely with SES’s Mark Longmireto produce a map showing relevant detail to enablethe SES to plan and execute search and rescueoperations around Roxby Downs.

OD UPDATE...Welcome to OD Update, your updateof what happened in the last month at Olympic Dam(OD). Brought to you by OD Public Affairs, this is whereyou can learn about how the operations works, keep intouch with all the latest OD news, and have yourquestions about us answered.OLYMPIC DAM FATALITY...On July 19, a long -Serving and highly-respected employee, Karl Eibl, waskilled in an accident underground. BHP Billiton hasgiven the utmost priority to support for Karl’s wife,Mandie, and their sons, Nicholas and Liam, since thistragedy.BHP BILLITON INTEGRATION...With BHP Billitonnow owning 100 per cent of WMC Resources shares,the integration of Olympic Dam continues.Signage both on and off-site is being replaced with newsigns bearing the BHP Billiton logo, while branding onvehicles has also been updated.Work is also underway to design a new uniform forOlympic Dam employees to replace the current WMC-branded designs.2005 SERVICE AWARDS...A group of Olympic Damemployees, their partners and managers gathered at theRoxby Downs Cultural Precinct on Saturday night forthe 2005 Staff Service Awards.The annual event, which was opened by Asset LeaderDean Dalla Valle, recognises employees who havereached significant years of service to the company.Recognised on the night were: 35 years - Jim Spring,30 years - Jim Perkins, 25 years - Jeremy Folwell, ZollyFerenci, Peter Ross, Donald Casserly, 20 years - KerryGum, Gary Butterfield, 10 years - Gaby Alberts, AndrewBennett, Jim Bowden, Grant Cradock, Nicholas Jarman,John Maynard, Jim Mccarthy, Christian Mcarthur,Darren Niejalke, Luis Orgaz, Gary Pepper, RogerScholefield and Mark Whitfield.ASMV NOMINATIONS OPEN...Applications to thisyear’s Australian Student Mineral Venture (ASMV)close on 31 August - are you interested in applying?Organised by the Australasian Institute of Mining andMetallurgy Education Endowment Fund, the ASMVaims to attract more students to enrol in mineralsindustry courses at university.To be held in January 2006, the Southern Region ASMVis open to students completing year 10, 11 or 12 in 2005who are interested in a career in science or engineeringin the minerals industry.The program is fully-residential and students will visitopen-cut and underground mining operations,geological sites (such as the Flinders Ranges) andminerals processing facilities throughout south-easternAustralia. Social activities are also included.To find out more or to download an applicationbrochure, visit the ASMV web page at www.asmv.org.But hurry - applications close 31 August!

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BIANCA…Roxby Downs residents DavidMarshall and Megan Lownsboroughwelcomed the birth of their daughterBianca Eloise Aimee Marshall on June 28,2005, at the Women’s and Children’sHospital, Adelaide, weighing 3500g (7lb14oz).

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ANDAMOOKA…Andamooka Primary School stu-dents in Years 4 to 7 are growing snow peas, broc-coli, carrots, chilli and daisies, as well as native trees.The project complements the school’s Arid Landsproject where students have planted more than 30native trees and shrubs behind the school buildings.“As well as the obvious benefits – like the vegiesthey’ll produce – the children are enjoying the re-warding experience of growing plants and learninghow to help things grow,” teacher Renae Schmidttold The Monitor.

NEW STUDENTS…Reception studentsAmelia, 5, and Conor, 5, started school atAndamooka Primary School with teacherMel Kemenyvary. Students’ last names omitted inaccordance with school policy.

GREAT GARDENING…Andamooka Primary School students Kyle,11, and Peter, 9, water their personal gardens. Students’ last namesomitted in accordance with school policy.

Great gardening results for Outback students

SHOWBAGS…Four-year-olds Tasma and Erintake a sneak peak at their ‘early years learningpacks’ this month. Children’s last names are omittedin accordance with kindergarten policy.

PRE-KINDY…Roxby Downs Pre-Kindy children were presentedwith their decorated kindergarten hats this month. The named anddecorated hats have been a fun symbol of the local kindergartenstudents for more than three years. Showing off their new hatswere, from left, soon-to-be-four-year-olds Jack, Jimmy, Amy andSamuel. Children’s last names are omitted in accordance with kindergartenpolicy.

Starting school

RECEPTION...New Reception students atWoomera Area School, from left, Kira Trott,Kani Reiri, Jaik Bannerman and NasaKalbfleisch.

Support for little learnersROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs Kindergarten hasproduced an ‘early years learning pack’ to highlight theimportance of preschool programs.Through government funding, the kindergartenproduced a pack with information on children’sdevelopmental milestones and a range of resources forparents including play dough, a collage pack and earlyliteracy and numeracy activities.“Preschool education plays a vital role in providingchildren with an opportunity to learn through play-basedcurriculum,” kindergarten director Naomi Watkins toldThe Monitor.

Hospital visit for Year 1 students

CHECK-UP…Nurse Emma Butts givesteacher Bec Steele a check-up with thehelp of RDAS Year 1 students during aclass visit to Roxby Downs hospital.

ROXBY DOWNS…On Wednesday, August 3,Year 1students from Roxby Downs Area Schoolwere taken on a tour of the Roxby Downs hospital.“We were taken on a tour by hospital nurse EmmaButts,” Miss Steele told The Monitor.“Emma showed us the patients’ and doctors’rooms, explained the machines and equipment inthe hospital.“She helped the students to learn lots ofinformation about doctors, nurses and the hospital.“Some highlights were the theatre, the x-raymachines and seeing Miss Steele have her bloodpressure taken.“The students left the hospital with theatre masks,hats and gloves - all very keen to be the next bestdoctors and nurses of the future!”

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Dear Parents and Friends,Welcome to another fortnightly newsletter.Firstly, our P&F Market Day on Saturday August 20will be a special one, it’s our ‘Kids’ Market Day’ aswell.Your children may have a stall to sell their pre-lovedtoys, games, books, bikes – anything they would liketo sell.A parent must be with them to supervise at all times.For bookings, phone the Roxby Downs Area Schoolon 8671 0011 by Friday, August 19.A $5 fee applies, which will be collected on the day.Parents and Friends have donated $500 to the RDASstudents’ dance club for the ‘Rave’ competition to beheld in Port Pirie. Good luck to all students involved.Yes it’s back – and will be happening on Friday,October 28, 2005 at the Oasis Restaurant - the P&FQuiz Night, more details to come in the followingnewsletters in The Monitor, so put this one down inyour diary, as there will be limited seats.Our next P&F meeting will be on Wednesday,September 7 at 7.30pm in the school staffroom. Allare welcome.We still need more volunteers as our numbers are down.

Annette Jackson,For the P&F Committee.

Parents and friends report

RDAS Year 11 student Jamie-Lee Oldfield has beenrecognised in the 2005 Student Citizenship Awards.Jamie-Lee will receive a medallion from the SouthAustralian Branch of the Order of AustraliaAssociation.She will be presented with her medallion atGovernment House by the Branch Patron and SouthAustralian Governor, Her Excellency, MarjorieJackson-Nelson on October 13.This award recognizes the outstanding contributionJamie-Lee has made to both the school and widercommunityJamie-Lee is a Student Voice representative, sailedon the One-and-All, competes in local gymkhanas,is a recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards,raises and shows her own cattle, plays sport locallyand volunteers at The Monitor communitynewspaper.

Jamie-Lee receivesSA student award

CITIZENSHIP...RDAS Year 11 studentJamie-Lee Oldfield has been recognised inthe 2005 Student Citizenship Awards.

Snacks are an important part of a child’s diet - youngkids only have a small stomach and often eat manysnacks during the day, while active older childrenand teenagers may need extra snacks for energy andgrowth.With snacks making up such a large part of a child’sdiet, it is important that they provide the nutrientsneeded for energy, health and growth. Snacks shouldalso be low in fat, sugar and salt to reduce the risk ofdiabetes, heart attacks and high blood pressure whenchildren are older.Healthy and tasty snack ideas to try include:

English muffins, crumpets or toast with jam,honey, vegemite or cheese.

Fruit loaf or home-made fruit muffins. Breakfast cereal with low fat milk (try serving in

a plastic cup or container with a lid and shake untilfrothy).

Toasted sandwich. Plain popcorn (unbuttered). Rice crackers such as Sakata. Corn on the cob. Vegetable sticks and dip (eg hommous, tzatziki). Fresh fruit - try cutting up into finger food, or

make fruit kebab sticks. Small containers of tinned or stewed fruit in

natural juice. Low fat yoghurt (try freezing in summer) Fruit smoothie made with low fat milk and

yoghurt/ice cream (add ice cubes in summer) Small flavoured milk such as Feel Good or Take

Care brands. Dried fruit/nut mix for children over five.

Healthy snack ideas(Information provided by dietitians from PortAugusta Hospital & Regional Health Service)

UNIFORMS...A reminder that all students aredressed appropriately in school uniform asdetermined by the Governing Council. Please ensurestudents are appropriately for school as some uniformchoices may require us to send students home tochange.TAMAGOCHIS...A reminder that these items arenot to be brought to school as they cause disruptionin classes.HEADLICE…Please continue to be vigilant inchecking your children’s hair for headlice. Parentswill be notified of repeat occurrences of headlicewithin a short time frame by post.

School snippets

WISHING WELL GARDEN…RDAS Year 1s and Year 4s joined forcesthis term to design and build their own wishing well garden outsidethe school canteen. The garden is one of several peer supportprojects where older and younger students will work together tobeautify the school grounds. The garden includes decoratedpavers, flowers and a wishing well and the building project wassupported by local parents and businesses in response to lettersfrom the students themselves. “The volunteer support was great,”teacher Georgina Arthur told The Monitor. “The children designedthe garden themselves and we had a lot of parents doing the hardjobs, like concreting, and supervising the students’ work.”

Students from RDAS demonstrated highlevels of skills when theyparticipated in the recent AustralasianSchools Science Competition.Year 4 students Artem Chebotenko andJacinta Gallpen both received Distinctions.This meant they scored in the top 11 percent of entrants in their year level in the state.Caroline Wissell (Year 3), Josiah Whittaker

(Year 4), James Culf (Year 5) and SophieLepinath (Year 5) all received Credits.They were ranked in the next 20 per centof entrants in their year level in the state.Well done to all these students!Secondary student certificates will bepresented to recipients at their assemblyon Thursday, August 18, 2005.

A scientific turn of mind

SCIENCEBUFFS...Some of

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RDAS RAPPERS...Reception students from Mrs PamPedler’s class at Roxby Downs Area School performed theHumpty Dumpty Rap at the junior assembly last week.

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Aug 22 SACE Information NightYears 10 & Year 11

Aug 22-26 Book WeekAug 24 Open DayAug 29 Parent session - Dr Michael

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A messagefrom the Principal


Welcome to RDAS

Dr MichaelCarr-Greggto speakto parentsat RDAS

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will talk tolocal parents at Roxby Downs AreaSchool on Monday, August 29.He will also work with RDASteachers for a series of staffdevelopment sessions on the student-free day the following Tuesday.Described recently as Australia’s DrPhil, Michael is one of Australia’shighest profile psychologists,He works at the Albert Road Centrefor Health in Melbourne.He is a founding member of theNational Coalition Against Bullyingand an official ambassador for theNational Depression Initiativebeyondblue as well as Mindmatters -one of 16 youth suicide preventionprograms run by the the FederalGovernment.He is a columnist for GirlfriendMagazine and Australian Doctorand regularly appears on TV andradio.For more information, telephonethe school on 8671 0011.

‘Buddy of the Week’ Awards were awarded last weekto R-2 Winner – Rory McAskill and 3-6 Winner –Lucy Noll.The following students received achievement awardsat the recent R-6 Assembly. Congratulations to thesestudents:Year R-2 Achievement AwardsMiss van der Hucht – Jake Gotch, Brodie Daddow,Matthew Woolford.Mrs Pedler – Sam Michels, Caleb Grohs, CooperDuPlessis.Mrs Zeptner – Jhy McCarthy, Joel Kenny, MichaelaRyan.Mrs Cormack/Mrs Van Laarhoven – Jack Flavel,Nick Thompson, Mitch Ryan.Mr Petty – Brody Allen, Kiaran Dadleh, AmyAbsalom.Miss Steele/Mrs Ramsey – Angus Harrison, AmberSymons, Keely McAskill.Miss Orchard – Hayden Cradock, Jacob Williams,Alynnta Tahu.Miss Campbell-Colquhoun/Mrs Christall – AmberGoldsworthy-Speirs, Kyle Leecroft.Dance/Drama – Trae Van Laarhoven.Year 3-6 Achievement AwardsMr Jones – Billy Weltner, Akala Kittel, NikkiWarthold.Miss Berryman – Daniel Adamson, Bill Jones,Cameron Schofield.Miss Arthur – Alex Tyler, Tamika Siegmann, CurtisStokes.Mr Bice – Jarryd Kelly, Millie O’Neill.Mr Gera – Kirsten Hollobone, Daryl McCourt,Tyson Hill.Mrs Partington/Mrs Haddock – Dylan Male, KerenLuke, Reece Andrasic-Watkins.Mr Wyskamp– Tyla Richardson, Maddison Rhodes,Centaine Casserly.Miss Hollitt - Shauna Franks, Wade Doherty, BrookeMolyneux.Mr Summerton – Cameron Schodde, BrodieFarnham.Special Ed Miss Bennett– Ashleigh Murray.Dance/Drama – Luke Ryan.

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Dear Parents and Friends.DR MICHAEL CARR-GREGG VISIT...Parents arereminded to keep the night of Monday 29th August free. Wehave organised nationally acclaimed child psychologist DrMichael Carr Gregg to hold a parent session on child andadolescent wellbeing. Some of the topics he will cover are:

The need for positive parenting.Mental health and depression.Understanding the needs of adolescents.Drugs and alcohol abuse amongst adolescents.

I suspect that many of us parents would like a greater insightinto these issues and how we can become better parents.Please let the school know a.s.a.p. if you wish to reserve aseat as I imagine this will be a very popular session.OPEN DAY...Next Wednesday, August 24, we invite allschool community members to visit our school and viewour facilities and programmes in operation.You will be able to visit classrooms, both the junior andsenior school, and join us for a Morning Tea and wholeschool assembly.All of our specialist programmes such as Indonesian,Physical Education, Technical Studies, Stretch, Headstart,Information Technology etc. will be on show.We are proud of our school and hope that many of you canjoin us for an hour or so during this morning.We especially invite any prospective parents and those ofour secondary students. Often secondary students will try todissuade their parents from attending. Please do not bedaunted as it is a fairly low key day and you should enjoythe visit.SACE INFORMATION NIGHT...SACE InformationNight will be held next Monday night, August 22.If you have a child entering Yar 11 or 12 in 2006, then thisis a must attend session for you. The subject choices yourchild makes influence their likelihood of success in thesetwo years.This is a difficult time for both students and parents, as youneed to look at every option and determine the best pathwayinto either tertiary education, further training or theworkforce.Please make sure you set aside this evening from 7pmonwards in the Theatrette.9-A-SIDE FOOTBALL...This Friday, August 19, some ourYear 6/7 students supported by Mr Zane Petty will travelto Woomera to compete in the SANFL 9-a-side FootballCarnival against other teams from the northern areasincluding Andamooka, Woomera and Coober Pedy. Ourschool will be fielding three teams, a Year 6 and a Year 7boy’s team and a combined Year 6/7 girl’s team.BOOK WEEK...Book Week activities will be heldthroughout Weeks 4 and 5.Our theme for Bookweek this year is “Reading Rocks inRoxby”. All classes are being involved to some degreecelebrating Book Week with displays, activities andcompetitions. Please make sure you get a chance to visit theLibrary during these weeks to see the celebrations about thebeauty and value of books to our every day life.HEALTHY EATING...We should all be aware of theimportance of correct nutrition on the ability of the brain’sfunctions, the ability to learn, to be on task and to achieveyour child’s fullest potential at school. This is, of course,aside from the physical benefits including the reduction ofchildhood obesity and all the accompanying health benefits.Currently we have a committee reviewing our Canteen Menuas well as the general diet of our students. Members includerepresentatives from Student Voice, the Health Centre, staffand parents.The school community will be surveyed over the next fewweeks as to what currently exists as far as attitude andknowledge and thoughts on how we can improve.Two important considerations to remember are: breakfast isthe most important meal of the day and we are what we eat!WINTER TOPS...Currently students are being surveyed asto a suitable winter top. Parents will also have an opportunityto indicate their preference as well.This has been in response to the need for a common uniformwinter top suitable for all students.We have far too many varieties of tops that students appearin each day. Once acceptance of an appropriate school tophas been achieved then this will be the expectation for allstudents.FAREWELL...We farewell Mr Daniel Cojocea whofinishes up here at school on Friday, August 19. We thankhim for all of his efforts over the last two and a half yearsand wish him and his wife Alina all the best in the future.We should be able to announce his replacement by the timethis edition is published.

Jim Michalanney,Principal.

On Wednesday, August 24, RoxbyDowns Area School will throw openits doors to the wider Roxby Downscommunity.All classrooms will be open forparents, caregivers, business andcommunity members as well asmembers of the media to observe andparticipate in learning activities.There will be a morning tea heldbetween 10.30am and 11am followedby an assembly featuring studentsperforming and displaying their work.An information board is placed in thelocal shopping precinct where furtherinformation can be found regardingOpen Day.Take part in guided tours conductedby staff and students of the school at

9am and 10am by meeting our seniorschool leaders in front of theCommunity Library who will be pleasedto take you on a journey of learning atRDAS, beginning with our highly-respected and recognised school entry‘Headstart’ program, right through toour senior school and the excellentfacilities we provide for these learners.With more than 600 students at ourschool we offer a wide range ofprograms for diverse needs.We hope you’re able to attend toparticipate and recognise theachievements of our excellent areaschool.

Ben Summerton,on behalf of the Open Day

Organising Committee.

The Dance Club is anelective run on Fridayafternoons.Last week, they entered theRave Dance Competition inPort Pirie at the KeithMichell theatre, which washeld on Wednesday, August10.There were eight schoolgroups that took part.Our RDAS group isorganised by Mr Hodgsonand was choreographed byFrankie Wilson until shemoved away.Emma Warren thenchoreographed the groupwith help from LaurelMcGauchie, LorraineGirdham and Courtney StJohn.The costumes were madewith help from Kerry Worby,

Jody Rosser and VickiMcGauchie.We would also like to thankAnnette Speck who drovethe bus and helped withmake-up, photos and lotsmore.The group consisted of 19dancers, Courtney St John,Danhi-Rae Vanzati, EmmaWarren, Kimberley Smith,Laurel McGauchie, LorraineGirdham, Shelby Davies,Tara Jordan, EmmaRichards, Sariana Zamora,Alex Ingham, April Burgess,Demi Goldfinch, HayleyVosnarski, Jade Lee, KaitlinJames, Kristen Worby,Madeline Robinson andKelly Reid.The dance routine was calledBoot Camp and, as we arefrom a town that only exists

for mining, we decided touse this theme.The first part depicts theminers working hardunder ground in the hotdusty mine.The second part of the dancedepicts the end of the shiftand the miners put on theirparty gear and head out intothe town to relax and live itup before their next shiftstarts.The competition was of ahigh standard and the girlsperformed with a lot of prideand professionalism.We did not come in the topthree, John Pirie High wonthe top spot but theexperience from taking partwas fantastic.

The Dance Club.

Boot Camp for local dancers

WELCOME... RDAS students Brodie, 12, Jacob, 12, Georgia, 11, andBrittnee, 12, welcome the community into the school for Open Day.

DANCERS...Mr Hodgson and members of the RDAS Dance Clubwho travelled to Port Pirie last week for the annual Rave DanceCompetition.


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PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE...Studentsinvolved in the challenge will complete their readingat the end of Week 7, by September 9.At Roxby Downs Area School, students can returntheir forms to Michael Wyskamp.With less than five weeks to go, Mr Wyskampcongratulated the local students’ efforts, with specialmention for the first three RDAS students to completethe challenge - Jake Meyer, Darcy Lindner and RyanAdamson.

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YOUNG READERS...Some of the RDASstudents who have already completed thisyear’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.

ROXBY DOWNS…What do you want?That’s the question the 2006 Outback Fringe Festivalcommittee is asking the Roxby Downs, Andamookaand Woomera communities this month.Planning is already underway for the 2006 festival, withcommittee members hoping to build on the success ofthe festival’s first two years.Interested volunteers met with newly-appointed festivalcoordinator Wendy Osborne last week to ‘brainstorm’for next year’s event.To air your comments or highlight your suggestions forthe 2006 Outback Fringe Festival [email protected] why not log onto www.roxbydowns.com and checkout the Outback Fringe Festival chat forum to have yoursay?To play a more active part in the festival, come along tothe next meeting of the 2006 Outback Fringe Festivalcommittee at the Dunes Café on Monday, August 22 at6.30pm.

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side of the building - now utilised as anoffice and featuring pine floorboards.Most likely added as a third stage whenthe dwelling became a private residencewere the bathroom, kitchen, laundry andpantry room.The kitchen features lots of cupboardspace, with overhead cupboards featuringrecycled leadlighting from yesteryear, aslow combustion stove that is also usedfor room heating, cooking and evenheating the hot water to service the home,there is a woodbox in the kitchen withaccess from the outside to give easyaccess for filling up.Situated on a reasonable size cornerallotment, with big native gum trees, fruittrees, cottage garden, rainwater tanks,vegie patch, two outside toilets, a woodshed and overlooking the local mountainrange is this home with huge potentialfor the buyer with a keen eye.For further information about this sliceof Wilmington’s history, please contactLorraine Aubrey at Lin Andrews RealEstate - Roxby Downs on 8671 2000.

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BANKSA…BankSA has reinforced its commitmentto Roxby Downs with the appointment of local resi-dent Naomi Campbell as the region’s mobile lend-ing manager.A familiar face to many, Ms Campbell lives with herhusband and two children in Andamooka and is ac-tively involved in the local community through sport-ing clubs, school associations and social networks.In her new role, Ms Campbell will provide homeloan advice and assist customers with residentialloans throughout Roxby Downs and the North Westregion.BankSA Regional Manager Chris Cottrell said MsCampbell was committed to creating “win-win” situ-ations for BankSA customers.“Having worked for BankSA since 2001 and previ-ously for a major national airline, Naomi understandshow to tailor services to suit individual require-ments,” he told The Monitor.Ms Campbell said she believed strongly in provid-ing personalised customer service and going the ex-tra mile for customers.“Great banking service is about ensuring the cus-tomer receives the best outcome for their needs,” shesaid.

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“CALLING ALL FAMILIES!!”Very well presented family home that offers 4 brms, huge masterbrm with walk-in robe and ensuite, all other brms of good size andinclude built-in robes, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge room,kitchen includes dishwasher, lots of cupboard space, 3-doorpantry, separate gas cooktop and wall-oven, ti led floorsthroughout and carpet to brms and lounge, ceiling fan to diningroom and master bedroom, gas wall furnace to living area, ductedevap. air-cond, suede effect feature walls to living, dining andmaster brm, large laundry with exterior access, both bathroomsinclude glass screens and roller shutters to front windows. Largeoutdoor undercover/paved entertaining area, bird aviary, largeshipping container for storage,greenhouse, deep blue pool withpaving, rock water feature,gazebo and single c/port withroller door. An inspection of thisproperty will IMPRESS!! INVESTORSNOTE: This home has the potentialto achieve $360-365pw.

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Chicken & Champagne BreakfastSaturday, August 20Roxby Downs Community ClubBeer GardenBook at The ClubPh 8671 0117

Roxby Downs OneSteel Outback Cup10th Outback CupSaturday, August 20Gates open 9am, racing starts at noon.Roxby Downs & Districts RacecourseTickets at the gate

Outback Cup BallSaturday, August 208pm till lateRoxby Downs Community ClubTickets available on the night.

Community Jam SessionSunday, August 211pm till 4pmRoxby Downs Tavern

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WARNING...to cat and dog owners in Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Olympic Dam.Arid Recovery, in Roxby Downs, is again conducting aerial baiting for feral cats and foxes this month.Aerial baiting was conducted earlier this month, over two days, replicating baiting done in previous years.1080 poison baits have been placed within a 20km radius of the Arid Recovery fence to reduce feral cat and fox numbersin the area surrounding the reserve.

Baits will be distributed by air:Within the Olympic Dam Mine Lease.Within surrounding pastoral properties.Within the area between Roxby Downs TownshipBuffer and Olympic Dam Village Buffer (see mapbelow).On the Andamooka mine lease.

Baits will not be aerially distributed:Within 2km of Roxby Downs township.Within 2km of Olympic Dam village.Within 2km of Andamooka township.Within 250m of Olympic Way, Andamooka Rd andthe Borefield Rd.

Arid Recovery Aerial Baiting Program 2005

Baits will be placed by hand within the high security Olympic Dam mine fence.

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Baits will be poison-ous to domestic pets,so please restrainyour dogs/cats orensure they wearmuzzles when inthese areas.Do not touch anysmall, dried meat youmay find lying on theground within thebaiting zone!Baits remain poison-ous to animals forprolonged amountsof time.For further informa-tion please contactArid Recovery on8671 8282, or [email protected].

Aerial baiting was carried out on August 15 and 16, 2005.

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Upcoming Works...Training exercise to beheld at the Town Water Supply by the CFS,Ambulance and SES.Review of footpath and landscape of southern sub-division.Asset upgrade of the Roxby Downs pool and Plant Room.Works in Progress...Swimming pool plant room re-fit.Filter re-fit to the swimming pool.Irrigation to main oval under review.Completed Works...Thank you to householders involvedin the recent valve maintenance, your cooperation wasmuch appreciated. We apologise for any inconvenienceConnection of services to at least 20 in fill blocks.Costly repairs to sewer connection and mains in PioneerDrive, Wangianna Street area due to tree roots.Hermit Street footpath program.Repairs to roll over kerb in Arcoona Street and StuartRoad.Repairs to footpath in Arcoona Street.Parking...Ongoing parking control action is beingundertaken around town with several warning noticesbeing issued. Residents are reminded that parking in theRichardson Place Bus Zone is restricted to buses onlyand that along with parking on road side verges is a trafficoffence subject to the issue of infringement notices.Vandalism...Council urges all residents to reportinstances of vandalism to the police and Council. This isyour community and your rates are being wasted by thesetypes of action so your help is essential.Council has recorded significantly-increased vandalismrates at the Lions ParkElectricity Cent a Meters...Council has purchased 5analyser meters for customer service purposes. Thesemeters are available for hire from Council for a small fee.Meters will assist customers to monitor their power usage.Rates...Rates Notices for the 05/06 Financial Year willbe issued in late August.Final instalment for the 4th quarter was due on 16 June2005. Arrears for those with more than two (2) quarterswill be sent to the Collection Agency. If you have difficultyin paying, please contact Bronnie Warren to makepayment arrangements.Water Accounts...Water accounts are now overdue.Your prompt payment would be appreciated to avoidfurther action.Electricity Accounts...Reminder Notices have now beenissued and due for payment today – 18 August 2005. Alate payment fee will be added to overdue accounts anddisconnection pending notices will be issued.Dog Registrations...Dog Registrations for the 2005/06financial year became due and payable from the 1 July2005. Owners have until 31 August 2005 to have theirdog registrations renewed.Fireworks...Fireworks are only allowed to be set off by apyro-technician with the appropriate permits. Fines areapplicable if not adhered to.Local Website...Visit your local updated website. NewForums have now been added. Read what’s new andhave your say in the Forums at www.roxbydowns.comStreet Lighting...Is there a street light not working nearyour home? Please include the exact location (street,house number) when reporting to assist in easyidentification for repair.Rubbish Collection...Residents are reminded that thereis a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbishcollection.Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours...Tuesdays, 8amto 12 noon, Thursdays 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday10am to 4pm.Out of hours access call 8671 1154.Council Office Hours – General...Monday to Friday –9am to 5pm.

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2005 ONESTEEL OUTBACK CUP


Outback CupOutback CupOutback CupOutback CupOutback CupOutback CupOutback CupOutback CupOutback CupOutback CupIt all starts on Friday night, August 19, at theRRRRRoooooxbxbxbxbxby Doy Doy Doy Doy Downs Community Club Calcutta and Phantwns Community Club Calcutta and Phantwns Community Club Calcutta and Phantwns Community Club Calcutta and Phantwns Community Club Calcutta and Phantom Race Call.om Race Call.om Race Call.om Race Call.om Race Call.Book early and get your tickets from The Club – Ph: 8671 0117.

Enjoy a ChickChickChickChickChicken & Chamen & Chamen & Chamen & Chamen & Champagne Breakfpagne Breakfpagne Breakfpagne Breakfpagne Breakfastastastastast on Saturday morningbefore racing begins, at the Roxby Downs Community Club.

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Gates open at 9am, Saturday, August 20 – racing starts at noon.The OnestThe OnestThe OnestThe OnestThe Onesteel Outback Cup, ‘Feel Outback Cup, ‘Feel Outback Cup, ‘Feel Outback Cup, ‘Feel Outback Cup, ‘Fashions of the Field’, livashions of the Field’, livashions of the Field’, livashions of the Field’, livashions of the Field’, live ente ente ente ente entererererertainment, kids enttainment, kids enttainment, kids enttainment, kids enttainment, kids entererererertainmenttainmenttainmenttainmenttainment

and a full prand a full prand a full prand a full prand a full program of racing.ogram of racing.ogram of racing.ogram of racing.ogram of racing. Tickets at the gate - $10 or $6.50 concession, U16 free,Marquee Packages from $35 per person.

End off the evening at the Outback Cup BallOutback Cup BallOutback Cup BallOutback Cup BallOutback Cup Ball, from 8pm till late at the Roxby DownsCommunity Club. Live Band Aftashock.

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PAT ON THE BACK...Local sponsorscongratulate jockey Peter Johnstone on his winin the 2004 Beenham Elite and ESS/Sabis ClassB Handicap. Sponsor support is again strong in2005 for this annual Outback event.

FASHIONS OF THE FIELD...Donna Dryburgh was named bestdressed lady at the 2003 Onesteel Outback Cup - lined up withnine other finalists in Roxby Downs Race Day’s first-ever‘Fashions on the Field’ competition. This year’s event, againsponsored by AllStaff Resources, will be run slightly differentlywith heats held throughout the day.

CUTE COUPLE... Fiona Campbell-Colquhounand fiancé Jay Perkins celebrated the titlewin of ‘Mr Outback’ at the race ball in 2003.This year’s Outback Cup Ball will be held atthe Roxby Downs Community Club.

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Solid support from sponsorsSPONSORSHIP...Sponsorship support for theOnesteel Outback Cup is, once again, strong in 2005.More than 25 local businesses and a team ofdedicated volunteers have thrown their supportbehind SA’s northern-most registered race meeting.This year, the Onesteel Outback Cup boastsprizemonies of $30,000.“We really want to thank our supporters andsponsors,” Roxby Downs and Districts Racing Clubpresident Stuart Cormack told The Monitor.“We’ve got some new sponsors on board this year,and we’re happy to welcome them - but we also wantto thank those long-time businesses who havesupported us from the beginning.”

FASHIONS OF THE FIELD...Thehotly-contested AllStaff Fashions on theField will again showcase the Outback’sbest-dressed ladies in 2005.This year’s competition will see heatsheld after Races 2 and 3, culminatingin a final after Race 4 - just before theOnesteel Outback Cup.So throw on your raceday finery and

hit the track for Fashions of the Field onSaturday, August 18, 2005.Could you be this year’s ‘Miss Outback’?The event will be sponsored by AllStaffwith cash prizes for winners.Impartial judge and SA Jockey Clubrepresentative Sharon Forrester-Joneswill judge the fashions on the day.

CUP BALL...The 2005Outback Cup Ball willbe held at the RoxbyDowns CommunityClub from 8pm till lateon Saturday, August 20.Top off a great weekendof racing fun bydressing up and gettingdown to the music oflive band Aftashock.Tickets are available onthe night from TheClub.The trophies forleading jockey andtrainer will bepresented at the ball.

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A SOLID START...Leading jockey BradleyVale kicks off last year’s OneSteelOutback Cup positively with a win in theClass B Handicap on ‘I’m Petal’ ahead ofMichael Vassallo, right, on ‘Face of anAngel’. Many of the state’s top jockeys will,once again, hit the local track in 2005.

CUP FUN...Race Clubvolunteers

Amber Dixon,Ros Boothey

and KathyWilby sported

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the 2004 Calcutta.

Champagne start to Outback event

CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST...The annual champagne and chickenbreakfast will, this year, be held in the Roxby Downs CommunityClub beer garden.

Friday night fun

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BREAKFAST...Start race day off instyle this year at the Roxby DownsCommunity Club’s Chicken andChampagne Breakfast.This year’s breakfast will be hostedin the Club’s newly-upgraded beer

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fresco style, on Saturday, August 20.So throw on your raceday finery, andsettle in for a luxurious and fun startto race day.Bookings are essential so reserveyour table by telephoning the RoxbyDowns Community Club – 86710117.

CALCUTTA...The excitement all starts on Fridaynight, August 19, at the Roxby Downs CommunityClub Calc-utta and Phantom Race Call.This fun event, is the perfect way to get into racingmode for Sat-urday’s Onesteel Out-back Cup and bagyourself a winner for the big day. Calcutta partic-ipants ‘purchase’ a horse and then share in the‘winnings’ from the Calcutta pool.Jockey, commentator and Outback Cup-devotee PhilMcEvoy will again be a fun and vocal part of thisyear’s Calcutta festivities.Book early and get your tickets from The Club.

ONESTEEL OUTBACK CUP...Excitement is highand organisers are positive for the upcoming 11thOnesteel Outback Cup on Saturday, August 20.Jockeys and trainers from throughout the statewill compete for $30,000 in prizemonies in this,SA’s northern-most registered race meeting.The day promises fun for all the family with freerides and a new sandpit area for the children,Fashions on the Field and a packed day of racing.Other associated events will include the Friday nightCalcutta and Phantom Race Call, the Saturdaymorning Champagne and Chicken Breakfast, as wellas the Outback Cup Ball on Saturday night - all atthe Roxby Downs Community Club.Jockey, commentator and all-round racing identityPhil McEvoy will be a guest commentatorthroughout the weekend’s events, while SA JockeyClub’s Sharon Forrester-Jones will judge theFashions of the Field.Together with racing identity Dean Sullivan, thethree will be on hand to offer a few unofficial tips tolocal punters.As in previous years, the event will boast three on-site bookmakers to add to the atmosphere of the day.In preparation for the event, Roxby Downs andDistricts Racing Club are currently busy improvingand upgrading the clubhouse and spectator facilities.

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Family funRACE DAY...Bring the family along to the OnesteelOutback Cup on Saturday, August 20 for a day ofall-ages fun.While you’re enjoying Fashions on the Field or liningup for a punt with the three on-site bookmakers, yourchildren can enjoy free rides and sideshows.Meet the jockeys and trainers, or chat to some of SARacing’s most colourful identities.Bring a chair, grab refreshments, and then settle thekids in the shade for one of the Outback’s mostcompetitive horse racing events.

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL…Roxby Downs Junior FootballAssociation will auction a variety of AFL memorabilia asits major fundraiser this year.Signed items for auction have been donated from theAdelaide Crows, Port Power, Collingwood, Geelong andthe West Coast Eagles.All items will be auctioned at The Roxby Downs CommunityClub on Friday, August 19, immediately after The RoxbyRaces Calcutta at approximately 8.00-8.30pm.For any information, contact Jill Koning – ph 8671 0673 or0417521194.

AFL items for auction

AUCTION...Daniel, 8, and Callum Adamson,4, display some of the AFL memorabilia tobe auctioned as a fundraiser for the RoxbyDowns Junior Football Association.

VOLLEYBALL…Volleyball results from August 8, 2005.A Grade - Phoenix 90 defeated Benders 67 (M Maciejewski).B Grade - TBA 85 defeated Nancy’s 62 (A Tyler). Block IT101 defeated Tigers 75 (A Beattie).Results from August 1, 2005:A Grade - Prophets 68 defeated Phoenix 56 (N Ryan).B Grade - Block It 137 defeated Tri Hards 57 (P Rocque).

Indoor volleyball results

TENNIS…RoxbyDowns TennisAssociation willhost its AGM onFriday, September9, at 7.30pm in theRecreation Centre.A nomination dayfor the summerseason to startOctober 21 & 22will be held onSunday, September4, 1pm to 3.30pm,at the Lion’s Parkcourts.Memberships are$70 per family, $30per single and $20for juniors.A JuniorTournament will beheld on Sunday,September 25 -cost is $2.Nominations willbe accepted byMichelle Thomson- ph 86711384, andLinda Evans - ph86711386, fordivision 2, U/16,U/14 and U/12boys and girls.Winners of alldivisions exceptDivision 2 will representRoxby Downs at theRegional Tournament atPort Pirie in November.Junior Tennis Results fromAugust 14, 2005, are asfollows:Division 1 - T Hombsch 4defeated K Connell 1. VBuza 4 defeated N Hombsch2. R Hamblin 4 defeated NHombsch 2. J Hombsch 4defeated S Allen 1. JThomson 4 defeated E Sach2. T Hombsch 4 defeated VBuza 0. R Hamblin 4defeated S Allen 0. JHombsch 4 defeated JThomson 1. E Sach 4

defeated K Connell 1.Divison 2 - M Evans 4defeated J Daly 1. E Daly 4defeated B Evans 2. T Hill 4defeated H Wurfel 1. NThomson 4 defeated RConnell 1.Results from July 31, 2005:Division 1 - T Hombsch 4defeated S Allen 0. RHamblin 4 defeated JThomson 1. E Sach 4defeated J Hombsch 2. NHombsch 4 defeated KConnell 2. R Hamblin 4defeated T Hombsch 2. JHombsch 4 defeated KConnell 1. E Sach 4 defeatedS Allen 2. N Hombsch 4

defeated JThomson 1.Division 2 - T Hill4 defeated M Evans3. E Daly 4defeated B Weltner1. N Thomson 3defeated B Evans 2.H Wurfel 4defeated R Connell0.Results fromAugust 7, 2005:Division 1 - THombsch 4defeated E Sach 0.J Hombsch 4defeated V Buza 2.N Hombsch 4defeated S Allen 1.J Thomson 4defeated K Connell2. T Hombsch 4defeated NHombsch 1. RHamblin 4 defeatedJ Hombsch 0. VBuza 4 defeated JThomson 2. KConnell 4 defeatedS Allen 1.Division 2 - NThomson 4defeated T Hill 3.M Evans 4 defeatedH Wurfel 1. B

Evans 4 defeated R Connell0.In senior tennis, results areas follows:Division 1, Round 5, July31: Winners d Smashers 28games to 24 and Aces dVolleys 30 games to 26.In Round 6, on August 7:Smashers defeated Volleys36 games to 22, while Acesd Winners 31 games to 29.In Divison 2, Round 5, July31: Smashers 30 d Winers22. Volleys 33 d Aces 20.Round 6, August 7: Volleys36 d Smashers 20. Winners32 d Aces 21.

WINNERS...The Winners’ charlesWalker gives a backhand returnagainst his Smashers opponentlast week.

On-court tennis action

NETBALL…Roxby Downs netball results from August10, 2005, are as follows:B Grade - Pink Ladies 25 defeated Tandales 24 (TMichels). Keeches 26 defeated Miners 24 (S Wissell).Blue Jays defeated Playa’s on a forfeit.A Grade - Gecko Girls 26 defeated Mak Ladies 23 (CBennie).Mixed - Hornridge 27 defeated Playa’s 9 (M Gow). AlleKatz 37 defeated Bowheelers 23 (I Gildrist). Makrats 24defeated Isotopes 8 (N Backhouse). Miners11 29 defeatedSpankees 20 (L Devlin).August 3, 2005:B Grade - Keeches 49 defeated Pink Ladies 7 (S Wissell).Miners defeated Playa’s on a forfeit. Blue Jays 39defeated Shorties 10 (G Hollitt).A Grade - Cruisers 34 defeated Mak Ladies 31 (ENeilson).Mixed - Bowheelers 33 defeated Makrats 16 (T Gaddy).Alle Katz 37 defeated Playa’s 2 (R Allen). Hornridge 31defeated Miners11 9 (M Gow). Spankees 25 defeatedIsotopes 11 (W Jordan).

NETBALL...Belinda Ramsay’s throw isintercepted outside the goal in lastweek’s game.

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4WD CLUB…The Woomera 4WD Club will host its nextevent this weekend – August 20 to 21 – with a drive alongthe Dog Fence to Tarcoola and Fox Glove Swamp as wellas Commonwealth Hill.Other upcoming events in clued a trip along the GoodesTrack from Tarcoola to Ceduna in September and a day-tripto Ironstone lagoon Mines and Monaleena.Memberships cost $30 per single or $40 per couple.For more information, contact secretary Greg Suares - ph0438 233 762.

4WD club back on track

SOFTBALL…Softball results fromSaturday, August 13, are as follows:Shakers vs The Scrubas – Shakers won 16to 8Black Cats vs Who Cares – Who CaresforfeitedRebels 1 vs Rebels 2 – Rebels 1 won 18 to16.In this Rebels vs Rebels playoff, JacobHaugum played an outstanding game forRebels 2, taking two catches at third baseand making a double play.Ben Summerton pitched well for Rebels 1in the first innings, fielded well at centrefieldand batting well scoring a home run in the

last innings.Jacob was voted the best player on theground for Rebels 2 by his team and BenSummerton was voted the best player forRebels 1 by his team.Finals start this Sunday as race day is onSaturday. The draw will be advertised in thewindow at Sports Power.Softball results from August 7:Rebels 1 vs Black Cats – Black Cats won 14- 9In the second game – Rebels 2 won 14 -10against the Shakers.Who Cares vs The Scrubas – The Scrubaswon 20 - 1

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL…Results for the RoxbyDowns Junior FootballAssociation, on August 6,2005, are as follows:Junior Colts Under 12s -Hawks 6 goals 5 points 41points defeated Bulldogs 2goals 1 point 13 points.Best players for Hawks -first S Clarke, second JHomsch, third A Wissel,fourth B Penington, fifth LGranthamGoal kickers - B Penningtontwo goals; S Clarke, LGrantham, J Homsch and SBeever one goal each.Best players for Bulldogs -first D Male, second JKenny, third S Symonds,fourth B Felton, fifth SReynoldsGoal kickers - J Kenny twogoals.In the Under16s, acombined Roxby Downsteam played Coober Pedy inthe junior team’s first gamein Roxby Downs.Assistant Coach RobinWalker welcomed theopportunity for CooberPedy juniors to play againstthe Roxby Downs side.“It was important for thekids and a great experiencefor them - some of themhave never played before,”Walker told The Monitor.“They came down to Roxby

to enjoy themselves and feelpart of a team.“These boys are the futureof football in Coober Pedy.”Razorbacks 11 goals 6points 72 points defeatedCoober Pedy 2 goals 4points 16 points.Best players for Razorbacks- first A Moss second CBuran third T Paull fourthN Mc Phail fifth S TraegerGoal kickers - T Paull 4goals J Callery two goals; KReynolds, K Zeptner, NMcPhail, B Spillman and BHalliman one goal eachBest players for CooberPedy - first B Lennon,second D Finn, third KLarkins, fourth C Kelly, fifthA O’TooleGoal kickers - A Warren andD Stewart one goal each.Results from August 13,2005:Under 12 - Bulldogs7.10.52 defeated Hawks3.4.22Bulldogs - Goals Jed Kenny1, Shaun Reynolds 1, VictorBuza 1, Tim Harbridge 1,Jackson Thomson 1, AlexBishop 1, Shaun Smith 1.Best Players - Koby Lynch,Dylan Male, BrodieFarnham, Shaun Smith,Victor Buza.Hawks - Goals Alex Wissel1, Thomas Schott 2.

Best Players LewisGrantham, Jack Hombsch,Alex Wissel, Adam Blake,Jack Bruce.Senior Colts Under 15 -Dragons 10.8.68 defeatedRazorbacks 8.4.52Dragons - Goals J Hombsch3, A Moss 1, J Beenham 1, JBowden 1, C Lynch 1, JCallery 1.Best - A Moss, J Callery, SMurray, C Hocking, DJackson.Razorbacks - Goals BHaliman 3, D Male 1, BSpillman 1, C Barrand 1, TCox 2.Best B Haliman, NFernandez, B Spillman, ESach, L Munro.

COOBERPEDY...CooberPedy’s juniorside played inRoxby Downsfor the first timethis month.Assistant CoachRobin Walker,front,recognised thegame’s bestplayers forCoober Pedy,from left, KyleLarkins, 13,BernardLennon, 13,Kasman Kelly,15, and DougieFinn, 12.

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W&DFL FOOTBALL…Hornridge and RoxbyDistricts will vy for a finals berth this week after theMiners lost to archrivals OD by just a point at theweekend.Results from the Woomera and Districts FootballLeague games on August 13, 2005, are as follows:Hornridge 7.6.48 defeated Andamooka 5.8.38.Goals Hornridge - T Hoffman 2, D Hahn, R Briggs,W Feltus , D Rowe, M Gow 1 goal eachBest Players n/a.Goals Andamooka - K Williams, C Anso, T Pycroft,A McCullock 1 eachBest - R Kraak, T Pycroft, T Crisp.Olympic Dam 11.6.72 defeated Roxby Districts10.11.71.Goals Olympic Dam - J Kroll 3, N Burton, King, 2each, M Freeth, B Hamilton, N Shinick, A Monfries1 eachBest players - T Martin, M Carthow, P Kemp, KCroul, B Hamilton.Roxby results n/a.

CLASH OF THE TITANS...Olympic Dam andRoxby Downs vied for top spot at theweekend’s preliminary final. The Devilscame out on top at the end of the daythough, by a single point, leaving theMiners to battle Hornridge for their secondchance at a finals berth.

Miners pippedby one point

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UMPIRES...Woomera and Districts FootballLeague president and long-time localumpire Graham Warren presents RickyLeue with the ‘umpires encouragementaward’ at this month’s Mail Medal countdinner. Ricky Leue received theencouragement award – “Ricky nevermissed a week, made himself available,and we need more dedicated volunteersand umpires like him,” Warren told TheMonitor. “All our umpires this year did agreat job and we’d like to see some morepeople join the ranks and have a go nextseason.”

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MAIL MEDAL...The W&DFL‘team of theyear’, above,was announcedat the recentMail Medal,which was wonby RickyProsser, left,ahead ofteammate SteveOwens.

Prosser sweepsthe medals countMAIL MEDAL…Roxby Miners’ Ricky Prosser sweptthe pool at this month’s Mail Medal, taking home theMail Medal with 48 points, ahead of teammate SteveOwens on 25 points.In this, Prosser’s first season with the Miners, he tookhome The Monitor Best and Fairest, the Leading GoalKicker Award and the Best Under 21 Award.“I’ve really enjoyed my first year in Roxby Downs,”Prosser told The Monitor.“I was playing for Tintinara in the South East, butRoxby has really been a great group of guys to playalongside.“I didn’t get these awards by myself – I have to saythankyou to all the guys in the midfield who got theball to me, every game, to take the kicks.“And ‘good on you’ to all those guys who get up onnight shift to make sure we field a side every week.“I’d also like to thank the umpires for doing their part– we wouldn’t have a league without them.”Third-runner up in the medal count was AustinMonfries from Olympic Dam on 22 points, while PaulKemp from Olympic Dam on 17 points was 4th.Other highlights of the Mail Medal presentation night,on Saturday, August 8, were the naming of the W&DFL‘team of the year’ and the presentation of a ‘lifemembership’ to Kym Clarke from Olympic Dam whoalso received his 100 game award on the night.

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