170201 themonitor by The Monitor Inc

Monitor The

Your Community Newspaper ~ Roxby Downs

www.themonitor.com.au

Phone (08) 8671 2683

SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT & LABOUR HIRE

WorkPac

On call service 24 hours a day 7 days a week Mining • Defence • Engineering Construc�on • Civil

ALLSTAFF

“An AcƟve Member of the Community”

Mobile: 0418 825 614 MandyM@allstaﬀresources.com.au ROXBY DOWNS | OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725

www.allstaffresources.com.au

Volume 14, Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Industrial



 

LOCAL NOMINATED FOR AWARD - PAGE 3

   

 



Roxby Downs_Earpeice_Ad_ 110x60mm.indd 1

11/03/2016 10:12:24 AM

Winners make a splash

Australia Day award recipients (back) Wi Pitau (Barbarians), Clint Gow-Smith (Roxby Desert Motocross Club), Scott Humphries (Desert Dash) with Deb Price and Kelly Reid (front).

SEE PAGES 4 & 5 FOR FULL COVERAGE OF AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS.

OD copper down 30%

State-wide power outage following major storms last year was the major factor in a 30 per cent reduction in six-monthly copper output at Olympic Dam, BHP Billiton has confirmed. In the company’s half yearly op-

erational review released last week, BHP Billiton said Olympic Dam copper production had decreased to 78kt for the December 2016 half year, impacted by the power blackouts as well as planned maintenance. Storms on 28 September resulted in damage to powerlines across

South Australia, with power not restored to Olympic Dam until mid-October. “Power was safely restored on 14 October 2016 and operations were fully ramped-up in the December 2016 quarter,” the operational review said. BHP Billiton has revised its pro-

duction target for Olympic Dam for the remainder of the financial year, saying copper production of “approximately 160kt to 170kt” was now expected. Unplanned maintenance undertaken at the site’s refinery, starting at the end of December 2016, would also affect production volumes, the

company said. With lower volumes expected at Olympic Dam, the performance of BHP Billiton’s Copper group (which also includes the Escondida, Antamina, Pampe Norte assets) was also revised, with copper production revised to approximately 1.62MT, a two per cent fall.

Monitor NEWS The

Open car Minister approves governance stolen from recommendations for Roxby local home WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

vehicle was stolen from a home on Olympic Way before being located at the Olympic Dam Village last week.

The Holden Commodore went missing from the house overnight sometime between January 25 and 26, after the owner left the keys in the ignition and the doors unlocked. The car was eventually located in the village carpark. Roxby Downs police are still investigating the matter but urged locals to be conscious of their belongings and make sure any important items were always secured. BY PATRICK GLOVER

DEADLINES All editorial and advertising requests must be submitted by 12 noon on Fridays.

inister for Mineral Resources a n d E n e rg y To m Koutsantonis’ response to the Roxby Downs Governance Review report was the major talking point at last week’s Roxby Council meeting. In the first Ordinary Council Meeting of 2017, Acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread said Mr Koutsantonis had received the report last December and had made recommendations based on that document. “He has agreed there needs to be separate

roles for the administrator and chief executive officer (CEO) and there will be a decision on these two roles at a future date,” Mr Whitbread said at the meeting. Only one administrator will be appointed alongside the CEO, rather than the two suggested as a medium term recommendation in the Governance Review. The administrator will meet with the public to make decisions, while the CEO will be responsible to the administrator, and the chairs of forums will make up the Community Board. Meanwhile, the Roxby Downs Reference Group is set to be disbanded. “Long-term the minis-

ter wants to have a fully elected council, but that won’t happen in the next three years,” Mr Whitbread said. Council’s Fees and Charges Register was another agenda item, discussing alterations that had been made to it, as occurs on an annual basis, because of utilities price changes. The other items on the agenda included the Roxby Water 2017 Pricing Policy statement and the discussion of a regional economic growth and investigation strategy. SA He alth’s S afe Drinking Water Act audit and Roxby Downs inspection report was also discussed with Mr Whitbread explaining

Tom Koutsantonis

the local supply had met all the outlined requirements. The meeting lasted aroundten minutes with only a few attendees

present. The next public council meeting will take place at 3pm on February 22, in the Roxby Council boardroom.

Face painter Available for private parties and community events. Visual artist Specialising in name art for individual clients. Special effects make-up Popular for Halloween and costume parties.

►

Kr ^ irl ^ •■Mvi

For more information, phone Bree on 0438 863 958.

HeU) 5MAU.» oM ? " LARGkf o w t k t io»KfcO SvJua \s weY KOOk I IiJ TM£ PARK MIGHT/ AT TtA6 8R\GttT s SHWiAiG Ai^D Tt^£ s t a r S-HoV AT Trie • STAR -» 1 ''3MAU-. LOOK

C,o

Monitor Wednesday Thursday The

Your Community Newspaper ~ Roxby Downs

Roxby Downs

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Possible Shower

Mostly Sunny

Possible Shower

Min

23° Max

40° F�� Port Augusta 20°/30° D�� Leigh Creek 24°/41° � s F��eca Adelaide 15°/26°

22°

Max

24°

Max

36°

Max

37°

Port Augusta 19°/29° Leigh Creek 24°/39° Adelaide 16°/27°

39°

Port Augusta 19°/32° Leigh Creek 23°/39° Adelaide 15°/29°

Port Augusta 21°/34° Leigh Creek 25°/41° Adelaide 17°/30°

27° Max

39° Port Augusta 24°/32° Leigh Creek 28°/41° Adelaide 21°/27°

ROXBY PAVERS & LANDSCAPING • Material cartage • Road maintenance • Land clearing • Excavation • Civil works • Plant Hire • Landscape Supplies • APC Paving & Retaining Wall Systems • Barkchip, Sand & Gravel • Free Delivery • Yard Maintenance • Trailer Sales • Free Measure & Quote

Tony Rigden Phone 8671 1502 for sales and information

The friendly staff of your Community Newspaper

The Monitor Newspaper 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs

PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725

Phone (08) 8671 2683 www.themonitor.com.au patrick@themonitor.com.au editor@themonitor.com.au jody@themonitor.com.au

Page 2 -- Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Amanda Hudson

Marisa Wilson

Jody Gow-Smith

Mel Rigden

Patrick Glover

Managing

Head Designer

Advertising Consultant & Office Manager

Finance & Sales Assistant

Journalist & Photographer

Editor

www.themonitor.com.au

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Monitor NEWS The

RDAS returns positive results Former RDAS student Maddie Bourne checks her year 12 results from last year.

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ast year was another successful one for year 12 students graduating from Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS), with all recording satisfying results.

RDAS Senior School Co-ordinator Lee Copeland said all students had achieved their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) goals and for those so inclined, received university offers. Lachlan Baker received the school’s highest ATAR, with a score of 89.3, and accepted an offer from Flinders University to study Medical Science. Tate Daddow received the second highest score, and also accepted an offer from Flinders University to study Information Technologies (Network) (Honours). RDAS 2016 graduate Maddie Bourne was among those who completed her SACE last year and said her results were better than she thought they would be. “I was pleased with my results yes, I was actually quite surprised,” Maddie told The Monitor. “We were in the car in Queensland when we found out and Mum was really happy for me and proud, and Dad was happy with the results as well.” However she said she wasn’t planning on using her ATAR right away, currently working

at the Roxby Downs Child Care Centre and studying her Certificate II in early childhood. Mr Copeland said it was pleasing to see so many of the graduating year 12 class achieving their SACE and doing so through a wide range of programs as well as the usual traditional subjects. “2016 saw another busy year at Roxby Downs Area School, with a large number of students participating in a variety of new programs contributing to their SACE completion,” he said. “School Based Apprenticeships have continued to play a large part of the SACE for many senior students, with 21 students engaging in this program. “This allows the students to complete their SACE with a combination of traditional school based subjects, while attending one or more days in the workplace. “A large number of students continued to utilise VET (Vocational Education) as a part of the SACE, with courses including Certificate II and III in Fitness, Engineering and Construction.” Mr Copeland said the community had played a big part in these courses by providing outstanding support with work placement opportunities for students. With a new school year starting on Monday, he said the school was looking forward to 2017 and continuing to develop a variety of programs to engage senior students, and help them continue to achieve positive results.

Llewellyn nominated for SA award

oxby Downs’ Llewellyn Secker has been nominated for the Santos Regional Service Award as part of the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards.

The nomination comes for her work arranging a family fun day, at the age of 11, to raise money for the RSPCA and mistreated animals - the fundraiser resulting in a $7,000 donation to the RSPCA. She also helps her family organise the Roxby Community Postie Bash which raises funds for the local hospital, schools, kindergarten and youth centre, among others. On the eve of her move to boarding school in Adelaide last week, Llewellyn was shocked at the news of her nomination. “It was really unexpected, I am just lost for words,” she said. “But I am really excited, it is pretty cool to be nominated for an award like this.” Llewellyn has been involved in community events and fundraisers from a very young age, always happy to help her mother and father with their efforts. The 14-year-old also helps coach a junior basketball side,

along with playing and taking part in netball and dance. Her sporting ability has even seen Llewellyn make representative teams for both netball and basketball. She said she is already thinking about what groups or fundraisers she can get involved with when she makes the transition to Adelaide. “I’m just going to get settled first then see if I can help with something like a big sister program, I am always happy to help kids younger than me,” she said. “I could do tutoring or something like that, use the boarding house to do fundraisers, but until I get there I have no idea what they have to offer.” Llewellyn said she is looking forward to making the move to Adelaide for school which will also give her a wider variety of sporting opportunities. Nominations for the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards will be judged on Thursday, March 16 before finalists will be presented and winners announced at a gala presentation dinner at the Hilton, Adelaide on Friday, April 28. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Llewellyn Secker has been nominated for the Santos Regional Service Award as part of the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards.

Roxby tavern re-opens following storm damage T he Roxby Downs Tavern is back up and running at full capacity after suffering significant damage during a recent storm. The local venue suffered major ceiling damage and food stock loss after water leaked through the roof and power was lost to the building.

Venue manager Trevor Grenfell said the power outages had caused the closure of the kitchen for a short period, but they had done everything possible to continue servicing the Roxby Downs community. “We’ve tried everything to ensure we can still service our customers through the Oasis Restaurant kitch-

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

en, and have called for urgent stock deliveries from suppliers,” Mr Grenfell said. “We’ve had candlelit dinners some nights, and have had to close part of the venue to ensure the upmost safety of our staff and patrons. “Nevertheless, our staff have stayed super positive through it all to ensure we can support the local www.themonitor.com.au

community with a great place to come and relax through this tough time.” The gaming room remained open throughout the whole ordeal allowing patrons to at least use a part of the tavern while the rest was out of action. The damage occurred after a storm in the early hours of Fri-

day, January 20, which saw Roxby Downs record 25.5 millimetres (mm) of rain in a 12 hour period, even receiving 9mm in a ten-minute burst between 1.20am and 1.30am. All services have now returned to normal at the Tavern and the staff will be working extra hard to make up for lost time. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Page 3

Long-time residents and ﬁrst year wonders take out local awards of the Year), Linda Evans and Regina Qualmann (tie - Senior Sportsperson of the Year) and Jasmine Tovakuta (Young Sportsperson of the Year). Roxby Council Acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread said all winners were thoroughly deserving of their awards and the town would not be able to run without volunteers like the ones recognised. “Roxby Downs has been built on the “can do” attitude of our residents, and volunteering has played a key role in shaping the many activities and events that the community enjoys today,” he said. “Volunteers work behind the scenes with no fanfare nor expectation of reward, however, the Citizen of the Year Awards are our chance to publicly thank

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

eb Price was named Roxby Downs’ Citizen of the Year at the annual Australia Day Awards at the roxbylink pool complex last Thursday.

Kelly Reid was named Young Citizen of the Year, while the Desert Dash was recognised as the Event of the Year. The Olympic Dam Barbarians capped off a whirlwind first year, winning the Sporting Club of the Year, following its premiership in the Spencer Gulf Rugby League TEC Cup. Sporting awards were won by the Roxby Desert Motocross Club (Sporting Organisation

those who do so much in our community.” Mrs Price, who took out the Citizen of the Year award for her fundraising efforts in the past year, said it was an incredible feeling to win such a prestigious prize. “I am absolutely over the moon, I am so excited,” she said. “Did I expect to get this award? Not at all.” Ms Reid is another thoroughly deserving winner, taking out the Young Citizen of the Year award after 25 years as a Roxby Downs resident. The award winners shared the spotlight on the day with the opening of roxbylink’s splashpad, along with 630 people who attended the event to celebrate Australia Day.

Motocross on the map WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

hree State titles, record numbers at the annual night meet and a successful day meet have seen the Roxby Desert Motocross Club (RDMXC) win the Sports Organisation of the Year award at Roxby Downs’ Australia Day awards ceremony last Thursday.

Last year, which also saw the club celebrate its 21st birthday, was a big one for the club both on and off the track, with the number of active members increasing to its greatest in more than 18 months. “The night meets, the big events we do and our focus on junior development - to get recognition for that is great,” said RDMXC President Clint Gow-Smith. “But this one (award) is for everyone including the sponsors, members and the helpers not just a few people on the committee, it is great to be able to share these kind of things with all those people.” Last year also saw the RDMXC name spread around South Australia with two State title winners. Taj Gow-Smith took out the 65cc 10-u12 and 85cc 9-u12 titles, while Trent Smits won the Motocross 1 Clubman category to really put the RDMXC on the map. With 2017 already underway, Gow-Smith said the club has hit the ground running, holding its Annual General Meeting last week and

already looking forward to some new ideas this year. He said with all the new members it was great to have a range of different views for the upcoming season. Gow-Smith said he would like to thank the Roxby Council and the Roxby Downs Sport and Recreation Forum for the nomination and for putting on the Australia Day celebration. “These days are great and while the award winners don’t do what they do for a pat on the back, it is an opportunity to recognise people in a lot of different areas,” he said.

Community members gathered at Breen Park for the

Page 4 -- Wednesday, February 1, 2017

undreds of children enjoyed Roxby Downs’ new splash pad when it opened for the town’s Australia Day celebrations last week. While its completion and official opening have been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, the pad’s water equipment including tipping bucket, sprays and water cannons were all operational. With the Roxbylink pool complex open for free entry between 9am and midday, 630 people flocked to test out the splash

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Olympic Dam Barbarians (ODB) have capped off an amazing first 12 months as a club, taking out the 2017 Roxby Downs Sporting Team of the Year in last week’s Australia Day awards. Roxby Downs Motocross’ Clint Gow-Smith (left) is congratulated on the club’s Sports Organisation of the Year Award by Terry Boylan.

event, with Chairperson of the Woomera Board Bernie McCarthy presenting the Australia Day honours. Rita Coles was named as Australia Day Citizen of the Year, while Karlee Brown was

Woomera Board chairperson Bernie McCarthy with Citizen of the Year, Rita Coles.

Splash pad a big hit H

pad and enjoy the Australia Day festivities. Final works - including paving around the splash pad, construction and fitting out of an alfresco barbecue area and landscaping – are expected to be finished towards the end of this month or early March. A Roxbylink spokesperson said the splash pad would continue to be opened where possible ahead of its final completion, depending on the works being undertaken at the time.

Barbaric ﬁrst year for rugby side

Rita is Woomera’s citizen of year

oomera celebrated Australia Day with a barbecue breakfast, award presentations and a game of cricket last week.

Roxby Downs’ Australia Day Award recipients for 2017, with Roxby Council’s Geoff Whitbread and Roxby Community Board’s Terry Boylan (far right).

the Young Citizen of the Year. The Woomera Golf Club received the Community Event of the Year Award. After the presentations, attendees enjoyed a game of cricket on the Breen Park lawns.

The rugby league side was formed at the beginning of last year, at which time it joined the Spencer Gulf competition. ODB won their first match and never looked back, finishing their inaugural season undefeated and the premiers of the Spencer Gulf Rugby League TEC Cup. The side’s performances also earnt individual accolades, with ten players making the All Stars side and two being selected for the South Australian State Squad.

Justin Allchurch (right) accepted the Community Event of the Year Award on behalf of the Woomera Golf Club.

www.themonitor.com.au

ODB founder and president Jason Starkey said it had been an amazing first year and he was grateful for all the accolades he and the side had received. “Olympic Dam Barbarians Rugby League Club are privileged to be recognised by the local community and the Roxby Sports and Rec Forum as team of the year,” Starkey said. “I would like to thank all of you who voted for the club, and those of you who have supported us in every way imaginable during the last 12 months and accepting us a club into the community. “I would also like to show my greatest appreciation to those who work hard behind the scenes, organising events, promoting the club, giving up their time, so we are all able to enjoy and play the game of rugby league in Roxby Downs and the far north - it is you to whom I dedicate this award.”

Olympic Dam Barbarians’ Jason Starkey (left) received the club’s award from Sport and Recreation Forum chairperson Terry Boylan.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Citizen of the year an “angel” WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he has been described as an “angel without wings” and the Roxby Downs community agreed, naming Deb Price as its 2017 Citizen of the Year last Thursday. This latest gong caps off an outstanding 12 months for Mrs Price, whose highlights of 2016 included being awarded the Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Last year was a busy one for her, being named a finalist in the South Australian Regional Awards, second highest fundraiser in SA’s World’s Greatest Shave (raising more than $11,000) and highest individual fundraiser for Bank SA’s Community Sleep Out. “I am absolutely over the moon, so excited to have won this award,” she said. “It is a big honour receiving this award, out of all the awards that I have won, this tops it off. “Most of what I do I am doing for people in this town and to have those people present here today means a lot.” She is an active volunteer with RoxFM with her own show, a past board member, treasurer of the Roxby Downs Royal Flying Doctor Service Auxiliary, and organises hampers for locals in need around Christmas time.

Program more than healthy eating

Mrs Price becomes the third generation from her family to claim an Australia Day award with daughter Peta Berryman winning the Citizen of the Year in Woomera in the past, and granddaughter Tamika Berryman taking out Roxby’s Young Sportsperson of the Year two years ago. “It is pretty incredible to be able to share such an honour with my family like that,” she said. She congratulated the other award winners and said it was “truly amazing” to be recognised with other community members of this calibre.

Deb Price with her Citizen of the Year award.

Desert Dash’ decade honored

n a nod to its success in getting people out and active for nearly a decade, the Roxby Downs Desert Dash was named as the Community Event of the Year at Roxby Downs’ Australia Day Awards.

The award was collected by Scott Humphries, who is the dash’s current chairperson and has been with the event since its inception seven years ago. “This is the seventh year of the dash, but we actually started it all ten years ago,” Mr Humphries said. “After the big rains about ten years ago, we thought it would be perfect to have a triathlon with the swim out at Lake Mary. “In the end we weren’t able to use the road so we ended up having the triathlon around Roxby and the swim leg in the pool.” The triathlon was held for three years but proved to be a great deal of work for a small committee and falling participant numbers, and eventually evolved into the Desert Dash, a fun run/walk

around the outskirts of Roxby Downs. With more than 200 people participating each year, Mr Humphries believed the secret to the Desert Dash’s success was its inclusiveness, with children and adults across all ages and abilities participating.

“There is a competitive side to it, but it is really a family event,” he said. Saying the Australia Day Award was a “big surprise”, Mr Humphries added that the event would continue in 2017 and beyond, as long as there was a strong committee in place to support it.

Roxby Council acting administrator Geoff Whitbread (left) presents Scott Humphries with the Community Event of the Year Award.

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

s well as the health benefits, the Community Foodies Program has given local Kelly Reid another little bonus.

Ms Reid was named Roxby Downs’’Young Citizen of the Year for her heavy involvement with the new food program that was introduced last year. She was one of the first to receive training in the program and has since volunteered to run and facilitate activities including with school holiday groups, as part of wellbeing week and a sugar in drinks demonstration. “I do it because I enjoy it, I like helping people and teaching them about the four key messages around healthy eating,” Ms Reid said. Her knowledge has been extended beyond just activities, also helping with the Fab Figures Weight Loss group late last year and running a number of market day stalls around the program. When she isn’t promoting the foodie program or working at roxbylink, she is playing or coaching her under 13 side in netball. Having lived in Roxby for 25 years, since before she could walk, Ms Reid has grown up around watching her mother’s heavy involvement with the Olympic Dam Sporting Club and Roxby Downs Netball Association. “Mum was on the netball committee for a number of years so I have seen people vol-

unteer so that I could play netball growing up,” she said. “If no one volunteers, then no one gets to play netball, so I volunteer to coach because I want the younger kids now to have the same opportunities I had.” She said to win the award alongside Deb Price was an honour and also congratulated Jasmine Tovakuta who won the Junior Sports Person of the Year award. “Deb does so much for the community so she thoroughly deserves to be recognised for her efforts,” Ms Reid said. “Jasmine is a pocket rocket which you can see when it comes to sport, so she deserves her award as well.” Roxby’s Young Citizen of the Year, Kelly Reid.

Talented athlete earns accolades WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ocal junior sportswoman Jasmine Tovakuta has shown her immense talent by taking out the Young Sports Person of the Year Award last week.

The 14-year-old has had to juggle her sport along with work, school and coaching in the past 12 months but has shown she is more than capable, having just played in the under-16 State country basketball side. Although one of the younger squad members, Jasmine still got a lot of court time during her side’s run to the grand final at the recent Australian Junior Country Basketball Carnival. The modest young athlete said she was shocked when she heard her name called out, but the award shows her talent has not gone unrecognised. “It was pretty cool to win the award but I didn’t really expect it, it was a bit of a surprise,” Jasmine said. “I had people coming up congratulating me saying well deserved, some people I didn’t even know.”

While basketball has taken precedence in recent times, she is also a more than capable netballer, taking out the most improved award for the Olympic Dam B grade side last year. She was also selected in the under-14 Spencer Gulf Academy netball team as well last year, but chose to pursue basketball instead.

Jasmine Tovakuta with her Australia Day Award.

EVERY FRIDAY 1-2pm with ANNI, DAMO, KIRSTEN and SASHA Streaming live at www.roxfm.com.au THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

www.themonitor.com.au

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Page 5

Monitor OPINION The

EDITORIAL By Patrick Glover

What a day! It was great to see so many people turn out for the Australia Day celebrations at the roxbylink pool complex last Thursday. The town certainly seems to be picking up again with around 630 people coming along to celebrate and recognise the efforts of some special people within the town, as well as the grand opening of the highly anticipated splash pad. There were a number of familiar faces as well as some new ones but to be able to walk around and stop and mingle with so many people made for a great morning. Congratulations to all the award winners, all very deserving of the recognition.

Deb Price, an “angel without wings” as Roxby Council Acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread put it, is an apt description of the 2017 Citizen of the Year – she does so much for Roxby Downs. Meanwhile Kelly Reid has lived in Roxby Downs for her entire life, and took out the Young Citizen of the Year award category - there are not too many people that know the town as well as her, or do as much as she does. The Olympic Dam Barbarians continue to go from strength to strength and after finishing their first season undefeated and bringing home the Spencer Gulf Rugby League TEC Cup, and I could think of no other local team more deserving of the sports club award. The Desert Dash, the Community Event

of the Year award winner, is well and truly embedded in Roxby Downs’ calendar these days with large numbers turning out each year. You need look no further than the streets or gyms of Roxby Downs to see how popular it is, with a variety of years’ gone by Desert Dash singlets wandering around town. Speaking of major events, the Motocross Club’s night meet is definitely up there as one of the most anticipated events in town. Put this together with the two State title winners they currently claim and the growing numbers of juniors taking part, and it is no wonder they received the Sporting Organisation of the Year award. For those in local sporting circles, I’m sure everyone will agree that not many people in town do more work for a sport

than Regina Qualmann and Linda Evans, who were both named joint Sportsperson of the Year Award winners. Last but not least, of all the people that were there on the day to receive their awards, Jasmine Tovakuta – a young quiet achiever - is thoroughly deserving of her Young Sportsperson of the Year award. To cap the day off the splash pad was a huge hit, not just amongst the little kids, but also with the bigger ones too. It was great after watching the construction for a few months now to finally see large numbers of locals flock to the latest attraction in town. While it is closed again for now, locals have now had a taste and will be keen for more splash pad action in the coming months when it re-opens permanently.

If you would like to share your opinions in The Monitor, send us an email (editor@themonitor.com.au) or a letter to PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725

Back to School Has your child just started school? Perhaps they have joined a new school this year or are simply transitioning with all the unknowns of a new class, teacher and grade. Whilst we tend to be able to recall our difficult experiences a little quicker than our happiest times in school, it is important to be enthusiastic as children need our assurance that they will cope with navigating new territory. If they want to tell you every detail of their day try to give them your focus and attention, and if they don’t, try asking them to tell you their favourite experience of the day. A really important way to begin building the home-school connection is to start forming a relationship with the teacher early. This supports effective communication between school and home and models for your child that their teacher is a safe, approachable person. Local reception teachers at RDAS and St Barbs believe one of the most important ways parents can support their children is to connect with their teacher. They said parents can equip teachers with information to support new students confidentially via email or appointments. Helpful information may include emotional or behavioural struggles, strategies that are working well for parents at home, causes of stress or anxiety in student’s lives that parents want teachers to be aware of and their child’s interests. This year the reception teachers at RDAS will have 3 way interviews with parents and students in weeks 4 and 5 to connect with families and build shared understanding. St Barbs hold a ‘Bottle and Plate Night’ to provide parents with an opportunity to chat with teachers and a ‘getting to know you’ survey for parents to fill out about their children at the beginning of term. This helps with planning for student’s social, emotional and academic success. Find more tips at www.raisingchildren.net.au

Introducing The Monitor’s weekend and sport photographers ...

Kristen Dwyer

Julie Tovakuta

The Monitor Your Community Newspaper Employing more locals Page 6 -- Wednesday, February 1, 2017

www.themonitor.com.au

Verity Casserly

The

Monitor THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Monitor NEWS The

Online pet rego

ndividual council dog and cat registers will soon be a thing of the past, with an online State-wide portal for cat and dog management to go live next year.

Currently each of South Australia’s 68 councils, including Roxby Downs, manage their own unique dog or cat registration system, with microchip, breeder and vet information held by private companies. The new portal, set to launch in July next year, will allow pet owners to register their dogs and cats, update their details, and have an option to pay online and receive reviewal and reminder notices electronically via email or Short Message Service (SMS). A Roxby Council spokes-

person said they were “pleased to hear about the initiative”. “The local population is incredibly transient and this system will provide convenience to pet owners no matter where they move to or from in South Australia,” the spokesperson said. The new register – called D og s and C at s Online (DACO) – is expected to provide significant savings for councils by eliminating duplication and postage costs. It is also expected to reduce “puppy farms” and other unethical breeding businesses. Specifications for the new system are being developed in consultation with councils, vets and breeders, and tenders are expected to be called early this year.

Roxby’s new year baby

amara and Jacob Ellison’s new baby is not only a first for their families, but believed to be the first Roxby Downs arrival for 2017.

he is the first grandchild for both Tamara and Jacob’s families. Now back in Roxby Downs, the couple is settling into their new life as a trio with four-week-old Patrick. Their son, Patrick Jay, made his “We’re going OK, (although) way into the world on Monday, the biggest adjustment is the lack January 2 – four weeks early – of sleep,” Tamara said at Flinders Hospital in Adelaide “He’s pretty relaxed and only weighing 3.225kg (7lb 2oz). cries when he is hungry, otherAfter much deliberation, Ta- wise he’s pretty happy.” mara and Jacob chose the name Tamara said she was enjoying Patrick as “it was the only name motherhood, and named her we agreed on”.” biggest challenge so far as “figur“It took many months,” Jacob ing out what (Patrick) wants and said. what his cries mean. Roxby Downs Office Coober Pedy Office” ! rS! fer Suite 3, 24 Tutop Street Shop A, congratulates Lot 23 Hutchison Street While the arrival of a new baby ffe The Monitor Taof o5725 l Roxby Downs SA Coober Pedy SA 5723 an al S o U 2000 Phone: (08) 8672 5222 t 8671mara is always a special occasion, Phone: Pat-(08) and Jacob on Patrick’s arrive n K a oPe Box 287 m baby for 2017! al – our firstPO Roxby rick’s birth was extra special as Coober Pedy SA 5723

House

PROPERTY

Corporate Administration Suite 6, Chapman Mall Renmark SA 5341 Phone: (08) 8586 5122 www.andrewsproperty.com.au regional@andrewsproperty.com.au

ANDREWS

08 8586 5122

10 Fischer drive, BeRRi

moDern family living

PROPERTY

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL LEASING AND MANAGEMENT

Tennant Creek Office Darwin Office Tamara and Jacob Ellison with DEMAND their new HUGE FOR 1/129 Paterson Street Shop 32, Progress Drive baby, Patrick Jay born on 2ANDREWS January PROPERTIES Tennant Creek NT 0860RENTAL Nightcliff NT 0810 8962ﬁ2111 Phone: (08) 8948 0770 - believed toPhone: be (08) the rst baby born to PROPERTY ri therethis is a huge demand for rental Corporate Administration PO Box 1141 family PO Box 1212 PO Box 1667 P a Roxby Downs year. properties in the Riverland Suite 6, Chapman Mall Renmark Office D Shop 6, Chapman Mall UCe Renmark SA 5341 eD r e Phone: (08) 8586C5122

Tennant Creek NT 0860

Renmark SA 5341

Nightcliff NT 0810

Renmark SA 5341

our lastPhone: rental property (08) 8586 was 5122let within a week www.andrewsproperty.com.au

Home 08 8586 5122

section 342 mack avenue, RenmaRK

eCo frienDly living at itS fineSt!

$284,500

ANDREWS

1 Phillips Road, BeRRi

a great bUy!

$148,000

regional@andrewsproperty.com.au

if you are thinking of renting out your property,

PROPERTY

set on 1 hectare of land, the entire house is on this is a modern and easy care home in a great location this nicely presented home would make an rainwater with 65000lt tank storage. Recent opposite the school. offering three bedrooms plus a ideal frist home or great investment. set on a Please give us a call. renovations include the bathroom, wet areas, study, spacious and modern kitchen with a built-in pantry large corner allotment and close to schools. REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL LEASING AND MANAGEMENT kitchen with stainless steel appliances & all and plenty of cupboards for all your kitchenware. open offering four good size bedrooms, spacious plan and tiled family living and dining area plus a formal lounge room with heating / cooling & a plumbing to PUC. Coober there are no Tennant Creek Office Darwin Office Roxby Downs Office converted Pedy Office Renmark Office ! ! lounge room. ducted evaporative cooling and gas heating D HUGE DEMAND FOR r ekitchen. outdoors rS on this property with electricity bills original roomy is a good WE WANT YOUR to keep theStreet is an all-weather 1/129 Paterson Street Shop 32, Progress Drive Suite 3, 24 Tutop Street Shopthe A, Lot 23 Hutchison 6, Chapman Mall eat-in ffe cool or cosy. outside Shop ffine tariff applying. UC ohouse 44cSA size shedDsurrounded by well kept Creek gardens. pergola and yard. SA 5341 PROPERTIES l o5725 Tennant NT 0860RENTAL Nightcliff NT 0810 Roxby Downs Coober Pedy SA 5723 Renmark e lfeed an a low-maintenance fully-fenced PROPERTIES a r S open 10:45am-11:15am oopen2000 U this Saturday 14th July: 11:30am-12:00pm e this Saturday 14th July:Phone: this Sunday 15th July: 10:30am-11:00am (08) 8962 2111 Phone: (08) 8948 0770 Phone: (08) Phone: (08) 8672open Phone: (08) 8586 e5222 C5122 n t 8671

oPe

Weather brings out the creepy crawlies nseasonably wet weather over the last few months has contributed to an eruption of household cre epy crawlies in Roxby Downs, according to Roxby Downs Pest Management’s Travis Hague.

ANDREWS

PO Box 287 m Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611 Coober Pedy SA 5723

there is a huge demand for rental POrSr240611 Box 1141 PO Box 1212 Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 Riverland Tennant Creek NT 0860 properties in the Nightcliff NT 0810

iCe

section 342 mack avenue, RenmaRK

D re

10 Fischer drive, BeRRi

n living at itS fineSt! eCo frienDly

is your our last rental property property wasunder let within $250,000? a week

PO Box 1667 P Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611 Renmark SA 5341

tin

$284,500

moDern Pr family living

liS

1 Phillips Road, BeRRi

a great ne bUy!

$148,000

loveofthe opportunity if youWe arewould thinking renting out your property, to sell it.

set on 1 hectare of land, the entire house is on this is a modern and easy care home in a great location this nicely presented home would make an rainwater with 65000lt tank storage. Recent opposite the school. offering three bedrooms plus a ideal frist home or great investment. set on a BeRRi, arndt street wet areas, study,$305,000 spacious and modern kitchen with a built-in pantry large corner allotment and close to schools. renovations include2the bathroom, kitchen with stainless steel appliances & all and plenty of cupboards for all your kitchenware. open offering four good size bedrooms, spacious and dining area a formal K-o-m, 33plus Harrington Road $490,000 2 tiled3 family living and plumbing converted to PUC. there are no 3plan lounge room. ducted evaporative cooling and gas heating lounge room with heating / cooling & a electricity bills on this property with the original to keep the house cool or cosy. outside is an all-weather roomy eat-in kitchen. outdoors is a good home & yards, corner lot, plenty off 44c feed inWell tariff maintained applying. size shed surrounded by 3 2 3 well kept gardens. pergola and a low-maintenance fully-fenced yard. open this Saturday 14th July: 10:45am-11:15am open this Saturday 14th July: 11:30am-12:00pm open thisstreet Sunday 15th July: 10:30am-11:00am parking & excellent shedding. Three spacious

ForPlease a free give property us aappraisal call. are prevalent, such as at lot of huntsmen-type impact. enough.” and to discuss selling your home & Secure family Home dusk, and wearing per- large spiders, like white “Roxby is a Spacious boom Roxby Downs Pest WE WANT YOUR as far as the eye Can See Please give us a call PROPERTIES sonal repellants espe- tips and huntsmen and and bust town for pests M a n a$88,500 g e m122eCentral n t Road,umonasH s ehigh s on the$185,000 Lot 287 BeRRi, Government Rd AUCTION set hillANDAMOOKA, is this well presented riverfront 340 Riverview drive, BeRRi 58 Culgoa street, RenmaRK $279,500 6 mortimer Road $89,000 bedrooms each with BiR’s, two good bathrooms, solid & afforDable home. Built byHome the owner as their retirementfamily home. living cially on small children wolf spiders, which are which is why it’s CraggS CreeK Cafe renovateD Comfortable recproducts that are fully 3 1 under 4 Fully licensed coffee, & dining Four big bedrooms & a study too, large fully three bedrooms & two bathrooms, spacious HIGH SIDE OF ROAD WITH timber kitchen with cafe stainless steelsituated appliances, large Unique block of land large open plan kitchen with walk-in pantry and is your property D e g e kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining/ and babies.” Ckitchen & loads n dining and in open the itown centre the tiled Riverland antones, equipped adjacent the dining space. area. Cliving flushed out their sites ommended that you $250,000? ● heater MassiveWendy 1441 sqm of iscupboard largeliving areaofwith floorsinin Berri. neutral quality tiwith DU lounge room approved for family a cosy wood combustion tuul ELEVATED VIEWS Sopen ehousehold Pr i architecturally appealing building providing indoor spacious & an additional parent’s r l & separate lounge room.fire Powered ●undercover We would love the opportunity ExcitingProperty corner block area with great views wood windowdining furnishings, 3 x S/S Air-cons, Gase heating, room.lounge W outdoor Wi t h m o s q u i t o s after storms or flooding get your house Consultant Wof the river, with breathe taking river views iCretreat/rumpus outdoors is a blank canvas e area & an outdoor kitchen, complete sell it.design and ne &treated • ducted Partly renovated and upgraded and are PrPrivate n entertaining ● &Unique allowsSales fortoclever forflair, thewhether winterit and evaporative cooling great outdoordecking livinguse and solar panels. the elevated & courtyard. located forsafe you rear to addaround your own be a hobby with an oven. Huge shed,for chicken coop tool- shape Residential breeding and living in and it’s very common to generally oncefrom For a free property appraisal sheds- brand new solar panels have been installed! ayard.year, lifestyle property the summer, great •shed/workshop. adjacent the tourist bureaucoach&set down, farm or a garden oasis. Close to hospital, school shopping. Air open conditioner, wood fire, floating boards 0408 560 floor 639 pets and children. this Sunday 15th July: 11:30am-12:00pm providing plenty of parking. open this Saturday 14th July: 9:45am- 10:15am and to discuss selling your home wendy.tuul@andrewsproperty.com.au water and damp soil, Mr see them around and in although in a yearViolet sue Wurth 0431 488 538 with Rla61544 likePatty 0468 388 390 Rla61544 Warren andrews 0418 700 600 Rla61544 • Kitchen Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639The business Wendyprides Tuul 0408 560 639 Wendy Tuul island 0408 560 639 bench Please give us a call Hague said he noticed swimming pools,” Mr this if you are anResidential ‘arach- & CommeRCial Real estate • Great size living zone andrewsproperty.com.au itself on being flexible CraggS CreeK Cafe renovateD & afforDable Home Comfortable family living that houses with lawn, Hague said. nophobe’ or have pets or • Carport plus garage lots of garden and dirty Wendy tuul House treatments pro- babies and you’re wor- to cater for customers’ Auction 12 noon, February 16, 2017 on site Property Consultant gutters where moisture vided by Roxby Downs ried about their safety, needs, including workResidential Sales Warren Andrews 0418 700 600 While spiders, ants, may be trapped, usually Pest Management were then you could poten- ing around shift rosters cockroaches and moshad more issues. and families. generally very effective tially have aResidential treatment & CommeRCial Real estate andrewsproperty.com.au quitoes always make “A good tip is to make in controlling spiders, To organize a treattwice a year – but in a their presence felt here sure that your lawns are Mr Hague explained, normal dry summer ment for your home, call each summer, Mr Hague mowed regularly and Travis on 0427 280 291 said recent frequent don’t get too long and although frequent rain in Roxby once a year or Stacey 88 423 566. can sometimes have an is usually more than storms and rains had that any pools of water exacerbated the problem like children’s pools and this year – with mosqui- clams, pet bowls and toes particularly bad at pot plants, are drained. ANDAMOOKA, Lot 334 Government Rd AUCTION the moment. I often see those in yards 5 1 1 LOTS OF ‘ROOMS’ HERE... “We always get mos- causing problems. • Split air conditioner in all bedrooms quitos in summer, gen“To stop mosqui• Large living zone erally they don’t stay that tos getting inside, you • Timber kitchen long, but this year we’ve should also check that • Updated bathroom had regular streams of your house is well-sealed • Workshop/shed and two ply rain water tanks storms that have kept with your fly screens in Auction 12.30pm, February 16, 2017 on site GLAZING BUILDING PAINTING GASFITTING PLUMBING the mosquitoes around,” good condition. They Warren Andrews 0418 700 600 ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS KITCHEN UPGRADES he said. have also been known to Although a house- sometimes come inside REFRIGERATION AIRCONDITIONING DATA & COMMUNICATION hold treatment can be through air-conditionarranged quickly if re- ing ducts if they’re not BDL 219265 PGE 198058 AU20207 quired, Mr Hague said sealed, and evaporative there were many things air conditioners can also telephone 08 8671 1353 facsimile 08 8671 2229 residents could do first be a breeding site.” admin@mpsgroup.net.au to try and reduce mosSpiders also tend to quitos around their be an annual summer PO Box 275 - Roxby Downs - South Australia 5725 homes. issue in Roxby Downs, ANDAMOOKA, Lot 340 Government Rd AUCTION “Any flying insect is a with red backs andAppreciation black Customer Calendar/Poster compliments of: 3 2 1 VERSATILE PROPERTY challenge to manage, be house spiders most • 2 living zones BUSINESS NAME • ADDRESS • PHONE it flies, wasps, bees or common. • Updated bathroom/laundry mosquitos, but there are The recent rains have • Elevated home office lots of little things you also meant an increase • 4 bay carport and shed can do yourself, particu- in larger spider varieties. • Great size outdoor living larly with mosquitos. “One of the big things Auction 1pm February 16, 2017 on site “You really do need that happens which Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera Warren Andrews 0418 700 600 to be wary of going out- causes a lot of people • Ants, spiders, flies, mozzies, mice and cockroaches side when mosquitos stress is that we get a Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611

Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611

rSr240611

340 Riverview drive, BeRRi

$88,500

Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611

rSr240611

122 Central Road, monasH

rSr240611

$185,000

58 Culgoa street, RenmaRK fo12079-v30

$279,500

Fully licensed coffee, cafe & dining situated in the town centre of the Riverland in Berri. an architecturally appealing building providing indoor & outdoor dining with breathe taking river views from the elevated decking & courtyard. located adjacent the tourist bureaucoach set down, providing plenty of parking.

Four big bedrooms & a study too, large fully equipped kitchen & adjacent is the dining area. spacious lounge room & an additional parent’s retreat/rumpus room. outdoors is a blank canvas for you to add your own flair, whether it be a hobby farm or a garden oasis. open this Saturday 14th July: 9:45am- 10:15am

three bedrooms & two bathrooms, spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining/ family living with a cosy wood combustion heater & separate lounge room. Powered undercover entertaining area & an outdoor kitchen, complete with an oven. Huge shed, chicken coop & toolsheds- brand new solar panels have been installed! open this Sunday 15th July: 11:30am-12:00pm

Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611

Rla 122510

0408 560 639 wendy.tuul@andrewsproperty.com.au

Rla 122510

ROXBY DOWNS PEST MANAGEMENT

Local business servicing local people

A Huntsman spider local pest controller Travis Hague found in a local home recently. RIGHT: Beetles are being found in Roxby homes after the recent rains.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

• Termite/white ant inspections and treatments • Pre/post construction treatments • Weed control • Domestic and commercial pest control

Phone 8671 3343 Phone/Fax 8842 3566 Call - Travis

0427 280 291

Email: stacey@outbackpestcontrol.com.au

www.outbackpestcontrol.com.au www.themonitor.com.au

ANDAMOOKA, Lot 737 Government Rd AUCTION 3 1 QUAINT 3 BEDROOM HOME • Pantry and overhead cupboards in kitchen • ‘L’ shape lounge/dine • Cooling and heating and built in robes • Land approx 857 sqm with poly tank Auction 11.30am, February 16 2017 on site Warren Andrews 0418 700 600

Office: Tutop Street, Roxby Downs Ph: 8671 2000 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

andrewsproperty.com.au RLA 176493

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Page 7

& ABOUT

OUT

School Holiday Activities

Andie took part in some craft activities at the community youth centre last Wednesday.

Archie, Aiden, Kane and Harvey.

Kane, Aiden, Phoenix, Xayvion and Lauchie enjoyed playing the Wii at the community youth centre.

Jaymian, Hayden, Matthew and Christopher enjoying Out of School Hours Care (OSHC).

Ethan, Noah, Thomas, Noah, Ryan, Hayley and Matilda at OSHC last week.

Matthew and Sophie hung out at the community youth centre last Wednesday.

Leah, Isabella, Charlotte, Matilda, Charlotte, Aleshia, Mikayla, Hayley and Sophie.

Page 8 -- Wednesday, February 1, 2017

www.themonitor.com.au

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Australia Day Celebrations

PHOTOS: Patrick Glover & Amanda Hudson

& ABOUT

OUT

Sam Hudson (left) with Charley, Tommy and Libby Copeland. Craig Hodgetts (centre) got into the Australia Day spirit with Teresa Hodgetts (left) and Tammy Hill.

Bernadette and Brittney Soyverbsn.

Elijah and Eddie Cojocea tested out the splash pad.

Emma Smyth lines up a shot during the Australia Day cricket match at Breen Park, Woomera.

Maya, Beck and Summah Cooke. Verity and Logan Casserly gave a big warm Australia Day welcome at the roxylink pool complex. Peter O’Connor and Bowie Scrivens at Roxby Downs’ Australia Day event.

Jennah and Sanja Laister enjoying the beautiful morning at the roxbylink pool.

Roxby Club’s sausage eating competition entrants in action.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

www.themonitor.com.au

Roxby Club Manager Ben Vandeluer (left) with the wnner of the sauasge eating contest, Colin Williamson.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Page 9

roxby downs community board & forums

Volunteer of the month – nominate today!

The

Monitor

he Volunteer of the Month program, which aims to recognise and acknowledge volunteers (individuals or families) who make a significant contribution to the Roxby Downs community, is now open for nominations for 2017.

Since the program’s inception in 2008, numerous worthy community volunteers have been recognised for their selfless contributions and, in addition, they have been awarded with a $100 donation to a charity

of their choice. Volunteers contribute to everyday life in Roxby Downs, perhaps more than many realise. The successful running of sporting clubs, Arid Recovery, scouts, local churches, community events and many other facets of a community is driven by the passion of volunteer groups and individuals. Volunteerism in Roxby Downs is widespread, with an independent study conducted by BHP Billiton in 2012 showing 47 per cent of respondents in Roxby Downs had volunteered, compared to the nation’s

average of 36 per cent. Quite often people do it effortlessly day in, day out and they often hold down full time jobs. Put your votes in, let people be recognised for the things they do! The program is supported by Beyond Bank, the Roxby Downs Volunteering Forum and The Monitor. To nominate a community member, collect a nomination form from the Visitor Info Centre or contact Ines Badman on 8671 0500 or email Ines.Badman@roxbylink.com.au

GET INVOLVED Youth – come and

HAVE YOUR SAY

join the YAC!

BE HEARD

APPLYRoxby NOW Downs

Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

he Roxby Downs Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) provides an opportunity for young people aged 12 – 18 years to discuss youth issues, make recommendations for positive change, initiate new projects and develop events for local young people. YAC members meet fortnightly and aim to represent the needs, views and aspirations of local young people. Why join? • Learn how to develop and run youth events, programs and projects • Connect with other likeminded people • Speak up and share the views of young people and make recommendations for positive change.

The benefits • Have a say in what happens locally for young people • Meet new people and make new friends • Develop employability skills including event management, negotiation, advocacy and meeting procedures. How does it work? • Meet fortnightly on a Wednesday afternoon from 4.30pm – 5.30pm (afternoon tea provided) • Volunteer at youth and community events, programs or projects • Fully supported by Roxby Council’s Community Projects Officer. If you are interested in making a difference in our community and would like to join this team of passionate young leaders, you’re invited to attend the first YAC meeting for 2017: Wednesday 8 February 2017 4.30pm – 5.30pm Community Youth Centre For further information, please contact Sasha Yantewo on 8671 0500 or email Sasha.Yantewo@roxbycouncil. com.au

You don’t need to be an existing student leader or have an established position within the community to apply.

12 - 18 years

and have energy and ideas about how to make If you’re aged Roxby Downs a better place for young people, we want to hear from you! Please call Sasha or Ines at Roxbylink on 8671 0500 for further information Kirsten Falt, Nicole Johnson and Ines Badman at a YAC event last year. The YAC is now calling for new members to join in 2017.

Keep up to date with what’s on facebook.com/roxbyyouth

JOINING FORUMS

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

Anni Giles 0448 168 167

Venue TBC

Thursday, February 2 @ 5.30pm

BUSINESS FORUM

Council Boardroom

John Wilby 0428 815 436

New members are always welcome.

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Wednesday, February 15 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

SPORT & REC FORUM

Tuesday, February 14 @ 6.15pm

Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

Community youth Centre

Terry Boylan 0408 809 469

Tuesday, February 14 @ 7pm

TBC

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Council Boardroom

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608

roxbydownscommunity

ENVIRONMENT FORUM

Thursday, February 16 @ 7pm

WOMEN’S NETWORK

FAMILY FORUM

Joel Hill 0433 792 450

Thursday, February 9 @ 6.30pm

Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026

Thursday, Feburary 2 @ 5pm

Community Garden

TBC

Community youth Centre

CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc., PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com WHO’S ON THE BOARD Terry Boylan • Vicki Mason • Sandy Sumsion • John Wilby • Angela Thompson • Kaitlyn Frankish• Theresa Bunyon • Chad Menzies • Geoff Whitbread • Hayley Scrivens

BOARD MEETINGS Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month. Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe. If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the Executive Officer on 0418 833 818 to be included on the agenda. Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required. Page 10 -- Wednesday, February 1, 2017

www.themonitor.com.au

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Roxby Council REMINDER

Roxby Council will hold an Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday February 22 at 3pm in the Council boardroom. Please visit www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au to find out information on making a deputation request or petition to Council.

New year, new library faces

t’s the start of another year and Roxby’s Community Library has some fresh, enthusiastic faces.

Susanne Parker recently joined the team as Library Assistant and is already enjoying the vibrant atmosphere at roxbylink. “I love meeting new families and enjoy helping people find what they need,” Mrs

Parker said. Her children are avid readers and she is passionate about early literacy. The Community Library runs a variety of programs throughout the year. Toddler Storytime is a very popular program offered in conjunction with the Roxby Downs Health Service. It is run for children up to five years of age and combines singing, dancing, craft and a story.

This year the program will run at 9.30am on a Tuesday and be repeated on Friday. Parent/caregiver supervision is required and it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet other families. The theme for term one, 2017 is “All creatures great and small”. For further information please contact the Community Library on 8671 0500.

New citizens

oxby Council would like to congratulate Maretha Potgieter and the Chawda family on becoming Australian citizens in a ceremony held in the council boardroom on January 5, 2017.

The Community Library Team (from left) Ramya Sashigunan, Alison Woodward and Susanne Parker. ABOVE: New Australian citizens (from left) Dinesh, Yogin and Avni Chawda, from India.

YOU

COULD BE A

COMMUNITY FOODIE?

Foodies are local trained people supporting our community to make healthy food choices

Foodies are trained in basic nutrition and volunteer their time to promote healthy eating in the community by hands-on cooking, demonstrations, supermarket tours, menu planning, label reading and more. The training covers food safety, nutritional messages, hands on cooking, cooking skills, skills on how to run an activity and group. If you are interested in becoming a Foodie, training for Foodies will begin in February 2017.

To register your interest in the program, contact Sasha Yantewo on 0428 727 583 or email Sasha.Yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au

COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9am to 5pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870 Web www.roxbycouncil.com THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

LIBRARY Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Toddler Story time – Tuesday and Wednesday (repeat) 9.30am start Telephone 8671 0500 Email: library@roxbycouncil.com.au Library membership is free. A wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.

Maretha Potgieter from South Africa also recently became an Australian citizen.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

SERVICE SA

Opal Road Landﬁll now CLOSED to the public.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 3.30pm) All inquiries 131 084.

Waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow domestic collection can now be deposited at BSH Waste Solutions’ Resource Recovery Centre, 10 Gosse Street, Roxby Downs (in the light industrial area). Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 8am – 12 noon Sunday 1pm – 5pm All inquiries 8671 1154

www.themonitor.com.au

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Page 11

Monitor NEWS The

New Roxby Early Learning Community Group Director Beth Frankish with children from the centre.

Beth returns to early childhood passion WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

en months after making her way back to the Roxby Early Learning Community Group, Gail Reid is leaving her role at the local childcare centre. The founding director of the centre returned last April after two years away from the position, but is now relocating to her home town in the mid-north. “I am going to miss working here

with the children,” she told The Monitor. “The thing I have enjoyed most is the families and building relationships with parents as well as the kids. “Coming back I got the opportunity to see kids that were babies when I left that are now getting ready to go to kindy. “It has been really good building relationships with new families and new staff.” Mrs Reid is going to be replaced by Beth Frankish who makes a return to the early childhood scene

after a number of years out of the field. Mrs Frankish has 20 years of experience in Queensland as an early childhood educator, ten of those as a director, and is looking forward to returning to her main line of work. “I wasn’t thinking about coming back but I thought it’s where I need to be, early childhood is not a job, it’s a passion and you don’t lose it,” she said. “I have some big shoes to fill, I have only worked with Gail for a few days but she is amazing, I have

already learnt a number of things from her. “But I am getting more and more excited with every day that passes.” Mrs Frankish said she was keen to begin working and building relationships with the families involved in the centre’s community, as well as ensuring the children experience the highest quality education program. Mrs Reid said her successor would be inheriting a highly professional staff and was thankful for all the work they had done for her

since her return last year. Since April 2016 the number of children using the centre has doubled, which was something Mrs Reid was proud of and is sure Mrs Frankish will continue to build on. However, Mrs Reid said she wouldn’t miss the transient nature of the town and number of new staff members and families she has experienced in the past. The transition was completed on Monday, with Mrs Frankish taking over permanently and Mrs Reid saying her final farewells last Friday.

New St Barbara’s teachers Teagan Mudge and Rachael Markham.

RDAS new teachers.

New school year brings new faces to town T he start of a new school year usually brings a number of fresh faces to Roxby Downs schools, and this year is no different.

As well as the new students that began on Monday, a number of new teachers have also started at both Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) and St Barbara’s Parish School. RDAS welcomed 18 new teachers this year, while St Barbara’s has two fresh faces amongst its teaching team. RDAS Principal Steve Bennett said he was excited about the fresh new team he had educating the school’s students in 2017. The new teachers come from a

wide range of backgrounds, with a number taking up their first teaching positions, to others that have been in the education system for a number of years. New RDAS year 3/4 teacher Mel Jones is one of the more experienced staff making the move, with seven years of experience across schools in Port Lincoln and Leigh Creek. Ms Jones made the move to Roxby Downs to be with her partner who recently accepted a job on site at Olympic Dam. “I have always worked in area schools and they are always more inclusive than city schools, whether it be between teachers, parents or the community – everyone knows

Page 12 -- Wednesday, February 1, 2017

everyone, I love it,” she said. RDAS Special Education teacher Kiara Yates is both new to town and education, having just graduated from Flinders University. Ms Yates said she is looking forward to the challenge of her first full time position and becoming a part of the community. Adrian Friedel is also taking up his first teaching position, having been awarded the role of year 7-10 Humanities and Social Sciences and science teacher. Mr Friedel is no stranger to Roxby Downs after working as the Green Army team leader last year at Arid Recovery. He said it was great to be back and was keen to integrate his knowledge www.themonitor.com.au

of the surrounding environment and arid zones into his teaching. Rachael Markham and Teagan Mudge are the two new teachers at St Barbara’s and are both undertaking their first full time employment. Ms Mudge did some relief work with the school and Andamooka Primary School in term four last year so already has a feel for the town, with Ms Markham saying she is looking forward to getting settled in to her role and the Roxby Downs lifestyle. “Everyone has been really welcoming and really friendly, it is a great place to start out,” Ms Markham said. “It is going to be a great place to develop my skills in a highly sup-

portive environment and with some great teachers to learn from.” Both fresh out of university, the pair said they were hoping to bring a new enthusiasm to the classroom and help continue building relationships between the school and the community. St Barbara’s Principal Bernadette Lacey welcomed all the staff and wished them all good luck. “I’m very excited about the planned education direction that St Barbara’s is heading in 2017,” Mrs Lacey said. “I am looking forward to gathering as a school community with the parents and teachers at our Bottle ‘n’ Plate event tomorrow.” BY PATRICK GLOVER

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

The

Monitor CHURCH NOTICES

Classifieds P: 8671 2683 E: sales@themonitor.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICES

NEW Life Church, Roxby Downs. Family-friendly, contemporary worship. A member of Australian Christian Churches. Meeting at the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church hall, corner of Burgoyne St and Stuart Rd, 3pm on Sundays. Interactive children’s ministry for ages three to seven and eight to 12. Features an innovative and engaging 12-month curriculum. For more details, phone Pastor David Bunyon on 0403 058 050 or Theresa Bunyon on 0413 609 102. Website: newlifeccc.org. au/churches-news/ roxby-downs ST Barbara’s Catholic Parish. Masses at Roxby Downs are held at the Lutheran Church on Pioneer Dr, Saturdays from 6pm. Sunday masses (by telephone arrangement with the Parish Priest) at the Priest’s Chapel, 45C Gregory St. Woomera: Sunday masses are by telephone arrangement with the Parish Priest. Contact Fr John Folkman on (08) 8671 0925.

PUBLIC NOTICES

SITUATIONS VACANT

OPEN 7 DAYS

Post Ofce & Motel

Is someone you know celebrating a birthday or anniversary, engagement or wedding?

Behind the Famous Bottle House Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 www.andamookaopal.com.au Email: peter@andamooka.au.com

We love photos! Send us a picture along with details of the photo and event and we’ll be more than happy to share them.

SITUATIONS VACANT

UMPIRES WANTED

Email: editor@themonitor.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICES GERRY’S Dublin Meats. Top quality meat from our farm to you. $230 family pack – 2kg lamb roast, 2kg pork roast, 2kg beef roast, 2kg chicken, 1kg BBQ steak, 1kg beef mince, 1kg BBQ chops, 1kg pork chops, 1kg diced steak, 1kg beef schnitzel, 1kg chicken schnitzel, 1kg packet bacon, 2kg marinated wings, 2kg beef sausages, 20 gourmet patties, one 500g mettwurst, 1 bottle of marinade plus free cooler bag. All packs mix and match. Ph: 8529 2229.

PUBLIC NOTICES

To place a classiﬁed ad contact The Monitor staff on 8671 2683.

We would like to hear from anyone interested in being FIELD AND BOUNDARY UMPIRES SCOREBOARD ATTENDANT TIMEKEEPER Please register you interest by calling Bev Zeptner on 0418 846 079 or email zeppies@bigpond.net.au SITUATIONS VACANT

TENDERS WANTED The FNFL is seeking expressions of interest for the running of the

BAR AND CANTEEN

during the 2017 football season Please email expression of interest along with the nominated dollar amount you wish to tender for to Bev Zeptner at zeppies@bigpond.net.au by Friday, February 24, 2017

The

Monitor

Weekend Photographer Are you interested in photography? Do you like getting out and about in the community, attending events and interacting with people? Are you looking to build a portfolio of images across news, sport and community styles? The Monitor seeks people to join our casual WEEKEND PHOTOGRAPHER roster! You must be available to work weekends (Friday nights, Saturday and Sundays), have a flair for all types of photography and be able to accurately caption photos. We offer great remuneration, support and the opportunity to see your work published both in our weekly newspaper and online.

BLD227523 AU23861

Due to ongoing and expanding projects, construction, repair and preventative maintenance works we are currently seeking applications for the following live-in positions:

Assistant Manager

Applications to Managing Editor, Amanda Hudson editor@themonitor.com.au by 5pm Wednesday, 8 February. Enquiries during business hours to 8671 2683 or via email as above.

Experience in mining, construction and estimations essential

Roxby Downs Darts League The 2017 RDDL season commences end of February. Registrations close February 6, 2017. Contact roxbydarts@gmail.com or Ryan Recske on 0439 843 258 or Lee on 0413 501 368.

DEADLINES All editorial and advertising requests must be submitted by 12 noon on Fridays.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Trade Supervisor

Experience in mining and construction essential

Carpenters, first and second fix Air Conditioner - Refrigeration Technician A Class Electrician Certified Plumber/Gas Fitter Painter We would like to hear from motivated and enthusiastic applicants prepared for domestic, commercial and industrial conditions. Requirements: • Must be qualified and hold all current relevant licensing • Must have current drivers license • Be reliable and trustworthy • Must have own tools • Able to complete a pre-employment medical and ongoing drug and alcohol testing Must have or be willing to obtain: • National Police Clearance/Child Related Screening • White Card • Work at Heights • First Aid Certificate Resumes with handwritten cover letter must be addressed to: Mark Beenham Via email: mark@mtmcontractors.com.au In person: 3 Frome Road Roxby Downs or Post to: PO Box 272 Roxby Downs Remuneration negotiable in accordance with experience. For any initial enquiries please contact our office between 9am and 4pm on 08 8671 1234. www.themonitor.com.au

The

Monitor Journalist

The Monitor Newspaper is looking for a journalist. We seek a vibrant, clear thinker with a good sense of community and a hard working attitude. The successful candidate will join a small but energetic team focussed on delivering a quality newspaper to South Australia’s Far North Region each week. This role presents an opportunity to be immersed in all aspects of country journalism, as well as our social media and local radio presences. A background in media/communications or a journalism degree (or similar) will be advantageous, however a strong writer with the ability to produce clear, concise and appealing copy to deadline would also be considered. Established in 2004, The Monitor Newspaper is community owned and operated. This position is residential in Roxby Downs. Please send a resume and cover letter to editor@themonitor.com.au. Applications close 3 February 2017. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Page 13

Monitor SPORT The

SPORTS DEADLINES: All sports results and reports must be submitted by 10am Mondays

Roxby Downs Senior Basketball Association SA SENIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29, 2017 Results Round 1 Eastern Hills 39 def Roxby Downs 37 Round 2 Whyalla 45 def Roxby Downs 42 Roxby Downs 75 def SYPBA 50 ANDREWS Preliminary ﬁnal Roxby Downs 44 def Willunga 36 PROPERTY Semi ﬁnal Whyalla 51 def Roxby Downs 41 Corporate Administration

Team scorers

Suite 6, Chapman Mall Renmark SA 5341 Phone: (08) 8586 5122 www.andrewsproperty.com.au regional@andrewsproperty.com.au

ANDREWS

Tim Corneliusen 52 Cody Kenny 40 Darcy Kenny 40 Tyson Hornhardt 36 REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL LEASING AND MANAGEMENT Todd Paull 30 Tennant Creek Office Darwin Office Renmark Office D FOR e 1/129 Paterson Shop 32, Progress Drive Shop 6, Chapman Mall UC Victor BuzaStreet 22 HUGE DEMAND D PROPERTIES Tennant Creek NT 0860RENTAL Nightcliff NT 0810 Renmark SA 5341 e ANDREWS r Lochie 19 Phone:Munro (08) 8962 2111 Phone: (08) 8948 0770 Phone: (08) 8586C5122 PROPERTY i e

PROPERTY

PO Box 1667 P Renmark SA 5341

there Corporate is a huge Administration demand for rental PO Box 1141 PO Box 1212 in the Riverland Suite 6, Chapman MallNT 0810 Tennant Creek NT 0860 properties Nightcliff Renmark SA 5341

our lastPhone: rental property (08) 8586 was 5122let within a week www.andrewsproperty.com.au

$284,500

eRRi

y living

ANDREWS

1 Phillips Road, BeRRi

a great bUy!

$148,000

regional@andrewsproperty.com.au

if you are thinking of renting out your property,

PROPERTY

asy care home in a great location this nicely presented home would make an offering three bedrooms plus a ideal frist home or great investment. set on a Please give us a call. odern kitchen with a built-in pantry large corner allotment and close to schools. ESTATE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL LEASING AND MANAGEMENT ds for all your kitchenware. open offering four goodREAL bedrooms, spacious ing and dining area plus a formal lounge room with size heatingTennant / cooling & Office a Creek Darwin Office Office vaporative coolingRenmark and gas heating D HUGE DEMAND FOR ekitchen. outdoors roomy is a good WE WANT YOUR or cosy. outside Shop is an all-weather 1/129 Paterson Street Shop 32, Progress Drive 6, Chapman Mall eat-in UC size shedDsurrounded by well kept Creek gardens. tenance fully-fenced yard. SA 5341 PROPERTIES Tennant NT 0860RENTAL Nightcliff NT 0810 Renmark e PROPERTIES r open 10:45am-11:15am 14th July: 11:30am-12:00pm e this Saturday 14th July:Phone: (08) 8962 2111 Phone: (08) 8948 0770 Phone: (08) 8586 C5122

PO Box 1667 P 0408 560 639 rSr240611 Renmark SA 5341

After previously playing in the C grade division in 2016, this year saw the local side play in a combined B and C grade. “There was a lot of new competition this year which challenged us,” team spokesperson Todd Paull said. The revised format saw the top four teams separate to play B grade finals, while the bottom teams went on to play in the C grade finals. On Saturday, the first two games were

tightly contested with the Roxby Downs side suffering losses with small margins to Eastern Hills (39-37) and Whyalla (45-42). The third round was a different story, with Roxby defeating SYPBA 75-50. “We were out in front for the while game and were able to get everyone involved in some nice plays,” Paull said. Sunday saw the finals kick off with Roxby Downs playing against Willunga and take a 44-36 win. “The first final on Sunday morning came down to us playing against Willunga, with the winner going to the B grade finals and the loser to the C grade,” Paul said. “We started off strongly and kept a consistent lead throughout.”

Roxby then faced off against Whyalla for a berth in the grand final. “Whyalla had a really good start and it cost us, but we fought back and had a solid fourth quarter to finish the carnival strongly, only losing by ten points,” Paull said. Whyalla went on to take out the B grade grand final. Paull said he was pleased with Roxby’s performance at the championships. “Overall the carnival was a success for us. I think we will learn from it and come back stronger,” he said. “Thanks to the players and everyone that came to watch and help score for us.” The team will now look to field a side in the June carnival in the Barossa Valley.

Around the grounds

is your our last rental property property wasunder let within $250,000? a week

tin

$284,500

oxby Downs fielded a strong side in the weekend’s South Australian Senior Country Championships basketball competition, finishing third in the mens’ B grade.

there is a huge demand for rental POrSr240611 Box 1141 PO Box 1212 Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 Riverland Tennant Creek NT 0860 properties in the Nightcliff NT 0810

ing

Roxby steps up in senior basketball championships R

liS

1 Phillips Road, BeRRi

a great ne bUy!

$148,000

are home in a great location this nicely presented home would make an ng three bedrooms plus a ideal frist home or great investment. set on a kitchen with a built-in pantry large corner allotment and close to schools. all your kitchenware. open offering four good size bedrooms, spacious d dining area a formal K-o-m, 33plus Harrington Road $490,000 tive cooling and gas heating lounge room with heating / cooling & a sy. outside is an all-weather roomy eat-in kitchen. outdoors is a good size shed surrounded by 3 2 3 well kept gardens. ce fully-fenced yard. open this Saturday 14th July: 10:45am-11:15am July: 11:30am-12:00pm

as far as the eye Can See

loveofthe opportunity if youWe arewould thinking renting out your property, to sell it. ForPlease a free give property us aappraisal call. and to discuss selling your home WE WANT YOUR Please give us a call PROPERTIES

Lot 287 BeRRi, Government Rd AUCTION on the$185,000 hillANDAMOOKA, is this well presented riverfront 58 Culgoa street, RenmaRK $279,500 6 mortimer Road $89,000 Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611 home. Built byHome the owner as their retirementfamily home. living fforDable Comfortable 3 1 under 4 & a study large fully three bedrooms & two bathrooms,Unique spaciousblockis HIGH OF ROAD WITH of land large opentoo, plan kitchen withSIDE walk-in pantry and your property g kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining/ n dining and adjacent the dining space. area. $250,000? ● heater MassiveWendy 1441 sqm loads of iscupboard largeliving tiwith family a cosy wood combustion tuul ELEVATED VIEWS Sopen i om & an additional parent’s l & separate lounge room.fire Powered ●undercover We would love the opportunity ExcitingProperty corner block lounge area with great views wood Consultant Wof the river, . outdoors is a blank canvas e area & an outdoor kitchen, complete sell it.design and • ducted Partly renovated and upgraded n entertaining ● &Unique allowsSales fortoclever forflair, thewhether winterit and evaporative cooling wn be a hobby with an oven. Huge shed,for chicken coop tool- shape Residential For a free property appraisal sheds- brand new solar panels have been installed! lifestyle property the summer, great •shed/workshop. sis. Air conditioner, wood fire, floating floor boards

set high monasH

560 639 rSr240611

14th July: 9:45am- 10:15am

open this Sunday 15th July: 11:30am-12:00pm

sue Wurth 0431 488 538 with Rla61544 • Kitchen island

ABOVE: Victor Buza (left) in pursuit of K Villanueva.

0408 560 639

and to discuss selling your home

wendy.tuul@andrewsproperty.com.au Warren andrews 0418 700 600 Rla61544 bench Please give us a call sH $185,000 58 Culgoasize street, RenmaRK $279,500 • Great living zone andrewsproperty.com.au Rla 122510 fo12079-v30 rDable Home Comfortable family living • Carport plus garage study too, large fully three bedrooms & two bathrooms, spacious cent is the dining area. kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining/ family living with a cosy wood combustion heater Wendy tuul & an additional parent’s Auction February & separate 12 loungenoon, room. Powered undercover 16, 2017 on site Property Consultant doors is a blank canvas entertaining area & an outdoor kitchen, complete air, whether it be a hobby with an oven. Huge shed, chicken coop & toolResidential Sales Warren Andrews 0418 700 600 sheds- brand new solar panels have been installed! 0408 560 639

0408 560 639 rSr240611

Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611

July: 9:45am- 10:15am

60 639 rSr240611

open this Sunday 15th July: 11:30am-12:00pm

wendy.tuul@andrewsproperty.com.au

Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611

andrewsproperty.com.au

Rla 122510

ANDAMOOKA, Lot 334 Government Rd AUCTION 5 1 1 LOTS OF ‘ROOMS’ HERE... • Split air conditioner in all bedrooms • Large living zone • Timber kitchen • Updated bathroom • Workshop/shed and two ply rain water tanks Auction 12.30pm, February 16, 2017 on site Warren Andrews 0418 700 600

ANDAMOOKA, Lot 340 Government Rd AUCTION 3 2 1 VERSATILE PROPERTY • 2 living zones • Updated bathroom/laundry • Elevated home office • 4 bay carport and shed • Great size outdoor living Auction 1pm February 16, 2017 on site Warren Andrews 0418 700 600

Office: Tutop Street, Roxby Downs Ph: 8671 2000 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

andrewsproperty.com.au RLA 176493

Page 14 -- Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Todd Paull (left) and Kiaran Dadleh in action in mens’ senior basketball last week.

Jack Rigden (right) is chased by Coby Seery.

Lochie Munro.

Jack Rigden puts up a shot watched by team mate Toby Chesson.

Seb Lockwood (with ball) and Brett Chesson, watched by Mitch Ryan (back).

Glover heads overseas with cricket skills

CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE “They are putting all of their eggs in the one basket with me which is a bit of pressure, but it will be very exciting and a good challenge to go over there and hopefully experience some success with them.” While Glover has always been known as a fast bowler, he has been able to develop his batting skills while playing for Olympic Dam, which he believes contributed to his selection for the Mochdre club. “I believe they were looking for a bowler that bats a bit,” he said. “I started off as a fast bowler but since I moved up here I’ve become a bit of a batter as well, so that’s been handy. “I’ve been able to make a few runs playing for OD to go with the bowling side of things. “The bowling is my main weapon and that’s stayed at the same level, but to add batting to that has been good.”

Glover has also taken on a leadership role this season as a co-captain alongside Rein Geraghty, and says his side is well placed for finals glory in the last weeks before his overseas move. “We’re performing pretty well, in particular after Christmas,” Glover said. “We’ve come back and are putting in some really good performances with three wins on the trot, which has been pleasing after a bit of a rough start to the year. “We’ve just finished top in the T20 competition with the semi-finals coming up this weekend, and in the 40 over competition we’ve just gone top as well, so it’s been a good season.” As well as playing, Glover’s contract includes some coaching of Mochdre’s junior cricketers, which he sees as a chance to pass on some of his experience and love for the game. “I’m always keen to pass on the passion I

www.themonitor.com.au

have for cricket and the knowledge I have to the younger players,” he said. Another key attraction for Glover is the opportunity to travel after his cricket contract finishes. “Ideally I’d like to stay over there for a couple of years and maybe play two seasons with them all going well,” he said. “This is the first time I’ve really been overseas so the travel aspect is very exciting – Oktoberfest in Germany is going to be a destination and I wouldn’t mind going to Wimbledon, the Tour de France and the Champions League Trophy for cricket when it is in England next year. “Just anywhere in Europe would be great with everything being so close.” Glover will leave Roxby Downs in midMarch ahead of starting with his new club in April.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Monitor SPORT The

Local talent on show on big stage

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ocal Jamine Tovakuta pushed through her young age, height and home sickness to excel at the recent Australian Junior Country Basketball Carnival.

Last year’s Roxby Downs Country Cricket Carnival side went through the tournament undefeated to ﬁnish the week in second position.

Team hopes for carnival glory in 2017 H aving gone undefeated in the past two country carnivals but coming in second both times, the Roxby Districts Cricket Association (RDCA) side will be hoping a fixture change will help them go one better in 2017.

Looking to push for its first Country Carnival Cricket Association Tournament title in a number of years, the side heads to Adelaide for matches from February 13-17. RDCA team manager James Beenham said he believes the side has talent to give it a “red hot go” this year. “The team this year is very handy with not many changes from the past couple of years,” Beenham said. “The team will be led by former Olympic Dam captain Seb Holbrook who himself has led the carnival side on a number of occasions. “There are number of other guys who have been around the side for a few years now and they all know what to expect and want to go one step further than the past few years.” The side consists of a majority of RDCA cricketers including local captains Michael Nelson (Miners), Patrick Glover (OD) and Troy Mulders (East Roxby). Past players such as Jason Carroll, who has been a part of a winning country carnival side, will also join the squad with a few Adelaide based players rounding out the roster. The RDCA side is hoping a change in the fixture will help give their title aspirations a boost

with a final day final included into this year’s draw. In previous years the carnival has simply run for five days with the team finishing on top of the ladder with the most wins and highest percentage taking out the title. However, in 2017 the first four days will determine ladder positions, with first playing off against second, third versus fourth, and so on on the final day. “The association is always trying to find new ways of making the week even more exciting,” Beenham said. “This year they are changing things so there is a grand final on the last day of the carnival and we are hoping to be there.” Beenham said while the team was pushing for the win this year, the tournament would also act as a good social event for the players, with the chance to interact with others from across outback South Australia and getting to better know fellow team mates. There will also be the added challenge of playing on turf, which local players rarely have the chance to do. He said the week would not be possible for the RDCA without the help of sponsors BHP Billiton, AEM, REL and Red Mulga. “The community and the RDCA committee are also great with the support they give the side and I thank every player for making themselves available,” Beenham said. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Registrations open for exciting year

ith more than 100 registrations already and still a week to go until the first class, Roxby Academy of Dance (RAD) Director Lana “Miss Lana” Chamberlain is hoping for a strong dancing contingent again in 2017.

A different approach has been taken with registrations this year, with electronic copies being sent to existing members and hard copies available at the RAD office. “In the past we have had a registration day where we’d try and get as many people on lists as we can,” Miss Lana said. “But we found there were still a number of people away because of school holidays, even when we tried to leave it as late as possible.” With numbers expected to remain constant, Miss Lana said there would be little change in class numbers or types. She said all classes, including adult ones, were always popular and well attended.

With RAD having competed at a national level for the first time in 2016, Miss Lana said she is still contemplating making a second attempt this year. Jazz duo Chloe Turley and Lucy Chamberlain will again try and book a place at the Get the Beat nationals when auditions roll around later this year, with other local dancers again taking part in a variety of competitions, exams and the CanDance for a Cure event. Roxby Downs will also, for the first time ever, host a CanDance Australia competition in 2017. The event will be open to anyone who wishes to compete and CanDance for a Cure founder Rachel Adcroft said she was excited to be able to bring the competition to Roxby Downs. “We value the amount of travel time some of you put in and wanted to give back by coming to you,” Ms Adcroft said via a Facebook post. Miss Lana said the prospect of having that kind of competition in Roxby Downs was a major posi-

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Jasmine played in one of two South Australian Country under-16 sides during the week-long tournament in Albury, New South Wales, with her team making it to the grand final. “It was heaps of fun and to make the grand final was excellent, but we lost which was disappointing,” she said. “I was the shortest on the court in most games, even some of the under 14s were bigger than I was, but that didn’t bother me.” Jasmine joined players from Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Mount Gambier and Strathalbyn to make up the State country side. She said the standard was very different to that of Roxby Downs with more advanced plays she had to learn and put

tive for local dancers. With classes beginning next Monday, February 6, she said she was looking forward to the seventh year of the club starting Registration forms are available for collection at the RAD office next to the roxbyink auditorium from 11am-11.30am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Completed forms can then be returned in person or to roxbyacademyofdance@gmail.com BY PATRICK GLOVER

into action. But despite all this, Jasmine enjoyed a lot of court time, playing a role similar to a point guard coming off the bench after the five minute mark of most games. “It was great match experience,” she said. She said even off the court it was enjoyable to be around the other players and coaches supporting other SA teams. Jasmine thanked her mum, dad and family for their efforts in getting her to the tournament and for their support of her basketball. After a break out year resulting in a State country spot, Jasmine is still unsure as to whether she will try out again in 2017. “I want to try and focus on my school work this year, so I’m not sure yet if I will try again,” she said. Jasmine’s country carnival performance adds to a stellar start to 2017, after she was named Roxby Downs’ Young Sports Person of the Year at the Australia Day celebrations last week.

Jasmine Tovakuta competed in the Australian Junior Country Basketball Carnival recently.

ATTENTION Roxby Downs Volleyball is back! Are you looking for something to do on Monday Nights? Come join our fun loving, energetic volleyball family! Season 1 for 2017 starts on February 6. We have a training session for all new and experienced players to come and learn some moves and have a hit so bring your team or just yourself and have some fun starting at 6.45pm tonight? If you enjoy it (and who wouldn’t!) we will sign you up ready to go. Great way to meet people and get fit!

COME JOIN IN!

Games are Monday nights at the Roxby Leisure Centre and training (not a requirement) is on Wednesday nights at 6.30pm at St Barbs gymnasium. RAD dancers Maddie Qualmann, Chloe Turley, Lucy Chamberlain, Tessa Visser and Meg Johnson. www.themonitor.com.au

All ages and skill levels welcome in A and B Grade. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 -- Page 15

Monitor SPORT The

Your Community Newspaper ~ Roxby Downs

www.themonitor.com.au

Phone (08) 8671 2683

Fax (08) 8671 2843

Olympic Dam cricketer Patrick Glover will soon head overseas to play a season with Wales club Mochdre.

Cricket dream comes true WRITTEN BY AMANDA HUDSON

lympic Dam cricketer Patrick Glover will trade Roxby’s red dirt and heat for the greener, cooler climes of the United Kingdom, after accepting a contract with a Wales-based cricket club.

Glover, 25, will leave Roxby Downs to join Mochdre for the 2017 summer season in a move he describes as a dream come true.

“Playing cricket in England has been a dream of mine ever since I began playing cricket, it’s always been that one thing that I wanted to do,” Glover said. “I tried to do it a couple of years ago and it didn’t work out, but this time I found a player agent, went through the process and within about a week, the club got in touch with an offer. It all happened really quickly.” Mochdre, a small town in north Wales about an hour from Manches-

ter and Liverpoool, will be Glover’s home base for the cricket season, which runs from April to September this year. “It’s a little town just off the coast and from all accounts the towns nearby have a bit of a Victor Harbor vibe in summer, so it sounds like it is a nice and vibrant place with lots of people,” Glover said. “It’s a good time of the year to head over there and meet some new people, as well as play cricket.” In a stroke of luck, Glover was able

FEBRUARY

Group Fitness Timetable MONDAY

9am Pulse Circuit 10am RD Move It 7pm RD Move It in the Pool

TUESDAY

6pm Pulse Aqua Extreme 7pm Pulse, Tighten & Tone

WEDNESDAY

9am Pulse Yoga 7pm RD Move It

THURSDAY

9am Pulse Aqua 7pm Pulse Yoga

FRIDAY

9am Pulse Power 10am RD Move It

to make contact with a Mochdre local currently playing for an Adelaide cricket club, which helped cement his decision to accept the playing offer. “He seemed like a really nice bloke and couldn’t speak highly enough of the club,” Glover said. “Funnily enough the Mochdre coach is actually from Adelaide and went to the same school that I did (Sacred Heart) although a bit before my time – he used to play in Adelaide and moved over to the

Art Exhibition Cognitive Dissonance by Chris Gaston. Exhibition Launch Friday February 3 at 6pm. Drinks and Nibbles Provided

UK 11 years ago, met his wife and ended up staying there – so it’s a small world.” As his new club’s only international import, Glover admits there is a bit of pressure on his shoulders. “In the last few seasons they’ve finished around mid-table, so hopefully I can go over there and add that little bit that they’ve been missing and help push them up to the top of the table,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

Valentines Dinner at the Dunes Tuesday 14th February. 2 Course Dinner and screening of the movie ‘La La Land’ Contact the Visitor Information Centre for more information.

2017 Pulse Fitness 12 Week Challenge Sign Up Now. Running from Monday, February 6 to May 1, 2017. Contact Pulse Fitness for more information.