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Store closure to affect locals WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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he ongoing relationship between the Roxby Downs Basketball Association (RDBA) and Sportspower has ended following the closure of the sports store last weekend.

RDBA president Ruth Rowlands said Sportspower owner Jill Koning had donated thousands of dollars of equipment and clothing to the sport over the past couple of years, and the closure of the local retailer would hit the association hard.

“We’re going to have to outsource now, which will eat into our funds,” Mrs Rowlands said.

“We’ll have to purchase all the equipment ourselves and rely on sponsorship money and donations.”

Chairman of the Roxby Downs Traders Association Leigh Malcom said the outsourcing for sporting equipment and clothing due to the closure could also have a negative impact on the rest of the stores in town.

“This (closure of Sportspower) will have a major impact because it will force people to look for things out of town,” he said.

“That’s not good for the rest of us (in Roxby Downs).”

Mrs Rowlands was worried that not only would the association be affected by the closure, but children wanting to take up the sport would also not be able to get the correct equipment and clothing to compete.

“For the basketball kids, they all go in for balls and stuff from there so now they are going to have to source the gear from somewhere else,” Mrs Rowlands said.

“This can be hard because sometimes it’s a spur of the moment decision (to play a sport), particularly if it’s a new sport in a new town.

“We supply the tops but people went into Sportspower to get the correct shorts.

“I hope it doesn’t mean we see kids missing out because they have incorrect uniform.”

It will not just be the RDBA that is affected with all sporting associations having a similar relationship with Sportspower.

Shaun, Bailey, Ashlee, Paige, Grace, Ruth Rowlands and Josh were sad to see Sportspower close.

“I’m sure they (Sportspower) supported everyone,” Mrs Rowlands said.

“I know for netball there was a mass demand for the skorts, so Jill just put in a big order for everyone.”

Mr Malcom agreed that all sporting clubs would be majorly affected by the closure, and said it was sad to see a store as generous as Sportspower forced into closing.

“Absolutely (it’s sad). They’ve been a long standing business. They’ve been here for about 15 to 16 years,” he said.

“It’s one of those things. People won’t know what they’ve had until it’s gone.

“Sportspower were very generous with their donations to the sports clubs and any organisations in town so it will have a major impact.”

Mr Malcom was hoping the closure of the popular sports store would not be a sign of things to come with other stores in town.

“There are a lot of businesses that will be looking hard at their place (in town),” he said.

“There are a lot of businesses that are out of lease at the moment and are just going month

by month.

“Everyone is just sitting tight and hoping things will pick up at the mine.

“I’m hearing some positive comments coming out of BHP (sic) so we might see some new tenants move in soon.”

Mrs Rowlands said she would like to publicly thank Mrs Koning and her team at Sportspower.

“I would like to publicly thank Jill, it was great to have her and the teams support,” she said.

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Lia offers free ESL classes WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

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ree English as a Second Language (ESL) classes will be offered to permanent Australian residents, thanks to new Roxby Downs local, Lia O’Connor.

Irish born Lia moved to Roxby Downs in March this year to join her husband, Civil Engineer James Simmons. With 16 years of ESL teaching experience, it quickly became hard for Lia sit idle and watch over 40 different nationalities within the town’s population go without a service she could so easily provide.

“Once I saw that there was a need for something I just thought if I didn’t do it I would end up being more frustrated, because I could see the need,” Lia told The Monitor last week.

Lia started teaching ESL in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 1998 for two years, before moving to Hong Kong, Japan, which is where she started to recognise what it was like to live in a country where the native tongue was not your own.

“I just thought, wow, this is really, totally different!” Lia said.

“The culture, the people, everything else. So it kind of made me very aware of what it was like when you move to a new environment.”

Offering TAFE certificates I, II and III, Lia is excited to be able to offer the ESL service to locals, but needs a minimum of 10 students to get classes up and running.

Students are eligible for up to 400 hours of classes, but will use only what they need – depending on learning skills and difficulties.

Lia hopes to have a course up and running by the beginning of Term 2 (Monday, July 22), to avoid having to wait for the start of the next term in September.

For more information on how to access these lessons, contact Lia on 0449 002 648 or email liaoconnor@yahoo.com.

Lia O’Connor is hoping to provide English as a Second Language classes in Roxby.

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cott ‘Yak’ Gaskin was recognised by the Beadell District Commissioner for Scouts Australia last week, for his commitment to the local scouting group, and to mark a milestone in his scouting training and development.

Beadell District Commissioner Wayne Usher said Scott had reached the ‘top of the ladder’ at a presentation last week.

Scott has completed his Certificate IV in Frontline Management and Certificate in Advanced Youth Leadership.

He also passed on a special message of congratulations from Scouts Australia Beadell Program Advisor, Karyn Leicester.

“My apologies that I cannot attend this significant occasion, however I’d like to add my congratulations for the completion of his advanced Joey Scout Leader training and gaining of his wood beads. Along with his terrific efforts for Roxby Downs Joeys currently, the completion of his advanced training demonstrates Scott’s keen interest in delivering great scouting activities to our youth members into the future,” the letter read.

Scott was presented with commemorative wood beads and Gilwell Scarf, to be worn on official occasions.

“It has been really rewarding working with Joeys, watching some of them continue their way up to Cubs,” Scott said last week.

Scott has moved up through the ranks of scouting since joining cubs as a child, and says that’s why he is still so passionate about it.

“I guess, coming from scouts myself, it’s really life changing. And seeing some of the kids evolve and just come out of their shell, it’s awesome,” he told The Monitor last week.

“I could not tell you how many years all up!”

Scott will now work towards becoming a Scouts Program Advisor. BY MILLIE THOMAS PICTURED ABOVE: Scouts Australia District Commisioner for the Badell District Wayne Usher presented Scott ‘Yak’ Gaskin with his certificate last night.

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ABOVE: Policeman Dan Bronca at the station recently and INSET New policeman David Sturterant is settling into life in Roxby Downs.

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new group of police officers are settling in to Roxby Downs’ life after arriving in town recently.

Constable Dan Bronca has been in Roxby Downs for two months, while Constable David Sturterant has been in town for just one month – and both are settling into local life.

Sturterant, who spent 13 years in the army before becoming a policeman, said he has been welcomed into the community already and feels right at home, having made trips to the area before. He said the town has an ‘army town’ feel to it, due to it being largely run by the one big organisation.

“I am not completely foreign to the area,” he said.

“I have been to Woomera back when I was with the army, so I have been down this way before.”

Both officers have come from the busy streets of Adelaide and are reasonably new to the job, with Mr Bronca having only joined the police force four and a half years ago, and Mr Sturterant six years ago.

After spending the early years of his career in Adelaide, Mr Bronca spent the past two years in the APY Lands working as a policeman in Marla, and said working in Roxby Downs is very different.

“It really opened my eyes working on Hindley Street as well as Marla, but they were rewarding (roles).”

Const. Bronca stressed the importance of community from a police point of view, and said he had enjoyed getting into the Roxby Downs community since his arrival.

“It is a new challenge and it is different,” Mr Bronca said.

“But it has been a great start.”

A different police style is something Const. Bronca hopes he can bring to the community and is looking to make a difference in his new surroundings.

“They ask you when you join the police force, why did you become a police officer and, I know it sounds corny, but at the time I responded, ‘I want to make a difference’,” he said.

“But that is definitely the reason why I want to do it now; I want to know I’ve done something.”

Const. Sturterant, who is originally from Victoria where he worked as a mechanic, came to town looking for a change. After six years as a policeman in Elizabeth and in Adelaide city.

“I had been there (with the army) for a while and was heading towards an admin job, which was not something I wanted to do,” he said.

“I wanted to remain in a hands on role.”

Through his work on the streets of Elizabeth Const. Sturterant said he had to learn pretty quickly, and his experience had enabled him to develop a sound knowledge which he hoped to now bring to the streets of Roxby Downs.

RoxFM representatives at the SACBA Bilby Awards last year. The station is nominated in all categories in 2014.

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ocal radio station 105.5 RoxFM has been nominated for all 13 categories in this year’s South Australian Community Broadcasting Association Bilby Awards, to be held this weekend.

RoxFM has had an amount of success in the awards in previous years, last year alone taking home three awards, and three runner-up awards.

RoxFM Chairperson Jane Gloster said she was tremendously proud of the hard work that had been undertaken by the station’s volunteers over the past 12 months.

“The work was done in the preceding 12 months because people have such passion and commitment to community radio. It’s that they’ve done all these fantastic things that we’re able to pluck out people and programs and events to use (for the award nominations), without a lot of trouble,” Mrs Gloster told The Monitor last week.

“How we’ll go on the night, I don’t know. It’s in the lap of the gods. You’ve got to be in it, to win it, so we’ve ticked that box. What happens next, who knows? We’ll cross our fingers and let you know as soon as something happens!”

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family dog was killed in a fatal dog attack in Andamooka recently.

Local Vicki Finzel and her husband went out for tea and came home to find their maltese/silky terrier cross Bonny missing.

Thinking the pet had had perhaps gone down the street to a neighbour’s for a Smacko like she usually did, the couple thought nothing of it. They went to bed and made the horrific discovery the next morning.

“We thought it was funny she wasn’t there, but we just went to bed hoping she would be there in the morning,” Mrs Finzel said.

“We got up the next morning and found her on the footpath on the other side of the road with wounds to her neck.”

Mrs Finzel was clearly upset by the incident and said she usually closed the gate when they went out.

All it took was for this gate to be left open the once for the unthinkable to happen.

“I feel responsible because I should have closed the gate,” she said.

“She was nine years old, you don’t realise how attached you get to them,” she told The Monitor last

week.

With her neighbourhood full of families with young children Mrs Finzel said it was just as well it wasn’t two young children walking down the street instead.

There were allegedly dingos sighted in the area the afternoon of the attack, and two Alsatians were also reported to be roaming the street. Mrs Finzel said none of her neighbours saw the attack.

Without knowing the dog that made the attack, no action could be taken, however the incident had been reported to the police.

“We have been warning people on the streets,” Mrs Finzel said.

“People walking their dogs … we have stopped and warned them.

“Word is getting around (the town, about the attack).”

Andamooka Community Administrator Deb Allen said there are dog control laws in place in Andamooka, and the ATMC would continue to hand out expiation notices, control orders and fines for those that didn’t follow those laws.

“Dogs can be a great source of companionship and pleasure,” Ms Allen said.

“However dog ownership also involves responsibilities and those

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between RoxFM and other stations.

“My feeling is that the commitment, the volunteer commitment here, is really significant. The involvement at board level is a lot more significant than in a lot of other places,” Mrs Gloster said.

The high calibre of volunteer and board contribution could in part be attributed to the little or at times no paid positions at the station.

“I also think we’re a bit lucky because Roxby has a real culture of volunteering and a real culture of valuing volunteering, so people see it as a really worthwhile thing, and employers are really supportive of it and local businesses are good about using local media … so I think we’ve been a bit lucky that way,” Mrs Gloster added.

“We’ve been really successful, but we’ve been really successful I think because we’re really hard workers, and also people feel really strongly about being on the radio, about being a presenter or being in a show, or a particular type of music or time slot.

“And there are other people whose interests are not even on the presenting side of it, whose interest is on the background type stuff, and that is just as important.”

The Bilby Awards will be held at the Lakes Resort in Adelaide, this Saturday night. Pick up your copy of The Monitor next week to find out who won!

Are you a spouse or partner of a mine worker/contractor?

New Research focusing on Roxby Downs Michelle Hales, a local resident who is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Geography at the University of New England, is undertaking research entitled:

The Trailing Spouse and an Australian Mining Community: Roadblocks and Detours along the Hard Hat Highway

Bonny the dog was attacked and killed in Andamooka recently.

responsibilities do not stop at feeding, caring for and exercising the dog.

“They also include ensuring the dog is properly controlled and well behaved in the community and around other animals.”

Ms Allen described a dog attack as any incident where a dog rushes at, attacks, bites, harasses or chases any person or animal, whether or not any injury is caused to the animal or person.

A fine for this type of offence is $210. BY PATRICK GLOVER www.themonitor.com.au

The research aims to describe and explain the experiences of the trailing spouse (accompanying partner) including any barriers (roadblocks) he/she faces in relation to employment and other aspects of community life and the strategies (detours) he/she uses to overcome these barriers in order to connect to the community.

To meet this aim Michelle has established an online survey for people wishing to contribute to this research. Michelle is seeking participants who: • are current or former residents who moved to Roxby Downs from overseas, interstate or from within South Australia after 1 January 2009; AND • Have a spouse partner that works in the mining industry (either with BHP Billiton or a mine contractor) The research includes people who arrived at the same time as their spouse/ partner as well as those that followed later.

The survey and Information for Participants can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Trailing For further information contact Michelle Hales on 0418 833 818 or mhales@myune.edu.au This research has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of New England (Approval No. HE14 -171 Valid until 4 June 2015)

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Sam brings a new face to property management WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

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new brand of property management has hit the ground running in Roxby Downs recently, with experienced local Sam Secker taking it upon herself to give Roxby Downs locals what she thinks is the best possible service.

Speaking with The Monitor last week, Sam outlined she will aim to run a small, yet effective portfolio of clients – ensuring they wait no longer than 24 hours She hopes that using these aims, the lines of communication will be kept well and truly open.

“We are a property management company dedicated to giving you genuine personalised service, expert advice and results that go beyond your expectations,” Sam said last week.

“It’s difficult deciding on who will manage your property. We want to form a meaningful and lasting relationship with our clients and provide an honest and reliable service.”

It’s the open lines of communication that Sam believes will be the success of Secker Real Estate.

“I can guarantee you we will advise you on everything concerning your property.

“If it’s important to you, it’s important to us. A great property manager needs to be able to listen and communicate as well as be proactive and involved.

“You have to be level headed and resourceful to be in this business,” she said.

Passionate about property management, Sam is a firm believer in securing and keeping tenants for the long term.

“If you don’t look after the tenants and they’re not happy, they’re not going to stay,” Sam explained.

“You need to make sure you do the right thing by both. You’re

employed by the landlord to look after their property, but part of looking after their property is keeping their tenants happy so they stay.

“It’s something that I’m very passionate about; I feel that we don’t look after the landlords and the tenants enough. I think that

we need to look after both. It’s not just about getting as many properties as you can, it’s about looking after the ones that you have.”

For more information on Secker Real Estate (RLA 261 882), visit www.seckerrealestate.com.au or call Sam on 0467 020 051.

Sam Secker of Secker Real Estate is launching a new brand of real estate.

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Excess Bluelight funds up for grabs

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he youth community of Roxby Downs are eligible for a donation from the Bluelight Committee until the end of this month, it has been revealed.

Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan last week invited local youth groups to submit a request for donations, in either a monetary or purchased equipment form.

“Every event we run we make a small amount of proift at each one,” he told

The Monitor last week.

“That profit accumulates and after taking out our expenses, Bluelight tries to return that to the community, particularly the youth.”

Senior Sergeant Boylan said a reasonable amount of money is available, and

all requests will be considered at the next Blue Light meeting.

Requests should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Roxby Downs Blue Light Committee.

Letters can be handed in at the Roxby Downs Police Station or by post to PO Box 336, Roxby Downs, SA 5725 by Thursday, July 31.

In other Bluelight news: AGM The Roxby Downs Blue Light Committee will be holding their AGM on Tuesday, July 22 2014 at 7.30pm at the Roxby

Downs Police Station. All committee members and interested parties are invited to attend.

VOLUNTEERS If you are interested in volunteering at Roxby Downs Blue light events, please contact our local volunteer co-ordinators Katie Meadow or Emily Prause at the Roxby Downs Police Station.

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Mrs Knott is secretary of the Roxby Downs Swimming Club, is on the Arts and Culture forum, helps at the library with the English Conversation Group (ECG) and covering books, the St.Barbara’s Parish School Parents and Friends and with cooking at sporting and fundraising events.

“I have been in Roxby for four years now and have found volunteering a great way to meet new people, make friends, bring people together to support and grow the community of Roxby, and sometimes accidentally learn along the way,” Mrs Knott said.

But the modest Mrs Knott said there were other people that helped her in these roles and said she was not the only one giving up her time to help others.

“I would really like to take this opportunity to give all (swimming) coaches: Tony McGauchie, Darren and Wendy Lowe, Alana Dubovik and Bec Gardner, a big thank you for giving up two hours after work every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, over summer, to help kids learn competitive swimming,” she said.

“You give up your time to teach someone else’s kids, who learn to amaze not just themselves, but their parents as well. “(Also) I am a part of the Arts and Culture forum and I have had the privilege of working with the remarkable Rachael Young and Mary Lewis, without whose efforts we would miss out on so many opportunities and events here in Roxby.

“The second yearly Red Earth Festival is an example of what just a handful of volunteers can achieve and bring to our community.”

As part of winning the Volunteer of the Month award Mrs Knott received $100 to donate to charity or organisation of her choice and has decided to donate to the Women’s Network who are a group of women who support and organise local events for local women.

“I have chosen this group to receive the donation of $100 as they support some important local and international women’s causes and may have significant impact helping someone,” Mrs Knott said.

Mrs Knott encouraged anyone thinking about volunteering to do so.

“We have some fabulous events here in this remote place called Roxby, all supported by volunteers,” she said.

“So for all those who think about volunteering and don’t get around to it, just do it, be inspired.

“Every little bit counts and it’s amazing what can be achieved.”

If you know someone who deserves to be noticed because of their dedication and enthusiasm for the community nominate them for this award.

Nomination forms are available from the Big Sky Service Centre, The Monitor and the Roxby Downs Council. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Fascinators and felt in the Far North Wall finally restored WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

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ascinators galore are on the agenda for Roxby Downs local Di Stanton - a self-confessed ‘cottage artist’ who has spent 30 years dabbling in wearable art. It’s a hobby that has become a clear passion.

After making her debut at Market Day earlier this year and the Roxby Downs Area School Fashion Show recently, Di is creating fascinators to order from home, in preparation for Roxby’s annual Race Day on Saturday, August 2.

And here’s the catch – Di, who believes strongly in buying and supporting locally, wants to keep her prices honest, and is charging only $45 as a flat rate for any fascinator made to order.

“With the fascinators, the idea was that people had an opportunity to buy local and that people had the opportunity to have individually made item that was unique and not something that was just off the production line,” Di told The Monitor last week.

“And also to keep it good value for money.”

Understanding that balancing overhead costs in

after 2010 floods

a shopfront can be difficult, Di expressed her love for ‘cottage craft’, an industry which she believes is hidden, but alive and thriving in Roxby Downs.

“There’s a hidden cottage industry in this town, and it would be great to see it come to the forefront.”

Wanting to offer an affordable, reasonable, practical and unique product, Di is ready for the onslaught of work – which can often keep her up late at night and out of bed before the sun rises.

“The workload changes significantly. I can spend long, late hours and early mornings. I got up at five o’clock the other morning to complete some, and of course the pressure is now building. The workload does change and I have to fit this in all amongst my other full time work!” Di said.

Di has invited interested race goers to bring their outfit to her house so she can create a fascinator to match. From there – a process of anywhere between four and eight hours will help develop the masterpiece.

“They have a tendency to create themselves. I don’t take designs from anywhere else, I don’t have patterns for them, they just make themselves!” Di said. “They (customers) will be guaranteed that their fascinator is not the same as the next person’s.”

RIGHT: Di is pictured here at home with some of her creations for this year’s Race Day. She will be making fascinators to order ahead of the event.

The wall outside the Historic Andamooka Cottages that is now being repaired.

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he w all at the Histor ic Andamooka Cottages is being replaced after being damaged by floods in 2010.

BELOW: Di’s fascinators would be a great addition to any outfit.

Complete Personnel are working in conjunction with the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) to rebuild and restructure the stone wall.

The work will include replacement of damaged rocks and rebuilding the base to make the wall stronger.

“In 2010 when the town flooded badly the wall was damaged,” Andamooka Community Administrator Deb Allen said.

“The wall would be undermined if the main street flooded again.”

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Ms Allen said the wall had been constructed a long time ago, and the current work would help maintain the structure to preserve it along with the cottages.

“We are just trying to look after the town cottages and trying to keep the town looking clean and tidy,” she said.

Work on the wall is expected to be completed in around one to two months.

Ms Allen warned people driving past the area to be mindful of those working on the wall, which would be very close to the main road.

These groups have also been working on a number of other projects in Andamooka, including new street signs and building another other stone wall at the front of the town hall.

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Top tax tips in Roxby as tax time comes around again WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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t is that time of year again … tax time. It is time to get all your receipts, log books, group certificates and other tax claiming items together because the tax agents are coming to town.

Tony Dutton from ‘Get My Tax Done’ has been coming to Roxby Downs for 10 years and sees around 1200 clients a year. He said he had noticed a number of changes during that time.

“Business has been interesting and we iden-

tify with the businesses and people of Roxby who have been doing it really tough,” Mr Dutton said.

“As someone who visits Roxby all year round and not just in July we have seen changes.

“There has been an increase to our business of people who are looking for help after having lodged electronically.

“We do work with the client to educate (them) about what they can and can’t do, and it’s easy to miss a lot of claims if you don’t know where to look.”

Some of the more common items Mr Dut-

ton has seen claimed in Roxby Downs included tools of trades, sun protection and car and travel expenses, with general travel one of the things people tried claiming the most, but were really unable to.

Mr Dutton is very familiar with items claimed in mining towns, having accrued experience in other mining towns all over Australia after his work in Roxby Downs.

Mr Dutton said there were a few good tips for people to remember when doing their tax: • Keep your receipts.

• Keep a log book of work related car usage.

• Check your phone bill for work usage.

• Do you have income protection insurance?

You can claim on tax and it’s a really good idea for those with dangerous hobbies, like motorbike riders.

• Use your professional tax agent. They know what you can and can’t claim and the cost is tax deductable in the next financial year.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has advised they will target work related deductions this year so tax payers must be able to substantiate any claims.

There are many day to day items that can be used a tax deduction. Preparing your taxes can sometimes be a year round job.

Brian from Hern & Associates will be in

Roxby Downs on Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20 to attend to all your taxation needs.

For an appointment contact the Adelaide offices on 8344 6011 or reception@herns.com.au.

HERN & ASSOCIATES Accountants & Registered Tax Agents POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 397 Walkerville S.A. 5081 21 Alfred Street, Walkerville SA A.B.N. NO.: 43 406 840 301 www.herns.com.au

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Demise of sport store reality check for locals

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he closure of a local sporting store in a town where sport is king was destined to cause waves.

It came as no surprise to hear the local Sportspower store would be sorely missed by local sporting clubs. As is often the case, we don’t realise what we have until it’s lost.

The ripple effect of store closures in small regional communities like Roxby Downs are enormous. Local retailers are often generous with their discounts and donations to local organisations, realising the worth of locals supporting locals.

The recent closure of Sportspower has only just started to hit home. While it may sometimes be cheaper to buy online, it’s not as convenient as being able to pop down the street and pick up a much needed pair of footy socks and boots at the beginning of the season.

Let’s hope that doesn’t mean some kids just won’t play sport!

Reality check. Shop locally - or there may not be any local shops left to shop at.

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Investment properties, zone tax offset important for Roxby WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

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or the last seven years, visiting accountants and business advisers Schulz and Hobbs have diligently serviced the Roxby Downs community, stepping their services up a notch even more so in the last 18 months.

Representatives from Schulz and Hobbs have partnered with Johnston and Withers and Plansure Solutions to provide free fun and informative seminars to locals about planning

for the future.

Certified Practising Accountant Phil Stockwell said the move indicated Schulz and Hobbs dedication to the Roxby Downs community.

“We have been holding sessions more regularly on how to improve your business, increase your sales, decrease costs, market your business better. So those are the sorts of things we focus on for business and individuals,” Mr Stockwell told The Monitor last week.

The seminars are conducted approximately every two to three months, to help further engage with the community.

“We try and engage with our customers –

we don’t just visit around tax time. We’re up there all throughout the year. So that provides our clients up there with greater access to us personally, helps develop the relationship rather than just being a voice on the end of the phone all the time,” Mr Stockwell said.

At tax time, Mr Stockwell said locals should make sure they claim as much as they can, and make sure they have substantiations for their deductions, should the ATO query their return.

Application of the zone offset and investment properties should also be of particular interest to Roxby Downs’s residents.

The highly qualified team at Schultz and Hobbs will be servicing their Roxby Downs clients once again this End Of Financial Year.

Schulz and Hobbs enjoy maintaining and building good relationships with cients in Roxby, byvisiting them every few months to deliver free seminars.

“A number of our clients have investment properties which are negatively geared,” Mr Stockwell said. “There are a number of deductions relating to investment properties to be aware of. Non-cash deductions such as depreciation of fixtures and capital works deductions on the building and any improvements are very helpful.

“Also a number of clients have investment properties outside Roxby which, if inspected by the owners, can allow some significant travel deductions given the distance from Roxby to most places!”

2014 Income Tax Returns - Individuals - Rental Properties - Capital Gains - Businesses Philip Stockwell’s next visit will be August 6-8th

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Tanya Fry, Gary and Sarah Forrester and Ashlee at the Miners Sponsor’s Night.

Josh Rose, guest speaker Katrina Webb and James Bremner enjoy the Miners Sponsor’s Night.

ABOVE: Britt Norsworthy and Emma Killeen.

BELOW: Jess Smith, Ashley O'Hara, Lauren Herring, Leah Mattner, Sally Gardner-Brunton, Leah Anastasopoulos and Laura Johnson.

Chris Ladhams, Haris Vrbovac and Loretta Avitabile at the Miners Sponsor’s Night recently.

Jess Wooley, Robert McFarlane, Rachel Roberts, Meegan Zeptner, Mel Aitchison and Kim Zeptner at the 80s Night at the Tav.

Alex Wissell and Lizzi Bancroft enjoy the 80s Night at the Tav recently.

Nadia, Jashaia and Rowan dressed up for the Biggest Morning Tea.

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Flash! or Kobi enjoyed Fairybelle’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Kayla and Cornel Carvalho enjoy the Morning Tea.

Jade Quinn with Eve and Emmie at the Biggest Morning Tea.

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ODT recognised at NAIDOC Festival WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

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ocal business Olympic Dam Transport Australis was highly revered at the NAIDOC Week opening ceremony on Sunday, earning an award for Business of the Year and Community Person of the Year to ODT employee, Dion Khan.

ODT Australis has a long history of working with local Aboriginal communities – with community contribution, training and licensing programs having been run frequently in the last few years.

“Ken and Val Lamb have been in Roxby for about 25 years. They have been very committed to local indigenous groups either through employment or training, including the Marree community, right up to Mount Willoughby,” ODT Australis Operations Manager Lee Emmett told The Monitor on Monday.

ODT Australis have been involved in a number of prisoner community reintegration programs, land regeneration projects and training, licensing and employment of local aboriginals.

Program employment success rates have sat as high as 65 per cent.

One major project in recent years has involved the clean-up of Marree – which included working with the Marree Progress Association in removing 65 abandoned cars from the town and cleaning up major town facilities, as well as training locals in various industry tickets.

Another project was the cleanup and revegetation of Whiskey Swamp – before returning it to the traditional land owners, the Kokatha people.

Community work with aboriginal groups has extended as high as the APY Lands.

“We went up to the APY Lands and put in school crossings and road works up there, but we actually engaged the local community and hired local aboriginal lads involved and trained them up with their tickets and licenses,” Lee explained.

“Again we helped the town construct some shaded football grandstands and BMX track for the kids, so we just did that to help the community, so that was really well received as well.”

ODT Australis Manager Dion Khan was recognised on Sunday for his contributions to the local community and indigenous youth. Dion often uses himself as an example – having grown from a young stockman to a respected managerial position at Stuart Creek Station.

It’s at Stuart Creek Station Dion mentors young aboriginal lads who have been involved in crime, with his mentorship extending also to in the prisoner reintegration programs.

“He’s a very good mentor, with a very strong personality that young people can work with and he can found out what’s troubling them in their life and talk them through it and help them get the outcomes they want to achieve,” Lee said.

Other award recipients included

Police report fire and theft

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olice are investigating the cause of a small fire in a recycling skip at a Roxby Downs business.

About 1.45am on Saturday police and the CFS were notified of the fire at a property on Service Rd. The blaze was quickly extinguished and only caused minor damage to the skip. Police ask that anyone with information about the fire call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or report online at https://sa.crimestoppers.com.au/

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Police investigate sedan theft in Roxby Downs

oxby Downs police are investigating the theft of a car from the driveway of a home in the township – do you have any information which may assist?

Between 6pm on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday a gold-coloured SR6 Ford Falcon sedan (AS rego WVL 864) was stolen from a driveway on Senna Tce. Police ask that anyone with information about the incident, or the current location of the vehicle, call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or report online at https://sa.crimestoppers.com.au/

Demmy Orr as trainee of the year, Erin Woolford as Artist of the Year and Nissa Gordon as Student of the Year.

Winner of the NAIDOC Week poster competition was Jacqui Baumgarten in the open category, and in the Under 18 category Mackenzie Meadow in first place, Lilly Southon in second and Bianca CAden in third.

Matilda Cormack also received a Judge’s Commendation award for her submission.

Roxby Council Community Projects Officer Angela Neyland said the event went really well, with the live music and array of activities major highlights.

“Definitely the most popular was the kid’s corner activities,” Mrs Neyland told The Monitor on Monday. “They were making themselves badges and they gave themselves tattoos and were doing some scratch art things, which was cool.

“The wood carving was also super popular and there was also Emma – she was volunteering to do some NAIDOC nails – that was popular as well there was a big line up for that.”

Another highlight was the ‘bush tucker’ on offer, which included kangaroo curry, quandong pies, emu sausages, kangaroo tail and damper.

“I’d just like to thank the people who were part of the committee to plan it and then all the people who came on the day and did so much work – it paid off!” Mrs Neyland said.

ODT Australis’s Lee Emmett accepting the business’ NAIDOC Award on Sunday.

Andamooka ends Term 2 with pyjama day fun

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n Friday, July 4, the Andamooka Primary School and Rural Children’s Centre celebrated the last day of Term 2 in style.

Staff, students and children came to school and playgroup in their warm cosy pyjamas.

There was a colourful parade of ninja turtle, crows, penguins, skull and onesie designs.

The students were treated to a movie along with popcorn and a hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.

Students are ready for a holiday rest and we look forward to an exciting Term 3 here at the Andamooka Primary School and Rural Children’s Centre.

Reception and Year 1 students warming up in their winter woollies.

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Spots still available in Postie Bash

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pots are still open to compete in this year’s Roxby Community Postie Bash despite the final registration night being held last week.

Approximately 150 people have registered so far, which equates to 16 teams, but the Postie Bash team are still looking for more numbers.

“We have a maximum limit of people that can go (for safety reasons), we haven’t reached it yet, so if any supporters want to join in or teams would like to add extra members, they need to notify Sam Secker and pay their entry fee ASAP (sic),” Roxby Community Postie Bash Media representative Kate Collins said.

“Previous years we have had 17 teams, so we are happy that we have met our averages, considering there isn’t as many people in town as previous years.”

Miss Collins said just because there were

spots left it didn’t mean people could just tag along for free.

“If you want to be a supporter you need to pay an entry fee, you can’t just tag along,” she said.

“If you don’t register as a supporter, you will be refused the right to join.

Late team entries will be accepted for another two weeks with the cut off being July 16.

There is no such hassle with the search for sponsors with most major and gold sponsors from previous years opting back in to the community event.

“Our sponsors have been fantastic with their support,” Miss Collins said.

“Transpacific, Kempe and Alliance are returning sponsors, so it is good to have their continued support.”

Things are beginning to come together for the Postie Bash Committee, with the event now only just over a month away, with finer

details being finalised.

“We are finalising and locking in all the finer details now,” Miss Collins said.

“We have things pretty organised and we are always flat out the few weeks leading to the event.

“The day before the event is our busiest time, as we need to make sure everything is ready to go.”

Miss Collins said the teams that had registered were already well underway with their fundraising.

“The first was the oyster drive and I’ve heard rumour about a body waxing fundraising event coming up and there are plenty of raffles and auction items being gathered,” she said.

If you are interested in signing up and entering a team or if you are looking to sponsor the event contact Sam Secker at roxbypostiebash@hotmail.com.

BY PATRICK GLOVER

Exhibition opened

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ocal artist Rachel Young (pictured with Roxby Council Project Officer Ella McCarthy) opened her exhibition ‘Not All Who Wander Are Lost’ in the Roxby Downs Art Gallery last week.

The exhibition previously visited

Melbourne, in conjunction with textile artist Sally Darlinson. The exhibition will be available for public viewing until the end of July.

There is art available for sale. For more information contact the Visitor Information Centre on 8671 0500.

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Karen Russell and Kylie Piper enjoyed catching up.

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MPS celebrates eight years in Roxby

From pre starts on a patio to a sucessful multi-trade company

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rom starting their day with prestarts under one of the directors home patios, to employing 140 at their peak, MPS have enjoyed some incredible success during their eight year tenure in Roxby Downs.

Celebrating their eighth birthday last week, co-founder Brett Rudiger spoke with The Monitor about developments with the company, and what is to come for the home grown business.

“When we started there were three of us and we worked from Marcy’s Patio.

We would sit around the patio table and divide the small amount of jobs up that we had then returning a few hours later hoping more jobs had been booked in,” Mr Rudiger told The Monitor.

‘Mine Power Solutions’ was originally started by local electricians Kym Elliott, Brett Rudiger and Marcel Fernandez – who for the first six months of their business worked in town and Charlton Road only, before venturing out on site.

“We all worked together at BHP and during this time noticed a niche market in the area for an electrical company with our skill set. A few months later Mine Power Solutions was formed.”

The three business partners employed an apprentice; Josh Rose, and office administration; Angela Luke, who is still with MPS today. After a two-year period of growth and outsizing firstly the patio and then the ‘Little Green Shed’, MPS seized the opportunity to expand from being an electrical business, to taking on a building division and starting MPS Building and Electrical.

“We got to a stage in 2006 where we employed up to 20 personnel and we were working out of a shed the size of a double garage on the corner of Callanna and Gosse Street.”

“We started looking for something a bit bigger to give us the opportunity to expand and grow the company. We went and saw Gary Baker (a previous local building contractor) as we heard that the shed next to BP was for sale. We looked at the shed and it was okay – but as we were walking through Gary’s yard we said that we preferred his yard and at that Gary replied ‘well, anything’s for sale for a price!’”

“After lengthy negotiations we decided to purchase Gary’s premises which included purchasing the building business also.

It was never our intention to become a building company but now the building division has grown to become a major part of our business,”Mr Rudiger said.

It wasn’t always smooth sailing for the company however, with crashes in the

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ABOVE: MPS celebrating their eighth birthday last week and BELOW: Some memories of MPS Building and Electrical captured by The Monitor over the years.

global market and a reduced demand from site affecting their business like all others in the region.

With many local contractors and more recently retail shops losing out from setbacks in mine production, what ensured MPS’s survival over its eight year life?

“We didn’t start out on the mine site for the first six months, so we gained our initial support from the local community, businesses and contractors based in and around Roxby Downs... We haven’t forgotten were we came from,” Mr Rudiger said. “And because of that, we still do the little jobs around town albeit replacing tap washers, changing a battery in a smoke detector or quarterly test and tagging.

“Through those ups and downs, we were fortunate that we had ongoing jobs that pulled us through the tough periods. We had also taken on key personnel who gave our customers the confidence to award additional and larger scopes of work,” he said.

In its present form, MPS employs approximately 75 people, with hopes of expanding up to 100 to meet demand.

Its services range from all electrical and building services, to civil and earthworks, plumbing and gas fitting, air conditioning and refrigeration, communications and data, carpentry and building maintenance as part of a growing facilities management section in the company. And they are looking to expand their services to the wider region.

“We are looking at expanding our business to Coober Pedy and offering the same services that we do in Roxby Downs. We have worked in Coober Pedy previously as part of contracts for maintenance on the Telstra exchanges and we have also completed work at the Prominent Hill and Peculiar Knob mine sites.

“By setting up a base in Coober Pedy we can service this area without putting pressure on any labour demands in Roxby Downs. They will both stand alone as separate divisions.”

“MPS Building and Electrical is made up of a vibrant, energetic and experienced team that are safety and community focussed committed to continuous improvement and customer service.

“We have come a long way since our beginnings in 2006 and on behalf of Kym and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers, employees and friends who have assisted and supported us over the last eight years,” Mr Rudiger finished. www.themonitor.com.au

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Roxby Council Be a responsible pet owner

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og and cat registrations are now due and need to be paid by Sunday, August 31, 2014. Visit the Roxby Council office (Richardson Place) to register or renew your pets registration today!

Individuals claiming a concession are asked to present their current concession card to receive the reduced registration fee.

It is an offence to own or have in your possession an unregistered dog or cat over the age of three months.

Following registration of the dog or cat in your name you are required to notify council as soon as possible if any of the following events occur: • The dog or cat is removed from the place you have shown as the place at which the dog or cat is usually kept with the intention that it will be kept at some other place (whether in the same area, in a different state, or outside the state); • The dog or cat dies; • The dog or cat has been missing for more than 72 hours or • The ownership of the dog or cat is transferred to some other person.

Important Note: When transferring ownership to some other person then you will be required to: • Complete a transfer of ownership form (Form 4) • Hand over to the new owner the current registra tion disc last issued for the dog or cat together with the certificate of registration.

DOG REGISTRATIONS REBATE ELIGIBILITY

NON-CONCESSIONAL CONCESSIONAL

Standard Fee

$65.00

$48.75

Standard Fee/Desexed

$39.00

$29.25

Standard Fee/Desexed Trained

$32.50

$24.40

Standard Fee/Microchipped

$58.50

$43.90

Standard Fee/Microchipped Desexed

$32.50

$24.40

Standard Fee/Microchipped Desexed/Trained

$26.00

$19.50

CAT REGISTRATIONS REBATE ELIGIBILITY Standard Fee Microchipped/Desexed

NON-CONCESSIONAL CONCESSIONAL $32.50

$24.40

PICTURED LEFT: Council are advising local residentsdog registrations are due by Sunday, August 31. Payments can be made at the Roxby Council Office on Richardson Place.

Playground discussion

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n the 2013/2014 Annual Business Plan Council highlighted an ongoing commitment to undertake improvements to local playgrounds.

The Roxby Council considers the provision of areas for children to engage in creative and physical play as essential for our community, and is continuing to look at appropriate refurbishment.

As part of this process Roxby Council commenced a strategic review of all playground facilities

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LIBRARY Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm MondayWednesdays, Fridays 9:30am to 5pm Thursdays 9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays Telephone 8671 0500 Email: library@roxbycouncil.com.au Library membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.

Toddler Story Time 2 pm Thursday.

earlier this year with an aim to consult with local residents, particularly playground users.

Local residents are invited to participate in the upcoming Coffee, Cake and Consultation Workshop on Wednesday, July 23 2014, from 9am until 11am. The children of Roxby Downs will also be asked to express what they want in local playgrounds.

Once information has been gathered, reviewed and assessed a strategy will be developed outlining short and long term playground provisions and released later in 2014/2015.

Whilst the review is being undertaken some initial works have already been identified for the Curdimurka and Hermit Street playgrounds.

Roxby Council Administrator Bill Boehm said, “Following on from initial discussions and the recent Roxby Town Centre and Sport and Recreation consultations it is clear that important strategic work is required, particularly in relation to the Lions Park given its strategic importance to the community. “ C h i l d r e n’s p l a y grounds are a vital part of a healthy community and we are committed to providing safe and fun places for our children to play in the future and to explore a range of ideas.”

WASTE MANAGEMENT

SERVICE SA

Opal Road Landfill Opening hours 1 pm to 6 pm every day Disposal of household rubbish is FREE Levies apply for businesses Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfill or BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm) All enquiries 131 084.

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JOINING FORUMS

Have you got what it takes?

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

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM

he Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) are now calling for entries in Roxby’s Got Talent 2014.

Rachel Young 0428 671 000

Roxby’s Got Talent is free to enter and open to all dancers, singers, musicians, group bands, drama and variety acts aged 12 – 25 years. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned performer, if you have a talent this is the time to have a go.

The first show in 2013 had 10 performances and they were all sensational. First prize went to Louis Thornton and Tyhani Hope (a duet singing original song Take My Hand), and second prize – Daniel Bulman (hip hop/breakdancing/free style routine) and third prize – draw between Brigham Pieterse (who sang Valerie by Amy Winehouse) and Millie Clarke (hip hop routine).

The closing date for entries is Wednesday, August 13 2014. Entry forms can be downloaded from www. roxbydowns.com.

Thursday, July 17 @ 7.30pm Council Boardroom

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964 Wednesday, July 30 @ 6.15pm Council Boardroom

SPORTS and REC FORUM Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 TBC

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele (08) 8671 0168 TBA

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Perri Carter 0433 248 627 Thursday, August 7 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING

Want help to complete your awards nomination forms?

Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Thursday, July 10 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

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he Business Forum understands the nomination process for the awards can seem a little bit complicated so they want to give people the chance to get some assistance with completing the forms.

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, July 16 @ 6pm Council Boardroom

One of the three judges from the panel for the 2014 awards, John Rejack, will be at an upcoming session, to help answer any questions people may have about nominations as well as voting. John is the Business advisor from Regional Development Australia Far North (RDA Far North) and is also on the panel for the Port Augusta business awards.

It is important for all nominators to download the Info Pack from the website and familiarise themselves with it. This will give businesses a better understanding what the judges are looking for. All information on the awards and including nomination and voting forms is available at www.roxbydowns.com Come along to the info session on Thursday, July 17 at 6pm in the Roxby Council Boardroom and get some help to complete your nomination to best maximise your chance to win in your category. And, don’t forget, this year we have a new category; MEGT Trainee/ Apprentice of the Year Award! The 2014 Business Awards are set to be the best yet! Applications close Thursday, 31 July – so don’t delay!

WOMEN’S NETWORK Lisa Hewerdine (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, July 17 @ 8.30am Dunes Cafe

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: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

WHO’S ON THE BOARD Michelle Davis • Nidya Iwan • George Giakoumis Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Brett McNeil • Bill Boehm • Chris Gibson

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 so that you can be included on the agenda.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

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Successful weekend for Miners C

oming into the s cho ol holidays teams were battling to find players allowing experimentation with team line ups.

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Hornridge's Jess Hassett goes for goal despite persistent challenges from OD's opposition Megan Crawford and Emy Nicholson.

Four local horses compete in Port Augusta WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS

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our local horses competed at the Port Augusta races last weekend.

Trained and jockeyed by local David Smedley, the horses are owned by various local syndicates.

‘Hard and Smart’ placed eighth

in the 1200 metre PA and CI Martin Maiden Plate, and possible Roxby Races contender Juan Tuffamigo placed ninth in 1861 metre the Max Cranes Handicap.

Configuration placed eleventh in the Century 21 Port Augusta 1200 metre race later in the day, and Staralen placed seventh in the 1100 metre Jack Fullerton Memorial.

A tackle for the ball lands Andamooka's James Beenham with an easy possession.

Miners A Grade defeated Andamooka 51 – 35 in a game which appeared even until the final quarter. Britt Norsworthy (Miners) once again showed her versatility on the court in goal attack alongside Meaghan Kiely in goal shooter.

After last round’s tumble Jaimee Langdon (Andamooka) came out hard as goal shooter, creating a superb competition against goal keeper Michelle Gifford (Miners). Andamooka held their ground throughout the first three quarters with new comer Ruby Heata playing a strong game in goal attack and Cerys Kirkwood the ever reliable centre.

Though the game took a drastic turn at the end of the third quarter when Meaghan (Miners) was replaced by Joice Takaidza after an injury.

The last quarter started with Miners in the lead by five goals, 32-27. Joice (Miners) quickly put an end to any ideas of Andamooka taking out the game increasing Miners lead by 16 goals by the final whistle.

Olympic Dam A Grade overpowered Hornridge 58 – 31. Hornridge were hit hard by the school holiday split with only three of their A grade team on the court - making up the rest with fill-ins from the B Grade competition.

The strong combination of Jess Reid and Ali Knights (OD) in the goal circle made it hard for Hornridge’s defence, though spectators where provided with a skilled tussle between Terressa Moyle (Hornirdge) as wing defence and Belinda Wood (OD) as wing attack.

The final score line does not reflect the competitiveness of the game.

Hornridge B Grade continued their winning streak defeating Olympic Dam 64 – 48. Hornridge came out strong taking the lead by eight goals in the first quarter and maintained it for the remainder of the game.

The defensive fort of Tori McGauchie and Jillian Pade (Hornridge) caused troubles for OD’s attack while Georgia Allen (Hornridge) played a hard game in the Hornridge’s goal circle, supported by Jessica Hassett and Sarah Weston. The question still remains will Hornridge continue their domination over the B Grade competition?

Miners B grade defeated Andamooka 68 - 24. With many players out for the holidays both teams had to improvise and try some unusual player combinations. The first half saw Mikayla Davis (Miners) as goal shooter against Reanna Bland (Andamooka) in goal keeper, the final quarter provided the alternative swapping Reanna into shooter against Mikayla as keeper. Maddy Young (Miners) dominated the game as goal attack putting a stop to the Andamooka defence.

Olympic Dam Green C grade overpowered Miners White 43 – 24. The first half was goal to goal with OD Green taking the lead by only one goal. They found their tempo in the third quarter increasing their lead

by 13 goals, 31 - 18. OD Green captain Melissa Ferry lead by example playing a hard game in centre until the end.

Hornridge Green C Grade maintained their undefeated statues overcoming Hornridge Pink in an intense and physical interclub clash by four goals, 43 – 39. Hornridge Pink came out strong taking the lead by one goal in the first quarter. At half time the scores stood at Hornridge Green 17 to Hornridge Pink 16. In the third quarter Hornridge Green got a five goal lead and maintained it through until the end.

Miners Red C Grade defeated Olympic Dam Yellow 41 - 21. Miners Red took the lead in the first quarter by nine goals. Despite OD Yellow efforts to come back in the second quarter Miners Red ran away with the game in the final half. Laura Johnson and Jessica Smith (Miners Red) worked hard and put OD Yellow defence through their paces to put the scores on the board.

Just a reminder there will be no games during the school holidays. C Grade will return to a catch up game on Tuesday, July 21 and A and B grade resume on Friday, July 25 wherein the A Grade Andamooka versus Hornridge and Olympic Dam face off against Miners, leaving only three more rounds until the finals.

Hornridge's Jillian Pade evades advances from OD's Sam Summerton.

Roxby Downs Netball Association Friday, July 4, 2014 C GRADE OD Green 43 def Miners White 24 Hornridge Green 45 def Hornridge Pink 39 Miners Red 41 def OD Yellow 21 B GRADE Hornridge 64 def OD 48 Miners 68 def Andamooka 24 A GRADE Miners 51 def Andamooka 35 OD 58 def Hornridge 31

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12 locals complete coaching course

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welve members and participants from Far North Football League football clubs completed their Level One Coaches Course last week – which was held by visiting zoned club, the West Adelaide Football Club.

WAFC Bloods Development Manager Andrew Marks, along with Bloods players Tom Schott and Travis Tuck ran through the course on Wednesday night, leaving Mr Marks happy with the session’s outcomes.

“The questions they asked were fantastic, they were really in depth questions,” Mr Marks told The Monitor last week.

“There were lots of discussions about how they could relate the way modern football is played now into Far North Football League, given the numbers within their squad, how many they get to training and all that type of stuff.”

Mr Marks was also pleased to see a representation from most local league football clubs, and all rivalries set aside for the duration of the course.

“And it was really good to have someone from Andamooka, a few from Roxby Districts, we had one from Olympic Dam, and it was good that all of those club loyalties were out the window and we just talked about football.”

Level One accredited coaches are able to coach at any level of football, and are protected by provided legal representation, should anything go wrong.

“It shows that you’re able to learn and have an understanding of how the game is evolving, and you can put some of those things into practice,” Mr Marks said.

Mr Marks visits Roxby Downs semi-regularly with WAFC’s zoning alliance with the Roxby Downs Junior Football Club, but indicated next time, he’d like to get more involved with the seniors at a grass roots level.

“I just love coming to Roxby Downs, I love how

welcome we’re made there and how appreciative the people are there and how much they love their football and want to become better at it,” he said. “Next time I’m up I’d love to take training for

one of the Far North football League sides, I’ve never done that!”

ABOVE: Participants of the Level One Coaching Course last week.

Benders and Superbad come out on top in volleyball grand finals T he Roxby Downs Volleyball Grand Finals were held last Monday with both A Grade and B Grade teams competing on the night.

After a close game in the B Grade, Superbad came out on top over Team Forfeit three sets to one. The A Grade game followed, in what proved to be another tight game, with Benders winning three sets to one against A Team.

The best players for the season were also announced on the night with Kristy McKenzie and James Hicks taking out the MVP award for the B Grade while Claire Munyard and Craig Cruik-

shank were named best in the A Grade.

Roxby Downs Volleyball Association President Simon Parker said a special mention should also go to team Mid Court Crisis who made the move from the B Grade to the A Grade this season and finished fourth losing in the semi-final. “(It was a) great effort to progress to the finales in their first season of A Grade,” Mr Parker said.

The winter season is due to kick off on July 21.

For more information or any enquiries contact Simon Parker on 0427 888 909. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Big names expected at night meet

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September 13 announced as event date

iding on the success of the first annual day meet held recently, the Roxby Downs Motocross Club has announced Saturday, September 13 as the date for its highly anticipated 2014 annual night meet.

With the club’s increasing exposure in competitive state and national riding circuits, and heightened capabilities, RDMXC President Clint GowSmith is expecting a high calibre of riders to attend the night meet.

“The day meet exceeded our expectations, and internally the club was able to execute the things we wanted to get right which we felt had held us back with the influx of a lot more people and riders at the night meet. We trialled a few new things including how we prepped the track and also improved our comms (sic) process to ensure the day ran smoothly,” Clint told The Monitor last week.

“The positive feedback we have had and from what we are

hearing from down south, is that the night meet should be one of our biggest yet, with many people very curious to see what we do up here.”

What stood out to visiting riders at the day meet recently was how much of the community supported the club’s event.

“Even though the day meet clashed with footy, market day and few other events, we still had really good numbers through the gate which tells us we have something people want here in Roxby.”

And of course, twinkling dollar signs should help lure up any straggling talent.

“With $10,000 prize money, you can expect the best guys in the State, competing across three to four classes to make themselves available to have a crack at this one,” Clint said. “Last year’s winner Luke Arbon, is currently racing in the Australian nationals, currently 3rd overall , with a 1-2 on the weekend, may return .

“We would be expecting the top five to six riders in both 450 and 250 cc class and in the juniors

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we are expecting the quickest young talents to come up for last chance practice before heading to the Australian Junior motocross titles later in September.”

Seeing these highly qualified sportspeople at a nonM A affiliated track , and outside of a state round are what dreams are made of.

“To showcase them here in Roxby at our annual event is pretty cool,” Clint said. “For those that came to day meet, even though riders’ numbers were approximately 50 per cent of what we expect at night meet, the calibre of racing was some of the best in the state. These boys are ri-

vals and with a generous prize purse, it will be a great nights racing around under lights.”

For more information on the RDMXC and its upcoming events, visit their Facebook page (Roxby Downs Motocross Club).

Yearlong memberships are now due, forms can be printed at roxbymxc.wix.com, and members are reminded to contact Phil on 0430 102 091. The club’s gate lock will be changed on Monday, July 14, with all financial members to be notified.

BY MILLIE THOMAS

Action from last year's night meet

Far North Football League ROUND 10 - July 5, 2014 A GRADE Coober Pedy 5.5 7.11 8.13 11.15 (81) Olympic Dam 3.2 5.3 8.4 9.5 (59) Coober Pedy best players: K. Aitken, D. Ness, M. Sampson, D. Warren, C. Daniels.

Olympic Dam best players: T. Walsh, C. Green, D. Cummings, L. Hewett, J. Veale.

Coober Pedy goal scorers: L. Boland 4, D. Warren 3, C. Edwards 2, M. Sampson, K. Henry 1 goal.

Olympic Dam goal scorers: C. Steel 4, J. Veale 2, Z. Van Kruyssen, B. Hill, R. Edwards 1 goal.

Hornridge 9.3 18.5 24.8 30.11 (191) Andamooka 2.0 3.0 4.1 4.1 (25) Hornridge best players: A. Baxter, B. Grimston, R. Hamilton, T. Milner, C. Millard.

Andamooka best players: T. Kirkwood, D. Fisher, M. Schipper, R. Weetra, B. Harris.

Hornridge goal scorers: A. Baxter 11, L. Munro 6, T. Grosser 4, T. Milner 3, R. Hamilton 2, L. Webb, L. Weston, B. Grimston, J. Male 1 goal.

Andamooka goal scorers: C. Paterson, J. Orr 2 goals.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE Roxby Districts Hornridge Olympic Dam Coober Pedy Andamooka

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F A % Pts 1121 419 267.54 28 1022 815 125.40 16 634 716 88.55 16 667 980 68.06 16 430 944 45.55 4

Roxby Downs Junior Football League ROUND 9 - July 5, 2014 Senior Colts Bulldogs 5.3, 10.4, 15.5, 17.5 (107) Hawks 2.0, 4.1, 4.4, 8.4 (52) Bulldogs goal scorers: Not supplied.

Hawks goal scorers: L. Mienie 3, B. Daddow 2, B. Caden, K. Gates, L. Geraghty 1 goal.

Bulldogs best players: Not supplied.

Hawks best players: K. Gates, B. Daddow, L. Mienie, B. Caden, Davis.

Junior Colts Hawks 3.1 5.1 72.

8.5 (53) Bulldogs 0.0 1.2 3.2 4.6 (30) Hawks best players: H. Mulady, B. Chamberlain, C. Seery, J. Van Kruyssen, T. Lecons.

Bulldogs best players: J. Jones, M. Natt, C. Hales, Z. Annand, L. Geraghty.

Hawks goal scorers: H. Mulady, J. Van Kruyssen 2, C. Seery, A. Musolino, B. Chamberlain, B. Ryan 1 goal.

Bulldogs goal scorers: J. Jones, D. Thompson, C. Blieschke, H. Wellgreen 1 goal.

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Roxby Downs Horse Racing Club President Stu Cormack and Committee Member Cornelius Castle with the 20 year old Cup at the race course last week.

INSET: The very first Roxby Cup in 1994.

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he Roxby Downs Race Club will this year celebrate a number of milestones, including 20 years of local thoroughbred racing.

After operating as a gymkhana club for three years, the Race Club became a registered thoroughbred racing club in 1994 – and for those doing the maths, missed out on one year of racing – leaving them to celebrate their 20th year in 2014.

Local syndicate owned horse ‘Juan Tuffamigo’ will jump behind the gates this year as a local cup runner.

Hailing from provincial Victoria, six year old Juan Tuffamigo will be trained by local David Smedley after some impressive results – running third in Geelong and first at Cranbourne.

He will join what Stu hopes will be an almost full field of horses – should the race meet follow recent trends in the wider district.

“If you look at the nominations that have happened at Hawker, Quorn and down south, if that translates into Roxby, we’ll have a fair field,” Stu explained.

“Syndicate horse racing has really picked up over the last four or five years.”

In getting ready for the big day, Stu said most of the large scale projects had been done in previous years – so smaller jobs such as upgrading club rooms and facilities for jockeys took to the fore.

“It’s actually been quite good this year, because the big part of the work that needs to be done for the facility is basically over,” he said.

Greyhound Buses have this year donated their services to

the ‘Trackside Travel’ component of the day – with trips to and from town costing patrons only a gold coin donation – the proceeds of which will be donated to the Roxby Downs SES. Parking will again be managed by the Andamooka Gun Club – at a cost of $5 per car.

Pre-sale tickets are available at Roxby Travel to avoid queues on the day.

In other news, Stu is this year also celebrating 20 years since his last local cup win.

“The horse that I was involved in, won that one (the inaugural year of thoroughbred racing), the next year they cheated and it came second!

“Pipped at the post – the jockey dropped the whip he reckons.”

He is hoping to return to the podium again this year, with Juan Tuffamigo.

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