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rian ‘Parto’ Partington’s memory is being further honoured through stubby holders and candles created by locals as a fundraiser for his family.

The tally has exceeded $2000, with many items purchased ahead of a memorial service for Mr Partington in the roxbylink auditorium today at 1pm.

“It is not about us having a momento, it is knowing Amanda and the kids are going through a tough time at the moment and raising some money to help,” said Bev Roberts, who has been selling the stubby holders.

“Just knowing we’ve raised over $1500 to give to her is great.

“I wish we were raising this money for a different reason, but we can’t change what has happened.”

Mrs Roberts and her husband both work at Olympic Dam, and Mr Partington was considered a family friend.

Mrs Roberts said she initially had 200 stubby holders made and distributed, with many of them appearing at Mr Partington’s funeral

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in Tumby Bay last month, before ordering more.

“The rest went pretty quickly once I got (to the funeral),” she said.

“People saw them and wanted one.”

Mrs Roberts said she then gave some out to Mr Partington’s close friends – who used to share a drink with him every day at the pub at what they had branded ‘the table of knowledge’ – before providing 30 of them to Mrs Partington.

So far 350 stubby holders have been sold, with another 200 to be on sale at today’s memorial service.

“I have been shocked at the response,” Mrs Roberts said.

“When I got down to Tumby Bay (last month) we were staying at a friend’s shack and we had people coming to us and asking for stubby holders.

“People have been messaging me on Facebook from (Port) Lincoln and Tumby Bay, and the Tumby Bay Football League have put it on their website.

“It has been phenomenal.”

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Memory lives on Continued from page 1 Also on sale at today’s memorial service will be candles featuring the phrase ‘in memory of our fallen miners’, with part of the proceeds going to Mr Partington’s family.

Cath Denholm, of Desert Scents, said she had been inundated with orders for the candles.

“I have sold 90, so I have been very busy trying to get them all out – it has been good,” she said.

“I wanted to do something to help his family, and I have now raised $465, so that is nice.”

Mrs Denholm said the community had been very generous, with many happy to make a donation to the cause.

Mr Partington’s work crew has also had T-shirts designed with the words ‘Rest in Peace Parto’ on them, along with their nicknames and the names of people in their crew.

These shirts were seen at the funeral last month, when crew members formed a guard of honour for their lost workmate.

Donations to Mr Partington’s family – wife Amanda and children Luke, Mitchell and Shae – can be made via a fund set up by the Roxby Downs Community Board.

Donations can be made at any National Australia Bank branch or via online banking (account name Roxby Downs Community Board, BSB 085 896, account number 8711 18338, reference ‘5725 Brian’).

National Energy Customer Framework Review

Volunteer of the Month organisers Ann-Marie Arthur (left) and Michelle Davis (right) with Gareth Toms from Beyond Bank, the program’s new major sponsor.

The Essential Services Commission (the Commission) has commenced a Review into the National Energy Customer Framework (NECF). The NECF has been in operation for 2 years and covers key customer protections such as the ability to pay, billing and customer service.

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The Review is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of the National Energy Retail Law.

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The Commission has released an Issues Paper for public consultation with comments required by the close of business 15 May 2015.

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he hard work of local volunteers will again be recognised with the return of the Volunteer of the Month (VOTM) program in 2015.

Further information can be obtained from the Commission’s website at www.escosa.sa.gov.au or by contacting the Commission at:

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The Roxby Downs Community Board initiative has been running since 2008, with 57 volunteers recognised with a VOTM award so far.

“Volunteers play such a huge part in town,” said Roxby Downs Community Board chairperson Michelle Davis.

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“For how many we have, it is good for this (program) to continue.

“No one does it for the recognition, but it is still good to acknowledge them.”

The VOTM award has a new look this year, with Beyond Bank coming on as a major sponsor after last year’s inaugural sponsor, Big Sky, closed its Roxby Downs store.

Local Beyond Bank branch manager Gareth Toms, who is a volunteer himself, said he was pleased to be involved as a sponsor.

Mrs Davis said she was thrilled to have Beyond Bank on board, and thanked Big Sky for its help with establishing the

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Roxby Council community projects officer Ann-Marie Arthur said this meant award recipients could share the program’s benefits.

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Taking out our trash WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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ore than 50 people got up early on Sunday morning to do their bit for the environment as part of Clean up Australia Day.

Participants gathered at the Lions Park before cleaning up a large area including the town oval, old caravan park, Arcoona Street, Santalum Way and the Emu Walking Trail.

“It was a fantastic turnout, and everyone did a great job,” said Roxby Council community projects officer for environment Anni Walsh.

“29 bags of general waste were collected, along with 17 bags of recycling.”

Ms Walsh said common rubbish items collected on the day included plastic and foil chip and confectionery packets, plastic bottles, broken glass and cigarette butts.

She said the more unusual items included a fire extinguisher, shopping trolley and parking bollard.

Meanwhile the Roxby Downs Scouts also got involved with Clean Up Australia Day, with most collecting rubbish along Stuart Road between the church and the roundabout on Tuesday, February 24.

The cub scouts cleaned up the Clayton Court reserve last Wednesday night.

This year marked 25 years of Clean Up Australia Day, with Roxby one of 50 South Australian councils to be involved on the day.

Over the past 25 years, volunteers across Australia have spent 27.2 million hours and collected 288,650 tonnes of rubbish from 145,754 sites.

Local Government Association president David O’Loughlin said this important event would be impossible without the support of councils and volunteers.

“The Clean Up Australia Day Council (CUADC) recognises the importance of the role of councils in organising clean-up activities, collecting rubbish from sites and co-ordinating campaigns,” he said.

“CUADC recognises that the support of councils is critical to the success of Clean Up Australia Day, and without this our events would simply not be able to operate.

“Clean Up Australia Day is an important event in the waste management calendar, and councils are more than happy to play a significant role in this environmental action day.”

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he potential for expanding uranium mining in South Australia would be explored as part of the draft terms of reference for an upcoming Royal Commission inquiry.

Summer Ohrnberg-Wilson (back, left) Sarah Perry (front) and Michael Gobbie during the Scouts’ clean-up.

Alice Lovelock helps pick up rubbish with the Scouts on Wednesday.

Travis Hague (back, left) with Allie (back, right), Casey (front, left) and Emmy Thomas on Sunday.

Released last week, the terms are open to community feedback online (http://yoursay.sa.gov.au/ blogs/draft-terms-of-reference or email submissions@agd.sa.gov.au) until Friday, March 13.

The first dot point notes that the Royal Commission aims to inquire into and report on “whether there is any potential for the expansion of the current level of exploration, extraction or milling of minerals containing radioactive materials in South Australia”.

The inquiry would also investigate “any circumstances necessary for such an increase to occur and to be viable” and “the measures that might be require to facilitate and regulate that increase in activity”.

Other focuses outlined in the draft terms of reference include the feasibility of nuclear power, uranium enrichment and nuclear waste storage.

Premier Jay Weatherill said the Royal Commission had already generated healthy debate within the community about South Australia’s nuclear future.

“Most people have a strong view on the nuclear industry, and more than 300 people have made submissions on how to scope the terms of reference,” he said.

“This initial feedback has been very broad, which is why we have kept the draft terms of reference quite general but focussing on the three key areas of uranium enrichment, nuclear power generation and waste storage.

“We have explicitly ruled out the use of nuclear for military purposes (and) we have also ruled out retracting from our involvement in the mining of uranium.”

Former Governor of South Australia Kevin Scarce will be appointed Royal Commissioner when the terms of reference are finalised later this month.

Mr Weatherill said consultation and involvement of the whole South Australian community was critically important to the success of the Royal Commission.

“The draft terms of reference explicitly state that the impact on remote, regional and Aboriginal communities will be key to the inquiry,” he said.

“We need an informed and mature debate about the opportunities and risks of South Australia’s involvement in the mining, enrichment, energy and storage phases for the peaceful use of nuclear energy.”

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OVAL FLOODED: A burst water main caused flooding on the oval on Monday, but town oval and golf course superintendent Wade Hooper told The Monitor council responded swiftly to fix the issue and he hoped to have it resolved before Roxby Downs Area School holds its sports day tomorrow.

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Great balls of fire WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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t’s a bird, it’s a plane, no… it’s a fireball!

A new program called Fireballs in the Sky has everyone, including Roxby Downs residents, looking skyward to the night sky to see if they can spot a meteor.

An application (‘app’) is available for free on iPhones and Android phones that encourages users to record their meteor sightings and share them with others.

“There has been over 10,000 downloads of the app and over 700 sightings,” said geoscience outreach officer Jay Ridgewell from Curtin University, which is involved with the program.

“Tens of thousands of meteors fall every year. They can be between the size of a grain of sand up to large boulders.

“Our aim is to increase awareness and understanding of the awesome science going on in our backyard, and that everyone can get involved in it – see a shooting star, make a wish, and submit a report.”

Twenty cameras have been set up across South Australia, and more across Western Australia, to monitor the night sky, with three of them being located around the Roxby Downs area.

The images captured with these cameras, together with the information provided through the Fireballs in the Sky app, allow scientists to provide information on where meteors have come from and where they have landed.

Project leader Professor Phil Bland said all cameras have been working well and Roxby Downs, which is surrounded by cameras, was perfectly placed for viewing meteors.

“Roxby Downs is well surrounded, so anything people see we will see, and we

A photograph taken from a camera at Woomera Primary School.

will know exactly where it came from and where it will end up,” he said.

Professor Bland said he was hoping to capture some “beautiful” fireballs over South Australia now all the cameras were operational.

Roxby Downs local and Woomera Baker Observatory volunteer Mike Farrell said he thought the program was a great idea.

“There are some people who are surprised at just how interesting (the night sky) is, especially people who have never paid much attention,” Mr Farrell said.

“Just what is visible a lot of people don’t notice.”

Mr Farrell opens the observatory every Friday and said many visitors were in awe of the night sky.

While there are thousands of meteors in the sky, Mr Farrell said people miss them because they are not looking.

Mr Farrell said he hoped the Fireballs in the Sky program would draw more people towards astronomy.

He said even after six years volunteering for the observatory he still found stargazing intriguing.

“It still surprises me – and I’ve been (volunteering at the observatory) for six years – just how dark the sky is,” he said.

“Once the sky is absolutely dark you can see some amazing detail.”

Roxby Downs Area School’s new Student Voice group.

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ox by D ow ns Are a School inducted its school captains and Student Voice members at an assembly last Thursday.

Senior and primary captains and vice captains from all houses, year 6 leaders and vice leaders and school captains and vice captains were elected and presented to their peers at the assembly.

RDAS R-12 well-being coordinator Beth Elliott said the

selected leaders showed strong leadership qualities and were deserving of their roles.

“We had the school swimming carnival (last month), so they have already had a chance to show their leadership skills,” she said.

“They handled themselves very well.”

Mrs Elliott said there would be plenty of chances for the leaders to show off their skills and represent the school throughout the year, but said it

Year 6 leaders Charlotte Johnson (vice leader), Owen Mulady (vice leader) and Adi Premkumar (leader).

Absent: Bailey Elliott (leader)

Frome house leaders Kallan Head (c), Louis Campaniello (vc), Whitney Chinner (c) and Megan Herring (vc).

Gairdner house leaders Jacques Ellis (c), Makaia Kalbfleisch (c) and Carlos Taylor (vc). Absent: Monique Gobbie.

Torrens house leaders Shannon Wood (vc), Randell Howse (vc) and Shay Ellen Osborne (c). Absent: Jarred Arnold (c).

Eyre house leaders Ashlie Ali (c), Millie Clarke (vc), Ben Caden (c) and Nathan Slusser (vc).

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was just as important that they did so in everyday school life as well.

She added that last Thursday’s assembly was well attended by parents.

“Lots of parents came in,” Mrs Elliott said.

“It just shows their support for their child and the school.”

Meanwhile the primary and senior school leaders headed off to a leadership camp in Adelaide on Monday, escorted by RDAS teachers. BY PATRICK GLOVER

School leaders Lochlan Taylor (captain), Megan Herring (captain), Shannon Wood (vice captain) and Jacques Ellis (vice captain).

Frome primary leaders Owen Mulady (c), Ella Ramsey (c), Llewellyn Secker (vc) and Matija Vukotic

Gairdner primary leaders Sophie Spartalis (vc), Lakeisha Bowden (c), Angus Hewitt (c) and Zach Noll (vc).

Torrens primary leaders Lexia Vonow (c), Liam Woolford (c) and Dion Buzza (vc).

Absent: Bailey Elliott (vc).

Eyre primary leaders Chloe Blieschke (c), Seth Parks (c), Charlotte Johnson (vc) and Brock Andrew (vc).

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A ‘selfie’... with a difference

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he women of Roxby are being invited to express themselves by photographing a collection of objects as part of the South Australian Body Image Campaign.

The Office for Women campaign aims to educate girls and young women that their value comes from their character, skills and attributes – not their weight or shape.

Roxby Council is supporting the campaign by promoting the #innerselfie project and inviting locals to submit entries for public display.

The project invites participants to take a photograph of objects that symbolise who they are and what they are passionate about.

Among those to have already made a submission is council employee Morgan Dunn.

Mrs Dunn said she had enjoyed viewing other entries and guessing who they belonged to. “(It is) great to see what makes them tick,” she said.

Before making her own entry, Mrs Dunn said she “thought long and hard” about what she wanted to place in the photograph.

“The fun was placing it, moving things about to balance the work and to leave the glass of red alone,” she said.

“The roses are because I was a florist before I left to come live in Roxby.

“The book, as I have a passion for interior decorating.

“The bird feathers, as I’m a

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“Red wine and coffee beans for my greatest indulgences.

“The photo of my husband and I when we got married.

“Our ‘fur child’, Lord Elliot.

“The chain was a gift to myself when I left Qantas, after working with them at Brisbane International Airport for 17 years.

“The heart my husband Paul gave to me the first time we met.

“The scarf I bought from Italy, as a symbol of the extensive travel I’ve done.

“The camera lens for my passion as a hobbyist photographer and finally my beautiful violin.

“It’s a French Arne, over 140 years old. I bought it from my violin teacher, an elderly man from Poland, who was a child prodigy and played at Carnegie Hall.

“He was not only my teacher but a mentor, and opened my eyes to history, languages and travel.

“I still pick it up, now and then, to torment the cat.”

Mrs Dunn encouraged other locals to consider submitting their own entry to the project.

“It’s a lovely journey to think and reflect on what you hold dear to you,” she said.

“It’s also a wonderful reminder that we all have a story to tell, and that we must look beyond the facade of the body to see the mind.”

To participate, share your photograph on social media using the hashtags #bodyimage and #innerselfie and email a copy to: sasha.yantewo@roxbycouncil. com.au

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fied that 45.4 per cent of female respondents were either ‘extremely concerned’ or ‘very concerned’ about body image, compared with 13.2 per cent of male respondents.

If we define a positive body image as one that aligns with the unrealistic expectations of society to reach the ‘thin ideal’, most women are bound to come up short.

However, if we see a positive body image as a girl or woman feeling comfortable in her own skin, and knowing that she is doing her best to take care of her health, it should come across as a much more attainable goal.

The #innerselfie project reminds us that our sense of self-esteem and self-worth is about

By Ryneisha Bollard

What does it mean to have a positive body image, and why is it so often difficult for girls and women to have one?

Society’s expectations, as expressed both in the media and in our day-to-day lives, can have a profound impact on a woman’s sense of self-esteem and self-worth.

Mission Australia’s annual Youth Survey consistently identifies body image as one of the top three concerns for young Australians aged 11 to 24.

In South Australia, the 2013 survey identi-

most three times more likely to be psychologically distressed than to th non-indigenous Australians, while distress levels and hospitalisation rates for intentional selfharm are growing.

The Close the Gap Campaign Steering Committee, of which beyondblue is a member, has recommended that mental health and suicide prevention become a new priority focus.

Australia will never be a place that sufficiently protects all of its citizens from depression, anxiety and the risk of suicide until the gap is closed.

We must do everything we can to achieve health equality by the 2030 deadline agreed to by Australia’s major political parties.

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This week the Prime Minister released his seventh annual report on progress towards the Closing the Gap targets.

It makes for sobering reading.

As has been widely reported, Australia is struggling to close the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians in several areas, including life expectancy and education.

Mental health is also an area of particular concern.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remain twice as likely to die by suicide as nonindigenous Australians.

As pointed out by the recent Close the Gap Campaign’s Progress and Priorities report, prepared by numerous nong o v e r n m e nt o rg a n i s at i o n s including beyondblue, there is an entrenched mental health crisis among indigenous Australians that may be getting worse.

Indigenous Australians are al-

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more than what we see in the mirror.

Every girl and every woman has her own unique collection of life experiences, personality traits, likes, dislikes, hopes, fears… the list goes on.

To judge someone solely by their appearance shows a lack of imagination and a lack of compassion.

Getting to know someone for what is on the inside takes work, but it is worth the effort.

We learn so much about ourselves and the people around us by basing our opinions about each other on more than our physical attributes.

New home for community events

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ommunity events across Roxby Downs and surrounding areas have a new home, thanks to the launch of The Monitor’s Community Calendar.

Managing editor Ryneisha Bollard said the weekly calendar would feature upcoming events all in one place, making it easier

for locals to keep track of them all.

“It is basically a summary of what is happening in the area for the next month or so,” she said.

“We will try to make sure that each calendar entry has a phone number for more information, or tells you where to buy tickets from.

“Also there is always Roxby

Council’s online calendar (www. roxbydowns.com/Community/c-Whats-On.html) as an additional resource for locals wishing to keep track of community events.”

See below for this week’s Community Calendar, including details regarding how you can submit your own entries.

Community Calendar MARCH 4th - Roxby Downs Area School Parents and Friends Committee AGM in the staff room, 7pm.

7th - Free stencil art workshop for youth, 2-5pm. Meet at council boardroom before heading to small oval. Phone: 8671 0100.

8th - International Women’s Day cocktails at the Roxby Downs Golf Club, 5-7pm.

Tickets $10 from visitor information centre.

Happy birthday to this week’s Little Lizard, Chloe Wilkie, who is turning 8 on Sunday.

9th - Adelaide Cup Day. 10th - Royal Flying Doctor Service annual general meeting at The Club, 7.30pm.

10th - Woomera Area School Governing Council AGM, 5pm.

11th - 2015 South Australian Regional Awards Far North launch in Port Augusta.

14th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meeting. Email: brendamick@bigpond.com 14th - Roxby Districts Cricket Association preliminary final, town oval, 6pm.

15th - Arid Recovery buffel grass working bee, 9am to 12 noon. Ph: 8671 2402.

15th - Dads ’n’ Kids, Lions Park, 9.30am to 12 noon. Includes BBQ breakfast. Ph: 8671 9020.

17th - St Patrick’s Day. 18th - Harmony Day short film festival, roxbylink cinema, 6.30pm. Light supper included. Free tickets from the visitor information centre.

19th - Proposed Big Warm Welcome from the Strengthening our Families team. Details TBC. 20th - 50 Shades of Grey charity screenings at 6pm (sold out) and 8pm. Tickets for 8pm show available from Smokemart for $50 per person.

21st - Roxby Market Day, Richardson Place, 8.30/9am to 12.30pm. Phone: 0499 180 900.

21st - Roxby Districts Cricket Association grand final at the town oval at 6pm.

21st - Three Stuffed Mums comedy show at roxbylink auditorium, 7.30pm. Tickets $25 from the visitor information centre.

The Community Calendar is restricted to the basic details of an event (what, where, when). To add your event to the calendar, email editor@themonitor.com.au or phone 8671 2683.

For more information about upcoming community events, visit: www.roxbydowns.com/Community/c-Whats-On.html

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Coober Pedy marks 100th

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oober Pedy is turning 100 years old, with special events running from February to May to celebrate the milestone.

Minister for Tourism Leon Bignell said this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore a unique destination and be treated to genuine outback hospitality.

“This is a huge year for the historic town,” he said. “Visiting it should be on everyone’s ‘bucket list’.

“From the stunning Breakaways and the Painted Desert, to noodling (fossicking) for opals and experiencing the underground way of life, there’s something for everyone.

“Coober Pedy also recently received inter-

national recognition when it made CNN’s coveted 10 top destinations to visit in 2015.

“Where else in the world can you march in a street parade, attend a ball and stay in an underground hotel in an outback location?

Quirky Coober Pedy, of course.”

Special events as part of the celebrations include the Centenary Launch, Centenary Street Party and Multicultural Festival, 100 Year Ball, Welcome Back to Coober Pedy and Mosaic Centennial Garden.

Mr Bignell said now was also the perfect time to visit one of the area’s rare spectacles, Lake Eyre, which has filled with water.

Visit www.cooberpedy.net for more information.

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ork has commenced on a $1.3 million upgrade of the Coober Pedy airstrip to help secure the future of commercial flights to the popular outback town.

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Stephen Mullighan announced the funding in November in response to new Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements that could have ended passenger air services to Coober Pedy.

“The prospect of losing commercial flights to this iconic opal town was unacceptable to the South Australian Government, so we moved to safeguard them,” Mr Mullighan said.

“This project is about securing a vital service to a remote part of South Australia – a service that contributes to the economy of this important outback town and region.”

The new CASA requirements classify the Coober Pedy runway as too narrow. It needs to be widened from 18m to 30m to keep running commercial flights.

Member for Giles Eddie Hughes lobbied for

the upgrade to help secure the future of the local community.

“Data shows that 75 per cent of people who arrive on planes in Coober Pedy are visitors,” Mr Hughes said.

“The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure’s figures show that of those visitors to the town, 50 per cent travel for business and 39 per cent for tourism or leisure.

“Almost half of those who travel for business are employed in Coober Pedy’s mining sector.

“Widening the runway will not only increase economic opportunities but it will also help to secure the livelihoods of those who work in this opal mining town.”

The District Council of Coober Pedy is overseeing the upgrade works.

The State Government is funding further improvements for the long-term sustainability of the airport.

These works will involve an additional layer of sealing to increase the durability of the runway, and will commence later this year.

Gem Trade Show to return in April WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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hat would be a better way of celebrating Coober Pedy’s 100th birthday than by buying an opal?

The perfect place to achieve this would be the Coober Pedy Gem Trade Show, be held on April 4-5.

“100 years is a very special celebration,” said Gem Trade Show chairperson Yanni Athanasiadis.

“It is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and I look forward to seeing a lot of people in for the show.”

This year’s show will coincide with

the opal festival, which is offering numerous entertainment options over the Easter long weekend.

Mr Athanasiadis said there had already been considerable interest in the show, with all selling booths sold out and a number of buyers, including six from overseas, already registered.

“It looks like it is going to be a good show,” he said.

The show will be held at the Croatian Club, will offer rough and cut opals, and will include a welcome dinner on the Saturday night.

To secure a booth or table, or for more information, contact Yanni Athanasiadis via phone (8672 5288) or email (umoona@ozemail.com.au).

RIGHT: The Coober Pedy Gem Trade Show will run from April 4-5.

Port Augusta flying high with new airport terminal

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new terminal worth $1.2 million was opened at the Port Augusta Airport recently.

Minister for Regional Development Geoff Brock said the addition was a strong example of the three levels of government working together for the benefit of their local community.

“The Commonwealth (Government) supported our grant with $435,600 through the Enterprise Zone Fund Upper Spencer Gulf and Outback, and the Port Augusta

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City Council contributed just over $360,000 towards the redevelopment,” he said.

“This joint funding recognises the importance of the airport to the economic security and community well-being of the city of Port Augusta and surrounding areas.

“Port Augusta Airport is a vital link for the local community, local businesses and the region. This upgrade is critical in reinforcing Port Augusta’s role to strategically service mining, processing and infrastructure developments in the Far North.”

Car parking at the airport has also been upgraded to offer secure parking for fly-in, fly-out mine workers.

The airport has also now been made a 24hour critical access hub for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

“This upgrade will support the quality and reliability of those services, as well as removing restrictions on general aircraft movement on the airstrip apron,” Mr Brock said.

“The upgrade also means the airport will now comfortably service the predicted in-

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crease of around 5000 passengers over the next five years as both general passenger and mining charter numbers grow.

“The upgrade will also cater for the interstate and overseas tourists visiting the region.

“It’s a great result for the city of Port Augusta, the region and for South Australia.”

BELOW: The Port Augusta Airport terminal upgrade is a major project for the local council.

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OUT Jason and Rufus Wilkinson escape the heat at Dad’s Read.

Maximilian and Matthew Greenrod enjoying some stories.

Alyssa, Gareth and Bryce Toms enjoying the Dad’s Read session held at the library on Saturday.

Tom and Hannah Dwyer enjoying some daddy-anddaughter time at Dad’s Read.

Brett and Hollie Mason doing some colouring at Dad’s Read.

Ben and Lilly at the Roxby Tavern recently.

Grace George, Alecia Orr, Anni Walsh, Dani Way, Sandy Gibb, Louise Faulkner, Nicole and Yvonne Sandford, Kerry Orr, Bayley Faulkner, Mia George and Archie, Lacey and Halle Faulkner at the Aboriginal Women’s Network pizza party.

Lacey and Archie playing games at the Aboriginal Women’s Network pizza night held at the roxbylink pool on Friday.

Mia, Grace, Tyrone and Bailey enjoying a splash at the Aboriginal Women’s Network pizza party.

Tony Kulski and Izzy Tilley dancing at Chives recently.

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Tommy Hannigan playing beer pong at The Club on Sunday afternoon.

Tanya Parker, Juliette Demaine and Lia Jordan enjoying drinks at The Club.

Khanuangnit and Laurie Price at The Club on Sunday.

Ashley Sky in action.

Michele Garrett and Ainsley Francis, of Renmark by Design, held a pop-up shop in the St Barbara’s gym on the weekend.

Britney and Cherie Townsend, of Lucca Boutique, at their pop-up shop in the St Barbara’s Parish School gym on Saturday.

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Roxby Council Using electricity in your home efficiently

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o help keep your home cool, shade windows in the day – especially on the north, east and west sides of your home.

If you have insulation installed in the ceiling and walls, this can help to reduce the amount of heat entering your home.

The cooler you keep your home naturally, the less your cooling appliances will need to work, keeping your energy costs down.

Ceiling and pedestal fans are the cheapest type of cooling appliance to run, and can also be used to complement other cooling appliances.

Evaporative coolers have low running costs and are well suited to the dry South Australian climate, but also use water, so check the water use and costs too.

Refrigerated airconditioners have

higher running costs, so try setting the thermostat as high as you feel comfortable with.

Every 1C lower can add 10 per cent to the running costs of your appliance.

If you are purchasing a new cooling appliance, look for an energy rating label or ask your retailer about the ongoing running costs.

For more tips on energy-efficient cooling and how to calculate an appliance’s running costs, visit www. sa.gov.au/energy or call the Energy Advisory Service on 8204 1888.

SA Health offers advice about staying healthy in extreme heat online (http://sahealth.sa.gov.au), or copies of its extreme heat guide can be obtained from local libraries, medical services and community centres, or by calling 8226 7115.

Win FREE tickets today!

We are asking the parents of Roxby Downs to email us your most memorable ‘stuffed mum’ moment.

Forward your entry to: Jane.Gloster@roxbycouncil.com.au Winners will be announced on Friday, March 13, during The Vibe between 1pm and 2pm on 105.5 Rox FM.

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he third-quarter rates notice is being posted this week and is due by Friday, March 20. eminder notices for Roxby Water and Power have been issued and payment is due by Monday, March 9. treet sweepers will be tidying the streets of Roxby Downs during March. nakes are a common and natural part of living in Roxby Downs . If you have any issues or queries regarding snake s or any other wildlife in or around your home, please contact the Wildlife Response Number (0497 808 315).

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tencil art is a popular style both in street art and in galleries.

It is a simple way to make a bold statement.

Learn and develop your stencil art skills and techniques under the guidance of local artist Rachel Young.

Once you have mastered the skills required, we will head to the small oval

to create a sports-themed mural.

Meet at the council boardroom on Saturday, March 7, from 2pm to 5pm.

Places are limited and bookings are essential.

Booking forms are available from Roxby Council or online (www. roxbydowns.com).

For further information, please contact Kirsten or Jane on 8671 0010.

Home water leaks in focus

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ater use has increased over the past few years, and Roxby Downs residents are being reminded to check their homes’ plumbing systems for leaks.

Monitoring your dripping tap and toilet can save money and water.

To monitor leaks in your home, last thing at night turn off all appliances and taps and then read the meter.

First thing in the morning read the meter again. If it has changed, then leakage is occurring.

Domestic water use Knowing where you use the most water around the house helps you to understand where water savings can be made.

You can also do a water audit to see how ‘water wise’ your home really is.

We all use water differently, but studies have shown the following water usage in an average suburban South Australian home: • Garden and outdoor: 40 per cent.

• Bath and shower: 20 per cent.

• Laundry: 16 per cent.

• Toilet: 11 per cent.

• Kitchen: 11 per cent.

• Other: 2 per cent.

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LIBRARY Opening hours 9am to 5pm Monday Wednesdays, Fridays 9:30am to 5pm Thursdays 9.30am 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 10.30am Thursday.

That leak may not be as small as you think. See below to find out how big it is.

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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 4pm) All enquiries 131 084.

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JOINING FORUMS 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 Rachel Young 0428 671 000 Thursday, March 19 @ 7pm 88 Stuart Road

RED EARTH Festival Planning Meeting

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ast year the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) secured funding from the Roxby Downs Bluelight committee for $762 to purchase a range of life-sized games including Connect 4, Noughts and Crosses, Snakes and Ladders, Tower Blocks and Pick Up Sticks.

These games have already been used at a number of events, including the Hawaiian pool party, St Barbara’s Parish School Country Fair and Roxby Downs Scouts group’s founder’s day celebration.

The games are proving to be a popular community resource, and the YAC is excited to now make these games available for general community use.

All ages have been thoroughly excited by the giant games, and entertained in playing all the games they know and love in ‘super size’.

These games are available to hire by community groups or organisations in Roxby Downs, with minimal hire costs to hire ranging from $20 to $40.

Hire fees may be waived by the YAC for youth-oriented organisations, or for community activities and events that are youth oriented.

If you would like to hire these games, contact Kirsten on 8671 0010 or at Kirsten.Falt@roxbycouncil.com. au for availability, cost and hire terms and conditions.

The YAC program provides an opportunity for young people aged 12 to 18 years to share their views and to work together to develop solutions to issues that affect their lives and their community.

Young people interested in joining the YAC are encouraged to contact Kirsten at Roxby Council.

Wednesday, March 4 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

BUSINESS FORUM Youth Advisory Council members (from left) Jayden Thomas, Ines Badman, Gemma Thomas, Jake Gotch and Alistair Williamson.

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Join us for canapés and cocktails to celebrate

International Women’s Day 2015

Sunday 8 March 5pm - 7pm The Golf Club

Frock up and enjoy a free cocktail on arrival

Tuesday, March 25 @ 6.15pm Council Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDEN Thursday, March 12 @ 6.30pm Community Garden (cnr Alberrie St & Pioneer Dr)

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Perri Carter 0433 248 627 Thursday, March 5 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Thursday, March 12 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM Harmony Day Short Film Festival Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Tickets $10 from the Visitor Info Centre

Wednesday, March 18 @ 7pm roxbylink cinema

WOMEN’S NETWORK Lisa Hewerdine (08) 8671 0010

Colourfest

Short Film Festival Celebrate Harmony Day with Multicultural Forum

Come Celebrate our Diversity

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armony Day is held every year on March 21 to coincide with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The message of Harmony Day is that everyone belongs. It is a day to celebrate Australia’s diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home.

Harmony Day is an annual event that celebrates our rich cultural diversity in Australia. It is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

In Roxby Downs, we will be celebrating this day in the form of a short film festival and light supper catered for by the Multicultural Forum.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 18, at 6.30pm in the roxbylink cinema.

The Colourfest short films will run for only one hour, and the films will showcase the success, challenges and nuances of migrant communities in Australia and the world.

The short films are a great way to share and celebrate the cultures we have in Roxby Downs.

With more than 44 nationalities in our community, we are unique and diverse and simply worth celebrating.

The event is free but there are limited tickets, so make sure to get your free ticket from the visitor information centre today.

Wednesday, March 18 @ 6.30pm The Club Boardroom (upstairs)

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 Michelle Davis • George Giakoumis Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Brett McNeil Bill Boehm • Nidya Iwan • Di Stanton Cherie Gaskin • Sandy Sumsion

BOARD MEETINGS

Wednesday March 18th

roxbylink cinema Doors open @ 6:30pm for 7pm start Taste of Roxby - Light Supper Provided Free tickets available from the Visitor Info Centre

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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New principal on the way WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

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t Barbara’s Parish School is set to welcome a new principal in term two, with acting principal Terry Kluzek returning to Adelaide next month.

Mr Kluzek’s last day will be Friday, April 10, after starting

at the school in term four last year.

He said interviews would be conducted in Adelaide later this month to select a permanent principal for the school.

Mr Kluzek’s current appointment is his last before retiring.

Mr Kluzek said he would miss Roxby Downs and St Barbara’s Parish School.

“I had previous experience here in 2012 and 2013, so I was very pleased to be able to come back,” he said.

“It’s a very vibrant community and it’s got all the ingredients for a great school – committed parents, staff and children.

“I’ve really enjoyed it.”

Mr Kluzek said he looked forward to spending more time with his wife and their

six grandchildren – along with a seventh grandchild on the way.

He recently instigated a coffee/chat time in the parent room on Wednesdays from 2.15pm for parents and guardians to discuss any school matters with him.

Otherwise they are welcome to approach him during his yard duty in the mornings.

LEFT: St Barbara’s Parish School acting principal Terry Kluzek will return to Adelaide next month.

School board invites members

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ocals interested in supporting the St Barbara’s community are being encouraged to consider a position on the school board.

The board is holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at 7pm.

Acting principal Terry Kluzek said locals may be interested in getting involved for a number of reasons.

Mr Kluzek said the board was responsible for matters including the school’s finances, grant opportunities and improvements.

Potential school projects being discussed include an extension of the gymnasium

on one side to make room for a kitchen and store room.

Mr Kluzek said the extension would make it easier and more attractive for other community groups to hire the venue on a regular basis.

“Once that’s done, we’ll be able to remove the old playground building and make that area available for play space,” he said.

Mr Kluzek said being involved on the school board allowed locals to have their say on these projects and make decisions based on what is in the best interest of students.

For more information, phone St Barbara’s Parish School on 8671 3207.

Student Voice members (back, from left) Alex, Jessica, Caleb, Tawana and Sam with school vice captains Mitchell and Piper and captains Jasmyn and Alistair. FRONT: Lex, Charlie, Cameron, Ainsley, Lochlan, Lucy, Sofia, Shaun, Zanda, Lily, Shepherd, Bethany, Lila and Matthew.

Student leaders chosen for 2015 School captains: Jasmyn and Alistair School vice captains: Piper and Mitchell Sports captains: Ardill: Caleb and Jessica; Monaghan: Sam and Tawana; Hurley: Lachlan and Alex

Student Voice Foundation Green: Lila and Matthew Foundation Blue: Bethany and Shepherd Year 1: Lily and Zanda Year 2: Sofia and Shaun

Year 3: Ainsley and Cameron Year 4/5: Charlie and Lex Year 5/6: Lucy and Lochlan Year 7/8: Piper and Mitchell Year 9: Jasmyn and Alistair

Volunteers put through paces

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chool volunteers received training in mandatory notification, cyber safety, food handling, work health and safety and other topics as part of their induction last week.

Acting principal Terry Kluzek said volunteers also underwent a federal police check – at the school’s expense – before being qualified to work for the school.

Mr Kluzek said the induction was an important part of protecting all volunteers, staff and students.

“Basically it’s a program to enable our volunteers to work in the safest and most

proactive manner with our children,” he said.

Mr Kluzek said volunteers were able to contribute in various ways, including oneon-one reading sessions and helping with school excursions and camps.

“Basically whatever gifts and talents they bring they can share those with our students,” he said.

“It’s an opportunity for parents to give back… and children love to see their parents here in whatever capacity.

“When they see their parents involved, they understand that education is really important to their parents and they try harder.”

BOOK WORMS: The St Barbara’s Book Fair began yesterday and continues today and tomorrow.

Lent celebrations kick off

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Older students hard at work in the kitchen.

Younger students enjoying Pancake Tuesday.

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SETTING SAIL: The junior primary playground received new shade sails thanks to assistance from local woman Margaret Wyatt.

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he St Barbara’s Parish School community is currently celebrating Lent by raising money for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion.

A Shrove Tuesday breakfast was held last month, with attendees asked to make a gold-coin donation as payment for their pancakes.

This month’s Lent activities include a coin line on Friday, when students are invited to help form the words Project Compassion 2015 in the senior school courtyard.

A Faith in Action Week will run from March 10-13 and will challenge students to find ways of showing love to others.

A ‘second round sale’ will be held on Thursday, March 19, and will allow students to both donate and purchase items.

Finally, a Food for Life Day will involve cups of rice being available for $1 during lunch on Friday, March 27.

The school is seeking helpers for the second round sale and Food for Life Day, and can be reached on 8671 3207.

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To apply, send a brief resume and a letter of application (detailing why you want to join the board and the skills you could contribute) to the chair, Amanda Hudson, via email (amandahudson@ internode.on.net). Queries can also be directed to Amanda on 0427 000 403.

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POSITIONS VACANT The RDJFA are seeking expressions of interest for the following positions

Junior basketball grand finals — winning teams

U9 Coaches x 2 U13 Coaches x 2 U17 Coaches x 2 Scoreboard Attendants For more information please contact Rein Geraghty – 0455 599 971 Matthew Daddow – 0459 042 345 Registrations are now open online through Sportingpulse.

Registrations will not be accepted after April 17, 2015.

Season Begins Saturday, May 2, 2015.

NEWS from the pool

Under 12 girls winners (back, from left) Ruth Rowlands (coach), Jasmine Baker, Jennah Laister and Ashlee and Paige Rowlands. FRONT: Lucy Moten, Charlee McDonald and Kate Dospisil.

Under 14 girls winners (back, from left) Renee Johnson (coach), Sophie Spartalis, Tanisha McKinnon and Kiara McKay. FRONT: Jasmine Tovakuta, Jada Wellgreen and Charlotte and Nicole Johnson.

Under 12 boys winners (back, from left) Jake Zeptner (coach), Jake Griggs, Owen Allen, Jordan Pfeiffer, Cody Roads and Jarred Arnold (coach). FRONT: Byron Aitchison, Takunda Takaidza and Zachery Wilson.

Under 16 girls winners (back, from left) Scott (coach) and Matilda Cordy, Rainor Nilsen and Ebony Johnson. FRONT: Hannah Demaine, Hayley Wurfel and Riley Evans.

Lap-a-thon Well done to all swimmers who participated in our 2015 Lap-a-thon – an amazing effort.

We swam a collective 3278 laps, which equals 81.95km – approximately a trip to Woomera.

Could you please have all your sponsorship money in by the end of next week.

All money collected needs to be banked via internet banking or over the counter at the NAB. RESULTS Kate 126 laps, Sarah 100, Lex 80, Rufus 50, Jessie B 104, Olivia 104, Logan 130, Josh 110, Lily 180, Amy 182, Jeshua 52, Liam 138, Hannah 206, Alyssa 206, Taylah 206, Alistair 250, Emily M 226, Mitch 236, Emily P 226, Emily O 202.

‘The Oldies’: Jason 30, Rachel 30, Lia 30, Penny 74.

Upcoming Carnivals Whyalla: Saturday, March 7.

Pt Pirie: Saturday, March 14.

We have quite a few swimmers competing at Pirie.

Tony will be there as coach, and Juliette will be team manager.

This will be our last carnival for the season, so swim hard and, most of all, have fun!

Please remember to pay your carnival nominations fees into the swim club NAB account (details have been emailed out).

Time Trials

RESULTS

We will be holding time trials on a more regular basis over this term.

Dates will be emailed out and posted on our Facebook page.

2015 training

Under 12 girls

Monday to Thursday, 5.30pm to 7pm.

Flames 19 d Cougars 17 Best on court: Paige Rowlands Association MVP runner-up: Madison Evans Association MVP: Paige Rowlands

Hot Weather Policy Just a reminder of our hot weather policy; If it is 38 degrees or above at 4pm on the Elders Weather site then training will be cancelled.

Here’s hoping for some cooler weather!

Under 12 boys

Any Questions?

Jets 29 d Wildcats 22 Best on Court: Zac Wilson Association MVP runner up: Zac Wilson Association MVP: Ashton Musolino

Please do not hesitate to contact Lia (jordanlb@bigpond.com) or Tanya (tmparker@dodo.com.au).

Go Team Roxby!

Under 14 girls

Under 14 boys winners (back, from left) Millie (coach) and George Clarke, Thomas Lecons and Tayla French (coach). FRONT: Andrej Vukotic, Owen Mulady, Jye Evans and Matija Vukotic.

Bulls 31 d Eagles 30 Best on Court: Millie Cordy Association MVP: Hayley Lamb and Millie Cordy

Under 14 boys

Thunder 40 d Tigers 37 Best on Court: George Clarke Association MVP: Haze Wellgreen

Under 16 girls

Lightning 45 d Panthers 31 Best on Court: Matilda Cordy Association MVP runner up: Emily O’Sullivan Association MVP - Hayley Wurfel

Under 16 boys

Lightning 30 d Bullets 27 Best on Court: Matt Lamb Association MVP runner up: Bailey French Association MVP: Matt Lamb

Under 19 mixed

Under 16 boys winners (back, from left) Tyler Spartalis, Tristan Brougham, Connor Woolford, Matthew Lamb and Erin Woolford (coach). FRONT: Justin Plumb, Kane Hendry and Declan Court.

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Roos brought back to earth WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

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fter scoring its first win of the season last week, Andamooka was brought back to earth on Friday, when it lost to ladder leaders Olympic Dam by eight wickets.

Brimming with confidence from the week before, Andamooka won the toss in overcast conditions and elected to bat first.

Shaun Taylor, the Roos’ centurion from their last game, opened the batting with Vijay Thangavelu and looked to continue where he left off, playing some hard-hitting shots early.

However, after two boundaries in the first three overs, he tried one shot too many and was caught and bowled by OD’s opening bowler, Wally Hand, for just 12 with the score at 15.

Following the wicket of Taylor OD, like it has so many times this year, applied the clamps and, off the back of three straight maidens from Hand, kept the scoring to a minimum.

Daniel Wescombe and Thangavelu tried hard to keep the scoreboard ticking over but failed to get bat on ball or pierce the field.

When Wescombe (6) fell to a sharp catch at slip by Seb Holbrook off the bowling of Adrian Harris with the score at 30, Andamooka’s innings fell apart.

With only 10 batters, OD only needed eight wickets, and proceeded to take the final six wickets for just 16 runs to have Andamooka all out for 46.

Best with the ball for the Devils were Holbrook 3/9, Harris 2/9 and Patrick Glover 2/12.

Thangavelu and Taylor top scored for the Roos with 13 and 12 respectively.

In reply OD – led by an unbeaten 22 from Hand – made light work of Andamooka’s score, reaching the score in the 12th over with two wickets down.

Taylor took both wickets for Andamooka, but the Roos were never in the hunt, with hard hitting from Hand and well-placed shots by fellow opener Phil Stacey (9) putting on 34 for the first wicket.

OD will finish the minor round with a game against Hornridge this week before enjoying a week off before the grand final.

The Roos will be looking to redeem themselves this week in their final game of the season against the Roxby Rogues.

Hornridge d Roxby Rogues In a clash that will be repeated for the preliminary final in two weeks’ time, Roxby Rogues took on Hornridge on Saturday night.

The Rogues batted first and posted a total of 5/132 from their allocated 40 overs, led by an unbeaten 67 from Adrian Boulton.

As has been the case with all the meetings of these two teams this season, the game came down to the wire, with Hornridge passing the Rogues’ score seven wickets down with just the one over to spare.

The Rogues dropped nine catches – a move that “didn’t do them any favours”, according to captain Paul Pulojikoff.

Tommy Barnes top scored in Hornridge’s run chase with 59, while no bowler for either side took multiple wickets.

Roxby takes on Andamooka this week in what Pulojikoff said was now a “must win leading into the finals”.

ABOVE: Wally Hand (Olympic Dam) enters his delivery stride.

BELOW: Daniel Fisher (Rogues) looks to play a shot against Hornridge.

Footy close to kickoff I t is almost that time of year again when local sportsmen switch from one red ball to another.

The Far North Football League (FNFL) has just released its 2015 season fixture, with the season set to kick off on Saturday, April 11.

“I am excited,” said FNFL president Henry Andryszczak.

“There has been a fair amount of change, with coaches and East Roxby changing their name from Andamooka, and Hornridge also have new guernseys.”

“Coober Pedy get two extra games at home again this year, so hopefully they can build on their good season last year.”

Andryszczak said there was a delay getting the draw out because the Miners Cup game between Roxby Downs and Broken Hill at Adelaide Oval had to be rescheduled.

This year’s draw sees all teams having six byes – three of them being league byes for the Miners Cup, country championships and the Roxby Downs Races.

The Miners Cup game will be played on May 24, with the Wedgies looking to defend

their title after winning last year’s match.

The FNFL has mixed up the Anzac Day clash this year and brought the fixtures back to day games after last year’s Roxby Downs clash was held under lights.

Hornridge will have to wait until the fifth round to seek revenge for its grand final loss to the Miners last year.

The grand final is scheduled for August 29, with the Mail Medal to be held following the semi-finals on August 15.

“It is still early and we are still walking through a few things,” Andryszczak said.

“We are looking at things like an indigenous round, but we don’t want to put things out there just yet, it is too early.”

Andryszczak said these plans would be made known to the public closer to the beginning of the season.

Keep your eye on The Monitor for all the latest football news as we approach the 2015 season.

BY PATRICK GLOVER

Darts a bullseye in Roxby

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umbers have increased for the 2015 Roxby Downs Darts Association season, with team numbers jumping from 12 to 14.

The association had to close entries a day early because it had already reached its full quota of teams.

“It’s been overwhelming – a lot of people have signed up and are wanting to play,” said match secretary Ryan Reschke.

“There are a lot of people keen to get started.”

Mr Reschke said there was an overflow of players, called rovers, who have said they are happy to fill in for teams each week if they are short.

Along with an increase in players, the

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number of venues has also expanded, with Olympic Dam Football Club submitting a team and offering up its clubrooms as a venue. The Club has also entered a team and is willing to host matches.

Games will also continue to be played at the golf course and Roxby Downs Tavern, along with the Tuckabox at Andamooka.

Reschke said the association would be counting averages this year in another change to the competition.

The season kicks off on Wednesday, March 11, and will go through until October, running two weeks later because of the increase in team numbers.

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oxby’s junior basketballers were in fine form for their grand finals on Saturday, with four of the seven games decided by three goals or less.

Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association president Ruth Rowlands said the results demonstrated players’ high skill levels.

“The games and skills that were on display were an awesome reflection of how strong and fun basketball is in Roxby Downs,” she told The Monitor.

“A huge thanks to the committee for all their

hard work in bringing the community another awesome season.

“Thanks also to duty managers Matt Lamb and Bailey Evans and to chief grand final scorers Bev Zeptner, Tracey Ryan and Jane Rogers.”

The Flames and Jets were successful in the under 12 divisions, Bulls and Thunder in the

under 14s, Lightening took home both the girls and boys wins in under 16s and Bullets took out the mixed under 19 competition.

Awards were also presented after Saturday’s games to acknowledge stand-out players from the season.

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