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Oz charity Egg-cellent turnout for reunion pulls plug on clinics WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he future of the Andamooka and Marla health services is in doubt after their co-ordinating body recently announced it would be reducing its operations in remote SA communities.

ndamooka celebrated more than just Easter last weekend, when current and former locals gathered for the town’s 85-year reunion.

Local woman Katalin Wilby said the four-day event was well attended, with visitors coming from far and wide to be part of it. “It was a really good weekend,” she told The Monitor.

“Lots of people came back to town for it, so it was good to see so many old faces.” About 100 people attended a welcome barbecue on Friday, while the weekend’s other activities included a buffet dinner, market day, picnic lunch, morning tea and school tours. Mrs Wilby said those returning to the town for the event said they enjoyed seeing the changes that had

occurred since they had left. “It is very important to hold these kinds of events,” she said. “The community has grown and there has been a lot of change over the years, so it is good for them to come back and reconnect with some old faces.” Current and former locals will now have to wait until 2020 for the next reunion as it is held every five years. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Lyrik, Jo and Crystal Stowell were at Andamooka for the town’s 85-year reunion celebrations over the Easter long weekend.

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Australian charity Frontier Services, which is an agency of the National Assembly of the Uniting Church, currently runs local health and community support clinics at Andamooka and Marla. The organisation also provides a range of support to other remote centres across the country, but is withdrawing from its health operations in SA. Member for Giles Eddie Hughes told The Monitor he had since been in contact with Country Health SA and was searching for tenders to keep the Andamooka clinic going. “It is important we continue to deliver services in places like Andamooka and Marla,” he said. “We are hoping some services are willing to put in a bid so that someone will be able to continue to deliver services to these communities.” Mr Hughes said he would continue to work as an advocate on behalf of the Andamooka and Marla health services. He said he would stay in touch with Country Health SA to ensure a positive outcome. Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he would do all he could to help the communities affected by Frontier’s withdrawal from remote South Australia. Mr Ramsey said he had already been in contact with Minister for Social Services Scott Morrison and asked him to investigate the matter. The Monitor contacted Frontier Services but was yet to receive comment before its publication deadline.

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Ms Young is a jewellery artist who also produces sculpture, objects and public artwork. She is joined by other successful participants from across the state – including Whyalla, Penong, Mount Gambier and Mannum – in undertaking the Learning Connections Visual Arts Development Program. Ms Young told The Monitor last week she was looking forward to the program as being a regional artist was often an isolating experience. “I don’t even go outside my front yard to go to work,” she said. “If you’re living in a metropolitan area, there’s access to galleries and arts communities that you can have face-to-face contact with. “I’ve got strong networks, but I haven’t got faces to put to their names.” The workshops are part of Adelaide City Council’s Emerging Curator Program, which aims to extend exhibition opportunities for regional art-

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ists by supporting professional development and encouraging an exchange between metropolitan and regional artists and audiences. As part of the application process, entrants were asked to nominate areas of interest to ensure the program was relevant to all those selected to participate. The program began yesterday and will finish tomorrow, with activities including a gallery tour and opportunities to meet gallery directors, artists, curators and funding body representatives. It will include the launch of Craft Anonymous at the Adelaide Town Hall, a new exhibition featuring both regional and metropolitan artists working in craft mediums. The exhibition will include the work of Louise Byrne, Cindy Durant and Robyn Finlay from the professional development program.

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n emerging international uranium company is set to oversee a small drilling program near Olympic Dam after acquiring a majority interest in the project. Forte Energy has entered into a binding share sale agreement with Antares Mining Limited to acquire a 75 per cent interest in the Olympic Domain Project at a cash consideration of $300,000. The project is comprised of nine exploration licences covering 2162 sq km at locations near

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small festival with big ambitions – promoting the Far North while also raising awareness about the Australian film industry and men’s health – was held for the second time last week.

Event manager Pat Katnich said she already had big plans for next year’s event, and hoped to arrange for Mark Holden to visit Roxby Downs and Andamooka before the festival began. “I’m going to start working on that scenario now,” she said. Ms Katnich said she was also seeking more sponsors and more teams to get involved. “The first year was very much a trial run,” she said. “This year was the inaugural event. “We’ve created the platform, and we’re now going back to the drawing board to see what went well.” For an extended version of this article, including interviews with Marree Hotel owner Phil Turner and William Creek Hotel manager Sue Girke, visit the Monitor website (www.themonitor. com.au).

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The Queen of the Desert Festival (April 1-4) saw six teams dress themselves and their vehicles up under the theme of different Australian films. Teams were tasked with collecting funds for Blue September – a nationwide awareness and fundraising initiative about all the cancers that affect men – and collectively raised about $8000. They were joined by Blue September ambassador Mark Holden in making the trip from Marree to Coober Pedy, stopping at towns including William Creek and Oodnadatta along the way.

The Marree Hotel’s Phil Turner getting his vehicle ready last week.

forward to providing further information to shareholders in due course.” Under the agreement, Forte will acquire 75 per cent of the share capital of Copper Range Pty Ltd (currently 100 per cent owned by Antares), with Antares to retain a 25 per cent interest. Forte has also secured additional funding for acquisitions and working capital from Darwin Strategic Limited in the form of a convertible loan instrument of about $1.9 million.

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the Olympic Dam and Carrapateena iron-oxide copper-gold deposits. In a recent statement, Forte advised it would provide 100 per cent of funding for the project “until such time as a decision to mine is made”. “Previous exploration conducted on the licences identified several targets for further surveys and drilling,” the statement reads. “The company intends to put together a small drilling program to test these targets, and looks

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By Ryneisha Bollard World Autism Awareness Day was celebrated last Thursday, April 2. Just one day later, an autistic 11-year-old boy, Luke Shambrook, went missing at the Candlebark camping ground, near Lake Eildon in north east Victoria. He was fortunately found alive and reunited with his family on Tuesday. In what could be considered a silver lining on an otherwise horrific situation for Luke’s family to have been in, the media reporting on his disappearance has provided an opportunity to examine the complexities of autism

and the extent to which it affects a child’s behaviour. Media reports highlighted that, as a result of his autism, Luke enjoyed hiding and had a fascination with water. He was also described by his family as having a “high pain threshold”, which was attributed to an increased likelihood of him surviving despite the cold nights on his own. It was inspiring to hear about the dozens of holidaymakers who volunteered in the search effort. America’s National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NDMEC) reports that nearly half of children with autism will wander, or elope, from safe environments.

The NCMEC also claims more than one-third of children who wander are considered ‘non-verbal’. “Finding and safely recovering a missing child with autism therefore presents unique and difficult challenges for families, law enforcement, first responders and search teams. “Children with autism go missing under a variety of circumstances. “They may seek out small or enclosed spaces. “They may wander toward places of special interest to them. “Or they may try to escape overwhelming stimuli such as sights, sounds, surroundings or activities of others...

“When a child with autism goes missing, it is important to quickly identify any unique interests the child has and create a list of their favorite places. “First responders should talk to anyone who knows the child well to ask for information about any interests, stimulations or obsessions the child may have. “This information could provide key clues leading to a safe recovery.” An estimated one in 100 people have autism in this country. That’s almost 230,000 Australians. We could be serving our commmunity better by further educating ourselves about this unique condition.

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Community Calendar APRIL 10th - Arid Recovery Tour Night, meeting at reserve main gate on Borefield Road at 6pm. Includes goldcoin sausage sizzle. Ph: 8671 2402. 11th - Far North Football League season begins with Coober Pedy vs Olympic Dam at Coober Pedy, 1pm. Fixtures: www. foxsportspulse.com 11th - FNFL match between Roxby Districts and East Roxby at Roxby Downs, 2.30pm. 17th - Roxby YAC hosts National Youth Week Scavenger Hunt at Lions Park, 10am to 1pm. An event for students in years 7-12. Booking forms from www.roxbydowns. com or the VIC. For more information, phone 8671 0010. 18th - National Youth Week silent disco, roxbylink auditorium, 6-10pm. Phone: 8671 0010. 18th - Hornridge vs

OD at Roxby, 2pm. East Roxby vs Coober Pedy at Roxby, 4pm. 18th - Sporting Car Club night meet. Email: brendamick@ bigpond.com 23rd - Roxby Downs Christian Community Church creative holiday fun day including string players for special guest recital. Master class at 1.15pm, afternoon tea at 2.45pm, recital at 3pm. Ph: Mary Lewis on 0401 569 224. 25th - Roxby Downs and Andamooka RSL sub-branch to host Anzac Day dawn service at the war memorial at 6am then community breakfast and auction at the bowling club. March through Richardson Place at 10.30am, memorial service at 11am then barbecue and live entertainment at the bowling club. Ph: 0434 222 321. 25th - Coober Pedy vs Hornidge at Coober Pedy, 1pm. Roxby Districts vs OD at Roxby, 2.30pm.

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CFS wraps up danger season WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

A team of four Roxby Downs CFS crew members attended the Sampson Flat bushﬁres in January.

he Roxby Downs Country Fire Ser vice (CFS) is reminding locals that bans may still apply, despite the official danger season for the North West Pastoral district ending last week.

Roxby Downs CFS crew member Stephen Scarr (left) with Sunrise reporter Nuala Hafner.

“Just because the fire danger season is over, it is not time to become complacent,” said Roxby Downs CFS captain Brett Atkins. “People still need to check on hot days if a fire ban is in place.” Mr Atkins said his station had responded to 20 callouts during the season, which began on November 1 last year and ended on Tuesday, March 31. “The season was better than the

last, and conditions were similar,” he said. Mr Atkins said incidents had included grass and house fires – with blazes varying in severity depending on their fuel types – along with the Sampson Flat bushfires. “Four people from Roxby attended the Sampson Flat fire over seven days,” he said. “They attended to extinguish spot fires and protect structures that were under attack from embers.” Mr Atkins said about 40 firefighters and 10 cadets (ages ranging from 11 to 16 years) were currently based at the Roxby Downs station, including seven newcomers since October. For more information about the CFS and fire bans, visit: www.cfs. org.au

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bout 1700 Roxby Downs homes are a step closer to joining the National Broadband Network (NBN), with works scheduled to begin next year.

The Roxby Downs premises are among 36,000 in the Grey electorate set to benefit when fixed line is installed. Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said last week’s announcement of the works was an important milestone for the relevant towns. Mr Ramsey said the fixed line would provide greater certainty for homes as businesses seeking fast broadband services. “The NBN will deliver internet access that’s fast, reliable and affordable,” he said. “Better broadband will transform the way homes and businesses communicate, do business and access online services. “Additionally I am pleased to advise people who are reliant on a satellite service that the NBN satellites will be operational in the first half of 2016, offering greatly improved reliability and speeds.” The NBN has expanded in the past year and currently includes 921,000 premises – up from the 345,000 reached before the Federal Election. More than 300,000 premises, up from 47,000, are connected the fixed line network, and 34,000 premises, up from 2000, are connected to the fixed wireless network. Federal Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull said these statistics showed the success of the rollout, which would make internet access more affordable for Australian consumers. “I have said before that this is the most exciting time in human history to be alive because of all the opportunities created by the digital revolution,” he said. “The arrival of the NBN will mean that those opportunities will be extended to all Australians, regardless of where they live.” For more information about the NBN rollout, visit: www.nbnco.com.au

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oxby Downs police were patrolling the Stuart Highway area over the Easter long weekend, focusing on the ‘fatal five’ – speeding, inattention, seatbelts, dangerous drivers and drink/drug driving. Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan said while police issued a number of reports for speeding, drivers were mainly well behaved over the long weekend.

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“I am very excited for the start of the season. Henry Andryszczak

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ith the opening games just days away, Far North Football League president Henr y Andr yszczak said locals could expect another exciting season.

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One team will be playing under a new name (East Roxby) and a few clubs will be sporting new guernseys, and Andryszczak said these changes would make for a revitalised competition. “I am very excited for the start of the season,” he said. “East Roxby has changed its name and has a new coach, who is an ex-Western Bulldogs player, so they are a very different looking team. “Coober Pedy are looking good again, coming off their best season ever last year, and will be looking to make finals again.” The Miners Cup will return to Adelaide Oval

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on Sunday, May 24, and Andryszczak said he was thrilled to announce that a charity game would be played in Roxby Downs the week before. The game will be between BHP Billiton Olympic Dam’s mine end and service operators, with only workers aged over 35 years allowed to play. The match will raise money towards sending junior footballers on a bus to see a Crows or Port Power game at Adelaide Oval. “We created this game to cheer the place up a bit,” Andryszczak said. “The place has been a bit down with Brian Partington’s passing, so we are looking to lift spirits.” Andryszczak encouraged spectators to leave their dogs at home instead of bringing them to football matches this season, as the oval was looking “perfect” at the moment and could do without unnecessary mess and damage from pets.

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John Secker (third from right) will captain West Adelaide’s under 16s. He is pictured with Taran Brock, Patrick Fairlie (vice captain), Jason Fairall (coach), River Moore and Lachlan Eichner.

ocal junior footballer John Secker has been named West Adelaide’s under 16 captain for the 2015 season. Secker has thrived since moving to West Adelaide at the end of last year, and is currently still trialling with the side’s under 18s. “He came back to us in January/February, and some players, when they come back, drop their heads – but not Johnny,” under 16s coach Jason Fairall told The Monitor. “He is very driven and motivated, and has given it his all since being back.”

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Fairall said Secker’s attitude on the training track had earned him the respect of his teammates and unanimous selection as captain. Each player puts in a threetwo-one vote on who they think should be captain, and Fairall said the coaching staff members were unsurprised with the decision to make Secker captain. “He has good character,” he said. “He’s been up with the under 18s, but when he comes back he shows great leadership and handles himself very well. “We are rapt to have him.”

Fairall said West Adelaide’s Elite Development Program fostered success stories like Secker’s. The program brings together junior players as young as under 13s from West Adelaide country regions, which include Roxby Downs, for training camps and carnivals. “They get to familiarise themselves with the surroundings at West Adelaide and the coaching staff from a young age,” Fairall said. “So when they come back it is almost like home.” BY PATRICK GLOVER

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oxby Districts Miners will be looking to make club history this season by winning their third premiership in a row.

Never before have the Miners won three consecutive flags, and coach Ricky Prosser said he hoped his side could be the first to do so. “These kinds of chances don’t come around too often,” he said. “We now have to put the past two behind us and concentrate on this year.” Although the Miners lost some key players from their side during the off season, Prosser said his squad had the depth to adapt to this change successfully. Prosser said many of this year’s Miners had played a high number of games for the club, with nine or 10 having played 50 or more games and three or four having played more than 100 games. He said keeping his players and his team together had contributed to their success. “We have been training since December and have had good numbers throughout pre-season,” he said. “We have lost a few key players, but I believe our depth is just as good and we are about where we were last year.” Prosser said the club’s structure had been kept the same, with the exception of injecting some youth into the leadership group. He said last year’s other grand finalist, Hornridge, would be around the mark again, but he was keen to see the improvements Olympic Dam and East Roxby had made over the pre-season.

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East Roxby embraces change WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ast Rox by, formerly known as Andamooka, is hoping that a change of name, guernsey and coach over the off season will improve its on-field fortunes.

After finishing at the bottom of the ladder last year without a win, new

coach and ex-Western Bulldogs player Cam Faulkner said he was pleased with what he has seen on the training track over the pre-season and was looking forward to round one. “I have trained with Andamooka for seven years, and this year I have felt and noticed a difference at training,” he said. “With the image change there has already

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Saints coach Carmello Crisa said last year’s qualifying final loss to Olympic Dam was bitter-sweet, and would serve as a driving force for the club this year. “We’ve had a taste now,” he said. “That was our second shot at finals, and both times we have gone down in the first week. “It was bitter-sweet for the team, making finals but then losing in the first round. “But there now seems to be a sense of purpose.” Crisa said the team needed to put in better performances on the road and

play good football – not just at home, but away at Roxby Downs as well. The Saints have been putting in the hard yards at training, Crisa said, in a bid to increase their fitness levels. Coober Pedy should be going into the season full of confidence after winning an indigenous carnival against teams from Port Augusta, APY Lands and Yalata – just to name a few. “We have prepared the best we could with the carnival a couple of weeks ago,” Crisa said. “We won the final and it was an intense game, similar to what we expect on game days usually.” Crisa said he was looking forward to putting his players to the test on home soil against Olympic Dam this Saturday. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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been more support, and there is some excitement around the start of the season. But while the name and the image has changed, the foundation and fundamentals of Andamooka will still be there.” Faulkner said the club had maintained most of its players despite losing a few to Port Lincoln and Port Augusta. However, he said the club had also seen players return after hearing

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e w Hornridge coach Ashley Baxter said he would be using the hurt of last year’s Far North Football League grand final loss to drive him and his team this year.

Despite only trailing the Miners by three points at half time in last year’s decider, the Magpies went down by 50 points. Baxter said he wanted to avoid the same thing happening this year. “Definitely in my mind it is something that will be driving me,” he said. “I am determined to go one better. A grand final loss is always hurtful, and something I don’t want to go through again.” Despite light numbers on the training track earlier in the pre-season, Baxter said players were beginning to come out more regularly. The Magpies have lost a num-

New Hornridge coach Ashley Baxter (centre) with co-captains Tim Milner and Trent Grosser.

ber of players to other clubs and other leagues, but Baxter said they had found newcomers to cover the loss. Also changing this season is the club’s guernseys, which will still be black-and-white but will feature a new design. Baxter said he was excited for the start of the season, and was expecting a close competition this year. “I have heard that OD have had good numbers on the training track,” he said. “We train the same night as East Roxby, and they have been getting some good numbers to training, so they are going to be a lot more competitive this year.” Baxter will be playing for Hornridge while also coaching for the first time. “It is going to be a challenge being a player/coach, but I am excited and keen to get into it,” he said. “When I found out the job was available at the end of last year, I stuck up my hand straight away.”

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espite losing some of its t a l l t i m b e r, including last year’s Mail Medallist Tim Walsh, Olympic Dam is hoping its new and existing players are able to step up this season. New Devils coach Jason Elliott was keeping a lid on things, but told The Monitor he was happy with the numbers the team had been getting to training.

“We are pumped for round one,” he said. “We are just looking to build on last year and from that we’re hoping to see some improvement. “We have lost a couple from last season – like Timothy Walsh, Jacob Langdon and Br yce Mummery – and have picked up some unknowns. “We will be hoping to see some better footy from a few of the exist-

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ing players this season as well.” Having played at the club for a number of years, Elliott said he was looking forward to his first season in charge. There has also been a changing of the guard on the club’s committee, with Cameron Green stepping up to take over the president’s role from Michael Wedding. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Roxby Council New library hours Soccer event well supported and holiday program R oxby Council was thrilled with the Roxby’s Alive and Kicking soccer event on Saturday, March 28.

he Roxby Downs Community Library will be open throughout the upcoming school holidays, with activities planned for children of all ages.

A special activity program for children aged five to 12 years will be available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 3pm, with the theme ‘Animals, Beetles and Bugs’. Bookings are essential and can be made with the library staff by calling 8671 0500. The library will also continue to hold Toddler Story Time on Wednesdays through the school holidays (9.30am in the library) for

children under five – and although older siblings aren’t specifically catered for, they are always welcome to come along. Consistent opening hours The Roxby Downs Community Library’s opening hours are now consistent across six days each week, opening at 9am each Monday to Saturday (excluding public holidays). Changes have also been made to the Toddler Story Time repeat session held in the library on Wednesdays, which now starts at 9.30am (the same as the Tuesday session in the auditorium). “These changes really are about bringing consistency to the tim-

ings to make it easier for community members to use our library and our services,” said library team leader Sarah Powell. Don’t forget – the friendly staff are always available to talk to you about how the library can meet your needs. There are so many services available such as free internet, a huge online cataloguing resource and the ‘one card’ program, which enables anyone with a South Australian library card to tap into approximately 140 libraries around the state. The library’s opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12 noon on Saturday.

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Roxby Library staff (from left) Verity Casserly, Sarah Powell and Karen Russell checking out some of the new books available for borrowing these school holidays.

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The second of a three-event partnership with the Football Federation of South Australia (FFSA), the event was attended by around 550 adults and children, and supported by a hard-working team of Council and roxbylink staff as well as community organisations. Council again provided the infrastructure for the event, including the electrical work, grounds set-up and preparation of the pitch – the quality of which was reflected in very positive feedback from the FFSA, as well as high standard of game and scoreline between the Adelaide Comets and West Torrens Birkalla. “The pitch looked fantastic which was due to lots of work over the last 12 months by Shane Mills and his team to bring it up to a professional standard,” said Tony Weir, roxbylink centre operations manager. “Our staff put in a huge effort throughout the week, beginning with the set-up from Thursday through to Saturday, management during the event and pack-up later that evening.” The event was a collaboration with the community, with Roxby Downs Rotary volunteers staffing the entrance gate for the afternoon/night, food stalls provided by Roxby Scouts and St Barbara’s Parish School, face painting by Bree Butler and the ever-popular jumping castles by D&D Party Supplies. “Bree made a significant donation to the junior soccer association after the event, which was hugely appreciated, and will be used to assist the Roxby under 16 team, which will be travelling to Barmera later in the

LIBRARY Opening hours 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday 9am to 12.30pm 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 9.30am Wednesday.

Lee Copeland (left) and Chad Menzies vie for the ball in the celebrity soccer match. PHOTO: Adam Butler year,” Tony said. Thanks also to the Far North Football League for lending their benches, stretchers and scoreboard numbers for the event; Graham Warren who emceed very capably throughout the evening, the St Barbara’s choir for singing the Australian anthem so beautifully and RoxFM for broadcasting throughout. It was also great to see a large number of local people, coached by Tony D’Arrigo, taking to the pitch during the junior games, Roxby vs Port Augusta under 16 match, and a hotly contested game between local Aussie Rules teams the OD Devils and Roxby Miners. Once again the celebrity game was a hit with the spectators and players alike. Roxby Council looks forward to hosting the third Roxby’s Alive and Kicking next year, and continuing to build on the success of the 2014 and 2015 events.

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he Multicultural Forum is seeking new members for the Forum, and now is a great time to get involved.

The Multicultural Forum aims to increase awareness of our unique cultural diversity in Roxby Downs by co-ordinating events, programs and assistance to the community. Recently the Forum held a Colourfest short film festival and light supper to celebrate Harmony Day. Other events and programs are celebrated throughout the year. Nidya Iwan is the Community Board representative on the Multicultural Forum, and strongly believes the Forum is vital to our community. She said: “As a multicultural town, the existence of the Multicultural Forum is paramount to provide opportunities for greater community participation. “It enables members of various culturally and linguistically diverse community groups to raise issues, learn a bit about each other’s uniqueness and

Multicultural Forum members Nidya Iwan and Grace Morokai in the multicultural tent at the 25th celebrations for Roxby Downs. celebrate differences and similarities in the community.” The Forum hosts the monthly Mosaic Cuisines recipe and Mosaic Cultures columns in

The Monitor newspaper, along with the Mosaic Moments radio show. The Forum is constantly striving to increase awareness

and cultural diversity within the Roxby Downs community, and over the past year organised and hosted the successful 2014 World Food and Music Festival. The 2014 World Food and Music Festival recently had the honour of receiving the South Australian Governor’s Multicultural Award for Arts and Culture in the organisation category. With an award of this prestige, the Forum is proud of its achievements to date, and members will continue to strive to do what they do best. The Forum welcomes any new members. Meetings are once per month and you can be involved as you want to. The programs are flexible, and if you believe you can contribute your ideas in our multicultural town, join us now and together we can increase awareness of cultural diversity. For more information, contact Sasha Yantewo via phone (0428 727 583) or email (Sasha.Yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au).

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ocal photographer Charmayne Cronje has been donating her services to various causes over a number of years.

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She was last week recognised for her efforts with the Volunteer of the Month award for January at a Community Board meeting on Monday, March 30. Ms Cronje has been living in Roxby Downs for eight years, and in that time has provided free photography for various community events, including a display at the town’s 25th birthday celebrations. She has also helped raise thousands of dollars – via photography session vouchers for raffles and auctions – at local Biggest Morning Tea, Relay for Life and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) fundraisers. Ms Cronje said she was “surprised and very excited” to receive her award last week. “I wasn’t expecting it at all,” she said. “It actually feels a bit strange. “You just do your little bit that you can for your town. “To be awarded Volunteer of the Month is a really nice thing, (but) you really don’t think about it when you volunteer.” Ms Cronje said the Biggest Morning Tea and RFDS were causes close to her heart. “I’ve lost a lot of family members to cancer, so I do anything I can to support the Cancer Council,” she said. “(Also) everyone should support the RFDS as far as I’m concerned, because that’s our lifeline. “That is the quickest way to get us to Adelaide if we need major medical attention.” Ms Cronje said it could be difficult juggling community involvement with caring for her two children, aged 9 and 13, but she did what she could. “The little bit I do is making a difference,” she

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

RIGHT: Charmayne Cronje (left) accepts her Volunteer of the Month award for January from Community Board chairperson Michelle Davis.

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Jim Wheeler was named the Adult Gymkhana Champion.

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deal weather conditions and plenty of entries were among the highlights of the 50th annual William Creek Gymkhana on Saturday, March 28.

Competitors from across the state entered horses into the event, including many who had been involved in previous gymkhanas. An event spokesperson said Far North community members had also returned to provide volunteer support. “So many people helped us out on the weekend – too many to mention – and some I don’t even know your names, but to each and every one of you a sincere thank you from our club,” the spokesperson said. “We couldn’t have run the day without you.” The next event on the Far North racing calendar will be the Oodnadatta Races on Saturday, May 9. For more information, visit the Oodnadatta Racing and Horse Sports Club’s Facebook page. 2015 GYMKHANA RESULTS Children Under 10 Gymkhana Champion Rider: Harvey Williams, Leigh Creek. Children 10-15 Gymkhana Champion Rider: Harvey Williams, Leigh Creek. Under 10 Motorkhana Champion: Harvey Williams, Leigh Creek. Children 10-15 Motorkhana Champion: Jake Aulich, Coober Pedy. Adult Gymkhana Champion: Jim Wheeler, Peake Station. His horse Magic was Champion Horse. Adult Motorkhana Champion: Justin Nunn. RFDS 400m Sprint: Nothing Shall Pass (ridden by Teresa Hawkins). Nunn Memorial Cup: Buster Typhoon (ridden by Teresa Hawkins). ODT Australis William Creek Cup: Nothing Shall Pass (ridden by Teresa Hawkins).

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T Roxby Downs soccer co-ordinator Tony D’Arrigo has welcomed the installation of new goals on the area school oval.

Oval scores new goals

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ew soccer goals have been installed on the Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) oval area to accommodate a growing interest in the game. The new goals are bigger than the current ones, are metal rather than plastic and are cemented into the ground to prevent damage. “The kids are really happy with the goals,” said Roxby Downs soccer co-ordinator Tony D’Arrigo. “The school benefits from them, too, because they can use them at lunchtime. “I have noticed kids who used to go and kick the ball around the football goal post

are now playing with the soccer goals.” While the new goals - located behind the football posts at the school end of the oval - are larger than the ones currently in place, the pitch is still two metres off being the full size. D’Arrigo said he appreciated the assistance of Shane Mills and Roxby in installing the goals. “I would like to thank council for the work they have done with this,” he said. “They see what people want and, if it is major and they see there is a need for it, they get it.” The pitch is still being used for nine-aside games for the older juniors and adults teams, but the larger goals and slightly larger pitch also allow for 11-a-side trainings to take place.

Little athletics on track

ill Natt and Lena Barrett are gaining momentum in their efforts to get a little athletics club up and running in Roxby Downs.

Apart from the recent installation of a new shot put area and long jump pit at the small oval, a visit from Little Athletics South Australia to local schools and the kindergarten has been arranged for August. “The hard yards are yet to come, so we just need to keep the momentum going,” Natt told The Monitor. “We have been getting some responses through Facebook, with people saying they are really interested, which is good. “Little athletics is good for flexibility and exercise, plus it’s not competitive. It’s about people having a crack and having a sausage afterwards.” Natt encouraged locals to like the ‘Planning for a Roxby Downs Little Athletic Club’ Facebook page as a way of expressing their interest in the project. “We have had heaps of interest on Facebook,” Barrett said.

“I have also received heaps of texts from people saying they are keen.” Natt said he was currently drawing up designs of how the little athletics program could be held on the town and/or school oval without clashing with other sports. He said the proposed time was between 9am and 11am on a Saturday or Sunday. A little athletics club has been attempted in Roxby Downs numerous times before, but Natt and Barrett said they were determined to be successful in their efforts. “We actually have a few people in town that have little athletics experience already,” Natt said. “Fiona (Hooper) and Lena have done it before, even though it wasn’t in Roxby Downs. “Travis Hague is a good runner and triple jumper, too.” Natt said he and Barrett were looking to recruit as many children as possible, along with parents willing to help out. “It needs a large input from parents and volunteers – it is not just a ‘drop and run’ thing,” he added. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Roxby Downs’ first country teams in 20 years are therefore able to use the oval to prepare for this year’s championships. The under 12 and under 16 squads are currently training three nights each week in preparation for the carnival, to be held at Barmera on August 22-23. “Most of the guys already play in the competition up here, but it is about getting them match fit (for 11-a-side games),” D’Arrigo said. “These are the first teams from here to go in 20 years, so just being there for the kids will be a buzz.” D’Arrigo said not only was soccer on the way up, but all sports in Roxby Downs were stronger than ever. “All sports are 100 per cent positive at the moment,” he added.

Student success at SAPSASA

Barbara’s Parish School and Roxby Downs Area School students enjoyed success at the SAPSASA carnival in Port Augusta last week.

Competing in both football and netball, RDAS and St Barbara’s came away the division one and two football title winners respectively. After winning their first two games against Flinders View and Port Augusta West, St Barbara’s students suffered their first and only loss of the carnival against Stirling North. They bounced back from this loss, defeating Augusta Park in the semi-final before going on to beat Wilsden Primary School 35 (5.5) to 8 (1.2). In the netball, St Barbara’s division two team won three games and lost two to earn it a spot in the semi-final, in which it lost to Quorn. Meanwhile St Barbara’s division three team suffered five defeats from as many games. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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he Roxby Downs Darts League (RDDL) continued to grow and saw another successful round last week.

The highest male peg out went to Ryan Reschke (Four Play) at 85. However, Reschke failed to take away the highest for the year, which Steve Warner (FODFA) still holds at 149. The highest female peg out this week was with Liz Chilton (Bull Shooters) at 38. Zoe Leslie (Twisted Flights) is still holding onto the highest peg out for the year at 92. Only time will tell whether anyone will be able to match or beat either of these peg outs before the season is over. ROUND ONE, WEEK FOUR: Four Play d Chukkas 11-0, ISITIN? d FODFA 10-1, GC12 d The Wannabies 7-4, Dead Eye Dicks d Bull Shooters 8-3, Twisted Flights d Pointer Sisters 9-2, Tenners d Red Bull 7-4, Andamooka Opals d Bullz N All 6-5. LEADERBOARD: 1. Four Play. 2. ISITIN?. 3. Dead Eye Dicks. 4. Red Bull. 5. FODFA. 6. GC12. 7. Andamooka Opals. 8. Tenners. 9. The Wannabies. 10. Twisted Flights. 11. Bullz N All. 12. Chukkas. 13. Pointer Sisters. 14. Bull Shooters.

Roxby Downs Golf Association Stroke Monthly Medal Saturday, April 4, 2015 OVERALL WINNER A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE LADIES/JNR SWEEPSTAKES

BEST PUTTER LONG DRIVE A LONG DRIVE B LONG DRIVE C LONG DRIVE LJ NTP A NTP B NTP C NTP LJ

NAME SCORE SEB GRIGGS (On Count Back) 67 ANDY HIGHET 71 RYAN SHIELDS 67 HARRY NOLL 76 FEE BILNEY 75 IAN GRILLET 70 PHIL MOON 71 CRAIG NICHOLS 72 ROBERT GRAY 73 TOM BILNEY 73 DAMIEN CONDON 73 SEB/NEVILLE 27 GLEN MUNGER CLINT HEALEY HARRY NOLL FEE BILNEY GLEN MUNGER MISSED PETER SMITH FEE BILNEY

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New beginnings for motocross club

After inviting the East Roxby Roos (formerly known as Andamooka Football Club) to utilise the facility over the past two seasons, we have now secured a long-term partnership. The Roos have big plans for the facility, and with a new coach and fresh blood on the committee we are excited to be a part of their momentum in 2015. We are continuing our plans and ideas towards our night meet, which was previously in doubt, but with some promising sponsorship support it appears to be back on track. At this stage we are looking at dates in October, along with a potential two-day event incorporating the Port Augusta motocross club that would also be exciting. It is shaping up to be a big year for some of our members as they embark on different racing dreams. In the juniors we have young guns Ben Dixon, racing in the 50cc class; Bailey Anderson, who has just started racing this year on board a KTM 65cc; while Jazzy McDonald will also start racing competitively in the newly formed girls class. Taj Gow-Smith will be keen to impress in his first year under the Yamaha Junior Racing team, and in the seniors we have high hopes that local Kurt Murray can be right at the pointy end at this year’s Finke Desert Race. Some of these riders have already begun to show their promise with positive results in the Prince of the Gulf meet last weekend in Port Pirie. Aiden Way finished in sixth place and Ben Dixon was third in the division two 50cc class for seven to nine yearolds, while Bailey Anderson placed fifth in the 65cc for the same age group. Meanwhile Bodie Smith competed in two events, finishing fourth in the 128-150/200-250cc for 13 to 16 yearolds and 11th overall. There are some exciting times ahead on and off the track, so keep an eye on our Facebook page for meetings and news.

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Trent Headland and Daz Whetstone in action at the Australian Sidecar Speedway Championships on the weekend, when they placed sixth overall. PHOTO: Judy Mackay

Sixth spot at nationals WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

resh off their win in the final round of the DYOVest Sidecar Grand Slam two weeks ago, local man Trent Headland and UK passenger Daz Whetstone finished sixth in the national championships on the weekend. The pair competed against the country’s top performers in the Australian Sidecar Speedway Championship. Headland said he and Whetstone were pleased with their

efforts but were still chasing the number one spot. “We had so much fun racing at Arunga Park (in the Northern Territory) again on the weekend,” he said. “It was obvious that the committee had put in a lot of time and effort on the track and the event as a whole. “The country’s top teams really put on a show for the crowd, and new Australian champ Justin Plaisted should be commended for how well he rode on the night and in the lead-up. “Well done, mate. “We are now sixth in Australia – nothing to be sneezed at

– but we’ll forever be chasing that top spot. “Thank you so much as always to our generous supporters and sponsors who take us here.” Plaisted and fellow South Australian Sam Harrison took out the national championships ahead of Warren Monson and Matt Morgan, of Victoria, and SA duo Mick Headland and Jesse Headland. Headland and Whetstone will now turn their attention to their final race of the season at Westline Speedway, Whyalla, on Saturday, April 18.

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