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Glover bags 5 awards WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD
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ly mpic D am’s Patr ick Glover took out five awards – including Cricketer of the Year – at the Roxby Districts Cricket Association’s (RDCA’s) end-of-season presentations on Friday night.
Patrick Glover was named Cricketer of the Year and received four other awards at the Roxby Districts Cricket Association presentations on Friday night. PHOTO: Verity Casserly
Held at the Roxby Downs Tavern, the presentations saw Glover also receive the Association Player of the Year, T20 Player of the Year and Batting Aggregate awards while also featuring in the Team of the Year. Glover said he was “stoked and humbled” to be named Cricketer of the Year. Along with his other awards, Glover said it was “the icing on the cake” on what had been a successful season for OD. “It is a great honour to have won this award and it’s something I could not have achieved without my teammates,” he said.
“Having the support of not just Seb (Holbrook) and Rein (Geraghty) as the captains but the whole team really helps. “If it’s not me doing the job it is good to know you have a Seb, a ‘Whistle’ (Adrian Harris), a (Craig) Nicholls or a (Tom) Krieg to back you up.” Glover also thanked the opposition teams, noting that there had been a “great contest” this season, especially during the grand final against the Roxby Miners. He said receiving the Association Player of the Year award was also “pretty special”. “To be involved in such an awesome carnival side, with a great bunch of blokes and to go through undefeated was one of the highlights of the season,” he said. “To come away with the award for standout performer of the carnival is extremely humbling. “I would also like to congratulate all the other award winners.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
COLOURING COMPETITION 1. To be judged at member’s night by member of The Club’s committee on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 2. Finished coloured in pictures to be presented in person at 6pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 3.Two categories - Ages 2yrs -5yrs and 6yrs -12yrs, prize for both. 4. This is the last colouring competition for 2016.
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Deb makes SA top 20 ties and for appeals e.g. the Pinery bushfires. “This month Deb donated bone marrow for her brother, and managed to stay positive when another brother passed away from suicide while she was in hospital donating. “The school recently had an assignment and the children cited Deb as their community role model. “Her generosity impacts all ages.” Kerry Thomas and Chelsea James helped run a Facebook campaign to collect local donations towards the cost of Mrs Price’s travel to Adelaide for the ceremony. More than $900 was raised towards the cause, and Roxby Travel & Cruise helped Mrs Price with her flight cost. Mrs Price said she was “blown away” by locals’ generosity and wanted to say “a huge thank you” to them for making her trip possible. Earlier last month Mrs Price donated blood stem cells to be transplanted into her brother, John Hansen, of Port Pirie.
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oxby Downs woman Deb Price capped off an eventful month by attending the Statewide Heroes award ceremony in Adelaide on Wednesday, March 30.
Mrs Price was among the top 20 finalists for the award, which seeks to recognise South Australians who go above and beyond for their community. She was nominated by fellow local Mellissa Nilsen, who highlighted Mrs Price’s involvement with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Pink Stumps Day, Relay For Life, RoxFM and the World’s Greatest Shave. “She offers help to anyone who needs support for any reason,” Mrs Nilsen wrote in the nomination form. “At Christmas she collects for hampers and gifts for those in the community who are struggling. “(She) always nominates as a collection point for local chari-
Mr Hansen was diagnosed with leukaemia more than 12 months ago and chemotherapy was failing to cure his blood cancer, hence a transplant became his only hope of a cure. Mrs Price said her brother was recovering well and doctors had said he was 10 days ahead of where he should be. After previously being told he would have to stay in hospital for three months following his transplant, Mr Hansen was released last Friday and will only have to stay in Adelaide for follow-up treatment over the next few weeks. Mrs Price has therefore been able to set a date for her World’s Greatest Shave event as part of her fundraising efforts for the Leukaemia Foundation. Locals are invited to show their support for Mrs Price at the Roxby Downs Tavern this Friday from 6pm. If you or someone you know is depressed or contemplating suicide, 24/7 help is available by phoning Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Roxby Downs woman Deb Price (left) was among 20 finalists for the Statewide Heroes awards after being nominated by fellow local Mellissa Nilsen last month. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard
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oxby Downs Area School (RDAS) year 11 student Millie Clarke faced an emotional day last week when she had her head shaved in support of the Leukaemia Foundation.
Millie held her World’s Greatest Shave event following CanDance rehearsals at the roxbylink auditorium on Monday, April 4. Her mother Jane Rogers and dance teacher Lana Chamberlain were there to show their support and help shave her hair off. Among around 40 other attendees were Millie’s friends, family members and fellow dance students. Millie said she had been in tears before, during and after the shave – a reaction she said was unexpected. “I started crying on the day as soon as I got home from school, just at the thought of having no hair,” she said. However, Millie said she had since embraced her new look and had noticed her hair
already growing back. “I was pretty scared, but I’m proud that I’ve done it and I’m glad that it’s over,” she said. As of last Monday afternoon her online fundraising tally stood at $2462 – a feat Millie attributed to the generosity of her supporters, including one who made a $500 contribution. She said she also had more than $200 in cash donations, including contributions made during last week’s event and around $100 collected from a tin placed in the RDAS staff room. Millie thanked those who attended her shave last week and everyone who had donated so far, along with her mother and dance teacher for their support. She will continue to collect online donations until the Leukaemia Foundation’s fundraising deadline in June. To make a contribution towards her cause, visit: http:// my.leukaemiafoundation.org. au/millieclarke
trailer stolen from a Roxby Downs address was found in scrubland south of the town last week.
The trailer was stolen between the evening of Monday, April 4, and morning of Tuesday, April 5. It was located a few days later but was missing tools and other items. Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information or that has been offered tools recently is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
DEADLINES All editorial and advertising requests must be submitted by 12 noon on Fridays. Millie Clarke (centre) with mother Jane Rogers and dance teacher Lana Chamberlain after completing the World’s Greatest Shave last week. PHOTO: Patrick Glover
My office can help with issues related to services provided by the State Government. Ethan Zeptner after holding his World’s Greatest Shave event during the junior basketball grand finals on Saturday. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard
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NOTICE TO ALL PATRONS Due to the removal of the fence between Main Oval and School Oval, please be aware that the Liquor Licence Agreement clearly states that NO BYO will be permitted at the Oval via either the main entrance to oval or entrance gained through Eastern side of Oval via School Oval. The FNFL, Local Council and SAPOL are working diligently in this area and sincerely urge the community to support and adhere to these strict guidelines. The Licensed area will be clearly marked, sign posted and routine monitoring of this area will be undertaken throughout the time frame designated on the Liquor Licence for each specific day/night. Local SAPOL will be engaged and utilised where necessary if any Person(s) are found guilty of breaching these conditions. The FNFL and SAPOL look forward to your patronage and support throughout the 2016 Football season and remind everyone to drink responsibly and if you drink and drive, you’re a bloody idiot as endorsed by the MAC.
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ocal man Ethan ‘Zep’ Zeptner shaved his head for the first time in three years as part of a fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation on Saturday.
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Port Augusta’s Criminal Investigation Branch arrested the man on Wednesday, April 6, and charged him with five counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 14. Police advised the public this incident was not random, with the offences occurring in January with a person known to him. The man was remanded in custody to appear in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court in June.
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Mr Zeptner held his World’s Greatest Shave event in between junior basketball grand final games at the roxbylink stadium. A crowd – including fellow World’s Greatest Shave participants Mel Aitchison and Millie Clarke – gathered to watch Jane Rogers shave Mr Zeptner’s hair off. He told The Monitor that morning his fundraising tally stood at $2452, but he would leave out donation tins for the rest of the day and night so basketball spectators could contribute further. Mr Zeptner also had a collection tin out at the local Thirsty Camel bottleshop and has been receiving donations via a page on the Leukaemia Foundation website. He said he was glad to have passed his fundraising goal of $2000 and would be banking all donations this week. “I’d like to say thanks to everyone for all their donations and support in coming out,” he added. BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD
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EDITORIAL By Ryneisha Bollard
As of last Thursday afternoon The Monitor had already received more than 30 responses to its community survey regarding the proposed week on, week off roster at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam. Entries remain open until 5pm on Thursday, April 21, but in the meantime it is worth taking a look at what people are saying so far. Out of 33 responses via survey forms handed in to the Monitor office and answers submitted online (www.surveymonkey.com/r/ XGN82ZT), 19 voted against the proposed roster change, seven were in favour and seven were unsure. So far the survey had been completed by mainly Roxby Downs residents but also one Andamooka resident and two people who used to live here and had since moved elsewhere. Those opposed to the change included 11 who answered ‘yes’ when asked if they worked at BHP
Billiton Olympic Dam. Of those in support of the new roster, five identified themselves as Olympic Dam mine site workers. Respondents who were unsure of whether they supported it included two who said they worked at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam and five who did not. Opponents to the new roster listed uncertainty about its impacts and concerns about a large number of existing Roxby Downs residents moving out of town – along with the repercussions of this on the local business economy, community and property values – as being among their reasons for voting against it. One respondent also argued that the longer breaks would increase the likelihood of BHP Billiton Olympic Dam employees using hard drugs as they would have more time to get them out of their system. He also noted that having school-aged children meant he still only had two weekends available to get away each month.
Supporters of the change claim the new roster would encourage OD employees and their families to live in Roxby Downs because seven days may be too long to be away from their children One said the roster change would also mean her partner, who works at the mine, would be more available to go away during school holidays and attend their children’s weekend sporting events. She said the new roster would be easier to keep track of and would not deter her family from living in Roxby Downs. Out of the 31 respondents who currently live in the Roxby Downs area, 21 said they would stay here even if the 7/7 roster was introduced. Reasons for this included the fact that their roster would be unaffected, they owned a home here, they had young children or had a partner who worked here. A further four respondents failed to answer the question and another wrote that they would be moving regard-
less of the proposed roster change. One other individual claimed they would like to move if the new roster was implemented, but this would depend on their ability to sell their home for a reasonable price. Neither of the two respondents from outside of the Roxby Downs area wrote that they would move here if the new roster was introduced. The Monitor will endeavour to publish another update on the survey in its April 20 edition and will provide a report on the full results in its April 27 edition. Note: The responses from those voting against the roster are only mentioned first because these were in the highest number. If the majority of respondents were in favour of the roster, their answers would have been highlighted first. The Monitor is in no way trying to take its own stance on this issue, rather it is attempting to let the community speak for itself.
Community Calendar APRIL 13th - Youth Week event at the Andamooka Community Hall, 5pm. 15th - Arid Recovery Tour Opening Night. Gates open 5pm at the Arid Recovery Reserve, Borefield Rd. Ph: 8671 2402. 16th - Far North Football League Round One: Roxby Districts vs Coober Pedy, 12.30pm, Olympic Dam vs Hornridge, 2.30pm. 16th - FFSA Regional Round soccer event at the Roxby Downs small oval. Gates open from 4.30pm. Under 12 match at 5pm, celebrity game at 6pm, main event at 7.30pm. 17th - Andamooka Sports Shooting Association Open Day. Includes BBQ lunch. Ph:
Ben on 0428 841 548. 17th - Roxby Desert Motocross Club meet at the track (off Opal Road) from 10am. Ph: 0437 546 758. 20th & 27th - Autumn Activities for children ages 12 and under at Lions Park, 1.30-3pm. Ph: 8671 9020. 22nd - FNFL Round Two: Roxby Districts vs East Roxby, 7.30pm. 23rd - FNFL Round Two: Coober Pedy home game vs OD at 1pm. 25th - Roxby Downs Anzac Day dawn service at the Richardson Place war memorial, 6am. Followed by Anzac Day march at 10.30am. 30th - FNFL Round Three - Hornridge vs Coober Pedy, 12.30pm, OD vs East Roxby, 2.30pm.
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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Stone field land use Information session discussions under way on aged care support A T
he Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) and the Department of State Development held talks recently to determine an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) for the Andamooka Precious Stone Field (APSF).
The agreement will outline the land that can be made available to the Kokatha people without impacting negatively on opal mining operations.
After the meeting attended by representatives from both parties – including the Andamooka Town Management Committee’s Stephen Lyons and APOMA representative Peter Taubers – a decision was reached. It was determined ground within the field with a natural topography below 90m above sea level would be made available to the Kokatha people but would remain a part of the APSF and the current boundary would be maintained.
It was concluded a map outlining the agreed areas of ground together with identified major water courses would be presented to the Kokatha people by the department for discussion in the hope of finalising the agreement. Following that discussion it is anticipated a joint meeting will be held including all the major parties – APOMA, the Kokatha people and the department – in which the agreement should be finalised and signed off on by the end of the financial year.
ndamooka locals familiarised themselves with new aged care programs during an information session last week.
Around 30 people attended the session to learn about the My Aged Care and Calvary Community Care programs run by the Federal Government and a charitable organisation respectively. The programs support health and care services for the aged, disabled and those requiring respite assistance or home care. Most questions from the floor related to concerns with registering to the program and ongoing contact particularly in emergency situations. Concerns included with the proposed system’s reliance on phone or internet contact and the fact it offers little personal contact for clients or carers.
Many felt that it failed to adequately address issues with the ability to use telephones and the internet, or with hearing difficulties and also with people for whom English is a second language. There was also concern with clients contacting remotely based services that had limited knowledge of their patient history. Respite care was also discussed at length with several ideas mooted, including the possibility of establishing a respite service within the local region. Representatives from both programs were open to discussion towards creating solutions to these and other issues and concerns. They said they would work with the Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) and remote area nurses positioned in Andamooka to achieve a functional and effective community care system for local residents.
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Restoration work on the Andamooka Historic Cottages is nearly complete. PHOTOS: Supplied
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new airconditioning system was last month installed in the community hall as part of upgrades undertaken by the Andamooka Town Management Committee. One completely new unit was installed and a second was reconstructed
from the best parts of the two old ones. Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) treasurer Rob Hancock said the new system was working well. The installation work was completed by local contractors MPS Building and Electrical. Upgrades to the hall, including a new kitchen, were undertaken to coincide with the Andamooka Yacht Club’s construction.
ANDAMOOKA SPORTS SHOOTING ASSOCIATION INC. The cottages were some of the first houses ever built in the town.
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here is no doubt that the historic cottages are an iconic and special feature of Andamooka.
The ramshackle structures line a section of the main track, now known as Opal Creek Blvd, located in the hub of the township. These once lively abodes now rest peacefully in the shadows of the mullock hills resulting from endless hours of toil with nothing more than humble picks and shovels. They remain much as they were when built in the early 1930s by men and women, many of them migrants or down-on-their-luck nationals, searching for their fortune in the newly discovered Andamooka opal fields. In what would have
been an isolated and unforgiving environment, the cottages were designed to protect hardy miners – and, in many cases, their families – from the harsh elements and endless summer heat. Amazingly and to the credit of the builders, their rustic construction has withstood around 75 years of harsh outback conditions, but time has taken its toll as they have been gradually crumbling. Over the past two years members of the community supported by the Andamooka Opal Miners Association and the Remote Jobs and Communities Programme (RJCP) have worked tirelessly on restoring the cottages and environs as authentically as possible. They were originally built primarily from locally gathered materials
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including tough mulga wood, rocks, stones and clay – along with whatever metal could be begged, borrowed or shipped in – all of which was roughly nailed, tied or plastered together. So this created a restoration challenge, but in typical Andamooka style this became a labour of love. The community has worked tirelessly on a number of projects around the cottages including a roadside protective wall incorporating local stones which has added to the aesthetics of the site. The y have also cleaned, repaired and reorganised the site and installed interpretive signage, seating and tables. Their latest project could almost be recognised as a work of art. The RJC P group have painstakingly re-
searched, sourced and applied a special plaster mix to restore crumbling areas of wall so that it not only matches in with the original but will also stand up to the ravages of the desert elements. Members of the community have donated items such as mining tools and equipment, cooking utensils, furnishings and household gadgets, together with a myriad of amazingly ingenious innovations for all sorts of tasks, creating a realistic snapshot of living conditions at the time. Nowadays, interpretive signs lead visitors on a journey through time, and you cannot help but wonder what stories these rough old walls could tell. The cottages are open to visitors seven days a week free of charge.
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FOOTY Hornridge hoping to even the ledger WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER
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ornridge will be out to try and even a one-sided ledger this season after succumbing to the Roxby Miners in three out of the four previous grand finals.
Hornridge coach Ashley Baxter said his side had not won against the Miners since he moved to the Magpies. Baxter said he hoped a turnover in players during the off season would have no adverse effect on his side’s chances. “We have lost a few guys that finished in the top 10 of our best and fairest last year, but we have gained a few other boys which helps,” he said. “Lochie Munro has come back for this season, and Lachy Forward has returned from Adelaide. “But we have lost blokes like Time Milner, Tyrone Price and Rhys Hamilton.” The Miners have also been hit hard during the off season, losing around six players from last year’s grand final side that defeated the Magpies by 99 points. However, coach Ricky Prosser said, as in previous years, they had managed to recruit a number of new players from within town that would become regulars throughout the year. But with the uncertainty of the proposed seven on/seven off roster at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam, he said it was hard to know what player availability was going to be like from week to week. “Everyone is feeling the pinch,” Prosser
2016 James Telfer (Miners) gets a kick away despite pressure from Hornridge’s Ben Grimston. The sides will continue their rivalry this season having met in the last four grand finals.
said. “We have local guys that are on shift and it is going to be a challenge with the possibility of the seven/seven roster being introduced mid-season.” Having managed to find the winning formula in the past three seasons, Prosser said his side would have to develop again this year if it wanted a fourth victory in a row. “We have to be a little smart about it and improve again this season because clubs will catch up,” he said. “We have had a similar pre-season, maybe even a little better than last season, which is a good start. “We are pretty fit and healthy and we haven’t had any pre-season injuries which is good.” While an enmity similar to that of the Miners and Olympic Dam back in the late 2000s is brewing between these two clubs, Prosser said the Devils would always be the club’s arch rivals. “The rivalry between us and Hornridge has developed to a degree but there are still, and I am one of them, guys playing that went through the period where we were the runner-up three out of four grand finals to OD,” he said. “So yes we have had some recent history with Hornridge, but still the guys want to play OD and they are still our arch rivals.” Both Prosser and Baxter agreed Andamooka had the potential to take another step in its development this season with the Roos having gone hard in the recruiting department in the off season. “They train the same night we do and they have picked up a few and have had good numbers on the track,” Baxter added.
OD remains optimistic despite player losses
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layer availability resulted in an early exit from the Far North Football League finals campaign for the Olympic Dam Football Club last year, and things are set to be just as difficult this season.
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OD coach Jason Elliott said his side had lost 14 players during the off season and would be pushing for numbers come round one this Saturday. “We have had good numbers on the track the past few trainings, but we are still going to have weeks where we are really struggling because of rosters and other factors,” he said. “Pre-season hasn’t been too bad – there has been plenty of enthusiasm – but we have had a lack of numbers compared to last year when we had 20-plus all the way through. “At some trainings this pre-season we have had only 10 to 12 people. It is only the last few weeks we have been getting good numbers.” However, Elliott said he remained optimistic about the season ahead as there was a number of exciting new younger players ready to take the next step.
“I am looking forward to this year,” he said. “It is going to be a week-by-week thing this season, but we are going to try a few different things and try and be competitive. “We have a strong base, and with a full side we are still going to be reasonably competitive, but it is going to be about whether they are all available at the same time.” Apart from player movemement, another major change during the off season was the creation of the Olympic Dam Sporting Club, which includes the football and netball sides. Elliott said he welcomed the move and was excited to see more teams – including the cricket and basketball sides – join together under the sporting club banner. Elliot, who is in his second year as coach of the football side, said he was looking forward to using some of knowledge he learned on the job last year this season. “I definitely learned a lot of stuff last season,” he said. “There are still some things that I didn’t do last year that I want to do this year.” BY PATRICK GLOVER
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LEFT: Olympic Dam will be hoping for more of the same from Jonathon Veale this season with the club struggling for numbers ahead of its first game this weekend.
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FOOTY
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Numbers struggle set to influence season
East Roxby is set to be bolstered by a number of new recruits this season, while Coober Pedy’s player list is predicted to vary during the competition.
WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER
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ith uncertainty surrounding player numbers for some teams this season the Far North Football League (FNFL) is considering the option of reducing the number of players on the field to 16.
The usual requirement is 18 on a field, but the proposed changes would see wing positions eliminated from games. FNFL president Henry Andryszczak said this was just one of the ideas put forward, but all club delegates agreed something needed to be done.
“We are watching team numbers because a whole lot of people have left town, which is putting pressure on the clubs,” he said. “We are watching closely because we still want to be able to provide an entertaining and a good spectacle and get as many people to games as possible.” Teams lending players to opposition sides for the day, if numbers permit, is another option that is being explored. Andryszczak said a final decision was yet to be made but would likely occur in the next month. However, despite the negatives the lack of player num-
bers may produce, Andryszczak said there were also positives to come out of the situation. “It means there will be more of a chance for juniors to play senior football,” he said. “It will present them with an opportunity they have not had in previous years.” The 2016 fixture has been finalised and Andryszczak said he was excited to see the night games scheduled for this season. The Miners Cup will take place again this year – possibly for the final time at Adelaide Oval. The FNFL side will be looking to go out on a high note and tip the ledger in their favour with the current win/loss record
against Broken Hill sitting at four wins each. As for the local games, Andryszczak said the Roxby Miners would be hard to beat again this season as they chased their fourth premiership in a row. However, he said East Roxby had recruited well during the off season and could provide the Miners with some stiff competition. Coober Pedy is also set to be a dark horse with its playing list uncertain from week to week. Meanwhile registrations for the Roxby Downs Junior Football Association close this Saturday with the season set to kick off on Friday, May 6.
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Roxby Downs junior footballers with WorkPac’s Kateland McBey.
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orkPac Roxby Downs is again sponsoring the local junior football association this season after first making a monetary contribution to the group in 2015.
Supporting local sporting clubs and community groups has been a tradition of the local business for a number of years. WorkPac donated $2000 to the Roxby Downs Junior Football Association (RDJFA) towards guernseys and other necessities in 2015 and has this year taken up its new $3000 Gold Sponsor package. The package includes inclusion of the business logo on this season’s guernseys and the display of a WorkPac banner at the town oval. WorkPac also invited the RDJFA to attend its recent Golf Opening Day, at which the association ran a raffle and auction to raise nearly $2000 for junior football. A WorkPac spokesperson said staff members attended as many junior football games as possible and participated in presentations at the end of the year. “It’s a great way of doing something for the community that’s for the juniors,” the spokesperson said. “WorkPac invests in communities on a national level and enjoys building relationships with community clubs and organisations.”
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2016 FNFL FIXTURE 16th April 12:30pm RDSC v CPFC (Roxby Downs) 2:30pm ODSC v HSC (Roxby Downs) BYE - ERFC 22nd April Anzac Day Game 7:30pm RDSC v ERFC (Roxby Downs) (Frank Corcoran Medal game) 23rd April 1pm CPFC v ODSC (Coober Pedy) (Raymond Boland Medal game) BYE - HSC 30th April 12:30pm HSC v CPFC (Roxby Downs) 2:30pm ODSC v ERFC (Roxby Downs) BYE - RDSC 8th May Miners Cup (Adelaide Oval) BYE - All Clubs 14th May 12:30pm HSC v ERFC (Roxby Downs) 2:30pm ODSC v RDSC (Roxby Downs) BYE - CPFC 20th May 7:30pm RDSC v HSC (Roxby Downs) BYE - ODSC 21st May 1pm CPFC v ERFC (Coober Pedy) 28th May 12:30pm RDSC v CPFC (Roxby Downs) 2:30pm HSC v ODSC (Roxby Downs) BYE - ERFC 4th June 12:30pm ERFC v RDSC (Roxby Downs) 2:30pm ODSC v CPFC (Roxby Downs) BYE - HSC 11th June Long Weekend BYE - All Clubs 18th June 12:30pm ERFC v ODSC (Roxby Downs) 2:30pm HSC v CPFC (Roxby Downs) BYE - RDSC 25th June 12:30pm ERFC v HSC (Roxby Downs) 2.30pm Father/Son Charity Match (Roxby Downs) 3pm RDSC v ODSC (Roxby Downs) BYE - CPFC 2nd July 1pm CPFC v RDSC (Coober Pedy) 2:00pm ODSC v HSC (Roxby Downs) BYE - ERFC 9th July Country Carnival Split Round Part One 2pm ERFC v CPFC (Roxby Downs) BYE - ODSC, HSC, RDSC 16th July 12:30pm ODSC v CPFC (Roxby Downs) 2:30pm RDSC v ERFC (Roxby Downs) BYE - HSC 23rd July 12:30pm HSC v RDSC (Roxby Downs) 2:30pm ERFC v CPFC (Roxby Downs) BYE - ODSC 30th July 1pm CPFC v HSC (Coober Pedy) 2pm ODSC v ERFC (Roxby Downs) BYE - RDSC 5th August Split Round Part Two 6:30pm RDSC v HSC (Roxby Downs) BYE - ODSC, ERFC, CPFC 13th August 12:30pm HSC v ERFC (Roxby Downs) Troy Gum Memorial 2:30pm ODSC v RDSC (Roxby Downs) Partington-Zeptner Memorial BYE - CPFC 20th August - SEMI FINAL 12.30pm 3rd v 4th (Venue TBA) Winner to Preliminary Final 2:30pm 1st v 2nd (Venue TBA) Winner to Grand Final 27th August - PRELIMINARY FINAL 2pm Winner 3rd v 4th v Loser 1st v 2nd (Venue TBA) Winner to Grand Final 3rd September - GRAND FINAL 2pm Winner 1st v 2nd (Roxby Downs) This fixture proudly brought to you by the Far North Football League *time may be subject to change
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Youth Fiesta
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PHOTOS: Verity Casserly
Seth Parks and Matija Vukotic.
Abigail Law, Georgia Eggart and Imogen Swanson at the Youth Fiesta held in the new Community Youth Centre on Saturday night.
Tom Bourn and Ethan Dadleh.
Renee Schulte and Amelia Brouns.
Little Lizards
Sasha Yantewo and Ines Badman.
The Monitor wishes a happy birthday to this week’s Little Lizard, Nikita Harris, who turned one yesterday.
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What’s happening at RDAS? Year 11s cater for staff event R
oxby Downs Area School (RDAS) year 11 home economics students demonstrated their culinary skills when they catered for a staff social club event recently.
Year 11 students Cassandra and Ebony with some of the appetisers their class made. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard
Millie and Sharna at work in the school kitchen.
New Governing Council elected
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ourteen representatives will make up the Roxby Downs Area School Governing Council in 2016.
The group held its annual general meeting on Tuesday, March 22, when members were elected and assigned positions. Eight parents, two teachers and students, a Parents & Friends committee member and a Roxby Council representative make up the Governing Council. Di anne G ardiner w a s re-elected as chairperson and is joined by Todd Parker as vice chairperson, Mandy Masters as treasurer and Karena Scott as secretary. RDAS GOVERNING COUNCIL 2016 Parent representatives: Di Gardiner, Karena Scott, Mandy Masters, Tanya Parker, Sandy Gibb, Wesley Knights, Todd Parker and Jo Gordon. Teacher representatives: Kristy Mackenzie and Jess Bawden. Parents and Friends representative: Kelly Wise. Roxby Council representative: Michelle Hales. Student representatives: School captains Michael Scarr and Tayla French.
Alex and Adyn were among the year 11 students catering for a staff social club event recently.
Matt and Kaitlyn prepare food to be served to staff social club members.
Staff social club members enjoying the food prepared for them. INSET: Some of the food served up by the year 11 home economics class.
The group spent two days preparing a selection of sweet and savoury canapes for about 40 staff members from RDAS and Andamooka Primary School. “The students spent the weeks beforehand planning and selecting the perfect balance and food combinations for staff to enjoy,” said year 11 home economics teacher Claire Meatheringham. “Students had to consider the presentation of food, dietary requirements and a combination of delish delights. “Overall the eight students who attended the event worked well, some showing their true leadership skills under pressure. “I am sure that the students will be able to reflect on the skills they have learned over the time from this assessment.” Ms Meatheringham said the caramelised onion and fetta tarts and pulled pork sliders were the major hits among staff members. Staff also had the opportunity to enjoy the afternoon sun and lawn games while indulging on the food prepared for them.
Students excel at athletics meet WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER
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our Roxby Downs Area School students won awards for being the best athletes in their age groups at the Western Areas Secondary Schools Athletic Carnival (WASSAC) recently.
Three more students took out the runner-up medals in their categories to make for a successful day for the school. “The day presented strong athletic competition with
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students from many Western Area schools participating,” said RDAS principal Steve Bennett. “There were excellent individual performances by all, with several students competing exceedingly well in their individual age group categories. “It was a fantastic achievement for all competitors.” Jasmine Tovakuta (under 14 female) took out the group champion award in her category while Jack Van Kruyssen (under 15 male), Ebony Johnson (under 16 fe-
male) and Matt Lamb (under 16 male) achieved the same feat in their classes. George Clarke (under 14 male), Shayarna Millar (under 15 female) and Renee Wurfel (open female) were all runners-up in their respective categories. Also the Roxby Downs/ Woomera team took out the Division B handicap shield. RDAS competed against other schools from Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, Whyalla and surrounding areas.
Ebony Johnson (right) during one of her events at the recent athletic carnival.
RDAS students attended the Western Areas Secondary Schools Athletic Carnival recently. PHOTOS: Supplied www.themonitor.com.au
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Roxby Council Welcome, new citizens
There are a number of free community recycling opportunities provided in the Roxby Council foyer, including batteries, mobile phones and accessories and printer cartridges.
Roxby’s mobile muster M obile phone technology is ever-changing and many of us are constantly upgrading to a new device.
Congratulations to Geovanna Ponce De Leon Cardenas, Ana Yupanqui Ponce De Leon, Ericka Yupanqui Ponce De Leon, Diego Yupanqui Ponce De Leon, Gianella Yupanqui Ponce De Leon, and Francisco Yupanqui Martinez who received their Australian citizenship in a ceremony at Roxby Council on March 21.
Many old phones are kept in storage, unused and unwanted, which means there are a lot of materials available that could be recovered simply through recycling. Roxby Council provides a FREE mobile phone recycling service
via Mobile Muster. Simply place your old phone, charger and other accessories in the drop-off box located in the Council foyer. These will then be sent to Mobile Muster for recycling. Plastics, precious metals and copper are extracted from the device and recovered to make new resources such as plastic fence posts, stainless steel and batteries. In Febr uar y Roxby Council sent away
3.79kg of mobile phones and accessories for recycling. Overall for the month of Februar y, Mobile Muster collected a to-
tal of 8114.71kg of mobile phone components which will generate the illustrated resource recovery and environmental benefits:
By recycling your mobile phone, you’re avoiding future greenhouse gas emissions, saving energy, protecting the environment and conserving natural resources. Recycling mobile phones also prevents potentially hazardous materials from entering the environment. So clean out your cupboards, do your bit for the environment and recycle your old mobile devices at the drop-off box at Roxby Council, which is open during normal Council business hours.
NEWS IN BRIEF Soccer this weekend!
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on’t forget – the third Football Federation of South Australia (FFSA) Regional Round soccer game kicks off this Saturday in Roxby!
Gates open at 4.30pm, with the main game between West Torrens Birkalla and the Croydon Kings at 7.30pm. Roxby’s under 12 side will play Port Augusta at 5pm, our local celebrities will take to the pitch at 6pm and our AIA Vitality MiniRoos (junior) players will play at halftime of the main game. Food, drinks and entertainment will be available on the night. We hope to see you there!
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LIBRARY Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Toddler Story time – Tuesday and Wednesday (repeat) 9.30am start Telephone 8671 0500 Email: library@roxbycouncil.com.au Library membership is free. A wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
SERVICE SA
Opal Road Landfill now CLOSED to the public.
Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4pm) All inquiries 131 084.
Waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow domestic collection can now be deposited at BSH Waste Solutions’ Resource Recovery Centre, 10 Gosse Street, Roxby Downs (in the light industrial area). Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 8am – 12 noon Sunday 1pm – 5pm All inquiries 8671 1154
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Understanding pedestrian right of way
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t’s easy to get around Roxby Downs on foot or bicycle, with many footpaths, walking trails and crossings providing ease of access around town.
While Roxby Roadsafe encourages people to actively travel around our community, it is important that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists share the road adequately so that everyone remains safe. The Roxby Roadsafe committee recently raised that some children expect vehicles to give way to them at all crossings in Roxby Downs. This gives kids the wrong message, as not all crossings entitle pedestrians to right of way. The different crossings in town can be confusing, especially with drivers stopping at crossings when they aren’t legally required to let children cross. This is a concern, particularly if these children relocate with their families to another town and expect other motorists to give them right of way when crossing the road. Roxby Roadsafe would like parents and motorists alike to understand that pedestrians need to give way at ALL crossings in Roxby Downs, with the exception of the Wombat crossings in Richardson Place and the Emu crossings at both Roxby Downs Area School and St Barbara’s Parish School (when flags are out during school hours). These two crossings are the only crossings at which vehicles are expected to give way to pedestrians, keeping in mind that the Emu crossing is only when the flags are out during school hours. The island pedestrian crossings do not provide right of way. When motorists approach a crossing it is important to remember that chil-
dren do not always have a good sense of road safety and can also be easily distracted. Use your vigilance and common sense when driving around Roxby Downs. We all have a duty of care to ensure that everyone stays safe when travelling around town. Roxby Roadsafe meets every second (even) month on the second Tuesday at 7pm in the Council Boardroom. The Roxby Roadsafe forum provides a platform for road safety issues to be raised and opportunity for these to be rectified. Members of the community are encouraged to attend. For further information, contact Anni on 0448 168 167.
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 Thursday, May 12 @ 7pm 34 Wattle Drive
BUSINESS FORUM
John Wilby 0428 815 436 TBC
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Vicki Mason 0418 526 608
Thursday, April 14 @ 6.30pm Community Garden (cnr Alberrie St, Pioneer Dr & Mulgaria Cres)
ENVIRONMENT FORUM
A pedestrian crossing sign indicates that pedestrians have right of way at all times.
Anni Walsh 0448 168 167 Thursday, May 5 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom
ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, June 14 @ 7pm Council Boardroom
MULTICULTURAL FORUM
Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010
Wednesday, April 20 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre World Food and Music Festival Sub-Committee Wednesday, May 4 @ 9am Community Youth Centre
FAMILY FORUM
Joel Hill 0433 792 450 Thursday, April 14 @ 5pm Community Youth Centre
WOMEN’S NETWORK
Wednesday, April 27 @ 8am to 9am Community Youth Centre
CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com
WHO’S ON THE BOARD George Giakoumis • Chad Menzies Vicki Mason • Gaylene Crane Mary Lewis • Bill Boehm Sandy Sumsion • Angela Thompson
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.
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CHURCH NOTICES NEW Life Church, Roxby Downs. Family-friendly, contemporary worship. A member of Australian Christian Churches. Meeting at the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church hall, corner of Burgoyne St and Stuart Rd, 3pm on Sundays. Interactive children’s ministry for ages three to seven and eight to 12. Features an innovative and engaging 12-month curriculum. For more details, phone Pastor David Bunyon on 0403 058 050 or Theresa Bunyon on 0413 609 102. Website: newlifeccc.org. au/churches-news/ roxby-downs ST Barbara Catholic Parish. Masses at Roxby Downs are held at the Lutheran Church on Pioneer Dr, Saturdays 6pm and Sundays 8am. At Andamooka on first and third Sundays at 11am. Woomera: Sunday masses are by telephone arrangement with the parish priest. Contact Fr John Folkman on 8671 0925.
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PROJECT BRIEFING Contractors are invited to attend a briefing at Council’s Boardroom at 2:30pm on Monday 18 April, to discuss the impending construction of a Splashpad at the RoxbyLink facility to replace the existing toddler’s pool. Construction opportunities and aspects will be discussed as well as registration of interest as a project contractor. For enquiries please contact Tony Weir on 08 8671 0500.
Apprenticeships (Mining Industry)
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Want to work on large complex mining equipment, including Underground Jumbos, Loaders, Dump Trucks and Graders? MEGT (Australia) Ltd are currently recruiting 1st year apprentices to join the on-going operations at Olympic Dam. Successful applicants will demonstrate a genuine interest in completing a 4 year apprenticeship as a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic on-site. Applicants will also need to be physically fit, have a proficient level within Maths and English, a strong work ethic, be comfortable working underground and in confined spaces and have the ability to pass a preemployment medical. For more information and to apply, please register at https://megt.jobreadygateway.com.au/
Junior & Senior Netball 2016 Registrations
NOW OPEN Please email bulldogshell@hotmail.com with your name & date of birth to receive your individual link to the registration page. Registrations are now required to be paid using credit or visa card when registering through the registration portal or registrations will not be processed. Fees are as follows; ● Junior player $124.00 ● Junior Claiming sport voucher $74.00 (Avaliable to primary school aged children up to Year 7) ● Junior playing Senior $204.00 ● Senior Player $164 *Please note Junior registrations will close on Saturday 16th April
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MCA Engineering Group is a leading company in delivering innovative and expert advice to the mineral and energy sectors Australia Wide. MCA Engineering Group believes that it is important to continually achieve excellence within their own organisation, with the success of the company being built around the experienced knowledge and skills of its people. We require experienced Shotfirers for an immediate start at the Olympic Dam Mine, offering FIFO of Adelaide. The successful candidate will possess the following: • Current SA Blasters licence with underground classification (Preferred Olympic Dam) • Underground blasting experience using commercial explosive types • Non electric and electric initiation methods • Current working at heights ticket • Restrictions – underground development and secondary • Underground shaft experience Please submit your resume to recruitment@mcagroup. com.au or if you would like further information please contact 1300 528 535
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to commence a full time Traineeship in Horticulture. If you are a hands on learner and enjoy working in the outdoors this traineeship is for you. The role involves learning how to maintain and develop the golf course and ovals and any other horticultural works as required. You will gain skills in turf management, irrigation systems, weed control, plants and plant nutrition and operating machinery and equipment. The position is for a fixed 2 year term with a possibility of becoming permanent at the end of this period. You will be required to complete a Certificate 3 in Horticulture as part of the position. We are looking for people who are: • willing to undertake a formal qualification
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• keen to learn • have good written and verbal communication skills • friendly with a positive ‘can do’ attitude • great team workers Further enquiries about the traineeship may be directed to Shane Mills, Water and Electrical Operations Manager on 8671 0010. To apply please forward a covering letter with your resume attached outlining why you are interested in being a Horticulture Trainee. Please also include the contact details of two referees. Applications, addressed to the Administrator, should be forwarded via: • Post to the Roxby Downs Council Office, PO Box 124 Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725; or • Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au Applications close 12 noon Monday 2 May 2016.
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The Monitor is a free weekly newspaper providing news, information, cultural and social support the wider Roxby Downs and Far North communities, and operates as a community owned and driven service. We are currently seeking a casual (15-20 hours per week) Accounts/Sales Assistant at our office on Richardson Place, Roxby Downs. The role is being offered as a 12-month maternity leave contract from May 23, 2016, to May 10, 2017. The successful candidate must be available to work Mondays (at least five hours) and Wednesdays (9am to 5pm). Duties include: • Enter client and supplier invoices on a weekly basis. • Allocate and enter financial transaction details into MYOB. • Reconcile and balance all accounts at end of month. • Collate and analyse account data and generate financial reports. • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable. • Prepare and process payroll. • Calculate and process BAS and IAS. • Assist sales representatie with booking adverts and seeking new clients. • Weekly distribution of the paper • Manage the photo kiosk, including IT issues and maintenance. • General administration. • Fill in for office manager when on leave. Minimum requirements: • Previous experience in an administrative role. • Competency with MYOB software. • Advertising/retail experience an advantage. Applications must be addressed to the Managing Editor, Ryneisha Bollard, via email (editor@themonitor.com. au), in person (6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs) or post (PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725) and are due by Wednesday, May 4. For more information, phone 8671 2683.
The RDNA is seeking interested persons for the following positions. Duties include but are not limited to: JUNIOR COACH COORDINATOR: • Source coaches for season. • Correlate and disperse to coaches team lists, photo permission slips. • Assist and liaise with all coaches. • Create information packs for coaches. • Assist Uniform coordinator • Encourage coach development JUNIOR RECORDS KEEPER: •Create season fixtures for Junior competition • Provide Score cards and umpire & coaches voting slips for each game. • Create a season Umpire sign in booklet. • Maintain record of game results, points table, player record of games played and team movement. • Responsible for displaying updated points tables throughout the season. SENIOR RECORDS KEEPER: • Create season fixtures for Senior competition • Provide Score cards and umpire & coaches voting slips for each game. • Create a season Umpire sign in booklet. • Maintain record of game results, points table, player record of games played and team movement. • Responsible for displaying updated points tables throughout the season. • Send game results weekly to local media. DUTY MANAGER • Paid position • Job specifications on enquiry Contact Jane Rogers or Hayley Thompson by Emailing your interest to roxbynetball@hotmail.com
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Basketball Grand Finals LEFT: The under 10 boys and girls teams at their endof-season presentations on Saturday morning. PHOTO: Patrick Glover
Roxby Downs Junior and Senior Basketball GRAND FINAL RESULTS Saturday, April 9, 2016 SCOTT RIGG MEMORIAL AWARD: Brett Chamberlain UNDER 12 BOYS Wildcats 38 d Raiders 35 Best on Court: Jack Johnson Coaches Award: Ben Crilly (Wildcats), Cameron Dobie (Raiders), Liam Burden (Cruisers), Todd Miller (Jets), Decovan Walsh (Wizards), Will Grocke (Tigers) Association MVP third runner-up: Ben Hewitt
LEFT: Under 12 boys grand final winners (back, from left) Simeon Curr (coach), Jay Holland, Ben Crilly and Byron Aitchison. FRONT: Ben Dixon, Xavier Curr and Jack Johnson. PHOTO: Verity Casserly
Second runner-up: Jett Giles Runner-up: Bailey Anderson Association MVP: Jack Johnson
UNDER 12 GIRLS Lakers 42 d Phoenix 18 Best on Court: Charlee McDonald Coaches Award: Peta Gordon (Lakers), Latika
RIGHT: Under 12 girls grand final winners (back, from left) Stacey Moroney (coach), Brianna Allen, Kylah Barnes, Sanya Laister and Hayley Lamb (coach). FRONT: Molly Sobey, Charlee McDonald and Peta Gordon. PHOTO: Verity Casserly
Koteswaran (Cougars), Emma-Jo Absalom (Flames), Charlotte Miller (Phoenix) Association MVP third runner-up: Jess Smith, Samantha Lockwood Second runner-up: Charlie Rigden Runner-up: Lucy Chamberlain Association MVP: Charlee McDonald
UNDER 14 BOYS
LEFT: Under 14 boys grand final winners (back, from left) Declan Martlew, Bodie Olds, Jayden Jones and Brett Chamberlain (coach). FRONT: Ben Hewitt, Darby Carstairs and Cameron Qualmann. PHOTO: Verity Casserly
Cavaliers 58 d Thunder 43 Best on Court: Jayden Jones Coaches Award: Takunda Takaidza (Thunder), Jye Evans (Lakers), Andrej Vukotic (Cavaliers) Association MVP third runner-up: Owen Mulady, Angus Hewitt Second runner-up: Zach Isakka
RIGHT: Under 14 girls grand final winners (back, from left) Renee Johnson (coach), Amy Kemenyvary, Charlotte Johnson, Ella Ramsey and Llewelyn Secker. FRONT: Tariro Mtuendeudzi, Bree Leslie, Lucy Moten and Jada Wellgreen. PHOTO: Verity Casserly
Runner-up: Zach Noll Association MVP: Jayden Jones
UNDER 14 GIRLS Flames 41 d Reds 19 Best on Court: Jada Wellgreen Coaches Award: Yasmin Jones (Bulls), Llewelyn Secker (Flames), Lexia Vonow (Reds) Association MVP third runner-up: Abby Hardwick Second runner-up: Jada Wellgreen Association MVP: Yananai Chabayanzara
UNDER 16 BOYS Magic 46 d Bullets 41 Best on Court: Bailey Chamberlain Coaches Award: Lachlaun Geraghty (Lightning), Caleb Hales (Bullets), Corey Hales (Magic) Association MVP third runner-up: George Clarke Second runner-up: Haze Wellgreen, Coby Seery Runner-up: Caleb Turley Association MVP: Bailey Chamberlain
UNDER 19 MIXED Hornets 27 d Magic 25 Best on Court: Matt Lamb
Under 16 boys grand final winners (back, from left) Haze Wellgreen, Tom Lecons, Kane Hendry, Tristan Brougham and Brett Chamberlain (coach). FRONT: Bailey Chamberlain and Corey Hales. ABSENT: Khy Olds. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard
Under 16 girls grand final winners (back, from left) Scott Cordy (coach), Riley Evans, Phoebe Noll, Tanisha McKinnon and Millie Cordy. FRONT: Cody Jackson, Nicole Johnson and Ella Ramsey. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard
Association MVP second runner-up: Millie Clarke Runner-up: Lachlan Baker Association MVP: Matt Lamb
MEN’S A GRADE Chocies 60 d The Pigs 40 Best on Court: Lochie Munro Best & Fairest: Cody Kenny, Lochie Munro Runner-up: Todd Paull
WOMEN’S B GRADE Hypo 34 d Bulls 31 Best on Court: Maddison Evans Best & Fairest: Renee Johnson, Kelly Quinn Runner-up: Mikayla Kelly
WOMEN’S A GRADE Miners 37 d Devilettes 21 Best on Court: Hannah Wurfel Best & Fairest: Hannah Wurfel Runner-up: Hayley Wurfel
SENIOR BASKETBALL OVERALL Men’s Most Points Scored: Lochie Munro, 262 Women’s Most Points Scored: Hayley Wurfel, 160
Under 19 mixed grand final winners (back, from left) Troy Darling, Matt Lamb and Caleb Grohs. FRONT: Millie Clarke and Hayley Lamb. PHOTO: Verity Casserly THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
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Men’s Most Three Points: Lochie Munro, 18 Women’s Most Three Points: Hayley Wurfel, 10
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Hobbs goes back to back WRITTEN BY CHRIS BURGGRAAFF
Logan Hobbs (RD314) won the Opens and All Comers events at Saturday’s Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meet. PHOTO: Verity Casserly
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aturday saw the second round of the Roxby D ow ns dir t c irc uit season, which was proudly sponsored by Wayne Dempsey Racing (WDR).
Dempsey and partner Ruth are both long-time members of the Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club, and he is one of the club’s most successful drivers having racked up titles and major trophies across the Standards, Street Stocks and Modified classes over his still very active racing career. He most recently took out all three perpetual race trophies (Rick McPhee Memorial, President’s Cup and Patrons Cup) in the 2015 season. Dempsey has also supported various other competitors over the years, greatly assisting the development and success of both drivers and cars. This has in turn contributed to the club’s success at a state level within the Associated Dirt Circuit Clubs of SA. WDR’s sponsorship this round, and broader contribution, is greatly appreciated by the club. Track conditions on the night were superb, with plenty of sideby-side action and passing attempts on all corners. The meeting saw the return of Brett Atkins to the pilot seat of RD23 in the Modifieds field after an extended absence from competition, making good for third overall on the night. Tom Spaeth displayed his usual consistent fast-paced drift style in
RD87, but had to settle for second overall in the class behind Duncan Atkins (RD95), who – despite toying with rag tyres early in the round – returned to radials midway to put down sufficient pace to attain first overall in the class. In Street Stocks, the double-driven RD18 once again featured in the top three, however this round saw John Dempsey as pilot take out top position, while second was rounded out by Wayne Dempsey (RD42), and Rob Hall (RD18b) in third. O p ens saw a rep e at of March placings, with a doubledriven RD314 taking first and second place with pilots Logan Hobbs and sister Kirby Marks respectively. This was despite the setback of a detonated transmission during practice the night before. Third place in the Opens was rounded out by Kane Honner in RD59. In addition to the race heats, a doubled-up barrel race was conducted on the main straight to provide competitors an opportunity to fine tune there techniques in the lead-up to the club’s fun night later this year. The best time
took bragging rights only and was unequivocally taken out by Robby ‘Stickers’ Sutton in RD56. The barrel race, and other fun night activities, will feature throughout the course of the season, where time permits. A couple of locals also turned out to shred tyres on the burnout pad, and the Roxby Rocket conducted rides to the appreciation of the children in attendance during the main break. Round three of the season will take place on May 21 from 7pm. ROUND TWO RESULTS Stre et Sto ck s : 1. John Dempsey (RD18), 20pts. 2. Wayne Dempsey (RD42), 18. 3. Rob Hall (RD18b), 16. Modifieds: 1. Duncan Atkins (RD95), 21. 2. Tom Spaeth (RD87), 19. 3. Brett Atkins (RD23), 18. Opens: 1. Logan Hobbs (RD314), 18. 2. Kirby Marks (RD314b), 15. 3. Kane Honner (RD59), 13. All Comers: 1. Logan Hobbs (RD314). 2. Wayne Dempsey (RD42). 3. Danny Wegner (RD26).
Sachira Muthukumarana won the inaugural Brian Partington Spirit of Cricket Award.
Jordan Dadleh (right) accepts the inaugural Dadleh Award for Volunteer Recognition on behalf of his family from RDCA president Paul Trotta.
Lachlaun Geraghty receives the Best Junior - Olympic Dam award.
Paul Trotta presents Kiaran Dadleh with the Best Junior - Roxby Miners award.
LEFT: RDCA Junior Cricketer of the Year Sam Crilly. RIGHT: Rein Geraghty won the award for best bowling aggregate and average.
Members of the RDCA Team of the Year. PHOTOS: Verity Casserly
Glover takes home 5 awards
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Fellow OD cricketer Rein Geraghty had the best bowling average and aggregate for the season, while Scott McIntyre received the Batting Average award. Two new honours introduced on the night saw Andamooka’s Sachira Muthukumarana and the Dadleh family take home the Brian Partington Spirit of Cricket Award and Dadleh Award for Volunteer Recognition respectively. As a former teammate, Scott Prior spoke about Partington’s contribution to the OD Cricket Club and the RDCA. Prior said Partington was always out there to win but had a laugh while doing it, with some of these lighter moments recounted on the night. Muthukumarana was lost for words on receiving his award – judged by weekly umpire Kym McEvoy – but managed to thank all players and his teammates for their support. Of the Volunteer Recognition award recipiPage 14 -- Wednesday, April 13, 2016
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ents, RDCA president Paul Trotta said Barry and Stacey Dadleh had been involved with the association since the 1990s. Trotta said Barry and Kiaran Dadleh’s help with junior cricket – along with Stacey Dadleh’s cooking of meals for senior matches on a regular basis – was greatly appreciated. Jordan Dadleh accepted the award on behalf of his family and thanked everyone in the association for the honour. Meanwhile Kiaran Dadleh and Lachlaun Geragthy won Roxby Miners’ and Olympic Dam’s junior cricketer awards respectively. Also junior award presentations made on the night included Junior Cricketer of the Year, which went to Sam Crilly. RDCA AWARD WINNERS 2016 Junior Cricketer of the Year: Sam Crilly Best Junior – Olympic Dam: Lachlaun Geragthy Best Junior – Roxby Miners: Kiaran Dadleh Cricketer of the Year: Patrick Glover (OD)
B o wl i ng Aver ag e and Aggregate: Rein Geraghty (OD) Batting Aggregate: Patrick Glover (OD) Batting Average: Scott McIntyre (Andamooka) T20 Player of the Year: Patrick Glover (OD) Association Player of the Year: Patrick Glover (OD) Brian Par ting ton Spirit of Cricket Award: Sachira Muthukumarana (Andamooka) Dadleh Award for Volunteer Recognition: The Dadlehs Team of the Year: Ryan Bennett (OD), Craig Nicholls (OD), Chamila Rathnajake (Andamooka), Sachira Muthukumarana (And a m o o k a ) , M i ch a el Nelson (Miners), Paul Trotta (Miners), Matt Green (Miners), Scott McIntyre (Andamooka), Jamie Way (Hornridge), Rein Geraghty (OD), Seb Holbrook (OD), Patrick Glover (OD)
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Trent Headland and Daz Whetstone accept their second place trophy at the Australian Sidecar Speedway Championship on the weekend. PHOTOS: Judy McKay
The Rockets ahead of Mark Plaisted and Darcy Risstrom.
Rockets wrap up season WRITTEN BY MILLIE THOMAS
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he Headland Roxby Rockets are celebrating a successful season after competing at the Australian Sidecar Speedway Championship at Mildura on Saturday night.
Trent Headland, of Roxby Downs, and passenger Daz Whetstone, of Mildura, placed second overall against a high-calibre field on what was a tough night with many incidents at Olympic Park Speedway. “There was a lot of apprehension heading into the Aussies,” said Headland. “ Te n s i o n s w e r e h i g h amongst all teams (because) there’s a lot at stake. “A season of blood, sweat and tears is on the line and rides on your performance of one single night. “It really is make or break.” Jumping off the rank in the first heat, the Rockets quelled
nerves by securing their first victory for the night against Rick Howse/Adam Commons (NSW), Queensland’s Brodie Cohen/Josh Sinnott and SA’s Arron Hartwig/Teagan Hartwig, who were excluded for causing a race stoppage after clipping the back of the Rockets’ unit. The second heat for the Rockets followed in similar fashion, with a win against Mark Mitchell/Dale Knights (SA) and Hayden Bond/Brady Cox (QLD) and Grant Bond/ Glenn Cox. The Rockets dropped one point in their third heat against a faster NSW team of Darrin Treloar/Blake Cox, but placed ahead of Mildura favourites Byren Gates/Mick O’Loughlin and Neale Hancock/Brendan Johnson. However, the final two heats ahead of the finals seemed to be the Rockets going through the motions with another two victories. The fourth was against Victoria’s Warren Monson/Matt
Mark Beenham tees off on the first hole during Saturday’s stableford at the Roxby Downs Golf Club. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover.
Morgan, SA’s Mark Plaisted/ Darcy Risstrom and Queensland’s Wes Jenkins/Hagan Campbell. The fifth saw the Rockets ahead of SA’s Justin Plaisted/ Sam Harrison, QLD’s Shane Hudson/Eli Wright and an excluded South Australian pairing of Michael Headland/ Liam Brown, who were exited early from the race for causing a race stoppage after crossing up in front of the Rockets and running them infield. The Rockets entered the A final against Treloar/Cox, B final victor Hudson/Wright and Plaisted/Harrison with a distinct advantage against the latter two teams having defeated them earlier in the night. The pattern of the night’s former races rang true in the final, with Treloar/Cox s e c u r i n g a co m fo r t ab l e first place, followed by a competitive Roxby Rockets, Hudson/Wright and 2014/15 Australian champions Plaisted/Harrison. The night’s results capped
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he Olympic Dam Barbarians (ODB) are at the top of the Spencer Gulf Rugby League ladder after putting 14 tries past last year’s premiers, Port Pirie Devils, at Port Augusta on Saturday.
Playing only their second match in the TEC Cup, the score shows how training and game plans come together to mark a notable improvement from the previous week’s round one win against Whyalla Steelers. ODB put its faith in defence, spreading the ball wide and using fitness to bounce back from 0-12 down after the Devils made an expected quick start. The Devils used big forwards and quick backs to score a speedy succession of tries in the opening 10 minutes. ODB soon snapped into gear scoring try after try, grinding down the opposition by knocking them backwards in defence and using the ball wisely in attack. The half-time score saw the Barbarians lead 28-16. The second half was much the same story, with Nikaiya Herlihy-Graham, Kev Stowell, THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper
It is being introduced as an initiative to help promote the group and gain more members. Locals and their families can come out to the shooting range at Andamooka on Sunday, April 17, from 9am onwards. They will have the opportunity to see what the club is about and try out three different firearms – a pistol, rifle and shotgun. The family-friendly association has a wide range of members including women and juniors. At the site there is plenty of parking, a large covered socialising area and a swing to keep children entertained. The range is located on Lake Torrens Road and is 3km north of the Andamooka township. Also a second open day is set to be held on October 23. For more information and to RSVP, contact Ben via phone (0428 841 548) or email (assa. secretary@outlook.com).
Roxby Downs Golf Association Stableford Competition Saturday, April 9, 2016 OVERALL WINNER DIV 1 DIV 2 LADIES/JNR SWEEPSTAKES LONG DRIVE DIV 1 LONG DRIVE DIV 2 LONG DRIVE LJ NTP DIV 2
NAME Tim Czydel Andrew Stanley John Folkman Andrea Freeth Bill Boehm Stephen Bennett Stephen Bennett John Folkman Ann Shields Travis Bell
SCORE 45 39 41 37 40 38
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Motocross set for first club day
Tim Czydel looks to chip this ball onto the green.
Judy Shields putts towards the hole.
Barbarians at top of table WRITTEN BY JASON STARKEY
off a successful season for the Rockets, who have achieved their greatest racing accomplishments to date. These include second placings at the NSW state championships, FIM World Cup and Oceania Sidecar Cup. “I’m extremely happy with the way we’ve not only developed into one of the top teams in the world, but how we’ve also worked on and developed stronger relationships within our team and out to our supporters,” Headland said. “There has been a holistic movement of change and improvement which has been reflected both on and off the track. “The successes we have achieved this season has paved the way for further inter and outer team development for the 2016/2017 season, and for that I am truly excited.” Headland extended a final thanks for support to all of the team’s sponsors, supporters, friends and family.
he Andamo oka Sp orts Sho oting Association is holding an inaugural open day this weekend.
Michael Fereti, Aaron George and William Albert relentless in making tackles and running hard metres with the ball. ODB in the last 20 minutes of the match used its backs to run the ball through a tired but resilient Devils defence. The only downside from the day’s result was Jordan Bovett dislocating a shoulder after making a succession of tackles in the defensive line. The final score saw the Barbarians run out the comfortable winners, 68-16. Tries: George O’Sullivan 4, Jacob Coles 2, Nikaiya Herlihy-Graham 2, Brennan Malm, Michael Fereti, Jason Starkey, Francis Falemaka, William Albert, Aaron George. Field goals: Jacob Coles 6. Meanwhile ODB has had five players selected to represent the Spencer Gulf in the regional championships next Sunday in Adelaide. This is a significant achievement for the club as these players are the first-ever representatives for the Barbarians, and now have a chance of making the state side. The players in the squad are Herlihy-Graham, Jacob Coles, Francis Falemaka, Duane Parker and Aaron George.
M. Wedding throws second 180 for 2016
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ichael ‘Pickles’ Wedding became the second player this season to throw a 180 during last Wednesday night’s fourth round of the Roxby Downs Darts League.
Maeve Kendrick still holds the highest peg out with 106. A good night of darts from Troy Giddens has seen him secure top spot of the men’s aggregates with 3535, while Kendrick is leading the way for the ladies aggregates with 1071. LADDER AFTER ROUND FOUR: 1. Four Play (8pts). 2. GC12 (8pts). 3. Dead Eye Dicks (8pts). 4. ISITIN? (6 pts). 5. FODFA (6pts). 6. Smokin Darts (4pts). 7. Andamooka Opals (2pts). 8. Pink Fizz (2pts). 9. Red Bullz N All (2pts). 10. Bull Shooters (2pts). 11. Twisted Flights (0pts). TEAM AGGREGATES: 1.FODFA 7861. 2. ISITIN? 7192. 3. Four Play 6450. 4. Dead Eye Dicks 6411. 5. Pink Fizz 6064.
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By Patrick Glover The Roxby Desert Motocross Club is set for its first club day of the season while local riders continue to impress at meets across the state. Club president Clint Gow-Smith urged as many locals as possible to attend the club day on Sunday, April 17. “We strongly urge all locals with a bike to come out and have a go,” he said. “This is not a serious race meeting, with strong focus on getting more locals involved and having some fun out there on the track. “The track will be freshly prepped and full bar and canteen facilities will be available.” Meanwhile Roxby Downs riders took part in the Prince of the Gulf race in Port Pirie over the Easter long weekend last month. Taj Gow-Smith finished second in both the ages 1012 65cc and ages 9-12 85cc events, while Ben Dixon and Bailey Anderson finished third and fifth respectively in the ages 7-9 65cc class. Zac Bradbery competed at the King of the Gulf event in the MX2 Intermediate and Clubman category, finishing second overall. Taj also competed in the Motocross Riders Association’s first 2016 club day recently, finishing first in the 65cc category and second in the 85cc event. Local Zac Bradbery also competed at the club day and won the intermediate lights category. Getting away from the track, the motocross club will be selling donuts at this weekend’s Football Federation SA Regional Round event. Gow-Smith encouraged community members to come watch the soccer and try a donut.
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WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER
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he 2015/16 Roxby Downs junior and senior basketball seasons came to an end with an action-packed day of grand finals held at the roxbylink stadium on Saturday.
Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association president Linda Evans said the day went smoothly with every game played in the right spirit. The junior competition saw mixed results throughout the matches, with some margins bigger than others,
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but Evans said it was just the way some children played in grand finals. “The preliminary finals were all really close, but when it comes to games like grand finals some of them get nervous and that can affect the way they perform,” she said. “Some people handle nerves better than others, some even excel.” Outstanding players were recognised on the day with the Association Most Valued Player, Coaches Award recipients and Best on Court announced for each age group following the games. Also Brett Chamberlain received the Scott Rigg Memorial Award for
his contribution to junior basketball. “He coaches four Saturday teams and co-ordinates our squads and he always steps in and helps coach teams if people are away,” Evans said. “It is a big thing to work full-time and then come and do what he does for basketball. He does a lot for the association.” Evans said having 300 children registered meant it had been a busy season of 15 to 16 games each week. However, Evans said she had been well supported by the committee members and thanked them for their efforts. While some players will now be
Men’s A grade grand final winners (back, from left) Jordan Dadleh, Jed Kenny, Greg Haugum and Lochie Munro. FRONT: Victor Buza and Kiaran Dadleh. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard
able to enjoy a rest from basketball or head into their winter sports, Evans said the Development Network Squad Program would still be running with Wes Knights and Brett Chamberlain in charge. She also said squad training would begin early to get the sides ready for their representative meets next season. An annual general meeting will be held in the coming months, with Evans looking for some new people to put their hands up for positions on the committee. While a date was yet to be decided on, Evans said to keep an eye out for one soon.
Meanwhile the senior basketball grand finals saw Chocies (Men’s A Grade), Cougars (aka Hypo) (Women’s B Grade) and Miners (Women’s A Grade) all coming away with wins. A senior winter basketball competition is currently being considered, with more information available by joining the Roxby Downs Senior Basketball group on Facebook.
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Women’s A grade grand final winners (back, from left) Ellie Anderson, Kelsey Hampel, Georgia Mandemaker and Cassie Weir. FRONT: Renee, Hayley and Hannah Wurfel. PHOTO: Verity Casserly
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