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group of 18 locals will make up Roxby’s H2O Heroes team and take on Dry July next month.

The Roxby Downs Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum put the group together. Participants will give up alcohol for the month to raise money for people affected by cancer. “Dry July raises money to ease the burden and reduce the stress that comes with a cancer diagnosis and add a bit of comfort for those affected by cancer,” said Alcohol and Substance Abuse Forum member Kirsten Falt. “It helps to provide things that may not be front of mind following a cancer diagnosis, such as assistance with getting to and from an appointment, somewhere to stay near the hospital, Wi-Fi access and mobile phone chargers. CONTINUED PAGE 4

Ross Orr, Kirk Kirvan, Cam Faulkner, Kirsten Falt, Mel O’Donnell and Julian Blackwell will all be taking part in Dry July as part of Roxby’s H2O Heroes team. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Broadfoot seeks colour in Grey WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

andidate for Grey Andrea Broadfoot visited Andamooka and Roxby Downs last week ahead of this Saturday’s Federal Election.

Representing the Nick Xenophon Team, Ms Broadfoot’s appearances included a public gathering organised by the Business Forum at Oasis Restaurant last Thursday. Ms Broadfoot, of Port Lincoln, is an independent consultant specialising in project development, co-ordination and management. She is also a City of Port Lincoln councillor. The Grey candidate highlighted the Nick Xenophon Team’s three key platforms to attendees of last Thursday’s meeting. Ms Broadfoot said these were predatory gambling and its effects on communities; transparency and accountability for corporations and governments and creating jobs by protecting Australian businesses.

“It’s about making sure we’re making a level playing field,” she said. “We need to build the capacity for Australian businesses to be able to bid for work and collaborate on that.” Beyond these three platforms, Ms Broadfoot said the Nick Xenophon Team had a range of principles that could be viewed on its website. “Really we’re just after some productive results,” she said. If elected, Ms Broadfoot said she would take a collaborative approach to meeting the needs of communities. When asked what she saw as BHP Billiton’s place in South Australia, Ms Broadfoot said Olympic Dam had been one of the state’s major employers for more than two decades. Meeting attendees discussed BHP Billiton’s relationship with Roxby Downs at length before Ms Broadfoot came back to her overall vision for the Grey electorate. “We’ve got two shades of Grey and we’re putting colour back into it,” she said. “On the big issues we need to have a vision for Australia that we all agree on.” Ms Broadfoot said she would seek

The Nick Xenophon Team’s candidate for Grey, Andrea Broadfoot (centre), with attendees of a public meeting at Oasis Restaurant last week ahead of this Saturday’s Federal Election. PHOTO: Ryneisha Bollard

to identify the shared needs of the Grey electorate. She said mandatory rehabilitation was one of the options the Nick Xenophon Team was considering to address drug abuse, which was often more prevalent in regional areas. “There are a lot of conversations that Australia needs to have, and we’re up for them,” she said. Ms Broadfoot’s visit followed Liberal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey’s appearance earlier this month.

It was also made ahead of Labor candidate Scott Martin travelling to Roxby Downs for a public meeting last Monday night. The Monitor was unable to provide coverage of Mr Martin’s visit in this week’s edition because of its Monday afternoon print deadline. Meanwhile the other candidates running for the seat of Grey are Phillip Gourlay (Independent), Cheryl Kaminski (Family First) and Jillian Marsh (Greens).

Local polling booths include the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church (RDCCC), Andamooka Community Hall, Woomera Youth Centre, Leigh Creek Area School, TAFE SA Port Augusta Campus and TAFE SA Coober Pedy Campus. All will be open from 8am to 6pm this Saturday. A pre-polling booth will be held at the RDCCC from 4pm to 8.30pm today and tomorrow and from 4pm to 6pm on Friday for those unable to attend on the weekend.

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fter five years of managing her own business, Mel Rigden has joined the Monitor team as its new accounts and sales assistant.

Mrs Rigden is filling in for Mikaela Wedding, who is on maternity leave. Having managed and run Roxby Earthmoving and Roxby Pavers & Landscaping for five years, Mrs Rigden said she already had the skills necessary for her new role at The Monitor. “I already have the knowledge of finance and sales and know the workings of a business,” she said. “I do the same thing

at my business, so here I am just looking for a bit of extra experience.” Mrs Rigden started at The Monitor on May 11 and said she had enjoyed learning a few different things in her new role, including how the newspaper is put together. She said she was learning to juggle her roles at The Monitor and her business while also maintaining a work/life balance. “It keeps me busy,” she said. “My other work was getting a little quiet, so I was looking for a little extra casual work and this allowed me to do both.” Mrs Rigden is The Monitor’s main invoicing contact and can be reached on 8671 2683.

Mel Rigden joined The Monitor recently as its accounts and sales assistant while Mikaela Wedding is on maternity leave. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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The other three lanes are now open to the public after being closed for the past few months in light of concerns that using them would cause further damage. Parts came from Sydney and arrived in Woomera last Friday, when two bowling equipment mechanics travelled up from to begin repairs. A Broadspectrum spokesperson said research was being conducted on how to run and maintain the attraction going forward. “It has also been determined that we will need an attendee present to stop and assist with equipment in the event of pin jams, etcetera,” the spokesperson said. “We are currently working out if we need a full-time attendee or if it will become bowling by appointment only.” The bowling alley is located within the Heritage Centre on Dewrang Avenue, Woomera. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Local music teacher program needs $20k WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Arts and Culture Forum is looking to raise $20,000 to enable the continuation of the visiting music teacher project.

With lessons provided by Adelaide-based teacher Mark Richardson, an initial 12-month project has been running since June last year thanks to funding from BHP Billiton. The Arts and Culture Forum is set to fund the project for the third school term, but from there more money will be needed to keep it going. An information session at the roxbylink community library last Thursday sought to raise awareness about the project within the community. “We have exhausted every avenue of funding,” said forum chairperson Rachel Young. “Either we are ineligible or the project doesn’t fit the guidelines, so we have developed a crowdfunding campaign, which Travis Hague has put together a short film for and we have written a little blurb.” An online campaign opened to the public over the weekend, with locals encouraged to pass the link on to as many people as possible. Currently 35 students – ranging from children aged five years and older to adults – are taking part in music lessons through the project. Parents have been singing its praises and are hoping the $20,000 target will be

Racing royalty to headline Cup visit

Attendees of last week’s information session about keeping a music teacher program in town included Jayne Winter (back, left), Jane Gloster, Alex Runge (middle row, left), Sarah Powell, Rachel Young, Laura Trotta, Abigail (front, left), Joanna, Matilda, Beatrice and Matthew. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

achieved to keep the lessons going. “My kids would be lost without the travelling music teacher,” said local parent Sarah Powell. With such a heavy emphasis placed on sports in Roxby Downs, Arts and Culture Forum member Jane Gloster said the music

egendary Melbourne Cup jockeys John Letts and John Marshall will visit Roxby Downs as part of the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour on Tuesday.

Letts, an Australian Racing Hall of Fame inductee, has won two Melbourne Cups on Piping Lane and Beldale Ball in 1973 and 1989 respectively. Marshall won the Cup in 1999 on Rogan Josh, trained by Bart Cummings. Victorian Racing Club chief executive officer Simon Love said he was thrilled to have Letts and Marshall involved with this year’s tour as they were giving communities like Roxby Downs the chance to meet racing royalty. “This year the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour will continue to celebrate the stories intrinsically linked to the Emirates Melbourne Cup and its contribution to Australia’s cultural and historical heritage,” he said. “What better way to celebrate than having racing royalty such as John Letts and John Marshall join the Tour in Roxby Downs.” The tour will go to Woomera on Monday evening before reaching Roxby Downs on Tuesday. It will visit the local schools, roxbylink art gallery and Andamooka before a civic reception that night at which attendees will get the chance to meet Letts and Marshall. Roxby Downs is set make history with the Cup by taking it on its largest ever descent as it goes 450m below ground level for photographs underground at the Olympic Dam mine site.

program gave artistic children another outlet. “There are even some kids that do both, but they should have that choice,” she said. The campaign is now online and can be accessed through https://vimeo. com/170601077/7c1d54de14 or at the Australian Cultural Fund website (https:// australianculturalfund.org.au).

Financial advice from a loving local

he Monitor welcomes Joanne Dillon as a new page three feature named Jo’s Corner, which will be presented on a weekly basis.

Smartline mortgage broker Joanne Dillon is a local with a passion for helping other community members.

Smartline Mortgage Broker Joanne Dillon is passionate about Roxby Downs, having lived here for 27 years, and is keen to deliver financial solutions to locals. With over 25 years of finance experience, she can assist you with all your Home Lending and Investment needs, offering unbiased advice across a selection of 26 different lenders. The benefit of her service is she visits you within the comfort of your own home with face-to-face personalised meetings at times convenient to you – even outside business hours.

Ms Dillon said she aimed to build a strong relationship with her clients and continue to service them no matter where they lived or worked in the future. After three years in business, her services expanded earlier this year via a partnership with House and Land SA’s Jeff Goodwin. Ms Dillon said many Roxby Downs residents were looking for investment properties but were unable to find the right property because of distance and time constraints. She said locals “shouldn’t have to miss out on prime investment opportunities because of their location”, which was why Mr Goodwin has joined the team. Smartline Roxby Downs and partners have a wide range of services

from Budget Strategy and Lending and Investment Strategy through to retirement planning, all available here locally in Roxby Downs. Ms Dillon said being locally based meant she was available whenever her clients needed her, rather than popping in and out of town like visiting service providers. “I have always held the philosophy of ’there is no such thing as a stupid question’, so if you have any financial questions, please give me a call,” she said. “I may even be able to save you some money.” For more information or to book a free consultation with Joanne, phone 0418 806 226, email jdillon@ smartline.com.au or visit the website (www.smartline.com.au/jdillon). BY PATRICK GLOVER

Most people think they should be further ahead than they actually are. Many often work too hard to ever sit down and think about where they are going, or how they are going to get there. Call me for a no-obligation chat about how we can save you money, and look at ways to help you build a secure future. Joanne Dillon, JP,Dip.FMBM

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Fun and fashion at P&F fundraiser WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ttendees and visiting fashion boutiques have sung the praises of the Roxby Downs Area School Parents and Friends group’s Annual Fashion Show on Saturday night.

Seventy people attended the night, which was slightly down on last year, but Parents and Friends committee member Claire Meatheringham said feedback had been positive. “The RDAS Parents and Friends committee was very happy with the success of the Annual Fashion Show,” she said. “All guests had a great night. (They) commented that the event was well organised and that they enjoyed the fashions from Bullrush Clothing and Studio Fifteen. “Chris from Studio Fifteen said the

night for them was a great success, and she would happily come back again for future events.” As well as the different fashions on display, attendees were able to take part in games of ‘heads or tails’ and a pop quiz while also having the opportunity to be involved with a silent auction and dancing. Ms Meatheringham said most guests got into the Vintage Hollywood theme of the night, Jodie Evans awarded for being the best dressed. She said there were a number of volunteers who helped out on the night, and she thanked them for making the night possible. The committee has already turned its focus to next year’s show and is discussing different lines of clothing including men’s and children’s fashion and maternity wear. A different date will also be considered after other events clashed with the Fashion Show on Saturday night.

Roxby Downs Area School Parents and Friends committee members at the Annual Fashion Show on Saturday night. PHOTO: Verity Casserly

Locals choose to ‘go dry’ in July for cancer support

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “The fundraiser also helps reduce patient anxiety and the side effects of cancer treatment by funding services such as complementary therapies, wellness programs and wig libraries, and by providing comfortable and inviting spaces for patients to inhabit while undergoing treatment.” East Roxby Football Club members make up 10 spots within the H2O Heroes team, including president Ross Orr and coach Cam Faulkner respectively. Following in the footsteps of Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan and fellow police officer Kelly Wise last year, Sergeant Mel O’Donnell and officer Julian Blackwell will also be taking part in Dry July. “It is great to see such a large number of participants taking part this year,” Ms Falt said. “Last year we only had four,

BIGGEST MORNING TEA: Sue Warner (left) with attendees of Black Stump Cafe and Takeaways’ Biggest Morning Tea, which raised more than $200 for the Cancer Council last week. RIGHT: Anne Potter and Chris Kleinman at the event. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

while this year we have 18.” Last year’s group of four raised more than $2000, while this year’s team is expected to raise much more given the extra members. Ms Falt said while the fundraising side of the event was a huge positive, the participants giving up alcohol for the month were also receiving health benefits in the process. According to DrinkWise Australia, alcohol’s negative effects include impaired brain, heart and kidney function. The Monitor will follow the progress of the team throughout July and will publish profiles on H2O Heroes team members. Anyone wishing to also take part in Dry July, be it individually or by joining the H2O Heroes, can do so by visiting the website (www. dryjuly.com).

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SA blackspot funding welcomed WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

local woman campaigning for mobile blackspot awareness and action has welcomed the State Government’s recent commitment of up to $2 million for a federal program. Minister for Science and Information Economy Kyam Maher announced that the money would go towards the second round of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Programme. The program provides funding to mobile network operators to build new mobile stations in regional locations, with $60 million allocated nationally for this round. “The State Government is committed to

supporting regional South Australia through improved communications, which would help to deliver important economic, tourism and safety benefits,” Mr Maher said. Roxby Downs woman Melissa Emery helped gain signatures for a petition earlier this year that called for increased funding to reduce mobile blackspots in Australia. Mrs Emery welcomed the news that the State Government would be making a contribution after failing to do so in the first round. She said the petition had been as much about addressing blackspots as it was about raising awareness about the lack of mobile coverage in many parts of the country. “If you’re going to the outback, you should be prepared,” she said. “It was about making people aware that

you can’t ring emergency services if there’s no coverage.” Mrs Emery said one of her key concerns was the failure of some mobile stations to fully cover an area. “It’s not necessarily putting in another tower, it’s improving what’s there to cover a bigger area,” she said. Her friend Katrina Marsh, of Kojonup, Western Australia, started the petition after her fiance died during a motorcycle accident on a farm that had mobile reception except for one area. Because the accident occurred in the blackspot, Ms Marsh’s fiance was unable to call for help, meaning help was delayed by about half an hour. The experience motivated Ms Marsh to take action, and her petition has so far gained

more than 17,000 signatures nationwide. Mrs Emery’s local efforts saw more than 500 signatures added to the tally, with the petition set to be presented to Federal Parliament following the Election. “The response has just been overwhelming,” she said. “We were really impressed to start with that so many people got on board.” To view the petition, visit: www.pgaofwa. org.au/system/event/file/0000/0155/Triple_ Zero_Mobile_Phone_Black_Spots_Petition. pdf For more infor mation ab out the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Programme, visit: www.communications. gov.au/what-we-do/phone/mobile-servicesand-coverage/mobile-blackspot-programme

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Roxby’s Got Talent trophy winners at the roxbylink auditorium on Saturday night. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

For the sake of our country’s future we need to make sure we do not return to Labor’s reckless spending Labor’s promises this election show they are already out of control A Malcolm Turnbull Liberal Government is best to manage the economy and grow jobs Brianna Grillett and Maddy McCarthy performed a dance to This is What You Came For as part of their entry in the 10 to 14 years category.

Strong support for youth talent show M ore than 100 audience members watched young locals brave the stage for Roxby’s Got Talent on Saturday night.

Run by the Roxby Youth Advisory Committee, the event saw performances across three different age categories – five to nine, 10 to 14 and 15 to 19 years. YAC member Ines Badman told The Monitor the turnout of around 160 people at the roxbylink auditorium had been unexpected but pleasing to see. “In the end we pulled it together,” she said. “The spirit of the audience was fantastic and it was great to get the acts that we had. “It’s something unique and exciting for the town.” As the only entrant in the five to nine years category, dance group Girls on Fire – Ainsley Steer, Amelia Pfeiffer

and Summah and Maya Cooker – took home a first place trophy. Their acrobatics to Pink’s Just Like Fire earned them plenty of applause from the crowd. Another dance group, ABC, won first place in the 10 to 14 years category. Adrein Wyatt, Charlotte Miller and Breanna Woollatt won the judges over with their performance to Sam Smith’s Stay With Me. Out of the five entrants in this category, vocal soloists Lakeisha Bowden and Michael Gobbie took home the second and third trophies respectively. The 15 to 19 years category saw only two entrants – vocal soloists Ayesha Telfer and Talana Jackson, who placed first and second respectively. Judging the performances were two YAC members along with Monitor managing editor Ryneisha Bollard and Beth Elliott from Roxby Downs Area School. BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

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Work experience at The Monitor WRITTEN BY MICHAEL SCARR

y name is Michael Scarr and I had work experience at The Monitor from June 6-17.

My time at The Monitor was fantastic and I learned so much in the two weeks I was there. Some of the tasks I undertook included writing articles and making sure names are listed from left to right when taking photos. I also sat through interviews and asked people questions on stories for the newspaper. My favourite part of the experience, apart from working with all the amaz-

Roxby Downs Area School year 12 student Michael Scarr completed work experience at The Monitor earlier this month. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

ing staff members at The Monitor, would have to be going on the radio with Ryneisha and Patrick, even though I was nervous the whole time. This will be one of many memorable moments. I enjoyed my time there and would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in becoming a journalist, photographer or anything along those lines Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity that will give you a chance to find out if it is something that you really want to do, plus it gives you some experience in the field. I believe you can use it down the road to get a foot in the door to a job in journalism or as a photographer.

Community Calendar JUNE 30th - Roxby Council Draft Annual Business Plan 2016/17 info. session, Dunes Cafe, 7pm. Ph: 8671 0010.

JULY 1st-3rd - The Lizard Bites Back festival/ protest, Olympic Dam. 1st - RDNA A grade matches on Court 2: Miners vs Hornridge, 6.30pm, Hornridge vs East Roxby, 8pm. 2nd - FNFL Round 10: Olympic Dam vs Hornridge at Roxby Downs, 2pm, Coober Pedy vs Roxby Districts at Coober Pedy, 1pm. 3rd-10th - Local NAIDOC Week events. 5th - Emirates Melbourne Cup Regional Tour. 5th - Melbourne Cup Reception, roxbylink

auditorium, 7.30-11pm. 5th - Horse Head show by Damon Lockwood, roxbylink auditorium, 7.30pm. Ph: 8671 5941. 7th - Roxby Council Draft Annual Business Plan consultation, Community Youth Centre, 5.30pm. Ph: 8671 0010. 8th - Arid Recovery bingo fundraiser at The Club. Meals from 6pm, Games begin at 7pm. Ph: 8671 2402. 8th - RDNA A grade matches on Court 1: East Roxby vs Miners, 6.30pm, Olympic Dam vs Hornridge, 8pm. 9th - FNFL Split Round: East Roxby vs Coober Pedy at Roxby Downs Town Oval, 2pm. 10th - Finding Dory movie event at roxbylink, 12 noon and 2pm. Ph: 8671 0500.

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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Claire Meatheringham with Chris Clohesy from Studio Fifteen at the Fashion Show.

Amelia getting her face painted by Bree Butler at the Country Fire Servie Open Day.

CFS volunteer Sian Daniel at the Open Day on the weekend.

Natasha McKee, Justine Brouns and Jodie Evans at the Fashion Show.

Women’s Network members helped farewell the group’s chairperson, Kaye Doyle (fourth from right), during an afternoon tea at Dunes Cafe on Sunday.

Toby, Cody, Ethan and Lily at the CFS Open Day.

Zainab (right) learns how to use a ﬁre extinguisher from CFS volunteer Matt Kinnaird.

Stephen Scarr, Kylee McNamee and David Scarr at the CFS shed on Sunday.

SLEEPOUT RECOGNITION: St Vincent de Paul Society SA chief executive ofﬁcer David Wark visited Roxby Downs last week to congratulate the town on its efforts with the recent Vinnies Community Sleepout. Mr Wark is pictured thanking BankSA Roxby Downs branch manager Jess Curtis for organising the event. He said it was “extraordinary” to have a group of people willing to do the Sleepout and for locals to be so generous with their donations. PHOTO: Patrick Glover Page 8 -- Wednesday, June 29, 2016

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Little Lizards The Monitor wishes a happy birthday to this week’s Little Lizard, Siannah Geraghty, who turned 10 yesterday.

Also a happy birthday to Olivia Greenrod, who turned two on Monday.

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Joan Earl with Carmen and Asher Simms.

Bob Morcom with Tony and Kate Weir. Milly at the town oval on the weekend.

Angela Lafferty, Sally Natt, Kerry Orr, Darya White and Beck Cooke.

Rob Kraack and Steve Cox.

Annie Earl and Lacey Faulkner.

Sally (back, left), Lee, Libby (front, left), Tommy and Charley Copeland.

Ross Orr, Brody Daddow, Bev Zeptner, Dave Barnes and Steven Ryan. Maddyson at the football on Saturday.

Benjamin and Hunter with Loretta Avitabile, Louise Westwood (with Jaycob) and Natasha McEvoy (with Nylah).

Cam Faulkner (back, left), Bailey Ryan, Matthew Daddow, Matt Schipper (front, left), Stuart Orr, Curtley Dadleh and Jack Orr.

Father and son charity match participants at the town oval on Saturday,

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Roxby Council Come check out the Library’s audio books

iving in a remote community means that we all spend plenty of time in the car while getting to our destination.

Travelling solo? Audio books are a great way to relax on a long trip, and the Community Library has some fantastic adult fiction titles. Mikyla Hick, Library Assistant at the Community Library, has recently organised the audio book collection by duration to make it even easier to find something to occupy everyone on a lengthy drive. Mikyla’s display is part of her ‘Opening the Book’ training,

Reading a book can often cause car sickness in children, and adults need to keep their eyes on the road! The roxbylink Community Library has an extensive collection of audio books for the whole family.

Mikyla is completing the displays as part of her ‘Opening the Book’ training. INSET: Titles on display show the duration of the story to help plan your trip.

giving librarians skills in merchandising and marketing books to appeal to borrowers. If you can’t find what you are looking for in the audio book collection, get onto the online library catalogue and take advantage of the ‘one card’ network. The network allows you to order in a title from another South Australian library, so there is plenty to choose from.

Annual Business Plan public information session tomorrow

ommunity consultation is open for the Draft Annual Business Plan.

The draft document is available in hard copy from the Council office and the roxbylink Community Library. You can also download the document from Council’s website. The Annual Business Plan outlines Council’s strategy for the financial year ahead and influences the Budget.

It is an important document in ensuring Roxby Council aims to achieve its longer-term objectives. Roxby Council is offering the community an opportunity to get an overview of the proposed Plan tomorrow (June 30) in Dunes Cafe at 7pm. Geoff Whitbread, Acting Administrator, will summarise Council’s planned projects, services and initiatives. If you can’t make it to the session then you can still write

NEWS IN BRIEF

(PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725), email (roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au) or use the feedback form on Council’s website. Community consultation closes on Thursday, July 7, and a formal public meeting will be held at 5.30pm in the Community Youth Centre, where anyone interested can present their submission for consideration. The meeting will finish no earlier than 6.30pm.

July School Holiday Fun in Roxby Downs! Monday

Where possible please refrain from using glass in Roxby’s parks as they pose a safety issue for other users, particularly young children. Please remember to recycle glass appropriately and to clean up any broken glass should a breakage occur.

Board Games Community Library

Some activities require a booking, so get in quick to secure your child’s place. The Community Youth Centre will be offering its ‘Drop In’ service every day during the holidays from 10am to 5pm.

COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9am to 5pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870 Web www.roxbycouncil.com Page 10 -- Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Thursday

Craft - Chef's Hat Community Library

Toddler Story Time Community Library

Session 1: 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 5 - 10 years Caregiver involvement required Bookings essential 8671 0500

Drop In Community Youth Centre

9.30am - 10.30am Ages 0 - 5 years Caregiver involvement required

10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Session 1: 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 5 - 10 years Caregiver involvement required Bookings essential 8671 0500

Craft - Masks Community Library

Board Games Community Library

Session 1: 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 5 - 10 years Caregiver involvement required Bookings essential 8671 0500

10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Lego Community Library 3pm - 5pm Ages 8 years+

Drop In Community Youth Centre

Toddler Story Time Community Library

10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

9.30am - 10.30am Ages 0 - 5 years Caregiver involvement required

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Craft - Chinese Lanterns Community Library

Session 1: 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 5 - 10 years Caregiver involvement required Bookings essential 8671 0500

3pm - 5pm Ages 8 years+

Drop In Community Youth Centre

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Friday

Craft - Snails Community Library

3pm - 5pm Ages 8 years+

School Holiday Program

here are some very exciting activities at the roxbylink Community Library these school holidays.

Wednesday

Broken glass in parks

roken glass has been found in a number of parks around Roxby Downs.

Tuesday

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

Lego Community Library 3pm - 5pm Ages 8 years+

Drop In Community Youth Centre 10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

For further information, please contact roxbylink on 8671 0500

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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Community Exhibition to share culture! T

he Multicultural Forum is planning the 2016 World Fo o d a n d M u s i c Festival for September 24 in the main street and, in the lead-up to the event, the Forum is holding a Community Exhibition.

about our local community and the cultures and people that reside here. We have more than 40 nationalities and it will be amazing to have these on display. If you would like to contribute to the exhibition, please label

your item and provide a brief description. All items can b e dropped to the Visitor Information Centre from Monday, August 1, to Tuesday, August 30. For more information, contact Sasha on 0428 727 583.

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 TBC

BUSINESS FORUM

SAVE the DATE! Neighbourhood Day 14 August from 12 noon – 2pm Curdimurka playground

Tuesday, July 12 @ 6pm Council Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608 Thursday, July 14 @ 6.30pm Council Boardroom

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167 Thursday, July 7 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

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COMMUNITY EXHIBITION

The Exhibition is an opportunity for all community members to contribute and showcase Roxby’s rich cultural diversity. The Forum is calling on all locals to help with the exhibition by providing items for the display in the roxbylink gallery for the month of September. The Forum is looking for photos from y o u r h o m el a n d o r travel adventures, artefacts, paintings, sculptures, arts and crafts and more. The Community Exhibition is a great opportunity to learn

John Wilby 0428 815 436

The Multicultural Forum would like to invite Community Members to contribute to an Exhibition to Celebrate our rich Cultural Diversity The Exhibition will be on display for the month of September in the roxbylink Gallery Art, Photographs, artefacts, Paintings, Sculpture all Welcome

All Items require a Contact name, email and phone number add a title and description for display Purposes to your piece also All items can be dropped off to the Visitor Information Centre from Monday 1st August to Tuesday 30th August

For More information contact Sasha Yantewo 0428 727 583

Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, August 9 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010 Wednesday, July 20 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre World Food and Music Festival Sub-Committee Wednesday, July 6 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

FAMILY FORUM

Joel Hill 0433 792 450 Thursday, July 21 @ 5pm Community Youth Centre

WOMEN’S NETWORK

Wednesday, July 20 @ 8am Council Boardroom

CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Ofﬁcer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. PO Box 85 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com

WHO’S ON THE BOARD Terry Boylan • Vicki Mason • Sandy Sumsion Brad Langshaw • Kaye Doyle • John Wilby Angela Thompson • Kaitlyn Frankish Theresa Bunyon • Chad Menzies Geoff Whitbread

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 from 6pm. Sunday masses (by telephone arrangement with the Parish Priest) at the Priest’s Chapel, 45C Gregory St. Woomera: Sunday masses are by telephone arrangement with the Parish Priest. Contact Fr John Folkman on 8671 0925.

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• 2 garlic cloves • 1 Spanish onion • Fresh flat-leaf parsley • olive oil • 1 red pepper, diced • 1 green pepper, diced • 2 cups chicken stock • 1/2 cup of frozen peas • 2 cups of hot water • 1 lemon • 1 chorizo, sliced or chopped • 500g chicken (either breast, thighs or wings) cut into small pieces • 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika • 1 tablespoon tomato puree or a small tomato, diced • 2 cups paella rice (Arborio or risotto) • Threads of saffron (This gives colour and add a special flavour to the paella. Imitation saffron or turmeric can be used instead.) • Some Spanish olives (optional) Note: Soak the saffron in the 2 cups of hot water before you start. Step 1) Peel and finely slice the garlic, then peel and roughly chop the onion. Finely chop the parsley stalks, then roughly chop the chorizo and chicken. Step 2) Put some oil into a large-lidded shallow casserole or paellera and place on medium heat (a wok or frying pan will also do well). Step 3) Add the garlic, onion, parsley stalks, chorizo, chicken and paprika. Cook for around five minutes, stirring regularly. Add the diced pepper and cook for another five minutes. Step 4) Add the rice, the chopped tomato and chicken stock and stir for a couple of minutes so it starts to absorb all of that lovely flavour. Step 5) Pour in the two cups of boiling water with the soaked saffron and add a pinch of salt. Pop the lid on and bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes, stirring regularly from the outside in and from the inside out. Step 6) Stir in the peas, replace the lid, and cook for a further five minutes, or until hot through. Add the chopped parsley leaves and serve. Step 7) Buen provecho! (Enjoy it!)

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BUS TENDER 1996 TOYOTA COASTER BUS (DIESEL) Colour White 22 Seater including driver. Approximately: 235,000 kms Serviced monthly. Please address your Tender in a sealed envelope to: Mr Steve Bennett Principal Roxby Downs Area School. The school’s finance committee has fixed a reserve price. Tenders close: Thursday, July 7

The ideal candidate will have had experience working in the utilities, mining or oil and gas industries in the field of operations, maintenance or construction. The successful applicant will require a current driver’s licence & be subject to a full medical including drug & alcohol testing & random site tests. Please email a cover letter & copy of your resume to emcfarlane@cowellelectric.com.au

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Rugby win ahead of ﬁnals T

he Olympic Dam Barbarians (ODB) defeated the Port Augusta Goannas, 88-18, during Saturday’s last round of the Spencer Gulf Rugby League competition before finals. ODB started off well but the Goannas had them on the back foot before half time. The second half saw the Barbarians improve and tick the scoreboard over until the Goannas scored an opportunistic try at the final whistle. ODB remains at the top of the league at 12-0, making the side the minor premiers in its first-ever season. The season’s highest point scorer was Ja-

cob Coles, who also scored the most goals, while Nikaiya Herlihy-Graham scored the most tries. Port Augusta will host the first round of finals this Saturday, when Olympic Dam will play against Whyalla before Port Augusta takes on Port Pirie. If ODB makes it past the semi-finals, the club is looking to organise a bus for Roxby Downs locals to travel to Port Pirie for the final on Saturday, July 9. Meanwhile tickets are now on sale for ODB’s inaugural presentation evening at the Oasis Motor Inn on Friday, July 15, from 6pm. For more information, visit the Facebook

he Roxby Downs Darts League competition held its 14th week of competition for the year on Wednesday, June 15.

page (‘Olympic Dam Barbarians Rugby League Club’).

MIXED NETBALL GRAND FINAL: Jurassic Minions won the Wednesday night mixed netball grand ﬁnal after defeating TMNT, 29-25, last week. Pictured are Jake Ford, Meaghan Kiely, Tony and Cassie Weir and Hayley, Hannah and Renee Wurfel. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard LEFT: TMNT netballers Heath Mynhart (back, left), Kelly Weston, Steph Forsyth, Nicole Mentha, Ben Hampel (front, left), Elly Anderson and Kelsey Hampel, who was unable to play because of injury. This meant the team was only able to enter six players and had no goal shooter in the grand ﬁnal.

Trent Moon received the Best and Fairest award.

Joint runner-up Best and Fairest Jake Ford.

SPORT SEMINAR: A large group attended a sport psychology seminar held by the SA Sports Institute’s Emma Mattey last Thursday. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Around the grounds

Three 180s in the one night

Joint runner-up Best and Fairest Hayley Wurfel.

Top teams are getting beaten by mediocre teams, and this is causing a reshuffle at the top order. Red Bullz N All defeated log leaders Dead Eye Dicks, 6-5, after overcoming GolfClub12 in a previous round. Also GolfClub12 went down, 7-4, against a gutsy Bull Shooters. The three 180s thrown on the night came from John Komene, who had his first for the year, and Riaan Grobler and Andrew Swanson, who had their second. Swanson followed up his 180 with a 108 peg out in the same leg. Troy Giddens is still holding on to the highest peg out of the year with 134, while also topping the male aggregates. Maeve Kendrick still holds the top ladies peg out at 106, while also topping the ladies aggregates. WEEK 14 RESULTS: Pink Fizz d Andamooka Opals, 9-2; Bull Shooters d GC12, 7-4; FODFA d Twisted Flights, 7-4; ISITIN? d Smokin Darts, 8-3; Red Bullz N All d Dead Eye Dicks, 6-5.

Four Play had the bye. TEAMS LOG: 1. Dead Eye Dicks, 24pts. 2. Four Play, 22. 3. ISITIN?, 22. 4. GC12, 20. 5. FODFA, 20. 6. Smokin Darts, 16. 7. Red Bullz N All, 14. 8. Pink Fizz, 12. 9. Bull Shooters, 8. 10. Twisted Flights, 6. 11. Andamooka Opals, 4. MALE TOP 5 AGGREGATES: 1. Troy Giddens 11,346. 2. Riaan Grobler 9182. 3. Steve Warner 8295. 4. Steven Webber 7993. 5. Andrew Williamson 7971. LADIES TOP 5 AGGREGATES: 1. Maeve Kendrick 2896. 2. Zoe Leslie 2633. 3. Katie Meadow 2370. 4. Nicole Grantham 1370. 5. Trish Curnow 1234. MEN’S TOP 5 PEGS: 1. Troy Giddens 57. 2. Steven Webber 55. 3. Andrew Williamson 53. 4. Riaan Grobler 53. 5. Steve Warner 53. L ADIES TOP 5 PEGS: 1. Katie Meadow 28. 2. Maeve Kendrick 27. 3. Zoe Leslie 26. 4. Trish Curnow 19. 5. Nicole Grantham 18. TOP 5 TEAM AGGREGATES: 1. Dead Eye Dicks 28,616. 2. ISITIN? 26,003. 3. FODFA 22,701. 4. GC12 22,536. 5. Pink Fizz 20,224. TOP 5 TEAM PEGS: 1. ISITIN? 195. 2. Dead Eye Dicks 191. 3. GC12 185. 4. FODFA 184. 5. Pink Fizz 168.

SOCCER STRIPS: Roxby Downs Soccer Club’s Matija Vukotic, Seth Parks and Tino D’Arrigo in their new uniforms with president Tony D’Arrigo. Programmed donated the strips and a ball to each player. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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PHOTOS: Verity Casserley

Monthly Stableford Saturday, June 11, 2016 OVERALL WINNER DIV 1 DIV 2 LADIES/JNR SWEEPSTAKES

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Matthew Parker (City) chases after Kohen Smith (United) during under 10 soccer on Sunday.

United under 10 soccer player Fareed Ofori throws the ball in from the boundary line.

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NAME BEN HAINES GLEN MUNGUR RENE AYALA ANNE GRAY RYAN SHIELDS RYAN BENNETT SEB GRIGGS DON SHIELDS ROB CHARMAN STEVEN BENNETT GLEN MUNGUR MARK BEENHAM ANNE GRAY GLEN MUNGUR NIL ANNE GRAY

SCORE 43 43 37 35 41 41 38 36 35 35

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Miners B grade goal shooter Hayley Wurfel makes a pass from the goal third as Olympic Dam goal keeper Sam Fishlock prepares to keep her out of the circle. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

East Roxby A Grade wing defence Annie Ryan looks for options during her game last Friday.

Rough night for netballers

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njuries punctuated the Roxby Downs Netball Association senior competition on Friday night. A handful of players had to leave the court, with some injuries serious enough to warrant a hospital visit.

A GRADE

he first A grade game of the night saw the Miners defeat Olympic Dam, 47-36.

Joice Takaidza (Miners goal shooter) proved her weight in gold, helping her side take control early and set the pace by being well up by the end of the first quarter, 15-6. Along with Takaidza, Miners goal attack Cassie Weir was dominant going into the second quarter. Tragedy struck when Takaidza fell over and injured her ankle. However, a move of Emma Neilson to goal shooter helped keep up the Miners’ momentum going into half time, 33-12. OD made significant changes to see Tahlia Glover, Nicole Gregory and Ali Knights team up as attackers. The two goalies worked well together to bring the Miners’ lead down to 17 points at the final break, 41-24. Seeing OD’s Michelle Hook and Hayley Smith in action proved to be a highlight of the match, with their strong defence forcing the Miners’ attackers to work overtime. A wheelchair had to be called in again halfway through the fourth quarter when Smith injured her ankle while in goal defence. OD nevertheless managed to close to the gap to only 11 by the final whistle after facing a 21goal margin at half time. In the later A grade game, Hornridge had a lead over East Roxby throughout to take the win by 18 points, 36-18. Hornridge held East Roxby to only one goal in the first quarter, 11-1, before increasing its lead to 15 points at half time, 20-5.

East Roxby wing defence Annie Ryan was helping to get the ball down the court well, but strong defence from the Magpies saw them make plenty of conversions. Standout players for Hornridge included goal keeper Dearne Masson, wing defence Kelly Quinn and centre/goal defender Georgia Sleep. East Roxby kept fighting to prevent Hornridge from increasing its lead by much in the third quarter, 28-11, but failed to prevent the Magpies from taking home the win.

B GRADE

ornridge defeated East Roxby, 43-24, in the first B grade match of the night.

Mikayla Kelly, who was playing her second game for the Hornridge B grade side, teamed up with fellow goalie Natasha McEvoy to tack on 12 goals for their side in the first quarter, 12-6. With strong shooting accuracy from East Roxby’s Karen Wegner and Kirsten Falt, it was up to the Magpies to make sure the ball stayed out of the Roos’ goal third. East Roxby fought back to bring Hornridge’s lead down to four goals at half time, 20-16. A leg injury saw Wegner leave the court in the third quarter, with Mel Emery taking her place as goal shooter. Hornridge worked well as a team to be up by 15 goals at the final break, 36-21, before taking the win by 19. Other standout players for the Magpies included wing attack Tara Briggs, who was filling in for the side, and centre Bec Webster. Also goal keeper Alicia Lee and goal defence Terressa Moyle did well to prevent East Roxby from scoring more goals than it did. The later game saw the Miners defeat Olympic Dam, 59-34, in a game that appeared closer than the scoreline would indicate. Possession of the ball went back and forth to see the Miners only up by two goals in the first quarter, 11-9. Their defenders stepped up their efforts to see their side

through to a seven-point lead at half time, 25-18. OD goal defenders Megan Crawford and Sam Fishlock did well to force Miners goalies Hayley Wurfel and Emma Neilson to make shots from further away than they would have liked. However, Wurfel and Neilson proved too good for this strategy, maintaining accuracy to bring their side to a 17-goal lead at the final break, 44-27. Wing attack Kelly Weston and centre Kelly Thomson and their fellow Miners attackers were getting the ball down the court well in the fourth quarter. They were backed up by even more accurate shooting from Wurfel and Neilson to help secure the 25-point win.

C GRADE

ornridge Black had a convincing win over East Roxby, 49-25, in one of the first C grade games of the night.

East Roxby started out well with strong performances from players including Verity Casserly in goal defence and Sheree Kelly in wing defence. This saw Hornridge Black only up by four goals by the end of the first quarter, 13-9. Hornridge Black warmed up in the second quarter with help from wing attack Hayley Lamb and goal defence Kar Orikena to bring its lead up to 11 goals by half time, 24-13. East Roxby goalies Grace Hooper and Emma Cochrane were shooting accurately in the second half, meaning Hornridge had to keep up its defensive pressure and make conversions to stay ahead by the final break, 38-21. In her first game for Hornridge Black, Amanda Nelson made an impressive debut filled with plenty of intercepts and accurate passing to help secure a 24-goal win for her side. In the other 6.30pm game, the top-of-the-ladder Olympic Dam Green defeat the Miners in a close encounter, 37-34. The Miners had a slow start, conceding the first six goals before entering the contest with five by the first break, 5-11.

They increased their effort in the second quarter but were unable to overcome a strong defence from OD Green players including Krystal Wilmshurst, Sienna Brougham, Rose Lloyd and Mel Ferry. OD Green had increased its lead to nine goals by half time, 22-13. The Miners fought hard in the third quarter and were backed up well by goal attack Miranda Syvertsen, who had 11 straight goals, to see OD Green up by only five goals at the final break, 29-24. It was also in the third quarter that OD Green goal attack Demi Gow-Smith had to leave the court with a leg injury. In the fourth quarter, turnover expert Stephanie Forsyth took up plenty of rebound opportunities to get the ball back for her side. However, the Miners were too late to prevent OD Green from taking the win by three goals. Standout players for the Miners also included DemiJo Roads, while for OD Green the shooting accuracy of Marie Gubbin and Jeanette Taylor helped make the difference. The later C grade match saw Hornridge Pink take a massive 51-goal win over Olympic Dam Yellow, 76-25. Strong defence from OD Yellow’s Rhiannon Davis, Sophie Eustace, Kelly Reid and Chloe Sinclair saw Hornridge Pink only up by seven goals in the first quarter, 18-11. However, Hornridge Pink upped the pressure in the second quarter to increase its lead to 26 goals by half time, 38-12. The shooting accuracy of goalies Rhij Paulauskas and Katie Carstairs helped see Hornridge through to a 36-point lead at the final break, 55-19. Wing attack Regina Qualmann fed the ball into the goal circle well, while strong defensive pressure from players including Rhiannon Watkinson, Samantha Wittington and Whitney Maine also helped bring home the win for Hornridge Pink.

Lightning’s Olivia Demaine prepares to pass over her Bullets opponent Lacey Faulkner during their 13 and under clash.

Bullets centre Alex Hoffmann takes possession during her 13 and under game on the weekend.

Kiesha Rynne moves the ball on for the T-Birds 13 and under side on Saturday.

LEFT: Hornridge Pink’s Whitney Maine tries to intercept a pass to OD Yellow’s Shayarna Millar during their C grade contest. RIGHT: Madison McDonald (Shooters 13 and under) looks to make the centre pass. Page 14 -- Wednesday, June 29, 2016

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Magpies brought down to earth WRITTEN BY ROSS WILSON

he topsy-turvy Far North Football League season continued on Saturday, with the starkest return to reality being Hornridge.

After humbling Coober Pedy in the last round by a massive 280 points, the Magpies were held scoreless by East Roxby until the last four minutes of the game when they kicked two pride-saving goals. Hornridge, to its credit, never gave up and was forced to field a less-than-competitive team, through injury and unavailability, and played several juniors in its line-up. To make matters worse, Lachlan Forward went down with a season-ending horrific arm injury. Despite these setbacks Hornridge’s seasoned campaigners, Ash Baxter and Brad Cooper, plus their band of up-and-coming juniors, fought hard in their 164-point loss. East Roxby was just too quick, slick and methodical, providing sensational full forward Scott McIntyre (14 goals), Matt Glacken (four) and Troy Mulders (three) with many scoring opportunities. The first quarter saw the Roos peppering away at goal with inaccurate kicking 2.11 for the quarter to lead by 23 points at the first change. But for the rest of the game the accuracy returned with eight goals in the second stanza and nine in each of the last two quarters to run out the victors, 26.20 (176) to 2.0 (12). East Roxby had many good players as

they ran riot and were best served by McIntyre and Dale King, who was in everything, as was Matt Schipper, with both providing heaps of drive. Robbie Vaughan was superb across half forward and Jack Orr rucked well and took some great marks around the ground. Overall Cam Faulkner would have been pleased with his team’s performance.

Roxby Districts d Olympic Dam

n the second game of the double header, Roxby Districts was in control from the first bounce and played four consistent quarters of good-quality football.

Olympic Dam really only played 2 two good quarters – the second and the last, when they were able to kick five goals in each. After kicking eight goals to one in the opening period, the Miners were able to either match or better the Devils’ scoring power for the rest of the game. By restricting OD to just one point in the third quarter, the final result was inevitable. This was a regulation win for the red and whites, and they ran out easy winners by 70 points. Livewire forward Kain Zeptner kicked four goals, while Tyron Cribb and Todd Paull both picked up three goals apiece. Jeremy Oldfield, showing a lot of class up forward, slotted four goals for OD. Roxby Districts was best served by Victor Buza, Haris Vrbovac, Cribb, Jordan Mandemaker and James Telfer. The Devils’ best were Jono Veale, who I thought was best afield, Michael Shaw, Mi-

chael Dalla, Tim Corneliusen and Oldfield. OD was again weakened by unavailability, injury and having to play a number of juniors. This is an ongoing issue for the Devils, who have shown in the past that with a full list to choose from they are more than competitive. While the Miners were only able to field 21 players themselves, they seem to be the only side in the league to have the depth to have a strong team each week. Stating the obvious, the Miners are again the side to beat and seem to be cruising to their fourth flag in a row. However, finals are a funny thing, and all teams will be strengthened come the business end of the season.

Robert Vaughan (East Roxby) gets a kick in space during his side’s demolition of Hornridge on the weekend.

Hornridge’s Levi Rawlins sprints away from his East Roxby opponents.

Far North Football League Saturday, June 25, 2016 A GRADE East Roxby 2.11 10.15 19.18 26.20 (176) Hornridge 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 (12) East Roxby best players: S. McIntyre, D. King, M. Schipper, R. Vaughan, J. Orr. Hornridge best players: A. Baxter, B. Cooper, R. Moroney, L. Rawlins, D. Johnson. East Roxby goal scorers: S. McIntyre 14, M. Glacken 4, T. Mulders 3, T. Kirkwood 2, M. Schipper, R. Vaughan, R. Simms 1. Hornridge goal scorers: A. Baxter, Z. Bradbery 1. Roxby Districts 8.3 14.6 17.8 22.8 (140) Olympic Dam 1.1 6.1 6.2 11.4 (70) Roxby Districts best players: V. Buza, H. Vrbovac, T. Cribb, J. Mandemaker, J. Telfer. Olympic Dam best players: J. Veale, M. Shaw, M. Dalla, T. Corneliusen, J. Oldﬁeld. Roxby Districts goal scorers: K. Zeptner 4, T. Cribb, T. Paull 3, J. Mandemaker, L. Godfrey, V. Buza, R. Burgess 2, J. Ford, R. Prosser, S. Costigan, J. Roberts 1. Olympic Dam goal scorers: J. Oldﬁeld 4, M. Dalla 2, C. Green, J. Veale, J. Van Kruyssen, D. D’Arrigo, C. Steel.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

OD’s Wade Hooper gets tackled by Haris Vrbovac as teammates watch on. PHOTOS: Verity Casserly

FOOTBALLER OF THE

Year

Lots of injuries, well done to all of the juniors stepping up. Ashley Baxter

Results from FNFL Round 9

Good effort but too strong. Jason Elliott

VOTES 3 2 1

A. Baxter A. Meates B. Cooper

T. Cribb K. Zeptner H. Vrbovac

T. Corneliusen M. Dalla M. Shaw

R. Simms M. Glacken C. Faulkner

BYE

Footballer of the Year Leaderboard after Round 9 Well done to Hornridge, they never gave up. Cam Faulkner

NAME

CLUB

VOTES

T. Cribb

Miners

R. Simms

(East Roxby)

M. Shaw

(OD)

CURRENT LEADER

Tyron Cribb

Roxby Districts

Roxby Districts East Roxby Hornridge Olympic Dam Coober Pedy

P 7 7 7 8 7

W 7 5 3 2 1

L 0 2 4 6 6

D 0 0 0 0 0

F A 953 226 705 280 605 543 472 810 282 1158

% Pts 421.68 28 251.79 20 111.42 12 58.27 8 24.35 4

TOP 11 GOAL KICKERS Name Scott McIntyre Joel Harman Ricky Prosser Todd Paull Kain Zeptner Scott Montgomerie Ashley Baxter Michael Dalla Luke Godfrey Rhett Simms Tyron Cribb

Club This round Total East Roxby 14 30 Hornridge 0 27 Roxby Districts 1 23 Roxby Districts 3 23 Roxby Districts 4 20 Olympic Dam 0 18 Hornridge 1 13 Olympic Dam 2 10 Roxby Districts 2 10 East Roxby 1 9 Roxby Districts 3 9

Roxby Downs Junior Football League Friday, June 24, 2016 Senior Colts Bulldogs 11.7 (73) Hawks 3.4 (22) Bulldogs best players: B. Caden, B. Chamberlain, G. Clarke, M. Lamb, O. Mulady. Hawks best players: Not supplied. Bulldogs goal scorers: B. Chamberlain, J. Johnson, M. Lamb 3, G. Clarke, O. Mulady 1. Hawks goal scorers: Not supplied.

Junior Colts Results not supplied.

Good game of footy. A solid win today. Ricky Prosser

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30 years of footy

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WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ast and present players gathered to reminisce and celebrate 30 years of football in Roxby Downs on Saturday night.

Around 50 guests attended celebrations at the Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club and heard representatives from each of the current football teams highlight some of the milestones and highlights from their past. “It was an enjoyable night and generally we were happy with the turnout,” said Far North Football League (FNFL) president Henry Andryszczak. “I had a few people come up to me afterwards and say they had learned heaps from the night.

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“For example, we had people talking about when there was no oval in town – people would be training on the clay pans or finding patches of grass near the school. Roxby Districts Sporting Club was the first team from Roxby Downs to join the Woomera Football League in 1986 to make it the Woomera and Districts Football League. The Woomera Football League had been running since 1949 before the Miners joined the competition. Eventually more teams from Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam and Andamooka started joining the league as the numbers in Woomera began to decline and teams started dropping out of the competition. Eventually, in 1991, the final Woomera team left, and it was not until 2011 that the league

changed its name to the Far North Football League. Andryszczak said the trip down memory lane was a good way to show present players the league’s history and the teams that have come and gone and how much the landscape of football has changed in the past 30 years. He said the league had been stable for the past 15 years but faced a new challenge in the coming years with ever-changing work rosters and player availability. Meanwhile a father/son charity match was held at the change of senior games on the weekend. Junior footballers lined up against their fathers in a light-hearted game of football. Andryszczak said it could become an annual event on the FNFL fixture.

“The kids loved it,” he said. “We had kids from as young as under nines all the way through the juniors who are playing senior footy. “The game was played in good spirits and the kids had a ball, especially the young kids who loved having their old man running around next to them. “The older kids gave their dads a bit of a touch up, but it was good fun.” A men’s health tent was also set up at the football on Saturday, when locals took the opportunity to receive free health checks. Money raised from the tent and the 30-year celebrations will be going towards Australian Prostate Cancer. PAGE 9 More photos from the events

Hornridge Sporting Club president Travis Brougham (right) with Ty Kirkwood and Ernest Walker.

Far North Football League president Henry Andryszczak with Rick Grantham at the 30th anniversary celebrations on Saturday night. PHOTOS: Verity Casserly

Olympic Dam’s Bill Hagger with Ben Hampel from Roxby Districts.

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