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round 300 protestors made the journey to Olympic Dam – or, as they call it, “the gates of hell” – for the Lizard Bites Back ‘protestival’ last weekend. Activities began on Friday and were winding up when The Monitor went to print on Monday afternoon. Event co-organiser Nec-

taria Calan said she believed the protest/festival had successfully campaigned against uranium mining. “The main thing for us was getting the message out about the national fuel chain and getting the question out there of why continue to mine something you don’t know how to dispose of,” she told The Monitor. “There are no solutions, long term, anywhere in the world, so why are they still

taking it out of the ground?” Friday saw the first major action by the protestors when they conducted a zombie walk to the mine gates from their camp, which was located off Olympic Way and opposite Charlton Road. A mock funeral procession and a eulogy for different nuclear disasters was held in front of the mine gates on Saturday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

ABOVE: Protestors converged on the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam mine gates as part of a three-day ‘protestival’ on the weekend. LEFT: Arabunna elder Uncle Kevin Buzzacott spoke in front of a large group on Friday before protestors dressed up for a ‘zombie walk’. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

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ick Xenophon Team’s Andrea Broadfoot led the Federal Election race for the seat of Grey when The Monitor went to print this week. As of Sunday night only 6.52 per cent of votes had been counted for the two parties preferred field. Ms Broadfoot held 56.11

per cent of the field (5589), with current Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey (Liberal Party) holding the other 43.89 per cent (2807 votes). This made Grey one of two seats led by a Nick Xenophon Team candidate. Mr Ramsey had the most first preference votes with 31,223 to Ms Broadfoot’s 21,377 and

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29-year-old Roxby Downs man was arrested for drug trafficking after being found in possession of methamphetamine on Saturday night.

The man was pulled over as part of a routine traffic stop and, when found to be in possession of the drug, was arrested immediately. He was bailed to appear in court at a later date.

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Group converges on ‘gates of hell’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 On Sunday morning at around 6.30am, protestors lit a fire in the middle of Olympic Way, south of their camp, to block off traffic to the mine site. Police, assisted by the Roxby Downs Country Fire Service, extinguished the blaze at around 10.30pm that evening. Minor damage was caused to the road surface. The protestors eventually returned to the camp without further incident. At about 1am on Monday the road was cleared and was sufficiently cooled to be reopened to traffic. Also on Sunday the group attempted to move an object resembling a yellow uranium ‘cake’ weighing more than 200kg onto the road at midday. Police were quick to respond and remove the object. Protestors also made several attempts throughout the morning to drive a defected vehicle and each time they were denied by the appropriate authorities.

“Police were extremely patient and tolerant with the protestors,” said Police Commander Bronwyn Killmier following Sunday’s activities. “They were told continuously during the ‘protestival’ that no vehicles or objects will be permitted to block the road. “The object was deposited on the road and swiftly removed by police and has been seized. “There were no arrests or injuries. “Given the effort that police took to facilitate their peaceful protest, their actions are disappointing. “Especially the actions of one protestor who attempted to startle the police horses, putting other protestors, our riders and horses at risk.” Ms Calan said the protestors would continue to come back until the mine had closed down. During a presentation last Friday, Arabunna elder Uncle Kevin Buzzacott said these protests were the only way

they could get their message across to BHP Billiton. Mr Buzzacott said he had put the mining giant on notice and asked for a guarantee that the company would cease and desist operations within two years. He also expected BHP Billiton to pay damages for decades of health and environmental impacts. “We just want to hope that these people can use a bit of common sense and come and speak with us and learn about the place,” he said. BHP Billiton’s head of corporate affairs, Simon Corrigan, said he was pleased with the way things had run over the course of the weekend. He said the police had done a “fantastic” job, production on-site continued as per normal and the protestors were given the right to express their views peacefully. Buses ran from Roxby Downs to Olympic Dam throughout the protest to allow safe passage for employees.

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Max, Kyana and Emma prepare pizzas during a Wellbeing Week activity at the Community Youth Centre last Wednesday. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Student well-being in focus WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ocal school students were encouraged to try new things last week as part of Roxby’s third annual Wellbeing Week.

Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) well-being coordinator Beth Elliott said everyone had a different approach to looking after themselves. Mrs Elliott said taking part in a variety of activities allowed students to find what helped them live the most balanced life possible. She said everyone thoroughly enjoyed the week and the school

had been buzzing with activity. “The feedback that I have had so far has been really positive,” she said. “The students have had the opportunity to try some new activities in the safety of the school environment.” Mrs Elliott said the week’s highlights had included a boot camp with Brooke Melina, dance with Lana Chamberlain and a teachers versus year 12 students dodgeball game. “We hired the youth centre for students to hang out in for the last two lessons of the day as well which students really enjoyed,” she said. The Woomera Area School was

involved in Wellbeing Week for the first time this year, with students making the trip to Roxby Downs on Monday, June 27, to be a part of the Inspire for Girls session. St Barbara’s Parish School also took part, along with the Rock and Water session at RDAS, before holding its own Wellbeing Week activities last Thursday. The week was captured on film and through photographs thanks to a group of five RDAS students working with local photographer Travis Hague. Mrs Elliott said a “big thank you” was owed to the volunteers who helped make the week possible.

Jack in action at the boot camp activity. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

part from council, media and BHP Billiton representatives, an information session about the Draft Annual Business Plan 2016/17 attracted no attendees last week.

Acting administrator Geoff Whitbread cancelled the meeting after no other locals appeared at Dunes Cafe on Thursday night. As of last Friday morning, Roxby Council had received only three formal submissions as part of its consultation period, which ends tomorrow. Mr Whitbread told The Monitor council had taken an austere approach while preparing the draft business plan. “It’s very much a ‘vanilla’ budget – there are no frills,” he said. Mr Whitbread said a local downturn in light of operations at BHP Billiton Olympic Dam and economic factors across Australia had been among the key influences on the plan. “Being a remote region, it has really hit hard here,” he said. Cost considerations have included ongoing rehabilitation work at the Opal Road landfill site, the need to transport general waste out of town and the maintenance of existing local services. While 2015/16 saw a number of major projects implemented, only a moderate project – the replacement of the roxbylink toddler pool area with a splash pad – is set to be undertaken this financial year. The new splash pad is set to cost $800,000. Mr Whitbread said a predicted average general rate rise of 1.3 per cent was necessary despite having fewer projects as council had put reserve funding towards the previous financial year’s major capital works. Rate revenue will therefore be just as important for maintaining existing services and upholding council’s antidebt policy this financial year as it was in 2015/16. “If we did decrease the rate, it would catch us out in the future,” he said.

Mr Whitbread said the State Valuation Office was yet to release this year’s assessment, but he was expecting the average value of local properties to have dropped by about 27 per cent. He said residents could expect to pay above or below the average rate rise of 1.3 per cent depending on how their property’s value had changed. The larger the drop, the more likely their rate increase will be less than 1.3 per cent. “We’ve got a range of rate modelling to do to try and arrange this,” he said. Mr Whitbread said he was overseeing a systemic review of Roxby Council that he hoped the new administrator, once appointed, would take further. He said he also expected a revamped Roxby Council website to be released by the end of the year. To view the Draft Annual Business Plan, visit: www.roxbydowns.com/ Council/Consultation Feedback can be submitted to council via email (roxby@ rox bycouncil.com.au), online (www.roxbydowns.com/Council/ Consultation) or at a final consultation session at the Community Youth Centre from 5.30pm tomorrow. Meanwhile Mr Whitbread outlined the following as some of the key achievements from 2015/16:  Closure of the Opal Road landfill site and establishment of a resource recovery centre on Gosse Street.  Commencement of primary sewer lagoons cleanout (to run over three years).  Redevelopment of the Community Youth Centre.  Consolidation of roxbylink staff into Roxby Council.  Upgrades to the Curdimurka Street playground.  Installation of heating in the roxbylink auditorium and Dunes Cafe.  Release of a Draft Sport and Recreation Master Plan.  Construction of a second pedestrian crossing on Richardson Place.  Extension of the roxbylink library’s opening hours.

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Powell farewells local library role WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

fter 15 months in the role, roxbylink library team leader Sarah Powell has vacated the position and will be moving to Adelaide with her family.

Ms Powell, who finished up last Friday, said she had thoroughly enjoyed her time working in the library. She said she was going to miss the staff and patrons she had formed such a close working relationship with. “I am going to miss the people of Roxby Downs and the people who call through the library and being able to help them on a personal level,” she said. Ms Powell said she had seen the library develop and grow in the short time she had held the position, with around 3500 people visiting each month and 28,000 over the past financial year. “That is the equivalent to everyone in Roxby Downs visiting the library 5.5 times a year,” she said. Ms Powell’s move to Adelaide will see her work at the State Library of South Australia as a collections and control librarian. Her role will involve working with publishers to make sure all public libraries remain up to date with the latest resources. “I am excited about the move to Adelaide,” she said. “I am excited about the part of my job where I get to visit public libraries across the state.” Ms Powell will also run training courses when required to bring new staff in the public library sector up to speed. She said the role would be significantly different to the one she had at roxbylink, but she would be looking forward to getting started on Monday, July 18.

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RIGHT: Sarah Powell had her ﬁnal shift as the roxbylink library’s team leader last Friday. She will be moving to Adelaide with her family. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

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Roxby Foodies training graduates Penny Knott, Kelly Reid and Elizabeth Manyumwa at the Community Youth Centre on Tuesday, June 28. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

‘Foodies’ plate up presentations WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

group of locals are ready to promote healthy eating habits in their community after graduating from a six-week training course last week.

Run by Roxby Council and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Healthy Living Program,

the inaugural Roxby Foodies program attracted 10 and three participants for the Monday evening and Tuesday morning classes respectively. Their final assessment was to make up a lesson plan and present it to their fellow students, along with special guest Carolyn Dent. Ms Dent, from UnitingCare Wesley Bowden, is the SA Community Foodies statewide leader.

The initiative is funded by SA Health and aims to build the capacity of individuals and communities to make healthier food choices. “It’s been really good to be here to see your presentations and hear all the messages relating to eating healthier,” she told graduates. Ms Dent said she looked forward to observing the “ripple effect” that the training would have.

“We’re really excited about the partnership with Roxby Downs and what you’re going to get up to in the community,” she said. Roxby Council community projects officer Sasha Yantewo said helping to deliver the Roxby Foodies program had been an enjoyable experience. Ms Yantewo said the local Foodies would meet up in a few weeks’ time to discuss the delivery

of new community projects. Jess Thomas from the RFDS Healthy Living Program added that last week’s presentations had demonstrated a lot of potential to promote healthier lifestyles among locals. “It was great to see everyone showcase their passion and interest and everything they learned – all in one neat little package,” she said. “It was really special.”

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It is a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It also provides an opportunity to shed light on one of most significant issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – homelessness. Aboriginal people are significantly overrepresented in our Inner West Youth Homelessness service, making up 17.8 per cent of our young people. Australia-wide, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 23 per cent of those accessing specialist homelessness services, but only make up 2.5 per cent of the population. Youth Off The Streets recognises the need to facilitate discussions about this issue, that is why developed our #laceitup campaign, which aims

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down, but we need communities to get behind to th this if we are to make it a reality. This NAIDOC Week I encourage everyone to get involved and participate in the celebrations and activities that are taking place across Australia. Whether it’s hosting your own BBQ or lunch, organising a smoking ceremony or just learning more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, it is important to get involved and show your support. For more information about NAIDOC Week and to find an event near you, please visit: www.naidoc.org. au/events-calendar To get involved and find out more about our #laceitup campaign, visit: www.laceitup.com.au Father Chris Riley CEO and Founder Youth Off The Streets

to raise funds and awareness for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal homeless young people in Australia. The campaign draws on the idea that not everyone has the privilege to untie their shoes of a night; some young people have to keep them on in order to flee from danger at a moment’s notice. By getting the community to get involved in campaigns like these during NAIDOC Week, we are not only helping to raise the public’s consciousness about youth homelessness, but we are also raising awareness to the over-representation of Aboriginal young people in this issue. NAIDOC Week is a perfect opportunity for all Australians to get involved in Aboriginal issues because, unfortunately, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are over-represented in many of our services. Our goal is to bring these numbers

AIDOC Week takes place this month from July 5 to July 12.

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Community Calendar JULY 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. 11th-22nd - School holiday activities at roxbylink. Community Youth Centre open

10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, for ages 10 years and older. Ph: 8671 0500. 16th - FNFL Round 11 at the town oval: OD vs Coober Pedy, 12.30pm, Roxby Districts vs East Roxby, 2.30pm. 16th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club day meet, 1-9pm. Proceeds to the Roxby Academy of Dance. 23rd - FNFL Round 12 at the town oval: Hornridge vs Roxby Districts, 12.30pm, East Roxby vs Coober Pedy, 2.30pm. 27th - Roxby Downs Area School Parents and Friends Morning Tea. 8671 0011. 28th - Kids’ Clothing & Toy Swap Event at the Roxby Early Learning Community Group, Burgoyne St, 6.30-8pm.

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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PHOTOS: Verity Casserly

Country Fire Service volunteer Sian Daniel at the recent Open Day.

Fiona and Maddison Hooper with Jess Shaw.

Bianca Johnston (back, left), Rhiannon Watkinson, Jess Curtis, Maureen Tyler (front, left), Emma Baker, Jody and Demi Gow-Smith and Mardi Hawkes.

Kate Weir, Vanja Vukotic and Sarah Powell.

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Josh (back, left), Dan, Leon (front, left) and Degan Vardy.

Sam Fishlock, Georgia Boylan, Laura McBride and Anna Gubbin

Hannah and Rebecca Maynard with Deena Kirkham.

Tamsin Keogh-Paul, Becky Halloran and Josh Arancelovic.

Jane Gloster with Kaye Doyle at her farewell party.

Kristy Mackenzie and Cathy Grillo.

Leonie Mahoney and Ali Maleckas.

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Lee Sach and Lauren Blackmore.

Wendy Smulders and Di Stanton.

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Wellbeing Week 2016

Beatrice participating in one of the Wellbeing Week activities at St Barbara’s Parash School last week.

Jada prepares to show off her cartwheeling skills

St Barbara’s student Samuel shows off his jumping skills.

Robert gets a kick away as part of an obstacle course at St Barbara’s last Thursday.

Brock, Jack, Stann and Dylan at the Community Youth Centre.

Maddi and Isabelle (front) learn a dance at the roxbylink auditorium.

Ken runs up a sand dune during a boot camp activity.

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Renee flips a tyre.

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Lachlan shows his strength at the boot camp.

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Roxby Council Congratulations, Foodies! R

Welcome, new citizens

oxby Council would like to congratulate all the Roxby Foodies on their graduation from the six-week program.

They join the other 120 Community Foodies throughout South Australia. Community Projects Officer Sasha Yantewo has worked hard to deliver the course as a partnership model – the first of its kind in South Australia. The program is funded by SA Health and run in conjunction with Roxby Council, UnitingCare Wesley Country SA and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Healthy Living Program. For their final session, the Foodies gave a short presentation before their official graduation. The Foodies are now available to

Roxby Foodies delivering presentations as part of their training prior to graduation.

partner with community groups and organisations to provide support regarding living a healthier lifestyle and making better food choices. If you are interested in being in-

volved in the next group of Roxby Foodies, please email Sasha Yantewo (sasha.yantewo@roxbycouncil.com.au) with your details. Congratulations, and well done!

There’s loads to love about Kids Club

Laci, Kristie Reschke and Elli having a ball at the roxbylink Kids Club.

he school holidays are nearly here, and the roxbylink Kids Club is getting ready.

“We’ll keep the kids happy while Mum or Dad have their hour,” said Kristie Reschke, roxbylink Kids Club co-ordinator. “We’ve got craft and loads of toys to keep kids busy.” During the school holidays, Kids Club can cater for children up to 10 years old. Care is for one hour while a parent or caregiver is on the roxbylink premises including Dunes Cafe, Pulse Fitness or the Community Library.

NEWS IN BRIEF

If you are moving or leaving town, you will need to complete the ‘Transfer/Vacating’ form to keep your details up to date. Need assistance? Please call Roxby Council on 8671 0010. All calls will be treated in confidence.

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If you would like to submit your feedback on the Plan, you can write (PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725), email (roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au) or use the feedback form on the Council website (www.roxbydowns.com/Council/ Consultation).

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, July 6, 2016

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Wednesday

Board Games Community Library

Thursday

Craft - Chef's Hat 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

Toddler Story Time Community Library

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

Craft - Snails Community Library

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

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

Board Games Community Library

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

10am - 5pm Ages 10 years+

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

3pm - 5pm Ages 8 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

Lego Community Library

Drop In Community Youth Centre

19 Craft - Masks Community Library

Friday

3pm - 5pm Ages 8 years+

Draft Annual Business Plan

he Draft Annual Business Plan community consultation closes tomorrow (Thursday, July 7).

Congratulations to Nyasha, Tanaka and Tawona Midzi, who became Australian citizens in a ceremony at Roxby Council on June 21.

July School Holiday Fun in Roxby Downs!

Are you new to Roxby Downs?

f you’re new to Roxby, you’ll need to come into Council’s offices to complete the ‘Application for Supply’ form to connect power to your property.

The cost is a gold coin donation and it’s conveniently located across from the Kiosk. There are a lot of fun indoor activities for children to take advantage of and an inviting outdoor play area. The Kids Club is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and normally is available for children from six months to five years of age. Children need to have a healthy snack and a clearly labelled water bottle for their session. Please be aware the Kids Club is nut free. Bookings are preferred. For more information or to book, please call 8671 0500.

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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Dry July an eye-opener WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

av ing had little knowledge of Dry July in pre vious years, Leah Caden was unsure of what the campaign was all about.

But after volunteering to take part and conducting some research, she is all on board and ready to raise money to help cancer patients in need. “It is going to be worthwhile just to give up a small amount of time in my life to raise a couple of bucks,” she said. “Then I can say I have given something, and it is always good to give what you can.” Mrs Caden said being part of Dry July was all about helping cancer patients with the smaller things they needed, such as accommodation. She said the large group making up the local H2O

Heroes team meant a wide range of participants could reach out to different social circles, therefore raising more money. The Roxby Council receptionist had already raised $25.80 when interviewed last Thursday. “It’s $25 more than I had yesterday and can pay for a mobile phone if it has prepaid credit,” she said. “It can help put fuel in the car or it can give them something to eat.” Mrs Caden’s July will not be completely ‘dry’ because she will need to buy a ‘golden pass’ when she attends her friend’s farewell party in a few weeks’ time. The Monitor will continue to track the progress of the H2O Heroes team throughout July, with profiles to be published on the Roxby Downs Community Board page each week.

Utilising vehicle headlights assists with visibility during overcast, rainy or foggy weather conditions, which can be common at this time of year. Even during clear weather conditions, the use of headlights during the daytime is encouraged as it increases vehicle visibility to other road users. Highway driving, especially overtaking situations on open roads, is potentially dangerous. The use of headlights enables vehicles to be seen by oncoming traffic at the earliest possible moment.

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, August 25 @ 7pm 34 Wattle Drive

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436 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

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Roxby Council’s Leah Caden is one of the members of the H2O Heroes group taking part in Dry July this month. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

See and be seen when driving

ox by Ro ad safe encourage s motorists to drive with headlights on at all times, especially when travelling on open roads.

JOINING FORUMS

Using vehicle headlights decreases the likelihood of collisions, such as head-on crashes and vehicle-pedestrian or vehicle-cyclist impacts. Many modern cars are now fitted with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) which are fitted to the front of the vehicle and increase the vehicle’s visibility to other road users during the daytime. DRLs are similar to driving or fog lights, and are designed to produce minimal glare and not distract other motorists. Older car owners can purchase DRL kits and apply them to their vehicle to enhance lighting. Whilst fog lights are useful during fog and heavy rain, it is actually an offence under

Australian Road Rules Regulation 217 to use fog lights in clear visibility conditions. Headlights or DRLs would be more appropriate to use when driving in clear weather conditions. Many vehicles activate headlights automatically when weather conditions are darker or of low visibility, but it is important to remember that while this new technology is helpful, you should not rely on it. Motorists should always monitor weather and road conditions and drive accordingly. For more information on road safety initiatives, come along to a Roxby Roadsafe meeting. The next Roxby Roadsafe meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 9, at 7pm at the Roxby Council boardroom.

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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Arid Recovery

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

Fundraiser

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES GERRY’S Dublin Meats. Top quality meat from our farm to you. $230 family pack – 2kg lamb roast, 2kg pork roast, 2kg beef roast, 2kg chicken, 1kg BBQ steak, 1kg beef mince, 1kg BBQ chops, 1kg pork chops, 1kg diced steak, 1kg beef schnitzel, 1kg chicken schnitzel, 1kg packet bacon, 2kg marinated wings, 2kg beef sausages, 20 gourmet patties, one 500g mettwurst, 1 bottle of marinade plus free cooler bag. All packs mix and match. Ph: 8529 2229.

DESERT CLASSIC

36 HOLE 2 PERSON AMBR OSE

SATURDAY 30TH JULY WOOMERA and SUNDAY 31ST JULY ROXBY DOWNS Open to all keen golfers male and female (Provisional handicaps accepted) Calcutta at Woomera on Saturday night

PRIZES GALORE

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IN PRIZES AND GIVE-AWAYS

INAUGRAL ‘CHIP IN’ COMP AT WOOMERA SATURDAY TO

$8000 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION MW058/16 KERB & GUTTER REPAIRS Roxby Council are inviting quotations for a range of Kerb and Gutter Repairs in Roxby Downs. Specifications for works can be obtained from the Council Office or via download from Council’s website www.roxbycouncil.com Quotations to be submitted in the required format by 12pm on Friday 22nd of July 2016 to the Council Office, Richardson Place, Roxby Downs or via e-mail tenders@ roxbycouncil.com.au Enquiries may be addressed to the Municipal Operations Officer, Geoff Thompson on 08 8671 0010 or via e-mail tenders@roxbycouncil.com.au

Every player receives a SANDVIK prize on entry Trophies for all winners and runners up

“WIN YOUR HEIGHT IN BEER”

SUNDAY NTP SHOOT OUT ON 18TH HOLE

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Entry Fee $80 Per Team Fees Include Green Fees For Both Days Dinner at Woomera Golf Club Saturday Dinner at Roxby Downs Golf Club Sunday Entries in by Thursday The 2nd July by 5pm No Late Acceptances Entries To Roxby Downs Golf Club Ph: Robin Passmore 0447 831 266 or E: Robin.passmore@bigpond.com

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Friday 8th July Roxby Downs Community Club Meals from 6pm 7pm the games begin $10 entry ticket, $10 books Email to purchase your ticket: admin@aridrecovery.org.au OR purchase at The Club

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Barbarians make rugby grand ﬁnal T

he Olympic Dam Barbarians (ODB) will take on the Port Augusta Goannas in the Spencer Gulf Rugby League grand final this weekend. ODB has been at the top of the ladder throughout its first-ever season and made it to the grand final after the Whyalla Steelers forfeited their game last Saturday. The Barbarians made the

trip to Port Augusta in their new gear on the weekend but received news of the forfeit upon their arrival. This Saturday’s grand final will be held at the Port Pirie town oval from 3.20pm. RIGHT: Olympic Dam Barbarians rugby players in their new gear at Port Augusta last Saturday. PHOTO: Supplied

Around the grounds George Clarke (Bulldogs) and Jack Van Kruyssen (Hawks) contest the ball during Saturday’s under 15 football match. PHOTOS: Kristen Dwyer

Haze Wellgreen (under 15 Hawks) takes possession of the ball while under pursuit from Jye Evans (Bulldogs).

Hawks under 15 footballer Bailey Ryan gets a pass away.

Harry McDonald ready to tackle the big track.

Tanner Turner testing out his 250cc bike on Sunday.

Sasha Anderson on her peewee bike.

Roxby Downs Golf Association

Max Simmons in action at the Roxby Desert Motocross Club Ride Day on the weekend. PHOTOS: Clint Gow-Smith

Matt McDonald testing out the track after all of his hard work preparing it for the Ride Day.

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Under 15 footballer Owen Mulady (Bulldogs) lines up a pass.

Orrcon Steel Pinehurst Stableford Saturday, July 2, 2016

Taj Gow-Smith mentoring George Aitchison during his ﬁrst ride.

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NAME NAME OVERALL WINNER RYAN BRIGGS DAMIEN CONDON SECOND BARRY DADLEH RENE AYALA THIRD DON SHIELDS HAYDEN SHIELDS FOURTH CHRIS PILLAR ADAM MALM FIFTH CRAIG NICHOLS ROBERT GRAY SIXTH TIM CZYDEL JUN MAROMA LADIES WINNER ANNE GRAY MEL CONDON NTP DIV 1 ANDREW STANLEY NTP DIV 2 MICHAEL WILDMAN NTP LADIES/JNR ANN SHEILDS LONG DRIVE DIV 1 PETER DAVIES LONG DRIVE DIV 2 CHAD OLDFIELD LONG DRIVE LADIES/JNR TRISH HENDRY

SCORE 68.38 71.13 71.38 71.63 72.38 73.38 78.00

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Close games across C grade T L WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

ast Friday’s round of the Roxby Downs Netball A s s o c i at i o n s e n i o r competition saw convincing wins across most of the A and B grade games.

However, only a handful of goals determined the C grade clashes on the night.

A GRADE

he first A grade game of the night saw the Miners have a massive 54-point win against Hornridge, 79-25.

Miners goal shooter Joice Takaidza was back despite an injury the week before and was in her usual accurate form. Hornridge seemed to lack confidence in the first quarter and was already down by 16 goals by the end of it, 22-6. Miners goal attack Cassie Weir was feeding the ball well to Takaidza while also managing a few difficult shots of her own. Hornridge goalies Ruby Haeata and Millie Clarke were needing a few shots at goal before getting the ball in, and this was creating too many rebound opportunities for the Miners. Strong defence from the Magpies would often see the ball turned back over to give the goalies another chance. Takaidza had a worrying fall towards the end of the second quarter but was able to get back up and keep playing. By half time the Miners had increased their lead to 29 goals, 42-13. Hornridge’s Georgia Sleep moved from centre to goal defence and was proving to be effective in the position in the second half of the game. Vicky Peters and Elly Anderson (Miners) defended Hornridge’s goal circle well and were forcing the goalies to take shots from further than they would have liked. Going into the final break the Miners were up by 39 goals, 60-21. Ebony Johnson (Miners) took to the court in wing defence and was a welcome addition, while teammate Emma Neilson (wing attack) was feeding the ball well into the goal circle. The Miners needed to slow down their passing at times, and Hornridge was capitalising on this by getting in between the ball and the player on a number of occasions. Shooting accurac y was among the key factors influencing this game, with Takaidza scoring most of the goals for the Miners. The second A grade game of the night saw Olympic Dam overcome East Roxby, 47-26. Centres Nicole Montgomerie (OD) and Kelly Harris (East Roxby) faced off against each other and were backed up by their teammates to have a strong first quarter. OD was only ahead by one goal, 8-7. OD goalies Ali Knights and Tahlia Glover tacked on another 13 goals for their side by half time to bring the lead up to six, 21-15. After already playing a full game for East Roxby in the earlier B grade match, junior netballer Ines Badman played all four quarters as wing defence for the A grade side. OD was proving too strong for East Roxby by the final break, 35-19, and ended up with a 21-goal victory.

B GRADE

he B grade competition’s convincing win of the night was Olympic Dam’s defeat of East Roxby, 64-19.

Junior players Ines Badman (wing attack) and Jasmine Tovakuta (goal defence) were proving to be worthy contributions to the East Roxby and Olympic Dam sides respectively in the first quarter. Badman was communicating well with her teammates, while Tovakuta was moving the ball down the court well. OD was well and truly ahead by the first break, 16-4. The Roos – including wing attack Rachel Berryman, centre Annie Ryan and goalies Karen Wegner and Kirsten Falt – were working well together in the goal circle, but shooting inaccuracy was letting them down. OD goalies Tammy Hill and Anna Gubbin had another impressive quarter to bring their side’s lead up to 19 by half time, 29-10. Hill came off in the third quarter while Gubbin moved into wing attack so that teammates Sam Corneliusen and Madison Evans could serve as goalies in the second half. The change paid off with OD scoring another 13 goals in the third quarter to be up by 28 at the final break, 42-14. Wegner’s shooting had improved greatly by the fourth quarter, but the ball was being turned over in OD’s favour too often for this to have much effect on the final score. Special mention must go to Verity Casserly and Jenna Dreckow, who were on standby for the Roos and sat outside in the cold to support their club. The second B grade match was a much closer affair with the Miners overcoming Hornridge by just five goals, 37-32. Emma Neilson and Hayley Wurfel combined as goalies for the Miners in the first quarter to help their side gain a threegoal lead by the first break, 11-8. Neilson, who had already played three quarters in the earlier A grade game, took the rest of the game off. Wurfel took her place as goal attack and Ashlie Ali stepped in as goal shooter. Together they tacked on another 10 goals for their side to gain a nine-point lead by half time, 21-12. For the Miners , Holly Mortimer and Kelly Weston swapped positions so that Mortimer was centre and Weston was wing attack. Abby Telfer and Elly Anderson also exchanged their goal keeper and goal defence bibs respectively. Hornridge upped its game in the third quarter, with Natasha McEvoy and Mikayla Kelly managing 11 goals for their side to bring the Miners’ lead down to six by the final break, 29-23. Rhij Paulauskas and Kate Higgins were on standby for the Magpies but luckily no injuries required them to take to the court. Hornridge kept the same players in the same positions throughout the game and did its best to put up a fight against the Miners.

C GRADE

ornridge Pink handed Olympic Dam Green its first loss of the season, 38-36, in the only 6.30pm C grade game of the night.

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The clash was close from the

outset with OD Green ahead by one goal at the first break, 9-8. Hornridge Pink goalies Katie Carstairs and Rhij Paulauskas were able to match the accuracy of their OD Green counterparts, Jeanette Taylor and Marie Gubbin. OD Green needed to slow down its passing at times as Hornridge Pink defenders including Rhiannon Watkinson, Samantha Whittington and Courtland Foggo were ready to create turnovers when the opportunity presented itself. However, OD Green nevertheless extended its lead to two goals by half time, 21-19. For OD Green, Krystal Wilmshurst stepped in to give Mel Ferry a break from centre, but no other changes were made. Watkinson took the second half off to let Foggo step into wing defence after spending the first half as centre. Kate Higgins replaced Foggo in that role, while the rest of the players stayed where they were. The changes appeared to work as Hornridge turned the tables on OD Green to be up by two goals at the final break, 30-28. Ferry moved back into centre, while Rose Lloyd replaced Gubbin as goal shooter, Wilmshurst went into wing attack and Laura Kelly moved from wing defence to replace Lloyd as goal keeper. Hornridge Pink’s only change was to swap Foggo and Higgins around so that they were in centre and wing defence respectively. Both sides stood their ground in the fourth quarter to see Hornridge Pink still only ahead by two goals at the final whistle. Hornridge Black had a less successful night when it went down to the Miners by six goals, 45-51. The first quarter saw Miners wing attack Amanda Bremner and Hornridge Black goal keeper Kristie Reschke come off the court after falling over. Both were okay to keep playing later in the game. Miners goalies Libby Steer and Miranda Syvertsen were a force to be reckoned with and helped their side to a six-goal lead at the first break, 17-11. Jackie Pocock stepped in as goal shooter while Steer took the second quarter off. Stephanie Forsyth also took a break and was replaced by Jessica Hamilton as goal keeper. For Hornridge Black, Emma Baker moved into wing defence and Reschke into goal defence while Ryneisha Bollard and Kar Orikena took a break. Junior netballer Hayley Lamb replaced Baker as wing attack, while Reschke moved into goal defence and Jodie Pedder into goal keeper. The Miners were using their height to full advantage, with goal defence Ebony Johnson and teammates stretching their arms up to block passes and create turnovers. Meanwhile goal defenders Reschke and Pedder were also using their height to make shooting difficult for the Miners’ goalies. Hornridge Black managed to keep the Miners to their sixgoal lead by half time, 29-23. The third quarter saw Hornridge Black’s Brooke Essex move from centre to wing attack and Lamb to centre, while Bollard returned to the

court as wing defence. Steer came back on as goal shooter for the Miners, this time combining with Pocock as goal attack, and Forsyth returned as goal keeper. After providing few rebound opportunities in the first half, both sides started to wane with their shooting accuracy. However, the goalies were generally able to get the ball back from the ring to have another shot. The Miners’ lead had decreased by one goal going into the final break, 41-36. Hornridge Black goalies Mel Rigden and Renee Anderson shared strong performances and backed each other up effectively across all four quarters. Forsyth had an impressive game as a defender, while Bremner moved fast around the court and made herself available for passes. It seems the first quarter was what let Hornridge Black down as the rest of the game was closely contested to see the Miners only win by six goals. The other 8pm C grade game saw yet another entertaining clash with Olympic Dam Yellow defeating East Roxby by just three goals, 42-39. Emma Cochrane and Sharna Pedler combined to score 13 goals for East Roxby in the first quarter. OD Yellow was also feeding the ball into the goal circle well to allow Claire Turner and Shayarna Millar to tack on 12 for their side. In the second quarter, Kelly Chapple replaced Cochrane as goal attack and Casey Frew stepped in as wing attack while Deena Kirkham took a break. For OD Yellow, Sophie Eustace moved from wing attack to centre, while Kelly Reid replaced Vicky Harris as goal keeper so that Harris could take on the wing attack position. The changes worked in OD Yellow’s favour as it was able to gain a two-goal lead by half time, 23-21. East Roxby swapped around more positions going into the third quarter, with Cochrane coming back as goal shooter and Frew replacing Asha Pedler as centre while Kirkham returned as wing attack. OD Yellow’s Rhiannon Davis took a break from wing defence and was replaced by Harris. Also O’Sullivan reclaimed her position as centre while Eustace moved into wing attack. The Devils upped their game to take a four-goal lead by the final break, 33-29. Apart from Davis replacing Harris as wing defence, OD Yellow made no other changes going into the fourth quarter. East Roxby moved Sharna Pedler into goal defence and Pedler into wing defence, while Cochrane and Chapple swapped their goal shooter and goal attack positions. Jenna Dreckow and Sharee Kelly took the final quarter off to watch their side bring OD Yellow’s lead down to three goals by the final whistle.

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Miners A grade Renee Wurfel prepares to pass into the goal circle while under pressure from Hornridge centre Georgia Sleep. PHOTOS: Kristen Dwyer

East Roxby B grade centre Annie Ryan tries to get a pass around her Olympic Dam counterpart, Riley Evans, during their clash on Friday night.

Hornridge Pink goal attack Katie Carstairs bends for a shot while Olympic Dam Green goal defence Sienna Brougham attempts to block it.

Charlie Rigden and Jasmine McDonald contest a rebound during their 11 and under clash on Saturday.

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Far North Football League Saturday, July 2, 2016 A GRADE Roxby Districts 9.6 17.9 23.15 36.16 (232) Coober Pedy 1.1 1.3 1.3 2.4 (16) Roxby Districts best players: J. Roberts, J. Telfer, V. Buza, R. Prosser, A. Parry. Coober Pedy best players: Not supplied. Roxby Districts goal scorers: R. Prosser 9, R. Burgess 7, T. Paull 5, J. Mandemaker, L. Godfrey, M. Ryan 3, P. Clark, J. Roberts 2, J. Telfer, D. Peters 1. Coober Pedy goal scorers: T. Hannes, B. Lennon 1.

Jack Van Kruyssen (Olympic Dam) has eyes only for the ball as he looks to take possession. PHOTOS: Kristen Dwyer

Hornridge 5.4 7.7 11.12 17.15 (117) Olympic Dam 1.2 4.4 6.5 6.5 (41) Hornridge best players: A. Webster, B. Grimston, C. Mattner, L. Munro, A. Cafarella. Olympic Dam best players: M. Shaw, N. Howard, C. Green, D. D’Arrigo, D. McKenna. Hornridge goal scorers: A. Grantham 4, A. Baxter 4, B. Grimston 2, Z. Bradbery 2, P. Jones, A. Webster, J. Rigden, L. Munro, S. Caputo 1. Olympic Dam goal scorers: J. Oldﬁeld 3, T. Odgers, M. Shaw, M. Taggart 1.

OD’s James Beenham ﬁres out a handpass depite being tackled by opponent Jack Rigden (Hornridge).

Hellish 76pt loss for Devils

WRITTEN BY ROSS WILSON

n what promised to be a close and interesting encounter, Saturday’s Far North Football League clash between Hornridge and Olympic Dam turned into another one-sided affair. After kicking five goals to one in the first quar ter, Hornridge looked to be in control with the superb Ash Baxter in great touch and Ben Grimston and Shannon Jones in great form across the half backline. The Magpies led at the first change by 26 points. Enter the old firm of Jonathon Veale and Michael Shaw and an inspired Patrick Glover, the Devils had other thoughts and fought back to win the second quarter.

At half time the margin was only 21 points but OD had just lost the drive of Veale, who left the ground before the main break with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. To make matters worse, Tim Corneliusen left the ground early in the first quarter and, after having another player stretchered from the field later in the game, OD was no match for Hornridge. In fact OD only added another 2.1 for the rest of the game while the Magpies ran amok, kicking a further 10.8 to run out victors by 76 points, 17.15 (117) to 6.5 (41). Best players for Hornridge were Ashley Baxter (four goals), Shannon Jones, Ashley Webster, Grimston, Corey Mattner, Lochie Munro and Aaron Cafarella. Ashley Grantham also

kicked four goals, while Grimston and Zac Bradbery each kicked two. The undermanned and luckless Devils were best served by Shaw, Glover, Nick Howard, Cameron Green, Dion McKenna and junior Daniel D’Arrigo. Add a fit Veale, Tyson Hornhardt, Corneliusen and Scott Montgomerie returning to the OD side will see them far more competitive and indeed a far better team.

nine goals, Ryan Burgess seven and Todd Paull five. Coober Pedy could only manage to kick two goals for the game. The Miners were consistent across the match, kicking nine goals in the first quarter, eight in the second, six in the third and a massive 13 in the last. Best players for the

PREMIERSHIP TABLE Roxby Districts East Roxby Hornridge Olympic Dam Coober Pedy

Miners in their 216-point v i c t o r y w e r e Ja k e Roberts, James Telfer, Victor Buza, Prosser and Aaron Parry. Coober Pedy named no best players. The final score was 36.16 (232) to 2.4 (16). This was the third 200-plus score kicked against the Saints this season.

Good team game. Good bounce back from last week. Ashley Baxter

W 8 5 4 2 1

L 0 2 4 7 7

D 0 0 0 0 0

F A % Pts 1185 242 489.67 32 705 280 251.79 20 722 584 123.63 16 513 927 55.34 8 298 1390 21.44 4

TOP 10 GOAL KICKERS Name Ricky Prosser Scott McIntyre Todd Paull Joel Harman Kain Zeptner Scott Montgomerie Ashley Baxter Luke Godfrey Jordan Mandemaker Michael Dalla

Roxby Districts d Coober Pedy

he all-conquering R ox b y M i n e r s travelled to Coober Pedy for a routine drubbing of the hapless Saints.

P 8 7 8 9 8

Club This round Total Roxby Districts 9 32 East Roxby 0 30 Roxby Districts 5 28 Hornridge 0 27 Roxby Districts 0 20 Olympic Dam 0 18 Hornridge 4 17 Roxby Districts 3 13 Roxby Districts 3 10 Olympic Dam 0 10

Roxby Downs Junior Football League

Not supplied.

Saturday, July 2, 2016 Senior Colts Bulldogs Hawks

This was another systematic tearing apart of the outclassed Coober Pedy, with co-coach Ricky Prosser kicking

18.7 (115) 5.2 (32)

Junior Colts Good trip up north. Good win for the boys. Ricky Prosser

Good effort from our young lads. Overwhelmed in the end. Jason Elliott

Bulldogs Hawks

12.6 (78) 3.6 (24)

Results not supplied

under 9s

FOOTBALLER OF THE

Year Results from FNFL Round 10

VOTES 3 2 1

B. Farnham S. Jones A. Baxter

C. Green M. Shaw L. Hewett

HIDDEN ROUND

BYE

HIDDEN ROUND

Footballer of the Year Leaderboard after Round 10 NAME

CLUB

VOTES

T. Cribb

Miners

M. Shaw

Tyron Cribb

R. Simms

East Roxby

A. Baxter

Hornridge

Roxby Districts

CURRENT LEADER

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Roxby’s ﬁrst ‘slowdown’

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

oxby Downs is set to witness a number of locals come out of retirement as the town gears up to hold its first-ever ‘slowdown’ event on Saturday, September 17.

The day will include a netball, football and soccer match involving players over the age of 35 years. Local junior sportspeople will coach the sides and umpire the games as a way of giving back to their coaches and parents the support they have received in the past. “It is going to be a great family event that everyone can be involved

with,” said event organiser Tony D’Arrigo. “With all three sports on display, we are hoping for a big turnout.” D’Arrigo said he came up with the idea while out watching his nephews play football recently and observing all the older fathers and coaches passing on their knowledge to the children.

Training sessions will be held in the lead-up to the event, with the juniors given the chance to put the adults through their paces in preparation for the slowdown. Delegated representatives from each of the sports will be seeking juniors who are responsible, reliable and have a good knowledge of the game.

The junior netball, football and soccer clubs have come on board to support the event and are seeking funding for team uniforms. They will also have the opportunity to run fundraiser stalls on the day. A $10 entry fee will apply, with all money raised going towards the Royal Flying Doctor Service and junior sport in Roxby Downs.

VOLLEYBALL FINAL: Scared Hitless defeated Sets on the Beach, 3-0, in the B grade volleyball grand ﬁnal last Wednesday night. Pictured is the winning team, which consisted of Wes Knights, Dan McGuire, Sam Fishlock, Laura McBride, Wade Ball, Reggie Bjoeru and Chris Barry. PHOTO: Supplied

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roxbylink Swim School is now taking enrolments for Term 3. Please come to the kiosk for more information.

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Finding Dory Movie Special

Activities, Ice cream & Movie – Sunday 10 July 2016. 12pm and 2pm sessions, $15 Per Person. Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre and Kiosk

Gym Hours 6am to 12 midday (Closed in between 12-2pm) 2pm to 9pm Weekends 9am to 5pm Public Holidays 10am to 4pm

ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE Duration: 1 hour 58 minutes Rating: G

FINDING DORY

Duration: 1 hour 46 minutes Rating: G

TMNT: OUT OF THE SHADOWS Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes Rating: M

THE CONJURING 2

Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes Rating: MA15+