160824 themonitor by The Monitor Inc

Monitor The

Your Community Newspaper ~ Roxby Downs

www.themonitor.com.au

Phone (08) 8671 2683

Proudly Supporting the Roxby Downs Community

Contact us for expert Specialist Recruitment and HR services in Mining, Trades, Transport, Construction and Professional. 08 8408 9000 • Lot 719, Tenancy 12 Olympic Way chandlermacleod.com

Volume 13, Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Cribb wins tight Mail Medal count The Roxby Districts Sporting Club’s Tyron Cribb won the Far North Football League Mail Medal on Saturday night. See PAGE 12 for the full story. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

OD a ‘bright spot’ amid $8.28b loss

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

HP Billiton last week heralded its Olympic Dam mine site as a “bright spot” in an end-of-financial-year report that saw the company note a record loss of $8.28 billion.

Olympic Dam asset president Jacqui McGill said things had turned around at the local mine site in the last financial year, which saw production levels increase by 63 per cent to 203,000 tonnes. The site also reported a 29 per cent decline in unit cash costs to US$1.38 per pound as a result of productivity-led cost improvements and further reductions in labour and contractor costs. “All in all, while it has been a very challenging year for BHP Billiton, it is pleasing

that Olympic Dam has worked hard to turn things around and become a bit of a ‘bright spot’ for the business,” Ms McGill said. “We’ve made some great inroads on our efforts to become more reliable and globally competitive, so must now maintain this focus while doing everything we can to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.” BHP Billiton’s 2015/16 results also highlighted a number of projects that were moving forward at Olympic Dam. The OD Brownfield Expansion, which is work that will be done to remove a bottleneck and help the site reach 280,000 tonnes by 2021, is now in the concept study phase. The heap leaching test work is also entering the next phase of smelter pilot plant testing in Finland. Ms McGill said this was an important next step in considering the application of heap

leaching technology at OD and that the mining giant remained on track to complete the trials by 2019. She said another highlight of the report, for all of BHP Billiton, was that no fatalities had been reported throughout the financial year. “Regardless of where you are located in the business, nothing comes before safety, so it is certainly pleasing that there were no fatalities at any BHP Billiton-operated site in financial year 2016,” she said. “While it isn’t the only measure, total recordable injury frequency in other areas of BHP Billiton has come down markedly, so I hope our hard work in embedding field leadership across our business will lead to similar results for OD very soon. “We must continue to be ever vigilant and look out for ourselves and our teammates as a matter of priority in financial year 2017.”

Ms McGill said there was a number of positives to come from the report for the business as a whole despite the record $8.28 billion loss. BHP Billiton’s balance sheet remains strong, with very little change to the net debt from December 2015. The report also revealed a healthy overall EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) margin of 41 per cent. “We’re also starting to see some real results achieved from productivity gains, with over US$400 million in financial year 2016, which is on track to achieve US$2.2 billion over the two years to the end of financial year 2017,” Ms McGill said. “This is owed in no small part to the great ideas coming from all areas of the business – including OD – and this will continue to be critical.”

Monitor NEWS The

Silver for Trotta’s business venture

DEADLINES All editorial and advertising requests must be submitted by 12 noon on Fridays.

WRITTEN BY RYNEISHA BOLLARD

GLENELG MOTEL

a u r a Tr o t t a took out a silver award in the sustainability category of the AusMumpreneur Aw a r d s d u r i n g a ceremony held in Melbourne earlier this month.

WINTER SPECIAL* Double or Twin Accommodation including two Cooked breakfasts FOR ONLY $99 SAVE $30

Laura Trotta won a silver award in the sustainability category of the recent AusMumpreneur Awards. PHOTO: Alexandra Anderson from Jam on Your Collar

Extra Person $15 (VALID UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2016)

Large spacious rooms Family Rooms Available 41Tapleys Hill Rd, Glenelg North SA Ph: 8295 71 41 www.glenelgmotel.com.au *CONDITIONS APPLY

This is the second year in a row that Mrs Trotta has earned the honour. She has also won a silver (in 2011) and a bronze (in 2014) in the eco-friendly category for previous business Sustainababy. Mrs Trotta’s ne w eco-living education business, Laura Trotta Enterprises, has gone from strength to strength

Do you need help with your financial plans? Anne Marie Seagrim

FIRST APPOINTMENT FREE

Face painter Available for private parties and community events.

• Certified Financial Strategist • Estate Planning Specialist Areas of Professional help

Redundancy • Retirement Planning • Wealth Protection • Superannuation • Estate Planning • Lost Super Searches • Children’s Education Funding

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FREECALL

1800 818 933 aseagrim@seagrims.com.au

12 Marryatt Street, Port Augusta, SA 5700 CORPORATE AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE OF MADISON FINANCIAL GROUP PTY LTD AFSL No: 246679 ABN: 36 002 459 001 L2, 285 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 PO Box R1776, Royal Exchange, NSW 1225, (P)+ 61 1300 789 575 (F) + 61 2 9954 4599

Visual artist Specialising in name art for individual clients. Special effects make-up Popular for Halloween and costume parties.

The

Your Community Newspaper ~ Roxby Downs

Roxby Downs

•■Mvi HeU) 5MAU.» oM ? " LARGkf o w t k t io»KfcO SvJua \s weY KOOk I IiJ TM£ PARK MIGHT/ AT TtA6 8R\GttT s SHWiAiG Ai^D Tt^£ s t a r STARS-HoV Trie AT • -» 1 ''3MAU-. LOOK

C,o

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Possible Shower

Sunny

Windy

Possible Shower

Min

Max

Port Augusta 3°/17° Leigh Creek 5°/16° Adelaide 6°/14°

Port Augusta 3°/17° Leigh Creek 3°/16° Adelaide 6°/14°

Port Augusta 4°/20° Leigh Creek 4°/18° Adelaide 6°/18°

Port Augusta 8°/20° Leigh Creek 8°/20° Adelaide 11°/17°

4°

18° F�� Port Augusta 4°/17° D�� Leigh Creek 5°/16° � F��ecas Adelaide 6°/15°

4°

2°

17°

4°

17°

20°

9° 23°

curve and be innovative in how you run your business.” Mrs Trotta said she believed the global reach and large following she had cultivated in a short amount of time were influencing factors when it came to the judges’ decision to give her an award. She said the aim of her business was to help people adopt more sustainable lifestyles, and she believed this ambitious goal had helped set her apart from other entrants. “I think they’ve recognised the effort that I’m putting into getting into that space,” she said. “All the traditional sales methods have to be different. I think building a sustainability business is a lot harder for that reason.” M r s Tr o t t a s a i d she appreciated her “amazing” web developer and locals Bec Webster and Amanda Hudson for their assistance. She said special thanks were owed to her husband Paul for his support while she was setting up her new business. “He just goes along with things, and it’s required a fair whack of faith this past year,” she added.

POLICE BRIEFS

►

Kr ^ irl ^

For more information, phone Bree on 0438 863 958.

Monitor Wednesday Thursday

since its inception last year. “It’s going well, but it just takes a while to build that momentum,” she said. Mrs Trotta recently ran her first-ever crowd funding campaign to raise more than $15,000 for a Self-Sufficiency in the Suburbs course that she hopes to launch by late September. Her new podcast, Eco Chat with Laura Trotta, has proved popular with iTunes users, and her recent Home Detox Boot Camp course attracted 50 enrolments. Mrs Trotta told The Monitor she seemed to be the only ‘mumpreneur’ – a mother who is raising children while also running her own business – at the awards ceremony who was from a remote area. She said she felt particularly proud to take home an award given the challenges she had faced as a result of living in a town that was far from a major city. “L iv ing in Rox by makes you be a lot more creative about how you can make things work,” she said. “It just means you’ve got to be ahead of the

$10k in stock stolen

olice are investigating the theft of Woolworths stock worth a total of $10,000.

It is alleged the robbery took place at a rest stop near the Roxby Downs Racecourse. Cigarettes, batteries and razors were the only items stolen from a trailer that had been parked at the site. Sergeant Mel O’Donnell from the Roxby Downs Police Station urged all locals to be on the lookout for anyone selling these items. Sgt O’Donnell said anyone with information should contact the police station on 8671 4200. Meanwhile a man escaped with only minor injuries after rolling his car on Olympic Dam Road, 45km south of Roxby Downs, on Monday, August 15. Sgt O’Donnell said police were blaming driver fatigue for the accident.

The friendly staff of your Community Newspaper

The Monitor Newspaper 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs

PO Box 72, Roxby Downs SA 5725

Phone (08) 8671 2683 www.themonitor.com.au patrick@themonitor.com.au editor@themonitor.com.au jody@themonitor.com.au

Page 2 -- Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Marisa Wilson

Jody Gow-Smith

Ryneisha Bollard

Mel Rigden

Patrick Glover

Head Designer

Advertising Consultant & Office Manager

Managing Editor

Finance & Sales Assistant

Journalist & Photographer

www.themonitor.com.au

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Monitor NEWS The

Ramsey appointed govt whip are discussed in Federal Parliament each day and ensuring party members attend divisions or quorum calls. He will also be in charge of counting the exact numbers at divisions and maintaining a positive relationship with crossbenchers. Mr Ramsey said he was looking forward to the role, and while it was one of the less important positions in the party it still came with major responsibilities.

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ember for Grey Rowan Ramsey has been hand selected by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to be a government whip for the Liberal Party.

As one of three whips, Mr Ramsey will undertake tasks including selecting which pieces of legislation

He said his experience in Parliament had landed him the job, which would also bring benefits for the Grey electorate. “I have always had good access to ministers, but I will see more of them on a more regular basis now I am in the whip position,” he said. “It will also mean I am closer to each piece of individual legislation on a daily basis. “The whip position will also mean less time out of the electorate.

“I have been the chair for the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture and Industry, which we did some terrific work with and I will be sad to lose, but there was a lot of work required out of Parliament time which I was tied to. “This role won’t draw away from the time I spend in the electorate.” RIGHT: Rowam Ramsey

Kaushik Shahid, Tannu Alam and Dipu Hoque make up Bangladeshi folk band Harmonny. PHOTO: Supplied

Meet the band bringing Harmonny to Roxby B a n g l a d e sh i fo l k b a n d Harmonny will be performing in Roxby Downs for the first time at this year’s World Food and Music Festival on Saturday, September 24. The band will provide locals with the opportunity to experience a combination of folk music and a range of soft rock songs from U2 to Eric Clapton.

While the band members have played together for a number of years, Harmonny was only officially formed this year. It is comprised of three members – singer and guitarist Tannu Alam, keyboard player and vocalist Kaushik Shahid and bass guitarist Dipu Hoque. “We are excited to perform at the World Food and Music Festival in Roxby Downs,” said Alam.

Jo’s corner

“This will be a big milestone for the band.” The musicians are no strangers to large crowds. They performed in front of about 7000 people, including the SA governor and other parliamentarians, at the South Australian Bangladeshi Community Association’s Bangla New Year Celebration in April. Harmonny has also taken part in Australia Day and Bangladesh

1 return

from

Multicultural Forum is currently in need of more volunteers to help ensure the World Food and Music Festival’s success. Anyone interested in helping out by lending a few hours of their time is asked to contact Sasha Yantewo via phone (8671 0500) or email (sasha.yantewo@roxbycouncil.com. au). BY PATRICK GLOVER

$145 - 2 returns

from

$250

Tax refunds within 12 WORKING DAYS* and at a great price

Are you staring at your Tax Refund and shaking your head in disbelief...????

*Subject to ATO approval

CALL US TODAY!

1300 728 048

What if I can show you a way to change all of that, because when it comes to money, the most important part is Knowledge. Call me now to make an appointment, and let me help you too.....

Day celebrations in the past. Samples of their work can be heard on their Facebook page (www. facebook.com/Harmonny). The Monitor will be reviewing other World Food and Music Festival performers in the lead-up to the event. The festival will be held on Richardson Place on Saturday, September 24, between 4pm and 11pm. Meanwhile the Roxby Downs

Mobile: 0418 806 226 42 Pine Cresent, Roxby Downs SA 5725 e: jdillon@smartline.com.au w:www.smartline.com.au/jdillon

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

admin@getmytaxdone.com.au www.getmytaxdone.com.au www.themonitor.com.au

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 -- Page 3

Monitor NEWS The

Apex ride on its way a fourth retreat house. The Postie Bike Ride’s website said the aim of the handful of locals housing is to “ease the burare set to be among den and support families a record number of during this treacherous time participants at this year’s and providing a relaxing Apex Outback Postie Bike break at Wallaroo”. Total funds raised in the Ride (August 25-28). past 10 years have been About 100 riders plus tallied at $640,000 and support crews are set to $75,000, and local partictake part in an effort to ipant Scott Prior is hoping ANDREWS raise money for people the extra PROPERTY riders this year with cancer. will Corporate see Administration the total surpass Suite 6, Chapman Mall There are already three $700,000. Renmark SA 5341 Phone: (08) 8586 5122 retreat homes located at The ride will make a stop www.andrewsproperty.com.au the North Beach Tour- in atregional@andrewsproperty.com.au Roxby Downs on Satist Park, Wallaroo, which urday night after departing house families affected by Port Augusta tomorrow COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL LEASING AND MANAGEMENT cancer for a weekREAL atESTATE a time. and travelling through the Tennant Creek Office Darwin Office Renmark Office D HUGE DEMAND FOR It 6,is hoped 1/129 Paterson Street Flinders Ranges. Shop 32, Progress Drive Shop Chapman Mall UCe the funds D PROPERTIES Tennant Creek NT 0860RENTAL Nightcliff NT 0810 Renmark SA 5341 e ANDREWS r year will be raised this From here the 100-strong e Phone: (08) 8962 2111 Phone: (08) 8948 0770 Phone: (08) 8586 5122 PROPERTY riC is awill huge Administration demand for rental down to Corporate PO Box 1141 PO Box 1212 PO Box 1667 P to finish building fithere eld ride back enough properties in the Riverland Suite 6, Chapman Mall

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ANDREWS

PROPERTY

Tennant Creek NT 0860

Renmark SA 5341

Nightcliff NT 0810

$284,500

y living

ANDREWS

1 Phillips Road, BeRRi

a great bUy!

$148,000

regional@andrewsproperty.com.au

if you are thinking of renting out your property,

PROPERTY

easy care home in a great location this nicely presented home would make an offering three bedrooms plus a ideal frist home or great investment. set on a Please give us a call. odern kitchen with a built-in pantry large corner allotment and close to schools. ESTATE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL LEASING AND MANAGEMENT ds for all your kitchenware. open offering four goodREAL size bedrooms, spacious ving and dining area plus a formal / cooling & Office a Tennant Creek Darwin Office Officelounge room with vaporative coolingRenmark and gas heating D heating HUGE DEMAND FOR ekitchen. roomy outdoors is a good WE WANT YOUR or cosy. outside Shop is an all-weather 1/129 Paterson Street Shop 32, Progress Drive 6, Chapman Mall eat-in UC size shedDsurrounded by well kept Creek gardens. ntenance fully-fenced yard. SA 5341 PROPERTIES Tennant NT 0860RENTAL Nightcliff NT 0810 Renmark e PROPERTIES rthis open Saturday 14th July: 10:45am-11:15am 14th July: 11:30am-12:00pm e Phone: (08) 8948 0770 Phone: (08) 8962 2111 Phone: (08) 8586 5122 C

PO Box 1667 P 0408 560 639 rSr240611 Renmark SA 5341

there is a huge demand for rental POrSr240611 Box 1141 PO Box 1212 Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 Riverland Tennant Creek NT 0860 properties in the Nightcliff NT 0810

in St

$284,500

ving

li 1 Phillips Road, $148,000 W BeRRi a great ne bUy! this nicely presented home would make an

are home in a great location ng three bedrooms plus a ideal frist home or great investment. set on a kitchen with a built-in pantry large corner allotment and close to schools. all your kitchenware. open offering four good size bedrooms, spacious nd dining area a formal K-o-m, 33plus Harrington Road $490,000 ative cooling and gas heating lounge room with heating / cooling & a sy. outside is an all-weather roomy eat-in kitchen. outdoors is a good size shed surrounded by 3 2 3 well kept gardens. ce fully-fenced yard. open this Saturday 14th July: 10:45am-11:15am July: 11:30am-12:00pm

is your our last rental property property wasunder let within $250,000? a week loveofthe opportunity if youWe arewould thinking renting out your property, to sell it. ForPlease a free give property us aappraisal call.

and to discuss selling your home WE WANT YOUR as far as the eye Can See Please give us a call PROPERTIES DOWNS, Street set high on the$185,000 hillROXBY is this well presented riverfront15 Mirra monasH 58 Culgoa street, RenmaRK $279,500 BeRRi, 6 mortimer Road AUCTION $89,000 560 639 rSr240611 Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611 home. Built by the owner as their retirement home. afforDable Home Comfortable family living 4 2 under 3 slarge & a study large fully three bedrooms & twoand bathrooms,Unique spaciousblockis FAMILY HOME of land opentoo, plan kitchen with walk-in pantry your property g withinstainless steel appliances, dining/ adjacent the dining space. area. kitchen $250,000? ● heater MassiveWendy 1441 sqm loads of iscupboard large open dining and combustion t withliving family living a cosy wood tuul • Open plan S i om & an additional parent’s & separate lounge room.fire Powered ●undercover We would love the opportunity ExcitingProperty corner block lounge area with great viewsWoflthe river, wood Consultant m. outdoors is a blank canvas e area & dishwasher an outdoor kitchen, complete sell it.design and • ducted Kitchen with overhead cupboards n entertaining ● &and Unique allowsSales fortoclever forflair, thewhether winterit and evaporative cooling wn be a hobby with an oven. Huge shed,for chicken coop tool- shape Residential For a free property appraisal shedsbrand new solar panels have been installed! lifestyle property the summer, great shed/workshop. sis. • Ducted evap cooling

y 14th July: 9:45am- 10:15am

open this Sunday 15th July: 11:30am-12:00pm

0408 560 639

and to discuss selling your home

wendy.tuul@andrewsproperty.com.au sue Wurth 0431 488 538 Rla61544 0418 700 600 Rla61544 • Land 1116 sqm approxWarren andrews

0408 560 639 rSr240611

Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611

Please give us a call

58 Culgoa street, RenmaRK $279,500 • Dbl workshop/garage + garden shed andrewsproperty.com.au Rla 122510 fo12079-v30 Comfortable family living a study too, large fully three bedrooms & two bathrooms, spacious Auction Thursday, September 15 at 12 noon cent is the dining area. kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining/ living with a cosy wood combustion heater Wendy tuul & an additional parent’s family & separateAndrews lounge room. Powered undercover Warren 0418 700 600 Property Consultant doors is a blank canvas entertaining area & an outdoor kitchen, complete

asH

$185,000

orDable Home

air, whether it be a hobby July: 9:45am- 10:15am

560 639 rSr240611

with an oven. Huge shed, chicken coop & toolsheds- brand new solar panels have been installed! open this Sunday 15th July: 11:30am-12:00pm

Locals Scott Prior, Andrew Swanson and Mark Netherton will be taking part in this week’s Apex Outback Postie Bike Ride. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

Renmark SA 5341

our lastPhone: rental property (08) 8586 was 5122let within a week www.andrewsproperty.com.au

eRRi

Port Augusta to the finish off the 1100km ride. Mr Prior said the ride stayed off the main roads and travelled along all the dirt roads and through pastoral lands, with the permission of the owners. “When we ride through pastoral land it’s through areas people don’t usually see, (so) it is awesome,” he said. “The pastoralists through the Flinders Ranges and our local area have supported the ride over the past 10 years. They let us travel through their land. Eight locals have taken part in the ride since its inception 10 years ago.

Residential Sales

0408 560 639 wendy.tuul@andrewsproperty.com.au

Wendy Tuul 0408 560 639 rSr240611

andrewsproperty.com.au

Rla 122510

ROXBY DOWNS, 5 Anna Court AUCTION 3 3 1 BIG GAMES ROOM • Family home with extra living zone • BIR’s to 2 bedrooms • Air conditioning, ceiling fans, ducted evap cooling • Kitchen with overhead cupboards and dishwasher • Separate lounge with gas heater Auction Thursday, September 15 at 1pm Warren Andrews 0418 700 600

ROXBY DOWNS, 46 Axehead Road AUCTION 3 3 1 UPDATED KITCHEN • Pantry and overhead cupboards and dishwasher • Large lounge with heater • Ducted cooling • Live in or invest Auction Thursday, September 15 at 2pm Warren Andrews 0418 700 600

ROXBY DOWNS, 33 Irrapatana Street AUCTION 3 2 1 SPACIOUS ROOMS • Large lounge with gas heater • Modern kitchen meals zone • Ducted cooling • Generous rear yard with pergola Auction Thursday, September 15 at 1.30pm. Warren Andrews 0418 700 600

Office: Tutop Street, Roxby Downs Ph: 8671 2000 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

andrewsproperty.com.au RLA 176493

Page 4 -- Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Kindy director seeks new heights

fter starting in the role two weeks ago, new director Brenda Murray is looking to take the Roxby Downs Kindergarten to the next level.

The kindergarten has already exceeded the national quality standard ratings, but Mrs Murray said she was looking to take it to the highest level possible. “The kindergarten was rated a couple of years ago and they were found to be exceeding in all seven quality areas, which is fantastic,” she said. “But I am hoping to achieve the highest rating of ‘excellent’ by working together within the team and community. “That is the next step, and I can already see the culture we have here will give us the ability to achieve it.” Mrs Murray previously worked in the APY Lands as an early years co-ordinator. Prior to that she started her career in child care in Murray Bridge, where her family

is based, before becoming a TAFE lecturer for early childhood education and care qualifications. Mrs Murray said she jumped at the chance to work in Roxby Downs after hearing rave reviews about the kindergarten from a previous director. “I’d heard good things about it and thought I would like to work there,” she said. “I knew one of the previous directors, Kerryn. I had a lot to do with her through my job in the APY Lands, so I touched base with her and asked her about the kindergarten. “She sang the praises and said it was a great place with a fantastic team of educators.” Mrs Murray said she felt lucky to have landed the position and the children, families and staff had been welcoming. She said she was looking forward to continuing on from the achievements of previous director Adam Christie. Upskilling and developing relationships with staff, chil-

New Roxby Downs Kindergarten director Brenda Murray with Japhia Chakkupwakkal (back, left), Logan Kelly, Vao-Gregory Tukuitoga-Fereti, Parker Green (front, left) and Benjamin Vrbovac. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

dren and the community while also continuing to see the kindergarten grow sustainably are all things Mrs Murray is hoping to achieve while in the role. Meanwhile Mrs Murray said parents with children eligible for kindergarten next year needed to start completing their enrolments. If your child will be aged

four years before May 1, 2017, they are eligible for kindergarten. Two information sessions are due to be held in the coming weeks. For more details, contact the kindergarten on 8671 0455. BY PATRICK GLOVER

Rockets, slime to help mark Science Week

ottle rockets, slime and fizz inflators were among the activities being held at the Community Youth Centre as part of National Science Week (August 13-21).

“We are trying to get the kids interested in science and let them know it is everywhere,” said Roxby Council community projects officer Anni Giles. “We are also trying to show them it is fun and is used in our everyday lives – the kids don’t realise that. “We just wanted the kids to get out and have some fun and see that science is cool.” Each day had a theme, with topics including chemistry, biology and earth sciences. Trainee community services officer Ines Badman said this gave the children a chance to participate in a number of different activities. “We were going to run holiday activities, but then we found out National Science Week was going to be on so it was a good fit,” she said. Ines said there was a reasonable turnout to each event and all participants enjoyed themselves. This year’s activities held special significance with Arid Recovery set to officially become the Far North Science Hub at the beginning of September. Arid Recovery recently received an Inspire SA grant worth $17,000 to be spent across three years on instigating and/or hosting science-based activities across the region. BY PATRICK GLOVER www.themonitor.com.au

Brianna and Owen Allen took part in the technology-themed activities for National Science Week at the Community Youth Centre. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover.

Jay and Kyle Gust at Tuesday’s National Science Week activities.

Marko and Aleksa Jastrebic seek out materials for their next science-based activity.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Monitor NEWS The

Young family faces cancer battle WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ormer local Emily Prause is a reminder that serious illness can affect anyone, no matter how young, at any time.

What she thought was irritable bowel syndrome has turned into a life-changing battle with stage four colon cancer. “ Th e re i s s o mu ch awareness out there about breast cancer, but not so much about bowel cancer,” Mrs Prause, 34, told The Monitor last week. “After I had (my daughter) Gemma at the beginning of 2015 I felt really bloated and gassy and the doctors diagnosed me with irritable bowel syndrome. “There were no common changes related to bowel cancer and no symptoms. “It wasn’t until my colon was nearly fully blocked and I began to suffer anaemia that the doctors found the tumour, which they picked up from a CT scan.” Mrs Prause has had to leave her job in Roxby Downs and move to Boolaroo to be closer to treatment facilities in Adelaide, which is still 250km away. She has had a right hemicolectomy to remove the cancer from her bowel and affected lymph nodes. Mrs Prause said if her

body responded well to the follow-up chemotherapy for six months, doctors could then perform a risky operation to remove the rest of the cancer from her stomach lining. She encouraged everyone to get tested for bowel cancer every three to six months to prevent the same thing happening to anyone else. “The symptoms are different for everyone,” she said. “Early detection is the key, so if you go to your doctor displaying symptoms and they diagnose you with irritable bowel syndrome or something else, say you want them to confirm it with a colonoscopy.” As is the case in similar situations in Roxby Downs, the community is showing its support for Mrs Prause and her family – husband Gary and daughters Jade, 5, and Gemma, 16 months. Local Marie James has created a fundraising account, to which Cath Denholm and her business Desert Scents will be adding 10 per cent of sales made at last weekend’s Roxby Market Day. Also Deb Price is set to hold a mini market event this weekend, with money raised going to the family. “It is good to hold events like this mini market,” she

said. “There are so many families going through this kind of stuff. “Hopefully this will be able to help make things easier for the family.” Despite the need to pay rent and put food on the table, Mr Prause has had to stop working for six months to care for his wife and family. Because of the long distance of their drive to Adelaide they must stay in Cancer Council accommodation for two nights at a time while Mrs Prause receives treatment. The first night is free but the second has to be paid for. Mrs Prause said the Roxby Downs community’s generosity had helped the family afford such expenses. “I just want to send a massive thank you to the community for all their support,” she said. The mini market fundraiser will be held in the Roxby Traders Mitre 10 car park from 9am to 1pm this Saturday. It will include stalls from the Roxby Downs Riding Club, Postie Fashions with Charlene and card making workshops by Piece of Peace. For more information or to book a stall, contact Deb Price on 0447 540 248.

Emily Prause with husband Gary and children Jade and Gemma.

Deb Price with just some of the donated items to be available for sale at this weekend’s mini market fundraiser. PHOTOS: Supplied

THERE’S STILL TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS.

We took our system down as a precautionary step to protect Australians’ data. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. The online form is running smoothly and securely. Your data is safe. Please complete it online or in paper form now. You will not be fined for completing the Census after Census night. If you have your Census letter and would like to order a paper form, please call our automated paper form request service on 1300 820 275. It’s open 24 hours. If you haven’t received your household’s Census materials, a Field Officer will visit you soon. Remember, the Census helps plan for Australia’s future. For more information, please visit the Census website.

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

www.themonitor.com.au

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 -- Page 5

Monitor OPINION The

EDITORIAL By Ryneisha Bollard

As many of you are now aware, I will be finishing up at The Monitor next month. I have accepted a position in Adelaide and will be moving there after having lived in Roxby Downs for the past 18 months. My time as managing editor of The Monitor has been a rewarding experience, and I have enjoyed taking on new responsibilities while also settling into a new community. Roxby Downs is a very welcoming and unique town that can really only be understood by those who have lived here. When I have shown visitors around they have remarked on how surprised they were to observe the wealth of resources available to residents despite the remote location. I have enjoyed having the gym, dance classes, library, cinema, cafe, netball games and local radio station all in the one place. Roxby also has a sense of safety to it – I have

never felt as though a walk home late at night was a dangerous undertaking. I have also been surprised and heartened to see the way locals help each other out here. The tireless efforts of volunteers, random acts of kindness and countless fundraisers are all feathers in the cap of this community. To provide balance to this editorial I should add that I have also been disappointed to note negativity from other residents who seem to prefer criticism over being productive members of society. Such people poke holes in what are often virtuous endeavours as a way of excusing themselves from community involvement. A prime example would be the negative Facebook comments we received regarding a front page we ran about the Vinnies Community Sleepout earlier this year. While some congratulated participants for their efforts – the group raised more than $8000 for St Vincent de Paul – others claimed

the locals should have been sleeping outside and not in a hall. As I read the comments I could not help but wonder whether those who criticised the Sleepout had ever done one themselves or even donated to St Vincent de Paul before. Just as many hands make light work, the pointing of many fingers makes it hard for anything to be achieved. It also makes it hard for those doing the work to feel as though it is appreciated by others. Also while it is important to ask questions and have a healthy debate about issues, I do not see the merit in being aggressive towards others simply because you have a different viewpoint to them. The late American educator and author Stephen Covey put it well when he said: “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” My hope for Roxby Downs is that more people approach each other with an open mind instead of opposing them from the outset.

Community Calendar AUGUST 25th - Roxby Council Governance Review Committee community consultation, 7pm. Venue to be confirmed. Ph: 8671 0010. 26th - RDNA senior preliminary finals. 27th - RDNA junior grand finals and award presentations. 27th - FNFL preliminary final, town oval, 2pm. 27th - RDNA presentation night. 28th - SixtyRide, Roxby Downs Town Oval, 8.30am for 9am start. Ph: 1800 639 634.

SEPTEMBER 2nd - RDNA grand finals. Times TBC. 3rd - Roxby Downs Junior Football Association grand finals. 3rd - FNFL grand final,

town oval, 2pm. 4th - RDJFA award presentations. Further details TBC. 5th - Sports Nutrition Seminar, Community Youth Centre, 7pm. $10 per person. Ph: 0428 723 780. 11th - Roxby Downs Desert Dash. 3km, 5km and 10km fun run. More details TBC. 15th - Rexel Trade Show, roxbylink auditorium, 4pm. 17th - Roxby Market Day, 9am to 12 noon. 17th - Roxby Desert Motocross Club 21st at the track, 5pm drinks, 7pm dinner. Ph: 0437 546 758. 17th - Roxby Downs Sporting Car Club night meet. Includes 20-lap Patrons Cup. 24th - World Food and Music Festival.

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

with T’n’T

Join Tony and Tino D’Arrigo on Fridays at 5pm now streaming live at www.roxfm.com.au Page 6 -- Wednesday, August 24, 2016

www.themonitor.com.au

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Roxby Council A notice from Roxby Water

NEWS IN BRIEF

Please be advised there will be a water outage across the whole town at approximately 7am on Saturday, August 27. The outage will last for roughly 30 minutes. We appreciate your patience with this matter.

Dog Registrations

ust a reminder that dog registrations are due August 31.

For any inquiries, please contact Roxby Council on 8671 0010.

Celebrate Book Week

he roxbylink Community Library will be celebrating Book Week with a special story time on Thursday, August 25.

Bernadette Cashel-Smith, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s author from Adelaide, will be visiting Roxby Downs to read her book: Is the Secret Safe? The book was inspired by Cashel-Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two daughters,

who were asking â&#x20AC;&#x153;zillions of questions about (the) Easter Bunnyâ&#x20AC;?. Is the Secret Safe? is a story about a bunny named Oscar who lives in a magical town. One day he meets Matilda and George, two human children. After trusting the children with a secret, they go on an enchanting adventure to a world only dreams are made of.

Splashpad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; watch this space!

The reading will take place in the roxbylink Cinema at 11am and will be followed by a craft activity in the roxbylink Community Library. Bookings are essential, so please contact roxbylink to secure your place on 8671 0500. Please note that there will only be one Nippy Gym session (9.1510.45am) on due to the event.

Photos from the site demolition which commenced on Tuesday, August 16.

f youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been out and about this week, you may have noticed some movement at roxbylinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Splashpad site.

Governance Review Committee

Local contractor Cowell Electric commenced demolition and earthworks early last week. The estimated completion date of the project is December 12, 2016. Roxby Council hopes to keep the public regularly updated through its website and in The Monitor. If you have any queries, please contact: splashpad@roxbycouncil.com.au

A com mun ity m eetin g w ill b e h eld to r e c e i v e fe e d b a c k o n o p t i o n s f o r t h e future governa nce of Roxby Counc il

Splashpad Development

7:00pm Thursday 25 August Dunes CafĂŠ

Community consultation commences Wednesday August 3 Information and feedback form can be found on www.roxbydowns.com Feedback can also be e-mailed to governance.review@roxbydowns.com

0VUEPPS 1PPM 0QFOT TU 0DUPCFS

or mailed to PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725

&TUJNBUFE $PNQMFUJPO %BUF UI %FDFNCFS

or hand delivered to the Council Office at 6 Richardson Place.

'PS NPSF JOGPSNBUJPO QMFBTF WJTJU XXX SPYCZEPXOT DPN PS FNBJM TQMBTIQBE!SPYCZDPVODJM DPN BV

COUNCIL OFFICE Opening hours 9am to 5pm weekdays Telephone 8671 0010 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 8671 0452 Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au After hours emergency Mobile 0418 892 870 Web www.roxbycouncil.com THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

LIBRARY Opening hours Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Toddler Story time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 LandďŹ ll now CLOSED to the public.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm Council provides transport services including: â&#x20AC;˘ Vehicle registration â&#x20AC;˘ Boat registrations â&#x20AC;˘ Licensing transactions â&#x20AC;˘ Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 3.30pm) All inquiries 131 084.

Waste unsuitable for the red, green or yellow domestic collection can now be deposited at BSH Waste Solutionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Resource Recovery Centre, 10 Gosse Street, Roxby Downs (in the light industrial area). Monday to Friday 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm Saturday 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 noon Sunday 1pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm All inquiries 8671 1154

www.themonitor.com.au

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 -- Page 7

Monitor NEWS The

& ABOUT

OUT

THE RED CROSS LETTERS

ROXBY ACADEMY OF DANCE BINGO NIGHT

Daff Kilner, Pete Davies, Kate McDonald, Kieran and Natasha Logue, Vicky Parker, Emilia and Tyler Van Der Weide, Tom Dwyer and Adam Kilner. PHOTOS: Kristen Dwyer

Norm and Pam Evans enjoy a wine together before attending The Red Cross Letters at the roxbylink auditorium last week. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

Amy Turley, Ashley O’Hara, Lisa Jones, Alix Palmer, Jayden Jones, Bailey Chamberlain, Zach Noll, Caleb Turley and George Clarke.

Letitia Sikora, Katie Meadow, Katalin Wilby and Lara Lukich.

Lia and James O’Connor.

Steph Dunkley, Sherin and Jenny Barnes, Scott Phillips, Kristen Dwyer, Jacqueline Quilliam, Claire Turner, Leah Shaw and Belinda Poznik.

SANDVIK DESERT CLASSIC

Dougal MacLeod, Mark and Kim Killick, Stacey Dadleh and Mark Vermeeren.

Kate McDonald, Pete Davies and Ben Olifent. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Page 8 -- Wednesday, August 24, 2016

www.themonitor.com.au

Judd, Jess, Brianna and Blake Grillett.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

& ABOUT

OUT MAIL MEDAL PRESENTATIONS

Tracey Ryan, Deb Steinhauser, Bev Zeptner, Ally Steer and Maryanne Telfer.

Ashlie Ali and Abby Telfer. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Whitney Maine, Georgia Sleep, Rhij Paulauskas and Katie Carstairs.

Bodie Smith, Jack Van Kruyssen, Nicholas Howard, Patrick Glover, Tim Corneliusen and Robert Rayner.

Jason Elliott and Brett Chamberlain.

ROXBY MARKET DAY

Kirsten Falt, Jane Gloster and Sasha Yantewo helped promote the Roxby Foodies initiative. PHOTOS: Ryneisha Bollard

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Kira Weaver, Shania Zeptner, Jenny Gaiter-Hanson and Jordan Honner.

RFDS Roxby Downs Auxiliary president Lisa Norman presents RFDS Central Operations volunteer co-ordinator Deb Adams with a cheque for $45,000. This was the total amount raised by the local auxiliary in 2015/16.

Thomas Frankish inside the Royal Flying Doctor Service flight simulator.

www.themonitor.com.au

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 -- Page 9

roxby downs community board & forums

National Science Week really takes off R ecent National Science Week activities proved very successful.

Roxby’s Mad Scientists celebrated the 2016 National Science Week with loads of cool activities, with science themes such as chemistry, technology, earth

science, physics and biology. As science is a major part of our everyday lives, it is important to take this opportunity and educate kids in a fun, creative atmosphere. Science Week activities included fizz inflators, film canister rockets, bouncy balls, slime, mechanical LEGO, recycled machines, verti-

cal garden making, tabletop hovercrafts, balloon rockets and more. Throughout the week, every afternoon was well attended at the Community Youth Centre. The Roxby Downs Community Board received funding to host these activities, and now we have more ‘Mad Scientists’ in Roxby.

Chinese Night

Friday 9 September 6pm - 9pm Community Youth Centre

... an event for students in years 7 - 12

Console Games Air Hockey and Pool Table Outdoor Games Board Games

$10 (meal and drink included) For more information, please call Kirsten at Roxby Council on 8671 0100

JOINING FORUMS

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM TBC

BUSINESS FORUM

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

Tuesday, September 13 @ 6pm

New members are always welcome.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

John Wilby 0428 815 436 Council Boardroom

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608

roxbydownscommunity

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167

Thursday, September 1 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, October 11 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORK

Thursday, September 8 @ 6pm

Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026

Council Boardroom

TBC

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Saturday, October 29 @ 11am Community Youth Centre World Food and Music Festival Sub-Committee Wednesday, September 7 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

FAMILY FORUM

Joel Hill 0433 792 450

Thursday, September 1 @ 5pm Community Youth Centre

CONTACTING THE BOARD For further information, advice or general questions please contact: Michelle Hales, Executive Officer Roxby Downs Community Board Inc., PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725 Mobile: 0418 833 818 Email: communityboard@roxbydowns.com WHO’S ON THE BOARD Terry Boylan • Vicki Mason • Sandy Sumsion • John Wilby • Angela Thompson • Kaitlyn Frankish• Theresa Bunyon • Chad Menzies • Geoff Whitbread • Hayley Scrivens

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. Page 10 -- Wednesday, August 24, 2016

www.themonitor.com.au

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Classifieds The

Monitor

CALL 8671 2683

CHURCH NOTICES

FOR RENT

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

3 rooms, 7 Phibbs Court, woman only, $125 per week. All expenses paid, FOXTEL in the beer garden and lounge room, apply after 7.30pm.

ST Barbara’s 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 ANDAMOOKA PRESS: Newsletter published every second week of the month. Read online at www.andamooka.sa.au/press OR subscribe for email edition (via andamookapress@gmail. com). 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,An 2kg Opportunity marinated wings, 2kg beef sausages, 20 gourmet patties, one 500g metto ofShine twurst, 1 bottle marinade plus free cooler bag. All packs mix and match. Ph: 8529 2229.

IN MEMORIAM

OPEN 7 DAYS

Post Ofce & Motel

In loving memor� of

FOR SALE SHACK Whyalla, beautiful beach front location situated at Douglas Point, for more information please call 0416 066 178.

Is someone you know celebrating a bir�hday or anniversar�, engagement or wedding?

PUBLIC NOTICES

Madeline Kate Hoffmann 26-8-2002 Ashleigh Brooke Hoffmann 27-8-2002 Beautif�l memories Silently kept Two precious babies we love, And will NEVER forget. Happy 14th bir�hday precious girls. Forever safe in our hear�s Love Mum, Dad, Alex and Jont� XXXXXX

St Barbara’s

Behind the Famous Bottle House Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment

Ph: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 www.andamookaopal.com.au Email: peter@andamooka.au.com

105.5 RoxFM Community Radio

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, September 7 2016 at 7:00 pm Police Station Conference Room Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs All welcome. RSVP essential to: manager@roxfm.com.au or 8671 2545. Written proxies only will be accepted to the email address above.

PUBLIC NOTICES

We love photos! Send us a picture along with details of the photo and event and we’ll be more than happy to share them.

Parish School

SITUATIONS VACANT

Email: editor@themonitor.com.au Chives Restaurant are seeking two full time cooks with at least one year of experience cooking in different style cuisines with a special touch of Asian contemporary cooking with traditional Aussie dishes.

PUBLIC NOTICES

St Barbara’s An Opportunity

Suitable candidates will receive a generous remuneration package.

Parish School

If you would like to join our happy and hard working team, please send your resume to chives.north@outlook.com to apply.

to Shine

I’d love to tell you how amazing our school is but this ad just isn’t big enough! Come and find out for yourself. Ring and book a tour with the Principal 8671 3207.

PUBLIC NOTICES PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT Hallion Hill Road, ANDAMOOKA SA 5722 Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility at Hallion Hill Road, ANDAMOOKA SA 5722 1. The proposal consists of the removal of six (6) existing antennas, the installation of six (6) new panel antennas, the installation of six (6) Twin Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAs) near the proposed antennas and the installation of ancillary equipment. 2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 ("The Determination") based on the description above. 3. Further information can be obtained from Laura Hamer, Town Planner on behalf of Telstra, 03 8547 7866, laura.hamer@visionstream.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/5722001

[Type text] 78 Pioneer Drive Roxby Downs PO Box 467 Roxby Downs SA 5725 phone: 86713207 email:info@stbarbs.catholic.edu.au website:www.stbarbs.catholic.edu.au

[Type text] - Your Community Newspaper THE MONITOR 78 Pioneer Drive Roxby Downs PO Box 467 Roxby Downs SA 5725 phone: 86713207 email:info@stbarbs.catholic.edu.au website:www.stbarbs.catholic.edu.au

4. Written submissions should be sent to: Laura Hamer, Town Planner Visionstream Pty Ltd Locked Bag 4001 HEATHERTON VIC 3202 By 2 September 2016

www.themonitor.com.au

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 -- Page 11

Monitor NEWS The

Cribb wins tight Mail Medal count

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he Roxby Districts Sporting Club’s Tyron Cribb held off a fast-finishing Rhett Simms (East Roxby) to claim the 2016 Far North Football League (FNFL) Mail Medal.

Cribb took the honours with 33 votes in his first year in the FNFL on the back of a standout start to the season. But he said he thought runner-up Simms (30 votes) was going to catch him and win the medal, with his East Roxby counterpart polling well at the back end of the season. “I wasn’t expecting to win,” Cribb told The Monitor following his victory on Saturday night. “I thought Simmsy had it down pat because he had an awesome season. “It is one of the biggest achievements in my life so far apart from the Miners Cup earlier this year – that was a pretty big moment as well – but yeah definitely wasn’t expecting to win.” FNFL president Henry Andryszczak said all winners on the night were thoroughly deserving of their awards and Cribb especially had an outstanding season. “I really like how Tyron played his game, he covered a lot of ground and was good all around the field,” he said. “But even when he wasn’t winning the ball himself he was still involved with the play somehow.” Andryszczak said Simms would have also made a worthy winner, with the East Roxby midfielder possessing strong football skills and a high work rate. Injured Hornridge youngster Lachlan Forward took out the best under 21 player with 19 votes despite missing half the season because of a broken arm. A raffle was held on the night to raise money for his recovery, with the young footballer having had to spend a large amount of time in hospital following the incident. “The thoughts of the league go out to Lachy Forward in the hope he can make a speedy recovery,” Andryszczak said.

“There’s nothing worse than going down with an injury like that, especially when you are so young.” Olympic Dam’s Michael Shaw won the Blackwoods Player of the Year Award but was absent on the night. Shaw took out the medal with 19 votes ahead of Coober Pedy footballer Fabien Kenny, who finished the season with 15 votes. Simms and Cribb both polled well in this award as well with 14 and 12 votes respectively to finish third and fourth. East Roxby’s Scott McIntyre won the leading goal kicker award with 82 goals for the season, with the next best being Ricky Prosser, who booted 39, and Scott Montgomerie on 32. The Golden Whistle award for the best umpire went to Ian Johnson, while Corey and Caleb Hales and Tristan Brougham were presented with encouragement awards for their participation this season. Andryszczak said the night, held by the Hornridge Sporting Club at the Roxby Downs Racecourse, was entertaining for those in attendance but would have liked to have seen a bigger turnout. He said it had been a difficult year for clubs, with a number of teams struggling to get a side together each week. The league put into place rules about reducing player numbers at the start of the year, and Andryszczak said it was just as well they did because they had to call on it a number of times throughout the season. He said the FNFL committee had done an outstanding job organising another successful season with even less people doing more work in 2016. “The league wouldn’t survive without these people,” Andryszczak said. “There is a lot of work that goes on Friday night and Saturday morning to make sure all the games go ahead.” Andryszczak said a special mention had to be made to Brougham, who this season served as the FNFL vice president and umpiring co-ordinator. This will be Andryszczak’s last season as president, and he said he was leaving with fond memories of his time in the role.

Michael Shaw in action this season. Shaw was named the Blackwoods Player of the Year.

Rhett Simms (East Roxby) was the runnerup to Tyron Cribb in the Far North Football League Mail Medal count.

East Roxby’s Scott McIntyre was the leading goal kicker.

Corey Hales, Tristan Brougham and Caleb Hales all received encouragement awards for their assistance with umpiring. PHOTOS: Patrick Glover

B us in es s Guide t o s er v ices i n

ACCESS

HIROPRACTIC

Consults at 97 PIONEER DRIVE, ROXBY DOWNS Tuesday 30th August PM and Wednesday 31st August AM Tuesday 13th September PM and Wednesday 14th September AM Tuesday 27th September PM and Wednesday 28th September AM

Times to accommodate shift workers

To advertise your business in The Monitor’s business directory contact Jody at The Monitor on 8671 2683. We can offer a schedule to suit your business needs.

Instant health fund rebates - Manual adjusting & Activator techniques

GLAZING BUILDING PAINTING GASFITTING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS KITCHEN UPGRADES REFRIGERATION AIRCONDITIONING DATA & COMMUNICATION BDL 219265 telephone 08

PGE 198058 AU20207

8671 1353

facsimile 08

8671 2229

admin@mpsgroup.net.au

PHONE 8645 0880 Page 12 -- Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Roxby

PO Box 275 - Roxby Downs - South Australia 5725 www.themonitor.com.au

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Monitor SPORT The

New president for cricket association WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

aul Trotta stepped down as the president of the Roxby Districts Cricket Association (RDCA) after four years in the role at an annual general meeting last week.

Hornridge’s Adam Malm, who was voted in unopposed as the new president, said he was looking forward to continuing on where Trotta left off. “He has done an awesome job over the past few years as president and, to his credit, has got the association to where it is today,” Malm said. “I am honoured that the association had the confidence to vote me in unopposed, and I am hoping to continue taking the cricket association in the right direction. “My job will be made all the more easy because I have the backing of a very knowledgeable and skilful committee.” The change in the president’s role was the only major alteration to the committee besides Olympic Dam’s James Beenham stepping up as vice president, a position vacated by Malm. The other committee positions were filled by Patrick Glover (OD) and Rachel Taylor. They were

re-elected as secretary and treasurer respectively. While the date of the new season’s first game is still yet to be set, the big ticket item on the agenda at the AGM was the visit of Glenn McGrath on October 14. Final details will be discussed further at the committee’s next meeting on September 15, and The Monitor will keep readers up to date as more information becomes available. Despite the below-par performance of this year’s Pink Stumps Day, the association still reported a profit last season of around $5000 and above average weekly sales at the bar. The association’s absence from the intercity tournament looks set to continue, with a lack of numbers available to be sent down to take part. The team was withdrawn from the competition last season, and the absence of a team for the upcoming competition was again addressed at the AGM. “It is disappointing we may have to miss the intercity tournament again because it is great for the local guys to get down and test their skills against some of the best cricketers in the region,” Malm said. “But we would rather send a competitive side down there that is going to do the association proud,

Outgoing RDCA president Paul Trotta, SACA country cricket ofﬁcer Seb Goldsmith and new RDCA president Adam Malm following the AGM last Thursday. PHOTO: Patrick Glover

and with the difficulty of making players available we don’t think we can do that. “This will be an ongoing issue but one that hopefully we can iron out this season and be ready to rejoin the tournament again next season.” The RDCA T20 competition is set to revert to its old form with games spread throughout the sea-

son rather than being run in the first four games like it was last year. For the first time ever, a semi-final may be held in the T20 format that would see the top team taking on the bottom team and second and third playing against each other for a spot in the grand final. SACA country cricket officer Seb

Goldsmith also attended the AGM to discuss the pathways through cricket and the possibility of creating MILO T20 Blast sessions for seven to 12 year-olds. While in Roxby Downs, Goldsmith also visited both schools and held discussions with local MILO In2Cricket co-ordinator Scott Humphries.

Changes to darts league top orders

he Roxby Downs Darts League has seen changes in the top orders in recent weeks.

Andy Williamson from Smoking Darts has taken out the men’s top peg out with a certain season-winning peg of 155. ISITIN? knocked Dead Eye Dicks from the top of the table in a 6-5 defeat during week 20 of the competition on Wednesday, August 10. There have also been 180s added to the list in the form of Tristan Stuart, Troy Giddens, Andrew Swanson, Aaron Laister and Steven Pak-Poy. On the ladies side of business, it is pretty stable with Maeve Kendrick still holding onto the

top peg out of 105. Zoe Leslie is still leading with the ladies pegs and aggregates. With finals starting soon, it is still very close at the top, with only two points between each of the top four teams as of week 20. The Andamooka Opals are looking to be the sure winners of this year’s wooden spoon. WEEK 19 RESULTS: FODFA d Bull Shooters, 11-0 (forfeit); GC12 d Pink Fizz, 8-3; Smokin Darts d Red Bullz N All, 8-3; Four Play d Andamooka Opals, 10-1; ISITIN? d Dead Eye Dicks, 6-5. Twisted Flights had the bye. WEEK 20 RESULTS: Bull Shooters d Twisted Flights, 6-5; Four Play d GC12, 7-4;

Dead Eye Dicks d FODFA, 6-5; ISITIN? d Red Bullz N All, 7-4; Smokin Darts d Andamooka Opals, 7-4. Pink Fizz had the bye. LEADERBOARD AFTER WEEK 20: 1. ISITIN?, 34pts. 2. Dead Eye Dicks, 32. 3. Four Play, 30. 4. GC12, 28. 5. FODFA, 28. 6. Smokin Darts, 26. 7. Pink Fizz, 18. 8. Red Bullz N All, 18. 9. Bull Shooters, 12. 10. Twisted Flights, 10. 11. Andamooka Opals, 4. MEN’S TOP 5 AGGIES: 1. Troy Giddens, 16,635. 2. Riaan Grobler, 12,733. 3. Wi Pitau, 11,912. 4. Andrew Williamson, 11,848. 5. Steven Webber, 11,441. LADIES’ TOP 5 AGGIES: 1. Zoe Leslie, 4363. 2. Maeve Ken-

drick, 3654. 3. Katie Meadow, 3306. 4. Trish Curnow, 1771. 5. Nicole Grantham, 1604. MEN’S TOP 5 PEGS: 1. Steven Webber, 80. 2. Troy Giddens, 79. 3. Andrew Williamson, 75. 4. Riaan Grobler, 72. 5. Pete Davies, 71. LADIES’ TOP 5 PEGS: 1. Zoe Leslie, 46. 2. Katie Meadow, 39. 3. Maeve Kendrick, 32. 4. Nicole Grantham, 24. 5. Trish Curnow, 22. TOP 5 TEAM AGGIES: 1. Dead Eye Dicks, 42,005. 2. ISITIN?, 38,670. 3. GC12, 35,841. 4. FODFA, 31,015. 5. Smokin Darts, 30,628. TOP 5 TEAM PEGS: 1. ISITIN?, 285. 2. GC12, 278. 3. Dead Eye Dicks, 259. 4. FODFA, 237. 5. Smokin Darts, 231. Andrew Swanson scored a 180 recently.

Roxby Downs Golf Association Monadelphous Stroke Saturday, August 20, 2016 OVERALL WINNER A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE LADIES/JNR SWEEPSTAKES

Roxby Downs Darts League members who threw 180s recently included (above, from left) Steven Pak- Poy, Troy Giddens and Tristan Stuart. PHOTOS: Supplied THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

www.themonitor.com.au

BEST PUTTER LONG DRIVE A LONG DRIVE B LONG DRIVE C LONG DRIVE L / JNR NTP A NTP B NTP C NTP L / JNR

NAME SCORE RENE AYALA 66 SEB GRIGGS 70 BARRY DADLEH 72 HARRY NOLL 71 ANNE GRAY 66 ROBIN PASSMORE 71 DANIEL LAW 71 BEN HAINES 72 GLEN MUNGUR 73 RUSSELL BRIND 73 MICHAEL HOFFMANN 74 CRAIG NICHOLS 74 S. GRIGGS/C. NICHOLS 26 RYAN SHIELDS PHIL MOON DON CASSERLY ANNE GRAY GLEN MUNGUR BARRY DADLEH NIL ANNE GRAY

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 -- Page 13

Monitor SPORT The

Netball preliminary sides set VERITY CASSERLY NETBALL REPORTER

he 2016 Roxy Downs Netball Association’s senior semi-final matches saw spectators braving the cold to support their clubs for a combination of close encounters and spectacular wins.

A GRADE

Olympic Dam A grade wing attack Megan Crawford in action during her side’s semi-ﬁnal loss to the Miners on Friday night. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Miners A grade wing attack Hannah Wurfel prepares to pass into the goal circle as OD wing defence Krislene Swart approaches.

Hornridge d East Roxby The opening A grade game saw Hornridge eliminate East Roxby from the finals series, 44-34. It was a fast-paced game dominated by the defence at both ends. Th e f i r s t q u a r te r s aw Hornridge take the lead by four goals after a strong opening by East Roxby, 11-7. Hornridge continued to move the ball fluidly down the court in the second quarter with strong defenders Dearne Masson (goal keeper) and Christina Gutteridge (goal defence) working hard to create turnovers and block East Roxby’s goalies. The half-time break saw Hornridge holding a seven goal lead, 22-15. The centre court provided supporters who weathered the chill a competitive tussle between centres Kirralee Buran (East Roxby) and Georgia Sleep (Hornridge) while Hornridge’s Ruby Haeata (wing defence) worked hard to create turnovers and move the ball forward. Hornridge went into the final quarter with a 12-goal lead, 34-22. Hornridge goalies Bonnie Harman (shooter) and Millie Clarke (attack) settled into a smooth play while East Roxby defenders Eden Thompson (goal keeper) and Louise Faulkner (goal defence) worked hard to slow their stride. The final whistle saw Hornridge move into the preliminary final line-up after defeating East Roxby by 10 goals. Miners d Olympic Dam In a game where the scoreline did not represent the competitive nature of the play, the Rox-

by Miners A grade side defeated Olympic Dam, 78-45. The Miners came out strong in the first quarter, scoring 22 goals to take a 12-goal lead with dynamic duo Joice Takaidza (goal shooter) and Cassie Weir (goal attack) in the ring, 22-10. At the other end of the court, OD goalies Ali Knights (shooter) and Bec Eli (attack) caused issues for the Miners defence by moving fluidly in and out of the ring with strong feeding from Megan Crawford (wing attack) and Nicole Montgomerie (centre). Half time saw the Miners holding a comfortable 18-goal lead, 41-23. The Miners took a couple of injuries throughout the game, with Takaidza receiving a hit to the face but able to continue and Holly Mortimer unable to return to the court after succumbing to an ankle injury. Going into the final quarter, the Miners had increased their lead to 25 goals, 60-35. A change to the Miners’ player line-up saw the Wurfel sisters – Hannah (wing attack), Renee (centre) and Hayley (wing defence) – dominate the mid court by creating spectacular turnovers and quick plays down the court. The Miners took the game by 33 goals to move straight into the grand final on September 2, while OD will play off against Hornridge in the preliminary final this Friday night.

B GRADE

Miners d Olympic Dam B grade front runners Roxby Miners defeated Olympic Dam, 57-26. The opening quarter saw a close contest with only six goals the difference at the first break, Miners’ way, 15-9. OD goalies Madison Evans (shooter) and Anna Gubbin (attack) moved well and fought hard to keep their side in the contest, with Tammy Hill (wing attack) dictating play and having a strong tussle with Miners wing defence Ashlie Ali. The second quarter saw a change in strategy by the Miners, who implemented their

zoning technique to create difficulties for the OD attack. The half-time break saw the Miners holding a strong 17-goal lead, 29-12. Miners goalies Emma Neilson (attack) and Hayley Wurfel (shooter) worked well together to quicken the pace of the game with their accurate shooting and fast ball movements. The Miners had worked to increase their lead to 24 goals going into the fourth and final quarter, 44-20. By the final quarter the Miners had taken possession of the game and continued their dominance, finishing with a 31-goal lead to move straight into the grand final. Hornridge d East Roxby Hornridge’s B grade side defeated East Roxby to move into Friday’s preliminary final, 40-29. Although East Roxby took the first four goals of the game, Hornridge gained control of the scoreline in the first quarter to secure a nine-goal lead, 14-5. Play was stopped for a short period of time in the first quarter because of the blood rule when Karen Wegner (East Roxby) injured her hand. East Roxby kept Hornridge to an eight-goal lead at half time with wing defence Kirsten Falt notably working hard to block Hornridge goal attack Mikayla Kelly from the ring, 23-15. Kelly played a superb game, moving well within the ring and scoring some breathtaking ‘long bombs’. The third quar ter saw Hornridge increase its lead to 11 goals, 34-29. East Roxby defenders Alex Nedelkovic (goal keeper) and Ines Badman (goal defence) played a strong final quarter to keep Hornridge to an 11-goal win. Hornridge will be facing off against the undermanned Olympic Dam this Friday night in the preliminary final.

C GRADE

OD Green d Hornridge Pink Olympic Dam Green C grade defeated Hornridge Pink in an emotionally charged, spectatordriven game, 45-30.

A goal-for-goal first quarter saw OD Green take a nail-biting one-goal lead, 10-9. Changes to the player line-up allowed OD Green to find its groove in the second quarter and increase its lead to eight goals with Marie Gubbin (goal shooter) and Jeanette Taylor (goal attack) working hard against the Hornridge defence, 21-13. The vocal spectators were provided with a strong contest in the mid court between seasoned centres Regina Qualmann (Hornridge Pink) and Melissa Ferry (OD Green). OD Green maintained an eight-goal lead heading into the final quarter, 30-22. Laura Kelly (goal defence) played a strong game for OD Green, creating turnovers, catching rebounds and causing interference for the Hornridge Pink attack. OD Green took control of the last quarter to take the game by 15 goals and move straight into the grand final. Miners d Hornridge Black Miners C grade defeated Hornridge Black in an entertaining contest, 34-31. The first quarter was goal for goal, with both teams having scored nine as they headed into the first break. Megan Herring (Miners) continued her strong season in centre against Hornridge’s Brooke Essex. The half-time break saw the Miners holding a two-goal lead, 17-15. Miners goalies Miranda Syvertsen (attack) and Jackie Pocock (shooter) worked hard in the ring against Hornridge Black’s strong defensive line- up of Amanda Nelson (goal defence) and Kristie Reschke (goal keeper). The Miners maintained their two-goal lead at the end of the third quarter, 25-23. A n e d g e - o f - y o u r- s e a t , nail-biting final quarter saw the Miners take the game by three goals to move into the preliminary final against Hornridge Pink this Friday night.

Roxby Downs Junior Netball SATURDAY, August 20, 2016 Preliminary Finals 17 & UNDER Shooters 45 d T-Birds 38 13 & UNDER Lightning 30 d Shooters 28 11 & UNDER T-Birds 14 d Bullets 0

PREMIERSHIP TABLE 9 & Under Lightning Shooters Bullets T-Birds 11 & Under T-Birds Lightning Shooters Bullets 13 & Under Shooters T-Birds Bullets Lightning 17 & Under Shooters Bullets Lightning T-Birds

GP W D L GF GA

PTS

12 12 12 12

6 5 5 4

1 3 2 2

5 4 5 6

54 40 60 34

39 24 3.7 88

15 16 23 -54

19 18 17 14

138.5 166.7 162.2 38.64

12 12 12 12

10 6 5 1

1 1 1 1

1 5 6 10

130 147 135 57

80 50 115 32 98 37 176 -119

31 19 16 4

162.5 127.8 137.8 32.39

12 12 12 12

7 6 6 4

0 1 0 1

5 5 6 7

247 259 187 184

210 37 202 57 231 -44 234 -50

21 19 18 13

117.6 128.2 80.95 78.63

12 12 12 12

9 5 5 4

0 1 0 1

3 6 7 7

541 397 134 425

414 127 440 -43 399 -533 456 -31

27 16 15 13

130.7 90.23 86.72 93.2

Page 14 -- Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Miners C grade goal attack Ebony Johnson lines up a shot as Hornridge Pink goal keeper Kristie Reschke applies pressure. www.themonitor.com.au

East Roxby B grade wing defence Kirsten Falt helps the ball down the court during her side’s loss to Hornridge. THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

Monitor SPORT The

Good, hard game, good result. Ashley Baxter

Brett Chesson (Roxby Districts) gets a kick away during his side’s win against East Roxby on the weekend. PHOTOS: Julie Tovakuta

Hornridge’s Corey Mattner makes a pass as an Olympic Dam opponent approaches.

’Pies to face Roos for 2016 grand ﬁnal spot WRITTEN BY ROSS WILSON

he only question arising from Saturday’s start to the Far North Football League finals is whether Hornridge can make it to their fifth consecutive grand final.

The Magpies put paid to a depleted Olympic Dam, cruising to a 38-point win in the first semi-final. The Devils kicked the first goal of the game and looked to be the better side in the first half to only trail by 12 points at the major change. They were first to the ball and Tim Corneliusen, in the ruck, was giving them first use of it. Most pundits at the game thought that OD would really serve it up to Hornridge in the second half. But it was not to be as the Devils failed to score in the third quarter and the Magpies piled on five goals.

From there the Hornridge side was in no danger as the game petered out to its inevitable conclusion. The last quarter was almost a non-event, with OD scoring one goal and four points to the Magpies’ two behinds. The final score saw Hornridge winning 11.8 (74) to Olympic Dam’s 5.6 (36). Best players for Hornridge were Ashley Webster, Sean Caputo, Aaron Meates, Brodie Farnham and Corey Mattner. Hopefully they do not rue the decision to play their injured champion coach, Ashley Baxter, who was obviously unfit. For the Magpies to have any hope of being in another grand final, Baxter has to play. Best players for OD were Corneliusen, Michael Shaw, Stuart Clark, Josh McElroy and Nick Howard. Special mention must be made of the three junior play-

ers for Olympic Dam – Jack Van Kruyssen and Daniel and Bobby D’Arrigo – who showed some of their more senior players what finals football was all about. It is mothballs for the Devils while Hornridge is headin to the preliminary final to take on the East Roxby Roos, who went down to Roxby Districts in the second semi-final.

Roxby Districts d East Roxby

The Miners were far more decisive and their passing into the forward line was precise and they had more focal points. Gavin Shephard with four goals, Ricky Prosser with three and Luke Godfrey and Jake Roberts with two were being fed consistently by James Telfer, who also kicked two goals. The best men on the ground were Haris Vrbovac, Cody Kenny, Ben Hampel, Jordan Mandemaker and 2016 Mail Medal winner Tyron Cribb.

This was a massive team effort from the Miners, and they now must go into the grand final with huge confidence to take their fourth consecutive premiership. With a margin of 53 points, East Roxby needs to regroup and use its forwards better instead of just bombing their kicks into the forward line. More precise entries into the forward 50 and using the likes of Terry Clancy and Scott McIntyre better will make them far more competitive. Best players for East Roxby were Clancy with four goals, the superb Matthew Schipper, Jason Lukich, Ernest Walker, who has hit a purple patch, and coach Cam Faulkner. Who will win the right to challenge for the 2016 Far North Football premiership? Hornridge or East Roxby? Find out this Saturday at the Roxby Downs Town Oval from 2pm.

One more to go. Thanks to all the crowd for turning out. Great finals atmosphere. Ricky Prosser

Disappointing end to the season. Good luck to all the teams in the finals. Jason Elliott

No Comment Cam Faulkner

Far North Football League SEMI-FINALS, August 20, 2016 A GRADE Hornridge 3.2 6.2 11.6 11.8 (74) Olympic Dam 1.0 4.2 4.2 5.6 (36) Hornridge best players: A. Webster, S. Caputo, A. Meates, B. Farnham, C. Mattner. Olympic Dam best players: T. Corneliusen, M. Shaw, S. Clark, J. McElroy, N. Howard. Hornridge goal scorers: J. Harman 4, B. Lehmann, A. Baxter 2, A. Grantham, N. Tutthill, S. Turner 1. Olympic Dam goal scorers: J. Oldﬁeld, J. Van Kruyssen, M. Shaw, T. Corneliusen, S. Montgomerie 1. Roxby Districts 3.1 7.4 13.6 17.10 (112) East Roxby 3.1 4.1 6.3 9.5 (59) Roxby Districts best players: H. Vrbovac, J. Telfer, J. Roberts, C. Kenny, J. Mandemaker. East Roxby best players: T. Clancy, M. Schipper, J. Lukich, E. Walker, C. Faulkner. Roxby Districts goal scorers: G. Shephard 4, R. Prosser 3, J. Roberts, L. Godfrey, J. Telfer 2, C. Hall, S. McIvor, B. Chesson, V. Buza 1. East Roxby goal scorers: T. Clancy 4, J. Lukich, J. Hackett, R. Simms, T. Kirkwood, S. McIntyre 1.

TOP 10 GOAL KICKERS Name Scott McIntyre Ricky Prosser Scott Montgomerie Todd Paull Joel Harman Kain Zeptner Ashley Baxter Rhett Simms Luke Godfrey Troy Mulders

Club This round Total East Roxby 1 82 Roxby Districts 3 39 Olympic Dam 1 32 Roxby Districts 0 29 Hornridge 4 28 Roxby Districts 0 28 Hornridge 2 23 East Roxby 1 19 Roxby Districts 2 17 East Roxby 0 16

FOOTBALLER OF THE

Year East Roxby’s Jason Lukich prepares to pass.

AND THE James Telfer (Roxby Districts) keeps his eye on the ball.

WINNER IS... Michael Shaw

Tyler Odgers (Olympic Dam) in action during his side’s loss to Hornridge on Saturday.

THE MONITOR - Your Community Newspaper

www.themonitor.com.au

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 -- Page 15

Monitor SPORT The

Your Community Newspaper ~ Roxby Downs

www.themonitor.com.au

Phone (08) 8671 2683

Fax (08) 8671 2843

Football, netball matches held to determine preliminary line-ups

FINALS FEVER T

he Roxby Downs Netball Association and Far North Football League senior competitions have heated up following semi-final matches held on the weekend. Preliminary finals will take

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes Rating: M

STAR TREK BEYOND

SAT 27th August | 10am SUN 28th August | 12:30pm

JASON BOURNE

Duration: 2 hours Rating: M

Duration: 2 hours 3 minutes Rating: M

COMING SOON: BAD MOMS

place this week before the netball and football grand finals on Friday, September 2, and Saturday, September 3, respectively. See PAGES 14 & 15 for further coverage of last weekend’s games.

Please note that there will only be

1 session of Nippy Gym this week (9.15am to 10.45am) due to Book Week activities

Celebrate Book Week with ‘Is the secret safe?’ read by author Bernadette Cashel-Smith. Thursday 25 August 11am in the roxbylink cinema followed by Craft in the library – bookings essential