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New roster a positive

HP Billiton Olympic Dam’s newly implemented seven days on/seven days off shift roster has had a largely positive effect on Roxby Downs since its introduction in August this year.

Local school numbers have risen since its implementation, and rental vacancies have dropped, possibly as a result of the new roster. BHP Billiton employee Ben Mummery has been living in Roxby Downs for five and a half years and was moved onto the seven/seven roster in August. Mr Mummery, who lives in Clare with his partner when not working, became a drive in, drive out worker prior to the new roster but said that it now suited him better for a myriad of reasons. “I’ve done just about every roster in town including five/four, before changing to seven/ seven,” he said. “Seven/seven suits me better because it’s less travel, less need to take leave and gives me more time to head back to Victoria (to visit other family) if I need to. “I haven’t heard of many people leaving town or many that are unhappy with seven/ seven.” Jess and Ashley Curtis live and are bringing up their young family in Roxby Downs, and have been happy with the new roster – saying it gives them more time to get jobs done around home. “It’s been quite positive for us,” Mrs Curtis

said. “What we found positive is that Ash has more time off in a solid block – we can just get more stuff done! “It’s also really good for our family life – we have shared care of my daughter and the four/ five roster really confused her. “With the seven/seven roster – she understands! She can be more organised and we don’t have to figure out rostered days on or off in advance. “It’s also easier for us to line up days off to go out of town, it definitely makes it easier to plan!” Aimee Lee Elson grew up in Roxby Downs for almost 20 years, but relocated her family to Port Neill on the West Coast almost five years ago, while her partner Ryan Selkirk continued to commute to Roxby Downs to work. Following the introduction of the new roster, Ms Elson said she and Mr Selkirk had discussed moving the family back to Roxby. “A block off for us goes relatively quick,” Ms Elson explained. “We are busy with the two eldest kids at school and with their after school sporting commitments. “We have talked about moving back to Roxby with Ryan now working a seven/seven roster just to give him a break from four years of commuting.” Roxby Downs Area School Principal Steve Bennett said student numbers had continued to grow in 2016 and will have increased to 620 students by the end of the year. He said many of the primary classes have

over 30 students in them which has begun to put pressure on students and staff. In term three, an extra teacher was appointed to work across the primary classes to relieve some of the work load on fellow staff members. “Some of the increase in student numbers this semester can be attributed to the seven/ seven roster,” Mr Bennett told The Monitor. “We are unsure; however, what impact the new roster will have on our student numbers for the start of next year. “It is certainly very difficult to finalise our staffing for 2017 based on the uncertainty of student numbers. “We are very reliant on accurate information from parents as they make the decision on where their children will be going to school in 2017.” Realtor Raine and Horne’s Sandy Sumsion said the housing market was in a similar position, with the real gauge of the seven/seven roster to come early next year following Christmas and the beginning of a new school year. Despite a drop in rental vacancies in Roxby Downs, from 190 to 130 since January 2016, Mrs Sumsion said families may well be waiting to move once the school year has finished to make things easier on their children. “There has been some movement but we won’t know the full impact until school has finished and the festive season is over,” she said.

“So that may not be until February or March.” She said the drop in rental prices may have been simply people moving from a company provided rental to one on the open property market, meaning there was no movement to the town, rather within it. Meanwhilem Olympic Dam employer BHP Billiton said they had been pleased with the almost site-wide roster transition. “We’re pleased that the transition to the new seven/seven roster for our teams has been a relatively smooth, but above all a safe exercise,” said BHP Billiton Lead Community Chad Menzies. “Everyone involved has done a great job in making the change as seamless as possible. “It’s also pleasing to hear of a number of new enrolments at our local schools, with many families choosing to make Roxby Downs their home.” Roxby Council Acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread said he was unaware of any significant changes within the town but had heard whispers suggesting things in Roxby Downs were on the rise. Mr Whitbread said increased patronage through the roxbylink Dunes Café and tight flight numbers had been the two most noteworthy signs since August that the seven/ seven roster had affected the town positively.

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More classes to ‘Beat It’ WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

oxbylink’s ‘Beat It’ exercise program has doubled the number of offered by introducing night sessions recently.

Two new sessions have been added on Monday and Wednesday nights beginning at 7pm The program is supported by the Royal Flying Doctor Service and started around a year ago, aimed at adults who are at a stagnant or beginners level of fitness. “We do weights, cardio and strength training all at a lower level, at a beginner’s level,” Mrs Watkins said. “We get people that might not have done anything before so the program is good in the way it gradually gets them into different exercises.” Mrs Watkins said the numbers in the program to date had

been steady, with up to seven or eight at a time during peak periods. Recently numbers have started to decrease, but she said with the introduction of the new class time slots it should encourage more people to come. “We have been running the program for nearly a year in the same time slot, so now we want to try and target people who might be working at the regular times,” Mrs Watkins said. “If they start at 7pm then we can try and get them (new participants) on their way home.” She encouraged new participants to come and try the Beat It Program, of which she said past and present attendees had already delivered good feedback on their results. “All have noticed lifestyle changes in just daily things they are doing at home or during the week,” Mrs Watkins said. “Even if it is just helpful ben-

efits in everyday life that is an achievement and can help to living a happy life.” To book a spot in the program or find out more informa-

tion, contact Mrs Watkins or Beck Cooke on (08) 8671 2001. ABOVE: Beat It instructor Jodie Watkins has taken on two new classes.

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The policy describes Roxby Downs as an ‘aesthetically pleasing town, with many established tall trees and shrubs beautifying the streets, parks and reserves’. Acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread said he wants to keep it that way, by selecting trees and plants that are Arid Land tolerant and will survive and thrive in Roxby Downs climates. He said there were many trees in town that had already been around for 20 years, and the policy would look at protecting them as well. “The value of trees cannot be underestimated, we take trees for granted and we shouldn’t,” Mr Whitbread said. “They are a very important symbol, so let’s make sure we do everything we can to protect the assets we have.” Trees of significance to the area will include the Western Myall, Mulga and White Cypress Pine because of their general prolonged life span and a slow growth rate. At the Roxby Council’s public council meeting last week, Mr Whitbread said all the relevant stakeholders had been addressed including the Community Garden, Environment Forum, Outback Landscaping, BHP Billiton and Arid Recovery. The policy said Roxby Council has had many years of experience in developing maintaining and beautifying the streets of Roxby Downs. It said they would use this knowledge and learn from mistakes made when planting the trees in the past to provide the newly planted trees with the best chance of survival. Trees will only be removed from parks, reserves or streets if they are dying or dead and council approval must be sought prior. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Small turn out for second public council meeting WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

he second public council meeting was held last Wednesday, addressing a short list of business conducted by the Roxby Council recently.

Only three members of the public attended the meeting, however Roxby Council Acting Administrator Geoff Whitbread said this was a normal attendance for a general council session. “While there was only three people rock up, this is normal - it is not unusual for small attendances,” Mr Whitbread said. “But we still have to be open, transparent and accountable for our actions.” No deputations or petitions were received which he said was also not uncommon, with most council meetings only receiving three or four a year. Road closures for the annual Rotary Club of Roxby Districts christmas pageant were discussed, with a motion passed and resolved at the meeting. Richardson Place will be fully

closed with entry points from Burgoyne and Arcoona Street and Norman Place, and the Roxby Downs Club and Tavern carparks will be blocked off. Money for these closures will be paid for by Roxby Council as a donation to the Rotary Club of Roxby Districts. Roxby Council’s new Street Tree Policy was also discussed, with its introduction aimed at helping to manage new and existing assets in town. In the discussion, it was passed that only native trees would be planted in Roxby Downs under the new policy, and they must be suitable for local weather. He said the policy had been discussed with relevant local groups including the Community Garden, BHP Billiton, Arid Recovery, the Roxby Downs Environment Forum and Outback Landscaping. The make-up of the Building Fire Safety Committee was the third agenda item at the meeting. At current, City of Salisbury’s Building Surveyor Jeff Shillabeer, CFS Commercial Fire Safety Officer Colin Paton and BuildSurv Building Surveyor and Certifier Brett Fennell make up that committee.

This body oversees fire safety objectives and building codes of Australia. Mr Whitbread recommended and moved that the same three members be appointed for another three year term. In addition to this, June 2016 audit committee minutes were discussed, with the most recent meeting minutes from October not yet finalised. The minutes included a conversation about a review of Roxby Council’s 2015/16 budget and the council 2016/17 draft annual business plan and budget which, back then, was set to go to consultation. The final agenda item in the very short public meeting was the adoption of the new interim cat by-law. This is the eighth Roxby Council by-law and one Mr Whitbread said was important because of the large number of feral cats in the area. The idea behind the by-law is to control and manage cats in the council area by microchipping and de-sexing them. Mr Whitbread said the new by-law expanded on the former, and now made Roxby Downs one of the only places where cats were microchipped. The next public council meeting is set to be held on Wednesday, November 30.

AYC Workshop Week proves to be a huge hit

LEFT: Kim McGrath, who ran the yoga workshop last Thursday with AYC’s Kurt Jury. RIGHT: Katalin Wilby and Claudia Mitchell at the AYC last Thursday following the yoga session.

he Andamooka Yacht Club’s (AYC) Wellbeing Workshops were a huge hit last week, with all activity sessions sold out.

AYC co-owner Matilda Moylan-Blaikie said all the workshops had been ‘really well received’ and attendees had ranged from Andamooka locals to Roxby Downs residents. “It has been a week full of fun and everyone seems to have enjoyed themselves,” Ms Moylan-Blaikie said. “There was a nice vibe

RIGHT: Marina Antoniou, Lauren Webster and Pip Stafford at the yoga wellbeing workshop last week.

Youth Week grants open

pplications have opened for grants for organisations wishing to hold events or activities during National Youth Week (NYW) next year.

Local councils, State Government agencies and youth orientated non-Government organisations can apply for grants of up to $4000, with an additional $7000 grant available for groups who wish to host the official South Australian launch of NYW. The theme for 2017’s NYW, which will be held from Friday, March 31 until Sunday, April 9 2017, is ‘Thrive’, promoting the importance of young South Australians’ physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing.

“NYW is an opportunity to celebrate young people and their important contribution to our community,” said Minister for Youth, Zoe Bettison. “I encourage organisations to talk to young people in their local community about how they would like to see National Youth Week celebrated in 2017 and apply for a grant to host the event. “I encourage eligible organisations to show their support for young people by hosting an event during National Youth Week 2017.” Applications can be completed online at www. officeforyouth.sa.gov.au/ NYW until 5pm Friday November 18, 2016.

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Little Lizards The Monitor wishes a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to this month’s Little Lizards Sophie McDonald who is turning 4 on November 5.

around all the classes, and the kid’s pizza workshop was the best, they all got really into it.” Workshops included pizza making for kids, quilting, yoga, beading and life drawing, most of which were run from the Yacht Club. Fellow AYC co-owner Kurt Jury partook in the yoga class on the Thursday morning, which he said was thoroughly enjoyable. All the workshops were run with the support of the Time for Wellbeing, community health partnership. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Wild times ahead for locals Applications WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

ocals Reece Pedler and Beck West are set to leave Roxby Downs after 11 and three years respectively, in a bid to set up their own version of the Arid Recovery Reserve. The new project, which will be called Wild Deserts, will consist of two 20 kilometre squared fenced enclosures located at Cameron Corner in the State’s far north - where the Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales borders meet. Mr Pedler said the idea behind Wild Deserts would be very similar to that of Arid Recovery in creating secure, fenced enclosures to help re-introduce threatened species back to the area. “We will be introducing seven species to the enclosures, all of which are currently at Arid Recovery,” he said. It will be the first time in New South Wales in over 100 years that these species have been in this area. Ms West said the pair would be able to build on what they have been working on at Arid Recovery, in teaching some of the threatened species to be more predator aware, before being introduced back into the broader area. She said they were definitely looking forward to the move and excited about the challenges ahead. “It is going to be a unique opportunity,” Ms West said.

Ms West will be the ecologist at the new site, while Mr Pedler will assume the role as project co-ordinator. They will begin their work in an office in Broken Hill before moving out the reserve site to begin set up. The duo will not be the only ex-Arid Recovery personnel taking part in this project with co-founders John Reid and Catheryn Mosby of the local non-for-profit organisation also set to consult on the new venture. Wild Deserts is made up by a partnership including the New South Wales Government, UniNSW and Ecology Horizons which includes Mr Reid and Ms Mosby. Mr Pedler and Ms West said they would both miss Roxby Downs, having made some lifelong friends and memories. “It is a bit of a bitter sweet moment for us,” said Ms West. “We are looking forward to our next adventure but at the same time we have a lot of good memories here. “The opportunities we have got through our jobs here have also been pretty unique getting the chance to work with such a variety of different species.” Mr Pedler said he had enjoyed the adventures you could go on over weekends due to being so close to so many ‘cool places’. He said he has witnessed many changes in seasons and put in a lot of volunteer hours at Arid Recovery, but wouldn’t have it any other way.

Reece Pedler and Beck West.

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omen in rural areas are urged to apply for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Rural Women’s Award in a bid to help recognise emerging leaders in primary industries.

The pair’s fondest memory came just recently when the pair got engaged. They first met when Ms West moved to Roxby Downs in February 2014. She has been working for the University of New South Wales while up here. Mr Pedler originally moved to the area 11 years ago as a graduate with Western Mining. He then became a graduate ecologist before obtaining his

current position with the Department for Environment, Water and Natural Resources, which he has held for the past nine years. In recent years he has also been working part time on his PhD through Deakin University, where he is studying barded stilts, a type of bird, and its nesting habits on local salt lakes, like Lake Eyre.

The closing date for applications for the annual awards has been extended until 4.30pm on Friday, November 11, following recent storms which may have delayed applications. “The Rural Women’s Award provides a great platform to recognise women’s contributions to primary industries and rural communities,” said Assistant Director Organisational Performance and Reform Karen Brown. The award provides rural women the opportunity to realise their vision for primary industries through a project of their choice that will make a significant contribution to the industry. “The award connects emerging industry leaders with a network of equally passionate and innovative peers, and provides mentoring, resources and support for their development,” Ms Brown said. “A $10,000 bursary will be awarded to the state winner to undertake their nominated project to benefit primary industries and regional Australia.” All woman involved in primary industries and/ or rural Australia are eligible to enter. PIRSA is the supporting State agency of the Rural Women’s Award for South Australia. Application forms can be downloaded from the RIRDC website: www.rirdc.gov.au/rwa.

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Moving forward

WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

achlan Forward has been through a ‘hellish’ fe w months recently, since breaking his arm in a football game for local sporting club, Hornridge.

He has had five surgeries, suffered a bone infection from his wrist to his elbow and was even told there was a chance he may lose his arm. But Mr For ward’s fighting spirit and the community’s generous support has him on the mend. “The generosity and the support from the community has been amazing,” he told The Monitor. “Words can’t describe how grateful Bonnie (Moroney), my partner, and I are or the generosity of some people and the town.” Forward has been off work since the injury because of the need to make several regular trips to medical appointments in Adelaide, with one trip lasting all of August. His partner, Ms Moroney, has been forced to switch roles from within the Roxby Downs Childcare Centre to out on site. “Bonnie has been

amazing with the support she has given me,” Forward said. “She has been there every step of the way.” Further to this, Forward was due to start an apprenticeship with MEGT in August but as a result of his injury was unable. Thankfully, the recruitment and training company have put the position on hold, for which Forward said he is extremely grateful. The injury has ‘put everything into perspective’ for the young footballer, who may never be able to play again. He said it was a massive eye opener and something that make him realise all the things he’d taken for granted. Local sporting groups such as the Far North Football League, Roxby Downs Netball Association and Roxby Downs Junior Football Association have all made donations to him. Local woman Michelle Ali has organised the most recent fundraiser for Forward, in the form of a poker night to help the 20 year-old. “I have done quite a few charity fundraisers in the past, around seven or eight, so when I found out about Lachy I wanted to do something to help him too,” said Mrs Ali. Mrs Ali is hoping to

Winning team members, Cassie Weir and Emma Cochrane, from last year’s Arid Recovery Quiz night.

get seven players from each of the local football teams, seven Olympic Dam Barbarian players and 14 local poker players from the current Thursday night competition. There will also be a raffle on the night, with community members also invited to attend and sponsor a player. Half the winnings will go to Forward, a quarter to the winning player and a quarter to their sporting club or charity of choice. “I’m hoping there are around 49 or 50 players on the night,” Mrs Ali said. “I am hoping people

come out for a game and get involved because it is a way of for me to help Lachy.” Meanwhile, Forward urged all local sports players to look into investing in income protection, something he got as soon as he got into hospital. “Most players think, that will never happen to me, I know I did,” he said. “But this kind of situation is an eye opener as to what could happen, like not being able to work. “So that was the first thing I did when I got to the hospital, I got income protection.”

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Lachlan Forward (middle) with poker night event organisers Michelle and Ashlie Ali. The night will raise money for Forward and local sporting groups.

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he annual Arid Recover y Quiz Night is back after a sold-out show last year.

The event, which will be held at the Roxby D ow ns Community Club on Friday, November 18, helps raise much needed funds for the local ecosystem restoration initiative. More than 120 participants raised around $2000 for the nonfor-profit organisation through last year’s event, and Arid Recovery Scientific and Education Officer Kimberley Solly said she was hoping for a similar result in 2016. “We are a non-for profit organisation so fundraising events like this help us raise some funds by getting the community involved,” Ms Solly said.

“It will be the same format as last year, and last year we had a sellout. We are expecting a similar result this year. “There are going to be door prizes and the quiz itself will be broken up by different activities so it is going to be a fun night of entertainment.” The money raised from the event will be put toward various projects around the reserve, including a possible revamp of recently donated Atco Huts or the future introduction of more quolls. The Quiz Night requires tables of eight to be booked, at $160 per table. For more details contact Ms Solly via email (Kimberley.solly@aridrecovery.org.au) or to book and pay contact The Club. BY PATRICK GLOVER

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Local help available for pregnant women WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

regnancy is a life changing event in any woman’s life and all want the process to run smoothly, with as few complications as possible.

With around 58 years of experience between them, Women’s Health Physiotherapist Kerry Schneider and Community Midwife Sally Natt are available to help local women through their various stages of pregnancy and into post-partum support. While there are no birthing facilities in Roxby Downs, Mrs Natt said she is available to help pregnant mothers and their families both before and after birth.

Mrs Schneider, who has been visiting Roxby Downs for four and a half years, is then able to work with mothers through any physical complications that may have been incurred during birth. “Pregnancy affects a woman and her body in a myriad of ways,” she said. “How does a pregnant woman respect those changes in her body, avoiding or at least minimising any effects that may adversely restrict her ability to function day to day? “Any pregnant woman can make an appointment to see me, even if they have no aches or pains, and I can explain the changes that pregnancy makes to the body, how to move wisely, exercise advice, along with other things.”

She said it was important to learn these risks and how to minimise the potential problems - and building strong pelvic floor muscles was an essential part of that. Mrs Schneider said issues that arise include urinal leakage and back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy. “80 per cent of women suffer some form of back or pelvic pain during pregnancy, so being educated how to avoid this happening, or learning how to manage this during pregnancy, I can be of assistance,” she said. “Incontinence affects 4.5 million Australians, mainly women. Often weakness in this area begins with pregnancy, and can be exacerbated by giving birth, playing sport and heavy lifting.

“I have a holistic approach and every woman is different in their experience and needs. “Information and skills learned from a health professional during the child bearing year can have positive effects for one’s busy life in raising children and returning to work.” Mrs Natt said Mrs Schneider’s role as well as her own were vitally important in a town like Roxby Downs. “Despite there being no birthing services in Roxby Downs, the community midwife has much to offer pregnant women and their families both before the birth of their baby and on return to Roxby after the birth,” she said. “This is particularly important in a town with a large

Community Mid Wife Sally Natt and Women’s Health Physiotherapist Kerry Schneider.

proportion of the population being young families. “Many of these families are quite new to Roxby Downs so are not aware of the midwife service.” As the community midwife, Mrs Natt offers a range of services from antenatal clinic visits and breast feeding information to immunisations for pregnancy and post-natal home visits.

All of Mrs Natt and Mrs Schneider’s services are free of charge. Mrs Schneider visits once a month – next visit scheduled for Monday, November 14 – while Mrs Natt is available weekdays via appointment – for clinical or home visits. To make an appointment with either, contact the Roxby Downs Health Service on (08) 8671 9020.

Four SA Pubs named in Australian top 10

ustralian Geographic has named three far north South Australian pubs William Creek Hotel, The Pink Roadhouse and Innamincka Hotel in its list of the top 10 pubs in Australia.

The famed Pink Roadhouse at Oodnadatta during wet times in recent years.

The William Creek Hotel is the far north’s highest ranked establishment, being placed at number two. “William Creek is South Australia’s smallest town with a population of six,” the entry in Australian Geographic reads. “It is also the entry point to the salt pan of Kati Thanda – Lake Eyre - from Coober Pedy, and is about halfway along the Oodnadatta Track.” The pub was built circa 1935 on an old

siding on the original Ghan railway. More recently it was featured in Australian film ‘Last Cab to Darwin’. The Pink Roadhouse at Oodnadatta is the next ranked far north SA pub at position three of 10. “Located beside a dirt road between Coober Pedy and the Simpson Desert, this bubblegum – pink roadhouse is hard to miss,” Australian Geographic stated. “Here you can enjoy a coldy in a town that, since 1960, has held the record for Australia’s hottest temperature, when it topped 50.7 degrees celcius.” The roadhouse opened in 1980 after the Ghan railway line bypassed the town, but has managed to remain by serving

four-wheeled drive traffic heading up the Oodnadatta Track. The third ranked far north SA pub is the Innamincka Hotel, in spot four. “The corrugated iron clad exterior of the Innamincka Hotel sits alongside the Strzelecki Track, near the flood-prone banks of Cooper Creek,” Australian Geographic explained. The small 18-strong population of Innamincka hosts the pub, which serves travellers exploring the outback, railway and telegraph relics and Burke and Wills campsites. They join fellow famed South Australian pub the Prairie Hotel at Parachilna, which is ranked at number one.

COUNTRY CABINET COMMUNITY MORNING TEA

You are invited to a Community Morning Tea with Cabinet Ministers as part of Country Cabinet Whyalla and Central Outback. Tuesday 22 November 2016 at 11:00 am – 12:00 noon the Dunes Café, Roxby Downs Culture and Leisure Precinct 1 – 15 Richardson Place, ROXBY DOWNS This will be an opportunity for us to listen to your ideas and solutions, so that together we can build a stronger partnership and a more prosperous region. For catering purposes please RSVP to DPCBetterTogetherRSVP@sa.gov.au or tel: 8429 5194

We encourage you to participate in our online discussion at YourSAy.sa.gov.au. It’s a great way to have YourSAy on what’s important to you in the region. Your ideas will help inform our Country Cabinet discussions.

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he Roxby Downs Area School year seven Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) class has been designing and creating an Arid Recovery Community Education Garden.

Located on land near the Pioneer Drive and Arcoona St intersection, the vacant land is being developed into an Education Garden with native plants, pathways, murals and small sculptures. The concept is similar to the Port Augusta Arid Lands Botanic Gardens and aims to provide a range of experiential and learning activities for students and the community. Concepts of conservation, cultivation of native plant species, landscaping principles, tourism and marketing are all being embedded into the learning. The project also hopes to foster a broader understanding of our arid environment with the general community, tourists, and other visitors to Roxby

Downs. To date, the students have been learning about plant species native to our region, preparation of seedlings, understanding soil profiles, watering systems, the layout and construction of pathways, and project budgeting. The group will also be working with some local Kokatha indigenous representatives in the design and painting of a dreamtime wall mural representing the culture and heritage of the traditional owners of the land. The publicity team write regular articles documenting project progress and are creating information brochures for the community and tourists. In the first week of the project a Community Education Garden logo was designed and has now been embroidered onto sun safe work shirts for all participants. In late August, the students sowed their first plantings, with 24 planted including Quandongs, Lemon Scented Grass, Eremophila, Mulla Mulla, and

Grevilla. Ella, a student involved in the project, said planting the small plants wasn’t as simple as they had first thought; that there was a real skill in ensuring the plants are removed from their pots without losing valuable soil and root systems. Each of the members of the planting teams were assigned tasks such as digging, protecting the plants and mulching. “It was a fun activity and they learnt a lot,” Ella said. “It is great learning about native environments and plants in the classroom, and then actually going out to the garden to plant them.” A special thank you for some awesome contributions from key volunteers including Cherisse and Geoff Sanders. Thank you also to George Giakoumis from Outback Landscaping who recently donated a day’s labour and bobcat hire to help clear parts of the area ready for planting.

tarting from small beginnings, the Roxby Downs Area School Choir has developed singers that have won lead roles in their high school musical productions and overseas performing scholarships.

The choir’s latest accolades have come from a recent annual Festival of Music Choir Camp in Adelaide. During their Public Schools Music Festival performance at the Festival Theatre, they were described as ‘the strand out row’ among 14 other schools and 400 students. “What wonderful feedback and validation for all of the hard work our students put in,” said Choir Director Jayne Winter. “We even got a mention on the Channel 9 News Weather Report, which happened live from backstage prior to our performance.” Mrs Winter said the camp was always the highlight of the choir’s year with 34 students selected to represent the school in Adelaide. “We travel down and stay for three nights, attending performances, rehearsing and then performing with 14 other schools to create a massive choir of over 400 students,” she said. “We had a wonderful time on choir camp this year. “The students worked super hard dur-

ing rehearsals and the concert.” The choir’s work is not limited to the Festival Theatre performance, with the group rehearsing for two lessons a week to learn between 15 and 20 songs. “Students develop singing skills through practising pitch, rhythm, beat, movement, breathing and voice projection, as well as gaining confidence when performing for an audience,” Mrs Winter said. “Our choir perform at assemblies and other school events, including concert nights and presentation nights. “We also perform at various community events, including the World Food and Music Festival and Co-Opera.” The Roxby Downs Area School Choir is made up of years five, six and seven students who love music and enjoy singing. Mrs Winter said a special thanks must to go to fellow teachers Julie Greenfield, Annette Speck, and Jason Vonow who attended Choir Camp this year. “Without teachers, SSO’s (sic) and parents volunteering their time, camps and special events can’t happen, so we are very grateful,” she said. Mrs Winter said anyone in years five, six and seven next year interested in joining choir in 2017 should keep an eye out for more information early in term one, 2017.

RDAS Garden LEFT: The horticulture team cracking quandong seeds. LEFT BELOW: Seth, Andrej, Bayley and Tamzyn take part in seed propogation. BELOW: Farm, Fang and Lexia planting seeds at the Community Education Garden.

BIKE EDUCATION: Judd on his bike last Wednesday (LEFT) and (RIGHT) Adrein rides around RDAS as part of the Bike Education program held at the school last week.

Maddy, Zarah and Nikkita.

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rome took out the Reception to Year Six Roxby Downs Area School Sports Day at the end of last term.

Recording the highest points tally in both track and field events, Frome finished with a total of 918, easily accounting for the second placed Gairdner who recorded 775 points. Torrens took out a close battle for third place narrowly beating Eyre by four points – 674 to 670 respectively. Track Field Total Frome 415 503 918 Gairdner 367 408 775 Torrens 324 350 674 Eyre 325 345 670 Wednesday, November 2, 2016 -- Page 7

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Lylah, Jye and Brodie on Saturday night.

Austin and Lewis posed for a photo.

Alia won the best dressed girl on Saturday night at the Blue Light Halloween junior disco.

Police officers Terry Boylan, Sam Corneliusen, Amy Williams and Kelly Wise all attended the disco to help run proceedings.

Ashleigh, Aly and Charlie.

Anna and Jeremiah.

Emma-Jo, Chelsea and Peta at the Blue Light junior disco.

Wade Hooper, Nathan Sellar, Rhian Montgomerie and Michael Hoffmann at the recent Golf Family Fun Day.

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Latika and Merredy decked out in their Halloween outfits.

Rati Chabayanzara and Shimiso Mtendeudzi at the Family Fun Day the other weekend.

Tamyka Whittingham, Laura Collins and Melanie Aitchison enjoyed some time out at the Roxby Downs Golf Course recently.

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Alina Cojocea with Alice, Katrina, Eddie and Alijah at the recent Market Day.

Enjoying the sun at the recent Market Day was Charlotte Miller.

Brock and Brodie Gaskin with Jace Gardiner helping the Scouts at the Market Day.

Jaslyn and Phoenix Corneliusen at the recent Market Day.

Lachie Burton, Sanja Laister and Michael Gobbie at the Market Day stalls.

Tim Aston. samples the market dohnuts.

Suzy Nicol with Tayla Crees, Penny Hawkes with Monty Hawkes and Brooke Baxter with Fiona Hawkes.

George and Byron Aitchison, Brody Collins, Cohen Mummery, Cooper Collins and Matilda Aitchison.

Naomi Bowley, Danielle Thiele with Marley Buzza and Fiona Hooper with Azalea Hooper at the recent Golf Family Fun Day.

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Land Care at the Community Garden E

arlier this year, the Roxby Downs Community Garden committee received grant funding from L andcare to redevelop a section of the community garden. The funding was to go towards creating a visually attractive entrance to the garden and showcase native plant species suitable for growing within arid Australia. The Community Garden committee met over numerous meetings to

decide on which area should be redeveloped, plan their design and select native species for planting. They then engaged local businesses to assist in the earthmoving and landscaping supplies required for the project. Committee members met again recently to ‘get busy’ in the garden to plant the plants. The volunteers rolled up their sleeves to dig deep holes, scatter compost and carefully place the plants according to the design. Tonnes of river rock and mulch were then loaded into wheelbarrows and spread across the site to retain moisture, suppress weed growth and add nutrients to the soil. The end results are fantastic and have truly enhanced the aesthetic and environmental value

of the Community Garden site. The committee hopes to continue this revamp in 2017, focussing on redeveloping a larger portion of the garden along the Alberrie Street entrance. The Community Garden committee is looking for more people to join the committee and help with various tasks around the Community Garden. If you’d like to get involved email Anni. Giles@roxbycouncil. com.au or attend the next Community Garden meeting on Thursday, November 10 at 6:30pm The meeting will take place at the Community Garden, situated on a large allotment adjacent Alberrie Street, Pioneer Drive and Mulgaria Crescent.

The Roxby Downs Multicultural Forum want to hear what YOU have to say about their recent World Food and Music Festival! Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7WZQHS to have your say, and help us build the next Festival into a bigger and better event for everybody!

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the silence on violence Swear an oath this White Ribbon Day Friday 25 November to put a stop to violence against women Join the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Forum from 12noon, Friday 25 November 2016, Shop 11, Roxby Central Mall l BBQ l Oath l White Ribbon Merchandise l

JOINING FORUMS

If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

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ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Thursday, November 10 @ 7pm for Dinner & Meeting 88 Stuart Road

BUSINESS FORUM

John Wilby 0428 815 436

Tuesday, November 8 @ 6.15pm Community youth Centre

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Vicki Mason 0418 526 608

Thursday, November 10 @ 6.30pm Community Garden

ENVIRONMENT FORUM Anni Giles 0448 168 167

Thursday, November 3 @ 5.30pm Council Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818 Tuesday, December 8 @ 7pm Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORK

Hayley Scrivens 0459 824 026 TBC

MULTICULTURAL FORUM

Theresa Bunyon 0413 609 102 Wednesday, November 16 @ 6pm Community Youth Centre

SPORT & REC FORUM

Terry Boylan 0408 809 469 Tuesday, November 8 @ 7pm. Library Conference Room

FAMILY FORUM

Joel Hill 0433 792 450

Thursday, November 3 @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, November 2, 2016

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Welcome Bags

pproximately four ‘Welcome Bags’ have been handed out to new residents weekly since June this year, which according to the Roxby Council, is a positive indication of more people moving into the community. The bag contains a host of helpful information including a Waste Collection calendar, a map of the town and a schedule of weekly events for zero to five year olds. The information is all contained in a useful calico bag.

The bags are a Roxby Council initiative that started about four years ago as a way of bringing together information from across the town for new residents. Information in the bag on the various community forums encourages newcomers to get involved with activities and events in the town. If you have recently moved to Roxby Downs and have not yet received a Welcome Bag, visit the Customer Service desk at Roxby Council Typical content inside Roxby Council’s welcome bag.

NEWS IN BRIEF Outstanding dog registrations

oxby Council would like to remind residents that expiation n o t i c e s h av e been issued for outstanding dog registrations.

The expiation notices will be due at the end of November. For more information please contact Roxby Council on(08) 8671 0010 or come in to the Council Office.

POSITION VACANT Community Library Assistant (Full Time) An opportunity exists for a library assistant to join the community library team. Prior library experience is not essential and on the job training will be provided. If you have a strong customer service ethic and a passion for reading and talking to people of all ages this position is for you. You will need to have excellent computer skills including the ability to assist patrons using the public computers as well as experience working with databases and Microsoft Ofﬁce programs.

A Tree To Remember

The role also includes assisting with a range of community programs including school holiday activities, toddler story time, and author’s events. Experience working with children in either a professional or volunteer capacity will be well regarded.

Design a 2 or 3 dimensional tree for the 2016 Festival of Trees Exhibition Theme: A Tree to Remember

Entries must be submitted to the roxbylink Visitor Information Centre by Friday 2nd December -12 noon

Council offers a family friendly working environment with generous beneﬁts and allowances. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Roxby Downs Council Workplace Agreement (2014) and classiﬁed at Level 1. Normal hours will include Saturdays on a shared roster.

Entry Categories Groups: Business Community group/ organisation Family

A copy of the job and person speciﬁcation is available from the Council Ofﬁce during business hours (telephone 8671 0010; email roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au). Enquiries about the role may be directed to Alison Woodward, Team Leader Library Services on 8671 0500.

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Closing Date: Friday 11 November 2016 at 5pm Geoff Whitbread Acting Administrator

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Class Group: Pre-School Junior Primary Primary Secondary

Winners announced at 10am on Saturday 3rd December in the roxbylink gallery

To apply please email a covering letter and your resume containing the contact names and numbers of two referees to the Acting Administrator at roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au. Applications can also be hand delivered to Council reception.

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For further information, entry forms and terms & conditions visit the Visitor Information Centre or download the forms at www.roxbydowns.com Any questions contact Ines Badman at Ines.Badman@roxbylink.com.au or call 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.

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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 3.30pm) 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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CHURCH NOTICES

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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.

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.

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 (08) 8671 0925.

FOR SALE ANDAMOOKA Bargain, 2 aluminium steel frame transportable, 2 BR homes with power connected on extra-large allotment, large shed, water tank etc. $67,000 Let’s talk, Julie- 0402 211 622. LAND. Licence to lease or freehold. Large block w/ shed & toilet. Lot 660 Wogg Street. Cnr of Matrix St. $9900. O.N.O. EInquiries ph: 0422 732 219.

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The Monitor is currently seeking applications from not-for-profit groups interested in providing the newspaper’s delivery service in 2017.

AGM - Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Dunes Cafe, time 7pm

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Anyone interested in being a part of RDNA Junior and/or Senior netball is encouraged to attend. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact Hayley 0413 340 304

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Roxby Downs Darts League holds 2016 Presentation night

A Grade premiers - GC12. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

Andamooka won the Wooden Spoon award. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

B Grade premiers - Smokin Darts. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

Maeve Kendrick took home the award for most improved and highest female peg out. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

Highest Team Aggies award winners the Dead Eye Dicks. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

Highest Team Peg Outs winners, ISITIN. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

Andy Williamson won the Highest Male Peg Out award and also scored three 180s. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

Riann Grobler was made a life member at the Roxby Downs Darts League Presentation Night on the weekend. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

Ryan Reschke was also inducted as a life member of the Roxby Downs Darts League. Pictured with RDDL President Darren Hill.

Roxby Downs Darts League Presentation Results 2016

Michael Wedding, Chirs Barry, Damien Condon and Ryan Briggs (absent) were the winning team of the Xylem four person Closing Golf Day Ambrose on Saturday. The three (left) are pictured with Xylem representative Craig Stone and Roxby Downs Golf Cub Captain Robin Passmore.

Tom Dwyer swings through on his hit.

A Grade premiers – GC12 Runners Up – ISITIN? B Grade premiers – Smokin Darts Runners Up – Pink Fizz Wooden Spoon – Andamooka Most Improved – Maeve Kendrick Highest Female Peg Out – Maeve Kendrick (106) Highest Male Peg Out – Andy Williamson (155) Most Male Peg Outs – Troy Giddens (91) Most Female Peg Outs – Zoe Leslie (50) Most Team Peg Outs – ISITIN? (304) Highest Male Aggies – Troy Giddens (18,495) Highest Female Aggies – Zoe Leslie (4704) Highest Team Aggies – Dead Eye Dicks (46,407) Life Members – Riann Grobler & Ryan Reschke 180s (Four) – Darren Hill & Riaan Grobler (Three) Tristan Stuart and Andy Williamson (Two) Michael Wedding, Troy Giddens and Andrew Swanson (One) Steven Pak Poy, Aaron Laister, Luke Brind, Wi Patua, John Komene, Andy Mangan, Ryan Reschke, Steve Bell, Dion Patterson and Matt Baker.

Roxby Downs Golf Association XYLEM 4 Person Closing Day Ambrose - Saturday, October 29. 2016

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OVERALL WINNER SECOND THIRD FOURTH LADIES MIXED WINNERS NAGA LONG DRIVE DIV 1 LONG DRIVE LJ NTP DIV 2

NAME NAME NAME NAME DAMIEN CONDON RYAN BRIGGS CHRIS BARRY MICHAEL WEDDING TIM BOURN LUKE BAKER ANTON SCHILLER CHOCCO WHITEMAN PETER DAVIES TOMMY DWYER ADAM KILNER CAM WRAY SEB GRIGGS FREDDY GAJDOBRANSKI GLEN MUNGUR ANDY HIGHET STACEY DADLEH THERESA WURFEL LEAH CADEN REBECCA BURDEN DOUGAL MACLEOD MICHAEL DILLON JOHN LACHMUND RENE AYALA MATT ACKLAND ROB VAN BERKEL MATT SKULL JAMES MESSENGER GLEN MUNGUR LONG DRIVE DIV 2 CHAD OLDFIELD MICHAEL DILLON NTP DIV 1 SEB GRIGGS DAMIEN CONDON NTP LJ MICHAEL DILLON

SCORE 50.625 56.5 57 58.125 71.25 58.5 72.5

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U16 Girls: Back: Coach Bailey Evans, Jasmine Tovakuta, Riley Evans, Hayley Lamb, Millie Cordy, Madison Evans (Team Manager). Front: Jada Wellgreen, Grace Forrest, Abby Hardwick.

U18 Boys: Back: Amy Turley (Team Manager), Caleb Turley, Jaiden Bryant, Seb Lockwood, Matt Lamb, Coach Teressa Hodgetts. Front: Kelsey Villanueva, Ethan Hodgetts, Coby Seery.

U14 Girls: Back: Erin Johnson, Chole Turley, Yannanai Chabayanzara, Lucy Chamberlain, Coach Brett Chamberlain. Front: Charlee McDonald, Bree Leslie, Jasmine McDonald, Madison Qualmann.

Basketballers show off talent at carnival T he Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Squads enjoyed a successful weekend at the Port Augusta Devils Junior Basketball Carnival on Saturday and Sunday.

The weekend was headlined by the under 14 girls who took out their division defeating the Devils in the grand final, with local Chloe Turley being named best on court. The under 12 Girls side also made their grand final but went down the Whyalla Steelers 24 to 12. Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association (RDJBA) President Linda Evans said all teams had played well over the weekend, with

most of the sides making their respective finals. The under 16 boys had three wins and one loss in the minor rounds before losing the semi-final to Whyalla. The under 12 boys had two wins and made the semis on percentage, with Evans saying they too had put in a good effort, but were unable to make it past the semi-finals. For the first time the RDJBA entered an under 18 boys team. Evans said they were playing against teams that had been together for a long time so were unable to register a win, but were very competitive with a lot of close games. The under 16 girls had a slow start to their carnival but improved

through the day, missing out on a win but only losing by six points to Whyalla, who played in the GF. While the under 14 boys also had one win, they missed out on playing finals, but Evans said ‘they had all improved so much during the day’. “All the players had a great weekend and are now looking forward to the Whyalla carnival in February and country championships in March,” Evans said. “Thanks to all coaches, team managers and parents who came along and supported the kids. “It’s nice to see the support from all parents not only for their own kids but also for supporting the other players in all divisions!”

U16 Boys: Back: Jane Rogers (Team Manager), Haze Wellgreen, Bailey Chamberlain, Thomas Lecons, Lachlaun Geraghty, George Clark, Coach Brett Chamberlain. Front: Jayden Jones, Owen Mulady, Zach Goudie.

Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association Port Augusta Carnival Saturday, October 29, Sunday October 30, 2016 UNDER 12 GIRLS Whyalla (15) def Roxby Downs (12) Yorke Valley (37) def Roxby Downs (11) Port Augusta (42) def Roxby Downs (3) Qualifying ﬁnal Whyalla (37) def Roxby Downs (16) Div 2 Semi Final Roxby Downs (14) def Port Augusta (12) Div 2 Grand Final Whyalla (24) def Roxby Downs (12) UNDER 12 BOYS Port Lincoln (24) def Roxby Downs (6) Roxby Downs (18) def Port Augusta (15) Roxby Downs (27) def Yorke Valley (13( Port Augusta (40) def Roxby Downs (18) Semi Finals Port Augusta (58) def Roxby Downs (14) UNDER 14 BOYS Whyalla (47) def Roxby Downs (27) Port Augusta (66) def Roxby Downs (10) Roxby Downs (22) def Whyalla (18) Yorke Valley (49) def Roxby Downs (20) UNDER 14 GIRLS Port Augusta (30) def Roxby Downs (23) Yorke Valley (31) def Roxby Downs (19) Whyalla (40) def Roxby Downs (15) Qualifying Final Port Augusta (37) def Roxby Downs (21) Div 2 Semi Final Roxby Downs (28) def Whyalla (17) Div 2 Grand Final Roxby Downs (21) def Port Augusta (15)UNDER 14 BOYS Cavaliers 32 def Heat 23, Thunder 25 def Lakers 9 UNDER 16 BOYS Roxby Downs (26) def Eastern hills (24) Roxby Downs (39) def Port Lincoln (31) Yorke Valley (40) def Roxby Downs (30) Roxby Downs (45) def Port Augusta (36) Semi Final Whyalla (34) def Roxby Downs (21) UNDER 16 GIRLS Port Augusta (45) def Roxby Downs (19) Yorke Valley (45) def Roxby Downbs (29) Port Lincoln (35) def Roxby Downs (29) Whyalla (40) def Roxby Downs (34)UNDER 16 BOYS Bullets 61 def Heat 10, Magic 47 def Lightning 40 UNDER 18 BOYS Port Pirie (48) def Roxby Downs (22) Whyalla (55) def Roxby Downs (23) Port Augusta (40) def Roxby Downs (34) Yorke Valley (34) def Roxby Downs (26)

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U12 Boys: Back: Coach Wes Knights, Will Grocke, Finn Giles, Harley Wellgreen, Bailey Anderson. Front: Jonty Hoffman, Darby Carstairs, Cameron Qualmann, Senule Meegasdeniya.

U14 Boys: Back: Coach Abby Telfer, Henry Snell, Zyndel Galvez, Ben Hewett, Jett Giles. Front: Jack Johnson, Ashton Musolino, Judd Grillett, Bev Zeptner ( Team Manager).

U12 Girls: Back: Coach Wes Knights, Summah Cooke, Charlie Rigden, Maddie Hardwick, Samantha Lockwood. Front: Ainsley Steer, Siannah Geraghty, Maddie McDonald.

Sprint kayaking selected sport for desert dwellers WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

espite living in the middle of the desert near no permanent large body of water, two locals have been pegged as possibly the next top sprint kayakers by South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) testers.

Lachlaun Geraghty and Caleb Kemenyvary are two of 40 young athletes selected in the State to have the possibility of training in sprint kayaking with SASI. The group of 40 were selected from 4000 tested State-wide. Lachlaun was in Adelaide recently at a come and try day, trying the sport for the first time ever. “I kept capsizing to begin with but I got the hang of it eventually, and by the end I was doing pretty well, I just couldn’t turn quickly,” he told The Monitor. “It w a s enj oy able though.” The pair’s selection in

the sport stemmed from results gained from a recent SASI testing weekend. Lachlaun said it was based on results from a beep test, arm span compared to height and his upper body and core strength. He said it was exciting to be selected for something like this even if it is for a sport he has never done before. “It feels good to actually achieve something special in my sport,” he said. However, Lachlaun said he now has the tough choice of choosing between the SASI and sprint kayaking option or following his passion for football, which may land him a spot at West Adelaide Football Club. “It is going to be a tough decision,” he said. “I could see myself potentially going and persuing speed kayaking.” Caleb remained undecided on his future, having missed the come and try day recently, now awaiting the next session in December. www.themonitor.com.au

Similarly to Lachlaun, he said it was ‘an awesome feeling’ being one of just 40 students selected. “I was pretty surprised initially,” he said. “I have no previous experience, but it is awesome to be put in the best 40 in the State.” SASI Talent Search Co-Ordinator Susan Bassett said it was great to have the two Roxby Downs students make it this far into the testing. She said it was important that children that live in remote communities like Roxby Downs got the same treatment as metropolitan students. “It is great that the kids have been coming down,” she said. “It is hard living somewhere as far away as Roxby Downs and it is not just the child coming down but the parent as well, so we really appreciate the support. “We will offer as much support as we can if they decide to continue with the program.” Ms Bassett said the students would not be dis-

Lachlaun Geraghty was one of 40 students, state wide, to be selected to train in sprint kayaking at SASI.

advantaged because they live in Roxby Downs. She said the coaches would draw up training programs to follow while they are in Roxby Downs and would be encouraged to make as many trips

down to Adelaide as possible to practice in a boat. “Hopefully they carry on, and projecting down this pathway and then start winning races, making state teams and so on,” Ms Bassett added.

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fter being the only team to defeat last year’s cricketing premiers, Olympic Dam (OD), the Hornridge Wanderers have proved it was no fluke defeating the team once again in another Friday night thriller.

OD were unable to pull off two escape acts in as many weeks after pulling off a close victory against East Roxby the week before – with Hornridge taking the points with a three run victory. The Wanderers won the toss and elected to bat first and got off to a steady start thanks to the calm head of Adam Malm. While the run rate was slow, Malm and Phil Jones managed to guide their side to the eighth over without loss before the latter fell to the bowling of Nicholas Howard. Alec Bray joined Malm at the crease and together they looked to increase the scoring. But with drinks in sight, co-captain Rein Geraghty – who was playing his first game since returning from injury – claimed the wickets of both batsmen. Hornridge skipper Jamie Way follwed soon after when bowled for a duck by OD’s Robert Rayner before drinks, getting OD right back into the match at 4/68. Things went from bad to worse from there for Hornridge with Jeremy Oldfield dismissed from the first ball after drinks, meaning they had lost 3/2 in the space of a few overs. Wickets continued to fall at regular intervals from there with OD’s David Kaminski entering the attack with a devastating effect,

claiming four scalps to wrap up Hornridge’s innings for 104. Malm and Bray were the only major contributors to their sides score with 27 and 23 respectively while with the ball Kaminski’s four wickets was the stand out for OD with Geraghty making a welcome return claiming three important scalps. In reply, as has been the case for the first two matches, co-captain Patrick Glover was dismissed early putting his side on the back foot. However, Craig Nichols steadied the ship for OD, as he has done so much in the past, batting with Kaminski to guide the side to 27. Kaminski and Rayner then fell in quick succession to the bowling of Mahl, leaving the game in the balance at 3/32. Geraghty had proved effective with the ball and returned to the field to assist Nichols with the bat, with the pair batting past drinks and guiding OD to within sight of their third win of the season. Bray and Hornridge had other ideas however, with the medium pacer trapping Nichols in front for a patient 39. From there the wheels proceeded to fall off the Olympic Dam batting innings. Geraghty tried to take down Rhett Winter his first ball into the attack, skying a high return catch to the bowler. The Devils lost their last seven wickets for just 22 runs to be all out for 101, - with just eight balls left in their innings - three runs short of the Wanderers total. Nichols and Geraghty were the only batsmen to pass double figures for the Devils with 39 and 20 respectively. With the ball Bray was a key figure in

stalling the OD innings claiming 3/12 off his seven overs, while Oldfield, Winter and Mahl all chipped in with two wickets. In the other Roxby Downs Cricket Association game on the weekend, a stand out performance from the Miners’ Travis Capper guided his side to a comfortable 57 run win over East Roxby. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Miners got off to a shaky start at one stage sitting at 4/36. But Capper’s 60, supported by Captain Michael Nelson and Craig Hall boosted the Miners total to eventually be all out for 151 in the 33rd over. Capper’s knock was the top score for the Miners with Paul Trotta’s 13 and Nelson’s 19 the only other double figure scores. For East Roxby, Mahinda Samarakoon was the leading wicket taker with 4/5 while Sachira Muthukumarana and Troy Mulders claimed two each. Despite a 35-run third wicket partnership from Seb Griggs and Craig Rainsford, the East Roxby innings never really got going. The Roos lost wickets at regular intervals, even losing 6/13 at one stage, eventually being bowled out for 94 with five overs still to bat. Rainsford was the top scorer with 23 while Griggs and Gareth Bryant were the only other two to pass double figures, capping off a weekend for the bowlers. Capper, Nelson and Grant Aitchison all claimed three wickets each for the Miners with the win their first for the season. This weekend will see the Miners take on Olympic Dam on Friday night while Hornridge will do battle with East Roxby on Saturday under lights.

Hornridge bowler Michael Howard.

Roxby Downs Cricket Association Friday, October 28, 2016 Hornridge v Olympic Dam 1st Innings Hornridge batting A. Malm c. M. Hopper b R. Geraghty ........................................ 27 P. Jones c. J. Elliott b N. Howard ................................................... 3 A. Bray b. R. Geraghty .................................................................... 23 J, Way b. R. Rayner.............................................................................0 J. Oldfield c. T. Sims b R. Geraghty ................................................7 S. Reinstra b. D. Kaminski ................................................................ 1 R. Mahl b. D. Kaminski...................................................................... 5 J. Ellis b. D. Kaminski ..........................................................................7 M. Howard b. P. Glover ....................................................................10 M. Hammerling c. T. Sims b. D. Kaminski ..................................0 A. Wissel not out ................................................................................8 Extras (8w, 0nb, 3b, 2lb) .................................................................13 Total .......................................................... All out for 104 Olymic Dam bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs P. Glover 7 1 0 1 17 N. Howard 5 2 0 1 15 R. Geraghty 7 0 0 3 25 R. Rayner 7 0 6 1 30 D. Kaminski 6.5 1 0 4 12 2nd Innings Olympic Dam batting C. Nichols lbw. b. A. Bray ...............................................................39 P. Glover c. P. Jones b J. Oldfield ................................................... 3 D. Kaminski c. M. Hammerling b. R. Mahl.................................8 R. Rayner b. R. Mahl ........................................................................... 1 R. Geraghty c. and b. R. Winter ..................................................20 S. Montgomerie c. M. Howard b A. Bray ....................................7 M. Hopper c. J. Way b. J. Oldfield ...................................................7 T. Sims c. J. Oldfield b. R. Winter ...................................................0 N. Howard lbw. b. A Bray ................................................................ 4 T. Dwyer c. R. Winter b. M. Howard ............................................ 3 J. Elliott not out ..................................................................................0 Extras (3w, 1nb, 10b, 6lb) ...............................................................20 Total ........................................................... All out for 101 Hornridge bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs M. Hammerling 2 0 1 0 12 J. Oldfield 6 1 1 2 9 J. Ellis 6 3 1 0 16 R. Mahl 4 0 0 2 16 M. Howard 4.5 0 1 1 21 A. Bray 7 1 0 3 12 R. Winter 4 0 1 2 13

Saturday, October 29, 2016 East Roxby v Roxby Miners 1st Innings Roxby Miners batting S. Johnson c. K. Powe b. S. Muthukumarana ...........................2 J. Siebrun lbw. b. S. Muthukumarana ........................................9 P. Trotta b. T. Mulders ......................................................................13 G. Aitchison b. T. Mulders ...............................................................6 M. Nelson b. C. Rathnajake ...........................................................19 T. Capper c. T. Mulders b. M. Samarakoon ............................. 60 A. Parry lbw. b. M. Toohey .............................................................. 4 C. Hall c. b. M. Samarakoon ............................................................9 J. Telfer b. M. Samarakoon ..............................................................0 S. Lane not out ....................................................................................0 C. Chara lbw. b. M. Samarakoon ................................................... 4 Extras (8w, 5nb, 8b, 3lb)................................................................24 Total ........................................................... All out for 151 East Roxby bowling Bowler Overs Maidens Wides Wickets Runs S. Muthukumarana 8 2 2 2 20 T. Mulders 8 1 1 2 29 C. Rathnajake 5 0 0 1 21 G. Bryant 2 0 2 0 13 S. Griggs 4 0 3 0 27 M. Samarakoon 2 0 0 4 5 M. Toohey 5 0 0 1 25

Craig Nichols topped scored for OD on Friday night.

East Roxby’s Sachira Muthukumarana.

2nd Innings East Roxby batting C. Rathnajake lbw. b. M. Nelson...................................................8 S. Griggs b. T. Capper........................................................................12 S. Muthukumarana c. S. Lane b. M. Nelson ..............................0 C. Rainsford lbw. b. G. Aitchison ................................................ 23 G. Bryant b. T. Capper ......................................................................13 K. Powe b. A. Parry .............................................................................2 T. Mulders c. C. Hall b. G. Aitchison..............................................0 M. Toohey b. M. Nelson....................................................................9 A. Moss b. G. Aitchison ......................................................................2 M. Samarakoon not out ...................................................................2 F. Khan c. C. Hall b. T. Capper ........................................................15 Extras (6w, 0nb, 2b, 1lb) ...................................................................9 Total ............................................................All out for 94

Miners’ Steve Johnson plays and misses at a delivery.

East Roxby Captain Troy Mulders.

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Locals earn spots at Adelaide clubs

Owen Mulady and Alistair Williamson (middle) with Roxby Downs Soccer Club president Tony D’Arrigo (left) and Dan Bronca. MAIN PHOTO: Alistair Williamson has earnt himself a spot on the West Torrens Birkalla under 17 squad list for next season.

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listair Williamson and Owen Mulady are the two latest good news stories to come from the ever-growing Roxby Downs Soccer Club (RDSC).

Both have just scored spots in premier league squads in Adelaide for next year’s season, with Alistair set to join West Torrens Birkalla and Owen the Adelaide Cobras. Both will move to Adelaide over the Christmas holidays before starting school at Immanuel College. Owen and Alistair will join their team mates for pre-season training in December and January respectively, despite both squads starting this month.

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“I am really looking forward to it,” said Owen. “I am excited about making new friends and the harder competition that I will be playing in – under 14 Premier League, which is the top league in the State.” Trials were held earlier last month with the locals being put through their paces along with a squad of other players from all over the State. Both players have been a big part of the Roxby Downs Soccer Club in the past few years, with Owen this year’s runner up under 16 best and fairest player. Alistair said he loved soccer in Roxby Downs ever since he started playing socially in 2011/12. He said since Club President Tony D’Arrigo and Dan Bronca kick started the soccer

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club in the 2013/14 season, he had flourished and his passion for the game had grown. “It has definitely helped having Tony and Dan around and having them start up the soccer club,” Alistair said. “Until the club started I was just playing on weekends with some mates, having a bit of fun, but now I have been able to take part in actual games and have actual training sessions. “Although there are no specific goal keeping coaches, both Tony and Dan would come down each week and help me develop to where I am now. “They have helped me to develop to the point where I have been able to make selection for West Torrens Birkalla, they have made a massive difference.” He said he would miss all his team mates

at the club and had enjoyed watching the smaller children growing up and developing. Owen also thanked Bronca and D’Arrigo for their assistance with his soccer while in Roxby Downs. D’Arrigo said it was fantastic for Roxby Downs soccer as well as Alistair and Owen to be selected by these Adelaide based clubs. He said it was great the players were able to prove themselves at such a level with the difficulty of the trials. “It is unbelievable, to get into teams like Birkalla and the Cobras when they have been playing in Roxby Downs, it is fantastic what they have done,” D’Arrigo said. “Hopefully these are the first of many to come.”

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