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WRITTEN BYPATRICK GLOVER

Roxby Downs police are aware of several local incidents of property damage and break-ins recently,

and are concerned that more may have occurred without being reported.

� e crime spree began when an unknown off ender smashed a car window on Aquila Boulevard on Friday, March 13, then three vehicles were reported damaged in the Olym-pic Dam Village car park on the evening of Sunday, March 15.

Police found two cars with damage to their doors and ignition barrels, and the third had been driven a short distance before having its tyres slashed.

A Hamilton Court resident reported that after he had locked up his home on the night of Monday, March 16, an unknown off ender

– who was already inside the house – exited through the laundry door and side gate.

� e resident was not confronted during the incident, and nothing was stolen from the house.

Last Wednesday, March 18, a woman re-ported someone had tried to break into her house via the side gate and bedroom window while she was away.

� e gate was damaged and the window’s fl y screen was forced off . However, the off ender failed to gain entry to the house.

It is understood the incident occurred between � ursday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 17.

� en last � ursday, March 19, occupants of an Aquila Boulevard home reported waking to fi nd their laundry door open and food missing from their cupboards.

Senior Sergeant Terry Boylan said locals had made a number of reports about intruders in their houses, but failed to report these inci-dents in a timely fashion.

Instead, a number of posts have been placed on Facebook over the past few weeks.

Snr Sgt Boylan urged victims of crime to contact police as soon as possible, rather than post about it on social media.

“What concerns me is there are incidents that are occurring that aren’t being reported,” he said.

“� ey seem to put it on the ‘rant and rave’ (Facebook page), but don’t report it to the police.

“I urge people to ring the police and report incidents sooner so it increases our chances of coming to a successful conclusion.”

Snr Sgt Boylan said while the police station had set opening hours (8am to 11pm, seven days per week), incidents could be phoned in at any time and would be attended to as soon as possible.

If the station is closed, callers are redirected to the Port Augusta Police Station, which is open 24/7 and can arrange for a local response.

“If there is no one at the station, it doesn’t

mean there is no one working, it just means the offi cers are on the road or on call,” Snr Sgt Boylan said.

“People need to be aware that we are a coun-try police station. We are not open 24/7, but police will always be available in Roxby Downs if required.

“So if an incident occurs, call us.”� e Roxby Downs Police Station can be

reached on 8671 4200 for non-urgent inquir-ies, whereas emergencies should be reported to Triple Zero (000).

Search on for Andamooka vandalPolice are calling for the public’s assistance

to identify whoever is r esponsible for damage caused to the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association building.

Between 4pm on Friday, March 13, and 8am on Saturday, March 14, a rock was used to smash a window.

� ose with information about any of the aforementioned incidents are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Snake activity continues to be an issue in Roxby Downs, with the warmer climate of

the town resulting in the reptiles being out longer.

Roxby Council environmental community projects officer Anni Walsh said that, contrary to popu-lar belief, there was no defi ned snake season in Roxby Downs.

Ms Walsh said the ongoing warm weather made the area a hotspot for snakes.

“There have been four snakes caught throughout the month of March,” she said.

“� ere still will be snakes around at this time of year because the weather is still warm enough for snakes to be active.

“Once the weather starts to cool down, then the snakes will become less active.

“Unfortunately there is no defi nite snake season because (they) are reptiles. They get their body heat from external sources, such as the air and the ground.

“� erefore they are active during warmer weather, typically warm spring and summer days.

“During the cooler winter months they go into hibernation.”

Ms Walsh said the Roxby Downs Wildlife Hotline had been busy in its first full season, with 40 calls reporting injured wildlife or snakes.

Volunteers had attended 30 callouts – up from 15 in the 2013/14 season – as of last week.

� e western brown, which is both venomous and dangerous, was one of the most commonly found snake species.

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The Roxby Downs Christian Community Church recently welcomed Reverend Joel Hill,

who is serving as an assistant minister and curate.

Rev Hill, who recently completed studies at Ridley College in Melbourne, has been appointed alongside Reverend Mary Lewis as part of a Bush Church Aid Society of Australia ministry train-ing agreement.

Rev Hill said he was applying to go overseas with his wife and three chil-dren as missionaries when he realised the need in outback Australia.

At this stage, Rev Hill’s ministry will focus on youth and young families, as they are the predominant age brack-ets in Roxby Downs, both within the church and in the community.

“During our time here in Roxby, we hope to love and serve as heralds of God’s word,” he said.

“(We will be) expounding and apply-ing the gospel to enable the people of God here to minister actively accord-ing to their gifts so that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be honoured.”

Rev Hill grew up in the western sub-urbs of Sydney before moving to rural Victoria and later South Australia for university.

It was in Adelaide that he met and married his wife, Hannah.

� e pair worshipped at Holy Trinity Church.

� ey moved to Melbourne in 2012 with their oldest child to both study at Ridley College.

Rev Hill was on the Bush Church Aid Society’s Victorian Regional Commit-tee during 2014, and he and Mrs Hill hosted a monthly Victorian BCA prayer meeting in their home.

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Reverend Joel Hill (left, with wife Hannah and children John, Amy and Finnegan) recently joined the Roxby Downs Christian Community Church as part of a ministry training agreement.

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A fter 16 years, local couple Nick Backhouse and Claire Munyard are leaving

town and selling Roxby Downs Pharmacy to an Adelaide-based retailer.

� e Noel Allen Pharmacy Group will be the new owners, with phar-macist Shaun McGurgan managing the store.

Mr McGurgan, who has spent the past two and a half years managing a pharmacy in Adelaide, moved to Roxby Downs late last week with his wife, Desiree, and will take over on Monday, March 30.

“It is really exciting,” he told � e Monitor. “Both my wife and I are from the country originally, and so we are looking forward to moving back there having spent some time in Adelaide.”

Refl ecting on their time in Roxby Downs, Ms Munyard said purchas-ing the pharmacy was the “best de-cision ever”.

She said she and Mr Backhouse would be sad to leave, but it was time for a change and a chance to be closer to family in Adelaide.

“� e big driving force behind the move is we both had some family illnesses last year, and it is diffi cult to be so far away when they are sick,” Mr Backhouse said.

“It has been lovely owning and operating the pharmacy. � e people are friendly, and we know so many customers.

“So many people walk through

those doors and just make your day.“It has also given us the opportu-

nity to help people.”Mr Backhouse said both he and

Ms Munyard had made a number of friends since being up here throu gh sport and Roxby Downs being a “so-cially good town”.

� ey have been able to pursue their love of camping – enjoy-ing many trips locally and to the Flinders Ranges with fellow camp-ers – while also attending commu-nity events within Roxby.

Mr Backhouse and Ms Mun-yard will move to Adelaide in a few months, when they will take a break from working in a pharmacy for a while. � ey will instead take some time to travel and renovate their house before returning to work.

“To be honest I haven’t actually given this much thought yet,” Ms Munyard said.

“I’m just trying to soak up the rest of my time here.

“Having said that, I like Nick’s idea of ‘paying it forward’ by (being locums) for other country pharma-cies.

“We might have a crack at that too, or help my old workplace out if they’ll have me back.”

Noel Allen Pharmacy Group re-tail operations manager Deborah Madigan told � e Monitor her com-pany was “very excited” to add the Roxby Downs business to its six other stores.

“We think Nick and Claire have done a terrifi c job with the store, and that’s why we saw it as a great opportunity to add another regional store to our group,” she said.

“We have been a bit nervous about BHP (Billiton’s) future, but after good consideration we are confi dent we can continue to do good things in the town.

“We hope to carry on the fabu-lous job that Nick and Claire have done, and if there’s anything that the community wants to see added to the product or services list then please chat with Shaun once he’s started.”

While there has been talk about the pharmacy expanding into the adjacent old AutoPro store, Mrs Madigan said her group was not considering such a move at this early stage.

“How about we settle on this store and understand the needs and wants of the community, and then see what the options are,” Mrs Madigan said.

“We have strong pharmacies with

broad off erings, and we will look at the existing business fi rst.”

Mr Backhouse and Ms Munyard said they would like to thank all the people in the town that have made their time so memorable, and wished the new owners all the best.

While the store’s owners and management will be changing in the coming weeks, the remaining staff members will be staying on.

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Roxby Council tackles ongoing snake presenceCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

� e hotline started in October 2013, when a number of volunteers were trained up to help with the service.

Ms Walsh said the number of volunteers had decreased since last season, and council was looking for more.

“Many people have left town since the initial training in 2013, so the Wildlife Hotline has been operating with less volunteers,” she said.

“We are looking for more volun-teers to assist with the 2015/2016 summer.

“� e Wildlife Hotline received a BHP Billiton Community Do-nations Grant to train more vol-unteers, and a professional will

be coming up later in the year to conduct this training.”

Ms Walsh said snakes were found in a number of common areas, including in backyards un-der leaf piles, in drain pipes and in pools.

“If you are concerned about snakes in your yard, there are a few simple precautions you can take to make your yard less appealing to snakes,” she said.

“These include keeping your yard tidy, as snakes may shelter in rubbish piles, sheets of tin, stores of timber and long grass.

“Also be mindful that during hot weather snakes may also be attracted to water in pet bowls.”

Ms Walsh said the hotline was a volunteer service that sought to

respond to all calls as quickly as possible.

“If you have made a call to the hotline in regards to a snake call-out, please ensure that you care-fully watch the snake from a safe distance,” she said.

“It is very diffi cult for a volun-teer snake catcher to successfully remove the snake when they don’t know where the snake is hiding.”

� e Wildlife Hotline number is 0497 808 315 for anyone that spots a snake or injured wildlife.

Anyone who is interested in training to become a snake catcher or would like more information should contact Anni Walsh via email ([email protected]).

A rid Recovery’s Green Army team has been fi nalised and is busy completing environmental projects.

� e team began last month but has only just been fi nalised, with the newest and fi nal member starting last week.

“� ey have been doing so much,” Green Army team leader Denni Russell told � e Monitor.

“Everyone is fantastic – there are four locals, one has come up from Adelaide and one is from Port Augusta.

“� ey are all getting along really well.”Ms Russell said she had enjoyed the fi rst few weeks

as team leader and was already hoping to be appointed beyond her six-month contract.

Green Army members have been conducting conser-vation and land management works including everything from putting up fences and dissecting cats to night trap-ping on the Arid Recovery reserve.

Members were required to complete a fi rst aid certifi cate before they started, and they are now working through certifi cates in conservation and land management.

Ms Russell said the team had enjoyed getting outside and doing the hands-on activities.

“� ey spent two days out fencing, and at the end of the day they felt like they had achieved something,” she said.

“We were driving down the borefi eld a few days later and we drove past the fence and could see the section we had done.

“It was a good feeling for them.”� e Green Army team will work until July 23, mainly

at Arid Recovery but also making trips to other stations that work closely with Arid Recovery.

While this Green Army team is full, Ms Russell said she was always open to taking expressions of interest for the next round, which was set to begin in the second week of August.

Ms Russell said she was hoping to see a repeat of the fi rst round’s success, with 10 applications received for the team earlier this year.

Anyone interested in becoming a part of the Green Army should contact Denni Russell via phone (0417 396 695) or email ([email protected]).

BY PATRICK GLOVER

Pharmacy changes script

Green Army covering ground

Hayden Craddock, Denni Russell, Anthony Thomas, Suzi Kruger, Kiani Gilbert, Tori Hobson-Leslie and Eric Willis make up the Green Army team.

Claire Munyard and Nick Backhouse are

selling the Roxby Downs Pharmacy after owning

the store for 16 years.

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EDITORIALBy Ryneisha Bollard

“I live under a rock,” the lady said.“I just work and then go home.”I had been telling her about my plans to at-

tend the Colourfest screening at the roxbylink cinema that night.

It was a Wednesday, and I had already at-tended a poker night and netball training that week. I still had the 50 Shades of Grey char-ity screening and � ree Stuff ed Mums show ahead of me.

I also kept myself busy last weekend with the Roxby Market Day, a couple of garage sales and a trip to the Andamooka CWA op shop.

� ere was also the cricket grand fi nal on Saturday night, with plenty of local sport enthusiasts turning out to support Olympic Dam and Hornridge.

Despite what some may say about Roxby Downs, there really are a lot of activities and events available – as long as you’re willing to try them out, even if none of your friends want to go.

I have only lived here for about two months, so familiar faces can be hard to come across.

However, I have found that striking up a conversation with a stranger is made easier by the fact that most people are happy to meet someone new and make them feel welcome.

It is all about having a friendly attitude and being willing to put yourself out there.

� e Monitor’s Community Calendar (see page 2) aims to encourage locals to keep an eye on what’s coming up in town, so that they can make arrangements to attend these events.

We must never underestimate the impor-tance of being active in the community – it is benefi cial to both our physical and mental health. It also helps create a sense of pride in what our town is available to off er.

Sure, it is far from a bustling metropolis, but those who live here are doing themselves a disservice if they tell themselves and others that there is “nothing to do”.

You just have to be willing to take a look around, be proactive and challenge yourself to make a diff erence.

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A screening of Colourfest Film Festival entries as part of local Harmony

Day celebrations attracted a strong turnout to the roxbylink cinema last Wednesday night.

Harmony Day (March 21) is promoted as “a day of celebra-tion and refl ection of Australian society, a day to tell stories and welcome new faces”.

Colourfest complements this by off ering a selection of diverse Australian short fi lms for screen-ing at public events.

The Roxby Downs Multi-cultural Forum hosted last

Wednesday’s event, which start-ed with a shared multicultural supper before the screening of fi ve fi lms.

Forum member Nidya Iwan, originally from Indonesia, gave a welcome speech in which she described Roxby Downs as “a very multicultural town”.

“Harmony Day is an opportu-nity to celebrate our rich cultural diversity, especially (in Roxby), where we’ve got so many cultures coming here,” she said.

“� is is one of my homes – not only in Indonesia, but also here.

“Harmony Day itself is about improving respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

“I feel I am part of this town, which was actually very hard for me in the fi rst year, but actually

I am getting along very well here now.”

Ms Iwan said the Colourfest screening was “a great way to promote multicultural com-munities” while also promoting Multicultural Forum activities, which include a show on 105.5 RoxFM and a regular column in � e Monitor.

“We seek to increase aware-ness and connectivity for the multicultural members of our local community in Roxby Downs,” she said.

“We are actually looking for new members, so I just want to tell you that we’ve got so many activities (to be involved in.”

For more information about the Multicultural Forum, phone Sasha Yantewo on 8671 0010.

A re you aged 25 or under and want to win $100?

All you have to do is put your ‘thinking cap’ on and come up with something creative.

Roxby Council, in conjunction with the local Youth Advisory Committee, has opened the Emerge: Youth Arts Awards to run in conjunction with National Youth Week (NYW).

� e youth of Roxby Downs are being encouraged to come up with a two or three-dimensional artwork depicting the NYW theme ‘it starts with us’.

Age categories include students in years 7-10 and 11-12, along with adults

aged up to 25 years. � e winner of each category will receive $100.

Also a prize package valued at $50 will go to the winner of the people’s choice award.

Entry forms are due on � ursday, April 2, at 5pm, and all artwork must be delivered between 10am and 12 noon on � ursday, April 9.

An exhibition opening and awards ceremony will be held on Friday, April 10, at the roxbylink gallery from 6pm.

� e exhibition will run until Sunday, April 19. For more information, contact Kirsten Falt at Roxby Council on 8671 0010 or visit www.roxbydowns.com to download an entry form.

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Roxby Downs Multicultural Forum members took home statewide recognition for

their organisation at the Governor’s Multicultural Awards in Adelaide last week.

Former chair Grace Morokai and current member Sasha Yantewo ac-cepted the Arts and Culture Award during a ceremony held on Tuesday, March 17.

Judges said they were “mightily im-pressed” by the group’s “innovative ef-forts to foster community cohesiveness in one of the most remote parts of the state”.

“Giving people the confidence to share their diverse traditions is an im-portant element in achieving accept-ance and harmony,” the judges’ com-ments read.

Ms Morokai said the Multicultural Forum boasted many achievements since its establishment several years ago.

� e World Food and Music Festi-val – which is run every two years and

includes various musical performances and market stalls – has been one of the forum’s key contributions to the Roxby Downs community.

Ms Morokai said bringing locals of diff erent backgrounds together for a weekly coff ee catch-up, and later ac-tivities including craft workshops, was also a major achievement.

“It’s all about what people want to do and what they want to learn,” she said.

“People like to learn and share things.

“When they share their culture, it makes them notice who they are and how special they are.

“� ey feel like they are appreciated and accepted.”

As a founding member of the forum, Ms Morokai said she felt privileged to have attended last week’s awards ceremony.

“I’ve already left town, so that was beautiful for the forum to ask me to go,” she added.

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Short fi lms carry big messages

Visitors John and Carolyn Harrison, of Newcastle, attended the Colourfest

event during their stay last week.

Multicultural Forum member Nidya Iwan (left, with daughter

Nabila Budiarso and fellow forum member

Sasha Yantewo) gave the welcome

speech at the Colourfest screening.

Brad and Julie Langshaw with Diep Nguyen and Tony Burrows at last

week’s Harmony Day celebrations.

Former Multicultural Forum chair Grace Morokai (left) with current member Sasha Yantewo at the Governor’s Multicultural Awards ceremony in Adelaide last week.


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Here’s a winner!Quality 4 bedroom home with large open plan living areas. Modern kitchen with s/s appliances, separate formal lounge. The master bedroom has WIR and ensuite. large bedrooms, 3-way bathroom. Compact, low-maintenance yard, undercover entertaining area, double garage UMR.

Three shops in Moonta CBDComplex of 3 shops in Main Street with rear access, undercover parking and storage sheds. Each shop 60sqm approx is set back with front verandah and is self-contained with their own toilets and kitchens. One shop is currently vacant. The property is made up of four titles with a right of way.

Vendor demands sale ASAP!Large 3 bedroom home, near new kitchen complete with D/W & pantry. 2 large bedrooms with BIRs. Open plan lounge & dining area with slow combustion heater. Full-length sunroom. Paved undercover entertaining area, two 3 x 3 Colorbond garden sheds. Captivating views over the golf course.

Perfect escape/great investmentTwo-storey holiday home on huge block, close to beach, boat ramp, jetty, pub, kiosk, and water park. 3 great-sized bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms and 2 large living areas, modern appliances, r/c split system a/c. Undercover entertaining, double carport, enclosed yard and small storage shed.

Country family living close to townApprox. 5km from town, 4 bedroom Ranch Style home on approx 12.76 acres. All bedrooms have BIRs, main with ensuite. Open plan living/family room, dining and large country kitchen with s/s appliances. Pool, 60x40 shed with bar, toilet and fireplace. Workshop + office, double carport and more!

Stylish and modern new homeStylish and modern steel frame 3 bdrm home. Master bdrm with WIR and direct access to the bthrm. Kitchen houses modern S/S appliances that overlook open plan dining and family room. Large outdoor entertaining area, single garage/carport UMR & low-maintenance gardens.

Town house at the beachTwo-storey town house with outstanding views over Moonta Bay. Three good-sized bedrooms, kitchenette with living area, massive garage with high clearance remote roller doors. Modern spacious open plan living area, kitchen with s/s appliances. Master bedroom with elegant ensuite.

And the summer is easyMajestic 1910 villa. Four bedrooms WIR/office space to the master. Spacious lounge with combustion heater with ornate fireplace. Kitchen features working wood oven plus modern gas option, loads of cupboard space, swimming pool with spa, large 20 x 40 shed, a huge carport and much more!

Words won’t do – must viewBuilt in 2007 is this spacious 255m2 Fairmont Home. Master bdrm with WIR & ensuite and spa, Bdrms 2 & 3 have BIRs, formal lounge, home theatre or a fourth bdrm! Kitchen features, d/w and WIP, alfresco/pergola area, landscaped grounds, stand-alone gge and direct access from garage.

Stone’s throw from the beach3 bedroom + study, ducted R/C refrigerated A/C throughout, huge main bedroom, with WIR & ensuite. Large 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with BIRs. Open plan living, modern kitchen, formal lounge, large undercover outdoor living area. Approx. 899sqm allotment with 40ft x 25ft garage & more!

Seeking a relaxing lifestyle?Balgowan is a small fishing community with spectacular views and a nice beach. Approx. 20 minutes south of Moonta gives you the option to still access superb shopping and dining amenities at ease. This 903m2 allotment gives you the opportunity to create an establishment of your dreams!

Features and benefits by the dozen3 great-sized bdrms; master WIR, ensuite; bdrm 2 floor-to-ceiling mirrored BIR. Kitchen w/ modern s/s appl., WIP, ample c/board space; large family rm off ktchn/dine, outdoor u/c ent. area, spa room. Low-maint. gardens, 1.9kW solar, 20’x20’ gge with gara-port at front & sliding doors.

Affordable Coastal InvestmentA perfect opportunity to purchase an affordable coastal investment, holiday house or permanent rental. Neat and tidy 3 bedroom home, main with BIRs. Open plan living, 3 way bathroom. Easy to maintain, enclosed yard and single carport. Decked under cover entertaining area, short stroll to the beach.

2 Maye Terrace, Balgowan $458,000 13 (Lots 1 & 3) Silo Road, Elliston $79,000 each

5 Heron Place, North Beach $287,000

36A Kitto Road, Moonta Bay $318,000

20 (Lot 47) Ocean Parade, Balgowan $128,000

67 Woodforde Drive, North Beach $239,500

1 James Street, Wallaroo $329,950 16 Millsteed Street, Wallaroo $225,000

13A Farell Road, North Beach $285,000

102 George Street, Moonta $247,000 Water Front Land – Riley Estate, North Beach

3 Roy Court, North Beach $164,00013 John Olsen Drive, Kadina $395,000

33-37 George Street, Moonta P.O.A.

87 Cornish Terrace, Wallaroo $246,000

5 Olive Place, Moonta Bay $285,000 384 Western Approach Rd, Port Lincoln $490,000

Unit 2/52 Taylor Street, Kadina $295,000 Unit 1/6 Hughes Avenue, Moonta Bay $425,000

24 Passat Street, Port Victoria $380,000 99 Pommern Way, Wallaroo $495,000

19 Chapman Road, Moonta Bay $395,000 8 (Lot 21) Gulf Street, Balgowan $130,000

78 North Terrace, Moonta Bay $349,500

60 Marshall Road, Port Victoria $285,000

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Yorke PeninsulaADVERTORIAL

B ase your next Yorke Peninsula getaway at the

stunning seaside town of Edithburgh.

Edithburgh Caravan Park is a great place to play and explore everything the southern Yorke Peninsula region has to off er.

The caravan park overlooks the boat ramp, which is one of the busi-est in SA – and that’s be-cause Edithburgh is one of the best places in the state to land an impres-sive catch of fi sh.

� e park is close to the southern surf beaches and rugged coastline the region is famous for, as well as safe beaches and even a unique tidal swimming pool.

Several of Yorke Pen-insula’s famous ship wrecks scatter the near-by coastline, creating a diver’s paradise, and a snorkel under the local jetty will also prove re-warding.

� e region is famous for stunning tourist drives, and a nearby farm visit will even allow the kids to get up close and personal with the animals and also off ers mini golf.

� e Edithburgh Car-avan Park is now run by husband and wife team Russell and Sophie.

Sophie used to be a

chef and mine manager, and both were running a general store and tav-ern before taking up the reins.

Sophie told � e Mon-itor last week the park and town had everything to ensure a relaxing and memorable escape.

“We have a brand new playground, we are pet friendly, have a fi sh cleaning station, grassy sites, spa cabins, a new amenities block, unisex ensuite bathrooms, a baby room and disabled facilities,” she said.

Sophie recommended nearby wind farm tours, tourist drives, a trip to the bottom end to the Innes National Park or even a short drive to Stansbury or Port Vin-cent to go crabbing as some of the best local experiences.

“� ere are two hotels in Edithburgh, a cafe, fi sh and chip shop and a gen-

eral store that does take-away food and pizza,” she said. “� ey are all great places to eat, and having so many options is great as all their menus are quite diff erent.

“The fishing is what Edithburgh is known for, from squid and tommies on the jetty to whiting, snapper and tuna off-shore if you have a boat.”

Sophie said the local markets, shops, art gal-lery and museum were all great ways to spend a day relaxing your way around town.

With accommodation options ranging from unpowered sites to lux-ury executive seafront spa cabins, Edithburgh Caravan Park has some-thing to suit every taste and budget.

To book your next stay at Edithburgh Caravan Park, go to www.edith-burghcaravanpark.com.au or call 1800 500 356.

APRILSaturday, April 4, 2015

Hardwicke Bay Pancake Morning and Trash ‘N TreasureEnjoy delicious pancakes and get a bargain at the

Hardwicke Bay Pancake Morning and Trash ‘N Treas-ure. Featuring local home-grown produce, bric-a-brac, books, furniture and much, much more, you will cer-tainly � nd something for everyone. Hardwicke Bay has beautiful, pristine and sandy beaches, perfect for young children and irresistible to families, retirees or romantic couples alike. Its sheltered bay is perfect for swimming, � shing, yachting and boating – which are all popular pastimes, especially during holiday seasons. This peaceful, sleepy town o� ers everything for anyone wanting to relax and looking for the great escape.

April 4 and 5, 2015Stansbury Craft Fair

Browse through a wide selection of stalls for that unusual gift. Choose from jewellery and bric-a-brac, or a specialty home-made card, choose a design and have a t-shirt printed on the spot, unusual wood designs produced as you watch, cooking, jams and sauces – lots of variety, plenty to select. Enjoy a cuppa and scone in the back room while you decide between purchases or to celebrate a successful buy.

MAYSunday, May 3, 2015

The Aussie Muscle Car Sprints will be held at the Copper Coast Airport, Kadina.

Come and watch the excitement of Aussie Muscle Cars and more from the classic 1963 to 1976 Bathurst era performing 500m timed sprints along the Copper Coast Airport runway. There will also be a Classic and Veteran Vehicle and Static Aircraft Display so you can get up close to the cars and the planes. A great range of food and drink will be provided by the Copper Coast Aero Club. No alcohol is allowed. Funds from this event will bene� t the Leukaemia Foundation’s Country Pa-tient Village and the Copper Coast Aero Club.

May 17 to 24, 20152015 Kernewek Lowender - Copper Coast Cornish

FestivalVarious locations across the Copper Coast

The 2015 Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival will see 40,000 plus people from around the world converge on the historic copper mining towns of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo on Yorke Peninsu-la. Established in 1973, the Kernewek Lowender has grown to become the world’s largest Cornish festival. Nowhere else can you experience authentic Cornish custom and fare such as Maypole and Furry Dancing, the big Cornish Pasty bake-o� , the gathering of the Bards and the Dressing of the Graves events. Some 15,000 Cornish pasties will again be consumed, swilled down with Swanky and Cousin Jenny Ginger Pop. Oth-er big drawcards are the Moonta Procession and Street Party, Kadina’s Village Green Fair, and the Classic Caval-cade of Cars and Motorcycles with its 500 plus entries.

JUNEPort Broughton Sailing and Boat Club Winter Family

Fun DayJune 6 and 7, 2015

The annual Winter Family Fun Fishing Competition in Port Broughton is a fundraising event for the Port Broughton Sailing and Boat Club Incorporated. The event attracts anglers from all over South Australia and is a fun weekend for all the family. There will be sections for kids, adults, and jetty shore with prizes, trophies and shields presented to the winners.

A fundraiser presentation tea will be held at the Port Broughton Community Hall on Sunday night and there will be free activities during the weekend for kids at the Community Hall.

UPCOMING EVENTS

S tunning coastal scenery, white sandy beaches, wide open paddocks,

historic mining attractions and great fi shing… the Yorke Peninsula has it all.

From the north to the south, the Yorke Peninsula has some-thing for everyone.

Find out more about the Yorke Peninsula at the South Australian Tourism Commission website (www.southaustralia.com) .LEFT: Surf, sea and sand — Yorke Peninsula is home to some of the state’s most picturesque coastline. Image courtesy of SATC.

Take a break on the Yorke

Enjoy a stay at Edithburgh Caravan Park

Enjoy a dive in local waters and you could run into one of these — a leafy sea dragron.


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Denise Fitzpatrick was one of the door prize winners at the 50

Shades of Grey fundraiser.

Local woman Lauren O’Loughlin began running pole dance fi tness

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full article as part of The Monitor’s new bonus online content.

Brenton Sims dressed up as a leprechaun to celebrate

St Patrick’s Day.

Katie Mogridge, Stacey Nicholson and Tilly Woodhouse enjoyed cocktails at Oasis on the weekend.

Amanda Haines and Suzi Bowden at the 50 Shades of Grey fundraiser for the Royal

Flying Doctor Service last Friday night.

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Maree Jackson (left), Coral Ipsen and Liz Zanlorenzi were among a near-capacity roxbylink

auditorium crowd for Three Stuffed Mums.

Friends of Roxy Council community services manager Kath Messner (front) gathered in the

library last Thursday for a farewell afternoon tea. Mrs Messner has been a part of the

council team since August 2011 after originally starting as a community projects offi cer. She is moving to Queensland to be closer to family.

Kelly Schefferle and Amanda Kraljev in line for the Three Stuffed Mums comedy show on Saturday night.

Daniel and Zane hanging out at Saturday’s markets.

Taylah, Seth, Bentley and Ruby had their faces painted at Market Day.

Dylan, Sharleen Lloyd, Khy, Thomas and Michael represented the Scouts at Market Day.

Jasmine, Julie, Liam, Benildus and Jubilee Tovakuta at the Roxby Market Day.


NEWS IN BRIEFSnakes are a common and natural part

of living in Roxby Downs.If you have any issues or queries re-

garding snakes or any other wildlife in or around your home, please contact the Wildlife Response Number on 0497 808 315.

Roxby Council

Opening hours Monday to Friday

9am to 4.30pmCouncil provides transport

services including:• Vehicle registration • Boat registrations

• Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4pm)

All enquiries 131 084.

Opal Road Landfi llOpening hours

1pm to 6pm every dayDisposal of household rubbish is FREE

Levies apply for businessesRecycling can be taken either

to the Opal Landfi ll orBSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street

All enquiries: 8671 1154

Opening hours 9am to 5pm Monday - Wednesdays, Fridays

9:30am to 5pm Thursdays9am to 12 noon Saturdays

Telephone 8671 0500Email: [email protected]

Library membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities.Toddler Story Time 10.30am Thursday.

Opening hours

9am to 5pm weekdays

Telephone 8671 0010 • Fax 8671 0452

Email: [email protected]

After hours emergency

Mobile 0418 892 870

Web www.roxbycouncil.com

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Roxby Power will be undertaking major electricity

maintenance works on the roxbylink facility on Sunday, April 12.

� ese works will result in power outages with-in the roxbylink facility from 7.30am until ap-proximately 1.30pm.

The roxbylink will be closed, including the

Dunes Cafe and gym, during this six-hour timeframe.

� e power outage will also aff ect the kindergar-

ten and childcare centre as adjoining facilities.

During this localised power outage, Roxby Power will be installing a change-over switch to fi nalise the connection of the new GenSet.

Roxby Power thanks you in advance for your understanding and assis-tance with this process, and apologises for any inconvenience.

Come along and enjoy Roxby’s Alive and Kicking soccer event on Saturday,

March 28, on the ‘small oval’ in Roxby Downs.

In 2014 Roxby Council signed a three-year partnership arrange-ment with the Football Federa-tion of South Australia (FFSA) to play a National Premier League round featuring the Ad-

elaide Comets and West Torrens Birkalla.

Tickets for the 2015 event are available at the visitor informa-tion centre or from the gate, and are priced at adult ($10), conces-sion ($5) and under 16 (gold-coin donation).

� e gates will open at 3pm, and the event includes a junior Aussie Rules soccer challenge and celeb-rity games. � e Playstation4 Na-

tional Premier League game will kick off at 7.30pm.

This is a community event, with a food and bar service (no BYO alcohol), children’s activities and much more available on the night.

Profi ts raised at Roxby’s Alive and Kicking soccer event will be set aside to support junior sports in Roxby Downs.

Alive and Kicking funds junior sport

On Monday, February 23, two residents of Roxby Downs attende d a c i t i zenship

ceremony under the gum trees bedside the Council Boardroom.

Administrator Bill Boehm presented Neeta Patil with her certifi cate of Aus-tralian citizenship.

� e other recipient requested that his name be left out of this report.

Roxby welcomes new Australian citizens

Closure of roxbylink

Sunday, April 12

7.30am – 1.30pm

Thank you for your co-operati on.

Maintenance power outages

Neeta Patil, having just become an Australian citizen, with her son.


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WHO’S ON THE BOARD

CONTACTING THE BOARD

BOARD MEETINGSBoard 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 Offi cer on 0418 833 818 to

be included on the agenda.Confi dential discussions with the

Board can be arranged if required.

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Michelle Hales,Executive Offi cer

Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.PO Box 85

Roxby Downs SA 5725Mobile: 0418 833 818


Michelle Davis • George GiakoumisVicki Mason • Gaylene Crane

Mary Lewis • Brett McNeilBill Boehm • Nidya Iwan • Di Stanton

Cherie Gaskin • Sandy Sumsion

JOINING FORUMSIf you would like to join a forum and would like more information please

contact the following people. New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUMRachel Young 0428 671 000

TBC

RED EARTH FESTIVAL Planning Meeting

TBC

BUSINESS FORUMTuesday, April 7 @ 6.15pm

Council Boardroom

COMMUNITY GARDENThursday, April 9 @ 6.30pm

Council Boardroom

ENVIRONMENT FORUMPerri Carter 0433 248 627

Thursday, April 2 @ 7pmCouncil Boardroom

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETINGMichelle Hales 0418 833 818

Thursday, April 9 @ 5.30pmCouncil Boardroom

MULTICULTURAL FORUMHarmony Day Short Film Festival

Sasha Yantewo (08) 8671 0010Wednesday, April 15 @ 6pm

Council Boardroom

WOMEN’S NETWORKLisa Hewerdine (08) 8671 0010

TBC

The Red Earth Festival planning committee is on the search for artists in our region to participate during the festival in August this

year. � e committee is working on many other inspira-

tional activities and projects that the community can get involved in.

� e festival committee is calling for local artists, craft practitioners, writers, storytellers, musicians and others who may be interested in leading workshops during the festival.

You may even have aspects of your culture that you may like to share with the community.

� is is a great opportunity to teach and share your skill with other community members.

Running workshops can be very rewarding, not only for the participants but also for the workshop leader.

It can be very inspirational for your own creative practice.

Why not share your skills with our local community of Roxby Downs?

If you think that you may have something to off er, but the whole task seems daunting, then rest assured the Red Earth Festival committee is always available to lend a hand and provide guidance.

You can download the expressions of interest form online (www.roxbydowns.com), or for more informa-tion contact Ann-Marie Arthur via phone (8671 0010) or email ([email protected]).

Calling all local artists

The Roxby Roadsafe forum is urging motorists to exercise caution this Easter break and pay particular

attention to driver fatigue. Driver fatigue is ranked as a major factor

in causing road crashes, and is particular-ly dangerous as fatigue decreases the mo-torist’s ability to judge their own level of tiredness.

Motorists from rural areas are more like-ly to experience fatigue, because driving holidays involve long trips and extensive periods of continuous driving.

Roxby Roadsafe acknowledges that the Easter break is a great opportunity for Rox-by residents to go on a short holiday, and is reminding people to ensure that they are well rested before setting off on a long drive.

Many residents are keen to pack up the

car and hit the road to get to their destina-tion, often driving after a long day at work and driving late into the night.

Research has shown that staying awake for more than 17 hours has an eff ect on driving ability to the same extent as a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05.

Not sleeping for 24 hours has the same eff ect of having a BAC of 0.10, which is dou-ble the legal limit.

Signs of fatigue include:• Constant yawning, sore eyes• Drifting over lanes• Trouble keeping your head upright• Delayed reactions• Daydreaming• Diffi culty remembering driving the last

few kilometres• Variations in driving speed

Roxby Roadsafe encourages motorists that are feeling tired while driving to pull over and have a ‘power nap’.

� is is a good option to prevent danger-ous ‘micro sleeps’, which usually occur at times when the driver would normally be asleep or when the driver is tired and trying to stay awake.

To avoid fatigue, ensure you get enough sleep before you start driving, take regular breaks every two hours on the road and share the drive if possible.

Remember that the only cure for fatigue is sleep, so if you are feeling tired, pull over and close your eyes.

For more information about driver fa-tigue, visit: www.dpti.sa.gov.au/towardsze-rotogether

Avoid fatigue this Easter

Motorists are being urged to exercise caution

this Easter break.


What’s happening at RDAS?


The new Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) uniform is making a growing

appearance on campus in 2015.As of next year, all students in

years 7 to 12 will be required to wear this uniform. � e reception to year 6 uniform will remain the same.

“The uniform has been re-ceived positively by parents,” said RDAS principal Steve Bennett.

“A number of students pre-or-dered last year, and we have al-ready sold out of dresses, which have proved very popular with the girls, and so we have put in an extra order.

“Our plan is to order enough stock now so that, by the end of August, students can begin purchasing the new uniform in readiness for the start of 2016.”

Aboriginal community education offi cer Sandy Gibb has been building relationships with Roxby Downs Area

School’s indigenous families for more than two years by holding morning teas each term.

� e term one morning tea was attended by about 10 families, and Mrs Gibb said numbers were beginning to build.

“I have been running this program for two-and-a-half years, and it had been running previously to that as well,” she said.

“When I fi rst started there were no families, I was the only one turning up.

“But we have gradually promoted it and there are now a few more families attending on a reg-ular basis.”

� is was the fi rst Indigenous morning tea for 2015, with catering provided by Sodexo.

Most of the children were returning from last year, but Mrs Gibb said there were some new stu-dents in the group.

BY PATRICK GLOVER

Th e s p e c i a l education class recently received

equipment worth more than $3400, thanks to funds raised from the Roxby Community Postie Bash.

� e class has received a listening post set, wireless headphones, 12 book sets and a number of books with puppets in them.

� e items were all part of a wishlist sent to the Postie Bash committee by

special education teacher Kylie Christie.

“I submitted a wishlist of all the things we want-ed, but I wasn’t expecting to get all of it,” she said.

“We are very grateful. It was so generous of them.

“I can’t say thanks enough. It has allowed us to purchase so many things.”

Mrs Christie said the children in her class were enjoying the new equip-ment.

� e listening post set with the headphones al-lows the children to be up to 30m away from the device and still be able to listen to books or videos.

Mrs Christie said the books with puppets had helped the children with their sensory input.

“The kids have loved it,” she said. “� ey keep saying these are the ‘fun-nest lessons ever’, which is great feedback to hear.”

BY PATRICK GLOVER

Wishlist comes true for special ed class

Teachers get trained up

While Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) students enjoyed a student-free day last Friday, teachers made a trip to Woomera

Area School for a training and development session.

� e day was attended by teachers from the Far North area – including Hawker, Andamooka, Leigh Creek, Coober Pedy, Marree, Oodnadatta, Mintabie and Woomera.

“� ese sites are all part of the Far North Partner-ship, a new liaison formed by DECD (Department for Education and Child Development) to create great-er effi ciencies and support for all staff and students across our region,” said RDAS principal Steve Bennett.

“� e leaders from each of these sites have devel-oped a three-year strategic plan for improvement, and all staff had input into the formation of the shared vision statement and the shared key values.

“We had in excess of 200 staff attending on Friday – to help us launch the Far North Partnership, to hear from our keynote speaker (Professor Martin Westwell) on ‘How to Create Powerful Learners’ and then to attend one of 13 workshops on off er, covering a wide range of curriculum training op-portunities.”

Meanwhile staff members from the RDAS lead-ership team and information technology (IT) com-mittee recently attended a number of seminars in Sydney regarding the future of IT and implementing it in the classroom.

RDAS has already taken signifi cant steps in the IT department with the installation of an eff ective wireless environment and interactive whiteboards for all classrooms, along with the introduction of a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy in years 7 to 12.

By implementing these changes, Mr Bennett said RDAS was now ready to take the next step and im-plement the strong messages and recommendations conveyed at the Sydney seminars.

� ese include improving internet speed, ramping up the BYOD initiative, making sure reception to year 6 students have suffi cient access to IT devices and hold staff training and development sessions.

BY PATRICK GLOVER

Uniforms a fi tting change

Amelia Johnson, Reece Higgins and Demi Gow-Smith show off the school’s new uniform.

Building relationships one coffee at a time

OARSOME FUN: RDAS year 8s at the school aquatics camp recently.

Special education students (back, from left) David Henry, Abraham Ferraro and Joshua Henry with the new equipment. FRONT:

Victor Tkatchenko, Mia and Jake Tregeagle and Nola-Mae Walker.

MUSICAL MARKETS: The Roxby Downs Christian Community Church supported the RDAS Parents and Friends Committee by providing a musical performance at this month’s Market Day.

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9am THE WALK OF THE CROSS

EASTER SUNDAY April 5th6.30am Sunrise Service at Andamooka Turnoff

9.30am Holy Communion at RDCCC

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Ron Gee Enterprises (RGE) undertake Fibreglassing work at the BHPB Olympic Dam facility.We are presently looking for a casual Works Assistant to assist in the follow areas:

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WRITTEN BY PATRICK GLOVER

Lucas Holbrook has capped off a strong season for the Olympic Dam Cricket Club, taking out the Cricketer of the Year award last Friday night.

Holbrook also won the wickets average and aggregate award, after taking 28 wickets at 4.71 in 10 matches.

Holbrook was also named in the Team of the Year alongside fellow Olympic Dam teammates Rein Geraghty and Seb Holbrook.

� e Holbrooks and Geraghty were joined in the Team of the Year by Adrian Boulton, Daniel Fisher, Michael Nelson and Paul Trotta (Rogues); Daniel Peglar, Brad Rynne, Josh Sheppard, and Cameron Denbesten (Hornridge); and Sachira Muthukumarana (Andamooka).

Olympic Dam’s win in the Twenty20 competition was also recognised with Wally Hand winning the T20 Cricketer of the Year following his fi ve wickets and 60 runs.

Skipper Seb Holbrook took out the association’s Player of the Year with 15 wickets, 114 runs and one catch.

In other awards, Rogues cricketer Fisher claimed the batting aggregate award after scoring 311 runs for the season, while Hornridge’s Daniel Peglar claimed the batting average award with an average of 97.33.

Fisher (four catches and three stumpings) shared the fi elding award with Rogues teammate Dave Kovac (seven catches).

Juniors were also recognised for their contributions to the senior competition, with Jhy McCarthy being named Best Junior for Andamooka and Jacques Ellis the Best Junior for Rogues.

Holbrook spins a win

Roxby Districts Cricket Association Team of the Year members (from left) Paul Trotta (with son Christopher) (Rogues), Michael Nelson (Rogues), Sachira Muthukumarana (Andamooka),

Seb Holbrook (Olympic Dam), Cam Denbesten (Hornridge), Rein Geraghty (Olympic Dam), Lucas Holbrook (Olympic Dam), Josh Sheppard (Hornridge) and Adrian Boulton (Rogues).

ABSENT: Daniel Fisher (Rogues), Daniel Peglar (Hornridge) and Brad Rynne (Hornridge).

Lucas Holbrook - Cricketer of the YearSeb Holbrook - Association

Player of the Year Jacques Ellis - Best Junior (Rogues)Jhy McCarthy - Best Junior

(Andamooka)

CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGEBut Nilesh Solanki had other ideas,

removing Homer shortly after and – when Hill, Wally Hand, Ryan Bennett and Seb Holbrook all departed soon after – it seemed that OD’s innings was falling apart.

But with batters all the way down the order, the Devils found the stead-iers they needed in Jacob Langdon, Phil Stacey and Craig Nicholls, man-aging to post 166 in the end.

Without Daniel Peglar at the top of the order, Hornridge sent out Phil Jones to open with Tommy Barnes.

Langdon came out fi ring, bowling unplayable deliveries, and he soon had his fi rst wicket, removing Barnes.

When he claimed the wicket of Glenn Shorrock a few overs later and then skipper Cam Denbesten in the very next delivery, Hornridge was in deep trouble at 3/17.

When Phil Jones was caught behind off the bowling of Hand, it was 4/19.

Brad Rynne and Sheppard attempt-ed to steady the ship like they have done so many times this year, but could only manage 16 runs before Rynne was bowled by Holbrook for 12.

With the score at 5/53, Sheppard

and Shaun Obst guided the team through the next eight overs to drinks and went in with the score at 41.

� e break did not help the Wander-ers, who went on to lose their last fi ve wickets for two runs to eventually be all out for 44.

Extras were the top scorer for Horn-ridge with 13, while Rynne was the only batsman to pass double fi gures fi nishing with 12.

Best with the ball for Olympic Dam were Langdon and Hand with three wickets each.

Hill was named man of the match for guiding the Devils in the early stages of their innings with his 65 at number three.

� e win capped off an undefeated season for OD, which is the only team to go through a whole season without losing a game and win the grand fi nal.

It was also a special occasion for skipper Rein Geraghty, who was play-ing his 100th game for the club.

In a touching tribute, Geraghty ded-icated the win to recently deceased life member Brian Partington.

OD’s hell of a run

ABOVE: Adam Homer (Olympic Dam) plays a shot against Hornridge.

LEFT: Michael Hammerling bowls during his side’s loss on the weekend.

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Local soccer fanatics will get the chance of a lifetime this weekend when the Westfi eld

Football Federation Australia (FFA) Cup visits Roxby Downs during the Playstation4 National Premier League Regional Round.

Having already visited Mount Gambier and Whyalla over the past two weekends, the FFA Cup will make its third stop in Roxby Downs this weekend to give locals the chance to see and tak e photos with it.

“� e Westfi eld FFA Cup was enthu-siastically received by young children, players and spectators in Mt Gambier at the weekend’s regional event, and is expected to do so again this com-ing weekend in Whyalla,” Football Federation SA chief executive offi cer Michael Carter said last week.

“Off ering the same opportunity to Roxby Downs residents is an excel-lent outcome.”

Mr Carter said parading the West-field FFA Cup also illustrated the connection football clubs across the country.

“� e Westfi eld FFA Cup connects the grassroots to the elite and off ers

country clubs with the opportunity to compete in a truly national cup competition,” he said.

With Adelaide United being the current holder of the FFA Cup, the visit is particularly special for South Australia residents.

The Westfield FFA Cup will be available to view during the Regional Round at the Roxby Downs small oval on Saturday, March 28, with times to be confi rmed.

WorkPac Group

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COST$60 PER TEAM

Everyone is welcome to join us for a great day on the green!Registration 8:15am with 9:00am tee off

Event includes:Ambrose Style (teams of four) | BBQ | Presentations | Membership Draw

For more information or to register contact Robin Passmore via phone 0447831266 or email [email protected]

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The Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association (RDJBA) has received a

$10,000 donation thanks to local woman Erin Woolford and BHP Billiton Olympic Dam.

RDJBA president Ruth Row-lands said a use for the money was yet to be determined, but the association was grateful to Mrs Woolford for the donation.

“We applaud Erin for getting the donation and are really appre-

ciative she decided to donate the money to junior basketball,” Mrs Rowlands said.

“We haven’t decided what we are going to use the money on yet, but we will sit down and once we have a new committee we will get some ideas.

“It is a substantial amount of money, so we want to use it well, but we will defi nitely look to use it at the start of next season.”

Mrs Woolford’s donation was funded by a BHP Billiton awards program, which recognised her for her contribution to an eco-nomic empowerment initiative

for Aboriginal people.As a reward she received

$10,000 to be given to a non-profi t organisation of her choosing.

“I chose the Roxby Downs Jun-ior Basketball Association because I thought it was important I invest the money locally,” she said.

“Another reason I donated the money to the junior basketball as-sociation is because I am heavily involved. I coach under 14s and under 16s, and I am part of the committee.

“Plus I think providing youth with diversity and ways to stay healthy is important.”

The Roxby Downs Darts League (RRDL) has seen its second 180 in as many weeks, with RDDL president Steve Warner, of FODFA,

recording the highest possible score last week.Charlie Lucas of Four Play is still holding onto the

highest male peg at 109, set in week one, only now he has the company of Wi Pitau from Dead Eye Dicks.

Pitau joined Lucas after throwing a 109 peg to win his reverse singles. � ere could be a battle for that trophy throughout the year.

Pitau also threw the highest male peg for week two.Not to be outdone, the female highest peg – set

in week one by Trish Curnow of Andamooka Opals

at 37 – has now changed hands to Zoe Leslie from Twisted Flights.

� rowing the highest female peg for the week and so far the year, Leslie has taken top spot here with a 92 peg in the fi rst leg of her reverse singles, which she went on to win.

By looking at the registered player numbers this year, after two weeks it is already clear that it is going to be a strong season.

RESULTS (ROUND ONE, WEEK TWO): GC12 d Andamooka Opals 9-2, � e Wannabies d Chukkas 7-4, Red Bull d Pointer Sisters 10-1, ISITIN? d Twisted Flights 9-2, Dead Eye Dicks d Bullz N All 10-1,Four Play d Bull Shooters 11-0, FODFA d Tenners 9-2.

FFA Cup to visit Roxby Downs

The Westfi eld FFA Cup will visit Roxby Downs this weekend.

Basketball chosen for $10k donation

Erin Woolford (right, with her award) and her

mother Karen McLeod.

Second 180 for darts comp

Swimmers at Port Pirie carnival

Jessie Baumgarten waits for the starting gun.

Jessie Smith surfaces for a breath.

Hannah Demaine in action.

Taylah Masters

swimming freestyle.

Lo c a l s h a v e another chance to tee off while

also raising funds for Roxby Downs Scouts memb ers at this Saturday’s WorkPac Group annual golf day.

All members of the public are welcome to enter in a team of four for the ambrose-style competition, for which registrations will be held at 8.15am before tee off at 9am.

A barbecue, presenta-tions and membership draw will also feature on the day, which is this year helping to raise money for Scouts members Sharleen and Jasmy n Lloyd.

� e Lloyds are set to represent their group at the World Scout Jam-boree in Japan in July/August.

Golf day spokesman Robin Passmore said locals who were unable to form their own team

could join other groups needing players.

“It depends on what shifts are on or off (as to who participates),” he said. “If anyone hasn’t got a team, there’s al-ways teams looking for players.”

For more information or to register, contact Robin Passmore via p h o n e ( 0 4 4 7 8 3 1 266) or email ([email protected]).

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OD’s hell of a run

The Olympic Dam Devils won Saturday’s Roxby Districts Cricket Association grand fi nal against Hornridge.


The Olympic Dam Devils have capped off an undefeated season in style, comfortably accounting for Hornridge in the 40-over Roxby Districts Cricket

Association grand fi nal on the weekend.

� e win makes it fi ve premierships in a row for the men in green and gold.

On Saturday night the Devils won the toss and elected to bat, with Lewis Heinrich and Adam Homer opening against the bowling of Josh Sheppard and Michael Hammerling.

Hornridge got the early break they were after when Heinrich nicked a pull shot to keeper Jamie Way off the

bowling of Hammerling in just the second over. � is brought Brendan Hill to the crease, and he com-

bined with Homer to consolidate the innings and guide the Devils to drinks with the score at 1/87.

Hill passed 50 on his fi rst ball after drinks with a huge six over mid-wicket, and the pair looked set to propel the Devils well beyond 100. CONTINUED PAGE 14

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