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Onesteel Roxby Downs Cup winner Venomous, ridden by Tamara Zanker leads the field into the home straight in Saturday’s feature race.

Racing to new records

The running of the 14th annual Roxby Downs Cup set new attendance records on Saturday when the six event program was run in near perfect conditions.

Roxby Downs Racing Club has plenty to pleased with after a crowd estimated to be just over 2000 people flocked to the course, all joining the spirit of the Outback Racing Carnival. Club president, Mr. Stuart Cormack told The Monitor he thought the figure was about 200 up on last year and that would take them to around the 2000 mark or just over.

Official figures will be known soon and club officials will have a meeting to discuss the success of this event and what improvements Winners of the Fashions on the Field above are first from right Verity can be made for next year.

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Well-known children’s book Cat will come to life in Roxby Downs 3 year olds and provides this young audience with a memorable and interactive first theatre experience while their parents are there to enjoy the journey with them.

Cat is part of an Australian first known as Picture Book to Performance, a project developed by Windmill in conjunction with the Advertiser’s Little Big Book Club which encourages reading, multi-media and performance literacy in young children.

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Ninian Donald, who plays the Dog in Cat says one aim of the show is to enable parents to rediscover the joys of simple play with their children.

“The first three years of a child’s life can go by so quickly and, while childcare centres do a great job, this show reminds mums and dads how precious playtime can be.

“This show gives you a cat’s eye perspective of the world and the kids love it,” he said.

The actors and author will be available after the show to have their photographs taken with the children in and around the set.

Tickets to Cat are Adult $15, Child $8, Family (2 adults + 2 children) $38.

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The great Aussie phenomenon Guess What? THE great Aussie phenomenon is alive and well in Roxby Downs! What great Aussie phenomenon you ask? You know!

The great Aussie phenomenon of AFL footy tipping competitions of course!

Yep! AFL footy tipping competitions have not only engulfed itself upon countless numbers of homes, places of work and most forms of media around our great nation, but they have also taken off in our ever growing outback multi-cultural community faster than an electrifying midfielder can grab the ball from centre bounce and run and kick a goal whilst still on the run. (After having bounced the ball a couple of times, of course) I mean, it’s almost not, “are you in a footy tipping competition?” But, rather, “which one are you in?” Regardless of our age, sex or knowledge of the game, many of our residents are enjoying the fun and friendly rivalry of being part of a footy tipping competition probably more than ever before. In fact, we’ve even had a local resident hit the big time by winning a National AFL footy tipping competition in which first prize was a trip for two to Canada!

No one likes a loud mouth supporter of any sport. But weekly footy tipping competitions are not about what team we may or may not support,

nor are they about winning money or prestige. But rather, it’s about having a bit of good old fashion friendly rivalry and fun with family, friends, neighbours or work colleagues.

The other wonderful aspect of our local footy tipping competitions is that many of our residents who come from interstate or overseas are die hard Rugby League, Rugby Union or Soccer fans, and therefore know very little about AFL footy! But still, they have put their hand up to join a weekly footy tipping competition.

Then there are those who enjoy being part of a footy tipping competition but don’t actually follow a particular AFL team or don’t have much knowledge of the game.

Footy tipping competitions didn’t exist when I was a young boy growing up in Melbourne but some of my fondest memories were the times when my father and I would wrestle on the floor at home. I was bursting at the seems to be competitive with my dad and, looking back, the times when I thought I “had him” were the times my dad had eased up to allow me to think I had him.

There is a lot of energy and fun at home when family members are in friendly rivalry games or competitions with each other and I know there are a lot of young people in Roxby who are over the moon with excitement that they are leading their

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Nobody likes to roll out of bed and dread going off to work when things aren’t all that good at work.

That especially applies when there are less than friendly work place relationships or demanding work loads.

Sadly, some even have to work in an environment where morale is low, or face a boss who favours others over them.

Whatever your place of work is to you, or however the working environment, if you haven’t a footy tipping competition in place, try to organise one asap because you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the sense of enjoyment and fun it will promote.

If you think home life could do with a bit more vitality and fun think about setting up a footy tipping competition for next year because they have the wonderful ability to promote, strengthen or build a communication culture in the home or place of work that can enhance relationships to no end.

If, however, you are already in a footy competition, I hope you’re doing far better than I am! If you’re not in one, jump on board or set one up for next year…the benefits will surprise you.

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Hoffmans have two great reasons to celebrate the 30th anniversary of IVF Erin Robertson looks into the joys and heartaches of IVF

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he 30 th anniversary of In-Vitro Fertlization (IVF) was celebrated world

Kathy Hoffman with her two precious gifts, Alex and Jonty.

wide on July 25 and none more happy than the first baby born from the treatment, Louise Brown of Great Britain.

Australia’s first, Candice Reed was born in Melbourne in 1980.

In the past 30 years, IVF technology has improved significantly and now contributes to about one third of children born in Australia. The success rate of treatment is now over 40%, which has doubled since 1978.

In Roxby Downs Alex and Jonty Hoffman are two local siblings who illustrate the success of IVF. Their parents, Kathy and Mick, are no strangers to the treatment process and after six years committed to IVF they decided to share their success stories.

Soon after their marriage in 2001, Kathy and Mick decided that they wanted to start a family.

When natural attempts were unsuccessful, a consultation with a doctor determined they needed IVF assisted conception.

“We really, really wanted kids and were prepared to do anything,” Mrs Hoffman said regarding their decision to go through w i t h t h e t r e at m e nt .

“Our first go was successful, we conceived the twins.

When they were born at 20

weeks, they were still born.

And then it hit: the reality of it, the seriousness of it… it could mean that we might never have kids,” she recalled.

The Hoffmans were informed that the loss was not due to IVF but an infection contracted during pregnancy.

“Even though we had lost the twins, I was still optimistic about falling pregnant again because it had

worked before.”

The process is complex and expensive, so those who need IVF have to be committed to an intense schedule.

“It is a huge amount of money when you do a full cycle, and that means you have to do all the injections and medications. You have about a month worth of treatment starting with nasal spray to injections to having the eggs removed

and then having more injections when they put the embryo back,” said Kathy.

The Hoffman’s had six treatments in total, three of which were unsuccessful.

“I class the twins as an IVF success. For us, I look at it as 50% success. That is pretty good.”

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GlowGrubs get busy

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ew team GlowGrubs is getting busy with its fundraising for the first Roxby Downs Relay for Life event to be held on the weekend of October 11 and 12.

Fiona Perkins and Annalise Petty start collecting for the garage sale.

Spokesperson for the GlowGrubs” Annalise Petty said a group of 14 friends have got together to help raise funds for the Cancer Council of SA and their first major fundraiser is a giant garage sale.

The sale will be held on Saturday, August 16 at 9 Bopeechee Street in Roxby and promises to have a vast array of goods as well as a sausage sizzle to help boost funds.

Annalise said following their team meeting last week they are appealing to the public who have items they would like to donate to the garage sale to contact her on 8671 1019.

Asked why the name “GlowGrubs” was adopted for the team, Annalise said it was because of that beatup saying that everyone in Roxby “glows”.

The sale will go from 9 am to 3 pm and everyone is encouraged to attend for what promises to be a fun day.

Fiona Perkins, chairperson for the GlowGrubs, said the garage sale is a great way for to community to get involved without having to spend a lot of money in times when the cost of living has increased and petrol prices are high.

“Everyone’s got something they would like to get rid of around home and this is a great way to do that.”

She said all the profits from the sale will go towards the Cancer Council through the Relay for Life event.

Headings Contractors have jumped on board as a team sponsor and the GlowGrubs are busy negotiating for another major sponsor to join them.

“We all thought it was a really good way to get behind the Cancer Council in their research and support of people suffering cancer. Cancer touches everyone at sometime in their lives either directly or indirectly, so we thought it was a great way to do our bit to help,” said Fiona.

At this stage the team has no idea just how much they will have in the sale, but if need be will plan to extend it over two days if the demand is there.

While this is the first time the Relay for Life event has been planned for Roxby, organisers are hopeful of breaking the State record of any regional centre which was set by Mt. Gambier with $162,000.

Like the other teams involved the GlowGrubs will be setting up a tent on the oval and at least one member of the team will be walking around the oval for the duration of the event.

“We’ve heard one of the other teams is going to run the entire event, and they are going to Mt. Remarkable to train.

“We are all pretty fit, so we don’t see any problems,” laughed Annalise.

The event will be complete with live entertainment, free breakfast, spot prizes, free massages and much more.

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Other services such as mentoring, family and community support programs, community information sessions, and crosscultural awareness sessions that are facilitated by local Traditional Indigenous Owners, all ensure that new employees are given the best possible chance of remaining employed.

While OZ Minerals is vying for the Champion Employer Award, three other National Employment Awards for Excellence will be presented. The Achiever of the Year Award will recognise former job seekers who have overcome extraordinary barriers to find full-time employment. The Employment Consultant of the Year and the Innovation and Service Excellence awards will honour the people who help these job seekers find work.

Above: Enterprising young men Kieren Connell (seated) and his business partner Kelvin D’Amore.

School boys during the day – businessmen after hours

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Imagine a text message conversation between two teenagers. They could be talking about girls, footy or what party they are going to join on Saturday night.

This was not the case for these two 17 year old boys last November 2007, when they were discussing how to start their own business.

Meet Kieren Connell and Kelvin D’Amore. They are the creators of K&K IT Services and Support.

“We wanted money but we didn’t want to cook take away food, so we came up with the idea of generating K&K IT Services and Support,” Kieren said.

They belong to the ‘computer kid generation’, “The first time that I used a computer was when I was about 5 or 6 years old,” he said.

“I had to learn how to fix my home computer because my younger brother used to break it all the time just in a second,” Kelvin said.

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hardware installations and they also do web design.

“We didn’t really have to advertise much because we are still at school. Sometimes it is difficult to manage both,” said Kieren.

They are in Year 12 at the Roxby Downs Area School.

Kelvin likes Maths and Kieren Biology and Chemistry.

They have excellent grades in their courses. “We have almost all B’s and occasionally some A’s in our exams,” he said.

Kieren arrived in Roxby with his parents and his 14 year old brother four years ago. Kelvin has been living in Andamooka with his family since he was born.

They met in Year 9 and have been best mates since then.

University will be their next step. Kelvin wants to study robotic engineering and Kieren wants to take an Environmental Engineering Degree and some IT Courses as well.

These enterprising young men have bright futures ahead in whatever fields they take up. In the mean time, Roxby Downs and Andamooka are their respective homes and they have a lot to offer in IT assistance.

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Hoffmans have two great reasons to celebrate the 30th anniversary of IVF

From page 3

During the process, Kathy and Mick witnessed first-hand the developments in technology and said that everything changed from having the twins, to Alex to Jonty. Kathy said that all the processes had changed and improved during the time she was going through treatment. The Hoffmans decided that their Jonty was going to be the last attempt. They said that the process was costly, both financially and emotionally and were delighted when it ended in success.

Although they lost their first concep-

Hayley McGeever, Bill Chalker and Roxby’s Tom Beever discussing the many services available for people with disabilities to get into the workforce.

Disability employment needs identified in Roxby Downs

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isiting Uniting Care Wesley vocational consultants were in Roxby Downs recently after identifying the need to offer employment access for people with disabilities.

Bill Chalker from the Whyalla office and Hayley McGeever from Port Augusta office met with local leaders on Tuesday, July 29 and explained that the Employment Access service provided professional guidance and support to jobseekers with a disability to gain and maintain open employment.

Ms McGeever said that while Bill Chalker is co-ordinating the program in the Northern Country Region, she will be looking after Roxby, visiting once a month.

“What we do is special with people who have mental health issues and disabilities to get back into the workforce.

“The resource here (in Roxby) for people with mental health problems is quite low and we are trying to bump it up and try to give these people some hope.”

She said they were looking at starting once a month, but already they have the feeling the need is greater than they anticipated.

Depending on government funding the service may be able to increase in the future but that won’t be known for about six months.

Mr. Chalker told The Monitor that the Uniting Care Wesley program has been going in the Whyalla area for the past 12 years and has now expanded across other towns in the region.

Asked if there is a growing demand for this type of service for people with mental health problems, Ms McGeever said, “We’ve been liaising with GP’s, Tom Beever, TAFE and everyone like that today and we will have quite a good referral base just from today.

“Like everyone has said there are no real resources for people with mental health issues to get referred onto to get that extra help, so we are going to try and close that gap a little.”

According to Roxby Downs Family and Youth Officer, Mr. Tom Beever, “From my perspective the Employ-

ment Access Program is a great confidence booster for residents who suffer from mental health issues. It will also be great news for the families of those who suffer mental illness because it’s a resource that will greatly benefit their loved one.

“We at Roxby obviously suffer from some isolation issues and assistance on a local level to those who suffer from mental illness will be invaluable,” he said.

Ms McGeever said one of the benefits of their service is they have people trained in dealing with people with these problems, unlike other services who don’t have the background training.

“I have clients with schizophrenia, acrophobia, depression, anxiety, bipolar you name it we’ve seen it. What we find with a lot of job networks is they are very structured where as we try and fit around each individual client, it is forever changing with each client.”

According to Ms McGeever the success rate in placing clients in her town of Port Augusta is around 70 per cent success and it is the same in Whyalla. “The state average is around 40 per cent. We are well above,” she said.

There are a wide range of employment opportunities and Uniting Care Wesley has been successful in placing people in jobs such as truck driving, upskilling for forklift drivers, kitchen hands, etc.

“We try not to put people in boxes,” said Mr. Chalker.

“Part of our role is making contact with employers to overcome the stigma of mental illness and to rise above that stigma.”

There are many services attached to Employment Access including career planning, resume preparation, job searching techniques, workshops, work experience as well as wage subsidies for employers, on the job support, financial assistance for workers to gain qualifications as well as financial support for workplace modifications if needed.

Ms McGeever said the Roxby Downs service will operate from offices within the council building and she is looking forward to assisting people overcome barriers and living life to the full.

Clipsal dates set for 2009 T

he dates for next year’s Clipsal 500 Adelaide the new state-of-the-art temporary buildings being conwere announced recently with the premier structed on the Victoria Park site,” said Mr. Foley.

Advanced bookings for grandstand tickets and corpocar racing event being the opening round for rate sales are said to be already well ahead of the same the season.

March 19 to 22 have now been confirmed and Deputy Premier Kevin Foley described the timing as a good fit with other cultural and sporting events scheduled for the traditonally busy month of March.

“The 2009 event will also be the first to make use of

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tion, they have since given birth to two healthy and happy children, 3 year old Alex and 14 month old Jonty.

Infertility can occur for many reasons including fallopian tube blockages and ovulation problems in females, and low sperm count and male tube blockages in males. IVF technology is enabling couples across the world to fulfil their want to have a family.

Had it not been for IVF introduced 30 years ago families like the Hoffmans may never have had the children they so desperately wanted.

Racing to new records From the Front Page

Mr. Cormack said organisers were thrilled with the efforts many people went to dress-up for the Fashions on the Field and next year that will be changed to recognise the efforts of the ladies in particular, and the gents who make that extra effort.

“Probably the main thing we have to look at is the Fashions on the Field area,” he said. “We are going to keep it at the end of the day, but next year we will run heats between races. You can’t really have it during the day unless you make it short, sharp and shiny.

“You really haven’t got the time between presentations and races, but what we want to do next year is have heats during the day probably out on the track.”

Mr. Cormack said the fashions have evolved over the years and have grown again and he complimented everyone who dressed-up for the day.

The Racing Club will hold a meeting in about four weeks time, when the 14th annual event will be fully assessed and plans Trainer Trevor Day with winning jockey Tamara commence for the 15th Zanker and Roxby Down Racing Club President Stu Outback Cup next year.

Cormack at the cup presentation.

The 14th annual Onesteel Cup was run and won after a half hour delay due to a mechanical failure at the start, but it didn’t deter the enthusiasm of the crowd as they cheered the Trevor Day trained horse, Venomous over the line. The winner was ridden by Tamara Zanker who vied for the prize of leading jockey with the eventual winner Claudia Lions who booted home three winners.

Strathalbyn trainer Trevor Day saddled up the cup winner and the winner of the last race Eight Stitches to be named the leading trainer of the day.

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To say the subgroup is a “working party” is inaccurate and to imply the subgroup is “depleted” is an insult.

Sir - I write in response to the disgraceful, inaccurate article in the July 31 edition of The Sun that was titled; “Town Board and Forums in Shambles”.

Tom Beever Although I enjoyed the lengthy heated discussion I Coordinator of the Outback had with the writer of the article, (after I had read what Community Gardens Subgroup had been said) I look forward to reading his apology that is said to be forthcoming to the Outback Community Gardens subgroup. I also encouraged the writer of the article to offer an apology to those whom he also spoke so negatively of.

Sir - I am a mother and am disturbed by the fact that I The Outback Community Gardens subgroup is a dedicated group of volunteers who have taken a mere concept practically have to build a fence to protect my children at and turned it into an exciting project that is about to the football on Saturdays. No, it is not in fear of a football player losing control at top pace, instead it is in fear of a dog stampeding over my children’s play area.

I was at the football on Saturday 2nd August and my children were playing with their cousin when a dog came gallivanting across their rug. My niece was knocked over and had cuts on her legs from the dog’s claws.

I am a dog owner myself and love their company and affection, but I am also aware of the dangers inherent in any dog.

Roxby Downs is a community rich with families and as such, young children. Saturday football is a time when the town comes together and thus children are prevalent.

Regardless of the obedience a dog may have at home, distractions at the football could lend a dog to do anything. Instincts can override a dog’s behaviour especially with small children around. This potential risk can be reduced 10 fold if the owners kept their dogs on a leash.

I implore the council to crack down on this to ensure a safer outing for families at Saturday football. And to dog owners – pick up your dog’s droppings and keep them on a leash!

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More time to register for Outback Community Builders

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he kick-off ‘retreat’ for the Outback Community Builders program has been deferred until the weekend of 13-14 September Sir - Last week’s “rolling” strike by teachers here in 2008.

Teachers need a reality check

Roxby and elsewhere across the State has done nothing to help their cause.

Leaving many parents with no options for their children for half a day, and then having kids back at school for just a couple of hours where they achieved absolutely nothing is not acceptable.

Why are teachers being so greedy demanding over 20% increase when in reality they are getting a very decent wage. Most leave university on $50,000 and the majority are on $70,000 and above. Here in Roxby like other remote places the wages are undoubtedly higher.

If they think they deserve more - why is it then I am teaching my kids to read and do simple maths alRoxby Downs most every night? Can I go on strike for my share of Community person of the month the teachers’ claim?

Name and address supplied.

The Volunteering Partnership is calling for nominations for Community person of the Month.

These new awards will recognise people who have made a significant contribution to the Roxby Downs Community.

Closing date for the current round is 15th August, 2008.

Nomination forms will be available from the Roxby Downs Council, The Monitor Newspaper and Big Sky Credit Union and must be received by the 15th of every month.

For further information and nomination forms contact Michelle Hales (08) 8671 0010 or Michelle.Hales@ roxbydowns.com.au

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Program facilitator Lisa Pearson said the change of date has been made to better suit the large number of registered participants. “We are delighted by the number of people interested in making a positive change to their communities. The new date for the retreat will allow more people to attend and in doing so will generate a greater range of views and ideas.”

Participants will gather from across the Outback, with registrations received from Marla and Coober Pedy in the north to Iron Knob in the south.

Outback Areas Community Development Trust is hosting this six month program. Their Community Development Officer, Mark Shirley, invites anyone interested in contributing to their commu-

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In recent weeks it has become very obvious how much Roxby Downs, like most other smaller communities, relies on volunteers to get things done.

The forums that drive a lot of Roxby’s behind the scenes developments, the local sporting clubs, school groups and so the list goes on.

You see these people quietly going about their jobs, like the guy who religiously marks the oval on Saturday morning, in wind, rain or sunshine, he then dons the apron and cooks the barbecue for most of

nities to take advantage of the change of date and register now. “The Community Builders program provides a real opportunity to generate a regional focus. The ideas and aspirations participants identify for their communities will form the basis of several community projects which will be developed during the program. Already, a number of community projects have been mentioned including an Outback sporting carnival,” he said.

The Outback Community Builders program will commence with an overnight ‘retreat’ held on the weekend of 13-14 September 2008 at Woomera, followed each month by a full day meeting, concluding in December/January. The program requires a six month time (very part time) and energy commitment from all participants.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Community Builders facilitator, Lisa Pearson (0429 352 058) or the Outback Areas Community Development Trust (1800 640 542).

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the afternoon. No doubt he finishes the day off doing something else for the association or his club. His devotion to football is what keeps the game going here.

There are many just like him.

Dawn Kroemer is another and so this list goes on. Early next month the local CFS brigade holds its annual general meeting and here is another example of volunteers training in their own time to be able to deliver a 24 hour a day seven day a week service to you.

For most who don’t know, without a CFS or a paid fire service in a

town insurance premiums could be much higher.

CFS volunteers don’t seek reward or recognition, but this organisation is one of the most valuable services in any place and deserves local support.

So when the annual general meeting comes up on September 4, show your support and attend if nothing more than to show you appreciate their efforts.

Volunteers are one of the most valuable, yet least recognised assets a community has, and Roxby has plenty who are great assets.

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Community Person of the Month launched The Roxby Downs Volunteer Partnership, Big Sky Credit Union and the Monitor Newspaper have joined forces to launch the Community Person of the Month.

Members of the community will be able to nominate a local volunteer as Community Person of the Month. The monthly winners will be recognized for their outstanding contribution to the community with a profile published in the Monitor.

As part of the project Big Sky Credit Union will donate $100 to the monthly winner’s charity or volunteering organisation of choice. The Volunteering Partnership, which is a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board, will manage the selection process. www.themonitor.com.au

Michelle Hales spokesperson for the Volunteering Partnership said “Volunteers make a significant contribution to our community and it’s important that we continually look at ways to celebrate and recognize the work that they do. These awards will assist us to raise community awareness about the benefits of volunteering and encourage increased participation”.

“The Volunteering Partnership wishes to thank Big Sky Credit Union for their generous sponsorship and the Monitor Newspaper for their support” Ms. Hales said.

Application forms are available from Michelle Hales on 8671 0010 or can be downloaded from the www. roxbydowns.com website.

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around until the stage was opened,” said Laurel Mcgauchie, who provided hair and makeup for the girls.

Despite no final minute rehearsals, the girls have achieved a well earned win, adding to the name Roxby

Downs Area School has made for itself at the Rural RAVE competitions.

While the girls are taking a well earned break, next year’s RAVE competition is sure to be a sight to behold.

Tears filled the eyes of Roxby Downs’ students participating in the Rural RAVE competition when judges announced last fortnight they won first place.

Emotions ran high when the years seven to twelve girls took their final bow on stage in Port Pirie, beating other schools from rural South Australia.

“We couldn’t believe we won but at the same time, we knew we could do it,” said director Bec Eli. Under the supervision of teachers Bec Eli and Tash Houston and fantastic chorography by Jess 8 Stirling Road, Port Augusta Finzel, the girls practised for months, honing their routine to perfection.

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Getting ready for a prize winning performance at Port Pirie.

The Governor’s Leadership Foundation team pictured with guide Alan Male (centre back) after a short tour of the town last Thursday.

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hirty-six participants of the Governor’s Leadership Foundation (GLF) Program visited Roxby Downs and the Olympic Dam site last Thursday, 7 August.

The GLF Program is organised through The Leaders Institute of SA (LISA) and is structured to grow strong leaders within South Australia.

On their bus trip from Port Augusta to Roxby Downs, they were joined by Kokatha Elder, Isabelle Taylor, for interpretive commentary along the way.

Anita Poddar, Senior Public Affairs Advisor with BHP Billiton, and a graduate of the GLF Program herself, joined the group at Olympic Dam to give an overview of the Olympic Dam Expansion.

The mid-year field tripiwas an integral part of the GLF year. It provides the opportunity for the group to shift its focus from the city to some of the economic, social and environmental challenges of rural and regional SA. The intention was not to view the city and regional SA in isolation from each other, but to discern the unique challenges, as well as the common

issues, to develop shared understanding and to reflect on leadership and the ways forward. The trip is expected to offer tangible examples of the complexities of rural communities, the predicaments faced, as well as some of the success stories. It also highlighted drive and determination of local grass roots leaders.

The participants gained a better understanding of grassroots community leadership, the specific strengths and challenges of the region, the complexities of rural communities, the differences between urban, rural and remote communities and the special strengths and challenges of indigenous communities.

These insights are desiged to help the participants become better leaders themselves.

The GLF is unique in South Australia. Unlike other leadership programs that have a training focus, the GLF program is an experiential development program focused on the critical economic, environmental, social and cultural issues for the coming decades. It also includes personalised case-study work in small groups, personal leadership development and one-on-one coaching sessions.

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Participants are also put through their paces through various activities ranging from serving meals in organisations working with the homeless to attending State lunches with the Governor and visiting dignitaries at Government House.

The GLF is designed to broaden, enhance and accelerate leadership capability and provide high-end development for key people in organisations throughout SA. It is directed at South Australians who are leaders in their organisations, have substantial work experience (generally a minimum of 7-10 years) and who have demonstrated the potential to become future leaders in our State.

Those selected are from very diverse backgrounds and are provided with an invaluable opportunity to broaden their knowledge of complex issues and aspects of our society that they might otherwise never experience and to discuss ideas with established leaders at the forefront of their fields. This is done over 10 months, through a combination of monthly full day and half-day seminars, evening forums, lunches, field trips, weekend retreats and other interactive sessions www.themonitor.com.au

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Roxby Race Review . . . .

ABOVE Jockey Lauren Stojakovic takes care of puppy “Thomas” between races.

TOP CENTRE Gaylene Crane winner of the best hat competition for ladies.

RIGHT are race sponsors Craig and Sandy Sumsion of Raine and Horne in Roxby.

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HEALTH ROXBY DOWNS FAMILY PRACTICE Phone: 8671 3231 ROXBY DOWNS MEDICAL PRACTICE 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday Saturday morning by appointment.

Phone: 8671 1900 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH SERVICE Occupational Therapist -Speech PathologistDietician - Podiatrist Phone: 8671 9020

RIGHT Jan Skipworth and Barb Diment of Roxby had a great day at the track

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TOP RIGHT: Kim Buckingham of Woomera and Skye Loughnan of Roxby Downs looked lovely as they arrived for a big day at the races.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm Sunday Phone: 8671 2001 BINGO (All proceeds go to the community) 7:00pm Tuesdays At Tuckerbox in Andamooka CULTURAL & LEISURE PRECINCT - MOVIES Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Phone: 8671 2001

LEFT: Winning Best Dressed Couple of the Fashions on the Field.

CHILD ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TODDLERS STORY TIME Phone: 1800 819 089 9:30am - 10 30am Tuesday HEARING SERVICES Fun for young children and mums 9:00am-2:30pm Monday to Friday Meet at Roxby Downs Library Phone:1800 006 303 PLAYGROUP - St. Barbara’s Parish School PRAM WALKING GROUP Call Jakki: 8671 2323 9:30am Friday PLAYGROUP - Roxby Downs Kindergarten Meet outside the Dunes Café 10:00am - 11:30am Friday PULSE FITNESS SPIN CLASSES ROXBY DOWNS HEALTH SERVICES COFFEE 6:30pm Monday &Thursday MORNING DOCTOR’S NEW SPECIALISED DRUG 9:30am - 11:00am Thusrday Phone: 1800 700 270 (Number for Medicare Use) Meet at the Dunes Café ROXBY DOWNS FAMILY AND YOUTH OFFICER RAPTORS CYCLING CLUB Crisis and relationship councelling, mediation 8:00am Sunday and support.

Social bike riding group Phone: 8671 2892 Meet at Stuart Road roundabout CRISIS CARE COUNSELLING DADS AND KIDS Uniting Care Wesley Port Augusta 9:00am - 12:00pm every third Sunday Regional Women’s and Children’s Support For Dad’s and kid’s of all ages Services:1800 655 716 Meet at the Lions Park Crisis care line:13 16 11 ROXBY DOWNS MARKET DAYS For immediate response if feeling stressed August 16th call 0428 326 529 to speak with a counsellor September 20th 24/7 October 18th November 15th ROXBY DOWNS HEALTH SERVICES Pregnancy, Labour And Delivery ROXBY DOWNS CHILDCARE Saturday 23rd August 6:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday Post Natal Topics And Services Phone: 8671 0911 Sunday 24th August 2008 TODDLERS STORY TIME - Fun for 1-4 years.

To book phone Kae: 8671 9020 10:30 am Manday Phone: 8672 7018 COMMUNITY MEETINGS Meet at Andamooka Community Library Community members welcome to attend any meeting of the Roxby Downs Community Board GARAGE SALE Community Board, Forums and Partnerships see 9 Bopeechee Street Saturday August 16th 9:00am to 3:00pm schedule on the Community Matters page All profits will be donated to the Cancer CouncilFor more information call Michelle Hales on Relay For Life.

8671 0010 ROXBY DOWNS ROTARY CLUB 1st and 3rd Monday of the month Meet at the Dunes Café.

BELOW: Dylon Fraser, Austin Monfries, Warrick Monfries and Jeremy Howe got an early start to celebrations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SCHOOL TERMS 2008 Term 3: July 21st - September 26th Term 4: October 13th - December 12th ANDAMOOKA OPAL GIRL GUIDES Andamooka Community Hall MT DARE HOTEL Mondays from 5 pm to 7 pm 8am – 9pm Open every day Contact 0427072710 PRELIMINARY NOTICE ST BARBARA’S PARISH SCHOOL FETE OUTBACK MULTI-CULTURAL GROUP Friday 19th Sept 5:30pm-9:00pm Phone:8671 2892 Market Stalls, Entertainment, Bar facilities and ROXBY DOWNS CFS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING much more. Everyone welcome.

7:30pm September 4th. All welcome.

OUTBACK COMMUNITY GARDENS Phone: 8671 2892 CHURCH ROXBY ROAD SAFE Phone: 8671 2892 ROXBY DOWNS LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30am every Sunday during School Terms

FAR NORTH EVENTS

FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN CHURCH DIRT BIKE RACE DAY - Sat. 16th August An Assemblies Church meets every Sunday 5:00pm at Roxby Downs Catholic School Library BIRDSVILLE RACES - Fri. 5th - Sat. 6th September

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Roxby Race Review . . . .

RIGHT: Tamara Zanker riding Victoria Louise to victory in Race two.

LEFT: Tamara Zanker returning to scale aboard the winner of the Onesteel Roxby Downs Cup, Venomous.

BELOW: Leading jockey for the day was Claudia Lions, who booted home three winners.

ABOVE: Laura Johnson and Dean Oswell enjoying a wine between races.

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ABOVE: Owner, Wendy Hotchkiss, with Beech Close which ran second in race one.

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LIFESTYLE

Maintaining Self

Robertson’s Rambles

Roxby Pulse Gym continues to provide professional tips to all readers of The Monitor. With the help of some motivated trainers at the gym, you too can work your way towards a healthy body and mind. In conjunction with regular daily exercise, these moves will enable better posture and a stronger core.

Before embarking on any form of exercise there are some specific tips that must be followed in order to avoid any injury and to obtain optimum performance.

The Game…

Tips to always remember before starting any exercise: • Engage abdominal muscles - switch the inner abdominal muscles on, which helps the body balance and establish the correct posture.

• Always keep your body in line – be sure that your feet, knees, hips, shoulder and head are facing forward.

• Use correct breathing techniques – breathing out on the extraneous part of the exercise (the hard part) • Always warm up the muscles that are to be targeted when using weighted exercises. Never use weights on cold muscles!!!

• Always stretch after a workout – this releases lactic acid in the muscles and aids in recovery. It will also improve flexibility if done on a continued and regular basis.

Start simple, using just your own body weight.

Exercise of the week: WALL HOLD 1. Lean your back against a wall, brace abs and take a step forward.

2. Lower you bottom into a squat position as if you were to sit on a chair.

3. Make sure your back is flat against the wall and your feet are hip width apart.

4. Check that your abs are still braced.

5. Hold this position for the maximum time.

To increase intensity, hold a weight above your head.

Tip: • Don’t forget to breathe, nice deep controlled breathes.

Use this exercise in conjunction with your current workout and see the definition and strength in your upper leg (quadriceps) improve out of sight!

Keep watching this space for more exercise tips!!

When you are comfortable use some weight to increase the workload.

SPOTLIGHT ON YOU Q. Full Name A. Daniel Luke Rainsford Q. Nickname A. Chop Q. Where do you work?

A. Olympic Dam Precision Engineering Q. How long have you been in Roxby?

A. 8 weeks Q. Occupation A. Mechanical Fitter/Machinist Q. Funniest thing that has every happened in the workplace?

A. Spending a day with Simon Tucker Q. What hobbies do you have?

A. Football/Cricket/Cars

Q. What is your idea of fun?

A.Weekend away – fishing/4WD Q. What do you wear to work?

A. Work Clothes Q. What is something you consider you do really well?

A. Talking and cooking Q. What frustrates you?

A.Inconsiderate drivers/traffic Q. What is your favourite quote?

A. “It’s all good” Q. What would you do with $10million if you won it?

A. Buy lots of cars/property Q. Who would you least like to sit next to on a plane and why?

A. Mark “Choco” Williams

Relationships always begin in different ways. I knew a couple that met at a bus stop and another who were set up on a blind date. People unite in different ways. However, sometimes the magic of a relationship is not purely by chance, because more often than not, one of the two parties involved are taking part in The Game.

Some people claim that they don’t play games; it is those people who are the best at the sport. For those who don’t know what The Game is, I will define it for you: The Game: when someone uses tactics or techniques to develop and sustain potential relationships. These tactics are not necessarily calculated.

Veterans to the sport know each and every move that they are making – these people can be shifty and are often referred to as “Players”. The Game is generally played in the courtship phase of a relationship.

A crucial element of The Game is in the understanding of The Chase.

This is the early stage of the courtship where one of the two parties will find ways to pursue the other party. This is best illustrated when the chaser initiates contact by means of a phone call or an invite. Often one of the courting pair will prefer to have this as their sole responsibility and will lose interest if the other person adopts this role.

The Chase can easily be compared to the mating courtship of the peafowl.

The peacock (male peafowl) will spread his coloured feathers in an elaborate display to entice females (this act in humans is known as ‘chasing’ or ‘pursuing’).

The peahen (female peafowl) will remain aloof and appear unavailable until the time comes that she will choose her preferred courter (this act in humans is known as the end of the chase).

This Chase element of The Game leads into a tactic that a friend of mine calls “Rolling the Balls”. This phase may only be used when absolutely no intimacy has taken place. Rolling the balls is when someone juggles two or more balls (courts more than one person) in order to assess the marketplace and to avoid exclusive focus on one ball (person).

I will provide further clarity by referring to the peafowl again. The peacock will prance around, entertaining several peahens in hope that one will succumb to his performance. This is like a human male who may take different females to dinner on separate occasions. By doing this, he is assessing the market and promoting himself, but still carefully avoiding exclusivity.

Similarly, the peahen will observe many peacock performances and only after observing her options, will she establish a mate.

The Game promotes the selection process of a relationship so to avoid jumping the gun and getting involved in something you may not really be interested in. It is essential that the game is only played by single people and in the non-intimate/primitive stages of courtship.

I have seen The Game in action; its success and failure. The ball is in your court.

by Erin Robertson

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JOB BOARD RoxFM Mix BLAST FROM THE PAST with Annette RoxFM Mix JOB BOARD MAD COW AND THE ABATTOIR with RoxFM Mix KALEIDOSCOPE with Teya

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JOB BOARD RoxFM Mix COUNCIL SHOW with Tom RoxFM Mix PRINCESS PRESENTS with Suzie TLC with Casey Job Board RoxFM Mix THE SCOREBOARD with Scott & Tom REQUEST SHOW

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JOB BOARD RoxFM Mix OCEANS OF MUSIC with The Fish RoxFM Mix JOB BOARD

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Out and About

Shana Forrest, Bianca Reddy, Belinda Ramsey, Teagan Paull, Courtenay Sims, and Kristen Hughes enjoyed Thunderbirds night in Roxby.

ABOVE: Charlotte Dunn and her cousin Olivia Oldfield enjoying a morning at Nippy Gym recently.

Nev Toogood with SASI representative Ali Murt at the recent Thunderbirds dinner..

Tracey Oldfield and her baby daughter Georgia at the Nippy Gym.

It was a wonderful night for these young Roxby Downs netballers when they met Thunderbirds player Bianca Reddy (third from left).

LEFT: Raiden (2), Callen (6months), Jack (2) and Alessandra (7 months) enjoying the Silly Billies Show at the Auditorium Thursday July 24th.

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ABOVE: Phoebe Hunt enjoyed playing with the colourful balls in the ball pen at Nippy Gym.

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COUNCIL SNIPPETS

Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours The Opal Road Landfill Opening Hours are 1pm – 6pm, seven days a week. Residents are encouraged to utilise this FREE service as the dumping of litter in reserves or lands surrounding the town attract an expiation penalty fee of $315.00 as per the Local Government Act. Open days and hours on a magnet are available at the front counter upon request. See www.roxbycouncil.com.au Rubbish Collection Residents are reminded that there is a limit of one bin per household for weekly rubbish collection and that it is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that bins are in serviceable condition with closable lids that prevent flies and birds from accessing rubbish. Please be diligent as littering attracts an Expiation Penalty Fee of $315.00 – ie: over flowing bins.

Dog Registration Dog registrations for the 2008/09 financial year became due and are payable from the 1st July 2008. Grace period for registrations expires on 31 August 2008; thereafter an $80.00 expiation fee applies under section 33 of the Dog and Cat Management Act. Please also ensure that all dogs over the age of three months are registered, failure to comply can again result in an $80.00 Expiation Notice being issued.

Rates The Fourth and final instalment notices for rates have now been issued and were due for payment on 16th June 2008.

Please contact Bronnie Warren at the council on 86710010 with any enquiries.

Water Accounts for 30th June 2008 Quarter have now been issued. Please pay by the

15th August 2008 to avoid late payment fees.

Electricity Accounts for June Quarter are now overdue. Late payment fees have been applied.

GENERAL INFORMATION for Electricity - Autopays & Direct Debits • All MONTHLY AUTOPAYS AND DIRECT DEBITS are taken out on the 20th of each month.

• All QUARTERLY AUTOPAYS are taken out on the DUE DATE of the Notice • All QUARTERLY DIRECT DEBITS are taken out on the 20th day of which the notice is due.

Local Website Visit your local website. Read what’s new at www.roxbycouncil.com.au Service SA On Wednesday and Thursdays only between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm Council provides Transport Services including Vehicle and Boat Registrations and Licensing Transactions Council Office Hours – General Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm.

For all after hours Emergency’s please contact the Emergency Phone on 0419 892 870

Proposals Requested for Removal of Large Feral Herbivores (Camel, Horse, Donkey)

This innovative program is based on a Market Based Instrument (MBI) approach where bidding entities may bid for access to a managed pool of assistance money to undertake LFH removal activity meeting specified requirements.

An advertisement inviting submissions of proposals appears in The Advertiser on Tuesday, August 19, in the Stock Journal on August 21, and on the SA Tenders and Contracts website, www.tenders.sa.gov.au/ To assist in the understanding of this innovative MBI program, 2 project briefings will be held: • August 26: Adelaide at the South Australian Aquatic Sciences Centre, 2 Hamra Ave, West Beach. 12noon-2pm

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ADELAIDE Accommodation www.seacroftapartments.com. au Semaphore from $70 per night. Phone: 0412 106 646.

GARAGE Sale .We are a team participating in the Relay for Life and are holding a garage sale to fundraise for this event.

9 Bopeechee Street, Saturday August 16th, 9a.m. to 3p.m.

Sausage sizzle, X-Box, Play Station 2, TV, Electrical appliances, Tools, Jewellery, CD’s, Books, Toys, Framed Prints, Pot plants, Pots, Bridal magazines and lots more. Strictly NO early birds thank you. All profits will be donated to the Cancer Council.

FOR SALE

2007 Honda CRF450 Pro Taper Bars, DRD exhaust, B & B skid plate, radiator braces, power flow head, racetek suspension, excellent condition. Eng # Jh2Pe05U67B500272. $7,000 ph: 0429 646 091 2008 Honda CRF450 Pro Taper bars, DRD exhaust, gold rims excel, SDG seat, white plastics, Custom graphics, radiator braces, power flow head,, race tek suspension, many more extras, Excellent condition, eng# Jh2PE05U68M600416 $8,500 ONO Ph: 0429 646 091 PRIVATE Sale Port Augusta West $550,000 4br, 2 bathroom Brick Veneer Home, ducted R/C Air-conditioning, 18m x 7m shed + 2br unit fully self contained, rural living on 2.8 acres just minutes from city centre. Ph: 0419 184 655 view on www.owner.com.au listing# 41388

FLEA Market Sunday 17.08.08 Coles undercover car park Port Augusta 8.30a.m. – 12.30p. m. Store holders. bookings essential Enquiries: 8642 3459.

WORK WANTED

PAINTER & Decorator requires work in Roxby Downs – call Dan Eaton 0409 661 644 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

DEVELOPER seeks expressions of interest for the leasing of an accommodation village in Andamooka.

Available for lease, in whole or in part, will be 34x 2-bedroom self-contained homes, accommodating up to 136 people. The homes will be brand Due to a recent resignation and internal restructure Council seeks the services of a suitable person to fill the new, fully furnished, position of Customer Services Officer. high-end developThis is an ideal opportunity for an energetic person with the appropriate skills and commitment to service ments with air-conditioning, stainless steel our community. As part of our small interactive team you will have the opportunity to work over a variety of appliances, separate operational areas with a customer service focus. laundry and solar As the public face for Council, this position is one of the primary customer service contacts and involves power. Development a variety of administration tasks and clerical functions associated with customer liaison including Service expected to complete SA provision, receipting, banking, handling telephone and customer enquiries, mail, filing, reception work, late 2009. Interested photocopying, typing and general administrative assistance to other staff and consultants. parties will have the opportunity to dictate Whilst Local Government or previous office experience is important, talented juniors with the necessary skills the desired layout and maturity will also be well regarded. and furnishings of the Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Roxby Downs Council Enterprise Agreement. Work will homes. The developbe for a minimum of 38 hours per week. ment is flexible and all expressions are Copy of a position description and further enquiries may be obtained by contacting Bronnie Warren, welcomed. To submit Administration Manager, telephone 8671 0010. expressions of interest or for further Applications close 12 noon Friday 22 August 2008. details please contact Written applications addressed to the Administration Manager should consist of a formal letter and Curriculum andamooka@email.

Vitae and must be submitted by the closing date. Applications may be sent by: com or 0423 131 477.

• Post to the Roxby Downs Council Office, PO Box 124 Richardson Place Roxby Downs SA 5725.

Expressions closing • Fax on 08 8671 0452 or 5pm Tuesday 26th • Email: roxby@roxbycouncil.com.au August

CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER - Full time position

The South Australian Arid Lands (SAAL) and the Alinytjara Wilurara (AW) Natural Resource Management Boards have recently approved a trial program for the removal of large feral herbivores (feral camels, horses and donkeys) from an area in the north east of South Australia, bordered by the Dog Fence in the south, state borders in the north and east and longitude 137° in the west.

If attendance is not practical please do not hesitate to contact Rural Solutions SA Consultants: Phil Gee (0428 112 252), Mel Feldmuller (0407 604 792) or John Pitt (0417 804 071) for any clarification in this matter.

ACCOMMODATION

Everyone in Roxby Downs can enjoy the benets of banking with Big Sky.

Visit us in Tutop Street or call 8671 2555 Senior First Aid 1 or 2 Day Courses Roxby Downs

A fun, non-competitive learning environment for all ages: newborns, children and adults! Come down and learn the joys of music, dance and other dramatic arts.

Nationally accredited HLTFA301B

$150.00 per person Highly experienced local trainer Other emergency training also available Contact Steve Moore 0429 883 842 remoteindustrial@bigpond.com

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Our venue is The Community Church on the corner of Tutop Street and Burgoyne Street, Roxby Downs.

All enquiries please call Kirstie on: (08) 8672 7385 or fax: (08) 8672 7385 or email outbackdanceanddrama@yahoo.com.au

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SPORT Junior Netball Left: Emily O’Sullivan (GD) and Maddie Young (GA) competing for the ball in the final Under 9’s game of the season.

INDOOR HOCKEY Blues 6 defeated Scorpians 4 Pythons drew with Hot Shots 6-all.

MIXED NETBALL Old Skool 37 defeated Big Rascals 9 Thunderphoenixcougarbirds 21 defeated Jam Donuts 19 Martinis 46 defeated West Coasters 28 Goal Diggers 35 defeated TBA 20

WEDNESDAY NETBALL A Grade

Roxby Downs Golf Club Results

Above: Paul from Rittal with the overall winner Damien Condon.

By Erin Robertson Rittal and Phoenix sponsored the Golf Competition held at Roxby Downs Golf Club on the 10th August 2008.

A strong turn out meant for fierce competition again at the golf course.

Damien Condon was the overall winner, with Darren Reimann winning A-Grade, Robert Gray in B-Grade, Xavier Spokes in C-Grade and Uleen Pearce winning the women’s competition.

The longest drive on hole 18 was taken out by Mark Prosser in A-Grade, Josh Jefferson in B-Grade, Simon Gray in C-Grade and Sally Benn for women’s.

Nearest to the pin on hole 13 went to Robin Passmore in A-Grade, Darren Eckermann in B-Grade, Greg Brind in C-Grade and Shaun Smith for the juniors.

The weather was ideal with a bit of wind picking up later in the day. Dedication kept the golfers focused on their game, making for another successful day at the Roxby Downs Golf Club.

Smith duo wins Stableford Father and son golfers, Craig and Shaun Smith were in the winner’s circle following the recent stableford competition sponsored by the golf club.

With 16 players on course on Saturday, August 2, Craig Smith belted his way around the course to score 41 Stableford points to be overall winner on the day.

His son, Shaun, one of the few junior golfers in the club won the Junior/Ladies’ section of the competition with 39 points, while Division One winner was Mark Prosser 38 and Division Two Xavier Spokes 39.

Mark Prosser had the longest drive on Hole 9 for division one and Roger Schofield for Division two, whilst young Shaun Smith was the junior winner.

Prizes for the nearest to the pin went to Jason Shell, Xavier Spokes and Shaun Smith.

112 players take to the course for Cavpower Ambrose The event of the season was played at the Roxby Downs Golf Club on August 3 when 112 golfers hit the course for the prestigious Cavpower 4 person Ambrose competition.

Twenty-eight teams of four contested the popular event with eventual winner being the team of Kate Hobbs, Craig Smith, Shaun Smith and Joel Roberts who finished with the off the stick score of 70, net 54.625 taking the event on a countback. With the Smiths featuring again on the same weekend, it obviously pays to

When: Saturday 23rd August – 8.00pm Where: Roxby Downs Oasis Free Champagne or beer on arrival and a light supper Entertainment by Adelaide band Amundsens Flag provided!

No Mask NO Entry!

Tickets $20.00 Members / $30.00 Non Members

Available by email: damoterressa@hotmail.com or chrissy_911_2@hotmail.com or by phoning Chrissy Hatch on 0400 052 981 or Terressa Moyle on 0417 801 974 to book your ticket

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Saturday 23rd August 2008 Everyone welcome.

Beginners and new players come along for a fun day For more information contact Robin Passmore on 0437 613 344

B Grade

Jaffas 37 defeated Miners B 29 Tangos 46 defeated Pink Ladies 15 Bye- Roxby Milkshakes

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Also finishing on a net score of • Bobcat Hire 54.625 was the team of Robert Gray, • Tipper Hire Tom Bilney, Xavier Spokes and Jeff • Post Hole Boring Barrand and with an off the stick score of 66, were edged out after • Sand, Gravel, Barkchip, etc. their handicap of 11.375 brought • General Yard Cleanup them back to the field.

• Rubbish Removal Finishing closely in third place was For your FREE quote, please phone the team of Rob Charman, Rick Russell, Damien Condon and Tom BeckIan: 0439 287 205 or Jodie: 0400 087 066, or ett with an off the stick score of 62 Email: emearthworks@bigpond.com and net 54.875.

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Prizes were awarded for the Mixed winners, Sally Benn, Adele Wallace, Glen Mungur and Reinhardt Viljoen with the runners-up being Vikki Cane, Geoff Cane, Tom Dearlove and Tony Webber.

THURSDAY MONDAY Longest drive prizes went to KARATE - Auditorium * NIPPY GYM - Auditorium Chris Pillar in 6:00pm Colts (Age 6-12) 9:30am - 11:30 am Division One, 6:45pm Juniors/Adults Neil Janson DiINDOOR SOCCER - Leisure Centre ** vision Two, and INDOOR SOCCER 6:00pm Social matches Sally Benn, La6:00 - 7:00pm KARATE - Auditorium dies’ section.

VOLLEYBALL - Leisure Centre 6:00pm - 8:30pm Rick Leue and 6:30 - 9:30pm Ben Ramsay SQUASH - Leisure Centre won the nearest 7:00pm - 9:00pm TUESDAY the pin prizes in their respective SENIOR BASKETBALL - Indoor Courts LADIES SOCIAL BASKETBALL - Indoor divisions.

7:00pm - 10:00pm Courts

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Gecko Girls 40 defeated IVS Phoenix Flames 31 Miners A 46 defeated Redbacks 26

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Hornridge and Miners, draw in final game

By Delinda Cuthbert

ils; her experience combined with her height was far too good for Andamooka he Minor round over and every to match. These teams will play off again team is left wondering what will this week in the semi final, the winner to progress through to the Grand final. Fihappen from here. nal score OD Devils 42 successful over Most of our teams have their finals Andamooka 28. already mapped out from holding firm ladder positions whilst our A1’s and B iners 3 caught up and passed Graders were waiting for the final game Hornridge 3 on the ladder results. Our netball season could not have with a fantastic win by 29 ended any better than that witnessed on Friday night. A depleted Hornridge 1 line- goals. up took on a very determined Miners 1 Miners 3 and Hornridge 3 have both and both teams played out until the final had their successes and losses throughout whistle. Scores in the first quarter were the season, but it certainly shows that the in favour of the Miners with a huge cheer young Miners are finding their form at squad on their side, the red and white the right time of the season. Miners were were leading by 4 goals at the first break. in front from the start of the game, outHornridge out firing in the second quarter scoring their opponent in every quarter, managed to push back to an even score perhaps boosted by the return of Alicia line at the main break. Neither team mak- Roberts, filling in for the young team, ing any changes throughout the game, the bringing experience and certainly height final result was going to be determined to the side. Roberts talent combined with through match fitness and player match Cassie Weir, the duo unstoppable in the ups. Miners 1 were holding a 1 goal lead goal circle. Hornridge left with little opgoing in to the final term before Horn- tion but to play out the game as best they ridge came back to win the final term by could. Courtney Sims for Miners played a goal. The final result leaving both teams a consistent game in goal defence against bewildered, a draw, which then left the the experienced Hornridge goal shooters. two teams waiting on a percentage calcu- Miners 3 dominating the game were suclation. Miners 1 who entered the game cessful 54 to Hornridge 3, 25. This story with a small percentage lead now claim the to be retold again after this week’s semi second position on the ladder by a mere final. Hornridge with a chance to redeem 1.67%. Kasiah Barrand played a strong themselves, this game sure to be a good game for Hornridge in defence against Jess match.

Finzel whilst Meaghan Kiely goal attack for Miners was on target shooting from Our Continuous Raffle winners for wk everywhere with confidence. Miners will 7 1/8/08 were Sarah Cordy and Rhiannon now face Green Devils this week in the Miller. Our Continuous Raffle winners semi final, once again with the chance to for wk 8 8/8/08 were Lorraine McEvoy progress through to the grand final. and Wayne Moroney. Congratulations to our winners.

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Premiership Table after Round 15 A Grade

Sophie Wissel stretches to take the ball in front of Erin Wooley during a Wednesday night game last week.

Junior netball results Saturday 9th August

Team

Pts

Percentage

Green Devils Miners 1 Hornridge 1

26 23 23

166.60% 156.86% 155.19%

11 & Under Bullets 28 d Lightnings 12 T-birds 26 d Shooters 7

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Hornridge 2 Yellow Devils Miners 2

12 4 0

81.25% 48.46% 50.77%

13 & Under Lightnings 31 d Shooters 20 T-birds 28 d Rockets 21

Green Devils were well equipped with 36 reserves as compared to the Yellow DevMiners 1, 41 drew with Hornridge 1, ils who fronted with the bare 7. This be- 41 ing said the Yellow Devils put up a good Hornridge 2, 47 defeated Miners 2, 34 fight and were prepared for the tough opposition. Fill in player Kara Wedding B Grade for the Yellow Devils played a solid game OD Devils 42 defeated Andamooka 28 against regular Green Devil Grace HolMiners 3, 54 defeated Hornridge 3, 25 litt. Wedding’s height was invaluable and was responsible for many turnovers in the defensive circle. Libby Steer normally a defensive player also played well, injecting height into the goal circle for the Yellow Devils and shooting well for her team. Green Devils played a consistent game rotating their bench in preparation for the semi final this week, Green Devils the eventual winners 64 goals to Yellow Devils 36.

Team

Pts

Percentage

16 & Under Lightnings 45 d Bullets 27 Shooters 46 d T-birds 44

OD Devils Andamooka Roos Miners 3 Hornridge 3

18 16 12 12

126.53% 101.61% 91.78% 86.82%

reen Devils were confident with Results from Round 15, 8th August their Minor Premiership when they took on Yellow Devils on 2008 A Grade Friday night.

Green Devils 64 defeated Yellow Devils

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ornridge 2 finished off a successful season with the minor premiership in the A2 competition.

B Grade

Scheduled games for Friday 15th August

6.30pm

D Devils have claimed their minor premiership in the B Grade competition after defeating Andamooka by 14 goals.

6.30pm

B Grade Second Semi Final OD Devils vs Andamooka Ct 2

8.00pm

B Grade First Semi Final (Elimination)

Prior to the weekend these two teams shared equal points on the ladder, this game was likely to go either way, this week however was the Devils time for victory.

Although Devils were slow to get going, the remaining three quarters were theirs for the taking. Andamooka were unable to match their first quarter form and fell short in each remaining quarter. Louise Reid was again a stand out for the DevPage 18 – Thursday, August 14, 2008

13 & Under @ 11.00am Court 1: 1v2 = Lightnings v T-birds Court 2: 3v4 = Shooters v Bullets 5th = Rockets (out) 16 & Under @ 12.15pm Court 1: 1v2 = Bullets v Lightnings Court 2: 3v4 = Shooters v T-birds

A Grade

Hornridge defeated Miners 2 with a 13 goal margin. Hornridge’s Sophie Wissell was outstanding in defence, supported by the running Regina Qualmann in the centre. Qualmann ran out the full game in the centre position, controlling the game and intercepting well for her team. Miners although down by a considerable margin at the half time break were jolted back into the game with the help of Goal shooter Dayna Zanker who in the last half shot consistently, rarely missing an opportunity. Miners attempted a comeback, the margin far too great to overcome Miners were defeated 47 goals to 34.

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BELOW: Miners’ players Louise and Jane Rogers move in to control the ball

Premiership table and Semi finals draw for Sat August 16th: 11 & Under @ 10.00am Court 1: 1v2 = Bullets v T-birds Court 2: 3v4 = Lightnings v Shooters

A2 Second Semi Final Hornridge 2 vs Yellow Devils

Ct 1 8.00pm

A1 Second Semi Final Green Devils vs Miners 1 Ct 1

B Grade

Ct 2 Miners 3 vs Hornridge 3

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Spokesperson for the club, Carmen Alves said sponsors have been most generous again this year and there will be lots of high profile riders.

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50 years in the “conditioning” game At 72 years age and 50 years in the horse training industry, Leon “Bluey” King trained what could be his last starter at the Roxby Downs Cup on Saturday.

Bluey’s last start chance, Fly Lake, is raced in partnership with his son John and his son in law Jim Steinhauser, both of Roxby Downs and after a disappointing race the horse will probably be sold on as a hack.

But after 50 years and racing in five different Sates, the Port Augusta trainer or as he prefers to think of himself a “horse conditioner”, has wonderful memories.

He started his career in about 1958 and before he always had horses around when he grew up in Port Lincoln where his family farmed.

He trained horses for a hobby and then was foreman for a leading South Australian trainer George Jesser, but says, “It’s something I’ve done all me life”.

While he couldn’t recall how many horses he had trained, he did say what was his proudest moment was, when one of his horses won the SJ Kulmann Select Stakes in Adelaide.

“It was a big race at the time, that was back in the 60’s. I won two Port Augusta Cups, three Port Lincoln Cups and I won a big three year old race on Adelaide Cup

Day one year,” Bluey said.

Asked how much longer he could keep training, Bluey said, “Oh, not much longer, I suppose - three score and ten years is a man’s limit so they say, so I’m in time on,” he laughed.

He said training has been much more than a hobby, he has had up to eight horses in work at one time and being a hands on trainer he hasn’t had other people involved. Bluey has done everything in his conditioning of horses, track work rider, farrier, stablehand and the vet.

“I even used to geld horses in the old days. We’re not allowed to do that anymore - but I never, ever lost one.”

Bluey couldn’t put a finger on his greatest joy as a trainer. “It’s hard to put it like that. You’re pleased if you win a big race, I suppose they are a bit more special, but at the same time I am pleased to win a maiden plate.”

But for this veteran of the horse racing game it’s all about doing the best you can for the horses, “the conditioning of them”.

Son, John King says, while his father might not be continuing to train their horse, he will end up training another one for someone. He said while he’s still fit enough there will be more.

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Adelaide Thunderbirds goal shooter Kristen Hughes with top young Roxby Downs goal shooter Megan Kiely at the recent Thunderbirds dinner at the Oasis Restaurant.

Two great goal shooters in Roxby!

What could get better than the chance to meet one of your idols and then have photo taken with her?

For Meaghan Kiely that dream came true when the leading Roxby Miners netballer had the chance to meet and talk with Adelaide Thunderbirds’ goal shooter Kristen Hughes.

“It was the first time I had met Kristen and she was so

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nice, so were the other girls. The dinner was really good, the meal was lovely and really entertaining listening to them talk.”

Kristen and fellow member of the Thunderbirds, Bianca Reddy were joined by Chloe Drogemuller and Alice Murt from the SA Sports Institute for the Roxby dinner and coaching clinic.

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Leon “Bluey” King with his horse Fly Lake at Roxby last Saturday.

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