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Emma Walkington, Kyle Armstrong, Nicole Trethowen and Luke Scrivens are excited about Youth Week!

Get excited for Youth Week Phil Cross (ICN), Dave Simo (Jacobs), Terry Dwyer (DMITRE) and John Howarth (BHPB).

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HP Billiton held a supplier information forum at the Roxby Downs theatrette last Thursday, in a bid to give local businesses an advantage in applying for future work tenders.

The forum was attended by approximately 80 local business representatives, which ranged from the Roxby Central Traders to Olympic Dam contractors.

The purpose of the forum was to continue engagement with current and potential suppliers and provide information about contract opportunities at the existing Olympic Dam mine and with the Olympic Dam Project.

Representatives from BHP Billiton, Industry Capability Network, Jacobs and the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy presented information on prequalification processes for contract tenders and gave an overview on a rough timeline for works preparing for the mine expansion, pending approval from the BHP Billiton Board.

The registration process was outlined to local businesses and will be filtered through the Industry Capability Network (ICN) and managed by Jacobs Engineering.

Businesses will register through ICN, and will be asked to apply for tenders by Jacobs as they occur, if they meet the required criteria.

A spokesperson from ICN suggested that while some local contractors would not have the capability to fulfil contract tenders solely, a ‘clustered’ approach may be the solution.

It was stated a number of tenders had already been awarded to local businesses such as Heading Contractors and Exact Mining in pre-commitment work.

Other specialist contracts had been outsourced on an interstate or international level as required.

Future major contracts include fuel supply, the Roxby Downs Village expansion which will see the addition of 288 rooms and facets of the construction of the proposed contractors camp, Hiltaba.

A BHP Billiton spokesperson estimated usage would jump from 30 million litres a year to 250 million litres a year.

Forums were held in Roxby Downs, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Port Lincoln, Whyalla and in Adelaide and are being run in conjunction with the Industry Capability Network.

“The Olympic Dam Project is progressing well and remains on-track for a final decision by the BHP Billiton Board later this year,” stated a BHP Billiton spokesperson.

More than one third (over US$500 million) of our annual operational expenditure is spent directly with South Australian businesses. Under the proposed expansion project, the amount of money spent locally is expected to increase significantly.

By Vanessa Switala

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oxby Leisure and the Youth Centre are getting excited for Youth Week from April 13 until April 22.

To kick off the festivities an outdoor movie night will be held on Friday, April 13 at the School Oval showing Mega Mind and Sherlock Holmes from 6.30pm.

Then on Saturday, April 14 a skate competition will start at 3pm at the Lions Park.

On Wednesday, April 18 an International food night will be held at the Dunes Café from 6.30pm.

In the Auditorium on Thursday, April 19 a music workshop will be held from 10am until 4pm.

Finally, on Saturday, April 21 an end of Youth Week dance will be held.

Under 12-year-olds will be from 5.30pm until 7pm and 12 years and above will be from 7.30pm until 9pm in the Roxby Leisure Auditorium.

All events for Youth Week are free!

Nicole Trethowen, Youth Activities Officer said Youth Week will be a Roxby Leisure team effort and thanks all the Leisure Centre staff for their help and support.

“It’s exciting, it’s happening and it’s great,” exclaimed Nicole.

More information on Youth Week events is available at the Roxby Leisure Kiosk and the Youth Centre.

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YOUNG WRITERS: Year seven students at St. Barbara’s Parish School with their news stories ready for publication.

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ear seven students at St Barbara’s Parish School have been learning to write newspaper articles over the last few weeks.

Each student wrote their own articles, showcasing topics that ranged from spotting sharks at Lake Mary to the nuclear bombing of Roxby Leisure.

Students followed newspaper style guidelines, outlining early in their story the who, what, when, where, why and how factors.

Local community newspaper The Monitor’s journalists visited the class on Wednesday, March 21and spoke with students about what life is like as a journalist.

They showed students everything that happens in The Monitor’s office from a journalistic perspective, from writing style to conversion and sending of pages to the printers.

The students seemed to enjoy the girls’ 40-minute presentation, following it with a solid stream of questions.

The students then read Vanessa and Millie their articles, of which the girls’ found very creative.

Lauchlan Coathupe was awarded his Grey Wolf Badge after an extremely long wait.

By Vanessa Switala

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fter a long wait and much hard work on Tuesday, March 20 Lauchlan Coathupe received his Scouts Grey Wolf Badge.

Rebecca Tayler previous Cub Leader was honoured to award Lauchlan with the badge as she never had anyone complete all the steps necessary.

Scout Leader Chris Coathupe said only three children in Australia are awarded the Grey Wolf Badge every year as it is the highest award that can be reached in Cub Scouting.

“It is a great honour to have one in our group,” he said.

“It has taken his three full years and a lot of effort to finally get to the level he is.”

Not only did Lauchlan have to complete all tasks and attend all meetings to receive the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of the Boomerang Badge but he also had to attain four specialist badges and complete four outdoor activities. In addition, Lauchlan had to become a leader and develop a presentation to the group to illustrate his understanding of ‘The Jungle Book’ (where Cub Scouting is derived).

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Tony brings 30 years of experience to RDAS

By Millie Thomas ewly appointed reception to year six Senior Leader Tony White has brought 30 years of experience in country based education to Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS).

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Mr White moved to Roxby in October last year, when his wife, Daria, purchased local business Outback Health Screenings.

He started his senior position at RDAS at the beginning of the school year after spending his career based at various locations across the state, including schools at Blanchetown, Ramco, Yorketown, Crystal Brook, Mount Burr and Mount Gambier.

For 17 of those years, Mr White acted as a primary school principal, and as result is no stranger to positions of leadership.

Mr White told The Monitor throughout his career, he had made a conscious decision to work in the country because of the enjoyment.

“Having the ability to work in country schools, and getting to know the students really well and getting to know their parents very well (is what I enjoy),” he said.

According to Mr White, establishing a positive working relationship with the children is a critical factor in helping them progress through school to reach their potential.

“That can range from going to uni, to being an apprentice to being a labourer.

As long as they have reached their potential and they are happy, then everything is good!” he said.

He also said an added bonus of working closely with children in the country, was through the close relationships formed, a teacher can ‘case manage’ each child and ‘put them on a learning path that meets their intended pathway’.

RDAS is the largest school Mr White has worked in to date, with the smallest being the area school at Blanchetown, which at the time had approximately 40 students.

“Blanchetown Primary School was my first job as a principal and that would have had forty odd kids, but it was a

great place to be a principal, to work with the school and the kids because the community was so close knit,” he said.

Mr White added, “I guess the school was the hub of the community. And it was an excellent place to bring up my kids.”

One of teaching’s hardest challenges is providing adequate opportunities so each child can reach their potential, and Mr White said living in a remote location adds to that challenge.

“Yes I do think that they have bigger challenges in so far as having opportunities to access certain resources especially when you get into the secondary education,” he said.

He noted the opportunities at the mine were wonderful, but observed opportunities for careers outside of mining were harder to come by.

“If they want something outside of the mine then they are disadvantaged,” he said. “It’s not impossible, but you know there’s a few hurdles that they have to jump over.”

Mr White’s experiences in teaching at varied locations around the state work to his advantage, and he said with that experience he can help provide leadership in working towards getting the best outcome for Roxby Downs children.

“I’m very much looking forward to the next few years of working with the teachers students and parents of the community,” he said.

He finished by saying he was excited to become involved in supporting sports around town, and taking up golf again, which he gave away for fishing whilst based on the coast, conceding, “there’s no place to fish up here!”

Tony White, Senior Leader at RDAS has dedicated his life to working in country schools.

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oxby businnesses are encouraged to nominate for the 2012 Advantage SA Regional Awards opened recently.

The awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in regional South Australia and Roxby Downs businesses and inidividuals have been successful in past years bringing home awards of excellence.

Individuals, groups and businesses living and/or working in regional South Australia can be nominated for the following awards: 2012 Advantage SA Regional Awards: -The Arts Award -The Westpac Large Business Award OPEN 7 DAYS -The Westpac Small Business Award -The Community Group Award -The Community Individual Award -The Food SA Food Award Post Ofce -The Flinders University Education Award & Motel -The WorkCoverSA Health Award -The Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy Innovation Award -The Sports Award Behind the Famous Bottle House -The Sustainability Award Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka & after hours by appointment -The StatewideSuper Tourism Award -The Adelaide Event and Exhibition CenPh: (08) 8672 7007 Fax: (08) 8672 7062 tre Youth Award. www.andamookaopal.com.au Nominations can be made online at www.adEmail: peter@andamooka.au.com vantagesa.com.au and will close Friday, 22 June.

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By Vanessa Switala n Wednesday, March 21 SciWorld visited Roxby Downs Area School and performed three shows to reception through to year six classes.

Jess and Lisa from SciWorld in Adelaide travel to regional schools to bring science to remote areas.

Lisa said SciWorld is holding science fairs in Whyalla and Mount Gambier this year but she hopes to return to Roxby Downs for a science day in the future.

The show for reception, year one and year two students was called ‘I want to be a scientist’ and informed the students of various types of science and what scientists do.

Year three and four students were presented a show on recycling and sustainability where they were informed about the water cycle, how fossil fuels are made and sustainability using the earth’s resources.

The year five and six students’ show was based on chemistry where they learnt about chemicals and observed both physical and chemical reactions.

Jess and Lisa also provided shows to Saint Barbara’s Parish School and Andamooka Primary School during their visit.

RIGHT: Annabel is dressed as a forensic scientist.

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Our AGM is to be held in the Boardroom at the Roxby Club, May 2, 2012, 7.30pm Red Sands Roxby Downs ‘A division of Cancer Council SA’ has had a huge involvement in Roxby Downs since it was formed in 2007. Some of the events include: Relay For Life, Daffodil Day, Biggest Morning Tea, Think Pink Golf Day, Pink Ribbon Day, Girls Night In, Call to Arms, Mother’s Day Raffle plus so much more.

I saw a brown snake in the reserve near my house. Is it poisonous?

Just like humans, snakes come in all different shapes, sizes and colours which sometimes makes it difficult to tell them apart. Australia has some of the most poisonous snakes in the world so it is important that you are careful when you are around a snake. Even if you think it might not be poisonous, you should stay away. If you see a snake you should try not to yell and back away carefully and slowly. You should then always tell an adult or responsible person where you saw the snake.

What kinds of reptiles do you get at Arid Recovery?

We get the same types of reptiles that you see around Roxby Downs. We have lots of little skinks and geckoes such as Fat- tailed Geckoes and Beaded Geckoes that you might see running around your garden. We also get Ford’s Dragons that are bright orange to blend in with the sand and Central Netted Dragons with white lines crisscrossing everywhere.

Why do some reptiles lose their tail?

As a way of defending themselves, some reptiles can drop their tail leaving it squirming behind them! If a predator (like a cat) is chasing a small reptile and pounces on their tail, they can drop their tail off from the rest of their body. This allows the little reptile to get away while all their predator is left with is their tail. Eventually their tail will grow back again.

What’s coming up?

On Tuesday 17th of April the Kids Club is having a night at the Arid Recovery Reserve! It will start at 4:30pm, getting dropped off at the Arid Recovery gate. We will do a nature walk, learn about the plants and animals at Arid Recovery and have a BBQ dinner. Then when the sun goes down, we will go for a spotlight to find some Bettongs and maybe even a Bilby! It’s just $10 to join the Kids Club or if you have a family membership already, let us know. Call (08) 8671 8282 for more information or to book a spot today!

Are you aged between 5-12?

Then you can Join the Arid Recovery Kids Club. Call 8671 8282 or go to www.aridrecovery.org.au/kidsclub.

Silvana and Yasmin helped Lisa with an experiment involving the reaction between vinegar and air to create gas which blew up balloons.

Meeting to start Neighbourhood Watch in Roxby R

oxby Downs SAPOL (South Australian Police) would like to hear from people interested in setting up a Neighbourhood Watch group in Roxby Downs.

Neighbourhood Watch is seen as a useful link between the police and local

residents.

As well as bringing people together ,it is a fantastic way to get to know your neighbours.

Neighbourhood Watch is a completely voluntary organisation. It is people from all walks of life, working together, promoting community spirit and simply caring about what happens where they live, work and play. It can also prove to be particularly useful when people go on holiday, as members know to check their neighbours’ homes.

Neighbourhood Watch provides a community voice regarding crime prevention by improving communication between the police and the public for better reporting and greater quality of information shared about crime and suspicious activity. It also distributes crime prevention messages via newsletters and online technologies;

helping promote safety, security and well being.

Community safety is more than crime prevention. Community safety requires that police and the community not only focus on crime and disorder, but aims to reduce the effects of any controllable factors that negatively impact on our way of life and give rise to antisocial behaviour.

Roxby Council and Police cannot improve safety alone. Safety is enhanced through community participation.

Roxby Downs Police are encouraging people to take part in the scheme and will be holding an information and sign-up meeting at 7.00pm on Monday May 7, 2012 at the auditorium, alternatively for those who cannot attend sign up sheets will be available at Roxby Downs Police Station.

“This is a wonderful way to get to know your neighbourhood as we work together to enhance and support each other and build a better community,” said a SAPOL spokesperson.

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Study finds Andamooka aged care facility is needed

By Vanessa Switala and Millie Thomas

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ecently, an Andamooka Aged Care Needs Assessment was released for the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miner’s Association, illustrating the need for a residential care facility and improvements to community services and infrastructure.

The study found it is difficult for small remote populations to provide a full range of community and home based services for the elderly.

Residential aged care facilities often are not viable for small communities leaving the elderly no option but to move from the town.

The study assessd the needs of people living in Andamooka over the age of 65 and included their personal concerns, experiences, opinions and future plans.

A local research committee visited most residents living in Andamooka over the age of 65 from August to October last year. Of approximately the 80 Andamooka residents over 65 years old, 53 participated in the needs assessment.

The Andamooka Aged Care Needs Assessment found there is a strong desire for elderly to stay in Andamooka rather than relocate as they get older but some plan to move closer to relatives elsewhere.

The study states, “To enable people to stay in Andamooka, infrastructure and services to aid independent living are needed. Relocation is distressing to many of those facing the prospect.

There is support for the establishment of a local residential aged care facility.”

The majority of the participants agree they feel distressed thinking about others having to move from Andamooka, with 23 respondents stating they are worried they will have to leave.

The study found 32 participants believe it is wrong for people to have to move away from An-

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damooka against their will when it is no longer safe for them to stay at home.

One participant stated, “Totally immoral to be shipping people off to die, and in some instances it’s far too premature.”

Another said, “That’s the big thing, that it’s just unsafe for them to be by themselves, so I don’t think improving the house solves that problem.”

“I know a fellow they took him away a few months ago and I just heard yesterday that he is back already. He left the old age home,” commented another respondent.

“It’s a bit like being sent to Coventry in their last months or years. They are sent away from everything they are familiar with.”

Cecillia Woolford, Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) Chairperson said while there is a need for an aged care facility, a number of factors must to come into consideration.

“I think that there is absolutely a need to, what has come out from that report is the need to now absolutely progress,” she said.

The needs assessment found 42 participants agree a residential aged care facility is needed in Andamooka with only two people disagreeing.

It also found 43 people would support the attempt to establish an aged care facility in Andamooka.

“Buy or build an aged care facility for old people as soon as possible!” one respondent exclaimed.

Some believe without sufficient Government funding an aged care facility in Andamooka will never happen.

Doctor Owen Lewis who reported the Andamooka Aged Care Needs Assessment believes there is a need for a residential aged care facility in Andamooka.

“However, this is unlikely to succeed unless there is a significant injection of ongoing funds

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for remote community ageing facilities implemented nationally,” he stated.

One participant said, “I don’t think there is much the community can do apart from make a bit of noise but it is going to have to be a Government funded thing.”

Peter Allen, committee member for the Andamooka Town Management Committee (ATMC) said the study Jeffrey Munchenberg is not very concerned clearly shows what people think and want. about aged care facilities in Andamooka.

“The difficulty is that general health departments have a one size fits all philosophy in Andamooka… but it gets to be more of an isi.e. you may not qualify because you do not have sue as you get older,” said one respondent. a minimum number of patients,” he said.

Jeffrey Munchenberg has been a resident in “So what happens in the bush of course, is Andamooka for 32 years. He is in his 80s and when you don’t have a minimum number, people lives in a semi dug-out. are shipped out to die or shipped out for variMr Munchenberg believes some residents in ous reasons, and I don’t think it’s fair or reason- Andamooka may need an aged care facility and able.” more services.

Out of the 53 participants 25 live alone with “But not so much for me, I’m only a young 22 claiming their nearest relative is 300 to 1000 fellow,” he joked. “But there could be people that kilometres away but when asked about Anda- do need (a facility).” mooka’s remoteness, 21 strongly agree with the Mr Munchenberg said it is hard to judge if a statement “I like Andamooka’s remoteness” with live in facility is needed or if home visits would another 23 agreeing.

The needs assessment states a majority of par- be sufficient and different people have different ticipants own their own house with adequate needs.

“Perhaps for some a ‘live in’ facility would be heating and cooling. But there are a few exceptions. Two respondents live without electricity a good idea,” he added.

He agreed a day centre would be suitable but all had a telephone. The interviewer assessed the homes and found 25 were in a poor state of where elderly community members could go to participate in various activities. repair.

“That would be nice… I don’t really need that Another 31 participants said they feel it is important to have sealed roads, footpaths and myself, I do a lot of reading,” he added.

“Personally, I wouldn’t like to see (Andamooka) lighting as they get older.

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see the end of daylight saving?

I love Daylight Saving but I am single. Some of my friends with families are over it though. I can understand especially as their kids don’t want to go to bed when it’s light outside. Perhaps they can shorten it by a month.

Joey I am exhausted, the kids are feral and hubby is still working till dark.

Daylight Saving should be banned.

BA Hope our State Labor Government is taking note of what happened at the Queensland election.

JR There is a place for Sharia law (Monitor editorial 28/03/2012), just as there is for Catholic canonical law and Rabbinical law.

LC Natural and “standard” medicine must talk more. One-sided views limit options. Also, treatments or therapies can be at cross purposes. Cancer patients may not know over stimulation of lymph nodes by some massage styles can spread cancer. I note a case where herbalists rightly advised a GP how a patient’s diet was curbing absorption of medication. The hospital planned for Chatswood, Sydney, will be the first in Australia to integrate traditional Chinese medicine and “standard” medicine - highly relevant to many serious or complex ailments.

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Roxby InBusiness A thriving and sustainable local business community is essential to a vibrant and sustainable community. This weekly column shares some of the issues facing local business and some of the strategies they are using to gear up for the exciting times that lay ahead for Roxby Downs. Got an idea for a story or some feedback on a story in the Roxby InBusiness column? Email vholloway@roxbyleisure.com or phone 8671 0500.

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Most of the services of the business advisor come at no cost to your business, and what’s even better is that they will come to you! They also run a series of free workshops, one of which was held in Roxby Downs a couple of weeks ago covering employer awareness around issues such as employee planning, recruitment needs and costs, attracting and keeping staff employment contracts and conditions, Government support, University student placement opportunities and employer obligations and responsibilities.

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Regional Development Australia Far North (RDAFN) is a partnership between the Australian, state and territory and local governments to support the growth and development of Australia’s regions. According to RDA Far North “RDAFN’s Board members and staff aim to build partnerships between governments, regional development organisations, local businesses, community groups and key regional stakeholders to provide strategic and targeted responses to economic, environmental and social issues affecting the region.”

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ROXBY COUNCIL WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE

Easter rubbish collection services

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lease be advised due to the Easter long weekend some rubbish collection days will change.

Council wishes to remind people living in zone three of our town (Agonis road, Burgoyne street, Callitris circuit, Ceratonia court, Coolibah drive, Dunes estate, Ermophila street, Grevillea close, Marieana court, Pine crescent, Pogona court, Richardson

place, Tiliqua crescent (West) and Tutop street) that your rubbish will not be collected on Good Friday but on Saturday April 7. Please ensure your red lidded general waste and yellow lidded recycling bins are out by 7am that morning.

For enquiries or issues about kerbside recycling or waste issues, please contact BSH Waste Solutions on 8671 1154.

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adly, it’s long been the case that travelling our country roads at Easter is about as dangerous a time as you can get.

This Easter will be no different and will, for some families, somewhere in Australia mark the time that their lives changed forever in a very sad way.

• Roxby Roadsafe urges anyone who is setting off for a break to remember the ‘Fatal Five’ driver behaviours that are responsible for so many road crashes. Drink driving and drug use – alcohol remains one

of the single biggest causes of serious injury or death on our roads.

• Speeding – the journey is as important as the destination – slow down so you can enjoy both.

• Driving while tired – tired drivers are as dangerous as drink drivers and the risk of microsleeps means you may loose control of your vehicle in a second – after a few hours driving, pull over walk around for 15 minutes and take a break.

• Driver distraction – mobile phones are the biggest distraction to drivers – pull over to answer a call or text.

• Not using seatbelts or restraints – research shows that over 33 per cent of people killed in road crashes road trauma do not wear seatbelts, sadly children are among this avoidable statistic.

Research has also identified that motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists are most at risk of serious injury or death in road crashes.

This is sombre news and worth a few moments of reflection before you head off like many others to enjoy some quality time with family and friends over the Easter break. Please take care on our roads this Easter.

Council office hours over Easter

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ouncil takes this opportunity to remind you that the council office will be closed from 5pm Thursday April 5 and reopen for business at 9am Tuesday April 10.

The Council staff wish our community a safe and happy Easter. Go easy on the chocolate!

The emergency after hours contact number for the on call council

staff member is: 0418 892 870. This number should only be used to report damage to council services or property (including power and water emergencies) and lost and found dogs or cats over the Easter break.

For all other emergencies, please call the police assistance on 131 444 or for life threatening emergencies you are reminded to call 000.

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By Vanessa Switala

ecently, Subrata Mazumder was granted Australian citizenship with his wife Chanda Biswas and son Prodosh Mazumder.

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e have mentioned the new lights on the small oval in previous articles of The Monitor and are very happy to say that the new lights have now been installed and look great.

This was a joint venture of Roxby Council and BHP Billiton.

Ice Engineering has been in charge of installing the four new 25 metre high light towers which has two light heads.

Of course the lighting on this oval is not as impressive as its big brother, the town oval, but having said that the small oval will be illuminated to a level that will allow night soccer and softball games as well as Australian Rules Foot-

ball training – giving the town oval time to recuperate over the season between games.

Roxby Council will also be calling for tenders over the coming weeks to perform an upgrade on this oval, including upgrading and improving the irrigation, turf and permanent Australian Rules Football goal posts.

This smaller oval will increase the ability for the school to use it as well as being a multifunctional oval for many sports and activities for our town and surrounding areas.

The upgrade is planned to be completed by late September, early October 2012.

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Originally from Bangladesh, Subrata moved to Melbourne in November 2007 as a permanent resident.

The family relocated to Roxby Downs in April last year as Subrata gained employment as an electrical engineer in the smelter and refinery plant with BHP Billiton.

In his spare time Subrata enjoys going on long drives with his family as they love to see the outback landscape.

Chanda Biswas, Prodosh Mazumder and Subrata Mazumder Subrata said he likes were recently granted Australian citizenship. living in Australia as the nation has sound law “My child likes his school, his ganised, systematic and people are and order, service providers sup- friends and teachers,” Subrata helpful and friendly. ply exceptional service and his son added.

“But after passing a couple of receives a high-quality education.

He said at first, his family were years now I can see some oppor“I love the nice, friendly and gen- very excited to come and live in tunities still to improve. tle people. I have met some excel- Australia.

“One of them is the public hospilent people here in Australia.

“Every where is very clean, or- tal system,” Subrata concluded.

LIBRARY Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays 9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays Telephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418 Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.au Library membership is FREE wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday and Thursday

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Opening hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm) All enquiries 131 084.

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WorkPac to open new doors here New premises cements commitment to Roxby Downs community

By Vanessa Switala orkPac is set to open doors to a larger, freshly refurbished office by late May.

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Located in the old police station on Richardson place, the finalisation of the new lease has been a long time in the making, with a lengthy planning and negotiation process.

WorkPac’s Regional Manager Peter Victory said the move to the new premises helps cement WorkPac’s commitment to growing its local presence, strengthening community engagement and continuing to support its successful partnership with BHP Billiton.

“The team has worked exceptionally hard in the last two years to establish a strong local presence. Our move to the new premises marks an exciting new phase for WorkPac in continuing to enhance our local ties and operations and provide exceptional service and support to the people of Roxby Downs” he said.

“Our focus continues to be on safety, retention of people, building relationships and of course giving back to the local community”.

WorkPac first opened its doors in Roxby Downs in 2009 and secured a significant labour supply contract with BHP Billiton Olympic Dam in 2010.

The team will continue to work out of the current office located near Lavericks Roadhouse until refurbishment is complete.

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WorkPac’s Roxby Downs team farewells Allan Robinson

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After 19 months in Roxby Downs, WorkPac’s Olympic Dam Operations Manager

Allan Robinson has handed the torch to Marta Sokolowska, who has taken over his role in leading the team in supporting the partnership with BHP Billiton and the local community.

Allan has returned to his family roots in Melbourne, taking on the role of Regional Manager for Victoria and Tasmania for WorkPac’s Industrial business group.

“I think it is fair to say that Allan has made a significant impact during his time in Roxby” said Peter Victory.

“The strength of our community ties and professional performance to date is a testament to Allan’s commitment and passion for not only WorkPac and BHP Billiton but also for the people who live and work here.”

“He leaves behind a strong team who will continue to provide the same passion and commitment WorkPac has come to be known for”.

Allan said what started as an adventure quickly became much more once he began immersing himself into the community.

“Coming to Roxby definitely took me out of my comfort zone but what has impressed me the most is the community, particularly the support people have for each other” he said.

“In terms of professional achievements, I am most proud of how WorkPac, in partnership with BHP Billiton, has set a new benchmark for safety performance by a labour hire company”.

“I am definitely going to miss the place. I’ll miss the friendships I have made. Not just the working relationships but friendships in and out of work” he said.

When reflecting on stand out community

events from his time in Roxby Downs, Allan listed the 2011 WorkPac Golf Day, Postie Bash and 2011 Celebrity Cricket Match when Greg Blewett and Peter Lehmann made a guest appearance as being lifetime memories.

Allan Robinson is looking forward to his next adventure.

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Opera is for everybody!

Alcohol a common factor in Roxby court hearings

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Singing up a storm at last week’s Cosi Fan Tutte Workshop in Roxby Downs are Sara Lambert, Sarah Bright and Lisa Cannizzaro.

By Millie Thomas

ourt attendance on Wednesday,March 28 has shown little improvement in driving, abuse and alcohol related infringements since the court’s last visit at the beginning of February.

The Monitor reported 18 cases of assault and 10 for driving with a prescribed concentration of alcohol when court last visited Roxby.

Chief Magistrate Bolton had 51 cases last week, and 12 featured laws broken whilst driving, including six cases where individuals reportedly drove with a prescribed concentration of alcohol.

One man was charged and convicted, receiving fines and court costs of $1,508.20 for having a prescribed concentration of alcohol reading 0.093.

Other offences involving cars included driving under disqualification, driving in a reckless or dangerous manner and driving an uninsured motor vehicle.

In two instances, individuals appeared under order for their motor vehicles to be forfeited to the Crown.

Of the 16 cases of assault or abuse, five cases involved alleged assaults and or resistance shown towards police.

In a separate case, an individual who allegedly committed assault from a position of power was adjourned until the March court sitting.

One verbal assault charge cost a man $1,073.75 in fines and court costs.

Alcohol was a common factor in presented cases last week, with many alleged offenders admitting to drinking a considerable amount before committing the offence.

One man used colourful language in retort to police who would not drive him home after drinking early into the morning at a local licensed venue on February 25. He was convicted with an offensive language charge, and fined $392.

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ighly publicised travelling opera ‘Co-Opera’ visited Roxby Downs last week to perform Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte at the Dunes Café on Thursday night.

The group also visited local schools and choirs during their visit, providing workshops with students to enable them to add to the group’s performance.

Senior St Barbara’s School students were treated to singing workshops, whilst Co-Opera worked with the Roxby Downs Area School orchestra.

They also spent time with newly formed singing group, Sing Australia, for the purpose of the performance.

Co-Opera started touring south Australia 20 years ago, and following additional funding proceeded to tour the country, particularly in regional and remote communities.

Musical Director, Brian Chatterton, told The Monitor Co-Opera strives to make each performance memorable. “(Our visit to Roxby Downs) springs from our really deep commitment to performance activity in regional Australia but more importantly, making links with community as well, so it’s not just a sort of entertainment one night and then you forget about it for the rest of time,” he said.

Roxby Downs doesn’t often get the chance to attend the opera in a local capacity, but Mr Chatterton was assured that mining town audiences are no different to suburban ones.

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“So long as you’ve got blood coursing through your veins, then you can appreciate and understand this stuff,” he said.

He also insisted prior experience with the opera, or a lack thereof, does not change one’s reaction to the performance.

“It doesn’t have anything to do with how much you’ve learned about this before, it has nothing necessarily to do with your education or what your parents gave you as an education, if you can understand the language in which its being presented then you may be really responsive to the music and the drama.

“It isn’t for everybody, but that’s true for the leafy suburbs as well.”

He stated 90 per cent of people that respond to the performance are amazed at how ready they are to appreciate it.

“That’s the joy of it, that’s why we do it, because it’s a great feeling to present it to, especially to people who haven’t had any contact with it before.”

“It will be the make up of the people there as to whether you get a very strong sound, or a more lyrical sound, it can be very different from one to another,” explained Mr Chatterton.

Performances vary from town to town, depending on different inputs from community musical groups or school, as well as changing cast members.

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Easter

Shop local and stay safe Kirrihill Wines

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aster is a time to businesses.

If you are heading away escape, relax and for the break remember unwind.

The four-day break is perfect for catching up with friends or getting small projects done around the home.

Remember to shop locally whenever you can.

Support the locals who support you. If you are going away for the weekend stock up on everything you need before you go.

If, like many people, you forgot to get your family and friends something for Easter, find something special at one of our local

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Plan to have rest every two hours and don’t drink and drive.

Easter Events: April 6-9- Easter Oakbank Races, Oakbank Racecourse.

April 7 - 15- Annual International Kite Festival, Semaphore Foreshore.

April 5-8- Yorke Peninsula Art Exhibition, Ardrossan Town Hall.

April 5-8- Meadows Easter Fair, Adelaide Hills April 8- Clare Easter Races, Clare Race Course.

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Many locals will recognise the label from its reputation for producing some of the State’s best drops from grapes grown in the prime wine making territories of Clare Valley and the Adelaide Hills.

Others might remember sampling a few at the Roxby Races last August when a team from Kirrihill Wines visited for the weekend.

The good news is Kirrihill Wines will be back in town for the event in 2012.

If you are a Kirrihill Wines fan you are certainly not alone. The range of wines, which includes the Single Vineyard and Regional Wines labels, has received awards and accolades world-wide, including great reviews in wine companions and gourmet magazines.

Wine lovers can order the range online or join the Kirrihill Wines mailing list. Many of the labels are available locally, however a trip to the cellar door on Wendouree

Road at Clare is always worth the effort.

The Cellar Door is open daily from 10am until 4pm except on major public holidays.

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Australian Gourmet Traveller-Wine, July 2010, Campbell Mattinson said, “A lot of wineries are hurting, but it’s still true (and will always be so) that the best wine marketing can be poured from the bottle.

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02. Hayley Wagner, Brianna Player, Amelia Johnson, Brooklyn Davies, Hayley Wurfel, Tasma French, birthday girl Demi Gow - Smith and Gemma Thomas celebrated Demi’s birthday at the Motocross Track.

03. ‘Sporty Sportan’, Andamooka coach Mick Moloney and Andamooka President Ian Tuohy.

04. Long time Andamooka supporters Joride Kenneawell and Alex Nedelkovic.

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Happy Healthy Expo

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lovely sunny Roxby day saw many members of our community embark on a quest for a happier and healthier lifestyle last weekend.

The Community Board’s Health Forum, together with Roxby Council and Roxby Leisure hosted the event that featured stalls and activities to encourage the people of Roxby Downs and surrounding areas to look at their lifestyles and take a more wholistic approach to their wellbeing. BHP Billiton provided a small grant to help with the costs of the expo.

Michelle Hales, Executive Officer of the Community Board, said, “Our community consultations over the years have highlighted that residents aspire for Roxby Downs to be recognised as a

healthy town. The expo provided a perfect platform to reinforce this goal and to demonstrate the range of opportunities out there”.

“Our aim was to provide our local community with the links to services and people that can help them look at their lives in a different way,” said Kath Messner, Community Projects Officer, who together with Karen Russell from the Community Health Team pulled the event together.

“We believe that a healthy community is one that embraces their health in physical, mental and spiritual areas.

Being actively involved in your community can bring a sense of belonging and social inclusion, which is really important in remote areas where people can feel the isolation if not for the support of others,” Kath added.

The Board that provides a community voice locally JOINING FORUMS If you would like to join a forum and would like more information please contact the following people.

New members are always welcome.

ARTS and CULTURE FORUM Rachel Young 0428 671 000

BUSINESS FORUM Laura Trotta 0412 734 964 Council Board Room

COMMUNITY BOARD Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

EDUCATION and ABOVE: Rebecca Nunan and Kier Francis with Trigger the tiger.

LEFT: Debbie and Meja Mason at the SA Ambulance stall on Saturday.

BELOW: Max, Ainsley and ‘bear’ Steer with their bags of goodies.

WORKPLACE TRAINING Michelle Hales 0418 833 818

SPORTS and RECREATION FORUM Damien Condon 0439 862 784

COMMUNITY GARDEN Patrik Ibele 8671 0168

HEALTH FORUM Karen Russell 8671 9020

ROXBY ROADSAFE MEETING WOMEN’S NETWORK Kath Messner 0438 871 153

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Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month.

For further information, advice or general questions please contact:

Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe.

If you would like to make a presentation or raise an issue, please contact the executive officer on 0418 833 818 so that you can be included on the agenda.

Confidential discussions with the Board can be arranged if required.

Community groups noticeboard- Need more members?

If you would like to advertise regular meetings and annual general meetings in the noticeboard in the mall please email an A4 flyer to vholloway@ roxbyleisure. com or drop the flyer in at the Visitor Information Centre attention Vivienne.

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B grade competition could fill the gap

No football W for 17-yearolds in Roxby Downs

By Millie Thomas ith limited opportunities to play in junior and senior football, 17-year-old footballers in Roxby Downs have looked to Port Augusta Central Football Club (PACFC) for a game.

17 year old Stuie Orr isn’t too worried about there not being a competition for him to fit in, as he has already played a few senior games for the Miners.

New secretary reports of a bigger, better night meet

By Millie Thomas

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he Roxby Downs Desert Motocross Club welcomed a new secretary at its AGM last month, bike-riding enthusiast, Paul Nilsen.

Paul has been a member of the RDDMC for a year, a motorbike rider since the age of five and was asked by fellow club members to fill the void when the previous secretary stepped down.

He looks forward to helping behind the scenes and learning from the experienced current committee members.

“I’ll just probably get me head around what needs to be done and just helping out with what’s already in place you know.

I don’t want to come in and change everything, I just want to help and try and do what I can this year and get me head around it,” he said.

Paul sang praises of the current committee – Clint Gow-Smith (President), Travis Brougham (Vice President) and April Newman (Treasurer) all of whom have spent a number of years on the job.

“They’ve obviously got some really good ideas, both those guys are really driven and also April. She’s excellent, she’s really, really good, she’s got a lot on her

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plate but she’s ploughs on through it, it’s going to be pretty hard to keep up with those three actually!”

The Club currently boasts approximately 40 members, which fluctuates constantly due to town transience.

Each year the Club holds a Night Meet, with last year’s special guests including international stuntmen Seth Enslow and

Bubba Chaisson.

This year, according to Paul, could potentially be bigger and better than ever.

“We’re probably looking at a few different things we could do – that’s the stage we’re at, at the moment. We’re definitely looking at, if not as good as last year then maybe a little bit better. Stay tuned!” said Paul.

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The club met with five local 17-year-old players Friday week ago to explore the possibility of travelling to Port Augusta each weekend to get a game of footy.

The Roxby Downs Junior Football Association (RDJFA) holds a competition for players up to the age of 16, and has in past years allowed 17-year-olds to play, but association President Matthew Daddow said it is unfair to let 17-year-olds and 12year-olds play against each other.

He is unsure why ends don’t meet between junior and senior football competitions in Roxby, but presumes there hasn’t been enough players to warrant an extra grade.

“Unfortunately, at his stage, there is nothing for them if they fit into that group,” said Mr Daddow.

“The junior footy has accommodated a few of these players in the past but when they are turning 18, it is a bit hard to have these young adults playing against 12-year-olds, so they just drop out of footy altogether which is not good for the sport.”

Mr Daddow said he doesn’t have an issue with PACFC offering the boys in the age group void games, as long as they don’t poach years below.

“I attended a meeting with the Central team last week to discuss the possibility and a couple of lads (under 18 players) have made a decision to give it a go,” explained Mr Daddow.

“The demands of travel will take a toll but the ability to play in a comp against own ages will be beneficial to their careers.”

17-year-old football player Fletcher Crafter-King was one player who met with PACFC and has decided to play in a trial game with them in an under 18 competition, on March 31 at Quorn.

“Its not that good but I’m too old for under 16s and I’m not keen on doing adults yet,” said Fletcher. “I’m not really confident in playing with so much older players.”

Fletcher agreed that there should be a B grade competition.

On the other end of the stick, another 17-year-old player, Stuie Orr, isn’t too worried about not fitting into an age appropriate grade, as he played with senior football team the Roxby Miners on a number of occasions last year. “It doesn’t really bother me because I can get an A grade game guaranteed myself.”

The RDJFA will continue to accommodate players 16 years old turning 17, but also have a rule in place that prohibits a player who has played two or more games for the senior grade to play in juniors.

In a worst-case scenario, this could mean a player will get only two games of football for a season.

“Our sole purpose is to give these kids a game and if they are playing A grade then they don’t need a game in our comp.

Mr Daddow told The Monitor RDJFA would not have enough under 18 players to warrant another grade, and that one option may be for the senior competition to adopt a B grade, but questioned it’s sustainability.

“There has been talk of a super rules competition (over 35 years old) which would also allow the over age kids to play, but this wouldn’t happen every week but would still give them a couple of games per month,” he suggested.

According to Mr Daddow, major issues associated with running another grade would be finding volunteers to run it and fitting the games into the already busy oval.

“The only other possibility would be for the FNFL (Far North Football League) to put a rule in place that each league team make available two spots in their team each week to allow these kids to have a game, but this would cause too much of headache but it is an option.”

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Junior basketball grand finals UNDER 12 GIRLS Cougars 23 points defeated Phoenix 14 points.

Best on Court Hayley Wurfel.

UNDER 12 BOYS Cruisers 36 points defeated Wildcats 28 points.

Best on Court Riley Holder.

ABOVE: Under 10 girls winning team Magic with their coach Craig.

UNDER 14 GIRLS Roxby Reds 49 points defeated Bulls 23 points.

Best on Court Amy Rigg.

ABOVE: Under 14 boys team ‘Magic’ won the grandfinal; Matt, Brock, Jake, Emil, Lincoln and Jack with coach Mark Cunningham.

UNDER 14 BOYS Magic 48 points defeated Cavaliers 31 points.

Best on Court Jake Male.

T ABOVE: Under 12 boys Cougars dominated the Wildcats in an extremely close match that went into overtime. Pictured is Harvey, Evan, Rory, Kane, Riley, Josh, Brayden with coaches Maddison and Bowde.

ABOVE: Under 12 girls grand final winners the Cougars; Sophie, Shayarna, Emily, Hayley, Phoenix and Chloe with their coach Ethan Zeptner.

Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association Trophy Winners 2011/2012 season Tigers Jack Dalgleish RDJBA Association Most Valuable Player U12 Girls Hayley Wurfel and Millie Young U12 Boys Riley Holder U14 Girls Amy Rigg U14 Boys Sebastian Kerrish

RDJBA Runner Up Association Most Valuable Player U12 Girls Kirsty Viljoen U12 Boys Hudson Paull U14 Girls Millie Clarke U14 Boys Jack Dalgleish

RDJBA Team Most Valuable Player Flames Millie Young Cougars Hayley Wurfel Roxby Reds Millicent Cordy Phoenix Tasma French Lakers Kirsty Viljoen

RDJBA U12 Girls Best Team Player Flames Amy Dospisil Cougars Phoenix Toole Roxby Reds Keeley Flavel Phoenix Ella Halpin Lakers Jasmine Tovakuta

RDJBA U12 Boys Best Team Player Raiders Jack Van Kruyessen Wildcats Bailey Chamberlain Cruisers Brayden Mackey Jets Coby Seerey

RDJBA U14 Girls Best Team Player Roxby Reds Whitney Chinner

U12 Boys Team Most Valuable Player

Bulls Renee Wurfel

Raiders Hudson Paull Wildcats George Clarke Cruisers Riley Hunter Jets Luke Young

Flames Matilda Cordy

U14 Girls Team Most Valuable Player Roxby Reds Amy Rigg Bulls Renee Wurfel Flames Millie Clarke

RDJBA U14 Boys Best Team Player Magic Matt Lamb Cavaliers Mitch ryan Thunder Jake Gotch Lakers Lachlan Elliot Tigers Lachlan Coathupe

U14 Boys Team Most Valuable Player

Encouragement Award

Magic Jake Male Cavaliers Sebastian Kerrish Thunder Bailey French Lakers Sax Brougham

Scott Rigg Memorial Award

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he Roxby Downs Junior Basketball Association (RDJBA) would like to thank sponsors Roxby Engineering and Fabrication and Heading Contractors, the players, coaches, umpires, score and time keepers and all the parents who helped in any way to make the 2011/12 season a success.

The RDJBA would also like to thank the papers for their support

MAC ROAD SAFETY AMBASSADOR Michelle Paull Andamooka Football Club Michelle, you are the Motor Accident Commission Safe Driving Ambassador for Andamooka, what are you going to do within your club to try and help people think safely and act safely when they’re driving?

“Well I think the thing to do is start with your presentations of which you usually get everyone come back to so that’s a good arena to start with.

“I think also being responsible for the bar.

Taking on the bar responsibility again would reinforce that sort of attitude, so it plays part and parcel.

“We haven’t discussed it as a committee but I’m sure that what we will be talking about is some posters and some information that we can give our people that are associated with the club.”

Has it been a problem in the past, do you think, with Andamooka boys maybe having a beer and driving when perhaps they shouldn’t?

“I think there’s probably things that you’re not aware of but it’s not something that we’ve encouraged by any means. And I think there’s a lot of supporters and wives and families that offer that option of not driving.

“We have minimised the risk, but also in part educated, because we have no tolerance for that sort of behaviour, we don’t want irresponsible people, we look after each other.”

Most of your shows as a club are more family based shows, do you think that has a positive impact on your supporters and players?

“We also always encourage eating, so it’s based around eating and healthy social events. It’s encouraged more in an environment where people have, being remote, have that network of family, so it’s very family orientated in that sense, and family is about supporting each other.

Is there an instance that you can think of, where you or somebody you know has been affected by someone that was driving under the influence or had an accident?

“I can’t really, no. Other things come into safe driving, so that’s because we do live in a shift working town, so people are under pressure with rotating through different shifts, so that can cause tiredness and fatigue.

“Then also committing to a sporting activity, which can affect them when the go to drive.

“It’s just about being sensible and having supportive people around you to help influence your decisions.

“There’s always somebody in our club willing to do the right thing and help somebody out.

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Presentation night for cricketers T

By Vanessa Switala

he Roxby Districts Cricket Association (RDCA) held their annual presentations last Friday night at the Community Club with approximitely 30 people attending the event.

Graham Warren began the evening by saying the Country Carnival was a great week for the Roxby Districts Cricket Association with five games played and five wins.

He praised the committee for their support and Ryan Selkirk for his captaining skills.

“I’ve never come across a better captain. When he is playing with the best, against the best, he does his best!”

RDCA President Craig Wilson thanked Mr Warren for his diligent efforts throughout the season.

“It always astounds me how tireless Graham is. He is never on a committee

LEFT: Seb Holbrook lived up to his award winning form bowling for OD in the grand final on the back of being named OD’S Under 21 Player of the Year.

but he does more work than all of us,” exclaimed Mr Wilson.

“We wouldn’t have sssociation cricket without him!”

Player of the Year for the RDCA was awarded to Brett Baldey this year and Twenty20 Player of the Year went to Ross Mill.

Ryan Selkirk was awarded the highest batting average with a score of 71 while Brett Baldey was awarded the highest batting aggregate making 374 runs total for the season.

The bowling aggregate was awarded to Ben Hahn.

Under 21 Player of the Year award winner for the Wanderers went to Alex Wissle and Matt Hayball was awarded Under 21 Player of the Year for Rogues.

Under 21 Player of the Year for Olympic Dam was awarded to Seb Holrook and Under 21 Player of the Year for Andamooka went to Craig Rainsford.

BELOW: Brett Baldey was awarded Player of the Year for the RDCA and the highest batting aggregate making a total of 374 runs for the season.

Olympic Dam take the cup T

he underdogs in this year’s cricket grand final, Olympic Dam chased down a poor Rogues score to capture the 2011/12 final on Saturday night.

After getting to the grand final the hard way, Olympic Dam were on their game and had the favourites on the ropes when they were all out for just 84.

Brothers Brett and Tristan Baldey opened the batting for the Rogues with Brett making 40 runs which was a top score for the team on the night.

But in their dig Olympic Dam lost 7 wickets before claiming the cup.

Graham Warren said it was a great night with a big crowd and the weather was perfect.

“It was a great game; it kept the crowd on their toes!

It was the best final we’ve had in a while because it was so close,” he said.

RIGHT: Tristan Baldey opened the batting for Rogues in the grand final on Saturday.

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