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Two Wells set to go Government report pinpoints town as major growth area

By Lauren Parker

0O UIFJS TPBQCPY THEY may look like they’re clowning around, but Mallala Economic Development Board has been getting down to some serious business – rebranding Mallala! • Pictured (from left) are Jane Lutt, starters Alan Johnson, Ian O’Loan and in their carts Ryan Konzag and Jaiya Warrior.

The next stage of the ongoing project to rebrand Mallala as the Home of Motorsport takes place this weekend, when the new Mallala Grand Prix Soap Box Derby will be launched on Saturday.

The launch takes place at midday at Mallala Motorsport Park, but there will be plenty of action on track from 10.30am.

The launch features a billycart display, barbecue, merchandise sales, and guided tours of the pits.

Those attending are asked to register for a limited number of tickets to the meeting, courtesy of the Sporting Car Club of SA. The Soap Box Derby itself will be held as part of next year’s Adelaide Plains Cup Festival.

And local drivers can now play a

role in the rebranding of the town.

New numberplate surrounds have been produced by the board, displaying the ‘Mallala Home of Motorsport’ logo.

Bumper stickers, shirts and caps are available from Mallala Trading Co (the Tin Shed).

A motorsport Walk of Fame is also being developed, and clubs can have a red, engraved, single logo paver permanently installed at the cost of $130. Individually named pavers cost $50 and double named pavers, $90.

ALL THE pieces of the puzzle are ďŹ tting together for urban growth at Two Wells, with State government last week announcing it was investigating the potential for growth at Two Wells.

In addition to development potential highlighted in the recently completed Two Wells Urban Design Framework and the Barossa Region Spatial Plan, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Holloway, has named the town as an area with potential to provide land to meet future housing demand.

An initiative to identify broadacre land to provide a 25-year rolling supply for Adelaide was launched last Thursday. “Adelaide needs a 25-year rolling supply of land, and 15 years of that supply needs to be zoned ready to go if we are going to be able to meet the future demand for new housing,�

Mr Holloway said. “Work needs to be done now to identify the areas that need to be zoned ready so we don’t develop the sort of supply bottlenecks that force up land prices and drag down home affordability.�

The ‘Growth Investigation Areas’ initiative will evaluate a range of broad-acre development options for the Greater Adelaide area, in-

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The inside story: Face to face with Facebook

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resisted for a long time. Every week there would be an email in my inbox - ‘Michelle wants to be your friend’ or ‘Paul wants to be your friend’. I would hit delete. After all, they were already my friends. They knew that.

Put it down to boredom, but eventually I caved. At home with nothing better to do, I decided I would check it out and see what this Facebook thing was all about.

Less than half an hour later, I was looking up old schoolmates, back in touch with people I went to uni with, and up-to-date with what everyone was up to.

Then came the ‘requests’....

Someone sends you a strawberry plant for your Little Green Patch (Dad, that’s an online garden... people can send you plants, you can send your friends plants, and somehow it’s supposed to help save the rainforests - although I’m yet to work out how internet usage can do that!). Someone else will throw a sheep at you, or send you a beer!

No Dad, not real sheep or beer!

For those who don’t know what

Children’s centre will mark 50th

Plans are underway to celebrate 50 years of pre-school education in Balaklava.

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre will mark its 50th anniversary with a family fun day in May next year and is producing a golden birthday cook book for the occasion.

BCCC is calling on the community to help make the event a success. Organisers are appealing for funny anecdotes or snippets on anything to do with the kindy over the past 50 years as well as memorabilia from kindy days.

Anyone who is able to help can contact Lisa Veitch or Janice Smith on 8862 1251.

Past students, parents and grandparents are also invited to submit recipes for the cook book, which can be dropped off at BCCC or emailed to kindy. director@balaklavacc. sa.edu.au

MY VIEW

with Lauren Parker Facebook’s all about (even my Mum is picking it up from looking over my shoulder to see everyone’s photos - on that note guys, no incriminating photos of me), you sign up for your own page where you can invite friends, upload photos, and let everyone know what you’re up to.

Your friends will automatically see when you change your status from ‘Lauren doesn’t know where to start’ to ‘Lauren finally got this editorial done!’, and they can write on your page by writing on your ‘wall’ for everyone to see, or send you a private message. There are thousands of applications you can

add to your Facebook page, and for a while, it was a bit of fun. Now, I have to admit I generally hit ‘ignore’ to most requests (for your benefit Mr Williams, this could be people wanting you to add a game so they can compete against you, or people sending you online hugs).

My Facebook pet, a border collie called Jess, is probably starving and neglected by now, though for weeks I fed, trained, played with her, and entered her in competitions daily.

She was my online pet - I was supposed to check her daily, and spend the ‘puppy points’ I got from logging in to keep her alive. My friends could visit her and pat her if they wanted, and a few of them had their own pets. Sometimes I think Jess got more attention than my real dog, Rex. Not that my little Rex is unloved!

But Facebook definitely has its advantages. I can laugh at photos of my friends, people I’ve played sport with or went to school with, and see they’re enjoying life. I see when someone gets a new job, or becomes an aunty or uncle. I can laugh at photos of Rebecca Pym on

the slippery dip after a wedding, or the resemblance between a particular United footballer and a monkey wearing sunglasses when he was on holidays overseas.

I’ve even contacted people asking them to email us photos I’ve seen on their Facebook page to fill the social pages of The Plains Producer.

Facebook is one of the easiest ways to get in touch with a lot of people with little effort. You can invite and accept friends, but still keep your profile private from those you don’t want to see it. And since so many people use it, it makes perfect sense for The Plains Producer to keep in touch with readers through the social networking site, as well as the pages of this paper.

Two weeks ago, our managing director, Andrew Manuel, created a ‘Plains Producer’ page. We now have 248 fans. We didn’t send out invitations, but people checked it out on their own accord after seeing friends had become fans. My work now has more fans than I have people on my own friends list!

So now we can contact all these

people and let them know what’s coming up in the next issue, we can upload the photos we just couldn’t squeeze into the paper for our fans to view, and people can even discuss stories and news on our ‘wall’.

Interestingly, of all our fans, 74 per cent are female. Are females generally more curious? Do they spend more time on Facebook than guys? Possibly. Only four per cent of our fans are aged 45 or over, but the largest demographic is 25 to 34-yearolds, not the school and uni age you might expect.

Anyway, for those of you on Facebook - check out our new Facebook page. But be warned - it can be addictive.

And you just never know what might appear in your friend’s photo albums. Then there’s the potential for your younger cousins or brothers and sisters to pick up incriminating evidence to use against you.

Speaking of which, I believe there may be a few red faces in Hamley Bridge after some rather revealing photos were posted on Facebook...

Watch out for payback Leigh!

Kerin quits politics Member for Frome and former State premier, Rob Kerin, has announced his retirement from politics.

Elected in 1993, Mr Kerin, from Crystal Brook, said the decision had been a long time coming.

“For a long time I have been holding on simply to save a by-election,” he said.

“However, the time has come where I feel burnt out with politics, and it would be disingenuous to continue.

“I feel I am no longer able to give the electorate what they deserve, and should therefore stand aside.”

Mr Kerin said he looked forward to taking on other challenges outside the political arena, and felt he could contribute to the community in other ways.

“I thank the people of

Frome and the Liberal party for the opportunities they have given me,” he said.

“I received terrific support from my electorate and my Parliamentary colleagues over a long period, and I value the many friendships I have made.”

Mr Kerin said he was initially reluctant to enter politics, and it was only because of the encouragement of his father and family support that he agreed to stand.

“That support has never lessened, and it has not been an easy ride for them.

I thank them for their enormous sacrifices.”

Mr Kerin said he was fortunate to have had terrific staff, and he was grateful for their support and friendship.

Sometimes called a “reluctant politician”, Mr Kerin said he greatly valued the way his positions

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ROB Kerin pictured at the recent opening of the Snowtown wind farm.

had allowed him to meet thousands of people he would otherwise not have met, whether they were international leaders, prominent Australians, or locals.“

Apart from the people I have met, my greatest memories are my opportunities to work in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mining and Regional Develop-

ment portfolios,” Mr Kerin said.

“The success of BioInnovation SA, which I established, is also very important to me.”

Mr Kerin thanked the MPs (from all parties) he had served with for their respect, and assured them the respect was mutual.

Mr Kerin was first elected in December 1993, and was deputy premier from July 1998 to October 2001, when he became premier until March 2002, losing the election to Labor, then Opposition Leader until March 2006.

Some highlights of Mr Kerin’s career include

introducing the ‘Food for the Future’ program; negotiating the rehabilitation of the Loxton Irrigation Area and the Lower Murray Swamps; the establishment of the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genormics, an internationally acclaimed research centre at Waite campus and introducing the Regional Development Infrastructure Fund.

Police officer Terry Boylan has been preselected as the Liberal candidate for Frome.

No date had been set for the by-election when The Plains Producer went to press.

Gulf X reports quality coal

Investigations have revealed coal deposits below the surface of Clinton, Beaufort and Whitwarta are of higher quality than originally thought.

Oil and gas company Gulf X Limited has announced its results for Clinton, and has also released preliminary results for the Whitwarta and Beaufort drilling.

Gulf X executive director, Merrill Gray, said final results of these locations would be announced this month.

At Clinton, data from new drill sites combined with data compiled previously showed there was 185 million tonnes of Joint Ore Reserve Committee (JORC) compliant coal.

Of this, 135 million tonnes was classed as ‘indicated’ - meaning a high level of confidence, while 45 million tonnes was inferred.

“The really good thing about the

Clinton area is the overall quality of the resource was higher than we expected,” Ms Gray said.

Unlike previous testing, the latest results showed a high calorific value of 10 megajoules per kilogram.

“That really dictates how much you can produce in terms of premium diesel,” Ms Gray said.

Results for Beaufort also show a calorific value of 10Mj/kg, while Whitwarta was slightly lower at 9.4Mj/kg.

Since drilling was completed, all sites but one have been rehabilitated. Port Wakefield Primary School students will help rehabilitate a saltbush site at Clinton early next month, while learning about the drilling process and environmental procedures.

“We’re very keen to maintain a good working relationship with the people whose property we’re

accessing,” Ms Gray said. Three water monitoring holes were also drilled at Clinton to assess the quality and flow of groundwater.

This data is being assessed

by Adelaide hydrologists Aquaterra, and results are expected on November 21. Ms Gray said this information was vital in the creation of the pre-feasibility study (PFS), due for completion by December 20 and announced at a Coal to Liquid conference in Brisbane next February.

Within the company, Gulf X is busy determining how to proceed from here, where a plant could be located and other preliminary decisions.

“We will speak to the landholders once all the results of the drilling are out about what that means for them,” Ms Gray said.

The company would then be able to consult with the community.

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Kennedy to quit as Mallala mayor Work commitments force decision as annual election nears District Council of Mallala mayor, Steve Kennedy, has announced he will not be seeking re-election when council elects its mayor Monday evening.

The position is reviewed every 12 months.

Mr Kennedy took the position when councillors voted then chair-

man Marcus Strudwicke from his position on July 16, 2007, and was re-elected as chair in November last year.

However, at a recent council information session, Mr Kennedy announced he did not wish to continue in his position because of business commitments.

“I’ve been spending a lot of time overseas and interstate,” he said.

This was for both work and council commitments. “I’ve been proud to be the mayor and I think we’ve come a long way in the last couple of years,” Mr Kennedy said.

“It has been a wonderful experience and has opened up a lot of doors

for me as mayor for our council and district. As a team we’ve really come ahead in leaps and bounds and we’ve got some fantastic things to look forward to.”

Mr Kennedy will continue as a councillor, and will continue to represent council on a number of committees and boards.

The State Government has released its much anticipated second draft Country Health Care Strategy, launching a four week public consultation process.

Chair of the Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Committee (HAC), Don Hannaford, reassured residents the local committee would be looking at the document in detail over the next few weeks and would be discussing the local implications.

Mr Hannaford said he had received a copy of the report but was not yet in a position to comment.

The “Strategy for Planning Country Health Services in SA” is

Meetings to discuss Taskforce suggestions

We wait on details for new look health plan

By Karen Petney a culmination of the work of the Country Health Care Plan Taskforce appointed in July when the original Country Health Care Plan was dumped, following public outcry from country residents.

Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, was a member of the Taskforce.

The Strategy has been criticised for its lack of detail about which

communities would lose services.

Instead, it provides broad guidance as to what people can expect from local hospital.

Peter Blacker, Taskforce chair, said on ABC radio the Strategy document provided a way forward where local communities, through the HACs, can be part and parcel of developing the plans for their respected areas ... “perhaps one of the failings of the first plan,” Mr Blacker said.

Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, said while he was pleased the revised strategy was open for public consultation, he was disappointed the new strategy did not detail services at each hospital and health service, but outlined approaches to the delivery and co-ordination of health care services in country areas, including the implementation of “local clinical network” groups.

“Regional communities in South Australia rightly expect to access high quality health care within a reasonable distance to where they live,” Mr Griffiths said.

“It is essential throughout the consultation period to reiterate the fact any future plans for our local health services need to focus on the

needs of patients, carers and their families.”

Minister for Health, John Hill, said the second draft built on many of the key strong elements contained in the first document, as well as recommendations and advice from the Taskforce.

“The Taskforce has carefully considered the requests by some local communities to discuss their local health plans, Mr Hill said.

“It was considered wise to wait until the new draft Strategy had been released and considered by HACs and local communities because it is expected concerns raised by local communities will be addressed.”

However, Liberal Shadow Minister for Health, Vickie Chapman, was critical of the Strategy, claiming “it says lots of the right things but there are no demonstrable identification of how it’s going to happen or who is going to pay for it, or when it will happen.

“It’s very important government understands that, if they’re going to provide any benefit out of this plan, ... they must demonstrate it with the money and get some priorities right, by providing services for the people who need them,” she said.

The new strategy promises a minimum level of services, such as emergency care in each facility, with the onus on country communities to decide what health service they want in their towns, fitting within the government’s budget.

HAC members will be invited to attend a workshop with Minister Hill later this month to discuss and consider the new draft strategy.

The public and key stakeholder groups will also be invited to open forums, with representatives from the Taskforce and Country Health SA, at which time the full details of the amended document will be outlined, including the key changes and the future direction.

Kapunda discussion A public meeting already has been called in Kapunda to inform community members. This will be held at Kapunda Institute, Hill street, Kapunda, on Thursday, November 20, from 7pm–9pm.

Community consultation on the new plan is being conducted until December 5. The Taskforce will then meet to consider any new information and discuss the reaction and feedback to the plan, before putting forward recommendations to the Government. For more details, visit the Country Health website www. countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au

WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Lest we forget Crowds gathered across the district to pay respect to our soldiers on Remembrance Day yesterday (Tuesday). Services were held at Auburn, Balaklava, Kapunda, Mallala, Port Wakefield and Riverton, while others paused to observe a minutes silence and

reflection in their workplaces, homes, and schools.

• Pictured are Balaklava subbranch RSL president Peter O’Shaughnessy (left) and John Bettridge, place a wreath at the Balaklava memorial and (below) part of the crowd at the service.

BEFORE: The work of the Taskforce, the Government made the following commitments: • There will be no closures of country hospitals; • Emergency services will remain in country hospitals; • Improved infrastructure and service commitments outlined in the Plan will proceed, including the capital infrastructure for

Ceduna, Port Pirie, Berri and Whyalla.

AFTER: The components of the original Country Health Care Plan that remain in the new strategy include: • Expansion of services such as elective surgery, primary health care and acute care; • The designation of four Country General hospitals - Why-

alla, Berri, Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln – with their services strengthened and becoming training hospitals; • Increased services at another 11 hospitals in key regional areas; • A Centre for Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health to be developed at Port Augusta

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Small fires keep CFS and farmers on the go As harvesT continues across the districts, there have been a number of small fires.

A lightning strike near Auburn smouldered for a few days before finally catching alight late Monday afternoon.

Fire crews from Hoyleton,Auburn, Balaklava, Rhynie and Watervale were called to the fire north of the AuburnBalaklava Road near the Skilly Hills.

About 15 hectares of scrub and grassland was burnt. In another flare-

up, four CFS appliances responded to a fire at Nantawarra which burnt 15 acres of stubble last Thursday.

Nantawarra, Balaklava, Lochiel and Snowtown crews arrived to find the fire had been contained.

It is believed it was started by a generator, and was brought under control by farmers.

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Close of Nominations

Wakefield Regional Council Supplementary Election for Councillor in Northern Ward Nominations Received At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 6 November 2008 the following people were accepted as candidates and are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot paper.

Councillor for Northern Ward – 1 Vacancy STONE, Michael STEVENS, Greg

Postal Voting The election will be conducted by post. Ballot papers and pre-paid envelopes for each voting entitlement will be posted between Tuesday 18 November 2008 and Monday 24 November 2008 to every person, body corporate and group listed on the voters roll at roll close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 30 September 2008. Voting is voluntary.

A person who has not received voting material by Monday 24 November 2008 and believes they are entitled to vote should contact the Deputy Returning Officer on 8401 4327.

Completed voting material must be returned to reach the Returning Officer no later than 12 noon on Monday 8 December 2008.

A ballot box will be provided at the Council office, Scotland Place, Balaklava for electors wishing to hand deliver their completed voting material during office hours.

Vote Counting Location The scrutiny and counting of votes will take place at the Council Office, Scotland Place, Balaklava as soon as practicable after 12 noon on Monday 8 December 2008. A provisional declaration will be made at the conclusion of the election count.

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• A former Saddleworth resident was arrested recently for a break-in that occurred in Saddleworth in July.

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Police said the blaze, near Kulpara, was started by a header, but did not damage the crop or any equipment.

Fire also burnt a small area on a roadside near Port Wakefield.

The fire danger season for the district starts on Saturday, November 15, continuing to April 30 next year.

During this time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit has been obtained from the local council. Heavy penalties apply.

• A driver who tested four times the legal blood alcohol limit lost her licence instantly after losing control of her vehicle on Port Wakefield Road last Friday morning.

The 50-year-old Woomera woman was travelling towards Adelaide about five kilometres south of Dublin when she left the road, eventually stopping in the nature strip dividing the north and south bound lanes, about 11.20am.

She allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.205 per cent.

The woman was reported for driving without due care, drink driving, and instantly lost her licence for 12 months.

She will face Elizabeth Magistrates Court.

Mallala officer-in-charge, Brevet Sergeant Scott Trenaman, said this was a classic example of how drink driving could endanger all road users.

• Early the following morning, a car collided with a tree about seven kilometres north of Dublin on Port Wakefield Road.

The accident occurred about 5am, when a 21-year-old driver lost control and left the road, colliding with a tree and coming to rest in a culvert.

Police were amazed the woman escaped the accident with only a minor laceration and bruising.

Police believe high speed and inattention may have caused the accident, and will make further enquiries with the driver.

• A Korunye driver was reported for driving an unregistered car on Redbanks Road near Redbanks last Friday.

Police allege the vehicle’s registration had expired on October 8. The man will face Elizabeth Magistrates Court to answer the charge.

• A 24-year-old Paralowie man was detected driving at 147km/h in a 110 zone on Redbanks Road near Gawler Belt, last Thursday morning.

• A 37-year-old Hewitt man was reported for speeding at 128km/h in a 110 zone on Mon-

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• Police expect to make several arrests after seizing a stolen and ‘rebirthed’ vehicle from Two Wells.

The Toyota four-wheel-drive station wagon was seized by police last Friday.

Police allege the vehicle, which was in the possession of a 33-year-old unemployed Two Wells man, had been stolen from Virginia Speedway several months earlier.

The vehicle also had several items from another stolen Toyota Landcruiser stolen from Adelaide.

Police believe the vehicle, now bearing different identification, has been ‘rebirthed’ and re-registered. Investigations are continuing.

While police were at this address, a man from the same address was spotted by police failing to stop at a Stop sign on the railway crossing on Elizabeth Street, Two Wells.

He was issued with an infringement notice for more than $300 and lost three demerit points.

• Police arrested a 50-yearold Virginia man last Thursday when they attended his Old Port Wakefield Road address making theft enquiries.

While they were at the property, police found there was a warrant as the man had failed to attend court several days earlier.

He was later charged at Elizabeth, spending the night in lock-up before attending Elizabeth Court.

• A Gawler woman was reported for driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle without a licence, and contrary to a defect notice.

Police spotted the vehicle

parked on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, with the 34year-old seated inside.

Police allege the vehicle’s registration had expired in February, and had also been defected the same month.

The unemployed driver had never held a licence.

The woman will be summonsed to appear in court.

• A 23-year-old Two Wells man had his licence disqualified for 12 months last Wednesday and will be summonsed to appear in court as a result of an accident last year.

Police allege the man was involved in an accident at Croydon in July 2007.

He was injured in the accident, and recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.172 per cent.

• A boat trailer was found at Waterloo Corner on Tuesday, November 4, but does not have numberplates.

While the trailer, which has blue rollers, does have a VIN number, there are no records of that number.

Police believe the trailer may have been dumped the previous night by thieves who stole a boat from a nearby premises.

Police believe the offenders brought the trailer with them, dumping it when they realised the boat was already on a trailer.

Anyone with information is asked to call BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

• Locals have been reminded of the phone numbers used to contact police after it became clear at a recent Neighbourhood Watch Meeting there was some confusion amongst the public.

Two locals attended the meeting saying they were unable to contact their local police, and that the phone was either unanswered or police were not present at the station.

Two Wells officer-in-charge, Brevet Sergeant Grant Devlin, said police aimed to have the station open from 9am to midday every day, including weekends, and it was often open much later in the afternoon.

But because there is usually only one officer on duty, they may be called away from the station, when it will be closed.

If anyone requires police attendance, B/Sergeant Devlin said it was best to call ‘Police Attendance’ on 131444, or for urgent matters, 000.

If the person only wishes to speak to police, call the station on 8520 2309 or the mobile on 0418 859 699.

If police are absent, the call is usually transferred to Gawler Police Station.

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• A large quantity of old coins and foreign currency was found in Clare last week.

Anyone with information about the find or the owner of the currency is asked to contact the Clare Police Station on 8842 2711.

• A Stihl pole saw and a Stihl chainsaw, together valued at $2000, were stolen from vehicles parked at the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council depot on Tuesday, November 4.

• A large quantity of alcohol and a television were stolen from Clare Bowling Club last Friday. Police investigations are continuing.

• Five motorists were caught speeding on Main North Road and RM Williams Way, Clare, on the weekend.

This included an Owen man and a Beaumont woman both caught travelling at 94km/h in an 80 zone, and a Clare man detected at 114km/h in a 100 zone.

• Police were called to a noisy party in Rocky Glen Court, Clare, last Thursday evening, asking the residents to turn down music.

Less than two hours later, police were again forced to attend the same party, where they issued an emergency environmental protection order and the music was turned off.

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• Nine drivers were reported for speeding on the Port Wakefield Highway on the weekend.

Help Scott take shortcut for charities The Mo is back for Movember, and local builder Scott Davey is again raising funds to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Beyond Blue, the national depression initiative.

Last year Scott raised an

impressive $1500 for his facial fur – but also had to shave his head (left)!

To support Scott, visit www.movember.com.au/ donate to donate online using credit card of PayPal account, or make cash dona-

tions to himself or Michelle.

Cheques can be written payable to ‘Movember Foundation’ with reference to registration number 1392166 and posted to Scott Davey, PO Box 389, Balaklava SA 5461.

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YEARS AGO November 2003

Blyth shearer, Daryl Andriske represented South Australia at the Australian National Shearing Compeitition at Boddington, Western Australia, teaming up with Norton Warnest – brother of world champion shearer Shannon.

The pair competed as a tag team, finishing second to the Western Australian team.

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YEARS AGO November 1998

Snowtown fullbore rifle shooter James Freebairn secured the role as coach in the National rifle team to contest the “Palma” World long range championships in South Africa. James, a member of Balaklava Rifle Club, had been shooting competitively for 40 years.

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YEARS AGO November 1988

Balaklava Primary School teacher Ray Bennett completed his study for his Bachelor of Education. He was presented with his certificate at a ceremony held at the Festival Theatre.

Diary & COMMUNITY

• Nov 13: Horizon Christian School strawberry fete; Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital Inc AGM • Nov 15: Riverton Monthly Market.

• Nov 19: Brinkworth Red Cross; Balaklava Races.

• Nov 21: Riverton Primary school Spring Fair.

• Nov 22: Balaklava Christmas Fair, BTH. • Nov 29: Sevenhill Producers Market, Sevenhill.

• Nov 30: Balaklava Hospital Christmas Fair; Clare Cup; Port Wakefield CFS 60th anniversary celebrations.

• Dec 1: Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch meeting.

• Dec 3: BPS production.

• Dec 5: SA Great dinner.

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Trust them to ‘Lend a Hand’ SNOWTOWN • Snowtown wind farm operators TrustPower, demonstrated its ongoing support for the community at the recent opening by announcing ongoing support by establishing the “Trust Power Lend a Hand Foundation” to be administered by the Lions Club.

More information will be available soon.

• Snowtown Red Cross recent Family fun day was a great success with $1034 raised from the day.

Decorated bikes, fun races for adults and children, food, drinks, trading tables and demonstrations all made a great day out for the families who attended.

Thanks were extended to Red Cross members, their families, Neville Michael, Tom Slattery, Robert Brand, the Progress Association, Ricky Cocks for preparing the oval, Matthew Wilson and the staff from Snowtown Area School for their encouragement.

• Speaking of Snowtown Red Cross, the annual Red Cross Christmas Lunch will be held on Tuesday, November 25 at 11.30am at the home of John and Helen Ashby. New members are welcome. Those attending are asked to take a savoury plate. If you are thinking of attending call Helen on 8865 2029 or Shae on 8865 2468 for more information.

• Snowtown Meals on Wheels urgently needs people to help deliver meals. Contact Joylene Hoskin on 8865 2160.

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CFS anniversary

• Port Wakefield CFS brigade’s 60th anniversary celebrations will be held at the Port Wakefield Station on Sunday, November 30 from 1pm to 5pm.

Celebrations will include the unveiling of an anniversary plaque, service award presentations, displays and afternoon tea. Any old memorabilia or photos that could be borrowed for the day would be appreciated.

Contact Sue on 0427 700 175 if you are able to assist.

BLYTH/SNOWTOWN • Netball coaches for all grades are wanted for the 2009 season. For further information, contact Simone Bigg on 8844 5081 or 0412 755 748 or email pgandsgbigg@bigpond.com OWEN • Christmas Eve in Owen will be bigger than ever, with street party organisers holding a baby photograph competition for the first time. The popular putt-putt golf will also be back, along with a children’s trail and

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visions of Christmas and to make the festival bigger and better than ever.

If you would like to enter a tree, a nativity scene or any other creative project with a Christmas theme, call Maureen on 8528 5309.

BALAKLAVA

Autism meeting

• A meeting for parents of children with Autism will be held at Horizon Christian School from 11am to 2pm tomorrow, Thursday November 13.

Morning tea will be provided, take a plate of lunch to share. Child minding facilities are available.

This is a great opportunity to share and learn from other parents living with a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Balaklava Swimming Pool is now open from 1.30 pm on weekends and public holidays and 3.30 on weekdays. Pool memberships are available at the pool.

A reminder, the temperature for Adelaide must be forecast at 25 degrees or over for the pool to open.

TWO WELLS

Institute’s 130th Reception/Year 1 students have been making rain or sun catcher mobiles to sell at the upcoming fair. From left (rear) are Jonty Nokes, Austin Redden, Zac McCabe, Danyon Greenslade.

Front: Sophie Pascoe, Abby Griffiths and Casey O’Toole.

Riverton’s spring fair coming

Riverton Primary School will be a buzz on Friday, November 21, as the school community enjoys its spring fair.

All students will be assisting with a class stall or activity throughout the fair, which runs from 3.30pm to 7pm.

Some of the activities will include a white elephant stall, lollies in the jar, knock ‘em downs, popcorn, lucky dips, a bottle stall, peg grab and putt-putt golf.

Organiser Andrew Mickan said involving the students in the fair a home brew competition.

VIRGINIA

Open day

• Virginia CFS is holding an open day this Sunday, November 16 from 11am until 2pm. The day will include a free sausage sizzle, demonstrations, displays and activities for the kids.

The station’s location is on Leach street, Virginia.

TARLEE • Congratulations to local olive

helped them feel good about their school. “In years to come they look back with fond memories of these fun times with friends and family,” he said.

Steak sandwiches, hot dogs, strawberries and ice cream, donuts, soft drinks and milkshakes will be on sale.

Old cars, a CFS activity, pony rides, a chair-o-plane, bouncy castle, laptop raffle draw and live entertainment promise to make the whole school event a lot of fun for the family.

growers and makers of Tarwilldi Olive Oil, Ross and Gloria DickieWilliams, who were awarded a bronze medal in the recent 12th annual Olives SA and Royal Adelaide Show 2008 EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and Table Olive Competition.

• Tarlee’s fourth annual Christmas Tree Festival will be held on December 6 and 7 in St John and St Paul Catholic Church.

Organiser, Maureen Kerrigan, is looking for more people to enter their

• Two Wells Institute 130th birthday celebrations and the launch of the District Council of Mallala Library Services Living Libraries will be held on Tuesday, November 18, from 10.30am to 4pm.

Celebrations will include a commemoration ceremony, followed by the launch and cutting of the birthday cake.

For more information contact 8520 2100.

• Congratulations to Anne Porter (chair), Maria Aunger (secretary and Two Wells area coordinator) and Dave Body (Lewiston area coordinator) on their election at the recent annual general meeting of the Two Wells, Lewiston and Districts Landcare Group.

• Two Wells Christmas street parade will be held Friday, December 12. A children’s competition will be held in conjunction with the Parade in the following categories: Under 5 - design a Christmas placemat; 5-8 years - decorate a Christmas serviette ring; 9-11 years - craft a Christmas table centre piece featuring a candle; 12 years and over - craft a Christmas door hanging decoration. All entries need to be delivered to the Old Council Chambers building by 4.30pm on December 12. Entry forms will be available from the community craft shop or the CABRI centre.

• Two Wells Regional Action Team Inc web pages are now available on line. The address is twrat.org.au

The return of the Unicorn In 1873, the Unicorn Brewery began production at Burra, under the watchful eye of William Banks, catering for the thirsty miners as well as all the pastoralists, farm workers and hardworking townsfolk. The brewery operated until 1902, when strict licensing laws spelt the end of many of the state’s independent breweries. At the time of closure, Unicorn was owned by Walkerville Brewery. In its heyday, Unicorn is reported to have supplied beer to 25 per cent of the state, with orders shipped via the Burra railway to Mid-North towns and also to Broken Hill.

A recent media release announced that the Unicorn “lives again” - after an absence of 106 years, it is being produced in Ad-

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elaide and Sydney. As well as being supplied to restaurants and hotels in Adelaide (and eventually to other states, too), Unicorn is now available in Burra’s five remaining hotels, rekindling an old tradition of the 1880s when the Brewery owned all nine hotels in the town.

To mark the Unicorn’s revival, an open day and street parade are planned for Sunday, November 16, in Burra. Beginning at 11.15am,

Unicorn Brewery label. highlights of the parade will include the Unicorn Brewery Clydesdale Team (recognising the original form of transport), and the S. A. Pipes and Drums (saluting the

Scottish and Welsh pioneers). At 12.15pm, the Unicorn Brewery and its cellars will be officially reopened. Acknowledging the Brewery’s roots in Burra, its modern-day operational base is in the offices of the original building. It is also planned to use the bluestone cellars, with its 600m of underground storage space, for functions and events and, perhaps, the brewing of Unicorn Ale again, one day.

On the preceding Friday night, November 14, a Grand Concert will be held in the Burra town hall at 7.30pm. Contact the Burra Information Centre for bookings.

This will be a weekend to remember, as the Unicorn comes back to life and Burra showcases some of its early history.

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$PVODJM HSPVQ TIPXT UIF XBZ JO 8BLFGJFME A DISCUSSION paper detailing the top infrastructure priorities for the electorate of Wakefield has been presented to Federal government.

The initiatives have been identified and prioritised by the Wakefield Group, a collaboration of all the councils within the Wakefield electorate, and presented in the group’s annual submission to Federal government.

While in many instances councils have been pushing individual priorities for several years, the grouping of local government bodies has created a stronger, united voice.

In support of its submission to government, Wakefield Group said 10 per cent of the state’s population lived in Wakefield in 2006, and the electorate, which is growing at a significantly faster rate than the state average, accounts for 32 per cent of state growth.

However, Wakefield Group said the region faced major demographic challenges, and was expected to contain up to 40 per cent of the greater Adelaide population increase up to 2036, according to recent State government estimates.

And a statement made by State government just last week (see separate stories on pages 1 and 7) confirmed the growth to the be experienced on the Adelaide Plains.

THE Wakefield Group says Adelaide Hills rail freight could be redirected through a new northern corridor.

Priorities outlined in the Wakefield Group’s annual submission fall under three categories: expanding opportunity, improving well-being and building community; growing prosperity, transport and communications; and attaining sustainability, water management.

Individual initiatives include: • the proposed Balaklava health hub; • a freight road link for movement of stock from Gawler through to the Carslake Road, Dublin, saleyards (including the upgrade of Carslake road); • the upgrade of strategic water

ident with the Northern Expressway project.

When it came to infrastructure spending at a Federal level, Mr Champion said government was focusing on bringing transparency into its spending through its new

GRANTS FOR SENIORS 2008-2009 The 2008-2009 Grants for Seniors Funding Round reflects the State Government’s aim of ensuring that older people are given every opportunity to be fully involved in their communities.

Jennifer Rankine Minister for Ageing

Grants are provided for proposals that will create or extend opportunities for older people to engage in a wide range of community activities.

Expressions of Interest are invited from volunteer, self-help groups and community clubs and organisations for one-off grants of up to $5,000.

Grants can be used for equipment or materials, social and skill enhancing activities, educational or recreational activities, fitness and sporting programs, or cultural activities. Grants are allocated on a one-off basis only.

CLOSING DATE Expressions of Interest (applications) for the 2008-2009 Grants for Seniors Funding Round close at: 5.00 pm on Friday, 5 December 2008.

Further information, including Guidelines and Application forms, is available from: http://www.ageing.sa.gov.au/seniorsgrants OR by emailing the Contracting and Funding Team at OFTAFundingManager@dfc.sa.gov.au OR by contacting the Contracting and Funding Team, Office for the Ageing, Department for Families & Communities, phone: 8207 0490.

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and gas infrastructure at Bowmans, Balaklava and Port Wakefield to boost economic development; • improving heavy vehicle and other vehicle movements with a Port Wakefield bypass; • addressing pavement safety issues of Main North Road from Gawler to Clare; • re-directing rail freight traffic from the Adelaide Hills line via a new northern corridor traversing the Wakefield region; • broadband; • relocating the Parafield Airport within the Wakefield region; • funding support for the Gawler

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He said this board was made up of experts and non-partisan appointments.

“While I’m supportive of the councils and State government’s efforts and think they (the projects) are really worthwhile, we want to get experts to assess their value to the community and region,” Mr Champion said.

“What we want is national issues, long term planning, genuine community engage-

ment, and ending that under-investment in infrastructure.”

Mr Champion said he hoped to see the Parafield Airport eventually relocated from its suburban location, but still remain within the electorate. However, he said this was a long term goal, and would need to be investigated thoroughly.

“There’s an awful lot of work to do on that to see if it’s even feasible,” Mr Champion said.

Mr Champion said mayors may have the

River Water Initiative, community wastewater schemes for towns and stormwater management capital programs.

The Wakefield Group 2010 plan has been provided to Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, giving an overview of the potential impact of regional growth on infrastructure and priority projects that will address those infrastructure needs; indicate partnership opportunities between Federal and local government in relation to specific action projects and the targeting of infrastructure funding in Wakefield; and providing a rational and coordinated approach

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DISTRICT Council of Mallala chief executive officer, Damien Moloney, said council was supportive of all the priorities detailed in the Wakefield Group report, but said some would be of particular benefit to the local area.

“There’s no doubt the Shannon/Carslake Road upgrade is a no-brainer,” he said.

Nick Champion Mr Moloney said each year, $160 million of goods travelled along a opportunity to discuss gravel road, which was frequently the Wakefield Group used by B-doubles, and would cost priorities when mayors about $1 million to upgrade. from councils across And with the proposed abattoir Australia meet with development on the same road, Mr Prime Minister Kevin Moloney said there was potential for another $10 milRudd on November 17. lion of exports each year. Broadband for the region was another priority for the Mallala district, according to Mr Moloney.

“Not to have broadband a kilometre outside of Mallala or Two Wells is ridiculous,” he said.

Mr Moloney said it was an essential service for local businesses.

Waterproofing the Adelaide Plains fits perfectly with the Hortinises the importance that while culture Blueprint released earlier this council focuses a lot of time year, which identified horticultural on ‘hard infrastructure’, the growth north of the Gawler River, soft infrastructure like build- and the recent Gawler River Flood ing on volunteerism and social Mitigation works.

Mr Moloney is also keen to see development and work initiative are things local councils Parafield Airport relocated to the are getting more and more area. “We’re not saying it has to involved in to develop and be here,” he said. “We’re saying build their communities,” Mr if you’re going to have a second regional airport, wouldn’t it make Barry said.

He said major priorities sense to have it not too far out of town, such as the Port Wakefield within an hour or so of Adelaide?

“We think we’ve got the perfect bypass and broadband access had already received recogni- spot for it out this way.” located within the Wakefield tion from both the current and Mr Moloney said in most instancregion. Mr Barry was also former Federal governments. es, Wakefield Group was first seeking keen to progress the priority of “They have been on the funding to undertake cost benefit employment development and books for a long time and analysis and feasibility studies. building communities.

“We need to start the process now. we haven’t necessarily seen “While that’s more social outcomes or solutions,” Mr If we don’t, some other area will put development, it still recog- Barry said. its hand up in front of us.”

5JNF UP ´DMFBS UIF CPPLT µ PO SBGU PG MPDBM QSPKFDUT WAKEFIELD Regional Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said a decision about the Port Wakefield bypass needed to be addressed one way or the other as soon as possible, as well as improved broadband services.

He said waterproofing the northern Adelaide Plains priority was also of high importance.

“Whilst that particular action is more in the horticulture area, and in townships like Roseworthy and Clare, it does recognise with industries up this way there is a need for sustainable water infrastructure and services here,” Mr Barry said.

He is also hopeful the Parafield Airport will be re-

to announcements of funding op opportunities.

Wakefield Group executive officer, Terry Bell, said the plan would facilitate an innovative partnership with Federal government.

“This is the first submission to the new Federal Labor government, and the Wakefield Group has built on its previous two submissions with a comprehensive range of infrastructure projects, which along with important road, water and energy initiatives, also include significant community development and health related subjects,” Mr Bell said.

The 2010 plan has also been forwarded to the Federal government’s ‘Infrastructure Australia’ panel for consideration.

“The crisis that is currently facing the world economy can be confronted by the type of economic development initiative being promoted by the Wakefield Group,” Mr Bell said.

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Reporter Lauren Parker investigates the Two Wells plan:

Expand where there will be jobs, says CEO Initiatives such as the Gawler River Flood Plain Management, and the flood mapping proposed for the Light River, have added to the growth potential of Two Wells.

The Horticulture Blueprint released earlier this year highlights potential intensive horticulture development north of the Gawler River, and with that would come more jobs.

And with growing concern about ecological and carbon footprints, District Council of Mallala CEO, Damien Moloney, said it made sense to locate residential expansion near where the jobs would be.

Commenting on the State government recognition of Two Wells in its planning strategy (see Page 1), Mr Moloney said there would then be flowon benefits to the local community.

“If you’ve got that number of people, you’ve got reason to build perhaps a secondary school, or new sporting facilities, a community centre or associated social programs,” he said.

Increased population also leads to

BUSINESSMAN TONY LANGE SAYS:

‘Time to move ahead’

Two Wells businessman and father-of-four, Tony Lange, believes it is time for the town to move ahead, particularly when it came to commercial development, describing the town as an “up-and-coming regional centre”.

“I want to relocate a store and I’m hoping I’ll be able to lease in a new shopping centre,” he said.

But if there is no announcement of a shopping centre soon, Tony will instead consider

relocating the newsagency to the main street, and will then be forced to choose between two locations if a shopping centre is eventually built.

But it’s not simply for his own business purposes that Tony wants to see the town progress.

“I’ve given two of my kids a job at the shop,” he said.

“My sons are saying to me ‘when’s the shopping centre going to go in so we can get a job after school?’”

Tony said there were few

employment opportunities for young people in the town, but further growth would bring additional job opportunities.

Tony said he believed residential and commercial growth needed to occur together so those moving to the area would have jobs available locally.

He is also keen to see the town’s characteristics retained, such as its animal husbandry community, to maintain the “on the edge of the country mentality”, rather than becom-

ing “urbanised.” Tony believes expansion is inevitable.

He said the population would come whether the town was ready or not, there needed to be jobs available first to avoid a population with high unemployment.

He believes large developers could be asked to contribute to funding community upgrades, such as the much-needed expansion and upgrade of the football clubrooms, and a playground at the sports ground.

... but don’t lose community feel

Lynette Seccafien can see both positives and negatives to the changing face of Two Wells.

Having grown up in Two Wells and raising her own children there, as well as having an enormous involvement with local sporting clubs and the Two Wells Regional Action Team, she has watched her home-town gradually change.

While she can see urban expansion as an economic positive, she fears the town could lose its sense of community.

As a mother, Lynette treasured the fact

her children could safely go for a walk down the street, and because everyone knew each other, she knew there were always people looking out for her kids.

“Don’t forget I know everyone up that street and they’ll tell me if you do anything wrong,” she used to tell them. “As a parent, you appreciate that.”

However, she is concerned that with expansion, the urban ‘keep to yourself’ mentality may take over.

Lynette also believes local sporting clubs are unlikely to pick up too many

more new members with the expansion.

When it first occurred, the sub-division of Lewiston created high hopes amongst sporting groups, but the additional memberships failed to eventuate.

Lynette said she wasn’t necessarily against change and development, but the community needed to be pro-active in guiding just how that development occurred.

“You want to retain the community spirit and values that have always been there,” she said.

New deal on infrastructure funding

A report signalling a new approach to infrastructure funding across regional and local communities has been released.

The report came after a Federal parliamentary committee inquiry into Regional Partnerships and the Federal government’s proposed Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Fund.

Tabled in Federal Parliament last week, it draws on the highly criticalAustralian National Audit Office report into the previous government’s Regional Partnership Program and recommends a new framework for regional infrastructure funding.

“Regions across Australia deserve to have access to infrastructure funding on a fair and transparent basis,” said Catherine King, chair

of the House Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

“That is clearly not what happened under the Regional Partnerships Program.

“This in turn tainted some project outcomes, led to questions about the transparency of the decision-making process and in some instances saw substantial amounts of funding go to projects that never actually eventuated, while some recommended projects were not funded at all.”

In its May Budget, Federal government outlined its intention to introduce a Regional and Local Community Fund.

The interim report recommends the new program cover all regions ofAustralia, employ

a partnership approach and predominantly fund hard infrastructure. Local government would oversee projects requiring local government funds, while not-for-profit organisations would apply directly if not seeking a local government contribution.

But Liberal Senator Alan Ferguson, from SA’s Yorke Peninsula, said one of the most important ingredients to successful regional development was a sense of community involvement and ownership.

He said the new system put too much emphasis on the three tiers of government administration, with ‘outsiders’ becoming the decision makers rather than local assessment based on local conditions through regional development boards.

more potential for an aged care development in Two Wells.

Mr Moloney said any growth would also benefit the Lewiston community, which is currently home to 4000, but has no town centre or community facilities.

“If Two Wells becomes a centre, then Lewiston becomes like a suburb,” he said.

However, he assured that Lewiston would retain its own identity, with its zoning allowing for horses, dogs and cats, and rural living.

Mr Moloney said Two Wells hadn’t been on State government’s radar two years ago, but council had continually pushed to have its potential recognised.

The recently completed Two Wells Urban Design Framework identified areas where residential and commercial development could occur, while outlining strategies to keep the heritage character of the main street intact and continue to develop community facilities.

Government to consult:

State government this week began a nine-month consultation program with a series of workshops between State and Local government.

Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Holloway, said the workshops were the first steps of a multi-stage process, which will include major community consultation during 2009.

A ‘Directions Document’ has been released to guide the workshops.

The 30-year vision focuses on creating urban regeneration and revitalisation in many existing areas, with vibrant new higher-density neighbourhoods created in and near the CBD and along designated transit corridors to the west, north and south.

The Directions Document can be viewed at www. planning.sa.gov.au/go/directions

POSITIVE AGEING DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 2008 – 2009 The Positive Ageing Development Grants program is aimed at ensuring older people have the choices and opportunities to be active in their own communities.

Jennifer Rankine Minister for Ageing

Proposals for funding should focus on giving older people chances to be socially connected, appreciated, and to fully participate in community life.

The themes are aligned to key priority actions in Improving with Age - Our Ageing Plan for South Australia.

Expressions of Interest are invited for grants of up to $25,000 on a 12 month, one-off basis, for projects based on one of the following themes: • Enabling Choice and Independence • Participation and Learning • Positive Perceptions Further information on the themes is contained within the Guidelines document.

CLOSING DATE Expressions of Interest (Applications) for the 2008-2009 Positive Ageing Development Grants Funding Round close at: 5.00 pm on Friday, 5 December 2008.

Further information, including Guidelines and Application forms, is available from: http://www.ageing.sa.gov.au/SeniorsGrants OR by emailing the Contracting and Funding Team at OFTAFundingManager@dfc.sa.gov.au OR by contacting the Contracting and Funding Team, Office for the Ageing, Department for Families & Communities, phone: 8207 0490.

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LEFT: Two to three year olds, from left: Kasey Cunningham, Victoria Lane, Isla Baum, Hollie-lee Cook, Grace Cook â&#x2013; PICTURES supplied by and available from Reminisce Photography, 152 Murray St Gawler. Phone: 0417 080 492

â&#x2013; STEPZ Dance Studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural end of year concert was held at Balaklava Town Hall on November 1.

Stepz was started earlier this year by Jessica Bernhardt who has been dancing for nearly as long as she has been walking.

Ballet, jazz ballet, hip hop and ballroom dance are taught on Tuesday nights in Balaklava, with registration for 2009 on January 31. Phone Jessica on 8862 2391.

Stepz Dance Studio students will be performing for residents of Mill Court on December 9, as well as participating in the Balaklava pageant on Christmas eve.

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Balaklava’s Neighbourhood Shed has been granted development approval by Wakefield Regional Council.

Council has approved the building of the shed, near the squash courts building. It is not yet known when construction will begin.

Lower North Health men’s health worker John Monten said a meeting would be held on Tuesday, November 25 to discuss the next steps.

The meeting will be held from 10am to 11.30am, and will be followed by a barbecue at midday.

Anyone interested in the project should attend the meeting or the barbecue.

To date, the Neighbourhood Shed has secured funding from the Foundation for Regional Renewal to construct the shed, and a Community Benefits SA grant to help fund equipment.

Mr Monten said Wakefield Regional Council had also been very supportive through the process.

Four groups win ABB grant funds

Four local organisations have received a funding boost from the ABB Grain Community Fund.

Owen Community Centre Committee, Blyth Bowling Club, Auburn Recreation Park, and Clare High School were among the 31 grant recipients in the latest round of funding.

Owen Community Centre Committee will use the funding towards a data projector and laptop, while Blyth Bowling Club applied for the funding to purchase junior bowls sets and mats.

Funding will also be used for aluminium tables and chair settings and fine gravel for pathways in the Rose Becker Memorial Park, Auburn, and to purchase table tennis tables and accessories at Clare High School.

More than 200 applications were received. ABB Grain corporate affairs manager, Marc Cooney, said the fund was part of ABB’s commitment to rural Australia.

“The support of rural and regional communities is of great importance to ABB,” he said.“This fund represents ABB’s commitment to giving something back to those communities.”

Mr Cooney said it was unfortunate it wasn’t possible to fund all applicants. “As an agribusiness we understand the hardships of drought and we identify with the need for community support,” he said.

“We recognise ABB plays an important role in many regional communities - we are now involved in more regional areas than ever before.”

Applications for 2009 funding will be open early next year. For more details, go to the ABB website.

Learn more on water efficiency

Apublic workshop for people interested in water for their home and garden will be held on Sunday, November 30, at The Food Forest, Gawler.

Techniques for water catching, saving and recycling as well as high efficiency garden and orchard irrigation systems will be demonstrated on site.

Permaculture designer, Graham Brookman, says the average roof area of a suburban property can capture enough water for a family’s domestic needs as well as sustaining a 50 square metre vegetable garden and up to 20 fruit trees.

“This can provide more than enough fruit and vegetables for a family, and save them $1000 in annual food costs,” he said.

Calculation of tank sizes relative to rainfall and roof size and how to obtain rebates for installing tanks reticulating water into the home are also explained.

Other issues include the pros and cons of different solar hot water systems, taps, toilets, washing machines and showers.

Presenter Jake Bugden, of Sustainable Focus, has audited homes and businesses and designed water saving and recycling systems, which slashed consumption yet provided good water security.

Cost is $88. More details from Annemarie Brookman on 85226450 or at www.foodforest.com.au

Drought bus at Port Wakefield The Federal government’s Drought Bus is continuing its successful tour of drought-affected regions, visiting the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula from November 18-27.

It is in Port Wakefield on Friday, November 21, from 9.30am – 2.30pm, adjacent to the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, corner Wakefield and Edward Streets.

Specialised Centrelink staff, including rural services officers, social workers and customer services advisers are travelling with the bus and can assist with other Centrelink matters including general payment information, updating customer contact details, printing documents and health care cards and making appointments.

Medicare staff are also avail-

able to assist rural families with non-cash transactions, such as paying Medicare claims by cheque or EFTPOS, enrolling people for Medicare or updating details.

“We’re making it easier for farmers, small businesses and towns people to access drought assistance payments as well as other Federal government support services by taking the Drought Bus directly to the people,” said co-ordinator, Andrew Gregory.

Prolonged effects of the drought are still placing a great financial and emotional strain on farming communities “Farmers and small businesses need to understand they aren’t alone, and help is available,” Andrew said.

Staff on board the bus are experienced in all Centrelink payments and have a particular affinity with people on the land.

“Most people on the bus live in rural communities and understand how self-sufficient country people can be – something that can make them reluctant to ask for help,” Andrew said.

“That’s why we want to encourage people to talk with us while we’re in the Yorke Peninsula and the Mid North.”

Andrew said the success of the Drought Bus initiative had been overwhelming.

“Since its launch two years ago, Drought Buses have travelled more than 100,000 km across all states, providing information and support to more than 20,000 people.

“Following reductions in water allocations, one of the Drought Buses is now being used exclusively in the MurrayDarling Basin region,” Andrew said.

After visiting the Yorke Peninsula, the Drought Bus will move onto the state’s MidNorth, before heading to the Riverland in early December.

• It will be at Port Broughton on Monday, November 24, from10.30am – 4.30pm, car park, West Terrace (north).

• Merriton – Tuesday, November 25, 9.30am – 12.00pm, Billabong Farm, Port Broughton and Crystal Brook Roads and from 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Three Bridge Reserve, corner Port Broughton Road and Highway One.

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To obtain a copy of the new strategy – A Draft Strategy for Planning Country Health Services in South Australia, please phone our hotline number 1800 643 854 or contact your local health service. To give us your thoughts, Country Health SA will be holding a series of public presentations in regional areas through November, or you can send your written feedback to any of the 42 Health Advisory Councils, the Country Health SA Health Advisory Council or online via our website: www.health.sa.gov.au by 5 December 2008.

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The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) advises work will involve widening Port WakeďŹ eld road, applying spray seal and installing the wire rope safety barrier.

The project forms part of $2 million safety improvements on Port

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WakeďŹ eld Road, jointly funded by the State and Commonwealth Governments and the Motor Accident Commission.

Speed restrictions will be in place throughout the works, with portable trafďŹ c signals in operation. Construction is expected to ďŹ nish by February 2009, weather permitting.

A DTEI spokesperson thanked motorists for their patience and asked them to take extra care, especially when workers were on site.

DUBLIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The next Paddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market is on at the Dublin Institute on November 15 and 16 from 9.30am to 4pm.

The market will include car boot sales, stalls, barbecue, displays, coffee, tea and cakes. To book your stall contact Pat on 8529 2028.

WINDSOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Windsor Institute Committee recently held their annual general meeting.

Congratulations to the following people who have been re-elected to the committee - Steven Leak (chairman), Karen Tynan (deputy chairman), Anthea Ailmor (secretary) and Kathy Leak (ďŹ nance committee).

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With the finishing touches being added in the next few weeks, the inclusion of cafe blinds means the garden can be used all year round.

According to publicans Dylan and Bek Stodart, the garden can accommodate up to 100 people and can be booked for private functions such as Christmas parties, weddings or birthdays.

Bek said bookings for Christmas functions were still being taken and groups are given the option of a set menu of their

choice, ďŹ nger food, or ordering from the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular menu and popular chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People can come to us and tell us what sort of food theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like, their budget and we can come up with options,â&#x20AC;?

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Mallala, Two Wells flushed with extra water A gravity STED system will be installed in the Mallala township and a private sewer system in Two Wells.

At the recommendation of HDS Australia, District Council of Mallala recently agreed to install the gravity system (assisted by pumping chambers and rising mains) associated with effluent lagoon treatment facility for Mallala.

Pumping chambers and rising mains will also assist the sewer system to be installed in Two Wells, associated with a sewage packaged treatment facility.

HDS presented council with several collection and treatment options in June before completing the final concept design report.

The systems have been designed for a population of 1240 people within Two Wells,

and 980 in Mallala. The ability to cater for expanding population is dependent on the type of system installed. According to the report, 63,145,000 litres of reclaimed water is likely to be generated each year in Two Wells, and 49,640,000 litres in Mallala.

This does not include rainfall or the amount lost through evaporation.

Of this, about 57,991,000 can be used for

recycling in Two Wells, and 39,256,000 in Mallala.

Irrigation to the ovals is likely to absorb 20 to 25 per cent of the reclaimed waste water created.

Council could choose to provide a winter storage capacity to store treated water when it is not in such high demand, providing more to be used during spring, summer and autumn.

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Virginia, Wakefield schools win ‘active’ cash

All the nominees – back, from left: Belinda Blackwell, Veronica Betts, Jodie-Ann Wilkinson, Chris Raven, Sam Dohnt, Daniel Wallis, and Mitch Nicholls. Middle, from left: Josh Fountain, Donna Slok, Crystal Thomas, Andrew Elix, Tina Harrold, Kim Schlegel, Monique Keech, and Adeliese Stephenson. Front, from left, category winners Kelly-Anne Earl (equine), Karl Algar (engineering), Victoria Weepers (hospitality) and Nick Algar (information technology, and overall winner). Absent: Mathew Lane and Jessie Scutcheon.

Nick has IT– and VET Student of the Year!

Balaklava High School student Nick Algar was named Vocational Education and Training (VET) student of the year in a strong field of 21 entries.

Nick, of Mallala, a year 12 student and information technology trainee, won the IT category as well as being named overall winner. The 18year-old is employed with IT company Vintek, based in Gawler. His younger brother Karl, also a Balaklava High School student, was named engineering student of the year.

Snowtown Area School year 10 student Victoria Weepers was named hospitality student of the year, while Clare High School student Kelly-Anne Earl was named equine industry winner.

Category winners received a plaque and a cheque for $40, while Nick also received a cheque for $500.

When it came to picking a winner, judges said the competition was as close as this year’s

Melbourne Cup, but they had been unanimous in their decision. David Hutchinson, from Barossa Lower North Futures, said judges separately scored students based on their written application, giving a score out of 10 for several sections before discussing and comparing marks.

The applications were judged by Mr Hutchinson, and Balco’s Nick Mellow and Roger McQuire.

Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, also spoke at the awards presentation, held in the Civic Centre last Wednesday.

“This is a small way the Wakefield Regional Council is able to recognise young people in the Adelaide Plains who have taken the vocational stream on their pathway to employment,” Mr Maitland said.

Mr Maitland acknowledged two of the five VET Student of the year award - overall winner Nick previous winners had since gone on to win state Algar, of Mallala, with his boss Aaron Rosenzweig, technical support director of Vintek. awards.

Port Wakefield and Virginia primary schools were among 50 in the state to be rewarded for their success in the Premier’s ‘be active’ Challenge.

The 50 highest achieving schools were last week presented with a sports equipment pack valued at $1000 by Minister for Education, Jane Lomax-Smith.

“The Premiers ‘be active’ Challenge has been a great success in its second year,” Dr Lomax-Smith said.

The challenge was first introduced in 2007 to encourage young people to lead healthier lifestyles and to help prevent obesity.

“Every student, teacher, parent and school involved deserves applause for answering the call to be more active,” Dr Lomax-Smith said.

“I hope this bonanza of bats, balls, racquets and hoops we are presenting to schools will encourage students to keep up their physical activity levels and act as an incentive for even more schools to get behind the challenge next year.”

Every student who completed the challenge will receive individual medals or Premier’s ‘be active’ Challenge bags this week, coinciding with Physical Education Week.

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Recycling will help us defeat climate change DURING National Recycling Week, Planet Ark is encouraging people to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recycle Rightâ&#x20AC;? to save water, conserve resources, reduce contamination and combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions.

Recycling is one thing all Australians can do to help address climate change.

The more we recycle, the greater the environmental beneďŹ t as we are not only minimising the output of carbon dioxide -â&#x20AC;&#x201C;which is the biggest contributor to climate change, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also conserving resources and saving vast amounts of water and energy.

More than 90 per cent of Australians use household kerbside collections to recycle bottles, cans, jars and paper used at home In some council areas this is not always possible because the amount of recyclabl es collected do not justify the expense of starting a scheme.

However, District Council of Mallala has led the way in the area.

Community-based and alternative recycling programs offer an innovative and fun way to get rid of unwanted items, get hold of new things, and reduce our impact on the environment.

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You can also save water by applying organic mulches and soils, pea and sugar cane straw and bark chips to your garden. A garden watering dripper system with timer is a real beneďŹ t to our River Murray.

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Recycling takes items you have ďŹ nished with and puts them back into circulation. By passing your clothes, accessories or equipment on to others, you are diverting materials from landďŹ ll thus conserving resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Reusing a product, rather than buying a new one reduces the demands for water, energy and raw materials. This reduces the impact on the environment.

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PAUL Taylor sorts containers at his Balaklava depot. He says the volume of returned containers has jumped 50 per cent.

SOUTH Australia is performing well in litter reduction with less beverage container litter, fewer butts in the environment and less illegally dumped waste The ďŹ ndings are in the Keep Australia Beautiful National Litter Index released in August.

The Index measures littering around Australia.

More than 980 sites were monitored (151 in SA) in May this year.

More than 104,000 pieces of litter were counted with almost 50 per cent being cigarette butts.

Categories counted included glass (3 per cent), metal (7.5), paper (19) and plastic (19).

However, some litter is a cause for concern with plastic items remaining higher than average, and take-away food containers in both plastic and paper have increased from the 05/06 count period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall littering trends remain constant in South Australia showing retail shopping centres, industrial areas and highways being the most littered,â&#x20AC;? says John Phillips, executive director, KESAB. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butt litter campaigns, installation of more than 500 butt bins at smoke free clubs and pubs, combined with improved behaviour by smokers has reduced butt litter by approximately 10 per cent.â&#x20AC;?

Tips to help speed your depot visit SINCE September, the refundable deposit for drink containers in South Australia has increased from ďŹ ve cents to 10 cents.

This has encouraged more people to cash in collected bottles and cans.

Paul Taylor, of Balaklavaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YP Recycling depot on Railway terrace, offers the following hints when bringing cans to your local depot. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice would apply at most bottle and can collection depots.

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ers are well sorted so cans, glass bottles and plastics are presented separately. This makes for easier and faster counting.

Some people like to amass a huge quantity to bring in at once.

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POTATO harvesting season has again started in Virginia with many market gardeners taking to their paddocks in the early morning.

Although the potatoes suffered severe stress during the growing season this year, including heavy frosts, hail and strong winds in the later months, the yields are still average, surprising some growers.

One of the problems growers are up against this year is prices, with income falling more than 50 per cent in comparison to the same time last year.

An overlap of seasons has caused this problem, with potatoes still being dug and transported to the packing sheds from the South East.

By Adrian Marschall More bad news was handed to the growers last week with the discovery of the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) at Thorpdale in Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gippsland region. This is a concern to growers as many of the seed potatoes are grown in Victoria and transported to South Australia for planting.

A growersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seminar was held by PIRSA in Virginia last Friday to educate and assist growers to combat any disease outbreaks.

PCN is a worm like microscopic organism which feeds on the roots of spuds and can lower

yields or even destroy entire crops. This discovery brings a major worry to growers as strict quarantine laws apply to properties discovered to harbour the disease.

At present in Victoria a quarantine area is around 20km radius, meaning an outbreak in Virginia could have dire consequences with many properties being in close vicinity of each other. PCN can remain dormant in a paddock for 20 years and paddocks can carry the disease for six to seven years before being detected.

A major cause of contamination is through the soil, so with machinery regularly moved amongst properties, this is an easy means to spread the disease.

Rob Marcoionni, of Marcoionni Farms, has been growing potatoes for many years and is concerned with the disease being able to move around the country so easily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If PCN gets into one of the paddocks around Virginia it would be devastating for our industry. Machinery travels from paddock to paddock on a daily basis, even if you grow different produce, tractors and utes still move about,â&#x20AC;? he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;My concern if an outbreak occurred would be how it would be policed. It would also have major consequences for businesses and families in the district.â&#x20AC;? Virginia supplies about 1000 acres of potatoes to the industry each year.

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The Plains Producer manager, Andrew Manuel, said the new website had been radically changed from the former site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our new site is interactive, with readers able to post comments on stories online, rate articles with thumbs up or thumbs down, and email a link to the story to their friends,â&#x20AC;?

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Online readers can become free members to the website by registering and creating a user proďŹ le.

This will enable them to submit photos and stories to the newspaper which could also be published on the website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although initially there will only be a

selected amount of content on our website, we now have the capacity to have updates through throughout the week when big stories break.â&#x20AC;?

Later in the week, the print edition will be published on the internet in its entirety, using a special â&#x20AC;&#x153;page ďŹ&#x201A;ipperâ&#x20AC;?.

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Andrew said readers had previously only been able to see small snippets of the paper online, and only the current weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition.

Now they will be able to search back through previous editions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As far as I know, The Plains Producer is the ďŹ rst newspaper in the state to offer this service,â&#x20AC;? Andrew said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are leading the way with this innovation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Another great service to readers is through photographs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take hundreds of pictures each week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but many are not published as we select only the best and most appropriate images. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now The Plains Producer will also be able to put photos on the site which did not make our print edition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Previously, our website was static with only some of the stories placed on the site as graphics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been trialling and developing the website over the last few months we are now happy with the ďŹ nal product.â&#x20AC;?

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6. Who makes the decision to purchase the paper? â?? Me â?? My partner â?? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a habit 7. How long does it take to read the paper? â?? 1-5minutes â?? 6-20 â?? 21-60 â?? 60+ 8. When do you read it? Day......................... â?? am â?? pm 9. How many times do you read/refer to each paper?...........

10. Do you refer to previous copies of the Plains Producer? â?? Never â?? Sometimes â?? Often 11. What do you read first?.....................................................

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The state of our health

THE ďŹ ndings and recommendations of the Country Health Taskforce are expected to be released tomorrow.

The Taskforce was set up following the public outcry and strong opposition to State governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed Country Health Plan released in June.

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release of the document. The consulhealth care services across South tation period will provide a further has been allocated to projects within Australia. opportunity for country residents to the local However, none of the funding, million region. A total of $9.035 have their say in the future of local has been allocated to Country which Health Minister John Hill said hospitals.

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GET A MATE’S RATE ON THE TRADIE’S MATE The Toyota HiAce has long been the badge of the professional tradesman. And right now, it’s a badge that’s even easier to buy. $32,990 gets you a 2.7 litre petrol long-wheel-base manual model, Driveaway with absolutely no more to pay. You’ll also find that Toyota has already loaded it for you with dual SRS airbags, power front windows, an MP3 compatible CD sound system and LPG compatibility.

CAMRY’S EVERY BIT BRILLIANT, INCLUDING THE PRICE If ever there was a car for its time, it’s the Camry Altise auto.

Throughout November and December, you can walk into your Toyota Dealer and walk away with the four-cylinder fuel economy yet power of a 2.7 litre VVT-i engine, dual SRS airbags, and our special October/November built Camry Altise models come with 4 free alloy wheels and a free rear lip spoiler for $27,990 Driveaway.

That’s right $27,990, no more to pay! That’s a remarkably small price for a remarkably spacious vehicle. And as if that weren’t enough, your hip-pocket will also benefit from Toyota Service Advantage (c) which means your scheduled services are capped at just $120 each.

THE ULTIMATE FAMILY SUV IS ALREADY PACKED Throw in the family, get out of town and make a few memories of your own with a Kluger KX-R 2WD, 5 seat automatic. It offers all the safety of Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist.

Not forgetting a reversing camera (d), 17” alloy wheels, 201kW of power, 2000kg of braked towing power (b) and Optitron instrumentation. And you get all of that or the sensational Driveaway price of $39,990.

A REFINED OFF-ROADER FOR A COUNTRY THAT’S ANYTHING BUT With its combination of refined power and intelligence, the Prado GXL Petrol auto is the thinking man’s (or woman’s) answer to whatever Australia can throw at you. Just look at what you can Driveaway with for just $54,990. There’s an MP3 compatible 6

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Plus there’s the powerful 4.0 litre V6 VVT-i engine capable of braked towing up to 2500kg (b) of boat, caravan or whatever you need, DAT including Active Braking with Intelligence (AB-i), and all the room and comfort you could want for eight passengers.

Alternatively, Toyota Dealers now also have stock of the brilliant Turbo Diesel model as well. Either way, you’ll be on a winner.

DEALS FIT FOR A KING Right now there’s no better value than the LandCruiser 200 GXL petrol auto. You can Driveaway in the “King Off the Road” for $69,990 and also take advantage of a sensational 5.9% p.a. (f) finance rate. And that includes a range of features far too long to list here amongst which you’ll find CRAWL 4WD control, 6 SRS airbags, kinetic dynamic suspension and multi-terrain ABS. Or, if you’d prefer, you’ll also find the equally tough Turbo Diesel in stock too.

AUSSIE VALUES FROM AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE CAR COMPANY Being Australia’s Number One Car Company, Toyota has a pretty good handle on what Australians look for in a car. So they design vehicles that maximise fuel efficiency and safety while minimising your running costs. And there’s no better example of that than the Toyota Service Advantage (c) which gives you one transparent capped price for standard scheduled services over the first 3 years or 60,000km, whichever occurs first.

STOCK CLEARANCES DON’T GET ANY BIGGER THAN TOYOTA’S BIGGEST EVER. With 40,000 cars to move and Driveaway deals with absolutely no more to pay on Australia’s favourite cars, there’s never been a better time to see your Toyota Dealer for a big deal. So get in today because Toyota’s Biggest Ever Stock Clearance must end December 31.

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tennis Tennis BALAKLAVA NIGHT

The players started with a rush as they thought a thunderstorm was on the way, only to find the night was perfectly calm! However the humidity made the players yearn for a breeze to dry off their sweaty bodies! A reminder to all that subs must be paid this week please, if you haven’t already!

One of the closest matches of the night was between Lauren Parker’s Fairies and Suzy McDonald’s Wizards, aka Wizzers, with the latter winning 5-31 to 1-20. However the final score doesn’t indicate how even this tussle was with three tiebreakers played, all going the Wizards way!

Wizards fill-in Michelle Williams and Clare Haynes both featured in two winning ties with opponents Cherie Cleary and fill-in Fran Henderson feeling very deflated after two tie losses! It was noticed that Clare is literally all over the net with only about 1cm between her and the tape, ready to pounce on any easy shots, although Clare did cop one below the belt last week but has recovered well.

Well done to Bec Houston and captain Lauren on winning the Fairies only set in a good win over Suzy and Peter Rohrlach. Bec and Suzy had a good match-up all night with some hard shots played.

We hear Charmaine will be back next week after having some treatment following her slip-up a few weeks ago and I’m sure her opponents will test out her knee, ankle, leg! A good game to watch, so well done everyone.

The other Div 2 match saw an upset win to Diane Gregor’s Gnomes over the nose-diving Roanne Georg’s Goblins 4-27 to 2-17. Scores were level after four sets, but the Gnomes took the last two to get them over the line. There were a couple of family grudge sets played, with Diane against two daughters in Roanne and Carly, and David Northcott against son Shaun. Luckily the captains rigged their scoresheets so they didn’t play each other all night! Carly played Megan Shepherd in what was an interesting match up, but with some great shots played. The ‘parents’ Diane and David were pitted against each other with the girl power winning out.

However David and Roanne won a long tiebreaker over Diane and Jan Noll which was a very tight battle. Jan is proving to be their secret weapon playing some great tennis. The newies Shaun and Caitlyn McKay had close sets with the lad Shaun eventually taking the honours there.

Div 1 Helen Barry’s Centaurs continued on their merry way, downing the unsuspecting Cherie Cmrlec’s Warlocks 4-29 to 2-19. Cherie was determined to turn her form around from the previous week, and came out blazing, winning her first set with Bert Cocks over young gun Scott McDonald and Josie Thompson, making her night debut.

However their partners Chris Allen, who thought he was on the golf course with his brightly coloured clothes, and Helen Durdin got walloped by Helen and the very sneaky Ray Bennett. The next two sets were 5-3s ending one apiece, so it was all down to the last two sets. But it was the Centaurs who showed strength winning both including yet another 5-3. Bert hasn’t found his form from last year yet but the top men better watch when he does.

Scott did play well though and is playing some good shots, of course ably assisted by the stealth bomber Ray, and the very consistent Helen B. We hope Di Meaney’s arm is OK after pulling a muscle hanging out the washing, but her replacement Josie filled in admirably, both on and off the courts!

Of course she went straight home after tennis! It must be noted that Cherie’s determination after a dirty week last week was noticeable, as she belted down a supposed tramline winner only to hit her opponent Josie who was standing at net! This was a great game to watch!

The match with some top fill-in’s, Marie Heaslip’s Ghosts and Tania Allen’s Unicorns saw Derek ‘Freddo’ Freidrichs and Ian ‘Fred’ Langdon pitted against each other with fine displays of both strength and touch shown. However after a loss last week, the Ghosts turned around to win 5-33 to 1-15. After facing super top opposition each week, the absent one horned man Andrew Lane thought he’d be clever and stack the Unicorns with Ian, not knowing the equally clever Geoff Gardner had organised Derek to play for the Ghosts! An ambush by Gards which paid off! Although Gards said he was injured, I heard he was home repairing Kevyna’s swing!

Anyway, Ghosts Tanya Greenshields relished her drop to number two, but her opponent Ben Clarke didn’t! Ben and partner Tania Allen were horrified to drop their daks to not only Tanya G, but Tania A’s mother Julia Hoskin! The mother-daughter grudge match saw the old girl take the honours and didn’t Julia just love it, high-fiving everyone! You should never mess with your mum! Ian and Leonie Selleck were the Unicorn’s only light, winning their set together over the big-hitting Derek and Marie Heaslip in a tight 5-3. An excellent set though. Now that Marie has her team back on track, we look forward to more great tennis from them.

Another grudge match in Div 1 saw Tammy Barr’s Giants go down to the absent Gary Wilson’s Vampires 4-27 to 2-23. This was a thriller though with two tiebreakers and three 5-3s played.

Scores were level after four sets, but the slightly older Vampires held together to take the last two, including one of the ties.

The doubles day pair of Nick Durdin and Don Veitch saw them turn against each other in this match with some hard slogfests played. Nick took the first two sets whilst Don persisted and won the last set tie with another golden oldie in Dave Cmrlec.

Like Cherie, Dave played much better this week, probably as they weren’t in the same team! Fellow workmates Kathryn Taylor and Kerry Williams were also pitted against each other all night with Kerry eventually taking the honours 2-1.

Apparently Kerry has tried the metho for her injured groin and it has obvioulsy worked! Vampires Cherie Taylor, who obviously didn’t fill-in

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the scoresheet as we could actually read it, had a little hiccup with Don in the first set against the lovebirds Nick D and Tammy Barr, losing a long 5-3, but regrouped to win the next two sets. Giants Darren Scholz was extremely unlucky to feature on the losing end of two ties against the ‘still-verygood’ Dave!

The final Div 1 match saw Paul McBride’s Ogres crash against Chris Curnow’s Zombies 5-32 to 1-16. Well done to Marty Brice and Pauline Hill on winning the Ogres only set in a close 5-3 over David Lester and Lisa Redpath. After that loss, Lisa and David got their act together and won their next two, including two more 5-3s. After a quick trip to Adelaide, Ogres Joyful Ryan arrived like a whirlywind, and we’ll blame that for a shocker in the first set. After that Joy got her eye in, but it wasn’t quite enough going down in tight 5-3s. Of course Joy and her opponent Louise Michael made lots of noise and had lots of chats, interrupted occasionally by a tennis rally! Although, I don’t think the playing actually stopped them talking!! Super captain Chris had a good slog against the very orange Paul McBride who just didn’t have a fantastic night, even though he tried hard. Of course it didn’t help that team-mate Pauline Hill has wrecked her hitting arm and lost her strength in some rallies. I think Pauline needs to try the metho too! Opponent Marty Brice and David L played cat-n-mouse tactics with lots of angled shots played. However Marty needed some counselling after playing some shots straight to the net players who said thankyou very much!

Until next week when maybe Chris A will borrow Paul’s orange shirt to match his orange shorts, and Marty may wear his sparkling muscle shirt…

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Long Plains 15-199 defeated Grace Plains 9-80. Rebecca Pym def Megan Hardie 6-1. Leah Tynan def Belinda Angus 6-1. Mary Jane Angus def Tarnia Pratt 6-0. Karen Tynan def Jackie Baker 6-0. Alison Pym def Amy Jordan 6-0. Lisa Baker lost to David Franks 7-6.

Ben Pym lost to Craig Sowerby 6-1. Ross Sharer def Aaran Cocks 7-5. Peter Pym def Nathan Cocks 6-4. Daniel Brewster lost to Jake Newborn 6-2. Nick Algar lost to Josh Charnstrom 6-2. Paul Sharer lost to Adam Kennedy 7-6.

Owen 18-126 def Nantawarra 6-80. Courtney Daniel lost to Jessica Taylor 6-4. Chris Daniel def Tammy Nicholls 6-4. Tania Heaslip lost to Symonn Hutton 6-1. Kathy Harkness def Cheryl Appleby 6-2. Tracey Pratt def Alison Baum 7-5. Ali Jacka def Sascha Tiller 6-4.

Adam Pratt def Travis Nicholls 6-2. Daniel Pratt def Brad Reid 6-0. Ben Marshman def Rodney Burke 6-3. Robert Lloyd def Matthew Hoepner 61. Darryl Barkla def Darren Woodroofe 6-1. Luke Marshman def Cody Scott 6-0.

ABOVE: Ian Langdon smashes the ball during his division one match.

LEFT: Ray Bennett, division one Centaurs prepares to hit a backhand during Thursday night tennis at Balaklava.

Lower North Juniors

Division 1. Owen 6-36 def Hamley Bridge 0-2. Robert Lloyd def Joanne Humphrys 6-0.

Kieren Robinson def Cassandra Bell 6-0. Daniel Brewster def Jakyb Sharman 6-0. Charles Fry def Jim Redden 6-1.

Balaklava 4-28 def Long Plains 2-26. Scott McDonald def Leah Tynan 6-3. Riley McDonald def Karl Algar 6-3. Matthew Hoepner lost to Ross Sharer 6-3. Jane Harding def Michael Clifford 6-5.

Division 2. Balaklava Green 3-27 def Long Plains 3-24. Ben Heaslip def Paul Sharer 6-1. Callum Michael def Nickolas Curnow 6-4. Ashley Kreig lost to Carissa Daniel 6-1. Hedley Greenshields def Corey Sharer 6-1.

Balaklava White 5-31 def Two Wells Red 1-16.

Tate Michael def Kate Lange 6-1. Kate Cmrlec def Tegan Breen 6-0. Casey Michael def Jamee Seccafien 6-3. Emily Taylor lost to Brooke Schuitt 6-1.

Balaklava Gold 5-35 def Mallala White 1-13. Ben Michael def Brett Jenkin 6-2. Luke Williams def Hannah Jenkin 6-1. Dylan Fahey lost to Trent Graham 6-5. Sam Van Kleef def Angus Clothier 6-2.

Division 3. Balaklava Green 4-33 def Balaklava White 2-22. Amber Greenshields def Melissa Selleck 6-0. Marni Greensheilds def Cody Scott 6-5. Dillon Michael lost to Hannah Hoepner 6-5.

Gemma Greebairn def Sarah Tiller 6-0.

Two Wells White 4-33 def Long Plains 2-18. Matt Lange lost to Riley Curnow 6-4. Renee Seccafien lost to Taylor Fabry 6-5. Jamie Humphrys def Amy Barr 6-0. Taiha Wilmshurts def J Daniel 6-2.

Balaklava Gold 5-32 def Hamley Bridge 119. Jake Michael lost to Claire Humphys 6-2.

Brody Kreig def Tristan Bell 6-5. Tayla Durdin def Jessica Sellars 6-2. Daniel Mumford def Ebony Hilditch 6-0.

Division 4. Balaklava 5-35 def Owen 1-13.

Kristy Selleck def Cecily Gameau 6-3. Tenneal White def Kaitlyn Lloyd 6-0. A Williams def Jessica Heaslip 6-0. Kellie Scott lost to Max Heaslip 6-5.

Hamley Bridge 5-34 def Two Wells 1-15. Amy Humphrys def Tarsha Briscoe 6-2. Daniel Gregory lost to Natisha Eastman 6-4. Leon Raether def Jessiva Weir 6-1. Cameron Weiss def Macey Briscoe 6-1.

Premiership Table Division 1 Owen......................6.... 100.00 Balaklava...............4...... 44.44 Long Plains............2...... 50.00 Hamley Bridge.......0........ 5.56 Division 2 Balaklava Green....6...... 72.22 Balaklava Gold.......4...... 91.67 Mallala White.........4...... 50.00 Balaklava White.....2...... 61.11 Mallala Black..........2...... 33.33 Long Plains............0...... 22.22 Two Wells Red.......0...... 16.67 Division 3 Balaklava Green....6...... 66.67 Two Wells White.....4...... 72.22 Balaklava White.....4...... 55.56 Balaklava Gold.......4...... 50.00 Long Plains............0...... 38.89 Hamley Bridge.......0...... 16.67

MARTY Brice, division one Ogres stretches to hit a forehand.

ABOVE: Ben Clarke plays a forehand during his division one match.

RIGHT: Fill-in Louise Michael serves up during her division one for the Zombies.

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Schahinger a tall to be reckoned with It is not easy when playing outside and there is a breeze. Shooting becomes even harder and outside shots even less likely to go in.

This didn’t seem to be reflected in many games with many three pointers dropping and scores still high.

How about Hamley’s game?

Justin Schahinger put in a big one and showed that he is another tall to be reckoned with.

Owen without Todd and Lachlan back firing with the Young Guns showed what a difference one player can make.

“Killer” Kielcznsdi must be wondering who exactly is in his side and whether when they are all there if they can match these other sides. Time will tell.

Dribbler was off watching the girls’ games and there were plenty of exciting ones.

The U16 girls seem to have fun as well as taking the competition seriously. We thought Owen would romp it in against Bulldogs with Big Brianna Wedding. Not so. The determination and skill of Kate Cmrlec and Jessica Angel showed that they need to rethink their game plan. Brianna needs to develop other aspects of her game rather than those revolving around her height.

Alex Simon showed how strong layups are done and led her team to a strong win against the “blonde” Longies’ girls. Blonde Hannah McArdle, looking a lot like Kimberley Walker, showed that the Longies’

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Some other blondes caught Dribbler’s eye in the U14 Girls with Brittany Koch and Tenayah Renshaw giving a display of skill and determination.

The Hoepner girls, Kimberley and Hanna were another two to catch the eye both scoring well for their respective teams. It was determined and classy Danielle Hosking who impressed me however in the Doggies big win over Owen.

Owen had a mixed night. Did you notice in the U12s that the girls and boys had the same scores? The Owen boys however were on the losing side as young Jacob Butterfield for their opponents had a field day.

High individual scoring was not as obvious although youngsters Williams, Sharer and Clifford again got over the 20 point mark.

They are skilled players and it is good to see some of them testing themselves in junior and senior competition.

Young Tom Lloyd would have been amongst them had he not come to grief. Dribbler tells me that he will be out for about six weeks.

We hope he recovers sooner.

Dribbler says “lethal” Leigh and “terrific “Todd will also be out for

a while as they are having knee surgery. We wish them speedy recoveries too.

Dribbler is all excited by the carnival coming up this weekend. Our juniors go down the peninsula to take on Southern Yorke at Minlaton.

Our best sides won’t be going though, he tells me, because some of the boys are playing football!!

You would think that they’d leave football for winter wouldn’t you?

Anyway I am sure our teams will play their best and hopefully bring us back some trophies.

CHARLIE Arbon, Balaklava flies down the court to try for a lay up, followed by Bulldogs’ Tyler Moulds in the under 12 boys game.

ASHLEIGH Williams, Bulldogs pushes past Owen’s Kimberley Pycroft during the under 14 girls game.

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Young Guns 45 (L.Parker 18, J.Walker 8, B.Michael 6) def Owen 26 (A.Kielcznsdi 11, K.Ruiz 8, A.Pratt 7). Hamley Bridge 38 (J.Schahinger 13, P.Clark 10, S.Rademacher 8) def Bulldogs 37 (S.Nankivell 10, J.Brice 8, M.Olsen 6).

Thunder 29 (K.Taylor 7, L.Michael 6, J.Harding 6) def Hamley Bridge 17 (H.Clark 7, A.Schahinger 5, K.Smith 2). Cats 30 (N.Andriske 10, K.Hitch 8, L.Mugge 4) def Storm 27 (K.McArdle 12, T.McPharlin 7, E.Auerbach 2). Bulldogs 17 (C.Powell 11, N.Bryan 4, J.Smith 2) def Owen Eagles 12 (K.Harrison 4, B.Wood 3, J.Parker 3). Eagles 44 (H.Nicholls 11, S.Moulds 10, S.Young) def Redlegs 13 (F.Tiller 6, N.Price 4, S.Anderson 2). Owen Opals 31 (E.Fry 10, B.Wedding 8, S.Wilson 7) def Lightning 12 (A.Smith 6, T.Wiseman 4, K.Langdon 2).

MEN’S DIVISION Longies 35 (C.Olsen 18, J.Matthews 11, K.Jenkin 6) def Pacers 30 (M.Clifford 9, M.Fiegert 9, L.Simon 6).

Nuggets 45 (L.Wright 15, K.Allen 9, C.Marshall 8) def Jazz 36 (G.Palmer 10, J.Jenner 8, K.Simon 7). Hawks 35 (N.Forest 15, S.Goodfellow 11, S.Noack 7) def Swaggies 30 (R.Sharer 25, A.McDonnell 5). Lakers 46 (L.Guy 12, N.Olsen 10, J.Fiegert 10) def Redlegs 24 (C.Price 12, N.Jericho 7, D.Smith 4). Bulldogs 36 (N.Greenshields 12, D.Hill 7, T.Rowe 7) def Owen 21 (B.Moreton 10, J.Smith 5, K.Kirvan 3).

U16 BOYS Bulldogs 43 (H.Greenshields 10, J.Zilm 9, J.Shepherd 8) def Long Plains 4 (J.Wilson 2, A.McArdle 2). Magics 42 (L.Williams 29, T.Michael 6, S.Van Kleef 4) def Owen 21 (B.Harkness 11, B.Merry 8, H.Kirvan 2). Lakers 46 (M.Clifford 26, R.McDonald 8, T.Shepherd 8) def Celtics 30 (T.Halls 13, J.Butterfield 6, J.Taylor 5).

U14 BOYS Redlegs 64 (B.Taylor 22, T.Nottle 20, J.Appleby 20) def Bulldogs 14 (C.Veitch 6, W.Angel 6, D.Fahey 2). Owen 46 (J.Harkness 20, J.Pratt 8, J.Dunstan 8) def Nuggets 30 (B.Krieg 18, H.Veitch 12).

U12 BOYS Rockets 26 (J.Butterfield 16, T.Goldney 6, B.Davey 2) def Owen 5 (T.Munzer 2, J.Tiller 1, N.McArdle 1). Young Guns 21 (J.Michael 10, C.Arbon 9, B.Foale-Jacka 2) def Bulldogs 11 (T.Moulds 9, N.Studham 2).

U16 GIRLS Bulldogs 29 (K.Hoepner 10, J.Angel 7, K.Cmrlec 6) def Owen 20 (B.Wedding 10, K.Graham 4, L.Schulz 2). Blaze 39 (A.Simon 13, L.Michael 8, B.Sellar 8) def Long Plains 24 (H.McArdle 12, C.Daniel 6, M.Sayner 4).

U14 GIRLS Bulldogs 51 (H.Hoepner 16, D.Hosking 14, C.Moulds 6) def Owen 12 (R.Fritz 4, S.Kirvan 4, K.Wedding 2). Midgets 32 (B.Koch 14, T.Renshaw 6, A.Marsden 4) def Long Plains 11 (S.McArdle 4, A.Barr 4, G.McArdle 2).

U12 GIRLS Owen 26 (B.Wilson 12, K.Wedding 6, R.Dunstan 4) def Lakers 5 (H.Mellier 2, K.White 2, L.Tiller 1).

Bulldogs 26 (T.Williams 14, K.Price 4, S.Maxwell 4) def Wildcats 7 (H.Sellar 5, L.McPharlin 2).

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ABOVE: Under 14 girls basketballer Kelsey Wedding, Owen passes to a team mate.

RIGHT: Rachel Dunstan, Owen attempts to steal possession from Caitlyn Moulds, Bulldogs.

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Finals of last season Hobbies other than basketball? Netball, socialising with friends If you won $20 million in Lotto, what would you do? Take my sister shopping and buy her whatever she wanted If you were going to a deserted island, name three things you would take with you? Friends, music, matches Favourite movie/TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

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$MPTF SFTVMUT JO CPUI EJWJTJPOT Breezy conditions contributed to a number of lower and closer scores being recorded in both Divisions.

In Division One, Hamley Bridge defeated Mallala by only six shots while Balaklava took the honours from Wasleys despite having only one rink up.

Riverton retained top position following its sixteen shot win over fellow contender Port Wakefield.

Owen maintained contact with the top four courtesy of their win over Tarlee, moving to fifth spot as result of their win and Mallala’s loss.

The top four, however, remains unchanged though a six point gap now separates second and third.

All Division One matches this weekend will be watched with interest.

Balaklava hosts Port Wakefield in a clash that may define the season’s prospects for both sides. Port Wakefield has two sides breathing down its neck and a win would ease this situation.

However, home green advantage may be sufficient for Balaklava to take the points on this occasion.

Hamley Bridge and Riverton host Owen and Mallala, respectively, with both visiting sides keen to earn valuable points against their more favoured opponents.

The top two sides should prove too strong in both of these encounters.

Cellar dwellers, Wasleys and Tarlee, meet in the final match of the round. Wasleys’ recent form favours a win for the Wasleys side.

Division One – 8 November 2008: Balaklava 83(8) (T. Clifford 17, P. Thompson 42, B. Taylor 24) def. Wasleys 73(4) (D. Olive 29, W. Grady 18, L. Ryan 26); Hamley Bridge 67(10) (B. Smith 29, D. Rex 12, A. O’Brien 26) def.

Mallala 61(2) (I. Stuart 13, K. Roberts 27, P. Furst 21); Riverton 85(10) (B. Mullins 39, N. Rogers 22, D. Willmott 24) def. Port Wakefield 69(2) (G. McPharlin 22, R. McQuire 30, A. Fontaine 17); Owen 70(12) (N. Harkness 23, K. Warnes 22, T. Harkness 25) def. Tarlee 57(0) (M. Butler 19, I. Rohde 16, D. Branson 22) Standings: Riverton 48 +112, Hamley Bridge 46 +65, Balaklava 40 +60, Port Wakefield 36 +37, Owen 33 -20, Mallala 26 +27, Wasleys 7 -123, Tarlee 4 -158 Division One – 15 November 2008: Balaklava vs Port Wakefield, Wasleys vs Tarlee, Hamley Bridge vs Owen, Riverton vs Mallala.

Top sides slump in division two Division Two matches last weekend had a significant effect on the standings in this Division with four of the top five sides losing.

Hamley Red retained top position with their win over Balaklava Red and has now opened up an eight point gap to second placed Mallala Black.

LEFT: Geoff Rendell, division one Wasleys bowler sends one down on Saturday.

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA Balaklava Blue had the closest match of the day having a one shot win over Riverton Black with only one rink up.

In other matches, Hamley White, Riverton White, Mallala Black and Owen all recorded sound victories over their respective opponents.

Sixteen points separates second from eleventh spot and so this weekend’s Division Two matches are likely to impact on the fortunes of a number of the sides within this group.

Riverton Black travels to Hamley Red with the knowledge that a loss will harm its chances of making the Red Section later in the season.

Balaklava Blue’s home green advantage may be sufficient for the side to take the points over Owen while Balaklava Red will be hoping for a similar result against Hamley White.

Riverton White hosts Balaklava White in the other key match with recent results favouring the home side.

Division Two – 8 November 2008: Hamley White 90(10) (L. Stott 35, J. Daniel 33, I. Parr 22) def. Balaklava White 67(2) (H. Philp 19, J. Olsen 15, K. Harkness 33); Riverton White 84(10) (P. Gates 24, R. Hannaford 37, J. Glistak 23) def. Port Wakefield Gold 62(2) (A. Williams 16, R. McGregor 15, A. Carslake 31); Wasleys 65(10) (J. McDonnell 21, R. Modra 29, B. McDougall 15) def.

Tarlee 58(2) (P. Henderson 20, M. Gutterson 16, J. Tayler 22); Mallala Black 71(12) (G. Donlon 23, C. Crossman 25, B. Smith 23) def. Mallala White 53(0) (P. March 17, G. Forrest 16, K. McDonald 20); Hamley Red 82(10) (A. Fyfe 32, D. French 34, I. Ferguson 16) def. Balaklava Red 57(2) (C. Cowan 14, B. Hogben 18, K. Cottle 25); Balaklava Blue 66(8) (P. McPharlin 23, C. Milton 25, R. Barr 18) def. Riverton Black 65(4) (R. Schulz 25, A. Lee 16, B. Prime 24); Owen 82(10) (P. Sullivan 20, I. Freebairn 26, L. Beaty 36) def. Port Wakefield Blue 67(2) (A. Brown 27, T. Jones 22, M. Manners 18).

Standings: Hamley Red 48 +143, Mallala Black 40 +37.75, Hamley White 38 +72, Owen 36 +31.25, Balaklava White 36 -12, Port Wakefield Gold 34 +26, Mallala White 34 +12, Balaklava Red 34 -5, Balaklava Blue 33 +6, Riverton White 26 +41, Riverton Black 24 -20, Port Wakefield Blue 17 -76, Wasleys 14 -118, Tarlee 6 -140.

Division Two – 15 November 2008: Hamley Red vs Riverton Black, Balaklava Blue vs Owen, Port Wakefield Blue vs Mallala Black, Mallala White vs Wasleys, Tarlee vs Port Wakefield Gold, Balaklava Red vs Hamley White, Riverton White vs Balaklava White.

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A Bowler’s Bias

Should there be a minimum age limit for bowlers? No Should there be a maximum? No If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be? Ron Jeremy What was the last film you saw? Happy Gilmore What is your favourite movie, TV show, song? The Simpsons, South Park What would you like to see changed in the world? More rain in SA When you have to cook a meal for yourself, what is it? Stir fry If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?

“The life of Alby”

Name: Nigel Olsen Age: 28 Played bowls for: one year Bowl for: Balaklava division two Lives: Balaklava Profession: Trainee train driver Hobbies other than bowls: Basketball, football Do you prefer to play on lawn or synthetic greens?

Lawn Bowls could be improved by: Cheerleaders! (Younger ones) Toughest opponent: Hamley Bridge Other than myself, the association’s best bowler is: Jake Olsen I don’t play bowls with my wife because: I don’t have one

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Name: David Ireland Nickname: Butch Team: Hamley Bridge Cricketing Status: Opening batter, specialist slipper Who would you least like to face up to? Luke Slok – ask Wes Rudd Who is your favourite Waugh? Steve or Mark’s wife Who is your favourite Australian Cricket Captain?

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on a cricket oval? Probably me! On a few occasions…

Best effort with bat or ball: Bat, 87 twice. Bugger Your most memorable moment in cricket: Premierships Strangest place you’ve turned up in your whites: Everywhere!

Worst dressed player in your team: There are a few Who would you least want to room with on tour? Why? Chinny and

stanley Cricket Results of B Grade Stanley cricket played on November 8

Lower North vs Brinkworth/Koolunga Match won by Brinkworh Brinkworth/Koolunga Batting P.Holmes Run Out Michaelanny............ 59 S.Weckert ct&b J.McPharlin.................. 49 O.Lawry b R.Michael............................. 33 J.Wundke ct M.Angel b B.Michael......... 14 D.Kreig ct B.Michael b R.Michael............ 9 Nick Kreig b B.Michael............................ 3 B.Page Not Out....................................... 2 N.Adams Not Out.................................... 4 A.Davidson.........................................DNB Nev Kreig............................................DNB L.Heinjus............................................DNB Extras 20 Total 6/194 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Michael 8 0 2 32 L.Simon 8 0 0 41 M.Bailey 6 0 0 41 Te McPharlin 8 1 0 26 J.McPharlin 5 0 1 29 R.Michael 5 0 2 22

Lower North Batting J.McPharlin ct J.Wundke b Nev.Kreig... 47 B.Michael ct N.Adams b S.Weckert....... 44 K.Michaelanny ct D.Kreig b Nick Kreig.. 14 Te McPharlin b B.Page.......................... 17 M.Fiegert b Nev.Kreig.............................. 9 M.Angel b Nev.Kreig.............................. 20 L.Simon b A.Davidson............................. 1 M.Bailey Not Out..................................... 8 B.Harkness b L.Heinjus........................... 1 T.Shepherd Not Out................................. 1 R.Michael...........................................DNB Extras 13 Total 8/175 Brinkworth/Koolunga Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Page 8 0 1 47 Nick Kreig 8 0 1 26 J.Wundke 8 0 0 31 Nev. Kreig 6 0 3 28 S.Weckert 8 0 1 32 A.Davidson 1 0 1 3 L.Heinjus 1 0 1 6

Results of A Grade Stanley cricket played on November 8

Lower North vs Watervale Match won by Watervale Watervale Batting T.Camilliri ct J.Mahoney b A.Brackstone 4 B.Smith ct S.Williams b A.Smith............ 13 S.Farrilia lbw A.Smith.............................. 0 A.Barton Run Out.................................. 59 T.Smith ct&b S.McGuiness.................... 23 L.McDermid b S.McGuiness.................... 9 J.Dohnt Not Out..................................... 46 B.Ackland lbw A.Smith............................ 6 S.Parker ct P.Chivell b A.Smith................ 0 S.Helbig lbw A.Smith............................... 0 S.Smith Run Out..................................... 9 Extras 22 Total 10/191 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R A.Brackstone 9 0 1 35 A.Smith 9 2 5 20 S.McGuiness 8 0 2 45 P.Chapman 4 0 0 21 T.McPharlin 9 0 4 42 R.McPharlin 6 1 0 18

Lower North Batting A.Brackstone ct B.Ackland b J.Dohnt...... 1 T.McPharlin ct T.Smith b J.Dohnt............. 5 P.Chivel ct B.Smith b J.Dohnt.................. 2 J.Mahoney ct T.Camilliri b J.Dohnt.......... 5 D.Hill ct? b J.Dohnt.................................. 5 T.Moulds b T.Smith.................................. 9 S.Williams ct? b B.Smith....................... 12 C.Chapman ct? b S.Smith..................... 13 R.McPharlin ctbh S.Smith....................... 0 S.McGuiness Not Out.............................. 6 A.Smith b S.Smith................................... 0 Extras 3 Total 10/61 Watervale Bowling Bowler O M W R S.Helbig 9 3 0 16 J.Dohnt 9 3 5 13 T.Smith 2 0 0 9 S.Smith 5.3 2 3 5 B.Smith 4 0 1 17

Bowls north eastern

Pennant results from Wednesday November 5. Clare Red 38 (8), R Howes 23, T Morris 15, def Clare White 34 (2) T Haysman 13, R Wurst 21.

Balaklava 37 (8) R Hillman 19, H Philp 18 def Spalding 36 (2) P Goodridge 15, K Jackson 21.

Blyth 45 (8) A Frick, L Mader 13 def Brinkworth 33 (2) D Krieg 9, J Goss 24.

Snowtown 40 (8) R Atkinson 27, R Brand 13 def Burra 28 (2) J Maidment 6, C Boston 22.

Premiership table Snowtown 40 199 154 56.37 Burra 38 218 156 58.29 Blyth 30 186 189 49.60 Clare Red 27 129 131 49.62 Spalding 22 144 131 52.36 Balaklava 21 160 192 45.45 Brinkworth 13 154 218 41.40 Clare White 9 165 184 47.28 Next week: Brinkworth v Clare Red; Blyth v Balaklava; Spalding v Snowtown; Clare White v Burra.

NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN

Results from Thursday November 6.

Round Four Burra Red 31 (D Mengerson 13, D Day 18) lst Robertstown Green 35 (D Kotz 16, S Kimpton 19).

Booborowie 41 (M White 18, M Baldock 23) def Saddleworth Blue 31 (R Richardson 20, B Schoenberg 11).

Hallett 29 (D Kealy 17, R Jaquet 12) lst Burra Gold 47 (D Broderick 16, K Maidment 31).

Mintaro 37 (L Gooda 22, S Ettridge 15) def Robertstown Gold 34 (C Ruediger 11, L Mosey 23).

Riverton Black 29 (A Harrip 20, M Prime 9) lst Auburn Black 39 (H Williams 15, S Hean 24).

Riverton Blue 40 (M Keast 18, J Schroeder 22) def Auburn Red 32 (M Mount 20, M Parkinson 32).

Riverton Green 53 (E Passehl 24, J Przibilla 29) def Tarlee 27 (S Molineux 12, J Rhode 15).

Spalding 21 (E Collins 9, G Cruse 12) lst Burra Green 43 (H Stockman 27, L Sutton 16).

Watervale 34 (P Walshaw 14, J Ackland 20) def Saddleworth Gold 33 (C Reed 19, A Palmer 14).

wooroora sides for saturday

BALAKLAVA: Division 1. Balaklava v Port Wakefield at Balaklava. A Northcott, O Chapman, D Lamond, B Taylor (sk).

B Olsen, J Roberts, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk). C Bown, K McPharlin, M Northcott, P Thompson (sk).

Division 2. Balaklava White v Hamley White at Balaklava. H Hebisch, J Lee, L Zerk, H Philp (sk). Z Guy, N Olsen, M Olsen, J Olsen (sk). B Moffatt, S Guy, R Hillman, K Harkness (sk).

Balaklava Blue v Riverton at Riverton.

Cars: Thirds. L Day, R Greenshields, R McPharlin, P McPharlin (sk). J McPharlin, G Palmer, D Cottle, R Barr (sk).

L Braddock, D Anderson, D Beare, C Milton (sk).

Balaklava Red v Hamley Red at Hamley Bridge. Cars: Thirds. J Whittaker, N Samspon, C Stewart, C Cowan (sk).

R McDonald, K Catford, D Whittaker, B Hogben (sk). R May, A Barr, C Welke, K Cottle (sk).

Bar: C Bown, A Barr. Chicken Wheel: B Moffat. Afternoon Tea: T Taylor, J Neauman, L McPharlin, S Wilke.

OWEN. Division 1. Owen v Hamley at Hamley Bridge. R Uppill, B Diehl, B Duncan, N Harkness (sk). G Marshman, P Freebairn, G Harkness, T Harkness (sk). K Warnes, W Hocking, G Bubner, B Parker (sk). Cars: B Diehl, G Marshman, K Warnes departing at 12.45.

Division 2. Owen v Balaklava Blue at Balaklava. J Robinson, W Hodgetts,

C Hocking, I Freebairn (sk). R Hill, P McIntyre, L Hean, L Beaty (sk). A Wandel, D Lauricella, K Gould, P Sullivan (sk).

Cars: L Beaty, P Sullivan, C Hocking departing at 12.45.

Wooroora Women

Balaklava Green 50 d Hamley Bridge 32. L Moloney 19 d F Rowland 16, B Phil 34 d N Fyfe 13.

Two Wells White 43 d Mallala Black 34.

S Underwood 18 d C King 17. M Maylin 25 d B Roney 17.

Two Wells Red 46 d Mallala Red 37.

M Gameau 25 d Y Curnow 20. B Molloy 21 d R Jenkin 17.

Port Wakefield 36 d Mallala White 34.

S Muller 18 d F Dunstan 15. M Marshman 19 d M Hayes 18.

Balaklava Red 42 d Owen 33. L Barr 20 d B Harkness 15. L Harkness d G Wandel 18.

Balaklava Gold Bye. Premiership Table Hamley Bridge 38 -6, Owen 36 +27, Balaklava Green 34 +36, Port Wakefield 34 +22, Balaklava Red 32 +2-, Balaklava Gold 32 +10, Two Wells White 27 +19, Mallala White 24 -21, Mallala Red 17 -36, Two Wells Red 14 -52, Mallala Black 12 -19.

Croquet Upper wakefield

Results from Wednesday November 5. Clare 41, E Semple 13, R Gierke 13, G Todd 6, J Victor 9 def Blyth 23, J Hilzinger 4, C Bolvig 4, R Loader 8, L Fisher 7.

Snowtown 34, P Schupelius 5, J Hoskin 7, G Schupelius 112, R Freebairn 10 def Balaklava 26, G Clark 6, C Reimers 6, N Williams 7, D Williams 7.

Premiership points after second round: Snowtown 29, 210; Clare 23, 176; Balaklava 19, 147; Blyth 1, 136.

Clare made up for their loss last week with Euan and Rae pegging out, which gave Jenny and Chris a real battle. Georgie and Jean battled with Ruth and Iris a very even four coming off with a draw which gave Blyth their first point.

At Balaklava we were not quite sure that we were at the right venue when Gilbert tuned up in his State uniform.

The battle began and Dulcie and Nancy battled on. When the break came they thought that their game would soon be over, but they hung on trying to keep their opponents apart as much as possible. In the top colours, Graham (our borrowed player) took awhile to get going. Chris held Pam, who went again in the beginning and Joylene even with 12 each. Graham’s comment was that he made his first point having a draw with 12 hoops each.

Golf Balaklava Men

Although some of our more ambitious perambulators mosied off to ‘pastures greener’, to wit the emergent fad of Pennants Golf, still a loyal and true 20 “legends” elected to grace our verdant field for a Stroke competition.

Despite heightened security measures, including sensor lights and a direct feed into the CWA’s Hostile Operations Centre, a “Bordertown burglar” somehow breached our defences, no doubt encouraged by the promised absence of some

of the more iconic ironmongers.

Mark Miels just happened to “drop by” whilst visiting nearby relatives - we suspected nothing amiss, after all, he was properly dressed, well spoken and not carrying a mounted turtle clad in gaudy gingham - and promptly swept all before him. This fiendish road-warrior clouted an unbeatable 70 (nett 76) to subdue his fellow A Grader “Rotten” Ron Butterworth (72, nett 87), who in turn sabotaged Bill Lokan (72, nett 88) on a countback.

Left to ponder that great philosophical conundrum “I dunno ‘oo lets ‘em innear!” were W. Nagle (76, nett 90), B. Michael (76, nett 92), B. Berry (78, nett 93), J. Michael (78, nett 92), D. Hannaford (78, nett 88), L. Durdin (78, nett 90), M. Loy (80, nett 95) and R. Hahn (87, nett 100).

In the B Grade, it was the turn of that belligerent belter of the baffing spoon, Dean Trickett (71, nett91), to serve the mouldy mustard to Greg Anderson (71, nett 92) and Gerry Toms (71, nett 89).

Crumbs from Dean’s high table were scattered, very casually, to the master par-blaster, T. Michael (72, nett 93), B. Stewart (74, nett 97), G. Sonntag (78, nett 98), A. Leaver (78, nett 96), D. Goudie (79, nett101) and D. Rodgers (81, nett 102).

Arthur Diercks enjoyed a well-earned, clean sweep of the Veterans’ Grade, beating his shadow with a sensational total of 42 Stableford points.

No birdies were achieved, however Nearest The Pin notoriety was earned

by Dennis Goudie on the 3rd., Ron “rigor mortis” Butterworth (8th.) and Wayne “Wassamatta!” Nagle, 13th.

Last Thursday’s twilight 9-hole fun-fest was again a well patronised bash, as was the BBQ afterwards.

Yours, beneath a mangled wurzle, Hyronimous Kringe.

Balaklava mid week

In a reversal of form from the previous week, Dene Newton blitzed the field with 46 points and Bill Berry dropped from the podium to finish well down the ladder. Perhaps it’s time for some random testing.

The hit-off time is now 9am during the warmer weather.

Results: Dene Newton 46, Gerry Toms 45, Dennis Goudie 44, Arthur Dierks 41, Don Anderson 36, John Curnow 34, Greg Sontag 34, Brian Kemp 31, Bill Berry 30.

Hamley Bridge

Twenty-two players took part in a three-stick stroke competition on Saturday. Except or one player, who shall remain nameless, scores were reasonable although only three players made par or better.

Winner was Liam Schaeffer 69 with other ball winners: K Kluske, L Usher 70, A Mitchell, R Charman, W Van Pelt 71, B Schwartz 71.

Other scores: M Grasby, D Cooper, A Noack 73, R Cameron, W Isgar 75, S Howe, C Applebee, G Dahlitz 76, R Smith 77, R Pawlak, D Russell 78, J Mitchell 79, W Jackson 82. Birdies: B Schwartz 8, A Mitchell 10 and 11. NTP: B Schwartz.

Thursday Results: Winner Roger Hahn 45 from L Hatcher 42, I Rohde 41, R Ahola 41, T Bateman 39, G Dahlitz 38, T Jones 38, D Russell 38, R Smith 36, C Applebee 36, W Isgar 35, B Cooper 35, D Nation 33, R Charman 33, M Grasby 30, W Jackson 29.

NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN’S BOWLING ASSOCIATION Match Results, Thursday Novemeber 6, 2008 Side Robertstown Green Mintaro Auburn Black Watervale Riverton Green Saddleworth Blue Booborowie Robertstown Gold Riverton Black Saddleworth Gold Burra Green Auburn Red Burra Gold Riverton Blue Hallett Tarlee Burra Red Spalding

Points 26 26 24 24 20 20 20 18 18 16 16 14 14 14 6 4 4 4

Shots +/(-) 39 26 60 46 26 24 13 48 15 7 (28) (9) (9) (26) (50) (56) (58) (68)

FRED Steggles, division one Wasleys bowler, aims up during the match against Balaklava on Saturday.

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WAYNE Grady, Wasleys, concentrates during the division one game at Balaklava.

BALAKLAVA’S Kym McPharlin sends one down.

JANET Dunbar, Wasleys is the first female to play division one bowls within her club.

New office bearers at Snowtown Golf Club At Snowtown Golf club’s recent annual general meeting the following people were appointed: Patrons - John Clark and Bette Coffey President - James O’Connell Vice President - Spog Nolan Treasurer - Joylene Hoskin Secretary - Sue Fountain Men’s captain - Luke Michael Men’s vice captain - John Clark Ladies captain - Helen O’Connell Ladies vice captain - Cynthia Clark Course manager - Barry Hill Bar manager - Pat Coffey CMC rep - Sue Fountain Committee - John Cummins, Bevan Clifford, Kay Donhardt, Donna Clifford Northern group delegates - Luke

ABOVE: Jake Hoepner, Bulldogs chases Balaklava’s James Pennycuick down the court during the under 12 boys basketball game on Friday night.

Michael, John Clark, James O’Connell Match committee - Luke Michael, John Clark, James O’Connell Handicap manager ladies - Sue Fountain/Donna Clifford Handicap manager mens - James O’Connell Publicity officer - Sue Fountain/Donna Clifford The 2009 season will commence on Sunday, April 5 and closing day will be Sunday, September 27 (however, this date may be subject to change).

Men’s Open Day is September 13 and Ladies open day will be August 7.

Subs are now $80 for full members, $20 social members, $5 junior member and $5 green fees.

RIGHT: Danielle Hosking, Bulldogs, defends as Owen’s Brooke Wilson shoots for goal during the under 14 girls game.

Rosser League general manager One of the League’s most experienced executives, Glen Rosser, has been appointed to the position of general manager - Community Football.

Rosser will lead the newly-appointed Community Football Board, which will oversee all levels of football under the League competition – specifically, the 270 metropolitan and country clubs across the state.

The Board, chaired by SA Football Commissioner David Shipway, was established this month after an 18-month review to determine the best governance model for the state’s affiliated leagues.

SANFL executive commissioner Leigh Whicker said the establishment of the Board – and Rosser’s appointment as general manager – had been one of the most significant decisions made by the League.

“Rural and regional Australia in particular is really struggling with the ongoing drought and we feel the League has a responsibility to continue to provide resources to these areas so football leagues and clubs across the state can survive and indeed, prosper in the future,” he said.

“In appointing one of our current senior executives in Glen, we have appointed a very well-liked and respected general manager who has already had much to do with the Affiliated Leagues in his current role as well as his former role as Norwood Football Club CEO. “With his experience, Glen can step straight into the role and make a difference.”

Rosser played with Port Elliot in the Great Southern Football League for eight years in junior and senior football before launching into a 12-season football career with Norwood Football Club in the 1970s.

He served as Redlegs CEO in the early 1990s and has been the SANFL’s general manager - State League Competition for the past nine years.

Rosser welcomed the new position: ‘’Community clubs play an integral role in fostering and perpetuating our great game,” he said.

“I look forward with enthusiasm and commitment to work closely with the new Board and affiliated leagues to secure a bright future for metropolitan and country football.”

Community Football Board chairman David Shipway said Rosser’s country football background and knowledge of the game would be invaluable to the Board.

“Community football faces some large challenges in the future and the appointment of Glen by the SANFL is a most positive and tangible move to meet those challenges head-on,” he said.

“The new structure is not a short-term arrangement - the SANFL has indicated its long-term support of this new department and will continue to assist with major back-up funding.

“I am personally delighted that the role played by Community Football has been recognised at the highest level.”

Under the SANFL’s restructure, the Partnerships & Strategy Department will assume responsibility for the League competition match program from 2010, while a new General Manager – State League Competition will be sought shortly.

Rosser and the Board’s first role will be to develop a strategic plan for community football across the state.

The first official Community Football Board meeting will be held before Christmas.

Trophy donor Eric Bolton from Southern, presents the “Bolton Bowl” to Lower North president, Doug Maylin.

Lower North win bowls shield The Lower North Past President’s Bowls side won the “Bolton Bowl” for the first time in 12 years of competition. Played for annually against Southern, this is the first time that Lower North have been successful.

Forty-four players from each branch contested the match which was played at Two Wells Bowling Club. Bowlers, both men and women, are chosen from past president members in an area including Gawler and Two Wells, in the south, through Barossa, Wooroora, the Mid North to Clare and Snowtown, in the north.

Association president, Doug Maylin from Two Wells said players were excited at having won the trophy after such a long period of time. He said other games would be played against Yorke Peninsula, Metropolitan, and Lower Murray in the new year. Other past presidents of either a bowls club or association, are invited to join, and may do so by contacting the secretary John Tayler, 8528 5306, or any member.

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BUsiness Catering

Tom’s Catering Service Whether you choose a 5 course gourmet dinner or delicious finger food Tom caters for all.

Flexible menu choices with prices starting at $10 a head

Mobile - 0409 676 755 PhONE - 8527 2247

Communications Lic No. 00 280 321 178

ACA Approved

Hart to Hart Communications For all your telstra needs Specialising in: 3Additional Phone Sockets 3Broadband Networking 3Pre-wiring homes 3TV Antennas Supplied & Fitted Ph: 8520 2169 Mob: 0410 404 200 Email: texel@twpo.com.au

Exhausts & Brakes

Multi Exhaust & Brake

Virginia • Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing Cnr Old Pt Wakefield & Gawler Roads, Virginia (opp. Virginia Hotel)

Phone us on 8380 9477

Finance Brokers

Need Finance?

We are here now ready to help with…

3 Home & investment property mortgages 3 Small business & commercial loans 3 Rural loans 3 Refinancing 26 Edward Street, Pt Wakefield Ph/Fax: (08) 8867 1588 Email: franke@bigpond.com

Pool and Spa

Hinds Maintenance Lic - PGE 5608 • General plumbing • Pool and spa maintenance • Rainwater tank cleaning and water filters • Regular Pool Cleaning • Pool heating •Auto pool cleaning

Prompt and professional service

Phone - 0407 443 525

Rural supplies

Rain Water TANKS and Rural Merchandise

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd Phone/Fax 8862 2284

84 - 86 Yorsdale St, Balaklava (off Dunn’s Rd)

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Phone 8527 2010

IF YOU’RE IN BUSINESS ... you and your customers can’t afford to miss our extra monthly TRADER’S PAGE. Ph: 8862 1977 for details.

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A ‘Violence to Parents’ forum will be presented by psychologist, social worker, family therapist and trainer Eddie Gallagher.

Eddie has been working with youth and families for over 30 years and has worked with over 200 families where children are abusing their parents.

The violence to parents: what do we know and how can we help forum will cover issues such as, why this form of family violence is neglected, which children are violent to parents, is it ‘abuse’or some form of disorder, what part does gender play, how parenting style influences this issue and how important previous exposure to violence is and are young people today less respectful and over entitled?

Contact Rose Barnes, Women’s Health Nurse at Lower North Health (8841 3504) for further information.

• Renovations Equal to New • Kitchen & Vanity Benchtops • Factory Direct Prices

RLA 196082

18 Scotland St, Balaklava $235,000

Saturday November 15, ‘08 Commencing 9.00am

FACTORY / SALES

Lot 94 Dunns Road, Balaklava

Phone: 8862 2047 Fax: 8862 1014 Craftsman built memorials

1997 VS Commadore, white, low kms, good condition, reg. WEV 602, Island Star pop top caravan Reg. TSR175.

Sundries: Ward 13” 240v kiln, extendable dining table and 6 chairs, deep freeze, 3 x wardrobes, hall stand, crystal cabinet, china cabinet, overlocker, table & chairs, piano stool, hall table, TV, twin tub washing machine, lounge suite, dressing table, cabinet, beds, microwave, lawnmower, ladders, septic pump, tools, saws etc. pot plants, linen, cooking books, golf clubs, stuffed toys, crockery, cutlery & cookware, assorted glasses, leadlight kitchen cabinet, tin fire screen, 2 printers trays, small wooden desk and other various sundries.

22 George Street • Balaklava 5461 phone 8862 2172 • fax 8862 1280 www.realestate.com.au/agents/buttterfield

RLA 150881

• Number system to apply • ID required • Cash on day of sale

Roomy stone home on large 1090m2 allotment, 3 Bdrms, formal lounge has combustion heat and R/C A/C, Country kitchen has wood stove, gas hot plates, electric wall oven, plenty of cupboard & bench space, Dining Room, sun room, neat wet areas. Shed and workshop, mains and rainwater tank. Walk to shops and schools.

WEB REF: 105166506

RAINE & HORNE - 92 MAIN ST, KAPUNDA Colin Schwartz 0409 934 942 Phone: 8566 3399 Fax: 8566 3911

ATTENTION

FIRST HOME OWNERS

$14,000 1st home owners grant may allow you to buy sooner than you planned, so check if you are eligible & arrange an inspection now.

MID NORTH

PEST & WEED CONTROL

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

✓ Flies, Fleas, misc. pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed spraying FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

Good Honest Home

Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

Phone your Hot Water Specialist!

BALAKLAVA

•Leaking Taps/Toilets •Blocked Drains/Septic Connections •Replacement Units/Elements/Valves

A family home at an affordable price. Separate lounge & family room. Galley kitchen, dishwasher & dining area. Ren bathroom with sep bath & shower. 3 brms under the main roof and a separate teenage retreat/4th brm. Situated on a large block with neat & tidy back yard. Plenty of shedding, 2 pergolas, carport & shade house.

PETER THOMPSON PLUMBING CONTRACTOR Home 8862 1285 - Mobile 041 889 6808

BALAKLAVA

Quality home on a large cnr allotment. Dble brick home, spacious lounge room, open plan living with kitchen/dine. Large windows & secured by roller shutters & security screens. 3 generous size brms, 2 with ceiling fans & BIR’s. Low maintenance yard, fruit trees, rainwater on tap & good shedding.

Walking distance to schools & shops.

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PHONE: 8528 5336 MOBILE: 0409 525 452

If it’s local news, it’s in your local newspaper

$225,000

Quality 3 Bedroom Home

earn to drive with a

SUE MURCOTT DRIVING SCHOOL

$179,950

Affordable 4 Bedroom Home

NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Late model car • Air conditioned • Dual controls

$175,000

Solid stone cottage on cnr allotment. High press tin ceilings, ornate fire surrounds, 3 dble brms, S/S R/C A/C & ceiling fans. Return verandah, low maint garden, rear yard access, 3 bay shed, security screens to all doors & windows. The home has been re-wired, stove & H/W system have been replaced recently.

NO HOT WATER?

Teaching vehicle on-road tests (VORT)

$329,000

Outstanding home on approx 6½ acres.

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Main North Road, Clare

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Stone home plus 75 acres plus another residence

The home, “Rivergum Silky Oak 185”, is less than 4yrs old. 5 brms, main with WIR & ens, BIR’s in the others. 2 living areas, lge kitchen with S/S appl, duct evap A/C & gas con for heating. Mains & r/water connected. Full length rear verandah, dble carport, est native garden & over 20 fruit trees on irrigation. 40’x20’ shed with 20’x20’ carport, currently used as outdoor living space.

The remainder of the property is divided into enc lawn area with cubby house & paddocks.

Specialising in the eradication of ...

No Call Out Fee/ Pensioner Discounts

WHITWARTA VIA BALAKLAVA $389,500

www.jackredden.com.au

190 Main North Road, CLARE

8842 1154

RLA2162

This is one of the very few quality properties available in this region. The stone home has three double bedrooms, lounge, dining, office, huge bathroom with a claw foot bath & a lovely timber kitchen. It has been recently renovated & painted throughout with polished boards adding to the appeal. Ducted evap air conditioning, slow combustion heating give you year round comfort.

The big external cellar is a real bonus & the fully self contained 1 bedroom cottage in the back yard close to the main home is a home away from home.

Outbuildings include a new iron implement shed big enough to store almost anything, workshops, stables, animal shelters & cattle yards. You have ample room to crop some land & also run some livestock and take advantage of this rural lifestyle so get in quick.

25 PHILLIPS ST. BALAKLAVA $220,000

Very neat & tidy 3 bedroom B/V home, with family room, lounge with dining & built-in bar. Central kitchen, separate toilet & laundry with access to back yard. Carport with auto roller door and access to yard plus paved pergola & separate garage.

Great value for the family.

49 SHORT TCE. BALAKLAVA all offers considered $199,950 The complete package.

This immaculate 3 b/r home is fully established & ready for you to move. It’s packed with features incl. polished boards, ducted r/c a/c. & an office.

Also a mod. kitchen, outside entertaining area & huge shed with pit & 3 phase power plus extra storage or car sheds.

SEC. 526 (HALBURY) BALAKLAVA offers presented $285,000 2.93ha block

Great open plan 3 bedroom home with a new kitchen and beautiful views of the adjoining natural and rural lands. Heaps of room for motor bikes, horses or just sit back and enjoy the space on your own.

16 EAST ST. PORT WAKEFIELD reduced to $169,500

Great cottage on a double block and it’s cheap.

3 Bedroom cottage with office or extra bedroom.

New carport and pergola area. Two family areas and a galley style kitchen. Don’t let this one get away from you it’s top value. Currently on a fixed max. rent due to HIA order. This is an ideal 1st home so take advantage of the doubled gov. grant.

PUBLIC NOTICE - SECTION 7

The vendor's statement relating to matters affecting the advertised properties in this publication may be inspected at the agent's office three business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

22 George Street • Balaklava 5461 phone 8862 2172 • fax 8862 1280 www.realestate.com.au/agents/buttterfield

RLA 150881

A Country Shindig will be held at the Kapunda Institute on Friday, November 28 from 6pm.

The event will feature the band Fully Loaded (country, rock, 50s and 60s music), raffles, art and craft, sausage sizzle, steak sandwiches, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available.

Entry is $10 per person or $15 for a family, pensioners $7.

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Collectables: 2 x sideboards, fire places, fire surrounds, 3 pc Sadler tea pot set, host of trinkets, double dressing table and a bedside cupboard both with Queen Anne legs, fire set, manikin, clocks, turned leg chairs, door knockers, lattice work, scales, crystal water set, doll and basinet, copper, wood boxes, lanterns, smokers stand & picture frames.

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• A free mental health first aid training program is being run in Clare on November 27 and 28.

The program covers helping people in mental health crisis situations or in the early stages of mental health problems.

The program is structured as four modules and is conducted over two days.

Topics covered include an introduction to mental health first aid, depression, suicide, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance misuse disorder.

Each session looks at the signs, symptoms, causes, treatments and resources for mental health problems.

Contact Betsy Stewart, Mental Health Nurse at Clare Medical Centre on 8841 3777 or email bstewart@claremedical. com.au. The training is provided by Relationships Australia, through a grant provided by the South Australian Minister for Health.

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Septic Suckers

Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

EPA18322

7 Days Service!

For appointments phone

8853 2088

Carols by Candlelight Sunday December 7 8pm in the Balaklava Triangle

•BYO picnic tea from 6.30pm •BYO Candles, rugs, chairs •Program 50 cents each Presented by Balaklava Interchurch Council

Carols in Triangle Choir Rehearsals begin on

November 10, 17, 24 & December 1 •7.30pm for 1 hour only • In Uniting Church Hall

Any enquiries contact Di Spence

Public Notice

Public Notice

YOU ARE INVITED

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY

to the OPENING of an

Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess

ART EXHIBITION

ALSO VISITING

by Rachel Fritz & Jill Foster

Sunday NOVEMBER 23

at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery

•Enjoy the exhibition & afternoon tea!

For details: Rachel 8528 2407

Roseworthy Railway Club inc

Let us take you for a ride Saturday November 15 Trains running from 6pm to 9.30pm at Roseworth Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd) • Drinks • Ice Cream • Cooked BBQ • Football oval • Playground • Tennis courts

Covered footwear must be worn on train

Birthday party bookings welcome, contact Bob 8264 0449 anytime

Balaklava Christmas Fair November 22, 9am - 5pm Many new Stallholders from: • Reynella to Lyndoch to Maitland as well as our much loved Balaklava stallholders

Public Notice

• 2, 3, 4 & 6 Cubic Metre Skips Available

Pt Wakefield, Mallala & Two Wells

Opening Specials

8862 2200

Mobile: 0433 010 934 • EFTPOS www.skips2u.com.au

Physio Appointments & enq. or 0448 862 222 Introducing

Kylie Button Massage Therapist

0428 359 394

Lions ChristMAs Cakes are now available at the following venues

3 Balaklava Pharmacy 3 ANZ Bank, Balaklava 3 Balaklava Post Office 3 Port Wakefield Post Office • Selling at last years price of $12 • 1kg Xmas Plum Pudding $15 • Door knock carried out Thursday November 20 in Balaklava Delivery can be arranged by ringing Harold Philp on 8862 1335

BALAKLAVA COURTHOUSE GALLERY

Dining Room & Bistro will be closed to the public this Saturday due to a private function

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Now Showing …

A delightfully eclectic and somewhat quirky exhibition by Hamley Bridge artists Rachel Fritz and Jill Foster opens at the Gallery this Thursday November 12 and runs until Sunday December 14.

Rachel’s love of the Art Nouveau period and her interest in children’s book illustrations of that time, along with a love of puppets and puppetry, has influenced her work.

She loves experimenting with colour when painting, evident in her beautiful silk paintings, psychedelic posters and acrylic paintings - and has a “thing” for springs and cogs, demonstrated in her very intriguing “automatons”, hands-on mechanical constructions with a delightful touch of whimsy. You’ll be charmed by her work!

Ceramic bowls and plates are Jill’s canvas, and clay and brush her tools of trade. Jill relates closely to the moods and colours of Australia, and a childhood beach lifestyle and bright lively colours are reflected in her work. Overseas travel and a lasting interest in Japanese brush painting also filter into her very Australian themes. You will enjoy her colourful and very useable plates and pots, and her beautiful photographs. Do take the opportunity to call in and enjoy something quite special.

This delightful exhibition is being held as an Ira Parker Garden Project Fundraiser, and the artists and the Gallery are donating all commissions on sold works to this very worthy project. The Official Opening of the exhibition, by local artist Amanda Lockwood, will take place at the Gallery on Sunday November 23 at 2pm.

You are invited to come to enjoy this delightful exhibition and a wonderful afternoon tea – and, at the same time, support the establishment of a beautiful outdoor space for our older citizens. Admission is free and you are very welcome!

Music Recital at the Gallery The Gallery and Balaklava Community Arts are delighted that soprano Emma Horwood and classical guitarist Aleksandr Tsiboulski, are returning to perform at the Gallery this Sunday November 17 at 1.30pm. In such an intimate venue, audience numbers are necessarily strictly limited, but tickets are still available from Langdon’s Shoe Store. The Gallery and exhibition will be open to the visitors other than ticket holders following the recital, from about 3.30pm until the Gallery’s normal closing time of 4.00pm. Please telephone Lenice 8862 1173 for enquiries.

New items to tempt you including: • bunyips and pinnies • cryovaced items and clothing • and of course a multitude of craft and hand made items • home made produce • embroidery, etc

Gallery Gift Shop Remember the Gallery Gift Shop when you’re looking for a special and very personal gift or card – to say thankyou, for a birthday, a new baby or a visiting friend. The shop has lots of hand-crafted and unique items, all at reasonable prices. Do come in and browse – and enjoy the exhibition at the same time.

3 Gold coin entry with proceeds to go towards painting the outside of the Hall 3 Raffle baskets on offer filled with donated items by the stallholders.

Balaklava Courthouse Gallery - open Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays 2- 4pm, or by ‘phoning 8862 2342.

It’s free, it’s air conditioned, with wheelchair access, and it’s your community gallery!

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Balaklava Community Arts presents

Emma Horwood - Soprano -

Alex Tsiboulski

- Classical Guitarist -

Sunday November 16, 1.30pm In concert in Courthouse Gallery

•45 tickets only tickets $25 •Refreshments •Tickets available from Langdon’s Shoe Store, Balaklava Enquiries Di Spence 8862 2113

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1988 MAGNA GLX wagon, manual, power steering, air conditioning, in good condition, reg no. UKS 626, $1,200. Phone 8868 3102 or 0439 279 788.

1992 MAGNA Verada V6, sedan, only 168,000 kms, air conditioning, overdrive, power steering, cruise control, electric windows, CD stacker, 10 months rego, in good condition, reg no. VGX 602, $3,000.

Phone: 8529 2004.

300 Irrigation pipes 2”, 3”, & 4” most w/- Sprinkler & rises. Scarifyer spring Tyne width 9ft- 6”. 2 Tool bars and Tynes 7ft-6” and 10ft. Manual Bin Tipper.

2 steel rollers. 2 mould board ploughs. 1935 horse drawn 2 blade skimmer (museum piece). Prices negotiable Ph: 8298 7155.

SIX person massage master sports spa. 45 jets, emerald green with lockable hard cover, only 2 1/2 years old, hardly used, $6,000 o.n.o. Phone 0433 354 783.

BALAKLAVA High School has Triticale hay & wheaten chaff for sale, hay $77 including GST roll and chaff $18 including GST bag.

Phone 0417 768 303. camper cub drifter, 2 double beds, 2 burner / grill, fridge & annex. Very good condition, $6,500.

Reg no. TZW 379. Gawler Caravan Centre - 57 Para Rd, Evanston - Ph: 8522 2707, www.gawlercaravans.com.au.

Public Consultation

Draft Stormwater Policy Lewiston / Two Wells Rural Living Areas The District Council of Mallala has prepared a Draft Stormwater Policy applicable to Land Division and individual allotments in the Rural Living areas of Lewiston and Two Wells.

For Sale

BOAT 4.8m Savage Tasman 70hp Johnson 1/2 cab, canopy, side clears, full stern covers, Brooker tilt trailer, marine radio, fish finder, compass, am/fm radio, SS bow rail, new fuel tanks, new anchor.

Boat & trailer registered till 2009. $6,500 ono. Ph: a/hrs 8528 2442 mob.

0412 819 731.

CARAVAN spaceline pop top, 16’ island double bed, 2 burner/grill/oven and club dinette, well presented, $8,990, reg no.

TXL 233. Gawler Caravan Centre - 57 Para Rd, Evanston - Ph: 8522 2707, www. gawlercaravans.com.au. caravan suncoaster pop top, 18’, sleeps up to 6 with 2 double beds, neat & tidy unit, $2,650, reg no.

TTY 283. Gawler Caravan Centre - 57 Para Rd, Evanston - Ph: 8522 2707, www. gawlercaravans.com.au COMMODORE VS sedan.

Nothing to spend, very reliable, reg no. VSC 893, $3,000. Ph 0428 662 232.

DINING table brand new in box, solid pine pecan finish, country style, turned legs, 210 cm x 105 cm, $450, can email photos. Ph Rebekah 0417 889 364.

HYUNDAI Excel, 1999, low kms, motor, 5 speed manual, mags, body kit, needs work, $2,200 o.n.o.

Phone 0447 031 182.

FALCON EL, 1998, sapphire, sedan, auto, 170,000 kms, one owner, reg WDB 423, 7 months reg, near new tyres, mags, complete service record, very good condition, $5,500. Phone: 8528 6041.

OATen hay, small squares $6 per bale. Phone 0417 838 241 - Clare area.’

INTER AL160 tipper, grain sides, suit far m use RNA175, $1,500. Wisconsin V4 petrol motor, electric start, $1,500. Phone: 0448 659 269 QUAD bike 250 cc, semi automatic, $2,999. Phone 0428 890 107.

RIDE-ON mower - Greenfield, 13 hp, 32” cut, shuttle drive, deluxe seat, 220 hours, excellent condition $2,000. Ph 0428 277 034.

In summary, the draft policy clarifies Council’s position in relation to: • Design thresholds for stormwater management systems in terms of the

applicability of Average Recurrence Intervals (ARI) for peak rainfall events • Developer contributions to Council’s

Drainage Trust Fund for augmentation

of Public stormwater infrastructure • Stormwater management at the individual allotment level • Council’s Drainage Trust Fund and the District Drainage Scheme

REMEMBER about our “Advertise it unit it sells deal”. For just 19.80. You can have your for sale advert in for 13 weeks*.

Phone us today on 8862 1997 or fax 88621997 or email producer@rbe.net. au to take advantage of this great deal. * Conditions apply.

The draft Stormwater Policy will be available for inspection during normal office hours at the Council office, 2A Wasley Road, Mallala from Wednesday the 12th of November 2008 to Friday the 5th December 2008. Copies can be downloaded from Council’s website at www. mallala.sa.gov.au

TRAILER - 6’x5’, tray top, all new axles and brakes, 16” Toyota wheels, as new condition, $1,650. Ph: 0428 105 818.

Written submissions regarding the draft Stormwater Policy will be accepted by the DC Mallala until the COB at 5pm Friday December 5, 2008. All submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, District Council of Mallala, PO Box 18, Mallala 5502 or can be emailed to henri.mueller@mallala.sa.gov.au For further information regarding the Draft Stormwater Policy please contact Henri Mueller on 8527 2006.

TOWABlE sawbench, new tungsten blade, lights etc, $1,500. Plus Alpina 70cc chainsaw, $400. Both good condition. Phone: (08) 8862 1867.

UTE, 1995 Commodore, V6, auto, long wheel base, 200,000 + kms, tidy, reduced to $7,000 o.n.o.

Reg no. WCU 186. Phone 0403 529 372.

WAT ER S O L U T I O N S .

Phone Dad [Ray] 0438 094 604 or 8527 7013.

WEStinghouse 500 litre upsidedown fridge, immaculate inside & out, $500. Medium size deep freeze, clean, good order, $70 o.n.o. Phone 8862 1235.

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Phone 8862 1977 fax 8862 1997 email producer@rbe.net.au For Rent

Balaklava house, 2 bedroom, air cond, carport, $150 per week. Ph: 8867 1328 or 0409 286 177.

Garage Sale

GARAGE SALE - 1 Phillips Street, Saturday November 15, Sunday November 16, 8.30am to 4pm.

Public Notice

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen. Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 8528 6307.

Situation Vacant

Wanted energetic self-motivated person with a willingness to learn all aspects of a piggery. No prior experience necessary. Family oriented business situated close to Balaklava

Contact the Manager

bacon1@iprimus.com.au

0438 621 084

Sit. Vacant

Wanted to buy

COLLECTOR - will pay cash for old clocks and watches, going or not. Can pick up.

Ph 0412 958 664.

GATES - crockery, old glassware. Phone 8842 3032.

WOOl cash for bags, butts and bales. Cavan Wool and Skin. 18 Thomas Street, Cavan. Phone: 8349 6128 Mobile 0417 863 595.

Rabbit traps and dog traps by collector. Ph: 8823 3865 or 0420 101 528.

Birth

BENNETT - BARKER. Kerry, Jason and Jesse wish to announce the early arrival of Kaylah Rose, October 29, weighing 5lbs 15ozs at Lyell McEwin Hospital. Grandparents Annette and Graham. A niece for Darrin, Jason & Sharon. Cousin for Xander and the late Max. Edwards - BAKER. Congratulations Greg and Vicky on the arrival of William John. Brother to Allan. Lots of love from Mum (Helen) and Peter and Liam. Welcome little darling.

Situation Vacant

Princess Royal Station

Environmental Health Officer Council is seeking the services of a highly motivated person for the full time position of Environmental Health Officer.

Reporting directly to the Environmental Services Manager, the successful applicant will undertake responsibility for the efficient provision of an effective environmental health service, incorporating environmental management, public health and food safety.

The successful applicant will join a local government authority confronting record levels of development and growth within the Adelaide Plains region. Practical experience in the Environmental Health field will be highly regarded, although recent graduates or persons willing to undertake appropriate studies are encouraged to apply.

Job and Person Specification is available by contacting Tammy Nicholls on 8862 0800 or via our website www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by contacting Elca McCarthy.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2008 and shall be addressed to:

Elca McCarthy

Environmental Services Manager

Wakefield Regional Council

PO Box 167

BALAKLAVA SA 5461

A full time position for an experienced truck driver is available. Applicants must be of 25yrs & over. Hold a current MC licence. Experience in: livestock, tipper & general, road train (double) – triple an advantage.

Quarry Workers Required Fulton Hogan Quarries in Waterloo are looking for reliable Quarry Workers. Experience preferred but not essential. Preference given to those with Front End Loader, Excavator or HC Licence. Some shift work may be required.

Please forward applications to:

Paul Merritt

Quarry Manger on either

Fax: (08) 8848 4232 or

Email: paul.merritt@fultonhogan.com.au

COFFEE Morning Lutheran church hall, Short Tce, Balaklava November 18 at 10am. All welcome morning tea and fellowship.

CATALOGUE delivery. Are you looking to earn a bit of spare cash? We are looking for people to deliver catalogues in the Port Wakefield area. Please call 1300 367 384. www. bepaidtowalk.com.au

Situation Vacant

Position Available

Piggery Attendant

Please forward application by November 21, 2008

Applications and Resumes to: PO Box 160, Burra SA 5417 8892 2421 or 0428 922 220

Driver / Workshop Person required for driving & general truck maintenance with HC licence in Adelaide Plains area. Full time position for the right person

Changing the way we treat people

Phone Rob 0418 805 491

With billions committed to transforming health into the sustainable system we all know it needs to be, we’re changing the way we do many things. This is a big, revolutionary step for us, and a meaningful but necessary one for the people we treat. All we need now is you to help make it happen.

FARM HANDS (Poultry Industry)

REGISTERED NURSE

Inghams are currently recruiting poultry farm hands for our chicken farms at Hamley Bridge north of Gawler.

Balaklava Soldiers Memorial District Hospital $47,034 - $62,712 – P/T (72hrs/fn) – RN/RM1 Using a primary health care approach, you’ll be accountable for the delivery of nursing care within the acute setting. Registered with the Nurses Board of South Australia, you’ll hold a current practising certificate and have current experience in a wide range of practice settings. Additionally, you’ll have ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within any healthcare setting.

Job Ref: 9778.

Duties will include: • Management of chickens from placement to end of batch and shed clean out.

• General farm maintenance.

• Operation of farming machinery.

For more information visit:

Offering good rates of pay. Must have reliable transport and be prepared to undertake a medical assessment in Adelaide.

www.health.sa.gov.au/careers or phone 1300 882 992

To apply send your resume to: PO Box 5 Salisbury South, SA 5108 Email: spham@inghams.com.au Fax: 8280 5924

In Memoriam

Return Thanks

Tiller - Christopher Scott.

Sascha, Nicola & Lily; Joy & Maurice; Shane, Mandy, Mikaela & Joshua; Matthew, Dot & Taylor; Jamie, Abbie, Jack & Macy; Jenny; Kirsty, Anthony, Ashleigh, Tayla & Dylan; Tammy; Samantha; Barbara & Lyall would like to sincerely thank family and friends for all their love and support, phone calls, expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers, food and offers of assistance following the tragic passing of Chris, our dearly loved husband, daddy, son, brother-in-law, uncle, son-in-law and grandson-in-law. Thank you to the Emergency Services personnel, police, and any other people who assisted on the day of Chris’ accident. We are thankful for the wonderful support of such a caring community. Many thanks to all who donated to the Cancer Council of SA. If we are unable to see you personally, please accept this as our personal thanks.

Trades & Services Directory

Vineyard Traineeships Wine Industry

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd is a progressive family owned company situated in the picturesque Clare Valley, producing premium wines for the domestic & export market.

Taylors Wines is seeking self-motivated, reliable people with attention to detail and the ability to work within a team environment to achieve AQF Levels 1 & 2.

No previous experience is required, however a drivers licence is essential (P’s ok) along with the successful completion of Year 10.

The successful applicants are expected to undertake induction and training as per Taylors Wines Training & OHS policies.

Written applications should be addressed to:

Ken Noack

Vineyard Manager

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd

PO Box 90

AUBURN SA 5451 Closing date: November 21, 2008

Bottling Line Operator

Don’t just stop termites …eliminate them!

(Full time)

•Millipedes •Spiders •Rodents •Bees •Weed Control •Flies

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd is a progressive family owned company situated in the picturesque Clare Valley, producing premium wines for the domestic & export market.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the key objective of this position will be to operate bottling equipment efficiently and effectively.

We are looking for a team player with sound communication skills, with experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the Food Packaging or associated industries. The successful candidate will possess a mechanical aptitude, a knowledge of high volume production practices and be quality and safety minded.

The successful applicant is expected to undertake induction and training as per Taylors Wines Training & OHS policies to achieve AQF Level 3 – Food Processing (Wine sector).

Written applications should be addressed to:

Andreas Reisinger

andreasr@taylorswines.com.au

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd

PO Box 90

AUBURN SA 5451

Servicing Country SA

Outback Pest Control John Giles Ph/Fax 8842 3566 Mobile: 0418 813 272

RL 40080 - A.B.N. 57 008 156 769

EVANS - Stanley John.

13/5/1924 to 12/11/07.

Down the road of memories we softly walk. Today our love and thoughts are with you as life goes on its way. One long year has gone, but we will have loving memories forever.

Joan, Rob, Glenda, Judy, Darrel, grand children and great grand children.

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Termite Interception & Baiting System

Roof Seal RURAL

Phone: 8566 2922 Obligation Free Quotes

Re Roofing

Includes gutters and downpipes

Roof Restoration

Includes Iron and tile

Roller Shutters

Block out the heat

Outside Blinds

•Canvas •Shade View •PVC •Ziptrack

Drive Seal Concrete Surface

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BALAKLAVA

1 Kelly Street, Balaklava

Life

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Under Instructions from ER Fischer

This 3 bedroom brick veneer home, plus sun room, has plenty to offer with a kitchen and more cupboards than you’ll need including linen press. Rainwater to kitchen and ceiling fans throughout. The lounge has a reverse cycle air conditioner.

Bathroom has bath and separate shower and huge laundry. Outside is a neat and tidy garden with carport, single garage with concrete floor and power connected.

Garden shed for tools and chook house. Ideal home to just move into.

PRICE: $210,000 Landmark Balaklava - 8862 1000

Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210 or Mel Haynes 0408 086 021

HALBURY

491 Port Wakefield Road

EMILY Wandel with mum Cherie and nanna and poppa Margaret and David Hodge.

Grand Time: Horizon Christian School celebrated its annual grandparents and special freinds day last Thursday. More than 120 grandparents, parents and friends visited the school. All primary class rooms were filled as happy students shared an activity with visitors – as well as presenting them with a special gift to remember the day.

This extremely well maintained property is set on approx. 6 acres in park like surroundings. The “neat as a pin” home offers 3 brms, air conditioned lounge , country style kitchen with walk-in pantry, beautiful rural views from the kitchen, large laundry and separate bathroom, front and back verandahs. Externally, there is a carport , two steel framed sheds of approx. 40’ x 20’, one 50’ x 30’ steel framed shed with its own shower, toilet and hand basin, 2 chook sheds. The block has been extensively planted with native, fruit, stone and citrus trees and eating grapes. A truly well loved property just waiting for you.

PORT WAKEFIELD

13 Wharf Crescent

Classic shack located on Wharf at Port Wakefield.

Close to water and mangroves. Ideal position to launch the boat and head out to sea. Basic shack, walk-in, walk-out, oozes character and charm. Concrete floor and surrounds, main living area with 2 large bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioner, boat shed, garden sheds and utility room 2.5m x 7.5m, for storage and entertainment. Bathroom, mains water and front and rear access. Be part of the exciting ‘Wakefield Waters’ proposal which includes residential marina complex with 2,700 homes for 7,000 people and a 200 berth marina complex.

Auction Sunday November 23, 3:30pm on-site Open Inspection: Sunday 1.15 - 2pm Contact: Ray White Yorke Peninsula Ardrossan Office - 8837 4155 Bruce Hart - 0427 591 666 Internet ID: www.raywhite.com 105284185

PRICE: $297,500 Landmark Balaklava - 8862 1000

Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210 or Mel Haynes 0408 086 021

www.raywhite.com

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WATTLE RIDGE

Your chance to be in your brand new home for Christmas

$

25,000

First Home Grant Available To First Home Buyers

NEW – 7 X 2 BEDROOM UNITS (COMMUNITY TITLES) WATTLE RIDGE ESTATE – BALAKLAVA Lot 89 Boronia Circuit Now completed and ready to occupy. Excellent value at $189,950 for units 5 & 6, and $195,950.00 for units 1,2,3,4 & 7.

INCLUDES: Floor coverings, Curtains/Blinds, Heating and Cooling (Panasonic Wall Split), Roll door to Carport, generous paved patio area, clothes line, fully landscaped with drip water system, 1000 litre rain water tank.

BALAKLAVA – WATTLE RIDGE ESTATE

New 3 And 4 Bedrooms Homes Now Completed Join the list of satisfied owners in this fast developing new housing estate, with over 20 new homes completed or under construction in the last 12 months.

All homes include the following: • Landscape allowance to $3000.00 (do All you need to add • Paved paths, driveway and 30 squ metres yourself and save or we will do for you) is floor coverings & patio area • Colourbond fences and gates window treatments • Roof storm water to 10,000 ltr • Reverse cycle air conditioner of your choice. rain water tank plumbed to house Lot 27 Tea Tree Terrace. $269,700 3 bedrooms, Master Bedroom with ensuite and walk in robes, 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with built in robes, kitchen/dining/family, separate lounge area, double garage with auto roll doors, spacious yard area. Close to reserve.

Lot 28 Boronia Circuit. $327,850 Very spacious home with 4 bedrooms, Master Bedroom with ensuite and walk in robes, 2nd, 3rd and 4th bedrooms with built in robes, kitchen/dining/family (overlooking reserve) separate lounge/ dining, double garage with auto roll door.

Lot 109 Tea Tree Terrace $329,950 On large allotment with plenty of room for Swimming Pool and 6 metre wide shed. Very spacious 4 bedroom home, master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, 2nd, 3rd and 4th bedrooms with built in robes, kitchen/ dining/living plus separate lounge dining all looking into spacious rear yard area. Close to reserve.

If you are a First Home Buyer, these units offer a tremendous opportunity for you to enter into home ownership for as low as $175,000.00 (after receiving the home grants less payment of stamp duty).

With current 2 year fixed interest rates at as low as 6%, weekly repayments will be approx $200.00 per week. This certainly beats throwing money away on renting.

For retirees wishing to down size from larger and higher priced properties and top up their savings /super, or busy people who require low maintenance easy to manage properties, these new dwellings are a must for your consideration.

22 George Street • Balaklava 5461 phone 8862 2172 • fax 8862 1280 www.realestate.com.au/agents/butterfield

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