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Was this ‘hot box’ caravan to blame for man’s death?

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How do they cope in a caravan when it’s 40 plus?

The death of an elderly man in his caravan at Balaklava Caravan Park last week may have been caused by sweltering heat.

With just a small airconditioner struggling to cope with temperatures well above 45 degrees, many have speculated 75-year-old Clarence Todd’s death may have been heat related. However, local police cannot attribute heat as the cause until a post mortem is completed.

Senior constable Graham Olds said while the man was found dead in his caravan Friday morning, he was unable to comment whether it was a result of the heat.

Mr Todd had been seen sitting

on the step of his van the previous day, and when he didn’t collect his newspaper on Friday, a concerned neighbour checked on him only to find the man had passed away.

Although some media attributed the death to the heat, it is believed Mr Todd may have also had health problems, and the cause of death is not yet confirmed. His pet dog, still on guard, at first would not leave the van – but a home has now been found for it.

Mr Todd’s death came as a shock to those in the caravan park community, who keep an eye out for each other and have become friends. n Continued Page 6

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Balaklava - is it a town on the map or a community?

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ne month gone in the New Year and already 2008 seems a distant past. Though never too late to recollect a highlight in order to better prepare for the challenges and opportunities in 2009.

We easily get frustrated these days over the extent of change – but the reality is change will continue.

In fact, the extensive reading of changes proposed by SA’s Minister for State/Local Government Relations to councils in 2009 was not my preferred activity during the recent Christmas/new year break.

Minister Gail Gago calls it increased accountability and improved governance. Sounds important – but increasingly I hear ratepayers stating to councils, “enough talk – just do it! Too much talking not enough action.”

But who are council members and staff working for, the State government or community?

That’s without other comments I regularly hear. For example, ... “if accountability is good for local government, then why not the same conduct codes, decision-making transparency etc for the State government?”

Reviewing 2008, the achievement of Blyth community winning the annual KESAB Tidy Towns Small Town award should not be glossed over. After being in the top group for longer than I can recollect, it was the first time in more than 30 years

MY VIEW Phil Barry Chief Executive Officer Wakefield Regional Council this community in the WRC area had achieved the award – great effort and perseverance.

Which leads me to ponder about our other communities.

In particular, Balaklava, the largest of them all.

A town typically with much potential and opportunity, but unlike Blyth, the question needs to be asked: “Is it more so a town on a map rather than a community?”

As the local council CEO, my admiration remains high to all volunteers (until personalities too often interfere in judgement), the back-bone of an energetic and “cando” community.

Community planning at the local level in Blyth and another community, Owen, are historical and ongoing standouts for others to learn.

Talk to District Council of Yorke

Peninsula reps on why their many communities progress (some have been state winners in the Tidy Towns competition and one a national winner) and they will say it is the people first and foremost, not the local council.

Which brings me back to the question about Balaklava. Is it simply a town on a map or a real community?

Whilst size shouldn’t matter, it is my observation (after having lived in most parts of rural SA throughout my local government and former banking life) that the larger a town is, the increasing apathy and comfort local residents tend to reflect.

And it must be remembered Balaklava is not immune to changes.

Who would have believed Langdon’s Shoe Store closing or Balaklava Motors losing its brand dealership?

Unfortunately, it is the harsh reality of commercialism and a reminder change will continue to occur in some form or another.

In the past two decades Blyth has lost its hospital, supermarket, and butcher, just to name a few key facilities/businesses. Yet it remains a buoyant community.

Balaklava will survive as a town but the community could allow itself to be detrimentally affected.

Future travelling to Clare to purchase shoes from Langdon’s store in that town may make one feel patriotic, but too easily whilst

there a visit to Woolies will not help Balaklava Foodland.

But then why go to Clare when the expanding northern suburbs of Adelaide make Balaklava closer to the larger shopping centres at Gawler, Munno Para or Elizabeth.

As a resident of Balaklava I continue to admire the effort of community committees and individual volunteers .... the Eisteddfod Society, Community Arts, Lions club, CWA, museum, numerous sporting clubs etc.

Let’s also not overlook the many individuals performing unselfishly for their community, Australia Day citizen of the year winners like Es Hoepner, recent Balaklava achievement winners Dulcie Williams and Gavin Hahesy, Jenny Long’s untiring campaign to support the inspirational Shamus Liptrot and family through to Louise Michael, the volunteer tennis reporter for the Plains Producer with her colourful descriptions and words.

But in the overall context, are there too many “sub-committees” in Balaklava aspiring for their own good and not necessarily the overall good of the community?

Across my desk far too often I witness the regular intra-competing of Balaklava organisations for council funding, support and recognition which forces council to prioritise for a town in which seven of the 11 councillors do not reside as part of

that community. Nothing wrong with that, but will WRC get the priority right?

Balaklava Area Committee (BAC) is a relatively new concept to the town despite being in place for a couple of years, and whilst this type of committee has successfully existed for many years in our towns like Blyth and Owen, BAC members continue to try but, in my view, lack the support and recognition of many of these “sub-committees”?

A favourite quote I use in speaking to community organisations is – there are three types of communities, those that make things happen, those that watch things happen, and those that wondered what happened!

Which one is Balaklava?

Remember, if Blyth and Owen (and other town communities) can partner the local council in a strategic and sustainable manner, it needs asking; is the Balaklava community maximising such relationship?

The “sub-committees” of Balaklava should continue to set their goals but keep the bigger picture in mind under the auspices of BAC to develop Balaklava as a community – not just to keep the town on a map! n What’s Your View? Is Phil Barry right or wrong? Tell us – go to www. plainsproducer.com.au or email editor@plainsproducer.com.au. n Terry Williams will return with his view next week.

Council selects 22 funding ‘winners’ T w e n t y- two community infrastructure projects are likely to be fast-tracked, with 65 per cent of the cost covered by Federal government.

Wakefield Regional Council last week selected the projects it would put forward under Federal government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

Council has been offered $272,000 under the program, and asked its community organisations

to prioritise projects for each town.

Once this list was compiled, council then determined which could be completed within the designated time frame, and which met criteria, leaving councillors with a total of 26 eligible projects. With cash and inkind contributions from council and community groups, 35 per cent of the funding is already in place.

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projects will receive funding, providing all the selected projects are approved by Federal government. These were phase two of the Stockyard Reserve Linear Park development, with a total value of nearly $44,000, of which Federal government has been asked to contribute $22,591.

This upgrade would include a shelter, paving, barbecue, table and seating, and a walking trail.

Also in Brinkworth, the history museum will be restored, including the western and southern walls and tank stand, and installing tank and downpipes and roof vents.

Federal government has been asked to supply $5718 of the total value of $7718.

In Port Wakefield, basketball backboards and uprights will be installed and new fencing installed, and walls restored at the Courthouse Museum.

Balaklava Golf Club will receive funding for water treatment, while the netball club will extend its storage and medical facility.Also in Balaklava, a storage area will be installed at the Balaklava Town Hall for Community Arts storage, and the sports shooting club will receive funds to supply and install lighting and return targets to SA standards.

Several upgrades will occur at the gliding club, which is upgrading a hanger.

Funds have also been allocated to the Blyth Stormwater Retention Dam improvement project and for a redevelopment of the town’s football club shelter and refreshment facility. Nine town promotion banners will also be supplied.

In Snowtown, improvements will be made to the community wind farm blade display, including a shelter, seats,

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plants and a rainwater tank. A pedestrian railway crossing will also be installed on Fourth Street, Snowtown.

In Lochiel, the tennis and netball courts will be refurbished with a new wire fence.

Four projects in Owen are expected to receive funding, including a new bitumen car park and landscaping at the Owen

swimming pool. Lights will also be installed at Owen Tennis Courts, and a reinforced concrete pad added to the Owen Lindsay Park ball games area. Owen Hall kitchen and supper room floors will also be restored.

The watering system at Hamley Bridge will be upgraded, including being connected to recycled water as well as mains water,

and the town centre will be enhanced with kerbs and paving and landscaping.

In addition to these projects, three have been selected as reserves should any project be rejected.

These are the Lochiel Community Centre, stage two of the Hamley Bridge oval watering system upgrade, and the Blyth Bowling Club enhancement project.

LETTERS to the Editor

Rubbish proposal is ‘on the nose’ I agree wholeheartedly with the editor of the Plains Producer through his recent editorial, (Plains Producer, Page 2, January 21). Wakefield Regional Council ratepayers must voice their protest at the suggestion of a fortnightly collection of general rubbish.

The current method of rubbish pickup works relatively well.

Why change it?

As I walk/ride to my place of employment past numerous rubbish bins, on Wednesday mornings the smell of rotting rubbish is less than pleasant.

However this is only after one week.

The smell after two weeks would be overpowering, resulting in the provision of a perfect nursery for the breeding of flies etc. For people with children in disposable nappies this would be a nightmare.

Public health would be placed at risk and this is unacceptable.

Personally, my family would have very little use for a recyclable bin.

One suggestion I have heard is to have a split bin with a 75 per cent compartment for general rubbish and 25 per cent for recyclables.

This may cost the ratepayer, but I am sure something like this could be a viable alternative to having rubbish picked up fortnightly, or alternatively, have another run principally for recyclables.

I suggest all ratepayers register their opinions with council.

Public health must be the prime consideration.

Peter J Rankine JP, Balaklava

Gun petition no ‘whimper’

Regarding the Letter to the Editor “aiming for a better first impression” (Plains Producer, Page 2 January 29): I wouldn’t think 1008 petition signatures to retain or find a replacement gun “hardly a whimper”, as stated by a “Concerned Reader”.

I don’t think a replacement gun would have materialised had there been no continued push by residents, Wakefield Regional Council and the Department of Defence to find a replacement.

As for ownership of the original gun (which had been in place for some 40 years) – I know even some Proof Range personnel were as surprised, as the community was when it was discovered the gun was owned by a third party and was to be relocated.

On the presentation of the town entrance, there are no arguments there.

Unfortunately it can be difficult to get a property owner to improve the presentation of their property without the possibility of having to spend ratepayer funds on lengthy and costly legal action.

Scott Kelly Wakefield Regional Council, Western Ward Councillor n Letters continued, Page 9

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It’s a promise: ‘No ban on fishing in marine parks’ Upper Gulf St Vincent Marine Park

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The release of the provisional marine park boundaries do not affect any current use of the marine environment.

Management plans 34°12'0"S will be developed in consultation with industry and the community over the next two years, and will need to be in place before any activity will be impacted.

The management plans are expected to designate most of the marine park areas for general use.

However, small sections which are deemed 34°24'0"S to be particularly sensitive or which contain very important habitats will become sanctuary zones, where no activities that involve the removal or damage of plants or animals will be allowed.

Boating, snorkelling and swimming will still be allowed in sanctuary zones.

Mr Weatherill said there would be no charg34°36'0"S es or permits required for people to fish in a marine park.

Public consultation will occur over the next seven weeks, including more than 50 public information sessions across the state.

Submissions must be made by March 27.

The final marine park boundaries will be proclaimed mid 2009, and management plans will 34°48'0"S then be developed with the community.

For more information on marine parks, or to obtain a submission form, visit www.marineparks. sa.gov.au or contact the Department for Environment and Heritage on 1800 006 120.

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More Federal computers for local high schools Gulf St Vincent Bioregion

Balaklava and Kapunda high schools are among 13 local secondary schools which will have access to 21st Century technology through new funds under the National Secondary School Computer Fund.

Balaklava high will receive $67,000 and Kapunda high $93,000, through the funding described by Nick Champion, Federal Member for Wakefield as a key component of the Federal government’s $2 billion Digital Education Revolution (The Fund) initiative.

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Local water stretching from Port Gawler around the gulf to Ardrossan will be part of one of the state’s 19 new marine parks.

The outer boundaries of the Upper St Vincent Gulf marine park were released by State government last Thursday.

The provisional boundary stretches from the northern end of Port Gawler Beach to Parara Point (south of Ardrossan) to cover the northern area of the gulf.

However, local fishermen have been assured fishing will not be banned.

Minister for Environment and Conservation, Jay Weatherill, said the parks would protect examples of all South Australian marine habitats, helping to conserve the thousands of marine species – most of which are not found anywhere else in the world.

“Developing the marine parks and their boundaries is a crucial first step towards conserving our precious marine environment,” Mr Weatherill said.

“Now is the time to act to preserve this unique environment, so that future generations can enjoy it for years to come.

“But we are absolutely not turning South Australia’s waters into a no-fishing zone.”

Mr Weatherill said while the parks were designed to conserve marine environments, they would still allow sustainable aquaculture, commercial and recreational fishing, tourism, water sports, transport and development.

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“To date the fund has invested more than $258.19 million, and a further $100 million is committed to the deployment of fibre connections to Australian schools, delivering broadband speeds of up to 100 megabits per second – initiatives which will improve our secondary school students’ access to information, and take us further towards a world-class education system,” Mr Champion said.

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Four arrested after crash Port Wakefield

• Four people were arrested for various offences after a utility collided with a power pole in Port Wakefield early Monday morning.

Police found a black Holden ute had collided with the pole on Mine Street, and the vehicle’s occupants had fled the scene.

But when police made enquiries to locate the driver and his passenger, they were met with resistance, and two Port Wakefield women were arrested for impeding a police investigation.

When the driver was finally located, the Port Wakefield man was arrested for multiple traffic offences, and a Murray Bridge man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. The ute was written off.

• Police believe a shed fire in Bowmans last Saturday may have been deliberately lit.

Port Wakefield officer-in-charge, brevet sergeant Richard Patching, said the shed was on a property where a house had been destroyed by fire previously, and as there was no electricity connected, there was no other obvious cause.

About $2000 damage was caused by the fire.

• A faulting insulator on a power pole caused

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• Two drivers lost their licences instantly after being detected drink driving near Port Wakefield last week.

The first, an Ardrossan man, had his licence disqualified for six months after being detected driving on Port Wakefield Road about 10 to 15 kilometres south of Port Wakefield last Wednesday with a blood alcohol content of 0.115 per cent.

The following day, an Echunga man lost his licence for 12 months after he was detected driving on National Highway One near crash corner with a blood alcohol content of 0.184 per cent.

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• The Adelaide Plains Emu Awards are open to people who live or work in the regional communities of the Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala or township of Virginia.

• Nominees may be an individual, business, organisation/community group, event or project.

• To be eligible, you can be nominated or nominate within ONE category only. The nominee must complete a maximum of 300 words on the appropriate nomination form.

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• The selection panel reserves the right to redirect the nomination to another award category if it is considered more suitable.

• The selection panel will have the final decision and no correspondence will be entered into.

• All nominations remain the property of Adelaide Plains Marketing Inc. Entries close 5pm Tuesday, February 10 Criteria: All categories are judged based on their excellence and recognisable efforts which have placed them out of the ordinary and must have occurred during the period December 2007 and January 2009. Leadership and inspirational qualities will need to be shown. o Individual: For a person who has made a significant contribution by way of doing something out of the ordinary. This contribution may have been for the person himself or herself or for the community at a local, state or national level. o Community Group: For not-for-profit organisations/volunteer groups and community groups which have worked on a community-based program which has extended their abilities and provided a positive difference to their local or regional area. o Business: Recognises a business which has grown its output and created employment through being innovative and having a different approach, making it stand out and be seen as taking steps to grow. o Event: Recognises an event which was focused on making the region look at itself in a different light by being innovative and creative. o Support material: You may attach some additional material, but no more than three A4 pages. Press clippings, photographs, flyers etc are acceptable but have to be copied onto A4 size paper.

Please do not bind or staple information – use paper clips. o Awards Presentation: All entrants and nominators will be invited to the Adelaide Plains Emu Awards presentation breakfast on Friday, February 27 at Snowtown Town Hall. o For more information: Contact Bridget Sara or Clare Haynes 8862 0800 or email admin@wakefieldrc. sa.gov.au o Send entries to: Adelaide Plains Emu Awards, c/- The Plains Producer, PO Box 63, Balaklava, 5461

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• Two drivers instantly lost their licences Friday evening after being detected drink driving.

In the first incident, a 55-year-old Blyth man was detected driving with an alcohol content of 0.245 per cent when he was stopped by police on Main North Road, Clare at 1pm.

Then at 9.50pm, a 54-year-old Farrell Flat man was caught driving with an alcohol content of 0.156 per cent on Strickland Street, Clare.

Both men lost their licences for 12 months and will be summonsed to appear in court.

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Drivers have been warned not to use mobile phones while driving ahead of a month-long blitz by police.

Police will be paying extra attention to mobile phone use while driving, and other activities which distract drivers.

Health chief says local HACs to shape change New health advisory councils (HACs) will soon be elected to shape the next stage of State government’s revised plan for country health.

Yorke and Lower North Health Services director, Gary Stewart, outlined the next steps to Wakefield Regional Council last Wednesday.

“We now have an integrated system rather than individual systems in country South Australia,” Mr Stewart said.

When it came to serv-

ices on a local level, Mr Stewart said local planning would occur as a staged approach.

“The 10 year plan hasn’t been done before,” he said. “There will be a change of services, so we need to introduce business.

“We need to make sure we keep the local flavours so it suits the local community.”

Mr Stewart said the plans would be written

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“There is also opportunity for HAC input and community input,” he said.

“The local HACs are now the key channel for public feedback.”

Mr Stewart said HACs were likely to hold a range of public meetings over the next 12 to 18 months to keep the community informed.

But despite council asking for Mr Stewart to address council about the new country health care plan, when it came to electing a local government nominee to represent local health services on both the Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council and the Lower North Health Advisory Council, no councillor was willing to fill the role.

It will now be left to Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council to provide a local government representative for the health advisory committees.

Middle beach markers stolen

About 200 marking posts have been stolen from the Middle Beach foreshore on the weekend.

The posts were installed as a guide to motorists on the beach, but were ripped from the sand and stolen.

About 25 were found nearby, but the remaining posts are still missing.

Foreshore Advisory Committee chair, Barb Reid, said the posts had been provided by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Natural Resource Management Board in a bid to protect the coastline from vehicle damage, and installed

by District Council of Mallala.

They were valued about $1800.

Boat ramp votes Meanwhile, the proposed Middle Beach boat ramp upgrade continues to be a hot topic within the regional community.

The Plains Producer’s website has been inundated with voters – and in a curious twist, 400 votes came in over the weekend to reverse the result from about 75 per cent in favour of the upgrade to only 45 per cent approval.

It appears there is plenty of lobbying going on both publicly and behind the scenes to publicise the issue and influence council’s direction – whether it’s to support the proposal or scrap it.

And even those who aren’t necessarily a part of the boating community seem to be keeping an eye on the issue, with many agreeing it would be great for the region and the nearby townships.

To have your say, visit www.plainsproducer.com.au

Food waste recycling trial starts at Mallala

Mallala council residents can begin recycling food waste and green organics within two weeks.

District Council of Mallala was one of a selection of councils chosen to participate in an innovative waste pilot in conjunction with Zero Waste SA. In a bid to divert waste from landfill, residents in Two Wells, Mallala and Dublin will be given benchtop bins to place food waste in, held in compostable bags, to be collected with green organics for recycling into a nutrient rich compost.

Council has a strong track record in taking initiatives to divert waste from landfill, and is one of 10 South Australian councils to participate in the six to 12 month pilot.

Information sessions wil be held on Tuesday, February 10 at Mallala council chamber from 5pm to 6pm, and the same evening at Dublin Institute from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

The following evening, an information session will be held at Two Wells Library from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

The Plains Producer, Wednesday February 4, 2009

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Feb 6: Blyth paper drive.

• Feb 7: Balaklava, Pt Wakefield, Owen, Mallala paper drive.

• Feb. 27 - March 1: Adelaide Plains Cup Festival.

• Feb. 28: Adelaide Plains Basketball Association, All Star match, Ralli Park.

• March 1: Junior Tennis Tournament, Balaklava.

• March 24: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea, Gavin and Jenny McArdle’s home, Balaklava.

• April 26: APMVC annual concert, BTH. • May 1: Blyth paper drive.

• May 2: Balaklava, Pt Wakefield, Owen, Mallala paper drive.

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auburn • A review into plans for an overtaking lane north of Auburn is expected to be completed within weeks.

The design and location of the proposed south-bound overtaking lane is the subject of review after concerned local residents and landowners met with officers from the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI).

The overtaking lane is also the subject of a petition organised by the Auburn Community Development Committee, which was presented to DTEI along with paperwork requesting the review.

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Try ‘high tea’

• Auburn’s Courthouse will reopen this Sunday (February 7) with Robyn Matthews providing devonshire teas, homemade cakes, slices and light lunches. Robyn’s “High Tea” theme will be popular with tourists and locals alike and Robyn is keen to host small events. Contact Robyn on 8849 2353 for further information.

CLARE

Support for women

• Lower North Health in Clare is inviting women who are experiencing the ongoing effects of abusive relationships, to attend a free 10 week support group.

Whether women are still living in the relationship or after separation, the support group will offer an opportunity to share experiences in a confidential setting, develop nurturing friendships, take part in discussions and activities to support life’s journey.

For more information contact Rose or Hilary at Lower North Health on 8841 3500 or email rose.barnes@ health.sa.gov.au BLYTH/SNOWTOWN

New commanding officer Port Wakefield Proof and Experimental Range’s new officer commanding, Major Scott Fletcher, (above) has had a very busy start to 2009.

“There’s a lot going on at the range in terms of activities and improvements,” he said.

New ammunition bunkers are currently under construction.

Major Fletcher, who was previously working in the Land Warfare Development centre, has been ap-

Netball coaches

• Maggie Nicholson has been reappointed A1 coach to the Blyth/Snowtown Netball Club for 2009.

Maggie played State netball for seven years from 2000 and for two years was also captain of State league team, Garville Netball Club.

As coach of the A1 team last year, Maggie’s coaching included an extensive preseason weekly fitness, and skills based training sessions.

Other senior coaches this year include Wayne Darling (A2), KerryLee Welke (C1), Bernie Keech (C2) and junior coaches Lynn Barr and Cassie Agnew (J1) and Tamara Pyke (J5 or J4).

KAPUNDA • Kapunda’s dog obedience club will also restart tonight atDutton Park from 7pm.

For details contact Mary Anne Hunt on 8566 2868.

• Kapunda’s next community market is on this Saturday (February 9) at Kapunda Institute, Hill Street.

New stallholders are always welcome, however public risk insurance is essential. For further information or stall bookings contact 8566 2241.

HAMLEY BRIDGE • Hamley’s Dog Obedience Club resumes again tomorrow night (February 5) from 7pm.

Last year about 20 dogs and their owners were regular attendees at the club, enjoying the happy, friendly, social atmosphere.

Organiser Lorraine Smith said the club was the perfect avenue for dog owners wishing to learn the basics of dog control, or for those wanting to

pointed officer commanding at Port Wakefield for a two year term.

After moving with in his wife , Desiree, earlier this month, he began his new role on January 19.

Major Fletcher said his core trade was in artillery, but he’d also had a range of appointments within land command, and spent six months working on a proof and experimental range in the UK. He is a fan of sports, particularly rugby and cricket. take their canine friend through the ranks of obedience trials. The club is truly community minded with all money raised going towards projects at the Hamley Bridge primary school.

Last year fees purchased a Puratap for the school and new toys for the junior primary sand pit. New members are always welcome, provided their dog is immunised.

Lorraine points out dog obedience may also have financial rewards for residents with council offering a discount on registration, for dogs who have undertaken basic obedience.

Obedience training is cancelled when the temperature is 30 degrees or over at 6pm on the night of training.

For more information contact Lorraine on 8528 2406 or Lynda Webb on 8528 2079.

SANFL post as Kerin eases out of politics Former Liberal Premier and outgoing member for Frome, Rob Kerin, will take some time to decide on his future.

“Things are on hold for now, until I’ve had a chance to look at what I want to do and what I can fit in,” he said.

“I have, however, accepted a position on the Board of the SANFL.” Mr Kerin thanked residents for their support over the past 15 years, adding he had represented the southern areas of the electorate (Tarlee, Riverton and Saddleworth) for the past 11.

“I would also like to thank the staff who have supported me throughout my time in Parliament - particularly, Vickie Manners, my personal assistant who has worked for me throughout my time in Parliament,” he said.

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• Marrabel will come alive on February 28 for the annual Marrabel Bullride. Marrabel continues to feature as one of the prestigious Professional Bull Riders Australia (PBRA) Touring Pro Stops and showcases some of the nation’s most accomplished bull riders matched against an all-star line up of super-fit bucking bulls.

Marrabel is the only South Australian event in this level of competition and the PBRA tour offers national and international opportunities, ensuring the highest calibre of contestants. It runs from 7pm to 2.30am, with full bar and catering. Details: 0418 850 259 or 8848 5221.

DUBLIN • Dublin History Groups monthly Bingo will resume tomorrow night (February 5) at 7.15pm at the Dublin Institute.

Bingo is held the first Thursday of each month thanks to the dedication of callers Pat McCann, Dot Leak, Jim and Val Cody and Ron Smith, with two callers attending each meet.

Bingo is scheduled for March 5 and all funds raised go towards the Dublin Institute.

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Mayor’s Diary Challenges ahead

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ith one month torn from the calendar already, it’s worth noting 2009 will be a challenging and important year for Wakefield Regional Council and Local Government.

Apart from the impact of the global economy, we must also be very aware of the financial implications facing members of our farming communities.

Even with a better than average year, many farmers are facing tough decisions in 2009 and we must be prepared to help in any way we can.

THE LOCAL ISSUES It’s not easy to gaze into the crystal ball to predict what will come our way in 2009 ... but the issues of waste management, water, climate change, country health and community wastewater management and many more will continue to dominate council discussions.

lead up to elections This year will see the preliminaries unfold as members of State politics and Local Government start to get serious about elections in 2010.

Voters will go to the polls for the State election in March next year, while Local Government has elections to follow in October/November. And the Federal parliament will also be looking at a looming election.

That might seem some time away but you can be sure there will be plenty of focus on local issues.

Local Government must continue to appeal to residents to vote in elections. At present voting is not compulsory, but past results show a disappointing number of people bother to cast a vote, even though it is a totally postal ballot.

If we can’t get the numbers up, then voting could become compulsory, which probably would not impress a great many people. Please make the effort to vote. It’s your council. Your community.

Still on politics ... it has indeed been refreshing to see the new relationship developing between the Federal government and local council. There seems to be a new attitude of conciliation coming from the Labor government, and I look forward to its continued growth.

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Those pets gets special treatment Local pet owners have been taking special care of their furred and feathered friends through the heat.

Peter and Kossie Chegwyn have been regularly hosing their bird aviaries to help cool and refresh their pet birds - a move Balaklava veterinarian Brenton Clark said was essential during the heat.

He said it was simply impossible for many bird owners to move birds from outdoor aviaries into a cooler house.

“You need to make sure you spray water around their cage to generate evaporation and cooling for birds,” Dr Clark said.

However, he said rabbits had proven the most vulnerable to the heat in the local area.

“Rabbits haven’t handled the heat very well,” he said.

Cats and dogs weren’t proving such a problem, with many owners allowing their four-legged friends indoors to enjoy the comforts of air conditioning.

Dr Clark said older dogs were more susceptible to heat related problems, particularly dogs with heart issues.

KOSSIE and Peter Chegwyn use rainwater to cool their birds.

“For a dog to cool down he’s got to puff and pant, which creates extra work for his heart,” he said.

And some local farmers have taken extra precautions with their livestock. A nearby dairy farmer has created a large roof over a

Coping with A record heatwave has had locals reluctant to venture any further than their airconditioner, but for many, work commitments meant it was an uncomfortable week.

With air-conditioners working flat out, local electricians have received plenty of call-outs to repair any breakdowns, while Balaklava Electronics has experienced a huge boom in trade as people buy fans

REPORT: Lauren Parker PICTURES: Lisa Redpath and portable air conditioners in an effort to beat the heat.

For the lucky few, swimming pools were extremely popular, along with fishing.

The heat also caused chaos as students returned to school, with extreme tempera-

FROM THE DIARY On Thursday last week I attended the bi-monthly meeting of the State Executive of the Local Government Association. Several topics surrounding the Local Government Review were discussed. These included proposed changes to electoral process, accountability and allowances.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE In March, Wakefield Regional Council officers and elected members will visit the District Council of Yorke Peninsula in a two-day field trip.

The aim is boost our knowledge in areas of similar interest to our councils.

We will take the opportunity to observe how District Council of Yorke Peninsula deals with issues like adaption and planning of foreshore and coastal housing developments and service provision and delivery for aged residents. There’s much more. I am sure it will be a very worthwhile study tour.

AWARD WINNERS Our Citizens of the Year have been publicly announced and awards presented ... and my congratulations to all recipients across the council area. On Australia Day, the hard-working groups of volunteers were again on hand to make events within our towns enjoyable for everyone. My thanks to the community groups and service clubs who always do such a wonderful job on these occasions.

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portion of a paddock to provide shade and shelter for their dairy cows - and the cows won’t budge away from the cover.

The owners can reportedly only clean the shelter very late at night, when the cows are willing to brave the cooler temperatures.

WAKEFIELD Regional Council worker Grant Wilmer cools off with a hat full of water.

Council’s outside staff started work earlier to avoid the higher temperatures.

Heat takes its toll • From Page 1 Neighbour David Arbon, who has lived at the park since last February, said on hot days it was actually cooler sitting outside his own un-airconditioned van than inside.

There is no communal air conditioned area within the park, which is owned by Wakefield Regional Council.

However, council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said there was a drive to improve park facilities and functionality through the men’s shed project.

Mr Barry said if caravan park residents approached council with suggestions for

improvements, particularly with regard to the heat, council would seek ways for improvement.

State Coroner, Mark Johns, said a number of deaths had been reported in recent days in which heat had been identified by investigators as a factor for further investigation.

In most cases, autopsies had been ordered.

Mr Johns said there was not yet enough information to specify how many deaths had been caused by the heat until investigations were complete.

tures meaning students were confined to classrooms as a safety precaution.

Mallala Primary School was even forced to cancel its afternoon bus runs for safety reasons, with parents having to collect their children from the school.

For most, work went on despite the heat. Farmers were kept busy checking stock to ensure they had sufficient water and shade.

At the South Australian Livestock Exchange at Dublin manager Andrew Lepley said cattle and pig numbers had been lower in the past week. Mr Lepley said it was simply too hot for farmers to muster cattle for sale, although sheep and lamb numbers remained steady.

Pigs numbers had also dropped because of their vulnerability to heat and sunlight.

“We make sure our pigs don’t travel during the day,” Mr Lepley said. “When they leave here we make sure they leave in the dark.”

However, it hasn’t deterred the people at the sales, who arrive each week as buyers and sellers and often make the most of the chance to socialise and catch up with others.

“We’re finished by 11am before it gets too hot,” Mr Lepley said.

Those transporting livestock had to work around the weather, with Primo reporting pigs were delivered to Murray Bridge at night for slaughter, rather than travel in the heat of the day in direct sunlight.

Meanwhile, the Primo rebuild continues in the heat.

General manager, Mark Viney, said the above 40 temperatures were a shock to 14 recently arrived Danish tradesman, who came from temperatures well below freezing, but the team was the first to arrive on site and was still there at the end of the day.

Other workers chose to work during the night, or start and finish early.

At Balaklava Electronics, it has been just as busy as the pre-Christmas rush.

“We’ve sold every watercooler, every portable refrigerated air conditioner and every box-type refrigerated air conditioner we had,” said Jeff Karklins.

“We did have quite a bit of stock because November and December were quite mild so sales of those items were less than normal.”

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NEWS v District In a top spot– (right) for Kurtis Skuse, who had no complaints as Chynna Solomon tipped water over him at Port Wakefield pool. ... but for local welder Craig Bromley, the job went on, though it was “down tools” when the mercury climbed too high.

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The big However, bigger air conditioners aren’t selling as quickly as portable air conditioners because of the wait for installation.

“We’re dealing with breakdowns of air conditioners at the same time, so we don’t have the time to install new ones as well.”

Phones are flat out with customers needing air conditioner repairs, coming from as far as Laura, but Mr Karklins said there simply wasn’t time to travel to distant towns, and they were instead focusing on meeting local demands.

Another common problem was air conditioners simply not working because of a low power supply.

Mr Karklins said the supply had been dropping below 200 volts, which was enough to keep most household appliances running, but not some air conditioners.

Hotels experienced a surge in customers over the weekend as locals sought to escape the heat of the kitchen.

The Royal Hotel dished up 110 meals on Friday night, which Derek Friedrichs said was busier than at the same time last year.

Takeaway sales are still going strong, and Derek said customers were also calling in more often during the day to escape the heat. But short power cuts have also played havoc, particularly with TAB and television equipment.

Sizzle!

And with so many tempted to take a night off from cooking, those in kitchens across the district were certainly feeling the heat.

Derek estimated it was at least 10 degrees hotter in the kitchen at the Royal Hotel than the outside temperature, and cooks at takeaway stores were also subjected to high temperatures made even more extreme by hot cooking equipment.

Yet despite the heat, local RAA emergency provider McCracken Ford have had fewer callouts than usual.

“Normally over summer we get quite a few vehicles that have overheated, or towing jobs, but this summer we haven’t,” Cherie Wilmer said.

Caring for the vulnerable As the temperatures soared, there were plenty of people looking out for the town’s most vulnerable.

Country Home Advocacy Project (CHAP) chief executive officer, Mick Brock, said extra care was taken during the prolonged hot weather.

“We give them a ring and remind them to put on their air conditioners and use their fans and make sure they keep their fluids up and have ice,” he said.

“If necessary we provide increased service and go and visit to make sure they’re okay.”

Lower North Health community nurses have also been keeping a close eye on their clients.

Visiting each client three times a week, the nurses have ensured they have airconditioning or a fan, adequate clothing, and plenty of fluids.

And for those believed to be vulnerable, there have also been regular phone calls to ensure they are coping.

ELECTRICIAN Mark Loy had a tough job – on the roof servicing his own air conditioner!

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Harvest rush is on as wineries tip yield losses CLARE Valley grape growers are anticipating a reduced yield in the wake of the ongoing heat wave, but consider themselves more fortunate than growers in other regions in the state.

Clare Valley Grape Growers Association secretary, Colin Hinze, said while it was impossible to tell the final impact of the heat until harvest began in earnest, he anticipated vines would be stressed and short of moisture, preventing leaves from functioning properly, and dehydrating the grapes, therefore reducing the yield.

But he said other grape growing districts likely faced a greater yield loss.

“We did have significant rain in December, which has helped us, whereas other regions in the state haven’t,” Mr Hinze said.

However, it has brought harvest forward.

Mr Hinze, who is also technical officer at Taylors Wines, said some grape picking would begin this week, but the heat would reduce the hours of ideal picking conditions for wineries which chose to pick by hand.

“Wineries would prefer to pick white grapes in the cool of night time,” he said.

“While there’s hot days it takes longer for the temperature to cool down and it warms up quickly in the day.”

Taylors Wines general manager, Neil Jericho, said exposed fruit would be sunburnt during the heat wave, and shrivel up, or sugar levels would increase as the fruit became dehydrated. Other fruit may fall off the vine.

Mr Jericho said the ideal temperature for grapes was between 28 and 32 degrees, and temperatures above 36 degrees could cause heat damage.

domenic Catanzariti is trying to save this crop of cauliflowers. INSET: New plants fry in the sun.

Growers battle heat

Virginia market gardeners have been working tirelessly at night, attempting to save their crops during the current sweltering weather conditions.

Domenic Catanzariti of Global Fresh Produce has been watering his cabbage and cauliflower crops, giving each crop a good watering as the sun begins to go down.

“There is not much we can do in a situation like this,” he said. “We’re giving them water during the night and hoping the plants can get through the next day with minimal damage.”

Like humans, vegetables enter “shutdown” mode if the weather gets too extreme, and will do anything they can to survive rather than continue their normal growth pattern.

Domenic isn’t optimistic about a crop of cabbages and caulis planted a few days prior to the heat wave, as many of the small plants have begun to die.

Domenic explained the roots of the young seedlings had not yet had a chance to establish themselves in the ground,

TAYLOR’s Wines general manager, Neil Jericho, shows grapes which have avoided sun damage.

ByAdrian Marschall and were not yet able to take up the water even to survive. Only time will tell what affect the hot weather has had on bigger cabbages, with many at risk of turning black and blue in the middle, meaning they cannot be sold.

Cabbage leaves can capture a lot of water and if the water is still inside the leaf when the day heats up, damage will be caused to the already formed plant.

Domenic believes the quality of the produce growing during this period of extreme heat will certainly be below standard.

Cauliflower damage in the area is highly visible with most being burnt and turning yellow, as they await harvest.

The full extent of the damage will impact prices, and will not be seen for weeks, when the plants try to establish new growth.

Tomato and cucumber grower, Yung Tran says glass house grown crops are

not immune to the heat.

Many of the tomatoes being picked appear normal, however when they are cut open they will be over ripened if affected by the heat.

The hot weather is causing the tomatoes to ripen from the inside out, not showing any signs of imperfection to the grower. Cucumbers grown at this time of the year are beginning to curl at the end which will also impact their availability and price.

Plants still in their growing stage are not as affected, but similar to the outside crops the young plants will have a high percentage of failures.

The advantage with glasshouse crops is the ability to shut the door to help prevent wind doing any further damage and keeping moisture around the plants for a longer period of time.

The extent of the damage will affect the immediate market with the damage produce and will also have a flow on effect for many weeks and months to come.

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‘Learn from others’ plan in Yorke tour Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) elected members will visit a neighbouring council in the coming months to gain an understanding of how other councils deal with particular issues.

Councillors hope to visit District Council of Yorke Peninsula in March, having identified the two councils face some similar challenges.

These include the adaptation and planning of foreshore and coastal housing developments; service provision and delivery around age demographics; rural community needs and requirements; the demand on council’s existing assets and desired assets; and legislative reform.

Central Zone delegate Council has nominated its mayor James Maitland to fill one of two delegate positions on the Central

IN BRIEF Zone for the Local Government Association of South Australia’s state executive.

Once all nominations are received, councils will be asked to vote before April 6.

‘No’ to survey Council has decided not to survey its ratepayers as part of the Local Government Association’s annual comparative performance measurement of all councils in SA. WRC has only participated in the survey once.

LETTER to the Editor

DISTRICT Council of Mallala has not a single safe access boat ramp along its entire coastline area.

They did have once, at Middle Beach, but years of neglect has meant if your adventurous kids are exploring the many exciting pathways between the mangroves, that great little path leading to Second Creek or the others winding towards the northern end of the beach and they miss the signs and the tide is on the turn, if they panic and head west to escape the trees, there is a good chance their bodies will be found the next morning, washed back into the mangroves like the young city girl visiting our beach when I was a kid.

By the time a police launch from St Kilda could reach the man who slipped from his boat in waders, the fisherman who had a heart attack, the lad who went into anaphylactic shock from accidentally eating nut products while fishing with dad, that first vital half hour is lost.

Even the man and his daughter who missed the tide and were stranded at sea were placed in an unnecessarily dangerous situation.

Added to this, most residents are unaware of the fact the training pilots from Parafield, Edinburgh RAAF and rescue helicopters practice their emergency manoeuvres over the Middle Beach and Light River Delta area.

Recent events have shown people can survive an aircraft emergency landing into water, in appalling weather conditions, but God help the victims if it happens off our coastline, because the boaties from Middle Beach couldn’t. A ramp at Middle Beach, because of its creek, could allow a police rescue launch access.

With the local ambulance standing by and a fast dual highway to a major hospital, lives could be saved.

The boat ramp project is the first stage towards 24/7 access. Dredging cannot even begin until that ramp is in place.

If we do not take advantage of the massive injection of cash from both State and Federal governments and SABFAC, close our eyes to someone’s grandchild, father, daughter, son losing their life and keep our heads buried in the sand, 12 years of hard work disappears and so does the money (funding deadline mid February).

Without the ramp, and eventual dredging, willing helpers will have to sit on their hands during local rescue efforts and the council could be held accountable.

Vote “yes” at www.plainsproducer.com.au JB Davis, Two Wells

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A pallet load of luck! n THIS has to be some sort of record! Each Friday night the regulars at Balaklava’s Terminus Hotel eagerly wait to hear publican Allan Angel call the winning number for the lucky winner of a free carton of beer. The prize jackpots if the selected recipient is not there. But now the locals have just about given up hope of winning after the same person collected several cartons of beer on no less than three occasions over the last month!

Each time the prize had jackpotted, resulting in an even bigger haul for Balaklava’s “Lucky Gerry” Wilson, who has now assumed the title from another regular and popular winner, Hank Lamond. When Gerry won his latest prize recently, Hank suggested Gerry should leave the cartons at the pub, allowing for expected future prizes to form a pallet for bulk collection. And just for luck, put number 39 in your Lotto selections!

Cash advance CounciL has approved an additional cash advance facility as an alternative to taking out further fixed term loans.

Accountant Clive Hempel said it would be financially sensible to delay taking out fixed term loans until later this year because of the forecast of additional interest rate reductions.

Council previously had a cash advance facility/convertible cash advance of $200,000 from the Local Government Finance Authority.

Mr Hempel said an additional $1.6 million over a period of 10 years would give council the ability to finance up to half the Community Wastewater Management Scheme projects at a variable interest rate, and to convert a portion from variable to fixed interest rate when rates bottom out.

Rail crossing The Bumbunga/Nantawarra road and rail crossing could be upgraded if Wakefield Regional Council is successful in gaining funding.

Council has applied for half the cost through the Level Crossing Black Spot Program.

If successful, council would need to meet half the cost of upgrading the crossing.

Works have also been undertaken at the Bowmans railway crossing, funded by the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI), and carried out by council as private works.

DTEI has also requested designs and quotes from council to upgrade the Port Lorne road and rail junction, and the Avon-Pinery junction.

If these upgrades proceed, they will be funded by DTEI.

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In his report to council, chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said the survey would cost more than $6700, and he felt the money could be better invested in other council projects. The elected members agreed with him.

Snowtown committee Newly-elected councillor Greg Stevens will represent Wakefield Regional Council on three Snowtown committees.

As a result of Ted Beare’s resignation from council, Cr Stevens will now be part of the Snowtown School/Community Library Board, the Snowtown Community Management Committee, and Snowtown Centenary Park Committee.

The Australian Government’s Education Tax Refund means you could get 50% back on a range of your children’s education expenses.

It’s a refund of up to $375 for each primary school child and $750 for each secondary school child. You can claim expenses like textbooks, stationery, educational software and even computers, printers and the internet.

If you receive Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A (or a government payment prevents you receiving FTB Part A) for a child at school, you will be eligible. You claim the refund on your tax return.

If you don’t need to lodge a tax return you can still claim, so be sure to keep your receipts.

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Funky new Fiesta is the key to fun Ford’s funky new feature laden Fiesta, complete with model inspired good looks and dynamic driveability, is shaking up the light car segment as it arrives in Ford dealerships.

“The all-new Fiesta is the hottest property in the light car segment,” said Ford Australia President and CEO, Marin Burela.

“Fiesta is a stylish and dynamic car that redefines and further rejuvenates Ford’s light car line-up.

It’s the perfect new vehicle for the young, as well as the young at heart,” Mr Burela said.

The dramatic, eyecatching design of the new model shows clean, sharp angular lines differentiate the new model from its competitors, while a space-age interior introduces an

Techno driving Innovative technology features include Bluetooth® with Voice Control (available on LX and Zetec) and USB connectivity, allowing MP3 player integration (Zetec), while a 3.5mm audio jack and Easyfuel capless refuelling is standard on all models. Cruise control is standard on LX and Zetec models, and these vehicles are also fitted with a leather trimmed steering wheel. There are 11 fresh exterior paint colours available. easy-to-master suite of operational controls.

“The new model shows an exciting interpretation of kinetic design, with an energetic, sophisticated and distinctive exterior and a refreshingly different interior design.”

A 1.6L engine with manual transmission is standard across the range, while an automatic transmission, matched to a 1.4L engine, is available as an

option on all models except the three-door Zetec. The 1.6L engine with manual transmission delivers 88kW of power at 6000rpm and 152Nm of torque at 4050rpm. Fuel economy is a frugal 6.1L/100km and carbon is emitted at the rate of 143g/km.

The slightly smaller engine mated to the automatic transmission generates 71kW of power at 5750rpm and 128Nm of torque at 4200rpm. Fuel

CHERIe Wilmer shows the new model Fiesta now on display at McCracken Ford, Balaklava.

Pricing starts at $15,750 for the 1.6 litre five speed manual CL. economy is 6.9L/100km and carbon emissions are 164g/km, while the new Fiesta is also Ethanol-10 compatible.

Fiesta will be available in both three-door and five-door body styles. The CL will be available in threedoor or five-door, with manual transmission or optional automatic. The LX is five-door only, available with manual or optional automatic, and is standard with 15-inch

alloy wheels. The sports model of the range, the Zetec, is offered in both three-door and five-door configurations.

The five-door is available with manual or optional automatic while the three-door is manual only.

Styling cues help distinguish the Zetec from its stablemates, which include larger 16-inch alloy wheels and a body kit comprising unique front and rear bumper,

bumper grille and larger rear spoiler. The threedoor model also features sports rocker panel mouldings.

All new Fiesta models will be fitted with anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) plus driver and passenger airbags as standard.

A driver knee airbag is standard on both Zetec models. Additional safety equipment, optional on CL and LX

and standard on Zetec, includes front seat head and thorax side airbags, driver knee airbag and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA).

• PRICING: The Fiesta CL three-door starts at $15,750 for a 1.6 litre 5-speed manual CL, $18,490 for the LX and $20,250 for the Zetec (excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges).

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• Mechanical repairs • Service & tune-ups • RAA road service • Tilt Tray towing • Tyre sales •Pay your RAA membership and Insurance here

Phone: ATM 8520 2332

I can cut & polish your car to near re-spray quality 3 Colour paint protection 3 Remove small dents 3 Small spray repairs 3 Chips & scratches repaired 3 Mag & steel wheel chip repaired 3 Headlight yellowing & scratches 3 Alloy bullbar polishing Excellent in paint repairs

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NEWS v District

Port Parham the place to party

South Australia Works Yorke Region Update

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Port Parham Sports and Social Club held its annual “bathing beauties” competition on the Sunday of the recent long weekend. The “bathing beauties” attracted entrants from tiny tots to grandparents and in all shapes and sizes.

Linking people, skills and jobs in the Adelaide Plains and Yorke Peninsula region

LEFT: The beach beauties winners (from left) are dad holding Alyssa Amor, Simon Mecozzi, Shirley Volbrecht holding Jake Eime, Karanne Wait, Allen Parkyn, Denise Priest. Front: Jayden K e n y o n , B r o d i e Wa i t , Cheyenne Wait, Gabrielle Wink.

WAITING for the fun to start (from left) Ray Hornby, Henry Volbrecht, Chris Hornby holding four month-old grandson Troy, Port Parham Social Club manager John Coles, Jessica and Lee Harvey with Cheyanne Hornby (two and a half years).

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he South Australia Works in the Region program helps to up-skill and re-skill people in preparation for employment opportunities and helps local businesses to help their own shortages of trained staff.

Regional Co-ordinator

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BELOW: Cool customers! (from left) – John McKay, Thompson Beach, Rosemary and Ian Wallage from Adelaide with Port Parham Social club treasurer and president Lyn and Darryl LeCouteur enjoy a drink.

David Furniss has returned to the region and is looking forward to catching up with former acquaintances and new network members. David held the position a couple of years ago before John May. With a few boundary changes David has relinquished Flinders and Outback and will cover Yorke, Mid North and Southern Flinders regions. David has had a long career in rural communities throughout South Australia and Western Victoria including a period as CEO of Kangaroo Island Development Board.

Strategic plan This year we will be developing a new Strategic Plan for South Australia Works encompassing all three regions. Each network will develop their individual annual action plans for delivering the program between 2009 and 2012. Our next network meeting is on February 18 at Kadina Tafe campus. This will be a planning workshop and anyone interested is welcome, particularly business and industry representatives.

Aboriginal training Yorke Employment and Skills Formation Network has identified Aboriginal unemployment and school retention as two key employment and training issues for the region.

The Network has developed the Aboriginal School Based Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Statewide Group Training as a pilot to assist both school retention and Aboriginal employment The program brings together funding partners from DEEWR, DFEEST and Australian Apprenticeship Centres to offer low cost School Based Apprentices (SBAs) trainees to local councils, which have indicated in-principle support.

Work safety The Network has run White card training for those working on construction sites and is keen to run another course if there are existing workers or those wanting to work in the building and construction industry interested in attaining this work safety accreditation. Please ring Bridget and register your interest.

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IT was an enjoyable day for this group of Port Parham residents, who would not be enticed into the bathing beauty contest.

From left are Margaret Gross, Jim Griffiths, Lorraine Griffiths, Gabrielle Wink, Renee Wink, Sabrina Wink, Ruth Jenkin, Nancy Webb and Geraldine Sherriff.

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Further information, go to www.yorkeregion. com.au or contact Bridget Sara on 8862 0832.

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n LEFT: Matthew Davey shows his style water skiing at Morgan over the holiday break.

n ABOVE: Balaklava farmer Ben Shepherd swaps the header for a jet ski at Moonta Bay, with passengers Kathryn Urwin and Kara Mallon.

SARITOR Ride & Drive Day

INVITATION Roaring 40s would like to take this opportunity to invite you to a Community Information Day

WATERLOO WIND FARM – Stage Two Information Days are an opportunity for the community to meet members of the project team; learn more about the project; ask questions; raise concerns and provide Roaring 40s with feedback. Join the project team at: Saddleworth RSL Hall, 16 Belvidere St, Saddleworth • Wednesday February 18, 10am – 4pm • Thursday February 19, 10am – 3pm Waterloo Hall, Waterloo • Thursday February 19, 6pm – 8pm

Private appointments can be arranged around these times. Please call to book on Freecall 1800 330 955 or waterloo@roaring40s.com.au

Free Hearing Test

n Ethan Pepe sandboarding near Mount Dummond on the West Coast.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the HARDI SARITOR ride & drive!

The SARITOR is a high performance easy to use self-propelled sprayer that is simple to operate and maintain.

Now with DirectCommand providing for spray rate, mapping, auto steer, variable rate, AutoSection, boom height, dual product and direct injection.

Powered by a 275 hp Cummins engine through an Allision RDS 3000 auto transmission and mechanical drive train, the SARITOR is fuel efficient, has more power and faster road speed than any other Self-Propelled Sprayer in its class.

Date: Friday 13th February 2009 Time: 10 am – 4pm Location: Herc Shepherds’ Property, opposite San Remo Silos – Balaklava Register your interest: Jeff - 0428 844 271 or Duncan - 0427 245 140 Light refreshments and sausage sizzle provided Free SARITOR cap when you ride and drive...

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Hearing Tests & Hearing Aid Fittings for Workers’ Compensation Clients.

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Leave something to your grandkids.

Enjoy fishing today and for generations to come in South Australian Marine Parks.

The South Australian Government is developing a network of multiple-use Marine Parks. The goal is to preserve the habitats of our unique species as well as the recreation and livelihood of those who use the sea.

You can still enjoy fishing, diving and boating in Marine Parks – today, tomorrow and for future generations.

You’re invited to have your say about Marine Parks outer boundaries. Go to an information session in your area.

To become part of the Marine Parks process or to find out more visit www.marineparks.sa.gov.au or call 1800 006 120 during business hours.

Dublin, Dublin Institute Hall, Corner Sixth Street and First Street Friday, 6 February 11 am -7 pm

Pt Germein, Port Germein Town Hall, Main Road Friday 6 February, 1pm - 6pm

Edithburgh, Edithburgh Institute Town Hall, Blanche St Saturday 14 February, 10am - 5pm

Pt Pirie, Regional Tourism & Arts Centre (3 Mary Elie St) Saturday 7 February, 10am - 5pm

Maitland, Maitland Town Hall, 7 Robert St Thursday 12 February 11am - 7pm

Port Wakefield, Port Wakefield Town Hall, Edwards St (off Highway 1) Thursday 19 February, 11am - 7pm

Marion Bay, Marion Bay Community Centre, Slow St Sunday 15 February, 10am - 5pm

Wallaroo, Wallaroo Town Hall, Irwin St Sunday 8 February, 10am - 5pm

Minlaton, Minlaton Town Hall, 57 Main St Friday 13 February, 11am - 7pm

Warooka, Warooka Town Hall, Player St Monday 16 February, 1pm - 6pm

Pt Augusta, Yacht Club, El Alamein Rd Thursday 5 February, 11am - 7pm

Whyalla, Left Hand Club, 14 Dick St Wednesday 4 February 11am - 7pm

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The Department for Environment and Heritage would actively seek and encourage the input and involvement of Aboriginal communities and people in the marine park planning process.

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Plains Producer, Wednesday February 4, 2009

BELOW: Owen primary’s new principal, Colin Schulz with three new enrolments (from left) Kirk Davis, Connor Jackson, Mitchell Couley

SNOWTOWN Area School’s new principal is Cheryl Glenie, pictured with Tahlia Ebsary and Kaitlyn Lane, who have started school this year. Grant Buik, is the new Year 2/3 teacher.

New faces at our schools

NEW students at Snowtown Area School (from left): James Parks (Year 10), Jay Cutts, Frances O’Connell (Year 9), and James O’Connell (Year 8)

RIGHT: New teachers at at Riverton & District High: Erin Ewart (left) and Katie Koste.

BALAKLAVA Community Children’s Centre had a big group starting out this year. Back (from left): volunteer Sam Tiller, Bethany Anderson, Morgan Wilson, Bec Mumford, Abbey Bigg, Makenzie Hill; front: Nicholas Tiller, Sophie Hahmdorf, Jordan King and Holly Woodroofe.

n Still more to come next week! The Plains Producer welcomes pictures from all schools, however space is limited and we ask staff, students and parents to please be patient.

Brinkworth primary’s new principal, Susan Hart, with reception students Matthew Burford and Ellie Goss

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO January 2004

Well known and well-liked sportsman Don Veitch was to be honoured by Balaklava Tennis Club in recognition of 50 years as a player. A formidable yet goodnatured opponent, Don still holds his own on the tennis court.

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YEARS AGO January 1999

Prue Irish, formerly of Mallala, realised her lifetime ambition of being involved in the hospitality industry when she won a $15,000 scholarship to the International College of Hotel Management.

LOCAL v Living

Done any home renovations lately?

Many of us do from time to time, and whether we do all the work ourselves or pay tradespeople to help, there are many decisions to make, and a myriad of different items from which to choose.

This is nothing new – there’s been plenty of choice for the last century or longer.

From Lasseter’s catalogue of 1911, the home renovator could makeover and refurnish the entire house.

Something that has waxed and waned in popularity over the years is the use of wall paper, and the catalogue featured a section on “How to Select Papers”: “Dark Papers reduce the glare in a too bright room. A light paper must be put in a dark room.

In the DRAWING–ROOM or PARLOR, if you have old–fash-

Heritage Highlights

by Norma Schopp

ioned, heavy furniture, never use delicate tints of wall papers.

Papers with green, red, brown, or blue grounds are best suited.

If the furniture be quite modern, delicate tints are, as a rule, the most successful.

In the modern house it is important that the HALL should possess a harmonious colour scheme, as in it the visitor gains his first impression of the house.

Hall and staircase look well hung in green, because the eye is usually fatigued with the strong glare of the sunlight, and green

Cropping in times of drought

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YEARS AGO January 1989

A day of reminiscing and catching up with old friends was the order of the day at the Halbury Church Centenary. A church service led by Rev. Allan Hatcher began the day with a video link-up to the Sunday School Hall, and a plaque was dedicated to commemorate 100 years of devotion.

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Lasseter’s – the home renovator

SA memories

John Hahesy of Balaklava was YP Dirt Club champion for 1998, and son Gavin was awarded Rookie of the Year.

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A crop of oats was grown in Lake Bonney, on the River Murray which was dry except for some deep holes full of cod.

Lake Bonney dried out in 1914-15 but this was followed by a severe flood.

In January 2007 the proposal was put forward to temporarily close Lake Bonney, and a number of other small lakes and wetlands, from any inflow from the River Murray as a way of saving water for use further downstream.

Regulation of the River Murray flows with the

From SA Memory: www.samemory.sa.gov.au

building of the weirs and locks was brought about by the River Murray Waters Agreement which was signed by all the relevant states in 1915.

Construction of the first lock at Blanchetown began later that year.

The locks were intended to even out river flows for irrigation and for steam navigation on the river; however there have still been major floods in the river, notably in 1931 and 1956.

Balaklava Stitch Joint CROSSWORD

is the most refreshing colour.

Besides green, red, browns, and blues are all good shades for hall decoration.

The DINING–ROOM should always be made warm and cosy, not cold and cheerless. As a rule, rich browns, reds, or other warm colours are much preferable to delicate tints. To the LIBRARY or STUDY a plain or decorative Ingrain Paper, with 21 inch frieze to match, goes well with pictures and books.

BEDROOMS should always be papered with a cheerful, light–coloured paper, with frieze border to match. A decorative papered ceiling will last clean much longer than the one that is whitened. It is then economical to paper your ceilings.

And a word to the “Users of Paper–Hangings”: “Whilst the greatest care is exercised in the manufacture of Ingrains and

Plain–tinted Papers, blemishes will sometimes occur, and they are only offered subject to such.

Plain papers often give beautiful effects, but perfect solidity of colour can only be ensured by ‘Flatted Paint’ and users of these papers should bear this in mind.”

Friezes, “painted in any colour,” were available in 18 inch, 21 inch and 30 inch widths.

No prices were quoted for wall papers but, also in the same section of the catalogue, were “steel ceilings”, similar to those in many local houses of that era.

Six different designs were offered, sheets were six foot x two foot, and most were priced at two shillings and one pence per sheet (21cents). And, believe it or not, also in the same section, were rabbit traps and rabbit fumigators – one wonders what they had to do with “builders’ hardware”?

He came!

In the lives of many thousands of people in Adelaide, enthusiasm is high because Jesus came into their lives.

For these citizens, the excitement of this coming of Jesus outclasses by far the temporary excitement of Lance Armstrong coming here for the Tour Down Under.

First, it is true that the cycling event has global significance - 350 accredited media people came to Adelaide, and possibly 150 million homes around the world tuned in.

But the world media don’t have to

Good News with Ken Packer, L.Th.

come to Adelaide before people can link up with Jesus – he is already present worldwide in the lives of millions of people.

Second, what is so exciting about Jesus?

He is Saviour of the world, that’s what.

He came to bring total transformation - forgiveness of sins, the peace of God, a purpose for living, eternal life.

Third, if some people had no

interest in either Lance Armstrong or competitive cycling, that’s no disaster.

But nothing in the world is more important than knowing Jesus.

He is the Son of God. He is the world’s only hope.

We desperately need him at this time in world history.

So what will it take to get our whole city excited about him – not just for a week, but permanently?

In brief Ideally, a Christian is a person who makes you want to know about Jesus.

MONTHLY CHURCH NOTICES n The Church notices published below are supplied by local churches and will be now be repeated weekly as church service directory for each month. All care is taken in their preparation by The Plains Producer – but as we rely on information supplied, no responsibility for accuracy will be taken. Churches should advise us of any changes immediately – or in the last week of the preceding month. Please advise us of any changes by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au

Excavator For all your: ✶ Post hole boring and mini ✶ Trenching skidsteer ✶ Septics ✶ Footings ✶ Levelling & more!

Kanga loader

Limited access & confined areas generally no problems!

BALAKLAVA STITCH JOINT

2-6 Howe Street, Balaklava (opposite Mill Court) - Phone: 8862 1074

February 8

February 15

February 22

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava..................... 10.00am

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava..................... 10.00am

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava..................... 10.00am

anglican Balaklava....................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge............ 10.00am

anglican Balaklava....................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge.............11.00am

anglican Balaklava............9.00am & 7pm Hamley Bridge............ 10.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............. Mass 10.30am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............ Liturgy 9.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............. Mass 10.30am

CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava..................... 10.00am

CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava..................... 10.00am

CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava..................... 10.00am

Community church Pinery........................... 7.00pm

Community church Pinery........................... 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava..................... 10.00am

Community church Pinery........................... 9.00am

LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava..................... 10.00am

LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava..................... 10.00am

LUTHERAN Balaklava........................ 9.00am

LUTHERAN Auburn......................... 9.00am Balaklava......................11.00am

LUTHERAN Balaklava........................ 9.00am

UNITING Mallala.......................... 8.45am Two Wells................... 10.30am Owen Comm................ 9.30am Hamley Bridge.............. 9.15am Windsor ........................ 9.00am Balaklava........................ 9.00am Nantawarra......................9.00am Lochiel.............. with Nantawarra Pt Wakefield..................11.00am

UNITING Mallala.......................... 8.45am Two Wells................... 10.30am Owen Comm...............11.00am Hamley Bridge.............. 9.15am Windsor ........................ 9.00am Balaklava........................ 9.00am Nantawarra............... with Lochiel Lochiel......................... 10.00am Pt Wakefield..................11.00am

UNITING Mallala.......................... 8.45am Two Wells................... 10.30am Owen Comm................ 9.30am Hamley Bridge............. 11.00am Windsor ........................ 9.00am Balaklava........................ 9.00am Nantawarra......................9.00am Lochiel.............. with Nantawarra Pt Wakefield.................. 11.00am

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SUPPORT LOCAL Business Make the Freechoice, seven days in Balaklava Balaklava’s Freechoice Store is the town and district’s seven day takeaway and convenience store.

A large variety of take away food is available with seafood packs, fish and chips, hot chicken packs, burgers, yiros, hotdogs, spring rolls and wedges just some of the hot food on offer.

If pastries (pies, pasties and sausage rolls), don’t tempt you, perhaps fresh salads, cold meat salads, sandwiches or rolls will – washed down with one of the large selections of cold drinks available.

An assortment of sweet treats such as donuts, cakes including mud cake is sure to

satisfy your sweet tooth and a tasty espresso coffee your caffeine cravings.

Freechoice also stocks a selection of groceries including a range of lollies and nibbles, ice-cream, nappies and animal food, for the next time you are caught short.

Freechoice was established in Balaklava in 1990 by current manager, Mark Myrianthopoulos, and is Balaklava’s only X-Lotto agency, and tobacconist. DVDs can also be hired from the store seven days a week.

Postage stamps, a range of batteries, video accessories, camera film, Telstra mobile phones and prepaid top ups for other mobile networks

are available and sales assistant of five years, Geri Brooks, says Freechoice can help residents organise bus freight with Stateliner, acting as a pick up and drop off point for parcels.

Freechoice’s Photo Express booth means customers can print your photos instantly.

Gifts such as photobooks, calendars, collage posters, canvas prints, or photogifts can also be ordered through the booth and ready for pick up in about a week.

Located on the corner of Howes and Fisher Streets, Freechoice Balaklava is open 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm. Phone 8862 1513.

HONEY MacReady with a few of her delicious freshly-made sandwiches.

ABRASIVE BLASTING

Carpet Supplies

Concreting

Employment

Mid North Sand Blasting

Balaklava Stitch Joint 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings.

3 Selection of woven rugs.

3 Free measure & quote.

Grey or Coloured

•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths

Peter & Cathy Agnew - Lochiel Rd, Blyth Phone/Fax: 8844 5154 Mobile: 0429 445 154

2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

ACCOMMODATION

Car Cut & Polish

Communications

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Centrally located in the heart of The Adelaide Plains, a great place to stay and enjoy the local and regional attractions

Contact 0408 086 019 (M) 3 Fisher Street, Balaklava SA 5461

Bakery

va BalaklaBakery Open Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 7am - 11.30am

32 George Street, Balaklava Ph 8862 1355

I can cut & polish your car to near re-spray quality

Lic No. 00 280 321 178

Chemist

‘A’ Class Electrician Phone 8862 2127 Mobile 0407 608 445 Lic No. A000 1347

Crash Repairs

Electrical

Balaklava Crash Repairs

For: 3Crash repairs 3Car detailing 3Windscreen replacement Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

Phone 8862 1274

Phone 8862 2050

Earth moving

Available For Hire

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre

Bobcat - Tipper Excavator

Open 6.30am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed mornings 9.30-11.30am

Phone: 1300 655 224

Butcher

Marc’s Meats

BLD 43872

CHILD CARE

Balaklava Town Hall

Craig Fenton Contracting

15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph.8862 1251

3 Earth moving 3 Excavation 3 Rock Breaker 3 Hole boring 3 Laser levelling 3 Commercial & Domestic

For quality care & education

Mob: 0414 607 264

Computer Services

Earthworks

Mid North Computer Services

• • • •

Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

❋ Wiring ❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Installation ❋ Safety Switches

Ph: 8520 2169 Mob: 0410 404 200 Email: texel@twpo.com.au

BALAKLAVA TOWN HALL

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings

Electrical

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Propreitors A.Rosser, B.Wiltshire, M.Rowett

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

Nicholas Mathew 8520 2555 Greg McLean 8844 5044

ACA Approved

For all your telstra needs Specialising in: 3Additional Phone Sockets 3Broadband Networking 3Pre-wiring homes 3TV Antennas Supplied & Fitted

For this mobile 3 Chips & scratches repaired service to your home or work contact Don 0447 053 561 or A/H 8528 6188 Excellent in paint repairs

Open: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 12noon

✦ Specialists in Apprenticeships/Traineeships ✦ Labour Hire & Permanent employees ✦ We cover all industries & occupations

Hart to Hart Communications

3 Colour paint protection

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

Master Builder Ass.

Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment

Waratah Earthworx

3Bobcat 3Tipper 3Excavator 3Excavations 3Trenching 3Civil work 3Rubbish removal 3Site levelling 3Hole boring / cartage 3Slashing

Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510

‘We Cover the Country’

Lic No BLD198659

and Bobcat Hire Sand blasting & painting mobile blasting unit available for on-site jobs 3Sand & metal supplies 3Bobcat 3Trenching 3Crane truck hire 3Post hole boring

PGK Concrete

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician 3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms Saint Street, Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1034 , Mob: 0427 979 607

EXHAUST & 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

Exhaust & Auto Repair 3 MECHANICAL REPAIRS 3 SUSPENSION REPAIRS 3 EXHAUST & ENGINE REBUILDS 3 REPAIRS ALL MAKES inc. TOYOTA

For friendly service and quality guaranteed, call in and see Marc and staff.

Built to order from top quality brands 30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409 Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

13 Railway Tce, Balaklava Phone 8862 1795 A/h 8862 1799 - Gary Mobile 0428 391 146

Bus Hire

Convenience store

Engineering

Fencing

34 George Street, Balaklava

Phone 8862 1041

• Adelaide to Broken Hill Passenger Service • School charter •Sports transfers & social clubs

Cunninghams Balaklava 3Newspapers 3X-Lotto 3Video Accessories 3Camera Film 3Drinks 3Sunday Mail 3Bus Freight 3Postage Stamps 3Batteries 3Nibbles 3Takeaway 3Ice Cream 3Sandwiches 3DVD’s

Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au 3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases

Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs

BLD 173128

SEWELL’S FENCING Pty Contractors Ltd

All types of domestic fencing for yards, pools etc • Tubular • Colourbond • Picket • Gates made order • FREE quotes • Kanga hire • Trenching • Holeboring

Ph: 8285 6900 Fax: 8285 6998 Mobile: 0427 300 073 Web: www.busesrus .com.au

1 Fisher St, Balaklava - Ph/Fax: 8862 1513

GENERAL ENGINEERS

Phone: 0419 034 492 A/H 8523 0022

Cabinet Maker

Concreting

Engineering

Fencing

Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

REDBANKS CONCRETE

Mack’s Cabinets Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes.

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

Phone 8862 1166 Mobile 0429 642 120 A/H 8862 1001

Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

• Driveways & Footpaths • Fencing • Shed Erections & Floor •‘TEXCRETE’- Pattern Pave Concrete John Nemet - 0408 896 523

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Goldney Welding

3Manufacturing, Alterations & Repairs 3Agricultural, Commercial & Domestic 3On site welding & repairs 3Steel Supplies Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322

The Fencing Bloke Mark Gardner Ph: 0428 109 842 - Mallala

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Printing

Motor Vehicles

Fencing

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs ANDREW ROWE

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

Hairdresser

Balaklava Shearing Shed

Allan Garrard Specialists in all your printing and stationery requirements, eg. wedding/general stationery, letterheads, brochures etc.

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Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

Septic Tank Cleaning

Colorado

Fencing Contractor

•3 Litre Common Rail Intercooled Turbo Diesel • 3,000 Kg Towing Cap •8.4 Ltr/100km

Balaklava Motors

Agent for Echo Rubber Stamps

28 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1696

Promotional Products

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

Solid Plastering

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

Supplied & printed right here in Balaklava

Phone: Scott and Dale Underwood: 8862 1030 or a/h 8862 1403

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Pens, pencils, erasers, mugs, glasses, fridge magnets and..... many more business gift items

28 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1696

Newsagency

Recycling

Balaklava Newsagency

Adelaide Plains Recycling Trading Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am to 12noon

•Specialising in solid plastering of all types •Licenced applicator of Dulux / Unitex textured coatings •Cracks professionally repaired 26 Years Phone 0407 399 019 Experience

SUPPORT

LOCAL

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

30 George Street Ph/Fax 8862 1725 ❋ Newspapers ❋ Books ❋ Large Range of Magazines ❋ Stationery ❋ Office Supplies ❋ Gifts ❋ Cards & Wrappings Professional Laminating Service Home Delivery Service

31 Road Train Drive, Two Wells (off Middle Beach Rd)

Business

Hairdresser

Painter

Rural Supplies

Stock Agent

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Hair & beauty

◆ Cuts ◆ Perms ◆ Colours ◆ Spray tans ◆ Ear piercing ◆ Waxing ◆ Eye brow & lash tinting

TA Redden

Cash paid for

Bottles, Cans, Scrap Metal

Ph: 8862 1333

Painter

Servicing the Lower Mid North area

• Free Quotes

Balaklava & Roseworthy

19 Wallace St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Phone Terry on 0407 077 992 7 Yorsdale St, Balaklava PO Box 20

Insurance

Pergolas & timber

David Lester Insurance Agencies For all general insurances

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Office & residence - 25 Harris St, Balaklava Email - dalina@rbe.net.au

landscaping

Cousins

Garden Supplies

Open Days

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• Soils & sands • Firewood • Sleepers • Landscape barks • Rubble & metals • Decorative mulches • Concrete products • Garden rocks • Stones & pebbles Gawler ➞ Main North Road

Cousins Garden Sup.

Rocla

Tiver Rd

Muno

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

• Free measure • Design service All building • Supplier of treated pine materials delivered • Trellis • Decking• Sleepers to your door • Gyprock • Doors • Posts

CATFORD PLUMBING

Call Keanan - Phone: 0438 641 032

Daryle Forbes

P.B.Thompson

ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080

Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214

Prompt Reliable Service

Mechanical

Balaklava Diesel & Tyre Service

Rural Supplies

For affordable quality Open plumbing in Balaklava & February 2 surrounding districts • All general plumbing • Gas fitting • Septic tank replacement • Blocked drains • HWS installation, repairs & replacement

Plumber

3 General Home Maintenance 3 Industrial & domestic 3 Repairs of all types

Balaklava - 8862 1970 Richard Jones (Merch/TSM) 0419 031 105 Michael Brougham (Agronomist) 0427 727 466 Roseworthy - 8524 8333 Daniel Doecke (Manager) 0408 848 262 Dwayne Pratt (Merch Manager) 0407 617 296 Craig Prior (Agronomist) 0427 183 206

Plumber

Maintenance

Maintenance

3 Agronomy 3 Farm Supplies 3 Wool 3 Livestock 3 Real Estate 3 Insurance 3 Finance

Phone: 8524 21 17 Mobile: 0409 093 560

PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

All general plumbing

Lic. No. PCL 5676

• ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), C.I.P • Agent for: CGU Insurance Ltd

Balaklava Agency

Lic No. R27142

Plumber

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

Your own local store!

13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096

Taxation Corner of George & Scotland St

Phone 8862 1728

and Rural Merchandise

Phone/Fax 8862 2284

• Taxation consultant.

• Accounting and computer services.

Rural Supplies

Timber Supplies

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd 84 - 86 Yorsdale St, Balaklava (off Dunn’s Rd)

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Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

Pool Chemicals Bird Seed Redwing Boots & Clothing Poly Pipe & Fittings

R & M Timber Supplies

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

BALAKLAVA Phone 8862 1866

“Competitive Rates/Pensioner Discounts”

Supermarket

Peter Harcourt & Co

Rain Water TANKS

TRANSPORT

29 Harris St Balaklava Ph 8862 1285 Mob: 0418 896 808

Serving the rural community After Hours Phone...

Kelly Evans 8862 1687; Shayn Faehrmann 8862 1086; Mel Haynes 8862 1711; Chris Kannenberg 8862 1980; Geoff Knappstein (property) 0407 790 210 George Redigolo (Insurance) 0417 167 732

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

SUPPORT

LOCAL

• Let us customise a design for you • Installation service is available • Huge range of timber & hardware at discount prices Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston

Transport

Balaklava Transport

39 ShortTerrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1273 or 0417860 822 (A/H)

Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662.

Member of the Master Plumbers Association

Business

Contact Garry 0408 831 971 or 8862 1609 Fax 8863 3078

Motor Vehicles

Plumber

Salt Damp Solutions

Tree Lopping

McCracken Ford

L.C. & R. Hore General plumbing

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions

•General automotive repairs •RAA service.

•New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.

10 Werocata Rd, Balaklava Phone 8862 1797 Mobile 0418 859 481 • Septic tank installations.

• Re-roofing-Carports-Verandahs

Ford motor vehicle dealers

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477

Lic. No. RL24615

Agents for BOC

5 Peek Street, Balaklava Phone 8862 1818, Mobile 0409 848 995 • Master plumber •gas fitter •drain cleaning •roof & gutter repairs •all types of plumbing & supplies.

◆ All Air Conditioning Work ◆ Tyre Sales & Repairs ◆ Specialist diesel mechanic

The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

•FREE no obligation quote MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Daily Freight Service to & from Adelaide

Depot: C/- Country Carriers 13 Belfree Drive, Green Fields

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SPORT v Bowls

Pressure cooker at Hamley Riverton’s form will bring another win

ABOVE: Malcolm Durdin, Hamley Bridge studies a line for a team mate during the association bowls match.

LEFT: Riverton’s Barry Mullins sends one down during association bowls.

Three key matches are featured in this weekend’s Division one round of Wooroora men’s bowls.

After the cancellation of last Saturday’s round of matches due to the heat, bowlers will be hoping this will not become a more frequent occurrence over the remaining weeks of the season.

Leaders Riverton travel to Hamley Bridge for a match that is vital to both clubs.

A Riverton win will keep them in first position and cause Hamley Bridge to lose touch with the double chance.

For this very reason, Hamley Bridge will also be eager to record a win to reduce the gap

Tight battles in division two Intense competition among the Division Two Red sides will continue with another interesting round of matches featured this weekend.

Leaders Hamley White travel to fourth placed Balaklava Blue keen to make amends for their narrow loss the last time these two sides met. Another tight match can be expected once again.

A similar situation will also apply in the Hamley Red – Mallala White clash where Mallala White will be keen to repeat their previous narrow win over their opponents.

The local derby between Balaklava Red and Balaklava White is a must win situation for both sides as a loss for either side will see that side lose touch with the leading sides in the competition.

In the final match, Mallala Black is favoured to record a win at the expense of the Owen side.

Standings: Hamley White 122 +181, Mallala Black 119 +209.75, Hamley Red 118 +216, Balaklava Blue 110 +116, Mallala White 108 +99, Balaklava Red 96 +40, Owen

amongst the top three sides. In their last meeting, Riverton recorded their first win over their opponents for some seasons.

Also, Riverton’s form during the season has been very consistent having recorded only one loss and a draw.

On the other hand, Hamley Bridge recently recorded a loss against Owen, their fourth for the season, and was lucky to take the points against Tarlee in their last match.

For these reasons, Riverton is favoured to win this important match between two

leading contenders. Another match with major implications is the clash between Owen and Port Wakefield. Both sides are involved in the contest for fourth spot along with Wasleys and Mallala.

Owen’s form in recent weeks has produced two wins and a narrow loss whereas Port Wakefield has lost all three of its matches. Based on this information, Owen is favoured to win this match.

Wasleys and Mallala still have visions of competing in the finals and their match is therefore vital for both sides.

Recent form tends to favour Wasleys but Mallala has defeated Wasleys in both of their previous matches.

A match that is likely to go down to the wire.

The final match should see Balaklava too strong for Tarlee.

Standings: Riverton 135 +207, Balaklava 125 +223, Hamley Bridge 114 +129, Owen 75 -92, Port Wakefield 72 -34, Wasleys 62 -65, Mallala 53 -50, Tarlee 36 -318.

Division One – 7 February 2009: Hamley Bridge vs Riverton, Wasleys vs Mallala, Owen vs Port Wakefield, Tarlee vs Balaklava.

RIGHT: Ian Parr, Hamley White bowls at a home match.

BELOW: Mallala bowler, Geoff Donlon, discusses the best line with his skipper.

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA 87 +49.25, Balaklava White 87 -4.

Division Two Red – 7 February 2009: Hamley Red vs Mallala White, Balaklava Red vs Balaklava White, Mallala Black vs Owen, Balaklava Blue vs Hamley White In Division Two White, the feature match will be between the two Port Wakefield sides.

On season form, Port Wakefield Gold has had the advantage over its sister side and this trend is likely to be maintained once again.

The remaining matches should see both Riverton sides record wins over their respective opponents.

Standings: Port Wakefield Gold 88 +160, Riverton White 72 -4, Riverton Black 71 -12, Port Wakefield Blue 49 -145, Wasleys 35 -452, Tarlee 14 -454 Division Two White – 7 February 2009: Riverton Black vs Wasleys, Riverton White vs Tarlee, Port Wakefield Gold vs Port Wakefield Blue.

Wooroora Association

A Bowler’s Bias

Name: Kym McPharlin Age: 43 Played bowls for: Five Bowl for: Balaklava Live: Balaklava Profession: Cabinetmaker Hobbies other than bowls: Cricket, Family, Church, Footy Do you prefer to play on lawn or synthetic greens?

Lawn Bowls could be improved by: Allowing one tackle a game Toughest opponent? Barry Smith Other than myself, the association’s best bowler is: Peter Thompson I play bowls with my daughter: So she doesn’t beat me

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA

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? Michael Clark What was the last film you saw?

Australia What is your favourite TV show?

Cricket or footy What would you like to see changed in the world? Cooler weather When you have to cook a meal for yourself, what is it? Toasted sandwich If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be? “Always running late”

“Come celebrate after a day on the green” • Cold beer & meals available

Bowls NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN

Match results from Thursday January 29.

Round Fourteen All matches cancelled due to the weather. Four points to each side and five shots up.

Premiership Table Round Fourteen Side

Points Shots Booborowie 85 97 Auburn Black 82 174 Auburn Red 73 67 Riverton Blue 73 65 Riverton Black 72 108 Robtstwn Gold 66 114 Robtstwn Green 63 85 Mintaro 62 (18) Watervale 61 50 Burra Green 61 0 Saddlewrth Blue 54 5 Spalding 53 (72) Burra Gold 51 (13) Riverton Green 46 (7) Burra Red 34 (158)

Saddlewrth Gold 27 Hallett 25 Tarlee 20

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BALAKLAVA: Division 1.

Balaklava v Tarlee at Tarlee. Cars: Leaders. A Northcott, O Chapman, D Lamond, B Taylor (sk). C Bown, K McPharlin, M Northcott, P Thompson (sk). B Olsen, J Roberts, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk).

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

Balaklava Blue v Hamley White at Balaklava. 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 Balaklava White. T Whittaker, N Sampson, K Catford, C Cowan (sk). C Stewart, A Barr, D Whittaker, B Hogben (sk). R May, D Hawke, C Welke, S Hawke (sk). R May, D Hawke, C Welke, S Hawke (sk).

Bar: J Olsen, C Cowan.

Chicken Wheel: C Welke.

OWEN: Division 1. Oven v Port

Wakefield at Owen. G Marshman, R Uppill, B Parker, N Harkness (sk). I Freebairn, W Hocking, G Bubner, K Warnes (sk). B Diehl, B Duncan, G Harkness, T Harkness (sk).

Division 2. Owen v Mallala Black at Mallala. J Robinson, C Hocking, A Tiller, P Freebairn (sk). P McIntyre, R Hill, L Hean, L Beaty (sk). A Wandel, W Hodgetts, K Gould, P Sullivan (sk). Cars: A Tiller, R Hill, K Gould departing at 12.45.

Wooroora Women

Pennant Bowls was cancelled this week due to the hot weather. Each side named to play will receive five shots and five points.

Premiership table Owen 110 +112 Balaklava Gold 106 +74 Hamley Red 75 +30 Balaklava Green 74 +33 Mallala White 67 -12 Mallala Red 67 -14 Mallala Black 66 +2 Port Wakefield 65 -28 Two Wells White 41 -72 Two Wells Red 36 -116

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SPORT v District

Golf

Lower North Tennis Association

Balaklava mid week Nine players braved the hot weather on Wednesday for a nine hole stableford competition. Winner was Bill Berry with 22 from Dene Newton 21, Don Cottle 20, Gerry Toms 20, Dean Trickett 20, Merv Hameister 17, Dennis Goudie 16, Bill Goudie 16, Don Anderson 13.

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Adelaide Plains Basketball Association

ABOVE: Jordan Wilson and Moo Smith put up one of the new basketball backboards on Friday, January 23. LEFT: Moo and Jordan show the finished product.

New backboards for Ralli Park courts

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Name: Zackery Zilm Nickname: Zilmy Age: 15 Height: 5 foot 9 Shoe size: 10 Team: Bulldogs Grade: Under 16 Lives: Balaklava Occuptaion: Free Choice Favourite basketballer?

Adam Ballinger Favourite team? 36’ers Toughest opponent?

Long Plains When was the last time you fouled off? Can’t remember How would you lift the profile of basketball in

Australia? Make basketball rings 6 feet high!

Hobbies other than basketball? Football If you won $20 million in Lotto, what would you do? Buy phone credit If you were going to a desert island, name three things you would take with you? Everything, everything...girls If The Plains Producer wrote a headline about you, what would it say?

I would never be in the paper!

Favourite movie/TV show: The news

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from the pitch Name: Justin Schahinger Nickname: Boo Team: Hamley Bridge Cricketing Status: R/H bat, right arm medium bowler Who would you least like to face up to? Why? Tom Would - his extreme pace scares me!

Who is your favourite Waugh?

Mark Who is your favourite Australian cricket captain?

Ricky Ponting Funniest thing you have seen on a cricket oval? A-Rad bowling Best effort with bat or ball: 5/8 and 97 not out.

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Country Carnival Results of Senior Country Carnival club cricket played on February 2

Upper North def mid north (round 4) Mid North Batting: M.Ryan 52, B.Ballantyne 38no, R.Simpson 30 Bowling: D.Kokotis 3/30, J.Pavlich 2/32

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Overs Faced 40 Total 7/198

Upper North Batting: S.Collinson 77no, J.Edson 50no, G.Fiebig 47 Bowling: G.Thompson 1/33, R.Simpson 1/42 Overs Faced 36 Total 2/199

Yorke Peninsula def Murray districts/barrier Yorke Peninsula Batting: T. McPharlin 69, M. Salmon 43no & A. Brackstone 29 Bowling: D. Crane 2/40 Overs Faced 39 Total 6/188

Murray Districts/Barrier Batting: J. Albrecht 46no, C. Howard 43 & J. Deren 38 Bowling: L. Doecke 2/35 Overs Faced 36 Total 8/187

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ORGANIC MATTER with Tom Yeatman Rural Solutions SA for in crop monitoring and the use of foliar fungicides later on.

Maintain your cover

The increased breakdown of stubble in the hot weather is not all good.

Most can cope with the stubble we have, and there is the need to maintain cover to protect the soil for a long time yet, until cover from germinating pastures and crops takes over in June or July.

An ideal to aim for is for 100 per cent cover for 100 per cent of the year. The biggest threat to cover often is over grazing and perhaps burning, although it is expected there will not be much need for burning this year.

The threat of overgrazing over the last few dry years has been averted by farmers confining and hand feeding stock.

As we enter the critical side of summer for maintaining cover, it is expected this again will occur.

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$299,950

This Well Loved Home Will Impress Everyone.

• The formal home features 3 double bedrooms all with built in robes • Open plan living, quality fixtures, colonial windows, • Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning and more.

• Front and rear verandahs • Double garage with automatic doors, • Workshop under main roof, • Extensive paving, 10,000 gal rain water connected to the home.

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This year people will see lot feeding as a way to add value to their grain high in screenings and to utilise existing resources on the farm – for example, hay, straw or labour. Some will want to bring sheep, or cattle, back into the farm system but maintain their level of cropping.

Screenings are normally about average for energy level but high to very high for protein. This means they are excellent feed for stock – especially for finishing.

As a way to avoid erosion and overgrazing confinement feeding is a simple process.

It is almost always economic and certainly a vital management option in areas with fragile soils.

Lot feeding to finish lambs is more difficult and you need to work the economics out carefully before you start However, in recent years some farmers have finished both Merino and cross-bred lambs and made a real success of it.

There will certainly be opportunities to use the cheap grain. However, just because the grain is cheap don’t assume it’s economic to put it through stock.

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• Two corner allotments with established trees, power & water available.

• Allotment 21 is approximately 560m2 and Allotment 27 approximately 390m2.

• These allotments are ideal for building a house on one and shed on the other

PORT WAKEFIELD

$99,000

No Better Spot to Base Yourselves.

• Set in a quiet location.

• Less than an hour away from Adelaide.

• Build your dream home on this building allotment of approximately 900m2.

• Go fishing, swim in the public saltwater pool.

• Take a drive to the Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula or the Clare Valley.

• Power and water available

Wanted

• Single mum with 1 child requires home in Balaklava area. Prefers 3 bedroom low maintenance . Able to pay up to $170,000.

Flexi settlement • Retired man looking to move to Balaklava.

Prefer something close to the shops, minimum 2 bedroom solid or Fibro home up to $190,000. Quick settlement

190 Main North Road, Clare

8842 1154

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The heat in the last week has tested us all and gaining a record or two from it is little compensation.

Some benefits however, include burning off the green growth in paddocks that have not already been sprayed, and to help break down stubbles.

The huge amount of self-sown cereal can allow for the carry over and survival of leaf diseases during the summer and autumn period.

This nursery of disease will have the increased ability to infect this year’s crop very early in the season.

These diseases include rust, septoria, mildew, scald and blotches, I think we can safely assume the green bridge is likely to survive somewhere, which suggests there will be a good chance of a range of diseases over summer.

It will be worthwhile to carefully consider the type of seed pickle used this season when seed grading.

Consider a seed dressing that will provide protection from smut as well as a range of other diseases, especially rust. Seed treatments can provide protection for up to eight weeks (end of tillering) that allows

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Coming Events

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Blyth Cinema

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Felting Classes

Balaklava Golf Club

Tuesdays

Ladies General Meeting

15 Moore Street, Blyth SA (opp. Medika Gallery)

• Stop-Loss (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ ★ Action/Drama - Ryan Phillippe, Channing Tatum, Abbie Cornish

- Fri Feb 6, 8pm •The Duchess (M) ★ ★ ★ Drama - Keira Knightley

- Sat Feb 7, 8pm

- Fri Feb 13, 8pm • Unfinished Sky (M) ★ ★ ★ Aussie Drama - William McInnes

- Sat Feb 14, 8pm

- Fri Feb 20, 8pm

• Weekly Feb - June • 12noon to 3pm • Avon complex, Avon • Making & exploring handmade felt

February 10 at 10am

Supported by SA Gov DFEEST, ACE and Community Partnerships

All Welcome

Bookings Phone 8867 1127 or 8527 2360

Public Notice

Tickets: •Adults $10 •Con/Stu $7.50 •Child $5 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50

Just For Fun!

3 Full Dolby digital surround sound 3 Candy bar 3 Air Conditioned

- Fantasy Letters -

• Do you have a dream?

• Do you need support or motivation?

• Would you like a letter or series of letters?

BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (between 2pm - 5pm)

It’s back for 2009…

Are you a promising author and would like a letter of encouragement? Perhaps you would like to be reminded that you are successful, witty and loved. Do you need encouragement to wait for your Princess Mary and not settle for less? Do you have a birthday wish?

• Letters start at $10 or 4 for $35

Twilight Golf at Balaklava Golf Club

Just For Fun - PO Box 75, Owen 5460 Email: fantasyletters@ymail.com

Thursday February 5 • 5.30 - 6.30 tee off • 9 holes including tea • Sponsored by Baker’s Springs Wines

trades & services directory Lower Light

Hummocks Netball Club

Septic Suckers 7 Days Service!

General Meeting

• 2, 3, 4 & 6 Cubic Metre Skips Available • Concrete cutting service available

• Intending players and coaches names to be submitted prior to this date to: Tracy Angel (President) 8844 3201 or 0428 443 201 Jess Taylor (Secretary) 0409 081 513 Cheryl Appleby (Coach) 0438 011 973

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown

All players and supporters are encouraged to attend

Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

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Don’t just stop termites …eliminate them!

For appointments phone

8853 2088

•Millipedes •Spiders •Rodents •Bees •Weed Control •Flies

www.skips2u.com.au

For affordable quality plumbing in Balaklava & surrounding districts • Gas fitting • All general plumbing

CATFORD PLUMBING Call Keanan Phone: 0438 641 032

PEST & WEED CONTROL Specialising in the eradication of ...

Termite Interception & Baiting System

✓ Flies, Fleas, misc. pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed spraying

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

John Giles Ph/Fax 8842 3566 Mobile: 0418 813 272

Mobile: 0433 010 934 – EFTPOS –

MID NORTH

Servicing Country SA

Outback Pest Control

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Thursday February 26, ‘09 at 7.30pm at the Eagles Sports & Community Centre, Pt Wakefield

Time for a Clean Up

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

Main North Road, Clare Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

For Rent

40 Edith Terrace, Balaklava.

Lovely three bedroom home offering spacious formal lounge and dine, renovated kitchen, 2nd meals, family room, air conditioning, carport, pets negotiable, $240 per week.

Call Adam 0403 737 309.

Balaklava - 15 John St. 3 bedrooms $150 per week. Apply at Balaklava Electronics or phone 8862 2211.

Balaklava. Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, features polished floors, big games room, triple carport, great location, walk to everything. $235pw. Ph 8841 3900.

Hoyleton. 10 minutes from Balaklava, 10 minutes from Auburn. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, neat and tidy home on ½ acre. $140pw.

Ph 8841 3900.

HOYLETON - $220 pw. 4 b/r stone home with a/c and heating. Half way between Blyth and Balaklava. Perfect for a family as it is on the bus route to Balaklava schools.

For Sale

12ft Aluminium dinghy; Honda 15hp four stroke, new galvanised trailer (registered YHJ 846).

Safety gear - used once only $5,500. Ph 0428 890 107.

1982 Volvo 244GL sedan, good condition, clean reliable vehicle, good tyres and rego VMW-092. $700 ono. Phone 8864-5035.

2002 Toytota Workmate, 4x2 traytop, white duco, full length racks, tonneau cover, 172,000kms, WSX198. Phone Tony 0417 047 957. Port Wakefield $10,500 ono.

2003 Yamaha TTR90ES, excellent condition, well maintained, no further use, $1,800. Phone 8844 3201 or 0429 937 152.

2005 VZ SV6, 6 speed manual, tinted windows, power windows / mirrors, 91,000 kms, good tyres, 1 owner, 4 months rego, service history, 9.8 Ltr / 100 kms, $20,500 neg. Phone 8528 2480.

22FT caravan/annex on-site W.I.W.O Port Wakefield Caravan Park, $17,500 o.n.o. Newly Renovated.

Phone 08 8668 4208 or 0429 002 158.

4wd camper trailer, Cameron canvas, pull out kitchen, lots of storage, excellent condition, $8,500, reg no. TNK 762. Ph8844 3230 or 0428 152 267.

GPS OUTBACK S-LITE AFFORDABLE GPS WITH SUB-METRE ACCURACY

$1,800 +GST of $180

CRUIZER

SIMPLE AND AFFORDABLE GUIDANCE

$3,900 +GST of $390

For more info: 0409 951 441

For Sale

Balaklava house block, 840 m2, close to shops and schools. Quiet street.

Phone 0433 354 783.

BALAKLAVA High School has Triticale hay & wheaten chaff for sale, hay $55 including GST roll and chaff $18 including GST bag.

Phone 0417 768 303.

Black angus cattle, prime condition, well bred. 4x 2 year old steers, $800 each. 3 year old bull, proven, $1,500. Ph 0439 700 977.

Custom hand made knives - stainless steel, carbon steels, knife sharpening & repairs, knife restoration.

Hansen Custom Knives.

Phone 8862 2360 or 0407 577 054.

Dining table and chairs, 1940s, oak oval table 1820 x 1200, 4 chairs and 2 carvers, good condition, $400 o.n.o. Avon - Phone 8862 7041 or 0402 883 960.

Elfinvale black & tan kelpie pups, 10 weeks old, 1 male, 2 female, $30 each o.n.o. Good as working dogs or pets. Ph: 0430 365 511.

Hay - new season, small square oaten hay, $6 per bale. Balaklava Museum.

Phone: 8862 1741.

HOLDEN ASTRA CD 2000 - Green 4 door hatchback manual, 83,000km, CD, aircon, cruise, central locking.

One lady owner, reg WMC319. REDUCED: $9,450.

Phone 0422 006 647.

Holden Rodeo 1997 4wd traytop turbo diesel a/c towbar 5 speed manual excellent condition. $9250 o.n.o. Reg WAR 766.

Leyland Boxer Beavertail tray 5 x 2 speed diesel.

Fair condition $5500 o.n.o.

Phone: 8864 2220 or 0429 642 221.

INTER AL160 tipper, grain sides, suit farm use RNA175, $1,500. Wisconsin V4 petrol motor, electric start, $1,500. Ph: 0448 659 269.

Island Star caravan, 2002, 19’ 6”, queen size bed, 3 way fridge, air conditioner, cooktop/oven, microwave, 12v or 240 v system, roll out awnings. Phone: 8862 1695 or 0427 829 297, $34,000.

Lahsa Apso pups for sale.

One female, two male.

Wormed, vaccinated and vet checked. Nine weeks old. $400. Ph: 0414 411 942 or 8520 2928 after 5pm on weekdays.

Mitsubishi Starwagon GLX 2003, 2.3 L, Automatic, 107,000kms, Dual A/C, Power Brakes, steering, and windows, Bluetooth installed, 8 Seater, New tyres, asking $14,500 ONO reg no. XJC 165. Contact No. 0412 038 506.

New all purpose car trailer, 4m x 2m, $4,300. Phone: 0428 988 799.

Remember our “Advertise it until it sells deal’. For just $19.80. You can have your for sale advert in for 9 weeks*. Phone us today on 8862 1997 or email producer@rbe.net.au or fax 8862 1977 to take advantage of this great deal.* Conditions apply.

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.

XF Ford Fairmont sedan.

Runs well, new reconditioned motor, LPG, 6 cylinder, registered XFS 284, wrecking. Parts from $5 or $600 lot. Phone 8862 1905

For Sale

Yardman ride-on mower, bought Nov 07, under warranty 16HP Kohler motor, Briggs & Stratton, parts, 5 gears, key start, 42 inch cut. Used for approx 3 hours, purchased $3,000, selling $2,700 ono. Phone 8566 2993`

Garage Sale

Balaklava Whole Town Garage Sale, Saturday February 28. Register your sale for free. Thousands of visitors. Phone 8862 1063 to be included in advertising.

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.

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road.

Bookings 8864 5062

Work Wanted

Asbestos Remover now operating in your area.

We specialise in Asbestos Registers and Annual Inspections. Reasonable rates, clean, safe, license 90314. Phone 0428 840 451 or wattsasbestos. com.au.

Wanted to buy

HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

OLD petrol bowser or parts, old signs, tins, oil bottles, books, brochures, plough seats, seed drill ends, cow bells, military items, old comics, badges, medals, anything old in any condition, cash paid. Phone Rob 8846 4079.

APP. Marriage

Koch-Guthberg. Brian, Carolyn, Peter and Diane with much joy announce the approaching marriage of Bridget and Dustin at the Freeling Lutheran Church on February 7 at 3.30pm.

Birthday

Corcoran - to Julie, Mum, Nanna. Wishing you a happy 60th Birthday. Lots of love, Terry, Kimberly, Chris, Ethan, Jaden, Derek and Gaynor. xxx

Silver Wedding

Nicholls - John and Kathy. To Dad and Mum, congratulations and best wishes on your silver wedding anniversary. Thank you for the unconditional love, inspiration and support you provide. Love always Holly, Bonnie, Nick and Mitch xx

Thank you

We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts on the closing of our shoe store in Balaklava, after 75 years. It was not an easy decision to make and there were many sleepless nights wondering if there was any way we could avoid closing. In the end, economic reality outweighed the sentiment and tradition. We have had many wonderful customers who have supported us for many years and we will miss seeing them and their children as they grow up.

For us, it is not the end, but a start of another chapter in our life and we look forward to the future. Thank you to everyone for their support.

Ian, Trish, Kate and Amy Langdon

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 4, 2009

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public notice

CASUAL cleaner required for Royal Hotel, Balaklava.

Rotating shifts. Phone 8862 1607

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess ALSO VISITING

Pt Wakefield, Mallala & Two Wells

Physio Appointments & enq.

8862 2200 or 0448 862 222 Introducing

Kylie Button Massage Therapist

0428 359 394

BALAKLAVA LUTHERAN YOUTH

PAPER DRIVE Friday Feb 6 2pm - Blyth

Saturday Feb 7 8.30am - Balaklava, Owen, Mallala & Pt Wakefield Neat tied bundles but magazines & flyers separate if possible.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT

LH Perry & Sons Pty Ltd

FOOD WASTE /GREEN ORGANICS PILOT The District Council of Mallala is undertaking an exciting and innovative waste pilot involving households (on the collection route) in the townships of Two Wells, Mallala & Dublin, in conjunction with Zero Waste SA. The investigation aims to increase the diversion of waste from landfill and at the same time recover food waste and green organics for processing into nutrient rich compost.

The 6-12 month pilot will be the largest of its type undertaken in Australia involving 10 South Australian Councils, with 16,300 households estimated to be participating.

The pilot is scheduled to commence on the week of February 16, 09.

If you have questions please come along to one of the following waste information sessions:

Tuesday February 10, 2009

Mallala Council Chamber at 5 - 6pm

Dublin Institute at 6:30 - 7:30pm

Wednesday February 11, 2009

Two Wells Library at 5:30 - 6:30pm Residents of the District Council of Mallala townships have a strong track record in recycling, and we look forward to your participation in this exciting initiative to divert waste from landfill.

Should you have any enquiries, please contact staff on 8527 2006.

Tender

Sales Consultant / Driver

INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

LH Perry & Sons Pty Ltd is a family owned and operated Mobil Fuel and lubricant distributor established in 1949 servicing Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Mid North and Yorke Peninsula.

Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably qualified parties to provide a consultancy service with the key objective to improve the long-term sustainability of SME’s across the regional area serviced by the Southern Flinders Ranges, Yorke and Mid North Regional Development Boards, particularly in the face of climate change.

The consultant will be expected to: • Facilitate and document Regional Workshops, Business Sustainability Audits and Case Studies • Report on Strategic Advice and relevant actions for future pursuit by Development Boards Interested parties will be required to enter into a consultancy agreement and are requested to obtain a copy of the Expression of Interest documentation from: Yorke Regional Development Board 31 Hallett Street Kadina SA 5554 Phone (08) 88211099 Email: businessadviser@yorkeregion.com.au

An opportunity exists for a sales consultant / relief truck driver to join our team. Primarily the successful applicant will be based in Kapunda but may reside anywhere from Adelaide to Auburn. A vehicle will be supplied.

A HR Class licence is essential and Dangerous Good and Forklift licences would be an advantage.

Applicants with experience in the fuel and lubricant industry and sound knowledge of rural practices are encouraged to apply.

Written applications marked confidential, detailing skills and experience that would be of benefit to our company including three referees and your relationship with your referees to:

Mr David Tilbrook

PO Box 23

Crystal Brook SA 5523 Applications close Friday February 27, 2009

Changing the way we treat people

Kiplings Bakery Casual shop assistant wanted.

Must be prepared to work some weekends and public holidays.

PALLIATIVE CARE COORDINATOR

The successful tenderer will have sufficient time to make arrangements to comply with the conditions of the contract, including the procurement of a suitable vehicle. Training will initially be provided to the successful tenderer, who is then required to train its own personnel.

All genuine tenders and enquiries are welcome. However, Australia Post is not obliged to accept the lowest or indeed any tender, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders if it considers that it is in the interests of Australia Post to do so.

INVITATIONS TO TENDER FOR DELIVERY SERVICES Tenders are invited for the delivery of mail from 1st July 2009 for the following Delivery Area.

BID NO.

801537 MALLALA – REEVES PLAINS 2649 801654 SADDLEWORTH STREET MAIL DELIVERY 2668

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.

public notice

Australia Post is seeking tenders from companies, or persons willing to form companies, to deliver mail under contract arrangements in the Delivery Area listed below. Australia Post has a commitment to providing a consistent and personal service to its customers. Therefore, as far as practicable the successful tenderer should be able to supply the same commitment to deliver the articles each day in the Delivery Area.

MAIL SERVICE NUMBER & DESCRIPTION

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Phone: 8867 1164

Mail Delivery Contracts

FREQUENCY (5 days per week) (5 days per week)

For tender forms, full details and further information, contact: The Manager Mail Delivery Contract Management PO Box 1000 Marleston SA 5033 Tele: 08 8400 3333 Tenderers can also obtain tender details and forms and submit their tender via the Internet by registering their details online at www.auspost.com.au/etendering. The Mail Service(s) can be viewed on the internet by referencing the Bid Number noted above.

Tenders must be submitted in the envelope provided and addressed to Mail Delivery Contract Management, PO Box 1000 Marleston SA 5033, or online via the Australia Post e-tendering website by the closing date and time.

TENDERS WILL CLOSE AT 2pm on Friday , 20th February 2009

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Situations Vacant

Lower North Health Service, Clare Indicative Total Remuneration: $71,486 - $87,420 (pro rata) – Perm P/T (30hrs p/fn) – RN2

Amendments to the Australian Road Rules On the 25th of January 2009 changes to the Australian Road Rules came into effect following a national public consultation process.

Most changes are minor variations to current road rules and do not involve a change in general driver behaviour. Other amendments are: • Drivers can only use front fog lights in hazardous weather conditions. The problem of fog lights dazzling oncoming drivers was previously dealt with under a different rule.

• Motorcycle passengers under the age of 8 years can only travel in a sidecar and all sidecar passengers must be seated safely. Previously there was no requirement for sidecar passengers to be seated.

• Bicycle riders and their passengers can only travel in seats designed for travelling on a bicycle, clarifying the duty of cyclists under existing road rules.

• Motorcycle riders must not carry an animal on the petrol tank of the bike, except for farm animals carried for less than 500 metres.

• Drivers are not permitted to have a passenger or animal on their lap when driving.

• Drivers must not drive in an arrester bed designated by signs unless doing so for safety reasons.

• Drivers cannot make a u-turn across a single continuous centre line, clarifying the duty of drivers under existing road rules.

• Drivers must not park on a painted island. Drivers can continue to stop on a painted island when entering or leaving a road, or to give way to approaching traffic.

• Motor vehicle drivers and passengers must not lead an animal. Previously only drivers were prohibited from leading animals.

Drivers should continue to focus on driving with care and attention to the conditions and the signage that exists.

For more information on the changes, visit www.dtei.sa.gov.au or contact the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure on (08) 8343 2222.

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You’ll develop, coordinate and evaluate a range of primary health care strategies that respond to the needs of clients, families and carers of people who have a life threatening illness. In collaboration with the Bereavement Counsellor, you’ll facilitate the development of support services, community education and health promotion. With experience in palliative care, you’ll possess high level skills in coordination, training and collaboration. Job Ref: 518.

For more information visit:

www.health.sa.gov.au/careers or phone 1300 882 992

Horizon Christian School Requires the following position:

School Support Officer Science Laboratory & Middle / Senior School Student Support

Horizon Christian School is a rapidly growing Interdenominational Christian School, situated in the town of Balaklava with a school enrolment R-12 in 2009 approximately 320 students.

The successful applicant is expected to be a committed practising Christian active in the life of his or her church and willing to join an enthusiastic staff team at Horizon.

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Situations Vacant

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For more information and application forms please contact:

Principal

Mike Clisby

on (08) 8862 2100 Applications close Friday February 13, 2009 at 3.30pm

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RealEstate

The Plains Producer, Wednesday February 4, 2009

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Balaklava 5 Higham Avenue Ideal family home or investment opportunity Bright and spacious family home with 3 dble bdrms.

Delightful easy living area inc. kitch, casual dining & family rm. Lovely o/door paved u/cover ent area. Functional kitch w b/bar, wall oven, built-in m/wave & good c/board space. Ducted A/C & c/ fans. Outside new 40’ x 20’ gge w power, shower & WC. Approx. 3,000gall r/water connected to house. Great family home, first home or investment. Friendly township, excellent schools, sporting facilities & shopping. Just over 1hr to Adelaide, under 30 mins to coast.

Price Guide: $210,000 Geoff Schell 0418 842 421 Julie Gabe 0438 836 508

ALL the charm of a traditional farm homestead.

Fyfe Road, Hamley Bridge • Stately Farm Homestead on 1.8 ha Open Sunday 10.30 - 11am Victorian Villa style homestead with quality workmanship & character features, needs renovation.

Imposing entrance hall, 14 ft pressed tin ceilings, polished pine floor boards. 3 large bdrms, formal lounge & grand dining rm. Eat-in farm kitchen + pantry. Mature trees & shrubs in peaceful garden setting w superb views across rolling farmland. Only 15 minutes to Gawler, 20 minutes Barossa Valley. To be sold subject to a boundary re-alignment.

Auction 2pm Friday February 27, 2009 at Vine Inn Hotel Nuriootpa.

Geoff Schell 0418 842 421 or David Cook 0419 837 361

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

Homestead has character Ray White Rural specialist Geoff Schell says if you have ever dreamed of owning a traditional character farm homestead…here is your chance. This Victorian villa style homestead built on Fyfe road, Hamley Bridge c1906 will

respond to renovation and upgrading but the quality of workmanship and character features of its era are all there.

Walk in through the imposing and welcoming entrance hall and see the 14 foot pressed tin ceilings, polished

HAMLEY BRIDGE 294.48 HA (727 Acres) A/C JD & HM Bell – To be offered in 4 lots

Yelmah Piggery & Land Fyfe Road, Hamley Bridge • 252.09 hectares - 622.91 Acres • Highly regarded Piggery Superb Breeding Stock • Plus blue ribbon farming land in 5 Lots Lot 1 — Yelmah Piggery — 32.4 Hectares To be sold as a going concern — stock included.

Yelmah GGP nucleus herd of Large White, Landrace and Duroc. 450 Sow farrow to finish piggery Lot 2 “Waverley” homestead - 1.8 hectares Lot 3 West Long - 23.47 hectares Lot 4 East Long - 44.33 hectares Lot 5 Richies Quarry - 64.74 hectares Lot 6 Richies East & West - 53.01 hectares Lot 7 Clover Hill - 32.37 hectares Rare opportunity to purchase a fully operational piggery with quality breeding stock included set up for instant cash-flow. Also blue ribbon farming land in a tightly held area , to be sold in addition to Yelmah piggery . Offered in lots allowing farm build up in one of the most reliable farming areas of SA. Auction 2pm Friday February 27, 2009 at Vine Inn Hotel, Nuriootpa.

David Cook 0419 837 361 or Geoff Schell 0418 842 421

More Real Estate, turn to page 21.

Lot 1: 42.08 HA (104 acres), mains water, 1 paddock, all arable.

Lot 2: 66.37 HA (164 acres), 1 paddock, all arable.

Lot 3: 69.88 HA (172.6 acres), mains water, 1 paddock, all arable.

Lot 4: 116.15 HA (287 acres), 3 paddocks, 2 road frontages, 4 titles, approx 100 ha arable.

Ideal land for farm build-up or rural investment in this fertile and versatile area renown for its reliability. The land is close to the Hamley Bridge townships northern boundary with a 425mm average rainfall. Suitable for a variety of grains, legumes and hay production, this is a great opportunity to secure land in a tightly held and highly valued area.

AUCTION Friday 6th March, 2pm in the Hamley Bridge Rec Centre (unless sold prior).

TERMS: 10% deposit, balance at settlement 3/4/09 Steve Redden 0408 836 914 GAWLER (08) 8522 4443

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pine floor boards and appreciate the original door fittings.

The rooms are all very spacious with three excellent sized bedrooms.

A formal lounge and grand dining room are perfect for entertaining guests or accommodating the largest of family gatherings.

The kitchen is typical of large dine-in farm kitchen and there is a large walk-in pantry.

Outside there are mature trees and shrubs in a peaceful garden setting.

With 1.8 hectares surrounding “Waverley” the views across rolling farmland to the valley of the River Light are simply superb.

The property is easy commuting distance to Adelaide and only 15 minutes drive into Gawler and 20 minutes to the Barossa Valley.

• To be auctioned Friday 27th February 2009 at the Vine Inn Hotel Nuriootpa.

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Geoff Schell 0418 842 421 or David Cook 0419 837 361

Gawler Colour World for D Curtains D Blinds D Awnings D Upholstery DDDD

NEWS FLASH D D D D

From the 27/01/09 the SA Government has introduced safety regulation for blinds and curtain hardware. These regulations apply to items sold on after this date. Gawler Colour World is FULLY equipped to comply with these regulations.

We are also offering a FREE INSPECTION SERVICE to determine if your existing window treatments can be retro fitted with these safety devices

28a Adelaide Road, Gawler South RLA205501

www.raywhite.com Clare Valley

Ph: 08 8523 1966 Fax: 08 8522 1130

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Balaklava

Furniture & Sundry Auction

a/c Est J.F. Cavanagh, 2 George Street, Balaklava

Full details in later issues Auction: Friday February 27 at 10 am on property situated at 14 Railway Tce, Balaklava Landmark Balaklava - 8862 1333 Port Wakefield Road Mel Haynes 0408 086 021

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REAL ESTATE Sect 526 Halbury via Balaklava $279,500 all offers considered.

3.197ha {7.9ac}

You must inspect this property to appreciate the open spaces & peaceful setting of this 3 b.room family home, plus study. The mod.kitchen overlooks the spacious family & dining area with adj.6mx4m lounge. The interior has been completely ren.& tastefully decorated. Modern conveniences include dble insul.walls, ducted air cond., pot belly & new solar HWS. Outbuildings include 2 sheds, carport & an excellent games room/workshop.

The property has full mains pressure plus 2 tanks in a superb park like setting. The property will suit horses, hobby farming or just sit back and relax.

3 DRISCOLL TCE. PARHAM

$185,000

Perfect get away at the beach.

Commuting distance from the city.

You must inspect this weekender at the beach and see how it will fit into your relaxation program. The home has a large kitchen and living area and 2 bedrooms as well as a bathroom, laundry area and toilet. The home has a reverse cycle split system air conditioner for that all year round comfort. This is all situated on a large allotment and it is ready for you to put your personal touches to it. From this location you are only minutes away from launching your boat and out for a days fishing or crabbing.

Properties of this price range are extremely hard to come by so make the most of your chances today as it might not be here tomorrow.

4 Robinson St. Balaklava

$169,500

This 2 bedroom cottage has a new kitchen & ren. bathroom with the bonus of built-ins in the bedrooms, secure carport with roller door & fantastic separate rumpus room with S/S air con. & TV connection. It’s situated only minutes from the schools & would make an ideal Ist home or investment.

Wattle Ridge Balaklava

House & land packages, 2 bedroom units as well as vacant land, information available at our office.

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

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Waverley Homestead