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‘Adopt a town’ Bushfire! Joy’s plan to unite our communities as we help Victoria’s fire victims

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A local woman has suggested South Australian councils ‘adopt a town’ in the wake of the devastating Victorian bushfires. With more than 170 people killed and hundreds of homes destroyed, Australians are reaching into their pockets to do their bit to help. But Owen resident Joy Woodroofe believes the state should make a united, ongoing effort

to help out its neighbour. And she believes it would be of great benefit to local communities too, generating a sense of community spirit to bind our towns together. “Every town within the Wakefield Regional Council area would then have a common link and something we are working towards together,” Joy said. She believes business people, sporting

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We’re asking , why do they do it? Go figure!

OU’VE been doing it day and night and, well, it’s becoming a bit embarrassing. Surely you know we know you’re doing it. But there’s nothing we can do to stop you. It’s fiddling with, ahem, the noughty bits. Or, rather doing naughty things with noughts! I am referring to The Plains Producer’s website, www.plainsproducer.com.au and its voter’s poll, which allows readers – and believe it or not, non-readers (not many of those in this area) – to vote “yes or no” on issues which we consider worthy of comment. We don’t place every item of discussion in the poll. Just those we think might be of some importance and, hopefully, get a reaction. Besides, there’s not enough space ... and we have to leave something for the aisle blockers to talk about while they cool down at Balaklava Foodland and Mallala IGA. But it has to be said these polls are open to manipulation, allowing

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EDITOR Editor@plainsproducer.com.au people to vote more than once. We try to prevent this by having our computer nerds do techno stuff (don’t ask me what) but it seems there are nerdier nerds out there than ours. That’s why we believe the voting is a “bit sus” relating to the question on the website: “Do you believe District Council of Mallala should give its support to the proposed new boat ramp and car park at Middle Beach?” So far we have had 1427 total votes, with 50.5 per cent saying

“yes, it will be great for the local and boating communities.” The “no” vote is at 49.5 per cent. When voting began about three weeks ago, it was about 70 per cent “yes” until a sudden surge of votes took the “no” vote to the lead. This was about 500 votes. Could there really have been that many people not wanting it? Then, amazingly, the “yes” voters rallied before the “no’s” hit back to put us where we are now. Hmmm! Could there have been such a large amount of people suddenly inspired to vote – or was it just a few, repeatedly voting? We cannot be certain. Nor can we attribute blame, except to say, be fair and play by the rules. One vote per person. I’ll wager they don’t count that “airy” when playing golf. Still, it proves the Middle Beach boat ramp is an important and emotive issue which has seen Mallala councillors surprisingly delay approval. Perhaps that’s why its supporters are rallying so strongly, as you will read elsewhere in the Producer.

But our website poll will not make the ramp a reality – and when compared to other poll issues, its voting, is, well, unbelievable. Or is it because the people in the area of Two Wells, Mallala and the coastal towns are, indeed, more passionate than those who are affected by events in Balaklava, the major town of the Plains? Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Phil Barry, alluded to this in his comments in this space last week, when he asked “is Balaklava more so a town on a map than a community?” Local Balaklava issues on the website poll way below the boat ramp voting. Even if we cut the boat ramp votes in half, to say, 500, the Balaklava voters are showing much less interest. It could be the subject matter in Balaklava. Maybe the voting trend is a revelation Balak locals don’t give two hoots about the oval’s grandstand and whether or not their rubbish gets collected fortnightly. For your edification, the grandstand has received181 votes, with 50.3 per cent saying it should be

Quality nominations for our Emu Awards Community groups, individuals, businesses and events are amongst the latest nominations for the 2009 Emu Awards. The awards, sponsored by Plains Producer and Life Care, form part of the third annual Adelaide Plains Cup Festival. Owen Community Centre Committee cropping committee undertook a project to removing old railway fencing along the Owen to Balaklava Road. The fencing was in a state of disrepair, with some broken wires, flattened posts and some sections missing altogether. The project raised about $6000 through the sale of scrap metal

and has resulted in a long term spin-off for the local community, with more land available for cropping along the railway line. All profits are returned to the community. Snowtown’s Lorraine Samuels has dedicated most of her life to caring for sick and injured wildlife. Sought by rangers in the outback for her skills, she also retrieves animals after calls from the public who come across injured animals on the side of the road. Lorraine spends her own pension on vet bills, medications and food. Cornerstone Cottages at Balaklava has also been nominated. The joint project between Balaklava Church

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Lorraine Samuels has been nominated for an Emu award. has been nominated. A carnival was held to celebrate, with Premier Mike Rann officially opening a turbine blade display in Snowtown’s main street. Due to edition deadlines, the final list of nominations will

BALAKLAVA’s Cornerstone Cottages is another Emu award nominee.

Annual General Meeting All members of the community are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Health Advisory Council on Monday 30th March 2009 at Gawler Health Service Staff Dining Room, 21 Hutchinson Road, Gawler East commencing at 7.30 pm.

Call for Nominations for Membership

appear in next week’s Plains Producer. Winners will be announced at a breakfast to celebrate the launch of the 2009 Adelaide Plains Club Festival on Friday, February 27 at Snowtown Hall.

Contaminated waste may soon be accepted at local landfills. State government is currently considering developments by both Integrated Waste Service’s northern balefill at Dublin, and Transpacific Waste Management’s Inkerman landfill. The Inkerman proposal includes an application to receive low level contaminated wastes. The landfill proponents propose to receive about 20,000 tonnes of low level contaminated soil and liquid treatment plant residues. These would be disposed of in specially constructed cells. Late last year it was announced some mining exploration waste from Marathon Resources would be dumped at Inkerman. The company had previously buried the 200kg of waste, which included overalls, in the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges as part of uranium exploration work. Changes are also proposed at the Dublin landfill. Integrated Waste Services has applied to receive higher level contaminated wastes than those currently approved. This would include materials contaminated by heavy metals, hydrocarbons and persistent organic pollutants, such as pesticides and dioxins. These would be stored and treated, then disposed of in specially constructed cells. The Integrated Waste Services landfill has a rocky history, with residents strongly protesting against its establishment several years ago. In March last year, it was revealed asbestos was not being disposed of correctly, instead being left uncovered and exposed, creating the risk of dangerous asbestos particles being carried by the wind. Public submissions are welcome for both development approvals. • For details, see advertisements on Page 6.

Room for you on health council

You are invited to apply if you are a community minded person with an interest in the health of your community. Skills which would be valuable in the role are community participation, the needs of People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent, health services, management or finance. As a member, you would play an important role in advocating for your community. You would be working in partnership with the local health services to plan for the future. The Health Advisory Council also has an important role as trustee of health service assets. For information about submitting a nomination, please phone Rosalie Pirch at Country Health SA. Phone 8561 2113.

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of Christ Community Care Inc, SWAP Shop and Affordable Housing has enabled three homes to be built, two for low income, disabled or aged residents, the other as emergency accommodation. Tanya Bertelsmeier organised an evening in Blyth with Lee Kernigan, which boosted the morale of families suffering because of the drought. Mallala and Districts Historical Society is another nominee. Realising the importance of not only collecting the history, but also making it accessible to the community, the group created a strategic plan to achieve their goals. Snowtown’s “Free As Air” festival, held in November as part of the windfarm launch,

repaired and incorporated into an expanded sports club facility. Yet 49.7 per cent say “no, it will only become an expensive pigeon roost.” Perhaps that does indicate a degree of local passion and nonmanipulated voting. It shows a community divided. So what do we do? Leave it as it is? Surprisingly – and against my beliefs and those of letter writers to the Producer – 64.7 per cent of people are voting FOR a fortnightly rubbish collection when recycling is introduced to Balaklava. Just 24.5 per cent want it to remain weekly, regardless of the cost and 10.8 per cent want it to stay as it is and don’t introduce recycling. But total votes amount to just 102. Is that any real indication in a town of more than 1500 people? Or, as usual, is the population just plain apathetic and will only start complaining when they can’t bear the smell of their own rotting garbage. Or is someone playing with their noughty bits?

Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council (HAC) is seeking community members. A major role of HAC members is to communicate ideas and issues from local communities for future planning and service improvement. Balaklava Riverton HAC, presiding member, Don Hannaford, said: “We are moving into exciting times and there will be opportunities to represent and provide a voice for your community in a way which we have not done before.” Balaklava Riverton HAC will comprise: • Up to eight community members

• Two local government nominees • One Member of Parliament nominee Director of Yorke and Lower North Health Services, Gary Stewart, said: “I can assure the community the HAC will be providing me with advice about community views and I look forward to working with the council as we embark on a new way of working together.” Contact Mandy Noye (8842 6573) for a copy of a HAC nomination form. Closing date is Friday March 13. The AGM will be held on Thursday, March 26. More details will be published at a later date.

Meanwhile, State Member for Goyder Steven Griffiths said he had received two nominations for the position of MP’s delegate on the HAC. “From the advertisement placed in the Plains Producer, I have had two people contact me, both from Balaklava and working in the aged care sector,” he said. Mr Griffiths said the decision on who to appoint would be a difficult one, as both candidates were very good and committed to ensuring the best health outcomes for the region. Mr Griffiths said nominations for the MP delegate closed on February 20 and he would make a decision soon after.

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Finally, Teresa rests in peace

ILARIO Maiolo at the chapel in honour of his late wife, Teresa. After months of battling council, a Two Wells family has finally been able to fulfil their mother’s dying wish. When Teresa Maiolo was diagnosed with cancer, she asked her family to build a small chapel for her in the cemetery. However, following Mrs Maiolo’s death, her family discovered they had a battle on their hands to fulfil the wish. To build the chapel, District Council of Mallala first needed to change its cemetery policy – a move some councillors were unwilling to support. But just weeks before the anniversary of Mrs Maiolo’s death, the chapel was complete. Daughter Maria Bombaderi said the chapel in Two Wells cemetery was completed the week before Christmas, in time for the first anniversary of Mrs Maiolo’s death on February 5. “It was something my Mum wanted, and something we thought my Mum deserved,” she said.

Family wins right for chapel after council policy switch particularly difficult to deal with, saying the chapel wouldn’t be approved simply because he wouldn’t allow it, while others suggested she move her mother’s grave to the back of the cemetery, despite the family owning seven neighbouring plots. “It was very, very hurtful,” Maria said. “We all should have the right to bury our loved ones the way we want, as long as it’s with respect.” Yet other council members fought hard to allow the changes, including mayor Tony Flaherty and Dublin Ward councillor Steve Jones. Community members who voiced their

By Lauren Parker Maria was very close to her mother, living and caring for her around the clock during her stay in hospital. It came as a shock to her when she met with opposition from some councillors when she voiced her plans to build a chapel in the cemetery for her mother. “It was hard to see my mother go the way she did, and then have to battle council for six months to try to get this through,” Maria said. She alleges one Two Wells councillor was

support included Keith Applebee and Maria Trimboli and her family. Maria said she was very grateful for their support. According to Maria, Mrs Maiolo was a community woman who worked hard for the benefit of others. Running a flower business with her husband Ilario, Mrs Maiolo was often giving away flowers. “If she knew you were going to the cemetery, she would say ‘take a flower to someone who hasn’t got flowers at the cemetery,’” Maria said. Mrs Maiolo was also a woman of faith, and during her 18-month battle with cancer, had three sightings of the virgin Mary. This strengthened the family’s resolve to honour her wish to build the chapel at the cemetery, which was completed just before Christmas. Maria believes the changes to council’s cemetery policy will be appreciated by others who wish to honour their loved ones in a similar way.

Signs launch ramp plea

Middle Beach boat ramp supporters Steve Jones and Barb Reid with a sign placed at Dublin’s marine park meeting last Friday.

Mallala council decision likely next Monday The pressure is on council to support the proposed Middle Beach boat ramp upgrade when it again comes before council next Monday. Signs have been placed in several local businesses in Mallala, Dublin, and Two Wells urging locals to contact District Council of Mallala councillors and voice their opinion. And supporters even took advantage of a marine parks information session (see page 7) at Dublin to push the message. Councillor Steve Jones joined Foreshore Advisory Committee chair, Barb Reid, to display signs at Dublin last Friday. Regular boat ramp user Sam Williams believes the proposed upgrade would be great for the community. “It would be good in

the summer for kids to swim and it would be a much safer ramp to use and for boats heading out,” he said. But if council chooses not to support the proposal, Sam believes many locals would be happy if an area of the creek surrounding the boat ramp was simply dug out to provide an all-day swimming area and deeper water for launching and retrieving boats. The 26-year-old has been fishing from Middle Beach all his life using the boat ramp at least once a week. He said since he was a kid, the creek had gone from being deep enough to jump from a tree and not hit the bottom, to being just ankle deep at low tide because of silting. Sam said that on a high tide above 2.4

metres, the current boat ramp was under water, and boaties then had to retrieve their boats from the entrance at the beach. He believes the boat ramp doesn’t necessarily need to provide 24-hour beach access, but does need improvements for ease of launching and retrieving boats, and for the benefit of swimmers. Also keen to voice their opinions were Alex Lange and Sam Irish, both of Mallala. Alex said he often used the existing Middle Beach boat ramp, and believed an upgraded ramp would be beneficial for the region and would boost tourism. Sam said he used the Middle Beach ramp occasionally, but would use it more often if it was upgraded, and agreed council should support the proposal.

While many in the community seem to support the upgrade, the Plains Producer website poll remains split, with about half of the 1427 voters supporting the proposal, and half against it.

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Call for national warning system The Victorian bushfires have renewed the need for an effective national community warning system for emergencies, says State Liberal Emergency Services spokesman, Stephen Wade. “The Victorian firestorm highlights the lack of an effective national community warning system,” he said. “South Australia needs a reliable, efficient and effective community warning system for emergencies such as bushfires.” Mr Wade’s comments came after a previous statement made last month, when he condemned State government for reducing community sirens as bushfire warnings on the basis of individual noise complaints. He said the reliance on radio warnings was not enough to ensure the community was sufficiently warned of an emerging fire risk. Local fire brigades receive few complaints of excessive noise caused by community sirens. Wakefield Plains group officer Chris Cowan said while there were occasionally complaints, most people understood the necessity when it was explained.In addition, the siren isn’t used at night, unless it is absolutely necessary. “During the day, if we get a fire call-out we’ll set it off because there may be a person from another brigade without a Balaklava pager who could help,” Mr Cowan said. “But during night hours when people want to sleep we don’t set it off. However, there are times where, if it’s at the hospital or Mill Court, we’ve got no control over that and it will go off.” Four brigades in Wakefield group operate sirens under similar conditions. These are Balaklava, Port Wakefield, Owen and Hamley Bridge. Owen community was spurred into action after a fire on the Owen-Balaklava road in October 2006. Upon realising the town’s vulnerability in a fire, the community rallied together to form a plan to ensure a co-ordinated approach to communication and action if another fire occurred. Other towns using a siren include Tarlee, Riverton, Saddleworth, Auburn and Clare. While Virginia has a siren, the brigade chooses not to use it because many members wouldn’t hear it as they are widespread. Mallala also has a siren but only uses it in the event of a significant incident. A CFS spokesperson said sirens were generally used as a secondary measure of informing volunteers of an incident, in addition to pagers, and to warn the community. Most brigades only use sirens during the day, or in the event of a significant incident.

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‘Adopt a town’ plan • From Page One Joy said she hoped such a move “would bring us all together, making us more aware of each other. “I could see bowling clubs from the various towns combining to help restore a bowling club in Victoria,” Joy said. “This could be through fund raising or helping rebuild. “Other councils could adopt other towns and the whole thing could snowball until there would be no more prejudices between the Vics and South Aussies – something I have never understood.” Joy said while this logistically may not be easy, there was no reason it couldn’t be done. And with theAdelaide Plains Cup Festival coming up all communities could fund raise. Joy has a personal understanding of the impact of a raging bushfire. Joy, husband David and their children were caught in the 1983 fires

in the Adelaide Hills. “We had just gone to Bridgewater to live, David had started his first teaching job at the Hills Christian School in Verdun,” Joy said. “When the fire hit us, David was at school, trying to find a safe spot for the students and I was home with our three boys. “We were separated and had no way of knowing what had happened to each of us.There were no mobile phones and it wasn’t until about 8.30 that night that we found each other, all safe. “My heart goes out to those who are suffering now.” •Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) had already been in touch with the Municipal Association of Victoria to see what could be done to help. The LGA suggested councils consider what they might be able to of-

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fer in areas such as cleanup crews and equipment, health personnel, community services staff, infrastructure damage assessment, and building damage assessment. However, with bush-

fires still being fought, councils are yet to present any requests for assistance. “Council will be looking at all options as well as the feedback from local government in

Victoria,” Mr Barry said. Councils would work with local government associations to ensure any assistance provided was targeted to best meet the needs of the impacted Victorians.

Balaklava collection point for goods •Two local women are also organising a collection of items to be donated to the victims of the Victorian bushfires. Diesy O’Driscoll and Kimberly Mitchell have asked the community to get together items such as clothing, manchester, toiletries, toys, and non perishable food, to be boxed in groups. A pickup point will be advised, and

• A Mallala man collided with several trees after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel – prompting yet another warning from local police, who said the accident occurred at 2.50am Sunday morning. The 18-year-old driver allegedly dozed off while driving west on Redbanks Road, less than two kilometres from his Mallala home. The man was lucky to escape injury, and walked home to his parents. He was later interviewed by police and reported for driving without due care and will face Elizabeth Magistrates Court. Mallala officer-incharge Brevet Sergeant Scott Trenaman said he was disappointed youths continued to drive while tired or intoxicated. “The Mallala district

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After speaking with the driver and examining the car, the vehicle was defected. “Police will not tolerate hoon driving in the Mallala township and will not tolerate vehicles being modified to a stage that makes them potential death traps in the event of a collision occurring,” said officer-in-charge, Brevet Sergeant Scott Trenaman. • Police inspected an abandoned vehicle found on Port Wakefield Road north of Wild Horse Plains last Friday. The vehicle was defected, and enquiries are being conducted with a Bowmans man aged in his late 30s. • A Bowmans man was reported for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle last Thursday. The 24-year-old was travelling south on Port Wakefield Road near Wild Horse Plains when stopped by police. The vehicle was last registered in November 2008, and has now been defected.

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Balaklava CFS members were busy collecting funds to help the victims of the Victorian bushfires yesterday. They will be out in force again this Friday, when a sausage sizzle will be held at basketball from 6pm.

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• Two men were arrested last week after a serious assault in Saddleworth. The men, aged in their mid 30s, were arrested in relation to an

assault which occurred in late January. Both were charged with aggravated assault causing harm with a weapon, and property damage. They will appear in Clare Magistrates Court. • A Wasleys man has been released on bail after he was arrested Sunday night for allegedly hindering police. The 45-year-old was arrested when police attempted to contain a potentially violent incident at Wasleys, and will appear at Tanunda Magistrates Court.

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• A Balaklava man was reported for an alleged assault that occurred in Port Wakefield on Tuesday last week. He will be summonsed to appear in court. • A Port Wakefield learner driver was detected driving at four times the legal alcohol limit last Friday. The man was detected by Port Wakefield police with a blood alcohol content of 0.205 per cent. He was reported for

drink driving and breaching his learner licence conditions, and will be summonsed to appear in court.

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• A kitchen caught alight after a stove was left unattended in Henry Street, Clare, on Sunday. • The front window of Dunstan’s Electrical in Clare was smashed Saturday evening. Police believe it may have occurred during a fight between intoxicated people. Enquiries are continuing. • A man and woman were reported for drink driving last Friday. A Farrell Flat woman was detected driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.062 per cent, and a Tarlee man with a reading of 0.099 per cent. • Two Clare men were conveyed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital after suffering burns. Police allege the burns occurred after a fire was caused during a drug making process.

Officer investigated

A police officer stationed in Balaklava last year has not yet been charged with drink driving after allegedly being caught driving over the legal alcohol limit last September. Police media confirmed the officer, who has since been relocated to another area, had not lost his licence or been formally charged. The officer was off duty at the time of the alleged offence. The director of Public Prosecutions will consider the investigation, and SA Police also conducted an internal conduct investigation, which is currently being adjudicated.

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• Feb 22: Strawberry Fete, Port Parham Sports and Social Club. • Feb. 27 - March 1: Adelaide Plains Cup Festival. • Feb. 28: Adelaide Plains Basketball Association, All Star match, Ralli Park. • March 1: Clean Up Australia Day • March 1: Junior Tennis Tournament, Balaklava. • March 14: Owen Hall Strawberry Fete. • 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,

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After 60 years together, Valentine’s Day takes on a special meaning this Saturday

Marriage keeps sparkling for Dawn and Colin It was January 26 and the weather was sweltering, but at All Saints Church of England, Pinnaroo, it didn’t matter to Colin and Dawn Webster. Sixty years later, in the midst of another heatwave, the couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with family and friends in Balaklava. While the pair both grew up in Pinnaroo, with four years separating them, it wasn’t until her late teens that Dawn caught Colin’s eye. In 1943 at the age of 17, Colin became a sailor with the Navy. “When I went to war she was only 13 years old,” Colin said. “When I came home I thought ‘who’s this good looking doll’, and I chased her.” Eighteen months later, on a hot summers day in 1949, the pair were married - on what is now celebrated as Australia Day. The couple initially made their home in Pinnaroo before moving to Adelaide in 1958. Colin was supervisor of production for an American owned company in Edwardstown, but when it was sold to a Japanese company, chose to retire to Wallaroo in 1980. The couple credit family as the secret to their successful marriage. They prompted Colin and Dawn to move to Balaklava 17 years ago. “Our family wanted us to be closer to Adelaide,” Colin said. Events include SA 360 Sprintcar “We didn’t want to be in the city, so Title, 410 Sprintcars, AMAs and V6 we had a look around country South Sprints (February 14), and 410 and Australia and thought this was the 360 sprintcar Showdown, super sebest place to be.” dans, formula 500, street stocks and When it came to making a success- ramp jump rally on February 28. ful marriage of 60 years, Colin and MALLALA Dawn are quick to give the credit to

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their family. “Family keeps you together,” Dawn said. The couple have been blessed with children John, Kay, Kevin and Kingsley, along with six great grandchildren, ranging from just one week old to 11 years, living in almost every state of Australia, from Cairns to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. The family celebrated Colin and Dawn’s diamond wedding anniversary at the Terminus Hotel, Balaklava. VIRIGINIA

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Virginia is set to host numerous motor events though February. Annual general meeting of the Virginia Sporting Bodies will be held on Monday, February 23 from 8pm, in the Sporting Bodies Clubrooms.

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• A charity fun walk/run is organised for March 1 to raise funds for Mallala Hospital, Ambulance and CFS service. Last year’s “Walking for MAC” raised $4,200 and organiser Penny Mathew said things were on target to beat that amount this year. “We need more walkers and runners for the five and 10km event. “Think of it as a beautiful Sunday morning stroll followed by a leisurely breakfast of bacon and egg muffin and fruit, or as a pre-season timed run followed by a protein and carb replacement meal! Your choice,” she said. Registrations and pre-payment (adults $20, children $15) prior to February 15 will include a t-shirt, breakfast, participation certificates and promotional giveaways, how-

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ever t-shirts cannot be ordered after this date. Contact Penny Mathew, Happy Hearts Fitness on 8520 2880 or 0407 818 782 or visit www.happyheartsfitness.com.au

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• Cricket enthusiasts aged from six to 16 can pick up new skills at a cricket coaching clinic this Sunday. Organised by Lower Gilbert Cricket Club, girls and boys of all abilities can learn from West Torrens Cricket Club players at Mallala oval from 9.30am. snowtown • Social bowls will begin on February 20 with mens, ladies and mixed teams of four encouraged to enter. Why not get a team together and join in the fun. Team nominations can be left at the newsagency. BALAKLAVA • Balaklava Community Children’s Centre 50th birthday recipe book is being produced this year. Recipes can be dropped at the centre or given to Sam Tiller. For further information call 8862 2236.

hamley bridge • If you’re aged between eight and 12 and want to have a go at cricket, head along to the Hamley Bridge oval at 4pm on Wednesdays (today, Feb 18 and 15). Games will be held on February 22, and possibly March 1. Contact Adrian McCabe on 0427 973 024. CLARE • Clare Horse and Pony Club is holding an open gymkhana on February 15 at Clare showgrounds. Events include hacking, show jumping and novelty competitions for riders of all ages and abilities. Club members will need to provide evidence of membership on the day, and non-members are required to register and pay honorary day membership. Call Carolyn Burton on 8842 3619 or 0402 048 862. BRINKWORTH • Australian Plants Society will hold its annual general meeting on February 18 in the Brinkworth supper hall from 8pm. Society secretary Heather Hancock said anyone interested in growing or learning about Australian plants are welcome to attend . The society organises guest speakers throughout the year, who discuss various plant varieties or aspects of native planting. Heather explained an historic pictorial display of the society’s annual October long weekend camps would also be on show at the meeting. Contact president Andrew Clucas on 8847 2167 or Heather Hancock, 8846 2085.

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Surprises in student report on Snowtown An improved pedestrian network, a native bush garden, community promenade, and revamped town hall are among ideas suggested by university students who toured Snowtown last year. While the tour itself took place in March last year, the full copy of the final report has recently been given to Wakefield Regional Council. The students were compiling a sustainability report as part of their university studies, which includes an analysis of the town’s environment, demographics, its infrastructure, and suggestions for improvement. Other suggestions include a native nursery, information hub,

wildlife rescue centre, open air entertainment and convention venue, and developing the railway by providing a new station for public transport, a shop, restaurant, bus connection and public space. The bank notorious for the ‘bodies in the barrels’ murders also comes into the students’ plans. One suggestion was to capitalise on the town’s reputation as home of the Snowtown murders (despite the fact the murders occurred in another location) and create a bed and breakfast at the bank, along with a gift shop. Wetlands, including an additional two dams, was another proposal.

DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

IWS NORTHERN BALEFILL, DUBLIN – EIS AMENDMENT FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-PURPOSE WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY Release of Environmental Impact Statement Amendment for public comment Integrated Waste Services Pty Ltd (IWS) has applied to change its Development Approval to allow the Northern Balefill at Dublin to receive higher level contaminated wastes than those currently approved. The additional materials would include those contaminated by heavy metals, hydrocarbons and persistent organic pollutants (such as pesticides and dioxins). These wastes would be stored and treated, then disposed of into specially constructed cells within the existing approved landfill site. An amendment to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), pursuant to the Development Act 1993, has been prepared by IWS to describe the higher level contaminated waste proposal and to evaluate its potential environmental, social and economic effects. The Minister for Urban Development and Planning will now assess the proposal. Public Comment Invited The Minister for Urban Development and Planning invites interested persons and organisations to submit written comments on the proposed amendments to the EIS. Written submissions are invited until 5pm on Wednesday 4 March 2009 and should be addressed to:

This would include a boardwalk circuit path linking a barbecue and picnic area with an information shelter and seating areas. The report was submitted to the Planning Institute of Australia SA division in the Awards for Planning Excellence, where it was named a finalist. The report will be provided to the Snowtown Community Management Committee to use as a reference. When the report was presented to councillors at the recent meeting, Mayor James Maitland reminded council it was a university study with no implications of carrying out any of the suggestions.

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NORTHWARD FILL, INKERMAN – EIS AMENDMENT FOR A PROPOSAL TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL WASTE TYPES Release of Environmental Impact Statement Amendment for public comment Transpacific Waste Management Pty Ltd has applied to vary its Major Development Approval to allow it to receive low level contaminated wastes at the Northward Fill Landfill, Inkerman. The proposal involves the possible annual receipt of an estimated 20,000 tonnes of low level contaminated soil and liquid treatment plant residues. These wastes would be disposed into specially constructed cells within the existing approved landfill site. Amendments to the project’s original Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the Development Act 1993 have been prepared by Transpacific Waste Management Pty Ltd to describe the low level contaminated waste proposal and evaluate its potential environmental, social and economic effects. Public Comment Invited The Minister for Urban Development and Planning invites interested persons and organisations to submit written comments on the proposed amendments to the EIS. Written submissions are invited until 5pm on Wednesday 4 March 2009 and should be addressed to:

Minister for Urban Development and Planning Attention: A/Manager, Assessment Branch ‘Northern Balefill (Dublin) EIS Amendment’ Department of Planning and Local Government GPO Box 1815 ADELAIDE SA 5001

Minister for Urban Development and Planning Attention: A/Manager, Assessment Branch ‘Northward Fill (Inkerman) EIS Amendment’ Department of Planning and Local Government GPO Box 1815 ADELAIDE SA 5001

Or sent via email to: PLNSA.publicsubmissions@saugov.sa.gov.au

Submissions may be made available for public inspection. Please indicate in writing if you object to your submission being made available in this way.

Obtaining the EIS Amendment

Obtaining the amended EIS

The EIS Amendment document can be downloaded for free from Wednesday 11 February 2009 from the Department of Planning and Local Government website at: www.planning.sa.gov.au/go/major-developments

The EIS Amendment will also be available for viewing from that date at the following locations:

*Department of Planning and Local Government 5th Floor, 136 North Terrace, Adelaide

The Conservation Centre Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide

*Mallala District Council 2A Wasley Road, Mallala

*Wakefield Regional Council Scotland Place, Balaklava

A CD Rom version of the EIS is available at a cost of $5.00 per copy from the address marked with an asterisk.

Hard copies of the EIS Amendment may be purchased at a cost of $25.00 per copy (GST inclusive), or delivered by mail order for an extra $6.00 (includes GST and postage) from the Department of Planning and Local Government (telephone (08) 8303 0724).

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PETER Strawbridge (left) presents Snowtown’s citizen of the year award to Alan Large, who received the award with his wife, Ros.

Alan’s hard work all for his town Hundreds of hours of behind the scenes work by Snowtown’s Alan Large have been rewarded with the Lions Community Involvement Award. Established in 2004, the award acknowledges either a group, organisation or member of the public who gives freely of their time, their knowledge, their skills and anything else to help make Snowtown a great place to be. Emigrating from England as an 18 year old in 1961, Alan and his parents settled in Snowtown and purchased Hudson’s Caltex garage (now Snowtown Motors) where Alan worked until he started working for local electrician Len Welke. Perhaps indicative of his willingness to help others, wife of 42 years Ros said Alan took the job with Len, in order for the workman at the garage to be paid. “Alan continued to work for Len until 1980, when he started Large’s electrical,” she said. There are many examples of Alan’s involvement around Snowtown. For 30 years Alan put up the festive lights for the Snowtown street carnival and he has also worked on many community projects including the Lions park, the shelter and fencing. Ros says it was Alan who came

By Karen Petney up with the idea of displaying a wind blade in Snowtown, after one fell off the back of a truck. Although that particular blade was not used for the display, it started a thought process which has resulted in an impressive display next to the Lions Park. Many of the little tasks Alan does are thankless and often unnoticed, like digging caltrop from the street, or tending to a bullant nest. Alan’s personal involvement in Lions is distinguished. He has held president, treasurer of Snowtown Lions club, Lions Zone chairman and has hosted Lions exchange students. He is also president of the hall committee and a member of the town’s community management committee. Alan says people know where to come when they want something done. “I don’t think he’ll ever retire,” Ros added. “He has too much on his plate, he’s always doing something,” she said. Past recipients of the award have been the 125th town event, 125th school event, Bonnie Allen, Snowtown Cards and Alice Gersch.

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Art alive in our galleries

Riverton Light Gallery will be exhibiting Robert Hannaford’s Big hART paintings during February and March. These paintings were created over a 10 year period as part of the performance of three separate Big hART projects in Tasmania, Adelaide and Sydney. Hannaford was asked to paint the portraits of people from the communities involved as a way of validating the identities of often marginalised people. This will be the first time they have been shown together. Big hART is a multi-award winning arts company that supports groups and communities who lack opportunity. Call the gallery on 8847 2639 for more details and opening times. • “It’s All Art” is an exhibition of photographs, paintings and digital works by Duncan Crawford and Kevin Colla being held at the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. The nature of the combined exhibition will ensure a huge variety of styles and subjects, ranging from serene landscapes, through to apocalyptic visions,

with so much in between. The official opening is this Sunday, (February 15) at 2.30pm at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery, (6 Edith Tce Balaklava) and will run from February 12 to March 29. To view the exhibitions outside these hours phone 8862 2342 or 8862 1688. • Kapunda Community Gallery is presenting a Country Arts SA Touring Exhibition “My Sacrum”, a fascinating exhibition of works by Polish artist Grazyna Tranda. The exhibition consists of tapestries, woven miniatures, drawings and spatial compositions, spanning 20 years of her artistic career. Inspired by man’s built forms through the architecture of the past, Grazyna focusses not only on the facades of historical buildings, but the context in which they were built. • Kapunda Community Gallery – open 10am to 4pm daily, 1pm to 4pm Tuesday and Sunday and is located above Library on the corner of Main and Hill Streets, Kapunda and runs from to March 1.

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They’re not taking the bait Fishers and community uncertain on marine parks Locals have voiced concerns over the marine park boundaries announced by State government a fortnight ago. The Upper Gulf St Vincent marine park stretches from Port Gawler creek to Ardrossan, encompassing the upper reaches of the gulf. Some locals are concerned the marine parks may eventually make way for the government to ban fishing – an important commercial activity and popular recreational sport along the local coastline, while commercial fishermen are left uncertain of just where they will be allowed to fish. An information session was held at Dublin last Friday, and another will be held at Port Wakefield on Thursday, February 19. Port Wakefield third generation commercial fisherman Bart Butson is eager to hear exactly how the park interior will be zoned. “It’s very difficult to plan your future business operations when you don’t know,” he said. “We need some certainty of our fishing areas for us to plan our business decisions for the future.” Bart, who is fishing his 20th season, fishes for whiting, tommy ruffs, snook, blue swimmer crabs, garfish, and mullet. He, along with other commercial fishermen, is concerned about the sheer size of the marine parks. “I would have liked to have seen all of the inner ‘no go’ areas and sanctuaries so I could have an idea on what would be available to us as commercial fishermen in the future,” Bart said. “The government is saying a lot of the area will be general purpose. “General purpose means anyone can go there. Even conservation groups want small, meaningful areas where you can’t fish, can’t go in there and it’s black and white.” Bart believes it would be more effective to keep the areas small but to choose them well for optimal conservation purposes. “I thought the marine park message was all about protecting the biodiversity and seagrasses and mangroves,” he said. However, he said it now appeared it would be used as a fish management tool, a role he believes PIRSA Fisheries

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Port Wakefield pro fisherman Bart Butson:

are currently handling well. Bart is also concerned compensation for commercial fishermen is yet to be finalised. Public opinion seems to be divided, with a poll on the Plains Producer website attracting 45 votes. Of these, 26.7 per cent believe fishing will be banned in the best spots, while 68.9 per cent believe fishing will only be banned in places where it is absolutely necessary for conservation. Less than five per cent believe there will be no bans. Thompson Beach local Peter Wyatt said the current information available on the state’s 19 marine parks was confusing. While boundaries have been established, there is little other information available. “I’m having trouble seeing the need for it and what it’s going to achieve,” Mr Wyatt said. “If there’s no restrictions on fishing, commercial fishing, or snorkelling, it’s just a name. “I have a sneaky feeling that perhaps down the track there are going to be bans.” Mr Wyatt said many locals were disgusted commercial fishing would still be allowed. “Last week there were three commercial fishing boats just offshore from Thompson Beach at once,” he said. The state’s commercial blue crab pot fishing industry is also concerned about its future. South Australian Blue Crab Pot Fishers Association executive officer, Justin Phillips, said commercial fishers in both Gulf St Vincent and

We need some certainty in our fishing areas for us to plan our business decisions for the future

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Spencer Gulf had significant areas of productive fishing ground within marine park boundaries. Their concerns include how the parks will be funded, and the size of the boundaries. Mr Phillips said there was also uncertainty within the industry about the original philosophy behind marine parks. “We’ve got no problem with parks as a method to conserve marine biodiversity but their use as a fishery management tool flies in the face of everything we’ve been told until now.” Mr Phillips said the Gulf St Vincent and Spencer Gulf fisheries were collectively worth about $5.3 million and generated about 100 jobs. “It would seem out of touch given the current economic climate that the government would contribute to further job losses through the parks process,” Mr Phillips said. State government again assured the community claims people would be prevented from enjoying or working in large sections of the coastline were false. “The majority of each marine park, including all jetties, boat ramps and popular beaches, will be available for recreational and commercial fishing and for other waterrelated activities,” said Environment and Conservation Minister, Jay Weatherill. “Only in very small sanctuary and restricted access zones within each marine park – which will be developed in consultation with the community and industry over the next two years – will fishing

AT the Dublin information day last Friday were Mallala councillor Steve Jones (left) and John Emmett from Department Environment and Heritage. not be allowed.” Mr Weatherill said research showed 95 per cent of the community was in favour of creating marine parks. “Recreational and commercial fishers are generally supportive because they understand their lifestyles and livelihoods depend on conserving our marine

environment into the future.” He said marine parks needed to be large scale to provide sufficient protection to all components of the state’s diverse marine environment and to allow for maximum flexibility when the zones were developed. “Having large outer boundaries for the ma-

rine parks will make it easier for us to identify locations for the small sanctuary and restricted access zones that are least likely to interfere with recreational and commercial fishing,” he said. “The other zones in the marine parks will provide a lower level of protection over a broader

area, whereas sanctuary and restricted access zones will provide a higher level of protection over a much smaller area.” There is now an eight week consultation period on the provisional marine park boundaries. To make a submission visit www. marineparks.sa.gov.au or call 1800 006 120.

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NEWS v Balaklava

Murray’s recipe for wonderful life

ormer baker and real estate agent Murray Ronald Linke passed away on February 1, aged 84. Born in Eudunda on April 5, 1924, Murray was the oldest son of Carl August and Adela Thusnelda, with three brothers and two sisters Phyllis, John, Dorothy, Wesley and Robert. He spent his early life on a farm near Stonefield, attending Dutton East Primary School before leaving at 13 to help in the family business carting grapes from the Riverland to the Barossa wineries. In 1939, the family moved to Stockwell to continue the business in addition to carting flour for Boer’s Flour Mill. It was in Stockwell where Murray met his wife, Betty Leigh, a friend of his younger sister. A keen sportsman, Murray was active in his younger years playing tennis, table tennis, cricket and football.

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He was a Sunday school teacher and lay reader at Stockwell Lutheran Church. Murray and Betty were married in 1950, one year after the Linke family bought the Balaklava Bakery, and the Linke carrying business was sold to Betty’s parents Harry and Eva Leigh. The couple’s three children Kym, Barry and Elizabeth were all born in Balaklava, where Murray remained baker for 19 years, with the business growing to employ family and another 15 staff at its peak. Murray’s freshly baked bread was renowned from Hoyleton to Port Wakefield to Owen, and many farms in between. Keen to have a hand in a few different ventures, Murray also owned pigs with Hoyleton farmers Dot and Eric Catford, which he fed with scraps and leftovers from the

bakery – an outing the whole family enjoyed. In addition to playing tennis, football and cricket in Balaklava, Murray took up golf and bowls, and during his time on the golf club committee, was instrumental in the club’s move from what is now Moody’s Estate to its present site. After his baking career, Murray sold super phosphate for Wooltana, before being approached by Dalgety’s manager Norm White, who believed Murray would be perfect in the role of selling merchandise because of his knowledge of the area and community. After three years, Murray became manager of Dalgety’s, and upon its closure, was manager of the local Elders Goldsborough Mort stock firm. He worked for another 12 years before retiring for the first time at 59 when Elders closed its Balaklava branch. He and son Barry, who then lived in Balaklava, decided to have another dabble in

the pig business, leasing a piggery on the edge of town and buying weaners to grow out for sale. But retirement didn’t last long, and after a trip to England and Europe with Betty, Barry, Maria, Elizabeth and Betty’s uncle Bob to celebrate Murray’s 60th birthday, he became casual cook at Balaklava Hospital, filling in on the cook’s days off. His backyard garden was his pride and joy, keeping family and friends well stocked with tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins and eggs. Over the years, there were other enterprises too, including the fodder store in the old flour mill, a fish and chip shop in the main street, and a chicken farm. Murray was a long serving Lions member, and long after his baking years retained his love of cooking, keeping friends and family supplied with pasties, fruit cakes, beer cake, yeast cake and honey biscuits. In 1989, Murray moved into selling real estate as an agent for

Gaetjens, now Weekes and Macklin, selling up to 30 houses a year. He eventually retired at the end of 1995, but remained active in the community through his cooking, gardening, and church. In 2004, Murray and Betty built a new house next door to their home of 50 years, giving Murray a new gardening project, which included a green house, roses and lawn. Murray is survived by wife Betty, Kym and Cathy, Barry and Maria, and Elizabeth, and grandchildren Sarah, Victoria, Greg, Elise and Adele.

v Dining Out Sandra Robinson serves a tasty roast to regular diners, Peter and Joan Elcock.

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Simply superb at Owen A family-friendly pub, with a picturesque beer garden awaits those who venture to the Owen Arms Hotel. Popular with diners, the hotel attracts both locals and those from out of town, to sample the Thursday and Friday night a-la-carte menu, and the hotel’s famous Saturday night smorgasbord. The menu boasts a great variety of choices including, juicy scotch fillet steak served on a sizzling platter and dripping with garlic prawns, crunchy marinated squid tentacles, surf and turf, Thai green curry and chicken caesar salad - there is plenty to suit anyone’s taste. A range of vegetarian menu choices and children’s meals is also available. If there is still room for dessert, diners can select from a range of sweet treats, such as pavlova, sticky date pudding, chocolate mud cake, fresh fruit salad or nut sundaes. But if a platter of cheese is more your style, cheese platters are available any time for $10, $15 or $20. The cappuccino machine is also well received, offering diners cappuccinos, espressos, and even liqueur coffees such as Jamaican, Mexican and Irish coffee. If you prefer a quiet

daytime lunch, which is fantastic value for money try Owen’s Monday lunch and choose one of three dishes for just $6, and dessert $4.50. Publicans Cath and Ian (Space) Gregory said the pub was popular for group bookings and functions such as birthday parties, and groups of 150 can be catered for comfortably. The beer garden is great for diners preferring the airy outdoors dining area. Its blinds and heaters also make it an all-weather option. “The beer garden is great with young fami-

lies, because it’s fully enclosed. “Parents can sit and enjoy their meals, while children play near by,” Cath said. If you are planning a function speak to Cath about your requirements. Drink packages are available and Space can assist with choices to fit your budget. If you’re planning a big night, why not think ahead and book one of the Hotel’s four rooms - available at $35 per person per night. To book a table or a function, contact Space and Cath on 8528 6008.

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Lex devoted to his town

Four doctors form clinic partnership

Recognition for Port Wakefield’s Citizen of the Year “Congratulations”, “well deserved”, “it’s about time,” are phrases Lex Robertson has heard many times, since he was named Port Wakefield’s Citizen of the Year at the town’s recent Australia Day celebrations. A quiet man who keeps to himself, Lex is described by locals, as a tireless community worker who is always willing to lend a hand. Having lived in Port Wakefield his whole life, Lex has dedicated the majority of his 55 years to helping others. As a 16 year old cadet he joined the Emergency Fire Service (now known as the CFS), devoting almost 40 years to the CFS, not to mention more than 20 years to the Ambulance service.

By Karen Petney Most of Port Wakefield’s current CFS members are trained by Lex, and many were also recruited by him, including nephew Todd Robertson. Todd said Lex, who now holds the position of Lieutenant, is a well respected leader at the CFS, both locally and in Adelaide, where he regularly assists with national and state road rescue competitions. “Port Wakefield CFS is one of the busiest units when it comes to road crash rescue and Lex has certainly had a lot of experience on that side of things,” Todd explained. Whilst CFS training and call outs take up most of Lex’s time, he does

Tourism stars preparing for Barry awards

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IT’S time to start preparing nominations for the Jim Barry Clare Valley Tourism Excellence Awards. Nominations close 5pm, Monday, March 2 and submissions are due by Friday, April 17. Entrants can nominate and begin work on submissions prior to March 2. Businesses aligned with tourism in the Adelaide Plains region can nominate for the awards. Late, faxed or emailed submissions CANNOT be accepted – no exceptions. The awards will be celebrated with a presentation and dinner on Friday, May 29. Nomination forms can be obtained from Clare Valley Tourism office, Kapunda Visitor Information Centre, Two Wells Visitor Information Centre, or contact Clare Valley Tourism on 8842 1750 or marketing@clarevalley.com.au This year’s awards will incorporate the new ‘Our Regional Star’ Award, which will recognise and promote excellence in customer service and aim to provide public acknowledgement to tourism operators who provide a superior service to visitors to the region. The ‘Outstanding Contribution by an Individual’ category asks for nominations from a third party, which could be you. “This category encourages members of the community to nominate an individual who they feel has made a significant contribution to the development of tourism in the Clare Valley tourism region” said Christine van der Jeugd, Clare Valley regional tourism manager. Other categories include; • Tourist attraction/tour operator; • Festivals/events; • General business with tourism element; • Restaurants/cafes; • Cellar doors; • Standard accommodation; • Tourist and caravan parks; • Deluxe accommodation; • Self contained/bed and breakfast; • Regional produce; and • Outstanding contribution by an individual. This year the tourism committee aligned the awards more closely to the State tourism awards.

If you are a first home buyer you may be eligible for additional support from the Australian Government through the First Home Owners Boost. To be eligible for up to $21,000, you must enter into a contract to purchase or construct a home between 14 October 2008 and 30 June 2009. If you are a first home buyer who purchases an existing home, you may receive an extra $7,000, taking the total payment to $14,000. If you are a first home buyer who constructs or purchases a new home, you may receive an extra $14,000, taking the total payment to $21,000. The Boost is not means tested and can be used to buy a property of any value. To be eligible for the Boost, you must enter into a contract to purchase or construct a home between 14 October 2008 and 30 June 2009, and: > be at least 18 years of age > be an Australian citizen or permanent resident > not have previously received the First Home Owners Scheme grant, or have a spouse (or de facto) who has previously received the grant > generally not have previously owned and lived in a home, or have a spouse (or de facto) who has previously owned and lived in a home in Australia and > live in the home for a continuous period of at least 6 months, commencing within 12 months after completion or settlement.

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Defence builds 800 homes

An additional 802 new homes will be constructed within the Wakefield electorate for Australian Defence Force members and their families. The new homes are part of a $252 million package which will see an additional 802 homes built nation wide. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the Defence Housing Authority already had an extensive housing program in Wakefield, and the announcement meant an extra $26.2 million would be invested in the area. “This immediate investment will help stimulate the local building and construction industry,” he said. Construction is expected to begin in April and will occur over the next two years.

WAKEFIELD Plains Medical Clinic now has four doctors in partnership at the Balaklava-based practice. Doctors Peng Gao and Imran Gul joined from January 1 this year. They will partner Dr Tom Lemon, and Dr Langton Nyoni, who joined in June last year. This gives the clinic four permanent medicos. In other news, female registrar, Dr Chrishanthie Edirisuriya, will start at the clinic on Friday. She replaces Dr Philippa Harris, who completed her six-month term in January. Dr Edirisuriya will remain until August, as will Dr Ben Clark, another registrar who has extended his term.

enjoy fishing and heads out in the boat he owns with brother-in-law Gary Berry when time permits. A life member of Port Wakefield hotel’s sports and social club, Lex has been heavily involved in local sport, playing football, social darts, cricket and golf. He still plays division one bowls. Car racing fanatic Lex, never missed a Grand Prix when it was held in Adelaide and these days has his Clipsal tickets booked a year in advance. Employed at the Proof Range since a teenager, Lex is the longest serving civilian on the Range. A devoted family man, Lex cared for his parents Ivy and Fred Robertson in their twilight years, until their passing.

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NEWS v District

Safety watch on local pools Swimming pools and spas are being audited by councils to ensure owners are complying with new safety regulations. Light Regional Council has been auditing swimming pools and spas and are disappointed with the findings. Corporate manager, Development and Environmental Services, James Miller, said 62 per cent of inspections conducted found barriers were not compliant with the current standards. Mr Miller said some home owners did not have any barrier at all, or only part of a barrier. A percentage of these

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Fencing must be constructed, such that: The outside of the fence is an effective barrier to young children; it is permanent; it does not provide access for young children to crawl under or to climb over by using owners were aware that they required a safety barrier but did not appear to be concerned with the thought of any potential tragedy occurring. Locally, Wakefield Regional Council and Mallala District Council are not planning to audit as such, however both councils have monitory measures in place. Wakefield Regional

foot/hand holds; it is not less than 1.2 metres high. Gates to the pool area must; only swing outward from the pool area; be self closing from any position; be fitted with a latching device that is out of reach of small children (generally 1.5 m above ground level).

Council’s Environmental Services manager, Elca McCarthy, said council inspected pools after they had been erected, and reiterated it was up to the owner to ensure barriers and fences remained compliant with current standards. Likewise, pools in the Mallala Council area have a standard condition applied to their

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approval, requiring an inspection be carried out upon completion of installation of the pool, and prior to being filled. District Planner for District Council of Mallala, Henri Mueller, said all pools were assessed as Category 10 (high risk) developments and Council inspected 80

per cent of all Category 10 developments. The new regulations require homes with pools to have up-to-date childsafety barriers in place before the property can be sold. Under the Standards, all swimming pools must have a continuous safety barrier, maintained by the pool owner, which

restricts access by young children to the pool and immediate surrounds and the onus is on pool owners to make sure the latest requirements are met. Above ground and inflatable pools capable of holding more than 300mm of water are also subject to the new regulations and home owners looking to purchase the smaller pools from department stores should to also consider the cost of safety barriers in their budget. Maximum penalties of $120,000 may apply for non-compliant pools or spas.

‘Make CPR, safety checks law’ Four near drownings and the tragic drownings of two toddlers in the past month have prompted a call for an urgent review of pool safety legislation. Managing director of the NSWbased Samuel Morris Foundation, Michael Morris, said the foundation, along with other organisations, was calling to immediately introduce mandatory CPR requirements for pool owners, as well as urgently introducing mandatory safety inspections and certification on a regular basis. “According to the World Health Organisation (2008) teaching parents and care-givers CPR skills are proven strategies for reducing drowning in the 0-4 age group,” he said. Mr Morris is the parent of a child

who has been left severely disabled as a result of near drowning. He said he knows only too well the difficulties faced by near drowning survivors and their families, and the impact these events have on the children’s wider community” “Governments should note the recent incidents are a sad and tragic reminder not every near drowning story ends in a happy successful revival with no ill effects for the child concerned.” Mr Morris encouraged residents to lobby state and federal members of parliament to bring about the changes. For further information visit www. samuelmorrisfoundation.org.au or phone 02 4729 2339.

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South Australia’s farmers produced a significantly lower yield in the last year, with the latest crop and pasture report confirming a yield 25 per cent below the 10 year average. The Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) report for January estimated total crop production of 4.74 million tonnes. Locally, Lower North farmers produced a total of 247,150 tonnes from 118,000 hectares cropped. In the Mid North, these figures were 708,200 tonnes from 454,600 hectares. This did not in-

clude the 54,000 tonnes of hay produced in the Lower North, and 93,000 tonnes of hay in the Mid North. Report author Peter Fulwood, of Rural Solutions SA, said it wasn’t all bad news for farmers. “Significant falls in the price of fertilisers and some herbicides have been very welcome and helped boost morale, although some growers who bought fertiliser last year have missed out on the drop,” Mr Fulwood said. A full copy of the report is available at www.pir.sa.gov.au/cropreport

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Libs must pay cost of by-election say Greens Greens MLC, Mark Parnell, has introduced a Bill into State Parliament that will force political parties to pay the cost of holding a byelection to replace a sitting member who retires early. The Bill comes in the wake of the Frome by-election, which the Greens estimate cost about $250,000. Mr Parnell said taxpayers shouldn’t have to pick up the cost of a by-election if MPs have been elected promising to stay a full term, then retire early. Liberal Opposition Leader, Martin Hamilton-Smith, defended former Member for Frome, Rob Kerin, who’s resignation triggered the by-election. “Rob Kerin had served his State with distinction as a Minister and Premier for 15 years and he was unable to complete his 16th year for strong personal reasons,” he said. “No political party ever wants to or plans to have a by-election; they are brought on by unusual circumstances, and such was the case with Frome. It was regrettable we had to have it, but it was for fair and proper reasons,” Mr Hamilton-Smith said. The State Electoral office is yet to release costs of the Frome by-election. Independent Geoff Brock is the new MP for Frome.

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NEWS v Mallala & Two Wells

$90,000 helps Light river flood protection

The Federal government will fund schemes to protect communities from flooding in the District Council of Mallala. One project will respond to the identified flooding hazard originating from the Light river. Flood mapping of the catchment will be undertaken to designate the areas of inundation, flood depths and hazards, which will include the development of hydrological and hydraulic models. Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the $90,000 project would assist council decisions regarding the future development and management of land use and infrastructure, including

KIMBERLEY Hargrave prepares for the big move.

Improved services follow library move

Mallala library will be relocated this month, and local users will be able to take advantage of upgraded services. The Mallala branch of the library will move into the District Council of Mallala office complex. For a number of years the service has been offered from the Mallala council depot site, but with building maintenance limitations and no internet service, library services have been restricted. Library services manager, Kimberley Hargrave, said relocation would enable improved interaction between council staff and community members. Resources will continue to be rotated between Two Wells public library, Windsor branch library and the relocated Mallala branch library. “This will enable many benefits to members of the Mallala community, who will be able to access Spydus, the library’s online catalogue, in a comfortable environment which has to date not been possible,” Ms Hargrave said. In addition, some library collections could be expanded, including magazines and DVDs.

“Resources that will be stocked in the new Mallala branch library will be tailored to the needs of the Mallala community, and it’s anticipated a public internet service will be installed in the future, which will be an exciting addition to the library branch,” Ms Hargrave said. Council mayor, Tony Flaherty OAM, was also supportive of the changes. “I believe it will have a positive impact to many members within the region,” Mr Flaherty said. “I encourage people to become a member of our library, as they have many resources for all ages.” Community services manager Steve Bateman said it was a fantastic opportunity for community members to access the library service, especially its online catalogue and a variety of new resources and collections. Library clients have also voiced support for the move. “My family and I all enjoy using the library and are very excited the Mallala branch is moving,” said Karina Page. “The kids love the great selection of DVDs.”

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 any time 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

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planning for population growth and industrial and horticultural expansion in the Mallala region. And Thompson Beach will also benefit. “Mallala Council will also undertake a survey to ascertain height levels and assess the condition of the existing levee system surrounding the Thompson Beach township. “This will provide protection for up to 150 dwellings in accordance with the Coast Protection Board requirements, including allowance for sea level rise.” A project in the City of Salisbury will provide $22,700 to develop and implement recommendations

from a Community Awareness project to develop council’s ability to communicate, helping the community to better respond in the event of disaster.” Mr Champion said the funding was another example of the Federalgovernment embracing co-operative federalism, working with state and local governments to protect residents, local businesses, local economies and the wider community. “The Rudd government’s 200809 Budget contained another $19.2 million for the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program over the coming financial year,” Mr Champion said.

Two Wells development plan to change A Residential and Commercial Development Plan Amendment (DPA) will be prepared for Two Wells. In 2007, District Council of Mallala engaged a planning and design consultant to prepare the plan, and soon after this the scope of the project was widened to include land north east of the township, controlled by Hickinbotham Group, who would cover any additional costs. However, because of the findings of the Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority, it was then revealed high risk flood areas to the east and north of Two Wells were not suited to residential develop-

ment. Australian Water Environments also encouraged council to map the Light River Flood Plain before development occurred north of Two Wells, and the development plan amendment (DPA) was put on hold. With Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, last week announcing funding to map the Light River flood plain, the DPA will soon begin. In a report to council, environment and development services manager, Henri Mueller, said the revised plan had the potential to create at least 10 years supply of land zoned for residential and urban purposes.

Community mower Two Wells Regional Action Team has been reimbursed for maintenance and running costs for the community mower during 2007/08. District Council of Mallala agreed to contribute $1000 annually towards these costs. Long Term Financial Plan A plan outlining District Council of Mallala’s intended spending over the next 10 years has been adopted for consultation. The Long Term Financial Plan 2009-19 will be reviewed annually.

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NEWS v Balaklava

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TOP LEFT: Celebrating Balaklava High School’s Walter house win are Leah Tynan and James Abberley. LEFT: Alice Turner and Kayla Williams support their house teams, while Alice (right) shows her style in the pool.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; today, tomorrow and for future generations.

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO January 2004

After 22 years of stamping letters and delivering mail, Port Wakefield Post Office owners Barrie and Raelene Thompson officially retired, leaving the business in the hands of Rob and Lisa Studham.

YEARS AGO January 1999

Miranda Barkla was selected as one of only 20 South Australian high school students to attend the Rio Tinto National Youth Science Forum in Canberra, which included visits to many laboratories, the space tracking station, the federal police forensic laboratories, the Australian Academy of Science and the National Science and Technology Centre.

YEARS AGO January 1989

Yolanda Cannizzaro of Two Wells received a Gold medallion from Gawler Council for Community Service, at their annual Australia Day breakfast, for her involvement within the Two Wells Netball Club. We found this photo of Barry Sowerby of Mallala while going through some old black and white photos – groovy!

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Cemeteries on the Plains Most towns have a cemetery, usually dating back almost to the beginning of each town’s development. Balaklava cemetery, not the first but probably the largest in this district, dates back to 1870 and was established as the result of a request for land, by Charles Fisher, to the Commissioner of Crown Lands on April 23, 1870. Change and Challenge tells us that the cemetery site, of some two acres, was transferred to a group of seven local farmers on November 20, 1870, and the first Curator appointed was William Christenson, in 1872. Subsequent curators were Alfred Willis and Walter Blake. While there is a headstone in the cemetery for William Molten Saint, who died on October 17, 1872, the first recorded burial was a stillborn child, and the second was threemonth-old Charles Peter Christenson of Dalkey, on June 18, 1873. Balaklava Cemetery catered for

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a large area, but this did not stop other towns and areas establishing their own cemeteries, and it was also quite common for churches to have adjoining cemeteries, especially if those churches were built outside of town limits. Dalkey Lutheran Cemetery would have been one of the earliest, about six kilometres south of Balaklava and, although the church and school are long gone, this little cemetery is still used by some of the early pioneering Lutheran families in the district. Another of the early cemeteries was adjacent to the Lower Wake-

SA memories The first newspaper cartoons The first newspaper cartoons in an Adelaide newspaper appeared in the Adelaide independent and cabinet of amusement in 1841. (These were also the first illustrations to appear in a newspaper in Australia.) The anonymous ‘pen and ink sketches’ were inserted as loose leaf supplements in the pages of this satirical newspaper, and consisted largely of caricatures of Nathaniel Hailes - auctioneer and proprietor of the newspaper. The sketches were possibly the work of George Hamilton, a lithographer and later the South Australian Commissioner of Police. The Mercury and South Australian sporting chronicle, founded in 1849 by William

From SA Memory: www.samemory.sa.gov.au Hammond, began printing illustrations in its pages, including satirical cartoons, from 1850. In 1851 these took the form of a personal vendetta against the manager of the South Australian Company, William Giles, through a series of cartoons and poems. The Monthly almanac and illustrated commentator, a small magazine edited by William Ackhurst, had a brief life in 1850. This had connections with the Mercury, but its satire was more light-hearted. Samuel Calvert’s cartoon inserts in the magazine include one of newspaper proprietor James Allen (Monthly Almanac, May 1850).

Lower Wakefield Catholic Church & Cemetery, 1868 (Change & Challenge, facing page 27). field Catholic Church, dating back to 1868, and another was at Whitwarta where three year old Annie Pink was laid to rest in 1881, the first curator being a Mr. Hoepner. The Hoyleton Cemetery was once used, principally, by the Lutheran Church which had a congregation in the area, but burial there

Strife in schools (Part 1) Because of increasing physical and sexual violence in schools, principals want police officers based on some school campuses. The best answer to out-of-control children is early home training, using positive discipline. First, approach a problem with a helpful comment - not an accusation. Second, let a child become part of the solution by asking for his suggestion. Give it serious consideration. If it is not workable,

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was not restricted to those of the Lutheran faith. It is also believed that the Wakefield Wesleyan Chapel had a burial ground, about five kilometres east of Balaklava. No doubt, there were also many other small burial sites dotted around the district, many of which have lapsed into dis-use.

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explain why. Third, speak kindly to your child. Anger brings out a negative response. “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15.1. Fourth, if discipline is necessary, explain the discipline and then stick to it. When a child is always excused from promised discipline, he soon learns that you don’t mean what you say. Fifth, don’t bring up past mistakes.

Any child would be discouraged by a parent who is constantly keeping score of earlier misbehaviour. Sixth, don’t try to make your child feel guilty. Just explain if an action is unacceptable and that you will not tolerate it. Seventh, if you make a mistake in your discipline, be sure to apologise. Eighth, let your child know that in all you do, you seek to follow God’s guidance.

In brief “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts” Colossians 3.15.

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

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

LUTHERAN Balaklava....................... 7.30pm

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

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

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

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

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

anglican Balaklava.................9am & 7pm Hamley Bridge............ 10.00am Goyder........................11.00am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 1 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava..................... 10.00am

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

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SPORT v Bowls

Top sides must turn up the heat How quick weather forecasts can change! A week ago, it looked highly likely we would be playing bowls last weekend but unfortunately the heat returned with a vengeance. For some bowlers though, the Country Carnival last week and the Country Round Robin this week has kept them busy despite the heat. With the loss of two rounds, what effect has it had on the competition? Division One has five rounds left in addition to the Wooroora Championships that is programmed for February 21. Each side has already met every other side twice and each side will meet all bar two of those sides once again, subject to future cancellations due to weather. The top three sides – Riverton, Balaklava and Hamley Bridge – are best placed to feature in the finals with 39 points separating third from fourth, equivalent to at least a three win break. In fact, Riverton is the first side guaranteed a finals berth based on points

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA and shots up and season form would suggest that it should hold onto top spot for the rest of the minor round. One of the interests remaining is whether Balaklava or Hamley Bridge will finish in second spot and therefore host a home semi-final. This weekend’s match between these two sides will influence this situation. The battle for fourth position is still to be resolved with four sides – Owen, Port Wakefield, Wasleys and Mallala – in contention for the remaining finals’ spot. Only 13 points separates fourth and sixth with Mallala (seventh) a further nine points behind. The four sides have still to play Tarlee over coming weeks, a clash which each side would be expected to win. Of the other four rounds, Owen and Wasleys play only two of the top three sides while Port Wakefield and Mallala play all of the top three sides.

The remaining matches feature clashes from among this quartet of sides. Finals’ aspirations, therefore, for these four sides will hinge on whether they can cause an upset or two against the more credentialled sides in the rounds to come. If upsets do not happen, then the occasional rink win, and the points for a rink win, may decide which of these sides will participate in the finals. Now for Saturday’s Division One matches: Mallala faces a tough battle against Owen. In their first match, Owen won with all rinks up while Mallala narrowly won their second match with only one rink up. Owen’s season form is 6-8 compared to Mallala’s 4-10 suggesting that Owen should be favoured to take the match on this occasion. As mentioned earlier, the battle for second spot may be resolved this weekend when Balaklava hosts Hamley Bridge.

MALLALA bowler Ian Stuart steps up to the mat preparing to send one down. Previous matches this season between these two sides have resulted in a win each. However, on the basis of form in recent rounds, Balaklava may have the edge over Hamley Bridge on this occasion. For a number of weeks, Wasleys has been a competitive unit winning several matches and only losing others very narrowly. This weekend’s clash against Riverton is vital for their finals’ aspirations, but on this occasion, Riverton should

secure the points based on more consistent form across the season. The final match should see Port Wakefield take the points against 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 – 14 February 2009: Mallala vs Owen, Port Wakefield vs Tarlee, Riverton vs Wasleys, Balaklava vs Hamley Bridge.

Tough call to predict ‘Red’

PHIL Gates in action for Riverton White.

The impact of the last fortnight’s cancellations on Division Two Red is difficult to gauge as six rounds remain. Each side will only miss playing one of their opponents and, instead, will play another of their opponents twice based on the draw. The competition between these sides has been intense throughout the season with many upsets recorded given the evenness of the sides. No side can yet claim a finals’ berth due to continual changes in the standings and this weekend’s round of matches should see much of the same. The feature match sees Mallala Black hosting Balaklava Blue with the hosts hoping to repeat their earlier win against their opponents. Balaklava White narrowly defeated Hamley Red last time and will endeavour to repeat the earlier result once again. In other matches, Mallala White and Hamley White are expected to maintain their advantage over their respective opponents.

Wooroora Association

A Bowler’s Bias Name: Corrie Frencken Age: 90 Played bowls for: 27 years Bowl for: Hamley Bridge Live: Hamley Bridge Profession: Retired Hobbies other than bowls: Gardening Do you prefer to play on lawn or synthetic greens? Lawn Other than myself, the association’s best bowler is: Natalie Fyfe

Should there be a minimum age limit for bowlers? No Should there be a maximum? No What would you like to see changed in the world? No war When you have to cook a meal for yourself, what is it? Spaghetti If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be? “The busy housewife”

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By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA 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 87 +49.25, Balaklava White 87 -4. Division Two Red – 14 February 2009: Mallala Black vs Balaklava Blue, Hamley White vs Balaklava Red, Balaklava White vs Hamley Red, Owen vs Mallala White.

‘White’ almost settled

In Division Two White, recent match cancellations will have minimal effect as each side will still play every other side, two of them twice. The main interests in this section, though, will be the eventual order of the top three sides and

Bowls NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN

Match Results, Thursday, February 5. Round 15. Auburn Black 43 (S Hean 27, H Williams 16) def Watervale 26 (Jill Ackland 9, P Walshaw 17). Auburn Red 50 (M Parkinson 29, M Mount 21) def Mintaro 43 (S Ettridge 19, L Gooda 24). Burra Gold 36 (D Broderick 23, K Lomman 13) drew Riverton Green 36 (E Passehl 16, J Przibilla 20). Burra Green 31 (L Sutton 12, H Stockman 19) lst Booborowie 34 (M White 20, M Baldock 14). Burra Red 39 (D Mengerson 19, D Day 20) def Saddleworth Gold 32 (C Haydon 19, C Reed 13). Hallett 31 (R Jaquet 13, D Kealy 18) lst Robertstown Green 45 (S Kimpton 23, D Kotz 22). Riverton Black 49 (A Harrip 26, M Prime 23) def Tarlee 36 (J Rhode 14, S Molineux 22). Riverton Blue 38 (M Keast 12, J Schroeder 26) def Saddleworth Blue 33 (R Richardson 17, B Schoenberg 16). Spalding 17 (M Fleming 7, G Cruse 10) lst Robertstown Gold 44 (C Ruediger 18, L Mosey 26). Premiership Table Round Fifteen Side Points Shots Booborowie 91 100 Auburn Black 88 191 Riverton Black 80 121 Auburn Red 79 74 Riverton Blue 79 70

Robtstwn Gold 74 Robtstwn Green 71 Mintaro 64 Watervale 63 Burra Green 63 Saddlewth Blue 56 Burra Gold 55 Spalding 53 Riverton Green 50 Burra Red 41 Saddlewth Gold 28 Hallett 25 Tarlee 20

which side will complete the four. This weekend, leaders Port Wakefield Gold hosts second placed Riverton White in the feature match of the round. Riverton White emerged victors in their previous encounter and the hosts will be keen to make amends on this occasion. Port Wakefield Blue hosts Wasleys in a match has major impact on the battle for fourth spot. In their previous encounter, Wasleys gained maximum points and will be eager to inflict a similar result on their hosts. The final match should see Riverton Black too strong against a gallant Tarlee combination. 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 – 14 February 2009: Port Wakefield Blue vs Wasleys, Tarlee vs Riverton Black, Port Wakefield Gold vs Riverton White. 141 99 (25) 33 (3) 0 (13) (99) (7) (151) (165) (190) (176)

Sides for saturday

BALAKLAVA: Division 1. Balaklava v Hamley Bridge at Balaklava. B Olsen, J Roberts, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk). C Bown, K McPharlin, M Northcott, P Thompson (sk). A Northcott, O Chapman, D Lamond, B Taylor (sk). Division 2. Balaklava White v Hamley Red at Balaklava. R McDonald, J Lee, L Zerk, R Hillman (sk). Z Guy, N Olsen, M Olsen, J Olsen (sk). B Moffat, S Guy, H Philp, K Harkness (sk). Balaklava Blue v Mallala Black at Mallala. Cars: Seconds. L Day, R Greenshields, R McPharlin, P McPharlin (sk). J McPharlin, G Palmer, D Cottle, R Barr (sk). L Braddock, D Anderson, D Beare, C Milton (sk). Balaklava Red v Hamley White at Hamley. Cars: Seconds. T Whittaker, N Sampson, K Catford, C Cowan (sk). C Stewart, A Barr, D Whittaker, B Hogben (sk). K Cottle, R May, C Welke, S Hawke (sk). Bar: S Guy, B Taylor. Chicken Wheel: M Northcott. OWEN: Division 1. Owen v Mallala at

Mallala. 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). Cars: W Hocking, T Harkness, N Harkness departing at 12.45. Division 2. Owen v Mallala at Owen. 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).

Wooroora Women

Owen d Balaklava Red 49-32. B Harkness 49 d L Harkness 8. G Wandel 22 d L Barr 12. Port Wakefield d Mallala White 5922. H Brown 33 d M Marshman 10. S Kempster 26 d F Dunstan 12. Mallala Black d Two Wells White 4827. C King 31 d S Underwood 8. M Maylin 19 d B Roney 17. Hamley Bridge d Balaklava Green 41-27. L Moloney 28 d B Philps 12. F Rowlands 23 d N Fyfe 13. Mallala Red d Two Wells Red 43-36. Y Curnow 25 d M Gameau 19. S Sanders 18 d B Molloy 17. Balaklava Gold Bye. Premiership Table. Owen 120 +141 Balaklava Gold 106 +74 Hamley Bridge 98 +54 Mallala Red 77 -7 Balaklava Green 76 +27 Port Wakefield 75 +9 Balaklava Red 75 +1 Mallala Black 74 +23 Mallala White 67 -49 Two Wells White 43 -93 Two Wells Red 36 -123

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SPORT v District

LADIES THURSDAY BOWLS ACTION, clockwise left: Brenda Philp of Balaklava rolls one down; Balaklava’s Margaret Zerk draws her bowl back ready to send it down the green; Pat Wedding, Hamley Bridge studies her line; Mollie Sampson of Balaklava watches the path of her bowl; Hamley Bridge bowler Helen Bell concentrates as she sends a bowl down; Gladys Tiller, Balaklava prepares to bowl.

Tennis balaklava Night

After what has seemed like an eternity, the players finally got their weekly fix of their beloved night tennis! The two weeks prior to the Christmas break were cancelled due to rain, and luckily for the players, the new year return was scheduled for week two of school! If it had been the first week, it would’ve been the first time in the history of our night tennis that it would’ve been called off due to the extreme heat! However things were hot on the courts, shown not only with some of the great shots played, but with the sweat running down, well, everywhere in Tania Allen’s case, and players having trouble hanging onto their racquets. Where was the breeze? The Div 2 matches had one-sided final scorelines but not one-sided sets. Fran Henderson’s Elves fought hard to win their match over Lauren Parker’s much improved Fairies 5-31 to 1-17. Four of the sets were 5-3s with Fairies Cherie Cleary and Lauren winning one of them to be the Fairies stars! Cherie and opponent Fran were consistent with every one of their sets being 5-3! Elves Chris Brownlie, sporting a flashy new outfit, which we’ll talk about later, had some great angled shots in his sets against direct opponent Bec Houston. Dr Imran Gul had an even battle against Lauren winning two close 5-3s but showed no mercy with Chris as they had a big win over Bec and Lauren. Fairies Dee Bennett was seen pouring cold water over her head to keep cool as she had some long rallies against the lady with the ‘right priorities’ Kevyna Gardner. The choice of getting the ‘kini’s out for the swimming carnival or the 3/4’s for tennis was nearly too much for Kevyna, but the tennis won out!

Suzy McDonald’s Wizards, with Michelle Wiliams filling in for Charmaine, were on a mission and the absent Diane Gregor’s Gnomes felt the brunt of it, going down 5-35 to 1-13. However Gnomes fill-in Sameka Colley featured in two 5-3s against Clare Haynes in an even contest. Gnomes Shaun Northcott was also consistent having either a 5-3 or 6-2 set against Peter Rohrlach. Despite never having played together, Sameka and Shaun were the stars, actually winning their set together! Well done! After a dak-dropping start, Gnomes top guns, Sheralyn Bond and Megan Shepherd did warm up, but their opponents Suzy and Michelle were on fire. However, to keep cool, the latter two had been seen having a quick dip in the pool prior to tennis in a plan to lower their body temps before tennis and outrun the hot and sweaty Gnomes girls! Obviously the plan worked! Sheralyn is looking forward to her bye now to regroup! Roanne Georg’s Goblins had their last bye this week and will now look to have a big winning streak to jump into either top or second spot on the ladder. Currently the points are: Wizards 11, Gnomes 9, Goblins 8, Elves 7, Fairies 3. Very close with four games to go! The Div 1s have been itching to get out there and this showed by some fantastic tennis played, even though many players ended up with wet shirts and empty water bottles! First up saw the only match that didn’t end up at three sets each! Paul McBride’s Ogres had an easy set but close game win over Tammy Barr’s Giants 5-27 to 1-22. Giants Nick Durdin and Darren Scholz were unlucky to lose a tiebreaker to Paul McBride and ‘Pierce Brosnan look-alike’ Marty Brice. Just watch Mamma Mia to see the similarities! Marty was looking forward to stepping out in his very sleek’n sexy new Slazenger outfit, only to find, to his horror and our amusement, that Chris Brownlie

was wearing EXACTLY the same outfit! Luckily they weren’t playing near each other! The new outfit helped Marty to win two sets but Scholzy got him in one! Well done to Scholzy and Tammy on winning the Giants only set, but every other set showed either a three or four so the sets were close! Ogres Joy Ryan had a workout against Kathryn Taylor all night with every one of their sets being a 5-3! Ogres captain Paul has hit his straps winning all three over the unsuspecting Nick, but all sets were tight. Ogres fill-in Angela Battle played against Saturday team-mate Tammy with no love lost as they belted winners past each other. Speaking of love, happy birthday to Julie Brice, who had to wait until after tennis for her birthday present. The teams vying for 3rd and 4th spots played a thriller, with Chris Curnow’s Zombies eventually winning 3-29 to 3-19 over Marie Heaslip’s Ghosts. The Zombies were ably assisted by the Saturday number one gun, Derek Friedrichs, casually slotting in at number 2 against the unsuspecting MC Geoff Gardner, on return from a pulled calf. However the Ghosts also had super fill-in Melissa Moulds so it would be interesting to see what the scores would’ve been with their real teams! Probably a draw! Derek and Terissa Smart had a good first set win over Gards and Marie, after Derek did Marie’s head in with his racquet hand swapping and variation of shots. But that was the only one Marie was giving Terissa in the nurses grudge match! Melissa and Tanya Grenshields then defeated Chris and Lisa Redpath to even things up. Tanya and Marie combined to make a force to be reckoned with, defeating Chris and Terissa, but then Derek and Lisa won! It was down to the last two, ending up one each of course, but the Zombies had more games! A great contest with long rallies played in good spirits! Happy wedding anniversary to Marie (and Mark), but even that wasn’t going to change Marie’s tennis routine!

The top two teams had thrillers against the bottom two teams with both being decided by one measly game. Gary Wilson’s Vampires scraped through 3-25 to 3-24 over Cherie Cmrlec’s Warlocks. Both teams had their ‘normal’ players, although the Vampires do have Cherie Taylor! Just kidding Cherie! Apparently Vampires don’t like the light, and Cherie was seen playing with her dark sunnies on, so I think she’s taking the name thing a bit far! Cherie said she just forgot they were on! Warlocks Bert Cocks and Helen Durdin played an excellent match to defeat Gary and Cherie T with all players hitting the ball hard. Bert also combined with Cherie C to have a win, but Gary was determined to win one, and that he did in the last with Don. Bert’s partner Chris Allen was miffed when Bert was heard saying he’d rather play with Don and Gus them against them! But of course he knows Bert loves partnering him and no-one wants to face Gus and Don in full flight! Although these days they are grounded a bit more, but the racquet is still deadly! Vampires Kerry Williams is grateful the tall timbers are on her team as she doesn’t have to worry about chasing any missed net shots because there aren’t any! Have fun in Egypt Helen! We hope Bert has recovered by next week after a huge workout this week! Great match everyone! The final match saw a bug upset as bottom team Tania Allen’s Unicorns defeated top team Helen Barry’s Centaurs 3-25 to 3-24. Five sets were 5-3s and the different one being a tiebreaker! Unicorns Andrew Lane had a big smile on his face all week after he found out he could drop to number two as his new partner is Adam Pratt! However his plans for a big win were looking dubious as Helen and partner Scott McDonald defeated the Owen fill-in guns Adam Pratt and Daryl Barkla. Andrew and Tania decided they’d better rectify that gradually wearing down Ray Bennett and Di Meaney. For one set, Di was tentatively testing her

crook arm/shoulder and any other body parts that are starting to fall off or apart, and to not overdo her return, became a spectator and Louise Michael jumped in for her. Scott and Louise lost a marathon to Adam and Tania with this set being the cause of Tania’s outpouring of sweat! Ray and Helen then pulled one out of the bag defeating Andrew and Daryl in a tiebreaker which was a great win! So, like the aforementioned matches, it was down to the wire. Andrew and Adam eventually won the mens doubles and the statisticians worked out the score needed to avoid a draw. Centaurs Helen and Louise started with a bang leading 3-1 on the end change. But things went pear shaped and Daryl and Tania clicked, and the Centaurs girls only won 5-3! Thus the Unicorns won by a measly one game! At least the teams must be even! It must be noted that Ray and Adam had, bar the collars, identical coloured shirts! Just like Marty & Chris did! Things are getting tight in the premiership race with only four games to go. Division one after February 5: Centaurs 14, Vampires 14, Zombies 12, Ghosts 11, Ogres 9, Giants 8, Warlocks 6, Unicorns 6. A reminder to mark your calendars that the breakup will be on straight after the finals so please stay for the presentations. Also Div 1 remember that ALL teams play in the finals (a spare team is made so you all get to play). Also if you can spare an hour or more on Sunday March 1, we would love some help at our junior tournament please! Either with cooking the bbq, canteen help or supervising matches, we would love your help. We don’t ask you for much during the season so please consider offering your time for this major event. Please let Tania or Louise know, thankyou. Until next week when we see if Andrew’s still smiling and who else might wear matching outfits!

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SPORT v BHS swimming carnival

Walter takes the glory at this year’s carnival Walter house was victorious in Balaklava High School’s swimming carnival held last Thursday, racking up 831 points. Keith came in second with 802, Ross third with 757 and James followed with 691. Trophy winners were: under 14 girls – Sarah Tiller (winner), Vanessa Barry (runner-up); boys – Tate Michael, Josh Butterfield; under 15 girls – Melissa Selleck, Alexandra Wilson; boys – Riley McDonald, Luke Williams; under 16 girls – Casey Michael, Abby Curnow; boys – Daniel Butterfield and Nathan Greenshields (tie), Sam Rowland; open girls – Jane Harding, Tess Wiseman; boys – James Abberley, Brad Michael. There were no records broken this year.

TEACHER Liam Whitwell tries to throw student Kirk Kirvan into the pool between events, but unwillingly ends up in the water himself!

PLAINS Producer handicap contestants show their support for the race sponsor. Pictured, from left: James Abberley, Jane Harding, Riley McDonald, Melissa Selleck, Tate Michael, Vanessa Barry, Nathan Greeshields and Casey Michael. RIGHT: Winner Vanessa Barry displays her prize.

Hayden Blair-Earrey competes in the under 15 relay.

MELISSA Selleck competes in under 15 girls freestyle.

Open placegetters, from left: Jane Harding, runnerup Tess Wiseman, runner-up Brad Michael and winner James Abberley.

UNDER 16 winner Nathan Greenshields (left) tied with Daniel Butterfield (right), runner-up Sam Rowland, front: runner-up Abby Curnow with winner Casey Michael.

UNDER 15, from left: runner-up Alexandra Wilson, winner Melissa Selleck, runner-up Luke Williams with winner Riley McDonald.

UNDER 14: runner-up Vanessa Barry, winner Sarah Tiller, winner Tate Michael with runner-up Josh Butterfield.

JOE Pratt is ‘decorated’ in his house colours by James Roberts while he watches fellow team members compete.

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SPORT v District

Bank SA Country Cricket carnival results Batting Awards – 100’s. Nil. Bowling Awards – “5 fors” Daniel Doecke (Mid North) 5/22 vs. Yorke Peninsula in Round 7 Batting Aggregate 3rd– Todd McPharlin (Yorke Peninsula) with 216 runs; 2nd – Ryan Simpson (Mid North) 218; 1st– Ryan Darling (Yorke Peninsula) 225. Bowling Aggregate 2nd Carl Jaeschke (Eyre Peninsula) with 12 wickets; Ryan Hunter (Fleurieu & Districts Gold) 12; Dylan Kokotis (Upper North )12. 1st – Paul David (Fleurieu & Districts Gold) with 14 wickets. Most Outstanding Wicketkeeper Each wicketkeeper was voted

on a criteria out of 10 points by each umpire each match. 3rd – Matt Willis (Mid North) 116.5 votes; 2nd – Haydn Reid (Fleurieu & Districts Red) 117; 1st – Dion Stratford (South East) 119. Most Outstanding Fieldsman Voted by each umpire after each match. There were eight votes available each match to the top two fielders, with a maximum of five to any one player. 3rd– Carl Jaeschke (Eyre Peninsula) 20; 2nd – Alex Williamson (Fleurieu & Districts Red) 21; Ist – Kym Heinrich (Fleurieu & Districts Red) 22 votes Player of the Carnival Based on umpire votes: third – George Kidman (South East) 15;

Golf Balaklava Men

Seventeen hardy souls braved the heat, wind and flies of last Saturday to sort out who was whom in a Stroke competition - by the way, if you’re not “in the loop”, play is starting earlier, any time from around 7am onwards, so it would pay to organise your group in advance. A marauding Mark Loy put the weather into perspective by simply ignoring it, as he came in with 86 for a nett 73. Wild man Wayne Nagle came second with 93/78 followed by M. Hameister (91/78), I. Michael (90/78), W. Berry (98/82) and L. Durdin (98/87).

second – Ryan Darling (Yorke Peninsula) 16; first – Michael McGurk (South East) 19. Spirit of Cricket Award: Voted on by the umpires after each match – Murray Districts/Barrier, 65 votes. Team of the Carnival The Team of the Year plays against the Favell IX on the Adelaide Oval on Friday February 27 starting at 10am. The Team (in no particular order): Ryan Darling, Carl Jaeschke, George Kidman (captain), Dion Stratford (WK), Paul David, Todd McPharlin, Ryan Simpson, Greg Fiebig, Kym Heinrich, Michael McGurk, Ryan Hunter, Scott Aufderheide. Premier Team: The Premier team will play against the winner of the CUSA

Callum Michael’s 95/70 was enough for a couple of new golf balls while D. Addison (105/73) had to settle for a single Srixon. No golf balls were available to R. Veitch (96/74), S. Michael (95/75), G. Toms (95/77), T. Whish (105/80), T. Michael (104/83), B. Michael (119/85), D. Rodgers (110/89) and making a very welcome return to the fray, D. Mumford (124/93). Jye Neale rocked up for a handicap hit-out and came in with 123. Nearest the Pins were claimed by Ian Michael (3rd), Scott Michael (8th), Tate Michael (10th - wot? no hole in one?), Mark Loy (13th) and Darren Mumford (15th). Tomorrow night’s cooler weather should see a good number roll up for the Sundowner 9-hole competition, which kicks off from around 5 - 5.30. If

metropolitan division, Adelaide Oval, Thursday February 26. Final premiership table is: Premier team of the carnival is – Fleurieu &Districts Red (0.5602) with 6 wins. 2nd Fleurieu & Districts Gold (0.1693), 5 wins 3rd South East (0.8669), 4 wins 4th Eyre Peninsula (0.1306), 4 wins 5th Yorke Peninsula (0.0726), 3 wins 6th Mid North (–0.2819), 3 wins 7th Upper North (–0.3079), 2 wins 8th Murray Districts/Barrier (NRR: –1.0789), 1 win

numbers warrant, there is usually a BBQ to follow in the best part of the evening. Even after years of drought and Saturday’s insane weather, Bill Parkin and his trusty sidekick Trevor Reid continue to fight back against the heat and high evaporation Sure, part of the course look a tad ragged, but that we have a course at all is nothing short of a miracle, so well done those men!

Balaklava mid week

Gerry Toms won Wednesday’s stableford competition with 40 points from Dene Newton on a countback. Don Cottle 39, Dean Trickett 39, Dennis Goudie 38, Don Anderson 36, Merv Hameister 34, Bill Berry 32. Birdies: Dene Newton 16, Merv Hameister 14, Bill Berry 9.

Basketballers finally able to resume 2008/09 season Adelaide Plains basketballers will be keen to get back onto the courts this Friday, after having two weeks off due to the heat. Teams are allocated one point each to allow for the cancellations – there will be no extra games to make up for the games lost. Basketball has been called off three times so far this season – one due to rain last year and two due to the heat this year.

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Goin’ Court side

profile of basketball in Australia? Stop playing – the standard would be higher Hobbies other than basketball? Footy, chilling at the pub If you won $20 million in Lotto, what would you do? Invest it and buy a car If you were going to a desert island, name three things you would take with you? Kate, VB, fishing rod If The Plains Producer wrote a headline about you, what would it say? “Local lad finds spiders nest in feral hairdo” Favourite movie/TV show: Two and a Half Men

Name: Mitchell Gregory Nickname: Mitchy Age: 15 Height: Four foot Shoe size: 10 Team: Owen Meercats Grade: Men’s division Lives: Pub Occuptaion: Student Favourite basketballer? Pratty Favourite team? The Meercats Toughest opponent? Tyrone Stowers When was the last time you fouled off? Start of this season How would you lift the

DARREN Mumford of Balaklava lines up for a tee-off at Thursday twilight golf.

From court to the bar

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JAMES Rundle, also of Balaklava sends the ball down the fairway at twighlight golf.

from the pitch Australian cricket captain? Kym Hughes Best effort with bat or ball: 98 not out Your most memorable moment in cricket: Winning 07/08 grand final with Lower North Strangest place you’ve turned up in your whites: Wedding reception Worst dressed player in your team: Ben Work

Name: Liam Whitwell Nickname: Whitty Team: Mallala Cricketing Status: Wicket keeper Who would you least like to face up to? Why? Tait – even he doesn’t know where it’s going! Who is your favourite Waugh? Dean Who is your favourite