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Wednesday March 4, 2009

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n Jack Sladder juggled fire and was a hot favourite with the crowd at the “Welcome to Wakefield” event in Balaklava.

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OUR winning team (from left) David Newsome, advertising, Lisa Redpath photographer and production, Terry Williams, editor, Karen Petney, reporter, Andrew Manuel, manager, Lauren Parker, reporter and James Manuel, production.

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n COP this! Mallala’s soapbox derby “policeman” Jim Franks on patrol.

The Plains Producer has been named best newspaper in its category at the Country Press Association awards. Judged the best of 11 newspapers in the state with a circulation of less than 2500, the paper “dared to be different”, according to judge Lloyd Jenkins. “There is imagination and flair in attractive headings for features and the original presentation of weather details is one of the best seen,” Mr Jenkins said. “General news is tightly written and continues from an attractive page one well into the paper. “The voice of the editorial column resonates fearlessly. Photo reproduction is consistently sharp. Sports action photos

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were impressive. A readership survey page was another innovation.” The awards are judged from newspapers selected at random from four quarters

of 2008. In second place was the Loxton News, followed by The Islander, of Kangaroo Island. The South Eastern Times, Millicent, was highly commended. The best newspaper awards by circulation category are sponsored by Bank SA. The awards, held at the Adelaide Town Hall last Friday, were presented at a Country Press SA dinner, supported by Australia Post and newsprint suppliers Norske Skog . Retired Plains Producer managing editor, Margaret Manuel, was awarded Country Press Association of SA life membership at the dinner (see separate story). n Continued Page 2

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Dial up some imagination for next Cup Festival

ell, that was nice. Another Adelaide Plains Cup Festival bites the dust. What was the highlight for you? The races on Sunday? Didn’t see you there. The Tracks and Trails Poetry competition? Missed that. And I don’t dare ... ... say any more or I will be accused by the poet posse for having abysmal lack of artistic taste. In their opinion, the stanza stands supreme. Poems are not high on my list of required reading. In newspapers, poems take up valuable, informative editorial space; it might mean having to suspend this column. Fat chance. We did run a poem on the front page recently. Written by Joy Woodroofe, of Owen, it touched a nerve because it was about the Victorian bushfires and its message related to her “adopt-a-town” idea.

MY VIEW

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EDITOR Editor@plainsproducer.com.au So there was relevance. But it is highly unlikely this would occur again. Even Joy, knowing my reaction to poems, was amazed when I said it would get a run. Unless a poem strikes me between the eyes, like words from a Paterson, or Lawson or Mackellar, then I normally struggle to maintain interest. As an aside, did you know the “Banjo” pseudonym of Andrew

Barton Paterson comes from the name of a racehorse his father once owned? Which thankfully takes us away from poetry and back to racehorses and the Cup Festival and more. The weekend was okay. There were bits of it which interested me ... but it still needs a bit more “oomph”. Once again it was the practicalities of things like the garage sales which probably attracted more people than art exhibits, craft festivals and hymn singing. Mallala’s soap box derby was a good idea, and Balaklava golf club’s golf ambrose and Penny Mathew’s Walking for MAC. And although only a small crowd attended, it was nice of Wakefield Regional Council to welcome new residents at a barbie on Saturday. “Here, have a chop. Have you paid your rates? Quarterly payments due on Friday!” “What! You want your rubbish

collected weekly? Hand over that snag, you’ll be wanting fillet steak next!” Not exactly how it went, but my imagination runs wild at times. And it’s imagination which is needed to create a festival which will extend beyond the usual history, craft and art displays. Again, there was very little to interest blokes. And, really, not a lot for families with younger kids, especially in Balaklava. What about a “pet’s parade” where families bring their pets along to show them off? It would be chaos. A “must have” for next year. For blokes, a “Show’n’Shine” on an oval in one of our towns, where farmers brings their headers and tractors and trucks. A day at Mallala motorsport park, with some form of motor racing. Displays of cars and bikes. Old and new. Gliding? Maybe the Balaklava

club could organise an event of some kind. Offer flights to the public. A fishing competition based at Port Wakefield (dare I suggest Middle Beach) would be an idea. Why not revisit Snowtown’s “Painting the Skies” festival, held last year. I have never been a to a happier, healthier family event. It was a wonderful day for everyone and could easily be repeated. There were kids and mums and dads out on the oval flying kites together, getting into tangles, dad strangled by string ... a real day of family bonding. Maybe next year .... o FOOTNOTE: Congratulations to Clare Haynes, of Wakefield Regional Council for her hard work during the festival. She was council’s lone worker at “Welcome to Wakefield” in Balaklava’s Triangle on Saturday morning. Onya Clare. Top effort for the WRC team.

Margaret’s Country Press honour She is known amongst the Country Press Association for her tireless work and as lead singer of Irish ditties, and last Friday night Margaret Manuel was named life member of Country Press SA in recognition of her achievements. Margaret and Roger Manuel moved to Balaklava from Victor Harbor in 1983, having worked in banks for most of their careers. Margaret was the first female bank teller in SA, and before moving to Balaklava, Roger had worked as manager of the Victor Harbor Times. When The Producer came up for sale in Roger’s town of origin, the opportunity was too good to refuse. At the time, the publication was on the verge of folding, but with a new name, The Plains Producer, and expanded coverage of the Adelaide Plains, the paper grew in both pages and circulation. Working side-by-side, Roger was managing director with Margaret as his able offsider, doing everything from answering the phone to chasing

debtors.The couple’s four children Damian, Leah, Andrew and James have all worked at the newspaper, where Andrew is now managing director and James works in advertising production. However, in early 1995, Roger was diagnosed with cancer, and current editor Terry Williams stepped in, allowing the couple to spend time together away from work. But reaffirming her commitment to the family business, Margaret

appeared in the Plains Producer just one week after Roger’s passing in October 1995, announcing she would take the reins, which she did with incredible success. Country Press SA president, Ben Taylor, said Margaret quickly earned herself a reputation as a forthright, honest and respected businesswoman in her own right. Margaret’s dedication to country newspapers extended well beyond the Plains Producer.

She joined the CPSA executive committee in 1996, serving as association president from 2000 to 2002, and SA delegate on the Country Press Australia Board of Directors. Margaret then became administration officer from 2003 until 2005, but stepped into the role again in the lead up to a Kangaroo Island conference in 2006. She resigned from the CPSAcommittee in January last year after more

than 11 years service. In the local community, Margaret is known for her strong empathy and compassion for others, and could be found at the counter with someone crying on her shoulder on many occasions. She retired from the newspaper in 2007 after 12 years running the Plains Producer, but is busier than ever with community organisations, five grandchildren, and helping out at the paper when needed.

• From Page 1 The Plains Producer previously won the Best Newspaper award in 1996 and four consecutive awards from 1998–2001. The Murray Valley Standard was named Bank SA best newspaper with a circulation between 2500 and 6000, and the Mt Barker Courier Bank SA best newspaper with a circulation of more than 6000. The Plains Producer also excelled in the Best Front Page category, tak-

ing second place behind the Murray Pioneer. Judge John Barnet, former proprietor of Gawler’s Bunyip newspaper, said the front page, featuring the gunpoint robbery of Balaklava’s ANZ bank, had “great on-the-spot pictures incorporating the headline, no-nonsense story and pointers to three inside pages expanding on Balaklava’s day of drama.” Third place was awarded to the Mount Barker Courier, and the

Murray Valley Standard was highly commended. Terry Williams’ editorials about the road deaths of young local farmers and an open letter to the Premier earned the Plains Producer second place in Editorial Writing, following The Islander. Judge Virgil Goncalves said the first editorial about the road tragedy was “especially poignant”, while the letter to the Premier was “written with a healthy smattering of cynicism. “The writing style was chatty and making valid points in this way would have drawn in

the paper’s readers,” he said. A front page story by Lauren Parker about Halbury cyclist Shamus Liptrot’s fight for recovery earned a special commendation in the Best Sports Story award. “This entry tackled the sensitive issue of families and communities supporting a sportsman who had suffered horrific injuries in a cycle accident,” said judge Graham Greenwood. “The journalist handled the emotion of a family confronting a bleak future for their son, whose recovery has been slow and he still remains in hospital, but has been

Margaret Manuel ... now a life member of Country Press SA.

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aided by a very supporting community. “As the injured cyclists’ parents said in an open letter to the community, ‘the fight has only just started... we will give everything to make sure he can come home one day.’” And the family got their wish, with Shamus now home and continuing to progress. With 23 entries in excellence in journal-

ism, judge Kym Tilbrook eventually narrowed it down to six finalists, which included Plains Producer journalist Lauren Parker’s story about strip mining of lignite to be converted into premium diesel, which also included an in-depth feature and an overview of the company. This category was won by the Mt Barker Courier, followed by The Loxton News and The Islander.

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Balco upbeat on hay markets Hay exporter Balco aims to further its China market and break into a potential new market in the Middle East. Balco chief, Malcolm May, said the company had recently employed another staff member, who had lived in China for five years and has experience working with AusTrade, to drive these plans. Balco was the first Australian company to export hay to China, and with underground water supplies decreasing in the Middle East, the hay industry is eying off the potential new market. Currently 16 million tonnes of alfalfa is grown each year in the Middle East, but this

is unlikely to continue. “That could be quite a big market for us,” Mr May said. Mr May is positive about the future, regardless of the world economic situation. “The market is there because everyone’s got to eat, including animals,” he said. For this reason, he is confident about the future of local farming as some input costs were decreasing. “Add water and I reckon we’re in for a reasonable time,” Mr May said. And after poor seasons in recent years, Mr May said hay had proven its credentials as a solid crop option for South Australian farmers.

“When things are dry it is handy for people to have hay because no matter what happens you can always cut hay,” he said. “You don’t have to worry about grains filling.” Mr May said it was important for farmers to have a balance of hay and grain, rather than rely on just one. He expects more farmers will decide to include hay in their crop rotations based on the strong performance last harvest. While other grain yields suffered from the lack of spring rain in 2008, farmers who cut hay were rewarded with average yields, good quality and strong gross margins.

“Hay has proven time and time again to be a reliable performer bringing in a stable income for farmers when adverse conditions are making it extremely tough on the land,” Mr May said. “The strong demand for good quality Australian hay throughout Asia and the lower Australian dollar have also helped to deliver a strong return for farmers.” Balco currently sells hay to Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and China, exporting 150,000 tonnes in 2008, up from 130,000 tonnes the previous year. The company sells about one fifth of the hay exported Australia-wide.

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Hamley set for a waste water splashdown!

TREVOR Smith has his sprinklers ready to go – all he needs is for the dam to fill.

Water recycling across the Wakefield Plains is a step closer, with progress in Community Wastewater Management Schemes in Hamley Bridge, Port Wakefield, Balaklava and Snowtown. At Hamley Bridge, the plant is ready to be commissioned as soon as the Health Department gives Wakefield Regional Council the all clear. The school, sports oval and bowling club will benefit from the ability to reuse the water. Hamley Bridge Primary School groundsman Trevor Smith said the school was excited about using recycled water. Re-use is expected to halve watering costs. Mr Smith, who has also been involved with the town oval management committee, said watering of the towns ovals and bowling green had always been an issue. “There have been several ideas put up over the years and studies have found they would not be feasible,” he said. “I have copies of minutes of meetings from 1953, concerned about the ongoing watering of the main and school ovals. We are all ready to go with the new system, we’re just waiting for some water to collect in the dam.” At Balaklava, earthworks have started, while concept plans for Snowtown are almost complete for consultation. The Port Wakefield Community Wastewater Management Scheme reticulation component will be constructed by Diverse Civil and Construction, and the treatment plant contract has been awarded to Alano Water. The storage dam will be located at the disused effluent ponds, while the treatment plant will be installed at the current site on the golf course. The tender for the storage dam and any other costs is still being finalised.

RAAF’s Hercules expected

RAAF Hercules aircraft are expected to touch down during training exercises at Balaklava Gliding Club’s Whitwarta airfield for just 15 minutes from 2.15pm on Thursday.

Fire damages Dublin hotel A fire at Dublin Hotel yesterday morning caused almost $45,000 damage. But the costs could soar much higher as the hotel has been left without electricity to keep stock cool. The fire began just after 10am. It is believed rain leaked through the roof, causing wiring to short circuit. One poker machine worth about $26,000 was destroyed, along with wiring in the hotel roof and a circuit board. Dublin and Mallala CFS attended the fire, which was quickly extinguished. Trucks collide • Two trucks collided Monday evening at Redbanks just before 6.20pm.

Mallala officer-in-charge, Brevet Sergeant Scott Trenaman, said the trucks were travelling north on Gawler Road towards Mallala when an unloaded 10 tonne tipper collided with the rear of another 10 tonne truck loaded with pigs. Both trucks left the road, coming to a stop in a paddock at the corner of Cheek and Mallala roads, Redbanks. The driver of the pig truck, a 34-yearold Murray Bridge man, received a laceration to his arm, while his partner, 34, suffered a suspected broken ankle. The 51-year-old driver of the unladen truck was taken to hospital with a suspected broken pelvis and/or broken right femur.

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news in brief Land sells – Land at Hamley Bridge has been sold for almost $2 million. While Waverley Homestead was passed in, a total of 217.92 hectares sold under the hammer last Friday. Yelmah Piggery sold prior to the auction. Agents Ray White Real Estate said the auctioned Fyfe Road land sold for a total of $1.94 million. Boat ramp meeting – Locals have been urged to have their say at a public meeting about the Middle Beach Boat Ramp. Organised by the Two Wells Regional Action Team and the Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee, the meeting will be held next Tuesday at the Two Wells Football Club rooms at 7pm. Sharon performs– Balaklava’s Sharon Munce is set to perform in this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival. Sharon is one of 10 members of The Big Country Choir Clare to perform as part of The Shouting Fence, presented by Tutti Ensemble. Performances run from March 19–28 at the Opera Studios, 216 Marion Road, Netley.

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Police seize ‘hoon’ cars Balaklava • Two vehicles were seized by police in the last week. On Friday afternoon, a man was arrested for driving offences and another man reported after an incident at the junction of May terrace and Wallace street. The arrested man will attend court charged with driving in a dangerous manner, driving while disqualified and failing to give way. The second man was reported for driving while disqualified and will also attend court. His vehicle was impounded for seven days. On Saturday morning, police seized another vehicle for seven days after a man was witnessed doing a doughnut on East Terrace. He was reported under hoon driving legislation. • On Friday evening a man was fined for failing to maintain effective control of a motor vehicle at Ralli Park. • Several incidents of fireworks being set off have been reported in recent weeks. Police warned fireworks posed a significant fire threat,

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 and both possession and use of fireworks or firecrackers was illegal, and on-the-spot fines would be issued. • A 21-year-old Balaklava woman suffered minor injuries when her vehicle rolled on the Port Wakefield Road, west of Balaklava, Wednesday night. The vehicle landed on its roof and caused a small fire, which was quickly controlled by Balaklava and Port Wakefield CFS. Port Wakefield • Port Wakefield police arrested a 43-year-old Newton man on a warrant for non appearance on Monday. • A 21-year-old Balaklava man is without his vehicle after he was reported on Saturday for misuse of a motor vehicle. His vehicle was impounded.

• A 50-year-old Happy Valley man was taken to Lyell McEwen Hospital after his car collided with a tree on Port Wakefield Road just out of Dublin last Wednesday. • Firearms were seized and a 44-year-old Owen man reported for firearms offences on Monday, February 23. Riverton • A crowd of 4000 at Marrabel Bull Ride on Saturday night were generally well behaved, according to police. Seven people were removed from the bull ride because of their behaviour. Four youths were informally cautioned for possession of alcohol. Riverton officer-in-charge Brevet Sergeant Kelli Hersey said behaviour had improved on previous years, and police appreciated the support of voluntary breath testing, with 400 people undergoing tests before driving. Clare • Two Clare youths were arrested for alleged theft, property damage and illegal use of a motor

Local clubs boosted by ‘Active’ grant cash Almost $37,000 has been given to five local sporting clubs to increase participation, improve services and provide quality facilities in the latest round of funding from the State Government’s Active Club program. Successful clubs include Two

Wells Equestrian and Pony Club, which receives $3,750 to assist with the purchase of sporting equipment, Balaklava sports shooting club, $8,000 towards establishing a new facility and Freeling Basketball Club $1,500 to purchase sporting equipment.

Marrabel tennis club ($16,500 to assist with a surface upgrade) and Two Wells Golf Club ($7066 to assist with the upgrade of clubrooms and ablutions). The next funding round for the Active Club program will open on April 4 and close May 18.

vehicle. The arrest was made last Wednesday, and police allege the duo damaged a motor vehicle and illegally used another during the early hours of the morning. Further enquiries led to the discovery of bakery items allegedly stolen from Foodland the same night by the youths. • Also on Wednesday, a Watervale man was caught driving on Main North Road, Clare, with a blood alcohol reading of .105 per cent. The 37-year-old will appear in court. • Police searched for a vehicle and person who allegedly stole $20 of fuel from a Clare service station on Sunday morning, but were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. • No major incidents were reported at the Day on the Green.

Search starts for our ‘top cop’ Nominations are now open for the Police Officer of the Year award. If you believe one of your local police officers has gone above and beyond the call of duty, outline why they should be named for the award and email your submission to pooty@rotaryclub.org.au or post to ‘The Police Officer of the Year’ c/o Rotary Club of Unley, PO Box 18, Unley SA 5061. The awards are open to all police officers regardless of rank or gender.

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Diary& ‘Take a break’ with Riverton folk COMMUNITY

• Mar 8 - Clare Valley Ladies Day Races; Auburn Twlight Market in the Park; Kapunda Harness Racing. • Mar 9 - Tarlee Market. • Mar 14: Owen Hall Strawberry Fete; Clare Country Market; Sandra Klement’s Biggest Shave at Ridley Arms Hotel; Egg and Bacon Breakfast fundraiser, Wasley’s General Store. • Mar 18 - Balaklava Races. • Mar 21 - Men’s Breakfast Owen Bowling Club • Mar 24: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea, Gavin and Jenny McArdle’s home, Balaklava. • Mar 28 - Sevenhill Producer’s Market.

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A new pictorial sign has been erected on the southern outskirts of Riverton. The sign, depicting a scene of Scholz Park photographed from Torrens Road, was organised and erected by the Riverton Community Management Committee, with the generous support of Alliance One.

First aid courses

• St John First Aid courses are being held at Riverton’s Emergency Services Centre throughout 2009. Sessions include - Two day senior first aid - March 28 and 29; August 8 and 9; One day Emergency first aid - March 28 and August 8; CPR course - March 28 and August 8. For further information or to book a session phone 8842 1064. • Water awareness lessons for children aged six months to four years are held at the Riverton swimming pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. For further information contact Shirley Lands on 8847 4201. AUBURN

Mental health help

• Occupational therapy students are conducting a community project in Auburn, to develop a new and sustainable program to meet the needs of people with mental health and emotional well being issues. Groups have been running in temporary locations at Clare and Balaklava, however as there are limited opportunities for ownership, long term sustainability and community integration, a new location has been identified. Uniting Church Hall at Auburn offers the group an opportunity to meet each Tuesday and Thursday, from 10am to 2 pm. The group provides opportunities to meet others, develop friendships, gain new skills and regain a functional life within the community. The project, identified by the Lower North Health mental health team, is consumer driven and receives no funding, and therefore needs community support. The consumers and the mental health team are looking for com-

Riverton’s new welcoming sign, with representatives of the Riverton Community Management Committee (from left) Ruth Stevens, Chris Callery (Chairman), Alan Hartwell, Gill Mowle and Gary Davis.

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munity involvement either through financial contributions, in-kind donations or volunteering of time and skills, in activities such as cooking, gardening, art, reading, computing and other recreational activities. If you are able to assist this important project contact Ashleigh or Sarah at Lower North Health Community Mental Health Team. Phone 8841 3500.

More road talks

• A south bound overtaking lane proposed north of Auburn, will be the topic of discussion when consultation with council and the community begins at the end of February or early March. TWO WELLS • CABRI Centre has had a change

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of names and is now known as the Two Wells Visitor Information Centre. Other than the change of name, it’s business as usual, with volunteers taking council payments, photocopying, providing internet access and much more. OWEN

Men’s breakfast

• Rob Easther, a retired station leader and now an expedition manager of Mawson’s Hut Foundation in Antarctica will be guest speaker at the next Owen men’s breakfast, to be held on March 21 at Owen Bowling Club. • Owen Bowling club is hosting a Bingo night, this Saturday (March 7) from 7.30pm. All welcome.

Cricket greats at Sports Club BALAKLAVA Cricket legends Doug Walters, Len Pascoe and Dave Prior will open the Ralli Indoor Cricket Centre at a sportsman’s night on Friday, March 13. A family night is planned, kicking off with a three course dinner from 6.30pm at the Sports Club. Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 kids, with a complimentary drink during the opening. For further information contact Leigh Wright, 0407

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621 721 or Sean Williams, 0428 859 852. SADDLEWORTH • A Lions Bowls Night featuring Cosmopolitan Fours will be held at Saddleworth Bowling Club on Friday, March 20. Starting at 6.30 for 7pm the night will include a sausage sizzle at the completion of games. Contact Frank Reed on 8847 4493, Stan Rowett 8847 4177, Frank Gorey 8528 5231 or John Tayler 8528 5306.

WASLEYS • Sandra Klement, a valuable member of Hamley Bridge’s SA Ambulance Service is raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation and will shave her head to earn it. A fundraising egg and bacon breakfast will held at Wasleys General Store from 8am on March 14, while “The Shave” will happen between 6pm and 8pm at the Ridley Arms Hotel, Wasleys.

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4 Should South Australian councils and clubs unite and ‘adopt a town’ in the wake of the Victorian bushfires to fundraise to rebuild their adopted towns? This could include football associations sponsoring a football club etc. VOTERS: 38

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4 WAS the heatwave in the last week in January 2009 the worst you have experienced in your life? VOTERS: 100 YES, bring on a cool change – 31%

NO, when I was a lad – 69%

BLYTH • Congratulations to the parents recently elected to Blyth primary’s Governing School Council. They are Sue Pratt, chairperson; Greg Toholke, vice-chairperson; Charmain Angel, secretary; Andrew Clarke, treasurer. Karren Clarke, Julia Agnew and Clare Underdown will join Valerie Carling and Tanya Bertelsmeier who are continuing on the committee again this year. TARLEE • World Day of Prayer, will be observed at Tarlee Uniting Church from 9.30am on Friday (March 6). Speaker Mrs Ro Olafsen will address the gathering. KAPUNDA • Water colour and pastel exhibition will open at Kapunda Community Gallery on Sunday (March 8) at 2pm. The open exhibition will feature the work of several artists and run until April 12. The Gallery, located above the Library, corner Main and Hill Streets Kapunda, is open daily from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. Hamley Bridge

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• Do you have a free hour or two to spare? Hamley Bridge Meals on Wheels, which will celebrate 30 years of deliveries this year, needs your help. To find out what’s involved call Hannah on 8528 2658. • Recent Children’s Hospital and hospital auxiliary meetings have welcomed new member, Caroline Trainor. Both committees are organising fundraising raffles with proceeds of a Mother’s Day raffle going to the Children’s Hospital and proceeds of the annual Easter raffle will go towards the Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital. A fundraising dance held in October raised $1500. CLARE • Continental 2009 is on at Clare high school on Friday, March 13, from 5pm. The event promises to be a enjoyable night for the whole family. Guest Speaker:

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Plains Producer, Wednesday March 4, 2009

Wakefield waits on collection decision

How Mallala Council waste system works District Council of Mallala was one of the first to introduce alternate fortnightly recycling and waste collection in November, 1999. At the time, council battled opposition from the Environment Protection Authority, the Local Government Association, and the Health Department, yet 10 years later, the system is being recommended to councils as an effective waste management tool and cost cutting exercise. Mallala council even has collection points for its rural ratepayers, offering them the same rubbish collection service as town residents receive. Community services manager Steve Bateman said council was willing to negotiate with ratepayers when it came to waste to reach a solution that suited all parties. He said in the past, ratepayers had suggested alternative routes for rural rubbish collection which allowed for more houses to be serviced, but without many additional kilometres. However, Mr Bateman said had council not owned its own rub-

bish collection trucks, and instead relied on contractors, it would be too expensive to collect rubbish outside of the townships. Council’s rural rubbish collection began when residents along the route began to put their bins out for collection when the truck went past from town to town. As other ratepayers noticed, they too began asking for a collection, and council was faced with a choice of either extending collection or restricting it to only township residents. Council negotiated a system that would allow as many as possible to have their rubbish collected, including giving rural residents the option

of having rubbish collected, provided they lived along the designated route or were willing to leave their bin at a communal pick-up point. Mr Bateman said he believed most people were happy with the three bin fortnightly system, and council was willing to work with those who struggled with it for any reason, such as those with a large family, to make it easier to manage. Mr Bateman said audits of people’s waste showed a large component of townspeople’s general waste was food scraps or green organics which could be further recycled. And increasing recycling not only has environmental benefits,

CARISSA Bushell and children Nathan and Kiara Hocking and their kitchen food scraps bin. but also reduces council’s waste from landfill as of summer would reveal waste levy costs, making possible. In addition, Mr any potential problems, it economically ben- Bateman said trialling the giving councils time to eficial to divert as much program through the heat resolve the issues.

WHAT CAN GO IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN

According to the Zero Waste SA website, items that should be placed in the recycling bin include: • Paper and cardboard, such as telephone directories, newspapers, magazines, cereal boxes, office paper, and envelopes. Paper clips and staples are not a problem, and plastic should be removed from any junk mail, and newspapers left loose rather than bound together. • Plastics such as hard plastic containers including juice and milk bottles, yoghurt

containers, plastic meat and vegetable trays. Lids should be removed from bottles as they are not easily recycled. • Glass bottles and jars are suitable for recycling, including all clear, green and amber glass. Lids should be removed, and steel lids can be recycled also. • Cartons can also be recycled. • Aluminium and steel, such as food cans, soft drink cans, foil and pie trays, aerosol

cans, and oil and paint cans can be recycled, as long as they’re empty and dry. • Items that cannot be recycled include plastic bags, bin liners and cling wrap, polystyrene foam, clothing and linen, disposable nappies, syringes, crockery, ceramics, cookware, broken glass, window glass and pyrex. Garden waste and kitchen and food scraps can only be recycled in council areas which have a specific green organics collection, including District Council of Mallala.

IN Wakefield Regional Council area, only townships have a waste collection, with recycling yet to be introduced. Some residents have voiced concern that when recycling is introduced later this year, waste and recycling may only be collected on alternate fortnights. Currently, waste is collected weekly. At last week’s council meeting, infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, said council was seeking tenders outlining the costs of both an alternate fortnightly pickup and a fortnightly recycling collection combined with weekly waste collection. Both options will be brought back to council for decision. Mayor James Maitland said the general waste quantity reduced dramatically when the recycling system was being used effectively. Councillor Kelly Bickle said it was important to educate ratepayers just what could be recycled, and how their waste should be separated.

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Waste not, want not Lauren Parker delves into a local trial waste recycling scheme

ess than one month into a trial of food waste and green organics recycling, District Council of Mallala residents have hailed the program a success. More than 750 households in Two Wells, Mallala and Dublin are part of a statewide trial of food waste and green organics recycling, which has been rolled out to 16,300 houses across the state. So far, residents are full of compliments. While the trial is yet to include businesses, Pat Bell of Bellie’s Takeaway said she hoped it would soon be extended. While most of the waste generated at the Mallala takeaway store is recyclable, Pat said they did have a few lettuce scraps, which were collected by a local farmer. At home, she said the trial had so far been a success. While Pat said some locals had concerns about ants being attracted to the benchtop green organics bin collecting food scraps, she kept hers outside to eliminate the problem. The council has a three bin system, with one bin for recycling, another for general waste, and a third for recycling. These are all collected fortnightly. Business waste is collected weekly. Pat said this was sufficient, and she filled her home recycling bin each time, with eight being filled by the business. “But my rubbish bin is never full,” Pat said. She estimates her home waste to be about 50 per cent recycling, 30 per cent general waste, and 20 per cent food scraps and green organics. And that excludes cans and bottles, which she collects to

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claim the deposit. Mother of two Carissa Bushell has found the new organics bin particularly handy for garden waste, as well as food scraps. She believes it is a good idea to give residents the opportunity to recycle their garden clippings and food scraps. Carissa estimated it had cut the amount of general waste by at least a third. Gwenda Griffiths agreed the system was working well. “It’s very new and it will have some teething problems of course but as far as I can see it should work very well,” she said. Mrs Griffiths said people needed to learn to recycle whenever possible, and she doesn’t believe it will take long to get used to keeping food and green waste aside. She finds the new organics bin handy to dispose of leaves that blow into the couple’s garden and garden cuttings, although they don’t generate a lot of food scraps. However, their general

recycling bin is well utilised, filled with newspapers, drink bottles, cardboard boxes and other packaging. Mrs Griffiths believes fortnightly collection is adequate. Also in Mallala, Ken East is very happy with the new organics recycling opportunities. “My green organics bin is just about full,” Ken said. For the Easts, it saves carting trailer loads of garden waste to the dump, and has cut general waste by about half. With almost full recycling and green waste bins, much of their waste is being diverted from landfill. He believes it is a very effective system when people are aware of just what can be recycled, and hasn’t experienced any problems with the new benchtop bins and organic waste bin. “I was a bit sceptical at first when they came out but I’ve got mine full of rockmelon and watermelon at the moment and it doesn’t smell at all,” he said. Bill Roney is another happy customer. He and wife Bev don’t generate a lot of waste, and sometimes don’t put out their recycling or general waste bins for weeks at a time, flattening everything before it goes into the bins to conserve space. Bill said the new system suited them as they did generate a bit of green waste, although some of this went onto the couple’s compost heap. Previously, they had to take garden scraps to the dump and pay dumping fees. Currently, Bill said the most waste would be green organics, followed by recycling then general waste.

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The clean-up crew COMMUNITIES were out and about during the past week and on Sunday for the annual “Clean Up Australia Day”. In Brinkworth, a strong contingent of youth, led by a sprinkling of enthusiastic adults gave streets and roadside reserves their annual spruce-up. Although the town is fortunate to have various residents who pick up litter all year round, eight big bags were filled with paper, plastic, glass and cans by the volunteers. The local progress association once

again arranged the event and site supervisor, Anne Green, sincerely thanked those who joined in the clean up. • PICTURED below are Jabba King’s team and the Perrett family meeting to compare notes before heading off to pick up more rubbish. Jabba (left), Tony Wright (middle with arms raised) and Monica Perrett and their helpers. (Not in picture but also volunteering were Patsy Weckert and Roger Green.) • MORE “Clean Up” pictures to come in our next edition.

BALAKLAVA Primary students were out in force, cleaning up their town. ABOVE: Members of Years 2 and 3 class gather at the parklands bridge to show their haul of rubbish. LEFT: Samuel Michael, Aaron Zurreli and Blade Edwards find a disappointing pile of litter at the Balaklava Primary School oval. Advertisement

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What’s cooking at Balaklava library?

LEFT: Christine Burford and her father, Clarrie Wandel, show the pages from the book which feature the late Doris Wandel and Christine.

n BALAKLAVA Comminuty Library hosted Liz Harfull, author of the Blue Ribbon Cookbook, at a function last Thursday. n ABOVE: Students from Balaklava High’s cookery class cooked up their own tasty treats for guests. From left are Emma Fry, teacher Kerry Williams and Kirsty McArdle. n TOP RIGHT: Pam Uppill (left) and Jo May have copies of the book autographed by Liz.

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n MALLALA Community Hospital has welcomed a new doctor to the town. Dr Manpreet Ghataura is pictured with Butler View resident, Hilda Pratt. See report, page 10.

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n Balaklava’s Matt Angel celebrated his 21st birthday recently with a “Disco Inferno” theme at the Terminus Hotel beer garden. Matt is pictured (ABOVE) with mates Daniel Tezacker (left) and Oren Hearnden.

The South Australian Government is committed to creating a network of 19 multiple-use marine parks by 2010. As part of this process, the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) will set up Local Advisory Groups for each marine park, to facilitate the exchange of information between DEH and the community during development of marine park management plans with zoning.

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NEWS v Balaklava & District

Concert is tuned up for Benefit

From rock bands to choirs to harps, the Bushfire Benefit Concert is shaping up to present a variety of performances next Sunday. The fundraising concert will feature a performance by Joy and David Woodroofe, the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir, and a skit by Owen Players members Ann Sullivan and Caroline Trainer. South Australian Bush Poets Society chair and Owen resident Anne Rogers will recite a poem, while young Jed Rowland and his rock band will keep things lively. Students are not forgotten, with performances from Balaklava Primary School vocal ensemble and instrument ensemble. Horizon students will also display their musical talents, with Helen Dai to play cello, and in a separate performance, Jordan and Bethany Hamman will perform on harmonica and piano. Hamley Bridge musician Kay Deefolt will perform on the harp with Bronwyn Ellul, and Anne Arbon and Helen Verner (Two Wells and Mallala) will perform a vocal duet. Malcolm Wilson, of Two Wells, will be MC. The concert begins at Balaklava Town Hall at 2pm, and with performers from across the district represented, organisers hope the concert will draw an audience from across Adelaide Plains. A donation will be asked for on admission, to go towards the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Receipts will be provided for donations of $20 or more.

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$2 million target in funding push for Port Wakefield

BALAKLAVA primary students will perform. from left are Kellie Scott, Kayla Von Zieden, Sarah Tiller, Braydon FoaleJacka, Imogen Coles, Peta Coult and Emma Mahony. RIGHT: Horizon’s Bethany Hammann will feature with her brother, Jordan, on piano and harmonica.

Vote to support fire plan Wakefield Regional Council has agreed it will back the ‘adopt a town’ plan outlined by Owen’s Joy Woodroofe in recent weeks. Joy’s plan came to light in the wake of the Victorian bushfires, when she suggested local communities could work together to help a town or community in Victoria. At last week’s council meeting, councillors voted to support the plan in principal. However, councillor Avon Hudson was concerned if

council focussed its efforts on one town, other communities may miss out. He suggested a monetary donation to the Red Cross or a similar organisation would ensure the money went to those in need, and would be distributed fairly. But councillors Rodney Reid and Barry Nottle, who attended a meeting of the Adopt a Town working party, said the concept went much beyond money, and included the possibility of offering holiday accommodation to

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those impacted, building and dismantling things such as chook yards or rabbit hutches to send to the adopted town, and other projects. The concept was also aimed at giving the council’s communities a common goal, and a reason to work together in a collaborative effort. Councillor Darryl Ottens said council should also be mindful Victoria wasn’t the only area suffering a disaster, with flooding in Queensland also causing severe problems for many Australians.

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WAKEFIELD Regional Council hopes to progress several key components of the Port Wakefield Masterplan through Federal government funding. Wakefield Regional Council will apply for $2 million funding through Federal government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RCLIP)’s new funding round for ‘strategic’ projects. The $500 million fund is in addition to funds announced late last year under the same program. Council didn’t make an application to the initial round because of the conditions attached to the funding, but believes the latest round is more suitable, with a longer completion date. Strategies which will be considered for the submission are: • To develop a strong and compelling arrival experience including entry signs and associated landscaping; • Provide guidance to allow easy navigation of the town including Edwards street entry and streetscaping and signs, and West street/Mine street streetscaping and signs; • Develop the wharf precinct as a visitor focal point and community event venue; • Develop the weir reserve and swimming lagoon as the primary recreational focal point; • Create an integrated pedestrian and cycle network and • Create an integrated streetscape image for Catherine street and strongly link the proposed town centre zone along East terrace. This project has already gained $245,000 from State government which can be used as leverage in the new funding opportunity. The Balaklava town masterplan is also waiting to be progressed, but the Port Wakefield plan was created 12 months before the Balaklava plan and already has some funding to help its chances of successfully gaining funding.

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Improved care at Mallala hospital

The northern wing of Mallala Community Hospital’s ‘Butler View’ has been redeveloped. An under-utilised lounge area has been converted to a two bed room with an ensuite. Hospital board chair, Ian Jenkin, said the conversion would allow for more flexibility in resident care, resulting in better service to the hospital’s residents, making them that little bit more comfortable. “It is that extra level of comfort the board, management and staff are extremely proud of,” Mr Jenkin said. “Like all private hospitals, Mallala Community Hospital is grinding its way through a tough economic time. “The board, management and

staff are committed and determined to remain in business and provide a service to the community.” Mallala Community Hospital employs 50 staff, with most being local residents, maintaining the hospital’s local focus and bringing economic stimulus to the local area, according to Mr Jenkin. “The commitment to building community strengths and supporting the local economy follows through with priority for services focussing on supporting local businesses,” Mr Jenkin said. In return, the community supports the hospital, with volunteers spending time in activity with residents. “We encourage this commitment and welcome anyone who is

Mallala Community Hospital Inc. Phone: 8527 2008 Email: bmanager@mallalahospital.com.au Mallala Community Hospital Inc. would like to acknowledge with gratitude these local businesses for their continued support: • Boril Olds Solicitors • Chemplus Two Wells & Mallala • Dublin Fruit and Veg • Helps Proprietors • Mallala Hotel • Mallala IGA • Mallala Post Office • Mallala Trading Co. • Mallala Cleaning Service •Hissey Parcel Express • Integrated Waste Services • Tom’s Catering • Septic Suckers • Fluid Plumbing • Hayden Engineering • Rontec Computers • Warehouse Matrix

interested,” Mr Jenkin said. “Make contact with administration and we will help you help us and make the time spent here by our residents that little bit more stimulating.” The hospital’s administration is now being upgraded with new computer systems. The board is now looking to redevelop the grounds and would welcome volunteers to join and form a grounds committee. Once the committee is formed, the board expects a ground plan will be formulated and progressed through four major working bees each year. The board, management and staff also welcomed Dr Manpreet Ghataura to the community.

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NEWS v District JAMES MAITLAND

Mayor’s Diary

Plains showcase

he fifth Adelaide Plains Cup festival again proved just what is on offer on the Adelaide Plains. Congratulations to all involved. One of the highlights was the Emu Awards, which kicked the festival off last Friday. Held in Snowtown town hall this was perhaps the best example of the wonderful, high-achieving people we have in our region. But it’s not just the winners and nominees who deserve praise. Spare a thought for the local Snowtown Lions club volunteers who put on a brilliant breakfast for the 70-plus guests, who came from towns stretching from Two Wells to Snowtown. SAVING WATER IN OUR TOWNS Hamley Bridge Community Wastewater Management System is very close to start-up. And Port Wakefield’s CWMS extension is nearing finalisation of construction contracts. This will bring significant benefits to communities in those towns Whilst CWMS is not available in all of our towns, my visit to Snowtown reminded me of just what can be achieved through harnessing stormwater run-off in some towns of Wakefield Regional Council. Snowtown and Blyth both have stormwater collection ponds which are used to irrigate sports grounds and some community parks. Snowtown oval is totally watered through harvested rainwater and it is in top condition, regarded as one of the best playing surfaces in the area. Owen has attractive wetlands (when it rains) from its stormwater collection. Council is, of course, continuing to develop CWMS and stormwater harvesting programs, with Balaklava’s CWMS treatment plant now under construction at Balaklava Racing Club. This should be in use later this year. Many people ask why more rainwater is not harvested in Balaklava – but this is not a simple task, mainly because of the flat terrain and foreign matter (contaminants like car oil etc). Brinkworth has similar problems. This is not to say we cannot in the long term harness rainwater for community parks and gardens and sports grounds ... but as a council to achieve this we need help from the State and Federal governments. Not just in funding, but with expertise to ensure we get it right when the time comes.

Youth issues high on Wakefield agenda A strategy aimed at increasing youth participation in community and council activities has been released by Wakefield Regional Council. The youth strategy adopted last week is aimed at integrating identified youth needs and responses and boosting opportunities for young people. In his report to council, community development officer, Jeff McEachen, said the strategy would help council deal more effectively and efficiently with youth issues in the region, as well as to create a coordinated approach to regional planning and service delivery. Mr McEachen said although council wasn’t responsible for many of the issues faced by young people in the region, the strategy would clearly outline

council’s responsibilities with youth affairs. He expects this will reduce confusion with young people, community organisations and other spheres of government, and prevent any unrealistic expectations of council’s capabilities. Key initiatives of the strategy including maintaining support

of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) concept; providing pathways and resources for young people to connect with council and to help youth form issue-specific groups that consult with council, including partnerships with State and Federal agencies and organisations; and providing short-term support and resources for young

people and service providers to research issues and opportunities relating to young people in their communities. Council also aims to encourage youth to have an active role in community and council activities, and be involved in council decision making. Reducing the number of young people leaving the area is another priority.

Councillor Allan Rye is new Deputy Mayor of the Clare and Gilbert Valley’s Council following a vote at last weeks Council meeting. Two years ago the newly elected Council decided the Deputy Mayor position should run for two years, or half of the

council’s four year term. Councillor Elizabeth Calvert has held the position since February 2007. Councillors Rye, Nedd Golding and Trevor Ackland also nominated for the position. Deputy Mayor Rye will remain in the position until November 2010, the end of the

current Council’s term. • Council is undertaking a review of elector representation to ensure electors in the area are adequately and fairly represented. Written submissions can be made to Roy Blight, chief executive officer by close of business on April 6, 2009.

Clare gets new deputy mayor

FIRST HOME OWNERS GET A BOOST 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.

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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.

You will read elsewhere in the Plains Producer about recycling and rubbish collection in the region. Wakefield Regional Council is moving towards recycling in all its towns by July this year. There has been community comment about rubbish collection which needs clarification. Council has not yet decided on any change to the current system. We have asked for tenders for rubbish and recyclable collection, with two options; an alternate fortnightly pickup of recyclabes and waste and a fortnightly recycling collection with weekly waste collection. Council will make its decision on the new format after assessing all tenders over the next month or two.

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.

Roads consume a massive proportion of Council’s budget, so anything that helps to keep costs down is a real bonus. At our last meeting councillors learnt about our new assets management system’s mobile data collection and mapping tool, the GBM Mobile, which is used to collect and map through a GPS information on road maintenance, new works, infrastructure etc.. This is then downloaded into council’s MapInfo Roads Database and can be used for analysis, reports, capital requirements and so on. It certainly offers technology to aid forward planning. This column is sponsored by:

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It all came together From art exhibitions to billy karts, the fifth annual Adelaide Plains Cup Festival offered locals and visitors plenty of entertainment. A crowd of 1200 enjoyed the Primo Australia Adelaide Plains Cup. While $130,000 was wagered on-course through bookmakers and the TAB, the atmosphere was equally as exciting for the Coopers Keg Roll, with punters lining the fence to view all the action. At Hamley Bridge, 150 breakfasts were served to just some of the hopeful buyers perusing the town garage sale, while Balaklava’s garage sales were also popular. Ninety young tennis stars battled it out on Sunday morning, and others hit the streets for Walking for MAC fun run/walk in Mallala.

EVELYN DYER at the Two Wells art and craft display.

The soap box derby was a huge success, while the poetry competition also drew a crowd at Mallala Hotel.In Snowtown, Hummocks Station hosted an art and wine dinner, an art exhibition and artist workshops. More than 40 guests enjoyed the ‘They’re Racing at Snowtown’ dinner, with guest speaker and local racing legend Johnny Letts. Letts was apprenticed to Merry Canavan’s (of Hummocks Station) father Jack Canavan, joining their Semaphore stable at 14 years old, weighing less than five stone. His first ever win was at Snowtown on Christmas Eve 1958 when he rode Port Walk, a chestnut carrying eight stone four. In Two Wells, visitors wandered between the open air markets and the art and craft exhibition, and Balaklava’s Welcome to Wakefield was also well attended.

Festival organiser and Yorke Regional Development Board economic development officer, Bridget Sara, said she had heard plenty of positive feedback about the festival. “It was great to see involvement of towns from Two Wells through to Snowtown and a good spread across the region,” she said. Bridget was pleased to see new events like the soap box derby, which could be built upon in future festivals. She said a key to the success of this year’s festival was having events in some towns happening on the same day, so visitors could move from one event to the next, and hopes this will be picked up by communities next year. She asked communities to begin planning now for next year’s festival, and to keep in mind any possible themes for the sixth Adelaide Plains Cup Festival. AT THE “Welcome to Wakefield” breakfast – new Balaklava residents Jennifer Frost, Les Mangion and Sarah Fryer have moved into their house on Racecourse road. They formerly lived in Seacombe Gardens. Jennifer was attracted to the area after bringing cattle to the Dublin sales from the Northern Territory.

Snowtown Lions cooked up a delightful breakfast at the Emu Awards. No, Emu wasn’t on the “memu”. From left At Hummocks Station, it was “They’re Racing at are president Ros Large, Fay Welke, Keith Welke, Dot Hawkes, Joyce Fry, Peter Krieg, Ania Herbert, Alan Large. Snowtown” for a dinner, art show and art classes. Here tutor Roland Weight assists artist Johanna McGuirk. Front Liz Rolph and Terry Rolf. Absent: Kate Haines, Grant Buik, Chris Hansen, Peter Strawbridge.

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BALAKLAVA Racing Club chairman, Wayne Henson, hosts committee room guests Prue Maitland, Mary and Ian O’Loan and Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland. LEFT: Smiles are just the ticket for (from left) Bianca Farrell, Chelsea Carpenter and Louise Read.

STEP right up ... juggler Jack Sladder uses Balaklava Lions member John Scholz as his “human ladder” as part of his performance at the “Welcome to Wakefield”.

RIGHT: New arrivals to the district Tarrin-Lee Peter and Eli Walton are now living near Lower Light after moving from Kalgoorlie.

LEFT: Enjoying their day at the races are (from left) Toby Irish, Kirstyn Rundle, Sam Irish and James Rundle.

n PICTURES: Lisa Redpath and Terry Williams

RIGHT: Clare Haynes made the most of rolling a keg – but her team from the Terminus Hotel, trying for “three-in-arow” didn’t win.

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n RIGHT: Balaklava newcomer Paige Hill is all smiles after having her face painted at “Welcome to Wakefield” in Balaklava Triangle.

n Garage sale fun for Fiona Burford (left) and Amy Gathercole with goods for sale in Balaklava.

n BELOW: Annabelle and Emily Harwood enjoy the “Welcome to Wakefield” breakfast.

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n BELOW: Tiger cubs Logan Olsen, of Port Wakefield and Declan Mills, Balaklava

n BELOW RIGHT: Artist Jules Farmer creates another masterpiece on Kyeasha Robertson, of Balaklava.

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! c i t s uf nta n Donnie Fullerton pushes Garth Plackett (foreground) while Luke Pritchard and Jye Buckley challenge for the lead in the Soap Box Derby at Mallala on Saturday.

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SUPPORT LOCAL Business Quality service at Multi Exhaust and Brakes If you require an exhaust and brake specialist, look no further than Multi Exhaust and Brakes at Virginia. Suspension work, radiators, servicing and tune-ups of cars, small trucks, 4WDs and tractors are all in a day’s work for the crew at Multi Exhaust and Brakes. Locals know their vehicles are in safe hands with owners Paul Vanhaasteren and Julie Canala who have run the business together for the past five years, with Paul the previous co-owner for 10 years prior. According to Julie, there is no job too big or too small.

“We’ll give anything a go. We have all sorts of equipment coming in from farmers and market gardeners needing welding or repairing. We see some interesting contraptions,” she said. As well as locals, the businesses reputation and good workmanship bring customers from as far away as Yorke Peninsula. The workshop carries a good range of commonly needed spare parts and mufflers and there’s up to 13 courier runs each day from suppliers such as Sprint, Repco and Motor Traders. If a part isn’t in stock it can be ordered and received in the same day. The family business has two full time and

one part time employee, with years of experience each. “We are very fortunate to have great employees” Julie said, adding one mechanic would be in the top 10 shocker and exhaust mechanics in the State. Walker, Tenneco, and Lukey exhausts are fitted to hot rods, hotted up muscle cars such as Monaros, GTs and Mustangs as well as modified 4 cylinder vehicles. • Paul Vanhaasteren and Julie Canala Multi Exhaust and Brake, Cnr Old Port Wakefield and Gawler Roads, Virginia (opp Virginia Hotel). Phone 8380 9477

Paul Vanhaasteren fits a new exhaust at Virginia’s Multi Exhaust and Brakes.

ABRASIVE BLASTING

Carpet Supplies

Concreting

Engineering

Mid North Sand Blasting

Balaklava Stitch Joint ‘We Cover the Country’ 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings. 3 Selection of woven rugs. 3 Free measure & quote.

PGK Concrete Grey or Coloured

Master Builder Ass.

•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths

Lic No BLD198659

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

Goldney Welding

3Manufacturing, Alterations & Repairs 3Agricultural, Commercial & Domestic 3On site welding & repairs 3Steel Supplies

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

2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322

ACCOMMODATION

Car Cut & Polish

Communications

Employment

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

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

Bakery

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

32 George Street, Balaklava Ph 8862 1355

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

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

3 Colour paint protection

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

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

Phone 8862 1274

Phone 8862 2050

Earth moving

Available For Hire

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre

Balaklava

15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph.8862 1251

For quality care & education

Butcher

Marc’s Meats

Mid North Computer Services

• • • •

Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

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

Bus Hire

Convenience store

Phone 8862 1041

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

Earth moving

Computer Services

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

34 George Street, Balaklava

• Bobcat and tipper truck • No job too small • Free quotes Contact Rodney Clark (m) 0428 310 406 (a/h) 8864 5016

Bobcat - Tipper Excavator BLD 43872

Phone: 1300 655 224

Bobcat Service

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup Open 6.30am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed mornings 9.30-11.30am

Electrical

Balaklava Crash Repairs

CHILD CARE

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings

Nicholas Mathew 8520 2555 Greg McLean 8844 5044

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

BALAKLAVA TOWN HALL

Balaklava Town Hall

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

Crash Repairs

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

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

Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment

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

Chemist Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

ACA Approved

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

❋ Wiring ❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Installation ❋ Safety Switches ‘A’ Class Electrician Phone 8862 2127 Mobile 0407 608 445 Lic No. A000 1347

Electrical Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Lic No. 00 280 321 178

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

EXHAUST & Brakes

Multi Exhaust & Brake

Virginia • Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing

Mob: 0414 607 264

Cnr Old Pt Wakefield & Gawler Rd, Virginia Phone: 8380 9477

Earthworks

Exhaust & Auto Repair

Waratah Earthworx

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

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

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

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

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

Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

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

Cabinet Maker

Concreting

Engineering

Fencing

Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

REDBANKS CONCRETE

Mack’s Cabinets Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes. Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

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

Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

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

Will add rustic charm to any property!

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

GENERAL ENGINEERS

Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs

BLD 173128

SEWELL’S FENCING Pty Contractors Ltd

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

Phone: 0419 034 492 A/H 8523 0022

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Printing

Fencing

Motor Vehicles

The Fencing Bloke

McCracken Ford •General automotive repairs •RAA service. •New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477

Motor Vehicles

Fencing

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs ANDREW ROWE Fencing Contractor - NANTAWARRA -

Finance Brokers

Need Finance? We are here now ready to help with…

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

Hairdresser

Balaklava Shearing Shed

v Genuine GM Holden Parts

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

Balaklava Motors

Ph: 8862 1333

Servicing the Lower Mid North area

Balaklava & Roseworthy

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

Painter

David Lester Insurance Agencies For all general insurances

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

Cousins Garden Sup.

Rocla

Tiver Rd

Muno

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

Maintenance

Daryle Forbes

Maintenance ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080

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

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

Rural Supplies

Serving the rural community After Hours Phone... Kelly Evans 8862 1687; Shayn Faehrmann 8862 1086; Mel Haynes 8862 1711; Chris Kannenberg 8862 1980; Geoff Knappstein (property) 0407 790 210 George Redigolo (Insurance) 0417 167 732

Supermarket

Your own local store!

13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096

Taxation

Peter Harcourt & Co

Rain Water TANKS

Corner of George & Scotland St

Phone 8862 1728

and Rural Merchandise

Phone: 8524 21 17 Mobile: 0409 093 560

Phone/Fax 8862 2284

• Taxation consultant. • Accounting and computer services.

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

Plumber

Rural Supplies

Timber Supplies

P.B.Thompson PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

All general plumbing

Lic. No. PCL 5676

Garden Supplies

Open Days

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

Lic No. R27142

Pergolas & timber

Cousins

Stock Agent Balaklava Agency

Insurance

landscaping

Rural Supplies

Balaklava Newsagency

19 Wallace St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

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

Newsagency

TA Redden

Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

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

Bottles, Cans, Scrap Metal

PHone: 8862 1030

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting

Solid Plastering

Cash paid for

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

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

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

Trading Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am to 12noon

• Free Quotes

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

Septic Tank Cleaning

Adelaide Plains Recycling

Painter

Hair & beauty

Promotional Products

Recycling

Hairdresser

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Business

28 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1696

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

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28 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1696

Supplied & printed right here in Balaklava

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

Upmarket salon with cheap country prices

Agent for Echo Rubber Stamps

Allan Garrard

Holden Specialists Since 1930 v Service

Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

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

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd

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Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

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

R & M Timber Supplies

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

TRANSPORT

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

BALAKLAVA Phone 8862 1866

“Competitive Rates/Pensioner Discounts”

Plumber

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

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

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SUPPORT

LOCAL

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

Transport

Balaklava Transport Daily Freight Service to & from Adelaide

Business

Contact Garry 0408 831 971 or 8862 1609 Fax 8863 3078

Mechanical

Plumber

Salt Damp Solutions

Tree Lopping

Balaklava Diesel & Tyre Service

L.C. & R. Hore General plumbing

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions

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

10 Werocata Rd, Balaklava Phone 8862 1797 Mobile 0418 859 481 • Septic tank installations. • Re-roofing-Carports-Verandahs

Agents for BOC

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

Lic. No. RL24615

Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662. Member of the Master Plumbers Association

Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214

Prompt Reliable Service

The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

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

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Fox Tree Lopping & Tower Hire • Trees & Mistletoe Removed *Conditions •24 Hour Emergency Service Apply •Full public liability insurance • Branches Mulched •Free Quote We’ll beat any other written quote* Ph: 8842 2716 or 0417 460 174

ABN 69 102 224 019

Mark Gardner Ph: 0428 109 842 - Mallala

Ford motor vehicle dealers

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO March 2004

Brother and sister duo Laini Murray and Shane Ordelman, of Port Wakefield, were changing the face of the bowling world, even setting a state record of being the first brother and sister to be champions of the same club in the same year, taking out the 2003/2004 Port Wakefield women’s and men’s champion awards respectively.

YEARS AGO March 1999

Eva Vesecki was presented with a badge by Mrs Dorothy Beare, in recognition of her 16 years service to Meals on Wheels at Snowtown’s Australia Day celebrations.

YEARS AGO March 1989

Well-known Hamley Bridge identity Joe Tily was honoured twice in recognition of his outstanding services to the St John Ambulance brigade. Joe was presented with a National Service Medal and clasp for his long service to St John. A photo of Colin “Stitch” Jenner from a ‘celebrating 10 years of business’ column in a 1989 edition of the Plains Producer.

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Things were happening 100 years ago Have you ever stopped to think what happened in 1909? Yes, it’s a hundred years ago, but there are some interesting historical facts that we can note: King Edward VII was on the throne as head of the British Empire, Australia’s Governor-General was William Ward (second Earl of Dudley), and Prime Ministers were Andrew Fisher and Alfred Deakin (changeover was mid-year) – apparently this was Deakin’s third term as Prime Minister. South Australia had two governors, Sir George Le Hunte followed by Sir Day Bosanquet, and we also had two premiers, Thomas Price and then Archibald Peake. On the local scene, Change & Challenge tells us that Balaklava’s District Council Clerk was Mr. F.W. Loader and the elected councillors were Messrs. F. McArdle, W.H. Sires, J. Thompson, W. Tiller and W. Upton.

Heritage Highlights by Norma Schopp

Prominent Australians born in 1909 included Dame Elisabeth Murdoch (who celebrated her centenary birthday on February 8), Chips Rafferty, Robert Helpmann, Errol Flynn, and Reginald Ansett. Notable events included the introduction of electric trams in Adelaide and steam trams in Rockhampton Qld, Australia’s first powered aeroplane flight, and disastrous floods struck Victoria. On the world scene, Ernest Shackleton’s expedition claimed to have found the magnetic South Pole, Joan of Arc was beatified in

SA memories

Early learning and education Children learned their ABCs at their mother’s knee until at least the era of compulsory elementary education, in the 1870s; some children have continued to do so, with home schooling a preferred option. In the medieval period, children would be placed in the households of other nobles to learn their letters, courtesy and the other accomplishments that would be required of them. There were schools attached to many of the religious houses, although initially at least these were used to train the young boys recruited as altar boys or choristers. There were separately standing schools recorded in England during the reign of William the Conqueror in the 11th century. While it

From SA Memory: www.samemory.sa.gov.au should be noted that these schools were not intended for the general populace and that fees were charged, their existence is evidence of formal education for some. Again, it should be noted that most of these institutions were limited to boys. In the main, girls of the wealthy classes needed to know only enough Latin to be able to read their prayer books or books of instruction. This would remain the case for centuries, as it was considered that the woman’s main purpose in life was to marry, bear children and manage a household: for this a formal and extensive education was not considered necessary.

Hudson car company is founded on February 24, 1909. Rome, Einar Dessau used a shortwave transmitter and became the first radio broadcaster, Indianapolis speedway held its first event, and the Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to Guglielmo Marconi and Karl Ferdinand Braun for the development of wireless telegraphy (radio). Notable births included Victor Borge, George Beverly Shea, Car-

God’s world relief Four reminders of how ready God is to alleviate our pain and suffering What is God doing about all the world’s misery and suffering, including the toll of natural disasters? First, God actively promotes world relief. “The God who made both earth and heaven ... gives justice to the poor and oppressed, and food to the hungry ... He protects the immigrants, and cares for the orphans and widows.” Psalm 146.6-9 (Living Bible). Second, how does he bring relief? It should be

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men Miranda, Benny Goodman, Burl Ives, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, and Col. Tom Parker (Elvis Presley’s manager). The Hudson motor car company was founded in 1909, the Old Age Pension Act came into force in Britain, and Karl Landsteiner developed a system of blood grouping. That was just a brief look at 1909.

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obvious that evil spirits don’t inspire groups like Amnesty International, Red Cross, the World Health Organisation, Church charities, etc. Surely it is God who inspires such care and concern. “He is the God who ... frees the prisoners, and opens the eyes of the blind; he lifts the burdens from those bent down beneath their loads .... he turns topsyturvy the plans of the wicked.” Psalm 146.6-9 (Living Bible). Third, God has given humanity the means to

cooperate with him. But how many of us acknowledge that he will hear our cry if we call upon him? (See especially Matthew 7.7). Fourth, by spending billions of dollars annually on military equipment, armaments and warfare, the nations hinder and actually block God’s provision of global relief. So what does God do? He showers us with his blessings anyway!

In brief “Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless .... the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31.8 (Good News Bible).

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

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

Limited access & confined areas generally no problems!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LUTHERAN Balaklava........................4.30pm

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

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

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

UNITING Mallala.......................... 8.45am Two Wells................... 10.30am Owen Comm................ 9.30am Hamley Bridge............. 11.00am Windsor ........................ 9.00am Balaklava........................ 9.00am Nantawarra......................9.00am Lochiel........................ no service Pt Wakefield.................. 11.00am

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sport v Tennis

Young champions â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;aceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the court Photos from the Junior Tennis Tournament, played in Balaklava on Sunday March 1 as part of the Adelaide Pains Cup Festival.

Under 17 boys singles runner-up Damon Field with winner Adam Pratt.

Under 17 girls singles runner up Joanne Humphrys with winner Leah Tynan.

Rhys Oxenham fires a forehand during his under 17 doubles match on Sunday.

Under 14 boys doubles, back from left: winners Ben Michael and Kieren Robinson, runners-up Riley Knight and Josh Pearse. Front: Plate winners Trent Graham and Hedley Greenshields.

Under 14 girls doubles, back from left: winner Casey Knight, runners up Sammy Nield and Jess Eldredge, winner Brittany Daly. Front: Plate winners Brooke Schuit and Kate Cmrlec.

ABOVE: Jana Dixon hits a double-handed forehand shot during her under 12 singles match. Under 14 boys singles: second runner-up Riley Knight, runnerup Josh Pearse, winner Kieren Robinson and Plate winner Trent Graham.

LEFT: Brady Krieg smashes a serve in his doubles match.

Under 14 girls singles: runner up Casey Knight, winner Brittany Daly and Plate winner Clare Howard.

Under 12 girls doubles: winners Laura Webster and Gemma Freebairn, runners-up Amy Humphrys and Jessica Sellars. JAKE Slade hits a backhand shot during his doubles match.

Under 12 Boys doubles L-R: James Brown winner, Riley Curnow and Josh Watson runners up, Dillon Brown winner, Cameron Longbottom and Todd Slade second runners up. Front Plate winners Jamie Humphrys and Tristan Bell.

Under 12 boys singles: runner up Dillon Brown, winner Ben Heaslip, second runner up James Brown, Plate winner Tristan Bell.

Under 12 girls singles: Plate winner Renee Dixon, second runner up Simanga Nyoni, runner-up Jess Eldredge and winner Laura Webster.

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sport v Bowls

Owen under 12 girls finals contenders What is it that allows certain players to do hard-to-believe things when under pressure, while most of us get worse? Do you know what I am talking about? It is something that often happens in finals. It happens during the year too with players like Corey Olsen, Sam Rowland Lachlan Parker and Leigh Wright. Dribbler tells me that he’s seen Sally Fritz do it and Shevahn Robinson. They are in what looks like a hopeless position (like with Sally she is near the back line falling over) and they throw the ball. It lands just in the right spot or it goes through the basket. ‘Gonzo’ Simon has done it. You watch with disbelief when they do it and usually turn to the person next to you and say, “Did you see that?” Craig Price can do it too but he seems to want it to happen all of the time. Dribbler reckons he saw Peter McMillan do it and score three points. One thing is for sure it will happen in the finals. There were not many close games this week. The closest was the one between Longies and Owen Meercats in C men. I think that the C men is probably the closest competition and any one of the teams could win the grand final. They should be exciting to watch. However this week we we’re going to give our opinions on which of the juniors we think will make it. In the under 12 game, Dribbler reckons they should just enjoy playing and not worry about who wins. That is alright for him because he is not a junior, but in a way he is right. I think Owen will win the girls because I’m a fan of Kelsey Wedding. Then with the talents of Brooke Wilson I think they will be too strong for the likes of Bulldogs. Don’t get me wrong, the little “doggies” particularly Tash Greenshields and Sophie Maxwell are good. There could be an upset if Owen loses their composure. The Young Guns should get there in the boys because of their name and Jake Michael. He is a great sport and a great player. Dawson Page has been improving and so have the rest of the team to the extent that I don’t think they will let the rockets blast off. Tom Goldney has really rocketed for the rockets and with young Butterfield and

UNDER 10 basketballers had their wind up on Friday night with Kirsti McPharlin and Andrew Smith supervising water activities on the oval.

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LEFT INSET: Under 10 basketballers fill up their cups with water. BELOW: Kisti McPharlin and Andrew Smith with the under 10 basketballers.

By Three Points

Scholz they will be formidable opponents. However I am usually wrong. My picks in the under 14 boys will most likely be wrong as the competition is so much closer. I am a fan of Ben Heaslip so I’ll go with the Celtics. Dribbler reckons the Redlegs because of “big” Brandon Taylor and hot shooting Appleby. The girls we both agree will be Magic. Ciara Guy and Shauni Tiller will weave their magic although if Tenneal White and Britanny Koch can combine well for the Midgets they make a contest of it. Composure and percentage play will make a difference with the under 16s particularly for the boys. Chad Ruiz will be the key for Bulldogs and Riley McDonald for the Lakers. However, Dribbler reckons the class and skills of Tom Lloyd and Luke Williams will see the Celtics and the Magics play off in the big one. He reckons that there won’t be enough Magic for them to overcome the Celtics and because he’s a fan of Caleb McPharlin. He reckons Caleb’s work ethic and skills will show through to give them the edge. He is also a fan of Jessica Angel, as she is getting better with each game, as is her team mate Lauren Maxwell, who seems to be gaining in her basketball prowess – although Brianna is fantastic and Alex Simon and Lauren Michael are good, the Bulldogs will do it. But that’s just his opinion and he is fairly opinionated. I am a fan of Alexandra Wilson. She is fantastic, as well as Sarah Tiller. I think that they will combine well to take the Bullets all of the way. Whatever the outcome there will be some great games as we have some excellent players. Coaching strategies and confidence will play a big part.

Dribbler tells me that soon there is to be a special development squad who will train all year, so that more players will learn some of these skills and strategies that our A Men in particular have been showing.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Assoc. Premiership Table - February 27

JACOB Butterfield, Balaklava dribbles around Jack Hoepner, Bulldogs.

TOP: Owen’s Kimberley Pycroft tries to steal possession from Balaklava’s Tenayah Renshaw during the under 14 girls game. ABOVE: Bulldogs’ Nathan Studham dribbles past Balaklava’s Tim Goldney during the under 12 boys game.

A MEN Pld Young Guns 12 Bulldogs 12 Owen 12 Hamley 12 B MEN Pld Nuggets 12 Lakers 12 Swaggies 12 Hawks 12 Redlegs 12 Bulldogs 12 C MEN Pld Jazz 11 Longies 11 Meercats 10 Pacers 12 U/12 BOYS Pld Young Guns 12 Bulldogs 12 Rockets 12 Owen 12 U/14 BOYS Pld Celtics 10 Redlegs 10 Owen 9 Nuggets 10 Bulldogs 9 U/16 BOYS Pld Lakers 12 Celtics 12 Magics 12 Bulldogs 12 Owen 12 Long Plains 12 B WOMEN Pld Opals 11 Hamley 12 Eagles 11 Thunder 12 Lightning 11 C WOMEN Pld Storm 12 Cats 12 Bulldogs 11 Redlegs 11 Owen Eagles 11 U12 GIRLS Pld Bulldogs 12 Owen 12 Wildcats 12 Lakers 12 U14 GIRLS Pld Magics 10 Bulldogs 9 Midgets 10 Long Plains 9 Owen 10 U16 GIRLS Pld Bulldogs 9 Blaze 10 Bullets 11 Owen 10 Long Plains 10

W 8 6 4 3 W 9 8 8 8 7 6 W 4 3 3 2 W 10 9 5 0 W 9 8 5 2 0 W 10 8 8 5 5 0 W 9 10 9 8 6 W 4 4 3 2 1 W 12 8 3 0 W 9 7 5 1 1 W 9 7 5 3 0

L 2 5 6 8 L 3 4 4 3 5 6 L 7 8 7 10 L 2 3 7 11 L 1 2 4 8 9 L 2 4 4 7 7 12 L 1 2 2 4 5 L 8 6 8 9 9 L 0 4 8 11 L 1 2 5 7 8 L 0 3 5 7 8

D 2 1 2 1 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 1 1 D 0 0 0 1 1 D 0 0 1 0 1

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Pts 18 12 10 7 Pts 18 16 16 16 14 12 Pts 8 6 6 4 Pts 20 18 10 0 Pts 18 16 10 4 0 Pts 20 16 16 10 10 0 Pts 20 20 18 16 12 Pts 8 8 6 4 2 Pts 24 16 7 1 Pts 18 14 10 3 3 Pts 18 14 11 6 1

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Agst 454 400 560 493 Agst 394 332 395 404 423 412 Agst 438 439 404 486 Agst 168 171 182 329 Agst 238 229 259 383 474 Agst 327 326 388 372 467 677 Agst 192 249 168 285 261 Agst 398 411 336 427 381 Agst 116 171 284 303 Agst 147 171 157 245 315 Agst 182 273 269 326 384

% 109.3 126.5 88.4 83.2 % 122.6 134.6 127.1 115.3 120.6 86.4 % 74.7 84.1 75.0 74.9 % 183.9 136.8 127.5 22.8 % 179.8 196.9 127.0 67.6 24.5 % 191.1 188.7 128.6 89.2 76.4 19.1 % 267.7 228.1 223.8 116.1 100.8 % 72.9 55.7 65.8 38.2 40.2 % 295.7 165.5 48.2 36.6 % 160.5 181.9 149.0 56.3 36.8 % 160.4 132.2 127.9 85.9 40.9

Lachlan and Leigh have been part of one of these squads, which is a big reason why they are so good. If I were younger I know I’d want to be in one. Dribbler says that Deb “Robby” has something to do with it.

He also says that our Association teams are heading for Adelaide this weekend with the under 18 boys looking good with “super coach” Wayne Hill back from holiday. All the best teams and we hope you enjoy the experience. See you Friday night.

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Basketball Results Brought to you by… - Supporting Local Sport Results of matches played on Friday February 27, 2008

a men

B Women

Bulldogs 67 (J.Brice 22, S.Nankivell 19, J.Cmrlec 11) def Owen 30 (A.Pratt 12, J.Sullivan 10, K.Ruiz 6). Young Guns 43 (L.Parker 20, A.Williams 8, B.Catford 6) def Hamley Bridge 27 (M.Gregory 11, P.Clark 8, J.Schahinger 4).

Hamley Bridge 23 (L.Read 6, K.Smith 6, A.Schahinger 5) def Thunder 16 (J.Harding 6, A.Simon 5, T.Smart 4). Eagles 34 (J.Taylor 10, S.Moulds 6, H.Nicholls 6) def Lightning 20 (T.Wiseman 13, H.Simmonds 4, A.Smith 3).

B Men

C Women

Hawks 48 (S.Noack 19, B.Mitchell 12, S.Goodfellow 7) def Redlegs 44 (C.Price 17, N.Jericho 15, D.Smith 8). Swaggies 66 (H.Pym 30, R.Sharer 28, A.McDonnell 6) def Nuggets 39 (L.Wright 22, J.Henderson 13, C.Marshall 4). Lakers 44 (L.Guy 14, N.Olsen 14, J.Napper 6) def Bulldogs 23 (N.Greenshields 6, B.Shepherd 6, D.Hill 6).

Storm 36 (K.McArdle 16, J.Robertson 10, T.McPharlin 6) def Cats 26 (N .Andriske 9, S.Mugge 8, J.Angel 4). Bulldogs 35 (J.Smith 14, C.Powell 10, K.Marshall 9) def Owen Eagles 27 (S.Robertson 8, N .Graham 6, S.Fritz 6).

C Men Jazz 34 (K.Simon 12, G.Palmer 10, R.McPharlin 5) def Pacers 28 (B.Lloyd 11, M.Fiegert 6, M.Clifford 5). Longies 33 (K.Jenkin 16, J.Matthews 9, C.Olsen 4) def Meercats 31 (L.Shepley 13, J.Smith 8, B.Moreton 6).

u16 boys Celtics 60 (T.Lloyd 25, J.Butterfield 19, T.Halls 6) def Owen 13 (B.Harkness 8, B.Merry 3, S.Hill 2). Bulldogs 24 (J.Zilm 10, D.Pfeiffer 4, Z.Zilm 4) def Magics 18 (L.Williams 14, T.Michael 2, S.van Kleef 2). Lakers 42 (M.Hill 19, R.McDonald 14, B.Heaslip 5) def Long Plains 17 (D.Wilson 5, K.McArdle 4, J.Wilson 2).

u14 boys Celtics 40 (D.Mumford 13, S.Wildman 11, B.Heaslip 8) def Bulldogs 0. Redlegs 52 (B.Taylor 22, T.Nottle 18, J.Appleby 12) def Nuggets 21 (B.Kreig 10, H.Veitch 6, J.Butterfield 3).

u12 boys Bulldogs 20 (N.Studham 10, T. Moulds 8, J.Studham 2) def Rockets 16 (J.Butterfield 10, T.Scholz 4, J.Rohrlach 2). Young Guns 33 (J.Michael 16, D.Page 8, L.Pringle 6) def Owen 11 (T.Munzer 8, C.Lane 2, J.Tiller 1).

u16 girls Bulldogs 43 (J.Angel 17, S.Mugge 13, K.Cmrlec 6) def Bullets 29 (A.Wilson 14, S.Tiller 9, R.Mallon 4). Blaze 36 (A.Simon 10, R.McPharlin 7, C.Auerbach 6) def Owen 28 (B.Wedding 19, E.Fry 5, K.Graham 4).

u14 girls Midgets 32 (B.Koch 20, A.Marsden 6, T.Renshaw 4) def Owen 0. Magics 24 (S.Tiller 8, C.Guy 6, A.Michael 4) def Bulldogs 20 (H.Hoepner 8, D.Hosking 6, J.Hoepner 2).

u12 girls Bulldogs 35 (S.Maxwell 8, N.Greenshields 8, T.Williams 7) def Lakers 6 (H.Mellier 2, K.White 2, S.Heaslip 2). Owen 36 (B.Wilson 20, K.Wedding 14, M.Merry 2) def Wildcats 16 (H.Sellar 7, K.Gregory 5, L.McPharlin 4).

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SPORT v District

Balaklava upsets Riverton Division One results last weekend created much interest among bowlers. Riverton’s decision to play its home match against Balaklava at Balaklava instead of at Riverton back-fired as Balaklava secured an all rinks up win against the competition leaders. Riverton’s greens required some maintenance, although the Division two game was played there. Balaklava now moves to the top of the table with three matches left to play. Hamley Bridge had a tough tussle against Port Wakefield to win by eight shots despite having only one rink up. Owen enhanced its hold on fourth place following their sound win against Wasleys while Mallala stayed in the hunt for that position with a 16-shot win against Tarlee. The battle for fourth now appears to between Owen and Port Wakefield with Mallala lurking in the wings should both of these sides falter over coming weeks. Wasleys’ chances of reaching the

north eastern mid week

Clare Red 46 (10) def Balaklava 26 (0). R Brandt 19 d R Hillman 14. R Howes 27 def K Harkness 12. Snowtown 45 (10) def Blyth 26 (0). R Atkinson 23 d B Kennett 12. R Brand 22 def J Hogan 14. Brinkworth 42 (8) def Burra 37 (2). J Goss 20 def C Boston 26. M McElvanney 22 def J Maidment 11. Spalding 47 (10) def Clare White 31 (0). P Goodridge 24 def R Wurst 13. K Jackson 23 def T Haysman 18. Premiership Table Burra 125 56.84 Snowtown 124 58.60 Clare Red 119 53.51 Spalding 79 49.74 Blyth 74 48.79 Balaklava 72 44.63 Brinkworth 63 44.99 Clare White 24 42.40

NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN

Match results from Thursday February 26. Round Seventeen Unfortunately, the final round was cancelled due to the hot weather. Four points to each side and five shots. Congratulations to Booborowie, the winner of the Pennant for 2008/2009. Association Championships are scheduled as follows: Singles (at Auburn) and Pairs (Saddleworth) Wednesday March 4 and Thursday March 5.

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA four are quickly evaporating unless they can conjure upset wins in their remaining matches and hope the immediate sides above them lose as well. The next test for Wasleys will be against Balaklava this weekend and on season form, Balaklava should be too strong for their opponents. Mallala hosts Hamley Bridge in another testing match. A win for the home side will bolster its chances of playing in the finals but on this occasion Hamley Bridge should take the points. After its loss last weekend, Riverton will be keen to return to the winning circle and Port Wakefield should have its hands full against a determined opponent. The final match should see Owen capitalise on its fourth position with a sound win over Tarlee. Division One: 28 February 2009

– Balaklava 79(12) (T. Clifford 23, B. Taylor 25, P. Thompson 31) def. Riverton 60(0) (M. Griffiths 19, B. Mullins 15, N. Rogers 26); Hamley Bridge 81(8) (D. Rex 18, B. Smith 39, M. Durdin 24) def. Port Wakefield 73(4) (R. McQuire 23, L. Robertson 20, G. McPharlin 30); Mallala 79(10) (P. Furst 31, I. Stuart 25, K. Roberts 23) def. Tarlee 63(2) (Matt. Ransom 23, F. Gorey 12, D. Branson 28); Owen 83(12) (K. Warnes 27, N. Harkness 25, G. Harkness 31) def. Wasleys 59(0) (L. Ryan 16, W. Grady 21, G. Rendell 22). Standings: Balaklava 149 +257, Riverton 145 +189, Hamley Bridge 122 +122, Owen 87 -97, Port Wakefield 80 -44, Mallala 75 -5, Wasleys 64 -90, Tarlee 46 -332. Division One – 7 March 2009: Balaklava vs Wasleys, Mallala vs Hamley Bridge, Port Wakefield vs Riverton, Owen vs Tarlee.

Pairs and Triples Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March at Burra. Premiership Table Final Round Side Points Shots Booborowie 95 85 Auburn Black 94 178 Riverton Black 92 145 Riverton Blue 91 85 Auburn Red 84 72 Robtstwn Green 81 101 Robtstwn Gold 80 138 Mintaro 74 (12) Burra Green 71 (3) Watervale 67 9 Saddlewth Blue 66 1 Riverton Green 61 (5) Burra Gold 61 (14) Spalding 59 (101) Burra Red 47 (160) Saddlewth Gold 36 (165) Hallett 35 (187) Tarlee 30 (167)

Barr (sk). L Braddock, D Anderson, D Beare, C Milton (sk). Balaklava Red v Owen at Balaklava. 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: P Thompson, T Clifford. Chicken Wheel: S Guy. OWEN: Division 1. Owen v Tarlee at Owen. G Marshman, P Freebairn, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). B Diehl, W Hocking, G Bubner, K Warnes (sk). B Duncan, R Uppill, B Parker, N Harkness (sk). Division 2. Owen v Balaklava at Balaklava. J Robinson, C Hocking, A Tiller, I Freebairn (sk). P McIntyre, R Hill, L Hean, L Beaty (sk). A Wandel, W Hodgetts, K Gould, P Sullivan (sk). Cars: I Freebairn, L Beaty, A Wandel departing at 12.45.

Sides for saturday

Woowoora Women

Wooroora Women had no play on Thursday February 26 due to the heat. Corrected premiership table with three matches to go. Owen 125 +124 Hamley Bridge 113 +71 Balaklava Gold 111 +67 Mallala Red 92 +20 Balaklava Green 91 +48 Balaklava Red 91 +11 Port Wakefield 80 -2 Mallala Black 76 +18 Mallala White 72 -44 Two Wells White 50 -107 Two Wells Red 49 106

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6.30pm

COURT 1

COURT 2

COURT 4

COURT 6

COURT 7

COURT 9

U12 Girls

U12 boys

U14 Girls

U14 Boys

U12 Girls

Bulldogs vs Owen

Y/GUns vs Bulldogs

Rockets vs Owen

Midgets vs L/Plains

Owen vs Nuggets

Wildcats vs Lakers

Balaklava 2

Owen 2

Long Plains 1

Bulldogs 1

Balaklava 1

U14 Girls

U14 boys

U16 Boys

U16 Girls

U16 BOYS

U16 Girls

Magics vs Bulldogs

Celtics vs Redlegs

S/T Semi

magics vs Bulldogs

Bulldogs vs Blaze

Lakers vs Celtics

Bullets vs Owen

Owen 2

Hamley Bridge 1

Long Plains 2

Bulldogs 2

Bulldogs 1

8.30pm

C Women

B Men

A Men

B Women

C Men

Storm vs Cats

Nuggets vs Lakers

Y/GUns vs Bulldogs

O/Opals vs Hamley

Jazz vs Longies

Hawks 2

H/Bridge 2

Owen 2

Balaklava 2

A Men

B Women

C Women

C Men

B Men

Owen vs Hamley

eagles vs Thunder

Bulldogs vs Redlegs

Meercats vs Pacers

Swaggies vs Hawks

Balaklava 1

Long Plains 1

Bulldogs 1

Balaklava 1

Bulldogs 1

S/T Semi 7.30pm

S/T Semi 9.30pm

S/T Semi

S/T = Scorer and Timer to be provided by the club listed SET UP: Seats, Score Benches, Backboards, Time Clock (Ct 1), Rubbish Bins – Owen & L/Plains PACK UP: Seats, Score Benches, Backboards, Time Clock (Ct 1), Rubbish Bins – Hawks & Swaggies

JIM Evans, Mallala sends one down during Saturday’s game.

MALLALA’S Mick King gives a signal to his team mate during the game against Hamley Bridge.

Tight results in Division Two Red Both Mallala/Hamley clashes were exceptional matches with results as close as they could possibly be in both cases. Mallala Black held onto to top spot after drawing with Hamley Red but taking match points due to having two rinks up. Hamley White, on the other hand, sneaked through against Mallala White by one shot despite having only one rink up. In the remaining matches, Balaklava Red and Owen had comfortable victories against their respective opponents. The main impact of these results on the standings is that only 10 points separate fourth to seventh, thus ensuring some keenly contested matches over coming weeks amongst the sides concerned. This weekend will see the two Mallala sides compete in a local derby. For Mallala White, it is a must win match as a loss may remove them from fourth position depending on results from other matches. Balaklava Red and Owen should have an interesting tussle as both sides strive for that fourth position. Recent form suggests that Owen is favoured to win on this occasion. Balaklava Blue travels to Hamley Red keen to redress its poor form in recent weeks. Hamley

Red’s home green advantage, however, may be just enough incentive for Hamley Red to record a win against their opponents. The final match sees Hamley White travel to Balaklava White with season form favouring Hamley White in this match. Division Two Red: 28 February – Balaklava Red 91(10) (B. Hogben 25, S. Hawke 26, C. Cowan 40) def. Balaklava Blue 64(2) (C. Milton 27, R. Barr 20, R. McPharlin 17); Owen 68(12) (I. Freebairn 18, P. Sullivan 25, L. Hean 25) def. Balaklava White 52(0) (J. Olsen 16, K. Harkness 16, R. Hillman 20); Hamley White 69(8) (I. Parr 22, J. Daniel 29, B. Morris 18) def. Mallala White 68(4) (P. March 23, K. McDonald 20, G. Forrest 25); Mallala Black 74(7) (C. Crossman 15, B. Smith 31, J. Evans 28) def. Hamley Red 74(5) (J. Bell 37, J. Tily 13, D. French 24). Standings: Mallala Black 148 +282.75, Hamley White 143 +175, Hamley Red 136 +231, Mallala White 122 +91, Balaklava Red 117 +62, Owen 115 +73.25, Balaklava Blue 112 +22, Balaklava White 97 -30. Division Two Red – 7 March 2009: Balaklava White vs Hamley White, Mallala White vs Mallala Black, Balaklava Red vs Owen, Hamley Red vs Balaklava Blue.

Sides set for Division Two White finals Following the results of last weekend’s matches, both Riverton sides have now joined Port Wakefield Gold as certain finalists in this section. Only fourth position remains undecided though Port Wakefield Blue has a strong grasp on this spot at the moment. The closest match of the round last Saturday saw Riverton White take over second spot from Riverton Black following their win over their sister side. In other matches, both Port Wakefield sides had very comfortable wins over their respective opponents. In this weekend’s round, the key match will see Riverton Black host Port Wakefield Blue. At their previous meeting, Port Wakefield Blue took the honours and will be keen to repeat the effort once again. Since Christmas, Port Wakefield Blue has won four of six matches played while Riverton Black has won only one match during that same time, suggesting that on form, a Port Wakefield Blue win is likely. The remaining

matches should see Riverton White and Port Wakefield Gold prove too strong for their respective opponents. Division Two White: 28 February – Riverton White 75(10) (J. Glistak 16, R. Hannaford 32, P. Gates 27) def. Riverton Black 60(2) (R. Schulz 30, M. Prime 14, M. Prime 16); Port Wakefield Gold 95(12) (A. Williams 33, A. Carslake 36, R. McGregor 26) def. Wasleys 47(0) (J. Williamson 11, R. Modra 12, J. McDonnell 24); Port Wakefield Blue 104(12) (T. Franke 31, T. Cluse 36, T. Jones 37) def. Tarlee 52(0) (R. Clarke 23, A. Ransom 14, B. Butler-Sinclair 15). Standings: Port Wakefield Gold 122 +253, Riverton White 93 -3, Riverton Black 85 +7, Port Wakefield Blue 72 -87, Wasleys 50 -473, Tarlee 15 -604. Division Two White – 7 March 2009: Riverton Black vs Port Wakefield Blue, Riverton White vs Wasleys, Port Wakefield Gold vs Tarlee.

Wooroora bowling association

A Bowler’s Bias

Name: Jarrad Olsen Age: 23 Played bowls for: 7 years Bowl for: Port Wakefield Live: Port Wakefield Profession: Makes wooden boxes and export pallets Hobbies other than bowls: Darts, golf, Playstation 2 Do you prefer to play on lawn or synthetic greens? Lawn Bowls could be improved by: Playing at a better time of day Toughest opponenet: Riverton Other than myself, the association’s best bowler is: John McNab I don’t play bowls with my partner because: she’s not interested in bowls

Should there be a minimum age limit for bowlers? No Should there be a maximum? No If you could trade places with any other person for a week, who would it be? Elvis Presley What was the last film you saw? Aussie Rules What is your favourite TV show? The Simpson, The Biggest Loser What would you like to see changed in the world? The fire bugs to be put up for the death penalty When you have to cook a meal for yourself, what is it? I haven’t learnt how to cook If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be? “The life of Jarrad Olsen”

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Name: Mark Sammons Nickname: Fish Team: Dublin Cricketing Status: Yeah, can play anywhere, any time! Who would you least like to face up to? Tom Smith – slider bowl is a trap for LBW! (Anyone that can turn a ball, really) Who is your favourite Waugh? Wo...wo...wo...what are they good for?! Who is your favourite Australian Cricket Captain? Allan Border Best effort with bat or ball:

114 with the bat ‘A grade’ TVCA Your most memorable moment in cricket: 52 not out for Yorke Peninsula against Murray Districts in the 2009 Bank SA Country Carnival Strangest place you’ve turned up in your whites: Adelaide Oval (just wish it was legal) Worst dressed player in your team: Rob Amari – always in his painting clothes Who would you least want to room with on tour? Why? Ben Starr – trouble with a capital ‘T’... he also needs anger management classes!

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• 16 East St. Port Wakefield - Sold • 27 Tea Tree Tce. Balaklava - Sold • 49 Short Tce. Balaklava - Under Contract

2 2 H U M P H R E Y S T B A L A K L AVA $155,000 Ideally located & affordable stone cottage

This stone cottage situated very close to Balaklava services on a good sized block is just waiting for some TLC to restore it to its former glory. Don’t be fooled by its size, there are 3 bedrooms with the option of a fourth or spare room/office which would make an ideal teenager’s retreat. The functional dine-in kitchen is roomy and the large tiled bathroom has a bath and separate shower. Other features include a big out-of-the-way laundry with access to the back yard, reverse cycle air-conditioner in the lounge as well as a second cooler in one bedroom. The home also has a large carport on the side which leads to a garage/shed. The price makes this an affordable option for investors or first home buyers so contact us now to arrange an inspection.

CATFORD PLUMBING Call Keanan Phone: 0438 641 032

RLA 150881

This is quality farming land situated west of pinery and is a very affordable build up block. There is mains water connected making it self sufficient and both paddocks are watered. The fencing is in fair condition and consists of ringlock & 1 barb. There is a small area of natural timber shade area.

These properties are UNDER CONTRACT / Sold and new listings are required for the current buyer enquiry.

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

Great location and renovated ready to move in.

YORKE PENINSULA Paskeville/Kulpara

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Contact Harry 0439 823 014 or 8528 6059 AH

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86.6 HA Two Lots 206.5 AC Two parcels of mainly all arable cropping land, mains water to both. Terms of lease for 3 years. Tender closes Thursday March 12, 2009 at 4pm in sealed envelope marked Korunye at Elders Roseworthy. Neither highest or any tender accepted.

A/C JD & HM Bell – To be offered in 4 lots Lot 1: 42.08 HA (104 acres), mains water, 1 paddock, all arable. Lot 2: 66.37 HA (164 acres), 1 paddock, all arable. Lot 3: 69.88 HA (172.6 acres), mains water, 1 paddock, all arable. Lot 4: 116.15 HA (287 acres), 3 paddocks, 2 road frontages, 4 titles, approx 100 ha arable. Ideal land for farm build-up or rural investment in this fertile and versatile area renown for its reliability. The land is close to the Hamley Bridge townships northern boundary with a 425mm average rainfall. Suitable for a variety of grains, legumes and hay production, this is a great opportunity to secure land in a tightly held and highly valued area. AUCTION Friday 6th March, 2pm in the Hamley Bridge Rec Centre (unless sold prior). TERMS: 10% deposit, balance at settlement 3/4/09 Steve Redden 0408 836 914 GAWLER (08) 8522 4443

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414, 415, 417 & 419 Clinton Web ID 1025682 468 Acres Prime Reliable YP Cropping Ideal farm build up opportunity in desirable location close to silos with bitumen road frontage. 4 Lots in 3 Titles, gently undulating clean red soils, all cleared, arable & well fenced into 3 paddocks with mains water. See Agent for further details, cropping history and info pack. 1238065RE5/3

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For more information on how to fight the bite contact your Local Council Environmental Health Officer or SA Health on (08) 8226 7100 or visit www.health.sa.gov.au

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

Tradesman / Painter

Sub Interest by 31/3 RE NEW LE AS E

Elders Roseworthy - 8521 0302 Graeme Hann 0417 814 659

Mosquito-proof your home and community > make sure windows and openings are fitted with fine, insect proof screens > cover rainwater and septic tank openings with insect proof mesh > ensure gutters are not holding water > regularly empty all containers that retain water, such as pot-plant saucers, bird baths and tyres.

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• Performance exhausts • Standard replacement • Mild & stainless steel • Custom made systems • Extractors • Bikes

$175,000

This is an opportunity to acquire a gracious older 3 bedroom stone duplex home, just 100 metres from the centre of the main shopping centre of the easy going and safe town of Balaklava and Fisher Street is quiet and family-friendly. The house is in really excellent repair, freshly painted, and the owner has made many improvements. The bedrooms are of a generous size and two feature original cast-iron fire places. The living room is of very generous proportions, and like most of the house has original fine corrugated iron ceilings, around 11 feet tall. The dine-in kitchen is large, with a small formal dining room to the side, that could function as an additional bedroom. To the rear there is a practical sized bathroom/laundry, separate toilet and useful sunroom/entrance lobby. To top it off, a dry cellar with internal access!. Heaps of extras outside, including a carport to side, large concreted shed, pergola structure, and other sheds. All on nearly half an acre, with many well-established, shady trees and productive citrus. The house is oil heated and exceptionally cosy in winter, and with insulation throughout, cool as a cucumber in summer. Stylish living at an affordable price.

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Kapunda Harness Racing Club will be holding the Rosenzweig Kapunda Pacing Cup and the Bunyip Trotters’ Cup at its meeting on Sunday. The second heat of the Country Graduation Championship will also be conducted with a Rug being donated by Speciality Foods. Other races on the program are the AR Rhodes 3Year Old Pace, Bill & Joan Adams RO Pace and the Wasleys Ridley Arms Hotel Claiming Pace. David Aldred, the new general manager for Harness Racing SA, will be at the meeting. Sponsors Club members will also be in the draw for a $500 Harvey World Travel Voucher, members of the Club will also have four draws conducted for $25 Vine Inn Hotel Motel Bistro Food and beverage vouchers. The Trainers Bonus draw for a new racing bike will be conducted late in the day to see who takes home this new racing bike donated by Allan Tapp. Racing starts at 1pm and the weather forecast is for mid 20’s – a nice day for all to enjoy at the trots. There is full catering facilities from dining to canteen, BBQ, bar with on course TAB and two bookmakers. During the afternoon the Kapunda Pony Cup, sponsored by Barossa Valley Lawn Mowing Service and Laucke Mills will be conducted with trophies to the winner of the Open Class and Shetland Class.

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For Rent

39 Wallace Street, Balaklava. 3 bedrooms, $150 per week. Phone Jeff 8862 1552. Port Parham - for sale or for rent: 3br plus study, half furnished house, available now, air conditioning, renovated, $275 per week or $275,000. References required. Ph 8252-5873.

For Sale

20 Beef calves, heifer/steers, 2-7 months old $195 - $350. Gumeracha 8389 1169. 22FT caravan/annex on-site W.I.W.O Port Wakefield Caravan Park, $17,500 o.n.o. Newly Renovated. Phone 08 8668 4208 or 0429 002 158. 1982 Volvo 244GL sedan, good condition, clean reliable vehicle, good tyres and rego VMW-092. $700 ono. Phone 8864-5035. 2002 Toytota Workmate, 4x2 traytop, white duco, full length racks, tonneau cover, 172,000kms, WSX198. Ph Tony 0417 047 957. Port Wakefield $10,500 ono. 4wd camper trailer, Cameron canvas, pull out kitchen, lots of storage, excellent condition, $8,500, reg no. TNK 762. Ph 8844 3230 or 0428 152 267.

Balaklava 4 bedroom ensuite home. Double Garage. Patios. Extensive paved areas. $199,000. Ph 0407 797 729. Balaklava house block, 840 m2, close to shops and schools. Quiet street. Phone 0433 354 783. Black angus cattle, prime condition, well bred. 4x 2 year old steers, $800 each. 3 year old bull, proven, $1,500. Ph 0439 700 977. Custom hand made knives - stainless steel, carbon steels, knife sharpening & repairs, knife restoration. Hansen Custom Knives. Ph 8862 2360 or 0407 577 054. Elfinvale black & tan kelpie pups, 10 weeks old, 1 male, 2 female, $30 each o.n.o. Good as working dogs or pets. Ph: 0430 365 511.

GOPHER - Invacare deluxe, 4 wheels, shop basket, excellent condition, can deliver, $1,000 o.n.o, phone 0427 847 873. Hay - new season, small square oaten hay, $6 per bale. Balaklava Museum. Phone: 8862 1741. HOLDEN ASTRA CD 2000 - Green 4 door hatchback manual, 83,000km, CD, aircon, cruise, central locking. One lady owner, reg WMC-319. REDUCED: $9,450. Ph 0422 006 647.

Holden Rodeo 1997 4wd traytop turbo diesel a/c towbar 5 speed manual excellent condition. $9250 o.n.o. Reg WAR 766. Leyland Boxer Beavertail tray 5 x 2 speed diesel. Fair condition $5500 o.n.o. Phone: 8864 2220 or 0429 642 221.

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Death

Honda XR 250, 2003, good condition, runs well, service history available, registration YYM 835, $4,500 neg. Phone 0430 200 490 or 8527 2054.

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Phone 8864 5062 for bookings.

Thompson (Hector) Raelene Melva of Balaklava. (Formerly of Jamestown, Seaton, Port Wakefield).

Island Star caravan, 2002, 19’ 6”, queen size bed, 3 way fridge, air conditioner, cooktop/oven, microwave, 12v or 240 v system, roll out awnings. Phone: 8862 1695 or 0427 829 297, $34,000. Lahsa Apso pups for sale. One female, two male. Wormed, vaccinated and vet checked. Nine weeks old. $400. Phone: 0414 411 942 or 8520 2928 after 5pm on weekdays. Mitsubishi Starwagon GLX 2003, 2.3 L, Automatic, 107,000kms, Dual A/C, Power Brakes, steering, and windows, Bluetooth installed, 8 Seater, New tyres, asking $14,500 ONO reg no. XJC 165. Contact No. 0412 038 506. New all purpose car trailer, 4m x 2m, $4,300. Phone: 0428 988 799. Oaten Hay - Small Squares from $6 per bale. Delivery negotiable. Phone Nick on 0428 831 896. Pony with saddle and stock, friendly, well behaved, $400. Phone: 8862 1179 or 0409 337 985. Remember our “Advertise it until it sells deal’. For just $19.80 you can have your for sale advert in for 9 weeks*. Phone us today on 8862 1997 or email producer@rbe.net.au or fax 8862 1977 to take advantage of this great deal.* Conditions apply. Yardman ride-on mower, bought Nov 07, under warranty 16HP Kohler motor, Briggs & Stratton, parts, 5 gears, key start, 42 inch cut. Used for approx 3 hours, purchased $3,000, selling $2,700 ono. Phone 8566 2993. XF Ford Fairmont sedan. Runs well, new reconditioned motor, LPG, 6 cylinder, registered XFS 284, wrecking. Parts from $5 or $600 lot. Phone 8862 1905.

Garage Sale

9 Germantown rd Redbanks. Sat March 7 and Sunday Mar 8. From 8am to 4pm. Toys, clothing, timber, spacesaver beds x 2, horse gear, various sundries and more. LOT 100 Bowmans Street Whitwarta. 8km north of Balaklava in rooms of old cottage. Furniture, garden pots, nick-nacks, building materials, aluminium windows etc, and home gym, Saturday March 7, 8am - 5pm.

Public Notice

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

TARLEE COUNTRY MARKET. Don’t forget the famous market held on Monday March 9. Trash n treasure; craft; cakes and produce; plants and much more. Sausage sizzle and cheesecake a must. 8 am to 3 pm at the Tarlee Community Centre. Stall enqs Michelle 8528 5299

Work Wanted Asbestos Remover now operating in your area. We specialise in Asbestos Registers and Annual Inspections. Reasonable rates, clean, safe, license 90314. Phone: 0428 840 451 or wattsasbestos. com.au.

Wanted to buy HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217. OLD petrol bowser or parts, old signs, tins, oil bottles, books, brochures, plough seats, seed drill ends, cow bells, military items, old comics, badges, medals, anything old in any condition, cash paid. Phone Rob 8846 4079.

Birth Marshman (nee Willson). Bess and Ben are delighted to announce the birth of Beatrice Ruby on February 18, 2009, 3030g. A sister for Harriet and Edwina. A very special thank you to Dr Stephen Lane, Dr Chris Munt and Ashford Hospital staff. A precious granddaughter for Ray and Lyn, Richard and Di.

Death Stein Ronald Colin. Passed away suddenly. February 22, 2009. Aged 89 years Beloved husband of Iris (deceased). Loving father of Kathy, Malcolm and Trevor. Dearly loved father-in-law to Ray and Sylvia. Much adored Poppa Ron to Kyra and Tobi. Rest in peace. Stein - Ronald. A very special brother of Ella. Brother-in-law of Harold and uncle of Anna, Victoria and families. Loved by all. STEIN, Ron. With love and fond memories of our Uncle Ron. We will miss popping in for a lollie. Loved Uncle of Ken and Heather, Shane & Caroline, Kirsti & Pete, Lee and children.

20/01/1942 to 02/03/2009 Passed away peacefully at Balaklava SMD Hospital on March 2 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Loved only daughter of the late Pearl and Arthur (Mick) Hector of Jamestown. Much loved wife and best friend of Barrie for the past fifty years. Loved and loving mother of Tracy and Melissa. Respected Mother-In-Law of Trent. Special friend of Greg. Loving Nanna of Izaak, Sydnie, Macauley and Scarlett. Special thanks to all the wonderful caring staff at Balaklava Hospital. Thompson (Hector) Raelene Melva. My beautiful gentle Raelene. You endured so much over the past five years with great courage and dignity.

Death

Thompson (Hector) Raelene Melva. Mum, you touched my heart and soul where only a mother’s love can reach. This is where I’ll keep you, in memories of an idyllic childhood and of the beautiful friendship we shared. I am so grateful for the time we had together, and grateful that you saw me build a family of my own. Most of all I am grateful that you were mine. A beautiful soul at peace. Until we meet again, your loving daughter and friend. Melissa xxx. Thompson (Hector) Raelene Melva. We will miss you Nanna and look for you in the stars. Love Izaak, Sydnie, Macauley and Scarlett. xxxx. Thompson Raelene. A flower may die, and sun may set, but for your family and friends they will never forget. Your name is precious it will never grow old. It’s engraved in their hearts in letters of gold. Sympathy to Barrie, Tracey, Melissa & families. Love Jenny.

Gold Wedding

I miss you so much but you will live in my heart forever. Love you, Barrie. Thompson (Hector) Raelene Melva. Mum, Mumsy, Mumeo & Rae. I cannot say how much I will miss you. The long phone calls. The shopping trips (touching every piece of clothing) and the many laughs. You were the strongest most patient and gentle person I know. You were the greatest Mum, a girl could ask for. You never judged me, just accepted me. I have lost my best friend and you will be in my heart with the unspoken love that we have always had. Tracy xxx

Paper Day Later Next Week

Blyth Cinema

★

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

•Body of Lies (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ ★ Thriller/Drama - Russell Crow, Leonardo DiCaprio - Fri Mar 6, 8pm • The Women (PG) ★ ★ ★ Comedy/Drama - Meg Ryan, Debra Messing - Sat Mar 7, 8pm - Fri Mar 13, 8pm • Burn After Reading (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ Comedy/Crime - Clooney, Brad Pitt, Imelda Staunton - Sat Mar 14, 8pm - Fri Mar 20, 8pm Tickets: •Adults $10 •Con/Stu $7.50 •Child $5 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50 3 Full Dolby digital surround sound 3 Candy bar 3 A/C BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (between 2pm - 5pm)

Halbury Primary 125 year School Reunion 1884 - 2009

April 5 - 12 noon at Halbury Hall

You never complained or asked, why me. Your concern was for your family and not yourself, as it has been throughout our life together.

Coming Events

•Welcome 12 noon • Pooled Lunch 12.30 pm • Roll Call 1.30 pm • Speakers corner 2pm • Please bring chairs, photos, report cards

CURNOW - J E NKIN Congratulations John & Yvonne. Married 6/3/59 at Mallala Methodist Church. From Chris & Ann, Geoff & Heather, Dean & Barb, Simon and grandchildren. Enjoy your cruise.

In Memoriam

KRAFT, Edwin Frank, 26/2/17 to 4/3/79. It’s untrue what you said, that you're soon forgotten when you're dead. When I go home and the old locals learn you were my dad, they tell me stories of you and your virtues. Thirty years ago you died and you're still fondly remembered.

Thank you

To the Balaklava and Port Wakefield CFS, the Balaklava and Port Wakefield police, to Balaklava Ambulance for their prompt and efficient service in attending our daughter’s car accident. Please accept this as our heart felt thanks to all who attended and including those who were passing by, who helped as well. Jim & Ellie Hewett.

Bushfire Variety Concert Sunday March 8 - 2pm

RSVP by March 25 to Marty Barker 8862 1455 Janet Smith 8863 1272, Heather Downie 0402 227 585

We’ve got the heat licked! Delicious, mouth watering scoop ice cream now available

• Choice of 6 different flavours • Waffle or plain cones

BalaklavA Bakery George St, Balaklava

Strawberry Fete Saturday March 14 6.30 at Owen Hall

• Sausage sizzle & steak sandwiches • Soft drinks • Raffles • Crafts • Stalls selling from 8pm • Bottle stall • Items for children • Plants • Local produce and home made cakes • Strawberries with ice cream or cream

Two Wells Football Club Auction Sunday March 15 • Goods received from 6am • Selling begins at 10am •Fully catered • Number system

Admission: donation

Many items to auction such as… Timber, steel, white goods, clothing, fencing material, TV cabinet, horse gear, general tools, toys and furniture More items welcome

Ph Joy Woodroofe 8528 6365

Contact 0429 202 336 or 0407 184 501

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Port Parham Sports & Social Club Saturday March 7 Live Band 8pm til late

Riverton Community Library

Public Notice

AGM

Situations Vacant

Chiropractor

SITUATION VACANT

Thursday March 26

• Full menu 6 - 8pm • Bain marie • Come & have a great night!

Important Meeting

•Bio Solids • Chicken Manure •All straw based manures K.B. & K.M. Gameau

MOBile: 0418 854 159

Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

• Entrance via Federick place

Flashpoint

Contract Spreading

Dr Daryl R Brown

7pm in the Riverton Community Library For further information ph 8847 2414

Bookings phone: 8529 2211 or 8529 2324

Full Time

Required for general workshop duties. Suit fit and agile person. Overtime available.

For appointments phone

8853 2088

Middle Beach Boat Ramp

March 10 - 7pm

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY

in Two Wells Football Club Rooms • Come and have your say • Joint initiative of the Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee & Two Wells Regional Action Team

• Names must be submitted by March 13, 09 • Junior Training commences: March 26, 09 at 4pm followed by parent information session at 5.30pm in Sports club.

ALSO VISITING

Pt Wakefield, Mallala & Two Wells

Physio Appointments & enq.

8862 2200 or 0448 862 222 Introducing

FREE netball skills session run by Thunderbirds players

Kylie Button Massage Therapist

Sunday March 22, 2009 at Balaklava Netball Courts

• 8 – 10 yrs: 12.30 pm – 2pm • 11 – 15 yrs: 2.30 pm – 4pm Registrations close Friday March 13

Any registration or enquiries to: Sam Tiller - 0409 096 434

TROTS

Terms & Specifications can be collected from the office or from the Tenders SA website or by phoning 08 8862 0810.

SUNDAY March 8

All tenders must be submitted on the form of an official Tender and be delivered to

Kapunda Pacing & Trotting Cups at Kapunda

• Anticipated start time 1pm • Canteen • Dining • BBQ • Bar Facilities • Membership Draws • On Course Tote – Bookmakers (2) • Pony Races • Social Clubs Welcome • No Eskies

A great day out for all BALAKLAVA RIVERTON HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL INC

Annual General Meeting Election Of Resident Members In accordance with the Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council Constitution, there are 8 vacant Resident Member positions. Nomination forms are available from Mandy Noye (8842 6573) with nominations closing Friday 13 March 2009. Positions will be for a two or three year term. An election, if required, or announcement of HAC members will take place at the Annual General Meeting, 6.30pm on Thursday 26 March 2009 at the Ambulance Centre, Balaklava. All members of the public are invited and welcome to attend. Gary Stewart Returning Officer Yorke Peninsula Health Advisory Council

Horizon Christian School is a rapidly growing Interdenominational Christian School, situated in the town of Balaklava, approximately 45 minutes from Gawler. The school enrolment R-12 for 2009 is expected to reach over 300 students.

• 5.30 pm - 7 pm

Enquires and application forms, please contact the school: 8862 2100.

Please contact Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

how much is too much?

Infrastructure Services Manager at Wakefield Regional Council, PO Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender Box, Kerbside Collection Service Tender, Tender number 2009-01-IS”.

2 million

australians are currently at risk of alcohol related brain damage.

are you at risk?

David Hassett INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES MANAGER

Temporary Relief Teachers

For more information and application forms please contact: Principal Mike Clisby on (08) 8862 2100.

Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

The highest or any other tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Requires:

THURSDAY March 5

at Lighthouse Christian Centre

Tenders for Kerbside Collection Service

Horizon Christian School

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

You Belong, You Fit & You Count!

Registration forms available from your local club or Carolyn Michael – 8863 1281

KAPUNDA HARNESS RACING CLUB Inc.

Please contact us for an application form. Ph: 08 85272218 e-mail: lyn@sharmans.com.au

Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT CLINIC

Tenders are invited and will be received until 5pm on Friday 3/04/2009 for the “Kerbside Collection Service”.

Rural manufacturing and merchandise based business located 25mins from Balaklava and 20mins from Two Wells

Junior Position

0428 359 394

Balaklava Netball Club Junior Registration & training

download a free checklist at:

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Situations Vacant

17/10/07

CHAP

Quality Community Care

Independent Contractors required Do you enjoy working with elderly people and at the same time earn an income? CHAP urgently requires contractors to provide services including cleaning, shopping, bill paying and/or personal care. All contracts are individually negotiated, so as an independent contractor you have the flexibility of working when and where you want.

For more information please phone CHAP Balaklava – 8862 2155

4:29:53 PM

Maintenance Officer As one of Australia’s largest hay exporters Balco Australia Pty Ltd is a significant national and international marketing organisation exporting Australian hay to numerous countries throughout the world. We are seeking a Maintenance Officer to join our team at our Bowmans Hay Processing Plant. With a major focus on continuous improvement you will partner with the Plant Manager to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our hay processing plants. Specific duties will involve fault finding, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and repairs across a wide range of plant and equipment. The person we are seeking will be trade qualified with extensive hydraulics experience. With a positive attitude, a passion for service excellence and safe work practices, you will become a valued member of the Balco team. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a position description contact Nick Mellow on 8862 0058. Please forward your application to nmellow@balco.com.au.

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TRACKS & TRAIL

2009

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MORE festival reports: Pages 12 to 15, 20 & 21

2009 EMU AWARDS

Cup Lorraine snares Festival

our Emu award Wildlife rescuer heads top group WILDLIFE rescuer Lorraine Samuels is the 2009 Emu Award winner. Lorraine, of Snowtown, a tirelesss healer and protector of native animals, captured the overall award from an impressive group of nominees. She wins a $600 cash prize from Churches of Christ Life Care, operators of Balaklava’s Hayfield Plains retirement estate. The Emu awards, held at Snowtown town hall last Friday, are also supported by The Plains Producer. Lorraine won her “Individual” category from Blyth’s Tanya Bertelsmeier (Lee Kernaghan family day at Blyth) and Mallala community stalwarts, Gwenda and John Griffiths. She then had to rise above another big list of impressive nominees across the other categories of Business, Community Group and Event to win the overall event. Penny Mathew, of Mallala, took out the Business category, Owen Community Centre Committee, cropping committee, the Community Group award, with another Snowtown winner coming through in the Event category – the Snowtown Community Management Committee – for its “Free As Air” festival fun day. Judges awarded two “Honourable Mentions” in the Community Group category, which boasted some quality entrants. These awards went to Blyth Progress Association for its KESAB Tidy Town award and tree planting program and Mallala Economic Development Board for its branding of Mallala as the “home of motorsport.” Judges were Federal MP for Wakefield, Nick Champion, Yorke Regional Development Board economic development officer, Bridget Sara and Plains Producer editor, Terry Williams. The Emu Awards breakfast attracted a crowd of about 70 people from towns spread across the Adelaide Plains. Lorraine Samuels had already won the hearts of the audience when she arrived with a young Euro, named Venus, who was wrapped in her pink and white striped pouch. Venus took everything in her stride, but Lorraine was overcome by the win and as nervous as a fawn. “I just didn’t expect this,” she said. “We love helping to heal and care for animals and the $600 prize will be a tremendous boost.” It is planned to use the cash to help build

LIFE CARE’S Lyn Polley presents Lorraine with her $600 cheque.

BUSINESS: Penny Mathew, of Happy Hearts Fitness, receives her award from mayor James Maitland.

EMU AWARD and INDIVIDUAL WINNER: Lorrains Samuels, with Venus, the 11-month old Euro and the 2009 Emu Award perpetual trophy. a wombat facility to better care for sick and injured wombats. Lorraine and husband Sammy are pensioners, working 24/7 to care for native animals. They travel all over South Australia at their own expense to retrieve animals. “Releasing any wildlife back to its own environment after nursing it back to health is my greatest reward,” Lorraine said. “I sincerely thank the prize donors, Life Care and everyone involved with the awards. “We get great support from the local community and I thank the many people who help us out from time to time in so many different ways.” The Adelaide Plains Cup Festival was officially opened by Balco managing director, and director of Life Care, Malcolm May.

Free Hearing Tests

Event: Snowtown Community management Committee, represented by Brian Krieg.

Community Group: Owen Community Centre committee (from left) Peter Freebairn, Andrew Parker, Rodney Reid and Wayne Heaslip.

Free Hearing Aids are available to eligible Pensioners & Veterans.* Private Clients & Self Funded Retirees are our Speciality. Hearing Tests & Hearing Aid Fittings for Workers Compensation Clients. Free Hearing Aid Trials.

Balaklava

Balaklava Hospital 4 War Memorial Drv

Clare

Mid North Hearing Clinic 294 Main North Rd

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