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More police on duty – and a heavier focus on drink-driving. That’s the message from the local community after early results from a Plains Producer survey on the district’s policing needs. And speeding, theft and hoon driving are also high on the list of public grievances. A survey published in last week’s paper identified a series of questions – some of which were also published on the Plains Producer website. According to the web poll, more than 37 per cent of respondents believe police need to target drink driving as a priority, followed equally by speeding and theft at almost 19 per cent, and hoon driving at 12.5 per cent.

torque. Gemma is a regular equestrian competitor on horseback but also has a love of something slightly faster – her Formula Vee racing car, shown in action (above) at Mallala Motorsport Park. And as a 17-year-old girl in a maledominated sport, Gemma has had to earn her respect on the race track. After initially competing on gokarts, Gemma has now stepped up a level to race Formula Vee, showing great promise after just two race meets. At a time when many of her peers are still learning to drive, Gemma is

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looking at a career behind the wheel. Her interest in racing was sparked in January 2007 when she joined a go kart come and try day at Bolivar. “I was about seven seconds off the pace and my step dad said we’re getting you a go kart,” Gemma said. She is lucky to have the full support of her mum Laila Deakin and stepfather Trevor Howell, especially as she has 42 weekend meets this year, leaving only 10 free weekends. When she finished second and third in two different classes in the State series last year while competing against a field of males, Gemma and her family decided it was time to step up to the next level.

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NEWS v District

This plan is enough to drive you to think!

LOT of thinking gets done behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Well, it should. Truckies should be very smart indeed. Driving down from the hills of the Alma Range on the Tarlee to Alma road is a pleasant experience, sweeping along on probably one of the region’s better bitumen roads into tiny Alma, then turning left or right, to Hamley Bridge or Owen and beyond. It’s just lovely on a delightful autumn day. Got me thinking (!) once again about the region and where we are heading. What CAN we do to promote it? Alma and its collection of buildings, the flash CFS station et al, had quickly disappeared in the rear vision mirror and I was thinking of the smaller outlying villages which once were so pivotal to the pioneering families of the area; Pinery, Mount Templeton with its wonderful hall, Woolshed Flats and its amazing church, and that Anglican church, a lonely sentinel on another great local link - the Nantawarra road. So many school and church 2

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EDITOR Editor@plainsproducer.com.au buildings, dotted about everywhere. Grace Plains. Avon. Halbury. Dalkey etc. Some now long gone. All forged communities. These musings took me to the pages of the various books we hold here which tell local histories. It struck me just how many churches there were. Lots of them Methodist – offset by an seemingly equal amount of pubs; so it would seem everyone was catered for and the temperance team had their work cut out. A thread of inspiration was starting to be spun into an idea which just

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Arthritis affects people of all ages, but there are ways you can live better with the condition Public meeting in Balaklava Tuesday 14 April 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm April is Arthritis Awareness Month with a focus of generating greater public awareness of the prevalence and impact of arthritis. Arthritis affects one in four South Australians ranging in age from infants to the elderly. Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 medical conditions that affect joints. The most prevalent types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Arthritis SA is dedicated to providing education and support services for people with arthritis to help them cope better with the condition. Learning more about their condition can help people to communicate better with health professionals, families and friends, and make more informed choices about living with arthritis. On Tuesday 14 April from 2.00pm to 4.00pm Arthritis SA will present a free public information meeting at the Balaklava Sports Club. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

might be able to be knitted together. If someone could be bothered running with it. We’ll solve that problem, too, in a moment. The basis was the desire to promote our region which, to be blunt, does not have a lot of tourist drawcards. Oh, we have the odd attraction, like races and a festival and a musical contest – but nothing like the major centres. We have to accept that, living as we do in a cropping region. But why can’t we do something with all those delightful old churches and schools and buildings dotted about the region? I am thinking (!!) we could offer tours – maybe call them “Church’n’Chew” or similar, and put the idea to the scores of retirement homes and community groups (Probus and the like) who are always looking for something to do. Organise bus tours, where we even provide the bus and a tour guide and lunch for an “infotainment” tour. Also include some of our grand old homes and gardens. We could target the northern metro area and the

Arthritis SA encourages people across the Adelaide Plains to attend the free meeting in Balaklava on 14 April. For more information, call the Arthritis Foundation country free call number 1800 011 041 or visit the website www.arthritissa.org.au

You might argue a bunch of oldies on a bus are hardly going to draw stumps and head from Salisbury to Balaklava. True. But they have families and they talk. And my “Church’n’Chew” plan would be just one facet of the marketing officer’s job description. Another role would be to facilitate and encourage grant applications for local community groups and/or individuals. This does not appear to be fully prioritised at present; nor achieving best results. Could I respectfully suggest one of our local councillors takes all of the above to the next Wakefield Regional Council meeting to open the first round of procrastination on the matter. Probably wishful thinking (!!!) given Wakefield councillors at their most recent gathering argued at length over a $2 or $4 increase on dog registrations! Then, with brows knitted and the vote split, the mayor had to use his casting vote on this vital debate. The mind boggles. Surely there must be more important matters to discuss.

Gemma swaps saddle for speed • From Page 1 “In November last year we bought a Formula Vee which is the first step into an open wheel racing car,” Gemma said. Together with a friend, she designed an impressive pink, black and white colour scheme, which stands out on the track. Her first race meeting in the Formula Vee was at Mallala on November 15 last year, when she finished 10th out of a field of 19 - an impressive effort for her first race. At her next race on February 28, also at Mallala, Gemma qualified seventh out of a field of 21, but didn’t finish after being taken out in the first race. So when it came to the second race, Gemma started last, but pushed her way through the field to finish ninth. In the third race, she made her way from ninth to sixth, proving she could drive through a field despite being a beginner. Gemma is given designated practice days where she can improve her skills in the Formula

Vee, usually about once a month, in addition to being able to use a go kart at any time. She said it can be challenging driving with the guys. “You have to earn their respect,” Gemma said. And because of the bright colour scheme of her car, the boys always know exactly where she is on the track. “You’ve got to drive like a guy otherwise you get nowhere,” Gemma said. With aspirations to become the first female V8 Supercar driver, Gemma has her sights set on a career in racing. But to step up to the next level of racing, sponsorship would be needed. “Formula Ford is the next step, and that costs about $200,000 a year,” Gemma said. She is hopeful she may eventually be part of the CAMS rising stars program, which offers two drivers each year a chance to compete in the Formula Ford competition. Gemma’s potential was recognised recently when she was selected to be part of the Australian

Institute of Sport’s Women’s Driver Development Program, which first met in late February, and will meet again twice this year. Coming into a race meeting, Gemma used to get very hot because of the concentration required and the racing suit. Now, her diet has completely changed, right down to what she eats and drinks the night before and on the day of a race meeting. Gemma will participate in two more driver development workshops in June and November. A year 12 student at Balaklava High School, Gemma has an interest in horsepower of all kinds, competing regularly at the Mallala Equestrian Centre. Every weeknight she spends time with her horses, having begun riding horses 11 years ago. “I get them off the race track and re-train them to show jump,” said Gemma, who was named best on court in last year’s A4 Two Wells netball premiership team – but this year her total focus is on motor sport and equestrian.

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Arthritis SA is particularly concentrating on the Adelaide Plains region as part of the Better Access to Health project. The project is funded by the National Prescribing Service, an independent not-for-profit organisation providing information on Quality Use of Medicines. An important aspect of the program is to help people of culturally and linguistically diverse communities to gain access to information about the management of musculo-skeletal problems, with a specific focus on chronic pain and use of medicines.

likes of Gawler, which are less than an hour from Balak and even less if the tour starts at Mallala or Hamley Bridge. Pick the group up at 10am and have them home by 4pm, leaving them with a satisfying experience, including full bellies. Realise the people I am referring to are not looking for a boozy bus tour with a knees-up at a pub or even a swish restaurant meal. These are retirees, pensioners and others who have time on their hands, a few dollars to spare and want to break the monotony of life in a retirement home or their own backyard. All we need do is go to them. Present ourselves. Who does that? A Wakefield Regional Council marketing officer. Not the economic development officer from the Yorke Regional Development Board; not council’s community development officer. They have their own roles to play. We need someone to fire up this region to promote its attractions and raise awareness, thereby acting as the catalyst to draw people here. Placing us more directly in the limelight.

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NEWS v District

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Mallala loses Moloney to Murray Bridge Damien Moloney, chief executive officer of District Council of Mallala, has accepted a position with the Rural City of Murray Bridge as chief executive officer. He begins his new position on June 22, and will complete his time with DCM in May. Mr Moloney said he had mixed feelings about leaving Mallala council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good opportunity thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come along and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to it,â&#x20AC;? he said. Rural City of Murray Bridge announced Mr Moloneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointment on Monday. Mayor Allan Arbon said council was de-

lighted with his appointment, bringing more than 20 years senior management experience in government and the private sector. Mr Moloney began his appointment in Mallala in January 2007, replacing former chief executive officer Colin Dunlop. Mayor Tony Flaherty said council was losing an excellent chief executive officer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of what has happened and is going to happen in our area is due to his efforts,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Flaherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has a great vision for our council.â&#x20AC;? He said Mr Moloney was well respected by other councils and mayors, and often

called upon by neighbouring council staff for advice. Mayor Flaherty said Mr Moloney focused on the big picture issues and opportunities for the region, such as lobbying for the council area to be considered if Parafield Airport is eventually relocated. As Mr Moloneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time with council draws to a close, the Plains Producer will profile changes in the past two years and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Mr Moloneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resignation was a likely topic at a special meeting of Mallala councillors held last night (Tuesday).

Survey says: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Give us more policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

â&#x20AC;˘ From Page 1 Drug offences appeared to be of a lower priority at 6.2 per cent. Out of 17 respondents, 16 said more police were needed in the area, while one chose not to answer. All written survey respondents said a roving police officer should be employed to fill in when officers were off duty or on leave, while all but one said more weekend and night patrols were needed. Others requested increased time in the station where people were able to call in. Of those who had reason to call for police assistance in the last year, one said there was no-one there, another said â&#x20AC;&#x153;still waitingâ&#x20AC;?, while a third said they were transferred from Mallala to Two Wells, to Gawler, then Elizabeth.

One Balaklava resident said it â&#x20AC;&#x153;would be nice if police were able to control the young people who congregate on the roundabout on Friday and Saturday nightsâ&#x20AC;?, often creating noise until the early hours of the morning. A Mallala respondent said the station and area must have a police presence at all times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As country areas grow in population, so should our police force,â&#x20AC;? was the recommendation of a Thompson Beach resident, who said they found police response slow. Lee Slater wrote a letter in response to the article in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plains Producer â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Law and Order: Do we have enough police?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The answer is simply no,â&#x20AC;? she said. Lee disagreed with a suggestion made through the newspaper of

closing the Port Wakefield station and having more officers based at Balaklava covering a broader area. Instead, she believes Port Wakefield could become the hub because of its central location and the need for police on the highway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is where the extra police should be positioned and sent out to local police stations when required to fill in,â&#x20AC;? Lee said. When calls were transferred to other stations, police often were not familiar with the area. With many of her family members in the police force, Lee said she sympathised with officers who worked long hours and needed time off to recuperate. She suggested probationary officers could be posted to country stations which were short of staff.

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Sanctuaries next step for marine parks Consultation on marine park outer boundaries closed on Monday, and pilot working groups will now be established for several of the parks. However, it is yet to be determined which marine parks will first have pilot working groups. A park is proposed for this region. Minister for Environment and Conservation, Jay Weatherill, thanked people for their submissions, and said during eight weeks consultation, Department of Environment and Heritage staff spoke to more than 3000 people at 56 information sessions across the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people were pleased to hear they could still fish in marine parks and that any sanctuary and restricted access zones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or no take areas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would be small areas within the marine parks and developed in consultation with local communities, the conservation sector and seafood industry,â&#x20AC;? Mr Weatherill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were also keen to move to the next stage of the marine park process, which will pinpoint where these sanctuary and restricted access zones will be located.â&#x20AC;?

Working groups are now being established for some of the parks to suggest any appropriate boundary changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working groups will include representatives from the seafood industry, conservation sector, recreational sector, local government and State government,â&#x20AC;? Mr Weatherill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relevant native title holders also will be consulted.â&#x20AC;? Findings will be reported to the Minister by the end of May, when similar groups will be established for the remaining parks. These groups will also provide preliminary advice for development of zones within the parks, followed by development of the zones beginning later this year. The work developing the zones will then be carried out with the Marine Park Local Advisory Groups - groups of local users of each park. Nominations for these groups were due to close last week, but this has now been extended until the end of July. Meanwhile, the Local Government Association congratulated State government and Mr Weatherill on its extensive statewide consultation.

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NEWS v District

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FIRE has caused $20,000 to a Bowmans home undergoing renovation. It may have been deliberately lit as neighbours heard people running from the house in the early hours of Friday morning. Balaklava and Port Wakefield CFS extinguished the fire and Crime Scene examined the scene for evidence. Police said the transportable house was currently vacant while renovations took place. Kadina CIB will continue the investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Port Wakefield police station on 8867 1030 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Gun threat • A man allegedly waved what appeared to be a handgun during a fight at Snowtown Hotel

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 about 11.30pm Friday night, while threatening patrons. It was later discovered it was a toy gun, and no patrons wanted any police action. Police were unable to locate the man initially but later found him on the Bute-Snowtown road a little over an hour later. The Kadina man was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol at 0.097, and driving in contravention to conditions of his learners permit. He was also issued an instant loss of licence notice.

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A 55-year-old Leasingham man was arrested. • A 21-year-old Clare man received a fine of more than $300 for noise pollution early Sunday morning. Police received numerous complaints from neighbours about the noisy party, and had previously requested the man and those at the party cease their noise before the fine was issued. Police said a fine could be issued to the occupant of the premises where the noise was coming from, but police would initially attend and request the party to quieten down, only issuing fines when requests were not abided by. • Police have a large amount of property at the Clare police station which has been found, including jewellery, a mountain bike and scooters. If anyone has lost items such as these recently, phone or visit the police station.

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Fire caused more than $50,000 damage to a shed, hay and machinery at Tarlee Friday afternoon. Fire crews from Tarlee, Riverton and Rhynie attended the blaze. Fire Cause investigators were unable to determine the cause of the blaze, but established it was started near machinery. Pair jailed over hay blaze – Two men have been jailed for an arson attack on a school and a Freeling hay shed in April and May 2007. Michael Craig Snowden, 24, was sentenced to nine years jail, with a non parole period of six years, while his older brother Timothy Arnold Bruce Bishop, who set the fire at Freeling, was sentenced to 11 years and three months prison, with a non-parole period of eight years.

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• A 17-year-old Mallala teen was caught drink driving on Edith Terrace, Balakalva, during Operation Consequence on the weekend. The provisional licence holder recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.168 in the early hours of Saturday morning, and lost his licence instantly for 12 months. The teen was reported for urinating in a public place, driving under the influence of alcohol, exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol, and breaching conditions of his provisional licence. He will be summonsed to attend court. Police tested 41 drivers in the Balaklava and Port Wakefield area, with only one driver reported for drink driving.

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• Apr 3: Hoyleton Red Cross BBQ tea and quiz night, Emmaus Camp. Snowtown Comm. Club quiz night. •Apr 5: Break the Drought community meeting, Pinery Hall; Daylight saving ends; Halbury Primary School reunion 125th anniversary, Halbury Hall. • Apr 6: Hamley Bridge Hospital Auxiliary meeting. • Apr 7: Open Auburn Community Development Committee meeting. • Apr 19: Blyth Hall Goods Auction; Pinery market and town garage sale. • Apr 26: APMVC concert, Balaklava Town Hall. • Apr 29: Drum Muster Collection, Everard and Owen Waste depots.

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BALAKLAVA’s David Anderson, will take his pride and joy, a McCormick tractor to the National Historic Machinery Show in Murray Bridge this weekend. David, a keen member of Balaklava Museum, has lovingly restored

the McCormick 1956 Super WD-9 petrol start diesel tractor. It will join more than 250 tractors and other vintage machinery on display as part of the show, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Sturt reserve.

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‘Pirates’ to invade Balaklava

BALAKLAVA • Balaklava Community Arts is bringing the Friends of Co-opera production of the Pirates of Penzance, by Gilbert and Sullivan, to Balaklava on Friday, May 1. The story is of a young man finishing his apprenticeship to become a fully qualified pirate. There really is a cause for celebration. But when he has his mind set on a higher calling, things become a little complicated. Throw in a bit of romance and some bumbling constabulary, along with some rollicking music, and you’re in for a fantastic evening of entertainment. Tickets for the performance at the Balaklava Town Hall go on sale at TADS Embroidery, Balaklava on April 14. Adults $20, concession/ students $15, family (two adults, 2 children) $50.

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Association can be posted to Max at 9 Chivell Street, Mallala, or if you phone him on 8527 2085, he will organise collection. • Mallala primary students recently participated in a casual day which raised $296.30 for the Victorian bushfire appeal. • Congratulations to the following Mallala primary students elected to the Student Representative Council. Skye Blacket, Michael Parker, Phoenix Daly, DeDe Garland, Shakira Fuller, Connor Walden, Mitchell Catford and Zoe May, Jamie Good, Paige Graham, Kymba Zanker and Riley Curnow. Year 7 Executive are Sarah Verner (chairperson), Josh Watson (vice chairperson), Charlie McIntyre (secretary) and Laura Jarmyn (vice secretary). SNOWTOWN

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• Balaklava primary and Balaklava high schools will hold the 10th Annual Middle School Public Speaking Event at the Balaklava Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3. For a gold coin donation will get you in to see the best year 6, 7, 8 and 9 students speak off in a highly competitive atmosphere.

Balaklava show AGM

• Balaklava and Dalkey Agricultural Show Society will hold its annual general meeting tonight (Wednesday), but not at the sports club as originally planned. The meeting will now be held at 7.30pm at 4 Peek street, Balaklava. MALlALA

Quiz night Friday

• The rescheduled Snowtown Bowling club fundraising dinner/quiz night will now be held this Friday night (April 3), from 7pm. Tickets are $10 per head, with tables of 10. Guests are encouraged to bring their own supper, drinks will be available at the bar. A creche is available for a small charge. To book a table or for further information contact Matti Willson on 0428 751 003. KAPUNDA • Kapunda’s Community Craft Shop is holding its next market over the Easter weekend. Held in the Kapunda CWA Rooms, (next to the MFS station) in the Main street, the market will run from 9am

Max still collecting

Mallala’s Max Angus lost his locks and raised $900 for the Childhood Cancer Association. Just shy of his $1,000 target, Max is still collecting donations. “Bellies Takeaway in Mallala issupporting me with donation tins on display for loose cash and can issue official receipts for donations of $2 and over, which are tax deductible,” Max said. Cheques or money orders made payable to Childhood Cancer

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to 2pm over the 3 days. New stallholders are always welcome. For further information contact 8566 2241.

Pastels at art gallery

• A water colour and pastel exhibition featuring the works of several artists is on display at the Kapunda Community Gallery until April 12. Gallery committee secretary, Anne Gonaus, said the standard of the work was very good, with some outstanding paintings featuring water colour and gouache. The gallery is located above the library, corner Main and Hill streets, and is open daily from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. OWEN

Players at it again

• Tickets go on sale on Monday (April 6) for the Owen Players presentation of “Where there’s a Will.” Production writer and director Ann Sullivan said the story is set in present day, and begins in England, with the recent passing of Lord Cedric Winterbottom, and the family gathering for the reading of his will. “It transpires that before his lordship died he had travelled to Australia, in particular Owen in South Australia and that’s where his will is hidden”, Ann said. Performances will feature a lot of local talent including almost the entire Silkstone family and Owen primary staff members Jackie Rogers and Luke Shepley. Three new Owen Players, Jillian Parker, Sally Fritz and Megan Couley, will make their debut. Tickets will be available from the

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• Do you live in the Owen area and have any ideas you would like added to the Owen Development Action Plan? The plan is a working document and at the upcoming April meeting, the Owen Community Centre Committee hope to add new ideas for forward planning. Leave suggestions at the post office addressed to Rodney Reid, or phone him on 8528 6268. LONG PLAINS red cross

Musical morning tea

Long Plains Red Cross raised $1025 at a fundraising morning tea on Tuesday last week. Held at the Balaklava home of Gavin and Jenny McArdle, the musical morning tea was a special fundraiser for the branch’s baby entrant Alice McArdle, daughter of Sharon and Richard McArdle of Owen. The Long Plains branch members were pleased to add their efforts to those of Jenny and Sharon on the morning. A beautiful musical program was provided by Balcanto members Emma-Lee Lomman, Narelle Michael, Melanie Redden, Meriel Lane, Cleaner Nyoni and Di Spence along with Horizon students Simanga Nyoni on saxophone and Maddison Veitch singing, and a medley on harp. Cleaner Nyoni presented a slide show of the work she was involved in for a Rotary project at a community near Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and information about her childhood. The group enjoyed morning tea and many purchased from a plant stall arranged by Alan and Jessie Parker and a trading table of freshly cooked items. The annual morning tea will be held on May 13 at Long Plains Hall as the final fundraiser for the baby Alice.

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EARNING from neighbours is nothing new – but it can be a very helpful exercise when applied to Local Government. I joined Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) elected members and staff on a recent tour of parts of Yorke Peninsula which are administered by the District Council of Yorke Peninsula (DCYP). This was a fact-finding mission which really worked both ways. Hosted by my counterpart, Mayor Ray Agnew and CEO, Ricki Bruhn, it helped our councillors and staff recognise issues which cross council boundaries – and how others deal with them. Planning regulations are one such topic, particularly in coastal areas. As part of Wakefield Regional Council is coastline, I noted how DCYP was dealing with potential problems. With planning of the Port Wakefield marina still progressing, it was also helpful to gather information on the development of the marina and housing project at Port Vincent and a similar proposal at Stansbury, which is meeting some opposition as the planning process continues. BETTER PLANNING. BETTER FUTURE Still on planning, it is timely to highlight changes to the South Australian Residential Development Code which are designed to make it simpler, easier and cheaper for home owners to improve their property. It should also free council planners from getting bogged down with “minor” applications. Many common home improvements no longer need approval. These include sheds under 15 squ.m; shade sails under 20 squ.m and no higher than 3m; certain fences, up to 2.1m high; water tanks, under 10 squ.m, roller doors and solar panels. There’s more – and home owners need to familiarise themselves with the

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regulation changes. Contact Wakefield Regional Council or visit the Department of Planning and Local Government’s website - www.dplg.sa.gov.au FEDERAL FUNDING Community groups received word through the media recently on grant funding made available as part of the Federal government’s $800 million Community Infrastructure Program. The cash has been a real bonus for the successful applicants, who had to quickly meet government demands late last year and rush applications in. Those who were unsuccessful in the last round should make certain they do not “drop the ball” or their enthusiasm and be prepared when the next round of grants are offered. There may be other opportunities – just make certain your organisation has its paperwork in order and is ready to go. DEVELOPMENT BOARDS THERE is increasing concern across Local Government over the demise of Federal Area Consultative Committees and changes to the operating structure of Regional Development Boards, which are a State government body. Both are aimed at improving regions but there needs to be swift clarification on just what is on the horizon for their staff and operations. DROUGHT PROGRAM SIMILAR doubts are arising over some of the State government’s drought assistance program, which is set to end on June 30. Farmers and businesses in drought affected areas need to know what to expect. This should not be confused with the Federal Exceptional Circumstances program. This column is sponsored by:

Local hay goes to bushfire victim LOCAL farmers and exporters have donated a supply of hay to a Victorian bushfire victim. A semi-trailer loaded with bales left Balaklava on Saturday night, bound for a Gippsland dairy farmer. Hay was donated by farmers Kevin Simon, Jeff Redpath, and Trevor Day and their families

and local hay producers Gilmac and Balco. The donations were brought together by Balaklava transport operator Eugene Edwards and carried on a semi driven by Alf Tiller, pictured with sons Angus (left) and Nicholas. Fuel for the trip was donated by Balaklava carrier Malcolm Tucker.

Work starts on community shed WORK has finally started on the Balaklava Community Shed, to be built on land adjacent to the squash courts in Balaklava parklands. The concrete slab was poured on Monday, after preparations by (from left) Ruth Arikawe, Jeff Hennig, Dulcie Williams, Lower North Health’s John Monten, and Helen Pinkatshek.

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$75,000 grant will improve our child care Balaklava Community Children’s Centre will create a weatherproof outdoor play area with the help of $75,000 Commonwealth funding. Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, visited the centre after announcing the funding last week. “This funding will enable the Balaklava Community Children’s Centre to help meet the demand for child care in Balaklava and provide quality early childhood development and learning programs,” he said. Manager of child care services, Skye Colley, said the funds would be used to replace the existing verandah with a larger verandah, complete with

cafe blinds so it could be completely closed during rain or through winter. A low pool fence area will allow older children to enjoy woodwork, or provide a safe area for babies to play, while keeping other children separate. In addition, the office will be extended, as currently three staff share the same small office area. Skye said the new additions would be of great benefit to the centre, adding much needed space. The children’s centre will match the funding with money and in kind contributions. The centre was one of 14 to receive funding under the Long Day Care Capital Funding program in 2008-09.

EXCITED about their new verandah are the BCCC team with Federal MP for Wakefield, Nick Champion, Jo and Chelsea Michalanney, Ellie Bell, Clair Allen, Chris Fisher, Nate Veitch, Nick, and Skye Colley holding Cooper Stone and Lilianna Johnson.

Young senator blends with the kids Students at Port Wakefield Primary School received a visit from Liberal senator Simon Birmingham on Monday. Senator Birmingham, aged 34 and one of Federal parliament’s youngest politicians, is almost lost in this picture, surrounded by the excited students, with teachers Lyndsey Oxley, Olivia Clifford and Stacey Bishop. Senator Birmingham visited the school as part of a co-ordinated program talking to thousands of students across the state. “I always enjoy the opportunity to visit schools and hear the views of young South Australians,” he said. “As the future of our state, young South Australians have much to offer and it’s important we do all we can to help ensure they continue to be engaged in politics and actively involved in community affairs.” Senator Birmingham’s address to students focused on civic awareness, including how parliamentary democracy works in Australia, the conduct of elections and the important role of the Senate.

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n Alex and Angela O’Loan were maried at Anlaby Homestead, Kapunda, on August 23, 2008. Their parents are Robert and Deana Snell, of Townsville, Queensland and Ian and Mary O’Loan, of Mallala. The reception for 70 guests was in the “Clydesdale pavilion” also at Anlaby. The wedding party included Philippa O’Loan, Russell Lutt, Jack Gaertner and Sarah Olive. The couple honeymooned in New Zealand’s South Island and are living at live at “Grace Park” near Mallala.

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NEWS v Bowmans & District

Korunye crossing to get boom gates

It’s a labour of love renovating the old Bowmans water tower, but they are ...

Thirteen local high risk level crossings will have safety measures, including the installation of flashing lights, boom gates and

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or decades they have stood as unique icons across the Adelaide Plains. Adelaide man Darren Coles long ago saw the potential for the distinctive water tower structures, and is now painstakingly converting the Bowmans water tower to a home. Offering incredible views of the surrounding landscape, Darren believes the water tower is perfect for a unique home. He has had a long fascination with water towers, and previously lived in the water tower at Long Plains. While it was a challenge to actually buy the Bowmans tower, Darren has been working on the project for at least 10 years. His interest in the Bowmans tower was sparked through a friend of his, a former World War II pilot who had his eye on it but never made the purchase. Before his death last year, Darren said the man had helped him with the project to restore and renovate the tower. Initially, the tower had no doors and uncovered windows, and was full of pigeon manure. The meter box was regularly vandalised, and there was no flooring. It has been a mammoth task so far, beginning with cleaning out the pigeon manure and climbing a very high ladder to close off the windows to birds. Darren and his friends constructed two floors and a stairway, which he admitted wasn’t an easy task. For Darren, there has been no hurry to complete the renovation.

other protection control mechanisms installed. Korunye crossing, one of the regions most travelled, will get boom gates.

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n DARREN Coles and Debbie Smith inside the living area. That’s steel framework supporting another floor above their heads. By Lauren Parker “I’m taking it easy because I’m enjoying the whole thing,” he said. But with another project in line, Darren is considering selling the water tower, and work has picked up pace in preparation. With a kitchen on the lower level, bedroom on the middle level, and lounge on the upper floor, Darren sees huge potential for the structure. As the tank at the top is considerably larger than the interior levels, he believes it could be made into a second kitchen, bathroom, and sun deck area, giving the occupants a completely secluded unique accommodation option. He sees potential as a bed and breakfast or as a home. Surrounded by shady pepper trees, his business partner Debbie Smith also hopes to install a pergola and shed as an outdoor entertaining area. The view from the top floor is a highlight of the tower, and Darren said the view from the water tank was even more incredible. He expects the renovations will progress quickly over the coming weeks.

Phone tower plan for Wild Horse Plains Optus has applied to build a 70 metre high telecommunications tower at Wild Horse Plains. The tower, which would include guyed mast and antennas, security fencing and equipment shelter, is proposed to be built on Walker Road in a general farming zone. Written representations can be made to District Council of Mallala by April 19.

This crossing has been a notorious accident hot spot. Other upgrades include; Boom gates at Gawler road, Two Wells; Gawler road, Virginia; Hayman road, Two Wells, Penfield road, Virginia; Dublin to Mallala road, Mallala; and Gawler River road, Two Wells. Flashing lights will be installed at John-

sons road, Mallala; Point Lorne road, Long Plains; Hill road, Mallala; Lawrie road, Long Plains; and Cameron terrace, Mallala. And boom gates and flashing lights are to be installed at Elizabeth Street, Two Wells. The crossings are amongst 34 across the State to benefit from $13.6 million federal government funding.

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A new national level crossing safety campaign, reminding drivers “some things are worth waiting for”, has also been launched. The campaign entitled Life Before Your Eyes, reminds drivers paying attention and waiting just a few moments can save lives. State Minister for Road Safety, Tom Koutsantonis said since 2001, 33 people have lost their lives at rail and tram level crossings in South Australia and 71 have been seriously injured. “Research shows almost all level crossing crashes in the State occur due to inappropriate behaviour and human error,” he said. A National Rail Level Crossing Study South Australian report prepared in 2008 revealed almost one in five South Australians had unknowingly crossed a rail level crossing and 29 per cent took risks at level crossings. Data on road and rail traffic volumes, crashes and incidents, heavy vehicle routes and input from the State Level Crossing Strategy Advisory Committee have been used to identify the crossings to be upgraded.

Councils will get more federal cash to fix roads

Wakefield Regional Council will receive more than $1.8 million road funding in the next five years, while Mallala council is set to receive more than $900,000. The funds come under the Federal government’s $1.75 billion “Roads to Recovery” program, which has been extended for five years. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council will receive almost $1.392 million, and Light Regional Council $910,851. District Council of Mallala will receive $906,988 and City of Playford $4.182 million. Based on early information, Wakefield Regional Council chief executive

EPA, dump teams talk

Representatives of Integrated Waste Services, Planning SA, and the Environmental Protection Authority will visit District Council of Mallala on Monday evening to discuss the proposed changes at the Dublin balefill. They are among several representatives to speak about the proposal at council’s information session, which is also open to the public. Beginning at 6.30pm, DCM chief executive officer, Damien Moloney, said the group would talk about the proposal and what it actually means in terms of the issues it presented and how they were being addressed. It is believed IWS is considering later hosting a forum where members of the public are able to ask questions, having been informed of the proposal in more detail at Monday’s meeting. Also to be discussed at the information session are other waste issues, including illegal dumping, and a recent presentation about climate change given by council’s community services manager, Stephen Bateman, in Hobart.

officer, Phil Barry, said it appeared council would receive an annual increase of almost $42,000 – or 13 per cent, compared to last year’s allocation. The funding is to be used on local government roads. Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said councils in the Wakefield electorate would receive a total of $17.6 million, and the five year funding allocation was based on the recommendations of South Australia’s Local Government Grants Commission. The Roads to Recovery program first provided funding to local government’s in 2005-06 by the former Federal government. Jack Miller

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Wakefield Regional Council has increased its contribution to the wind farm blade display project at Snowtown. Council’s budget initially provided $5000 for the display, but will now be increased by $1500. “The project has been a tremendous success,” said council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, in his report to council. “To our knowledge it remains the only display of this type in Australia, thus creating a unique tourism interest for the local community and region.” The project is nearing completion, with signs still to be placed on the highway and town streets directing visitors to the display. Council is waiting approval from Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure to install the highway signs. The over-all cost of the project is just under $13,000 plus in-kind contribution from the community, but excluding contributions from the wind farm owner Trust Power and head construction company Suzlon Energy, which is believed to be closer to $100,000. • RIGHT: The huge blade on display in Snowtown.

Dog fees jump by $4 Dog registration fees will increase for the first time in four years. Wakefield Regional Council is able to set a fee to a maximum of $45, but after debate, chose to set this at $44. This is a $4 increase from the fee paid for the last four years. In a report to council, general inspector, Gary Tezacker, said costs in administering council’s obligations to the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 were continually increasing, and fees needed to be increased to keep dog management as effective as possible. Finance manager Steve Jo-

nas agreed. “Our expenses would be double what we get in fees,” he told councillors last Wednesday. Councillors debated the options of a five or 10 per cent increase, with the vote split five-all on a five per cent increase before Mayor James Maitland used his casting vote against it. A 10 per cent increase was then approved. Late registration fees have also increased significantly, from $10 to $25. “A considerable amount of time has been spent this financial year in following up dog owners who have not renewed their dog

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registration by the required date,” Mr Tezacker said. “The fee needs to be increased to provide more incentive to register dogs on time and minimise the cost to the general ratepayer.” In support of the 10 per cent increase, councillor Rodney Reid said the sooner the figure was made realistic, the sooner people would take greater responsibility for their pets. Discounts will still be available for desexed, microchipped, trained, concession, working dogs, greyhounds, businesses, guide/hearing/disability dogs, or partial year registration.

Twelve projects in Two Wells, Lower Light, Dublin, Lewiston, Windsor and Mallala will be fast tracked with the help of Federal government funding. At Two Wells, the playground will be redeveloped at the cost of $62,500, including the replacement of two items of equipment, installing additional fencing and rubberised soft-fall. Air conditioning will be installed at the heritagelisted Two Wells public library at the cost of $30,000 to ensure heating and cooling for library patrons and staff. The historic Two Wells community meeting room will be upgraded at the cost of $7250, continuing public use of the original Port Gawler Council Chambers. The upgrade will include new carpet, stormwater pipes and a rainwater tank, along with an external display board for community notices and meeting information. At Lower Light, council will upgrade its resource re-

covery facility, with $30,000 to be spent on amenities connected to mains and rain water, including emergency eyewash and shower areas to comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. In Lewiston, the Lewiston Wetlands Horse Trail will be extended at the cost of $29,000, connecting the existing trail network with the recently constructed trails in a sub-division. The 1.6 kilometre section of the horse trail will complete a missing link to extend the trail to more than five kilometres in length. A footpath beside Redbanks Road, Mallala, will be constructed using $10,000 grant funding, increasing safe access to the shopping area, council administration facilities and the new Mallala community library branch. The wastewater control system at Mallala oval will also be upgraded with funding of $10,000 to meet demand placed on it by sports participants and spectators. Also in Mallala, $6500

funding will be used towards the relocation of the Mallala community library, with the money to be used for shelving and library furniture, an outdoor reading bench and signs to encourage public use, as well as handrails to improve accessibility. The playground will also be upgraded, with pine chip soft-fall to be replaced with rubberised soft fall with funding of $4750. Rainwater tanks will also be installed on council buildings to use the water on gardens. Community buildings including halls and institutes in Mallala, Dublin and Windsor will be upgraded to meet provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, including access ramps, rails and door alterations, with funding of $20,000. Kitchens at Windsor, Dublin and Mallala institutes will be upgraded with a total of $5000 funding. Together, the projects in the District Council of Mallala area equate to $220,000, funded through the Community Infrastructure Program.

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NEWS v Mallala LETTER to the Editor

Accurate reporting on boat ramp saga

CELEBRATING a new era at Mallala museum from the blacksmith’s display are (from left) Alexis Tindall, Margaret Tiller, Mark Wasley, Marcus Strudwicke, Darren Peacock, Margaret Birtley and Gwenda Griffiths

Wonders of wiki at Mallala museum Mallala Museum’s impressive display of local history has been boosted with the museum set to pilot a national wiki technology project which will allow the world to share the museum’s heritage and historical collections in an Australian first. The museum committee has been busily improving and upgrading the museum in recent years, and is now the first in Australia to use the new wiki technology to record, preserve and share the town’s heritage and collections online. The program works in a similar way to Wikipedia, where multiple users are able to contribute to the website to allow a collaborative approach to compiling and improving the knowledge of local history. The wiki technology will allow people from across the world to access and contribute to

local history by the end of this year, whether it be through words, photographs, or other visual information. The initiative is led by the Collections Council of Australia, who last week visited the museum to begin the lap top and broadband link purchased through the $40,000 project. Collections Council chief executive officer, Margaret Birtley, and project officer Darren Peacock met with committee members last Wednesday, along with Alexis Tindall, also of Collections Council of Australia. “Mallala was selected to pilot this groundbreaking program because it has nothing online about its collections,” Ms Birtley said. “The town has an interesting past, particularly because it was a base for training the Royal Australian Air Force from 1939 to 1960.

“We hope that by placing online information about the town and its collections, many of the men and women based in Mallala during that time will use the wiki to share their own stories - and help build up a more substantial understanding of the town’s past.” The museum already has several impressive displays, ranging from family history to historic school photographs, wedding gowns, air force information, and soldiers from the local district. The wiki project is funded through the AuDa Foundation and the Collections Council of Australia. The six-month project aims to demonstrate how wikis can provide a low-cost sustainable way of increasing knowledge, interest and participation in the preservation of heritage collections.

I wish to thank your paper for your excellent and factual reporting on the Middle Beach Boat Ramp project over the last several months. Your editorial comments summarised council shortcomings and gave readers a different perspective. Lauren Parker’s precise and factual reporting of council meetings and decisions were of the highest order of reporting. Lauren attended many council meetings, sitting through long sessions of council to bring your readers the continuing story of the struggle to have the council finally accept that the boat ramp was affordable and the groundswell of support from ratepayers was able to convince councillors to progress the project. Your paper assisted in sending the message to the wider community on the progress of the boat ramp. Barbara Reid chairperson, Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee

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n Whale of a tale – A prominent 72-year-old Mallala businessman was caught out while crabbing at Port Parham. SA Fisheries officers, who have been conducting a state-wide campaign against undersized fish and crabs, inspected the man’s catch, and reported him for taking undersized catch. The man promptly informed the Fisheries officers that like the Japanese whalers, the crabs were for research purposes only! But the excuse obviously didn’t impress the Fisheries officers, who sent the man on a 2.5 kilometre trek back to the waterline to release his catch.

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$900 if your taxable income is up to $80,000 $600 if your taxable income is between $80,001 and $90,000 $250 if your taxable income is between $90,001 and $100,000.

Are you eligible? Your eligibility and the amount you are paid will be based on your individual 2007–08 income tax return, regardless of your age or household income. You are probably eligible if: ■ you were an Australian resident and paid tax in 2007–08 ■ your taxable income was $100,000 or less. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? Have you lodged your 2007–08 income tax return? YES. Do nothing. We will send your payment to you if you are eligible. NO. You need to lodge by 30 June 2009 unless we have granted you a deferral.

How will we pay you? ■

We will transfer the payment into the bank account or mail a cheque to the address nominated in your tax return.

When will we pay you? ■

We will make payments progressively from early April and continue until all eligible people have been paid.

MORE INFORMATION For more information about the tax bonus, eligibility or lodging your tax return: ■ visit www.australia.gov.au/taxbonuspayment ■ phone 1300 686 636 between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, with your notice of assessment or tax file number ready. Beware: we do not send emails asking for personal information including tax file number, bank or other financial institution account or credit card details.

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO March 2004

Owen’s Pam Gauthier added her own dash of ‘glam’ to win first prize in a competition at the annual Australian Red Cross Retail Conference in Adelaide, dressing up in recycled clothing and hamming it up on the catwalk. Balaklava Primary School student Shamus Liptrot scooped the pool in the State SAPSASA swimming championships, winning two gold medals and one silver.

YEARS AGO March 1999

Then 18-year-old Adrian Green, of Brinkworth, was awarded scouting’s highest honour, the Queen’s Scout award. His hard work and dedication over 12 years paid off when Governor Sir Eric Neal presented Adrian with his award in a special ceremony at Government House.

YEARS AGO March 1989

Robert Kennet, of Blyth, set a new record at the Blyth Bowling Club, winning his sixth club singles championship. His record eclipsed L McEwin’s, who had won the club title on five occasions. Jared Wilson won silver in the 11-yearold boys freestyle relay at a SAPSASA swimming event held at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre in 1989.

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LOCAL v Living

Halbury school celebrates 125 years On Sunday, April 5, old scholars and families will gather to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the Halbury school, so let’s take a look at its history. The District Council of Hall was proclaimed in November 1878, three years after the state government set up “Boards of Advice”, whose job it was to advise the Minister controlling Education about educational problems in their areas. However, it was 1881 before the District Council received correspondence from the Crown Lands Department regarding the desirability of a school near Halbury. Schools had already been established in surrounding areas. Following due, but seemingly

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slow, process, a lease was granted on “suburban section 464 for school purposes,” and tenders called for the school’s construction in January 1884. The first teacher appointed to the school was Mr. John Coupland Selby, and the first enrolment was recorded on October 6th 1884, the student being Carl George Schuttloffel, aged 11 years (son of Mr.

Johann Friedrich Schuttloffel who had conducted the Ebenezer school near Hoyleton). By the end of the 1884 school year enrolments were 28, and a year later the number was up to 56. It wasn’t long before overcrowding became a problem, so a shelter shed was added in 1888, constructed in such manner that it could be also used as a classroom. Further extensions were made when necessary. Observance of Arbor Day began in July 1887 when 60 trees were planted, and this was the start of a tree-planting program that extended over many years. The Halbury school provided valuable education for hundreds of local children over the next 80+

Balaklava’s become a dusty town Driving around Balaklava, it is very depressing that a town that has always been renowned for its gardens and lawns has now become a very dry, dusty town. There are a lot of lawns that have either been left to die or replaced with gravel or paving. Water restrictions have certainly taken their toll around Balaklava. Drippers are not hard to lay, and a soaker hose that can be moved around is a great help. It’s not hard to turn on a tap during the allocated times or set a timer. Let’s hope that it soon rains and it will help the gardens and owners to get gardening once more. It is time to put in spring flowering plants and get all the bulbs in. If planting tulips, give them a spell in the crisper in the fridge in a paper bag - not plastic as they sweat. New bulbs this year are Fritillaria in three new colours. The leaves are just straps, but the flowers are bell-like and

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GARDENING with Wanda Weed

hanging down and are quite striking. There are also a couple of new dutch iris miniatures, a very deep violet and a very pale blue with white markings. Dragon fruits are grown on a cacti, a climbing one, and come in red, white and yellow skins. They thrive in warm temperate climates and flower mainly at night, so need hand pollination. Echiums are becoming popular once more, being a very hardy plant that needs space but will reward you with flowers that last for ages, with huge spikes or candles of pink or sky blue. Ptilotus is a striking feathery flower spike some 10 centimetres long, and can be grown in pots. The flowers are very much like bottlebrush, silver with hot pink tips. Being a native of central Australia, it is heat and drought tolerant. Perfect partners are roses

and clematis planted alongside each other. The clematis climbs through the roses, specially climbers Pierre De Ronsard and Elsie Spathe, which look great. Apopular clematis is Princess Diana, which has a trumpet of delicate pink and white flowers which would blend with soft coloured roses. If the American president’s wife can grow vegetables in the White House lawns I think Balaklava people could grow some in their backyards. There are already some very productive vegetable gardens here, but maybe young ones could be encouraged to have their own small vege plot, perhaps grown in a large pot or foam box. There are so many vegetables that are easy to grow such as snow peas, lettuce, radishes, and vegetables that don’t take too long to mature. The children would soon learn what soil to use and when to water, enjoying healthy activity outdoors and responsibility.

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years, until declining numbers in the 1960s eventually forced its closure at the end of the 1970 year. A book was published for the centenary in 1884 - this is a fine historical record of the School, and copies of this book will be available at the April 5 reunion. Not having grown up in this area, I have found the book very interesting and I was delighted to see that the Foreward to the book was written by Tom Charlesworth who received his primary education at Halbury and also began his teaching career there. My own connection with Tom Charlesworth is that he was my high school headmaster at Campbelltown High School (in Adelaide) 19611963. It’s a small world!

Three bonuses Five insights into the true nature of the Christian Chuch

Good News

The Christian Church is unique. First, the head of the Church – Jesus – wields awesome power. He is God’s “ruler over the kings of the earth”! Revelation 1.5. That’s supernatural. And he made this awesome promise, “I will build my church; and all the powers of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16.18 (Living Bible). Despite Satanic opposition, his church survives. Second, here’s another supernatural element. In calling out, saving, and perfecting his specific company of people, whom is Jesus recruiting? He selects individuals we might think least likely to succeed! He loves the unlovely, welcomes sinners, attracts the weak and the downtrodden and the heartbroken – yet his Church thrives! This is anything but natural!

Third, Christians are given complete authority over Satan! God says, “Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4.7). Amazing! Fourth, members of Christ’s Church are also given special power in every circumstance of life! Jesus says to those in harmony with God’s will, “whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” Mark 11.24. Fifth, the Christian Church is, above all else, “the church of God” (Acts 20.28), which sets it apart from every man-made religion.

with Ken Packer, L.Th.

In brief “Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2.5.

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 April 1

April 9 – Maundy Thursday

April 11 – Easter Saturday

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

ANGLICAN Balaklava..................... 7.00pm

CATHOLIC CHURCH Hamley Bridge........... 7.00pm

April 5 (Palm Sunday)

CATHOLIC CHURCH Hamley Bridge........... 7.30pm

April 12 – Easter Sunday

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am

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

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BALAKLAVA STITCH JOINT

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

LUTHERAN Balaklava..................... 7.30pm UNITING Two Wells..................8.00pm Windsor..................... 7.00pm April 10 Good Friday

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

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................... 9.00am

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

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am

LUTHERAN Balaklava..................... 9.00am Auburn..................... 10.45am UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Church Together Balaklava, Nantawarra, Lochiel, Pt Wakefield.............. 10.00am at Balaklava Town Hall

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Mallala....................... 8.30am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am Balaklava.................. 10.30am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 6.30am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Nantawarra...............11.00am Barunga Gap Lochiel.......... with Nantawarra Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am

UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Pt Wakefield............. 7.30 pool breakfast

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NEWS v Port Wakefield & District Wire safety barrier a test comment for other accident hot spots

Your chance to on Port Wakefield signs Community feedback is sought on a signage strategy for Port Wakefield. The signs are aimed at providing information to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on how to find services and places of interest within Port Wakefield and its natural environment, while capturing the sense and character of the town. Included in the strategy are signs at the entrances to the town, promoting the town as a service centre, supporting local industry and tourism, and as the home of many significant historical, natural and recreational features. Signs to direct visitors into the town centre are also part of the plan, aimed at

diverting visitors away from the main highway and into the township, while identifying amenities available. Wayfinding signage will direct visitors to services and facilities when moving through the town centre, such as telephones, toilets, emergency services, and cafes, along with attractions in and around the town centre. The strategy also includes signs to identify historic attractions, scenery, and tourism and recreational facilities, providing the opportunity for visitors to interpret the history of the town. The strategy is available on council’s website at www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov. au, along with a community feed back form.

A 1.7 kilometre stretch of Port Wakefield road south of the township will be better protected after a $2 million improvement. About 6,500 vehicles use this stretch of Port Wakefield Road each day. The road has been widened to create a two metre wide sealed centre median and an innovative wire rope safety barrier has been installed. Minister for Road Safety, Tom Koutsantonis, said it was the first time a wire rope safety barrier had been constructed along a narrow undivided median in South Australia. “This is used interstate and overseas and there’s evidence it leads to a reduction in head-on crashes and crashes involving vehicles crossing the centre of the road,” Mr Koutsantonis said. The measure will be monitored over the next two years to gauge its effectiveness and possible use in other areas. • New signs could look like this.

Spending on RSL projects Local RSL’s and community groups collectively have received $12,656 in “Saluting Their Service” grants from the Federal government. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, approved a total of $507,619 in funding for projects that honour Australia’s wartime heritage. Mr Griffin said: “As we prepare to commemorate Anzac Day, I am pleased to announce funding for a range of projects including wartime exhibitions, restoring and upgrading memorials and cenotaphs and publishing previously untold unit histories. “In particular, this funding will

help regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their memorials, as those memorials play a central role in honouring locals who have served the nation.” Local recipients were: •Mallala and District Historical Committee will receive $3000 to help install a display cabinet at the committee rooms to house First World War service records. •Clare RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help refurbish the war memorial located at the club by cleaning the stonework and enhancing the marble plaques. •Auburn RSL Sub-branch will receive $1100 to help install a flagpole and lighting at the Auburn

War Memorial to improve safety and deter vandalism. •Kapunda RSL Sub-branch will receive $1376 to help install a flagpole at the club for use by the community on days of commemoration. •Balaklava Area Committee will receive $3180 to help install a plaque on War Memorial Drive dedicated to those from the district who served in the First and Second World Wars. Mr Griffin encouraged local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for funding to visit www.dva.gov.au or contact their nearest DVA office on 1800 555 254.

Winter Collection 09

In Store Now!

21 Murray Street, Nuriootpa - Ph: 8468 6021

You can’t predict when a bushfire will strike, but you can reduce its impact on your home and your family. There are several steps you can take right now to manage native vegetation (like grasses, shrubs and small trees) which will help you keep your house and property Bushfire Ready.

Cut down the impact of bushfires.

Clear any tree branches that overhang your house or other buildings on your property.

Clear up to 20 metres of native vegetation around your house. Make sure you exclude any big trees as they require clearance approval.

Clear up to 5 metres of native vegetation around other buildings on your property such as sheds and garages.

Clear the native vegetation from your property boundary to create a fire-break of 5 metres.

For other options to make your property Bushfire Ready or for more information on vegetation management and approvals visit the Country Fire Service website.

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PEOPLE OF THE PLAINS v District

A real family affair for the Sullivans n Five generations of the Sullivan family gathered at Owen on Sunday, March 21 when the newest member of the family Isaac Humble popped in with his parents Lauren and Andrew to say hi. There to greet him were his great great grandparents Cyril and Betty Howard, his great grandparents Peter and Ann Sullivan and his grandparents Vincent and Nikki Sullivan. Isaac, who was born on February 9, stole the show.

They’re living in harmony at Brinkworth school

n Rylan Douglas, a son to Kelly and Carl Leach, of Balaklava, was born at Gawler Health Service on March 20. A little brother for Demi.

n Every Tuesday afternoon, students at Brinkworth primary enjoy an array of science experiments which delight, excite and ignite!

n The theme for harmony day complemented the day’s activities shared between the kindy and school on “harmony day” recently. Groups of students rotated and enjoyed making paper dolls, fruit kebabs, painted handprints and paper chains. The day ended with jelly and fruit and songs all ‘round! n ABOVE: Paper doll production (from left) Bonnie, Jack, Leah, Matthew, Emma, Sam, Ruby, Georgia & Harry. n LEFT: Fruit Kebab fun - Angus, Dylan Adam, Tahlia and Liam.

n ABOVE: Damian Welke proudly shows his experiment. n LEFT: Georgia Meyer

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In Store Now!

n St Patrick’s Day is as Irish as you could get at the Dublin pub. Jane McConnell and Amanda Surace got into the spirit of the day with Ray George looking on.

You are invited to attend an instore Fashion Parade displaying the latest Black Pepper Autumn /Winter range and other exciting labels. When: Tuesday, April 7 At: 10am – for 10.30am start (morning tea provided) Look forward to seeing you

21 Murray Street, Nuriootpa - Phone: 8468 6021

n NEW CITIZENS – Troy Howard of Hamley Bridge, and Joanne Emery of Owen with Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, at their Australian Citizenship ceremony last week.

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PEOPLE OF THE PLAINS v Balaklava

Diamond wedding anniversary

Dick and Merle keep sparkling Long time Balaklava residents Dick and Merle May have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. After meeting through the SA Christian Endeavour Society, common interests of singing and music drew the couple together. “Dick sang and I accompanied him on piano,” Merle explained. Having grown up in the district, Dick at Balaklava and Merle at Calomba (between Long Plains and Mallala), the Mays lived on the family farm at Balaklava after their wedding at the Enfield Methodist Church, on March 19, 1949. The couple were blessed with the birth of their four children, Malcolm, Margaret (Baker), Janice (Smith) and Di (Van Kleef). Now in their eighties, the Mays have seen many changes. “When we were on the farm we used three year crop rotation, and also had a number of sidelines to generate income,” Dick said. “These days many farms concentrate on continuous cropping with the precision of GPS operated machinery.” “The role of women has also changed with many wives now looking for work elsewhere to supplement the farm income,” Dick said. During their time in Balaklava, Dick and Merle have played a considerable role in some of the changes around

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the town. A councillor with Balaklava Council for 18 years, Dick has been involved with many community projects, including the planting turf on the oval and building the town’s swimming pool. He was instrumental in the amalgamation of the District Councils of Balaklava, Owen, Hamley Bridge and Port Wakefield to form the District Council of Wakefield Plains (which later became Wakefield Regional Council, following the joining of the District Council of Blyth-Snowtown). During the 1980s, Balaklava became a sister city with Monahans, Texas. The Mays were chosen to represent Balaklava and were presented with the keys to Monahans, at a civic reception held in their honour. Although proud of their community involvement, Dick and Merle are very modest about their contribution. The couple are very happy living in Balaklava, with many of their family (including two of their three great-grandchildren), nearby. These days Merle spends her time playing the piano for various groups, including Ira Parker and Mill Court residents, and is involved with the local CWA and Red Cross. Dick continues to enjoy singing and is a member of the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir and also volunteers at the Balaklava museum.

DIAMOND anniversary celebrations – and some treasured memories – for Merle and Dick May who celebrated with family at Balaklava Golf Club.

Andrew’s award puts the world at his feet

The May clan – Rear, from left, Michael Warnes, Greg Heaslip, Simon May with Ben, Susannah Haydon, Kelly Baker. Third row: Marc Van Kleef, Murray Smith, Carla May with Lucy, Joe Haydon,Emma Haydon, Jo May, Andrew Matheson, Bevan Baker. MIDDLE: Sam Van Kleef, Dianne Van Kleef, Janice Smith, Dick and Merle May, Malcolm May, Margaret Baker. Front: Sophie Van Kleef, Jess Smith, Erin Warnes, Carly Smith, Nick May, Abbey Baker.

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Balaklava’s Andrew Clark has received the Top Student Award in the third year of his floor covering apprenticeship. Andrew, 20, is employed at Balaklava Stitch Joint and in the fourth year of his apprenticeship. Andrew was part of Balaklava high school’s engineering pathways program, when the position came up. Andrew says he enjoys his work, particularly the challenge of laying floating floors. “I also enjoy working away at places like Roxby Downs, which tends to be once a month, for a week at a time,” he said. Andrew’s boss, Colin “Stitch” Jenner, says Andrew is showing the right signs to make a good tradesman. “The award proves he has all the ability in the world,” Stitch said. Andrew is the son of Butch and Carol Clark, of Balaklava.

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Monday April 6 Your one stop motorcycle shop

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SCHAHINGER MOTORS

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SUPPORT LOCAL Business Prompt plumbing, quality service from Peter jobs, Peter undertakes all general plumbing jobs including septic connections, blocked drains, or drain cleaning. Replacing hot water services, elements and valves and fixing leaking taps and toilets (pans and cisterns) are all in a day’s work. Peter says installing a water filter at your home can take the taste and smell of chemicals out of your water. “A filter will take the sediment and chemicals out of your tap or rainwater, making it drinkable,” he said. Available in a variety of sizes the filters can

ABRASIVE BLASTING

Carpet Supplies

Mid North Sand Blasting

Balaklava Stitch Joint

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

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

be fitted to treat your whole house or just the water going to your sink. In most cases installation is quite simple. Pensioner discounts are available to Peter’s customers and he does not charge a call out fee. “No job is too small,” he said. Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor is available 24 hours a day to fix your plumbing emergency or to undertake plumbing maintenance at your home. n Phone Peter on 8862 1285 or 0418 896 808.

Concreting

Engineering

PGK Concrete Grey or Coloured

Master Builder Ass.

•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths

Lic No BLD198659

A reputation for prompt service and quality work at a good price keeps customers coming back to Balaklava plumber Peter Thompson. With 19 years experience and 13 years working for himself, Peter (pictured on the job, right) knows customers need efficient service. “If someone rings up with a blocked drain or busted pipe, I try to get to it straight away. “If I’m really busy customers may need to wait just a day or two,” he said. Concentrating on mainly smaller domestic

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 • Foundations • Shed Floors •‘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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Mechanical

Plumber

Septic Tank Cleaning

The Fencing Bloke

Balaklava Diesel & Tyre Service

L.C. & R. Hore General plumbing

Allan Garrard

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

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

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sport v District

Balaklava’s greatest grand final win Balaklava defeated Clare Lawn in the Mid North Tennis Association grand final on Saturday. The game went down to the final men’s doubles, with Balaklava losing that game 4-6 – but winning the match 12-109 to Clare Lawn 12-106. A mere three games. Probably the closest grand final in the history of the world! After ending Blyth’s finals hopes last week, the Balaklava team ventured once again to the Clare hardcourts, to face Clare Lawn with the motto of ‘every game counts’. The mixed doubles saw some close sets, with Pauline Hill and Rick Lamond going down in a lengthy tiebreaker. Top pair Derek Friedrichs and Helen Barry had to wait some time to get on the courts, but then decided to stay out there a long time. At one stage Helen was seen hitting the deck trying to avoid a bodyline net shot. She regrouped but eventually the pair were outdone 4-6. Andrew Lane and the nervous Terissa Smart were also unlucky to come second in a long 4-6.

However there was some light, as Mr ‘Phil Barry’s on fire’ and partner Tammy Barr, and Andrew Michael and Sharalyn ‘Shaz’ Pike won their sets. Andrew broke a string hitting the winning match point, and had to borrow different ones for his next two sets. The team was down 4-2 heading into the singles, which were won six sets all. Tammy and Terissa both made hard work of their singles, winning in tiebreakers and spending too much time in the sun! The cold drinks afterwards were much appreciated! Shaz Pike was, like Phil, on fire, winning a dak dropper, which was an important win. The men saw Rick, Phil and Andy Michael have wins, with young gun Jonathon Brice pipped at the post 4-6. Andy did have trouble with Jonathon’s racquet which was much more tightly strung than his racquet, and initially had trouble controlling his shots, down 0-2. The old ‘serve and volleying’ came out and did the trick, and once he got used to the tension, won 6-2! So, with the Balak team down 10-8 heading into the last straight doubles, things were tense, but not

Balaklava Tennis Club junior trophy winners for 2008/09: Zac Scholz, Dillon Michael, Sam Vankleef, Ben Heaslip and Cody Scott.

Derek’s racquet strings, as he too broke strings! The middle and bottom doubles went on, and Balak picked up all four, thus leading for the first time for the day, 12-10. After just scraping through for a close tiebreaker win, Tammy and partner Shelley Lamond, who’d come second in her singles, had a convincing win in their doubles, as did bottom pair Terissa and Shaz. Terissa got rid of her nerves and started playing the way we’ve seen her play at night tennis, whilst Shaz just continued on belting winners. Jonathon, the man of few words, was determined to win at least one set for the day,and had an excellent win with Phil, whilst the two Andrew’s won convincingly yet again. So, it was all down to the top ladies and mens sets, with Clare being the favourites to take out both. The mathematicians were out, including bus driver and spectator Mr Marty Brice, as the male part of the team worked frantically to work out the worst case score scenarios, and after Helen and Pauline came second 3-6, hearts were pumping. If the men lost, set scores

would be level, and the result would be decided by games, but how many? Locked at four games all, the Balak ‘mathematicians’ were confident it was in the bag, but Rick and Derek didn’t! Desperation was showing and testosterone was pumping, as the top four men played a wonderfully thrilling set, with Derek skidding into the fence at one stage and badly scraping his elbow and good knee! The Balak men lost 4-6 in the end, with players rushing to add up the scoresheet to see who really had won! Rick’s devastation at the thought of a team loss was nearly too much, until eventually his team mates let him in on the secret, and congratulated him and Derek on ‘getting them over the line’. A well deserved win in an even match that was truly worthy of a grand final. Well done to all of the team, and it shows that ‘every game really does count’! Congratulations to the Most Consistent trophy winners, Phil Barry and Pauline Hill, on an excellent year as they showed commitment and determination all season. Final score Balaklava 12-109 defeated Clare Lawn 12-106.

Balaklava Community Library’s Kevyna Gardner presented all playing juniors of Balaklava Tennis Club with a photo as part of the library’s junior sponsorship program. Pictured with Kevyna are Henry Lane and Gemma Freebairn.

Ben Michael pictured with Balaklava Tennis Club’s President Darren Scholz, received the Gwenda Tiller Memorial Trophy for 2008/09.

Balaklava Tennis Club president Darren Scholz awarded Life Membership to Louise Michael at the club’s breakup on Sunday.

Hamley V Robertstown in trial footy match HAMLEY Bridge played against Robertstown in a trial football match at Hamley oval on Saturday. The game, consisting of six quarters, gave coaches a chance to try both A grade and B grade players in different positions and finalise teams. BEN Burgess, Hamley Bridge tackles his Robertstown opponent, shaking the footy loose from his grip during the match at Hamley Bridge on Saturday.

MATTHEW Koch, Hamley Bridge kicks away seconds before being tackled by his Robertstown opponent.

LUKE Marshman stays focused as Robertstown takes a mark.

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SPORT v Bowls

Mallala Black and Hamley White advance Div 2 semi finals

Minor premiers Mallala Black hosted Balaklava Red at Mallala in one of the Division Two Red semi-finals played last weekend. In a keenly contested match, Mallala Black took the final honours by thirteen shots, winning two of the three rinks. The local derby at Hamley Bridge proved to be another tight affair between the two sides. Hamley White recorded their third win of the season

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA against Hamley Red winning the match by two shots despite having two rinks up. Division Two Red semifinals: 28 March 2009 – Mallala Black 72 (B. Smith 20, J. Evans 29, M. King 23) def. Balaklava Red 59 (B. Hogben 24, S. Hawke 19, K. Ackland 16); Hamley White 64 (C. Phillips 27, B. Morris 15, L. Stott 22) def. Hamley Red 62 (J. Bell 16, D. French 29, G. Schilling 17).

Div 2 Red Grand Final Preview

The Division Two Red grand final will feature two different sides from last year’s final with minor premier Mallala Black facing Hamley White at Port Wakefield. These sides have met twice during the season with the record one win each. Rink wins were even (3-3) across

these two clashes but Hamley White holds a nett thirty one shot advantage. Looking at the rounds played since Christmas, Mallala Black has had a 10-0 record while Hamley White has had a 7-3 record. This form would suggest that Mallala Black is favoured to win the Division Two Red grand final. Division Two Red grand final – April 4: Mallala Black vs Hamley White (played at Port Wakefield) 1pm start.

JARRAD Olsen, Port Wakefield has his sights set on the target during the match at home.

Thrillers to the end LEFT: Riverton’s Matthew Greenslade looks on as his Hamley opponent signals how close his team mates bowl was. BELOW: John Glistak, Riverton aims during the game at Balaklava. BELOW LEFT: Glen Bubner, Owen sends one down.

• Presentation of Association championship perpetual trophies and individual trophies to respective winners of singles, pairs, triples and fours championships (attire – whites) •Division Two White – Presentation of premiership shield and badges •Division Two Red – presentation of premiership shield and badges •Division One – Presentation of premiership shield and badges Photographs will be taken during the presentation ceremony Wasleys, Balaklava, Owen and Riverton club secretaries are asked to inform their respective championship winners their attendance at the presentation ceremony is required and, if not playing in the grand final, they bring their whites along with them to change into just prior to the presentation ceremony.

Div 2 semi finals

The first of the semi-finals saw Port Wakefield Gold play their sister side Port Wakefield Blue at Port Wakefield. Port Wakefield Gold eventually scraped through against Port Wakefield Blue by four shots despite having only one rink up. The closest final of the day was between Riverton White and Riverton Black, played at Balaklava. This match went down to the last end of the last rink with Riverton Black securing the honours by the narrowest of margins – one shot. Division Two White semifinals: 28 March 2009 – Port Wakefield Gold 73 (A. Carslake 28, A. Williams 27, R. McGregor 18) def. Port Wakefield Blue 69 (R. Hill 14, A. Brown 33, T. Cluse 22); Riverton Black 62 (M. Prime 20, R. Schulz 30, B. Prime 12) def. Riverton White 61

(J. Glistak 20, P. Gates 18, R. Hannaford 23).

Div 2 White Grand Final Preview

Minor premiers Port Wakefield Gold meets Riverton Black in the grand final to be played at Port Wakefield. During the season, each side has recorded a 12-0 win against the other with Port Wakefield Gold holding a slight three shot advantage over the two meetings. Port Wakefield Gold’s form since Christmasmas is 9-1 while Riverton Black’s form has been 4-6 during that same period. All in all, Port Wakefield Gold should enter the Division Two White grand final as firm favourites based on recent form. Division Two White grand final – April 4: Port Wakefield Gold vs Riverton Black (played at Port Wakefield) 1 p.m. start.

Wooroora Association

Grand final arrangements Congratulations to all sides competing in the respective grand finals and may the best sides in the respective divisions win on the day. Port Wakefield Bowling Club will be providing afternoon tea on the day with a $4 charge applying to all bowlers and spectators alike. The arrangements for grand final day will be as follows: •12.30pm: Sides arrive; cards and coin toss for mat completed by side managers • 12.40pm: Photographs taken of participating grand final sides • 12.50pm: Warm-up ends commence •1.00pm: Play starts • 3.00pm: Afternoon tea • 5 – 5.30pm: Completion of finals Within 15 minutes of the last grand final finishing, the presentation ceremony will commence as follows:

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA

A Bowler’s Bias

Name: Corey Watts Age: 19 Played bowls for: six years Bowl for: Riverton Bowling Club Live: Riverton Profession: Chef Hobbies other than bowls: Photography Do you prefer to play on lawn or synthetic greens? Lawn Bowls could be improved by: More young players Toughest opponent: Ross Schulz Other than myself, the association’s best bowler is: Still John Greenslade I don’t play bowls with my wife because: I don’t have one

Should there be a minimum age limit for bowlers? No Should there be a maximum? No If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be? Jamie Oliver What was the last film you saw? Juno What is your favourite movie, TV show, song? The Killers, Human When you have to cook a meal for yourself, what is it? I like to try new things If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be? “Only 19”

Mack’s Cabinets

3Quality kitchens 3 Built-ins 3 Vanities 3 Modulars BILL Hocking, Owen is confident as he bowls during Saturday’s game.

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SPORT v District

Bulldogs winds-up successful season

Bulldogs Basketball Club held its wind-up and trophy presentation on Sunday, March 22 at Apex Park after one of their most successful seasons of recent years, winning premierships in the A Men, under 14 boys, under 16 girls, under 14 girls and under 12 girls. Trophy winners were: U12 girls

B&F Tayla Williams, R/U Natasha Greenshields. U14 girls B&F Danielle Hosking, R/U Ashleigh Williams & Hannah Hoepner. U16 girls B&F Jessica Angel, R/U Stacey Mugge, Coaches Trophy Kate Cmrlec. U12 boys B&F Tyler Moulds, R/U Nathan Studham, Coaches

Trophy Samuel Carslake. U14 boys (1)B&F Christopher Veitch, R/U Dylan Fahey, Coaches Trophy Jordon Alsop. U14 boys(2) B&F Joshua Appleby, R/U Tait Nottle, Coaches Trophy Brandon Taylor. U16 boys B&F Chad Ruiz, R/U Dylan Pfeiffer, Coaches Trophy Jesse Shepherd.

C women (Cats) B&F Jessica Angel, R/U Nicola Andriske, Coaches Trophy Rahni Stephens. C women (Bulldogs) B&F Cassandra Powell, R/U Jasmyn Smith, Coaches Trophy Nicola Bryan. C women (Redlegs) B&F Fiona Tiller, R/U Belinda Blackwell, Coaches Trophy Donna Slok. B women B&F Sarah Young,

R/U Sharon Moulds. B men (Bulldogs) B&F Dallas Hill, R/U Nathan Greenshields, Coaches Trophy Thomas Lawson. B men (Redlegs) B&F Craig Price, R/U Nicholas Jericho, Coaches Trophy Tyrone Stowers. A men B&F Michael Olsen, R/U Simon Nankivell.

Two Wells boys triumph in Northern Para Districts Cricket The Two Wells Under 13 cricket side played Craigmore and won in the Northern Para Districts Cricket Association competition recently. At the recent Junior presentation evening, trophies were awarded to the following players: batting - Kyle Giniotis; bowling - Lachlan Goss; fielding - Ricky Catanzariti.

Wooroora Women’s Bowling Association premiers, Balaklava Gold, back from left: Kaye Lamond, Joy Veitch, John Roberts,Rae Winen,Collette Goldney, captain Una Clark, front: Maurine Roberts Jean Cleary and Kath Catford.

Balaklava Gold ladies win 36-33 Balaklava Gold defeated Owen in the Wooroora Women’s grand final with the last bowl of the day to win by three, 36 to 33. The day was fine and a good crowd of spectators came to cheer on both teams in what turned out to be an exciting game. It all went down to the last bowl, one team had finished with a draw, the remaining team was in a

position that a draw look to be the out come, but with good bowling, Balaklava lifted with the last end and won by three. This team worked their way from fourth through the finals to become the WWBA Champions. Congratulations. The match was played on the carpet at Mallala with both these sides coming from clubs with grass greens.

Owen settled down quicker than Balaklava as their leader had trouble with the jack, but after a few ends they were in the game and bowling was neck and neck. This was a grand final and though Owen lost, the bowling from both sides was very exciting. Well done to both clubs. – Gwenda Cheek, WWBA president

Back from left: coach Francis Pellizzari, Dillon Taylor, Harrison Gameau, Lachlan Goss, William Hart, assistant coach Greg Wilson, middle: James Gameau, Blake Catanzariti, Ricky Catanzariti, Joshua Pellizzari, Kyle Giniotis, front: Rory Denis, Bradley Tieste, Jack Lange, Lauchlan Waters and Jarrett Wilson.

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Young netballers coached by SA’s best On Sunday March 22, NorthernAcademy netballers were lucky enough to be coached by some of the best players in SouthAustralia: Kate Beveridge, Thunderbirds GA/GS and Australian player along with Thunderbirds squad member and state league Etsa Contax player Kirby Mutton, Australian under 21 player and Cougars state league GD Amy Lorenzo, and Cougars state league WD/C Thunderbirds’ Leigh Waddington. The morning session was with the Northern Academy players, working on a specialist session which the players learnt a lot of useful information. Afternoon sessions were open to three regions; North Eastern Netball Association, Adelaide Plains Netball As-

sociation and Northern Areas Netball Associatoin. The 12.30pm session was ages 8-10, with mainly fun activities in small groups for the 40 young and keen junior players. The 2.30pm session was with the older age group, 11-15 – this also being a specialist session. Staff from the Balaklava ANZ branch were presented with gifts as a thankyou for assisting on the day. All of the 140 young netballers who participated in the clinic enjoyed the day, taking home with them plenty of new skills. Thank you to APNA for making the day run smoothly. – Vicki Renshaw, Northern Academy Program Manager

KATE Beveridge demonstrates to netballers the skill of catching and passing off the left shoulder.

BACK from left: Thunderbirds’ Kate Beveridge, Leigh Waddington, Cougars State League player Amy Lorenzo, State League Etsa Contax player Kirby Mutton, Northern Netball Academy’s Prue Keller and Carlee Growden with local netballers who attended the clinic.

Croquet upper wakefield

Blyth 21, I Fisher 3, G Clark 6, J Hilzinger 5, C Bolvig 7, def Balaklava 18, L Sutton 4, C Reimers 4, N Williams 7, D Williams 3. Only one match was played this week as Snowtown forfeited to Clare. At Blyth it was a very sad day as it was the last match to be played on the Blyth courts. Blyth Club is closing as they cannot get some one to care for their greens. So it was fitting that they had a win on the day. Iris and Graham had a battle with Lynne and Chris R. The two girls did well in the first half but Graham took hold after the break and just kept the girls miles apart. It did seem like miles as the birds had been on the green and made holes – big enough to redirect the balls. We also had to contend with the ants so no one stood still in the one place very long. Jenny and Chris B started off really well in the first session but after the break found the going harder. Nancy and Dulcie had only made two hoops each before the break but sneaked along after gradually catching up. It was an enjoyable game and nice to see Tott and Marcia watching for the last match. There were many photos taken afterwards. The Blyth Club will be greatly missed. The venue has always been friendly and pleasant for the players and visitors.

Golf Balaklava Ladies

For the hardy golf girls who managed to complete their first 18 holes as a warm up to the new season, I’m sure we have all benefited from the walk. Congratulations to A grade winner Joan Anderson who came in with a great first round of nett 66 followed by N Taylor 74, M Kemp 77, P Scholz 78, C Redpath 84, R Jenkin 86. B Grade winner was P Hill with 80, C Taylor 83, J Roberts 84, T Allen 85. J Taylor put in her first card for handicap. Well done Jill. A big welcome back to Sadie Toovey who had been away from the club fro some time. Hope you enjoyed your day and continue to join us. Anyone wishing to play only nine holes is most welcome. Please do come and join us. This coming Thursday April 2 we start the serious stuff when we commence the winter season with a stableford competition. Hit off time will be 9.30am sharp, so allow enough time prior to that to do your warm up and stretching exercises or have a coffee. Starters for the day are P Anderson and F Williams. – Captain Maurine.

Balaklava Men

With the crack Hit Squad out of the picture, its 12 members being engaged on a commando raid of Renmark Golf Course, it was the turn for our mere mortal members to claim supremacy last Saturday in a Stableford competition. It was down to the benign Bill Berry to show ‘em the way home which he did, besting Merv Hameister on a countback with his fighting score of 36. In third place was a ‘gallant’ Don Hannaford with 32. R. Hart led the stragglers back to the bunker with 31, shoulder to shoulder with D. Taylor (31) and J. Michael (24) hot foot behind them. With a clear field before him, that great golfing galleon Barry Michael sailed imperiously back to the marina with the number 37 writ large on his fully-filled mainsail. Dean Trickett surged in soon afterwards with 36 leaving Corey Temby to tack tactfully through the heads with an excellent score of 32. L.Hart was left bobbing in Corey’s wake on a countback, while the sea breeze blew in G. Toms (29), G. Anderson (27), A. Leaver (25) with both J. Curnow and M. MacCullum getting scores of 22. Rob Veitch won Saturday’s 18 hole handicap, and was also C grade champion in the 36 hole handicap held at Renmark. Mark Loy and Ian Michael also picked up prizes. As for the rest, it was wall-to-wall Merv Hameister, as the sprightly, stocky demon golfer bustled his way to all three Nearest The Pin awards, on the third, eighth and 17th do you mind. Mighty Merv also claimed the only Birdie of the day, on the eighth. From our heroic, gutsy, determined Renmark campaign all we can report is that, if Rob Vietch is not confirmed as winner of the C Grade Handicap competition, Ian Michael reckons he knows a bloke who can supply us with a truck-load of half-starved black beetles, which we can slip up to Renmark by night and fix their precious greens. We should have confirmation later this week. It was yet another excellent weekend and Rob Lawson deserved a green koala stamp for his brilliant organisational skills. This included flying in two gourmet chefs to man the BBQ, both called John to make it easier for us each morning to remember their names and therefore, get a feed.

Balaklava Mid Week

Merv Hameister won Wednesday’s stableford competition with 40 stableford points followed by Dean Trickett 38, Dene Newton 37, John Michael 37, Don Cottle 37, Doug Taylor 37, Gerry Toms 35, Bill Berry 35, Don Anderson 32, John Curnow 30. Birdies to M Hameister 14 and 18, D Cottle 8, J Curnow 10.

Hamley Bridge

Saturday’s stableford round, the final round of the Summer program was won by Rex Mortimer with 40 points. Other ball winners were W Isgar 38, B Schwartz 38, T Smith 38, R pawlak 38, W Jackson 37, W Van Pelt 36. Other scores: C Skelland, N Stringer, R Smith, K Kluske 36, A Noack, D Russell, L Schaeffer 35, S Howe, G Dahlitz 33, R Cameron, M Grasby 32, B Pearce 31, J Mitchell 30 and the other six players scoring in the 20s. NTP: T Smith and R Cameron. Birdies: R Mortimer, D Russell, T Smith. Thursday’s results: Winner Dave Russell 43 from N Stringer 42, G Dahlitz 41, R Cameron, W Van Pelt 30, R Hahn 39, J Riley 38, W Jackson, K Kluske 35, W Isgar 34, T Jones, C Applebee 33, R Chaman, C Doudle 32, E Manning 31, R Smith, R Mortimer 30 and five others scoring in the 20s. NTP: R Cameron. Birdies: K Kluske, D Russell, C Doudle, G Dahlitz, R Hahn. NOTE: Thursday competition will now hit off at 9am. Names in by 8.45 please. Saturday sees the opening of the winter program with the Mark Gregory memorial ambrose fours competition commencing at 12noon. All Saturday competition tee times will be from 12noon - 12.45. All names must be in to the tee master by 12.30.

MADISON Veitch gets help from Leigh Waddington during one of the training exercises.

Shooting Adelaide plains rifle

Cyclists & Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Fry 98.10, B Grade: C Luedeke 96.8. Cyclists & Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: R Braund 186, F Standard m Heyward 184. Postal 7 Railways: A Grade: R Cunningham 96.6., B Grade: D Barr 89.4, C Grade: M Bethune 89.2.

Tennis mid north

Balaklava 12-109 defeated Clare Lawn 12-106 in in the Mid North A grade tennis grand final on Saturday. Helen Barry lost to Belinda Dare 6-1. Pauline Hill lost to Sharyn Daly 6-1. Tammy Barr def Kylie Wilson 7-6. Shelley Lamond lost to Kate Hartmann 6-1. Terissa Smart def Leanne Nield 7-6. Sharalyn Pike def Lea Hooper 6-0. Derek Friedrichs lost to Andrew Waters 6-2. Rick Lamond def Matt Dare 6-4. Phil Barry def Andrew Noack 6-1. Jonathon Brice lost to Grant Norman 6-4. Andrew Lane lost to Graham Coulter 6-2. Andrew Michael def Graeme Nield 6-2.

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Balaklava will celebrate veterans at special race day There will be plenty of medals on show at the Balaklava race course next week – but they won’t be on the horses. Ex-servicemen and women will gather at the picturesque racecourse for the third annual Veterans Race Day next Wednesday, with organisers encouraging racegoers to attend in their service attire. Balaklava Racing Club chief executive officer, Doug Hall, said it was the club’s own way of honouring the diggers in the lead up to Anzac Day. “We’re expecting excellent

crowds to attend this year’s event, with the past couple of years going from strength to strength a more people hear about the unique event,” Mr Hall said. “It’s a great day for us to show our respect for our local veterans while giving them the opportunity to dress up and enjoy some good conversation and reflection - not to mention plenty of racing action.” The only race meeting of its kind in the state, the veterans Race Day is a unique way for the local community to show their respect for South Australian veterans.

And in true Anzac style, all guests will go into the draw to win a trip for two to Gallipoli worth $9000. “The trip is a major drawcard on the day, with many people keen to travel and see the amazing history in Gallipoli,” Mr Hall said. The picnic style event begins at 10am, with a barbecue lunch and discounted drinks all day. Special guests will include State Attorney General Michael Atkinson, president of the RSL Jock Statton, president of the TPI Greg Blyth, and World War II veteran and author Jack Holder.

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LEFT: Fred Levi, Port Wakefield rolls the jack down. RIGHT: Port Wakfield’s Peter Baum waits for a line. BELOW: Riverton’s Margaret Prime bowls.

ABOVE: Rick Hill, Port Wakefield and Allen Carslake, Port Wakefield Gold have a look at the positioning during Saturday’s match. BELOW: Port Wakefield’s Steve Reimers aims during the match at home on Saturday.

Junior show jumping A junior show jumping competition will be held at Mallala later this year. Organised by Balaklava High School student and equestrian enthusiast Gemma Deakin, the junior show jumping program includes junior top score, jun-

ior rescue relay, and junior one round stakes, with a high point trophy awarded at the end of the day. The program will be held at Mallala Equestrian Centre on May 31, and entries close of Friday, May 15.

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Work starts on Roseworthy’s new vet school A symbolic beginning to a new veterinary science school at Roseworthy campus took place last Friday, when the University of Adelaide and the State Government “turned the first sod” at the site. The $37 million vet school, to be completed in 2010, will address the serious shortage of vets in South Australia and provide local students with some of the best teaching resources anywhere in the world. The project is jointly funded by the Commonwealth ($15m) and State ($5m) Government and the University ($17m). It involves construction of a new 5000 square metre building that will house teaching laboratories, a clinical skills laboratory, an e-learning centre, a pathology teaching and diagnostic suite and a veterinary teaching hospital at the University’s Roseworthy Campus. The project also includes the refurbishment of existing lecture theatres, laboratories and offices. “Adding veterinary science facilities to the Roseworthy Campus

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helps cement its place as a leader in science, research and innovation for the State’s animal health and agricultural industries,” said University of Adelaide vice-chancellor and president, professor James McWha. “This building project is a significant part of the university’s development program, which will see more than $400 million being invested in state-of-the-art research

and teaching facilities on the North terrace, Waite and Roseworthy campuses by 2010.” The new vet school had its first intake of 47 students in 2008 for its three-year Pre-Veterinary undergraduate Science degree and received about 400 applications for places in the 2009 intake. To complete their training, graduates of this degree program will then

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This quality spacious home set amongst an easy care garden has four bedrooms, lounge, dining, kitchen, family room, laundry, fully tiled bathroom and a separate toilet. Features of the home include a bay window in the master bedroom, reverse cycle air conditioner giving you all year round comfort. The floor coverings consist of tiles throughout the high traffic area’s with carpets in the bedrooms. The pergola area is tremendous for entertaining with retractable plastic blinds for the cooler nights and has views of the large back yard. There is a steel framed shed with a concrete floor as an added bonus. This is a great opportunity to purchase a modern home at a very reasonable price and you may be able to also get the first home owners grant and save yourself even more money. Don’t think too long on this one as it will go soon.

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

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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 teenagers 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.

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• Children of The Silk Road (M) ★ ★ ★ Based on a true story - Fri April 3, 8pm • Journey To The Centre Of The Earth (PG) ★ ★ ★ Action Adventure - Sat April 4, 8pm - Sat April 11, 6pm • Australia (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ - Sun April 5, 2pm - Mon April 6 7.30pm - Sat April 11, 2pm & 8pm - Wed April 15, 2pm • High School Musical 3 (PG) ★ ★ ★ - Wed April 15, 10.30am - Fri April 17, 7.30pm Tickets: •Adults $10 •Con/Stu $7.50 •Child $5 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50 ✓ Full Dolby digital surround sound ✓ Candy bar ✓ Air Conditioned BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (BETWEEN 2PM - 5PM)

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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.

20 Beef calves, heifer/steers, 2-7 months old $195 $350. Gumeracha 8389 1169.

JOHNSON 6HP outboard motor, $550 ono; battery charger 12/24 volt 50 amp $95; 2 wood combustion heaters fan forced $325 each. Ph 0417 592 708. Balaklava.

Balaklava & Dalkey Ag Show Society

1984 Toyota Corolla sedan manual. Good body and paint, recon motor, mags, 23,400kms, reg. UMX 360. $1,250. 1993 wide body Toyota Camry executive. Good body & motor, 2.2ltr engine, auto, A/C, electric overdrive, CD/radio, power mirrors, 247,000kms reg VKR 802, $6,000, phone: 8868 3102.

COMING EVENTS OWEN PLAYERS PRESENTS

“WHERE THERE’S A WILL” May 15, 18, 22 & 23 at Owen Hall

✓ Friday 15 & 22 - BYO Supper Show $15

PUBLIC NOTICE

✓ Sunday - Matinee $12 Adults, $6 Child ✓ Saturday 23 Supper Show $25.00 ✓ All evening shows licensed bar facilities Tickets available at Owen Post Ofﬁce from Monday April 6

AGM

VENUE CHANGE

will now be held at 4 Peek Street, Balaklava at 7.30 tonight

COMING EVENTS

CHURCH TOGETHER A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP!

HUMMOCKS WATCHMAN EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUB

TRIAL MATCH SUNDAY APRIL 4

SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2009 10am at Balaklava Town Hall

• Speaker: Rev Shane Kammermann • Theme/focus: Hosanna in the Highest Heaven! Don’t miss this great time of getting together!

starting 11.30am at Port Wakefield

MUMS ENCOURAGEMENT GROUP

Hummocks Watchman Eagles vs Mintaro/Manoora

Easter Celebration

• A grade • Reserves •Senior Colts • Full canteen facilities

April 7 - 10am to 11.30am

Enquiries to president: Anthony Williams 0407 795 920

• Please join us for a fun morning of songs, the Easter story & yummy food

Uniting Church Hall

All mum’s & expecting mum’s welcome

3RD ANNUAL

VETERANS RACE DAY WED APRIL 8

WIN! WIN! WIN! Trip for two to Gallipoli valued at $9000 or $7000 cash. Tickets $20 includes: Race Entry, BBQ Lunch, Discount drinks and RAFFLE ENTRY!! LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE CONTACT BALAKLAVA RACING CLUB - 8862 1503

PORT PARHAM SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

EASTER SATURDAY

30 ft travel home (caravan), lounge area, kitchen, bedroom with ensuite. Ideal self contained unit. $4,900 o.n.o. Ph 0428 827 273 or 0410 371 536.

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. CALL Direct emergency monitoring system. Programmed but unused. $200. Phone 8862 1632 during daylight only. CHEST of drawers $45. Bottom half of trundle $30. Glass TV stand $25. TV stand $15. Phone 8862 1184 - Balaklava. FORD Courier, 1998, 4 x 4, dual cab, diesel, white, reg no. WDI 099, 196,500 kms, good condition, $6,300 ono Balaklava. Phone: 0418 846 047. HONDA XR 250, 2003, good condition, runs well, service history available, registration YYM 835, $4,500 neg. Phone 0430 200 490 or 8527 2054. 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.

• Full menu 6 - 8pm plus salad & veg • Band: Bernie & the bandits - 8pm til late • Bookings essential PH: 8529 2211 OR 8529 2324

Winter Woolies Family Open Gymkhana

Sunday April 26 at Owen Oval • Rings start at 9am Enquires: A.Spiller 8527 4097 or G.Hean 8842 2398

You Belong, You Fit & You Count!

THURSDAY APRIL 2

KELPIE puppies, x5, parents excellent worker, black/tan, brown/light tan. Friendly, alert, wormed. Ph 8528 2064, mob 0428 844 493. 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. MAZDA Astina Hatchback 1994. Metallic blue. 1800cc manual. Air con. CD/radio. Mags & low proﬁle tyres. Good condition. 196,000km. $5,200. WTF 836. Phone 8867 1485. OATEN Hay - Small Squares from $6 per bale. Delivery negotiable. Ph Nick on 0428 831 896. PONY with saddle and stock, friendly, well behaved, $400. Ph 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 1977 or email producer@rbe.net.au or fax 8862 1997 to take advantage of this great deal.* Conditions apply. VB SLE Commodore, wrecking only, defected for noise, reg no. SPB 333. 253 V8 motor - good, auto transmission, recon diff with discs - good, $750. Ph 0408 804 238.

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE - 1 Phillips St, Saturday & Sunday, April 4 & 5, 8.30am to 4pm. GARAGE sale - 46 Short Terrace, Balaklava, Saturday April 4, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Golf clubs, souvenir spoons, manchester, pot plants, garden tools, lawn mower, tools and sundries.

WANTED TO BUY FARMHOUSE, shearing shed, workshop, old pine or hardwood cupboards, tables, doors, benches, ladders and ﬂoorboards. Will consider “rough or ready”. Go and have a look and ring Mike on 0419 441 727. HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

85TH BIRTHDAY

AT BALAKLAVA UNITING CHURCH

ANGUS - Lois. Happy 85th Birthday, April 5, 2009. Lots of love from your family.

• 5.30 pm - 7 pm

BIRTH

Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

PLEASE CONTACT Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

LEACH (nee Chenoweth). Carl and Kelly are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son, Rylan Douglas, on March 20, 2009, weighing 7lb. Little brother for Demi. Thanks to Sonia, Alison and Dr. Larwood and G.H.S.

DEATH

M C DONAGH - Michael Joseph. Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2009. Aged 82 years old. Beloved husband of Bette and the late Helen. Devoted father of Anthony, Mary and Jackie. Step father to Kevin, Paul and Lyn. Father-in-law to Richard and John. Proud grandpa to Michael, Peter, Mark, Patrick and James. I follow the plan God laid for me. I saw his face, I heard his call, I took his hand and left it all… I could not stay another day, to love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, then ﬁll it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss… ah yes, these things I too shall miss. My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much. Good times, good friends, a loved-one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief - don’t shorten yours with undue grief. Be not burdened with tears of sorrow, enjoy the sunshine of the morrow. Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free! Special thanks go to Dr. Peng Gao, Dr Imran Gul and all the staff who took excellent care of Mick at the Balaklava Hospital.

IN MEMORIAM WILLIAMS: Sydney Albert. Three years have slipped by, but our memories will never die. You're in our thoughts every day, and in our hearts you will always stay. If you still hear us weep, it's only 'cause we miss you heaps, Dulcie & Trixie; Kelvyn, Maureen & Family; Colleen, John & Family.

RETURN THANKS HUDSON - Eric. 10/04/1931 to 15/02/2009. The families of Eric would like to thank all who sent cards, ﬂowers and expressions of sympathy and help and for attendance at his funeral service. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

THANK YOU MAY - Dick & Merle wish to sincerely thank family and friends for cards, phone calls, and good wishes to them on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding on March 19. PETER and Leanne Hore would like to thank the local CFS, police and locals who aided at the ﬁre of their house at Bowmans.

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CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL

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CHANGES TO RUBBISH COLLECTION The Refuse Site at Clare will be closed on Good Friday (April 10,2009). DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment.

The Southern Recycling Collection will be collected on Monday April 13, 2009 in lieu of Good Friday April 10, 2009. All other collections will run as normal. Roy D Blight CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Date: April 1, 2009 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

Advertising Deadline Monday 5pm

Positions available for responsible, flexible and honest persons of any age (mature age persons welcomed to apply) to work in a roadhouse Job Description Includes: • Serving Of Customers • Cleaning • Console Operations • Cooking (After Training) • Stock Control

FIRE PERMITS Fire Danger Season March 1, 2009 till April 30, 2009. Please be advised that if you require a Fire Permit for broad acre burning please ring Council’s Fire Prevention Officer during business hours on 0408 811 065 or email peter.buttery@mallala.sa.gov.au with your name and contact phone number. You will then be contacted. It would be appreciated if application for the Fire Permit is made at least 24 hours before it is required to allow time for it to be processed. When notifying Council of the intention to burn, please also ring the above number at least two hours before the burn is to be commenced. Information required is permit number, name of permit holder, road frontage and section numbers which are to be burned on that day.

RESTORE SIGHT FOR JUST $25

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Donate now to help Fred’s work live on In developing countries, the operation to cure cataract blindness can cost as little as $25. Your donation will help The Fred Hollows Foundation build on our record of restoring sight to well over one million people since 1992. Please give today so that others may see. Just $25 can help restore sight. Donate now to help Fred’s work live on.

SITUATIONS VACANT GILBERT VALLET SENIOR CITIZENS HOMES (RIVERTON)

ENROLLED NURSE Casual/Permanent Part Time Position(s) Short/Long Term Contracts Available

No experience necessary as the successful applicant will undergo a training program. The hours of employment will vary and will include weekends, however the roster may cater for an alternate weekend off.

Please ring Eddy on 0400 424 125 / 8867 1104 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / 52 / 2009 APPLICANT’S NAME: Optus Mobile Pty Ltd N AT U R E O F T H E D E V E LO P M E N T: 70 meter high telecommunications guyed mast and antennas, with associated security fencing and equipment shelter.

Signed: Brendon Schulz Development Assessment Officer

Employment Vacancy

For full details of the job description – to be discussed at interview.

Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:-

SUBJECT LAND: Piece 212 (of allotment comprising pieces 212 and 213), Walker Road, Wi l d H o r s e P l a i n s, Hundred of Dublin, CT: 5506/611 ZONE: General Farming The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the District Planner at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than April 19, 2009. Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Council in support of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

SITUATIONS VACANT

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.

GILBERT VALLET SENIOR CITIZENS HOMES (RIVERTON)

REGISTERED NURSE Casual/Permanent Part Time Position(s) Short/Long Term Contracts Available Duties: The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing nursing care and health programs as well as human, material and resource issues. In addition to developing a multi-disciplinary team approach within the unit he/she will develop and maintain close working relationships to other unit areas for the purpose of achieving a collective collaborative approach within the organisation. Qualifications: Registered with the Nurses Board of South Australia, with a current Practicing Certificate. Hold a Current Drivers Licence. Desirable to have extensive experience in the aged care setting. Conditions: Seven day roster (Monday to Friday).. Overtime and “On Call” arrangements may be required. Required to relieve the Clinical Nurse Manager in periods of leave. Salary packaging & flexible rostering available. For Enquiries & Information Package contact: Lesley Smith, Clinical Nurse Manager Wk:(08)88472307 or gvsch@bigpond.com Applications to: Lesley Smith Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes 20 Masters St, Riverton, SA 5412.

About the Duties: Responsible for the delivery of high quality comprehensive nursing care to residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of all aspects of nursing care within the aged care setting. Work within a friendly multi-disciplinary team environment. Qualifications: Registered as an Enrolled Nurse by the Nurses Board of South Australia and holding a current practicing certificate. Special Conditions: Weekend and after hours work will be required as per roster. Salary packaging & flexible rostering arrangements are available. For Enquiries & Information Package contact: Lesley Smith Clinical Nurse Manager Wk:(08)8847 2307 or gvsch@bigpond.com Applications to: Lesley Smith, Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes 20 Masters St, Riverton, SA 5412. Applications close 17/04/09

Plains Producer Football writers for 2009 season The Plains Producer newspaper is looking for enthusiastic football writers for the duration of the Adelaide Plains Football League 2009 football season. Polished writing skills are not essential, but a willingness to take instruction is desirable. Reports must be provided electronically. A remuneration will be paid. Previous football writers, club members, football fans, and senior students are encouraged to apply. For further details phone Andrew Manuel or editor Terry Williams on 8862 1977, or email editor@plainsproducer.com.au

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BALAKLAVA – PREMIERS MID NORTH TENNIS ASSOCIATION BALAKLAVA won the A grade 2008-2009 Mid North Tennis Association grand ﬁnal in a thriller by just three games against Clare Lawn on Saturday. Pictured celebrating are, back row, from left, Nathan Yates, Jonathon Brice, Rick Lamond, Andrew Michael, Andrew Lane, Jeremy Lomman, middle: Tammy Barr, Pauline Hill, Derek Friedrichs, Phil Barry, Helen Barry, front: Sharalyn Pike, Shelley Lamond, Angela Battle and Terissa Smart.

REPORT and more pictures: Page 19

■ JOHN GLISTAK reports on bowls ﬁnals:

Balaklava all out to end Hamley’s fourth title bid BALAKLAVA and Hamley Bridge will play in the Division One bowls grand final at Port Wakefield on Saturday. Balaklava swept a gallant Owen aside 102-52 and Hamley Bridge took a close encounter over Riverton by eight shots. Both Division One semi finals took place at Balaklava under ideal playing conditions. All the up-coming grand finals will feature the respective minor premiers facing up against sides that finished the season in third place. In the first of the finals, Balaklava hosted Owen who were in their first final for two or three seasons. Finals experience showed in this match with Balaklava comfortably accounting for a gallant Owen combination. The second final featured Riverton and Hamley Bridge. This match ebbed and flowed throughout with fortunes fluctuating for both sides. As the match entered its final stages, Hamley Bridge gained the ascendancy and held on to eventually win by eight shots. Each side won one rink while the third rink was tied.

Semi final results: Balaklava 102 (P. Thompson 37, B. Taylor 34, T. Clifford 31) def. Owen 52 (K. Warnes 12, G. Harkness 18, N. Harkness 22); Hamley Bridge 78 (M. Durdin 22, B. Smith 28, D. Rex 28) def. Riverton 70(3) (N. Rogers 22, M. Griffiths 31, B. Mullins 17) Balaklava and Hamley Bridge meet in the Division One Grand Final to be played at Port Wakefield with past history suggesting an intensely contested match is on the cards. While Hamley Bridge has won the last three grand finals, Balaklava will be keen to regain the shield after several years absence. How have these two sides fared against each during the season? Balaklava and Hamley Bridge have met three times with Balaklava holding a 2-1 record, with rink wins 6-3 in their favour, and a net 24 shot advantage. Since the Christmas break, Balaklava has won nine matches in a row while Hamley Bridge has had a 7-2 record during that same time. Based upon these facts, Balaklava will enter this match confident they can record another win over Hamley Bridge in the match that matters most – the grand final.

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