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Great feature COUNTRY reading PRESS SA
Wednesday August 19, 2009
STAR OF THE NORTH
Fashions in the field
What’s going on at the Woolshed Flat church?
Now that’s a really nice looking crop of canola! n SEE PAGE 15
Who are they?
match their faceS AND WIN! Join the fun for Father’s Day on Page 8
n THIS takes the term “fashions in the field” to a new level! These two beautiful ladies make a beautiful crop of canola look even better, as they discovered a novel way to promote Balaklava Cup day on Wednesday, September 2. Don’t tell anyone, but the girls sneaked into the crop near Halbury, grown by the Roberts family! Fashions on the Field co-ordinator Bonnie Parker (left) is taking registrations at fashionsonthefieldbrc@ yahoo.com.au. Bonnie is dressed by
major sponsor Tuscany Hyde Park. Leeanne McCracken, who works for the racing club, is pictured with Bonnie getting into the cup day spirit. This year’s fashions on the field competition will be bigger than ever, with the total prize value tripling to a staggering $15,000. Registrations for the four prize categories are already flowing in, with organisers taking pre-registrations. Those registering on the day will need to have their entries in by midday, and pre-registered entrants
are asked to collect their number by 12.30pm. And those who register before the big day can take advantage of specials offered by major sponsors Adelaide Hatters, Jeff Tims Jeweller, Tuscany Hyde Park, Berry Brown Spray Tanning and Gary Castle Shoes. Prizes include gift vouchers, stunning jewellery, tanning sessions, make-up goodie bags, men’s cuff links, CS Hayes tickets and even two $100 bets on the Balaklava Cup, together totalling more than $15,000.
There are plenty of prizes awaiting the best dressed mare, best dressed filly, best dressed stallion, and best hat of the day. In addition to the major sponsors, other sponsors are Clare Valley Flowers, Agfert, Balaklava Shearing Shed, Jacob’s Creek, Hollywood Syd, Molten Bronze, Natural Food Barn and Plush Makeup.
School raid
n FARMING: WHERE ARE WE NOW? n UPDATE: PAGE 3
Guard halts theft – but Horizon loses gear A security guard disturbed thieves at Horizon Christian School in the early hours of Sunday morning, but the offenders managed to escape with thousands of dollars of tools and
computing equipment. Local security guard Dave Tillson, pictured right with the damaged security system, chased the thieves across paddocks behind the school before they managed to
elude him. “At first I went to the front of the school but saw the roof of the ute moving through grass behind the buildings,” he said. • CONTINUED Page 2
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