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hen it matters most, they are there. Any time, any day, our local CFS brigades will answer the call. Fighting fires or cleaning up after road accidents – whatever the task – the hundreds of volunteers from

CFS units and ambulances will turn out to defend property and people.

Today on pages 6 and 7 we pay tribute to the outstanding work of our local CFS members. Follow their progress over a very busy eight days

with little time to rest. On behalf of all in our local communities, the Plains Producer thanks each and every volunteer for their selfless actions over the past week and in the weeks to come.

Hoyleton: Thursday afternoon

Hoyleton pictures: Lisa Redpath, Andrew Manuel. Background picture, showing backburning at the Paskeville hay fire, supplied by CFS Wakefield Group Officer, Chris Cowan.

HARVEST – IT’S NO TIME FOR DOWN TIME

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E are about to be invaded by young people wanting to do work experience here at the Plains Producer.

This is happening at various businesses about our towns, so we are not alone.

We do try to accommodate as many as we can, but honestly, it can be tough trying to give each a fair go. Why do the schools continue to shove these little birds out of the nest in one big flock?

In a past column I once suggested it would be nice for schools to at least warn us the kids were coming our way. Then we might be prepared; be able to properly plan work assignments and so on.

Imagine being a teacher at school and one afternoon having three or four parents lob unannounced in your classroom, all wanting to discuss their child’s performance.

Would they get a hearing?

Doubtful, because there would be reluctance to disrupt the day-

then realise the pressures created for businesses operating in small country towns.

When operating a small business (like a deli, or small office) it is likely to be running fairly close to the bone, especially with staff.

There most probably would be no government-supported officer Terry or OH&S person to run through the day-to-day workings of the Williams business. That’s up to the owner and/or employers or the staff who must be available to do the right Editor@plainsproducer.com.au thing by the child. We don’t want them sitting in a corner counting to-day classroom goings-on. Why paper clips!

And it’s definitely not that we then does this “work experience” system expect employers to sud- don’t want to help the kids. We denly drop everything and have the do. And I believe I speak for all local office or shop routine disrupted, to employers when saying this: Send them to us. But talk to accommodate a young person who really only has a slight idea of what us first!

There would be nothing more they might be getting into.

If anyone needs a week at satisfying for me than to see a “work experience” it’s some of young person embark on a career the educators who are controlling in journalism. Yes, I know we rank the present system. They might down there with car and insurance

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salesmen, lawyers and the like, but it is one of the oldest professions, having about the same beginnings as that other one – but no rude remarks!

It was one of the first professions to give work place equality to women. Now it is women who rule the media airwaves. It can take a person anywhere in the world, where you can dine with princes or paupers.

It brings great privilege and responsibility; hours of excitement or mind-numbing boredom – yet it remains a profession where, unlike others, you can call yourself a journo if you can string a few words together. Absolutely unqualified! Sometimes this works; often it doesn’t. Not always a good thing.

But unlike many other professions, this shows you can break into journalism without the necessary degrees IF you really want to. IF you really, really want to start out at the bottom. Yes, things like writing

up the golf scores and snippets of local news. And yes, making the boss a cuppa, though that NEVER happens here.

Generally speaking, country newspapers are a good place to start a journalism career because you will become involved in all areas; not just reporting but photography and even distribution.

You’ll still be well trained through a correspondence course at Deakin University in Geelong, achieving competency in all facets of media and you will finish up with a Diploma in Journalism .. and then it’s up to you where you go.

I’m hoping all who have contacted the Plains Producer for work experience will read this (yes, you have to read newspapers too!).

It’s a brief attempt to explain why you are with us – or perhaps why not. Make sure you have read this newspaper and have an understanding of local events and people. And be prepared for a big week!

Rail freight vision Mallala Council submission on Two Wells – Murray Bridge link District Council of Mallala has raised several benefits to the region should a rail freight bypass be built from Murray Bridge to connect to the existing line at Two Wells.

Council has prepared a submission following the release of the Adelaide Rail Freight Movements Study, which outlines possible bypasses and upgrades to improve rail freight through South

Australia and address current issues occurring through the Adelaide Hills.

Three of five suggested options were named in the study for further investigation and analysis. The first option was to upgrade the existing route through the Adelaide Hills.

In its submission, Mallala council said this could potentially rule out longer term benefits of greater carrying capacity and the realisation of the

HEALTH MATTERS – HAVE YOUR SAY The Gawler Health Advisory Council provides advice on health service needs, priorities and issues to Country Health SA to assist them to plan and provide health services in our community.

In conjunction with Emily Jenke, community engagement and facilitation specialist, we will be hosting community forums to assist in the development of the new 10 Year Health Plan.

You are invited to participate in one of the following two forums: Wednesday, 18 November 2009 from 7pm to 9pm Mallala Institute, Supper Room, Dublin Road, Mallala Wednesday 25 November, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm Gawler Health Service, Community Services Day Care Centre, Gawler East.

Phone 8521 2025 or email CHSAGawlerHAC@healthsa.gov.au to register.

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benefits from further technological improvements that might be achieved through the rail bypass options.

In addition, the rail capacity for this option could be exceeded if growth exceeds predictions.

“It is not clear from the discussion paper how much of the long distance freight task is currently undertaken by road transport,” said a report to council.

“As rail freight is less carbon intensive than road transport the question needs to be asked: what if legislation on climate change made it too expensive to use the road transport option and all long distance freight was by rail?”

Council will ask that a contingency for a worst case scenario as a result of

future legislation on climate change be included in the investigations.

Both the first option and option four, which is to create a southern bypass south of the Adelaide Hills route to miss the built-up areas, are likely to limit opportunities for enhancing Adelaide’s longer term strategic planning outcomes for the Greater Adelaide Region as the industrial centre of Adelaide moves northward, according to council’s report.

However, council believes option three, which is to bypass the rail freight route from Murray Bridge to Two Wells, would support current trends in the direction of industrial and employment growth.

“The northern metropolitan area of Adelaide is South Australia’s industrial hub and much of

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the state’s future transport infrastructure will be concentrated in this area including shipping, road and rail,” the report said.

“Option three represents a significant opportunity to reinforce the northern area of Adelaide as South Australia’s main industrial/manufacturing centre.”

According to council’s report, the level of increase in rail freight through Two Wells would depend on how much freight is able to be transferred from rail to road and vice versa at future intermodal facilities north of Two Wells or other locations such as Murray Bridge. “The straight stretch of rail line between Two Wells and Mallala townships is likely to be conducive to the development of such facilities in the district enabling the transfer of rail freight to trucks plus marshalling yards,” the report said.

“As part of a more in-depth analysis of option three, opportunities should be explored for reducing the levels of rail freight into the metropolitan area by providing intermodal functions capitalising on the major road and rail corridors north of Two Wells.

Passenger trains were also suggested for the growing area.

Strudwicke back as Mallala mayor

Marcus Strudwicke has been named mayor of District Council of Mallala.

Council appoints its mayor for a term of 12 months, and in the lead up to Monday night’s meeting, former mayor Tony Flaherty announced he would not be continuing as mayor.

Mr Strudwicke was first appointed mayor of Mallala (then called chairman rather than mayor) when the current council was elected in November 2006.

However, three months before his term was up, councillors voted him out of the role and instead appointed councillor Steve Kennedy.

At the time, no reasons were given in the chamber, although the councillor who moved the motion to remove Cr Strudwicke, Tom Summerton, later said there was no unity between councillors and the chair.

Mayor Strudwicke told the Plains Producer he “was very pleased to be back in the role” although surprised to be elected unopposed.

He said he viewed his coming term as “an enjoyable challenge.”

“There are a range of opportunities coming for council,” he said.

“I will be working towards a united council and look forward to working with our new CEO (Charles Mansueto), who has been a good choice for the role.”

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Banners to colour the Blyth sky

2500 homes: Developer, council share the vision Tuesday 5 May, 2009 Plains Producer

NEW ESTATE FOR NORTHERN ADELAIDE

Blyth continues its impressive town pride program, with the erection of colourful banners around the town.

The banners came after Blyth ProgressAssociation successfully applied for funding through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) instigated through the Federal government’s economic stimulus plan.

Nine double sided canvases showing 18 colourful photos of Blyth’s culture and environment were recently erected at northern and eastern entrances to Blyth as well at the central T intersection in Blyth’s main street.

Blyth businesses and community members lent a hand to get the project completed.

Motorists are reminded when viewing the banners to avoid any traffic incidents.

Federal member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, will visit Blyth from about 3.15pm on Sunday November 29 to officially open the three Blyth RLCIP projects.

These are extensions to Blyth football clubrooms, Blyth Management Committee’s installation of Agfloats at the Storm Water Retention Dam – plus the Banners.

• Ian Roberts (top) and Barry Spinks hang one of the banners at Blyth’s main street intersection.

ing estate planned for north of Adelaide will expand the township of Two ng exciting opportunities for the area.

ed new estate has potential for approximately 2500 homes to be built on n-field site on the eastern side of Port Wakefield Road (A1 highway).

m Group Managing Director Michael Hickinbotham said the estate is ound a number of large village squares and boulevards surrounded by a and belt and provisions for a school and small retail precinct.

state will provide a major boost to employment opportunities at Two Wells ovide a much needed source of labour for the rapidly expanding development in the area. It will also complement the existing retail area n Street commercial precinct at Two Wells,” Mr Hickinbotham said.

he latest environmental sustainable practises, including energy-efficient we are exploring the potential for a fully self-sufficient water reclamation will harvest and reuse water within the estate.

Next step in huge Two Wells project

is strategically nestled between the railway line on the eastern boundary l A1 Highway on the western boundary.

Council and developers will work

By Lauren and Parker a very together attractive for vision peopleforwho want high-quality to place developtoa live shared housingthe close to metropolitan Adelaide. It will have public transport at its expansion of Two Wells.

“It willfrom createAdelaide’s exciting local opportuniDistrict Council Mallala d is just 45 minutes driveoffrom theendorsed city anda30 minutes ties, including jobs and more services.”

Heads of Agreement between council and ustrial area.

Mr Hickinbotham said the Heads of Hickinbotham at its meeting on Monday Agreement formalised the company’s evening, and the organisations will work that the development will act as a catalyst for public transport bus routes commitment to work closely with council collaboratively over the next months Wells to Adelaide and Gawler.

Overnine time, there may also be potential for a develop a detailed said. plan for Two Wells, in and to consult the community to achieve ail link,”toMr Hickinbotham an environmentally sustainable and high consultation with the local community. quality development.

The planned housing includes n ideal commuter location for estate the rapidly expanding The northern Heads of suburbs, Agreement sets out the about 2500 homes built on the eastern workers at the defence hubs at Edinburgh Parks and Mawson Lakes.

It plan for the process for preparing a master side of affordable Port Wakefield Road, featuring e a significant housing component.” open spaces, walking trails and stormwater development, supported by a Development Plan Amendment and an infrastructure facilities. otham management Group is working with the District Council of Mallala throughapplication the development will be Council chief executive officer, Charles deed. Aapplication nt Plan Amendment (DPA) process. A development will be lodged with council once the DPA process Mansueto, said the Heads of Agreement the council once the DPA process has been completed. formalised council’s and Hickinbotham’s has been completed.

In addition, the agreement seeks to commitment to create a sustainable and act: (08) 8366 0000 ensure future development doesn’t overcommunity focused development.

“This is the first step to develop the burden existing council resources and detail of a shared vision,” Mr Mansueto infrastructure, ensuring the sustainable said. “The planned development aligns delivery of services to the community with council’s strategic plan for vibrant over the long term.

In a report to council, environment and growing communities in our district, and development services manager, Henri and for improving services to local comMueller, said the Heads of Agreement munities.”

Importantly, Mr Mansueto said the also enlisted co-operation and support for agreement would ensure the development the development of the Two Wells Urban north of Two Wells was orderly, well- Design Framework, and maintained the serviced, and integrated with the existing existing town centre as the main focus township, protecting and conserving its of retail and community activity in the district. unique country-town character.

The next stages in the planning process “We look forward to seeking commuwill be the completion of the master plan nity input as detailed plans are developed,” report by Hickinbotham for the northern Mr Mansueto said.

Hickinbotham Group managing direc- expansion area, and an independent review tor, Michael Hickinbotham, said working by the council.

The Light River Flood Mapping Project collaboratively with the District Council currently being undertaken by council of Mallala would achieve the best result and funded by council, Hickinbotham, for the region. the Federal Natural Disaster Mitiga“We want an innovative development tion Program and the State Stormwater that retains the township identity and charm of Two Wells, boosts housing choice Management Authority will also provide and creates quality living environments,” information needed for the design of flood mitigation and management in the Mr Hickinbotham said.

“The planned development is consist- development area.

It is expected council and Hickinbothent with council’s strategic plan and also am will host forums in the near future to with State government’s draft 30 Year present plans to the community.

Plan for Greater Adelaide.

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Man injured in fall from tree

Tailgating Approximately 33 per cent of crashes reported to Police and 40 per cent of CTP claims involve rear-end collisions.

The law says you must always drive at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in front of you so that you can stop safely, if necessary, to avoid a collision. Fail to do this, and you could be charged with ‘Failing to Keep a Safe Distance’, ‘Driving without Due Care’ or, in severe cases, Driving in a Manner Dangerous’.

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Worst than that, you could have a crash. And if you have a crash and you are the rear vehicle then it is probably your fault - as you were travelling too close to the vehicle in front.

Reaction (or thinking) distance is the distance travelled by a vehicle while the driver realises the need to brake and actually starts physically to apply the brake. For a fit and alert driver, it takes an average of about 3/4 of a second or 12 metres at 60km/h. If you double the speed, you double the Reaction Distance (not the reaction time).

The Following Distance. The acceptable minimum Following Distance, which is considered reasonably safe, is the distance your vehicle will travel in two seconds in good conditions.

This distance - about six or seven car lengths at 60km/h - allows you time to glance at mirrors, signs, side roads and vehicles further ahead while maintaining a sufficient safety space should the vehicle ahead suddenly brake. To estimate this distance, use the ‘Time Lapse Formula’, which applies to any speed. Allow two seconds to elapse between the time when the rear of the vehicle ahead passes some stationary object, such as a signpost, and the front of your vehicle reaches that point. To estimate that time, as the rear of the vehicle ahead passes the selected point, count… 1001, 1002, and your vehicle should not have reached that point in that time.

Another simple phrase to repeat to yourself that takes about two seconds is “only a fool breaks the two second rule”. Think about that.

Double the time to four seconds if the road is wet or slippery; or the vehicle behind you is ‘tailgating’ you; or if you are driving a heavy vehicle or towing a trailer or caravan.

If you are driving the rear vehicle in a rear end crash - you are almost always in the wrong - regardless of any other circumstance. The grater the risk - the greater the care you need to apply to avoid the crash.

The Following Distance is not the Total Stopping Distance - it is much shorter and only allows time for you to react to the actions of the driver in front (i.e. to apply the brakes).

The Adelaide Plains Road Safety Group Inc. meets on the 3rd. Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the old Council Chambers, Old Port Wakefield Rd, and Two Wells.

We welcome guests and visitors.

• A 55-year-old man was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital after falling from a tree in Port Wakefield on Monday morning.

The man was cutting tree limbs when he fell from the tree, striking a wall as he fell.

He was believed to have suffered a broken leg and possible hip injuries.

Police and CFS attended, and a medical retrieval team from Adelaide.

Worksafe SA are investigating the incident.

• A garden shed used as an amenities block on a property near Port Wakefield was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning.

The fire occurred about 2am on Cemetery road, where there was another fire in recent months.

The most recent blaze caused about $5000 damage.Police enquiries continue.

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• A woman was taken to Balaklava Hospital with minor injuries after rolling her vehicle last Friday afternoon.

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 The accident occurred on the Whitwarta to Kadina road, and the 2007 Holden Rodeo was written off.

• A house on Edith Terrace was ransacked some time between Friday, October 23 and Thursday, November 12.

The owners, who live in Parafield Gardens, returned to find the house in disarray after the back door was jemmied.

However, it appeared nothing had been stolen.

• A 50-year-old Balaklava woman was reported last Friday for allegedly assaulting another woman in Balaklava on Thursday, October 29.

• Hamley Bridge police were called to Balaklava swimming pool on Friday night after reports of several people swimming in the pool after it had closed.

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• A storage unit was broken into and equipment vandalised at the swimming pool at Snowtown Area School recently.

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• Damage was caused during a break-in on a Manoora business over the weekend, but nothing was stolen.

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• The same night, Port Wakefield and Hamley Bridge police were called to a disturbance near the Royal Hotel where a

group of four to five people were asked to move on. Less than two hours later, police were called to a disturbance in Humphrey Street, Balaklava.

Enquiries continue.

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FINDING some loose change are (clockwise from left): Katelyn Lloyd, Tommy Halls, Matt Abdilla, Brandon Merry, Jesse McCauley and Rebecca Fritz.

Life-changing support What do you do with your spare change?

November is loose change month and individuals, families, businesses and schools in the Wakefield Regional Council area are collecting their loose change to donate to our adopted town of Callignee in Victoria.

Described as “our Christmas gift to them” Loose Change for Callignee is the latest project organised by the Adopt a Town committee to support Victorians who were badly affected in the February bushfires.

Organiser Joy Woodroofe says

“Christmas is a time of giving and I would encourage you to throw your loose change into a container at home or at work.”

On Thursday and Friday (November 26 and 27) donations can be dropped into the collection box outside Foodland Balaklava.

All money collected will then be sent to the Community Recovery Committee in Victoria for distribution.

“The money will be a timely arrival for our neighbours across the border who will be struggling this Christmas,” Joy said.

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‘ROYAL’ celebrations – The “Beadaholics” are a right royal bunch of jokers! The group, taught beading by Olaf Beadwork’s

Lynda Pedersen, decided to treat HRH Lynda like a queen for her 60th birthday. Elaine Hawkins is holding her trophy for the best pavlova – judged, of course, by HRH Lynda. Pictured are other members of the “royal family” (from left) back: Denise Wilkins, Lynda Pedersen, Ann Thompson, Sue Roberts, Elaine Hawkins (with trophy). Front: Sylvia Bridger, Kerry Phillips and Joan Ramsay

Community Voices could answer volunteer call REGIONAL • If your organisation is in need of volunteers but you have no idea where to find them, the Community Voices Program may be of assistance.

Various amounts of funding are being offered to promote recruitment, retention and increased volunteer participation through a range of promotional and marketing initiatives.

Download a copy of the guidelines and application form, from http://www.ofv.sa.gov.au/communityvoices.htm Applications close on November 27 and are accepted by post only.

•Office for the Ageing is providing grants of up to $5000 to help older residents of South Australia be involved with their community and continue participating in activities of their choice.

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KAPUNDA • Art works created by Kapunda primary and high school students will be on display at Kapunda Community Gallery from November 8 to 29.

The high school students’ works are a culmination of thoughts and effort throughout the year and reflect both personal and immediate aspects of life and death, and a critical and questioning look at the wider world.

The primary school’s year 6 and 7 students will be exhibiting expressive

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The exhibition is coordinated by teachers and students and open daily from 10am to 4pm.

• Davidson Reserve’s walkways, jetty, toilet and garden areas will soon be upgraded thanks to a $45,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

The pontoon bridge area has been roped off to the public since September when it gave way under a young female visitor. She sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.

Light Regional Council mayor Robert Hornsey said council staff are investigating options for the upgrade

‘Amazing race’ might have them yawning BRINKWORTH • Brinkworth primary students will take to the streets of Brinkworth for the “Amazing Race” on November 19.

Upper primary teacher Cindy Growden says the Amazing Race is part of sleepover activities so the event may occur late afternoon, depending on the weather.

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• Brinkworth Community Christmas party is looking like being a great family occasion, with several local groups involved.

Raffle tickets for the stocking are now available from the shop for residents to sell to family and friends, or to buy.

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Might and power halts Hoyleton blaze Water bomber and a massive CFS response averts disaster threat

SADDLEWORTH crew work along a fence line extinguishing posts. Many units helped halt the fire.

LEFT: Rushing to start a pump to help fight the Hoyleton fire are Rick Lamond (left) and Ben Johnson. BELOW: Balaklava refills its tank.

Concern over header fires The Country Fire Service (CFS) and the South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) remind farmers to adhere to the Grain Harvesting Code of Practice and be aware of the fire risk associated with operating heavy machinery after nine header fires were reported during the last week.

Reports of some farmers operating headers in 40-plus heat have raised caused concern locally.

CFS State co-ordinator, Leigh Miller, said an average of 60 fires a year were attributed to grain harvesting and more were started by the inappropriate use of machinery.

“The CFS and SAFF are

acutely aware of the huge loss fires caused by grain harvesting and other activities can have on farmers and the community so we jointly developed a voluntary code of practice last year to guide harvesting operations during the fire season,” he said.

“The code specifies the conditions and practices for harvesting operations and outlines requirements to control the outbreak of fire such as correct maintenance of equipment and the use of fire breaks.

“We are very concerned this early in the season we have already seen nine header fires break out.

“With the right preparations and the right practices, many

of these sorts of fires can be avoided.

“The CFS warns the risk of fire from the use of machinery is a significant hazard that needs to be taken seriously and is reminding all farmers of their responsibility to be familiar with their local codes of practice and be vigilant,” says Mr Miller.

SAFF president, Peter White, said: “As farmers we accept we have a responsibility to reduce the outbreak of fires while also recognising we are operating in an environment that is dangerous. We need to the get job done but as safely as possible.”

The Code of Practice requires grain harvesting to be suspended when the local

actual Grassland Fire Danger Index (GFDI) exceeds 35. The GFDI is calculated by taking into account several factors include air temperature, wind speed, relative humidity and fuel curing.

More information on the Grain Harvesting Code of Practice, the GFDI and the use of a weather table is available on the CFS website at www.cfs.sa.gov. au by following the link through ‘Community Information’ and ‘Farmers’.

This was printed in the Plains Producer last week.

Brochures are also available from local council offices, some silo sites, SAFF and your local CFS.

Water bombing planes and several CFS appliances were called to a fire at Hoyleton last Thursday afternoon.

The fire, which burnt between 170 and 200 hectares, began just before 4pm, on the Reinke property and quickly spread from the barley crop it began in to neighbouring hay stubble, peas, wheat and canola.

Shane Reinke said it was unclear if the GPS aerial on the header had touched a powerline or if the power had arced to create a spark, igniting the crop.

“Dad (Grant) was going along and the autosteer cut out,” Shane said.

“He glanced in the rear vision mirror and saw the fire.”

Grant immediately went for the fire fighting unit on standby nearby, and it was only minutes before Shane arrived with the farm’s second fire fighting unit.

The call also went out for CFS assistance but the blaze spread quickly.

Although it was under control before many neighbouring CFS crews arrived, a bushfire warning message was issued by CFS because of the danger had the fire reached the nearby hills.

It burnt through about 50 hectares of the Reinke’s barley and the neighbour’s wheat, peas, and windrowed canola.

Shane believes it was the canola which helped stop the blaze because it slowed the fire.

Brigades called to the fire include Manoora, Rhynie, Saddleworth, Balaklava, Hoyleton, Blyth, Snowtown, Auburn, Watervale, Port Wakefield, Hamley Bridge, Owen, Two Wells, Roseworthy, Freeling and Shea-oak Log. The Reinke family thanked CFS volunteers and those who attended the fire with their own fire fighting units.

The same day, two fires occurred near Mallala.

The first fire, between Reeves Plains and Redbanks, is believed to have been started by static electricity from a header reaping lentils.

The call went out for assistance at about 2.45pm and about 10 hectares was burnt.

Just as crews were leaving, they were notified at 4.15pm of a header fire which destroyed a header and burnt half a hectare of stubble.

CFS remained on the scene until abut 7pm.

RIGHT: A Kadina unit bogged at the proof range fire – and the bulldozer which came to assist. They were later removed by a grader.

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Country Fire Service crews were called to a fire at Inkerman landfill about 2.30pm on Tuesday last week.

The fire was caused by spontaneous combustion on a load of rubbish arriving at the landfill, and was first noticed just as the truck arrived at Inkerman.

Wakefield Group captain, Chris Cowan, said landfill staff quickly had the fire under control, dousing the rubbish with water kept on hand in case of

fire, and then took extra preventative measures of dousing the rubbish again as it was tipped from the truck.

The fire was just one part of a hectic week for local CFS volunteers.

Crews remained at the fire in Proof Range from Monday afternoon until about 9.30pm on Wednesday night.

Just as they were leaving, the call went out for assistance at a large hay fire at Paskeville. The $3.5 million blaze was expected to be monitored for flare-ups for at least five days.

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NEWS v District LOCAL CFS BRIGADE DIARY: A BUSY EIGHT DAYS

They had no time to rest

Owen’s new recruit tells why she joined:

CFS helps build our communities Owen CFS brigade is enjoying a healthy membership and a full daytime response crew.

First lieutenant Maurice Miles said a further two members were due to complete training, and would also be available for daytime callouts.

While overall membership is 25, including 20 firefighters and five auxiliaries, not all are available for many callouts because of work commitments.

The brigade has 12 firefighters and two auxiliaries who actively participate in callouts and man the radios at the station.

Mr Miles, an Owen CFS member of nearly 19 years, said the CFS was always on the lookout for new members.

Many of those who have joined the brigade in recent years have been new to town, finding it a great way to get to know the district and become part of the community.

For new recruit Megan Couley, joining CFS has been a great way to get to know the community and district.

“I joined because I’m new to the town and wanted to do something for the community,” Megan said.

Megan said having a friend who was already on CFS gave her the confidence to join.

She finished her training on Sunday, and is now able to attend callouts. And as Megan spends her days at home looking after her two children, Mitchell, aged seven, and Matthew, aged four, she believes she has the time to volunteer.

Megan joined CFS two months ago, after moving to Owen with her family almost a year ago.

She and husband Jason moved to Owen because of its proximity to Adelaide, affordable housing prices and country atmosphere.

“We were ready to buy a house and I was brought up in the country,” Megan said. “Owen is a brilliant little town.”

And it’s a town she has come to know much better since joining CFS. Megan now knows the local area and has met a variety of community members and formed strong bonds.

“We’re working as a team, and you’ve got to trust people,” Megan said.

“You have to form good friendships with people you may not normally form bonds with.”

Since the start of the 2009/10 season, the brigade has had seven call-outs, with the most recent being a shredder fire at the Owen dump and a truck fire near Alma.

Members attend training each Monday evening at 7pm.

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Megan Couley with sons Mitchell (left) and Matthew.

Local Country Fire Services volunteers have had little time to rest after a busy eight days.

Beginning with a fire at the proof range, about eight kilometres north of Port Parham, at about 2pm on Monday, November 9, local volunteers were called to several fires and accidents over the next eight days.

November 9: Grass fire at proof range - more than 20 appliances including Balaklava, Port Wakefield, Dublin, Mallala, and Two Wells. Crews remained at the proof range for at least 24 hours to monitor hot spots.

November 10: Rubbish/ waste fire - crews called to a fire in waste being trucked to the Inkerman landfill. Some crew went straight from the proof range fire to the Inkerman blaze, which began about 2.20pm. Those attending included Dublin, Port Wakefield, Mallala, Two Wells and Balaklava.

November 10: Vehicle leaking fuel at Port Wakefield.

November 11: Paskeville hay fire. Several local volunteers, including crew from Balaklava, attended and returned to the scene over the

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following days to monitor the fire.

November 12: Possible vehicle accident, 7.40am. Two Wells attended. It was found no accident had occurred.

November 12: Vehicle accident rescue 8.35am. Auburn brigade attended.

November 12: Grass and stubble fire at Hoyleton.

Brigades included Manoora, Rhynie, Saddleworth, Balaklava, Hoyleton, Blyth, Snowtown, Auburn, Watervale, Port Wakefield, Hamley Bridge, Owen, Two Wells, Roseworthy, Freeling and Shea-oak Log. November 12: Grass and stubble fire between Reeves Plains and Redbanks at 2.45pm. Mallala brigade responded.

November 12: Header fire near Mallala at 4.15pm. Mallala brigade responded.

November 12: Vehicle

accident, no injury at 8.45pm.

Two Wells attended.

November 13: Grass and stubble fire, 12.06pm. Mt Templeton responded.

November 13: Vehicle accident with injuries at 3.30pm.

Balaklava attended.

November 14: Grass and stubble fire at Dublin, 10.20pm. Dublin CFS attended.

November 15: Building fire at Port Wakefield at 2.50am. Port Wakefield attended. Details of all crews who attended each incident were not available at the time of print, and local CFS brigades may have responded to or provided support at additional incidents.

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Party with the Pintos EVERYONE is invited to a gymkhana and fun day at Owen – because the day is not just for Pinto horses and their owners.

Pinto Association of SA organiser, Stacey Renton, says the event on Sunday will be a fun family day with a full program, where people can relax and socialise with others with similar interests.

“With so many equestrian facilities being closed or events cancelled it is becoming increasingly difficult to socialise on your horse or pony,” Stacey said, adding encouragement was an aspect of the day.

“A Pinto is not a breed of horse or pony but rather a colouring, and because of this pintos come in all shapes and sizes from miniatures through to part bred clydesdales and everything in between.”

Gates open at 8am with ring events starting at 10am. Entries are $2.50 per class plus a day insurance fee of $10 per exhibitor.

The association runs three gymkhana / fun days each year. It is the biggest equine breed show in South Australia, a speciality show to showcase some of SA’s top breeds and its Pinto championships.

This year the Pinto championship show will be held at the Mallala Equestrian Centre.

“We have a big program, two interstate judges, huge prizes on offer and not forgetting the thrill of seeing the best Pintos South Australia has to offer, with interstate competition also expected,” Stacey said.

“Spectators are more than welcome and they are encouraged but no dogs are allowed on the

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A large crowd gathered at the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery on Friday evening for the opening of Rachel and Mark Young’s ‘We Travelled West’ exhibition.

The pair are shown with part of the collection which features stunning jewellery, photographs and sculptures from the former Balaklava artists, who now live in Roxby Downs.

It is the first joint solo exhibition for Rachel and Mark, with many of the works inspired by outback sights such as spinifex and seed pods seen on the family’s recent travels through Western Australia.

The exhibition is on display at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery until Sunday, December 13.

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A casual day was held to raise funds for the disco, which was held at Mallala RSL hall on Friday, October 30.

Funds raised at the disco will be donated to World Vision.

Students arrived in an array of colourful costumes, with Ashley Baker and James Roberts receiving prizes for best costumes.

The other fundraiser held this term was collecting cans of food.

Each of the school’s six classes collected cans, which were put together on cardboard to spell out MPS SRC. Through the year, the SRC committee has raised money for Victorian bushfire victims, sold showbags and run a ‘guess the number of jellybeans in the jar’ competition at the school fete earlier in the year.

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Brinkworth plant group tours Brinkworth’s Australian Plant Society recent excursion to Bundaleer Reservoir and Spalding turned out to be a real treat for the small group who attended.

After being inducted by SA Water officer, Mark Williams, the group were free to walk and drive around the large area surrounding the reservoir.

The first stop was for lunch, where we were able to appreciate the beauty of the setting, looking out over the water.

Then it was ‘heads down’ as the group slowly examined the vegetation on a rise in the

western section. There was much to be found, and many plants were in flower.

Driving around the edge of the property, the group noticed the growth of the extensive plantings, mainly eucalypts.

An occasional tree was flowering and another section on the northern edge was interesting with a tiny saltbush noted. On the eastern edge the path of the recent windstorm was evident.

The group then went to the Hammat family property northwest of the reservoir.

Although they would have

liked to investigate two nearby revegetated areas, a deep cement channel and high grass on the warm day, meant ‘long-distance’ viewing from the safety of cars was in order.

These areas were adjacent to the Never-Never Creek so the Weir there and the channel system delivering water to the Bundaleer Reservoir was especially interesting.

The drive home detoured under the aqueduct closer to the inlet to the reservoir, allowing the early 1900s engineering project to be appreciated.

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Clare Valley gourmet weekend change The date of next year’s Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend has been moved to avoid a clash with the Tasting Australia’s “Feast of the Senses.”

The event will now be held on May 15-16, rather than the first weekend in May. Clare Valley Winemakers chairman, Peter Barry, said the

2010 festival will showcase the region’s premium wines, which will be expertly matched with an indulgent range of fine dining experiences and live entertainment.

The renowned Vintage Tasting will also be part of the 2010 Gourmet weekend, which is a unique opportunity to taste a

selection of unreleased Clare Valley wines at various stages of the winemaking process.

Keep an eye out for the Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend website which will be up and running soon.

Contact Clare Valley Winemakers Incorporated on 8843 0122.

Health meeting in Mallala tonight GAWLER District Health Advisory Council is hosting host community forums on Country Health SA’s new 10 year health plan. The first will be held tonight (Wednesday) from 7pm-9pm in the supper room at Mallala Institute, Dublin Road, Mallala.

Next Wednesday a forum is at Gawler Health Service Community Services Day Care Centre, Gawler East. Phone 8521 2025 or email CHSAGawler HAC@ healthsa.gov.au

Kapunda HAC Eudunda Kapunda Health Advisory Council’s AGM is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24 at 7.30pm.

The meeting will be held in the Kapunda Seniors Leisure Activity Centre, Kapunda Hospital, Nash Street, Kapunda.

Presiding member, John Neal, is encouraging residents to attend.

Transport can be arranged by phoning 8566 2451.

Call to toughen coast protection policies State Environment report targest planning strategies Stricter planning controls for coastal areas are being called for to prevent inappropriate development.

South Australia is leading the nation in planning for the impacts of climate change, particularly when it comes to coastal development, a report has found.

But the Department for Environment and Heritage has said there’s room for improvement.

The South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) was one of several agencies contributing to State government’s submission to the recent Federal inquiry into climate change and environmental impacts on coastal communities.

The strength of the state’s coastal governance model – through which the policies of the Coast Protection Board are integrated with the state’s planning framework – was acknowledged in the inquiry’s recently released report.

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With extra high tides seeming to increase in frequency, sheds on Webb Beach and Parhamthe foreshore at earlier this year, and localswere inundated the shellgrit levees will not are concerned to withstand the next highbe strong enough tide. a petition containing 47 put before council earlier signatures was this month.

In a letter to council, Barb Reid said most of the Parham resident and Webb Beach had been levees at Parham repaired by council after recent flooding on Anzac Day. However, she said concerned this was simplyresidents were situation, and said council a reaction to a must commit to repairing, enhancing and maintaining levees to the towns.

Mrs Reid said the levees were topped up Port Parham resident Darryl in 1994 after the threat Le Couteur stands behind and indicates the height of the existing levee bank ongoing maintenance had a flood, but no to which it should be increased. occurred since. “last year after a storm Jenkin and I took survey surge, alwyn torbikes and four wheel drives crossing the from current levees,” Mrs Reid levels along the area. “This end of Prime street was flooded were coastal communities who attended said. and many residents “In several places, the sea told $38,000 had been came within from water coming had their sheds flooded survey approved for inches of breaching levees.” work and around houses,” Mrs Reid said. the back of the Parham and Webb sea flood mapping for these survey results have Beach, and depending been passed there has also been severe on to council. on the costs, may include thompson Beach the northern end of the beach, damage at and Middle Beach.

Mrs Reid said on Anzac adjoining the minor breaches along the Day, there were proof range fence. tendering will take place foreshore and two before the “the embankment has major breaches at the south end of this year. However, been washed council’s end of town, acting away and tidal with flooding at the end chief of Prime Street this area and water now streams through localsexecutive officer, Henri Mueller, said from two sources. if not repaired, should inform town from the north,” Mrs will flood the that needed immediatecouncil of any areas the levee on the foreshore Reid repair. near the District Council of Mallala said. southern roundabout had Meanwhile, survey now work been damaged, Coastal townships has a Beach at thompson letting through water, has been completed levee Banks and at the end of steering Prime street, the levee Committee, which advises Project with low spots identified for about $6000, was along the front of council the by rabbit holes and erosion compromised of the needs of the townships. township. caused by moat the council meeting Design options for levee last week, those banks are now being prepared.

The Plains Producer reported Port Parham residents’ concerns in July. Darryl Le Couteur, behind an existing levee bank, shows the height to which it should be increased and INSET our report.

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“DEH provides input into regional planning strategies and council development plans so the most current information about these climate change impacts is taken into account in the early stages of any development.”

In addition, most applications for development on coastal land are referred to the board for advice or direction before being approved by planning authorities.

New coastal developments need to include sufficient protection to withstand 0.3 metres of sea level rise to the year

2050, and a further 0.7 metres of sea level rise to the year 2100, plus any local land subsidence such as that taking place on the Le Fevre Peninsula in Adelaide.

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“At the moment, planning authorities don’t necessarily need to heed the advice of the Coast Protection Board before approving a development, so sometimes developments the board believes are inappropriate end up going ahead,” Mr Tucker said.

“We think the process can be improved by making more developments

subject to the direction, rather than the advice of, the Coast Protection Board, and we’re working with other government agencies to achieve this.”

Mr Tucker said a review was also underway to determine if greater levels of protection were required for coastal developments given the latest sea level rise projections of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the international body that investigates and makes recommendations on climate change effects, and other more recent scientific work.

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regional planning strategies, council development plans and coastal zones are being reviewed, mapping is taking place to identify hazard areas, and conservation assessments and action plans are being developed for various coastal regions,” Mr Tucker said.

DEH hopes to develop a high resolution digital evaluation model of the entire South Australian coast to help assess the risk of sea level rise in different areas of the state more broadly and accurately.

For more information about coastal management in SA, visit www. coasts.sa.gov.au

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NEWS v District

Kathy’s reason for being H ‘ ’

elping children overcome grief is just one of the many contributions a Christian pastoral support worker gives to a school.

At Balaklava Primary School, (BPS) Christian pastoral support worker, Kathy Ottens, has found her role rewarding and fulfilling as she seeks to look after the well being of students, staff and some parents.

Kathy said she tended to leave her days open to whatever arose in the school to allow her flexibility to work with children as the need arose.

Kathy’s contribution includes cooking with children, craft activities in lunch times, being available for parents to talk to and individual work with children who are grieving or have personal problems.

“My job is about being open to the needs of the children,” Kathy said. “It is fulfilling to help children and give them a caring ear to listen.”

In her third year of working as the Christian pastoral support worker, Kathy enjoys working with the school counsellor to ensure the students are getting the appropriate care needed during school and when there are major changes in their lives.

“It is lovely to be a part of a team at the school. I just enjoy having the time to be able to help children,” Kathy said.

A retired rural financial counsellor, Kathy also enjoys the change of pace children bring.

With extensive experience dealing with rural families, Kathy took to helping families during the drought, and began giving talks in the community about how to cope in tough times.

It was during one of these visits to a Balaklava church three years ago that Kathy was given the opportunity to work at the school.

“I’ve had to change the focus from adults to children, but it is a wonderful job,” she said.

BPS principal, Dale Gathercole, said Kathy’s work in the school played an important part in helping teachers and parents deal with many

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‘CLICK’ TO SUPPORT kathy and others: Go to website www.smg. asn.au and click on the “We need your support” link. This will allow you to contact your local MP directly via email.

... but Federal pastoral support funding is under review challenges. Initially sponsored by local churches, the Federal Government recognised the importance of this role and has made significant contribution over the past three years to school chaplaincy through National School Chaplaincy Program (NSCP).

The Federal government is currently reviewing whether this funding will continue. At this stage there has been no guarantee this will occur, though postive comments came from

a spokesperson from the office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Julia Gillard (see story below).

Executive director of Schools Ministry Group (SMG), Hayden Lush, said: “If this funding is discontinued, many chaplaincy services will have to cease operating.

“This will have an incredibly negative impact on thousands of children, and their families and school

communities, in schools who are currently being pastorally supported by chaplains,” he said. “We need your support right now.”

SMG is encouraging churches and individuals to write to their local Federal member of parliament requesting financial support for this important, life changing, community building program.

Interested people can go to the web site, www.smg.asn.au and click

on the “We need you support” link, this will enable them to contact their local MP directly via email.

Spending a few minutes doing this may play a significant role in keeping your school chaplain.

For more information or help with writing a letter contact chairperson Balaklava Chaplaincy Support Group, Margaret Manuel on 0407 605 525 or secretary, Bronny Cottle at Balaklava Primary School.

PLENTY OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK – yet gillard’s office says:

‘Examining options’ The Federal Opposition Coalition has raised concerns about the Labor government’s indecisive stance on the future funding for school chaplains (known as Christian pastoral support workers in SA), following claims the School Chaplaincy Program will be scrapped next year.

Nationals’senator Ron Boswell criticised Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for using his Christian status to win votes last election, but said Mr Rudd was now failing to deliver to his Christian voters by abandoning the popular and successful School Chaplains program.

“Ninety-seven percent of school principals want the program to continue and there has been positive feedback to the departments – but the Rudd government is pulling the

plug on a great grass roots initiative,” Mr Boswell said.

However, a spokesperson for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, said the National School Chaplaincy Program was only funded for three years by the previous government.

The Minister had received positive feedback directly from schools and Federal MPs across Australia.

With a number of months of the program still to go and given its success, the spokesperson said the government was currently “examining options for the future.”

“The Rudd government believes it is important our schools provide a supportive environment for the wellbeing of students and their families,” the statement said.

Funding for most schools currently participating in the program continues until late 2010.

Shadow Minister for Education, Chris Pyne, said Mr Rudd was trying to walk on both sides of the street by praising the work of chaplains, but threatening to abolish the program which pays their wage.

“Julia Gillard must now make the government’s position clear on whether the program will continue.

The Prime Minister has indicated he supports the work chaplains do, it would be enormously hypocritical if she were to now cancel the program,” Mr Pyne said.

There are more than 350 SA Government high, primary and area schools with established Christian Pastoral Support Programs.

Councils will adopt ‘caretaker’ role during elections Parliament has passed changes for next year’s Local Government elections to enhance voter numbers and avoid over extending council finances on contracts close to an election.

Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Gail Gago, said the introduction of a caretaker period when nominations close would limit the type of contracts outgoing councils could commit ratepayer

funds to and would work in a similar way to caretaker arrangements currently existing for State governments in the lead up to and during elections.

The caretaker period will be initiated without impacting on a council’s pre-approved projects, such as road construction and maintenance works and will prevent expensive financial commitment that would bind newly elected councils.

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National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Resumed The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing resumed screening under the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program on 2 November 2009.

If you participated in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program between 1 December 2008 and 11 May 2009, you may need to retake the test.

Screening was temporarily suspended in May following identification of a problem with the Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) used for screening in the Program.

The FOBT used during this time returned a lower than expected positivity rate. This means that some people who tested negative for signs of bowel cancer may not have received an accurate result.

The issue with the screening test has been addressed and replacement FOBTs are now being offered to affected people. If you are in this group, when you receive your letter you are encouraged to complete the screening test for bowel cancer again.

Priority will be given to people who completed the test and received a negative or inconclusive result. It is anticipated that this group will be offered test kits by Christmas. Between mid-January and March 2010, most other affected people will be offered a test kit.

More information can be obtained from the program website at www.cancerscreening.gov.au or by contacting the Program Information Line on 1800 118 868.

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NEWS v Balaklava

WAKEFIELD Regional Council acting mayor, Barry Nottle (left) with Balco’s Geoff Spence, YRDB development officer Bridget Johns and Barossa Lower North Future’s David Hutchinson and award winners (from left) Brad Michael, Tiffany Dunne and Joseph Pratt.

VET STUDENT AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED:

Gemma races away A Mallala teen with a keen love of horses and racecars has been named Adelaide Plains Vocational Education Training student of the year.

Gemma Deakin, who is studying an equine industry pathway at Balaklava High School, not only took out the equine category but also beat students in other industries to be named overall winner at the VET student awards

last Thursday. The annual awards are in their sixth year, and Yorke Regional Development Board economic development officer, Bridget Johns, said the concept had since been adopted in other areas including the Clare and Barossa valleys.

Brad Michael was named winner in the construction industry, Joseph Pratt took the award for agriculture, and Tiffany Dunne and

Shannon Peters, who both study the equine industry, were awarded certificates of achievement.

Mrs Johns said while there were fewer entries than last year, the quality was very high and it was difficult for judges to determine an overall winner.

“They were of a very high standard,” she said.

While the judging panel is not required to award cat-

Tarlee’s Christmas concert Tarlee will hold its annual Christmas concert on December 5 at the Tarlee Institute.

The event is a fundraiser for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and is held in conjunction with Tarlee Christmas Tree Festival (December 5 and 6).

The concert will start at 2pm and showcase West Croydon Singers ladies choir performing songs written about Christmas.Choir conductor Betty Rundle, grew up in the Wasleys area.

Tickets can be pre-purchased by phoning

Maureen Kerrigan on 8528 5709 or John Robbins on 8528 5200. Tickets include the concert, afternoon tea and entry to the Christmas Tree Festival and Festival quilt display.

• Tarlee primary school is one of 10 schools in the state to win a one day Moran Photography Workshop for all students through the Moran Arts Foundation.

The workshop will be a great leaning experience for all students who can then enter the Moran National Photographic competition.

egory winners when there is only one entry, they felt this year’s winners were deserving of the awards.

Category winners receive $200, and the overall winner received $500. The awards are sponsored by Balco, who increased their sponsorship this year in recognition of the importance of the awards.

Mrs Johns said while it was difficult to separate an overall winner, judges

OVERALL winner Gemma Deakin with her awards. eventually named Gemma Deakin as VET Student of the Year.

“Gemma clearly is very passionate about the equine

RSL gardens Snowtown RSL will be rededicating its gardens on Tuesday December 1 at 11am The RSL gardens have been upgraded; the lawn was removed, this area is currently being paved. Members of the Royal Australian Navy will be attending to conduct the rededication and will also be staying on for the RSL’s Christmas dinner.

industry,” Mrs Johns said.

In the past, three of the five Adelaide Plains VET students have gone on to win a state award.

Hobbies, craft in Clare

Hobbies Alive will feature hobbies and craft displays, model train displays and rides at Clare this weekend.

Held at Inchiquin Lake and Town Hall, Melrose Park, White Hutt Road, Clare other displays will include model boat and yacht races, Land Rover Club display, stationary engine display and model engineering display as well as various craft and food stalls.

Helicopter rides will also be available between 9am–5pm on Sunday, and from 10am on Sunday. Open air displays are free to attend while train rides are $2 and some venues will charge $2 entrance.

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NEWS v Brinkworth

Brinkworthy winners!

Talent shines in art and gardens There was warmth a-plenty at Brinkworth’s town birthday celebrations on November 11, when townsfolk turned out on a hot evening to discover who had won the inaugural Youth Art Competition and annual ‘Beautiful Brinkworth’ garden competition.

Geoff Brock, independent MP for Frome, who had judged the gardens earlier that week, returned to give out prizes to the first, second and third placegetters in four categories.

He added generous gift vouchers, that he had purchased from Brinkworth businesses, to the tally of prizes donated by businesses in Clare (Clare Valley Flowers, Pinks Mitre 10 and Clare Home Hardware), Watervale (Morella Cottage Nursery) and Blyth (Medika Gallery).

Brinkworth and Districts branch of the Australian Plants Society sponsored a new category this year, for a garden featuring native plants.

Mr Brock had taken copious notes and photographs on his earlier inspection, and with each award, explained how he had made his decision.

The Youth Art Competition

By Anne Green for a picture of “A Magpie”, while not attracting any teenage entries, was well supported by 31 younger children, encouraged by staff of Brinkworth Primary School.

The competition was suggested by Brinkworth resident Peter Searle – a professional artist – and he and his friend since their schooldays, Bob Hurndell, of Maroubra, NSW, jointly donated the cash prizes for the competition.

Credit was given for originality and imagination in the interpretation of the subject.

Mr Searle, who moved to Brinkworth two years ago, commented on the high standard of all entries, making choosing of winners difficult.

“There is some outstanding young talent here in Brinkworth,” he said, “Brinkworth may be small, but the artistic talent pool is huge.”

The “evening in the park” concluded with sampling of home made birthday cake and viewing of a colourful and informative display, provided by members of the Brinkworth

and Districts branch of the Australian Plants Society, of native plants growing in local gardens.

A computer disc of photos on the same theme is available to interested persons for a small donation to the APS Branch.

•Art winners: 5-6 years - 1st Tayler Symons, 2nd Tryfan Evans, 3rd Lucy Meyer. 7-8 years - 1st Bonnie Smith, 2nd Kaleb Crawford, 3rd Joshua Heinjus.

9-12 years. 1st Ebony Perrett, 2nd Adam Burford, 3rd Nathan Greenwood.

• Garden winners: Business and Community – 1st Visitors overnight stay area, 2nd Griggs Garage, 3rd Linear Park walk.

Private Landscape Style – 1st Jim and Sue Yates, 2nd Landers Family, 3rd Chris Hanley.

Private Traditional Style –1st Joyce Adams, 2nd Marlene and Roy Martin, 3rd Travelyn Cottage.

Garden Featuring Native Plants 1st Andrew Clucas, 2nd Chris Bolvig and Graham Clarke, 3rd Angie and Perce Pearse

Art competition first prizewinners Ebony Perrett, Bonnie Smith and Tayler Symons. The winning entries were pinned at the top of the display board with judges’ comments attached.

ABOVE: Kaleb Crawford collects his second prize and certificate in the year 7-8 category. RIGHT: Geoff Brock with Georgia and Lucy Meyer, who collected a commendation award in the garden competition.

Their mum was at home with their brand new baby sister. LEFT: Tryfan Evans collects second prize and a certificate in year 5-6 category.

Pictures: Carol Williams.

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special feature v Weddings & Engagements

Lachlan and Alana engaged

n Former Balaklava resident Lachlan Calder popped the question to Alana Phillips on November 1 on the third anniversary of their first meeting at a candlelit dinner in their new home at Mitchell Park.

The pair first locked eyes at the Normanville wedding of Lachlan’s cousin and Alana’s best friend in 2006 and have been inseparable since. The couple intend celebrating with an engagement party in January and are yet to set a date for their wedding.

Lachlan is the son of Phil and Kay Calder of Wallaroo (formerly of Balaklava), and Alana’s parents are Carol and Neil Harvey of North Brighton and Ray Phillips from Wynnum in Queensland.

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Pastor Peter Traeger, of Nuriootpa and Pastor Rob Lawson, of Balaklava, conducted the service. Mandy and Randall’s dog Kaite, was the ring bearer.

The bridal party included (from left) Bec Nolan, Jason Fisher, Sarah Were, Stuart Were, Stuart Verco, Michelle Verco, Mandy and Randall Verco. Mandy’s attendants wore black dresses and carried hot pink roses. Randall’s attendants wore RM Williams clothing. A reception followed at Gomersal wines.

n Kim and Kara Bigg were married on October 31 at St Peters College Chapel, Adelaide.

The couple reside in Adelaide.

Bridget and Stewart wed Stewart Johns and Bridget Sara, of Wallaroo,were married on October 24 at Alford Uniting Church. In the bridal party (from left) were bridesmaids Lauren Wickstein, Katie Miliauskas, Courtney Hawkes and Nicole Zdunick.

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NEWS v Balaklava

Federal MP Nick Champion and BCCC director Chris Fisher unveil a commemorative plaque.

BCCC staff and children peform during opening celebrations.

n ANNIVERSARY EVENT:

50 years on, they’re still loving kindy

ABOVE: Sophie Hamdorf.

LEFT: Amy Langdon

It was a case of history repeating itself when a crowd of 200 braved extreme heat to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Balaklava Community Children’s Centre on Sunday.

The weather conditions mirrored those of the official opening in 1959 but did little to dampen the enthusiasm of those attending celebrations both at the centre and later at Balaklava Sports Club.

“The day was absolutely incredible,” said centre director Chris Fisher.

“It was great to see people so keen to come back to their kindergarten for a look after many years and the day really reinforced that support and community spirit in Balaklava are alive and well” Celebrations began at 11am when Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, officially opened the new verandah and administration extensions and unveiled a commemorative plaque.

There was a variety of faces in attendance including past students and former staff members, along with community members and current families.

Many were amazed and impressed at the changes that had occurred over the years.

The memorabilia display proved particularly popular with many people reminiscing over old photographs and discovering ‘where are they now’ detailing what past students and staff had done since kindergarten.

Mrs Fisher launched BCCC’s 50th anniversary recipe book and history book, which are still available for purchase from the centre.

Musical items followed from Brittany Koch and Braden Foale-Jacka, Balcanto, and current kindergarten and childcare children.

Past directors Yvonne Boers ad Genni Edwards shared stories from their days at Balaklava kindergarten before cutting the cake.

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SPORT v District

Basketball’s burning question Cancellation argument heats up It was hot – but how hot? Hot enough to cancel night tennis? No. Hot enough to cancel night basketball? Yes. Hot enough to cancel the Pageant? No. The basketball committee did the right thing and followed the rules. They say basketball is to be cancelled when the temperature is forecast at Elizabeth on the TV news the previous day to be over 38. It was.

They did the right thing.

However, Dribbler thinks the rule should be changed.

Maybe the games should be played a little later like starting at 7:30pm. Maybe the younger junior teams should be cancelled. Surely adults can play and act responsibly.

There would be no sun to worry about burning by the time they play.

Dribbler reckons it would be better than sitting around home thinking about how hot it had been and how hot it was going to be.

Another one of his ideas was the games could be shortened.

Who goes to sleep early on a hot night anyhow? Most of the farmers kept on reaping well into the night.

It looks like this week the temperature will be right but now it

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could rain. Dribbler wants to play basketball.

Did you check out the premiership tables last week? There are a number of teams showing that they’re going to be hard to beat.

The Bulldog boys in Division 2 look very strong. In fact most of the Bulldog Junior teams are well placed. Dribbler reckons it’s because they are so well organised.

The men’s and women’s divisions look fairly competitive. I wonder if and when the divisions will be split. Dribbler doesn’t think the Division 2 Women will be split and I can’t see the Division 2 being split either.

Dribbler is missing watching some of the players from last year.

Where have they gone? “Killer” and Lachlan Parker are two noticeable absences. Of course Dribbler is missing some of the women.

Croquet mid north

For the first time, last week’s match was played under lights. It was a new experience but quite pleasant, as the heat would have meant that it would have to be cancelled.

Clare was the home team and they had a bit of help from the mozzies and insects.

Ruth and Ellie were far too strong for Lynne and Chris making 13 to 8.

Erika and Nancy had more of a battle, mainly against Rob who hardly missed a roquet the whole match. Jenny struggled to get through the hoops, but they won 10 to 9.

Clare 23, R Loader 6, E Hooper 7, R Stevens 8, J Stevens 2 def Balaklava 17, L Sutton 4, C Reimers 4, N Williams 6, E Engelke 3.

Golf Balaklava Men Parkin prevails, sets new course record!

Last Saturday’s extra effort by our field of 19, to arrive early (6.30 - 7.15am) to beat the heat, was rewarded magnificently when we were witnesses to Bill Parkin’s highly polished performance, coming in with a three-under par score of 69 off the stick and setting a new course record.

Our hearty, sincere and boisterous congratulations go to Bill, who has done so much for the club over some years, never stops trying to improve his already excellent game and makes the effort to give invaluable lessons to Ladies, juniors and on occasion, existing and totally new players.

Well done, tiger!

We’d been playing a stroke round, with all the blue markers and pin placements in their proper positions, under ever warming skies and at that time of day, conditions were very pleasant.

Needless to say, Bill also won the A Grade division with his 69/66, heading off Rob Lawson in second with 81/71 and Merv. Hameister third with 87/74. Merv. also claimed the only Birdie on the day, at the tenth. Bill Berry (90/74) and Murray Smith (91/77) rounded out that particular mob.

Over in the rank and file B Grade collective, the day belonged to the smartly attired Rob Veitch, top dog with his 87/69. Barking bravely was MIke Hahesy in second place with his 105/69, ahead of howling Trevor “Bushfire” Whish, 96/70.

High-tailing it back to the 19th as well were T. Matz

Maybe they will all come back as the year goes on. I wonder what teams will do if that happens. I guess some of those playing now will drop out. More teams can’t be added.

Maybe the basketball competition should be set like the winter sport’s competitions with each club having to field a team in each grade?

Dribbler likes the Junior division setup but I know one of his Aunties hates it. She just can’t understand it! I hear it is to make it possible to have teams in some age groups.

I don’t know why they don’t just drop the age groupings and make it that the best players play division 1 and the next in division 2 and so on down.

Isn’t that the way netball does it? I guess if you speak your opinion loud enough and long enough things will change. Dribbler thinks that works but I sure get tired of hearing his opinions.

I guess it also matters who you tell. Writing to this paper would certainly put it out there. So if basketball gets cancelled again this week use the time to write and make your opinion known.

(102/72), W. Nagle (89/72), T. Michael (90/73), C. Hahesy (110/74), J. Taylor (110/76), A. Henstridge (103/76), D. Trickett (96/76), D. Addison (102/78), G. Toms (103/82) and B. Thompson (107/82).

Jake Michael, our sole Junior, continued his fine form with 115/76.

Now, if you’ll all crouch down on one knee and pull your wireless sets closer, I can whisper the following: How many of you noticed the well-disguised ladies players hidden above? Well, it has been announced that, as of now, we would like to see as many from the ladies ranks as possible joining us hairy blokes on Saturdays and they will, for the same $5, contest the competition of the day.

Further, as we did last weekend, whenever the maximum for a Saturday is given as “36 deg” or higher, tee off will occur between 6.30 and 8.00am. Several smarter dudes thought to bring out eggs, bacon, snags and stuff, whack ‘em on the kitchen BBQ after the game and enjoy a hearty brunch in airconditioned comfort, then scurry home to watch that other Tiger on the teev. Why don’t you, too? Equally, you may elect to do the “mad dogs and Englishmen” thing and tee off at around noon, but you’ll have to bring your own cold showers, St John ambulance and well-stocked bar, as by the time you come in (if you come in) the club bar will be locked and barred.

Our Ham and Turkey Day will still be held on Saturday December 5 starting at noon or earlier, of course, so don’t pretend you don’t know. Just press-gang the next person you see who can stump up a lousy $20 and get out there.

Threaten your victim with a full round of golf, a brunch or early tea and a ticket in a major prize raffle. You know it’s wrong, but just do it.

Balaklava mid week

Merv Hameister won Wednesday’s stableford competition in the heat with 42 points from Bill Berry 35, Gerry Toms 34, Chris Hahesy 33 and Mike Hahesy 28.

Birdies for Merv on 14 and 16.

Hamley Bridge

Eight players braved the heat on Saturday to play a stoke round. Results were: Winner Roland Pawlak 63 from B Schwartz 63, W Isgar 67, W Jackson 67, B Pearce 68, D Nation 68, R Ahola 73 and I Telfer 79.

Only the bar manager and club patron played on Thursday with the veterans playing at Balaklava.

At the AGM held last week, the following management committee was elected. President: A Noack, Vice president: R Hinderwell. Secretary: R Cameron. Treasurer: A Phillips.

Men’s captain: J Mitchell. Ladies Captain: H Bell. Plus W Jackson, L Durdin and A Mitchell.

The next committee meeting is to be held Wednesday December 9.

Ron Smith calls it a day At the annual general meeting of the Hamley Bridge Golf Club Ron Smith decided not to stand for another term as president.

Ron who served as president in previous years thanked the committee members for their support during his term.

New president – Anton Noack Vice president – Bob Hinderwell Treasurer – Andrew Phillips

Captain – John Mitchell Vice captain – Lee Durdin Ladies captain – Helen Bell Bar manager – Wally Jackson Handicapper – Sandy Jackson Due to the heat there was no competition played Thursday Nov. 12. However it is rumoured two golfing diehards Wally Jackson and veteran Ian Rohde played 18 holes.

Again there was no competition

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played Saturday November 14 due to the heat, but four players we know of managed 18 holes: Wally Jackson. Barry Schwartz, ”Rawhide” Rohlach and Burt Pearce. Dennis Nation’s end result was a mystery, we only know that the first two holes he had two airies, two scrubs then went back and started again?!

Players should note the second round of the Summer Cup has been changed from November 14 to December 5.

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Results of Senior A Grade cricket played on November 14

DUblin vs Long Plains Match won by Long Plains Dublin Batting J.Crosbie ct Sam McArdle b M.Warnes... 2 M.Sammons ct M.Warnes b J.McArdle 10 B.Starr lbw Scott McArlde..................... 13 D.West ct M.Warnes b J.McArdle.......... 21 S.Dalgleish ct J.Rundle b Scott McArdl 12 H.Walker ct H.Pym b K.Daniel................. 2 J.Chapman Not Out............................... 18 C.Mason ct M.McIntyre b H.Pym............. 0 T.McArdle b Scott McArdle.................... 10 G.Telfer b Scott McArdle......................... 0 L.Walker lbw T.McArdle........................... 2 Extras 5 Total 10/95 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Warnes 4 0 1 13 J.McArdle 4 0 2 21 K.Daniel 4 0 1 20 Scott McArdle 3 0 4 16 J.Rundle 1 0 0 8 H.Pym 2 0 1 9 T.McArdle 3 01 1 3

Long Plains Batting H.Pym lbw S.Dalgleish.......................... 26 S.Schulz b H.Walker................................ 9 K.Daniel lbw M.Sammons..................... 30 J.McArdle lbw S.Dalgleish....................... 5 M.Warnes b S.Dalgleish.......................... 0 Scott McArdle Not Out........................... 29 T.McArdle Run Out.................................. 4 A.Sharman Not Out................................. 1 J.Rundle.............................................DNB M.McIntyre..........................................DNB Sam McArdle......................................DNB Extras 4 Total 6/108 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Starr 4 0 0 20 H.Walker 3 0 1 18 J.Chapman 2 0 0 15 L.Walker 4 0 0 21 S.Dalgleish 4 1 3 14 M.Sammons 3 0 1 16

lower gilbert 20/20 grand final Long Plains def Dublin at Long Plains

stanley Cricket Results of senior A grade cricket played on November 14

Lower North vs Watervale Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting T.McPharlin lbw b S.Helbig.................... 59 J.McPharlin ct M.Butler b J.Dohnt........... 2 J.Mahoney ct S.Helbig b J.Milburn.......... 1 P.Chivell Not Out................................. 100 D.Hill Not Out.......................................... 2 S.Williams...........................................DNB R.McPharlin........................................DNB S.Rowland..........................................DNB C.Marshall..........................................DNB M.Fiegert............................................DNB T.Williams...........................................DNB Extras 10 Total 3/174 Watervale Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Dohnt 6 1 1 16 J.Milburn 4 0 1 12 M.Butler 7 1 0 37 S.Smith 9 3 0 33 S.Helbig 8 0 1 35 T.Camilleri 6 1 0 20 S.Farrugia 5 1 0 17

Watervale Batting T.Camilleri b D.Hill................................. 16 B.Smith ct S.Williams b R.McPharlin....... 8 S.Farrugia b S.Rowland........................ 60 L.McDermid ct D.Hill b S.Rowland.......... 2 B.Auckland ct P.Chivell b T.McPharlin... 28 T.Smith Run Out b D.Hill......................... 5 J.Dohnt b R.McPharlin............................ 2 M.Butler b P.Chivell b R.McPharlin.......... 2 J.Milburn b P.Chivell b C.Marshall........... 6 S.Smith Not Out.....................................11 S.Helbig Not Out..................................... 6 Extras 8 Total 9/151 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Marshall 9 1 1 26 R.McPharlin 9 3 3 22 D.Hill 9 1 1 34 S.Rowland 9 0 2 44 T.McPharlin 9 0 1 20

Results of U/16 grade cricket played on November 7 & 14

Lower North vs Blyth/Kybunga Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting S.Rowland ct n/a b T.Eime.................... 36 C.McPharlin lbw C.Andriske.................. 35 T.Shepherd ct n/a b B.Pratt................... 14 L.Guy ct n/a b B.Pratt............................ 13 T.Williams Not Out................................. 49 B.Harkness ct n/a b B.Pratt..................... 0 D.Butterfield Run Out.............................. 0 B.Freebairn b C.Lloyd............................. 5 J.Butterfield b T.Eime............................. 26 R.McDonald Not Out............................... 0 J.McBride...........................................DNB Extras 30 Total 8/209 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Lloyd 8 3 1 15 H.Norton 8 0 0 30 B.Pratt 8 0 3 48 T.Norton 6 0 0 21 T.Eime 4 0 1 23 C.Andriske 4 0 1 38 A.Giles 2 0 0 20

Blyth/Kybunga Batting B.Pratt b T.Shepherd..............................11 H.Norton ct D.Butterfield b L.Guy.......... 17 C.Lloyd Retired...................................... 50 C.Andriske b S.Rowland......................... 5 T.Eime Run Out..................................... 13 T.Norton b J.McBride............................... 4 W.Pratt b J.McBride................................. 6 D.Giles ct S.Rowland b C.McPharlin..... 13 H.Noble ct T.Shepherd b J.Butterfield..... 6 A.Giles ct & b Jacob Butterfield............... 0 N.Bennett Not Out................................... 9 Extras 33 Total 9/158 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R L.Guy 6 0 1 35 T.Shepherd 5 0 1 34 C.McPharlin 3.1 0 1 22 S.Rowland 3 0 1 8 J.McBride 4 1 2 8 J.Butterfield 3 0 0 21 Jacob Butterfield 4 1 2 14 D.Butterfield 3 0 0 10

Results of U/16 grade cricket played on November 14

Lower North vs Auburn/Mintaro Match won by Auburn/Min Lower North Batting B.Taylor ct J.McGregor............................ 0 B.Chapman b D.Nixon............................. 8 E.Allen b J.McGregor.............................. 0 H.Veitch Run Out b T.Roberts................. 3 R.Chapman b W.Jenner.......................... 0 J.Studham b W.Jenner............................ 0 S.Michael Not Out................................... 2 W.Dixon Run Out b T.Roberts................. 4 Extras 12 Total 7/29 Auburn/Mintaro Bowling Bowler O M W R J.McGregor 3 0 2 3 A.Nixon 3 1 0 5 W.Jenner 2 1 2 1 D.Nixon 1 0 1 4 T.Roberts 3 0 2 3 C.Dodd 1 0 0 2 Fletcher 1 0 0 6 L.Howard 1 0 0 2

Auburn/Mintaro Batting J.Sandow b . ......................................... 51 A.Nixon b R.Chapman........................... 10 J.McGregor Retired............................... 51 B.Jenner ct R.Chapman........................ 25 E.Lang b J.Butterfield.............................. 1 L.Howard b R.Chapman.......................... 8 D.Nixon Run Out R.Chapman................. 3 T.Roberts ct E.Allen................................. 0 C.Dodd b W.Dixon................................... 2 L.Vanpal Run Out E.Allen........................ 0 Extras 35 Total 9/186 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R H.Veitch 7 1 1 37 J.Harkness 7 1 1 44 B.Chapman 4 1 1 19 N.Studham 4 0 0 26 J.Studham 3 0 2 31 J.Butterfield 4 2 3 12 R.Chapman 4 2 3 10 B.Taylor 4 2 0 3 S.Michael 1 0 0 1

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SPORT v Bowls

Mother nature 1 – bowlers 0 Mother Nature sure turned on the heat for bowlers last Saturday with all play being cancelled. Let’s hope it does not become a common occurrence during the remainder of the season.

This weekend’s matches in division one will complete the first round robin sequence for the season.

The feature match will see Balaklava host Hamley Bridge in what should be an enthralling contest.

Presently, Hamley Bridge leads the competition with Balaklava only eight points behind.

A keen battle is expected with little likely to separate these two sides as evident in many of their recent encounters.

Will home green advantage see Balaklava take the points or will Hamley Bridge’s consistent form be sufficient for the visitors to leave with the win?

Mallala travels to Port Wakefield keen to secure a win and, in doing so, create a larger break between itself and the teams in the bottom half of the competition.

On the other hand, a win for Port Wakefield would keep the pressure on the sides above them.

Home green advantage is likely to be a determining factor in this match.

Wasleys hosts Riverton in the final match with both sides urgently needing a win. A competitive match is anticipated with form suggesting that the visitors may chalk up a win on this occasion.

Owen has the bye this weekend.

Division one standings – Hamley Bridge 46(65); Balaklava 38(76); Owen 38(21); Mallala 30(-23); Port Wakefield 24(-15); Riverton 22(-1); Wasleys 18(-123) Division one: November 21 – Wasleys vs Riverton, Port Wakefield vs Mallala, Balaklava vs Hamley Bridge, Owen Bye.

By John Glistak WWBA secretary Division two is at its halfway point in its competition before the division is split into two sections.

All matches, therefore, take on extra urgency as each side battles for position prior to the split in the competition.

Let’s look at the matches that are on offer this weekend.

Tarlee, with four wins in a row, travels to Hamley Red for a match that will test their depth. A close result is expected but in whose favour?

Balaklava Blue and Balaklava White are both among the leading contenders and so their local derby will be watched with interest.

Mallala White hosts leaders Riverton White. Form suggests a Riverton White win though Mallala White is just as likely to cause an upset.

In the remaining matches, Mallala Black, Balaklava Red, Hamley White and Port Wakefield Blue are favoured to win their respective matches.

Division two standings –Riverton White 49(70); Tarlee 42(20); Port Wakefield Blue 40(63); Balaklava Blue 36(40); Hamley Red 36(35); Balaklava White 34(8); Mallala White 34(-7); Balaklava Red 32(-5); Mallala Black 28(55); Hamley White 26(5); Owen 26(35); Port Wakefield Gold 22(1); Wasleys 8(-133); Riverton Black 6(-117) Division two: November 21 – Hamley Red vs Tarlee, Balaklava Blue vs Balaklava White, Mallala White vs Riverton White, Port Wakefield Gold vs Mallala Black, Riverton Black vs Balaklava Red, Wasleys vs Hamley White, Owen vs Port Wakefield Blue.

division one – Balaklava v Hamley Bridge.

RIGHT INSET: Balaklava’s Trevor Clifford signals to his division one team mate during a match in October.

BELOW: Barry Smith, Hamley Bridge division one, has a look at options during a match in February.

NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN

Match results from Thursday November 12.

Round Six Burra Green 35 (H Stockman 13, D Maschgan 22) def Booborowie 28 (M White 12, R Landorf 16).

Burra Red 27 (L Sutton 13, K Lomman 14) lst Auburn Red 37 ( M Mount 16, M Parkinson 21).

Hallett 21 (R Jaquet 14, D Kealy 7) lst Auburn Black 38 (H Williams 21, S Hean 17).

Robertstown Green 41 (Mike Colbey 21, S Kimpton 20) def Robertstown Gold 31 (L Mosey 14, Ron Wilksch 17).

Saddleworth Blue 20 (R Richardson 16, B Schoenberg 4) lst Riverton Green 23.75 (E Passehl 8, J Przibilla 15.75).

Saddleworth Gold 5, Riverton Blue 5. Match cancelled due to weather conditions.

Spalding 26 (R Tohl 16, G Cruse 10) lst Riverton Black 30 (A Harrip 11, M Prime 19).

Tarlee 26 (S Molineux 14, J Rhode 12) lst Mintaro 30 (B Kellock 12, L Dixon 18).

Watervale 33 (S Martin 19, P Walshaw 14) def Burra Gold 28 (D Broderick 16, K Maidment 12).

division two – Tarlee v Hamley Red. Frank Gorey, Tarlee (standing) watches play during one of last season’s matches. INSET: Geoff Schilling, Hamley Red in action during a match in March.

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Premiership Table Round Six Side Points Shots +/(-) Auburn Red 42 99 Robertstn Green 34 58 Riverton Green 34 26.25 Burra Green 34 9 Saddlewth Blue 28 34.25 Auburn Black 28 33 Tarlee 27 12 Robertstn Gold 24 6.5 Saddlewth Gold 24 (3) Riverton Blue 24 (4) Spalding 22 13.75 Watervale 20 (18) Burra Gold 20 (19) Burra Red 19 (55) Riverton Black 16 (43) Booborowie 14 (28) Mintaro 14 (58) Hallett 8 (63.75)

region 8

Men’s state pairs Twenty pairs from the region entered the state men’s pairs with five sections played at Clare on November 8. The finals will be played at Blyth on Sunday November 29, beginning at 9.30: Andrew Clark and Barry Mulllins (Riverton) will take on Mark Griffiths and Neil Rogers (Riverton). The winner will play Jason McMillan and Graham Hogan (Riverton).

The other semi final will be: Ian Dinham and Gordon Brooks (Clare) versus Ray Hudson and Bob Bradley (Mintaro).

The final will be played at about 3pm, with the winner joining the other 15 finalists in Adelaide on December 17 and 18 for three sectional games.

Sides for saturday

BALAKLAVA Division 1. Balaklava v Hamley at Balaklava. B Olsen, O Chapman, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk). G Palmer, K McPharlin, D Lamond, P Thompson (sk). A Northcott, J Roberts, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk).

Division 2. Balaklava White v Balaklava Blue. E Cunningham, M Olsen, S Guy, M Olsen (sk). L Day, O Stewart, Z Guy, J Olsen (sk). L Braddock, B Moffat, J Milton, C Milton (sk).

Balaklava v Balaklava White. J McPharlin, D Anderson, C Welke, R McPharlin (sk).

R May, J Lee, K Catford, R Barr (sk). R Fitzpatrick, R Greenshields, P McPharlin, K Harkness (sk).

Balaklava Red v Riverton Black at Riverton. Cars: Seconds. T Whittaker, N Sampson, D Beare, C Cowan (sk). M Whittaker, A Barr, D Whittaker, R Hillman (sk).

R McDonald, H Philp, L Zerk, K Cottle (sk).

Bar P Thompson, L Zerk, M Roberts.

OWEN Division One: Bye. Division Two: Owen v Port Wakefield at Owen. A Wandel, D Hartwell, K Gould, L Hean (sk).

P McIntyre, R Hill, D Greer, P Sullivan (sk).

J Robinson, C Hocking, G Wandel, I Freebairn (sk). Reserves from J Cunningham.

Wooroora women

No bowls were played on November 12 due to hot weather. Matches do not take place if the temperature is over 36 deg.

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SPORT v Tennis GEOFF Gardner ready to hit a volly as he awaits his partner’s serve in a division one match on Thursday night.

N ig h t t e n n is a c t io n

above: Division one fill-in Don Fry plays a forehand during his match for the Spaniels. left: Darren Scholz, Beagles prepares to hit a forehand during his division one match.

Lower North’s ‘Mo-off’

Donate to see these locals bare faced!

Summer Night

A hot hot day saw some players hoping for the call, but as it wasn’t wet, play went on! Well done to all players for turning up, and finding it was actually a perfect night for tennis!

Bec Houston’s Setters won a close one over Chris Allen’s unlucky Greyhounds 4-29 to 2-21. The Setters won the first two sets including a tiebreaker win to Jarek Flight and Kevyna Gardner over David Northcott and Lorraine Jenner. The next two went one apiece in identical 6-2 scores. The deciding set saw captain Bec and young star Jarek make short work of Chris and David, with the latter just managing to save their daks and pride! Lorraine and Fran Henderson were pictures of determination, absolutely vowing not to lose their final set tiebreaker to Kevyna and Peter Rohrlach, which they didn’t, winning 8-6! These four were so determined to chase every ball, that they ended up being the last players on the court, whilst everyone else was rehydrating! Some great shots were played and we were astounded by Kevyna’s excellent returning of some very high and bouncy baseline lobs!

The other division two match saw the absent Diane Gregor’s Dalmatians defeat Susie McDonald’s Whippets 5-33 to 1-17. However the Whippets were unlucky to lose two tiebreakers with Nicole Parker and opponent Pete Georg featuring in both. Their last set was another close one in a 5-3. A great even contest!

Susie and partner Michelle Williams won the Whippets only set, another 5-3 over Chris Brownlie and Glenda Shepherd. Glenda had to flex her muscles seeing she was the only female in the spotty

team! Fill-in Eddie Karalis got a guernsey for Dee Bennett and had some good games against Shaun Northcott.

Unlike Glenda, Shaun was the only male in his side, so his team mates are providing him with a mini skirt next week so he’ll blend in!

We won’t mention Michelle and Shaun’s last set other than to say the daks went down and Michelle is hoping Charmaine will be back next week to redeem that score for the team! We also noticed Chris was sporting some new tennis shoes, being very bright white with a dash of black, which helped him run around like a young buck, which was very impressive!

Premiership table: Setters 8, Whippets 4, Dalmatians 2, Greyhounds 2.

The grudge match was on as Andrew Lane’s ‘always defeated’ Boxers took on Scott McDonald’s undefeated Terriers, with boxing mum Helen Durdin taking on son Nick and daughter-in-law Tammy, with bragging rights at stake!

The first two sets went the Terriers way in tiebreakers, with Andrew received a warning about riling up Scott on missing every net smash he had! The worked though, as Andrew and Helen took the next set in a tight 5-3, however their partners Ray Bennett and fill-in naught-jugger Louise Michael, playing for the jugger-naught Josie Thompson, came second in another 5-3 to the lovebirds Nick and Tammy. Now everything written here is true, as Nick and Tammy will attest, as they sealed their win with a big kiss! And we witnessed it folks! The Boxers were down by two sets and two games so they turned up the heat, with Andrew and Ray winning a hard hitting 5-3. There was so much hard hitting that as Nick went to return one of Andrew’s smashing serves (actually a fault) his racquet head went

flying off nearly hitting partner Scott in the back! Nick was left holding the handle, much to everyone else’s amusement!

A new racquet has gone on his Christmas wish list! So it was down to the girls, and Helen and Louise didn’t let Andrew and Ray’s win go to waste, winning a big one but managing to let their opponents Leonie Selleck and Tammy keep their knickers up! It gave the Boxers enough games to win their first match of the season, and this was the Terriers first loss of the season! An emotional Josie was devastated the team won without her, but after initial thoughts of retirement, regrouped and will be back in two weeks after her bye this week! Final score Boxers 328 defeated Terriers 3-22.

Tania Allen’s Pugs were sooo unlucky yet again, losing by games only to Joy Ryan’s Beagles 3-29 to 3-19.

Rogs Robert Lloyd and opponent Chris Curnow had a very consistent battle with every one of their sets being 5-3!

Robert was on the winning end of them all with Chris requiring therapy to remember to cover his tramline! Beagles Tanya Greenshields, Joy, and Darren Scholz won two sets each, with two of Tanya’s being 7-1s, whilst her opponent Pauline Hill was having a dirty night in her first and last sets. Pauline did redeem herself with Robert by having a good win in the middle set.

Pauline was feeling the effects of early morning starts and hot weather and will have a nanna nap next week!

There was a fair amount of noise coming from these teams, not surprising when you see who was playing!!

Good to see lots of good net vollies with Scholzy, Joy and Tania A all enjoying their time at net!

The final division one match saw the absent Paul McBride’s Poodles defeat

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Marie Heaslip’s Spaniels 4-27 to 2-21 in what was actually a very tight contest.

After four sets, scores were dead level, but the experienced Poodles won the last two to claim a win. Paul’s calf apparently hasn’t responded to treatment, which obviously hasn’t been vigorous enough, so the cobwebs were dusted off Scott Michael’s racquet for his return to night tennis. His opponent was a brand newie to night tennis, Don Fry, who slotted in for the injured Nathan Greenshields. Scott and Helen Barry warmed up faster than opponent Don and partner Lisa Redpath in their first set, but Don and Marie turned than around to win the next set over Scott and the old girl Julia Hoskin.

The old Poodle, who’s been clippered, Gary Wilson, was pitted against his partner from last year, Don Veitch, with Gary playing some excellent flat shots and Don playing some excellent high bouncing top spinners, which was a pleasure to watch. The crunch came in the straight doubles as Gary and Scott held off the two Dons, in Veitch and Fry, now known as ‘ is Don, is good’ , in a tight 5-3. Marie was so impressed with her new team mate, she has asked him back! Having two Don’s in the team could make it tricky, but will be easier to remember names!

Lisa is thinking of changing her name to Don too! Helen and Julia clinched their last set over the unlucky Lisa and Marie, and the Poodles came first! A good match with lots of sweat seen pouring from foreheads!

Until next week when the temperature will apparently be hotter, but not as hot as the action on court, especially Nick and Tammy’s court…

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Saturday tennis was cancelled due to the heat.

ABOVE: Allan Angel LEFT: Andrew Smith.

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Lower North Cricket Club is doing its part for men’s health this November by holding a “Movember Mo-off”. Removing over 150 years of combined facial “mo” growth, the club is raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Beyond Blue.

Donate now to see the moustaches of locals disappear to reveal their bare faces.

If donations reach an excess of $2000, a person who has a 41-year-old moustache will face the shaver.

Donations can be made at the Terminus Hotel, Tads Embroidery or to Sean Williams.

The “Mo-Off” will take place on Saturday November 28 from 6pm. Main course meals are available for $14.

Over the Net Name: Dylan Fahey Nickname: Faheysy Play for: Balaklava Tennis idol: Raphael Nadal If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be and why? Kim Clijsters, because she is a good tennis player Tennis could be improved by: I like tennis the way it is!

Toughest opponent: Josh Pearce Highlight of tennis career so

far: Winning a silver medal in the state tennis carnival Funniest thing you’ve seen on the tennis court: Serena Williams getting up the lines person How would your friends describe you in one word?

Competitive What’s the best advice your parents have given you: Never judge a book by its cover What would be a perfect evening for you? Going to the Australian Open to watch Raphael Nadal

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N ig h t te n n is ABOVE LEFT: Michelle Veitch knocks the ball from Phil Tynan’s hands.

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282.4ha / 697 acres (approx)

$295,000

Here is a fully renovated 3 or 4 bedroom home with features galore. The charming timber kitchen really enhances the home and with the polished timber floors throughout adding flair and originality.

The magnificent high ceilings are a feature and the fully tiled bathroom and separate toilet in heritage colours also add to the appeal. The master bedroom has the modern convenience of a built in flat screen tv. A small but unique sunroom overlooks the manicured back yard with an inviting inground pool and two entertaining areas. All of this and the comfort of ducted reverse cycle air conditioning leaves you wanting nothing. There is a huge separate fully air conditioned family or games room. Also a home of this quality would not be complete without the shed or workshop with power connected and concrete floor. All of this is set amongst a picturesque easy care garden and the property is beautifully presented so come and have a look.

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Balaklava 36 Wallace Street Arguably the finest home in Balaklava Magnificent residence fully restored to its former glory. Features include polished floor boards, leadlight windows, timber mantelpieces, original hearths and ornate ceilings. 3 Bedrooms, formal lounge room, sitting room and beautiful bathroom.

Set on almost 1/2 acre, there are two sheds & a free standing studio.

AUCTION: Friday November 27 at 2pm on site Contact Annette Lloyd 0417 089 199

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Modern 3 bedroom home situated in an excellent location. The well equipped kitchen has a wall oven, bench hotplates and built in cupboards.

Other rooms include dining area, lounge room, games room and a entrance hall all with wall to wall carpet. All the bedrooms have carpet throughout and two rooms also have built-ins and ceiling fans. The tiled bathroom has a bath and a separate shower. The toilet and laundry are tiled throughout. Out buildings consist of a 18m x 4m full length rear veranda, 30’ x 13’ garage with a concrete floor and power connected, 10‘ x 10’ garden shed. Features of this home include split system R/C air conditioner, automatic washing machine taps, heater lights in the bathroom, 3 TV outlets and outside security lights.

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This renovated home is set on a large allotment of 1012m2 and is ready to move into or tenant. The kitchen is all new and provides a stylish update including new stove, modern tiles and bench tops and complemented by easy care vinyl. Two of the bedrooms have built-in robes providing plenty of storage and are set near the renovated bathroom and separate toilet. The roomy, semi tiled laundry has access to the backyard. The whole home has been freshly painted inside and out and has an as new roof with solar panels making the home ready to move into all you have to do is give the yard your own touch. A bonus to the home is the 40”x24”x8’ shed with 3 phase power, concrete floor, toilet & handbasin. With room for parking and workshop plus the rear yard is fenced giving security and privacy. We recommend you inspect this well presented home now.

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Excellent position approx 7 km south of Balaklava, close to stock markets and silos.

Flat highly productive red sandy loam. One paddock watered by mains. Virtually all arable. Magnificent opportunity to purchase this property for farm build up.

Auction: - Wedneday December 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. (unless sold prior) in the Balaklava Institute Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1000 Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210 Mel Haynes 0408 086 021

Clearing Sale at Nantawarra

Fordson Tractor, Ford D series truck RLC 031 (not Reg’d), 14 tyne cultivator hyd ram, Sunshine combine with hyd ram, 1974 Datsun tray top ute (not regd), Hay rake, hay Baler, Fire Harrows M/F bale loader, M/F 585 Header, Finger mower, Truck Bin, 9” Auger petrol motor, El pencil auger, H.B. 14 disc plough, loxton 6’ off set slasher, Hammer mill, Wood cutting bench saw, spray cart. Greenshields 32” ride on mower, Massport rotary hoe air compressor, work bench & vice, Merlin welder, elec angle grinder, circular saw, Jig saw, 2 x CMC blowers, Tritan work bench, electronic scales baler twine. NEC Fuzzy Logic Washing Machine, GE Fridge, Phillips Fridge, Westinghouse Fridge, Dishlex Dishwaser, Elec Lamps, Pedestal fan. Buffet, Wall unit, Round dining table & 6 chairs, Queensize bed, Foot stool, Coffee tables, Beer making equip & bottles, Computer desk, Standard lamp, Queen Ann Single bed, 3 Drawer dressing table, 3 pce lounge suite, Modular lounge, 9 Drawer dressing table, Bar stools, Crockery, cutlery, kitchenware, Glassware, Outdoor settings x 2, Porta potty.

Hand tools, Garden tools, BBQ, Pot plants, Webers x 2, Falcon lawnmower, Kawasaki brush cutter, Step ladder.

Terms: • Cash on Day of Sale • Number System to Operate. • ID will be Required Clearing Sale: Wednesday 4th December 4 at 11.00 a.m. at Nantawarra. Just off the main Balaklava to Nantawarra road, signs will be erected Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1000 Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210

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Plant: Ferguson Tea 20 tractor with F/E loader; 3 PT Linkage Cultivator; Single furrow plough; 7’x 5’ trailer with hurdles; Harrows; Trailer (not reg) Masport Rotary hoe; Petrol Generator; 4 Berth Millard Caravan with annexe and air conditioning & heating.

Shadow Minister for the Northern Suburbs, Liberal MLC John Dawkins, will next Tuesday hold a Bushfire Forum for residents in Gawler and surrounding areas.

“I think it is important members of our local community are aware of the risks involved with bushfires in the area.”

Mr Dawkins said.

The forum will feature a presentation by John Hutchins, CFS Region 2 Commander and another CFS officer will be present Safety measures and the necessity for a bushfire safety plan for all homes in the area will be discussed.

Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Mark Goldsworthy and Liberal Candidate for Light, Cosie Costa will be in attendance.

“It is imperative that the local community is well informed and prepared in the event of a bushfire in the Light area.” Mr Costa said.

Mr Dawkins urges members of the community to attend the forum to be held at the South Gawler Football Club, Bacton Street, Evanston from 7:30pm -9:00pm.

“As a former CFS volunteer I understand the importance of community input into fire prevention.” Mr Dawkins said

Handyman Tools & Sundries: Professional dermal electric engraver WIA weld arc charger welder; Platform scales; Ladders; Jerry cans; Crosscut saw; Wheelbarrows; Bicycles; Assorted timber; Assorted tyres; Tubing; Fruit tree netting; Welding shields; Stihl chainsaw; Garden sprayers; Primus gas lights; Grinders; Sundry handyman collectables, Blow torches; Drills; Assorted power tools; Bottle racks of screws & nails; Salter scales; Chipboard; Assorted wireless “bacolite” ; Valve & Transistors; New Davey dynaprime transfer pump; Buckets of sundry fittings Assortment of Spanners-Tools-Ring sockets; Belting; Kerosene lamps of many types; Fertiliser; Numerous workshop storage cupboards; Steel cabinet, also many other items to numerous to mention; timber/Lattice.

Household Wares & Sundries: Teak octagonal table & 4 chairs; Wall unit; T.V & Video; Laminex table; Twin tub washing machine HWS & shower; Lounge chairs; Stainless steel wash trough; Divan wardrobes & cupboards; Table & Pedestal fans; Folding chairs/ Lazy boy; Jason Recliner; Radiogram; Computer desk; Sewing table; Student desks; Bookshelf; 2 Credenzas; Fireside chairs; Retro Telephone table; Folding steps/ stools; Old piano stool; HMV Chest freezer; Chest freezer; Old imperial fridge (working); Assorted Crockery/Cutlery/Glassware (Depression & coloured glass) Boxed bone handled Sheffield knives; Boxed Grosvenor dessert & dinner forks; Boxed Grosvenor bread knives; Record player 2 speakers; Evaporative water cooler; Portable dimplex air conditioner; English china and assorted Kitchenware; Assorted old tins/ashtrays/ cigarette lighters; old pens/nibs/inkwells; Kodak brownie box Camera; Assorted books/souvenirs (including old comics) old Irons; Table tennis table; Golf clubs & bag; Old Esky’s; Outdoor setting; Assorted linen; Glass punchbowl (2 bowls/12 cups/ladle; Sporting Equipment tennis rackets etc; Sporting & company Memorabilia and collectables; Including 1882-1982 Centenary of Ashes Test, Oil Paintings, Records and cassettes.

Details: • Cash on the Day of Sale • Numbers System Applies • ID Required • Light Luncheon & Drinks Available Auction on the property of Mrs B Hatch, situated Auburn Road Halbury (sign to be erected). Friday November 27, 2009 at 11.00 AM. Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1333 Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Mel Haynes 0408 086 021

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO October 2004

•Balaklava bowler Zita Perry was honoured with life membership of division two, Yorke Peninsula and Lower North, in recognition of her untiring service to bowls.

10

YEARS AGO October 1999

•Susannah May, daughter of Malcolm and Jo May of Balaklava, graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce, continuing her employment with the SA Government Business Centre.

20

YEARS AGO October 1989

•APNA netballers Joanne McArdle, Elizabeth Hondow, Catherine Letton and Cheryl Appleby received some expert tuition from state netball coach Margaret Angove when she visited as part of a coaching clinic.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Nov 21: Riverton Market.

• Nov 21-22: Dublin Institute 125th Anniversary; Paddy’s market at Dublin.

• Nov 22: Anglican Church 125th anniversary; 2009 SA Pinto Gymkhana and Fun Day at Owen Oval.

• Nov 23: Snowtown Community Management Committee AGM, Snowtown Bowling Club.

• Nov 28: Sevenhill Market.

•Dec 1: Hamley Bridge Hospital Carols.

• Dec 4 : Two Wells Regional Action Team Christmas Parade; Alliance One Credit Union Christmas Pageant, Clare; Brinkworth CWA Christmas Luncheon at Junction Hotel.

• Dec 5-12: Kapunda Community Craft Christmas Market and Tree Festival.

•Dec 6: Dublin Senior Citizens Luncheon at Institute.

• Dec 7: Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch meeting; Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary carols; Brinkworth Progress Association meeting.

•Dec 11: Christmas Carnival Snowtown.

• Dec 13: Carols by Candlelight, Balaklava Triangle.

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The Christmas pageant – part of SA’s history Heritage Highlights

Declared a South Australian Icon in 2002, the Christmas Pageant is more than just a parade, and the leadup to Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without it.

The history of the pageant dates back to 1933 and was the brainchild of the late Sir Edward Hayward, the owner of John Martin’s department store, and was based on similar festive parades he had heard of in North America.

Sir Edward, in his wisdom, decided to do something to lift the spirits of South Australians who were trying to overcome years of depression, so he devised a plan to create a happy and joyous parade that all could enjoy, at the same time ushering in the approaching Christmas season.

by Norma Schopp

A clever marketing campaign, on radio and in the press, brought news of the pageant into most homes and kept the children “up to date” with the progress of Father Christmas as he travelled from the North Pole to Adelaide, collecting characters for the pageant along the way.

This first pageant, held on November 18, 1933, was made up of eight floats and three bands, and drew an enormous crowd of 200,000 spectators. Sir Edward had hit on a winner. Father Christ-

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mas was introduced into the parade in 1934 and the tradition of the Magic Cave at the end of the parade had begun.

Festivities were suspended during World War II (1939-1944), so we can imagine what a celebration there must have been in 1945 after the war was over - it became a Victory Pageant.

No matter what the weather, the Christmas Pageant has not missed a year since then.

Sir Edward Hayward passed away in 1983, just prior to the Golden Pageant which commemorated 50 years since the pageant’s inception. He had lived to see it grow into one of the biggest parades of its kind in the world. The largest number of spectators was in 1969 when an estimated half a million as-

sembled along the blue honour line to see this great event.

The State Bank of SA joined with John Martins in 1984 to stage the pageant, and David Jones (who had taken over John Martins) sold the event to the state government in 1995. The first Credit Union Christmas Pageant was held in 1996, with major sponsorship being pledged for a further 25 years.

And what about the most popular floats? Nipper and Nimble, Nellie the elephant, the clowns, the pageant queen, and Father Christmas, of course.

Christmas has become a very lucrative commercial ‘event’, so it is nice to note that, in recent years, the pageant begins with the Nativity - the real meaning of Christmas.

PET CARE

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For your pet, sizzling summer days can be distressing. During summer pet owners must take special precautions to ensure their pets are adequately catered for when temperatures soar.

Domestic pets should always have access to cool, shady areas. For dogs and cats this can be large, thick foliaged trees or wide verandas.

In the case of other pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs or birds, their cage must never be in direct sunlight. Be particularly careful with bird cages and aquariums that are near windows where the sun may stream in, as even on a moderately sunny day the sun shining through the glass may be hot enough to be dangerous. Take care that a cage which is in the shade during the morning isn’t exposed to the hot afternoon sun as the shade moves.

All animals must have an adequate sup-

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Summer heat and your pets ply of cool, clean water.

During the summer your pets will drink more water than in winter. If pets are alone during the day it is best to leave them with more than one container of water in case the container is knocked over.

If pets are locked in a house or shed during the day, it is essential that the area is well ventilated. A steel garden shed or garage can become a death trap on a hot day.

Never leave pets in a car as even in the shade temperatures within cars can cause death from heat exhaustion. Leaving

windows down does not prevent the temperature from rising to dangerous levels and may allow the pet to escape.

Animals suffering from heat exhaustion will pant, lie on their side, be listless and disoriented.

In severe cases they may become unconscious. If you think your pet is suffering from heat exhaustion it must be cooled promptly.

Put the animal in a cool and shady area.

Damp it down with tepid water (never ice) and fan it. Contact your nearest veterinarian urgently but

Good News Ken Packer

Why does God pursue us? He explains: “With loving-kindness I have drawn you.”

n The Church notices published below are supplied by local churches and will continue to be repeated weekly as a service directory. Churches should advise us of any changes immediately – or in the last week of the preceding month. Please advise changes by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au

do not transport the animal in a hot car. Keep the animal damp with cool air playing over its body during the car trip. If the animal is conscious, offer cool – not cold – drinking water.

Do not allow the animal to gulp the water.

Old animals, and the very young, are more susceptible to heat and should be provided with special care.

Although dogs look forward to their regular walk late in the afternoon, they should not be walked until the sun goes down. Also be aware that concrete and footpaths may be hot enough to burn the dog’s feet.

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D The first parachute jump from an airplane was made by Captain Berry at St. Louis, Missouri, in 1912.

D Only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still survives: the Great Pyramid of Giza.

D In 1963 the French launched a cat called Feliette into space.

•From: www.didyouknow.org

MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES November 22

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

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

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

anglican Balaklava....... 10.30am & 7pm Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am Goyder...................... 7.00pm

anglican Riverton................... 10.30am Balaklava....................5.00pm

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

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

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

Community church Pinery...................... 10.30am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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

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Carbon scheme still costly The Federal government’s announcement of changes to the treatment of agriculture under Labor’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme offers some potential relief, but according to the Leader of The Nationals, Warren Truss, Australian farmers are still left with major extra costs that will not be imposed on their competitors around the world.

Mr Truss, said the concession from Climate Change Minister, Penny Wong, was always inevitable because there was no reliable science to measure farm and animal emissions.

No ETS in the world pro-

poses to include farm emissions.

Australia’s draft CPRS did not include them until 2015 at the earliest anyway.

However, the government’s announcement is still well short of an exemption of agriculture from Labor’s CPRS. “Farmers will still face higher CPRS imposed costs on all farm inputs, including fuel, fertiliser, chemicals, electricity and machinery,” Mr Truss said.

“The food processing sector does not appear to be covered by Senator Wong’s announcement, and this was a key demand by the Coalition in the negotiations.

“Labor’s CPRS will add

greatly to the costs of dairy processing, sugar refining, abattoirs and food processing making Australian food less competitive on export markets.

“The flood of cheap foreign food coming into Australia will accelerate because it will not be subject to emission taxes.

More closures and job losses in the Australian food industry are certain.

“The Government’s announcement that it will work towards allowing farmers to claim credits for carbon abatement and sequestration achieved on their properties is unconvincing.

“United States farmers can

claim these credits now through their voluntary Carbon Trading Exchange, even though the US does not have an emission trading scheme. Why can’t the Federal government do the same here now?

“Improvements to the treatment of agriculture will not of themselves be sufficient to persuade The Nationals to support Labor’s CPRS. Labor’s scheme will still add massively to the cost of everything we do in this country. It will still cost Australian jobs – especially in regional Australia – and it will still fail to deliver any reductions in global CO2 emissions.”

More information on PBA’s new season pulse varieties The recent launch by Pulse Breeding Australia (PBA) and its commercial seed partners of four new pulse varieties suited to the southern cropping zone has been supported by the development of variety brochures which are now available to growers via the internet.

The brochures outline infor-

mation regarding each variety’s advantages and areas of adaptation, along with agronomic and disease management and marketing arrangements.

The two new lentils, PBA Bounty and PBA Flash, chickpea PBA Slasher, and broad bean PBA Kareema, will be commercially available for the 2010

winter cropping season, offering growers improved reliability.

David Shannon, Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) southern panel chair, says the new varieties are part of a pipeline of pulse varieties that will be released

by PBA over a period of five years. PBA provides a single

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Barley market update

One of the major concerns for growers at the moment are the disappointing prices being offered for both feed and malt barley.

Unfortunately it is a simple case of supply considerably exceeding demand that is keeping prices where they are. Even though Australia has come through a few tough years in recent times, the world barley and corn stocks remain high and usage hasn’t changed enough to combat the large supply.

We are also seeing small increases in production estimates in Canada, which does not bode well for world ending stocks, with forecasted yields to be higher than originally expected.

Canada’s production estimate for its total crop has risen to 9.1mmt in the last month, which is 0.2mmt higher than the previous estimate. Russia’s crop estimates have also been lifted to 18.0mmt, up 0.5mmt, after some crop issues they were expecting didn’t come to fruition.

The estimate of total barley consumption across the globe is about 146mmt, which is 1mmt higher than the estimate a month ago and 2mmt higher than 2008/2009 usage.

This is positive, but world ending stocks also keep rising. Latest estimate is ending stocks will be 34mmt, which is four per cent higher than previously expected, and is a major reason why prices are remaining low. This does not include the corn production, often a substitute for feed barley, which is also high.

Another major issue is world trade. Because Australia is a net exporter of barley, we need other net exporters to have low production seasons and major consumers to need more grain.

Unfortunately, the major exporters have had, or are having good seasons and some of the major users of grain are going to produce enough for their own requirements.

Importers like Saudi Arabia, who normally use a lot of Australian feed barley, are getting cheap grain from the Black Sea and are not paying subsidies to end users that make the price more attractive to Australia.

The users of grain are content not buying grain at the moment as they know there is a large supply and they are prepared to let the market come to them.

We may see some price volatility when planting of the Northern Hemisphere summer crop commences.

If world values remain low, this could impact on what goes in, and therefore have an effect on supply.

For more information on local and international grain market developments and grain prices either call your local CBH Grain Regional Manager or 1800 107 759, or go to www.cbh.com.au Contact CBH Grain Regional Manager Henry Carracher, call the Grower Service Centre on 1800 107 759 or visit www.cbhgrain.com.au DISCLAIMER: This Weekly Comment is written by Grain Pool Pty Ltd ABN 39089 394 883 (AFS No. 269743) and may contain general advice which was prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should, before acting on the advice, consider the appropriateness of the advice having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

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CRAFT AND GIFTWARE SHOP 14 GEORGE ST, BALAKLAVA (Old Park Lane Shop)

ABOUT US: We manufacture MDF / Pine cut outs, wine boxes ( on request), jewellery boxes, boxes of various sizes, plaques, small timber for the hobby person, scrap booking embellishments/scrolls and lots more, we cater for the folk artists and anyone that is keen to learn.

We have a range of giftware and garden ornaments and hardware for the craft person.

When you are out and about shopping please be free to come and have a browse. If you have a particular item that you may want made let us know and we’ll give it a go.

Balaklava Lions Club Inc

Balaklava Christmas Pageant

We’ve got the heat licked!

Delicious, mouth watering scoop ice cream now available

• Choice of 6 different flavours • Waffle or plain cones

BalaklavA Bakery George St, Balaklava

Presenting An informal service that will please all

Cafe Church

Sunday Nov 22, 2009 6pm at Balaklava Lutheran Church Hall

• Tea will be available

Rising Sun Hotel Port Wakefield presents…

Friday December 18 3 Parade leaves 5.45 from High School Library 3 Prizes for: • Best float • Best Christmas Theme • Best Dressed Bike / Gopher 3 BBQ & donuts 3 FREE ice blocks & balloons

More Floats Needed!

Saturday December 5 8pm to 11pm in the beer garden

Dublin Institute 125th Birthday

November 21 & 22, 9am - 4pm

•Stalls •Entertainment •Face Painting •Light Refreshments •Soft drinks •Tea & Coffee • Busking encouraged from both young & old • Sausage sizzle proudly sponsored by Gerry’s Dublin Meats

In addition - Sunday 22 there will be a…

Decorated Bicycle contest for children under 14 years of age. First prize $50, second prize $30, third prize $20. Sponsored by Dublin Ward Councillors Terry-Ann Keen & Steve Jones. Judged by Mr Nick Champion MP, Terry-Ann Keen & Steve Jones

Scone Making contest open to all ages. Six whole plain scones served on a plain white plate with name secured to the base. First prize $50, second prize $30, third prize $20. Judged by Mr Steven Griffiths MP & Mrs Kath Palamountain. Sponsored by Lower Light Liberty Service Station a & Dublin Auto Gas. All judging will be held at 1pm followed by 2pm by the official proceedings for the day.

• Parhams “Magic Moments Dance Troupe” will give a performance at 1.30pm in the Hall.

•Bill field will be in attendance to copy any historical photographs or documentation that you are willing for the History Group to have copy

• A birthday cake will be cut by the most senior person present during afternoon tea The Paddy’s Market is jointly sponsored by Wendy’s Cafe n Cakes, Dublin Fruit & Veg, Jason Hoffman & Ass., Straight Line Body Works, Virginia & Districs and Elizabeth Bendigo bank, Dublin Livestock Markets, DR Cook Monumental Works & Specialised Flooring Services Pty Ltd For all stall enquiries ph: 8529 2028 or 8529 2238

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Phone: 0412 887 040.

SUNDAY November 22, 8am - 4pm. Plants $3 - $6, household; shed carpet; assorted furniture; summer clothing. 18 Fancis Street, Balaklava.

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Holden Kingswood HZ ute, auto, 1978, dual fuel, 4.2 Ltr, air conditioning, power steering, good condition, reg no. SHZ 502, $4,200 o.n.o. Ph: 8862 1888.

1997 Toyota Camry sedan, V6, 5 speed, white, power steering, air conditioning, exc-cond, 173,000, $7,500 o.n.o. rego WMX 753; 10 x 6 ft tandem trailer w/canopy, good condition, $3,500 o.no. rego TTT 043; Leyland boxer 6 cylinder diesel breavertail tray w/ramps, good tyres, $2,500 o.n.o. rego UEU 168. Phone 8864 2220 or 0429 642 221.

Motorbike KTM 250cc 2006 SX-F, awesome bike, looked after, comes with oil, new scotts goggles, gloves, stand, shift riding pants and t-shirt, and racing boots. Fantastic condition, $6000 o.n.o.

Phone 8862 1131, mobile 0412 463 194.

2000 Daewoo Matiz 5 door, 5 speed, exchange motor, done 68,000 kms, new alternator, new fuel pump, new Hankook tyres, CD player, air conditioned, electric front windows, price $4,995 o.n.o. Phone 8862 2360.

Nissan Patrol, 4x4 1982 UFG716 short wheel base, $3,200 ono. Phone 0427 784 078 ah 8578 6004.

Platinum series York fitness T700I treadmill.

Specifications: elevation adjustment; 5 pre-set programs; computer shows time, distance, calorie, pulse and speed $600. Ph 0407 146 756.

2007 Olympic Champion 17’ 6” caravan, tandem wheel, single beds, air conditioning, oven, 80 w solar panel, smartcharger, 3 way fridge, roll-out awning and many other extras. Suit new buyer, $38,000. Phone: 8862 1805 or Mobile: 0417 881 905.

Balaklava High School has good quality oaten hay 5x4 rolls at $65 including GST and small square tritcale hay at $5 including gst. Phone: 0417 768 303.

Balaklava Christmas Fair

Contact Peter 8862 1063

Paddy’s Market Celebrations

For Sale 1996 Commodore wagon, automatic, good condition, XJR-707. $7,500. Phone 8527 2011.

• $30 per head

Bookings Essential 8867 1023

photos

You can buy our pictures in colour! Order some today!

Phone: 8862 1977

9 am - 5 pm at Balaklava Town Hall

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

‘Complete crash repair centre”

Servicing Country SA

Outback Pest Control John Giles Ph/Fax 8842 3566

Termite Interception & Baiting System

NO HOT WATER? …Phone Your Hot Water Specialist!

•Leaking Taps/Toilets •Water filter •Blocked Drains/Septic Connections •Replacement Units/Elements/Valves No Call Out Fee/ Pensioner Discounts

Butch Bennett Crash Repairs Pty Ltd

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor Home 8862 1285 - Mobile 0418 896 808

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

Bookings 8864 5062.

Wanted Va l i a n t s A p t o C L sedans, wagons, utes, cash for cars and parts.

Ph: 0439 339 634.

Rodeo 1998 4x4 ute, V6, PS, air and gas, 170,000 kms, WGP418, $8,000 ono. Ph 0427 249 070 ah 8578 6004, 8524 9070.

Hills swing set with slippery dip in good condition. Phone 8862 1261.

Want something different for Christmas or birthdays?

Why not consider homemade knives. Phone 8862 2360 or 0407 577 054 for details.

Trades & Services Directory

Don’t just stop termites …eliminate them!

Sp o i l y o u r p o o c h dog grooming, bathing, clipping at your home.

Flexible hours. All sizes.

Phone Magda 8847 2354 (m) 0405 589 903.

Leave message if no answer.

We take old computers (screen, hard drives, keyboard etc) and old televisions off your hands, free off charge for recycling. Phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

Two seater sofa as new, green fabric, $140. White 2 door child’s wardrobe with drawers inside $10, Dublin.

Phone 8529 2320.

] Gold Coin Entry ] Many stalls including craft; embroidery; clothing; pot plants; jewellery; decorations ] morning / afternoon tea ] lunch also available

Public Notice C ASH f o r c a n s a n d bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen.

Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 8528 6307.

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 sales@ plainsproducer.com.au or fax 8862 1997 to take advantage of this great deal.* Conditions apply.

Stunning shetland stallion, Pentland line.

Friendly, 9.1hh, $850 neg.

Chestnut flaxen mane and tail, saddle broken. Ph: 88671165.

Saturday November 28

Giveaway Sheepdog, kelpie, partly trained, good pet, to a good home. Phone 0428 645 032.

Specialist Auto Repairers ★ Digital imaging for speedy insurance claims ★ Windscreen replacement & repairs ★ Plastic welding ★ Tilt towing 24 hours

414 Main Nth Rd, Clare Phone: 8842 2810 Fax: 8842 3851 Email: bbar@chariot.net.au

Quality Approved Member

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Waratah Earthworx

•Bobcat •Tipper •Excavator •Excavations •Trenching • Civil work • Site levelling •Cartage • Slashing / mowing • Hole boring •Rubbish removal • Driveways • General earthworks Balaklava and surrounding areas

Contact Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

Wanted to Buy

Lawn bowls, size zero for a beginner. Phone 8867 1354.

Treadmill - good condition. Phone: 8862 1905.

Work Wanted CONTRACT slaughtering is our speciality at our quality assured.

Snowtown Abattoirs for butcher shop farmers and every day people.

Serving all areas. Phone 8865 2162.

Death O’Day, Phyllis Therese - Peacfully passed away at home on November 9th. A thanksgiving mass has been said in the Good Shepard Catholic Church at Riverton.

Thank you Thank you to all the volunteers, fire bridge, ambulance officers and farmers who assisted with me (Anita Karsten) on Friday 13 with a car a cci d e n t. Th a n k yo u to all the people who looked after the kids.

Thank you to all the CFS volunteers and the private units who attended the fire that started on our property at Hoyleton on Thursday, November 12. Your help was greately appreciated.

Shane, Kate, Grant and Georgina Reinke.

The Williams family would like to thank CFS, neighbours and volunteers who very promptly and efficiently contained the fire on their property at Hoyleton.

Plains Producer, Wednesday November 18, 2009

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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Trades & Services Directory

Situations Vacant

Road Closure

Customer Service Officer

PEST & WEED CONTROL

George St, Balaklava

Tree Lopping A cut above the rest

OUT ON A LIMB 3 Experts in tree lopping with 20 years experience 3 Licensed and insured including large trees 3 Cherry picker, mulcher and stump grinder Will beat any written quote

Ph Brad 0458 253 952 Lower Light

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

MARC’S MEATS

✓ Flies, Fleas, misc. pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed spraying FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

Old Port Wakefield Road Two Wells Pursuant to Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, the District Council of Mallala authorises the closure of

Main North Road, Clare

Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells

Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

between Gawler Road and Drew Street from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday 04 December 2009 for the Two Wells Christmas Street Parade and Party.

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Participants exempt of all road rules relating to pedestrian behaviour during the time frames of the road closure. For details contact Mallala Council (08) 8527 2006.

earn to drive with a

P ROFESSIONAL

John Tillack Manager – Infrastructure and Engineering Services

7 Days Service!

Teaching Universal vehicle on-road Driving School tests (VORT)

P: 8528 5336 M: 0409 525 452

EPA18322

Emu Wear Parts

BALAKLAVA SELF STORAGE Shed

The tungsten coating specialists 3 Tungsten coat, all tillage points 3 Refabrication of knife points 3 We can treat just about anything!

3 Manufactures & suppliers off points

2/3 Clementina Drive, Pt Adelaide

Ph: 1800 467 780 Fax: (08) 8240 2844

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY

Mallala & Two Wells

Situations Vacant

Physio appointments and enquiries

8862 2200 or 0419 842 228 Massage Therapist Kylie Button 0428 359 394

Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station For appointments phone

8853 2088

CATFORD PLUMBING

“Quality plumbing is no pipe dream” •Gas fitting •Blocked drain •Rainwater tank sales & installation •Bathroom renovations •Drain installations & repairs •Septic tank installations •HWS repairs, replacements and installations

At its meeting on January 18, 2010, Council will consider imposing a 5 tonne load limit, service vehicles excluded, on Old Port Wakefield Road (Service Road), Dublin, between South Terrace and Second Street, in accordance with S32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.

John Tillack - Manager Infrastructure & Engineering Services

Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess Also visiting

Dr Daryl R Brown

Old Port Wakefield Road, Dublin

Written submissions should be addressed to:

Attention: John Tillack

District Council of Mallala

PO Box 18

MALLALA SA 5502

or info@mallala.sa.gov.au

Phone: 0419 803 881

Chiropractor

Load Limit

Public submissions on this proposal are welcome and must be received by Council 5:00 pm Friday December 18, 2009.

• Individual lock-up • Roller door access

Public Notice

Health Matters Have Your Say The Gawler Health Advisory Council provides advice on health service needs, priorities and issues to Country Health SA to assist them to plan and provide health services in our community.

In conjunction with Emily Jenke, community engagement and facilitation specialist, we will be hosting community forums to assist in the development of the new 10 Year Health Plan.

You are invited to participate in one of the following two forums:

Wednesday November 18, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm

Mallala Institute, Supper Room.

Wednesday November 25, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm

Gawler Health Service,

Community Services Day Care Centre, Gawler East.

Phone 8521 2025 or email CHSAGawlerHAC@healthsa. gov.au to register.

If you can’t get to the forums have a say on our on line survey www.countryhealth.sa.gov.au/HealthAdvisoryCouncils.aspx

Lic No. PGE203573

Keanan 0438 641 032 Plains Producer, Wednesday November 18, 2009

We currently have a great opportunity available for a part time Customer Service Officer responsible for administrative and sales support.

For more information about this exciting opportunity with Elders, and to apply, please visit our website at elderscareers. com.au Applications close Friday, 4 December 2009

Casual Bus Drivers We currently have a position available in the Balaklava region for a friendly, efficient and customer focused person to drive coaches for charters and scheduled service routes.

• Late model car • Air conditioned • Dual controls

Septic Suckers

Balaklava, SA - Part Time

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Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

Public Notices

MID NORTH

Party Bags of Ice

$

PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997

Changing the way we treat people With billions committed to transforming health into the sustainable system we all know it needs to be, we’re changing the way we do many things. This is a big, revolutionary step for us, and a meaningful but necessary one for the people we treat. All we need now is you to help make it happen.

LEISURE GROUP COORDINATOR Lower North Health Service, Clare Indicative Total Remuneration: $53,529 - $57,284 (pro rata) – Perm P/T – OPS2 Responsible for delivering leisure activities, you will engage those who are isolated, elderly or disabled in social, cultural and recreational community entertainment. It is important that you understand and remain sensitive to their needs. Experience in a similar community or group setting working with the elderly or disabled is essential. You will also have knowledge of planning and evaluating group programs.

Job Ref: 7699.

For more information visit:

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

Applicable HR licences and accreditation are required to be considered. Further details of the position can be requested by emailing enquiries@ypcoaches.com.au Please submit all applications to;

Yorke Peninsula Coaches

ATT: BUSINESS MANAGER

26 Taylor Street

Kadina SA 5554 Applications close Tuesday November 24, 2009.

Cleaners Required Alert Cleaning and Maintenance Services P/L have been successful on the recent Tender for Cleaning Service to the Balaklava High and Primary School complex for a six year term, which enhances our portfolio of Contracts within the Mid-North Region.

We are now seeking staff from within the community to service the Contract Monday to Friday 3.30 - 5.30pm during Term Time and to assist with Periodical Cleaning requirements that may occur during Holiday Periods.

The Contract starts Monday 07.12.2009 and we urge current cleaning staff to apply.

In the first instance Please ring Shirley Bowden 0419 257 262

Sales and Customer Service Assistant Full Time position

The Plains Producer newspaper is a weekly newspaper circulating throughout the Adelaide Plains and Lower North. With about 2,300 copies sold each week, and a print readership of about 7,000 plus 700 online readers, we offer our community and customers an unbiased medium to convey their message.

The right applicant will have: • Sales skills and a customer service focus, • Excellent communication and time management skills and a positive attitude • Local business awareness, • Computer and email knowledge, • Good spelling and grammar.

People of all ages are encouraged to apply.

Remuneration is dependent on experience.

To discuss this opportunity and obtain a position description, please contact Andrew Manuel at the Plains Producer on 08 8862 1977 or andrew@plainsproducer.com.au Applications close Friday December 4, 2009

Neil Jacobs, Presiding Member

www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Heath tries wing defence UNITED football star Heath Pym plays it hard on the footy field – but now he’s starring at wing defence during the fun mixed netball games at Long Plains during the week. Opposition footy teams are hoping he might stop in his tracks when he gets the oval ball next season.

n ABOVE: Dean West has the netball as he defends – but Brett Sharman looks to be applying some footy tactics as he tries to “spoil”.

Not sure what the umpire said about that!

Balaklava

Takeaway / Convenience Store Fantastic opportunity - Business & Freehold for sale under Trustee’s instructions In the CBD of Balaklava – iconic business that dominates its competition. Includes 2 shop fronts, a 2 bedroom adjoining house, large rear yard suitable for parking and deliveries. A take-away/convenience store; with DVD hire, SA Lotteries and Ice franchises supplementing its delicatessen/fast-food lines. A profitable business trading 7 days a week with ample scope for further improvement. Strong patronage and premier location – too good an opportunity to miss. Under Trustee instructions - must be sold.

n RIGHT: Kirsty McArdle appears to be enjoying herself as she brushes Ben Starr aside.

Sale by Expressions of Interest: Closing at noon, Friday, December 11. (p): Kym Stone: 0423 308 010 or (e) kstone@raywhite.com

RLA205501

n PICTURES: Lauren Parker.

www.raywhite.com Clare Valley

884/1084/1286 Maximum yield, Maximum power RoGator sprayers provide state-of-the art cab technology, heavy duty construction teamed with proved systems for maximum productivity in broadacre spraying conditions.

Phone: (08) 8847 4020 - Saddleworth SA Authorised Dealer

• Genuine Suzuki Accessories •Repairs & Maintenance

Layby For Christmas

DR70

JR80

LTZ90

32 Main North Rd, Willaston - Fax: 8522 4824 Email: micksmotorcycles@bigpond.com 28 www.plainsproducer.com.au

DRZ400E Phone: 8522 2618 Plains Producer, Wednesday November 18, 2009