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n BEAUTIFUL girls with reason to have fun and kiss goodbye to school. These Horizon Christian School year 12 students celebrated their graduation with a dinner at Balaklava golf club last week. The girls (from left) Krystal Schutz, Tamara Mills, Hayley Chapman, Amber Greenshields, Candice Gregory and Sharayah Kowalick danced the night away,with their partners in a “formal” night where Hannah Simmonds took the students time travelling. A group picture, taken by taken by former Horizon teacher Justin Simmonds, on page 16.

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A wind-powered desalination plant could be built at Port Wakefield within two years under a proposal by Adelaide-based company Windesal. The company outlined its proposal to Wakefield Regional Council last Wednesday night, seeking a letter of support to aid the company in a grant funding application. The desalination plant would be powered by two wind turbines, combined with a generator, and is one of 16, five gigalitre plants planned by the company. In comparison, the Port Stanvac desalination plant can produce 100 gigalitres of potable water each year. Jonathan Whalley, Windesal chief executive officer, said the company planned 16 projects across the state, which alleviated the additional cost of pumping water from a central location. Each plant would be operated by a separate company, which sold the water to its users. The plants are made of three parts - the wind turbines, a back up generator which runs on biofuels, and a desalination module. Windesal will soon begin its pre-feasibility study to establish whether there are any obvious obstacles at Port Wakefield. n Continued Page 2

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Pure gold in our stroll down memory lane

O there we were, the two of us; a generation apart. Chatting to the generation beyond and enjoying every minute of it. She was the vibrant young woman, probably a fair bit out of her comfort zone but coping well and, believe it or not, having a family link to one of those to whom we were chatting. Was work experience meant to be like this? Perhaps not, but it was to be a life experience anyway. Yours truly and the young Lois Lane (aka Sinead Saint) were engaged in a stroll down memory lane with some of the residents of Balaklava’s Mill Court senior citizens’ home. We were breaking new ground, with the idea of creating a regular feature for the Plains Producer, to start in the New Year. We intend to write about “days gone by” with various local residents chronicling their life stories and observations. This was the preliminary meeting; just to get to know each other. A delightful hour reminiscing with wonderful people. There was Vi Dyer, Grace Anders,

district, Grace became a school teacher and to this day still has an agile mind. She writes a regular article in Mill Court’s monthly newsletter and in our conversation she raised the topic “sober or sozzled” – her contribution last month. “I signed it (the pledge),” says Grace. “And my Terry neighbour’s boy did too.” We’ll censor the next bit because Williams small towns, being what they are, might not be ready for Grace’s revelation about the neighbour. But she Editor@plainsproducer.com.au did tell how the Methodist parson used to drive inebriants home after Nellie Ryan, Joan Zacker, Alice Eck- the six o’clock swill. “This is a sober town,” said Grace. ermann, Brian Saint and Bill Tonkin, along with carer Di Guthberg. Let’s “But no longer is the pub considered not worry too much about their the ‘house of the devil’ and a stigma ages, because we all know they are if you worked there.” Then there was Vi Dyer, who getting on in years. And Di wouldn’t spent much of her life on a farm tell me hers anyway. Except perhaps for Grace, now south of Dublin. She met husband 98. Did you know Grace had to Ray when she went to the flicks in “sign the pledge” abstaining from Two Wells. She chuckles as she remembers alcohol when she left primary school Ray was riding home on his bike in in Balaklava? Grace was born on Railway ter- the rain after the show. Did you give race in the old hospital that is now him a lift home? “Oh no, we let him a home. Known to so many in the get there on the bike” – but the

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pair did hook up at the next dance in Dublin and the rest, as they say, is history. Bill Tonkin was born in Moonta but left there aged about nine. He wound up in Port Wakefield, following his dad Charles, who worked “for the highways department.” Bill definitely did not “sign the pledge”. Sipping a cuppa he lamented how he “still likes a beer but can’t get it.” Though he was looking forward to “happy hour” which was not far off. Brian Saint drove the Amoco fuel truck and for many years delivered eggs and cream from farms to Adelaide. This prompted talk of billy cans on gates and the need to be quick before the milk curdled on a hot summer’s morning. And of hollowing out the loaf the baker had just delivered as the horse plodded along with the baker’s cart up the centre of the street (this was my contribution). Alice Eckermann (nee Weckert), raised in Koolunga, between Brinkworth and Redhill, had fond memories of dairy cows and life

with husband Ron around Blyth and Gawler, where they had milk rounds. “I wouldn’t swap anything,” Alice said. One of six children, Alice walked two miles to school and back each day, but finished school at 13 “to go and help mum at home.” “It was hard work. But hard work doesn’t hurt anyone,” she said. Nellie Ryan was born at Huddleston, between Gladstone and Crystal Brook. She married Pat and they started a trucking business at Halbury. When Pat died in 1969 she came to live in Balaklava on Edith terrace. Son Tony continues to run the trucks. Joan Zacker went to school at Bowilia and couldn’t escape the teacher as her mum used to have the teachers in as boarders. She proudly relates how she helped begin Urlwin Park, one of Balaklava’s museums. “There were four men and me,” she says with a twinkle in her eye. That’s the first fleeting instalment of “Days Gone By”. We haven’t even warmed up yet. Watch for our monthly features, starting next February.

Desalination welcome – with caution

Following years of lobbying for an improved water supply, the proposed seawater desalination plant at Port Wakefield could help boost local supplies. “Improving water supply options for the Adelaide Plains is a very important component of the future growth of the region,” said Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths. “While the government was considering another pipeline from Auburn to Port Wakefield two years ago, this option appears to have disappeared from the radar, so the proposal for a wind powered desalination

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plant is certainly worthy of consideration. “Disposal of the brine solution will be a key issue that I look forward to hearing more details on, but I welcome the proposal.” Primo general manager, Mark Viney, said a

desalination plant could be good for local industry, but would come at a cost. “Water from the desalination plant at Port Stanvac in Adelaide is going to come at a cost and I would expect the pork and poultry industries in

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this area to be faced with higher costs,” he said. Mr Viney said water charges had recently risen, adding to the costs of running the abattoir. Local professional fisherman Bart Butson raised concerns about poor tidal flow.

“It’s not a good idea to put a desalination plant at the top of the gulf,” he said. “I’m not opposed to the concept - I think desalination plants are great - but I think it’s the wrong location.” Bart said desalination

plants needed to be built where there were strong tidal flows. He is also concerned about any chemicals used to clean the plant. For developer Andrew Chapman, who is behind the Wakefield Waters waterfront living proposal, any investigation into an alternative water supply is good news. Mr Chapman said he was yet to see the detail of the proposal. “Any investigation for the sustainable delivery of water to the Wakefield region should be encouraged,” he said. “There’s no doubt that water is a critical component to enhance not only

Mr Whalley spoke to WRC councillors last Wednesday with Windesal executive director, Barrie Harrop, seeking a letter of support for a grant application. However, while the company is applying for grant funding to progress the project, Mr Whalley said it was still able to go ahead without government support. “We do a business model and raise the money based on a viable

going concern,” he said. “The grants help us to accelerate the program and we could build a bigger plant with more infrastructure than we otherwise would.” When it came to the plant itself, Mr Whalley said it left quite a small footprint on the landscape. The desalination plant would be powered by two wind turbines, each between 44 and 65 metres high and capable of producing about one megawatt of power. “A desalination plant requires continuous power,” Mr Whalley said. When there is insufficient wind, a generator will kick in, fuelled by biofuels. “We’re not burning diesel while we’ve got good wind power,” Mr Whalley said. In addition, the company is hoping to source biomass that may be

used to help power the generator. And if demand for water continues to increase, so too can the plant’s capacity. “ I t ’s r e l a t i v e l y straightforward for us to add modules and expand the plant if over the coming months and years the demand increases within the local community,” Mr Whalley said. He believes the additional water will be particularly beneficial to the expansion of the poultry industry on the Adelaide Plains. With mains water prices expected to rapidly increase over the coming years, desalination is becoming more economically viable. Water recycled from the Salisbury aquifer recharge system currently sells for about $1 per kilolitre, but involves a much lower processing cost to make it potable. Mr Whalley said State government had indi-

cated a 100 per cent water price increase over the next two to three years, bringing it in line with the expected cost of desalinated water at about $2 a kilolitre. C o u n c i l l o r Av o n Hudson questioned what would happen to the salt after desalination. Mr Harrop said the company was investigating several options, and had recently approached professors at Flinders University with the challenge. “They have come back with two solutions,” he said. The first is soda ash, for which there is a world market, while the second option is to grow algae in the brine, which then becomes the base for biofuel and can be fed back into the plant. “You’re starting up a whole new industry in this country around a totally sustainable solution,” Mr Harrop said.

“We’re very excited about that and the group we’re dealing with have just won a Federal government grant of $4 million to progress it.” Windesal is yet to choose a specific location at Port Wakefield for the plant, and will continue to liaise with council to find the best solution. Mr Harrop said the company could have the desalination plant operational within 18 months to two years, but it will be two to three years before the technology to use brine for soda ash or to grow algae for biofuels is finalised. “If there’s sufficient land area, we can pond the brine and use evaporative aspects and harvest the salt and limit the amount of brine we put back into the sea,” Mr Harrop said. Of the water taken into the desalination plant, about one third becomes potable water

urban development, but also agricultural expansion in the region.” Mr Chapman said the desalination plant proposal, the Clinton biodiesel project and other growth in the region signalled an area ready to take off. Yorke Regional Development Board (YRDB) economic development officer, Bridget Johns, said the board was supportive of environmentally sustainable water solutions for the region. “The Windesal proposal is still conceptual and I have been working with them to provide the regional information required for the grant,” she said.

and the rest is waste. The harvesting of groundwater would depend on the capability of the aquifer for recharge. “We’re not interested in taking water from aquifers where you can’t recharge the aquifer,” Mr Whalley said. “We don’t think that’s sustainable.” Windesal is investigating several options for water distribution. The company has applied for funding un der a new Federal government program ‘Water for the Future’ focussing on cities and towns with a population of less than 50,000. It is believed to be a once-off funding program.

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• From Page 1 The pre-feasibility stage is expected to take less than two months. “We then look at the plant, environmental approvals and planning approvals,” Mr Whalley said. The company would then seek financing partners, before a three month construction period. The Port Wakefield project will investigate turning sea and ground water into potable water.

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Community projects on show in MP tour FEDERAL MP for Grey, Rowan Ramsey toured the region on Sunday and Monday, with electorate officer, Mathew Werfel. a representative for MP for Wakefield, Nick Champion. ABOVE at SNOWTOWN are (from left): Alan Large, Paul McCormack, Rowan Ramsay and councillor Greg Stevens. RIGHT: At HAMLEY BRIDGE councillor Jo Lilith and council workers Levi Ritchie and Hayden Elsworthy, with Mr Champion’s representative, Mathew Werfel, also at BALAKLAVA gliding club with Steve Shuck. BELOW: Rowan Ramsey at LOCHIEL tennis courts with (from left) Jack Hoepner, Tait Nottle, Tegan Nottle after having a hit of tennis. PICTURES: Lisa Redpath and Joy Woodroofe.

House battle court date December 10 is the date set for the Supreme Court to hear an appeal by Wakefield Regional Council against a decision allowing a house to be built on land south of Balaklava. Businessman and farmer Peter Evans in September won a Supreme Court case to build the house on farm land on the Balaklava-Mallala road. Council had argued against this and saw a previous decision by council’s Development Assessment Panel and the Environmental and Resources Development court overturned. The case is scheduled to be heard at 2.15pm next Thursday by the Full Court.

Cash will help fire victims MORE than $1000 raised through the “Loose Change for Callignee project” will be sent to Victoria, thanks to the generosity of Adelaide Plains residents last week. The project, organised by the Adopt a Town committee, will help give Victorian families badly affected by bushfires, a brighter Christmas. About $910 was collected outside Balaklava Foodland, with more due from other towns. • For those wishing to donate, the “Loose Change for Callignee” collection bin will be in the Plains Producer office for this week.

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Twenty-two community infrastructure projects were officially opened earlier this week. The projects – all within the Wakefield Regional Council area – were funded under Federal government’s $1 billion Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. WRC received $272,000 for the 22 local projects. Representatives for Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, attended several openings in his absence. Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, also attended several openings in WRC towns that fall within his electorate. Projects officially opened were: Hamley Bridge town centre enhancement; Snowtown Fourth Street railway ‘strail’ pedestrian crossing; Balaklava Town Hall and Community Arts storage facility; Brinkworth Stockyard Reserve linear park development; Owen Swimming Pool car park upgrade; Owen tennis courts lighting; Port Wakefield netball courts refurbishment; Blyth stormwater retention dam improvement; Snowtown wind farm community blade display improvements; Balaklava Netball Club storage and medical facility; Blyth Football Club shelter facility upgrade; Port Wakefield netball courts enhancement; Hamley Bridge oval watering system upgrade; Blyth town promotion banners; Balaklava Golf Club water treatment; Balaklava Sports Shooting Club upgrade; Brinkworth History Museum restoration; Port Wakefield Courthouse Museum restoration; Owen Hall kitchen and supper room floor restoration; Lochiel tennis and netball courts refurbishment; and Owen Lindsay Park ball games development. WRC will now receive a further $101,000 in the second round of the funding program, which will be spent on pram ramps.

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Better, but MP wary of chaplain promise A commitment by the Federal government to extend the funding of the school chaplaincy program until December 2011, still concerns a local Liberal MP. The funding decision was announced in the Plains Producer last week. Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, said the announcement provided some reassurance to current programs but he remained concerned no long-term commitment had been given.

“The announcement of the continuation only funds existing programs with no funding for the establishment of new chaplaincy services,” Mr Ramsey said. “Following extensive representation on this issue to my office, I launched a petition which I will not now proceed with. Next year’s budget will reveal whether the government will extend its commitment. If not, the campaign will recommence. “I hope this is not a short-term measure to

get the government past the next election. “The National School Chaplaincy Program provides an excellent service to school communities across the electorate. “It assists students and their families to cope with issues that arise, and also reduces the burden on teachers and school support officers. While I welcome the continuation, I remain concerned the government has refused to extend funding beyond existing levels, and only on a short-term basis.”

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man was reported for driving an unregistered motor vehicle in the main street of Two Wells. While police were speaking to the man, they found he was currently disqualified from driving after a drink driving incident in September. The man was further interviewed and charged with driving disqualified. He will appear in Tanunda court at a later date. • Several complaints have been made over recent months about speeding motorists in Lewiston, particularly on Hayman and Dawkins roads. Forty-five infringement notices have been issued to speeding drivers by Two Wells, Gawler and Barossa police. The highest speed was 112km/h in an 80km/h speed zone, and police said more than 90 per cent of those caught speeding were local drivers. Police will continue to target the area as Christmas approaches to help prevent accidents. • Community members are reminded the main street will be a designated alcohol free area this Friday night for the Two Wells Christmas Party. Any person found with alcohol will have it confiscated and they will be issued with an infringement notice.

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• A Webb Beach man was arrested for allegedly threatening harm after an incident at the Two Wells BP on Monday last week. Police allege the 55year-old entered the store to make a purchase and began abusing staff when he was unhappy with the time it took. The man was asked to calm down, and allegedly threatened staff before driving away. Police were called and the man was quickly arrested in a Two Wells shop and taken to Elizabeth cells. He appeared before Elizabeth Magistrates Court later that day. The following day, a 19-year-old Two Wells

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TWO WELLS • Two Wells Christmas parade is on this Friday night, December 4, with Tea Tree Gully Redbacks concert band leading the way. Contests for children include colouring-in Christmas pictures (ages four and under), a Christmas tree decoration (ages five to eight), a Christmas flag or sign (ages 9 to 11), a scrapbook page themed “A family Christmas (aged 12 and over). Two Wells businesses will decorate their premises for Christmas and a prize will be given for best decorated business. For more information contact Bev on 8520 2811 or 0418 811 315. CLARE • Clare Christmas Pageant will follow a different path on Friday night, December 4. Sponsored by Alliance One Credit Union, the floats, led by the Elizabeth Pipe Band, will travel north on the Main Street to Farrell Flat Road. The pageant will start at 6.30pm and continue into the evening with the after-pageant party in Melrose Park. Father Christmas will arrive on a decorated Christmas train provided by Clare Valley Model Engineers. A wide range of food stalls will cater for hungry families and will

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• Light Regional Council has engaged consultants to prepare a Tourism Development Plan for the Kapunda Historic Mine Site. A draft of the Plan is available at council’s front counters or can be downloaded from council’s website www.light.sa.gov.au. A public presentation night will be held at Kapunda council chambers tomorrow night at 7pm.

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• Wasley’s Institute will be improved after Light Regional Council agreed to contribute towards the upgrading of the facility. Council has allocated $40,000 for remedial works such as fixing cracks, replastering, and painting walls, replacing the floors and upgrading the kitchen, as well as stormwater and drainage management. Council will also consider allocating funds towards a staged redevelopment plan.

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n PINERY Red Cross member Molly Sampson presents Balaklava resident Cleaner Nyomi with a thankyou gift – a rug, made from handspun wool and then handwoven, all entirely by Molly as a reminder of Cleaner’s life in Balaklava. Cleaner talked about her life in Zimbabwe, including donating equipment and books for the local schools through Rotary fundraising. She also talked of her move to Balaklava and her enjoyment of living in Australia.

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As the party season kicks into gear, local hotels are providing plenty of entertainment. From karaoke to live music to tempting Christmas day meals, there is no shortage of things to do over the coming month. Live band Cover Up returns to Owen Arms Hotel on New Year’s Eve after a successful night recently to celebrate Space and Cathy Gregory’s seventh birthday in the pub. Also on New Year’s Eve, the Royal Hotel will open its revamped beer garden. This Friday night the hotel hosts Adelaide DJ Scotty Mac from 9pm. And on Friday, December 18, when Balaklava’s streets will be packed for the local pageant, live Adelaide party band, Raze the Roof, will keep locals entertained to continue the Christmas festivities through the night. Head to the Clare Valley the following night

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Friday December 18

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for a night of karaoke fun at the Watervale Hotel, but be sure to take advantage of Saturday schnitzel night first! The hotel is also still taking bookings for Christmas functions. If you’re after a quality cabaret or karaoke show, Amanda and Co Entertainment have it sorted and can even travel to your private function. Christmas Day is also organised for those who want to avoid the hassle of cooking. You can head to the Royal Hotel or the Gungellan Hotel for a meal. At Port Parham, the sports and social club will have yummy a-la-carte meals on December 9, followed by rock and roll duo, Good Company. Then on New Year’s Eve, patrons can enjoy entertainment by band Flash Point, as well as schnitzels, fish and chips and supper.

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NEWS v District

Stock Clearance

Prices Slashed Small Cars 2003 (First Reg) Ford Focus Hatch Air conditioning, CD player, 16" alloys, fog lamps, sporty blaze red, very low kms, one owner, books, magic order, reg no. WYX 821 Was $13,490 Sale $11,999

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Harvest jobs – but where do they stay? The issue of lack of accommodation in Mallala has again raised concerns, as locals try to justify the loss of so much revenue. During summer, Mallala is a hub of activity with harvesting, motor sport and school holidays attracting people to the area. Yearly harvest attracts casual employees, and motor sport attracts visitors on a weekly basis. Long-term local and former Mallala publican, Mick King, believes the fact there is no accommodation is a great shame, and the town is losing revenue. “The town needs revenue. Not only would accommodation bring money, the visitors would shop and eat locally and drink at the pub,” Mick said. “It’s lost income,” he said. With no short term accommodation, local company GrainFlow Mallala found it difficult to find enough casual employees for harvest. A recent bus load of back packers was called in from an interstate site to fill the gap at Mallala, only to be told they had to stay half an hour’s drive away in Balaklava. “It’s quite annoying,” said Irish tourist Celine. “We would much rather be closer for many reasons, such as travel costs and inconven-

By Bronte Hewett ience. “It would also be good to be able to go to the pub easily and socialise with our workmates,” she said. And it’s not only casual employees who suffer this dilemma. Ken Walker relocated from Mount Gambier to work full time at GrainFlow and hasn’t been able to take up residency in Mallala. “I looked for more than a month before leaving Mt Gambier, and it was stressful because there wasn’t even anything temporary where I could have stayed until something more permanent came along,” Ken said. Instead, Ken found something in Gawler and commutes everyday. Consequently it is difficult to get involved with the community and socialise locally. And with Mallala claiming its title as the home of motor sport, there is no doubt motor sport enthusiasts are disappointed to find no accommodation options within a 17km radius. According to the Home of Motor sport website, the home of motor sport concept aimed to develop a strong, regional identity for Mallala. With the hope of encompassing all

sectors, the concept hoped to have many benefits for tourism, community business and industry. “We intend to give travellers a reason to stop and visit, not just drive through on their way to the track or somewhere else,” the website states. None-the-less, District Council of Mallala hasn’t showed any interest in investing into accommodation in the town, or a reasonable camping spot. Motor homes and caravans are permitted to stay in one designated corner of the football oval, but toilet and shower facilities are no longer provided for visitors. Although an accommodation option could be a costly investment, there are a lot of advantages and it would be a long term asset. “Small units or cabin style accommodation would be ideal,” Mick said. Accommodation would bring more life to the town, and put Mallala on the map for tourists and visitors and even make life easier for local employees. HAVE YOUR SAY Are more reader accommodation options needed? Email bronte@plainsproducer.com. au or vote online at www.plainsproducer. com.au

n ‘Are police resources a problem, as well as social issues?’

Councillors’ opinions vary on Balaklava ‘dry zones’

The possibility of establishing alcohol free zones in Balaklava was discussed by council at last Wednesday’s meeting. Wakefield Regional Council councillor David Lamond raised the issue in open forum, advising councillors he had been asked about the possibility by local police. The issue was reported in last week’s issue of the Plains Producer. “There are concerns from the police department regarding excessive use of alcohol in the early hours of the morning,” Cr Lamond said. “They are sick and tired of seeing bottles smashed around the street.” Cr Lamond said he had witnessed several incidents himself at Ralli Park on Friday nights when he had been working in the Lions donut van. He suggested establishing dry zones at the Triangle, Apex Park, Ralli Park, and the Moody Estate parklands.

APEX park is a dry zone possibility – but will drinkers move elsewhere? While there are not currently problems within Moody Estate, Cr Lamond said this would create consistency. Cr Lamond suggested council investigate the possibility and ask the local police officers to address a council meeting with their concerns. Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said there was an extensive process involved in establishing dry zones.

Plains Producer, Wednesday December 2, 2009

Councillor Scott Kelly questioned if police resources were a problem, as well as the social issue. Avon Hudson, a central ward councillor, said he would support dry zones as a “last resort”. “There’s no guaranteeing it’s going to make much difference because there’s so many places they can go that’s still in a public arena,” he said. “I’ve always believed you shouldn’t treat the symptoms of our society. “Go to the cause.” A Plains Producer web poll showed readers shared mixed opinions about a dry zone in Balaklava. Thirty-three per cent said dry zones should be established, while 27.8 per cent were against the move. A further 38.9 per cent said alcohol should be banned but only in problem areas.

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Commercial 2007 Mazda BT50 4x4 Cab Chassis utility 3.0 Ltr turbo diesel, air conditioning, power steering, CD player, air bags, tow pack, new alloy tray, 40,000 km, one owner, reg no. XOG 936, price includes GST Was $23,990 Sale $22,999

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PEOPLE OF THE PLAINS v Balaklava

Cleanskins – in ‘arf a mo’

n ABOVE: Off it comes, as Steve Renshaw loses his “mo”. RIGHT: It’s hard to imagine David “Rowls” Rowland without the bushy black beard – but here’s what he looks like after shedding the growth – and maybe a few years! BELOW: Gary Tezacker is about to get a new look, as Lee Wright does the shaving honours. n THERE was plenty of fun in Balaklava on Saturday night when groups of local men lost their “mo” (or more) to raise funds for “Movember” the event which raises funds to fight prostate cancer and the beyond blue depression initiative. Pictured ABOVE at the Terminus Hotel after the “razor gang” struck are (from left) publican Allan Angel, shown at left losing 40 years of growth, Steve Renshaw, Chuck Mellier,Josh Mahoney, Dick Harrison, David Rowland,Sean Williams, Tim Dixon, Luke Angel and Gary Tezacker. Organised by Lower North Cricket club, the group raised about $2,000.

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NEWS v Schools

Hatching a scheme for future

Jess Hoepner, Hannah Hoepner and Vanessa Barry with chickens.

Josh will be digging for career gold Year 11 Snowtown area school student Josh Fountain will attend a 12 day Australian Students Mineral Venture educational excursion in Victoria in January. Organised by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Josh will join about 100 students from around Australia participating in the venture. Science teacher, Phil Magnusson, recognised Joshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zest for science and encouraged him to apply and supported his application. Josh said he applied but wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expecting to get accepted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just thought, why not?â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was notified about my acceptance, at first I thought, huh?â&#x20AC;? he added. Josh was shocked to learn the money needed was due the day after he received the notification. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luckily the school stepped in and donated the money for the trip,â&#x20AC;? he said. The educational excursion will include hands-on sessions in university laboratories,

visiting active mine sites in Victoria and Tasmania or southern Queensland and networking with graduates and potential employers. Students will investigate exploration, mining, mineral processing, environmental management and a variety of careers in the minerals industry. Interaction with graduates and other industry personnel through talks and social activities will provide participants with invaluable information about working conditions and types of work undertaken by professionals in the minerals industry. Josh admitted he was slightly nervous about the trip but was excited about the possibilities it could lead to. Snowtown area school principal Cheryl Glenie said Josh was a studious young man who had applied himself to his study well this year and had shown a passion for science. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staff at Snowtown Area school are very proud of Josh,â&#x20AC;? Cheryl said.

JOSH Fountain ... excited about his venture.

Balaklava High School students excelled in the inaugural Poultry in Schools competition recently, taking second place. Rebecca Mahoney, Hannah Hoepner, Vanessa Barry and Jess Hoepner investigated the weight of eggs from younger and older layers. They found eggs increased in weight as younger birds grew and it took about eight weeks for the younger layers to produce eggs of the same weight as the mature layers. Students from Clare High School took first place for their trial comparing the growth rates of boiler and layer chicks, and will now compete in the national competition. Trinity College, Gawler, placed third. The competition resulted from a partnership between the poultry industry, Primary Industries and Resources SA, and the South Australian branch of the World Poultry Science Association. Poultry in Schools co-ordinator, Casey Work, was impressed with the schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trial component gives the opportunity for students to have a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hands-onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience with live birds either through behaviour observations, weighing to track growth rates or through regular monitoring of feed and water,â&#x20AC;? Casey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The competition also provides a platform to improve the general understanding of modern poultry production and a basis for promoting careers in the poultry industry.â&#x20AC;? With significant expansion occurring within the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poultry industry, students are given the opportunity to learn how the industry operates from the ground up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The poultry industry is a significant employer in South Autralia and provides a range of exciting career opportunities both in Adelaide and the regions,â&#x20AC;? said PIRSA livestock industries officer, Simon Gierke.

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NEWS v District

Councils frustrated over slow progress on regional boards The 15 councils of the Central Local Government Region have written to State government to voice their frustrations at the slow progress of the transition to the new Regional Development Australia Boards. Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala are part of the Central region. “Councils are extremely frustrated at the slow progress being made in relation to the transitional arrangements

By Lauren Parker and are disappointed over the lack of communication and information provided to councils to date,” the region said in a letter to Minister for Regional Development, Paul Caica. The region sought the support of Mr Caica to resolve matters in the transition of the current regional development boards into the RDA model. “Councils contribute

significantly to the current Regional Development Board arrangement and have committed their financial support through until December 2009, after which time it is understood the new Regional Development Australia network is expected to be fully operational,” the letter said. “It is now mid-November and still no clear direction or appropriate information to support a timely and efficient transition has been forthcoming to councils or

boards to facilitate such a transition by the end of the year.” CLGR said the continuing uncertainty and delays already were having a detrimental impact on local service delivery and staff morale, with several key staff members leaving the regional development boards, while others continued to seek alternative employment. The following information is still being sought: • Draft Regional Development Australia constitution for council consideration and input; • Draft resource agree-

ment for council consideration and input; • Arrangements for the wind-up or amalgamation of existing Regional Development Boards and council’s expected role in this; • Breakdown of State government funding into each new RDA board, along with the basis/rationale for the funding split; and • Details of State government contingency funding/operational arrangements for current regional development boards in the event they have not transitioned by December 31.

LGA ‘question time’

Public Meeting DRAFT BUSINESS PLAN FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT The Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board invites community members to provide feedback on its draft 2010-2013 Business Plan. The draft Business Plan, which is part of the Board’s Regional NRM Plan, provides a three-year investment plan in the following regional assets: • Healthy soils; • Viable water resources; • Healthy coastal, estuarine and marine ecosystems; • Healthy terrestrial ecosystems; • Minimal pest impact; and • Community driven NRM The information/feedback sessions will be held at the following locations: • 7.00pm Tuesday 15 December 2009 Wilmington Memorial Hall Main North Road, WILMINGTON • 7.00pm Wednesday 16 December 2009 Clare Golf Club Lot 104 White Hut Road, CLARE • 7.00pm Thursday 17 December 2009 Kadina Recreation Centre 1 Doswell Terrace, KADINA

Clare and Gilbert Valleys councillor Alan Rye is one of 19 local government leaders adding their voice to a website campaign in the lead-up to the March 2010 State election. The website “Our Part of SA” has been established by the Local Government Authority (LGA) and will seek commitments from candidates and parties on key issues including water security, infrastructure and corruption. Councillor Rye‘s video message highlights issues facing the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area such as the need for sustainable long term climatic change response, encouraging alterna-

tive energy use, waste water reuse and stormwater management. Launching the site LGA president, Felicity-ann Lewis said the campaign was bigger than anything local councils had attempted at previous elections. “People want to know how the newly-elected State Government will support their part of SA in the next term of government and we aim to help them get an answer from every candidate and party,” she said. The new website, which will develop further as the election draws closer, can be found at www.lga.sa.gov.au/ goto/2010stateelection

Information signage is being prepared for Port Parham and Webb Beach to provide visitors with a range of information. District Council of Mallala’s Community Development Committee is preparing a map board which will include a street map, details of local

flora and fauna, and what those trying their luck at fishing can expect to catch. It is hoped the board will be erected early next year, with placement yet to be decided. A similar board was put in place in Mallala in recent years, and last year in Two Wells and Lewiston.

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Feedback is welcome on the draft Business Plan which can be viewed at www.nynrm.sa.gov.au The deadline for written feedback is 22 January 2010. For further information about the draft Business Plan, please contact the Northern and Yorke NRM Board on 8636 2361.

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Making headerlines

n They’re an integral part of farming, but apparently the header isn’t so well known to city-folk. A story appearing on a metropolitan news website caused a little confusion, when readers questioned just what a header was after a 16-tonne header fell from a truck in Port Augusta, blocking part of a road. While farmers would be more interested in knowing just what type of header

it was, it seems some metropolitan readers were baffled. Neil, of Flagstaff Hill asked, “Am I the only one who has no idea what a header is, apart from the bit at the top of the page?” Another reader replied “I think they are referring to a piece of agricultural machinery for heading wheat and barley etc. Looks like a harvester.” A country cook clarified it for the city folk – “A big ride on lawn mower!”.

news in brief

Bonus payment for town committees

Town committees will be allocated a total of $9500 following the disbanding of Wakefield Regional Council’s Economic Development Committee. The funds will be broken down in accordance to township population. Balaklava Area Committee, with 41 per cent of the population, will receive $2895. Hamley Bridge, with 16 per cent of the population will receive $1520; Port Wakefield with 12 per cent, $1140; Snowtown with 10 per cent, $950; Blyth with eight per cent, $760; Owen with six per cent, $570; Brinkworth with five per cent, $475; and Lochiel with two per cent, $190. The funds are intended to be spent for economic purposes.

NYNRM comment

Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board is inviting community members and stakeholders to provide feedback on its draft 2010-2013 Business Plan. The draft plan is part of the Board’s Regional Plan which sets out long term strategies for managing regional NRM assets including: Healthy soils; viable water resources; healthy coastal, estuarine and marine ecosystems; healthy terrestrial ecosystems; minimal pest impact, and community driven NRM A series of public meetings will be held around the Northern and Yorke Region to provide information and answer questions about the plan. A meeting will be held in Clare at 7pm on Wednesday December 16 at Clare Golf Club. See the advertisement this page for other dates. The draft Business Plan which can be viewed at www.nynrm.sa.gov.au. The deadline for written feedback is January 22. For more information, contact the Northern and Yorke NRM Board on 8636 2361.

Beach safety lookout

A lookout at Middle Beach is being investigated to increase public safety. The Coastal Management Advisory Committee discussed the possibility at a recent meeting. Malcolm Frost, who raised the possibility at the meeting, said a lookout would help make the area safer as visitors would be able to keep an eye on those who went beyond the mangrove line while crabbing or fishing. The group is considering purchasing a lookout currently located near Lower Light, which is about three metres high, to relocate to Middle Beach. However, development approval would be needed, and a funding source is yet to be identified.

Ambulance medal

A Clare SA Ambulance Service volunteer was one of 23 South Australians to receive an Emergency Services Medal last Wednesday. Clare SAAS regional team leader, Leon Cutting, was amongst those to receive the medal, which is awarded for distinguished and/or meritorious service of the highest order. Emergency Services Minister, Michael Wright, congratulated the recipients for their efforts and contribution to the community.

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NEWS v District

Warning on fire ban reaping

Farmers have been warned to adhere to the voluntary harvest code of practice or risk being banned from reaping on fire ban days. While the operation of welders, angle grinders and cutting equipment outdoors on fire ban days is an offence, harvest is not officially banned even when temperature is well above 40 degrees and strong winds are prevalent. In Western Australia, farmers are banned from

By Lauren Parker reaping on total fire ban days because of the high fire danger, but other states are yet to implement the measure. In South Australia, a Harvest Code of Practice exists recommending farmers cease harvesting when the fire danger becomes too high, but it is up to the farmer to decide whether or not to continue. Despite the recom-

mendations, some are making the call to continue despite the danger. Wakefield Group captain, Chris Cowan, said he hoped it would not get to a point where harvest was banned on total fire ban days. “We’ve got the volunteer code of practice as a guideline and if everyone abides by that things shouldn’t get too bad,” he said.

“But if they don’t, then the decision could be made in Adelaide to ban harvest on those days.” Chris said this could have a big impact on harvest activities. “If farmers abide by the code of practice, it might only mean stopping for a couple of hours, and the rest of the time it will be perfectly safe to go out and reap,” he said. “But if it goes the other way, it will mean a 24hour stop work for farmers.” Chris said farmers

should also consider the possibility of insurance companies refusing to cover any fire damage that occurred when the code of practice recommended farmers stop harvest. This could mean not only footing the bill for damage to their own crops, but also any neighbouring crops that are burnt. Mallala CFS captain and farmer Tim Jenkin said the code was working very well around Mallala.

Cooking up some cover

“There were only a couple who kept going and some were told by other farmers to get off their headers,” Tim said. “Most stopped for the four or five days that were above 40 degrees, then got back in their headers about 6 or 7pm and kept reaping through the night. “Everyone’s got a chart in their header and utes, and carry weather meters with them, and most catch up with each other on the UHF radio. “If one decides to stop, they talk to each other and all end up stopping.” CFS manager of prevention services, Leigh Miller, said the Code of Practice was working well state-wide. “We entered into this arrangement with the Farmers Federation because there are no legislative controls about harvesting on total fire ban days,” he said. In previous years, CFS has averaged 60 harvesting related calls.

He believes this will be reduced under the code. “It’s up to the person in the paddock to monitor the weather conditions,” Mr Miller said. “That’s a better way of doing it than having a total fire ban district wide code. “If you’re in a coastal area, it may be cooler and it may not reach the fire danger zone.” Mr Miller said statewide, the farming industry was working together to stay informed and encouraging others to stop harvesting when it was too dangerous. “CFS and the Farmers Federation don’t want to have to go down the track of having a legislative ban on harvest on fire ban days,” he said. “That’s a sledgehammer approach.” HAVE YOUR SAY • Do you believe harvest should be banned on total fire ban days? Vote online at www.producer. com.au or email lauren@ plainsproducer.com.au

Super lucky Foodland!

A Balaklava woman is the lucky winner of $20,000 after entering a Foodland/Mix 102.3 promotion. Marcelle Page was named winner of the cash. Marcelle is the third local woman to win a major prize in the last six months. In June, Philomena Clark, of Owen, won a $20,000 home entertainment package through her local Foodland store, while in August, Jenni McBride won a $2000 travel voucher, also through Foodland. BALAKLAVA High school students have assisted in the erection of a canopy over the barbecue in the parklands. They took on the project as part of their “Doorways to Construction” program. Pictured (from left) are tech studies teacher, Wally Radowicz, Johno Hallion, Jack Jenner, Travis Bedell and builder Warren Durdin, who assisted on behalf of the barbecue donors, Balaklava Lions Club.

“What is it”

Pageant change ‘for families’ There’s been a break in tradition, with the date of Balaklava’s Christmas pageant changed. This year the pageant will be held on December 18, rather than Christmas Eve. Kossie Chegwyn, president of Balaklava Lions club said the change had been well received and meant more families could be involved. “We found many people are away on Christmas Eve so they can be with families on Christmas Day,” said Kossie. The Adelaide PlainsBasketball competition’s junior and senior grades will be played as normal. The Under 10 competition finishes the week before. APBA

secretary Annette Wilson explained many people from other areas came to Balaklava to play on Friday nights. “There has never been any problems when this has happened before,”Annette said. The pageant enjoys strong support from local businesses. However at times shop owners have also found it difficult to stay open late on Christmas Eve. “It is a very busy time for them and to stay open late, then do all their Christmas preparation when they get home, is a big ask,” said Kossie. Having the pageant a week earlier also means the final Plains Producer for the year can feature the event.

Emu Awards need a home in 2010 Do you know someone who has stuck their neck out and had a go? Why not nominate the for the 2010 Adelaide Plains Emu Awards? The awards recognise individuals, organisations, community groups and businesses throughout the Adelaide Plains. Usually held in conjunction with the Adelaide Plains Cup Festival, the 2010 awards will be a stand alone event as the festival is not being held in 2010. Nomination forms will be available from Wakefield Regional and Mallala council offices by the middle of this month. But start thinking about your nomination now! Organisers Wakefield Regional Council’s community development

officer, David Woodroofe and District Council of Mallala community officer, Lynette Seccafien, are encouraging community committees to consider running an event where the Emu awards can play a vital role. A decision on where and when the awards will be held is expected to be made early in the new year. The event will again be sponsored by the Plains Producer and a cash prize will be donated from Churches of Christ Life Care, operators of Balaklava’s Hayfield Plains retirement estate. Contact David Woodroofe, Wakefield Regional Council (8862 0800) or Lynette Seccafien, Mallala District Council (8527 2006) or check future editions of the Plains Producer.

Plains Producer, Wednesday December 2, 2009

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Visitor centre to stay as more funding sought After risking closure over funding issues, the Two Wells Visitor Information Centre will remain open until January – February 2010 while further Federal funding negotiations are finalised. District Council of Mallala is supportive of the centre and the services it provides to the wider community and has decided to use the budgeted $7,000 for the Two Wells Region. The Two Wells Regional Action Team are managing the Visitor Information centre until negotiations on Federal government Jobs Funds are finalised. An initial application to the Federal government Jobs Fund was unsuccessful. However, council has been encouraged to discuss the application further, with the view to resubmitting for the second round of funding. The centre, formerly known as the CABRI Centre, is currently open weekly on Thursdays and Fridays 10am–4pm, and is used as a point of contact for visitors, and the base for community initiatives including the Two Wells monthly newsletter, The Echo. The centre also offers facilities

By Bronte Hewett for residents such as photocopying, laminating and computer access and training. Given the history of volunteers and community support the building has offered, it is positive news for the Two Wells District. Many concerned residents are hoping the Federal government can see the necessity to keep the facility up and running, by providing funding and support. Resident Jill Barclay-Davis said she and many other local residents were initially concerned to hear the centre could close. “To close this venue is to ignore the huge volunteer input provided by residents, who have created this great asset for the district,” she said. The centre also services the greater Adelaide Plains area. The Two Wells Regional Action Team successfully applied for grant funding from local, State and Federal government departments, receiving more than $450,000 worth of funding between 2001 and 2009.

n Paul Daniels, Heather Patrick and Davina Smythe ... ready to assist you at Two Wells Visitor Information Centre.

Pony Club news:

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony club will hold its Christmas gymkhana on Sunday, December 6. Many events will be staged

from beginners through to more experienced riders. Entries are $4 and full canteen facilities will be available. For further information contact Pentti Puro on 0409 609 600.

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Two Wells Tavern

Phone: 8520 2210 Corner Gawler & Old Pt Wakefield Roads, Two Wells

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Anniversary ? Won Something? An unusual event? Bronte Hewett is our correspondent in Two Wells and is keen to talk to anyone from her area who has a story to tell. Just email her on bronte@plainsproducer.com.au or phone 8862 1977.

You can buy the Plains Producer every Wednesday at… BP Two Wells, Two Wells IGA & Liberty Lower Light Plains Producer, Wednesday December 2, 2009

special feature v Two Wells Lange’s Auto 4 There is a one-stop shop in Two Wells now for all your boating and automotive needs. Tony and Sue Lange have recently expanded Lange Auto to include a wide range of boating supplies - for anything which falls off, gets lost or adds value to your boat! The marine supplies range from knee boards to stainless steel shackles and bolts. If you can’t find what you need in stock, next day orders are available. The shop is in the perfect location at the gateway to the Samphire Coast. Tony and Sue have been servicing Two Wells for several years and are trusted business people in the community.

New to Two Wells Marine supplies and equipment at affordable prices now available at TONY Lange with a selection of marine products. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm at Lange Auto, but supplies are also available after hours at the Two Wells BP.

You’ll never be out of water long with Lange Auto just around the corner, so get in soon to check out the new marine range.

Two Wells Public Library

4 Not every town is privileged to have excellent library facilities and enthusiastic staff, but Two Wells definitely boasts a great library service. Kimberley Hargrave and the crew at Two Wells Library will be running yet another great initiative to keep the kids busy this summer. Information packs for the 2009/10 Summer Reading Program “Read on the Wild Side” are now available from the library, so get in quick and don’t miss out! Prizes and certificates will be handed out upon completion of the program, and the reading logs will go into the draw to win the state wide draw.

Two Wells BP Saturday & Sunday

Located in The Institute LIBRARIAN Kimberley Hargrave The library is always looking for new members, so get involved with the community and take advantage of the library’s great facilities. Not only is there a wide range of books available for hire, there is a huge selection of DVDs and magazines, as

well as wireless and broad band internet services and photocopying and printing facilities. The friendly staff and historic nature of the building will ensure you have a pleasant visit at the Two Wells Library any time of the day!

Mondays - closed Tuesday & Thursday - 9.30 am to 5pm Wednesday - 1pm to 7pm Friday - 9.30am to 3pm Saturday - 9am to 11am Library Membership FREE

Phone: 8520 2100 Pamper your pet with

5% discount off all purchases*…

…just bring this ad along to qualify Marion and Jayme will care for your pet. in the ideal position to serve the dog and cat breeders and the show community in the Adelaide Plains. With plenty of opening specials, you are sure to score a bargain with the wide range of food, grooming gear, litters, pens, fish, aquariums,

leads and collars on offer. Everyone is always welcome at Grand Champion, even to just to drop in for a coffee and a chat. •Don’t forget to bring in this ad and receive five per cent discount!

Benny’s Landscaping Supplies

4 If you’re thinking of landscaping, Benny’s Landscaping has everything you need! With more than 10 years experience in the Adelaide Plains district, Benny will ensure you get the best service at the right price. Whether you’re redecorating your yard or building it from scratch, Benny is sure to have everything from shade cloth to mulch and cement products, while other services, including chain saw sharpening, are also available. Benny’s Landscaping is a distributer of Bushman tanks and associated products, and

Lange Auto Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Two Wells Public Library

Grand Champion

4 The newest shop in the Two Wells business district, Grand Champion, specialises in supplies for dog and cat shows, while also offering much more for pets and their owners. Come in and meet the friendly owners, well known dog and cat breeders and exhibitors Marion and Andrew Kidd, and Ruth Beadman, as they settle into their fourth week of operation. Marion and Andrew are known around the world for their grand champion Schnauzer dogs and grand champion Scottish Fold cats under the Remporter prefix. Ruth is well known for her grand champion Cornish Rex cats. The store is

• Premium foods • Grooming gear & tables• Cat litter • Leads & collars • Aquariums & fish • Pens & crates • Shampoos & conditioners and much, much more Come and check out our opening specials! *Excluding dry foods

Grand Champion Dog & Cat Show gear & Pet supplies 88 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells - Phone: 8520 3030 (W): www.grandchampion.com.au (E): grandchampion@amkidd.com

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delivery until Friday December 18, 2009 Two Wells & Lewiston only

✴ Top soils ✴ Sand & Metal ✴ Shade cloth ✴ Mulch ✴ Cement products ✴ Distributor for Bushman tanks & associated products ✴ Soil conditioners ✴ Shell grit ✴ Small & bulk deliveries available Benny Bennier will deliver FREE with this ad until December 18. offers a reliable delivery service of small and bulk products. With a brand new truck (not available for the photo), your goods and services will

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be delivered with a smile. Don’t forget to take this advert into Benny’s Landscaping to receive free delivery in the Two Wells/Lewiston area until December 18.

Benny’s Landscaping Supplies 86 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells - 8520 3335 behind Hardware and More Trading hours: • Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm • Saturday 9am - 3pm • After hours by appointment •Sunday and public holidays 10am - 3pm

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History in the making

All top quality at Two Wells Community Children’s Centre Two Wells Community Children’s Centre (TWCC) has achieved a “high quality” ranking for all quality assurance areas. This is the highest rating a childcare centre can achieve and is a “fantastic result” for all families and staff. This year is the centre’s first full year running without government extra funding support for rural childcare centres. Even without this, TWCC has been able to maintain a high quality standard in all areas of care and education. The centre has continued with recommended staffing levels, remaining viable to support the needs of the community.

Emily learns to measure volume. TWCC won a $7000 numeracy grant to purchase numeracy-based resources, digital media resources and staff training. The centre has also won an outdoor climbing grant to the value

of $3000 to develop children’s gross motor skills. If you need a quality childcare service or preschool, come in to the Two Wells Community Children’s Centre. Staff would love to show you around.

Lana Barrett, of Lewiston, is chuffed about the completion of her Egyptian theme quilt, after her quest to make it began in late 2008. But there is someone else who is a little more chuffed. Lana’s 15 year-old granddaughter, Laura, is interested in all things Egyptian, and hopes to one day be an archeologist. Not knowing anything about Egypt, Lana used the Two Wells library resources to research Egypt, photocopy pictures and print patterns in order to surprise Laura for Christmas. LANA and Laura proudly display the Egyptian quilt. “I think the girls at the library thought the could sew before she laxing and rewarding,” months working on quilt was more or less could read or write, and I get a lot of satisfaction the quilt, the finished their work as well, be- doesn’t keep any quilts from making and giv- product was exhibited cause they helped me so for herself, preferring ing them away,” Lana at the Gawler Textiles to give them away and said. Weekend in October, much,” Lana said. surprise people. After six months and thereafter given to A keen quilt creator “Making quilts is reresearching and nine Laura. for several years, Lana

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CORSTON COACHES

Local, Country & Interstate Coach Charter Service

Travel in comfort with country hospitality • Mystery Day Trips: first Tuesday of each month starting February 2, $45 per person all inclusive Extended Tours are: • 4 day Peterborough: March 14 - 17, $545 p/person twin share • Harrow/Sound & Light Show: April 16 - 19, $540 p/person twin share • Mount Gambier / Warrnambool: May 11 - 16, $805 p/person twin share • Leeton / Narrandera (food bowl of the nation): August 18 - 23, $798 p/person twin share • Cooma / Canberra Floriade: September 25 - October 2, $1080 p/person twin share • Loxton Lights: date to be decided • Lobethal Lights: date to be decided For brochures and more information on all tours

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T h e O r i g i n al

Two Wells Pizza Bar 100 Old Port Wakefield Road opposite Police Station Phone orders and deliveries call

8520 2436

Live Entertainment @ Lower Light

Sunday December 13

Peter Coad & The Coad Sisters from 1pm

Thursday December 31

The Boorstud Brothers from 8pm til late

Two great shows at…

Lower Light Hotel National Highway One - Phone: 8520 2003

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special feature v Two Wells Two Wells meat 4When you think Christmas dinner, look no further than the Two Wells Meat Store. With more than 30 years industry experience, David Humphrys and his team not only offer the best quality, country killed meat in the district, they have all your Christmas specials covered. A true purveyor of fine meats, David processes all Christmas hams in theshop, as well as bacon, fritz and DANNY, Sue and David with a selection of quality cuts, sausages. If you’re stuck for dinner including the famous “Humpy Rumpy.” ideas,\ come in and check out no doubt David and Jenny drop in for a taste of the finthe meaty treats on offer. Humphrys have a high repu- est fresh meat around. Once And with seven years of tation with service and qual- you’ve tried a “Humpy personalised service to the ity. Don’t delay, order your Rumpy”, you’ll be sure to Two Wells district, there is Christmas treats today, or come back.

Two Wells Fodder & Saddlery

4 The Fodder and Saddlery shop in Two Wells has something for just about every popular pet animal in the Adelaide Plains. It caters for horses, dogs, cats, poultry, alpacas, fish, birds and much more. Maria and Mark Sorensen have all the best advice with many years of experience. Maria has been involved with horses since she was a young girl, and currently keeps miniature horses near Two Wells. As well as supplying quality feeds and animal health products, the shop offers

Blade BBQ steak

Leg Of Lamb

7.99

8.99kg

Hurry, at these prices the products will sell quickly

Two Wells Meat Store Phone: 8520 2211

Come to us for all your animal supplies

a large range of colourful clothing, accessories and horse fashion. There is a large range of pampering treats and products, cowboy hats and saddles. Although camera shy, the helpful staff will point you in the right direction and give

advice on all the different ranges and products. There are weekly specials, so get in and check out this week’s bargains. There’s something for every person and pet this Christmas at Two Wells Fodder and Saddlery!

• Supplier of quality feeds for all stock, horses, poultry, dogs & pets • Large range of animal health products, supplements, saddlery & more • Imported hobby horse clothing, western accessories and much more

This weeks specials • • • •

All clothing 1/2 price 10% off horse accessories $5 off Omega products Worming paste $9.95

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm

Except catalogue items In store stock only

Two Wells

Fodder & Saddlery We’ve got everything for every animal!

98 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, Opposite Police Station - Phone: 8520 2646

Two Wells Internet Service Your local and national Internet Provider Since 1996 (P) 08 85203375 (E) support@twpo.com.au (W) www.twpo.com.au www.adelaideplains.net

STEPHEN and Neville offer a complete computer service. show you how to get maximum If you can’t get broadusage of Broadband services, band, Two Wells Internet has develop and service web sites, many affordable solutions for host domains, and also provide broadband black spots in most sales of computers, laptops, areas. Don’t hesitate, keep up peripherals, servers and all with the technological world printing needs. and call today.

Full Internet Access services • ADSL Broadband via the phone line • Latest Wireless Broadband (USB modems) • Local call DialUp still available Are you getting the most out of your Broadband Service? • Digital media is the future • All your favorite TV shows are available • Play TV shows direct to your TV from the computer, no need for DVDs or CDs Domain names, domain hosting we are your one stop shop • .com.au, .com, .net.au, .net or other from $70 per year • Hosting from $55 per year • Your own email domain from $55 per year • We will take the hassle out of domain name management Web sites hosting and development • Hosting at our highly available data centre from $55/yr • Web development via in house services or partners • You can manage your site content or we can manage the content for you Adelaide Plains Interactive Business Directory • Free membership • Unique interactive directory dedicated to your local area • Visit us to sign up at www.adelaideplains.net/busdir/ • Businesses get the best value for their advertising dollar

Xmas SPECIAL

– Computer service to clean up and speed up your Windows computer for only $50. Includes registry clean up, disk service and cleanup. Please call for booking.

Tyre Solutions

Tyre Solutions 4 Tyre Solutions at Lower Light has every type of tyre to suit your budget and road conditions. Situated next to the Liberty petrol station and operated by Jeffrey Mockett, Tyre Solutions is your local tyre solution, specialising in selling and changing tyres. The store offers a whole range of tyre brands including Firenza, Hercules, Simex, West Lakee, GT, Radial, Bridgestone and Dunlop. The tyres are available for cars, trucks, motor bikes, commercial light trucks and ATV. For your convenience, a snack bar will soon be opening next door as part of Tyre Solu-

Remember to order your Christmas ham & free range turkeys early

Don’t Horse Around!

Two Wells Internet

4 With more than 10 years of service in Two Wells, Stephen and Angela Fitzgerald have plenty of experience in providing a fast and effective Internet service to the Adelaide Plains and beyond. The services offered at Two Wells Internet cover everything you need to keep up to date with the latest and the best in computer and Internet services. Thirty years industry experience guarantees the best possible service from friendly staff and knowledge to ensure you get the most out of your Internet provider. Stephen and Neville install software and anti-virus programs, can clean up your PC,

Specials!!

Port Wakefield Road, Lower Light Phone: 0412 972 848 or 8520 2448

Christmas Special for the month of December

• Suits Commodores & Fords • Price includes fitting & balancing

Tracey Parrant and Janet Mockett at Tyre Solutions. tions. The Christmas special for the month of December is a 205x65x15” tyre for $92.00.

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Trading hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm, and Saturday 8am – noon.

205 x 65 x 15”

92.00

• Eftpos facility available • We stock a wide variety of tyres to suit your budget & road conditions

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NEWS v District

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Horizon formal

n HORIZON Christian School held its Year 12 formal at Balaklava golf club last week. Pictured (from left): Jemma Walcott, Kayla May, Natalie May, Tamara Mills, Abbey Henrys, Amber Greenshields, Sharayah Kowalick, Lloyd Herreen, Rhys Clark, Ryan Bernhardt, Tinashe Nyoni, Clinton Baker, Matthew Chapman,Rebecca Roberts, Aishlea Smith, Hayley Chapman, Candice Gregory, Amy Pittaway, Krystal Schutz, Hannah Karsten and Dee Bennett. n This photo and many more were kindly supplied by Justin Simmonds. Go to www. photographique.com.au/shop to order your copy. The Plains Producer does NOT have access to these images.

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• It’s important that Australia keeps pace with worldwide changes in technology • Overseas programs are increasingly being recorded in the digital format only • Australian TV shows need to be recorded in the digital format to be easily exported overseas

n Belinda Shepherd, of Balaklava and Matt Davey, of Clinton Centre, announced their engagement in November.

To free up broadcast space

• In Australia, TV is currently broadcast in both digital and analog signals • This is costly and inefficient • Turning off the analog signals will free up space that could be used for other services for the community

To improve your viewing experience

• Picture and sound quality on digital TV is better • Pictures on digital TV can be seen in widescreen • You’ll still have the same free-to-air channels, plus some new ones, so you’ll have more choice

n Avon held its Christmas display last weekend, with locals and visitors from Adelaide and other areas viewing the creations. The display will be open again this weekend. BELOW: John Prime, of Pt Wakefield, and Ben Mudge, of Inkerman, caught up for a chat.

For more information on how to get digital ready • Call 1800 20 10 13 • Visit australia.gov.au/digitalready Authorised by the Commonwealth of Australia, Capital Hill, Canberra

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PEOPLE OF THE PLAINS v District n Rex turns 80

n Night for the girls –

Wasleys held a very successful “ladies night” recently at the Institute, with about 70 women attending. Sam Kleinig (left) is shown browsing the many stalls – and there were raffles and spot prizes. Guests were treated to a glass of champagne on entry. Moira Lee said “everyone looked very relaxed! Wasleys is getting on the map at last and we welcome the opportunity to show people our lovely town.”

n Ben and Gemma marry – Ben Fahey married

Gemma Lynth at Victor Harbor on November 21. Ben is the son of Balaklava resident Leon Fahey, right.

BALAKLAVA resident Rex Penna recently celebrated his 80th birthday with friends and family at a luncheon at the Terminus Hotel. Rex is pictured with his wife and family Raelene, daughter Katrina, daughter-inlaw Megan, son Rodric and grand daughters Charlie and Molly.

n ‘Beaming’ wedding smiles – Graham and Barb Pridham married at Port Wakefield oval on

October 24, in a “Jim Beam”-themed wedding. Pictured (from left) are Brandon and Jayden Surmon, Kain Ryan, Graham and Barb Pridham, Debbie Adey, Nik and Dylan Williams.

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It’s a cliché for any area to claim to be ‘… best kept secret.’ But in the case of ‘The Copper Coast’ in South Australia it could not be truer. Just 2 hours drive from Adelaide, through some of the richest cropping land in Australia, lies a little triangle of country towns that hide their historic riches and quiet charm.

The Links Golf Course is now under construction.

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Christmas and New Year Greetings v Owen & Gilbert Valley

• Owen Women’s Christian Fellowship Christmas morning tea will be held at the Community Church Hall on Tuesday, December 8 at 10am. Take a gift to place under the Christmas tree or grocery donation which will be forwarded to U Care Gawler. All welcome. • Owen’s Christmas Eve celebrations will begin with a sausage sizzle at 6pm, followed by the street parade starting at 7pm. There will be plenty for the family with a jumping castle, best decorated bike, fancy dress and best decorated house (day and night). The usual treat trail bags will be available for $5 and will include sausage in bread, pop top drink, crunchy crisps, gift, lollies, ice blocks plus other novelties. Plan to join in and catch up with friends and family during the night.

Tarlee

Owen

RODNEY the Red biplane, the design of Owen Primary school students Brooke Wilson, Jayden Wedding, Gemma Freebairn and Ryan Lloyd, took part in this year’s Credit Union Christmas pageant after Owen primary’s winning design was selected from 24 schools and 328 designs.

Riverton

• Riverton primary school year one and two students and the school choir will visit Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens home tomorrow (Thursday) and Riverton Hospital next Wednesday (December 9) and entertain with Christmas Carols. • Riverton Uniting Church will present nine lessons and carols on December 6. The Christmas Eve service will be at 7.30pm and Christmas Day at 10.30am.

Cash For Cans & Bottles

Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace -

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our clients and friends Open Wednesday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm Phone: Toly or Carol Borissow 8528 6307 or 0428 890 107

SADDLEWORTH Meats 9 Belvidere Road, Saddleworth

Trevor & Jenni wish all their customers a Merry Christmas & happy New Year Order your Christmas turkey & ham now

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• Riverton’s annual Christmas Carnival is on Wednesday, December 23 from 5.30 to 8.30pm. Held at the Riverton town oval the carnival will include jumping castle, chair-o-plane, knock ‘em down, classic cars, wearable art display, bling your bike competition and the Scouts come-andtry tent. Barbecue, hot donuts, drinks, and fairy floss will be available, super DJ Tony Clarke will entertain the crowd and Father Christmas will take time out of his busy schedule to visit. The giant Christmas stocking raffle will be drawn.

• Tarlee is set to host it’s fifth annual Christmas Tree Festival on December 5 and 6. Held at St John’s and Paul Catholic Church from 1pm to 5pm (Saturday) and 11am to 5pm (Sunday). An added attraction to this year’s festival will be a Christmas concert by the West Croydon Singers on Saturday at 2pm in the Tarlee Institute. Combined ticket for concert, trees and afternoon tea is $15 (adults), $12 (concession), $5 for children under 14, and groups of 10 or more $10. Trees only $5 including morning or afternoon tea and children under 14 are free if accompanied by an adult. Why not go along and see the beautiful trees, patchworks, nativity scenes and Christmas bears and support the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Auxiliary. For more information contact Maureen Kerrigan 8528 5309 or call in and see John Robbins at the Tarlee Post Office. • Tarlee Uniting Church will lead Carols at 7.30pm on December 20. • Father Christmas will visit Tarlee on December 24 at 6pm at the Tarlee Town Hall. For further information contact 8528 5200.

Owen General Store

“Thanks for reading my football reports

Christmas & New Year Trading Hours • December 25 (Christmas Day) 7am - 9am • December 26 (Saturday) 7am to 11am • December 27 (Sunday) 7am to 11am • December 28 (Monday) 7am to 11am • December 29 & 30 7am to 6pm • December 31 (New Year’s Eve) 7am to 4pm • January 1 (New Year’s Day) 8am to 11am Trading as normal from Saturday January 2, 2010. Please look out for our new trading hours in 2010 Rowan & Kylie would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas & happy New Year.

PHone: 8528 6026

Hamley Bridge • Newsagency • General Store • Licensed Post Office Clive and Rosslyn wish friends and clients compliments of the season and all the very best for 2010

Thank you for your patronage

Season’s Greetings from Plains Producer football writer, Kym Jarman

Do you run a business! in Port Wakefield, Dublin, Blyth, Snowtown, Lochiel, Brinkworth or Clare? Why not wish your clients season’s compliment in next week’s Plains Producer Call David on 8862 1977 to find out how

Christmas Eve Smorgasbord All you can eat • Adults $15 • Children $10 • 5.30pm till 8.30pm Tarlee Hotel wishes all patrons a safe and Merry Christmas

Tarlee Hotel 8528 5217

Open 7 days 11am - late Plains Producer, Wednesday December 2, 2009

Christmas and New Year Greetings v Gilbert Valley

Cool COLA

Saddleworth

A new building project is well underway at Tarlee Primary School as part of Federal government’s stimulus package. Pictured in front of the new COLA (covered outdoor learning area) are, from left: principal Trudy Ireland with students Emily Heathfield, Jake Nicholls, Luke Zakroczynski, Jayden Leybourne, Jaden Burns, Brodie Cooper, Celeste Biddle and James Hunter.

• Saddleworth Christmas Street Party on Saturday, December 19 from 5.30pm is going to be huge! Highlights will be fancy dress, ball pit, sideshows, bouncy castle, fairy floss, face painting, tattoos, stalls, raffles and the winners of the colouring-in competition will be announced. Food available includes donuts, barbecue, fruit salad and icecream and hot spuds. Free Santa bags will be given out and of course the big man in red will visit.

Hamley Bridge • Hamley Bridge Christmas Parade and Street Party is on December 19. There will be plenty for families to see and do and this year’s parade will include some new entries. A range of food and drink will also be available. Always a good night out, the parade and street party is supported by many local groups.

Auburn

Riverton Hotel Meals: Monday to Saturday

Compliments of the season to all our clients & friends Torrens Road, Riverton

Phone: 8847 2303

All types of music - all Areas -

• Discos • Weddings • Birthdays • B & S shows • DJ for all occasions Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone Tony Clarke 0417 400 900 - Tarlee

• The streets of Auburn will be lit up with the annual street light display during the festive season and Father Christmas will visit Centennial Park on Christmas Eve. Auburn residents will join in Carols at Woolshed Church Rhynie on December 13.

Rhynie

Tarlee Post Office John and the team wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year Trading Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 12noon, Saturday 8am to 10am

Ph/Fax: 8528 5200

• Carols at Woolshed Flat Church will kick off at 8pm on December 13. A pooled tea will be shared in the carpark from 6.30pm. Bring your own drinks, chairs, candles and food. Father Christmas and guest artists will be in attendance. All welcome.

Auburn Roadhouse Errol, Olivia and family wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy and safe New Year. Thank you for your patronage

11 Main North Road, Auburn

Phone: 88492130

Hamley Bridge Tarnia, Raeleen, Tracey and Lisa wish all customers & friends a Merry Christmas & healthy & happy New Year Plains Producer, Wednesday December 2, 2009

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PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997 DEADLINE: 5pm Monday

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

Mid North Sand Blasting

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

3 Colour paint protection

For this mobile service to your home or work contact Don 0447 053 561 or A/H 8528 6188

3 Chips & scratches repaired

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

Excellent in paint repairs

Accommodation

Chemist

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

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

Employment

Crash Repairs

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

Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Balaklava Crash Repairs

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

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

Nicholas Mathew 8520 2555 Greg McLean 8844 5044

Phone 8862 2050

Electrician

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Phone 8862 1274

Business

Bakery

Child Care

Digital TV

va y a l k a l a B Baker

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre

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

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

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

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

Open 7.45am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed mornings 9.30-11.30am

250

Balaklava Town Hall

Concreting

Earth Moving

Available For Hire

S & D Concreting

Balaklava

installed including labour

For quality care & education

Specialising in… • Pattern Pave • Exposed aggregate • Stencil pave • Sheds • All types of finishes

Balaklava Town Hall

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings Phone: 1300 655 224

Free quote

Contact Simon 0437 723 269 Concreting

Butcher

Marc’s PGK Concrete Meats Grey or Coloured

Master Builder Ass.

•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths

Lic No BLD198659

34 George Street, Balaklava

Bobcat Service

SUPPORT

Multi Exhaust & Brake

LOCAL

Virginia

Earthworx

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

Cabinet Maker Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

Mack’s Cabinets Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes.

2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

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Waratah Earthworx

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

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

Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs

SUPPORT

Engineering

Fencing

LOCAL Computer Services

3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings. 3 Selection of woven rugs. 3 Free measure & quote.

Exhaust & Auto Repair

Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

Carpet Supplies

‘We Cover the Country’

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

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Business

Balaklava Stitch Joint

• Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing

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

John Nemet - 0408 896 523

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

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

Business

Exhaust & Brakes

Concreting

Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

LOCAL

Saint Street, Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1034 , Mob: 0427 979 607

Bus Hire

• Driveways & Footpaths • Foundations • Shed Floors •‘TEXCRETE’- Pattern Pave Concrete

(P) 8862 2127 (M) 0407 608 445

3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms

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

Business

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

❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Safety Switches

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician

Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

REDBANKS CONCRETE

❋ Wiring ❋ Installation

Electrician

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

Phone 8862 1041

Phone 0400 153 114 or 8867 1218

15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph.8862 1251

‘A’ Class Electrician

SUPPORT

Digital TV aerial Installation

32 George Street, Balaklava Ph 8862 1355

Lic No. A000 1347

Abrasive Blasting

9 Howe Street, Balaklava Ph: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email sales@plainsproducer.com.au

Incl GST

Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510

Reach 7000 readers every week $ by placing your business on these pages

for just

Mid North Computer Services Built to order from top quality brands

• • • •

Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409 Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

Cunninghams Balaklava

ANDREW ROWE

Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au

Fencing Contractor

3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases

- NANTAWARRA -

Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

GENERAL ENGINEERS

Fencing

Engineering

Goldney Welding 3Manufacturing, Alterations & Repairs 3Agricultural, Commercial & Domestic 3On site welding & repairs 3Steel Supplies Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322

The Fencing Bloke Mark Gardner Ph: 0428 109 842 - Mallala

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Business Directory v v

Hairdresser

Balaklava Shearing Shed Upmarket salon with cheap country prices

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

Motor Vehicles

Pool & Spa Maintenance

Sheds & Roofing

Holden Specialists Since 1930

Hinds Maintenance

Phone - 0407 443 525

Andy’s Sheds & Roofing

Printing

Custom Verandahs

v Used Cars

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

v Service

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

v Genuine GM Holden Parts

Hairdresser

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Hair & beauty

Mob: 0419 038 948

PHone: 8862 1030

19 Wallace St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies

Solid Plastering

Newsagency

Balaklava Newsagency

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

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

Landscaping

Painter

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

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Cousins

Garden Supplies

Open Days

T.A Redden

Garden Sup.

Tiver Rd

Cousins

Rocla

Don’t be left with ink on your hands, Leave that to us!!

Rural Supplies Lic No. R27142

Make your dream garden a reality

• Call for all painting & crack repairing • New & older homes and renovations

Pergolas & Timber

Lawns & Gardens •Lawn mowing •Gardening •Landscaping •Window Cleaning FREE Quotes • Fertilising •Root boosting lawns FULLY Insured • Mulching •Rain water tanks FULLY Guaranteed •Weeding •Rubbish removal

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

15 Railway Tce, Balaklava Free Quotes Mobile: 0417 889 753 BLD Lic No 219551

Lawns & Gardens

BALAKLAVA Phone 8862 1866

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions

Peter Harcourt & Co

Prompt Reliable Service

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

Corner of George & Scotland St

MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

Phone 8862 1728

Plumber

Screen Printing

Timber Supplies

Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor • All general plumbing • Water filters • Competitive Rates • Pensioner Discounts Ph: 8862 1285 Mob: 0418 896 808

Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist

Plumber

Balaklava Diesel & Tyre Service Agents for BOC

• Taxation consultant. • Accounting & computer services.

Phone: 8524 21 17 Mobile: 0409 093 560

Mechanical

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

•FREE no obligation quote

Lic. No. PCL 5676

BLD Lic. 190584

ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080

13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096 Taxation

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

Maintenance

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

Your own local store!

Salt Damp Solutions

The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

Brenton Hissey (m) 0403 018 911 (p) 8525 2572 A/hrs (e) brent_chez@hotmail.com

Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214

Supermarket

❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

Painter & Decorator

Wayne Petney 0413 037 074

Maintenance

Rural Supplies

Phone/Fax 8862 2284

WH Treverton

• Water Wise Planting • Water Saving Irrigation • Design• Paving • Retaining Walls • Lattice • Screens

Daryle Forbes

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

Serving the rural community After Hours: Kelly Evans - Livstock 0418 859 953 Shayn Faehrmann - Merchandise/Agronomy/Accounting 0419 829 243 Mel Haynes - Livestock/Real Estate/Insurance 0408 086 602 Chris Kannenberg - Merchandise 0417 087 319 Geoff Knappstein - Real Estate 0407 790 210 Michael Wildash - CGU Insurance 0417 167 732 Emma Menadue - WFI Insurance 0427 170 821 Ron Sutcliffe - Rural Finance Manager 0439 449 577

Painter

Landscaping

Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007

Rain Water TANKS

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd

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

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

Stock Agent

and Rural Merchandise

• Free Quotes

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

Painter

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

• Domestic • Industrial • Rural • Commercial • Yorke Peninsula • Mid North

Balaklava Motors

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

Muno

• Complete pool service Lic - PGE 5608 • Pool cleaning, heating & covers • Equipment sales, repairs & installations • Rainwater tank cleaning with minimum water loss • Tanks & liners • Pressure pumps & filters •SPASA member

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

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Plumber

Septic Tank Cleaning

Ford motor vehicle dealers

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

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477 Plains Producer, Wednesday December 2, 2009

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston

Business

McCracken Ford

R & M Timber Supplies

• Let us customise a design for you • Installation service is available • Huge range of timber & hardware at discount prices

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

Motor Vehicles

Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

Allan Garrard • Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

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

Phone: Brad 0458 253 952 Tree Lopping

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

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Week commencing December 3

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

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SUNDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

Guide v TV seven day 7 DAY TV GUIDE

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LOCAL v Living

The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO December 2004

•Balaklava High School student Luke Gregor was presented with the state’s top Engineering Pathways Program student award.

YEARS AGO December 1999

•Rino and Ann De Francesca brought a new lease of life to the Lochiel pub as they took over the reigns in management.

YEARS AGO December 1989

• John Ellis was appointed ‘A’ grade playing coach for Balaklava Football Club. •An engineer and architect inspected the Balaklava Courthouse, following through with plans to renovate it into a gallery.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• 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 & 6: Christmas Tree Festival, Tarlee. • 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 8: BPS Carols by Candlelight. •Dec 11: Christmas Carnival Snowtown. • Dec 12: Balaklava Pony Club rally; Clare Showgrounds Monthly Market. • Dec 13: Carols by Candlelight, Balaklava Triangle. •Dec 16: Adelaide Plains Road Safety Group meeting, Old Council Chambers, Two Wells. •Dec 16: Owen CWA meeting •Dec 17: Mallala Christmas Parade.

Some interesting pieces of historical trivia… Heritage Highlights

Having a quiz night in the future? Here are some obscure bits of historical trivia that you may find interesting and/or useful. * If you want to see the surveying tools used by Colonel William Light, you can find them in the Mortlock Library. * The Adelaide Smelting Works at Yatala began smelting copper on February 1, 1849. * The strip of land down the centre of Port Road was originally planned to be a canal linking the Port River and Adelaide. * The first South Australian hospital was built in 1837 – a small thatched hut measuring 6 x 4 metres, constructed on North Terrace. * Adelaide’s first municipal election was on October 31, 1840 for the election of aldermen to the newly established corporation.

by Norma Schopp

* Mount Lofty was named by Matthew Flinders in 1802. * 1915 saw the first women police officers appointed in the British Commmonwealth - in SA. * The earliest known, unlocated shipwreck in SA waters, was the “South Australia”, in 1837. * The “Admella”, wrecked in 1859, recorded the greatest number of lives lost on the South Australian coast - a total of 83. * Church bells are rung at sundown on Saturdays at Bethany (in the Barossa Valley) to mark the end

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of the working week. * The first olive tree was brought to Australia by Governor Hindmarsh aboard the Buffalo in December 1836, and duly planted in Adelaide. I wonder where? * Officially recorded as South Australia’s first “industry” was a whaling station built at Encounter Bay in 1837. * In the 1920s, the River Torrens was famous for the Floating Palais - a floating dance hall. * The first camel arrived in Australia in October 1840, at Port Adelaide. * The glass Palm House in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens was imported from Germany in 1871. * The oldest standing building in South Australia is reported to be Holy Trinity Church on North Terrace, Adelaide.

Holy Trinity Church.

PET CARE

Supported by Balaklava Veterinary Service. Phone: 8862 2088 • Make sure the area where you are planning to hold the party is an off leash area, regulations can change at different times of the year. • Encourage all pet owners to bring what they need for the day but make sure you have extra water and spare bowls. A shady area that can be shared by pets and people, spare poo bags and stakes that people can use to tie their dog’s leash to will also be appreciated. • It can be a good idea to make it clear to other park users that there is a party in progress by hanging ban-

Tips for a dog park party ners in the trees or something similar. If in doubt, check with your council if there are any special requirements. • It can be fun to dress up your pet for a Christmas party. Tinsel or baubles temporarily attached to a dog’s collar are fine and many dogs won’t mind humouring their owners

Balaklava Stitch Joint CROSSWORD

by dressing up in reindeer antlers for a short time, but your dog will generally prefer the “less is more” approach to Christmas finery. • Parties are all about fun so make sure there are healthy treats for well behaved dogs. Some parties even organize for Santa to drop in with presents and treats.

Good News Ken Packer

Notice Jesus’ high regard for God’s Word. He said, “Your Word is truth.” John 17.17.

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

• Make sure there are plenty of activities to keep dogs busy. You can organise games such as the ‘11 legged race’ (a three legged race with owners accompanied by their dogs) or competitions for dogs such as ‘the waggiest tail’. • At the end of the party, make sure the area is clean and ready to be enjoyed by other park users.

Did you know

D Onions, apples and potatoes all have the same taste. The different flavours are caused by their smell. D Meat production causes 1/5 of global greenhouse gasses. D China uses 45 billion chopsticks per year. Twenty five million trees are chopped down to make them. •From: www.didyouknow.org

MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES

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

Limited access & confined areas generally no problems!

BALAKLAVA STITCH JOINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

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

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

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

Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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

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

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Nantawarra..............No service Lochiel....................No service Pt Wakefield..............11.00am

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SPORT v Tennis

Sa tu rd ay te nn is

Watervale’s Spencer Budarick shakes hands with Balaklava opponent Derek Friedrichs after their singles match.

n Watervale lived up to its name on Saturday, conditions often forcing players to take shelter. ABOVE: Steve Baraglia, Watervale keeps his eyes on the ball. n LEFT: Watervale’s Aaron Ackland hits a forehand as he runs into the net.

n ABOVE: Watervale’s Malcolm Parish hits a backhand during his doubles match. n LEFT: Caroline Sandow, Watervale concentrates as she swings to hit a forehand in her singles match. n RIGHT: Scott McDonald, Balaklava prepares to serve during his singles match.

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SPORT v Basketball

Adelaide Plains

Ba s k e t b a l l

Basketball Results Brought to you by…

n RIGHT: Carmen Palmer shoots for goal during an under 10 Adelaide Plains Basketball Association training exercise on Friday night.

- Supporting Local Sport Results of matches played on Friday November 27, 2008

n Below: Holly Hawke is all smiles as she is cheered on by her team mates. • No report submitted this week

men’s division

Div 1 Women

Meercats 56 (A.Pratt 22, B.Traill 15, K.Bomford 10) def Longies 28 (K.Jenkin 13, J.Matthews 12, B.Barnes 3). Sonics 37 (J.Walker 17, B.Michael 5, N .Yates 5) def Young Guns 35 (D.Friedrichs 8, K.Simon 8, A.Williams 6). Redlegs 74 (C.Price 28, D.Hill 19, T.Rowe 13) def Owen 37 (D.Bevan 16, B.Moreton 9, P.Clark 2). Eagles 55 (P.Kowalick 17, D.Smith 14, M.Smith 10) def Swaggies 15 (A.McDonnell 8, D.Wilson 3, P.Sharer 2). Hawks 43 (S.Noack, N .Forrest 13, B.Mitchell 7) def Bulldogs 41 (S.Nankivell 13, J.Brice 8, M.Olsen 8).

Long Plains 28 (C.Fiebig 13, K.Blackwell 9, J.Fiebig 6) def Redlegs 10 (A.Smith 6, S.Mudge 2, J.Smith 2). Hamley Bridge 36 (H.Clark 8, J.Klaebe 8, H.Connell 6) def Owen 25 (B.Wedding 8, S.Wilson 7, P.Florence 4). Lightning 30 (A.Simon 8, J.Harding 6, J.Koch 6) def Bulldogs 15 (N .Healey 8, F.Tiller 4, S.Moulds 2).

division 1 Boys Broncos 28 (R.McDonald 13, L.Guy 7, R.McPharlin 6) def Mavericks 27 (L.Williams 10, J.Jenner 8, J.Henderson 7). Owen 29 (B.Merry 12, J.Smith 10, T.Halls 3) def Bulldogs 15 (L.Boon 6, J.Sharman 4, T.Lawson 2).

division 2 Boys Magics 36 (T.Michael 14, H.Veitch 8, B.Heaslip 6) def Long Plains 12 (K.McArdle 6, C.Sharer 4, M.Saynor 2). Bulls 39 (B.Krieg 16, J.Butterfield 9, C.McPharlin 8) drew Bulldogs 39 (M.Hill 10, J.Appleby 8, C.Veitch 6).

division 3 Boys Owen 40 (J.Wedding 12, R.Lloyd 9, J.Harkness 8) def Pistons 11 (J.Butterfield 4, Z.Scholz 4, H.Lane 2). Bulldogs 43 (B.Taylor 22, T.Nottle 19, S.Parker 2) def Bullets 21 (C.Arbon 12, D.Mumford 5, L.Speissegger 4).

division 4 Boys Sonics 12 (T.Lamond 4, B.Davey 2, T.Lane 2) def Long Plains 1 (M.Catford 1). Bulldogs 29 (S.Carslake 8, N.Studham 8, J.Studham 6) def Owen 13 (J.Tiller 6, J.Heaslip 3, T.Munzer 2).

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Division 2 Women Redlegs 22 (K.Harrison 6, D.Slok 6, M.Cruse 6) def Owen 17 (T.Smith 8, A.Warner 4, S.Fritz 3). Thunder 29 (S.VanKleef 10, M.Veitch 8, K.Hamdorf 6) def Cats 18 (K.Hitch 6, R.Stephens 6, N .Andriske 4).

Division 1 Girls Owen 31 (B.Wedding 23, K.Graham 6, A.Marsden 2) def Redlegs 30 (B.Taylor 12, J.Angel 8, K.Cmrlec 8). Storm 26 (R.McPharlin 10, T.Lawson 6, R.Mallon 5) def Long Plains 13 (H.McArdle 4, M.Sayner 3, K.Taylor 3).

Division 2 Girls Suns 31 (B.Koch 19, S.Tiller 8, A.Davey 4) def Owen 15 (B.Wilson 7, R.Fritz 6, M.Merry 2). Spurs 33 (T.White 13, T.Renshaw 10, S.Fehrmann 4) def Pacers 17 (C.Williams 7, C.Guy 4, T.Durdin 4). Bulldogs 24 (D.Hosking 6, A.Williams 6, R.Mudge 4) def Redlegs 16 (N .Greenshields 6, H.Hoepner 4, C.Moulds 4).

Division 3 Girls The Breezers 18 (K.Wedding 10, R.Dunstan 8) def Nuggets 4 (K.Gregory 4). Falcons 20 (K.White 12, S.Sach 4, A.Langdon 2) def Rowans 8 (M.Bennett 4, T.Graham 2, E.Warner 2).

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Surprise results feature in division one By John Glistak WWBA secretary Atrocious weather conditions lashed the association’s venues last weekend with strong winds and occasional heavy rain making conditions difficult for all bowlers. While no matches were cancelled, a number of matches were shortened due to the conditions. In division one, two surprise results were noted. Wasleys upset the more fancied Mallala combination by 15 shots with two rinks up. This win has allowed Wasleys to edge into the four at the expense of Mallala. Owen repeated their earlier success against Balaklava by defeating them by 22 shots, this time at Balaklava. In the remaining match Hamley Bridge comfortably defeated Port Wakefield in a game which was shortened due to deteriorating conditions. Another set of crucial matches await bowlers in Division One this weekend. While Riverton has the playing depth, it has yet to display its ability so far this season. This Saturday, it plays host to Mallala in a very important clash for them. Another loss for Riverton will make the task of competing in the finals much more difficult and Mallala will be keen to ensure that this is the case by adding another nail to Riverton’s coffin. Wasleys will travel to Hamley Bridge with two wins in a row under their belt. While Wasleys will challenge their hosts for much of the match, Hamley Bridge should secure the points in this match. The final match sees Owen host Port Wakefield. In their previous clash, Owen narrowly won by two shots with only one rink up.

Laurie Zerk, Balaklava looks on as George Phillips, Port Wakefield watches his team mates’ bowl at Balaklava on Saturday.

With this match being played at Owen, the result should again go in Owen’s favour. Balaklava has the bye in this weekend’s round. Division One: 28 November 2009 – Hamley Bridge 83(12) (B. Smith 25, A. O’Brien 18, D. Rex 30) def. Port Wakefield 40(0) (R. McQuire 10, G. McPharlin 14, R. Murphy 16); Wasleys 70(10) (D. Olive 24, L. Ryan 29, J. Kieboom 17) def. Mallala 55(2) (K. Roberts 16, J. Evans 17, P. Furst 22); Owen 79(10) (N. Harkness 21, B. Parker 33, G. Harkness 25) def. Balaklava 57(2) (P. Thompson 29, T.

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Clare White 41 (8) def Balaklava 39 (2). R Brandt 29 d R Hillman 10. T Morris 12 lt D Lamond 29. Clare Blue 42 (9) def Brinkworth 38 (1). T Haysman 20 d J Goss 20; R Wurst 22 d R Martin 18. Clare Red 35 (8) def Snowtown 30 (2). K Clarke 14 lt R Brand 19; R Howes 21 d J Hillsden 11. Spalding 34 (8) df Blyth 3 (2). G Blaser 17 d R Arbon 13; P Goodridge 17 lt R Deluca 20. Burra: Bye. Next week: Clare White v Clare Blue; Brinkworth v Burra; Snowtown v Balaklava; Blyth v Clare Red; Spalding bye. Match results from Thursday November 26. Round Eight Burra Red 37 (L Sutton 18, K Lomman 19) def Burra Gold 29 (D Broderick 9, K Maidment 20). Hallett 28 (R Jaquet 18, D Kealy 10) lst Booborowie 43 (M Baldock 21, M White 22). Mintaro 36 (W Folks 21, S Ettridge 15) def Auburn Red 32 (M Parkinson 14, M Mount 18). Riverton Black 38 (A Harrip 17, M Prime 21) def Auburn Black 28 (H Williams 14, S Hean 14). Saddleworth Blue 37 (B Schoenberg 22, Norm Schmidtke 15) def Robertstown Green 31 (J Kotz 16, Mike Colbey 15). Saddleworth Gold 19 (C Haydon 7, C Reed 12) lst Robertstown Gold 42 (L Mosey 26, C Ruediger 16). Spalding 29 (G Cruse 9, T Peters 20) lst Riverton Green 32 (J Przibilla 21, E Passehl 11). Tarlee 39 (S Molineux 23, J Rhode 16) def Riverton Blue 26 (M Keast 15, J Schroeder 11). Watervale 19 (J Ackland 12, P Walshaw 7) lst Burra Green 50 (D Spackman 19, D Day 31).

Clifford 11, B. Taylor 17). Division One Standings – Hamley Bridge 70(122); Owen 54(43); Balaklava 40(40); Wasleys 39(-105); Mallala 38(-38); Port Wakefield 32(-58); Riverton 29(-4) [The process of allocating premiership points in Division One is presently being checked with Bowls SA due to the presence of the bye. If required, changes will be made to premiership points as listed above.] Division One: December 5 – Riverton vs Mallala, Hamley Bridge vs Wasleys, Owen vs Port Wakefield, Balaklava Bye.

Premiership Table Round 8 Side Points Shots Auburn Red 48 95 Burra Green 46 40 Riverton Green 44 29.25 Robertstn Green 39 52 Saddlewth Blue 39 40.25 Tarlee 39 25 Robertstn Gold 36 29.5 Auburn Black 32 23 Burra Red 29 (47) Spalding 28 10.75 Riverton Blue 28 (17) Saddlewth Gold 28 (26) Riverton Black 28 (33) Booborowie 26 (13) Burra Gold 26 (27) Watervale 24 (49) Mintaro 24 (54) Hallett 12 (78.75)

Sides for Saturday

BALAKLAVA Division 1 - bye. Division 2: Balaklava White v Tarlee at Tarlee. Cars: Leaders. H Hebisch, J Roberts, S Guy, E Cunningham (sk). L Day, C Stewart, P McPharlin, K McPharlin (sk). L Braddock, B Moffat, J Milton, C Milton (sk). Balaklava Blue v Mallala Black at Balaklava. J McPharlin, D Anderson, C Welke, R McPharlin (sk). R May, J Lee, K Catford, R Barr (sk). R Fitzpartick, R Greenshields, K Harkness (sk). Balaklava Red v Mallala at Mallala. Cars: Leaders. T Whittaker, N Sampson, D Beare, C Cowen (sk). M Whittaker, A Barr, D Whittaker, R Hillman (sk). R McDonald, H Philp, L Zerk, K Cottle (sk). Bar: L Bar, D Anderson, M Roberts. OWEN Division 1: Owen v Port Wakefield at Owen. D Brown, P Freebairn, B Traill, N Harkness (sk). G Marshman, R Uppill, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). A Wandel, B Diehl, G Bubner, B Parker (sk). Division 2. Owen v Riverton at Riverton. J Cunningham, D Hartwell, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). P McIntyre, G Wandel, D Greer, L Beaty (sk). J Robinson, C Hocking, L Hean, I Freebairn (sk). Cars: R Hill, P McIntyre, J Robinson departing at 12.40. Reserves from G Duncan.

BEAU Traill, Owen lines up during the match against Balaklava. RIGHT: Lindsay Day, Balaklava prepares to send one down. to have the edge. Hamley Red host competition leaders Riverton White in another interesting encounter. Season form favours Riverton White recording another win. Little will separate sides in most of the remaining matches given the evenness of competition so far this season. With only four matches remaining after this weekend, before the Division splits into two Sections, there will be much jockeying for positions within the standings. Division Two: 28 November 2009 – Port Wakefield Blue 60(10) (P. Fontaine 14, R. McGregor 28, A. Williams 18) def. Tarlee 55(2) (I. Rohde 21, D. Branson 22, F. Gorey 12); Hamley White 73(10) (L. Stott 27, B. Morris 18, A. Fyfe 28) def. Riverton Black 56(2) (R. Schulz 20, P. Gates 21, B. Prime 15); Balaklava Red 64(10) (C. Cowan 25, R. Hillman 27, K. Cottle 12) def. Port Wakefield Gold 57(2) (A. Carslake 19, T. Sharman 15, T. Jones 23); Mallala Black 68(10) (K. McDonald 21, G. Donlon 24, B. Whyte 23) def. Mallala White 64(2) (J. Curnow 26,

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Close competition in division two

Close results were the order of the day in Division Two last weekend. In the closest result, Owen defeated a gallant Wasleys side by one shot with only one rink up. Elsewhere, four shots separated Mallala Black and Mallala White as well as Hamley Red against Balaklava White. Port Wakefield Blue emerged victors over Tarlee by five shots in a rain shortened match while seven shots separated Balaklava Red and Port Wakefield Gold. Hamley White and Riverton White were comfortable winners in the remaining matches from last Saturday. Riverton White has now opened up a break from its nearest opposition while a spread of only eighteen points covers the next ten sides. Anumber of keenly watched matches feature in the round to be played this weekend. Tarlee will be keen to bounce back from their loss last weekend, meeting one of the fellow contenders Balaklava White. In what should be an interesting tussle, Tarlee is likely

Bowls results

G. Forrest 18, C. Dunlop 20); Riverton White 82(12) (P. Kelly 30, J. Glistak 29, R. Hannaford 23) def. Balaklava Blue 51(0) (R. McPharlin 19, B. Barr 18, K. Harkness 14); Hamley Red 69(10) (G. Schilling 10, J. Bell 29, D. French 30) def. Balaklava White 65(2) (M. Olsen 29, J. Olsen 10, C. Milton 22); Owen 68(8) (I. Freebairn 20, L. Beaty 34, L. Hean 14) def. Wasleys 67(4) (S. Edlington 24, S. Wendland 15, J. McDonnell 28). Division Two Standings –Riverton White 73(124); Tarlee 54(37); Port Wakefield Blue 50(42); Hamley Red 48(17); Balaklava White 48(16); Owen 46(-8); Mallala Black 44(65); Balaklava Red 42(-26); Hamley White 38(20); Balaklava Blue 36(-3); Mallala White 36(-34); Port Wakefield Gold 28(-12); Wasleys 22(-132); Riverton Black 20(-106). Division Two: December 5 – Tarlee vs Balaklava White, Wasleys vs Port Wakefield Blue, Balaklava Blue vs Mallala Black, Mallala White vs Balaklava Red, Port Wakefield Gold vs Hamley White, Riverton Black vs Owen, Hamley Red vs Riverton White.

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Mallala Black d Two Wells Red 40. B Molloy 19 d B Roney 14; J Curnow 16 d M Gameau 11; Y Curnow 26 d K Hinckley 10. Mallala White 75 d Balaklava Gold 34. R Jenkin 33 d L Harkness 7; M Marshman 24 d K Catford 7; S Welke 20 d C King 18. Port Wakefield 53 d Balaklava Green 44; B McQuire 20 d L Barr 11; M Hayes 21 d B Philp 14; J Milton 19 d H Brown 12. Owen 57 d Hamley Bridge 34. G Wandel 22 d H Gregory 6; B Harkness 18 d H Bell 15; H Hocking d N Fyfe 13. Balaklava Red 59 d Two Wells White 39. C Goldney 18 d S Underwood 14; F Rowland 22 d M Burford 9; G Chapman 19 d M Maylin 16. Premiership Table Owen 57 Mallala White 52 Mallala Black 45 Two Wells White 38 Hamley Bridge 34 Balaklava Red 27 Two Wells Red 22 Balaklava Gold 21 Balaklava Green 18

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Golf MID NORTH TENNIS ACTION RICK Lamond, hits a forehand during his singles match at Watervale on Saturday.

Tanks for local footy clubs Three local football clubs will receive a 22,000 litre Team Poly water tanks in the second round of the West End Community Funds “Tanks for Country Footy” program. Blyth Snowtown (North Eastern Football League), Hamley Bridge (Adelaide Plains) and Kapunda Football Club (Barossa and Light) are among the 10 allocations for round two. The scheme will donate 40 tanks over the next 18 months to community football leagues across the State. The fund was established with money raised from the sale of water at the West End Brewery on Port Road. SA Water will donate $1000 per

tank to help the football clubs capture rainwater and use it on their ovals. SA Water chief executive Anne Howe said SA Water was proud to help these grounds survive the drought. “We hope to keep regional football alive,” she said. David Shipway, chair of Community Football board said community football was suffering. “In some communities football is the only regular social engagement, so losing chances to host games because of the state of the ground is disheartening,” he said. For further information about the scheme visit www.wecf.org.au

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Name: Tenneal White Age: 12 Height: 161cm Shoe size: 7.5 Team: Balaklava Spurs Grade: Under 15 Favourite basketballer? Tony Montebello Toughest opponent? Tenayah Renshaw When was the last time you were fouled off? Last Friday night

Hobbies other than basketball? Any sports If you were going to a desert island, name three things you would take with you? Music (Ipod), basketball, jet If there was a front page headline written about you in the Plains Producer, what would it say? “Tenneal wins cross country at Nationals” Favourite movie: Twilight

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Over the Net Name: Ben Michael Nickname: Richie/Benny Play for: Balaklava div 1 Tennis idols: Phil ‘On Fire’ Barry, Freddo If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be and why? Leah Tynan – she’s beaten Robert Lloyd! Tennis could be improved by: No net

Toughest opponent: Ben Heaslip, Tate Michael Highlight of tennis career so far: Div 2 premiership last season, and receiving Gwenda Tiller Memorial Trophy Funniest thing you’ve seen on the tennis court: Mr Brice! What’s the best advice your parents have given you: Go to bed now!

There are no faults in our set menu Bring the family in for a meal after the game Edith Terrace, Balaklava Plains Producer, Wednesday December 2, 2009

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It was more like a Pixar movie than a round of golf out there last Saturday, with some very odd behaviour from golf buggies… be that as it may, no less than 32 wind-blown rugged Aussie blokes turned out to have a crack at the Stroke competition and continue our Summer Cup comp. In the cup comp we saw Bill Parkin send off Murray Smith 1 up, Rob Lawson beat Bill Berry 2/1, Ian Michael knock out Wayne Nagle 2/1, Scott Michael wipe out Jordan Wilson 6/4, Mark Loy victorious over Rob Veitch 5 up, Dave Rodgers trounce Corey Temby 3/2, Austin Henstridge towel-up Jordan Taylor 2/1, Dean Robinson account for Digby Addison 1 up and Merv Hameister monster John Michael 6/4. The A graders were humbled by Rob Lawson who smote a mighty 79 off the stick for a nett score of 69. Merv Hameister was next best with 71 as he shoved president Bill Lokan back into third on a count back. These worthies were in turn followed through the howling gale by M Smith (75), W Parkin (76), W Berry (76), M Loy (76), T Michael (78), P Lamont (78), I Michael (81), W Nagle (85), plus “Rotten Ron” Butterworth who elected to keep his score to himself. In B grade it was Barry Michael who stood steady throughout the stoush to win with a score of 70. Nearly as unruffled was Digby Addison in second place with 71, then Dean Trickett with 76. Behind them were S Michael (78), D Rodgers (79), G Sonntag (79), G Toms (81) and R Veitch (86). From C grade emerged a triumphant Dean “Diced Steak” Robinson with 70 points, too good for James Napper (73) who stormed home in second place, much to the chagrin of Mike Hahesy, who dipped to third with 74 points. Leaning into the howling northerly as they trudged defeated back to the 19th were A Henstridge (75), J Taylor (80), C Hahesy (84), B Thompson (85), J Michael (87), J Wilson (90) and C Temby (92). It was left to “Military” Merv to score the only Birdie on the 10th, then he led the list of Nearest The Pinners by claiming another golf ball on the third, leaving the 10th to Dean Robinson, the 15th to Rob Veitch and the 17th to Rob Lawson. Our Ham and Turkey Day takes place this Saturday starting at noon. The names of all people who do not attend will be written down and they can expect to be taunted without ruth for months to come. All those who do attend can afford to feel smug, knowing that they will be doing the “Right Thing”.

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Geg Sonntag won Wednesday’s stableford competition with 46 points from Merv Hameister 44, Dean Trickett 41, Don Anderson 39, Rick Campbell 36, Mike MacCullum 35, Bill Berry 34, John Curnow 33, Dene Newton 30, Gerry Toms 30, Mike Hahesy 27, Chris Hahesy 27.

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On a perfect day, 26 players competed in Thursday’s Stableford Competition – Rex Mortimer winning the day with 45pts on a count back from Brian Cooper, followed by Wally Jackson 39, Bob Ahola, Ed Manning, Len Usher and Cliff Applebee 38; other scores were Roen Cameron, Keith Kluske,Anton Noack 37, Wally Isgar, Colin Doudle, Lance Hatcher, Wim Van Pelt 35, Errol Branson, Roger Hahn 34,Max Grasby, Dave Russell, Ron Smith 33, Doug Cooper 32 George Dahlitz 31 and 4 played with less than 30. NTP was Merv Hamiester, Birdies Len Usher 17th,Ron Smith 11th Roger Hahn 14th. Saturday’s Stableford was held in testing conditions, 28 players braving the wind with Ross Hienz winning on a count back with 37pts from Bob Ahola and Bradley Zerna with 37, followed by Len Usher, Wim Van Pelt 36,and George Dahlitz 35 (all ball winners). Other scores Rex Mortimer 34 Dave Cooper, Ron Smith 33, John Mitchell, Lance Hatcher, Kieth Kluske, I Telfer 32, Brian Cooper, Dave Russell, Anton Noack 31, Barry Schwartz, Max Grasby, Warren Isgar 30 and a number of players less than 30. NTP, No: 9 pros approach Bradley Zerna, No: 12 no winner. Birdies Bradley Zerna 3rd, 6th and 9th, Len Usher 11th, Anton Noack 9th, Rex Mortimer 17th.

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Results of Junior Grade cricket played on November 28

DUblin vs Long Plains Match won by Long Plains Long Plains Batting G.McArdle b W.Bedell............................. 1 A.McArdle ct J.Rattray b W.Bedell.......... 2 J.Curnow ct M.Avory b J.Haley............. 23 D.Fabry b S.McRostie........................... 30 M.McIntyre Retired................................ 60 C.McIntyre ct W.Bedell b M.Avory......... 15 D.Coombe b J.Rattray............................. 9 H.Hosking Retired................................... 8 B.Robinson b........................................... 0 C.Lane Not Out....................................... 1 M.Hosking Not Out.................................. 0 Extras 48 Total 7/197 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Avory 1 30 W.Bedell 2 35 S.McRostie 1 25 J.Haley 1 26 J.Rattray 1 21 J.Dalgliesh 1 11 C.Dalgliesh 0 3

Dublin Batting J.Cowell b A.McArdle............................ 40 W.Beddell b A.McArdle.......................... 37 M.Avory lbw D.Coombe......................... 29 S.McRostie ct C.McIntyre b D.Coombe..11 T.Nixon b J.Curnow................................. 0 J.Marshall ct&b J.Curnow........................ 7 J.Rattray Not Out..................................... 4 J.Haley lbw b D.Fabry............................. 1 Extras 21 Total 10/150 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Curnow 2 35 M.McIntyre 0 20 D.Fabry 1 35 A.McIntyre 2 24 D.Coombe 2 12 C.McIntyre 0 2

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stanley Cricket Results of senior A grade cricket played on November 28

Lower North vs Clare Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting T.McPharlin b T.Huppatz........................ 16 J.McPharlin ct P.Morton b M.Reynolds.... 2 J.Mahoney ct C.Giles b G.Colbert......... 35 D.Mill ct S.Stedall b T.Huppatz................ 0 P.Chivell ct M.Reynolds b M.Vandeluer... 4 T.Moulds st L.Dunstan b M.Vandeluer..... 6 S.Rowland ct S.Stedall b C.Giles.......... 13 R.McPharlin Not Out............................. 24 C.Marshall ct G.Colbert b L.Dunstan....... 1 L.Michael ct T.Huppatz b L.Dunstan........ 7 B.Michael ct M.Reynolds b C.Klingner.... 1 Extras 18 Total 10/127 Clare Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Klinger 5.3 0 1 18 M.Reynolds 7 0 1 26 T.Huppatz 8 1 2 13 G.Colbert 7 0 1 25 M.Vandeluer 4 1 2 7 L.Dunstan 7 1 2 17 C.Giles 5 0 1 20

Clare Batting D.Studley ct J.McPharlin b C.Marshall.... 7 M.Vandeluer ct B.Michael b C.Marshall... 5 S.Stedall ct C.Marshall b B.Michael........ 6 P.Morton b B.Michael............................... 3 L.Dunstan ct S.Rowland b D.Hill............. 7 M.Reynolds ct L.Michasl b T.McPharlin 18 R.Calaby ct J.Mahoney b S.Rowland.... 23 T.Huppatz ct P.Chivell b S.Rowland.......11 G.Colbert ct T.Moulds b S.Rowland........11 C.Flinener ct T.McPharlin b C.Marshall... 8 C.Giles Not Out....................................... 2 Extras 8 Total 10/110 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Marshall 7.3 1 3 24 B.Michael 6 1 2 13 D.Hill 8 0 1 18 S.Rowland 9 0 3 27 T.McPharlin 9 0 1 13

Results of senior B grade cricket played on November 28

Lower North vs Booborowie/Spalding Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting S.Rowland ct A.Morgan b S.Connell..... 10 D.Butterfield ct C.Desmet b R.Fitzgerald 6 B.Harkness b S.Connell.......................... 4 R.McDonald b B.Radford........................ 2 B.Freebairn b M.Longbottom................... 6 J.Butterfield lbw R.Fitzgerald................... 1 T.Williams Retired.................................. 50 L.Guy Retired........................................ 51 T.Shepherd Not Out............................... 17 C.McPharlin............................................. 7 Extras 37 Total 6/191 Booborowie/Spalding Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Desmet 6 1 0 15 S.Connell 6 1 2 12 M.Longbottom 3 0 1 10 R.Fitzgerald 4 0 2 9 A.Catt 2 0 0 13 B.Radford 2 0 1 10 L.Fitzgerald 2 0 0 22 J.Andrews 2 0 0 16 A.Morgan 2 0 0 23 J.Slade 2 0 0 14 P.Connell 2 0 0 17 C.Morgan 2 0 0 11 J.Patterson 2 0 0 12

Booborowie/Spalding Batting C.Desmet lbw J.McBride....................... 18 S.Connell b L.Guy................................... 1 B.Radford ct T.Williams b C.McPharlin.... 8 R.Fitzgerald b B.Freebairn...................... 1 A.Catt b J.McBride.................................. 0 M.Longbottom ct S.Rowland b C.McPh.. 0 L.Fitzgerald ct T.Shepherd b C.McPhar... 3 J.Andrews ct & b J.Butterfield................. 0 C.Morgan ct T.Shepherd b B.Freebairn... 2 P.Connell Not Out.................................... 2 J.Patterson ct T.Shepherd b C.McPharli.. 0 J.Slade ct L.Guy b C.McPharlin.............. 0 C.Morgan ct T.Shepherd b T.Williams..... 0 Extras 13 Total 12/48 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R L.Guy 6 0 1 11 T.Shepherd 4 0 0 13 J.McBride 3 0 2 9 C.McPharlin 6 4 5 2 B.Freebairn 7 4 2 5 J.Butterfield 3 1 1 2 T.Williams 6 3 1 3

Results of junior grade cricket played on November 28

Lower North vs Brinkworth Match won by Brinkworth Lower North Batting J.Harkness ct J.Verran............................ 0 H.Veitch ct D.Goss................................ 15 B.Chapman ct J.Verran........................... 5 J.Butterfield b J.Verran............................ 0 B.Taylor b I.Moller.................................... 0 R.Chapman lbw D.Goss.......................... 0 E.Allen Run Out b J.Lee.......................... 3 N.Studham Not Out................................. 5 J.Studham..........................................DNB C.Michael...........................................DNB N.Dixon...............................................DNB Extras 22 Total 7/50 Brinkworth Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Verran 5 0 3 10 J.Weckert 5 2 0 11 I.Meller 5 2 1 5 D.Goss 3 0 0 9 J.Lee 3 0 1 7 H.Mills 2 0 0 4

Brinkworth Batting J.Verron Retired.................................... 24 D.Hayes ct J.Harkness............................ 4 I.Moller Retired...................................... 14 Extras 12 Total 1/54 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R H.Veitch 5 0 0 17 J.Harkness 5 0 1 18 B.Chapman 1 0 0 8 N.Studham 1 0 0 8

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SPORT v District MID NORTH TENNIS ACTION Frankie Sandow, Watervale hits a backhand in the tram lines during her doubles match with Malcolm Parish against Balaklava on Saturday.

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DIVISION 1 Balaklava Green 6-36 def. Hamley Bridge 0-18 Ben Heaslip def Joanne Humphrys 6-5 Dylan Fahey def Cassandra Bell 6-1 Ben Michael def Tristan Bell 6-4 Callum Michael def Claire Humphrys 6-3 Mallala 4-29 def. Long Plains 2-20 Douglas Howard lost to Ross Sharer 2-6 Josh Watson def Nick Curnow 6-0 Clare Howard def Cory Sharer 6-3 Hannah Jenkin def Amy Daniel 6-1 Owen 6-36 def. Balaklava Gold 0-12 Robert Lloyd def Tate Michael 6-3 Kieren Robinson def Luke Williams 6-4 Charles Fry def Kate Cmrlec 6-0 Daniel Brewster def Casey Michael 6-0 DIVISION 2 Balaklava Gold 5-31 def. Balaklava Green 1-22 Jordan Taylor def Sam VanKleef 6-3 Hedley Greenshields lost to Josh Appleby 1-6 Marni Greenshields def Ethan May 6-1 Henry Lane def Hannah Hoepner 6-4 Mallala 5-33 def. Hamley Bridge 1-25 Laura Jarmyn def Sarah Haines 6-4 Brooke Wilson def Alex Haines 6-4 Mark Jenkin def Leon Raether 6-5 Rachel Dunstan lost to Jessica Sellars 3-6 Two Wells v Long Plains - Match not completed due to rain. (Both teams awarded a point each.) DIVISION 3 Two Wells 6-36 def. Mallala 0-8 Jamie Humphrys def Jackson Furst 6-0 Matthew Lange def Lachlan Strudwicke 6-0 Megan Hatch def Alex Howard 6-1 Rachel Hatch def Dylan Ferris 6-5 Balaklava Gold 6-36 def. Hamley Bridge 0-9 Jake Michael def Amy Humphrys 6-1 Zac Scholz def Daniel Gregory 6-3 Gemma Freebairn def Amy McCabe 6-0 Tash Greenshields def Tyler Powell 6-1 Balaklava Green 6-36 def. Owen 0-6 Dillon Michael def Jared Pratt 6-2 Taylar Durdin def Ryan Lloyd 6-0 Ashleigh Williams def Sophie Parker 6-2 Daniel Mumford def Cecily Gameau 6-2 DIVISION 4 Balaklava Gold 5-31 def. Balaklava White 1-15 Todd Sholz def Kristy Selleck 6-2 Tayla Williams def Tom Lane 6-1 Sarah Heaslip lost to Julius Rohrlach 1-6 Billie West def Lori Allen 6-1 Balaklava Green 6-36 def. Owen 0-12 Tenneal White def Jake Harkness 6-0 Tyson Lamond def Tom Gameau 6-1 Kirrilly White def Jessica Heaslip 6-1 Toby Michael def Kaitlin Lloyd 6-4. DIVISION 1 POINTS % OWEN 10 100.00 BALAKLAVA GREEN 10 90.00 MALLALA 6 40.00 BALAKLAVA GOLD 4 36.67 HAMLEY BRIDGE 0 16.67 LONG PLAINS 0 16.67 DIVISION 2 POINTS % BALAKLAVA GOLD 10 88.00 TWO WELLS 7 69.23 BALAKLAVA GREEN 6 56.67 MALLALA 6 43.33 LONG PLAINS 1 23.08 HAMLEY BRIDGE 0 20.00 DIVISION 3 POINTS % BALAKLAVA GREEN 10 80.00 TWO WELLS 8 83.33 BALAKLAVA GOLD 6 73.33 HAMLEY BRIDGE 2 37.50 MALLALA 2 20.00 OWEN 0 4.17

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Watervale 8-89 lost to Balaklava 14-122. Ashlee Aworth lost to Melissa Moulds 6-2. Jenny Parish def Pauline Hill 6-4. Nicole Faulkner lost to Shaz Pike 6-3. Frankie Sandow def Terissa Smart 6-2. Caroline Sandow def Tania Allen 6-3. Millie Faulkner lost to Shelley Lamond 6-0. Spencer Budarick lost to Derek Firedrichs 62. Aaron Askland def Scott McDonald 7-6. Steve Baraglia lost to Rick Lamond 6-2. Malcolm Parish def Andrew Lane 6-1. Jenny Faulkner def Andrew Holland 7-6. Tania Aworth lost to Don Veitch 6-1. Balaklava Reports The Balaklava side ventured to Watervale, in the hope that, after 2 weeks off due to either hot or wet weather, they might actually get to play! Showers passed through but initally weren’t heavy enough to stop the players. The Balaklava

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side led after the mixed 5-1, with Tania Allen and Andrew Holland feeling decidedly miffed at being the only pair to come second! Andrew Lane and Terissa Smart, on debut, scraped through to win an excellent tiebreaker over the Watervale stalwarts Frankie Sandow and Malcolm Parish. Top pair Melissa Moulds and Derek Friedrichs were pushed to win a long 6-4 set over young Ashlee Aworth and Spencer Budarick. The singles were even affairs in both the men and womens, ending six each. The dames of tennis, Balaklava’s Pauline Hill and Watervale’s Jenny Parish had spectators lining up as they showed how to play a singles, with the latter winning a lengthy 6-4 in an excellent display. Forcibly promoted with the Barry’s sitting out, Shaz Pike redeemed herself after the past few weeks to have a good win, as did the ‘bump’ Shelley Lamond, sitting comfortably at the bottom. Scott McDonald and Andrew Holland both had very hard sets with both going down unfortunately in tiebreakers. Freddo, Rick Lamond and Don Veitch all had slightly easier singles, but not that easy as there were no dak-droppers for the whole day! The result was still undecided and the pressure was on as the weather was looking more threatening. The players started chanting ‘rain, rain, go away.....’ which seemed to work. The top and bottom ladies went out guns blazing and both won, with Tania very happy to have at least one winning set for the day! Tania was getting used to her very flash new racquet and started playing some brilliant shots by the end! Andrew Holland was also pleased to have won one set for the day as he had a good win with ‘The Don’. Top men Freddo and Scotto came second in a marathon slogfest 6-4 but the fat lady had sung ‘it’s o-o-verr’ as Balak had 14 sets and a win. The remaining two sets were washed out with Watervale ahead in the middle ladies and Balak ahead in the middle men. With three tiebreakers and three 6-4s, this was a closer match than the final score indicates. Great to see matches played in good spirits in a friendly atmosphere. Final score Balaklava 14-122 to 8-89. Until next week when Balaklava plays host to Clare... Premiership table Seniors W L P F A % A Grade Balaklava 3 0 0 389 232 62.64 Clare 2 1 1 341 277 55.18 Blyth 2 1 1 345 283 54.94 Hilltown 2 2 2 431 396 52.12 Saddleworth 1 3 3 337 466 41.97 Watervale 0 3 3 205 394 34.22 B Grade Mintaro 4 0 0 486 318 60.45 Sevenhill 3 0 0 386 246 61.08 Riverton 3 0 0 394 257 60.52 Auburn 2 1 1 351 292 54.59 Clare 1 2 2 2 274 345 44.26 Clare 2 1 2 2 337 309 52.17 Clare 3 1 2 2 267 362 42.45 Blyth 0 3 3 279 360 43.66 Hilltown 0 3 3 253 388 39.47 Saddleworth 0 2 2 116 266 30.37 Juniors Auburn 4 0 0 267 115 69.90 Hilltown 4 1 1 297 232 56.14 Clare Blue 3 1 1 232 175 57.00 Clare Red 3 2 2 206 191 51.89 Clare White 3 2 2 249 261 48.82 Saddleworth 2 2 2 193 208 48.13 Clare Yellow 2 2 2 207 227 47.70 Clare Green 2 2 2 232 175 57.00 Blyth Crocs 1 3 3 172 214 44.56 Blyth Gators 0 5 177 330 36.09 Sevenhill 0 3 3 93 197 32.07

Northern YP Juniors

Lochiel 4-40 lost to Cunliffe 5-42. Mitchell Nicholls lost to Sam Clayson 6-2. Thomas Rowe def Jess Flavel 6-5. Sarah Weepers def Tim Correll 6-1. Tegan Nottle def Nick Browning 6-2. Amy Nottle lost to Alex Fuss 6-1. Crystal Thomas lost to Jack Bussenschutt 6-5.

ABOVE: Brielle White has her eye on the goal during under 10 basketball training on Friday night. LEFT: Andrew ‘Moo’ Smith gives some tips to his under 10 charges.

Summer night

After the first ever week of night tennis cancellation due to heat last week, the players were eager to get out for their weekly fix of exercise and a laugh! Terriers’ Nick Durdin was very keen to use his brand new racquet after his head flew off (racquet head that is) two weeks ago! It must’ve helped his performance as he won his three sets! Terriers captain Scott McDonald had his team pumped as they faced Paul McBride’s Poodles. Good to see Paul has fixed his muscle and obviously didn’t take Marty’s advice to sit out until Christmas. It must’ve been the metho! But after Paul’s first set with Julia Hoskin, he was wishing he had waited another week for his comeback. Luckily they saved their daks – just – to Scott and Leonie Selleck. Nick and Tammy once again sealed their win with a big smooch, with Nick’s performance improving there too! Watching the smooch, their opponents, Helen Barry and fill-in on a bye, Geoff Gardner for Gary Wilson, were feeling left out, so Gards tried a swifty on Helen but received a backhander! Scott and Tammy came a close second in an excellent tiebreaker to Paul and Helen, while Nick and Leonie continued on their winning way. The final sets saw Helen and Julia regroup to have a big win over Tammy and Leonie, while the Terriers men Scott and Nick eventually won a marathon 5-3. Final score Terriers 4-28 to Poodles 2-21 in a tight one! Andrew Lane has his Boxers on fire, of course this week assisted by the talented Derek Friedrichs, who was used as a decoy to distract Spaniels opponent Marie Heaslip. It is well known that Derek does Marie’s head in, so Ray Bennett did well asking Derek to fill-in! Spaniels fill-in Don Fry didn’t know what hit him, having to face Freddo in each set, watching the ball rocketing everywhere. He did well though and wasn’t disgraced. Spaniels Don Veitch and Lisa Redpath won an excellent set in a tiebreaker over captain Andrew and Josie Thompson. That win was shortlived by both Don and Lisa, although Don and Marie did win three games in their next set together! Not so for Lisa and the other Don, ‘is Don, wasn’t good’ Fry, as they had to drop the daks to Derek and Josie. The sunnies went on as that end of the court was suddenly shining! It wasn’t over but it was close, with the final two sets to decide. The Boxers men ended up winning and the Spaniels girls finally got it together to have a great win, so the final score was Boxers 4-32 to Spaniels 2-17. The final division one match saw a one sided final scoreline but extremely close games scores in what was actually a tight match. With Marty away, his Mastiffs softened to go down to super captain Joy Ryan’s Beagles 5-28 to 1-23. Mastiffs gun Adam Pratt and Di Taylor, who’s feeling like a woman half her age, gave Joyful and Chris Curnow

a ‘what for’ with the latter managing to save their pride and daks! But Tanya Greenshields and the legend Darren Scholz won a thrilling tiebreaker over Cherie Cmrlec and fill-in Tammy Nicholls. Darren and Tammy enjoyed that one so much, their next set with Chris and Adam respectively, was also a tiebreaker going the Beagles way. After Joy’s horror first set, she turned her set with Tanya around to have a big win. Once again, it was down to the last two deciding sets, and wouldn’t you know it, Darren and Tammy had, you guessed it, another tiebreaker! This would nearly go down in the record book, but there’s a vague memory of someone having three ties in one night a few years ago! Dazza kept his record in tact and won that tie, with Tammy seen, head bowed and shoulders sagged, dragging her feet to her car, vowing to never play Scholzy again! Chris, who was trying to stay on his own side this week, and Tanya had another great win over Adam and Cherie in a hard hitting affair. A great match! The division two matches were both close this week, with Suzy McDonald’s Whippets scraping through to defeat Chris Allen’s Greyhounds 3-26 to 3-23. So close, Greyhounds! Chris and Lorraine Jenner won an excellent tiebreaker over Nicole Parker and much improved Shaun Northcott, but David Northcott and Fran Henderson only just managed to save their daks, much to their opponents’ relief. Charmaine Brown was welcomed back after some injury time, and after her first set win with sister Suzy, came crashing back to earth with Nicole Parker as they got done by Chris and Fran. Suzy and Shaun had a close 5-3 win, and would you believe it, the remaining two sets were 5-3s, going one each way. So captain Chris was the Greyhounds star winning his three sets, but it wasn’t quite enough to get his team over the line. Bec Houston’s Setters had a close win over Diane Gregor’s Dalmatians 5-30 to 1-20, but two tiebreakers and three 5-3s were played indicating it was actually a very close match. The poor old spotties could only win one of the tiebreakers, with Chris Brownlie and fill-in Dylan Smith winning that one in their last set of the night, over Bec and Jarek Flight. Opponents Bec and Chris featured in the first set tiebreaker, with their respective partners Peter Rohrlach and Diane sensing it was going to be a tough night. The very sneaky and reliable Setters’ Kevyna Gardner had a very consistent hit against Glenda Shepherd all night, with both girls still playing like spring chickens! Well, nearly! Dylan is happy to be giving his racquet a workout, seeing he only bought it when he found out his name was on the programme as a fill-in! Jarek has even lined him up to play next week! Diane’s troops are improving every week and were unlucky not to win some of those close sets. Maybe next week! Until next week when the weather may be beautiful like the ladies, but not too hot like the men…

Plains Producer, Wednesday December 2, 2009

InFARMation v Weekly guide to weather, agriculture Australia’s leading hay exporter

Many factors influence market Bull or Bear. Where is this market going? It is always the critical question at any time of year to ensure you are maximising your returns from your crop. To assist in this, I have listed a few of the factors affecting the key markets. Wheat Bearish: Increased plantings in India are predicted to see hectares planted go from 8.4 million tonnes last year to 9.4 million tonnes this year. India has also reported existing stocks have reached 30 million tonnes against a target of 16 million tonnes. In addition, there has been an increase in world stock positions, with reports suggesting an overall increase of more than 25 per cent from 08/09 for the 09/10 season. Increased sales of lower quality wheat from Black Sea and France combined with limited sales of

weekly comment the US crop, which are all in competition with Australian wheat, are also impacting on the market, And the strong Aussie dollar is causing us pain when it comes to wheat prices. Bullish: On the other side of the market, there are a few factors presenting some glimmers of hope. We have seen some tenders for wheat out of Taiwan and Jordan that have reportedly been filled, in some part, by Australian wheat. There has also been a slow emergence of the US wheat crop, mainly due to the fact it has been planted later than usual.

In addition, it has been reported the Black Sea crop is expected to be 104 m/t relative to the 113.5 m/t produced last year. And, although they tend to make us nervous, the fact hedge funds are in the market resulted in a rally in the futures market. Barley Bearish: In the barley market, a large European crop has resulted in an over supply in the world market. To exacerbate this, beer consumption has reduced in Europe as a result of the global financial crisis. Bullish: We have seen malting barley being fed to stock in Europe, which

is positive for Australian growers as it means these stocks are being whittled down. In addition, the projected European barley crop is expected to be down by more than 10 per cent on the back of the large stocks, which will provide some relief. Finally, as malting barley prices fluctuate, there is an indication the amount of malting barley being used in beer is increasing. Canola Bearish: A large Canadian canola crop this year is providing direct competition for Australian supplies direct to markets, such as Pakistan.

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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