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STAR OF THE NORTH

More talks on dry zones

By Terry Williams

Switched on to Christmas

VCAROLS by candlelight in

Balaklava’s Triangle made Charlie Evans a twinkling star with his own version of a flickering candle as he enjoyed the evening under the lights of the pine tree, with a big crowd and a special nativity scene.

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...and Santa has ageless popularity

V YES Santa, they have been

good girls! Betty Bowden (left) of Riverton and and Ellen Kemp, of Roseworthy, on Santa's knee at Woolshed Flat church carols.

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A meeting called by Wakefield Regional Council to discuss possible dry zones in Balaklava identified a need for further investigation.

The meeting, called by council CEO, Phil Barry, last Wednesday involved councillors, police, licensees of Balaklava’s two hotels, council officers and Balaklava Area Committee.

Mr Barry told the meeting the application process would be lengthy and involve addressing various issues before council could make an application to the Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.

It was likely any application, if successful, would be granted for 12 months, with council needing to reapply and meet certain evaluation criteria if the dry zone was deemed necessary.

“Strategies need to be put in place and council needs to talk to all stakeholders and the community to gauge reaction,” Mr Barry said.

The meeting resolved to allow council and others to make further assessments before meeting again early next year, probably in February.

This would involve talking to various community groups, including Balaklava Area Committee which represents a variety of organisations, the CFS, ambulance, council works staff and residents.

The dry zone application could be for the whole of Balaklava, not just recognised problem areas – like the Triangle and Apex Park – where alcohol fuels social problems and damage to community infrastructure.

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Plenty to consider with our ‘dry argument’

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hat do you think about alcohol-free “dry zones” becoming part of Balaklava’s community?

Some would say “bring it on”. In fact, many would suggest a return to Prohibition and the days of temperance societies.

One has to be realistic in today’s times, so turning Balaklava into a “dry town” is just not reality. Besides, we wouldn’t want to become known as bunch of wowsers, would we? Or would we?

But there is merit in considering the “dry zone” scheme, if it is not taking a sledgehammer to crack a walnut. Doubtless it would give local police more clout as they try to control any anti-social behaviour in our towns (not just Balaklava) which seems to be an increasing part of modern-day life.

It might force those who cannot control their behaviour off the street, probably into their own backyard where they can do what they like. And probably annoy the heck out of their neighbours. So that gets them out of the public eye and allows “normal” people to go about their business.

Yes, there should be self-regulation by licensees and I honestly believe ours are responsible enough to act when necessary. But there is no easy solution here. Certain people may not give the impression they are sozzled at all; others could say “these coldies are to be consumed tomorrow – I’m not going to take Terry them to the Triangle and bowl a six pack over.” Or the drunk at Apex Williams Park might not have even been to a pub. The booze could have been consumed at home. Or the other Editor@plainsproducer.com.au drug(s). Which means any suggestion of “dry zones” needs to avoid Or it might not. It might just apportioning blame and plenty of move the problem elsewhere, even consideration as to its merits or to parts out of town where these otherwise and its impact on civil people are likely to drive a car and liberties.

I believe people generally do the either kill themselves, their friends right thing and as usual it’s a very or others.

So there is no easy answer. We small minority who inflict restraint could attack the problem at the on others. A “dry zone” might work source, We could suggest publicans and I am not against invoking them should not sell alcohol to someone but it must be said a much stronger police presence through this region who they deem to be inebriated.

However, who are they to judge? would go a long way to halting antiShould a supermarket not sell a social behaviour.

Balaklava deserves to be a three kitchen knife to a person they suspect might use it to rob a bank or copper town, with that third officer being able to rotate through other harm someone?

MY VIEW

EDITOR

towns as police are rostered off duty for whatever reason. This extra person would also allow an extra shift for the town which is at the hub of the district and experiencing a variety of social problems as we see continuing population growth.

The local constabulary probably won’t publicly be drawn on my suggestion – but I’ll bet they would approve!

Just to give you something to consider while we go through the “dry zone” process, courtesy of Wikipedia here’s what some of the States and counties in USA do about alcohol and its consumption.

All USA states from this year now have a minimum purchase age of 21. However, before 1988, the minimum purchase age varied from state to state. Maybe a return to 21 is something Australia could consider.

Alcohol laws in Kansas are amongst the strictest in USA. Kansas prohibited all alcohol from 1881 to 1948, and continued to prohibit onpremises sales of alcohol from 1949 to 1987. Sunday sales only have been allowed since 2005. Today, 29 counties still do not permit the on-

premises sale of alcohol. 59 counties require a business to receive at least 30 per cent of revenue from food sales to allow on-premises sale of alcohol. Only 17 counties allow general on-premises sales.

In Louisiana, alcohol can be consumed in plastic cups in the streets of New Orleans and taken from club to club if an establishment allows it. Otherwise it depends on the locality.

Twenty-six of Alabama’s 67 counties do not allow the sale of alcohol. However, possession and consumption remains legal within those 26 counties. Cities with populations greater than 5000 within dry counties can “go wet” if passed by 50 per cent of voters. Yet alcohol may be served 24 hours in some counties. In Georgia one may not be drunk in public, but there is no law prohibiting drinking in public.

Others states allow supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies and petrol stations to sell liquor without limitation other than hours.

All of this gives us something to consider as we ponder the “dry zone” question over a quiet ale at the barbie in Apex park.

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• From Page 1 It was likely any dry zone consideration would also become part of council’s Master Plan for Balaklava, which covers many related social and planning issues for the town.

Dry zone hours could possibly extend for the whole week, between the hours of, say, 9pm and 7am.

Central ward councillor Avon Hudson, while giving cautious support to the proposal, said the problem of social issues relating to alcohol should be addressed at the source and on a broader scale.

He felt dry zones within the township could force drinkers to other areas, thereby causing more problems and road safety issues should people drink-drive.

At present, the social drinking problem seems to be mainly occurring on Friday nights in summer and Saturday nights in winter, with small groups of patrons leaving hotels and gathering in various parts of the town to drink.

Brevet Sergeant Gra-

ham Olds, officer in charge at Balaklava, has suggested the dry zones as they give police more power to control offenders.

“We know who the main offenders are. As is often the case, it’s just idiot behaviour. If they weren’t walking around the streets they would not be doing it,” he said.

“It is not intended for the dry zones to impact on people who might want to enjoy a glass of red at a barbecue in the park – that’s why the hours are suggested for late night and early morning.”

Police are also known

to be considering operational changes to crack down on problem areas in the region.

If a town dry zone gets community support there still remains a lengthy process before approval by the office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.

Wakefield Regional Council, as the applicant, must provide reasons why it wants the dry zone (which can last from 12 months up to five years).

It must also include details of any complementary strategies such as alcohol management

and education programs, accords, involvement in the Good Sports program and health and outreach initiatives.

There must be evidence of consultation with the local community, results of surveys and letters from the local MP indicating their views and police opinion.

Any existing declared dry zone must also be evaluated before any application is granted for renewal. Dry zones are in place in many neighbouring towns, including Yorke Peninsula, where they appear to be having some success.

Clubs get Federal cash Several local community groups have received support from the Federal government’s Volunteer Grants 2009 initiative.

Seventeen local groups, based in Clare, Blyth/Snowtown, Kapunda, Mallala, Port Wakefield, Riverton, Dublin, Balaklava, Pinery, Two Wells and Virginia, were among the recipients of

funds ranging from $1000 to $5000.

Local recipients were: Clare Red Cross, $2688; Blyth Snowtown Netball Club $1160; Clare State Emergency Services $2996; Kapunda Community Gallery $3660; Lions Club of Clare $1000; Mallala Bowling Club $2874; Mid North Clare Little Athletics Club $1705; Port

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Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, welcomed the funding.

“For many local volunteer organisations these grants provide the opportunity to purchase new equipment and cover the cost of fuel,” he said.

“Volunteers are the backbone of so many non-profit organisations and make a lasting difference in the lives of people in our community.”

Mr Champion said the grants would ease the financial pressure on non-profit organisations and their volunteers.

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NEWS v District Peter Evans v Wakefield Regional Council in Supreme Court:

Wait on house ruling Mr Evans appealed to the Environmental Resources and Development Court and lost the appeal, before appealing to the Supreme Court.

On August 13, a single judge found in favour of Mr Evans and awarded costs against council.

Council then made the decision to appeal to the Full Court of the Surpreme Court.

At the time, Mayor James Maitland said council was obliged to appeal as the implications of allowing the Supreme Court

decision to stand were substantial – and not just for Wakefield Regional Council, but all local governments.

“It means the development plants we and other councils have aren’t worth the paper they’re written on if people could simply appeal and win,” he said at the time.

After the hearing last Thursday, before Justice Gray, Justice Sulan and Justice White, judgement was reserved.

It is unknown when a judgement will be handed down.

Jess steps up as a ‘young achiever’ Local youth Jessica Bernhardt has been nominated in three categories for the Channel Nine Young Achievers Awards.

It is the second consecutive year the 19year-old has been nominated for her inspirational work within the Balaklava community, in particular opening and operating a dance school.

In the last year, Jess’s dance school has grown further, doubling in numbers and attracting students from as far as Clare, Port Wakefield and even Adelaide.

Numbers at the dance studio have grown from 33 students in its first year, to 68 students.

The school has been registered as a business, and the name has been changed from “Steps Studio” to “Arabesque Dance Studio.”

Jess has been nominated for the Coffee Club Arts Award, Coles Regional Initiative Award and the RAA Driving Force Leadership Award.

Jess only moved to Balaklava three years ago from Edithburgh, and quickly established herself in the local community as an inspiring young person with a generous heart.

Having grown up in the country, Jess knows only too well a girl has few options if she is not interested in sport.

“Country girls don’t get the opportunity to dance. If they don’t play sport there is not much else to do,” Jess said.

But it all happened accidentally.

“I just started off teaching two girls and more girls became interested,” she said.

The studio tries to encompass all types of dance, but primarily focusses on ballet and jazz.

Community coordinated fox baiting project The Board is interested in working with community groups such as agricultural bureaus to develop a coordinated, community driven fox baiting project.

The aim of this project is to encourage community members to work with their neighbours to plan and undertake fox baiting programs at specific times.

Foxes cause significant damage to stock and native fauna and are Australia’s number one predator. It is therefore important to develop community coordinated baiting programs to maximise baiting effort and uptake.

This project is expected to start in February/March 2010. For further information about this project please contact the Board’s Lower North office on 8847 2544.

Grazing management The Board is working with landholders to improve grazing practices in the Northern and Yorke region.

Farm case studies undertaken on the Eyre Peninsula have shown that farm profitability and soil cover can be improved by optimising grazing management practices. The case studies found that breakdown of ground by trampling stock is reduced by combining mobs and shortening ‘move on’ time. Regular monitoring of food on offer and moving watering points progressively along paddocks also helps maintain stock condition and avoids bare areas. To participate in, or to find out, about livestock information sessions please contact Michael Richards, Ag Ex Landcare Facilitator in the Northern and Yorke Region on 0427 547 052 or email: michael.nynrm@internode.on.net Gorse control funding The Board has secured funding to carry out a targeted Gorse control program on landholders’ properties in the Lower North region. Gorse is recognised as one of 20 weeds of national significance. It is considered to be one Australia’s worst weeds due to its invasiveness, potential for spread and agricultural and environmental impacts. Gorse is a prickly, evergreen plant which can grow to three metres in height. It has deep roots and plants can produce huge numbers of seeds which may remain dormant in the soil for up to 30 years.

This weed also provides shelter for rabbits, reduces stocking rates and infests native bushland. If you have Gorse on your property and would like to participate in this control program, please contact the Board’s Lower North office on 8847 2544.

High school speech brings mixed reaction A controversial speech at the Balaklava High School presentation evening has sparked mixed reactions among community members.

While some have praised former scholar Ben Angel’s address to the parents and students gathered, others branded it “smutty”.

In a speech clearly designed to shock, Ben spoke about the challenges and achievements through his life He also referred to homsexuality and suicide in his speech, (see page 10).

Some believed it was inappropriate for the intended audience (see letter right). Others described it as the “most memorable” made by a guest speaker.

High school principal, Mark Healy, said he was aware some people had concerns and would respond in next week’s edition of the Plains Producer.

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

LETTER to the Editor ‘Not a good example’

We enjoyed the Balaklava High School Presentation Evening, held last Wed (9/12/09), with the exception of the keynote speaker.

His speech was littered with sexual innuendo from beginning to end and was smutty and

offensive. This was not a good example for our students if we want them to have integrity and high standards.

We felt his challenge to our teens to not listen to their parents’ advice, or anyone’s for that matter, was quite inappropriate.

On a positive note, he did en-

courage our students to choose to be happy with who they are, and have a go at different things.

To end the night, Louise Read gave a magnificent Valedictory speech.

Well done Louise!

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Stubble flows can be increased by inter row sowing on gentle slopes, wider sowing rows and greater distance between seeding ranks. Rain events while soils are still warm, will significantly increase biological activity and breakdown of stubble residues, reducing potential seeding difficulties. For further information or advice about retaining stubble please contact Michael Richards, Ag Ex Landcare Facilitator in the Northern and Yorke Region on 0427 547 052 or email: michael.nynrm@internode.on.net Silverleaf Nightshade Now is the time to control Silverleaf Nightshade, a crop and pasture weed. This plant was introduced into Australia from tropical America. It is a shrubby perennial herb which grows to 60 centimetres tall and has a deep root system. It competes with winter growing crops and pastures by taking water and nutrients from the soil during the preceding summer and can cause up to a 50 percent reduction in a wheat yield. Flowers are produced in summer and seeds can contain between 20 -100 seeds. Seeds can last in the soil for more than 10 years. This weed can be poisonous to stock. Silverleaf Nightshade can be confused with the native species which is similar in appearance but harmless. Because it is not easily controlled by herbicides or management practices, it is important to keep Silverleaf Nightshade off clean properties and to destroy new infestations before they become established. For further information about Silverleaf Nightshade and the native species please contact the Board’s Lower North office on 8847 2544.

Board office Christmas closure The Northern and Yorke NRM Board wishes everyone a very happy Christmas and peaceful new year. We wish to advise that the Board offices will be closed from 24 December 2009 to 4 January 2010.

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Local businessman Peter Evans and Wakefield Regional Council appeared before the full court of the Supreme Court last Thursday, when council appealed against a decision made by the Supreme Court.

Last year, council’s Development Assessment Panel refused an application made

by Mr Evans to build a new home for his family 500 metres south of his existing home on the Balaklava to Mallala road, and convert the existing home into a manager’s residence.

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• Check fuel, oil, water and ensure your tyres, including the spare, have correct pressure and there’s plenty of tread. Clean the windows.

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• Avoid driving at times when you are normally asleep.

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• Plan a rest stop and break of at least 10 minutes every 2 hours.

• Rest areas are provided at regular intervals on major sealed rural arterial roads throughout the state

School hit twice by vandals Port Wakefield • Port Wakefield Primary School was vandalised in two separate incidents over the weekend.

In the first incident on Saturday night, it appears children broke into a building that is now used as a store room, finding water-based paints which they used to vandalise the building and others nearby.

In the second incident, louvres were removed from the middle primary classroom window, and dog manure thrown inside. Anyone with

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

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 information is asked to contact Port Wakefield police on 8867 1030 or Bank SA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

• Two brass plaques were stolen from a mosaic on Edward Street, Port Wakefield.

They have since been recovered, and it is believed two males were seen in the area at the time

they were stolen. Police are conducting further enquiries.

Balaklava • Copper cabling was allegedly stolen from behind the Balaklava Telstra building last Thursday. Police have asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

• Police were called to a fire at Giles Corner late Friday morning, which was believed to have

for alleged unlawful possession.

Police allege the man was in possession of a motorcycle, valued at $5000, which was stolen in March 2008.

Hamley Bridge • A Hamley Bridge man was barred from the local hotel for 72 hours after he was arrested on Saturday.

The 29-year-old was issued a fine for driving without proper control of his vehicle after police were called to a disturbance at the Hamley Bridge Hotel.

• A 28-year-old woman was detected speeding and driving with an expired licence on Sunday.

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The farmer suffered minor injuries. The fire burnt a small area before being extinguished.

• A 20-year-old Hoyleton man was barred from a licensed premise for three months after being arrested for an alleged assault at a Balaklava hotel on Friday.

Riverton • A 24-year-old Riverton woman was reported last Friday for allegedly breaching bail. She will appear in court at a later date.

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Two local organisations have received funding to progress history projects.

Brinkworth Historical Reserve Museum received $4000 through State government’s South Australian History Fund.

The grant will be used to provide interpretive signage for a railway history walking trail.

Dublin History Group was granted $250 to transfer digitised historic Dublin school photographs onto a USB stick and display on a digital photo frame.

The two groups were among 23 grant recipients.

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Christmas favourite at races – Balaklava Racing Club catering volunteers made it a race

day with a Christmas theme last Wednesday. Pictured celebrating (from left) are: Colleen Oliver, Es and Dot Hoepner, Leonie Enmann, Natasha Grigg, Dulcie Williams, Liz Shelley, Gay Lamond, Marty Barker, Joyce Fisher, Cheryl Reid, Jean Neumann, Joan Gregor, Helen Durdin and Pam Hann.

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• Rodney the red bi-plane will join the Christmas celebrations at Owen on Christmas Eve. Rodney was designed by four students from Owen primary school after entering a state-wide competition. The prize for winning was having their design built and used in the Credit Union Christmas Pageant in Adelaide.

HAMLEY BRIDGE • Don’t forget Hamley Bridge Christmas street parade is this Saturday night.

Light Street will be closed from 5.30pm and music, food and refreshments available from 6pm.

Parade entrants need to assemble at the hospital at 7pm for a 7.15pm parade start.

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Gawler • An old-style dance will now be held on a monthly basis, following the decision of the Gawler Town Band not to continue in 2010 with the running of the Gawler dance.

The Gawler Charity Dance will be hosted by former Gawler Band

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It will be held on the third Saturday of each month, commencing on January 16 at the Greville Centre, Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth, as the Gawler Institute is undergoing renovations.

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Dieter’s bus farewell

n WELL-known bus driver Dieter von Zieden will this year drive his last bus on the regular service from Adelaide to Yorke Peninsula via Balaklava. Dieter has been driving passenger buses for 19 years. His regular passengers wish him well.

Balaklava Balaklava Christmas pageant takes place this Friday evening, with participants leaving from the high school library at 5.45pm. There will be free ice blocks, balloons and prizes for various categories, including best float, best Christmas theme, and best dressed bike/gopher.

be delivered to Uniting Church Wesley at Gawler.

Mary Freebairn, president of the Fellowship, told a story about a boy with a wheelbarrow and read a humorous poem about the 12 Days of Christmas.

During the course of the morning, Joy Woodroofe sang two Christmas songs.

As usual, the table was filled with home-made cakes, biscuits, slices and Christmas fare which was enjoyed by all.

• Edwina Marshman places a present under the tree.

CLARE • Carinya Christmas Tree Display will be open at the Clare Town Hall from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, December 21 from 10am to 4pm. Children can make decorations at home and put them on the large Christmas Tree on Friday, December 18 from 2 to 7pm.

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Cost is $13. Don’t miss out on these tasty Christmas treats.

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Owen Christmas cheer ALARGE crowd turned out to the Christmas morning tea organised by the ladies of the Owen Community Church.

Christmas decorations, many made by the ladies, adorned the walls of the hall and the table. In one corner, a traditional Christmas table setting was set up complete with brightly wrapped chocolates .

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Ultrasound now in Clare Health Minister, John Hill, has announced a boost for radiology services in the mid-north, with the purchase of a new $180,000 ultrasound machine for Clare Hospital.

The new machine will produce better quality images, meaning quicker scans and more accurate diagnosis.

Director of Yorke and Lower

North Health Services, Gary Stewart, is confident the new equipment will improve ultrasound service to residents who will no longer need to travel for these procedures.

“It is vital our regional communities have the services and equipment they need available to them at a local level,” Mr Stewart said. “Purchasing this new equipment means more ultrasound

examinations will be undertaken locally, directly benefiting patients from Clare and the surrounding districts.”

Demand for local radiology at Clare has led to the establishment of the radiology services, purchase of equipment and employment of a radiographer and sonographer to operate the equipment and interpret the images.

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From the minute young Max Heaslip was diagnosed with cancer of the brain, there was no shortage of support for the Heaslip family, of Owen.

Friends, family and community members were quick to get behind the family as Max underwent surgery, and now, radiotherapy.

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Two Wells Melodrama Group has donated $6,409 to 18 community groups this year following the success of its 2009 show “A Trip to the Outback.”

Two Wells community groups to receive a donation were Red Cross ($148), Golf club ($424), Calisthenics club ($424), Catholic Church ($536), Lutheran Church ($596), Uniting Church ($500), Anglican Church ($192), Family History group ($1,029), Children’s centre ($200), CFS ($840), Bowling club ($192), Gawler River CFS ($576), Lower North Gun Club ($248), Landcare ($144), Mallala hospital ($208), and Two Rivers basketball ($152).

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cently as Helen Barr did the honours of shaving their heads.

All had crew cuts, with the exception of Ben who went completely bald. Max’s parents Tania and Wayne said the community support had been fantastic.

“It makes us feel lucky to live where we live,” Tania said.

Max, who was diagnosed in the last week of the October school holidays, spent four weeks in hospital, and is now back in the family home while undergoing further treatment.

Dev boards get funding extension to January State government has answered the call to extend funding for existing regional development boards into the new year as further delays put seven newly established Regional Development Australia boards (RDAs) at risk of losing their funding.

Shadow Regional Development Minister, John Dawkins, last Friday expressed disappointment with State and Federal governments and called on Regional Development Minister, Paul Caica and Federal Parliamentary Secretary, Maxine McKew, to extend funding for existing RDBs well into the new year.

In response, State government announced the same day that it would extend the funding for RDBs to January 31 – but Mr Dawkins quickly replied to this with a call to make the end of March the new date.

Mr Caica, said the State government had already informed the boards that while funding arrangements for the new RDA boards were now being finalised, it had extended funding for the RDBs until January 31.

“Most of the Regional Development Boards have scheduled meetings in the next couple of weeks to vote for the smooth transition into Regional Development Australia, with the remainder expected to do likewise in January,” Mr Caica said.

The new RDAs had been given until December 31 to approve their new constitutions in order to extend funding.

Mr Dawkins described the extension as “too little, too late.”

He was disappointed the funding extension came only 20 days before the original deadline and only in response to his call for an extension.

“The opportunities to get all board members together when many will be taking a break, will be extremely limited,” Mr Dawkins said.

“It is important these new boards have the opportunity to consider all new arrangements in an orderly manner while ensuring staff have reasonable security.”

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NEWS v District

Land management issues uncovered in NRM survey:

Farm facts revealed

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Small Cars 2003 (First Reg) Ford Focus Hatch

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PETER Shepherd with Caltrop, a weed which plagues farmers.– PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

The age-old curse – weeds and rabbits!

While David and Peter Shepherd, who farm near Balaklava, did not take part in the NYNRM survey, they compared their own farm to the average survey results.

They have some scrubland, and Peter said their main pest

weed control scoring the highest at 97 followed by wind erosion at 50.

Salinity scored 44; hill slope erosion 37; acid soils 25; remnant vegetation 24; and biodiversity 24.

Resellers were used for agronomic advice by 99 farmers, while 70 used private advisors, with many accessing

and weed problems were with rabbits and Calomba Daisy in sandy areas.

David said it could also be hard controlling weeds in areas of native vegetation.

The duo use minimum till and direct drill sowing

information from both, highlighting the value of working with advisors to influence on-ground practice change.

The survey identified the need for more information across a wide range of issues including weed management, improved grazing practices, plant available soils water, integrated pest man-

practice, but sometimes have to do a bit of tillage to prevent erosion, usually following a legume crop, with the ridges from tillage offering some protection from wind erosion.

They also use variable rate technology.

agement, native grasses and native vegetation.

Ag Excellence Alliance landcare facilitator, Michael Richards, undertook the survey on behalf of the alliance and the NYNRM. “Farmers have a key role in improving natural resource management practices in the Northern and Yorke region, given

80 per cent of the region is managed by farmers and more than 93 per cent of native vegetation is privately owned,” he said.

“The information will be used with land and resource condition monitoring results to improve natural resource management practices throughout the region.”

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A recent farm survey undertaken in the Northern and Yorke region has helped capture important information about the management of the region’s natural resources.

The survey of 164 growers and advisors was taken by the Ag Excellence Alliance and the Northern and Yorke Natural Resource Management Board (NYNRM) at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days, the Mid North High Rainfall Zone field day, and the combined Southern Yorke Peninsula Ag Bureau pre-harvest meeting.

The survey generated information about current land use, farming practices, influences on farm practice and key areas of interest.

Together, the 164 people surveyed managed a total of 389,000 hectares, and many were involved in several farming groups, with a total of 304 farming organisation memberships held by participants.

Seventy-two per cent of farmers used no-till farming methods; 64 per cent were retaining stubbles; 40 per cent had native vegetation; 13 per cent used integrated pest management; and 10 per cent were using variable rate cropping practices.

Several resource management issues were considered relevant to their properties, with pest and

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Christmas and New Year Greetings v Two Wells, Virginia, Mallala

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Season’s Greetings from Plains Producer Two Wells correspondent, BronteHewett Phone: 8862 1977 Email: bronte@plainsproducer.com.au BL169827

SCENES from the recent Two Wells pageant.

Lochiel carols on Tuesday LOCHIEL will hold its Christmas celebrations at the oval next Tuesday, December 22.

A meal will be served between 7pm and 8pm, followed by carols and nativity scene.

The Plains Producer last week incorrectly reported the date as December 20.

For more details, contact John Nicholls, 8866 2273 or Leonie Thomas, 8866 2255.

David & Tiffany wish all clients & friends, compliments of the season Phone: 0418 815 574

BUSHMIN FARMED RABBITS Chris and Min wish all clients and friends compliments of the season

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Bellie’s Takeaway Pat & staff wish all their customers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Remember to order you Christmas chooks before they all fly out the door!

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Families gathered at Virginia oval on Sunday in a low-key Christmas celebration.

The man in red arrived on a truck, handing out Christmas stockings to the 20 children gathered. Those celebrating then enjoyed a barbecue and a picnic-style gathering.

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MALLALA locals are gearing up for a night of celebrations tomorrow evening (Thursday) during the annual Christmas parade at the oval.

The family night includes amusement rides, food stalls, and the traditional parade leaving the hospital at 6pm.

There will be prizes for best Christmas float, as well as a fancy dress competition, and best decorated bike.

The parade follows the traditional Christmas carols night, which was held last Sunday. Photos of this event are shown opposite.

Peter, Jenny and staff would like to wish their customers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year

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Christmas and New Year Greetings v Two Wells, Virginia, Mallala

Cockies croon a Christmas tune

A crowd of 150 gathered at Mallala oval for the town’s Christmas carols night on Sunday evening. Angus Bugeja conducted the Mallala and Districts Community Choir, and Peter Angus was MC for the evening.

The Mallala Institute Committee performed a Christmas skit and the Mallala Cockies Choir gave their annual performance with Jim Franks and Sam Irish featuring as Little Drummer Boys. Special guests Eden led the carol singing.

COCKIES choir, accompanied by Rosemary Jenkin and conducted by Ros Franks. INSET: “Carol of the Bells, written by Yvette Jenkin and performed by Mallala Institute Committee, including (pictured) Leanne Work, Zoe Juvan, Jason Hughes.

LEFT: Mallala and Districts Community Choir conducted

by Angus Bugeja.

RIGHT: Little drummer boys, Jim Franks and Sam Irish.

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Robyn, Bert & staff wish all their customers and friends a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year Closed: December 25, 26 & January 1 Open: Monday December 28, 8am - 12 noon Plains Producer, Wednesday December 16, 2009

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PEOPLE v Balaklava Reporter LAUREN PARKER attends Balaklava High School’s presentation night – and discovers a guest speaker who offered a thought-provoking and challenging commentary to students, teachers and guests.

F

ORMER Balaklava High School student Ben Angel had plenty of advice when he returned to Balaklava last Wednesday night as guest speaker at the school’s presentation night.

“It’s none of your business what others think about you,” he told the collection of students, teachers, parents and guests.

In an entertaining and thought-provoking speech, Ben guided students and guests through the highs and lows of his life, from his metal sculpting business while he was still at school, through to the recent publishing of his book ‘Sleeping Your Way to the Top in Business’.

Ben left school at the end of year 11, aged 17.

He spelled his name wrong on his driver’s licence, hosted a speed dating event with Adam Richards from Channel 10’s Rove McManus show and asked a crowd of 300 if anyone would like to date him only to be greeted by complete silence, and lost his voice on live radio.

“There was also one other main mistake I made – dating girls in high school,” Ben said.

“Especially when you realise later on that you’re gay and looking at breasts was more in wonderment as to whether or not they were wearing the right bra for the outfit they had on.”

However, there was a serious side to Ben’s speech.

“I was severely depressed as a teenager, not only tackling my own sexuality but also doing year 11, running a metal sculpture business on weekends in which I was stocking over 12 outlets in Adelaide, doing work

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Ben’s speech stirs more than their emotions

n BEN Angel addresses Balaklava High School’s graduation night – and (LEFT) with Jo May (left) and Lynn Marshman after a guest appearance and book signing at Balaklava Library.

experience once a week in Adelaide and doing the lighting and sound for various productions here at this town hall,” he said. “I was completely burnt out.”

“Not wanting to be gay didn’t help either.”

Ben moved out of

home at 17, hiding his sexuality from family, friends, and workmates.

After an anxiety attack, Ben was prepared to commit suicide.

“I couldn’t go through with it, which meant I just had to accept myself and understand that I was who

I was,” he said.

But Ben said he wouldn’t take any of it back, and was proud of who he was and what he had achieved. He told students being different from everyone around them was the best thing that could happen to them.

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“In life, the ones who do well are the ones who accept themselves and are different and quirky,” Ben said. “Look at Madonna, Shane Warne, Pink, The Dai Lai Lamah, Michael Jackson...

“Everyone looked at them as outcasts when they were younger and today they’re some of the most respected individuals in the world - except maybe Shane Warne.”

Ben said he had tried many careers, working in music stores doing metal sculpture on the side and buying, renovating and selling a townhouse all within a year by the age of 21.

He then studied personal training.

“I soon realised I didn’t want to wake up at 5am and make crap pay to make fat people sweat,” Ben said.

He studied to be a travel agent before realising he didn’t want a desk job, and moved to Melbourne at 22, where he studied to be a life coach.

“I couldn’t make any money so I ended up getting the first job I could - being a linen lady at the bedding store Adairs.”

But after three months, they tried to fire him, so Ben quit the day before Christmas and began working at Borders where he could access book discounts and learned to study business his own way.

Three months later, he quit and invested $20,000

in a personal development company.

“It went bust after one year, and was the best education ever,” he said.

“In between I also bought an investment property in Adelaide and studied a basic business course at TAFE, which bored me senseless.”

After the personal development business went bust, Ben decided to run speed dating events with a friend, specifically targetting the gay market.

“The business wasn’t doing so great, so we decided to give it one last ditch attempt.”

So, channelling Richard Branson, the duo dressed up as cowboy and cowgirl and went to a gay networking event where more than 400 men in business suits were gathered.

“I have never been more petrified in my life,” Ben said.

“It resulted in television exposure and a regular column in a street press magazine that goes out to more than 20,000 people all over Australia each month.”

For the past five years, Ben has run a networking group, and more than 100 people turn up each month to hear him present a topic and interview multi-millionaires, including the owner of Jim’s Mowing, and Diana Williams, the owner of Fernwood Fitness Centres.

“What I really discovered from these people is

that their money or success doesn’t define who they are,” Ben said.

In the last year, he has written and launched his book, and studied to be a personal stylist.

Ben now speaks at more than 60 business events each year.

The death of his father, Steele Angel, four years ago was another tough time in Ben’s life.

“It sent my world into a spin and I had to learn how to set aside my own personal life and remain professional to keep momentum going in my business so I didn’t once again fall into depression,” Ben said.

“It has all shaped who I am. “I love my life.

“My work varies from public speaking, writing various articles for business and lifestyle magazines, to styling clients for magazine shoots.

“I’m at a point in my life where I’m comfortable with who I am.”

Ben’s speech was met with laughter and applause from the audience.

While some were shocked at some of the references made during the speech, it captured the attention of the audience, and could possibly be the most memorable speech made by a guest speaker at a presentation night in many years.

Major award recipients were announced, along with year level academic medals.

Plains Producer, Wednesday December 16, 2009

News v Balaklava

Top marks

When it comes to selling his wheat, Ross looks for a business partner he can trust.

Balaklava HIgh School major award winners (back, from left) 2008 Dux Jared Cmrlec, Angus Bugeja, Louise Read, Jane Harding, Luke Halliday and Breanna Wedding, and (front) Adam von Zeiden, Leah Tynan and Shaun Northcott.

BALAKLAVA HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS

THE CLASS OF 2009:

James Abberley, Kyle Allen, Madeline Bates, Belinda Blackwell, Fiona Burford, Alec Burt, Dylan Carter, Trent Chadbourne, Jie (Tom) Chen, Jessica Collinson, Vanessa Cowell, Liguo Dai, Luke Davenport,Gemma Deakin, Stacy Dugmore, Emma Fry, Scott Gardner, Amy Gathercole, Luke Halliday, Jane Harding, Jamie-Lee Hateley, Sarah Heeley, Carla Jarmyn, William Jordan, Tonia Koodrin, Mark Kranz, Robert Lloyd,Jamie Matthews, Gregory McArdle, Kirsty McArdle, Bradley Michael, Karl Modra, Andrew Newton, Shaun Northcott, Emily Playford, Joseph Pratt, Amy Rapko, Louise Read, James Robinson, Johnothan Steley, Leah Tynan, Amanda Van Ree, Mason Webb,Tess Wiseman, Melissa Zanker.

SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS Leadership Awards: Jane Harding, Louise Read.

Dux of 2008: Jared Cmrlec Valedictorian 2009: Louise Read House Shield: Walter.

Sports Girl of the Year: Leah Tynan Sports Boy of the year: James Abberley.

Caltex Best All-Rounder: Jane Harding Apex Citizenship Award: Shaun Northcott n “Bollywood�

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An Auburn-based winery has been selected to provide the wine for the Copenhagen Climate Change conference.

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Thursday, hosted by Australia’s ambassador for climate change, Louise Hand. Ms Hand is the lead Australian negotiator within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the head of the International Division of the Department of Climate Change.

Chief executive officer of Taylors Wines, Mitchell Taylor, said the company was delighted to provide the wines to the function.

“We’re thrilled to supply our wines to such an important group of environmental leaders during the biggest environmental conference the world has ever seen,” he said. “ We ’ v e i n v e s t e d heavily in Eighty Acres to make it the world’s first 100 per cent carbon neutral range of wines based on the international standard for Life Cycle Assessment, and we hope our contribution is just one of many for the sustainability of our environment.

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affect the global wine industry greatly, and our family business treats this issue very seriously.”

Last week, Taylors signed a deal to distribute the Eighty Acres range in Denmark.

Consumers will have access to the wines through Crown Plaza Copenhagen, the world’s first low energy and carbon neutral hotel, Copenhagen airport and various embassies through Peter Justesen.

Changes made to make the range carbon neutral – from bud-burst in the vineyard to disposal of the empty bottle – include a new glass bottle almost 40 per cent lighter than the original glass used, reducing the CO2 emissions of each bottle by more than 15 per cent.

Other measures include water recycling, composting, vineyard mulching, organic cultivation by using sheep in vineyards, minimising pesticide use and using green power, as well as regenerating the local Wakefield River.

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NEWS v Balaklava & Snowtown

Horizon Christian School 2009 awards Major awards Visual arts award: Sharayah Kowalick.

Performing arts award: Aishlea Smith.

Caltex Best All Rounder: Tinashe Nyoni.

Steven Griffiths Award: Aishlea Smith.

Dux 2008: Nicole Builder.

Swimmer boy: Tinashe Nyoni. Runner up: Heath Milne. Swimmer girl: Jasmyn Smith.

Runner up: Blessing Nyoni.

Sports boy: Luke Tassell. Runner up: Ryan Wandel. Sports girl: Marni Greenshields. Runner up: Blessing Nyoni.

Primary school Reception:Annie Goldney, academic excellence; Hollie Lee Cook, most improved; Sharni Rowland, citizen.

Year 1: Sarah Ingram, academic excellence; Olivia Carslake, most improved; Hadassah Jenkin, citizen.

Year 2: Grace Seminutin, academic excellence; Stephen Tutty most improved; Candice Smith, citizen.

Year 3: Riley Chapman, academic excellence; Emily Harvey most improved; Daniel Clisby, academic excellence; Lucy Kammermann, most improved.

Year 3/4: Zae Veitch and Lacee McPhar-

lin, citizen awards.

Year 4: Bianca Smith, academic excellence; Hannah Seminutin most improved.

Year 5: Micah Hammann, academic excellence; Waverly Palmer, most consistent; Bryce Chapman, citizen.

Year 6: Chelsea McPharlin, academic excellence; Syjourn Renshaw, most consistent; Hannah Mellier, citizen.

Secondary school Year 7: Harrison Veitch, academic excellence; Mitchell Seminutin, most consistent; Danielle Hosking, academic excellence; Caitlyn Moulds, most consistent; Rebecca Goldney, citizen.

Year 8: Tenayah Renshaw, academic excellence; Renee McPharlin, most consistent; Tess Lawson, academic excellence; Lucy Delaine, most consistent; Tess Lawson, citizen.

Year 9: Heath Milne, academic excellence; Rebecca Wandel and Marni Greenshields, most consistent; Jordan Hamman, academic excellence; Hayley Julyan most consistent; Simangaliso Nyoni, citizen.

Year 10: Maddison Veitch, academic excellence; Anandpreet Ghataura, most consistent; Thomas Lawson, citizen.

Year 11: Bethany Hamann, academic excellence; Amy Clisby and Jasmyn Smith, most consistent; Joshua Chapman, citizen.

Year 12: Harshpreet Ghataura, academic excellence; Rhys Clark, most consistent; Clinton Baker, citizen.

Highest subject achievement Year 7: Luke Berry, ICT; Sarah Charman, home ec; Joseph Goldney, LOTE and mathematics; Rebecca Goldney, Art; Danielle Hosking, music; Stephanie McArdle, SOSE; Caitlyn Moulds, English; Megan Schultz, science; Mitchell Seminutin, drama, tech studies and art; Harrison Veitch, Bible and physical education.

Year 8: Brock Hamann, mathematics and ICT; Tess Lawson, Bible, English, science, SOSE, music, LOTE; Caleb McPharlin, physical education; Renee McPharlin, drama; Tenayah Renshaw, tech studies and home ec.

Year 9: Jordan Hamann, English, mathematics, science, SOSE, physical education, ICT, music, LOTE; Lewis Helps, tech studies; Hayley Julyan, art and home ec; Simangaliso Nyoni, Bible and drama.

Year 10: Mignon Baker, art, IPP, music; Anandpreet Ghataura, mathematics, science,

SOSE; Charlotte Hosking, Bible; Ryan McPharlin, physical education, tech studies; Maddison Veitch, English, drama and home ec.

Year 11: Nicola Bryan, food and hospitality; Amy Clisby, English, drama, art; Bethany Hamann, Bible, mathematics studies, biology, physics, music; Russell Helps, tech studies; Ben Schutz, mathematical applications; Jasmyn Smith, child studies, IPP; Luke Tassell, physical education.

Year 12: Clinton Baker, IPP; Rhys Clark, English; Harshprett Ghataura, maths studies; Jessica Hamann, physics, biology; Sharayah Kowalick, physical education; Krystal Schutz, maths applications, drama; Aishlea Smith, music; Jasmyn Smith, child studies.

Prefects New prefects for 2010 are Bethany Hamann, Amy Clisby, Joshua Chapman, Maddison Veitch, Thomas Lawson, Ryan McPharlin, Peter McMillan, Mignon Baker, Jordan Hamann, Simangaliso Nyoni, Marni Greenshields, Hedley Greenshields, Cameron Mellier and Hayley Julyan.

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SNOWTOWN AREA SCHOOL AWARDS THE following awards were presented at Snowtown Area School’s recent presentation night.

Class awards were presented to: Reception/Year 1: Anna Ottens, Tahlia Ebsary, Henry Warner.

Year 2/3: Amber Wa r n e r, E b o n y Freebairn, Mitch Anderson Years 4/5/6: Zachary Cocks, Tayla Warner, Kayla Henderson Years 7/8/9: Natalie Cocks, Robyn Litchfield, Sharna Wakefield, Kayla Wakefield.

Year 10: Adeliese Stephenson, Jessie Scutcheon, Andrew Elix.

Year 11: Becky Savage .

Year 12: Gerard Savage Sports Awards Junior - Natalie Cocks; Senior - Kayla

By Carley Darling and Greg King Snowtown Area School competed in the Premier’s Reading Challenge for the sixth year. There is an expectation that every student from reception to year nine will participate, and students in years 10 to 12 are also encouraged.

All students were required to read to their own ability, not just within their level. To celebrate the school’s efforts, the two students who read the most books were invited to the Premier’s Reception and on November 20 Sharna Wakefield and Kayla Henderson accompanied school staff to the Premier’s Reception in Adelaide.

Olympic medallist, basketballer Rachel Sporn, introduced invited guests, Mem Fox and Phil Cummings read their books and students accepted a gift of a book for the school.

PREMIER Mike Rann with proud “book worms” Kayla Henderson and Sharna Wakefield.

AWARD winners Andrew Elix (left) and Joshua Fountain.

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NEWS FEATURE v District Helicopter tours to the summit of the Eiger, Switzerland.

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Petra and Beat cycling through Grindelwald and below, outside Balaklava.

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rading temperatures of minus 16C in their home country of Switzerland for the sunshine and soaring temperatures of Australia, Beat and Petra Amacher are tackling the Australian landscape by pedal power as they travel to various parts of South Australia.

In Balaklava last week, the couple were looking forward to this week’s heat wave, having left Switzerland just before their home town begins a six-week period without direct sunlight.

The couple own the bicycle store Velo-Center Amacher, living in a village called Grindelwald, near the city of Interlaken.

Their trip to Australia - the fourth trip for Petra, aged 45, and fifth visit for Beat, 41 - is the perfect opportunity to test the latest craze in Switzerland, the electro-bicycle.

When the Amachers were first introduced to the electro-bicycle at a presentation in Germany four years ago, only four companies manufactured the electro-bicycle.

At the most recent presentation, there were 84.

Beat said electro-bicycles were now a significant component of their bicycle sales.

And for Beat and Petra, it was the perfect excuse to test the electro-bicycle in Australia, where the demands are vastly different to those in Switzerland.

In their home town, users of electro-bicycles can simply stop at a number of outlets to exchange their battery and keep riding.

The bicycles are growing in popularity as the community becomes more concerned about climate change, and is a particularly popular option among

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By Lauren Parker young people travelling to work and the older generation.

The cool climate and mountainous terrain are far from the riding conditions of an Australian summer, and Beat and Petra were keen to test how the bikes performed over long distances and in hot conditions.

They travelled from Williamstown to Balaklava, where they stayed for a few days before moving on to Port Wakefield,

Beat and Petra, it is beautiful.

The couple love the heat, the landscape, and the challenges it presents.

“We come here to Australia because it is so hot,” they said.

“In Switzerland, in summer time you just get a few days of maybe 30 degrees.”

“We live in front of the big mountain Eiger in Grindelwald and have six weeks of no sun in the winter because the sun is all the way behind the mountains during the day,” Petra said.

The duo timed their visit so

Grindelwald, Switzerland

then Port Pirie, Melrose, and Peterborough.

The longest stretch of their journey, from Melrose to Peterborough was to take place today (Wednesday).

The electro-bicycles have a top speed of about 45km/h with a tail wind, and the Amacher’s average a speed of about 22km/h.

Combined with their luggage, their Flyer electro-bicycles weigh 45kg.

Cycling across the dry, flat plains is vastly different to the green, mountainous country they have travelled from, but to

they would instead be soaking up the sunshine in South Australia.

Just over a week a go, 70cm of snow fell within 12 hours in Grindelwald, and last Thursday, the temperature fell to minus 16 degrees. Beat and Petra have been looking forward to the warm weather, but arrived to find very mild temperatures.

And tackling the roads during one of the busiest times of year – harvest–- has proved no problem. Equipped with mirrors, Beat and Petra keep an eye on traffic behind them, and have found drivers so far to be courteous.

• Switzerland images supplied by Fritz Lehmann.

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NEWS v Balaklava

Big crowd sparkles under lights in the Triangle

Their night to rejoice A strong turnout crowded the Balaklava Triangle for an evening of carols on Sunday, hosted by the town’s churches.

More than 300 people enjoyed a nativity play followed by traditional carols.

And the lights on the tree in the Triangle were repaired just weeks ago ready for Christmas, with the Interchurch Council donating $450 to have the blown light bulbs replaced for the enjoyment of

the community.

A second carols event will be held in Balaklava.

Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital and Ira Parker Nursing Home on Monday December 21.

The community is invited to take a battery operated candle and assemble at the hospital administration area at 5.30pm.

Take a basket supper.

The Christmas raffle will also be drawn.

ABOVE: Members of the Balaklava Community Choir.

LEFT: The traditional nativity play was popular with the crowd. From left are Roger Hein, James Manuel, Josh Chapman, Lee Cunningham, Ryan Bernhardt, Thomas Lawson, and front, Kevin Marriott, and Jess Bernhardt.

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WITH a delicious smorgasbord dinner, Ian and Cath Gregory guarantee you will enjoy a great New Year’s eve at the Owen Arms hotel.

Christmas cheer at popular Owen Arms New Year’s Eve will be a buzz at the Owen Arms Hotel again this year.

A delicious smorgasbord dinner will be available between 6pm and 8pm and the band “Cover Up” will be back to play in the beer garden from 8pm till late.

“Cover Up” were the band playing when Owen Arms Hotel publicans Ian (Space) and Cath Gregory recently celebrated their seventh year of owning the pub.

Patrons from young to the not so young enjoyed the band’s broad range of music, grooving and singing along to favourites.

If you’re planning on a big night why not book a guest room at the pub.

The pub is open throughout the festive season.

On Christmas Eve, Owen’s town celebrations will be held and Cath says the night is always good fun.

“There’s plenty for the kids to do, and we have cold bevys ready for the thirsty crowd,” she said.

On Christmas Day the pub will open between 9am and 11am and patrons are invited to call in and enjoy a Christmas drink, or pick up takeaways and ice for

their own celebrations. Cath says she is looking forward to introducing the new summer menu in the new year which will include tasty light meals.

Sharing platters with nibbles like chicken and garlic balls, risotto balls, mini spring rolls will be available - the perfect accompaniment to a quiet drink in the beer garden.

Owen Arms Hotel offers something for all ages.

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

Bronte Hewett is our correspondent in Two Wells and keen to talk to anyone from her area who has a story to tell. It may be an anniversary, an achievement, a family story or just something newsworthy you want to share.

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SPORT v Bowls

Riverton inflicts Hamley’s first loss

RENEE McPharlin, Balaklava measures the distance of the bowls from the jack after finishing an end at Port Wakefield on Saturday.

Competition tight in division two Last weekend’s round of Division Two matches has led to more congestion among the middle order sides in this competition with only six points separating the fourth to ninth positions.

Leaders Riverton White had a 15-shot win over a solid Tarlee combination while second placed Port Wakefield Blue defeated Balaklava White by 18 shots.

Owen and Hamley White move into third and fourth positions, respectively, following their wins against Port Wakefield Gold and Mallala White.

In other matches, Wasleys, Balaklava Red and Mallala Black also recorded wins.

This Saturday’s round throws up another array of intriguing matches.

Balaklava White hosts leaders Riverton White in a match where the visitors would be favoured to add to their win tally.

Hamley Red and Balaklava Red are two

of the sides in the middle order of the competition.

Their match is crucial as it could eliminate one of these two sides from consideration for the Red Section in a few weeks time.

Tarlee and Mallala Black are also in this mix of sides, with identical points but shots favouring Mallala Black. A close contest is anticipated in this match.

Port Wakefield Blue, Owen and Hamley White should win their respective matches with the final clash between Port Wakefield Gold and Wasleys being too close to call.

Division Two: 12 December 2009 – Wasleys 71(12) (S. Edlington 22, S. Wendland 28, J. McDonnell 21) def. Riverton Black 55(0) (B. Prime 16, P. Gates 21, R. Schulz 18); Owen 73(12) (I. Freebairn 24, L. Beaty 25, L. Hean 24) def. Port Wakefield Gold 61(0) (T. Cluse 18, A. Carslake 21, T. Sharman 22); Port Wakefield Blue 80(10) (R. Mc-

Gregor 33, A. Williams 19, P. Fontaine 28) def.

Balaklava White 52(2) (M. Olsen 18, J. Olsen 20, C. Milton 14); Balaklava Red 69(10) (C. Cowan 17, R. Hillman 32, K. Cottle 20) def. Balaklava Blue 60(2) (K. Harkness 21, P. McPharlin 26, B. Barr 13); Mallala Black 78(10) (G. Donlon 15, K. McDonald 30, M. King 33) def.

Hamley Red 68(2) (M. Nicholls 21, D. French 24, G. Schilling 23); Riverton White 74(10) (R. Hannaford 22, J. Glistak 27, P. Kelly 25) def. Tarlee 59(2) (D. Meyers 23, F. Gorey 16, D. Branson 20); Hamley White 80(12) (A. Fyfe 24, B. Morris 27, L. Stott 29) def. Mallala White 59(0) (G. Forrest 15, S. Barradell 17, M. Mouldsen 27) Division Two Standings –Riverton White 85(114); Port Wakefield Blue 72(82); Owen 68(20); Hamley White 62(72); Balaklava White 62(18); Hamley Red 60(32); Mallala Black 56(67); Tarlee 56(-8);

Balaklava Red 56(-18); Balaklava Blue 48(-4); Mallala White 46(-54); Wasleys 34(-128); Port Wakefield Gold 28(-55); Riverton Black 22(-138) Division Two: 19 December 2009 – Balaklava White vs Riverton White, Tarlee vs Mallala Black, Hamley Red vs Balaklava Red, Riverton Black vs Port Wakefield Blue, Mallala White vs Owen, Port Wakefield Gold vs Wasleys, Balaklava Blue vs Hamley White.

The feature Division One match in last weekend’s round of matches. was Riverton’s match against competition leaders Hamley Bridge.

A titanic battle ensued with high scores being recorded by each of the winning rinks. At the end of play, Riverton emerged victors over Hamley Bridge by 13 shots with two rinks up.

Balaklava had a tough match against Port Wakefield securing the win by 10 shots but with only one rink up.

The final match saw Owen take the points from Wasleys, winning by 12 shots with two rinks up. Mallala had the bye for the round.

Hamley Bridge retains the lead in Division One but Owen is now within two points of the leaders. Ten points separates the next three sides with Port Wakefield and Wasleys at the tail of the competition.

T h i s w e e k e n d ’s round, the last before the Xmas – New Year break, features two key matches.

Hamley Bridge hosts Mallala, first against

By John Glistak WWBA secretary fifth.

Their earlier clash saw Hamley Bridge emerge victors by eighteen shots but with only one rink up.

With this match being played at Hamley Bridge, and with the host side keen to avenge for their loss last weekend, Hamley Bridge is favoured to take the honours on this occasion.

Owen has a crucial match against Riverton.

The host side has had only one loss so far this season and that loss was against the Riverton side.

Riverton, on the other hand, appears to be coming back into form with wins against Mallala and Hamley Bridge in the past two weeks.

A close match is anticipated but overall season form points to Owen emerging victors in this match.

The remaining Division One match should see Balaklava too strong for Wasleys.

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Port Wakefield has the bye for this round.

Division One: 12 December 2009 – Balaklava 75(8) (S. Hawke 28, T. Clifford 26, P. Thompson 21) def. Port Wakefield 65(4) (R. McQuire 15, G. McPharlin 27, R. Murphy 23); Owen 80(10) (G. Harkness 27, N. Harkness 21, B. Parker 32) def. Wasleys 68(2) (R. Bowman 21, D. Olive 29, L. Ryan 18); Riverton 81(10) (N. Rogers 7, B. Mullins 38, M. Griffiths 36) def. Hamley Bridge 68(2) (A. O’Brien 37, D. Rex 15, M. Durdin 16) Division One Standings – Hamley Bridge 90(160); Owen 88(108); Balaklava 68(74); Riverton 61(55) Mallala 58(-36); Port Wakefield 42(-85); Wasleys 41(144) Division One: 19 December 2009 – Hamley Bridge vs Mallala, Owen vs Riverton, Balaklava vs Wasleys, Port Wakefield Bye.

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SPORT v District

St a n le y Ju n io r cr ic k e t a c t io n Bradley Boyce, Clare loses his hat as he runs to grab the ball during Saturday’s match at Balaklava against Lower North.

Shane Smith (right) with SA teammates Jared Williams and Jason Richards.

Our Shane voted fourth in Tri Nations Cricket series final Mallala’s Shane Smith finished fourth in the votes for player of the series at the Tri Nations Cricket Series final.

Shane, aged 25, was part of the team representingAustralia in an international competition for athletes with an intellectual disability in the competition

against England and South Africa.

After the final was officially declared a wash out, the overall winner was decided by a runrate calculation, with Australia announced champions for the third series in a row.

The Aussie team began

Bowls North Eastern Mid Week

Balaklava 42 (50 drew with Blyth 42 (5). K Harkness 6 lt R Deluca 28, D Lamond 36 d L Mader 14.

Clare Blue 33 (8) def Snowtown 28 (2). J Bradbury 20 def R Brand 11. R Wurst 13 lt K Kreig 17.

Burra 38 (8) def Clare White 33 (2). C Boston 8 lt R Brandt 28. R Taylor 30 def T Morris 5.

Spalding 44 (8) def Clare Red 36 (2). G Blaser 14 lt K Clarke 28. G Goodridge 30 d R Howes 8.

Brinkworth Bye. Next week: Clare White v Brinkworth. Snowtown v Burra, Spalding v Balaklava, Blyth v Clare Blue, Clare Red bye.

NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN

Match results, Thursday December 10: round 10.

Hallett 23 (D Kealy 10, R Jaquet 13), lst Burra Green 50 (H Stockman 29, Cyril Boston 21).

Mintaro 24 (W Folks 14, S Ettridge 10), lst Burra Gold 46 (K Maidment 19, D Broderick 27).

Riverton Black 42 (A Harrip 25, J Griffiths 17) def Booborowie 38 (M Baldock 19, M White 19).

Riverton Blue 35 (M Keast 22, J Schroeder 13) def Auburn Red 33 (M Parkinson 16, M Mount 17).

Riverton Green 29 (E Passehl 11, J Przibilla 18) lst Auburn Black 38 (S Hean 15, H Williams 23).

Saddleworth Gold 22 (C Haydon 13, C Reed 9) lst Saddleworth Blue 27 (B Schoenberg 18, R Richardson 9).

Spalding 34 (R Tohl 23, T Peters 11) drew Robertstown Green 34 (S Kimpton 11, Mike Colbey 23).

Tarlee 29 (J Rhode 12, S Molineux 17) lst Robertstown Gold 30 (L Mosey 20, C Ruediger 10).

Watervale 30 (J Ackland 10, P Walshaw 20) lst Burra Red 38 (K Lomman 19, L Sutton 19).

Premiership Table Round 10 Side Points Shots Burra Green 56 64 Saddlewth Blue 54 62.25 Robtstn Green 51 69 Auburn Red 50 91 Robtstn Gold 50 50.50 Tarlee 47 29 Riverton Green 46 15.25 Riverton Blue 42 1 Riverton Black 42 (27) Burra Red 41 (36) Auburn Black 40 16 Burra Gold 40 6 Spalding 32 (9.25) Booborowie 30 (21) Mintaro 30 (72) Saddlewth Gold 29 (48) Watervale 26 (74) Hallett 14 (116.75)

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WILL Dixon, Lower North slogs the ball while his Clare opponent is ready to catch it.

playing the final at Junction Oval against England, winning the toss and sending the English team into bat.

The team set a run chase of 123, and Australia started their attack but in the 10th over, at 2/74, rain set in and the game was declared a wash out.

Wooroora Women

Owen 77 d Balaklava Gold 33. H Hocking 21 d S Welke 9, Kevin Gould 42 d B Philp 5, K Catford 19 d G Wandel 14.

Two Wells Red 58 d Port Wakefield 30. S Hinckley 20 d H Brown 11, B Molly 19 d B McQuire 7, M Gameau 19 d M Hayes 12.

Mallala Black 64 d Two Wells White 33. B Roney 24 d S Underwood 10, M Burford 16 d Y Curnow 14, J Curnow 26 d M Maylin 7.

Balaklava Red 49 d Mallala White 43. F Rowlands 23 d M Marshman 10, J Wood 16 d R Jenkin 13, G Cheek 20 d C Goldney 10.

Balaklava Green 52 d Hamley Bridge 48. N Fyfe 17 d J Milton 15, S Noble 19 d L Harkness 17, L Barr 20 d N Bubner 12.

Premiership Table.

Owen 75 +148 Mallala Black 67 +114 Port Wakefield 45 -30 Two Wells Red 44 -5 Two Wells White 42 -42 Hamley Bridge 40 -20 Balaklava Red 39 -19 Balaklava Gold 32 -156 Balaklava Green 30 -87

Sides for Saturday

OWEN Division 1 Owen v Riverton. G Marshman, R Uppill, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). D Brown, P Freebairn, B Traill, N Harkness (sk). B Diehl, G Bubner, K Warnes, B Parker (sk).

Division two. Owen v Mallala at Mallala. P Sullivan, D Hartwell, R Hill, L Hean (sk). P McIntyre, A Wandel, D Greer, L Beaty (sk). J Robinson, C Hocking, K Gould, I Freebairn (sk). Cars: D Hartwell, K Gould, D Greer departing at 12.45.

Balaklava Division 1 B Olsen, O Chapman, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk). G Palmer, K McPharlin, D Lamond, P Thompson (sk).

A Northcott, J Roberts, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk).

Division 2. Balaklava White v Riverton White at Balaklava. H Hebisch, N Olsen, S Guy, M Olsen (sk).

L Day, C Stewart, Z Guy, J Olsen (sk). L Braddock, B Moffatt, J Milton, G Milton (sk).

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

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

Balaklava Red v Hamley Red at Hamley. Cars: Skippers. T Whittaker, N Sampson, D Beare, C Cowan (sk). M Whittaker, A Barr, D Whittaker, R Hillman (sk). R McDonald, H Philp, B Philp, K Cottle (sk).

Bar: S Hawke, B Taylor, D Chivell.

CLARE bowler Isaac Shearer sends the ball down like a speeding bullet, as Lower North batsman Will Dixon is ready to send the ball soaring.

Croquet Mid North

What a difference a week makes. Last week Jenny could only manage to get through one hoop, this week she comes out and makes seven. Well done.

Ellie and Lynne went hoop for hoop although Ellie made most of hers in the first season.

Lynne took over after the break and could not do anything wrong.

Rob was very quiet, as the two ladies took most of the play. Erika made three and Rob four giving Clare a win by one hoop.

In the second colours it was on against Ruth and Nancy and Anne and Jenny. Jenny and Nancy were playing together and came out the winners by three hoops.

Balaklava 30 L Sutton 11, E Engelke 3, N Williams 9, J Stevens 7, def Clare 28, R Stevens 4, E Hooper 11, R Loader 8, A Mader 5.

Nancy Williams is pictured taking a shot during last Wednesday’s croquet match.

Plains Producer, Wednesday December 16, 2009

SPORT v Tennis

Ju ni or te nn is ac t io n

but Phil Barry and Pauline Hill came a gallant second in a long 7-5, so there was no kissing going on there, even though Pauline was hopeful! Partners of Scott McDonald and newie Jane Harding, and Shaz Pike and Andrew Lane had identical 6-3 wins, whilst Angela Battle and Andrew Holland had the opposite 3-6! Another newie pair of Kellie Harrison and Ben Heaslip were unlucky to lose a marathon 7-5.

The singles had some odd score turn arounds, with Helen, Pauline and Kellie all having quite easy wins, whilst Shaz played an excellent match to win 7-5. Jane and Angela came second but never gave up. So the ladies did well winning 4-2 overall, but the men ended up the reverse 2-4! Scott and Andrew were the only winners, which was good for Laney as he just doesn’t like singles! The other men all had either a three or four score so no daks were dropped!

Level at nine sets each, it was down to the straight doubles where the ladies hit their straps, winning all three sets! The men won two which gave them victory overall in a close one.

Final score Balaklava 14-120 defeated Hilltown 10-99 in a tight match with nearly all close sets.

Next week the Balak side hosts Blyth, if the weather is fine this time around, in the final pre-Christmas match.

Northern YP Juniors

B Grade: Lochiel 7-51 def Pt Broughton 2-23. Mitchell Nicholls def Lachlan Jamieson 6-1. Thomas Rowe lost to Shae Daniel 6-4. Sarah Weepers def Tegan Hewett 6-1. Tegan Nottle def Lara Tod 6-2. Ben Nicholls def Georgina Edwards 6-0. Amy Nottle lost to Millie Coombs 6-5.

summer night ABOVE: Balaklava’s Cody Scott shakes hands with Mallala’s Mark Jenkin after their division 2 match on Saturday.

RIGHT: Gemma Freebairn, Balaklava stays focussed as she prepares to hit a forehand during her division three match against Owen’s Ryan Lloyd.

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Tennis Lower North

Long Plains 29-119, def Nantawarra 3-61. Rebecca Pym def Kirsty Williams 6-1. Leah Tynan def Symonn Hutton 6-1.

Mary Jane McArdle lost to Sascha Tiller 1-6. Alison Pym lost to Abbie Tiller 2-6. Kirsty Sammons def Julie Kreig 6-3.

Karen Tynan def Ashleigh Williams 6-0.

James Rundle def Travis Nicholls 6-2. Mark Pym def Wade Taylor 6-1. Ben Pym def Matthew Hoepner 6-0. Karl Algar def Ashley Kreig 6-1. Nick Algar def Alison Baum 6-3.

Paul Sharer lost to Joshua Appleby 0-6.

Lower north juniors

DIVISION 1: Mallala 5-34 def. Hamley Bridge 1-22. Josh Watson def Joanne Humphrys 6-5, Clare Howard def Cassandra Bell 6-4, Trent Graham def Tristan Bell 6-1, Hannah Jenkin def Claire Humphrys 6-5.

Balaklava Green 5-34 def. Balaklava Gold 1-17. Ben Heaslip def Tate Michael 6-3, Dylan Fahey lost to Luke Williams 4-6, Callum Michael def Kate Cmrlec 6-0, Ben Michael def Casey Michael 6-2.

Owen def. Long Plains on a forfeit.

DIVISION 2: Balaklava Gold 6-36 def. Mallala 0-2. Jordan Taylor def Laura Jarmyn 6-0, Cody Scott def Mark Jenkin 6-0, Marni Greenshields def Rachel Dunstan 6-0, Jake Michael def Edward Parsons 6-1.

Balaklava Green 3-28 def. Long Plains 3-25. Sam VanKleef lost to Cory Sharer 2-6, Josh Appleby def Riley Curnow 6-4, Ethan May lost to Hollie Speyer 4-6, Hannah Hoepner def Taylor Fabry 6-0.

Two Wells 6-36 def. Hamley Bridge 0-5 Shannen Weir def Alex Haines 6-0 Tegan Breen def Sarah Haines 6-0 Jamee Seccafien def Leon Raether 6-1 Renee Seccafien def Jessica Sellars 6-2.

DIVISION 3: Balaklava Gold 6-36 def. Owen 0-7. Zac Scholz def Sophie Parker 6-0, Gemma Freebairn def Ryan Lloyd 6-1, Daniel Mumford def Meghan Baker 6-1, Todd Sholz def Cecily Gameau 6-2.

Two Wells 6-36 def. Hamley Bridge 0-6. Jamie Humphrys def Amy Humphrys 6-3, Matthew Lange def Amy McCabe 60, Madeline Seccafien def Daniel Gregory 6-1, Megan Hatch def Tyler Powell 6-1.

Balaklava Green 6-36 def. Mallala 0-2. Henry Lane def Jackson Furst 6-0, Dillon Michael def Jake Tiller 6-0, Taylar Durdin def Lachlan Strudwicke 6-0, Ashleigh Williams def Levi Nemesvolgyi 6-0.

DIVISION 4: Balaklava Gold 6-36 def. Two Wells 0-20.

Tayla Williams def Tarsha Briscoe 6-1, Sarah Heaslip def Natisha Eastman 6-3, Toby Michael def Macey Briscoe 6-4, Billy West def Monica Baker 6-4.

Balaklava White 5-33 def. Owen 1-14. Kristy Selleck def Jake Harkness 6-1, Tom Lane def Tom Gameau 6-0, Julius Rohrlach def Jessica Heaslip 6-3, Lori Allen lost to Lucy Parker 3-6.

DIVISION 1 POINTS % OWEN 14 100.00 BALAKLAVA GREEN 12 80.95 MALLALA 10 50.00 BALAKLAVA GOLD 6 40.48 LONG PLAINS 0 16.22 HAMLEY BRIDGE 0 14.29 DIVISION 2 POINTS

% BALAKLAVA GOLD 14 91.89 TWO WELLS 11 73.68 BALAKLAVA GREEN 8 52.38 MALLALA 8 42.86 LONG PLAINS 1 26.32 HAMLEY BRIDGE 0 13.51 DIVISION 3

POINTS % BALAKLAVA GREEN 14 83.33 BALAKLAVA GOLD 10 80.95 TWO WELLS 10 76.19 HAMLEY BRIDGE 2 30.56 MALLALA 2 14.29 OWEN 2 13.89

Mid North

Hilltown 10-99 lost to Balaklava 14-120.

Alana Langworth lost to Helen Barry 6-1. Sarah Johnson lost to Pauline Hill 1-6. Heather Pretlove def Jane Harding 6-1.

Katherine Nugent lost to Shaz Pike 7-5. Meg McDonald def Angela Battle 6-3. Jennie Cornwell lost to Kellie Harrison 1-6.

Ben Johnson def Derek Friedrichs 6-3. Michael Nugent def Phil Barry 6-4. Marc Johnson lost to Scott McDonald 2-6.

Darren Pretlove lost to Andrew Lane 1-6. Mark Robinson def Andrew Holland 6-3. Tom Barry def Ben Heaslip 6-3.

Balaklava reports The Balaklava senior side travelled to Hilltown, home of the black balls, with the visitors having quite a few fill-ins making their season debut.

The mixed doubles was indeed a mixed affair with the Balaklava side ahead by only two games when they’d finished.

Top pair Derek Friedrichs and Helen Barry had a good win,

A chilly night greeted players for their last match before the Christmas break, with many filling in for division one men who have succumbed either to injury or old age! Thank you to the eight division one fill-ins, plus some division twos! Also, when we return, can you please check when you are on net duty and ensure you assist your team, thank you!

Diane Gregor’s Dalmatians defeated Chris Allen’s Greyhounds 4-31 to 2-20 in what was a very close affair. Three tiebreakers were played and a 5-3, with two ties going the Greyhounds way. Greyhound David Northcott and opponent Ed Karalis also had three tiebreakers, equalling Scholzy’s records from a couple of weeks ago. Dalmatian Chris Brownlie started well winning his first two sets, but opponent Chris A and David got him and Ed in the last set tie! Greyhounds Lorraine Jenner didn’t start too well with Chris, and was then unlucky to lose a tie with David. After that, Lorraine felt things were looking up, but alas it was only down-hill as Lorraine and Fran Henderson were pipped by Diane and Glenda Shepherd in the last. Glenda hit her straps at the right time and is trying for consistency in her acing! Fran and Glenda had a good battle all night with lots of concentration shown!

The other division two match saw Suzy McDonald’s Whippets defeat Bec Houston’s Setters 4-29 to 2-11, in yet another close affair. Two tiebreakers were played in this match ending one apiece, and two 5-3s also ending one apiece. But it was the two 6-2s that did the damage to the Setters with Whippets Year 12 graduate Shaun Northcott appearing to do the damage! His opponent Peter Rohrlach was in shock as Shaun chased down seemingly ‘ungettable’ shots and turned them into winners. Shaun’s other set with Suzy was also close but they came second in a tie to Peter and Jarek Flight. Jarek and Suzy featured in two ties each and a 5-3 indicating their very close tussle. Suzy had to get those old legs running against the much younger Jarek, but she did well showing she’s still got it! ‘Mrs Consistent’, Setters’ Kevyna Gardner, lived up to her name, having a tight contest against Michelle Williams, but this time the latter took the honours – just! Whippets’ Nicole Parker and opponent Bec had a slogfest, with Bec improving her set score each match from two to three to four, but Nicole still had the final laugh!

Marty Brice’s division one Mastiffs were one of only two teams with their original players, playing against Marie Heaslip’s Spaniels. Marty was hoping not to have long sets, but Murphy’s law stepped in and he had a 5-3 and two tiebreakers, unfortunately coming second in all of them! His opponent Don Fry had been pacing himself all day anticipating a long night and was not disappointed! Mastiffs’Adam Pratt faced Balaklava night tennis first timer Malcolm Parish from Watervale, and these two also played two tiebreakers, ending one apiece.

Adam and Di Taylor took the first set comfortably. Adam was soon whipped into top gear as Malcolm warmed up. The Mastiffs girls Di Taylor and Cherie Cmrlec were much more poised this week after last weeks shellacking, having a win each, but not together. However they were not disgraced as their set was a 3-5 to Marie and Lisa Redpath. This match had three tiebreakers and two 5-3s and was an excellent and tight match with great rallies. Final score Spaniels 4-26 defeated Mastiffs 2-25. Thanks to Don for playing for the injured Nathan Greenshields for the past month!

The only other full team was Scott McDonald’s Terriers, who made short work of Pauline Hill’s Pugs 5-31 to 1-20.

However things were not as one-sided as the final score suggests, with three tiebreakers and a 5-3 played, with the poor old Pugs winning only one tie. Well done to Tania Allen and another first timer to Balaklava, Jenny Parish (Malcolm’s better half) who won that set! Jenny also featured in the other tie and the 5-3 against Tammy Durdin, so these two had an excellent hit. Melissa Moulds got the guernsey to play as top man for the Pugs, and after a slow start with Tania against Scott and Leonie Selleck, was unlucky to lose two ties against Scott. Leonie started well having two good wins, but the third set slump kicked in with Tammy, making Tania and Jenny very happy with a win! Pauline was promoted to second man to play against Nick Durdin, with Nick’s new racquet making him play some fantastic shots!

Thanks to Malcolm and Jenny for coming over to play and we hope to see you back here again!

The final division one match saw the absent Andrew Lane’s Boxers take on the absent Paul McBride’s Poodles. The Beagles men Chris Curnow and Darren Scholz, on a bye, were snaffled up to play for the decrepit Paul and Gary Wilson, while Beagles Tanya Greenshields and fill-in Angela Battle made up the Boxers men. Tanya started belting shots around against opponent Chris to take the first set with Josie Thompson in a thrilling tiebreaker over Chris and Julia Hoskin. However Chris and partner Helen Barry reversed that to take the next set fairly easily. Their final set was yet another tiebreaker, but this time Chris and Darren won it leaving Tanya and Angela exhausted and downcast. Helen Durdin found it a hard slog against the younger Helen B, but was not disgraced. Josie started well, but after that her opponent, sneaky Julia, took control with Josie managing to save her daks – just! Thanks to Angela for filling in and she was very pleased to have a tiebreaker in the last set after 2 ‘near’ dak droppers earlier on! Scholzy’s still got it, resembling a big spider at net, reaching everything! Final score Poodles 5-35 to Boxers 1-15.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and will see you back here in early February when it all happens again…

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SPORT v Basketball LEFT: Balaklava Thunder’s Maddison Veitch passes in front of Owen’s Laura Schulz during the division two women’s game on Friday night.

BELOW: Bulldogs’ Simon Nankivell looks to steal possession from Jamie Matthews, Long Plains during the men’s game.

Shooting hoops: Oliver Karsten aims the ball while brother Tobias, Tyler Moulds and Caleb Karsten are ready for the rebound.

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division 2 women: Michelle Veitch, Balaklava Thunder shoots while Owen’s Allie Warner defends.

Results of matches played on Friday December 11, 2008

men’s division

Div 1 Women

Young Guns 41 (L.Wright 19, G.Palmer 6, J.Rowland 6) def Meercats 38 (K.Bomford 14, N.Pengelly 11, A.Hill 6). Redlegs 47 (D.Hill 21, B.Shepherd 9, N.Jericho 7) def Swaggies 17 (H.Pym, J.McArdle 4, J.Wilson 1). Sonics 46 (B.Michael 14, J.Walker 14, N.Yates 6) def Eagles 24 (P.Kowalick 8, M.Taylor 6, D.Smith 5). Bulldogs 50 (S.Nankivell 22, M.Olsen 10, J.Cmrlec 8) def Longies 33 (B.Barnes 14, K.Jenkin 11, J.Mattews 4). Owen 33 (J.Smith 13, B.Moreton 8, P.Clark 5) def Hawks 32 (S.Noack 23, S.Goodfellow 7, L.Sandow 2).

Owen 48 (S.Wilson 24, S.Florence 8, B.Wedding 8) def Long Plains 50 (K.Blackwell 22, C.Fiebig 20, J.Fiebig 6). Lightning 30 (J.Koch 15, A.Wilson 7, J.Harding 4) def Hamley Bridge 21 (G.Callery 6, H.Clark 6, B.Allchurch 4). Bulldogs 39 (K.Williams 12, J.Taylor 11, S.Moulds 10) def Redlegs 14 (S.Mudge 8, J.Smith 4, B.Blackwell 2).

division 1 Boys Mavericks 28 (L.Williams 9, D.Butterfield 6, J.Henderson 5) def Bulldogs 14 (T.Lawson 5, C.Ruiz 5, L.Boon 2). Broncos 68 (L.Guy 20, R.McPharlin 16, LMichael 9) def Owen 19 (B.Merrry 10, K.Robinson 5, T.Halls 4).

division 2 Boys Owen 26 (L.Hobbs 12, M.Woollatt 7, T.Graham 3) def Long Plains 23 (A.MArdle 12, K.McArdle 4, C.Sharer 4). Bulldogs 39 (M.Hill, J.Shepherd 8, T.Williams) def Magics 27 (T.Michael 10, J.Taylor 8, B.Heaslip 7).

division 3 Boys Owen 46 (J.Wedding 18, J.Harkness 16, J.Watson 10) def Bullets 13 (L.Speissegger 6, D.Mumford 4, T.Scholz 3). Bulldogs 35 (B.Taylor 20, T.Nottle 11, S.Parker 2) def Pistons 32 (J.Michael 11, Z.Scholz 11, J.Butterfield 6).

division 4 Boys Owen 20 (T.Munzer 16, C.Lane 4) def Long Plains 9 (E.Pepe 4, I.Pepe 2). Bulldogs 22 (S.Carslake 8, T.Moulds 8, D.Irrgang 2) def Sonics 6 (B.Davey 4, T.Lamond).

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Division 2 Women Thunder 45 (S.VanKleef 20, M.Veitch 11, J.Krieg 5) def Owen 6 (J.Parker 4, A.Warner 2). Storm 20 (C.Barlow 10, S.Arbon 4, H.Simmonds 4) def Redlegs 18 (K.Harrison 10, M.Cruse 6, K.Mudge 2).

Division 1 Girls Owen 29 (B.Wedding 19, K.Graham 4, A.Fritz 3) def Long Plains 24 (K.Taylor 10, M.Sayner 8, H.McArdle 6). Redlegs 53 (J.Angel 21, B.Taylor 18, T.Nottle 12) def Storm 31 (R.McPharlin 18, R.Mallon 5, T.Lawson 4).

Division 2 Girls Pacers 30 (C.Guy 11, A.Michael 6, C.Williams 5) def Owen 24 (M.Merry, R.Fritz 8, B.Wilson).

Suns 28 (B.Koch 14, S.Tiller 8, A.Davey) def Bulldogs 21 (C.Pringle 12, A.Williams 7, D.Hosking 2). Spurs 27 (T.White 13, T.Renshaw 8, S.Faehrmann 2) def Redlegs 15 (H.Hoepner 6, C.Lawrie 3, C.Moulds 3).

Division 3 Girls Nuggets 16 (K.Gregory 6, S.Heaslip 4, E.Cunnigham 2) def Rowans 11 (G.McArdle 7, M.Bennett 2, T.Graham 2). The Breezer 32 (R.Dunstan 14, K.Wedding 10, T.Harkness 4) def Falcons 7 (K.White 4, S.Sach 2, A.Allen 1).

LITTLE Beau Warner gets some practise in Friday night, proving he’ll one day be in on the APBA action.

Late start this week Adelaide Plains Basketball Association will continue its games this Friday, despite the clash with the Balaklava Christmas pageant.

An emergency discussion took place last Friday night, when it was decided to start games at 7pm to accommodate those who wanted to attend the street parade.

A change to Thursday night was considered, but didn’t occur to allow for teams travelling from Adelaide, Blyth and Auburn.

MEN DIV Pld Redlegs 7 Sonics 7 Young Guns 7 Bulldogs 7 Meercats 7 Eagles 7 Hawks 7 Swaggies 7 Owen 7 Longies 7 DIV 1 Boys Pld Broncos 7 Owen 7 Mavericks 7 Bulldogs 7 Div 2 Boys Pld Bulldogs 7 Owen 5 Bulls 5 Magics 5 Long Plains 6 Div 3 Boys Pld Owen 7 Bulldogs 7 Pistons 7 Bullets 7 Div 4 Boys Pld Bulldogs 6 Sonics 7 Owen 6 Long Plains 7 Div 1 Women Pld Long Plains 7 Lightning 7 Hamley Bridge 7 Bulldogs 7 Owen 7 Redlegs 7 Div 2 Women Pld Thunder 6 Redlegs 7 Cats 5 Storm 4 Owen 6 Div 1 Girls Pld Redlegs 7 Owen 7 Storm 7 Long Plains 7 Div 2 Girls Pld Bulldogs 7 Suns 7 Spurs 7 Pacers 7 Redlegs 7 Owen 7 Div 3 GIRLS Pld The Breezers 7 Nuggets 7 Falcons 7 Rowans 7

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L 0 1 2 2 3 5 5 5 5 6 L 0 2 5 7 L 0 2 2 3 6 L 0 2 5 7 L 0 3 3 6 L 1 2 0 3 5 7 L 1 3 3 2 5 L 1 1 4 7 L 1 1 2 4 6 7 L 0 3 4 7

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Pts 13 12 10 10 7 4 4 4 4 2 Pts 14 10 4 0 Pts 13 6 5 4 0 Pts 14 10 4 0 Pts 12 8 6 2 Pts 12 10 8 8 4 0 Pts 11 9 5 4 3 Pts 11 11 6 0 Pts 12 12 10 6 2 0 Pts 14 8 6 0

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SPORT v District

Mid North finish sixth in BankSA Country Cup The Mid North cricket team finished sixth out of 10 teams in the BankSA Country Cup, played from December 7 to December 10.

Following are round two, three and four results for the Mid North team.

Unfortunately, no Mid North players featured in the awards, presented after round four on December 10 at Adelaide High School.

December 8: Round 2 Mid North 10/255 off 46 overs (Z. Fielding 56, T. Whittlesea 45, L. Dunstan 31, D. Couzner 28, M. Bennie 28, J. Clarke 23, B. Barker 4/39, D. Blythe 2/38) defeated Yorke Peninsula 10/194 off 44 overs (S. Rowland 59, D. Palombi 46, T. Reid 2/12, J. Clarke 2/20, L. Dunstan 2/36, T. Whittlesea 2/45) Murray Districts 7/172 off 50 overs (K. Reynolds 68, J. Kerber 50, C. Barrett 29, P. White 2/14, T. Goers 2/37) defeated Barossa and Light 9/141 off 50 overs (J. Chapman 26, T. Goers 23, J. Marshall 21, K. Smith 3/24, J. Hentschke 2/20) December 9: Round 3 Barossa and Light 7/163 off 50 overs (T. Menzies 55, L. Hewett 22, J. Chapman 20no, T. Goldsworthy 5/31) defeated Yorke Peninsula 10/116 off 40 overs (B. Pedler 32, T. Goers 3/25, C. Darke 2/13, R. Muirhead 2/13, P. White 2/27) Fleurieu South 3/202 off 50 overs (A. Chambers 82no, B. Ross 60, T. Whittlesea 2/40) defeated Mid North 10/151 off 43.4 overs (L. Dunstan 40, T. Reid 32, T. Whittlesea 25, S. Williams 4/28, D. Hosking 2/13, D. Horan 2/39, K. Malchow 2/39) December 10: Round 4 Eyre Peninsula 10/69 off 25.2 overs (S. Forrest 26, J. Clarke 4/9, T. Baker 2/14 defeated Mid North 10/34 off 24 overs (Z. Richardson 4/24, T. Fitzgerald 3/6, J. Klingberg 2/3) Fleurieu South 6/123 off 30 overs (B. Ross 59no, A. Chambers 44, B. Serbert 3/12 defeated Yorke Peninsula 10/85 off 34 overs (S. Williams 3/20, D. Horan 3/33, D. Hosking 2/12, K. Malchow 2/12) Team of the Cup Trey Menzies (Barossa and Light); Sam Rowland (Yorke Peninsula); 3 Kelvin Smith (Fleurieu North) ; Daniel Fisher (Upper North); Josh DeBoar (Fleurieu North); Tim O’Brien (South East); Brad Ross (Fleurieu South); Tom Derham (Barrier); Sean Williams (Fleurieu South); Josh Noye (Fleurieu North); Kale Smith (Barossa and Light); Sam Colquhoun (Fleurieu North).

Final Ladder Team Fleurieu North Fleurieu South Eyre Peninsula South East Upper North Mid North Murray Districts Yorke Peninsula Barossa and Light Barrier

points 59.62 45.11 43.45 36.75 34.82 34.03 33.39 23.62 23.54 13.17

Neil, Mark go on to play Region 8 state singles Two Riverton bowlers have qualified for the top 16 in the state in two bowls events.

Neil Rogers defeated Redhill’s Don Henry in the Region Eight state singles, and will play in January in the top 16 of the State.

In the state pairs, Neil combined with Mark Griffiths, also of Riverton, to defeat the opposition and qualify for the State pairs top 16, which play at Grange this Saturday in three games of sectional play. The finals will take place on Sunday, also at Grange.

collective thanks to all who put in.

This week: Stableford; more drama as the Summer Cup enters its third week.

Golf Balaklava Men

Great weather inspired some excellent golfing feats last Saturday as we took to the field for a Stableford round, plus more of the Summer Cup saga.

Bill Berry bedevilled the A grade mob, in particular Mark Loy, his 39 points deemed to be better than Mark’s on a count back.

A very single minded Wayne Nagle (38) cruised quietly home in third place.

Strung out behind this grouping were I Michael (37), W Parkin (36), T Michael (36), P Lamont (34), R Lawson (33), R Butterworth (33), B Lokan (31), M Hameister (28), L Durdin (27) and M Day (26).

The B grade was won by relentless demon golfer Dean Trickett (41), who bumped our own bucolic bodgie Barrie Michael (35) into second place, Callum Michael (34) into third and the rest of the field into a puddle of steaming Irish stew.

Those gravy-stained stalwarts were J Michael (34),AManuel (33), D Rodgers (33), L Masson (33), N Durdin (32), D Addison (32), G Toms (28) and R Veitch (27).

The C grade was claimed by a beaming Barrie Thompson with 40 points. Only just, though, what with Dean “Haggis Pies” Robinson (39) snapping at Barrie’s back wheels and in a hairless frenzy, Austin Henstridge stumbling over the line into third with 37 points. Gritting their teeth and ignoring these three were M Hahesy (36), J Taylor (35), C Temby (34), S Purdue (33), M Bell (32) and C Hahesy (28).

NTP sausages went to “Rotten Ron” Butterworth (third), Austin Henstridge (eigth), Michael Day (10th), Bill “The Pro” Parkin (second shot onto the 13th) and Callum Michael (15th). “Less-hairy” Henstridge claimed a Birdie on the third by sinking a put that must have travelled at least 150m!

Five rounds of the on-going Summer Cup were played on the day, which saw Mike Hahesy over-power Bill Parkin 2/1, Bill Lokan account for Callum Michael 3/2, Dean “Strop-meister” Robinson make mincemeat of a determined Andrew Manuel, although it took him 19 holes to do so, Tate Michael dismissed Dave Rodgers 2/1 and Simon Purdue punished Peter Lamont 3/2.

A herculean effort by some members, led brilliantly by Barrie Thompson and kept in line by Trevor Reid, saw to the greens being both scarified (cleaned up) and sanded, as well as a good deal of fallen timber cleared away (thanks Scotty & John!) – our

Balaklava Mid Week

Don Anderson 45 def Dean Trickett 40, Greg Sonntag 40, Bill Berry 39, Dene Newton 38, John Curnow 36, Mike Hahesy 31, Rick Cambell 31, Chris Hahesy 31, Merv Hameister 31. Birdies M Hameister 8, D Trickett 16, G Sonntag 11. December 23 sausage sizzle. $2 per head. All welcome.

Hamley bridge

Due to the veterans playing at Tanunda, 15 golfers played in Thursday’s competition with only 10 players finishing due to rain.

Dave Russell came home with a “wet sail” to card 37 points winning the day from Roger Hahn, George Dahlitz and Ron Smith 34 (ball winners) Colin Doudle 33 Wally Jackson, Wim Vanpelt 31, Merv Hamiester,max Grasby and Dennis Nation 29.

Doug Cooper’s putts just kept falling in, winning him Saturday’s competition with 42 points and having it trimmed – much to the enjoyment of all who have a dollar invested with him! Len Usher with long and straight drives and three birdies, came in second on a count back with 42 from George Dahlitz 41 Ian Ferguson 40 Rex Mortimer 38.

Count back (ball winners) from Anton Noack 38 Ron Smith, Roen Cameron, Max Grasby 36, Rawhide Pawlack, Bob Ahola 35 Wally Jackson, Dave Russell 34 Noel Stringer 32 Barrie Zerna, Bob Spriggs 31 Lance Hatcher 28 Ian Telfer 26 and rear guard Cliff Applebee 24 Non comp players Dennis Nation 35 Kieth Kluske 29. Birdies Len Usher 1st, 9th,11th, George Dahlitz 14th Ian Ferguson 1st and 5th nearest to pins Anton Noack 12, Ian Ferguson 9.

Next saturday is the final round of the summer cup followed by a free BBQ.

Shooting Mallala

20 target continental Christmas shoot.

A and over all J Higgins 27/27, 2nd A Zupanic 24/25. B: R Flemming 26/27, 2nd P Schwerdt 26/27. C: M Chegwidden 18/20, 2nd J Gilbert 17/20.

20 pair Deauvilles turkey shoot. 1st: A Tapscott and L Higgins 19/20, 2nd G Read and J Higgins 21/23. 3rd: R Winckel and G Hopgood 20/23. 4th: R Fleming and J Algar 19/22.

XL bottle of whiskey raffle: J Read.

Next shoot: Sunday January 10, 2010.

Over the Net

Name: Ben Heaslip Nickname: Heasy Play for: Balaklava Tennis idol: Dad (2 forehands) If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be and why? Definitely not Sherapova with the grunting!

Tennis could be improved by: Playing singles using tram lines Toughest opponent: Ben Michael

Highlight of tennis career so far: Undefeated for a whole year in singles Funniest thing you’ve ever

seen on the tennis court: Hitting my doubles partner in the head when serving (Emily Taylor) What’s the best advice your parents have given you: “Don’t play with balls inside!”

What would be a perfect evening for you? Spending time with mates If you were Prime Minister, what would you do? You’ll have to wait and see! Ha ha

There are no faults in our set menu Bring the family in for a meal after the game

Edith Terrace, Balaklava

stanley Cricket Spalding/Booborowie vs Blyth/Kybunga Match won blyth/Kybunga Blyth/Kybunga Batting H.Norton ct&b S.Connell........................... 3 C.Lloyd b S.Connell................................. 33 C.Andreiske b C.Desmet........................... 6 T.Eime ct R.Fitzgerald b B.Radford......... 17 D.Giles b R.Fitzgerald............................. 18 T.Norton b R.Fitzgerald............................. 3 W.Pratt Not Out....................................... 25 H.Nobel b C.Morgan................................ 22 A.Giles Not Out......................................... 4 L.Jeschke............................................ DNB J.Andriske............................................ DNB Extras 44 Total 7/174 Spalding/Booborowie Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Desmet 6 0 1 24 S.Connell 6 0 2 35 M.Longbottom 4 0 0 22 R.Fitzgerald 4 0 2 18 B.Radford 3 0 1 3 A.Katt 3 0 0 9 J.Andrew 3 0 0 13 L.Fitzgerald 3 0 0 9 J.Patterson 1 0 0 3 P.Connell 1 0 0 4 C.Morgan 2 0 1 17 J.Slade 2 0 0 7 A.Morgan 2 0 0 4

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Spalding/Booborowie Batting C.Desmet ct&b C.Lloyd............................. 7 S.Connell b C.Lloyd................................... 0 B.Radford Run Out D.Giles b C.Lloyd....... 4 R.Fitzgerald Run Out W.Pratt b T.Elme..... 7 A.Katt b B.Pratt.......................................... 2 M.Longbottom Retired............................. 22 L.Fitzgerald ct B.Pratt A.Giles................... 0 J.Andrews ct T.Norton b W.Pratt................ 4 A.Morgan st C.Andreiske b W.Pratt........... 2 J.Slade b W.Pratt...................................... 0 P.Connell st C.Andriske b W.Pratt............. 0 N.Haddin ct C.Andriske b W.Pratt............. 0 C.Morgan Retired...................................... 1 J.Paterson Not Out.................................... 1 Extras 40 Total 11/91 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Lloyd 3 0 2 10 H.Norton 3 0 0 3 B.Pratt 1 0 1 3 A.Giles 3 0 1 11 T.Eime 2 0 0 3 L.Jaeschke 3 0 0 8 H.Noble 3 0 0 9 N.Bennett 3 0 0 5 D.Giles 3 0 0 7

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Results of Senior Grade cricket played on December 12

Hamley Bridge vs Long Plains Match won by Hamley Bridge Long Plains Batting H.Pym lbw A.Power............................... 83 S.Schulz lbw A.Martin............................ 14 J.McArdle ct A.Rademacher b A.Martin... 6 K.Daniel Run Out.................................... 2 R.Colley ct L.Slok b T.Smith.................. 48 M.Trussell ct J.Smith b T.Smith............... 8 J.East st A.Rademacher b J.Smith.......... 3 Sam McArdle Not Out........................... 13 T.Daniel Not Out...................................... 6 A.Sharman.........................................DNB M.McArdle..........................................DNB Extras 13 Total 7/196 Hamley Bridge Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Schahinger 10 0 0 38 L.Slok 2 0 0 13 A.Power 8 0 1 36 A.Martin 10 0 2 44 T.Smith 10 0 3 52

Hamley Bridge Batting S.Butler st S.McArdle b H.Pym............. 27 S.Gregory ct A.Sharman b T.Daniel....... 16 T.Smith ct K.Daniel b J.McArdle............ 51 J.Schahinger lbw M.Trussell.................... 7 A.Martin ct&b J.McArdle........................ 16 L.Smith Not Out..................................... 16 L.Slok ct T.Daniel b M.Trussell.............. 21 A.Rademacher b J.McArdle.................... 4 S.Ireland Not Out................................... 25 J.Smith...............................................DNB A.Power..............................................DNB Extras 15 Total 7/198 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R J.East 3 0 0 20 J.McArdle 9 0 3 55 H.Pym 9 0 1 31 T.Daniel 4 0 1 12 M.Trussell 10 1 2 41 R.Colley 3 0 0 14 K.Daniel 2 0 0 10

Hamley Bridge vs Long Plains Match won by Long Plains Long Plains Batting C.McArdle b A.Power.............................. 0 A.McArdle Not Out................................ 24 D.Fabry ct A.Power b J.Curran................ 4 J.Curnow Not Out.................................. 32 R.Curnow...........................................DNB C.McIntyre..........................................DNB D.Coombe..........................................DNB H.Hosking...........................................DNB B.Robinson.........................................DNB C.Lane................................................DNB M.Catford............................................DNB Total 2/76

Hamley Bridge Bowling Bowler O M J.Schahinger 10 0 L.Slok 2 0 A.Power 8 0 A.Martin 10 0 T.Smith 10 0

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R 38 13 36 44 52

Hamley Bridge Batting J.Curran b D.Fabry.................................. 0 L.Henneker ct&b J.Curran....................... 4 S.Ireland ct R.Curnow b D.Fabry.......... 19 A.Power ct J.Curnow b D.Fabry.............. 5 R.Darwin b J.Curnow............................ 12 T.Darwin b C.McIntyre........................... 12 A.Hudson ct H.Hosking b J.Curnow........ 0 S.McCabe ct C.McIntyre b H.Hosking..... 0 H.Bubner b B.Robinson........................... 0 Z.McCabe Not Out.................................. 0 C.Darwin ct C.McIntyre b R.Curnow....... 0 Total 10/64 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R D.Fabry 6 3 29 J.Curnow 6 3 22 D.Coombe 2 0 1 C.McIntyre 1 1 1 0 H.Hosking 1 1 1 0 B.Robinson 1 1 1 0 C.Lane 1 1 0 0 R.Curnow 0.5 1 1 0

stanley Cricket Results of Junior grade cricket played on December 12

Lower North vs Clare Match won by Clare Lower North Batting B.Taylor b S.Garrard................................ 0 H.Veitch ct S.Minney............................... 9 R.Wandel b S.Garrard............................. 1 B.Chapman ct A.MacGregor................... 1 J.Harkness ct S.Garrard.......................... 0 R.Chapman b A.MacGregor.................... 2 E.Allen b A.McGregor.............................. 0 N.Studham b B.Boyce............................. 1 J.Studham Not Out.................................. 3 S.Michael b A.MacGregor....................... 0 W.Dixon b S.Minney................................ 1 Extras 40 Total 10/58 Clare Bowling Bowler O M W R S.Garrard 6 1 3 8 B.Fischer 3 0 0 12 S.Minney 3.2 3 2 0 A.MacGregor 4 4 4 0 N.Boyce 3 2 0 3 K.Dreckow 4 0 0 10 B.Boyce 3 0 1 6 D.Garrard 3 1 0 3 R.Shearer 3 0 0 6 L.Jaeschke 3 1 0 3

Clare Batting N.Edwards ct H.Veich b J.Harkness........ 3 S.Minney Run Out B.Taylor b H.Veitch.. 15 S.Garrard Retired.................................. 51 L.Jaeschke LBW J.Harkness.................. 5 A.McGregor b R.Wandel......................... 6 K.Breckow Run Out J.Harkness.............. 5 N.Boyce b B.Taylor................................ 10 B.Fischer ct W.Dixon............................. 24 T.Shearer Not Out................................... 9 D.Garrard b E.Allen................................. 0 B.Boyce b S.Michael............................... 1 Extras 38 Total 9/167 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R H.Veitch 6 0 1 25 J.Harkness 6 0 3 33 B.Chapman 4 0 0 13 B.Wandel 4 0 1 18 C.Arbon 3 0 0 10 N.Studham 3 0 0 12 J.Butterfield 3 0 0 16 B.Taylor 3 0 1 10 E.Allen 2 0 1 6 J.Studhham 2 0 0 5 R.Chapman 1 0 0 7 S.Michael 1 1 1 2 W.Dixon 0.5 0 1 2

Lower North vs Blyth/Kybunga Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting S.Rowland ct C.Andriske b T.Gime....... 36 C.McPharlin lbw C.Andriske.................. 35 T.Shepherd ct D.Giles b B.Pratt............ 14 L.Guy ct C.Lloyd b B.Pratt..................... 13 T.Williams Not Out................................. 49 B.Harkness ct C.Andriske b B.Pratt........ 0 D.Butterfield Run Out.............................. 0 B.Freebairn b C.Lloyd............................. 5 J.Butterfield b T.Gime............................ 27 R.McDonald Not Out............................... 0 J.McBride...........................................DNB Extras 30 Total 9/209 Clare Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Lloyd 8 0 1 15 H.Worton 8 0 0 30 B.Pratt 8 0 3 48 T.Worton 6 0 0 21 T.Gime 4 0 2 23 C.Andriske 4 0 1 38 A.Giles 2 0 0 20

Clare Batting H.Worton ct D.Butterfield b L.Guy......... 19 B.Pratt b T.Shepherd..............................11 C.Andriske b S.Rowland......................... 5 T.Worton b J.McBride.............................. 4 T.Gime Run Out b J.McBride................. 13 W.Pratt b J.McBride................................. 6 H.Noble ct T.Shepherd b Jac.Butterfield.. 6 A.Giles ct & b Jac.Butterfield................... 0 D.Giles ct S.ROwland ct C.McPharlin... 13 N.Bennett Not Out................................... 0 C.Lloyd Retired...................................... 50 Extras 33 Total 9/158 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R L.Guy 6 0 1 35 T.Shepherd 5 0 1 34 C.McPharlin 3 0 1 22 S.Rowland 3 0 1 8 J.McBride 4 0 2 8 J.Butterfield 3 0 0 21 Jac.Butterfield 4 0 2 14 D.Butterfield 3 0 0 10

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The Way

e were YEARS AGO December 2004

•Jenna Koch was rewarded for her musical talent being named one of the state’s top piano students.

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YEARS AGO December 1999

•Diana Franks from Trinity College was training for her 100 metres sprint for a National Competition in Sydney.

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YEARS AGO December 1989

•Tristan Watson, Graig Magro and Sarah Wallman from Two Wells Primary School were awarded ‘Aussie of the month’.

•Paul Parsons was awarded dux of Balaklava High School

Diary& COMMUNITY

•Dec 16: Owen CWA meeting •Dec 17: Mallala Christmas Parade.

•Dec 18: 2009 Balaklava Lions Christmas Pageant; Blyth Christmas Street Carnival.

•Dec 19: Riverton market.

•Dec 19: Hamley Bridge Christmas Street Parade; Sevenhill Producers Market.

•Dec 20: Brinkworth Community Christmas Party.

•Dec 24: Owen Christmas Eve Celebrations; Tarlee Christmas Celebrations.

• Jan 4: Brinkworth Progress Association meeting.

• Jan 17-24: Tour Down Under Breakaway Festival, Clare Valley.

• Jan 18: Water Awareness begins, Balaklava swimming pool.

• Jan 26: Australia Day breakfast, Brinkworth.

• Feb 5: Blyth Tennis Club Twilight Senior Social Tennis; Blyth Paper drive.

• Feb 6: Blyth Kybunga cricket club quiz night and goods and services auction.

CARLINE

Doris Taylor – founder of Meals on Wheels In the list of SA Icons recognised in 2004 you will find Meals on Wheels and its founder, Miss Doris Taylor.

If Doris Taylor were alive today, she would be 108. She was born at Norwood on July 25 1901, the eldest child of a bricklayer, and spent her early childhood at Mount Gambier before moving back to Norwood.

From the age of seven, Doris walked with a limp, caused by a fall and, at age 12, another fall left her with spinal injuries which led to permanent paralysis. After several operations, it was suggested she should live in the Home for Incurables (today it’s the Julia Farr Centre), but both Doris and her mother rejected this idea - she went home and remained “independent” for the rest of her life.

Confined to a wheelchair, she suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis that made her totally reliant on others for her daily needs. Her mobility became limited to her head and shoulders and, with little use of her arms, could not even brush her hair but was so determined that she de-

Heritage Highlights

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vised her own way of applying lipstick, making telephone calls and, believe it or not, doing embroidery. Doris also found various ways of participating in society – during the Depression she was secretary for a kindergarten mothers’ club and helped with fundraising. She promoted a soup kitchen which made her more aware of social injustice, and she became a Labor Party member, successfully managing the electoral campaign that saw Don Dunstan become a politician.

In the early 1950s, Doris became the public relations officer for the SA Pensioners’ League and this led to a campaign for improvements to social services for the aged, infirm, underprivileged and most vulnerable members of the community. Conscious of

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o FILL the grid so every row and every 3 x 3 square contains the digits 1 to 9.

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8 2 1 5 6 4 9 3 7

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No 0002 1 7 5 3 4 2 8 6 9

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the greater levels of help needed by the elderly, Doris understood their need for independence and the desire to remain in their own homes.

In 1953, Doris Taylor founded Meals on Wheels. the first organisation of its type to be constituted in Australia. Supported by a team of 11 volunteers, the first kitchen was opened in 1954 at Pt. Adelaide and soon there were kitchens in other suburbs, too. The aim was to deliver nutritious hot meals, five days a week, to those who were unable to cook for themselves, with the daily visits also providing an important social contact for the housebound residents. Aged pensioners provided the first donation of five pounds ($10) to get the project started. Other states also took the SA model and ran with it, gradually setting up a service in each state. But Doris’s vision wasn’t limited to meals - it also embraced a range of supplementary services and activities including home help, hair care, laundry, library and podiatry services, the supply of frozen meals

and a hospital-based meal service (eg.

Balaklava).

In 1959, Doris Taylor was awarded an MBE for her work, and, in 1965, an adviser in geriatrics for the World Health Organisation commended her for “the best, most complete and most effectively integrated system of preventive medicine for old folk operating anywhere in the world.”

From its inception, she was the inspiration and driving force behind Meals on Wheels and from 1958 to 1968 she was employed as its paid organiser.

Doris Irene Taylor died from bronchopneumonia on May 23, 1968, in the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Her work was done, but what a mighty legacy she has left.

At Balaklava, Meals on Wheels began in 1971 with a handful of volunteers delivering meals to three or four people. Today it is stronger than ever, with about 10 volunteers delivering up to 30 meals a day in Balaklava, and supplying frozen meals for residents in neighbouring towns as needed.

PET CARE

Supported by Balaklava Veterinary Service. Phone: 8862 2088 Moving house can make pets particularly anxious. Some go into hiding, some stop eating and others mooch about the house looking put-out. However, if you follow a simple plan, you’ll not only decrease their stress, but also lower your own.

• Create a routine.

Four weeks before the big move, set a daily alarm to remind you that it’s time to either play a special game with your pet or feed them a small treat.

This way, although the house will have changed, some things will stay the same.

Make sure your pet’s tags are up to date with your contact details and their collar is secure.

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CROSSWORD

Moving house with pets • Board your pets a few days before and after the move. This way they won’t have to see all their familiar surroundings vanish. You also won’t have to worry about the open doors and gates that an anxious dog or cat could escape through.

Most animals travel happily enough in trains, planes and automobiles so if your pet hasn’t had a bad experience previously,

don’t bother with the sedatives or tranquillisers. While some cats will vocalise during the first few minutes of a trip, it won’t take long before they settle down.

• When you and your pet arrive at your new home, confine your pet to a few rooms and gradually extend the territory. When you do let your cat explore outside the house, make sure there is a tempting dinner to

Good News Ken Packer

“The Lord is good; his love is eternal and his faithfulness lasts forever.”

Psalm 100.5 (Good News Bible) 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

come home to.

Update your pet’s microchip registration as soon as you’ve settled in.

• If your pet continues to show signs of anxiety after the move don’t make things worse by reassuring your pet. Instead, as hard as it is, ignore the anxious behaviour and pay lots of attention to calm behaviour. If your pet continues to be anxious, talk to a vet or a qualified animal behaviour consultant for advice.

Did you know

?

D The people killed most often during bank robberies are the robbers.

D There are more than 600 million telephone lines, yet almost half the world’s population has never made a phone call.

D Julius Caesar was known as a great swimmer.

•From: www.didyouknow.org

CHURCH TIMES December 20 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava ……………………………………..10.00am anglican Balaklava ……………………………………….9.00am Hamley Bridge ………………………………11.00am 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 Balaklava..................... 7.00pm Balcanto – Carols

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UNITING Mallala.................... 10.00am Christmas Cantata 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

n Christmas church times will appear in next week’s edition of the Plains Producer

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InFARMation v Weekly guide to weather, agriculture Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading hay exporter

Comparing grain sale options Deciding the best way to sell your grain is never easy. A bit like choosing a mobile phone plan, with endless options, often not comparable, and there are many common misconceptions.

Everyday growers compare cash, or contract values to pool estimates at their silo. The difficulty comes as cash is a fixed or known return and a pool figure is an estimate of a final return.

Grain delivered into a pool is sold over a period of time by pool managers and the final return can move with grain markets.

So if prices increase so should pool returns.

Pools are usually quoted FOB (Free on Board) which is the headline number reflecting the estimated worth of a particular grade of grain when it is loaded onto a ship ready to sail.

A number of costs are taken out of this FOB

ferently and choosing the highest estimate may not always give the best overall return.

When considering a pool it is important to: â&#x20AC;˘Take your time in making a decision and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to rush it. â&#x20AC;˘Make sure you are comparing apples with apples. â&#x20AC;˘Consult your accountant on payment options as each has different tax implications to your business. â&#x20AC;˘Remember every-

weekly comment 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.

moisture and this needs to be considered when comparing returns.

One of the most common mistakes in evaluating different poolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; returns is to simply look at the values on the silo board, for example the ESR or estimated silo return. Each marketer quotes these slightly dif-

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Only a couple of weeks remain before the Federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50 per cent investment allowance finishes for eligible businesses with up to $2 million turnover.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re flat out quoting for new machinery, and businesses need to be mindful it will take a while to do the quotes, so they need to get in and chat with us sooner rather than later, allowing everything to be ordered and deposits paid to get the allowance.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time for buying a new combine harvester.

There are some especially good deals in place for New Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CR range available for next harvest.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been a better time to talk to us about purchasing a new combine.

The allowance applies to other machinery too, including tractors.

JCB are about to introduce new and exciting terms for telehandlers, which will be in our hands in the next week.

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Phone: 1300 332 696 Plains Producer, Wednesday December 16, 2009

NEWS v District Shakespeare visits vines n The staging of the seventh season of Shakespeare in the Vines at Sevenhill Cellars is set to be another great evening’s entertainment. Professional theatre company, Essential Theatre, will be returning to Sevenhill for performances of The Comedy of Errors on Friday, February 19, and Saturday, February 20.

Tickets are $40 per person, but an “early bird” special is available for $35 if purchased before December 31.

For tickets or inquiries call (08) 8843 4222.

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Some made bracelets to be sent to a primary school near our adopted town (Callignee) in Victoria to give to the girls as a special Christmas gift from Balaklava.

At the end of the night four of the Youth United girls shared their story of how God has helped them through certain situations in their lives. Each girl was presented with

a gift and a ‘Precious Gems’ hat, kindly donated by TADs Embroidery.

The aim of the night was for the older girls to encourage the younger girls and remind them that they are strong, beautiful and precious.

Lighthouse Christian Centre provided the facilities.

Joy of helping –

In the spirit of Christmas, volunteers have bene recognised for their efforts at the Clare Valley Christian Outreach Centre. Joy Kelly, of Manoora, was presented with an appreciation award for 10 years of service with the centre. The management team of the centre, Jenny Denton, Grace Alm, Sue Clarke, Bev Sanders and Barb Sanders have been involved with CVCOC since the opening in November 1992.

> Mid North Conveyancers In association with: • Jenkins Anderson Allard, Solicitors • Greg Anderson LL.B, Solicitor • Kim Shaw J.P., Registered Conveyancer

Telstra warns of pay phone removals

why they should remain. A phone will be removed from Two Wells, as there are currently two phones near the post office.

Payphones remain in Middle Beach, Port Parham, Dublin and Mallala.

All feedback about the proposed removals is due by March 11, and details of how to provide feedback are available at the phone boxes.

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Telstra is considering removing payphones at three local communities.

District Council of Mallala was advised Telstra was considering the removal of payphones at Windsor, Long Plains and Lower Light due to limited use.

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36 Harris St. Balaklava

$219,900

40 SECOND ST OWEN

$239,950

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

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

As new 4 bedroom home.

Great opportunity to acquire this 12 month old home and it’s all done for you so just move in. A large lounge living area complements the kitchen and dining area and the modern convenience of an en-suite and walk in robe are a huge feature of this home. Also making this an exceptional plan is the 3 way family bathroom and fully tiled laundry. The reverse cycle split system air conditioner supplies all year round comfort to the home. The all new floor coverings & the front and rear decking is also a big bonus. A large carport with roller doors provides a secure parking spot for your vehicles. The gardens consist of an easy care type with the rear gardens watered by the bio cycle system. Excellent value and should be inspected today.

Various residential blocks

Located in Balaklava starting from $63,950.

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

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Roseworthy College

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Fifty one girls in years four to seven recently attended “Precious Gems”, a community event run by 10 Youth United girls.

The girls (above) organised activities including having nails done, wii sports, photos, bracelet making, make-up, dance workshop and food and drinks for the girls to participate in.

$295,000

Here is a fully renovated 3 or 4 bedroom home with features galore. The charming timber kitchen really enhances the home and the polished timber floors throughout add flare and originality. The magnificent high ceilings are a feature and the fully tiled bathroom and separate toilet in heritage colours also add to the appeal. The master bedroom has the modern convenience of a built in flat screen tv. A small but unique sunroom overlooks the manicured back yard with an inviting inground pool and two entertaining areas. All of this and the comfort of ducted reverse cycle air conditioning leaves you wanting nothing. There is a huge separate fully air conditioned family or games room. Also a home of this quality would not be complete without the shed or workshop with power connected and concrete floor. All of this is set amongst a picturesque easy care garden and the property is beautifully presented so come and have a look.

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Coming Events Balaklava SMD Hospital & Ira Parker Nursing Home

Carols by Candlelight Monday December 21, 2009 • Assemble at the hospital administration area with your candle & holder at 6.30pm • Please bring battery candle • Basket Supper • Christmas Raffle Drawn

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

Huge - 3 lots. Babygoods, port-a-cot, toys, plants, household items, treadmill, furniture. 16 Walsh Street, Balaklava. December 19, 9am - 4pm.

Balaklava – Gorgeous 4 bedroom stone home with many features including 2 living zones, reverse-cycle split system, 2 bathrooms, one with spa bath, built-in robes, fenced yard with space for the children, close to shops. Available 20th January 2010. $240pw.

Balaklava Tyres Pty Ltd. 34 Edith Terrace - 8862 1538.

Hay, Oats and Barley in small bales - $4.50 per bale from the paddock.

Delivery extra. Phone/Fax 08 8849 2115.

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

For hire Caravan for hire. Ring now 8862 1442.

Wanted UTE - aluminium or steel tray, any make or model, any condition. Phone 0427 461 437.

Coming Events Port Parham Sports & Social Club

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Live Band

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Merry Christmas

Elvis, Buddy Holly, Patsy Cline, Cliff Richard

Saturday December 19 - 8pm H Meals from 6pm

Bookings preferred phone 8529 2211 Roseworthy Railway Club inc

Let us take you for a ride Saturday December 19 Trains running from 6pm to 9.30pm at Roseworthy Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd) • Drinks • Ice Cream Covered • Cooked BBQ • Football oval footwear must be • Playground • Tennis courts worn on train Birthday party bookings welcome, contact Bob 8264 0449 anytime

Pinery Christmas Tree at Pinery Hall

• 6pm for pooled tea to share • Cards • Raffle • Door prizes • Adults gold coin donation • Father Christmas arrives at 8pm • Parents are able to provide Santa with small gift to pass on to their children Everyone Welcome

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• Closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm • Open Saturday December 19 • Christmas / New Year closure, Monday December 21, 2009 to Saturday January 2, 2010 • Re-open 11am Monday January 4, 2010 • Closed Australia Day Tuesday January 26, 2010

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1985 Holden Barina. Needs love and care reg BPD 368, $500 o.n.o. Phone 0425 881 204.

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

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

2000 Mitsubishi Canton tarp liner. Reg XLZ 486. $18,900 ono. Ph 0425 881 204.

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

Monday December 21

Balaklava Community Library

Horse agistment available, Balaklava area. Safe yards with shelters, use of round yards and feed shed.

Plenty of area to ride in.

Phone 8862 1178.

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

2008 Kia Rio, auto, low kms, six months rego, air conditioning. Excellent conditioning, reg no. XSD 641, $12,500. Phone: 0419 621 557.

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

Beef Calves, heifers and steers, 1-3 months, $195$350 each. 7 Hereford steers, 3 months $275 each. Adelaide Hills.

Phone 8389 1169.

B o at 5 . 2 5 P o n g r a s s waverider, half cab, Garmin GPS, all safety equipment, Mackay drive on trailer, 9-HP oil injected Evinrude motor, $8,800. Phone Sean 0428 859 852.

Good Quality Passenger Tyres. 175/65R14 Goodyear Duraco $75.

205/65R15 Dunlop LM702, $88. 195/65R15 Triangle $100. 195/70R14 Dunlop LM701 $105.

205/40R17 Blue Streak Stiletto $100. 235/40R18 Kumho Semi Slick $230.

235/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asym $350.

One Off Sale. 215/70R15 Goodyear Cargo L/t $220.

4WD Tyres. 235/70R15 Goodyear Wrangler S/A $115. 235/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler Atr $170.

235/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler HP $230.

Drop Deck Trailer Tyres.

275/70R22.5 Leao $255 Harvest Stocktake Clearance. All prices include GST . In-store fitting & balancing. While stocks last.

Camping gear - 2 burner gas stove $20. Jackaroo camp oven with 2 burners, gas bottle (never used) $80. Wild Country double bunk $50. Ring 8862 2334.

CARAVAN 21 foot Heavy Duty Off Road van in showroom cond. Spacious shower, separate toilet, w/machine, aircon, patio awning, QS bed. Suit permanent living or adventure travel. Satellite TV, flat screen, DVD/radio sound system, solar power, gas/electric HWS & fridge, full oven & stove. Only 30km since new! Save $10,000 off new van cost.

Priced for immediate sale at only $59,500. YHZ375 Phone 0428608900 or email dcraike@bigpond. com for photo.

Car: Falcon EF, white, dual fuel, reg no WVO 428, reg till 3/10, 2 new tyres, needs head gasket, $1,000 o.n.o.

Phone 8520 2257.

Chrysler PT cruiser; 2003; black; limited chrome pack; four speed auto; 11,000 km; tinted windows; twin 4 inch exhausts; paint, rust and upholstery protection. Always garaged, beautiful car, reg PTKRUZR, $18,990 o.n.o.

Phone: 0412 887 040.

Get your Christmas shopping done locally at Balaklava Stitch Joint. children’s car mats from $49. Surfboard mats $90.

CD/DVD racks from $60.

Bread boxes from $30.

Spud ‘n’ onion boxes from $60. Chopping boards from $10. Framed prints from $19. Hat racks $65. Cheval mirrors $100. Earthware urns from $49. Stools from $49. Computer desks from $189. Dining suite specials + much more!. 2 - 6 Howe Street, Balaklava. Phone: 8862 1074.

Holden sedan, 2003, VY executive, excellent condition, 90,000 kms, automatic, reg no. XCR 803, new battery, 2 new tyres, $14,000. Phone 8862 2430.

House - 3 bedroom, Two Wells township, large block, $287,000. Call Neil 0407 396 840 to view.

HQ ute, runs well, body needs work with aluminium bull bar, $500 o.n.o. Phone 8862 1078.

Jayco discovery caravan, 1994, 17’ dual axle, aircon, heater, innerspring mattress, full annexe, electric brakes, gas electric fridge. Excellent condition, $19,750. Phone 0438 093 682.

Large 9 piece pine dining room setting, table 2m x 1m, good condition, $600 ono, phone 0423 395 443, or 8527 2067.

Like to keep your finger on the pulse with all the local news? Don’t miss a thing by subscribing to Plains Producer. Just phone us on 8862 1977.

Matthews Fish - 5 South Street, Port Wakefield (follow blue signs).

SA king prawns and oysters available now for Christmas. Also, assorted variety of filleted fish (meal packs). Orders welcome.

Phone 88671183.

Miniature Fox Terrier pups for sale. Great Christmas present for kids. 7 weeks old and ready to go on Xmas Eve. 2 female 1 male. Black and White.

Beautiful puppies. $200 ea Phone 0438 862 759 Motorbike KTM 250cc 2006 SX-F, awesome bike, looked after, comes with oil, new scotts goggles, gloves, stand, shift riding pants and T-shirt, and racing boots. Fantastic condition, $6000 o.n.o.

Phone 8862 1131, mobile 0412 463 194.

NEC 14 inch colour TV, remote, ideal for bedroom or van, $60, Phone 8862 1420.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS for sale! All sizes/types!

This weeks special: Refurbished 40GPs for $1850+gst Phone: (08) 83003121 or Email: michael.davey@tayper. com.au.

Stained wooden trailer, good condition, 6 x 4, needs rego, $600. After 5pm phone 8863 1204.

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Toyota Camry 1993, wide body exec, 5 speed, excellent condition, regularly serviced, VKN333, $2,700 ono Phone 8528 6495.

Want something different for Christmas or birthdays?

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

Work Wanted CONTRACT slaughtering is our speciality at our quality assured Snowtown Abattoirs for butcher shop farmers and every day people. Serving all areas.

Phone 8865 2162

Birthday Stewart - Jean of Balaklava. Wishing you a happy 85th Birthday. We love you dearly. From Kelvin, Marilyn, Colleen and families.

Death Smith - Daryl William.

Beloved son of Hazel and the late Brian and brother to Gary and Vicki. Passed away in the Pt Lincoln Hospital on December 9, 2009, aged 58 years.

SMith - Daryl William.

Passed away on December 12, 2009 at Port Lincoln Hospital, aged 58. Loved nephew of Ina and Murray (deceased), cousin and ‘big brother’ to Charmaine, Suzanne and Michelle, good mate to John, Darkie and Greg and uncle of Sarah, Samuel, Scott, Riley, Tatum and Shauni. Many happy memories, will be sadly missed.

return Thanks O’Dea - Phyllis. Shirley would like to thank everyone for cards, floral tributes, phone calls, house visits and personal expressions of sympathy, in the sad loss of my dear sister, Phyllis. I would especially like to thank the priest who concelebrated the requiem - mass, altar-server, organist and choir and relatives and friends who took part in the mass and also pall bearers. Also thanks to priests, relatives, friends and neighbours for their wonderful support. I would also like to thank Dr Nyone, for his care and kindness to Phyllis and Dr Harold Lane for his care and kindness to Phyllis for many years.

Thanks also to Clayton (funeral director) and his staff for their kindness on the day of the funeral.

Shirley O’Dea.

Thank you We sincerely thank all who helped in any way at the accident site, also volunteer ambulance, SA ambulance, CFS, Wallaroo & RAH staff, RFDS for their wonderful care. To family and friends for enquiries, visits and offer of help, our heartfelt thanks. Lynette and Trevor Dall.

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

Draft Business Plan for Natural Resources Management Amendment

Lic No. PGE203573

Keanan 0438 641 032

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess Also visiting

The Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board is currently consulting about its draft Business Plan, a three-year investment plan in the region’s natural resources.

Physio appointments and enquiries

8862 2200 or 0419 842 228

The correct figure is 1.52 cents per kilolitre allocated.

The Board reminds community members that information/feedback sessions about the proposed plan are currently being held at the following locations:

Massage Therapist Kylie Button 0428 359 394

• 7.00pm Tuesday 15 December 2009 Wilmington Memorial Hall Main North Road, WILMINGTON

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• 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

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Outback Pest Control John Giles Ph/Fax 8842 3566

Termite Interception & Baiting System

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An advertisement in regional newspapers last week indicated that the Division 2 Water Levy in Prescribed Water Resources 2010-2011 for the Clare Valley Prescribed Water Resources Area will be $1.52/KL.

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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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Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

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two single ensemble beds, as new. $100 each. Phone 8862 1581. Can deliver in Balaklava.

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

Phone 8529 2320.

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Wooroora’s association team named

n REASON to smile (from left) are Mathew Werfel, representing Federal MP for Wakefield, Nick Champion, with Hamley Bridge football club president, Newton Lines, Hamley Bridge Community and Sports Centre president, Barry Smith and A grade coach of the Bombers, Rian Nelson.

By John Glistak The annual Inter-Association Round Robin bowls tournment, featuring Barossa & Light, Broughton, Mid North and Wooroora Men’s associations will be played at Clare on Sunday, January 19, starting at 9.30 am.

Wooroora this week announced its rinks: • D Willmott, A Clark, N Harkness, D Rex (sk.)

• J Bubner, D Lamond, B Mullins, A O’Brien (sk.)

• B Olsen, C Donohue, N Rogers, B Smith (sk.)

• J Tucker, J McMillan, S Hawke, P Thompson (sk.)

• B Bowman, O. Chapman, M Durdin, L Ryan (sk.)

• A Chivell, T Harkness, G Hogan, B Parker (sk.)

The above bowlers are congratulated on their selection, as Wooroora Men’s Association endeavours to regain the Shield from last year’s winners, Mid North Men’s Association. n This week’s bowls report, page 17

Hamley Bridge oval a ‘team effort’ irrigation of Hamley Bridge oval, a community project which initially started 30 years ago, has been officially opened.

Imagine the excitement in the 70s as the bores to supply water to keep the oval green were sunk and the catchment dam built.

However, excitement turned to disappointment when water from the bores was found to be too salty, and the dam did not hold water.

By Karen Petney The project was given life again a few years ago when Hamley Bridge Community Association started looking at catchment of town stormwater and treatment of effluent and stormwater in the original dam.

It then took two years to find the funding and to complete the work at the oval.

“This would not have been possible

without the whole community coming together and it was great to see people from different parts of the community getting involved,” said Barry Smith, president of Hamley Bridge community oval and sports centre.

Without the help of a group of hardworking volunteers the oval irrigation would not have been completed.

“I would particularly like to thank Jack (Would plumbing), Trent and Heath (Alano Water), Mark Bubner,

Lyall Haynes, Mathew Koch, Alex Rademacher and Newton Lines, who went beyond what you would expect from volunteers,” Barry said.

“There are many positive things happening in our community and it is amazing what we can all achieve if we work together,” he said.

Barry, who spent tireless hours working on the project made special mention of his family at the opening, thanking them for their support.

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