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Rosemary finds the time When the Plains Producer tried to track down Mallala Citizen of the Year recipient Rosemary Jenkin, she wasn’t home.

Instead, true to her community spirit, the active volunteer was out and about playing the organ to entertain patients and residents at Mallala hospital.

Rosemary was named District Council of Mallala’s Citizen of the Year, and her community contributions are numerous.

When Rosemary checked the mail after returning from Port Elliot and learned of her win, she tried to return the letter to council.

But given it was Christmas Eve, the council chambers were shut.

While she may officially be retired, Rosemary is not one to sit at home.

Rosemary said she does things “because I’ve got the time to do it.”

Now in her 70s, her days are filled with helping others.

Born and bred in Mallala, Rosemary worked at the council office with Don Pitt before working on the farm, and while she had heard of others receiving the citizen of the year award, she had never considered winning it herself.

“I know what I can do for my community and I just do it. I’ve got the time,” she said.

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Rosemary Jenkin Nominator Alison Madigan said her mother lived by the motto of working together to get things done.

“She is a tireless, energetic, committed community and volunteer worker,” Mrs Madigan said.

“There’s no task too small or too big - just ask Rosemary and she will help, sort it out and probably have it completed and be asking ‘what else can be done?’”

Over the years, Rosemary’s contributions have included involvement with the local primary school, tennis club, Uniting church, institute committee, CWA, hospital, football and bowls clubs, museum, ag bureau, and the Balaklava Golf Club and St Vincent de Paul Society, Gawler.

Her contributions to each of these organisations are too numerous to name, ranging from fundraising to catering, to providing accompanying music and beginning the Cockies Choir, and even washing guernsey’s after this year’s centenary reunion at Mallala Football Club so they could be auctioned the evening of the game.

Each Thursday, Rosemary can be found at the

Angus never stands still

Mallala’S Citizen of the Year, Rosemary Jenkin, at home with some of her restored dolls.

– PICTURE: Lisa Redpath. keys of the organ at the local hospital.

“I’m no great musician, but I’ve had a heck of a lot of fun doing it,” she said.

In her spare time, Rosemary can be found sewing and re-dressing dolls for St Vincent de Paul Society, bringing joy to the children who receive the dolls.

“Many hours work have been given, and we are truly grateful for her time and compassion,” said St Vincent’s family centre manager, Sheila Pinkera.

Rosemary said she had started with the dolls after

her retirement 10 years ago, and uses lace from donated golf and football club table covers to create new clothing for them.

Mallala Football Club president, Jim Franks, also supported Rosemary’s nomination.

“Rosemary has been a tireless volunteer for our club over many years,” he said.

From stepping into the leadership of the ladies’ committee to fundraising, there is little Rosemary won’t volunteer to do.

“Rosemary has organised and catered countless football club functions, helping to not only raise

money for our club but for the community in general,” Mr Franks said.

“Her dedication has not been solely focused on catering, but with her fastidious attention to detail within all facets of the club and the administrative chores that accompany this, Rosemary has constantly gone above and beyond duty.”

Rosemary was named ‘Magpie of the Year’ and is a life member of the club in recognition of her contribution.

Representing the Mallala Uniting Church, Christine and John Blacket also supported Rose-

mary’s nomination for her commitment to the life of the church and encouragement to the Sunday school, organising choirs, helping with this year’s church centenary, and being organist and congregational secretary.

“Rosemary is a tireless worker and has great organisational skills,” they said. “She is able to catch a vision for something and has the ability to gather a team around her and get the task done.”

The Blackets said Rosemary was very motivated with a heart to see things achieved for the community.

From beginning his own choir to becoming the youngest APFL A grade umpire, Mallala’s young citizen of the year winner Angus Bugeja isn’t afraid to take risks.

Angus, a year 12 student at Balaklava High School, was named District Council of Mallala’s young citizen of the year for his contribution to the community.

Last February, he founded the Mallala and Districts Community Choir, which is open to all ages, and is conducted and organised by Angus himself.

He has been a St John cadet for two years, and assists as cadet leader, performing more than 160 hours of volunteer duty at various events.

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At his school, Angus was last year nominated for a Long Tan Leadership Award, and has completed the Youth Opportunities personal leadership program.

Not content with simply participating in the program, Angus also helped fundraise for the program.

Angus became an Adelaide Plains Football League umpire in 2004, and has been umpiring A grade football for two years. He has now been asked to train as a South Australian National Football League umpire.

“The community involvement for Angus’s regional choral workshop was huge,” said nominator and teacher Sonia Pringle. “More than 30 schools and choirs were invited, seven accepted, and he also liaised with a local business to produce a t-shirt to mark the event,” Sonia said.

Angus said a diary was the key to keeping track of all his commitments. n MORE Pictures on Page 25

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NEWS SPECIAL v Australia Day

Our proud achievers Balaklava Area Committee awards Balaklava Area Committee acknowledged the community’s individual and group achievers of the year when it presented its Australia Day awards at a Balaklava community gathering in the Triangle on Tuesday.

A crowd of about 120 people enjoyed a breakfast prepared by Balaklava Lions and CWA. In a new concept, award presenters were chosen at random from the crowd.

BAC chairman, Terry Williams, who acted as MC, said it was hoped this would be the start of a Balaklava Australia Day tradition.

Awards went to Shirley Welke, who was recognised with an Achievement award, while Melanie Redden received the Youth Achievement award.

And while Joy Woodroofe may now live in Owen, she received a Special Achievement award.

Churches of Christ Community Care and SWAP Shop were named winner of the Community Achievement award for CornerStone Cottages.

CornerStone Cottages CornerStone Cottages was officially opened in April, providing three new affordable homes in Balaklava for those on low incomes.

The cottages were the result of a partnership between Balaklava Churches of Christ Community Care, Swap Shop, and State government.

COC Community Care provided $120,000 funding, while Swap shop contributed $36,000 and State government the remaining $233,000 through the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.

Balaklava COC was one of the first community groups to join in partnership with the Affordable Housing Innovations Program.

Shirley Welke Balaklava’s Shirley Welke gathered a small group of supporters to lobby for a new honour roll to be placed on War Memorial Drive.

The honour roll, which is surrounded by a garden area created by Shirley and trees planted by local school students, contains the names of more than 400 local men and women who served in Australia’s armed forces during World War I and II. With the support of Balaklava Area Committee, Balaklava Lions and Balaklava RSL, her project came to fruition in late August.

The honour roll was funded by a $3180 Federal Department of Veterans’ Affairs grant.

Joy Woodroofe Owen’s Joy Woodroofe was named winner of the area committee’s special achievement award for her Adopt-a-Town program linking local communities with bushfire victims in Victoria.

The concept was born last February, and Joy quickly enlisted the help of all the communities within Wakefield Regional Council.

Projects including the distribution of 20 handsewn quilts, a beanie day, the provision of hay, and the Cans for Tanks scheme.

Melanie Redden Horizon Christian School music teacher Melanie Redden has won the Balaklava Area Committee’s Youth Achievement award for 2010.

Melanie, 25, voluntarily donates her time to help the community and has made a significant impact on the strong impact this community has in the Arts.

She said she was ‘very surprised’ after being nominated by Doug Curtis (OAM) Not only does Melanie make herself available as organist for churches, she also accompanies on

Where did you get that hat? n CRAZY hats for Australia Day at Middle Beach, with Chloe Pratt (left) and Beverley Thomas.

PORT Wakefield’s Citizen of the Year, Terry Olson and Young Achiever, Dallas Hill piano for many events and groups, including the eisteddfod, the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir, and Balaklava choir, Balcanto. “I just enjoy accompanying...

I’m not much of a soloist,” Melanie said. She began

playing piano when she was eight, and has now been teaching piano for 10 years.

After growing up in Balaklava, Melanie completed a Bachelor of Musical Education at Adelaide University.

This will be Melanie’s fifth year teaching at Horizon. Melanie also holds a membership with the Music Teacher Association of South Australia, reserved for only the highest qualified and respected music teachers.

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n TO P a c h i e v e r s f o r Balaklava line up with their awards and those who were selected from the Balaklava Australia Day crowd to present the awards. From left, rear, Es and Dorothy Hoepner (OAM’s), who presented the Special Achievement award, Melanie Redden, ( Yo u t h A c h i e v e m e n t ) , Joy Woodroofe (Special Achievement). Middle: Shirley Welke, Individual Achievement, Joyce Fisher, who presented the Community Achievement award to Dr Brenton Clark, representing Church of Christ Community Care and Swap Shop. Front: Madison (left) and Sianna Bond, who presented the Individual Achievement a w a r d a n d Te n a y a h Renshaw, who presented the Youth Achievement award. Tenayah also sang the national anthem.

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Mallala Council Event of the Year: Dublin Institute

125 years on ... and still going strong Dublin Institute Committee has ended its 125 year birthday celebrations on a high after the series of events was named District Council of Mallala’s event of the year.

The celebrations, which began in November, included birthday bingo, a ‘wireless/radio of bygone days’ afternoon, an old fashioned movie night and Paddy’s market.

The Christmas carols, normally held at Windsor, were also relocated to Dublin in honour of the institute’s 125th birthday. n DUBLIN’S “First Lady� Pat Thompson, one of the stalwarts of the Institute, with Mallala mayor, Marcus Strudwicke (left) and CEO, Charles Mansueto.

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‘Ordinary person’ shares credit Citizen of the Year: Bill Rowett CLARE and Gilbert Valleys Council Citizen of the Year, Bill Rowett, describes himself as “just an ordinary person�.

Bill was named citizen winner for Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council’s central area.

Until he received a letter notifying him of the award, Bill wasn’t aware he had been nominated.

He is quick to share the credit with his family and friends for allowing him time for community involvement and for getting on board and helping.

In addition to farming his

Marrabel property with his son, Bill has had a long involvement in community activities, beginning with Rural Youth.

Other involvements have included the Saddleworth Show committee, the committee that developed the Riverton senior citizens homes, the Adelaide Show, and being a professional wool classer.

Bill said his involvement in the senior citizens homes had been viewed as somewhat unusual as he was only 30 at the time.

He has held various posi-

tions and been a member of the Marrabel Rodeo committee for many years, and is a trainer at TAFE for shearing and handling. “I’ve always been lucky to work with enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate people,�

Bill said.

He describes his own contribution as just a small part of a wider team effort, with others quick to pitch in and help.

Winners by area: Central area: William Rowett, citizen of the year;

Courtney Nourse, young citizen of the year; Melbourne Cup Luncheon, Auburn Watervale Auxiliary of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, community event of the year.

Southern area: Alison Thomas, citizen of the year; Jaimi Hayhoe, young citizen of the year; Rhynie Woolsheds church 150 year celebrations, community event of the year.

Northern area: Nathalie Dunstan, citizen of the year; Rebecca Taylor, young citizen of the year; Sounds of Christmas, community event of the year.

Young Citizen, Central area: Courtney Nourse Courtney Nourse of Saddleworth has been named Young Citizen of the Year in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys council central area.

Described as an exuberant and ambitious young women, Courtney represents South Australia in Youth Parliament, and is a dedicated member of council’s Youth Advisory Committee, serving as chairman in 2008 and 2009.

She was one of the four final candidates for Youth Governor of the state.

The 2009 Riverton District High School prefect said she loves getting involved in so much because of what she gains. “I’ll be thankful for the rest of my life for all the skills I’ve gained from getting involved,�

Courtney said.

And the confidence she has developed will be beneficial in all areas of her life. “I’ve gained friends, opportunities and a lot of life skills,� she said.

With an obvious flare for lead-

ership, Courtney was appointed leader of the Opposition in the House of Assembly for the Youth Parliament.

She also visited Government House last year as the local YAC representative. On top of this, Courtney is the Young Rural Ambassador for the Northern Agricultural Shows Association.

Following the completion of year 12 in 2009, Courtney will be going to Flinders University to study a Bachelor of Government and Public Management.

Young Citizen, Southern area: Jaimi Hayhoe Jaimi Hayhoe has been named Young Citizen of the Year for the southern area of Clare and Gilbert Valleys council.

The Riverton District High School student volunteers her time to numerous activities, and represents local youth in many areas. Jaimi is involved with her school’s

student representative council, the Riverton Teen Lounge, Youth Advisory Committee and library board.

She also works with the Riverton Primary School and kindergarten and participates in many programs, including the Be Active program. Jaimi has recently been installed

as a Queen’s Guide, the highest level for any young girl guide, and was presented with the award at Government House.

She plays tennis and basketball and was on her high school’s ball committee in 2009, while also having a strong involvement in fund raising activities.

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Reeves Plains Gemma Deakin, 17, has completed her first season of circuit racing on the podium and has consistently finished in the top five.

The Reeves Plain youth had to come to terms in a new car and a totally different style of driving.

“I’m really happy with the result; we’ve managed to keep our car at the front of the pack with a comparatively small budget,” Gemma said.

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Tanks for footy clubs DISTRICT Hamley Bridge Football Club and Kapunda Football Club received a water tank for their football ovals on Tuesday January 19, as part of the community to community funding initiative.

Blyth/Snowtown Football Club will also be receiving two tanks soon, one for the oval in Blyth and the other in Snowtown.

The 22,000 litre Team Poly water tanks are being donated by the West End Community Fund (WECF).

It is the second round of tanks being donated to football clubs in drought stricken areas.

SA water is also supporting the project with $1,000 donations per tank, per site.

A total of 40 clubs will receive tanks over the next 18 months.

Two Wells Two Wells library is currently running a book sale, ending this Saturday January 30.

A variety of pre-loved library items are available for purchase.

The library is located at 61 Old Port Wakefield Road. For more information contact the library on 85202100.

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The first 2010 Senior Citizens Club meeting on January 22 assured members of a another full year ahead.

Cards and carpet bowls will continue, while bi-monthly social afternoons and several bus trips are also on the agenda.

Balaklava will again be part of the Mid North Card Days, held fortnightly, and will take on the Blyth carpet bowlers.

New members are always welcome and can phone Joan Farley on 8862 1883 or Edna Rowe on 0428 818 196 for more details.

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Will Mallala get a ‘walk of fame’?

Mallala Economic Development Board has called on council to incorporate its ‘Mallala - Home of Motorsport’ theme into the redevelopment of land at the corner of Wasleys and Redbanks roads.

A building was purchased by council and demolished several months ago, leaving a vacant triangular piece of land to be developed.

Council has released a draft plan and will hold a community consultation meeting on Wednesday, February 10 in the council chambers at 7pm.

The current proposal includes a shelter and seating area, vegetation and some car parking.

But the economic development board hopes the home of motorsport theme can also be incorporated.

The board hopes to create a ‘walk of fame’ with pavers honouring some of those who have been involved in motorsport in Mallala.

Examples of the pavers will be shown to the community at the Febru-

Proposal for town centre’s vacant land

ary meeting. The board is calling on locals to support their proposal.

Board member John Lush said it was an important opportunity for the Mallala community.

“It’s a pivotal decision for Mallala,” he said. “We have to get it right.”

The current draft plan will be used as a basis for community comment, and comments and submissions can be presented to council.

It is hoped some of the work will commence before council begins its 75th birthday celebrations in May. John Lush (left) and Tom Abbott with a “prototype” paver.

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• A large Australian flag was allegedly stolen from the Two Wells RSL over the weekend.

The six foot by three foot flag is valued at $80, and anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Two Wells police on 8520 2309.

• A Blair Athol man was reported for misuse of a motor vehicle on Saturday as a result of a follow up enquiry.

A member of the public had made a report about a vehicle doing a burn out, and as a result the 38-year-old owner was spoken to and reported.

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• A 48-year-old local man was arrested last Thursday for a parole warrant issued in November.

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• A Stockport man was reported on Sunday for allegedly cultivating a trafficable quantity of cannabis.

Hamley Bridge police and Kadina CIB located 24 plants at his house.

The man was also reported for possessing a trafficable quantity of cannabis after loose cannabis was found, and for firearms offences when two rifles were located.

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• A 1 5 - y e a r- o l d Balaklava youth was reported last Friday for allegedly committing a serious criminal trespass at a Balaklava premises in November.

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NEWS v District

Schools target a big year School started for some students yesterday, and new teachers are getting into the swing of things, while others return for another year of fun and learning.

Balaklava Primary School principal, Dale Gathercole, said a lot has been happening over the holidays, and there’s plenty to look forward to in 2010.

The primary school has one new staff member and three returning after leave.

Julie Wickham is the new school counsellor, who will also teach years one and two.

Barb Rogers is returning to fill the role of assistant principal, and will teach years three, four and five one day a week.

Alison Jenkin returns to teach years six and seven, while Rachel Fenwick will be teaching one and two.

Work has begun demolishing four buildings at Balaklava Primary School to make way for new classrooms.

“These are being built as part of the building education revolution,” Mrs Gathercole said.

“We are expecting the building to be finished by October or November this year.”

Talks of a merger with the high school are still in the pipeline.

“The merger with the high school is sitting in cabinet waiting for treasury approval,” Mrs Gathercole said.

However, nothing further will happen until after the State election in three months.

Balaklava High School has four new teachers starting in 2010.

Rebecca Wigg is the new drama and english teacher, Jarrad Theile will teach maths and Jessica Daniel will be the I.T and science teacher.

Jason Kawa will also join the staff for six months as part of an exchange program, in which he exchanged places with Liam Whitwell, who is currently teaching P.E in Jason’s place in Canada.

Geoff Gardner will also be returning to the school to teach english and SOSE. The new science block and tech studies developments should be finished construction by the end of semester one.

These projects, plus the new agriculture shed, were all from Commonwealth funding. About 84 year eight students will be joining the school, while the total number of students is about 400 this year.

Following the success of last year’s year 12 students, principal Mark Healy is positive about 2010.

“Some students (last year) are going into Pharmacy, Law and Engineering at University, which are quite demanding courses,” “It’s a credit to the school and its students, and we hope to continue improving this year,” Mr Healy said.

Horizon building on future growth

AT Horizon Christian School, it is clearly another growth year, with the creation of two new classes, plus construction of numerous new buildings.

The school has about 30 new students, bringing the total to about 380 students, with the 2010 school year beginning today.

Construction of several new buildings is also under way, with some set to be completed within the year.

Building of the new gym should start in February, while work will recommence on the library and art centre later in the year.

Major extensions to the technology studies unit are almost complete, as is work in the language centre. There are six new teachers and two staff members returning.

• Pictures of Horizon’s new students and teachers will appear in next week’s edition.

STARTING out at Balaklava primary (from front) Mackenzie Hill, Maria Christine Austria, Jaden Brownlie, Tyrone Kibbler, Matthew Oliver.

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Man hurt in Korunye crash POLICE NEWS

A local man was taken to hospital with head injuries following a rollover near Korunye.

The accident occurred about 7.45pm on Monday evening while the 28-yearold was travelling south on Germantown Road, near Kenna Road. His injuries are not life threatening.

Balaklava • A Hoyleton man was reported on Monday for allegedly committing assault causing harm at a licensed premises in Balaklava.

The 24-year-old was issued with a barring order preventing him from attending the premises and will be summonsed to appear in court.

The same day, a 20-year-old Hoyleton man was arrested at a licensed premises for allegedly breaching bail and breaching a barring order.

The man was issued with a further barring order from the premises and will be bailed to appear in court.

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• An 11-year-old was reported on Tuesday for an alleged shop theft in Balaklava. The youth was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act. • A 36-year-old Campbelltown man was arrested on Tuesday for an alleged assault. He was bailed to appear in Clare Magistrates Court.

DrinkWise program

Young footballers and netballers will be targeted during DrinkWise Australia program educating youth about the ripple effects of drink driving.

Wakefield Regional and District of Mallala councils are combining forces to deliver the program to under 17s and under 15s involved in the Adelaide Plains football and netball associations.

WRC community development officer, David Woodroofe, said each club would be asked to send representatives to a forum in April or May, and these representatives would then share with their own club members.

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LETTER to the Editor

Thanks for a job well done Although I am not in a position to speak officially for the town of Balaklava, I am, and always have been, most concerned for and worked very hard to achieve the very best for welfare and advancement of the town and its surrounding districts.

Because of this I would like to express my sincere thanks, and I am sure, the thanks of many more people, to Mr John Ronan and his family for the wonderful way in which they have built up the business of Free Choice in

this town and provided a service which satisfied a long felt need.

I realise how difficult and worrying this must often have been and now, when I hear people say they can’t imagine how we would get on without the hours and facilities the shop provides, I think we all want to say thank you to John and his family and our very best wishes for your future good health and happiness.

Margaret Gleeson, Balaklava

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Resident support for Hamley’s house plan Hamley Bridge residents have shown their support for a proposal to rezone an area surrounding the town to allow a large residential development.

Gemtree Property announced the proposal to rezone the land for a 500-home residential development late last year.

Managing director, Simon Cross, said he had been contacted by local residents and those involved in business.

“All the contact has been positive,” he said.

“The community is interested and businesses are interested and wanting to know what the project would look like, and the timing.”

Mr Cross again said the rezoning process would be followed by significant public consultation during the design and planning stages of the project.

“Most of our projects are regional, so we’re quite used to working with regional communities where people want to know what’s happening.”

Mr Cross said this was very different to metropolitan areas where people weren’t always so interested in developments in their area.

On the streets of Hamley Bridge last Friday, residents were positive about the proposed development.

Raelene Hough, an employee

ABOVE: Kirsty Coles, Brenda Morris and Ian Parr ... all were supportive of the proposed housing development.

LEFT: Raelene Hough, who works at the local chemist, says “it will be great for business and improve the town by bringing more people here.”

of Hamley Bridge Chemplus, said the development would be great provided people would move out to Hamley Bridge.

“It will be great for business and improve the town by bringing more people here,” she said. In addition, it

could boost student numbers at the primary school.

“It will push the town forward in leaps and bounds,” she said.

Ian Parr agreed.

“It will better connect the town with Adelaide and Gawler,” he said.

“Especially with development also going ahead in Wasleys.”

Kirsty Coles at Hamley Bridge Takeaway has been in the town for four years and believes the development is a great idea.

“It will increase the number of volunteers at the pool, and communities are crying out for fresh volunteers,” she said.

“Hopefully it will bring country minded people into a country minded town.

“Hamley Bridge is already

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self-sufficient with a school, pool, football club, churches, fire brigade and ambulance – this may help attract people.”

Brenda Morris has lived at Hamley Bridge for about 20 years and said she would love to see the town grow. She and her husband initially moved to the town because of its quiet country town atmosphere and they wanted to leave Adelaide.

Brenda said it would be interesting to see the plans as they developed.

but a date is yet to be confirmed.

Nominations are now open, and must be returned to Wakefield Regional Council by Monday, February 22, not February 2 as previously published in the Plains Producer.

•The Adelaide Plains Cup will still be run at Balaklava Racing Club on Sunday, February 28.

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Riverton school funding Riverton and Districts High School is one of 46 schools to receive funding under the State government’s School to Work program.

The funding will be used for a literacy and numeracy program aimed to develop strategies to engage students in a research project and improve the skills of students in need.

Minister for Education, Jane Lomax-Smith, announced the funding last week ahead of the return of students to school yesterday (Wednesday).

“These grants help schools pioneer innovative ways to encourage young people to stay engaged in education and training and improve pathways into high skilled jobs and tertiary education,” she said.

“This helps build a strong, skilled workforce to support the future knowledge and skill demands of our state and stands students in good stead for future opportunities.”

Skate park ‘supa bowl’ CLARE skate park will be expanded to include a supa bowl with the help of grant funding.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council received funding for the skate park under State government’s Community Recreation and Sport program.

Together, funds allocated to projects across the state totalled $1.49 million.

“These are organisations that make such a significant contribution to the community and each of them is incredibly worthy of these grants, which will go towards helping them improve the outstanding level of service and activities they continue to offer South Australians,” said Minister for Sport, Michael Wright.

Plains Producer, Thursday January 28, 2010

PEOPLE v Balaklava

The man behind the Matrix BALAKLAVA’S Gil Wildman built a small town cleaning business into a Statewide supplier to State government departments and health, food and hospitality industries. In this first of a series of interviews Editor, Terry Williams, gets ‘Up Close’ with Gil to discover what drives the man behind Warehouse Matrix.

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il Wildman, who runs a massive business on the outskirts of Balaklava, has the community at heart.

That might surprise some, who might consider him a tad acerbic, or forthright in his views.

There’s no denying Gil, the drive behind Warehouse Matrix, will call the spade a bloody shovel. But inside this hard-boiled lolly there’s a chocolate centre.

He’s the boy from Port Adelaide, who grew up on Port road, next to the Alberton Hotel. You couldn’t get more grass roots South Aussie than that.

And he’s the man who at 73 today is every bit as tenacious in life and business as the footy team that shared his space in the Port.

Born in a tin shed amidst the sandhills of Albert Park on a day which his mum said reached 117 farenheit, Gil admits to being a journeyman – before he found his way to the Matrix.

And like a matrix, life has developed for Gil into a family business which now employs 25 people, sending product to two thirds of South Australia.

The big warehouse south of Balaklava is a major supplier to government departments, food industries, health care, hospitality and other industries.

It started with cleaning products back in 1990 – but now a wide range of goods are stocked, from art supplies to toys.

But do you know what sticks in Gil’s craw?

He still can’t get local residents to understand they are allowed to enter the sales display area and actually buy goods.

“I don’t know what it is – but many Balaklava people still think Warehouse Matrix is for industry and commercial buyers only,” Gil said.

“Tell ‘em to come on in,” he urges as we chat in a small office behind the showroom.

At first reluctant to tell his story, Gil warms to the task as we unravel his life from that small tin shed of 1937 to the really big tin shed in 2010.

Mum Florence and dad William (Alf) brought Gil up three doors down from the Alberton pub.

He stayed there until at 26 he met and married Margaret Boehm in 1961. They wasted no time in having four sons – Graham, in 1963, Robert, 65, Brenton, 67 and Darrel, 71 – “you can work out their ages.”

Graham is a doctor in Victor Harbor, Robert manages the Matrix, Brenton is in IT and Darrel is selfemlpoyed.

All told matter-of-factly, the Old Man rattling off the info like he was picking an order in the warehouse.

But you could see he was proud.

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Gil Wildman UP

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Terry Williams

EDITOR

Born a tin shed, the boy from the Port built a local cleaning business into a State-wide success story

Then we unravel how he came to be where we find him today.

Gil started out with Elders Trustee, became a postie, then made his first dabble with private enterprise, in a deli at Woodville South.

From there, he drove trucks for the PMG and in the late 1960s finished up at Nantawarra, where he and Margaret ran the shop and silos and were Farmers’ Union agents.

“Got driven out by the mice,” he says matter-of-factly. “There was a massive mice plague, back about 1968 and they ate everything.

“Everything until there was nothing left and they turned on themselves.”

Gil makes you shudder as he described how the kids were locked in an airtight bedroom at night, leaving mum and dad to contend with mice scurrying over them in bed as they tried to sleep.

From Nantawarra it was off to the Proof Range at Port Wakefield, where Gil worked for eight years in a series of jobs.

Then he and Margaret and the family moved to Balaklava in 1977, after landing a cleaning contract

GIL Wildman with a model helicopter in his Warehouse Matrix showroom.

with the primary school. Then came cleaning contracts with the high school, supermarket and others, including the town hall.

Gil was to become the backbone of town hall functions, giving 25 years to its promotion and development.

“It still has one of the best lighting systems in country SA,” he says.

But while all the cleaning was going on, townsfolk would pester him to sell them some of his products.

And that’s how Mid North Cleaning Supplies was born in the 1990s, which was to morph into Warehouse Matrix. Yet there were bumps in the road. A stroke in 2000 would slow Gil’s drive, though it obviously did not halt his optimism.

As he says, “the glass is always half full with me.”

Gil continues: “Around 2003 we contacted advisors in Kadina about building the business,” Gil said.

“We listened to what they had to say – and everything offered was something we had as a family discussed ourselves.

“But we just needed someone to

tell us, to give us a reason to make it happen. So we did.

“And do you know one of the first things they said was to change the name from Mid North Cleaning Supplies to something else.

“Now most people would shove that idea – but if we wanted to expand outside our own area, we had to divest ourselves of the local name.

“Who in the city or elsewhere would buy from some perceived country bumpkin in the Mid North?

“One day I discovered the Matrix component and went about changing the name.”

It proved to be a very sound decision – with the business growing out the recession of the early 1990’s to what it is today, with a semi trailer load of goods arriving each night for distribution by six vans travelling everywhere in the State except the West Coast and South East.

Gil is warming up: “What people in business need is faith in themselves to make things happen.

“And local businesses need to support each other. Encourage more trade between each other.

“We don’t see ourselves just as a ‘local’ business. We have grown from a local business and there are others in Balaklava who could do the same.

“But it’s no good sitting in a store waiting for customers to come in.

You have to go to them. Give them

service.

“And closing up for Christmas – as the Producer did – shouldn’t happen in some sectors. You are there to provide a service and it should be there all the time.

“This also applies to the community. We have to boost our community spirit more than what it is now.

“We need leadership across all levels and we need to stop looking for reasons why something can’t be done and find the way to make it happen.”

Give us an example? Gil grabs the pen and draws on the notepad: “What about an airfield near Balaklava?

Well yes, that’s been discussed by the Wakefield Group of Councils.

A blank stare from the man opposite.

“It must be near Balaklava. Do you know why it won’t happen down near Mallala?

“Because of the Proof Range. The military will not allow any flights over the range, up to 30,000 feet – and the flight path further south takes aircraft into the no go zone.

“But if we were to build an airport east of Balaklava, it could be positioned so no flights would arrive or depart over the range.”

“It would work and it should be made to happen. That’s what people need to be thinking about. The big picture.”

Indeed, Gil. The big picture.

Local businesses need to support each other. Encourage more trade between each other

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NEWS v District

Mower fire close call for Kapunda Residents in Kapunda were sent into a panic when a fire, started by a mower, spread quickly on Friday afternoon.

With the hot and windy conditions the CFS prepared residents for the worst.

Those registered with the CFS telephone warning service received phone calls asking them to return home.

The CFS didn’t leave anything to chance calling in water bombers and 20 appliances from as far away as Two Wells and Mallala.

In total, 210 volunteers fought the blaze, which burnt only five hectares.

With strong winds, locals considered themselves lucky the fire hadn’t spread further.

The fire burnt for two hours causing minor damage, the worst understood to have been a pile of hay.

The fire, which started between Klemm and Bethel roads, burnt within metres of two homes on Bethel road.

Balaklava clubs miss out on court funding

KAPUNDA CFS prepares to tackle hay which had started to smoulder.

Democrats urge CFS ‘training for all’ A PROPOSAL to make CFS training available to all citizens living in bushfire prone areas has been suggested by the Australian Democrats.

Democrats’lead Legislative Council candidate, Jeanie Walker, wants the training to be available without the pressure to become a CFS volunteer and at no cost to citizens.

“Providing the opportunity for training will have benefits for the CFS because the successful trainees will have a sound working knowledge of preparation for and how to

behave in a bushfire situation,” Ms Walker said.

The added risks of house fires caused by overheating electrical equipment during these hot spells are another concern for citizens in both metropolitan and regional areas.

In November, fire services responded to three house fires caused by different brands of air conditioners and evaporated coolers.

Ms Walker proposes the free training will encourage more people living in bushfire prone areas to be pro-active.

“Such training should be made available by the state government using funds already accumulated from the Emergency Services Levy,” she said.

“If people know they will not be out of pocket it increases the likelihood of them undertaking such training,” she said.

“This would have the potential to save lives – their own and their families.

“It would reduce the number of risky interventions CFS volunteers are currently forced to make.”

Balaklava tennis, basketball and netball courts will not be resurfaced in the immediate future after a failed attempt to gain grant funding in the first round of the State Government’s 2009–10 Active Club Program.

Courts coordinator for Ralli Park sporting area, Tania Allen, said everyone was hoping for a better outcome.

“We are disappointed, but weren’t really expecting to get funding on the first application,” she said.

Balaklava Football and Netball Club, Balaklava Tennis Club and Adelaide Plains Basketball Association applied jointly for the costly project, which is worth about $100,000.

Sporting groups throughout South Australia have received a funding boost of more than $1 million, but this time none was sent in the Adelaide Plains’ direction. The clubs will make do with the current surfacing, and apply again in August.

If the next funding application is successful, the court resurfacing will take a few years to be completed.

Recreation, Sport and Racing Minister, Michael Wright approved funding to benefit 177 regional and metropolitan organisations representing a wide range of recreation and sporting activities and facilities throughout the state.

Syngas meets land owners on future issues Landholders who may be affected by Syngas’s proposal to build a premium diesel production plant near Port Clinton met with the company earlier this month.

As Syngas begins a period of increased stakeholder consultation, it has appointed the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ACCSR) to work between Syngas and stakeholders to develop a stakeholder engagement framework and program.

The work will build on Syngas’s work to date with various stakeholder groups and provide a greater level of detail at greater depth, and across a broader scope of issues on the Clinton project and related management plans.

Syngas director and geologist, Merrill Gray, said the gathering this month was an opportunity for stakeholders to voice questions, issues and concerns, with consulting company Rural Solutions directing

the meeting. Syngas also gave a presentation informing those in attendance about the progress and future of the project.

Ms Gray said stakeholder engagement was a key to the project’s success and is a major part of the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) process.

She said previously, community relations had occurred on a one on one basis and through newspapers.

“Now we have a landholder group

and have engaged in the longer term ACCSR,” Ms Gray said.

“They will be doing some interviewing in the coming months and getting feedback from a wide range of stakeholders and helping us put together a plan for Syngas to understand how we need to work with the community as part of developing the project.”

This information will help form how the company interacts with the community.

“This has always been the intention, but the issue is getting the balance of having enough information of the project to share it with people, but not jumping the gun either,” Ms Gray said.

The Clinton Project is a large scale long life coal/biomass to liquid ultra clean diesel production project.

The BFS commenced after the completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study project in mid 2009. The BFS is scheduled for completion by 2012.

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NEWS v Auburn

They proudly ‘pedalled’ their town to the world ...

ABOVE: Local residents (from left) Jo Vigar, Kerry Fitzpatrick, Brooklyn Ey, Vic Barnes and Bob Parkinson with the huge Auburn sign outside the senior citizen’s club. BELOW: Ella Noack, Henry and Jack Packer, Ben “K” and Maxine Allen celebrate outside the local supermarket.

Best dressed town for Tour’s stage one Auburn took out the honours of Best Dressed Town in the first leg of the Santos Tour Down Under from Clare to Tununda.

The Auburn Tour Down Under committee consisted of Errol Bannister, Pamala Speakman, Julia Ninnes, Trisha Schmeil, Judy Searly, Ray Hutchinson and Steve and Kathy Simpson.

The committee praised the Auburn residents for getting involved, and leaving no tree without decoration.

“It wasn’t difficult to get the community involved, they were all very willing,” committee member Judy Searly said.

The town theme was cycling paraphernalia, and they used the historical colours of red and black.

The judging panel were charmed by the town’s tight knit community.

“The level of community involvement and attention to detail were particularly impressive.

“The town was proudly dressed and it would be hard to find a local resident who was not participating,” judging panel member Luke Callaghan said.

The Tour Down Under committee were stoked with the win, having tough competition in surrounding towns.

“We were pleasantly surprised, ” Judy said.

The town will receive gardening products for their efforts.

The overall best dressed town for the entire Tour Down Under was announced on Sunday, and Auburn was unsucessful, the honour going to Aldinga.

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f you’re out for a good time, a bite to eat or a nice cold drink this summer, it’s time to check out Leitch’s Roseworthy Hotel.

George and Jo have been at the hotel for nearly a year and will provide all you need for an enjoyable evening.

Soak up the family friendly atmosphere of the dining room, or opt for the traditional pub experience.

The new year brings in some new specials, including ‘kids night’ on Tuesday nights. Kids can get drinks, meals and deserts for only $7.00!

Thursday night is schnitzel night, when all the old favourite schnity’s are available, starting from $10.

There are also several unique sauces available on schnitzel night, including satay, garlic, bernaise, spicy, Aussie, Jason’s special, Jo’s special and Tracey’s special. Schnitzels are available in beef, chicken or calamari.

The menu has also now been updated to include salt and pepper squid and steak sandwiches, and main meals range from $10 to $25.

Home made pizzas are still available for all those wanting a bit of a homely touch to their meal.

The pub will be transformed into a

Karaoke lounge on Saturday, February 20, for all those wanting to show off their singing skills or those just wanting to have a go!

Starting at 9pm, this event isn’t expected to finish until late, so get in quick and book your tables for dinner.

There is a wide selection of songs to choose from, and prizes for the best singer and best costume, along with a lucky singer prize.

There is not one, but two happy hours on Fridays at Leitch’s hotel, from 3 to 4pm, and again from 6 to 7pm.

All are welcome to come along and enjoy the beer and nibbles are provided.

Other facilities available at the hotel include TAB, keno, pokies (gamble responsibly), EPTPOS, ATM, a pool table and a Juke box.

Lunch is available between noon and 2pm, while dinner is between 6 and 8pm.

Another feature at the hotel is the many cradles of Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Johnnie Walker. n Leitch’s Roseworthy Hotel is located on Main North Road, Roseworthy. For further information, contact George and Jo on 8524 8014.

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NEWS v Mallala

2011 target for rural addressing Every property within the District Council of Mallala will comply with either the new rural addressing system or the urban/town addressing system.

Council endorsed new guidelines for inclusion in the rural addressing system consultation process at its December meeting.

As well as the requirement for each property to comply with one of the addressing systems, the proposal includes several guidelines.

Where an area in the district already has a compliant addressing system in the majority of properties, that system will continue and other properties in the

area will be aligned with the system already in place.

Areas not considered to require the rural addressing system are: • Mallala township and Mallala rural living zone; • Two Wells township; • Dublin township; • Parham, Webb Beach, Thompson Beach and Middle Beach (Middle Beach is not yet urban addressed, but because of narrow road frontages, does not support rural addressing); • Lewiston;

• Redbanks; and • Windsor.

Where the majority of properties do not align with a compliant addressing system, council will adopt either the rural addressing or urban/town addressing system.

Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure will be consulted on areas to be excluded from rural addressing, and after the consultation process, a draft implementation plan is will be developed.

Council aims to have an address for all rural properties by 2011.

federal community infrastructure projects on show

MALLALA mayor Marcus Strudwicke and Federal MP for Wakefield, Nick Champion, inspect rainwater tanks installed at the Mallala council office.

Twelve community infrastructure projects across the district were officially opened last Friday by member for Wakefield, Nick Champion.

The Rudd Labor Government provided $220,000 to the District Council of Mallala for these 12 projects from the $1 billion Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

The program, part of the Economic Stimulus Plan, has boosted the community with the following projects: Two Wells •Installation of air-conditioning at the public library.

•Intallation of new playground equipment, including soft fall and shading.

•Refurbishment of original Port Gawler council meeting room, to encourage public use, including flooring, storm water pipes and water tanks.

Mallala •Relocation of the Mallala library to include disabled access.

•Upgrades to the Mallala institute.

•Upgrades to community buildings.

$50,000 will be spent on building repairs Several public buildings within the District council of Mallala will undergo repairs as part of council’s maintenance program. Projects due to be completed before July total almost $50,000.

Structural repairs to the Mallala grandstand are scheduled, including repairs to the main

roof supports and seating at an estimated cost of $18,000.

The next priority is completing salt damp protection at the Two Wells Institute (currently used as a library) at a cost of $5000.On the same building, stonework repairs will be completed and re-pointing at the estimated cost of $10,000.

Security screen doors at the Mallala Aged Care Units will be repaired or replaced for a cost of $3500, and the refurbishing of public toilets (beginning with the Lions park at Dublin) will occur at a cost of $13,000.

Additional public toilet facilities will be included depending on cost.

•Upgrades to footpaths and construction of footpath on Redbanks Road.

•Upgrades to playground, including installation of soft fall.

•Installation of water control systems including waste water system at Mallala sports complex.

Lewiston •Extension of 1.6km on the Lewiston wetlands horse trail.

Dublin •Upgrade of the Dublin institute, including lighting, roofing and a ramp.

Windsor •Upgrade of Windsor Institute and other community buildings.

Lower Light •Development of Resource Recovery Facility.

“The enhancement of playgrounds in Mallala and Two Wells will provide safer recreational spaces for the district’s young families, while the installation of water tanks and waste water control systems in Mallala will benefit the entire community by alleviating stress to the river Murray,” Mr Champion said.

Two Wells shopping, street study District Council of Mallala is undergoing study to develop the Two Wells main street and shopping precinct, after a successful grant application of $20,000 under the State Governments Better Places for People program.

Council is currently looking for suitable consultants to prepare urban design guidelines and desired future character statements for any future development in the town centre during its growth period in the coming years. One objective is to ensure new facilities west of Old Port Wakefield road integrate well with the existing main street.

The study will also guide the development of a proposed market and central plaza, while protecting and strengthening the town in terms of history, built form and character as a country town.

Minister for Urban Development, Paul Holloway, flagged the area north of Two Wells as one option for accommodating some of Metropolitan Adelaide’s long term urban growth.

Boat ramp work starts in March

Construction of the Middle Beach Boat ramp is likely to begin in March following a council decision to proceed with the project subject to the receival of Native Title Clearance.

District Council of Mallala chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said this

clearance was likely to be received in early March.

The boat ramp and its surrounds is expected to take six to eight weeks to complete, and funding received from Federal government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry must be spent by April 16.

However, Mr Mansueto said there were not restrictions on the remainder of the funding, put forward by State government and council. The project has been proposed by the coastal advisory committee for several years and has been the subject of ongoing debate in the past.

Safety changes likely for Parham roads MALLALA council is yet to make a decision on what measures to take to improve the safety of the First Street and Driscoll Terrace intersection in Port Parham.

Council requested a report into possible safety improvements late last year after an accident occurred in which the driver was allegedly intoxicated and speeding.

Options given to councillors at last week’s meeting included: • Installing curve warning signs and recommended maximum speed signs of 30km/h on both sides of the eastern approach to the intersection; • Installing cat’s eyes markers on the centre line of the road at the intersection; and • Installing a series of lateral shift markers.

In his report to council, infrastructure and engineering services manager John Tillack said the upgrade of the intersection was not budgeted, and if approved by council, would have to be a charge against sealed road maintenance or budgeted for inclusion in next year’s budget.

It is estimated the project would cost $3000.

Mr Tillack said installing barriers, wire fences or mounds was inap-

Mallala council propriate and liability for property damage or injury may fall on council even if a driver was negligent and caused an accident.

However, rather than making a decision last week, councillors asked for further options to be brought back to the February meeting, including realignments and costings.

Payphones District Council of Mallala will ask Telstra to retain three payphones identified for removal.

A fourth payphone at Two Wells is also on Telstra’s removal list.

However, as there are no other payphones within the townships where the remaining three payphones are situated (Windsor, Long Plains and Lower Light) council has asked they remain.

Council said removing the payphones could mean people were unable to contact emergency services, and said there was limited mobile phone coverage with some service providers.

Animal Management Plan Council’s Animal Management Plan Committee will be reformed

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in brief

following a request by councillors.

The committee was initially formed to develop council’s animal management plan, which promotes responsible pet ownership.

Because of the debate over council’s by-laws concerning dogs, councillors asked the committee be reformed.

Those interested in joining the committee are asked to write to community services manager, Steve Bateman, with their expression of interest.

Terms of reference for the committee will be developed.

Two Wells Information Centre The Two Wells Visitor Information Centre will be funded to operate until June 2010.

District Council of Mallala agreed to adjust its budget to fund an additional $6000 to allow the centre to remain open.

It had hoped to obtain funding through the Federal government Jobs Fund, but this was unsuccessful.

Council is also investigating the type and level of services able to be provided from the facility and will present a report detailing the

operating costs of running the centre before council’s 2010/11 budget deliberations.

Dublin load limits A five tonne load limit (with the exception of service vehicles) will be applied to the service road of Old Port Wakefield Road, Dublin, between South terrace and Second street.

The load limit will take effect on January 29, and follows a period of public consultation.

District Council of Mallala also voted to adopt its Dublin traffic management plan despite several business owners and truck operators voicing concerns.

No written submissions were received by council.

However, the plan was revised to include an opening in the narrow median island to allow passenger vehicles to enter the service road.

Level crossing upgrade Simpkin and Old Dublin Road level crossings will be closed to traffic and a permit system introduced to allow property owners to move machinery and stock across the rail reserve.

District Council of Mallala has advised the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure that

unless community consultation revealed the proposal was too risky, it would support the changes to the two level crossings, an upgrade of bypass routes, and imposing length limits on the Pratt and Gallipoli roads crossings.

These two crossings will also be activated. No crossings between Two Wells and Mallala will be closed.

Permits will be introduced to allow land owners to use the closed crossings to move agricultural machinery and stock as it was deemed this was of less risk than having slow moving machinery on roads with higher traffic volume.

Community consultation will soon commence on the proposed changes.

Buckland Park road A petition calling for an upgraded Buckland Park road and better street lighting has been presented to council.

The petition included 14 signatures.

In response to the petition, District Council of Mallala said the road was included within its matrix used to prioritise road upgrades, but was not currently listed as a priority within this matrix or council’s budgetary limits. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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special feature v YOUR WEDDING

n ABOVE: Michael Rowe, formerly of Nantawarra, married Leslie Smith at Lyrebird Falls, Kallista, in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges on October 4 last year. The couple are now living in Hampton Park, Victoria, and will honeymoon in Phuket and New Zealand. Michael is the oldest son of Andrew and Kathy Rowe, of Nantawarra, and Leslie is the daughter of Paul and Marie Smith. The couple were attended by (from left) Kristy Toth, Sarina King, Dianne Lyness, Shani Tydall, Taryn Zerk, Paula Smith, pageboy Mitchell Sciven, Travis Zerk, Ben Rowe, Thomas Rowe, Jacob Rowe, Adrian Cook and Leigh Calley. n BELOW: Jess Wood and Simon Schulz were married at Olivers in McLaren Vale on December 4. Jess is the daughter of Mike and Sue Wood, of Owen and Simon is the son of Trevor and Wendy Schulz of Wild Horse Plains. The couple honeymooned in New Zealand and are living in Mallala.

n RIGHT: Corey and Amy Mathewson were married on November 28 in the Botanic Park, North Adelaide.

The couple, who are pictured with son Harper, now live in Morphett Vale. Corey is the son of Rose and Len Mathewson of Dublin, and Amy is the daughter of Grant Roberts and Trudy Kerns of Morphett Vale.

n Courtney Daniel and Darryl Barkla were married at Camelot Castle in Basket Range on December 12.

The couple left the ceremony in a horse and carriage, and enjoyed a reception at Sferas, Modbury with 70 guests. They were attended by (back, from left) Martin Plant, Krystal Allen, Adam Pratt, Tania Robinson, Luke Marshman, Rhiannon Robinson, Nick Koepsch, Gaynor Marron, and (front) Zara Pratt, Amanda Kennison, Daniel Pratt and Jared Pratt.

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NEWS SPECIAL v Australia Day

Casey Michael and BRONTE HEWETT ask local people what Australia Day means to them ...

‘Change the anthem ... but hold that pie floater’ Bek Baldwin

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‘A time for fun and freedom’ Year 12, Balaklava High School student Kane Williams sees Australia Day as a time to have fun with mates and embrace the freedom of being Australian.

With an attitude that Australia already exceeds expectations as a country, the 17year-old said he spent the day, “sleeping and eating meat.”

He was pleased Australia Day fell on a Tuesday, relieving him of a few extra

days of school. Although the question of who wrote our national anthem remains a mystery to Kane, he is stll able to recite ‘Advance Australia Fair’ from his primary school days.

Our national holiday is a time to appreciate being Australian and he would much rather commemorate this occasion than ANZAC Day. Aware of the solemn meaning of

Enjoy the barbecue but celebrate unique lifestyle Balaklava butcher Marc van Kleef really values the freedom of speech, lifestyle, opportunities for growth and safety that come with living in Australia.

Seeing Australia Day as a time to acknowledge where our country started and how it has developed, Marc thinks of it as the “birthday for our country.”

• Shown here tucking into one of his famous snags, Marc says our national holiday is becoming more important to Australians, even if it’s just having a barbecue to celebrate.

ANZAC Day, Kane felt Australia Day was more of a celebration.

Koalas, lamb chops, barbecues and Australian Rules Football are all iconic symbols to the young teenager.

Kane believes Australia’s development into a Republic country would benefit its citizens greatly, but when asked who our first president should be his answer was simply, “not Kevin Rudd.”

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Over the years the meaning of Australia Day has changed dramatically and Marc agrees the majority of people would see it as just a holiday.

As a strong believer holidays should be celebrated on the day they fall, Marc feels it gives more significance to the date.

“Otherwise we might as well join all the holidays together and have one long break,” he says.

Marc says Australia has so many unique qualities as a country and this is the thing to be celebrated.

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‘More than just a holiday’

Devon Hardiman, of Two Wells, has a different feeling towards Australia Day after having lived overseas for six months on official duties.

“Australia Day means a lot more to me now than it ever did before,” Devon said. “It was a day off, a chance to watch the cricket with mates. Now I realised it’s about being a proud Aussie.”

Devon believes Australia is a unique and diverse place.

“Some people travel all over the world to get just a taste of the lifestyle we live every day,” he said.

Devon said it would be good

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for Australia to break away from England and become a Republic, but it could have negative results. “We may become to Americanised and lose our Aussie heritage,” Devon said.

“But if we did manage to become a Republic it would probably be with a female Prime Minister – not that’s there anything wrong with that!”

Commenting on the belief Australia “became a nation at Gallipoli,” Devon said Australia Day and ANZAC day definitely should be celebrated on the actual dates but kept separate.

“ANZAC day marks the brave

Bek Baldwin, of Balaklava, has a very different take on our national holiday.

To Bek, Australia Day means “playing cricket at the beach, enjoying a few drinks with friends and making the most of the public holiday,” she said.

January 26 is the day Australia was claimed as part of the British Empire and Bek recognises Austraila Day has developed into a significant social event.

She is not impressed with some uniquely Australian items such as the pie-floater and Bek also believes our national anthem needs to be adapted saying, “we are definitely in need of a change.”

Amused by the fact Australia is the only country who eats their national emblem, Bek feels the only disadvantage of living in Australia is our isolation from the rest of the world.

Feeling lucky we live in such a secure country like Australia, with many opportunities avaliable, Bek has grown up to really appreciate the laid back attitude of Australians.

sacrifices of ancestors in World Wars,” he said. “To have our country’s birthday on the same day would be very disrespectful to these men and women who allowed us to live this great lifestyle,” he said.

Devon believes uniquely Australian icons include Vegemite, meat pies, AFL and our slang language.

According to Devon, “working together and not discriminating against each other” are ways Australia could be improved.

His favourite Aussie is anyone who represents Australia in sport, theatre or music.

Australia Day for Dell Applebee, of Two Wells, represents a day to recognise the country and how it has developed.

As a young girl, Dell followed the Royal family.

She believes this following in Australia has died in the last decade.

She wouldn’t be surprised if Australia eventually becomes a Republic.

A keen lawn bowler, Dell is an annual attendee of the Australia Day awards ceremony, and also gets involved with celebrations at the local Probus Club.

This year, Dell will be reciting four poems. She says it’s a good way to take pride.

“I try to show we’re thinking about Australia Day,” she said. A strong believer in celebrating on the actual day, Dell does not think changing the public holiday to Monday to make for a long weekend is logical. “It doesn’t mean a thing otherwise,” she said.

While Dell says Australia Day is a day to take pride in the country, she believes ANZAC day may be better as our national day as it includes Aboriginals, who fought in the war. “Australia Day does leave out the Aboriginal people,” Dell said.

Uluru, native fauna, the wattle and sunshine represent uniquely Australian symbols for Dell. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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LOCAL v Living

The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO January 2005

• Local artists, Tahlia Ries and Kelly Bickle were nominated for the 2005 Young Achiever awards.

10

YEARS AGO January 2000

• Dale Gathercole, of Balaklava, was named one of 10,000 people chosen to carry the Olympic Torch on its journey around Australia.

• Neville Sharpe’s service to the small seeds industry won him an Order of Australia Medal.

20

YEARS AGO January 1990

Mystery photo – group of children Heritage Highlights

by Norma Schopp

This photograph was given to me a few months ago. It appears to be a group of school, or Sunday School children alongside a large building. We believe it is a “local” photo, and therefore the building could be Balaklava town hall.

Can anyone identify the group (hopefully with names), the approximate date and the location? Please contact me if you can help – 8862 1854.

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• Barry Ahern and Max Hoad started work building new doctors and chemist facilities in Auburn.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Jan 29: Water Awareness 10th year celebrations.

• 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; Balaklava paper drive.

• Feb 10: Tidy Town Balaklava group meeting, CWA Hall.

• Feb 11: Tidy Towns Balaklava meeting.

• Feb 12: Shamus Liptrot fundraising dinner.

• Feb 13: Balaklava Tennis Club Bash for Cash Doubles night.

• Feb 28: Balaklava Tennis Club Junior Tournament.

• Mar 5 - Blyth Tennis Club Twilight Senior Social Tennis.

• Mar 7: Clean Up Australia Day - Brinkworth 9am at community shelter shed.

• Mar 13: Owen Strawberry Fete.

• Apr 30: Brinkworth Red Cross Breakfast.

• Apr 30: Blyth paper drive.

• May 1: Balaklava paper drive.

• May 22-23: Brinkworth Football Club 100th birthday celebrations.

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PET CARE

Supported by Balaklava Veterinary Service. Phone: 8862 2088 • Continued from last week Before you leave your pet anywhere, make sure that it is in good health, has had all its vaccinations and is protected with a treatment to kill and repel ticks, flies and other parasites that may be present wherever he or she stays.

Make sure you have ample supplies of your pet’s medications.

• It’s a good daily routine to use your fingers to run through your dog’s fur.

• If you have a dog with a long coat, a comb is a great way to find ticks.

• Comb your dog from the top of the head, running the comb backwards against the fur, followed with your hands.

• Feel for any bumps and if you feel

CROSSWORD

Kennelling your pooch one, stop and have a good look. You need to pay particular attention to the top of the legs, behind the ears and in the ears. If a tick is found, seek advice from your vet immediately.

Things to remember when choosing a kennel: • You should visit the kennel, ask for references and research on the internet for ratings of their service.

Bring your dog to familiarise him with the

environment • Kennels with no walls should be avoided (i.e. open chain link, wire, mesh or bars between kennels where dogs can touch or injure each other). The fewer kennels there are, the lower the stress and noise. Fewer stalls mean your dog will receive much more attention.

• Did the kennels smell? If it smells, it’s unhygienic, which can lead to illness and dis-

Good News Ken Packer

“The Lord is long-suffering and abundant in mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression.”

Numbers 14.18.

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

ease. The floors and walls of kennels should be easy to clean.

• Were the kennels constantly noisy?

Stress is dangerous – the more noise, the more stress is caused.

Kennels should cater for less than 20 stalls in any building with dogs not facing each other, providing daylight, views and stimulation, places to encourage resting and relaxation, correct management of visitors, and good staff.

• Continued next week

Did you know

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D Thomas Cook, the world’s first travel agency in the world, was founded in 1850 D A fathom is 18 metres.

D The most populated city in the world - when major urban areas are included - is Tokyo, with more than 37 million residents.

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES January 31

February 7

February 14

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

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

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

anglican Auburn...................... 9.00am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra..............No service Lochiel....................No service Pt Wakefield............... 9.30am

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava.................. 10.00am Nantawarra..............No service Lochiel....................No service Pt Wakefield............. 10.00am

Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra..............No service Lochiel....................No service Pt Wakefield..............11.00am

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SPORT v Basketball Three Adelaide Plains basketball teams attended the St Clair Basketball Carnival on December 12 and 13 – under 14 girls, under 16 girls and under 18 boys. Reports below.

Adelaide Plains under 14 girls work hard as a team The Adelaide Plains Under 14 girls basketball team had an early start on the Saturday morning with their first game at St Clair against Strathalbyn.

The girls had a slow start, finding plenty of the ball but unable to convert on the score board in the first half. Ciara Guy worked hard under the basket, being the Plains’ tallest player and Tenneal White was able to steal many balls with her pace and good hands. The second half was much better, Carly Williams finding her range and shooting well. The girls closed the gap but were unable to reduce the first half deficit by enough to win the game. The Strathalbyn team proved to be the bench mark in this age group.

The girls worked hard in the next game against Western Magic White, only losing by seven.

They were right in this game with the margin

Back from left: Carly Williams, Ciara Guy, Aleisha Michael, Tenneal White, coach Michelle Williams, front: Natasha Greenshields, Brooke Wilson and Chelsea McPharlin. only being two points up until the last few minutes of the game.

Sunday morning a win was had against Woodville, lifting the girls’ spirits. A great team effort! Brooke Wilson and Natasha Greenshields showed great skills with their ability to get their hands on the ball cleanly

defensively on several occasions.

The last game for the weekend against Southern Yorke proved to be the most physical.

The girls showed they weren’t going to be pushed around. Aleisha Michael stood her ground and took a strong charge from SYP’s largest

player. Chelsea McPharlin worked hard trying to stop the SYP girls getting to the basket.

The game was even for the first half, but the SYP team ran away with it in the second.

The girls combined well together all weekend and worked hard as a team. Well done girls.

Win for girls against Strathalbyn

A de la id e P la in s ba sk e t ba ll ac t io n re t ur ns

MEgan Ball, Hamley Bridge jumps to shoot during the division one women’s game on Friday night.

AUBURN Hawks’ Sam Goodfellow watches as team mate Ben Mitchell flies towards the basket, Swaggie Jamie McArdle defending during the mens’ game.

Adelaide Plains under 16 girls played four games, winning their s econd game against Strathalbyn.

“We had a good win against Strathalbyn, who did play off in the finals,” coach Michelle Tiller said.

Whitemagic, West Adelaide and Southern Tigers beat the Adelaide Plains’ girls by only small margins.

There was a real sense of sportsmanship throughout the carnival. “All teams gave great support to others when they could.

“I was proud of all the girls, they all played really well,” Michelle said.

The team: Amy Daniel, Hannah McArdle, Shauni Tiller, Amy Barr, coach Michelle Tiller, front: Stephanie McArdle, Kate Cmrlec and Brittney Koch.

One loss only for under 18 boys The under 18 boys played a great carnival, defeating the Forrestville Eagles, West Adelaide Bearcats and Norwood, only losing to St Clair’s Magic in a minor round match by 40 pts and unfortunately again in the grand final, by 20 points. Back from left: coach Wayne Hill, Michael Clifford, Luke Williams,Ross Sharer, Lachlan Michael, Josh Kelly, Riley McDonald, Luke Guy and Dallas Hill.

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First week back causes confusion Sam Noack, Auburn Hawks, flicks the ball to team mate Sam Goodfellow, duping Swaggies’ Jordan Wilson and Andrew McDonnell.

hawk Michael Prince keeps his eyes on the ball as he drives the ball toward goal during the men’s game against the Swaggies on Friday night.

Hamley’s Hannah Clark and Alison Schahinger keep the defence tight in the women’s division one game, as Bulldogs’ Nikole Healy attempts a shot at goal. INSET: Umpire David Chapman calls a foul.

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When was the last time you were fouled off? Never been. Yet. What would you do to lift the profile of basketball in Australia? Everyone topless.

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Dribbler had been waiting anxiously to play basketball again, only to find out his game was a forfeit. Disappointing.

However many players were not disappointed.

It was an ideal night for basketball as the cool change arrived well before starting time, which was put forward because of the forecasted hot day, to seven o’clock. A number of other keen basketballers didn’t know this and were well and truly ready for their first game. Their game was a close one too – Owen getting there by just one point. Samuel Michael for the Sonics had lost none of his skill during the break and nearly gave his team the win. However superior team play by Owen gave them the edge, with Connor Lane, Jake Tiller and Tom Munzer combining well.

The other keen and committed boys in division four enjoyed a notso-close game with the Studham brothers, Joshua and Nathan scoring well to give Bulldogs an easy win over Long Plains.

The Long Plains boys tried hard, as they have done for a number of years with Ty Robertson, Nick McArdle andAshton Snowden showing that it won’t be long until they’re rewarded for their commitment.

The only other junior games were division one.

Owen boys just made it in another close and exciting game against Mavericks.

Dribbler reckons Michael Clifford could be back as he led the way for the Mavericks who, with another player from the past in Brandon Hancock, nearly snatched the game.

Owen were without tall talented Brandon Merry.

However, the silky skills of Justin Smith and Kieren Robinson were enough to give Owen the edge.

Tommy Halls also played well but not to the height of his usual game.

The Owen girls scored highly as they overcame Storm with an easy win.

Brianna Wedding led the way with a huge score of 36 – which is amazing.

Dribbler reckons that if she let others carry the ball,

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it would bolster the team morale and enable her to develop in the area she is more likely to play at a higher level. He reckons that she had just returned from playing for the State Country team in NSW. Storm didn’t give up, Renee McPharlin putting in her usual good game.

Brittany Koch, obviously desperate to play basketball again, was a dynamo until she fell heavily. Both teams had some younger fill ins – I think I saw Kelsey Wedding playing for Owen.

No division 2 women played, although Dribbler tells me Thunder turned up

expecting to play.

All the division one Women were there with the Hamley Bridge girls’ game against Bulldogs giving Dribbler the most excitement. The Long Plains win over Lightning was a critical one as they are now top of the premiership table.

I think they knew the significance of the game, as Kerri Blackwell was very determined who, along with the Fiebig girls, Cara and Jess, showed Lightning that they are going to have to practice even more.

Dribbler tells me that Lightning were the only Balaklava team to practice this week with Alexandra Wilson really keen to play, whatever the weather.

Men’s division had many great games. A

number of teams had junior fill ins but they were not that obvious. Justin Smith, playing his second game for the night, helped Owen win another game.

Matthew Pascoe was the only player to get into the 20s although Kym Simon nearly managed it. The Redlegs’win over the Sonics was a critical one as it put them firmly on top and left Sonics precariously close to dropping out of the four.

Dribbler can’t believe that their two fill ins were their top scorers. Nick Jericho and Dallas Hill both played well, possibly challenged by the Sonics’ fill ins to show their class.

Hopefully next week everyone will be back from holidays. See you all then.

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- Supporting Local Sport Results of matches played on Friday January 22, 2010

men’s division

Div 1 Women

Owen 39 (J.Smith 10, D.Bevan 9, P.Clark 8) def Longies 33 (K.Jenkin 13, J.Matthews 10, B.Barnes 6). Hawks 32 (N.Forrest 10, S.Noack 7, S.Goodfellow 4) def Swaggies 26 (A.McDonnell 8, J.McArdle 7, R.Sharer 5). Bulldogs 46 (S.Nankivell 14, N.Greenshields 12, J.Brice 10) def Meercats 27 (B.Trail 18, K.Bomford 7, J.Gregory 2). Redlegs 44 (N.Jericho 19, D.Hill 14, C.Price 7) def Sonics 39 (B.Hancock 15, M.Clifford 12, J.Walker 8). Young Guns 66 (M.Pascoe 20, K.Simon 19, D.Friedrichs 13) def Eagles 38 (P.Kowalick 11, M.Taylor 9, D.Smith 7).

Long Plains 32 (K.Blackwell 11, C.Fiebig 11, J.Fiebig 6) def Lightning 22 (J.Koch 8, A.Wilson 6, K.McArdle 4). Owen 40 (B.Wedding 18, S.Florence 10, J.Neilson 8) def Redlegs 26 (K.Marshall 10, S.Mudge 6, C.Powell 4). Hamley Bridge 39 (M.Ball 13, H.Clark 10, L.Read 8) def Bulldogs 32 (N .Healey 16, K.Williams 8, S.Young 4).

division 1 Boys Broncos 41 (R.McPharlin 22, T.Shepherd 7, S.Rowland 6) def Bulldogs 10 (R.Blackwell 4, T.Lawson 4, J.Sharman 2). Owen 44 (J.Smith 14, K.Robinson 12, T.Halls 8) def Mavericks 38 (M.Clifford 20, B.Hancock 7, P.McMillan 5).

division 2 Boys Bulls 20 (Won by forfeit) def Magics 0 (Team forfeit). Bulldogs 20 (Won by forfeit) def Owen 0 (Team forfeit).

division 3 Boys Owen 20 (Won by forfeit) def Bulldogs 0 (Team forfeit). Pistons 20 (Won by forfeit) def Bullets 0 (Team forfeit).

division 4 Boys

Division 2 Women Cats 20 (Won by forfeit) def Owen 0 (Team forfeit). Thunder 20 (Won by forfeit) def Storm 0 (Team forfeit).

Division 1 Girls Owen 46 (B.Wedding 36, A.Marsden 4, K.Wedding 4) def Storm 25 (R.McPharlin 11, B.Koch 10, T.Lawson 2). Redlegs 20 (Won by forfeit) def Long Plains 0 (Team forfeit).

Division 2 Girls Redlegs 20 (Won by forfeit) def Suns 0 (Team forfeit). Spurs 20 (Won by forfeit) def Owen 0 (Team forfeit). Bulldogs 20 (Won by forfeit) def Pacers 0 (Team forfeit).

Division 3 Girls Falcons 20 (Won by forfeit) def Nuggets 0 (Team forfeit). Rowans 20 (Won by forfeit) def The Breezers 0 (Team forfeit).

Bulldogs 35 (N .Studham 14, J.Studham 12, M.Lawrie 5) def Long Plains 13 (T.Robertson 5, A.Snowden 5, N .McArdle 2). Owen 24 (C.Lane 8, J.Tiller 8, T.Munzer 7) def Sonics 23 (S.Michael 13, S.Speissegger 8, B.Davey 2).

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Hamley Bridge downs Balaklava in Division One Perfect conditions last Saturday greeted bowlers as they converged onto the various bowling venues.

The key match in Division One saw leaders Hamley Bridge play third placed Balaklava. A comfortable 14 shot victory with two rinks up enabled Hamley Bridge to open up a break over its competitors at the head of the table.

In other matches, fourth placed Riverton accounted for Wasleys with all rinks up while Port Wakefield secured a much needed win against Mallala.

Owen had the bye for the round.

These results have seen Riverton take over third spot from Balaklava while Port Wakefield and Mallala have also switched positions.

This weekend’s Division One matches will be very intriguing with the feature match being between Owen and Balaklava.

By John Glistak WWBA secretary Owen is difficult to defeat at home. Sitting in second place, another win will go close to shoring up that spot for Owen with only a handful of matches remaining. On the other hand, Balaklava will be keen to reverse their earlier loss against Owen and, at the same time, keep pressure on the leaders. However, season form favours an Owen victory on this occasion.

Both Port Wakefield and Mallala have slim chances of squeezing in the final four and so their respective matches against Hamley Bridge and Wasleys are vitally important for these two sides. However, Hamley Bridge should dent Port Wakefield’s aspirations based on season form.

Meanwhile, Mallala and Wasleys should have a close match with Wasleys keen

JAKE Olsen, Balaklava White gives his team mate a line during the match against Hamley White at Balaklava on Saturday.

to repeat their earlier win against their host.

Riverton has the bye in this weekend’s round.

Division One: January 23 – Riverton 88(12) (M. Griffiths 28, B. Mullins 32, N. Rogers 28) def.Wasleys 59(0) (D. Olive 26, L. Ryan 16, R. Bowman 17); Port Wakefield 75(10) (R. McQuire 23, G. McPharlin 25, R. Murphy 27) def. Mallala 51(2) (K. Roberts 25, P. Furst 10, J. Evans 16); Hamley Bridge 80(10) (B. Smith 33, M. Durdin 20, A. O’Brien 27) def. Balaklava 66(2) (P. Thompson 24, T. Clifford 24, B. Taylor 18).

Division One Standings – Hamley Bridge 106(166); Owen 90(104); Riverton 82(99); Balaklava 76(85); Port Wakefield 53(-99); Mallala 50(-147); Wasleys 37(-208) Division One: January 30 – Hamley Bridge vs Port Wakefield, Mallala vs Wasleys, Owen vs Balaklava, Riverton Bye.

HAMLEY BRIDGE’S Pat Wedding lines up on Saturday.

New leader in Division Two Red Port Wakefield Blue has taken over the lead in Two Red, on shots, following their all rinks up win over the previous leaders, Riverton White.

Owen easily accounted for Tarlee to move into third spot, followed by Hamley Red and Hamley White who both had wins against their respective opponents, Balaklava Red and Balaklava White.

The feature match this Saturday will see Port Wakefield Blue host Owen. In their previous match, Owen had a very comfortable win; this time, the result is likely to be much closer, but in whose favour?

Riverton White hosts Hamley White, keen to atone for their loss last week and also with the knowledge that they had a win against their opponents earlier in the season.

Hamley Red travels to Tarlee for another tight match. Tarlee took the honours the last time they played and will be keen to repeat this again to move back in the four at Hamley Red’s expense.

The final match will feature a Balaklava local derby between the White and Red sides. Only two weeks ago, Balaklava Red sneaked into the Red Section courtesy of their win against Balaklava White. Will Balaklava Red repeat the dose once again or will Balaklava White return the favour?

Division Two Red: January 23 – Hamley Red 89(12) (J. Tily 30, G. Schilling 30, J. Bell 29) def. Balaklava Red 58(0) (C. Cowan 27, R. Hillman 12, K. Cottle 19); Owen 87(10) (P. Sullivan 35, I. Freebairn 17, L. Beaty 35) def. Tarlee 62(2) (D. Meyers 22, D. Branson 22, F. Gorey 18); Hamley White 77(10) (L. Stott 22, R. Morris

22, A. Fyfe 33) def. Balaklava White 70(2) (M. Olsen 23, J. Olsen 21, C. Milton 26); Port Wakefield Blue 90(12) (A. Williams 33, R. McGregor 24, L. Johnson 33) def. Riverton 53(0) (R. Hannaford 15, J. Glistak 19, P. Kelly 19).

Division Two Red Standings – Port Wakefield Blue 109(138);

Riverton 109(55.25); Owen 102(48); Hamley Red 94(88); Hamley White 94(54); Tarlee 92(5); Balaklava White 88(36.75); Balaklava Red 80(-80) Division Two Red: January 30 – Port Wakefield Blue vs Owen, Riverton vs Hamley White, Balaklava White vs Balaklava Red, Tarlee vs Hamley Red.

Mallala sides lead Division Two White Mallala Black has maintained their position at the top of Two White following their comprehensive win against Wasleys. In the process, they scored the first ‘50’ of the season.

Mallala White moved into second position courtesy of a narrow eight shot, one rink up win, over Balaklava Blue.

The final match saw Port Wakefield Gold comfortably defeat Riverton Black.

This Saturday’s round will see the two Mallala sides play each other in the local derby.

Mallala Black narrowly won on the last occasion with another close result

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expected once again.

Third placed Balaklava Blue hosts fourth placed Port Wakefield Gold. Season form favours a Balaklava Blue win in this match.

The final match between Wasleys and Riverton Black will be competitive with Wasleys eager to repeat their win against the visitors once again.

Division Two White: January 23 – Port Wakefield Gold 84(10) (A. Carslake 17, T. Sharman 37, T. Jones 30) def. Riverton Black 61(2) (P. Gates 34, B. Prime 14, R. Schulz 13); Mallala Black 111(10) (K. McDonald 31, G. Donlon 21, M. King

59) def. Wasleys 59(2) (J. McDonnell 18, S. Wendland 31, B. McDougall 10); Mallala White 67(8) (G. Forrest 18, J. Curnow 19, B. Hill 30) def. Balaklava Blue 59(4) (R. McPharlin 25, R. Barr 21, K. Harkness 13).

Division Two White Standings – Mallala Black 84(96); Mallala White 78(-47); Balaklava Blue 76(-7); Port Wakefield Gold 60(-46); Riverton Black 57(-138); Wasleys 52(-201).

Division Two White: January 3 0 – Mallala White vs Mallala Black, Balaklava Blue vs Port Wakefield Gold, Wasleys vs Riverton Black.

VIN Healy, Hamley Bridge double checks the best line with his skipper during the match on Saturday against Balaklava.

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Thunderbirds coming to Jamestown Netball fans throughout the Mid North have a perfect opportunity to see the Thunderbirds in action at Jamestown on Sunday February 14 during the team’s pre-season camp.

Sunday’s program begins at 9 am with a two-hour training session followed by an exhibition game at 11.30am, with two Thunderbirds sides going head to head.

“Expect to see some quality athletes testing their skills and perfecting their talents,” Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson said.

“The Thunderbirds are an amazing squad to watch in action, fast paced and action packed - a highly skilful group of women.”

The exhibition match will be followed at 1 pm with a community barbecue (for a small donation).

This is an opportunity to mingle with Thunderbirds players, and get autographs and photographs.

Tickets for Sunday’s program at the Big Shed are available at the door and are $10 for a family, $5 per adult and $2 for students.

Ms Woodlands-Thompson said the Thunderbirds place a strong focus on regional connection.

“We try to travel to differing regional locations throughout the year. Jamestown has some fantastic facilities that we are excited about making the most of,” she said.

Organiser Vicki Renshaw said it was a major coup to have the Thunderbirds train and play in the Big Shed.

“This is a perfect opportunity for netball fans from throughout the Mid North to see the Thunderbirds in action in their own region,” she said.

Ms Woodlands-Thompson said the weekend provides an ideal opportunity to connect as a team.

“We have quite a few new squad members in 2010 and this trip provides a relaxed environment for the new squad members to get to know everyone,” she said.

“It also provides an opportunity for the 2009 squad members to reconnect after the break.”

“The girls always have a fabulous time away, the pre-season camp is absolutely vital in the girls getting that opportunity before the really serious training kicks in and it all becomes a bit more hectic.

“There is a very serious side to the trip of course, but we also make sure we provide fun activities to ensure lots of laughs. We always come back with some hilarious stories!”

Guest speaker night: All of the players attending plus Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson will be involved in a guest speaker night to be held in the Jamestown Football and Netball Clubrooms on Saturday February 13, starting at 7.30 pm.

Tickets are available at ANZ Banks at Port Pirie, Clare and Jamestown or by contacting Bernadette McCarthy 0438640175 or Vicki Renshaw 0429 641 867.

Limited tickets are available.

Tickets cost $50 for family, $20 for adults, and $5 for students and include a light supper.

Thank you to all sponsors – Webbs Tyre Service, Jack Redden Real Estate, Boston Ford, Sawley Lock Pty Ltd, Quality Rural/Caltowie Agencies, Redden Bros, Mid North Clean Blast, Gibb and Sons Pty Ltd, Bridgestone Tyre Centre, Mid North Accounting, Jamestown Journal, and RJ & MS Sanders.

For details please phone Vicki Renshaw 0429 641 867.

Blyth Ladies Invitation Fours The Blyth Ladies Bowling Club held an Invitation Fours event on January 19.

Various clubs from throughout the area were represented including ladies from Hamley Bridge, Balaklava, Brinkworth and Clare.

The day was ideal for bowls with no wind to hamper their enjoyment of the game.

LEFT: President Raelene Lamond (right) with the representative of Clare Heartbeat Group Glenys Eldredge receiving a donation raised by the lady bowlers during the event.

LEFT: Jenni Hosking, Bulldogs tussles for possession with her Hamley Bridge opponent during the women’s division one game at Balaklava on Friday night.

RIGHT: Nathan Forrest, Auburn Hawks swiftly puts this shot away during the men’s game against the Swaggies.

Nathan scored a total of 10 points for his team on Friday night.

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LEFT: John Curnow, Mallala applauds his team mate’s bowl during the match at Balaklava on Saturday.

ABOVE: Hamley’s Bob Morris wills the bowl to slow down as it nears the jack.

RIGHT: Alan Fyfe, Hamley Bridge steadies his arm as he lines up.

Bowls North East mid week

Resutls from Wednesday 20/01/10.

Blyth 42 (10) def Clare White 26 (0). R Deluca 19 d R Brandt 14, L Mader 23 d B Sims 12.

Spalding 40 (10) def Brinkworth 23 (0). G Blaser 17 d J Gross 15, G Goodridge 23 d M McElvenny 8.

Balaklava 40 (10) def Clare Blue 20 (0). H Philp 17 d J Bradbury 11, K Harkness 23 d R Wurst 9.

Burra 43 (8) def Clare Red 35 (2). C Boston 19 d R Jarman 21, R Taylor 24 d R Howes 14.

Snowtown Bye. Premiership table

Points % Burra 73 55.13 Blyth 65 56.56 Clare White 63 53.83 Spalding 61 50.00 Clare Blue 53 48.66 Balaklava 52 52.06 Clare Red 46 48.13 Snowtown 39 45.70 Brinkworth 28 37.30

NANCY Bubner, Hamley Bridge lines up during her game at Balaklava on Saturday.

Lower Gilbert cricket association

from the pitch

Name: Heath Walker Nickname: Walks Team: Dublin Cricketing Status: All-rounder Who would you least like to face up to? Tookie’s spinners Who is your favourite Waugh?

Mark Who is your favourite Australian Cricket Captain?

Allan Border Funniest thing you have seen on a cricket oval?

John Crosbie running between wickets

NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN

Match results, Thursday January 21.

Round 14 All matches cancelled in accordance with Match Rule 17 (a). Four points given to each side.

Premiership Table Round 14 Side Points Shots Saddleworth Blue 78 104.25 Robertstown Green 75 105 Riverton Green 70 40.25 Burra Green 69 54 Auburn Red 66 73 Robertstown Gold 60 35.5 Riverton Black 60 (20) Riverton Blue 59 5 Tarlee 59 0 Burra Red 55 (42) Spalding 52 13.75 Burra Gold 52 (11) Auburn Black 48 (11) Booborowie 44 (21) Saddleworth Gold 43 (53) Mintaro 43 (77) Hallett 39 (72.75) Watervale 36 (123)

sides for saturday

OWEN: Division 1 Owen vs Balaklava at Owen.

D Brown, P Freebairn, . B Traill, N Harkness (sk).

G Marshman, R Uppill, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). B Diehl, G Bubner, K Warnes, B Parker (sk) Division 2. Owen vs Port Wakefield at Port Wakefield.

A Wandel, D Hartwell, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). A Tiller, K Gould, D Greer, L Beaty (sk). J Robinson, C Hocking, L Hean, I Freebairn (sk). Cars: D Greer, R Hill, D Hartwell. Reserves from: W Hodgetts.

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

Division 2 - White vs Red at Home. H Hebisch, N Olsen, S Guy, M Olsen (sk). L Braddock, B Moffatt, J Milton, C Milton (sk).

Blue vs Port Wakefield Gold at Home. J McPharlin, D Anderson, C Welke, R McPharlin (sk). R May, J Lee, K Catford, R Barr (sk). M Roberts, R Greenshields, P McPharlin, K Harkness (sk).

Red vs White at Home. T Whittaker, N Sampson, B Philp, C Conan (sk). R McDonald, A Barr, D Whittaker, R Hillman (sk). L Zerk, H Philp, D Beare, K Cottle (sk).

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Best effort with bat or ball: Hat trick in juniors Your most memorable moment in cricket: Dubby top in 2010!

Strangest place you’ve turned up in your whites: Too many pubs Worst dressed player in your team: Jack Chapman with whites that haven’t been washed all year Who would you least want to room with on tour? Why? Ben Starr – angry man!

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Name: Rob Studham Age: 42 Played bowls for: 3 years Bowl for: Port Wakefield Live: Port Wakefield Profession: Postmaster Hobbies other than bowls: Cricket, football, kids, horse racing, Essendon Bombers Do you prefer to play on lawn or synthetic greens? Lawn Bowls could be improved by: Everyone using the same type of bowls and cutting out afternoon tea Toughest opponent: Roger McQuire Other than myself, the association’s best bowler is: Kieran Phelan or so he reckons!

I don’t play bowls with my partner because: She takes the kids to the cricket while I relax at bowls!

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minimum age limit for bowlers? No Should there be a maximum? No If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

Hugh Heffner What was the last film you saw? One of the kids’ Harry Potter DVDs What is your favourite movie, TV show, song?

The Shawshank Redemption What would you like to see changed in the world? Get rid of computers!

When you have to cook a meal for yourself, what is it? Baked beans on toast with a VB If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be? “How do I look?”

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SPORT v District wheeled fiend Barrie Thompson bettered and battered Simon Purdue to win 1 up.

There were no Birdies to speak of, but Dillon Michael claimed Nearest The Pin on the 3rd, as did Tate Michael on the 8th., Bill Berry on the 10th, Scott Michael the 15th and the victorious John Michael on the 17th (“Rotten Ron” wasn’t there, you see).

Next week she’ll be a Par comp., administered firmly but fairly by manmountain Mark Loy, with Murray Smith destined for bar duties. Before that, please note that the mighty Twilight Golf is back on Thursdays from between 5 - 6.30pm, cheap thrills with the threat of a cold, dead chook thrown in.

Croquet Mid North

Results from January 25. Clare ventured back to Balaklava with the hope of having a day like they did the week before, but Balaklava had other ideas being prepared for a battle. Dulcie and Marilyn started off nervously against Rob and Ellie, but put their heads down and the break had a good lead which Clare could not make up as hard as they tried, 17 hoops to 11. With the second colours Nancy and Chris had luck with a couple of doubles and seemed to read the court much better than Ruth and Jenny who could not keep the ball in play. Balaklava winning 12 to 5 hoops.

Balaklava 29 def Clare 16. D Williams 9 d R Stevens 6, M Hill 8 d E Hooper 5, N Williams 7 d R Loader 2, C Reimers 5 d J Stevens 3.

Balaklava Mid week

Results from Wednesday 20/01/10 Dene Newton won with 46 points, Bill Berry 45,Dean Trickett 43, Gerry Toms 42, John Curnow 40, James Napper 39, Wayne Nagle 39, Merv Hameister 39, Don Anderson 38, Mike Hahesy 37, Greg Sonntag 33, Chris Hahesy 31, Trevor Reid 28, Rich Campbell 13 DNF. Eagle Wayne Bagle No 14. Birdie Bill Berry No 8, Dene Newton no 5, Gerry Toms No 8, John Curnow No 2 and 16.

Golf Balaklava men

Yet another beautiful day, yet another big field of players and the course looking positively conceited last Saturday led our four grades into a Stableford competition, plus another round in the Summer Cup. If you look carefully to your left, you’ll see that Mark Loy stormed back from holidays to totally crush the A Grade gaggle.

His score of 38 points was light years ahead of a “brave” Tate Michael (35) and a “gallant” Bill Berry (33) who, showing no gallantry, nudged Ian Michael (33) into anonymity on a count back.

Of the less luminous were ranged W. Parkin (31), P. Lamont (31), D. Hannaford (30), M. Hameister (28), A. Bastian (28), D. “I’m Back!) Taylor (27), W. Lokan (25) and M. Day (19).

From the serried, sweating ranks of the B Grade brigade it was the turn of the old master himself, John Michael, to show those young sprouts a thing or two. He coolly romped home clutching 38 points, putting Barrie Thompson (37) in the shade and pushing Dean Trickett (36) into the aquifer. Left to dream of what could have been were G. Sonntag (34), D. Addison (33), B. Michael (33), A. Leaver (33), L. Masson (30), G. Toms (28), C. Michel (28), S. Michael (27) and G. Anderson (23).

From a surprisingly stunted C Grade field emerged “Jumpin’” James Napper, with a very handy 40 points, brushing aside a rather neat performance from Jordan Taylor (36) and ignoring Austin Henstridge (34) totally. Nor did he even glance in the direction of either S. Purdue (31) or M. Bell (28).

Three jaunty Juniors swaggered onto the greensward, but only one swaggered off it, that being Dillon Michael with 40 points. Jake Michael kept him honest with a well-earned 33 points, whereas unfortunately, one of Toby Michael’s knees suddenly inverted whilst he was negotiating part of the back nine, so he hand-walked in with a DNF clutched in his toes.

As for the Summer Cup, that four-

Hamley Bridge

The heat wasn’t the problem for seven golfers in Thursdays Stableford competition, the winner being Rex Mortimer who is in unbelievable form at the moment with 41 points.

Bar manager Wally Jackson came in second with 39 from Len Usher 38, Barry Schwartz 36, John Mitchell 35, Anton Noack 35, & Cliff Applebee bringing up the rear with 26. Some members suggested that Cliff needs to stop practising his chipping from the recycled bitumen at his home to improve his game!

Birdies John Mitchell 9th and 11th, Barry Schwartz 14th.

Len Usher “came to play” in Saturday’s competition winning the day with 44pts from Colin Doudle 41, Noel Stringer c/b Tony Jones, Rowland Pawlak 40, Brian Cooper 39 (all ball winners).

Other scores Ron Smith, Barry Zerna 38, Bert Pearce 37, Dave Russell, George Dahlitz, Neville Durdin 35, Wim Van Pelt, Dennis Nation 34, Bob Charman, Warren Isgar, Barry Schwartz, Wally Jackson 33, Cliff Applebee, Max Grasby, Anton Noack 31, Ian Telfer 30, John Mitchell 29, Doug Cooper 28.

Birdies Dave Russell 4th, Rowland Pawlak 9th. Nearest to pins Dave Russell 4th Rowland Pawlak 9th.

Members of other golf clubs are welcome to play the Stableford Competition held on Thursdays starting at 8am for a fee of $8.00 which includes green fees and ball competition.

Shooting Adelaide Plains Rifle

Results from January 23.

Cyclists & Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Gale 94.7, B Grade: P Finch 91.2, Sighters K Sellick 19.1.

Handicap Results: P Finch 46.1, 45.1, (7) 98. K Sellick 49.4, 45.1 (4) 98.

F Pinyon 47.3, 46.3 (11) 9.7.G Apthomas

stanley Cricket Results of A grade cricket played on January 2

Lower North vs auburn/mintaro Lower North Batting T.McPharlin lbw S Williams.................... 17 S.Rowland ct L Sandow b M Prince........ 0 J.Mahoney ct D Norman b M Prince..... 10 R.Darling ct M Prince b M Norman........ 20 S.Williams not out.................................. 40 S.Allen ct S Simpson b S Williams........ 10 S.Gill run out.......................................... 15 R.McPharlin b M Norman...................... 13 C.Marshall run out................................... 3 J.McPharlin b M Norman......................... 0 L Wright ct A mitchell b J Curtis............... 4 Extras 0 Total 6/132 Auburn/Mintaro Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Prince 7 1 2 25 J.Curtis 7.4 1 1 26 A.Mitchell 9 1 0 25 M.Norman 7 1 3 21 S.Williams 4 1 1 10 D.Norman 6 0 0 30

Match won by Auburn/Mintaro Auburn/Mintaro Batting D.Norman ct R Darling b R McPharlin..... 7 A.Mitchell ct S Gill b R Darling.............. 51 M.Norman ct S Williams b T McPharlin 32 M.Prince ct&b R Darling........................ 21 S.Simpson not out................................. 48 S.Williams ct Darling b L Wright............ 17 K Allen b R McPharlin.............................. 0 J Curtis not out........................................ 2 L Sandow DNB..........................................

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Extras 18 Total 6/198 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Marshall 96 0 0 21 R.McPharlin 9 2 2 32 L.Wright 9 0 1 45 R.Darling 9 0 2 50 S.Rowland 8 1 0 29 T.McPharlin 40 0 1 14

45.1, 43.0 (8) 96. P Gale 47.3, 47.4 (2) 96.

P Bradshaw 44.2, 48.5 (2) 94. J Pinyon 46.2, 41 (6) 93.

Phoenix. A Grade: M Challem 98.10, B Grade: G Henderson 90.4, Sighters: M Challem 19.2.

Handicap Results: M Challem 48.5, 50.5, (17) 125. C George 46.2, 48.2 (17) 115. C Henderson 46.3, 44.0 (20) 114.

C Williams 46.3, 44.1 (18) 112. D Logos 45.1, 45.2 (10) 110. D Clarke 44.1, 45.1 (19) 110. M Bialkowski 46.2, 43.0, 101.

A Henderson 41.0, 44.1 (V) 85.

Cyclists 7 Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: G Hutchins 175, F Standard: M Williams 176, F Field: B Moulds 77/100.

Handicap Results: M Williams 86, 90, (28) 200. L Bament 82, 87 (28) 197.

B Clifton 80, 77, (38) 195. D Zerbe 79, 83 (33) 175. L White 81, 90 (20) 191. R Hatton 80, 77 (38) 181. G Hutchings 83, 79 (13) 175. R Exom 49, 76 (48) 173. B Moulds 40.2, 37 (25) 100. R Desborough 70, 74 (V) 144.

Phoenix F Class. F Open: D Barnard 108, Sighters R Neale 21.

Handicap Results: D Barnard 54, 54 (14) 122. K Neale 48, 53 (14) 45. E Kank 50, 47 (18) 113. S Cowie 50, 52 (11) 113.

M Ware 45, 48 (14) 107. R Mousley 52, 49 (5) 106. C Mousley 33, 52 (16) 101.

F D’Souza 47, 48 (V) 95.

Light River. A Grade G Mincham 96.10, B Grade: T Bickley 96.9, Sighters: B Wrightson 20.1.

Handicap Results: T Bickley 50.5, 46.4 (16) 120. P Brothwell 47.3, 47.3 (19) 119. G Mincham 49.7, 47.3 (10) 116. R Spillman 48.3, 47.4 (14) 116. G Lewis 44.2, 50.6 (13) 115. B Wrightson 49.3, 47.1 (14) 114. B Clark 47.2, 46.1 (15) 111. G Buddle 44.1, 46.2 (17) 110.

Postal & Railways. A Grade S Giles 95.2, B Grade D Barr 89.3, C Grade M Spendelove 89.2, Sighters R Cunningham 18.1.

Handicap Results: S Giles 47.2, 48 (9) 100. M Bethune 44.3, 44.2 (12) 100. D Barr 44.3, 45.1 (10) 99. R Cunningham 45, 47.3 (5) 98. M Spenelove 44.2, 45 (9) 98.

A Bushell 44.1, 89 (13) 96. I Mackintosh 47.2, 41 (7) 95. B Phillips 41.1, 43.1 (4) 95. A McFarlaine 42, 40 (6) 88. P Collins 48.5, 48.4 (V) 96.

Tennis Mid North

Results from January 16.

Balaklava 13-103 def Clare 11-91. Mel Wirenga lost to Melissa Moulds 1-6, Casey Knight lost to Helen Barry 0-6, Amy Jenkins lost to Pauline Hill 0-6, Leanne Nield lost to Shaz Pike 4-6, Lea Hooper lost to Angela Battle 0-6, Sophie McKendrick lost to Tania Allen 1-6.

Mark West def Derek Friedrichs 7-5, Matt Dare lost to Phil Barry 4-6, Andrew Noack lost to Rick Lamond 4-6, Reuben Zweck def Scott McDonald 6-0, Graham Coulter def Andrew Holland 6-1, Wayde Newman def Darren Sholz 6-0.

Results from January 23.

Balaklava 15-106 def Hilltown 9-88.

Ladies Singles. Melissa Moulds d Caz Wood 6-1, Helen Barry d Meg McDonald 6-1, Pauline Hill d Heather Pretlove 6-4, Shaz Pike lost to Fiona Hill 7-6, Angela Battle lost to Katherine Nugent 6-4, Shelley Lamond lost to Libby Jacka 6-0.

Mens Singles. Derek Friedricks d Michael Nugent 6-3. Rick Lamond d Mike Finey 6-0. Phil Barry d Justin Nugent 6-3.

Jonathon Brice d Tom Barry 6-4. Don Veith lost to Darren Pretlove 6-4, Andrew Holland lost to David Cook 6-1.

Balaklava Reports The Balaklava senior side played host to a changed Hilltown side, with some new faces in the visitors’ team.

Former number one lady Fiona Hill had returned and slotted in at number four, whilst a new gun in Libby Jacka sat at the bottom and didn’t concede a game for the whole day!

The Balaklava side led 5-1 after the mixed with the unsuspecting bottom pair of Shelley Lamond and Andrew Holland having to reveal their very brief briefs after the first of Libby’s (and partner David Cook’s) dak droppers! Angela Battle and Don Veitch won a tough 7-5 over Katherine Nugent and Darren Pretlove in an excellent set.

The ladies had a very even tussle in their singles with the top three Balak ladies winning, including a fantastic 6-4 win by Pauline Hill over a tough opponent in Heather Pretlove. These two play the same type of hard hitting game so the crowd just loved it! Shaz Pike was extremely unlucky to lose a tiebreaker to Fiona, and Angela also came second 4-6

KIRSTY Williams, Bulldogs looks to pass over her Hamley Bridge opponent early in the division one women’s game on Friday night.

to yet another former number number in Katherine. Well done girls. Shelley was having a dirty day out, having to reveal her lacies again to the very strong Libby.

After dropping the daks after his mixed, Andrew Holland (and the spectators for that matter!) was desperate to win at least one game so he didn’t have to go through the ritual again, and that he did, nabbing the one vital game in his singles to save his pride! Rick Lamond dished out a dak dropper in a fine display of tennis, whilst The Don came a gallant second 6-4. Young Jonathon Brice won a reverse 6-4 over another Barry, in Tom! Balak’s Phil Barry and Derek Friedrichs had identical 6-3 wins to put the men ahead 4-2 after their singles.

The home side still had to win one more set to claim a win and with the bottom two ladies and bottom men all crashing in mass dakdroppers, things didn’t look pretty - that was on the scoresheet, not on the courts! Top ladies Melissa Moulds and Helen Barry had a comfortable 6-1 win to match their singles scores, whilst the top men also had a good 6-2 win. Middle men in Phil and Jonathon sought revenge for having to witness 50 per cent of their team dropping their daks by dishing one back to the visitors!

Well done to three set winners at the top of the scoresheet in Derek, Rick, Phil, Jonathon, Melissa and Helen, whilst the visitors were very strong on the bottom half of the scoresheet.

Final score Balaklava 15-106 defeated Hilltown 9-88. Next week the team is off to face Watervale in what will be another tight match, with hopefully even tighter elastic....

Premiership table as at January 16 A Grade Points % Clare 22 57.18 Balaklava 22 56.27 Blyth 20 54.35 Saddleworth 17 48.55 Hilltown 17 48.03 Watervale 10 35.67 B Grade Points % Sevenhill 24 58.57 Mintaro 24 57.07 Riverton 22 55.84 Auburn 21 58.60 Clare 2 19 55.03 Clare 1 18 48.05 Clare 3 14 41.82 Blyth 12 45.49 Hilltown 12 42.48 Saddleworth 11 34.56 Juniors Points % Auburn Red 21 64.86 Hilltown 19 58.25 Clare Red 17 54.30 Saddleworth 15 51.91 Clare Blue 15 51.63 Clare White 16 47.91 Clare Yellow 12 51.95 Clare Green 10 52.94 Blyth Crocodiles 11 46.24 Sevenhill 7 41.01 Blyth Alligators 8 31.65

Over the Net Name: Dillon Michael Nickname: Dilsa Play for: Balaklava div 3 Green Tennis idol: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be? Someone who’s never played before – they’ll make me look good!

Toughest opponent on the court: Jamie Humphrys, Two Wells Highlight of tennis career so far:

2008-09 division 3 undefeated premiership Funniest thing you’ve ever seen on the tennis court: My little brother hitting a ball into his own head!

How would your friends describe you in one word? Short What’s the best advice your parents have given you: “Eat your vegies” If you were Prime Minister, what would you do? Have three days of school...a month!!

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

Top results from early canola Extremely high oil content is just a bonus when growing the new low rainfall canola variety, CB Telfer, available this season in South Australia.

The new triazine tolerant variety from Canola Breeders was bred specifically to grow in shorter seasons and lower rainfall districts, and has recorded impressive results in the field last year.

CB Telfer is the earliest maturing canola on the market today.

Gavin Schuster, of Freeling grew the variety and was amazed at the 2t/ ha yield he achieved. “It doesn’t look all that wonderful when it’s growing,� Gavin said. “It’s a very short crop and it doesn’t branch out a lot, but it has got big seeds and very long pods, so it yielded a lot more than I expected.�

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Newton Lines grew CB Telfer around Wasleys last year and found it to be an efficient, quick finishing canola crop. tured early and evenly and could be direct headed. It was the first of his crops to be harvested, in early November.

Not only was the yield pleasing, Mr Schuster now holds the all time record for the highest oil content at the Roseworthy silos, with his CB Telfer producing 50.5 per cent. oil.

This result pipped Wasleys district grower Newton Lines, who delivered CB Telfer with 50.5 per cent oil content to Roseworthy three days earlier.

He also achieved a solid 2t/ha yield from his crop and believes CB Telfer has a lot going for it. “It’s the pick of the

TT varieties I’ve seen,�

Newton said. “When planted, it came up nicely at first, but then other varieties seemed to continue establishing while it was sitting still. “But all of a sudden it started growing and flowering. It left other crops for dust. It was amazing how quickly it flowered.�

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Newton said a different mindset was needed to direct head the canola, after windrowing every year since 1994, but the process was pretty quick and didn’t cause much seed loss. “CB Telfer was an efficient little crop,� he said. “It had a stem about the thickness of my little finger, and I’m used to a crop that produces a good yield having a stem more like the thickness of my thumb.�

He said he would look to grow the crop again, for benefits such as quick finishing in years when the season cut out, and fast maturing in late starting seasons.

CB Telfer is a triazine tolerant, open pollinated canola variety ideal for low rainfall districts (250 – 400 mm). • Visit www.canolabreeders.com.au.

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Many variables in marketing grain This year less grain has been sold at harvest and as a result an increase of grain is being held on-farm or warehoused with bulk handlers.

If growers are holding grain, it’s important extra consideration is given to the way they manage and market it.

Know what grain you have on hand. This is simpler if your grain is held in warehouse with a bulk handler, you will be able to tally up your delivery dockets and cross reference with reports available online.

But it’s not quite as simple for grain being held on-farm.

You must first get a reasonable estimate of the tonnes being held. In the case of up-right storage this should be reasonably straight forward, but may require some calculations where bunkers or silo bags are utilised.

It is also vital you know what grades are being held and what tonnes are eventually outturned, as a buyer is only concerned with the quality of grain or grade delivered to them.

Quality is easily affected by a range of things including moisture, heat and insects. It is equally important to maintain the quality of grain in storage as it is to produce high quality crops.

With a comprehensive profile of your grain volumes and quality both on and off farm, marketing can be performed to maximise value for your specific grain.

Generally, grain held in warehousing or “in the system� is best suited for the export market.

This is due to the grain being tested by industry recognised standards and is easily traded between buyers to fill orders or to accumulate large volumes that can then be sent to port at a specified cost.

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Whilst grain held on-farm can be delivered to port for export, it has a range of other options such as direct delivery to end users such as millers or feedlots as well as export.

Using on-farm storage has a range of benefits such as increased marketing options, increased flexibility during and post-harvest, as well as cost savings from avoiding receival and warehousing fees.

It is important to appreciate the costs of inturning and out turning grain from on-farm storage as well as the cost associated with building and maintaining on-farm storage such as interest costs as a result of delayed cash flow.

Yet one of the big issues with holding grain post harvest is missing opportunities as a result of not remaining informed of where the market is, as well as where it is likely to be heading. This information helps to set realistic targets relative to the market. As in the 2008/09 season we saw missed opportunities as growers did stay in contact with the market even though they held large volumes of grain. In some cases this cost growers up to $80 per tonne.

The thing to keep in mind if you are holding grain on hand is to call a range of buyers and give an indication of what you are holding and what price you are prepared to sell it at. This arrangement does not commit you to anything but does mean if they get within the price range they can contact and you can decide to take the price or not. •For more information on local and international grain market developments and grain prices either call your local CBH Grain Regional Manager or 1800 107 759, or go to www.cbh.com.au

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

Plains Producer, Thursday January 28, 2010

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RLA 102485

Hamley Bridge

Auction 36.4 ha / 90 acres

The vendor's statement relating to matters affecting the advertised properties in this publication may be inspected at the agent's office three business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

Under instruction from the Executors of the Estate of Frederick Henry Pritchard

A well located property, approx. 5 km south of Hamley Bridge. Flat to gently undulating and highly productive red brown loam soils. Fenced one paddock, all arable. The property is watered by mains. An excellent opportunity to secure some of Hamley Bridge’s reliable and highly productive cropping, grazing country. Alternatively, the property is close enough to the city for that ideal lifestyle block.

Auction: Wednesday February 17, 2010 at 11am at Hamley Bridge Sports Club (unless sold beforehand) Terms 10% deposit - Balance 17/03/2010 Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1000 Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210 Mel Haynes 0408 08 6021

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• Character stone 3 brm with sleepout villa • Separate kitchen, dine and lounge room • Original features, dome high ceilings • Large block for sub-division or family home

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Notice of Meetings The next meeting of the Northern NRM Group of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board will be held on:

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

• Tuesday 9th February 2010 from 9.30am

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7 Days Service!

Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station For appointments phone

8853 2088

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess Also visiting

Mallala & Two Wells Physio appointments and enquiries

8862 2200 or 0419 842 228

Massage Therapist Kylie Button 0428 359 394

CATFORD Don’t just stop termites PLUMBING …eliminate them!

• at the Board’s Gawler Office, 8 Adelaide Rd, South Gawler The public are welcome to attend meetings as observers. If you have an NRM issue that you wish to raise, please make arrangements with the NRM Group Manager prior to the meeting.

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• 41 acres of olives Kalamata 2 acres Mediterranean – Koroneiki majority oil • Olive trees are approx 10 years old.

• 26.63 Ha – primary industry zoning • 25 acres of Shiraz vineyard planted 98 – 2002.

B Plus fruit, highly regarded • 2010 fruit included in the purchase price.

• Bore and Mains water 20 psi – 150kpa irrigation equipment - irrigation licence • 3 bedroom transportable home with

lounge, kitchen, secure yard • 10 minutes from Port Wakefield and Balaklava, 1 hour to Adelaide Vendor says must sell, submit all offers Auction February 5, 2010 at 11am unless sold before hand.

David Cook 0419 837 361

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• Lounge, dining and separate original kitchen • Renovated bathroom and laundry • Spacious 2 bedrooms with character • Close to shops on large block

For agenda and venue details please contact the Board on 8273 9100.

Must Sell - submit all offers

Contact Graeme Hann, your local rural sales specialist in the Lower North at Elders on 8521 0302, 0417 814 659, fax 8524 8311 or email graeme.hann@elders.com.au

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Coming Events

Baby boomer DJ Friday February 5 from 8.30 pm - midnight

Port Parham Sports & Social Club Phone: 8529 2211

Formal Valentine’s Day Dinner Saturday February 13

Coming Event

For rent

For rent

For Sale

For Sale

Best of British pop and rock night “Satisfaction” - The Rolling Stones Revue and “The Let It Be Beatles” - Friday February 12. At the Gov, Port Road, Hindmarsh. Voted best live venue in August 2009! Tickets $25. Phone 8340 0744 or book through Moshtix.

Balaklava - 3 bedroom house available from February 6, reverse cycle a/c, close to facilities, $200pw plus bond. Phone 0437 325 801 or 0419 864 137.

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.

BOOKS still available.

District history of South Hummocks, Nantawarra and Beaufort from author.

Rex Penna 8862 1518.

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.

BALAKLAVA LUTHERAN YOUTH

PAPER DRIVE Friday Feb 5 2pm - Blyth

Saturday Feb 6 8.30am - Balaklava, Owen, Mallala & Pt Wakefield

at 6pm

• Dress to impress • One lucky couple will be awarded the best dressed couple prize • 3 course dinner with restaurant waiter service • Music provided by DJ • Members $25 per head, Non members $35 per head

• Neat tied bundles but magazines & flyers separate if possible • No loose cardboard THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT

House for rent, Balaklava.

Neat and tidy 3 bedroom home. Double garage, ducted a/c and more. Ph: 0410 371 536

Balaklava Tennis Club Inc

Junior Tournament Sunday February 28, ‘10 8.30 am start

• Open to boys & girls from 8 - 17 years • Registration close February 19, 2010 Phone Tania Allen: 8862 2212 for info

Port Parham Sports & Social Club Phone: 8529 2211

Bash For Cash

Harvest Thanks Sunday January 31

Be game and have a bash!!

9am at Balaklava Lutheran Church Harris street, Balaklava

Saturday February 13, 2010

For more info contact Jim Bryan 8862 1031

• Hit off from 6.30pm • Theme: celebrity couples / valentines day • Doubles tournament $10 per person • BBQ • Bar • Prizes • Creche

Fun

Nominations to: Darren Scholz 0429 621 144, Louise Michael 0438 286 275

Shamus Liptrot

Charity Dinner & Auction Balaklava Town Hall Friday February 12, 2010, 6pm Guest Speaker…

Mark Ricciuto Compere…

Anthony Lamond Plus 3 other Comedians Cost: $50 Full bar facilities Tickets selling fast at Balaklava Newsagency Payment needed by February 1.

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For Sale 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 breavertail tray w/ramps, good tyres, $2,500 o.n.o. rego UEU 168. Phone 8864 2220 or 0429 642 221.

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

Booking essential

Balaklava Tennis Club Inc

Port Wakefield 2/3 Bedrooms, small yard, 2 sheds, $195 per week, no pets.

Phone 8867 5129.

Hummocks Netball Club

General Meeting Monday February 15

7.30 pm at the Eagles Sports & Community Centre, Port Wakefield

Intending players and coaches names to be submitted prior to this date, late registrations may not be accepted. Names to: Holly Nicholls, President 0409 000 197 Jess Taylor, Secretary 0409 081 513 All players and supporters are encouraged to attend

It’s OK to OK to g aIt’srieve g a rieve If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide, talk to The Salvation Army HOPELINE, a 24 hour telephone counselling service for those If or by someone you know has (1300 been 467 affected HOPELINE 354) leftyou behind suicide. 1300 by suicide, talk to The Salvation Army HOPELINE, a 24 hour telephone counselling service for those left behind by suicide. 1300 HOPELINE (1300 467 354)

2006 Nissan Navara. Turbo diesel. 41,242km, 5 new tyres, factory snorkel, bullbar and towbar. Excellent condition. $27,500 o.n.o. phone 0428 120 669.

2008 Kia Rio, auto, low km’s, 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 tritcale hay at $5 including gst. Phone: 0417 768 303.

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

Phone 8389 1169.

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.

Car Ramps, large tilting type, portable, will take large 4wd. Service your vehicle and clean underneath it! Only 2 sets available.

P.O.A. Phone Paul 0408 877 769.

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.

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003, 2 litre auto, black, factory chrome pack (wheels, grill etc), tinted windows, leather trim, heated seats, cruise, a/c, power steering, air bags, CD, 11,000km, excellent condition, always garaged, license plate PTKRUZR $17,950 o.n.o. Phone 0412 887 040 or 8528 6225.

Electric lifting chair, red leather recliner. Excellent condition, $700 o.n.o.

Phone 0400 885 277.

Farmer ramps, large tilting and portable. Versatile as they suit car, ute or 4WD. Portable, strong - new stock has just arrived, 8 sets only. Be quick. Ph 0408 877 769.

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

Horse float single. $900 o.n.o contact 0419821609 or bkcowell2002@yahoo. com.au.

BOAT: Classic wooden clinker 5.6m in good cond.

Kubota 6.5hp diesel. Varnished timber mast and small sails (main and jib), easily rigged. Restored, but used regularly at The Pines. Built by McFarlanes in 1950. Trailer braked, with new axle, wheels and bearing buddies. A wonderful and rare maritime gem, all set for the Stansbury wooden boat regatta! $5,500. View in Balaklava.

Ph: 0428 444 005 or 8862 1616 after 7pm.

Boat 5.25 Pongrass waverider, half cab, Garmin GPS, all safety equipment, Mackay drive on trailer, 90HP oil injected Evinrude motor, $8,800. Phone Sean 0428 859 852.

HORSE FLOAT - Taylors double steel construction. New floor, extra roof height, registered until April 2010, good condition, solid, reliable. $2,500. Ph 0428-842-471.

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

Leigh Dove Tail Jig. Together with all accessories $750. Inspect at 14 George Street, Balaklava or ring 0427 304 415.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Phone 8529 2320. two single ensemble beds, as new. $100 each. Phone 8862 1581. Can deliver to Balaklava.

Toyota Rav 4, 1998 3 door auto Reg WYT 896 $9990 ph: 0428152 267 Whipper snipper $100; mower (not working) $50; 6 small Persian carpets, 3 red, 3 green $25 each; 1 small pedestal table $25; 2 portable colour tvs $80 and $50. Phone 0428842-471.

Garage Sale Belly junction - second hand store. Open 7 days, 9.30am - 4pm. Grab a bargain. Railway Tce, Balaklava

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

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

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

Wanted to Buy Clean fill wanted for garden bed, 6 - 7 tonne. Phone 8862 1078.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 21st Birthday

Eckert - Tash. Happy 21st Birthday for February 1, 2010. Congratulations and best wishes. Love from your family and friends

50th Wedding

Thank you Wendy and Trevor would like to thank, from the bottom of their hearts, all those who sent messages of love and support, along with prayers, following Wendy’s fall. Very special thanks to all who helped keep Wendy’s Cafe n Cakes running so smoothly during this time:- Joanne, Wendy and Heather. Cherie, Joy, Jo, Dorothy, Rebecca and Lesley. We have been uplifted by so much support. Love and Blessings to you all. Wendy and Trevor Schulz.

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Gates nee Wray. Murray and Marjorie married February 6, 1960 at Owen Church of Christ. Congratulations and best wishes as you celebrate 50 years of marriage. Love from Robin and Gloria, Ian and Nancy, Carol and Steve and grandchildren.

Birth Kohl b e r ge r Kenchington. Konrad and Kylie welcome with love their beautiful daughter Liv born December 25, 2009, weighing 8lbs 9oz at the Gold Coast Hospital. Special thanks to everyone.

Death Howell - Maxwell George Passed away peacefully at Mallala aged 93 years.

Much loved husband of Joan (deceased). Loving father and father-in-law of David & Debbie. Grandpa to Tanya, Megan, Lauren and James. Great-grandpa of Jayden, Aisha and Ella.

Reunited with the love of your life. Forever in our hearts.

Wilson - Norman, Normie (The flying brickie). Beloved husband of Maureen.

Adored father of Sharon, Julie & Gaye. Loved and respected pop of Matt, Shane, Hannah and Jack.

Passed on January 21, 2010. He left us quickly, but his memory will last forever.

Friends are more than welcome to join Sharon and Gaye at the Owen Arms beer garden for afternoon tea at 4pm, Wednesday January 27.

Wilson - Norm. We will miss your chats, jokes and cheeky smile. RIP. Love all your Free Choice girls.

Ruby Wedding

Driver

Dangerous Goods Permanent full time position Hunts Fuel, Jamestown is seeking a confident, reliable and self-motivated individual to deliver petroleum products and lubricants to customers in the Lower/Mid North Regions.

The successful applicant will have good communication skills, hold a HC Class Driver Licence and hold or be willing to obtain a Danger Goods Licence. Previous tanker driving experience and/or knowledge of the local area will be highly regarded.

Please forward an application outlining your relevant skills and experience to:

Kylie Clogg

Hunts Fuel

PO Box 42

Jamestown SA 5491 Applications close at 5pm on Friday February 2010

Site Manager A self motivated hands-on person is required to oversee and manage the day to day operation of a busy grain storage facility and fertiliser depot at Sheaoak Log. The person will be service orientated, preferably with an agricultural background. Some mechanical and Front End Loader skills are essential. Flexible salary package to suit calibre of successful applicant.

Written applications to:

Andrew Tremlett

PO Box 16

Sheaoak Log SA 5371

TILLER - POYSDEN. Peter and Meredith.

Married January 31,1970 at St Barnabas Church, Clare. Officiated by Reverend Williams

CLEANING

Dear Mum and Dad. Congratulations on your 40th Wedding Anniversary. Wishing you many more cherished years.

Tender No. No. 21/10 – Manoora Primary School (577 sqm) – (Code: DECS018812)

Love Always Mignon and Shawn, Jeremy and Michelle, and grand-daughters Gemma and Yasmine.

Situation Vacant Part Time / Casual Work.

Grain Storage & Fertiliser Depot at Sheaoak Log. Flexible hours. Ag background preferred.

Front End Loader skills essential. Phone: 0419 553 292

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

Tenders are invited by the Department of Education and Children’s Services for cleaning services at the following sites, sqm areas being approximate only.

No. 22/10 – Blyth Primary School (647 sqm) – (Code: DECS018813) Mandatory Inspections for each site will be held between 1 February 2010 and 11 February 2010.

Request for Tender documents are available for download at: www.tenders.sa.gov.au using the respective codes for each site, with inspection dates and times provided on the front page of each document.

Note: Please refer to www.bushfirereadyschools.sa.gov.au for information relating to possible school closures on extreme fire danger days.

Enquiries to: Travis Stewart (08) 8226 1596, Helka Manninen (08) 8226 5739, Terry Fantis (08) 8226 2499 or Sheryl Atkinson (08) 8226 2474.

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

Balaklava Netball Club Expression of Interest:

Production Supervisor Bottling Operations - Full Time Taylors Wines Pty Ltd is a progressive family owned company situated in the picturesque Clare Valley, producing premium wines for the domestic & export market.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the key objective of the position will be to efficiently and effectively lead a team in the operation of bottling equipment.

The successful candidate should have at least a basic knowledge of the Wine/Beverage Industry and must possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude. We are looking for an active team leader who can support and encourage team members. He/she must have a high level of self motivation; have good personal presentation, committed to high standards in wine quality and knowledgeable in OHS Policies and procedures in the workplace. It is expected that he/she are certified or will undertake appropriate qualifications such as but not limited to AQF4Frontline Management and must be a qualified and licensed Forklift Operator.

Andreas Reisinger andreasr@taylorswines.com.au Taylors Wines Pty Ltd PO Box 90 AUBURN SA 5451

Closing date: Friday February 5, 2010

OFFICE MANAGER / BOOKKEEPER Our company is a leading fertilizer supplier and we currently have a vacancy for an experienced part time / full time office manager/bookkeeper.

Reporting directly to the general manager you duties will be: • Overseeing accounts payable/receivable • Data entry • Payroll • Reconciliation of bank accounts and general ledger • Management reports • Assisting with budgets, cash flows and forecasts • Preparation and lodgment of BAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Workcover and other returns • Managing the month end process and associated reporting requirements • Maintain project quality controls • Finance and Insurance solutions • Manage office personnel • Assistant to the general manager The successful applicant is expected to have proven experience in a similar role, be able to work independently, possess good verbal and written communication skills. Must work well in a team environment and possess a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.

Remuneration will be dependant on skills and experience.

Applications and resumes will be kept strictly confidential and can be forwarded to:

Attn: Megan McArdle

Agfert Fertilizers Pty Ltd

PO Box 260

Balaklava SA 5461

Alternatively you may email to megan@agfert.com.au

Closing date for applications is 5pm February 5, 2010

Senior Coaches for the 2010 season

Contact Sam Tiller samtiller@bigpond.com or 0409 096 434

Management Couple Wanted For country hotel, must be easy going and have a good understanding of country life style.

Good opportunity for a couple. No gaming is required. Knowledge of basic cooking.

Accommodation and meals are included in this package.

Phone: 0429 814 014 or 0408 814 002

Trainee Horticulture Officer A vacancy exists with Council’s Infrastructure and Engineering Services Department for a Trainee Horticulture Officer to undertake onthe-job tasks and activities as part of a formal horticulture traineeship program. The role will require participation in, and providing support to, the horticulture team in a learning capacity in accordance with a developing skill and competency base.

The successful applicant will preferably hold Plant qualifications relevant to traineeship program. A current Car licence is essential, Medium Rigid licence is preferred. Strong communication and time management skills, and a commitment to working positively towards the achievement of personal, team and organisational goals are a must.

Appointment to this position will be at Municipal Employee Grade 4 Step 1 dependant on skills and experience. Current provisions of the District Council of Mallala Employee Relations Agreement 2009 will also apply.

A job and person specification can be obtained by contacting Andrea Humphrys, Infrastructure Coordinator, on (08) 8527 2196.

Specific enquiries should be directed to Liam Pratt Senior Horticulture Officer, on 0439 186 129 or via email on info@mallala.sa.gov.au Written applications are to be submitted by 3pm Friday February 19, 2010 marked “Confidential – Trainee Horticulture Officer” and addressed to: District Council of Mallala PO Box 18 MALLALA SA 5502 John Tillack Manager - Infrastructure & Engineering Services

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FIVE PAGES OF LOCAL CELEBRATIONS

Order of Australia medals

John and Kevin work to conserve our natural resources

By Lauren Parker

KEVIN Jaeschke and wife Lorna celebrate Kevin’s OAM and Australia Day with their friends at Snowtown’s community awards. LEFT: Riverton’s environmentalist, John Smyth.

after I went to the Snowtown breakfast I felt differently.”

Kevin said he loved catching up with those from his home community, and still kept in touch by helping his son out on a farm based at Hart.

As a former councillor, he said Wakefield Regional Council was one of the best in South Australia.

Kevin’s community and environmental commitments are numerous.

He chaired the Hummocks District Soil Conservation Board from 1983 to 1995 and remained a board member until it was wound up in 2005 and was a founder of the Hart Field Days in 1982, chaired the field site group from 2000 to 2003 and has been a board member for 28 years.

Kevin was also the inaugural chair and a founding member of the Blyth-Brinkworth Revegetation Committee since 1994 and has been a board member of

Greening Australia for 21 years and has been named a life member of the organisation.

He is a member of the Spiny Daisy Recovery Team dedicated to preserving the critically endangered species.

He is a board member of the Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species and on the Rotary International Australian Campaign for Rabbit Eradication.

Kevin has been equally committed to his community.

He was a councillor with Snowtown council from 1980 to 1991 and chair of the works committee and a board member of the Blyth District Hospital from 1980 to 2002 (later known as Blyth Development Board) and secretary of St John’s Lutheran Church, Condowie.

He has been team manager for the Brinkworth-Yacka-Spalding Football Club; president of the Brinkworth Liberal Party branch, and state delegate for the Liberal Party Rural Council.

He is a member of the Rotary Club of Clare, past president of the Brinkworth Farmers’ Federation Branch and has been secretary of the Brinkworth School Council.

A little preparation can help you survive.

Preparing your home is one of the first steps to being Bushfire Ready, using some of the basic items in your garden shed. A well maintained home has a better chance of surviving a bushfire.

Create a defendable space around buildings and remove fire hazards such as bark, leaves and twigs. For more information on how to prepare your home, visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

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A Riverton man and a former Snowtown councillor have been named recipients of an Order of Australia Medal. John Smyth and Kevin Jaeschke were among medal recipients announced on Australia Day (Tuesday).

John, of Riverton, was recognised for his service to conservation and the environment through sustainable farming practices in combination with flora and fauna conservation.

John, who celebrated Australia Day at the community breakfast in his home town, was surprised when he heard the news of his OAM. “It’s good to be recognised for the work I have done for the natural environment,” he said.

John has had numerous environmental commitments over the years, and while he’s now officially retired, he remains the managing director of Bushland Conservation, which he co-founded in member of the Nature the 70s.

“We started that in Conservation Society of 1975 and purchased land South Australia; memon Kangaroo Island spe- ber of Friends of Private cifically for conserva- Bushland; former member of the National Parks tion,” John said.

While there are now Consultative Commitmany other groups tak- tee, Yorke and Lower ing similar action, Bush- North; former member of land Conservation was Friends of Spring Gully a pioneering group in Conservation Park; and former member of Birds its time.

Now, it has more than Australia.

In the past, John has 2000 hectares under protection on both Kangaroo received a Nature ConserIsland and in the Tothill vation Award, Landcare Ranges between Burra (2007) and Ibis Award, Commonwealth Develand Kapunda.

“All our land now is opment Bank (1992).

• Kevin Jaeschke, under heritage agreement with the State govern- now retired in Medindie ment, so it’s protected for Gardens, was also recflora and fauna conserva- ognised for his service to soil conservation and tion,” John said.

John’s other involve- the environment, and to ments include being a the community.

The former Snowfounding member of the town District Council SA Native Vegetation Advisory Committee; and councillor maintains his member of the Interim connections with the NorthernAgricultural and local community and Yorke Peninsula Natural celebrated Australia Day Resources Management in Snowtown.

“It’s a great thrill,” Committee; a member of the South Australian Or- Kevin said. “I felt a bit nithological Association; embarrassed at first, but

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