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HEARTS ON FIRE Young team boosts Balaklava CFS Balaklava Country Fire Service will hold an open day on Sunday – and it has been organised by a group of cadets who are stepping up to take more responsibility in the local brigade.

The open day will be held this Sunday, February 14, at the Light House Church on George Street from 3pm–7pm.

Cassie Richards and Belinda Blackwell are classic examples of young people rising up

the CFS ranks. As cadet co-ordinators, Cassie, 21 and Belinda, 18, help younger people in their community learn about saving lives and properties.

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THE young brigade – Balaklava CFS cadets cooling off after training Back from left: Adrian Richards, James Zweck, Ashley Julyan, Robert Blackwell, Tyson Walker. Middle: Jessica Kirvan, Belinda Blackwell, Cassie Richards, Rebecca Kirvan, Sara Eitzen.

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Is this ‘gold’ dust?

Balaklava farmer Jarrad Seiboth could be holding more than just barley chaff in his hands. Syngas, the company searching locally for lignite to process into diesel, is investigating producing “biomass” – organic material gathered from straw and chaff – from local farms, making the mounds of chaff deposited from headers during harvest and dotted about local paddocks a possible income source. FULL report, Page 7.

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Young brigade ‘future of our community’

Balaklava CFS Lieutenant Andrew Outram is assistant training co-ordinator.

• From Page 1 “I like the adrenaline and getting the job done,” Belinda said.

“As well as satisfaction in helping someone in need,” she said.

As for Cassie, the community involvement and social benefits are especially rewarding.

“I have gained friends and knowledge about the community,” Cassie said.

While Cassie has been in the brigade for nine years, Belinda only joined one and half years ago. Now they both hold the same position to train and guide children in the right direction.

They have embraced the responsibility, and according to Balaklava CFS captain Kevin Julyan, the brigade is thriving at the moment.

Kevin said cadets are the future.“They are the future of the brigade, and the future of the community,” he said.

“As others retire, this service has to continue.”

While it is often family members who get the younger generation involved, Kevin said this tradition is sometimes broken.

By Bronte Hewett “Usually it has been in the family, but this trend breaks down and we need to look elsewhere for cadets,” he said.

He said these days, people were stepping into higher roles a lot younger.

“They gain hands on skills earlier, and they don’t even realise they are learning skills such as people skills, conduct, management and leadership,” he said.

“If young people aren’t given a go early on, we don’t know their strengths and weaknesses, and if we don’t know their weaknesses, we can’t work on them,” he said.

Volunteer Support Officer of the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula CFS, Jason Druwitt, said cadets are fundamental to the Country Fire Service.

“The whole country is an aging population.

New cadets need to harness the skills of senior members,” He believes the young cadets can influence change in

the brigades and bring new ways of learning.

The Country Fire Service has been running successful cadet programs for many years.

Some of the current leaders within the CFS were cadets themselves and have worked their way through the organisation.

The CFS Cadet Movement is about building a foundation for future membership in the CFS, but it is also about developing youth in the local community through skill and social development.

The CFS is a central component of the community, which provides young people the opportunity to expand their skills and challenge themselves.

Cadet firefighters in the CFS are a new generation of leaders, who have taken on a responsibility to serve their community.

Other local CFS brigades are of the same opinion and encourage as many young people as possible to get involved.

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Two Wells CFS currently has nine cadets, ranging from 11–16 years old.

Two Wells cadet co-ordinator Chantel Harris said cadets keep the brigade running.

“The kids gain social skills and learn to work as a team,” she said.

“Hopefully they all will go into seniors,” she said.

She highlighted the fact the majority of their current cadets are girls. “It’s not only for the boys,” she said.

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The SA government has announced a $9.4 million funding boost for the State’s volunteerbased Emergency Services.

Premier Mike Rann said the Country Fire Service and State Emergency Service would receive the funding for new technology, infrastructure upgrades, equip-

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volved through the period of when they get their driving licence and other interests take over.”

The CFS is also a potential eye opener for a lot of country kids, when they can see the effects of car accidents on country roads first hand. “ It can make you open your eyes and slow down a bit,” he said.

He also said being part of the cadets program can benefit employment opportunities.

“It shows employers you are willing and keen to give back to the community,” Adam said.

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ment, are also significant.Caylah Cairns has been selected to represent South Australian cadets and march in the ANZAC Day parade in Adelaide.

Adam Harris started out as a cadet in 1994, and is now captain.

He said cadets benefit the CFS by bringing a new look at things, and it’s a big bonus when they stick around to become fire fighters.

“We’ve done pretty well out of cadets in recent years, with a lot of them going on to become fire fighters,” he said.

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NEWS v District

Love comes in all shapes and sizes IT IS animals that will be feeling the love this Valentines Day, with the Animal Welfare League leading a special adoption drive.

“Love your pets – for life” began last Friday and ends on Sunday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day. • Mallala’s Lachlan Gardner loves his pet ferret and has several others which share his home.

AWL animal care manager, Leanne Page, said the Wingfield Shelter was celebrating during this time.

“Pets are for life and we want people to show their pet how much they love them,” she said.

“If they don’t have a pet, now is the time to consider giving life-long love to a homeless dog or cat from AWL.” Pets adopted during the campaign will go home with a special AWL heart-shaped ID tag.

Pet starter packs will also be available at special prices and behaviour staff will be on hand to answer any question and assist with matching new owners with pets.

All animals available for adoption

are desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and health checked.

Visit the shelter at 1-19 Cormack Road, Wingfield, online at www. animalwelfare.com.au or phone 8348 1300 for more information.

And while the Animal Welfare League is directing the focus towards animals this Valentines, the Catholic Church has launched a bold new campaign to focus on the true meaning of the saint’s feast day and the importance of romance in marriage.

The church is encouraging married couples to spend more time together, advocating the sacred bond of marriage.

St Valentine’s Day is in honour of St Valentine, who was executed on February 14, 269AD for going against a decree by Roman ruler Claudius that weddings be suspended because he needed unattached men to serve in his armies. On Sunday it will be a time for romance – and those “special” gifts and messages of love. Local hotels and other businesses have various specials on offer.

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TAFE training for small businesses Gawler and Clare will host new TAFE SA delivered programs to help small businesses in regional South Australia develop an online presence and boost their internet skills.

“A team of eight TAFE SA Regional trainers with expertise in business development and technology will facilitate workshops, followed by oneon-one mentoring sessions to identify what each individual business needs to succeed,” Employment, Training and Further Education Minister, Michael O’Brien, said.

Mr O’Brien said TAFE SA Regional would deliver training worth $486,000 in 15 different locations around the State.

The funding comes via the Federal government’s Small Business Online initiative.

“The Smart e-Skills for small business’ training will deliver the program to more than 860 small buissnesses from mid March until 2011,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Training will be tailored to suit the needs of the individual businesses involved in the program,” “Trainers will travel to the towns where there’s no TAFE SA campus to deliver the training. A series of online training sessions will also be offered to suit clients,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Seminars will include advice on establishing an online presence, understanding what makes a good website, reducing marketing costs, communication and training, setting up EFTPOS and credit card facilities and accessing banking and secure payment of accounts online.

Tarlee roadwork improves safety Construction of a new $2.3 million overtaking lane on Main North road, two kilometres north of Tarlee, is nearly complete.

Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, director of projects, Lou George, said the works, to be completed by the end of this month,

will create a safer environment for motorists in the area.

“The northbound overtaking lane has been funded by the State government’s Rural Freight Improvement Program, which aims to create a more accessible and reliable transport system,” he said.

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A seaweed fire at Port Wakefield Proof Range continued to smoulder on Monday and Tuesday but posed no threat to property.

The fire caused a large amount of smoke but was expected to burn itself out without spreading.

The CFS reported the fire had been contained with earth breaks and would continue to be monitored by Australian Defence Force resources until it either burnt itself out or was able to be accessed.

CFS crews did not attend but residents were warned to close doors and windows.

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Concerns over coast rabbit baits ‘Wildlife and children at risk’

GOLF club members Trevor Reid (left) and Barrie Thompson tend sprinklers. At least it was a way to cool off during the warm weather this week.

Helping hands keep golf club green Volunteer spirit was out in force last week as several people gave their time to hand watering the Balaklava Golf Club greens.

Club president, Scott Michael, said problems with the pump on the bore watering system were first spotted on Monday morning, and in the days since, several volunteers had been using fire fighting equipment to water the greens,

with the help of a water tanker supplied by Balco.

The pump was removed Tuesday morning by Olympic Boring and returned and operating again by Friday.

In the meantime, Scott and Ian Michael and Ian’s daughter Casey, Barry Thompson, Trevor Reid, John Michael, Tom Lokan, Bill Berry, Austin Henstridge and Steve Guy could be found on the greens making

sure they had enough water.

As well as thanking the volunteers, Scott thanked Keith Koodrin and Mark (Snowy) Loy for making sure the pump was quickly hooked back up again.

“I’m hopeful we won’t have lost too much grass,” he said.

While twilight golfers were disappointed to have last Thursday evening’s golf cancelled, all is now back to normal at the club.

Burials at Watervale Midwife program Natural burials will now be allowed in a Clare Valley cemetery following a proposal by Mid North aids birth options Funerals.

The business approached Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council late last year requesting space be provided for natural burials.

While issues were identified with historical record keeping, identification of the burial site and future management should a tree fall or in the event of subsidence, councillors voted to approve the allocation of a zone at Watervale Cemetery for natural burials.

It is suggested the area would be laid out in the traditional grid format, and any plots with already established trees would be left vacant. It is believed this arrangement will make it easier to locate and identify burial sites and reduce any future disagreements or uncertainty about burial sites.

Morella Nursery will also be consulted on the planting of indigenous plants on individual plots.

Gawler Health Service staff and parents recently celebrated the launch of the One 2 One midwifery care program.

Country Health SA introduced the program to the hospital in December last year, and has been thrilled with the results.

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“One 2 One is a terrific initiative that complements existing maternity options provided through Gawler Health Service,” Mr Moen said.

“It gives families the opportunity to develop a relationship with their midwife throughout the course of their pregnancy and into early parenthood.”

Midwives assigned to the One 2 One program provide care, education and advice throughout the pregnancy and are on call to care for expectant mothers during labour, after the birth of their baby and at home.

“We’ve been told by families involved in the program that the bond formed with their midwives reassured them throughout their pregnancies and helped them develop confidence once they went home with their babies,” Mr Moen said.

“I’ve been delighted with the program’s success so far and anticipate the families of as many as 120 babies will participate in One 2 One this year.”

For more information contact Gawler Health Service on 8521 2000.

Thompson Beach residents have raised concerns about rabbit baiting along the coastline.

Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board (AMLRNRN) organised the baiting program with the help of Federal government funding, having concerns with the level of damage being caused by the animals.

Baiting also occurred at Port Parham and Middle Beach.

Coastal officer, Aleisa Lamanna, said baiting was the only way to control rabbits in these areas, with the only alternative being shooting.

“The rabbits are a fairly large problem,” she said.“They cause erosion and destroy native habitats, and don’t allow plants to regenerate.

“The numbers around Thompson Beach and Parham are moderate but definitely causing damage.”

Ms Lamanna, who is based at District Council of Mallala, said the contractor had done everything in accordance with guidelines, and had been used by council for several years.

In response to concerns about potential ill effects to other animals, Ms Lamanna said the community had a right to be concerned.

“Unfortunately if we want to get rid of the rabbits that’s what we have to do,” she said.

“But for a native animal to actually be harmed or killed, they would have to eat about six times the amount a rabbit would eat.

“A goanna would have to eat three

rabbits in three days to have any ill effects, and a goanna is unlikely to eat one rabbit in three days.”

The baiting program has now ended and any remaining baits or dead animals removed.

Local councillor Steve Jones said he had been approached by residents concerned the baits could pose a danger for pets, native animals and even children.

“I’m not sure the rabbits are in such proportions there to warrant baiting,” he said.

Cr Jones is concerned that as baits are attractive to rabbits, they will also prove tempting for other wildlife.

He suggested if any baiting programs were to take place in the future, the community should be informed.

Local resident and ratepayers association chair, Norm Trestrail, agreed the community should have been notified.

“I’m absolutely appalled at people doing this without notifying a community,” he said.

“I think the council and authorities that approved it should have notified us because it’s on council land.”

Norm was concerned it could potentially have health effects for children.

“Kids will go along and play with anything on the ground, and the bait’s a pretty green colour,” he said.

He is also concerned for echidnas, goannas, kangaroos and other wildlife found around the coastal settlement.

Cr Jones encouraged locals to speak up if they had concerns about any issues.

Safety warning as vintage set to start With grape harvest and crushing set to go in the Clare Valley, the industry is being reminded to be vigilant about safety.

Minister for Industrial Relations, Paul Caica, who also holds the agriculture and food portfolios, says hundreds more students, backpackers and professional pickers will be at work in farms and vineyards.

“With this influx of workers at this intensely busy time in the industry, the risk of harm rises considerably,” he said.

“It’s therefore crucial farms and labour hire companies supplying workers have the appropriate workplace safety systems in place.

“This is particularly important for young and inexperienced workers, some of whom may understand limited English and are vulnerable to potential harm in this work environment.

SKILLOgalee vineyard manager, Craig McLean, checks grapes as vintage nears.

“I urge the industry as a whole to check its safety regimes and enforce them rigorously and consistently.”

Minister Caica said fruit pickers face a vari-

ety of serious work place hazards.

“These range from heat exhaustion, sunburn and fatigue to body stressing from repetitive work and falls.”

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The Balaklava group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association met recently, and Kate Leng demonstrated baby massage to many mums. The group meets on the first Monday of each month at the Uniting Church Hall at 10am. Mothers are welcome to join the group for information and support. Pictured, back row (from left) are: Narelle MIchael, Jackie and Angus Lemon, Bec and Morgan Wilson, Roanne Georg, Lauren, Ryan and Liam March, Merridy, William and Sophia Manuel, Julia, Ben and Avery Kawa.

Front: Marlene Long, Belinda and Alice Callaway, Bonnie and Blaine Smith, Danielle and Jayden Mudge, Kelly and Lachlan Bickle, Megan and Nate Mudge, Kate and Riley Leng, Shelley and Stella Lamond, Cherie and Connor Willmer.

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Charlie and Elaine Hewson of Halbury celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 23 at the Gawler Palace Chinese Restaurant in Gawler. They were joined by about 50 family and friends.

Avon’s Easter fair Avon Avon Art and Craft Group is holding an Easter Fair on March 27–28. From 11am to 4pm, there will be many Easter themed arts and crafts for sale.

The fete is free and morning tea will be available for $2 per person.

Contact Pam Hollaway on 8527 2360 or Jill Stewart on 8529 2057.

Two Wells Two Wells pancake day will be held on Friday, February 19. The event, organised by the Two Wells Uniting Church, will be held at the Post Office court yard from 9am–2pm.

The church will also run a pancake day at Two Wells Primary School during recess on February 16. For more information phone Pamela Duncan on 8520 2764.

• The first Blue Light Disco for 2010 will be held at the Two Wells Community Centre on Friday February 26, from 7–9.30pm.

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•Yoga classes started again on Monday at the Catholic Church hall on Old Port Wakefield Road. Classes start at 7pm every Monday, and are suitable for beginners. Contact Dianne on 85202308.

Middle Beach •All reports from the Middle Beach Australia Day festivities have been positive, with young and old celebrating together.

The first annual “Middle Beach Classic” was won by Adam Humzy, with Bryce Hart and Ned Seccafien second and third.

Competitors might want to wear footwear next year as there were some nasty shell cuts!

Best decorated car winner was Trevor Egan and Best Australia Day Hat was won by Chloe Pratt.

Dublin •Dublin History Group ended 2009 on a high. District Council of

Mallala approved the $1500 grant required for Jeff Starr to erect the five local stone cairns which will be unveiled on May 30.

They will be built on the verges in front of the five former Hundred of Dublin Schools, including the former Lower Light school, with plaques giving a brief history of each school.

• There will be a Pub vs Dublin Cricket Club fun game on Sunday February 21.

The game will start at 10.30am, and a BBQ lunch will follow. Full bar and canteen facilities will be available.

Owen OCCC meeting will be held on Monday, February 15 at Owen Hall meeting room, starting at 8pm.

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Mates get together at Blyth

Helen Wiech, welcomes new Blyth residents Soo Vei Li and Wong Hon Tuck to the breakfast along with Marilyn Evanglista.

The Australia Day breakfast at Blyth’s Padnaindi Reserve was an outstanding success with 80 of the community attending and enjoying the Blyth hospitality.

Blyth Progress Association members cooked breakfast for the steady stream of early risers and all enjoyed a “toad in the hole” with some crispy bacon and washed down with an orange juice and champagne. Fresh fruit was also available for the diet conscious person.

Progress Association’s chairman, Kerrie Smith, welcomed the gathering before the day got too hot and read the prepared speech of Wakefield Regional Council’s mayor, James Maitland.

The Blyth Community congratulated Wakefield Regional Council Citizen of the Year Paul McCormack, of Snowtown. – JANET ZWECK.

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• Four people are expected to be arrested after breaking into a Harris Street house and assaulting the occupant.

It is believed the attackers were known to the victim and are not from the local area.

The four allegedly smashed windows to gain entry on Monday night last week.

•A Rostrevor woman was reported for driving while suspended in Balaklava on Saturday evening. She will be summonsed to appear in court.

• A 25-year-old former local man was reported for drink driving on Edith Terrace in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The man, with a PCA of 0.136, had his licence disqualified instantly for six months.

He will be summonsed to appear in court.

• An Avon woman was reported by Kadina police for allegedly drink driving in Kadina in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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the Clare to Lochiel road.

This name makes no sense at all unless “Ninnes Way” is also the name of the Lochiel to YP Field Days road.

If this could be done then the name would reflect most of the journey made by Thomas Ninnes (leader), Fred Hannaford, Jimmy Wright, Mr Blight and Mr Archer (surveyor) in 1862.

The survey party blazed the original track from Clare to Kadina through Lochiel and Ninnes The intention was to allow Clare businesses

to send supplies to the copper miners at Moonta, Kadina and Wallaroo.

Kathy and I think “NinnesWay” would be a great name to help link the people from Clare Valley, Wakefield Plains, Barunga West, and Copper Coast.

It seems CGVC is agreeable with this name.

The District Council of Barunga West has already called their sections, the “Ninnes to Paskeville Road” and the “Ninnes to Lochiel Road” and are now considering a change to “Ninnes Way”.

Copper Coast Council already names its section

of this road the “Ninnes Road.” We are asking them to consider naming their section of this road as “Ninnes Way”.

WRC is looking for suggestions as to a name for their sections.

We encourage all councils to name the entire transport corridor “Ninnes Way”.

We also encourage all ratepayers to be involved with road naming, especially those in WRC, who have been asked to fill in the feedback form proposing “Ninnes Way.” John and Kathy Nicholls, Lochiel

New names in Mallala area The Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure has requested District Council of Mallala review several road names due to possible confusion once the rural addressing system is introduced later this year.

Council has recommended to assign road names as follows: •Halstead Road between Old Port Wakefield Road and Brooks Road be renamed Halstead Road East.

• Halstead Road from Port Wakefield Road to western end be renamed

Halstead Road West.

•Old Port Wakefield Road north of Mallala Road and Port Wakefield Road be renamed Badcoe Parade.

•Frost Road, Lewiston north of Cavallaro Place be renamed Frost Road North.

• Frost Road, Lewiston south of Hancock Court be renamed Frost Road South.

•The service road adjacent to lot A76 Lower Light be named Lemmey Road.

DISTRICT POLICE NEWS

Put the finger on crime, call

CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 the 40-year-old lost her licence instantly for six months and will appear in court.

• Two white mountain bikes were allegedly stolen during a break-in on the sports equipment shed at Balaklava High School on the weekend.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police station on 8862 1144.

• An Adelaide man was issued with a fine after being detected driving unlicensed in Balaklava last week.

Hamley Bridge

• Police attended a single vehicle accident on Port Wakefield Road at Inkerman last Friday.

A 56-year-old Wild Horse Plains man was taken to Balaklava Hospital and treated for minor injuries, and was reported for driving while disqualified.

• A 20-year-old Owen man was arrested on February 1 for an outstanding warrant. He will be summonsed to appear in court.

Snowtown

• A 21-year-old Snowtown man was reported on Saturday for allegedly driving while disqualified in Snowtown. He will be summonsed to appear in court.

Two Wells

• Fire caused $30,000 damage to an unoccupied home on Dawkins road, Two Wells, on February 1.

The fire began at the rear of the premises and Fire Scene Investigators established it was likely caused by an electrical fault.

The investigators were called to the scene because it initially appeared the fire may have been suspicious.

The home had been vacant for about two years and relatives next door alerted CFS to the fire just before 10pm.

• Substantial damage was caused last Thursday to the new library building under construction at Two Wells Primary School.

Large building equipment was thrown through laminated windows,

damaging the window housing to several windows.

Several rolls of electrical wire were also stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Two Wells or Mallala police or BankSA Crime Stoppers.

• Several Australian flags were allegedly stolen from flag poles in Two Wells last month, and after information from the public, two flags were found during a search on a Lewiston premises. An 18-year-old man is assisting police with their enquiries.

• A 62-year-old pensioner was reported for assault after an incident at the front of the Commercial Hotel, Two Wells.

It is alleged the man got into an argument with another patron and then assaulted the 50-yearold, also a pensioner, in front of other members of the public.

He will be summonsed to appear in court.

• Thieves kicked open the rear door of a home on Gawler road, Lewiston, to steal electrical items including a plasma television and laptop computer.

The home is on the main road between Two Wells and Gawler, and anyone with information is asked to contact Two Wells police or Crime Stoppers.

Clare

• A 25-year-old Clare man was reported on Sunday night for alleged assault.

The man will be summonsed to appear in court. At the same time, a 23-year-old Clare man was reported for stating a false name and address, and will also appear in court.

Citizen award

Alison Thomas was incorrectly named in the January 28 edition of the Plains Producer as winner of Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council’s citizen of the year for the southern area. Alison declined the award. Information was provided by council.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 10, 2010

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NEWS v District If we prove this can be commercially viable and go ahead with this project it’s got implications for biomass producers and farmers around the area and it could be quite positive.

’

– SYNGAS CHAIRMAN, PHIL THICK

US project promises 640 barrels a day of synthetic fuels ...

A series of significant agreements between oil and gas explorer Syngas and other parties have been reached, including an agreement that could lead to fuel being produced entirely from biomass.

The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American company Rentech for a biomass-to-liquid project, should it prove viable.

Syngas chair, Phil Thick, said Rentech was a critical technology provider for the Syngas project, and Rentech was now running a project in the United States to produce liquid from biomass - organic material such BALAKLAVA farmer Jarrad Seiboth has some fun with barley chaff from his crop. No Toyota Landcruiser was damaged as straw and chaff. in the taking of this photograph. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

“It becomes interesting to look at a similar type interim project in South Australia that mirrors what they’re trying to do there,” he said.

“It’s very preliminary stages at this point.

“This agreement with Ms Gray said the UOP, which has been over peaking power,

By Lauren Parker “All we’re committed Rentech is a very posi- Clinton Project would engaged to complete gas grid connection and local to is a feasibility study over the next six to 12 tions for biomass produc“But it’s still very tive step forward,” said continue to be developed conditioning and liquid power transmission with managing director, Mer- in parallel with the BTL upgrade studies as part VEMTEC, and another months to see if it’s got ers and farmers around the preliminary.” project. of the Clinton Project’s agreement reached with some legs on it.” area and it could be quite The Rentech project rill Gray.

“There is a clear straThree other agreeBankable Feasibility COzero covering carbon Mr Thick said if it positive,” he said. in California is expected proved viable, there was “But just because to be commissioned in tegic fit for Syngas with ments have recently been Study (BFS) and a pack- credit commercialisaopportunity to have a Rentech has decided it’s late 2012 and produce a potential BTL project reached for the Clinton age of engineering work. tion, which could add similar project that would a commercially viable about 640 barrels a day of and the opportunity to Project. An agreement This work is expected to significantly to both the complement the Clinton project in the US doesn’t pure renewable synthetic establish a near term has been signed with be completed mid-2010. Clinton Project and the In addition, an agree- BTL project’s economproject rather than com- necessarily translate to fuels, and export about 35 cash flow project for the leading oil and gas proccompany.” ess technology company ment has been signed ics. promise it. the same outcome here. megawatts of renewable However, he said the “It depends very heav- electric power.

Clinton project – pro- ily on input costs.”

The design of this ducing premium diesel Mr Thick said if the project will serve as the from coal and biomass BTL project could be design basis for Syngas’s “Check out – remained Syngas’s top progressed, it would pro- potential project in SA. the range priority, but the biomass- vide an income as the In its ASX announceto-liquid (BTL) project Clinton project is further ment, Syngas said this of posts also had potential. developed. project gave an opporAGFERT “If we prove this can “It is likely it would tunity for lower capital be commercially viable be co-located with where expenditure and a nearer have!” and go ahead with this we’re planning to have the term cash flow project project it’s got implica- plant,” he said. development.

If it works, it’s ‘bio-massive’

Passing of Grace Anders at 98 Balaklava identity Grace Anders has passed away aged 98.

Born Victoria Grace Anders on July 20, 1911, the former teacher was wellknown within the community.

She began teaching at age 33, and remembered her teaching years fondly.

Grace spent her final years at Mill Court, where she was an integral part of its community.

Her contributions to the Mill Court newsletter were meticulously researched memoirs of her own childhood and life as a young girl.

Grace was the daughter of the late Theodor and Anna Anders, and sister of Hetty, Olive, Ted, William and David. She was aunty to Beryl, Robin, Jeffrey, Joy and Pauline, and (all deceased) Violet, Brian, Syd, Shirley, Victor and John.

Her funeral was held in Balaklava yesterday. Her obituary will appear in a future edition.

CALL AGFERT FOR ALL YOUR FENCING NEEDS GRACE Anders with her close friend, Dulcie Williams.

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Phone: (08) 8862 1866 www.plainsproducer.com.au

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NEWS v Virginia, Two Wells

Buckland Park’s Virginia link Controversy continues to surround the Buckland Park housing development site, south of Two Wells and west of Virginia, which was provisionally approved by the State government last Thursday.

Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Holloway, said Buckland Park will boost the availability of land for housing, generate jobs during its construction, boost economic value of the land and provide retail benefits for Virginia.

Greens MLC, Mark Parnell, slammed the State government’s decision to provisionally approve the Buckland Park township.

But while Mr Parnell believes this project is setting up a social disaster due to bad planning and an inadequate location, Mr Holloway said a significant study had been conducted and the project would boost Adelaide’s north.

Mr Holloway said the approval addressed the issues raised during the public consultation process.

“Buckland Park, rather than being a remote community, will be initially linked to Virginia through a regular bus service, is close to jobs in Adelaide’s north including the employment generating land at Edinburgh Park and will be handy to the soon-to-be completed Northern Expressway,” Mr Holloway said.

Mr Holloway said the provisional approval followed a thorough response by the project’s developers, Walker Corporation, to an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which was the subject of public consultation in 2009.

Urban Development Institute of Australia SA executive director Terry Walsh said while the project is crucial, there are certain considerations.

Mr Walsh said the 1340ha land release was crucial to meet Adelaide’s growing population, but Government needed also to meet the demand for rail and road infrastructure to provide for the increase of population.

City of Playford general manager Cate Atkinson agreed, saying public services in the Virginia and Angle Vale areas were inadequate.

“The council considers Buckland Park will provide significant economic benefit for the north (but) one of the issues that still need to be resolved is how the community will be serviced, particularly with public transport, health and education,” she said.

Lang Walker, head of Walker Corp, said the state’s “vision” for Adelaide’s north was the reason for the company’s investment, which complements his company’s nearby $400 million Vicinity industrial estate.

“As we see it most of (the city’s)

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By Bronte Hewett

A SIMILAR concept of the planned development, released when the project was first announced.

The first stage of the development This stage includes about 600 growth is going to go into the north miles from jobs and services without part of Adelaide (and) I see the Buck- adequate public transport is inviting residential allotments, with 15 per will incorporate 600 residential allotcent set aside for affordable housing, ments and a neighbourhood centre land Park redevelopment is going to social disaster. house a lot of the growth,” he said.

“This project is simply a recipe for a neighbourhood centre, a display and is expected to be completed by homes village, new roads and infra- 2016.

But according to Mr Parnell, a future ghetto,” Mr Parnell said.

The new township, 32km from Walker Corp failed to respond to However, Mr Holloway said the structure.

This will be on land previously the centre of Adelaide, will be twice significant concerns raised during Buckland Park country township the EIS process. project had been comprehensively cleared for farming, near the Gawler the size of Mawson Lakes and is expected to house 33,000 residents “It is hard to imagine a worse assessed using the Major Develop- River, and close to Virginia.

Native vegetation along the by 2036. development for Adelaide,” Mr ment Process, the most stringent and The development will incorporate Parnell said. exacting available under the State’s Gawler River will be protected, as part of the conditions imposed on 12,000 new housing lots, four pri“It fails every single test. This development laws. mary schools, three neighbourhood commuter suburb is miles away from “The provisional approval means the approval.

Flood risk to site levels for hous- centres, two secondary schools and major services and employment, on Walker Corp. can, once it has ada flood plain, next to a garden waste dressed all reserve matters, begin ing and structures has been fully employment areas for business and composting facility, and without any construction of stage one of the investigated with public reserves set industry.

•To have your say, vote on our webaside to deal with any overflow from direct transport,” he said. development,” he said. site: www.plainsproducer.com.au the Gawler River.

“Placing ‘affordable’ housing

what the locals think:

Challenges – ‘but never stop progress’

Angelo Pavan

Gerry Goulter

On the streets of Two Wells, the news of the Buckland Park development approval represents progress, and locals believe these sorts of developments are bound to happen sooner or later.

While there were still concerns, most people said it is good news for Two Wells.

Angelo Pavan, Two Wells: “It is to be done. For me, it is okay. Never stop with the progression.”

Gerry Goulter, Two Wells:

ACTIVE FOR LIFE

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Provisional approval – and calls for more services as Greens pin ‘ghetto’ label

HAVE YOUR SAY

Peter Canala

Paul Serpo

“It is a good move to open up the land, it’s not much good for anything else. With the new Expressway, these places are going to open up anyway.”

Peter Canala, Virginia: “My main concern is the floodwaters and how they’ll be controlled because in the past Buckland Park took up a lot of the flood water. Hopefully with the development they will fix some of the problems that already exist.”

Kimberley Hargrave

Paul Serpo, Two Wells: “ It’s a good thing. My house is on that side of Port Wakefield Road, so it’ll add value to my property.”

Kimberley Hargrave, Gawler: “I’m very surprised it got approval. There is still going to be a lot of challenges for the project to work through. It will be interesting to learn about time frames.”

Comment on the Buckland Park development. Vote online through the Plains Producer’s web poll – www.plainsproducer.com.au

RDA community promise Highway barriers spread Yorke and Mid North Regional Development Australia (YMNRDA) was one of several to officially start operation on February 1.

Board chair, Michael Pearson, said the first few weeks would involve getting everyone together from the previous regional development boards and area consultative committees to discuss what the boards had been doing and how it would fit into the new format and guidelines.

“We need to work out how to put all that together as we go

into this new era of regional development,” Mr Pearson said.

“All those on the board are looking forward to it and staff are settled in.”

However, he expects the next board meeting in March to be more strategic.

Mr Pearson said there would be strong community involvement.

“A lot of the RDA stuff is going to be talking to committees, regional bodies and community groups about what they see as the big picture items in going forward,” he said.

A new road safety initiative, which has prevented six potential head on crashes on Port Wakefield Road, is now being considered for the Dukes Highway.

The wire rope barriers were installed in 2008-9 just south of Port Wakefield, and there have been reports of six motorist crashing into the barriers without injury or death.

There was five serious injury or fatality crashes in this area since 2000 before the barriers were installed.

“This section of road was

recommended for treatment following crash analysis conducted by the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research,” Road Safety Minister, Michael O’Brien said.

“The Port Wakefield Road trial was the first time a wire rope safety barrier has been constructed along a narrow undivided median in South Australia,” he said.

So far, the barrier has been effective in absorbing the impact of high speed vehicle travel.

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PEOPLE v Mallala

Marcus Strudwicke UP

CLOSE

Terry Williams

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EDITOR

arcUS Strudwicke looks at you with dark piercing eyes; he’s making his point about the processes of a council.

He likes process. A series of actions taken in order to achieve a particular end.

It’s what helps him as mayor wrestle with the demands of the District Council of Mallala; a small country council on the verge of something big.

But, really, who knows what or when. With a population of about 8,200, Mallala council area covers 926 square kilometres and takes in the growing township of Two Wells and of course, its heartland Mallala and its farming land. It has the coastal towns of Dublin, Middle beach, Port Parham – and Lewiston, the narrow strip along the Gawler river favoured by the horsey types, greyhound trainers and dog breeders.

As council’s mission statement alludes: “Quality country and coastal living with city access”.

The mayor’s gaze turns away from you to look out the window across the now barren patch of land to the west of council’s small rabbit warren of offices, a problem in itself, but we’ll get to that later.

We’re talking about the just-announced Buckland Park township.

Marcus can see benefits in that for his council area, despite the overlap of population which could create social pressures of their own.

He can see better services must come to the region – and improved infrastructure, transport and more help with the dreaded Gawler River flood plain. We don’t discuss it, but this is costing his council megabucks for their share of preventing floods.

We touch on the problems faced by council’s coastal towns.

Encroachment of the sea with the threat of global warming.

“Coastal flooding will be an issue,” he explains. “Levy banks in those areas are a medium term solution.

“Council’s planners are looking at the long-term answer.”

Planning. Structure. Order. It’s what he likes – with a passion for helping the community within which he has now lived for 25 years. But not many would know of the man with the pony tail, now aged 50, who has represented Mallala ward since 2000.

He appears an essentially private person. Almost shy. Strange for a man in public office. But we talk and learn more of him.

The Adelaide Plains are a long way from the berry farm south of Hobart in Tasmania, where he grew up with mum and dad, Margaret and

With a second tilt as mayor of Mallala Council, this man has the

Marcus Strudwicke

Community at heart

Ted – although he had been born in the UK when Ted worked there for a time.

Ted was an engineer with Tasmania’s hydro-electric authority and later landed a job with ETSA. Flames of the great bushfire of 1967 licked their back door (well, the outside dunny door, he admits) and that was enough to send them to South Australia.

Living first in Tusmore, he was schooled at Norwood High and King’s College, though he says he preferred the State school system.

Marcus worked at various jobs until gaining his B class electrical licence and went to work for Webster Manufacturing, a now-defunct electrical manufacturer.

Living at Elizabeth until the mid 1980s, he sought a better lifestyle for his family in Mallala.

There are now four children – Toby 30, Shane, 27, Caitlin, 16 and Lachlan, 11 – and partner, Janet.

Home is one of the town’s older properties which Marcus planned to restore.

But an illness, a viral infection, Partial Brown’s Syndrome, attacked

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his legs. He has no feeling below his knees; feels no pain but his legs will go into spasms if he walks or stands too much.

So he cannot work as he would like – but he can do plenty for the community.

This has not been without its ups and downs. His now two terms as mayor have not been as ordered as this orderly man would have liked.

Dumped as then chairman in 2006, he went bitterly. Not so much because council dumped him – but because there remained only a few month’s of his one year term to run.

He couldn’t see the sense in that.

Mallala council, somewhat unusually, now has just one year terms for its mayor (changed last year from chairman) who is elected by councillors, not the ratepayers.

It’s been that way for many years – except the term, which changed from three years to one only a few years ago.

He doesn’t comment on that – but you get the idea he thinks terms should be longer, giving the mayor

more opportunity to keep abreast of things. To keep on top of the councillors? For some years now there has been a public image of Mallala council as divided between two sects of warring elected members. North v South; the old Mallala guard v the southerners, who believe Two Wells and Lewiston are the growth areas and therefore should be base to council and its offices.

Marcus acknowledges my observation, but doesn’t see it that way.

The term “divided council” doesn’t sit well with him.

“There is some division amongst councillors – as there has to be at times,” he said.

“There is some parochialism but this is a minor part of what goes on.

“Divisions in the chamber don’t represent divisions in the community. I believe we have moved forward quite a bit.”

Marcus, who was voted back into the mayor’s chair last November, when encumbent Tony Flaherty did not seek re-election, believes the mayor should take a broader view; keeping a close eye on strategic is-

sues and guiding decisions.

“The mayor needs to look at the bigger picture and be well informed, working with the CEO and council officers to understand the desired outcome,” Marcus says.

Citing the example of council’s works depot as chamber decisionmaking which went wrong but was put right, he again refers the need to go through process; to avoid shortcuts.

“The original decision to move the council depot from Mallala to land north of Two Wells was made without considering all facets,” he says.

“When council staff explained what really would need to be done, consultant reports and the like (and the impact on the Mallala township), it was obvious the present depot had to stay.”

It’s going to be revamped at a cost of almost $1 million.

But the mayor won’t commit to council’s offices always remaining in Mallala. There’s issues of space – but also finance – though any decision is a long way off, part of council’s future planning.

And what of amalgamation? Can tiny Mallala fend off the advances from the larger neighbours, like Playford?

Marcus believes it can.

He’s a great believer in councils using regionalisation to advantage, but he admits the council has been wedged between regions in the past.

“Mallala council has been split by boundaries of various bodies. Health has been split between Gawler and Wakefield; the NRM boundary splits us in the middle, same with roads,” he says.

But the most recent shuffle for Mallala, to become part of the new Barossa Regional Development Australia – moving from the old local government/State run Yorke Regional Development Board – sits well.

He can see that working and doesn’t give a fig about the name, which has caused some angst in the Barossa, where they wonder about Mallala’s encroachment.

“What regionalisations like this also allows is for us to use statistics and research from a common set of boundaries. It is better than trying to correlate data from different regions.

“This will help us when preparing information for funding or development.”

Like the proposed 2,000 homes to be built by Hickinbotham Homes north of Two Wells “Yes, but there’s still much to do there. The next eight months of negotiations will firm up that proposal,” Marcus said.

And while Two Wells is the obvious growth area, Marcus says council has to maintain structure.

There’s issues about farming land, and the Horticulture Blueprint pinpoints land around Two Wells for vegetables.

There’s the possibility of a new freight hub incorporating a realigned railway.

But how to plan for that with a 2,000 home development on the drawing board?

We should wait and see.

“There’s lots of options but no real defined path,” says Marcus.

“Somewhere around Korunye would have benefits for us.”

So we will wait. Go through the processes. Along with much more facing the District Council of Mallala. Interesting times ahead. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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LOCAL v Living

The Way

We were

Somerlea Tennis Club premiers – but when?

• Phil Luff and son Kadin were watching an incredible lightning storm from inside their home when a bolt of lightning hit their chimney.

The photograph this week was taken at the “Somerlea Tennis Club”.

Has anyone ever heard of it? by Norma Schopp Does anyone know where it was, who the people are in the photo, and when it might have been taken?

Obviously this was the season’s premiership team, and it looks to be 1950s-60s era.

Please contact me if you have any information 8862 1854.

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YEARS AGO February 2005

YEARS AGO February 2000

• Bob King, formerly of Balaklava, was selected to be part of the St John Ambulance medical team at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

20

YEARS AGO February 1990

• Pharmacist Wal Fraser retired from the Snowtown Pharmacy after more 38 years, giving way to a more leisurely lifestyle.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Feb 12: Shamus Liptrot fundraising dinner.

• Feb 13: Balaklava Tennis Club Bash for Cash Doubles night; Coeliac Support Group, Gawler Health Service.

• Feb 15: Balaklava Community Arts meeting, Owen Hotel.

• Feb 17: Two Wells Regional Action Team meeting.

• Feb 19: Two Wells Pancake Day. • Feb 26: Two Wells Blue light disco.

• Feb 27: Dublin Strawberry Fete.

• Feb 28: Balaklava Tennis Club Junior Tournament; Two Wells progressive morning tea.

• 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.

• Mar 20, 21, 26 & 27: Mallala Institute Production “Upland”.

• Apr 20: Opening of Neighbourhood Shed.

• Apr 30: Brinkworth Red Cross Breakfast; Blyth paper drive.

• May 1: Balaklava paper drive.

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Pet anxiety with return of work and school

Pets could be at risk of separation anxiety as families return to work and school after the Christmas break.

Dr Mark Perissinotto “Dogs are social ers often made prob- before leaving for work from online pet supply creatures who prefer lems worse. or school, going for retailer VetShopAus- to be with others and “Unfor tunately, long walks together tralia, said the abrupt are most comfortable owners tend to do before an imminent change in schedule with routine.” one of two extremes,” departure or leaving can trigger the develBehaviour he said. your dog with a neighopment of separation to watch out “They ei- bour during the day. anxiety in pets. for includes ther punish “Even the rustling He said the pack be- destructivetheir pets for of keys or picking up haviour of dogs meant ness, barking, the destruc- of your handbag can they were more at risk howling, trytion, or they incite panic, so try to of separation anxiety ing to escape, uri- encourage their pet’s desensitise your pet to than cats. nating or defecating excitable behaviour by departures,” he said.

“During a vacation, inside, loss of appetite giving overly exuberant “Don’t make defamily pets become ac- and obsessive behav- greetings. Both only partures and arrivals customed to spending iours such as tail chas- increase their pet’s a big fuss and make long periods of time ing or excessive coat anxiety.” sure some toys are on with their owners,” Dr licking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NEWS v District

Deputy mayor’s video call for support

Cr Barry Nottle

Barry Nottle, deputy mayor of Wakefield Regional Council, has joined his local government colleagues in calling on candidates from all political parties contesting this year’s State election to commit to supporting local communities.

Local government representatives made the call on a Local Government association website, featuring in cameo video presentations on the website putting candidates on notice that Local Government means business

when it comes to the future of their communities.“Our message is simple,” Cr Nottle said. “Our communities have made it clear they want government to work together.

“The March election provides an important opportunity for us to remind political candidates and their parties that Local government needs State government support through partnerships for our communities.”

Cr Nottle said he and mayor James Maitland were pleased with the op-

portunity to send a strong and cohesive message to all political parties that council wants a strong future for its families and children.

“Wakefield Regional Council area is a major contributor to the economic prosperity of this state through our diverse farming and related industries,” he said.

Cr Nottle said he wanted a fair deal for Wakefield Regional Council residents over the next four years and it was a timely to remind political candidates

of the need to put South Australian communities high on the agenda.

“We want more joint planning and smart approaches to delivering services,” he said. “Most people in our communities don’t care who builds the roads, runs their libraries or collects their waste – they just know they need quality services and infrastructure for quality neighbourhoods.

“My council is willing to play its part to get the right outcomes.” The video can be viewed at www.lga.sa.gov.au

This family is connecting with collecting

COLLECTING is a family affair for Josh Appleby, Kelly Bickle and Joan Appleby There will be three generations of the Appleby family showcasing their collectable items at this year’s Balaklava Antiques and Collectables Fair on Saturday, February 27.

Joan Appleby collects hat pins, her daughter Kelly Bickle, bells and grandson Joshua Appleby, replica motorbikes and cars.

All of their collections will be on display at the fair.

Joan started collecting hat pins about 30 years ago, when her daughter was in Brownies.

One of the badges was a collectors’ badge, so together they began purchasing hatpins to achieve the badge. And the collection has grown from there.

Joan now has about 250 hat pins and 14 stands which they sit in.

When she started collecting, hatpins were relatively cheap to buy–$2 for a plain one and $5 for

By Bronte Hewett a fancy one–but much has changed.

Her favourite hatpin is a Scotch Thistle which was given to her by her husband’s Aunty.

Kelly Bickle’s bell collecting started around 12 years ago, when she saw a small collection of bells while looking through an antique store with her parents.

Being musical, she thought bells would be a good thing to collect.

Her first bell, bought from Tarlee, was a little Dutch girl, with the water pails being what makes the ring.

Kelly has about 160 bells – brass, glass, pottery and ceramic–from all over the world. Her favourite is a copper desk bell bought from Mannum.

Joshua started collecting motorbikes and cars when he was just eight years old.

Balaklava Antiques & Collectibles Fair Saturday February 27, 2010 9.30 - 4.30 at Balaklava Town Hall Q Valuations from 10.30 - 4.00 Q Entry to Collectors Fair $5, Valuations $5 per item Q Car boot sale in carpark $5 per car Q More Collectible Displays are welcome, contact the Manager Please register for valuations and car boot sale by calling the Manager 1300 655 224

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He started collecting them through magazine subscriptions and now has roughly 60 bikes and 40 cars.

Josh started his collection just because he likes them, and has enjoyed his collecting.

His favourite bike is a replica Valentino Rossi and his favourite car is a James Bond Austin Martin.

The Balaklava Antiques and Collectables Fair will be held at the Town Hall.

Entry is $5, and there will be a valuer available to value each item for a $5 fee.

There will also be a car boot sale in the carpark. It is $10 per car, and cars must be registered.

•More collectors are wanted to display their items. To register your interest or to register your car in the car boot sale, phone 1300 655 224.

Playground for disabled Services in Clare for children living with a disability and those with special needs are set to receive a boost, with work on a new $45,000 playground to begin this month.

Country Health SA advises the purpose–built playground will be attached to the Early Childhood Centre and co-located on the grounds of the Clare Valley Children’s Centre.

Director of the Yorke and Lower North Health Services, Gary Stewart, thanked children’s charity Variety for funding the project, with help from local businessman and Variety Club board member Tim Adams.

New Country Arts chief

Lew Owens has been appointed the new chair of Country Arts SA. Mr Owens, who is currently Chief Executive Officer of ETSA Utilities, takes over from Steve Grieve.

Country Arts SA provides opportunities for people living in regional communities to get into the arts through performance, visual arts, touring programs and grants that support locally inspired projects.

Caltrop Caltrop is a summer growing prostrate annual herb that reproduces from seed.

Flowers are 8 to 15mm in diameter with five bright yellow petals. The fruit is a woody burr about 1cm diameter with sharp rigid spines, which can reach 6mm long. Seeds germinate after late spring and summer rains and the plant grows rapidly.

Caltrop is mainly spread by seed, which are moved when the spiny fruits attach to animals, humans and machinery. Caltrop is toxic to stock and can cause nitrate poisoning, photosensitization and staggers.

This plant is declared under the Natural Resources Management Act, 2004.

For information on control techniques, phone the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board offices direct or visit the website.

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special feature v Martindale Hall 170 YEARS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PASTORAL HISTORY WILL SOON BE DIVIDED:

Step back in time i

T was almost 170 years ago when the Bowman family first bought Martindale Station at Mintaro, an 11,000 acre Merino sheep property.

Since its purchase in 1941, the property has gone from the ownership of the Bowmans to the Mortlock family, who eventually bequeathed the property to the University of Adelaide.

One of the best known properties in Australia, Martindale Holdings is now for sale by the university, but the homestead itself remains under the administration of the Minister for Environment and Heritage through the department of National Parks and Wildlife.

The original owners of the station, the Bowmans, are linked with other prominent properties in the area, including Werocata (near Balaklava) and other holdings along the Wakefield River.

Werocata once employed enough staff to field its own football club.

But the Bowman family didn’t have the easiest start when they migrated to Australia.

John Bowman and his family left England for Western Australia in 1829, reaching Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) six months later after the ship missed the mainland because of strong winds.

After nine years, Edmund came to SA in 1838, surviving a shipwreck on Troubridge Shoals and losing all but his life.

He surveyed land near Encounter Bay then returned to Van Diemen’s Land for sheep and horses, and his family soon followed him back to SA. The family rented land on the banks of Dry Creek, growing wheat crops, and in the 1840s the brothers took up land near Burra, then worked their way down along the Wakefield River.

Edmund Bowman sold 11,200 acres to a sheep farmer, Samuel Sleep, in 1866 for $50,573.25, holding a mortgage of $40,570 at interest of eight per cent per annum.

Less than a year later, Edmund drowned when crossing the Wakefield River near Port Wakefield, at the age of 48, leaving behind six children.

Samuel Sleep died just months later, and three years later the property was foreclosed on and returned to the Bowman family.

Meanwhile, Martindale Station continued to grow in success.

When Edmund Bowman senior drowned in the River Wakefield across the front paddocks, 11 year old Edmund Bowman inherited the land and a substantial amount of money.

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It’s gone from Bowmans to bust, a land holding stretching from Mintaro to the waters of the gulf.

Now Martindale Hall will lose its last connection to the land. This is its remarkable history, described by LAUREN PARKER

THE impressive entry hall. Top, the “white” bedroom and, right, the parlour When he returned from Cambridge University at the age of 21, Edmund aimed to secure the lifestyle of a country squire, and in 1879/1880, arranged the construction of Martindale Hall at a cost of 30,000 pounds.

Built with entertainment in mind, the hall remains one of the most impressive buildings in South Australia, with an impressive central foyer, a rambling staircase, and full sized billiard table.

With numerous guest rooms and an enormous master bedroom, coupled with deep baths and plenty of servants to wait on guests and family, it was a home of luxury.

There was a strong focus on sport, with a horse polo field, a cricket oval, racecourse and a boating lake, although none of these remain today.

But ambition proved the downfall of the Bowman ownership of Martindale.

After a decade, Edmund and his brothers accumulated more land north in SouthAustralia, mostly in the Flinders Ranges, and continued

to spend their inheritance on entertainment and sport.

But drought in the 1880s followed by depression and a fall in the wool price meant many of the Bowman properties had to be sold, and in 1891, Edmund was forced to sell Martindale Hall and the 11,000 acres surrounding it.

William Tenant Mortlock purchased Martindale for Rosye Tennant as a wedding gift for 33,000 pounds - just 3000 pounds more than it cost to build Martindale Hall itself.

Mortlock was able to maintain a princely lifestyle, but diversified into cattle, crops and thoroughbred horses in addition to sheep, running his properties with more caution.

When he died in 1913, his holdings included several large stations in Victoria, New South Wales, England and SA, as well as banking interests in England and business interests in Adelaide and Sydney.

All were passed on to his oldest son and heir John Andrew Tennant Mortlock, known as JT or Jack. He ran the property successfully

until his death in 1950. After extensive travel, he married late in life in 1948 and produced no heirs.

The property was willed to the University of Adelaide over a period of time lasting until 1980. Since Mortlock’s death, the station has remained intact as a working property and in 1991 was reborn as a tourist museum, offering heritage accommodation and becoming a popular venue for weddings and other functions.

Stepping through the doors is like stepping back in time 100 years, with original furnishings and decorations remaining, from the collection of spears and antique guns adorning the walls of the smoking room to the portraits hanging in the gallery.

Visitors can now stay overnight or simply browse the impressive hall on weekdays between 11am and 4pm, or weekends from midday to 4pm.

For more information phone 8843 9088 or visit www.martindalehall.com

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Water fees rise in July South Australian water prices will rise in real terms by 21.7 per cent on average (before inflation) from July 1, with the fixed annual water supply charge to rise by $4.80 (three per cent).

The new water prices announced last year by the SA government will mean the average household water bill will increase by $1.62.

Sewerage charges will rise in real terms by 0.8 per cent for metropolitan customers and 1.3 per cent for country customers.

Treasurer, Kevin Foley, when announcing the prices, said the increase would contribute to critical water security investment for SA’s future, including Adelaide’s accelerated and expanded 100 gigalitre desalination project.

The plant at Pt Stanvac will be 100 per cent powered by renewable energy and when fully operational will provide up to 50 per cent of Adelaide’s water needs.

It guarantees Adelaide’s water security into the future.

Mr Foley says money raised through the price increase will go towards recovering the cost of water security measures.

“The $1.8 billion Adelaide Desalination Project is progressing well and on track to deliver first water by the end of 2010.

Minister for Water Security, Karlene Maywald, says new prices will encourage all water users to be even more efficient consumers.

“Back in 2008 the Government foreshadowed significant increases in water pricing during the next five years to fund vital water security project.

“The extreme prolonged drought has prompted us to invest in a number of expensive water security projects, and the spending on these vital investments are reflected in the new prices. “The new prices will also contribute to the Network Water Security Program to connect the North and South metropolitan water supply systems, River

CONSTRUCTION is continuing on the desalination Project at Port Stanvac – Picture courtesy of Built Environs, a member of the Adelaide Aqua Building Alliance.

Murray water purchases for South Australia’s critical human needs as well as rebates to encourage the public to buy water conserving products.

“While the ongoing drought will continue to put pressure on water prices, the community’s continued acceptance of conservation measures has also led to a decline in the amount of water households are using.

“The three-tiered price system and the minimal increase in the fixed annual water supply charge in 2010-11 encourages further conservation by rewarding those water-wise consumers who reduce their water use.

Pensioners and Commonwealth Low-Income Health Care Card holders will be assisted in adjusting to the new prices (see details, right).

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Defying the big dry

n DROUGHT tolerant blue plumbago and the Mexican orange blossom will prosper in dry conditions. Buy them and many more at Virginia Nursery

SURPRISES IN DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS:

THE most drought resistant plants of all are indigenous to the drier parts of Australia. These plants have evolved to be able to survive and prosper with very little water and in sometimes extreme conditions. This group of plants includes grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and trees.

When selecting a plant with drought tolerance, look for varieties with small, hard or hairy leaves. And then of course there are succulents and cacti.

With their water-storing stems and leaves, they are making a comeback in gardening in Australia.

But it’s not only Australian native plants that survive well on little water.

Many drought resistant plants that come from parts of the world with similar conditions to Australia can also do well here.

Plants from the Mediterranean, California (agave), Mexico (Mexican orange blossom) and South Africa (African daisy and treasure flower) all prosper in dry conditions (see article below).

Once established, many of these plants are as tough as old boots.

Camellias, Manchurian pears are proving to be summer survivors

n extra attention will ensure they prosper: Just because a plant is tolerant of dry conditions doesn’t mean that you can plant it and forget it.

Plant varieties with drought resistance can get by on very little water and maintenance, but a bit of extra attention can ensure that they prosper.

When watering, make sure you provide the plants with a good long drink occasionally, rather than short drinks; and water in the evening and morning rather than during the day. This will ensure they are better able to cope with those inevitable times when they receive almost no water.

Because Australia is such a huge and diverse continent, the best way to choose plants for gardening success in Australia is to ask your local nursery, or consult a horticultural specialist. They will be able to direct you to drought tolerant plants that will bring vibrant life to your garden without sucking up huge amounts of water. n SOURCED from: www.improvemyhome.com.au

Plants such as camellias are proving to be quite tolerant to the current dry conditions.

This beautiful shrub with its shiny green leaves and colourful flowers (usually red, pink or white) is one plant that Australian gardeners have loved for years.

There are two types of camellia – the camellia japonica, which generally likes a bit more shade, protection and water, and the camellia sasanqua, which loves the sun and is quite drought tolerant.

Ornamental pears, especially the Manchurian pear – a beautiful small tree– are also proving quite adept at surviving in a dry climate, as are another

Chinese import, the Chinese lantern. This is a large shrub, perhaps 1.5 metres tall, with red flowers and bright green leaves.

“The Chinese lantern is almost indestructible,” says horticultural consultant Michael Wood. “And the plumbago from South Africa is another one. You can either trim it to make it look quite formal, or let it sprawl a bit more untidily. It has beautiful white or blue flowers.”

Rhododendrons, roses, gardenias: the list goes on. And many Mediterranean plants work well in dry conditions too. Plants like lavender, sage and rosemary have been popping up in Australian gar-

dens for years, and are able to survive and prosper on very little water.

“These are all tough as boots once established,” says Michael. And this is of course the key. No plant will survive if it is not watered just after being planted: to ensure the plant lives and prospers it must be watered carefully for up to a year, and then once it has put down its roots and become truly established it can gradually be given less and less water.

“Most plants can be ‘trained’,” says Michael. “You just have to make sure that when you water them you give them a good drink. And it must be regular, even if it’s only a couple of times a week.”

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Want to save water?

GOING GREY CAN HELP:

Greywater is water that is discharged from household appliances (such as washing machines and dishwashers) and from sinks, showers and bathtubs.

It does not include water discharged from toilets – this is called “black water”.

Reusing greywater can conserve water and save you money.

But be aware greywater contains microorganisms and can be harmful to your health and to your garden.

Certain approvals must be granted before you establish a greywater recycling system on your property and there are strict regulations for its use.

Approval is required from three agencies to ensure systems operate and maintain a standard which will protect users and the environment: The SA Department of Health approves the treatment process and use of reclaimed greywater. Information regarding greywater

systems, regulations and approval processes is available from the Department of Health. A guide to greywater use is published below.

Local Government approves the planning and development aspect of proposed systems.

If you want to install a greywater system in a sewered area or in an area with a CWMS or septic tank scheme you need to contact your local council and/or the Department of Health and obtain approval for diverting greywater from the sewer or the CWMS scheme system.

If changes to your plumbing are required, approval from SA Water must also be obtained prior to installation of the approved Department of Health greywater system SA Water’s development services office approves changes to plumbing and drainage through an encumbrance mechanism to protect its wastewater system and to be able to ensure

A wheelie bin converted for distributing greywater. that if the property changes ownership, there is a mechanism to contact the new owner of the modified plumbing arrangements. Phone (08) 8207 1400 to speak to an SA Water Development Services officer.

Sensible greywater use lowers health risk THE SA Department of Health offers the following advice regarding use of greywater in homes: Greywater is wastewater generated from bathrooms (showers, baths, spas, and hand basins), laundries (washing machines, troughs) and kitchens (sinks and dishwashers).

However, kitchen water can contain food particles, grease, oils and fats and its use is not recommended (particularly without treatment).

Greywater characteristics: The quality of greywater can be highly variable due to factors such as number of household occupants, their age, lifestyle, health, water source and products used (such as soaps, shampoos, detergents).

Greywater may contain: • Disease causing organisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa) from nappies and other soiled clothing.

• Chemicals from soaps, shampoos, dyes, mouthwash, toothpaste, detergents, bleaches, disinfectants and other products (such as boron, phosphorus, sodium, ammonia and other nitrogen based compounds).

• Dirt, lint, food, hair, body cells and fats, and traces of faeces, urine, and blood.

Risks presented by these contaminants can be reduced by good management practices and by sensible use.

Manual bucketing and temporary diversion:

Manual bucketing onto lawn and garden areas using water from the bathroom or laundry, or temporary use of a hose manually fitted to the washing machine outlet hose, is permitted subject to the following advice: • Don’t use greywater from washing clothes soiled by faeces or vomit, for example, nappies.

• Don’t store untreated greywater for more than 24 hours, as bacteria and organic contaminants in greywater will cause it to turn septic and produce strong and offensive odours.

• Don’t use greywater if others in the household have diarrhoea or an infectious disease, as this could

increase the risk of other people becoming ill.

• Don’t use greywater to irrigate fruit, vegetables, or areas where fruit can fall to the ground and be eaten.

• Avoid splashing of greywater and wash your hands before eating or drinking or smoking.

• Keep children away from areas watered with greywater until it has soaked into the ground.

Chemical contaminants – detergents, cleaners and other chemicals: • Environmentally friendly shampoos, detergents and cleaning products should be used to protect soil and plants watered with grey water.

Products containing low levels of

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• Washing machine rinse water has lower concentrations of detergents compared to wash water. If wash water is used it should be diluted with rinse water.

• Bleaches and disinfectants can kill beneficial soil organisms and damage plants.

Avoid using greywater containing harsh chemicals or bleaches, or after washing out hair dye or paint products. A useful website that contains information on laundry products is www.lanfaxlabs.com.au.

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LOW-WATER LAWNS STILL AN OPTION: Lawns are aesthetic and practical features in a garden landscape – but it’s important to plant the right lawn for your needs and for the local climate.

Many local residents have removed lawns, but SA water says low water-use lawns have come a long way in recent years and there are now a range of attractive and beneficial drought tolerant lawns to choose from.

Your first step is to look and learn. Before planting lawn, take time to study your garden and think about: The best site Soil quality The most suitable varieties Ways to reduce watering Irrigation systems that use less water Talk to your local turf supplier or garden centre for some expert advice on lawn types. n Lawn Varieties Warm season grasses and cultivars have the lowest water demand and are drought tolerant, including: Common or Bermuda Couch, Santa Anna Couch, Windsor Green, Greenlees Park, Wintergreen, CT-2, Kikuyu.

Other warm season grasses such as Buffalo and Saltene have an intermediate water use rate and are reasonably drought resistant.

Welcome patch of GREEN n Lawn Care SA Water encourages anyone thinking of establishing a new lawn to contact local turf suppliers or garden centres for advice on how to minimise water use. Here are a few tips: Organic matter mixed through the top 15cm of a sandy soil before a lawn is established will improve water holding capacity.

Your lawn should be fertilised regularly to ensure it stays healthy. Once a year in March or April is the recommended time.

Set mowers so that only one third of the leaf area is removed at any one time. Keep-

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Do not over-water lawns as this can lead to the development of fungal problems.

“Train” your lawn to use less water.

In spring, when your lawn is beginning its new growth, let the topsoil dry out so that the grass roots will be forced to grow deeper and make use of subsoil moisture.

Then soak your lawn every 10-14 days (20-25ml). By training your lawn this way it will be able to survive longer in the heat without requiring water.

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Let Bronte tell your story!

On Wednesday February 24 we are once again turning our focus on Two Wells in a colour feature.

If you are from the Two Wells / Lewiston area and have a story to tell call Bronte our Two Wells correspondent Call Bronte on 8862 1977 or email: bronte@plainsproducer.com.au

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SPORT v District

Blyth/Kybunga quiz night raises money for oval

By Janet Zweck On Saturday February 6, the Blyth/Kybunga Cricket Club hosted a quiz night and goods and services auction to raise funds for new equipment and facilities at Blyth Oval.

The night attracted more than 100 people from as far away as Clovelly Park and Sturt. MC Darren Clark, quizmaster Ben Builder and novice auctioneer Jason Branson kept the 14 tables entertained while Dan and Sarah Heinrich kept the crowd well watered, and a dedicated team of kitchen volunteers kept them well fed.

The “Lucky 7” team won – with a little help from Google.

The goods and services auction was a success, with items such as an ‘outdoor surprise’, an autographed cricket bat, a dog (the top selling item at $200) and Ros Zweck’s famous sponge cakes on offer. The final total was $2,691 and the club thanked all donors for their valuable contributions.

The entire proceeds of the night will go towards the improvement of facilities and equipment at Blyth Oval, in order to further the development of our young players, and to encourage and retain players to the club.

Roger Wills from ABC Radio was to attend the quiz and auction, but the Fitzgerald Cup went to a tie-break and he was required to commentate. He did however come to training on February 4 and entertained the cricketers and some visitors with his anecdotes of his sporting commentary career.

The club would like to thank the volunteers on the night, all those who donated goods and services, those who cooked, prepared and served food, and everyone who stayed behind to tidy up. Without the volunteers and donors, the night would not have been such a success.

Jake has sights set on State cricket team

By Bronte Hewett With the State under 14 cricket development squad under his belt, Mallala’s Jake Birchmore has his sights set on higher things as his cricket career starts to gain momentum.

From January 3 to January 7, the 14-year-old captained the Yorke Peninsula

side in the South Australian State Country Carnival and was named outstanding player of the carnival and bowling aggregate with 12 wickets.

He was selected in the State Development Squad at the start of 2009, and also captains the Woodville side in Adelaide. The promising young star hopes to play for South Australia.

LEFT: Donna Slok, Redlegs dribbles around her Balaklava opponents during the women’s division two game on Friday night. LEFT INSET: Charlotte Davey and Teagan Bigg watch the action.

ABOVE: Brandon Taylor and Ashley Krieg hard at work scoring the women’s division two game.

LEFT: Jed Rowland, Young Guns and Nathan Greenshields, Bulldogs sprint towards the ball during the men’s game.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 10, 2010

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SPORT v Bowls

Port Wakefield upsets Owen in division one Another perfect weekend greeted bowlers in what proved to be a very interesting one with a number of results somewhat unexpected.

The main talk in Division One circles was Owen’s demise at the hands of Port Wakefield to record only their third loss for the season.

Port Wakefield’s win was by two shots with only one rink up.

After being behind their opponents during the early stages of their match, Riverton rebounded to record an all rinks up win against Mallala.

The final match saw Hamley Bridge comfortably account for Wasleys.

By John Glistak WWBA secretary Balaklava had the bye for the round.

Following these results, and with only three Division One matches remaining due to the Wooroora Championship weekend, the top three sides have now guaranteed themselves a final’s berth.

Balaklava remains the only side in the top four to confirm its role in the finals and their match, this weekend, could clarify that situation.

Both Mallala and Port Wakefield have a remote chance of making the four

but with Mallala having the bye; it will be up to Port Wakefield to cause the upset by defeating Balaklava in their scheduled match.

In both of their previous encounters, Balaklava has had convincing wins against Port Wakefield suggesting that Port Wakefield’s chances of upsetting Balaklava are slim.

But, as Port Wakefield showed last weekend, bowls can produce the unexpected result.

The feature match, though, will be the clash

between Hamley Bridge and Riverton.

In their first match of the season, Hamley Bridge were narrow victors by two shots while in their second outing, Riverton emerged victors by 13 shots.

Since the beginning of December, Riverton has amassed six wins in a row while Hamley Bridge has recorded four wins and two losses during the same period of time.

All in all, a tough match is highly likely with perhaps Riverton holding the edge based on current season form.

Owen meets Wasleys in the final Division One match of the round keen

Peter Kelly, Riverton advises a team mate while Owen’s Ian Freebairn looks on during the Division Two Red match on Saturday.

to return to the winner’s circle. Their previous meet saw Owen victorious and a similar result is anticipated once again.

Mallala has the bye for the round.

Division One: 6 February 2010 – Riverton 89(12) (M. Griffiths 28, B. Mullins 32, N. Rogers 29) def. Mallala 72(0) (P. Furst

24, J. Evans 28, K. Roberts 20); Port Wakefield 72(8) (R. McQuire 21, G. McPharlin 30, R. Murphy 21) def. Owen 70(4) (G. Harkness 24, B. Parker 21, N. Harkness 25); Hamley Bridge 94(12) (D. Rex 32, M. Durdin 30, A. O’Brien 22) def. Wasleys 60(0) (R. Bowman 11, L. Ryan 29, G. Rendell 20).

Division One Standings – Hamley Bridge 130(235);Owen102(104); Riverton 94(116); Balaklava 80(83); Mallala 62(147); Port Wakefield 61(132); Wasleys 37(-259) Division One: 13 February 2010 – Balaklava vs Port Wakefield, Owen vs Wasleys, Hamley Bridge vs Riverton, Mallala Bye.

Riverton White has tight match against Owen Riverton White retained top position in Two Red following their narrow win against Owen last weekend.

This match ebbed and flowed with both sides having the ascendancy during different stages of the match.

As the match reached its conclusion, Riverton emerged victors against a gallant Owen side by three shots.

Second placed Port Wakefield Blue suffered a loss at the hands of Balaklava Red in another tight match. Balaklava Red won by seven shots with only one rink up.

In the remaining matches, both Hamley Red and Hamley White had comfortable wins against their respective opponents.

While the top two positions in Two Red remain unchanged, the composition of the next five

positions has changed significantly as sides moved up and down the standings courtesy of last weekend’s results.

A spread of eight points covers these five positions and so this Saturday’s matches will have a significant impact on the sides within this group.

Leaders Riverton White host Balaklava Red with Riverton White keen to repeat their earlier win against their opponents.

Tarlee travels to Port Wakefield Blue for one of the key matches of the round.

Previously, Port Wakefield Blue had a narrow five shot

greg Stone, Riverton measures the bowls after an end.

win against Tarlee, and based on current form, a similar result is anticipated.

The local derby between Hamley White and Hamley Red will be closely watched as the loser of this match may start to lose touch with the leading sides.

Excessive heat caused the cancellation of their previous encounter. However, season form suggests that Hamley Red may have the very slightest of edges in this upcoming match.

In the final match Owen hosts Balaklava White in a match where the loser may lose touch with the leaders.

Balaklava White took the honours earlier in the season and will be hoping to repeat their efforts once again.

The only thing that stands in their way is an Owen com-

bination eager to return to the winner’s circle.

Division Two Red: 6 February 2010 – Hamley Red 77(10) (J. Bell 29, J. Tily 17, G. Schilling 31) def. Balaklava White 64(2) (C. Milton 18, M. Olsen 24, J. Olsen 22); Balaklava Red 73(8) (K. Cottle 33, C. Cowan 22, R. Hillman 18) def. Port Wakefield Blue 67(4) (A. Williams 22, R. McGregor 24, P. Fontaine 21); Riverton White 70(10) (J. Glistak 24, P. Kelly 25, R. Hannaford 21) def. Owen 67(2) (P. Sullivan 20, I. Freebairn 19, L. Beaty 28); Hamley White 84(10)

(A. Fyfe 21, L. Stott 29, R. Morris 34) def. Tarlee 65(2) (D. Branson 26, F. Gorey 17, D. Meyers 22) DivisionTwo Red Standings – Riverton White 131(85.25); Port Wakefield Blue 123(152); Hamley Red 108(90); Owen 106(25); Hamley White 104(44); Tarlee 102(-3); Balaklava White 100(41.75); Balaklava Red 90(-92) Division Two Red: 13 February 2010 – Hamley White vs Hamley Red, Owen vs Balaklava White, Riverton White vs Balaklava Red, Port Wakefield Blue vs Tarlee.

Mallala Black moves further ahead in Two White The Two White competition sees Mallala Black take a sizeable lead in the standings following their all rinks up win against Balaklava Blue.

Mallala White moved into second spot after their 13 shot win against Riverton Black while Port Wakefield Gold improved their position with a comfortable win over Wasleys.

Wooroora Championships Following the completion of this weekend’s round of matches, Division One will have a break in competition as it will contest the Wooroora Championships on SAturday, February 20.

These Championships will feature Singles and Pairs (at Hamley Bridge), Triples (at Mallala) and Fours (at Balaklava).

Division Two Red and Two White will play a normal round of pennant matches that weekend.

More details about the Wooroora championships will appear in next week’s Plains Producer.

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Important matches await bowlers in Two White, this weekend.

Leaders Mallala Black faces a Riverton Black combination eager to move back into finals’ contention.

Having not faced each other during the season due to heat cancellation, a tight match can be expected with Mallala Black likely to emerge victors at the end of the day.

Mallala White also has a vital match against Port Wakefield Gold where a win for either side could enhance their respective chances of playing in the finals.

Port Wakefield Gold lost narrowly to Mallala White earlier in the season and so another tight contest is highly possible..

The final match should see Balaklava Blue take the points against Wasleys.

Division Two White: 6 February 2010 – Port Wakefield Gold 91(12) (A. Carslake 27, T. Sharman 30, T. Jones 34) def.

Wasleys 56(0) (S. Edlington 24, J. McDonnell 12, J. Dunbar 20); Mallala White 84(10) (R. Barber 20, G. Forrest 33, R. Hill 31) def. Riverton Black 71(2) (P. Gates 30, B. Prime 19, R. Schulz 22); Mallala Black 89(12) (K. McDonald 38, G. Donlon 25, M. King 26) def. Balaklava Blue 61(0) (K. Harkness 22, R. Barr 17, R. McPharlin 22) Division Two White Standings – Mallala Black 106(148); Mallala White 90(-58); Balaklava Blue 86(-13); Port Wakefield Gold 74(-33); Riverton Black 67(-107); Wasleys 56(-280) Division Two White: 13 February 2010 – Balaklava Blue vs Wasleys, Mallala White vs Port Wakefield Gold, Mallala Black vs Riverton Black.

REET Perry points out bowl positioning to her Riverton team mate.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 10, 2010

SPORT v Tennis balaklava Night

The first night back after the Christmas break was eagerly anticpated but there were definite signs of rust, with some players also trying some Australian Open shots unsuccessfully! At least the balls weren’t sent flying over the backstops!

The run for top spot was on in division two, with the top two teams having wins.

Bec Houston’s Setters had a hard win (not counting one set!) over Diane Gregor’s Dalmatians 4-32 to 2-18. Setters Kevyna Gardner and opponent Diane, featured in two tiebreakers, with Diane taking both, much to Kevyna’s chagrin. Dalmatians were initially one spot short, so thanks to Carly Gregor for filling in at the last minute. Carly started well having a tie win with mother Diane, but then had to drop the ‘kinis with partner Dee Bennett to ‘the boys’ Jarek Flight and Peter Rohrlach. Both girls redeemed themselves slightly in their next sets, winning three and two respectively. The top dog, um Dalmatian, Chris Brownlie, had a battle on his hands against Bec with every set being either 5-4 or 5-3. Well done to all players on some very close sets.

The other division two match had nearly identical scores as the aforementioned with Suzy McDonald’s Whippets defeating Chris Allen’s Greyhounds 4-30 to 2-18. The game scores were not as close as the other division two match but there were two 5-3s ending one apiece.

Chris tried to throw his opposition by dropping himself to number two and promoting David Northcott to top. Initially this didn’t work as the Whippets won the first two, but Chris got his eye in and won his next two, one each with partners Lorraine Jenner and David. Whippets had the fitness guru Michelle Williams filling in and she proved to be a handful for Fran.

Greyhounds Lorraine did well against her much younger opponent, the much improved Shaun Northcott, in an even battle. But unfortunately the above results haven’t changed the premiership table with the Setters sitting at the top, then Whippets, Dalmatians and Greyhounds bringing up the rear.

The division one matches had an assortment of scores with one result changing the current wooden spoon contenders! Second placed Joy Ryan’s Beagles had the biggest mixture of set scores in their win over Andrew Lane’s Boxers 4-33 to 2-17. Top men Beagles Chris Curnow and opponent Andrew had excellent sets including two tiebreakers and a 5-3. The ties ended up one apiece with Andrew and partner Josie Thompson winning the 5-3. Josie was being compared with Venus Williams at one stage, but luckily wasn’t sporting her ‘rude’ Aust Open outfit! It could’ve looked rude regardless for Josie as she had to drop the briefs twice to opponent Joy! But it wasn’t her fault as she wasn’t alone on the court!

Partner of dakdropper number one, Ray Bennett, was having a dirty night out, and decided to ‘chuck’ in his set with Josie, (but luckily that wasn’t on court seven with a hotdog)! Ray did redeem himself in his last set tie win with Andrew though.

Dakdropper number two partner, Helen Durdin, had run out of legs by her final set with Josie! Helen’s opponent Tanya Greenshields had run Helen ragged in their previous two sets, with thrilling 5-3 and 5-4 scores. Beagles Darren Scholz had two good wins and played some great net vollies.

Top team Scott McDonald’s Terriers took on absent Marie Heaslip’s lowly Spaniels but nearly got more than they bargained for, eventually scraping through to win 3-28 to 3-22. Marie was having the night off to prepare for her wedding anniversary celebrations the next day! Spaniels Don Veitch and Lisa Redpath started well winning an excellent 5-3 over Scott and Tammy Durdin.

But Nick Durdin and Leonie Selleck turned that around to defeat Nathan Greenshields and fill-in Louise Michael to even things up.

Don continued on his winning way, this time with Louise, to show young gun Scott, and Leonie a thing or two.

Nathan and Lisa had a horrible set with Nick and Tammy showing their prowess together on the court, sealing their win with – no, shock horror, without – a kiss!

Nick got the cold shoulder this time, (purely for the crowds entertainment), and they looked like a longtime married couple by sitting at opposite ends of the bench afterwards. But that didn’t last long, maybe 60 seconds, before they were cuddled up together yet again!

They joined the other lovebirds, Leonie and Warren who were cuddling up at the other end of the bench, in preparation for the Valentines/Celebrity couples Bash for Cash on February 13! Enough of that said the rest, so the last doubles went on with sets locked at two each.

The final sets were both tiebreakers with Scott and Nick pushed to win theirs, while Louise and Lisa, paired for the first time ever they think, won theirs. This loss however has dropped the Spaniels to second to bottom and maybe wooden spoon contention.

The final division one match saw Marty Brice’s Mastiffs defeat a gallant

JUNIOR tennis action: Tristan Bell, Hamley Bridge prepares to serve during his division one match on Saturday.

Photo: Louise Michael

6-4, Tayla Williams lost to Tom Lane 5-6, Sarah Heaslip lost to Julius Rohrlach 3-6, Billie West def Lori Allen 6-0.

Premiership table: DIVISION 1 POINTS % OWEN 20 98.18 BALAKLAVA GREEN 16 76.67 MALLALA 12 45.00 BALAKLAVA GOLD 10 40.00 LONG PLAINS 2 23.64 HAMLEY BRIDGE 0 18.33 DIVISION 2 POINTS % BALAKLAVA GOLD 20 87.27 TWO WELLS 15 69.64 BALAKLAVA GREEN 12 58.33 MALLALA 10 41.67 LONG PLAINS 3 28.57 HAMLEY BRIDGE 0 14.55 DIVISION 3 POINTS % BALAKLAVA GREEN 20 85.00 TWO WELLS 14 73.33 BALAKLAVA GOLD 12 68.33 HAMLEY BRIDGE 4 31.48 OWEN 4 22.45 MALLALA 4 14.55

Mid North

Pauline Hill’s Pugs 5-32 to 1-16. The Mastiffs started well, in fact so well they won the first five sets, and luckily Pauline and Tania Allen saved total disgrace by winning their last set for the night over Cherie Cmrlec and Di Taylor.

The Owen connections, in top men Pugs Robert Lloyd and Mastiffs Adam Pratt, had some interesting rallies, but Robert was having a dirty night out and got done by the older!! and more experienced Adam! However Adam did get a hog warning as he thought he could outrun his ‘older’ partner Di, and ended up on her side and hit her racquet as they both went for the same shot!

The chalkies, Geoff Gardner and the old romantic, Marty, were pitted against each other all night with some cunning slicing and dicing going on. Marty didn’t stay too long after tennis as he had to go home and wrap Julie’s birthday present ready for the next morning. Geoff tried to give Robert some counselling and a pep talk but it didn’t work, but we’re sure Robert will be pumped up next week now that he’s got the rust out!

Pauline and Tania had some hard hitting rallies against Cherie and Di, with not much poise shown in their final set, with a fair amount of noise coming from their court! So the Terriers are on top, followed by the Beagles, Poodles, Boxers, Mastiffs, Spaniels and Pugs bringing up the rear!

Players and readers, why not find a partner for the Bash for Cash on Saturday night, costing $10 per person, with tea from 6pm and games from 6-30pm in this fun family night. Please let Darren Scholz or Louise Michael know about your pair.

Or if you can’t play, just come out and watch and have a laugh, at our expense!

Get the costume box out too, you might win a ‘best-dressed’ prize!

Lower north

Results from February 6.

Long Plains 12-110 def Nantawarra 12-109. Ladies Singles. Leah Tynan d Kirsty Williams 6-1, Tammie Menzel lost to Tammy Nicholls 6-1, Karen Tynan d Sascha Tiller 6-2, Emma Laintoll lost to Charyl Appleby 6-3, Kirsty Sammons lost to Alison Baum 6-2, Kirstyn Rundle lost to Abbie Tiller 6-1. Mens Singles. Mark Pym d Wade Taylor 6-1, James Rundle d Richard Maxwell 6-2, Ross Sharer d Matt Hoepner 6-4, Nick Algar lost to Richard Taylor 6-4, Paul Sharer lost to Ashley Kreig, Corey Sharer d Joshua Appleby 7-6.

Owen/Grace Plains 12-105 def Hamley Bridge 12-100. Ladies Singles.

Sonia Angus d Stacey Bell 6-2, Leonie Selleck lost to Joanne Humphrys 6-1, Bess Marshman d Sally Fritz 6-2, Kathy Harkness lost to Carolyn Koch 6-1, Jacki Baker lost to Yvonne Bell 6-1, Amy Jordan lost to Cassandra Bell 6-3. Mens Singles.

Brett Davies lost to Richard Gregory 6-2, Adam Pratt d Lyall Haynes 6-3, Robert

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Lloyd lost to Samuel Wedding 6-3, Ben Marshman d Louis Surace 6-3, Andrew Pratt d Michael Gregory 7-5, Craig Sowerby d Joseph Gregory 6-1.

Premiership table as at February 7

Pl W L N/R Pts Dalkey 10 9 1 2 20 Long Plains 9 6 3 3 15 Owen/Grace Plains 9 3 6 3 9 Nantawarra 10 1 9 2 4

lOWER NORTH JUNIORS

DIVISION 1: Mallala 4-27 def. Long Plains 2-22, Trent Graham lost to Ross Sharer 3-6, Douglas Howard def Nick Curnow 6-1, Clare Howard def Carissa Daniel 6-0, Hannah Jenkin lost to Cory Sharer 0-6.

Owen 6-36 def. Balaklava Gold 0-7, Robert Lloyd def Tate Michael 6-1, Kieren Robinson def Luke Williams 6-4, Charles Fry def Kate Cmrlec 6-0, Daniel Brewster def Casey Michael 6-1.

Balaklava Green 6-36 def. Hamley Bridge 0-8, Ben Heaslip def Joanne Humphrys 6-2, Dylan Fahey def Cassandra Bell 6-1, Ben Michael def Tristan Bell 6-3, Callum Michael def Claire Humphrys 6-0.

DIVISION 2: Two Wells 5-33 def.

Long Plains 1-15, Shannen Weir lost to Riley Curnow 3-6, Tegan Breen def Hollie Speyer 6-4, Jamee Seccafien def Taylor Fabry 6-3, Renee Seccafien def Hannah McArdle 6-0.

Balaklava Gold 4-34 def. Balaklava Green 2-21, Jordan Taylor def Sam VanKleef 6-3, Hedley Greenshields lost to Josh Appleby 5-6, Cody Scott def Ethan May 6-5, Marni Greenshields def Hannah Hoepner 6-0.

Mallala 5-34 def. Hamley Bridge 121, Laura Jarmyn def Sarah Haines 6-0, Rachel Dunstan lost to Alex Haines 4-6, Mark Jenkin def Leon Raether 6-4, Edward Parsons def Jessica Sellars 6-2.

DIVISION 3: Owen 5-34 def. Mallala 1-17, Jared Pratt def Jackson Furst 6-1, Ryan Lloyd lost to Jake Tiller 4-6, Meghan Baker def Lachlan Strudwicke 6-1, Cecily Gameau def Levi Nemesvolgyi 6-3.

Balaklava Gold 5-34 def. Two Wells 1-20, Jake Michael def Matthew Lange 6-5, Zac Scholz def Madeleine Seccafien 6-1, Gemma Freebairn lost to Jamie Humphrys 4-6, Tash Greenshields def Rachel Hatch 6-0.

Balaklava Green 6-36 def. Hamley Bridge 0-5, Henry Lane def Amy Humphrys 6-2, Dillon Michael def Daniel Gregory 6-0, Taylar Durdin def Amy McCabe 6-0, Ashleigh Williams def Tyler Powell 6-0.

DIVISION 4: Balaklava Green 5-34 def. Owen 1-14, Tenneal White def Tom Gameau 6-0, Tyson Lamond def Jessica Heaslip 6-2, Kirrilly White lost to Kaitlin Lloyd 4-6, Toby Michael def Lucy Parker 6-2.

Balaklava Gold 4-32 def. Balaklava White 2-23, Todd Sholz def Kristy Selleck

Results from February 6.

Saddleworth 8-87 lost to Balaklava 16-118. Ladies Singles. Tania Williams lost to Melissa Moulds 6-3, Heidi Schmaal d Helen Barry 6-1, Sheree Schmaal lost to Pauline Hill 6-3, Chris Dixon lost to Shaz Pike 6-2, Chris Wells lost to Terissa Smart 6-3, Kay Winders d Tania Allen 6-2. Mens Singles. Greg Schmaal lost to Derek Friedrichs 6-0, Ashley Winders lost to Rick Lamond 6-2, Jared Schmaal lost to Phil Barry 6-4, Luke Boehm lost to Andrew Michael 6-4, Alex Maynard lost to Andrew Lane 6-1, Matt Prior d Andrew Holland 6-1.

Balaklava reports The Balaklava side travelled to Saddleworth for what was their first and last minor round trip to play on their ‘turf’.

The mixed doubles saw the Balaklava side ahead 4-2, with four of the six sets being 6-2s! Shaz Pike and Andy Michael came second in their mixed, only to both turn the scores around and win their singles! Tania Allen and birthday boy Andrew Holland were outplayed by the experienced lawnies Kay Winders and Matt Prior, with Tania noting that, unlike the hardcourts, you just don’t have many rallies on lawn!

Top lady Melissa Moulds had a good win as did qualifier Terissa Smart, with both winning 6-3. At one stage, Terissa tried to play with her racquet cover still on, which brought out some guffaws from the crowd! But the big shock was a near dakdropper win to Heidi Schmaal, who apparently was on fire, over the consistent Helen Barry. Helen managed to just save her briefs as Heidi played winning shots everywhere.

Pauline Hill was sent off with the blood rule after serving and hitting her own leg with her racquet (not really sure what sort of service action that was!) to split her shin open! Being as tough as she is, Pauline initially dropped her racquet in pain and shock, then quickly picked it up to return the shot for a winner! She then went off to be patched up, and returned to win her match! What a legend!

The Fijian fried red tomato, being Derek Friedrichs,(or should that be Friedneckandbacks) showed his opponent that being bright red does actually make you go faster as he won a dakdropper over Greg Schmaal! Freddo’s fine form however, did have its downfall as his prized ‘fairly new but not as new as Rick’s’ racquet broke under the pressure!

Rick Lamond had a comfortable win and

showed he can still master the grass, and ably assisted by his flash new racquet (of which Freddo was jealous)!

Phil Barry and Andy M had identical 6-4 wins with both using a serve and volley tactic to finish points off quickly! Andrew Lane, sitting smugly at number five, had a good win, whilst the poor old birthday boy, Andrew H, came second, but luckily didn’t have to reveal his birthday suit!

It was all over by then, but the straight doubles were still to go on and there were some very close sets played.

Helen redeemed her singles score in her set with Melissa, although her singles opponent had dropped to the second doubles. Pauline and Shaz faced the tough pair of Heidi S and stalwart Chris Dixon, with the latter winning a marathon tiebreaker. Bottom ladies Tania and Terissa also had a tie but managed to win that one.

The mens doubles saw a big win to the Saddleworth top men in Greg S and Ashley Winders, reversing their singles scores.

Freddo wanted a turn with Rick’s new racquet, but wasn’t allowed to, so had to beg and borrow another one for their doubles!

Phil and Andy had a very good win, whilst the other Andrew’s in the team, being Lane and Holland, came a valiant second in a tight 6-4. At one stage, Andrew H was seen diving for the ball trying to hit a backhand winner, and was last seen sliding into the fence after a couple of somersaults! He was found a few games later.

Final score Balaklava 16-118 defeated Saddleworth 8-87. Well done to 3 set winners Melissa, Phil and Terissa.

Next week (February 13) the team plays host to Blyth, with the home side using that match as a warmup for the Bash for Cash on that night, with play starting from 6-30pm.

Premiership table: A Grade Points % Balaklava 28 57.62 Blyth 26 55.96 Clare 24 54.76 Saddleworth 21 48.89 Hilltown 21 48.66 Watervale 12 33.75 B Grade Sevenhill 28 57.75 Riverton 28 56.75 Mintaro 28 56.54 Clare 2 25 56.20 Auburn 25 56.08 Clare 1 22 48.41 Blyth 16 46.74 Clare 3 16 41.07 Saddleworth 15 37.62 Hilltown 14 40.86 Juniors Auburn 24 63.48 Hilltown 22 58.10 Clare Red 20 53.78 Clare White 19 49.47 Saddleworth 18 54.73 Clare Blue 16 51.30 Clare Yellow 13 51.24 Blyth Crocodiles 12 45.90 Clare Green 11 50.77 Sevenhill 8 38.85 Blyth Alligators 8 31.65

northern YP juniors

Results from February 6.

Bute White 3-33 lost to Lochiel 6-45.

Ella Price lost to Tait Nottle 6-1, Cameron Morony d Jessica Hoepner 6-3, Jessica Morony d Merridee Nicholls 6-4, Jack Muller lost to Emily Bird 6-2, Sarah Taylor lost to Jarrod Bird 6-4, Britt Herbert lost to Jack Hoepner 6-0.

Over the Net Name: Adam Pratt Nickname: Pratty Play for: Owen/Grace Plains Tennis idol: Lleyton Hewitt If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be? Sam Stosur – she’d make me look good Tennis could be improved by: Having hawk eyes and challenging the call Toughest opponent on the court: Mark Pym Highlight of tennis career so far: Junior grand final

Funniest thing you’ve ever seen on the tennis court: Our cat running on the court during a game and pulling on the net How would your friends describe you in one word? Annoying What’s the best advice your parents have given you: “Don’t break this racquet” If you were Prime Minister, what would you do? Have a longer weekend What would be a perfect evening for you?

Watching the cricket and having a few beers while sitting in the pool

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

Edith Terrace, Balaklava

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SPORT v Basketball

Tight game results in Owen girls’ first win

Renee McPharlin, Thunder and Hannah Karsten, Redlegs tussle for possession during the women’s division two game.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Association

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men’s division

Div 1 Women

Swaggies 28 (H.Pym 15, J.McArdle 9, D.Wilson 2) def Longies 13 (J.Matthews 7, K.Jenkin 4, B.Barnes 2). Meercats 70 (K.Bomford 22, B.Traill 22, A.Pratt 19) def Owen 44 (D.Bevan 19, B.Moreton 11, J.Smith 8). Sonics 39 (J.Walker 10, B.Michael 9, R.McDonald 7) def Hawks 24 (N.Forrest 8, S.Noack 8, B.Mitchell 4). Redlegs 52 (C.Price 21, D.Hill 17, J.Kelly 4) def Eagles 25 (D.Smith 7, M.Smith 6, W.Hill 6). Bulldogs 55 (J.Brice 21, S.Nankivell 16, J.Cmrlec 12) def Young Guns 34 (A.Williams 14, D.Friedrichs 8, G.Palmer 6).

Hamley Bridge 42 (B.Allchurch 8, L.Read 8, H.Clark 7) def Long Plains 41 (K.Blackwell 19, C.Fiebig 16, J.Robertson 4). Owen 36 (B.Wedding 12, S.Wilson 12, E.Fry 10) def Bulldogs 34 (K.Williams 20, J.Taylor 6, N .Healey 4). Lightning 66 (J.Koch 13, T.McPharlin 12, L.Michael 12) def Redlegs 8 (J.Smith 4, S.Mudge 3, A.Smith 1).

division 1 Boys Broncos 28 (R.McPharlin 15, R.McDonald 5, T.Shepherd 4) def Mavericks 18 (P.McMillan 9, L.Williams 8, J.Jenner 1). Owen 51 (D.Bevan 15, B.Merry 11, T.Lloyd 9) def Bulldogs 21 (C.Ruiz 9, T.Lawson 8, E.May 2).

division 2 Boys Bulls 31 (B.Krieg 14, J.Butterfield 7, C.McPharlin 7) def Owen 22 (S.Hill 8, R.Konzag 6, M.Woollatt 6). Bulldogs 58 (T.Williams 18, J.Appleby 16, H.Greenshields 10) def Long Plains 16 (E.Pepe 8, C.Sharer 7, K.McArdle 1).

division 3 Boys Owen 48 (J.Dunstan 20, J.Pratt 10, J.Harkness 6) def Pistons 10 (J.Michael 8, Z.Scholz 2). Bulldogs 60 (T.Nottle 26, B.Taylor 24, W.Angel 4) def Bullets 24 (D.Mumford 12, L.Speissegger 4, T.Scholz 3).

Division 2 Women Thunder 43 (R.McPharlin 25, B.Koch 6, M.Veitch 5) def Redlegs 19 (T.Nottle 11, B.Wilson 4, A.Trench 4). Storm 27 (T.Lawson 6, C.Barlow 6, S.Tiller 6) def Cats 22 (N .Andriske 8, R.Stephens 8, M.Aaesanes 2).

Division 1 Girls Redlegs 50 (K.Cmrlec 22, T.Nottle 15, J.Angel 7) def Owen 32 (B.Wedding 24, K.Graham 7, A.Marsden 1). Storm 47 (R.McPharlin 17, R.Mallon 16, T.Gates 6) def Long Plains 19 (K.Taylor 13, H.McArdle 6).

Division 2 Girls Pacers 37 (C.Cuy 23, A.Michael 8, C.Williams 6) def Redlegs 21 (N.Greenshields 8, C.Moulds 6, H.Hoepner 3). Spurs 22 (S.Faehrmann 6, T.Renshaw 6, S.Renshaw 4) def Suns 14 (S.Tiller 10, B.Koch 2, R.Mahony 2). Bulldogs 28 (D.Hosking 8, R.Mudge 8, C.Pringle 8) def Owen 19 (B.Wilson 9, M.Merry 6, L.Donselaar).

division 4 Boys

Division 3 Girls

Sonics 26 (T.Lane 8, T.Lamond 6, A.Lawless 4) def Long Plains 12 (N .McArdle 4, E.Pepe 4, T.Robertson 2). Bulldogs 33 (T.Moulds 10, S.Carslake 9, J.Studham 6) def Owen 20 (T.Munzer 13, J.Tiller 4, C.Lane 2).

The Breezers 16 (K.Wedding 7, T.Harkness 3, R.Dunstan 2) def Nuggets 20 (K.Gregory 10, S.Heaslip 6, L.McPharlin 4). Rowans 16 (G.McArdle 8, E.Warner 4, M.Bennett 2) def Falcons 14 (A.Allen 2, T.Bigg 2, A.Langdon 2).

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Many games were over as they were started. Dribbler reckons it was the wind.

The only junior game to catch Dribbler’s attention was between the Falcons and Rowans in division three girls. Early in the game, he passed by thinking it would be a one sided game with Kirrily White, Lexie Tiller and Amy Langdon seemingly more skilled and determined than any of the Owen girls. After half time things looked different. Tiffani Graham guarded out the stronger players and Ellie Warner and Melody Bennett lifted their games. Scores levelled a few times, but eventually, mainly due to the ball reading ability of Georgia McArdle, Owen won their first game for the season.

On another court, Owen’s division three boys were outclassing the Pistons. The Piston boys, trying too hard and not executing things correctly, picked up many fouls to have them with only four players. Rather than humiliate them, Dribbler tells me coach Adam Pratt evened the numbers and made it a fairer contest.

The wind didn’t stop some players from reaching high scores. It’s always more likely to go through the hoop the closer you get. Unfortunately in a number of games there were boys who thought they would do better shooting from far out.

Brianna Wedding scored over 20 points again, as did Kate Cmrlec in their big win against Owen in the division one girls. Ciara Guy gave her team, the Pacers, a winning lead with 23 points in division two girls.

In the seniors, it was the division one women who gave us the exciting games. Dribbler was almost beside himself when the Hamley Ladies defeated the lasses from Long Plains. Kerri Blackwell and Cara Fiebig were in fine form, but it was the all-round team game that enabled Hamley to just get there. Bulldogs nearly cemented their spot in the finals. Owen still has hope after their narrow win on Friday night. Stacey Wilson was all fired up and if her enthusiasm and skill can rub off on others, they may just make it. This week will be critical. Kirsty Williams for the Bulldogs put in what

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was nearly a match-winning effort.

The men disappointed Dribbler, as he felt a bigger effort was going to be displayed. Meercats again impressed when they outclassed Owen’s other team in what was a high scoring game. Karl Bomford, Beau Traill and Adam Pratt seemed to find scoring easy while silky skilled Dylan Bevan finished the night with thirty four points from two games. The Bulldogs outclassed the Young Guns maybe because the young lads have settled back into things. The Young Guns will need to work on their game plan if they hope to budge the either of the Bulldog teams. It looks now, to Dribbler, like a Bulldog final.

There’s not long to go till finals, and Dribbler reckons a number of players are actually practicing. It looks like being a hot week, – lets hope the week finishes with not-so-hot weather and very hot basketball. See you there.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Association Premiership Table

MEN DIV Pld Redlegs 11 Bulldogs 11 Young Guns 11 Sonics 11 Meercats 11 Hawks 11 Owen 11 Eagles 11 Swaggies 11 Longies 11 DIV 1 Boys Pld Broncos 11 Owen 11 Mavericks 11 Bulldogs 11 Div 2 Boys Pld Bulldogs 10 Bulls 9 Magics 8 Owen 8 Long Plains 9 Div 3 Boys Pld Owen 11 Bulldogs 11 Pistons 11 Bullets 11 Div 4 Boys Pld Bulldogs 10 Sonics 11 Owen 10 Long Plains 11 Div 1 Women Pld Hamley Bridge 11 Long Plains 11 Lightning 11 Bulldogs 11 Owen 11 Redlegs 11 Div 2 Women Pld Thunder 9 Cats 9 Redlegs 10 Storm 7 Owen 9 Div 1 Girls Pld Redlegs 11 Owen 11 Storm 11 Long Plains 11 Div 2 Girls Pld Bulldogs 11 Spurs 11 Suns 11 Pacers 11 Redlegs 11 Owen 11 Div 3 GIRLS Pld The Breezers 11 Nuggets 11 Falcons 11 Rowans 11

W 9 9 8 8 5 4 4 3 3 1 W 11 8 3 0 W 9 5 4 3 0 W 11 7 4 0 W 10 6 5 1 W 8 8 7 6 4 0 W 7 5 5 4 1 W 9 7 4 1 W 9 9 8 4 3 0 W 9 6 4 2

L Drn Bye Fft 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 7 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 L Drn Bye Fft 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 L Drn Bye Fft 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 4 0 1 1 5 0 0 1 9 0 1 0 L Drn Bye Fft 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 11 0 0 1 L Drn Bye Fft 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 L Drn Bye Fft 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 11 0 0 0 L Drn Bye Fft 2 0 1 0 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 8 0 0 1 L Drn Bye Fft 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 10 0 0 2 L Drn Bye Fft 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 7 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 11 0 0 1 L Drn Bye Fft 2 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 6 1 0 0 8 1 0 0

For 501 478 458 436 476 338 352 405 266 270 For 442 452 344 181 For 517 243 218 159 108 For 480 415 273 165 For 298 204 159 123 For 346 327 376 309 352 177 For 276 177 210 108 100 For 498 347 308 152 For 310 287 278 269 215 198 For 281 181 169 121

Agst 322 361 341 325 451 373 490 482 398 437 Agst 234 342 355 488 Agst 169 285 196 223 372 Agst 154 271 331 577 Agst 126 163 216 266 Agst 298 287 231 298 361 412 Agst 160 154 238 119 200 Agst 238 317 343 407 Agst 179 203 223 266 309 377 Agst 133 192 186 241

% 156 132 134 134 106 91 72 84 67 62 % 189 132 97 37 % 306 85 111 71 29 % 312 153 82 29 % 237 125 74 46 % 116 114 163 104 98 43 % 173 115 88 91 50 % 209 109 90 37 % 173 141 125 101 70 53 % 211 94 91 50

Pts 19 18 16 16 11 8 8 6 6 2 Pts 22 16 6 0 Pts 19 11 8 6 0 Pts 22 14 8 0 Pts 20 12 10 2 Pts 16 16 14 12 8 0 Pts 15 11 11 8 3 Pts 19 15 8 2 Pts 18 18 16 8 6 0 Pts 18 12 9 5

DIVISION two women: Michelle Veitch, Thunder looks to pass over Bethany Wilson, Redlegs.

MEN’S division: Young Gun Derek Friedrichs looks for options.

MEN’S division: Aaron Williams, Young Guns has his eyes on the basket.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 10, 2010

SPORT v Golf

Golf Balaklava Men

Well, we managed to dodge one big silver bullet last week, when the heartbeat of the club, known as “The Pump”, upped stumps suddenly. Thanks however to mild weather and above-average humidity, combined with the fact that the course was already in excellent condition, it was possible to maintain the greens, while the fairways survived all on their own.

As ever, it was down to a handful of stalwarts to put their hands up and come to the aid of Barry Thompson and Trevor Reid. We were able to play golf last Saturday only because of the combined efforts and inputs of Scott, Ian and John Michael, Tom Lokan, Dennis Goudie, Bill Berry and Mike Hahesy, who ensured that water was applied for several days until a new pump was installed last Friday.

Pleasingly, no less than 35 strode out for the Stroke competition, among them a visitor, Mr. A. Hartwell and one Paul Thompson, returning to the fold after many years adrift.

The best of the rest of the A Grade field was our dear leader, President Bill Lokan with a score of 80/65, trailed at a respectful distance by the evermore dangerous Tate Michael (83/67) who had to walk home, having pushed his old dad Ian (80/68) down to third place.

Hot on their winged heels were M. Loy (82/70), W. Berry (87/71), R. Butterworth (83/71), W. Nagle (87/71), G. McKenzie (86/73), M. Smith (90/75), R. Hart (88/76), R. Lawson (88/78), D. Hannaford (91/81), G. Ackland (95/81) and A. Hartwell (101/85).

Over in the B Grade ranks the pace was fast, furious and full-on, as Digby Addison (95/72) clubbed and thrashed his way to victory, forcing Andrew Manuel (74/72) to accept second placing on a count back, while Dave Rodgers (95/74) was happy to stay out of trouble and grab third spot.

Others to emerge from the dust, heat and noise were B. Michael (92/74), J. Michael (95/78), R. Veitch (96/78), G. Toms (101/79), S. Michael (99/81), C. Temby (104/82), I. Gameau (103/82) and one Barrie Thompson, who was so pleased with how neatly his card had been filled in, kept it for his feature wall.

C Grade mayhem continued unabated, a ragged roughhouse of rueful rogues, not including her elegances Tania Matz and Chris Hahesy of course, with the result that Tania tamed the rabble with her result of 98/68. Mike Hahesy cruised home into second place with 103/70 leaving that son of the sawdust, Dean Robinson (95/71) to claim third place.

This allowed C. Hahesy (111/75), J. Wilson (111/77), J. Taylor (198/78), A. Henstridge (106/79) and S. Purdue (113/79) to make up the numbers.

Jake Michael (116/77) comprised our Junior field and continued to show well deserved, pleasing improvement.

Three Birdies were recorded, all on the 8th. hole,

by John Michael, Mark Loy and Ian Michael. Nearest The Pins were won by Tate Michael at both the 3rd and 10th, Paul Thompson (8th), Ian Michael (15th) and Corey Temby (17th).

A further three rounds of the Summer Cup were played, such that Mike Hahesy whupped Barrie Thompson 5/4, Bill Lokan ruined Tate Michael’s day by finally overcoming the young turk on the 18th and Ian Michael carved up Dean “Devilled Goat Tongue” Robinson 2/1.

Showers are forecast for this week and Saturday’s top temp. should be around 30°, so a big roll-up is expected for our Stableford round, which will by controlled strictly by a double-stitched Rob Veitch, with the 19th. hole manned by the singing barman himself, young Peter Lamont.

ABOVE: Tania Matz chips onto the green.

ABOVE LEFT: Jake Michael – who got a bit of a fright from Balaklava Golf Course’s resident goanna on Saturday – chips the ball out of the trees.

DEAN Robinson tees off at Balaklava on Saturday.

ROB Veitch of Balaklava putts on the 10th green.

Balaklava mid week

Results from February 3.

Merv Hameister 45, Bill Berry 45, Dean Trickett 43, Doug Taylor 42, Mike Hahesy 40, Gerry Toms 38, Dene Newton 37, Dennis Goudie 36, Don Anderson 34, Rick Campbell 28, Chris Hahesy 23.

Birdies: Merv Hameister No1, 10 & 12. Gerry Toms No 14. Dean Trickett No 6.

HAMLEY BRIDGE

Twenty-four players competed in Thursdays stableford round with Warren Isgar winning the day with 42 points from Ed Manning finishing with 41 points Dave Russell, Wally Jackson, Barry Schwartz 40 and Wim Van Pelt 39 (c/b), all of the above being ball winners.

Other scores Ron Smith, Bob Ahola, Tony Jones, 39 George Dahlitz 38 Ron Collins, Anton Noack 37 Max Grasby,Rex Mortimer, Ross Hienze, Len Usher 35, Bob Spriggs 34, Lance Hatcher 33, Roen Cameron 31, Cliff Applebee 30, John Riley Colin Doudle 29, and Noel Stringer who must be suffering a “ let down” from last week 26. Birdies Dave Russell 2nd, Tony Jones 14th, Len Usher 9th and George Dahlitz 17th NTP Len Usher. Non comp player Dennis Nation 39 pts.

Saturdays competition was a drawn pairs best ball with long term member Graham Smith who has served the club in various positions doing the draw.

Wally Jackson and veteran Max Grasby combined well to win with 50 pts but only just from Lance Hatcher and Doug Cooper 49 while in 3rd place was Colin Doudle and Bob Charman 47.

Individual scores were Lance Hatcher 41, Bob Ahola, Ron Smith,Roen Cameron 40, Dave Russell, Colin Doudle 39 (c/b), all the above being ball winners, Max Grasby George Dahlitz 38, Anton Noack 37, Rex Mortimer, Bob Charman 36, Wally Jackson, Ian Telfer, Win Van Pelt 35, Doug Cooper, Ross Hienze 34, John Mitchell 32, Brian Cooper 31, Kieth Kluske 30, and four players under 30.

Birdies Wim Van Pelt 16, Ron Smith 9, John Mitchell 5, Dave Russell 14, Lance Hatcher 18.

Nearest to the pins were won by Dave Russell 14 and Win Van Pelt 9.

Course curator Andrew Phillips is asking players with motor bikes not to ride over the newly planted grass on the edge of the scrapes.

LOCAL golfer Chris Hahesy chips the ball onto the green.

GRAHAM Ackland, Balaklava keeps his eyes on the ball as it travels down the fairway.

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Results of Senior Grade cricket played on February 6

Dublin vs Long Plains Match won by Dublin Dublin Batting J.Crosbie b J.McArdle............................. 7 B.Starr ct H.Pym b J.McArdle................ 15 J.Chapman Not Out............................... 67 D.West Not Out..................................... 53 M.Sammons.......................................DNB S.Dalgleish.........................................DNB C.Mason.............................................DNB S.Edwards..........................................DNB L.Walker.............................................DNB R.Amari...............................................DNB W.Heslop............................................DNB Extras 17 Total 2/159 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.East 2 1 0 1 J.McArdle 8 1 2 21 T.Daniel 3 0 0 15 Scott McArdle 4 1 0 18 M.Trussell 6 0 0 23 R.Bushell 4 0 0 30 Sam McArdle 4 0 0 28 T.McArdle 10 0 6

Long Plains Batting T.Daniel ct S.Edward b L.Walker........... 37 H.Pym Run Out....................................... 3 R.Bushell ct B.Starr b R.Amari.............. 28 Sam McArdle b S.Edwards..................... 1 K.Daniel b R.Amari.................................. 1 S.Schulz lbw R.Amari.............................. 0 T.McArdle ct D.West b L.Walker............ 13 Scott McArdle ct W.Heslop b R.Amari... 25 J.McArdle Not Out................................. 17 M.East Not Out...................................... 17 M.Trussell...........................................DNB Extras 10 Total 8/152 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Starr 8 0 0 42 S.Edwards 10 1 1 22 R.Amari 10 3 4 17 L.Walker 10 0 2 51 S.Dalgiesh 2 1 0 10

Results of U/16 Grade cricket played on February 6

Mallala vs Long Plains Match won by Mallala Mallala Batting R.Svetic b J.Curnow.............................. 20 M.Goudie Retired.................................. 24 A.Ghataura Retired ................................ 0 R.Konzag b A.McArdle............................ 3 J.Dunstan b A.McArdle............................ 0 J.Charnstrom ct H.Hosking b A.McArdle 0 B.Wilson b A.McArdle.............................. 3 Pritchard lbw b A.McArdle....................... 3 Martin Retired........................................ 38 Birchmore Retired................................. 10 Extras 53 Total 6/153 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R D.Fabry 8 3 0 20 J.Curnow 9 1 1 27 A.McArdle 6 2 5 7 M.McIntyre 6 2 0 13 H.Hosking 2 0 0 14 C.McIntyre 1 0 0 2 C.Lane 1 0 0 8

Long Plains Batting M.McIntyre retired................................. 18 G.McArdle b J.Charnstrom...................... 0 A.McArdle b J.Charnstrom...................... 0 J.Curnow b M.Goudie.............................. 6 D.Fabry ct J.Charnstrom b R.Konzag..... 6 C.McIntyre ct B.Wilson b R.Konzag........ 0 H.Hosking ct & b J.Dunstan.................... 3 B.Robinson Not Out................................ 0 C.Lane b J.Dunstan................................. 0 Extras 6 Total 7/39 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Charnstrom 6 2 2 9 J.Birchmore 6 4 0 4 R.Konzag 5 1 2 12 N.Goudie 5 0 1 6 J.Dunstan 1.5 0 2 1 B.Wilson 1 0 0 1

Results of Senior Grade cricket played on February 6

Mallala vs Hamley Bridge Match won by Mallala Mallala Batting W.Rudd lbw L.Slok.................................. 1 R.Montgomery st T.Smith...................... 71 M.Birchmore Run Out............................ 17 J.Birchmore Run Out............................. 18 K.Curnow ct T.Would b L.Slok............... 16 B.Mongomery b J.Schahinger................. 2 D.Cawrse ct A.Rademacher b J.Schahin 3 J.Bowden lbw L.Slok............................... 2 B.Martin b J.Schahinger.......................... 0 B.Work Not Out....................................... 0 B.Goudie ct A.Rademacher b L.Slok....... 0 Extras 13 Total 10/141 Hamley Bridge Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Schahinger 9 3 3 33 L.Slok 9 1 4 35 S.Gregory 10 0 0 30 T.Smith 10 0 1 32

Hamley Bridge Batting S.Butler ct B.Work b B.Montgomery........ 8 T.Smith ct K.Curnow b D.Cawrse.......... 29 J.Smith ct J.Bowden b R.Montgomery.... 3 J.Schahinger ct B.Martin b R.Montgom 13 S.Gregory b M.Birchmore........................ 1 A.Martin ct & B D.Cawrse........................ 2 A.Rademacher ct J.Birchmore b D.Caw.. 3 J.Eastwood ct B.Montgomery b D.Cawr.. 8 L.SMith ct R.Montgomery b J.Birchmor 17 L.Slok Not Out......................................... 9 T.Would Run Out..................................... 1 Extras 10 Total 10/104 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Montgomery 7 1 1 15 R.Montgomery 10 3 2 22 M.Birchmore 7 0 1 20 D.Cawrse 6 2 4 23 J.Birchmore 3 0 0 9 K.Curnow 1 0 0 5

bank sa Country Cup Results of senior cricket carnival played on February 8 Fleurieu & Districts (Red) 4/149 - 48.2 overs def South East 1/0145 - 44.5 overs Fleurieu & DISTricts (red) Best: C. Linton 77n.o.; L. Wiese 2/28 south east Best: T. Devitt 42, M. Crilly 34; S. Aufderheide 5/49, K. Dawe 2/23 Upper North 7/218 - 48 overs def Yorke Peninsula 5/214 - 50 overs upper north Best: J. Edson 66, J. McKenna 41; R. Darling 3/27 yorke peninsula Best: R. Darling 69, M. Birchmore 52; M. Thornton 3/33

Mid North 7/274 - 50 overs def Fleurieu & Districts (Gold) 10/141 - 32.2. overs mid north Best: B. Lydeamore 101n.o., A. Hosking 50, C. Roberts 48; P. Farrin 3/48, A. Eckermann 2/40 fleurieu & districts (gold) Best: S. Wise 46, C. Dawe 33; J. Lienert 4/38, R. Johnson 2/7, C. Roberts 2/11

Match results – Thursday February 4.

Round 16 Riverton Blue 34 (M Keast 16, J Schroeder 18) def Mintaro 33 (L Dixon 19, W Folks 14).

Riverton Green 33 (E Passehl 15, J Przibilla 18) def Hallett 31 (R Jaquet 15, D Kealy 16).

Robertstown Green 30 (S Kimpton 9, M Colbey 21) lst Burra Green 40 (H Stockman 20, D Day 20).

Robertstown Gold 39 (C Ruediger 16, L Mosey 23) def Burra Red 23 (K Lomman 16, L Sutton 7).

Saddleworth Blue 28 (B Schoenberg 12, R Richardson 16) lst Burra Gold 29 (K Maidment 17, D Broderick 12).

Saddleworth Gold 33 (C Haydon 12, C Reed 21) lst Booborowie 39 (R Landorf 21, M White 18).

Spalding 32 (T Peters 14, R Tohl 18) lst Auburn Red 49 )M Mount 26, M Parkinson 23).

Tarlee 38 (J Rhode 23, S Molineux 15) def Auburn Black 34 (S Hean 23, H Williams 11).

Watervale 23 (J Ackland 10, S Martin 13) lst Riverton Black 52 (M Prime 24, A Harrip 28).

NB No matches February 11 – Country Round Robin.

Premiership Table Round 16 Side Points Shots Saddlewth Blue 88 122.25 Riverton Green 85 48.25 Robertstn Green 83 116 Auburn Red 76 84 Robertstn Gold 75 72.5 Burra Green 75 43 Riverton Black 74 14 Riverton Blue 73 25 Tarlee 66 (13) Burra Gold 60 (31) Spalding 58 (0.25) Burra Red 56 (64) Auburn Black 51 (18) Saddlewth Gold 51 (53) Booborowie 50 (34) Mintaro 47 (83) Watervale 44 (135) Hallett 40 (93.75)

Sides for Saturday

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

Division 2 - Balaklava White vs Owen at Owen. H Hebisch, N Olsen, S Guy, M Olsen (sk). L Day, C Stewart, Z Guy, J Olsen (sk). L Braddock, B Moffat, J Milton, C Milton (sk). Cars: seconds.

Balaklava Blue vs Wasleys at Balaklava. J McPharlin, D Anderson, C Welke, R McPharlin (sk). R May, J Lee, K Catford, R Barr (sk). R Fitzpatrick, R Greenshields, P McPharlin, K Harkness (sk). Cars: Leaders.

Balaklava Red vs Riverton White at Riverton. B Philp, N sampson, P Beare, C Cowan (sk). R McDonald, H Philp, L Barr, E Cunningham (sk). J Cowan, A Barr, L Zerk, K Cottle (sk).

OWEN: Division 1 - Owen vs Wasleys at Owen. D Brown, P Freebairn, B Traill, N Harkness (sk). G Marshman, R Uppill, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). B Diehl, A Wandel, K Warnes, B Parker (sk).

Division 2 - Owen vs Balaklava White at Owen. B Harkness, D Hartwell, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). J Cunningham, K Gould, G Wandel, L Beaty (sk). J Robinson, G Duncan, L Hean, I Freebairn.

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Results from February 4.

Balaklava Green 47 def Balaklava Gold 45, L Harkness 18 d K Catford 11, J Milton 22 d S Welke 13, L Barr 7 lost to B Philp 21.

Owen 67 d Two Wells White 42, B Harkness 28 d S Underwood 15, G Wandel 10 lost to M Burford 19, H Hocking 29 d M Maylin 8.

Mallala White 71 def Two Wells Red 49, C King 33 d M Gameau 13, M Marshman lost to G Gameau 18, R Jenkin 22 d D Maylin 18.

Balaklava Red 47 def Mallala Black 42, J Wood 21 d Y Curnow 13, R Hillman 16 d B Roney 13, F Rowland 10 lost to J Curnow 16.

Pt Wakefield 61 d Hamley Bridge 57, M Hayes 24 d N Fyfe 19, B McQuire 21 lost to H Bell 25, H Brown 21 d N Bubner 13.

Premiership table Owen

97 +177 Mallala White 96 +142 Mallala Black 79 +111 Pt Wakefield 69 -17 Balaklava Red 61 -18 Two Wells Red 60 -36 Balaklava Gold 53 -122 Hamley Bridge 52 -29 Two Wells White 49 -89 Balaklava Green 42 -42

Croquet mid north

Resutls from February 3.

Clare journeyed to Balaklava and had a field day, running all over the Balaklava girls. Ellie for Clare could do no wrong, going ahead making hoop after hoop. Erika found it hard to get through the hoops but was helped when her ball landed in the third hoop – but not through – and Ellie, in trying to move hers, pushed it through. With the second colours Nancy and Chris could not get together at all, they were pushed from one end of the court to the other, and nearly every shot was a challenge having their partners ball wired from each other.

They didn’t get near the first hoop until just before the break. It was a challenge – that’s the idea of croquet, to make your opponents work harder with each hit – but it’s a thrill when you roquet (hit another ball) from one end of the court to the other. Rob and

Jenny started off very well making six and three hoops before the break, but were held back after the break only making one more each. A good battle was had by all.

Clare 28 def Balaklava 15. R Loader 5 drew to L Sutton 5, E Hooper 12 d E Engelke 4, R Stevens 7 d N Williams 4, J Stevens 4 d C Reimers 2.

Shooting Adelaide plains rifle

Results from February 6.

Cyclists and Torrens valley. A Grade: P Gale 98.9, B Grade: J Pinyon 92.4, Sighters: J Pinyon 20.1.

Handicap results: P Gale 50.4, 48.3 (3) 100, J Pinyon 48.2, 44.2 (7) 99, F Pinyon 45.4, 49.4 (5) 99, G Apthomas 43.1, 46.3, (8) 97, P Bradshaw 44.1, 50.3 (3) 97, W Muhleder 37.1, 44 (12) 93.

Phoenix. A Grade: C George 96.6, B Grade: D Clarke 95.4, Sighters: G Henderson 19.2.

Handicap results. D Logos 48.2, 50.2 (18) 120, C George 47.4, 49.2 (16) 119, J Samuel 47.4, 47.4 (16) 118, M Challen 46.3, 48.4 (16) 117, D Clarke 48.3, 47.1 (18) 117, C Williams 44.3, 47.4 (18) 116, G Henderson 46.3, 45.3 (18) 115, M Bialkowski 45.1, 46.4 (18) 114.

Cyclists and Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: R Braund 181, F Standard: L White 176, F Field: B Moulds 68/100, Sighters: R Braund 53/60.

Handicap results. R Exon 77, 89 (49) 200, B Clifton 80, 85 (44) 200, R Hatton 83, 90 (32) 200, S Mann 76, 89 (41) 200, L White 85, 91 (22) 198, D Zerbe 85, 86 (26) 197, R Braund 90, 91 (13) 194, M Williams 87, 84 (22) 193, H Bradshaw 84, 81 (26) 191.

Phoenix F Class. F Standard: S Cowie 111, Sighters: K Neale 20.

Handicap results: S Cowie 57, 54 (13) 124, D Barnard 54, 55 (15) 124, K Neale 52, 51 (13) 116, C Mousley 46, 51 (13) 110, J Close 46, 55 (11) 112, R Mousley 50, 55, (7) 112, E Kanik 40, 50 (15) 105, L Scroop 32, 51 (13) 96, F D’Souza 45, 48 (V) 93, M Puxley 45, 49 (V) 94.

Light River. A Grade: G Mincham 100.9, B Grade: T Bickley 97.7, Sighters: T Bickley 20.1.

Handicap results: R Spillman 50.4, 49.4 (14) 120, G Mincham 50.4, 50.4 (10) 119, T Bickley 49.5, 48.2 (15) 119, R Robertson 47.4, 46.4 (20) 117, P Bothwell 47.2, 46.4 (18) 117, W Clark 46.5, 48.3 (15) 117, B Wrightson 47.1, 47.2 (15) 112, B Semmier 46.2, 48.4 (10) 110.

Postal and Railways. A Grade: V Synusas 93.5, B Grade: M Bethune 89.2, C Grade: A McFarlane 87.2, Sighters: I Mackintosh 19.2.

Handicap results: V Synusas 43.2, 48.3, 93.5, M Bethune 43.2, 46, 89.2, S Giles 44.3, 44.4, 88.7, I Mackintosh 44.2, 44.2, 88.4, A McFarlane 44.1, 43.1, 87.4, M Spendelove 40.2, 45.1, 85.3, D Barr 40, 42, 82, B Phillips 42.1, 37, 79.1, P Collins 47.5, 48.4 (V) 95.9.

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China still could swallow our canola Canola prices have retreated since the beginning of the year, and today we take a look at the factors influencing the market in order to get some idea where prices are likely to head in the future.

While it’s difficult to forecast the highs and lows that may occur going forward, there are a number of factors that could have a negative effect on prices.

First and foremost is excess supply of canola this year, as a result of near record production in Australia, Canada and Europe. With burdensome supplies, canola is likely to follow the price direction of soybeans.

Currently, canola is priced at a slight premium to soybeans, but there is likely to be little upside to this premium in the medium term given the larger than expected production world wide and the fact that canola will need to price itself competitively against soybeans to encourage buyers to make the switch to canola this year.

One major factor that will influence soybean prices – and by extension canola prices–is the size of the South American soybean crop.

Forecasts predict that South America will produce a bumper crop, with Brazil and Argentina expecting production of 65mmt and 53mmt, respectively. While

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

Brazilian farmers are about to start harvesting, the Argentinean harvest won’t start for another few months. If favourable weather conditions continue through to March, a very large harvest in Argentina will weigh heavily on prices.

Prices could also be affected if the rate of Chinese buying slows down. China is the largest importer of oilseeds in the world, importing approximately 42mmt this year (more than 50 per cent of world trade in soybeans), and the fear of slowing imports into China has been another cause of the softer market.

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This is a result of China recently raising interest rates in an attempt to tighten monetary policy and slow down the country’s growth. In addition, China has implemented a soybean import permit system.

Both of these factors suggest that Chinese purchases could be lower this year, which would have a significant impact on prices.

On top of this, we have seen China implement trade restrictions on canola from both Canada and Australia which has slowed sales into the region.

It’s not all bad news, however. Should these import restrictions be lifted, which seems likely, we expect to see China back in the market for Canadian and Australian canola. This is one possible source of a boost for prices.

Another factor that could provide support to the oilseed market globally is the heavy reliance on South America.

Any hiccup in the current South American harvest – by way of poor finishing weather or political unrest – would add immediate support to prices.

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

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Kondinin Group researcher, Toni Nugent, said funding working capital was the main reason for the trend of farmers working with increased debt.

“The average farm business debt increased by 18 per cent for braodacre farms during 2007-2008, with most of this increase coming from land purchases,” Mrs Nugent said.

The September 2009 Westpac and Charles Sturt University Agribusiness Index reported one third of agribusinesses across Australia sought finance during the past 12 months.

South Australia (47 per cent) and Western Australia (41) had the highest level of agribusinesses seeking fincance, while New South Wales had the lowest levels (26).

“The increase in farm debt also corresponds with an increase in interest-only loans and the total amount of interest subsidies paid to farm businesses through the exceptional circumstances program,” Ms Nugent said.

“Debt is an inevitable element of farming and the ability to access and service that is debt crucial to running a viable primary production business.”

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New Holland has introduced a new T7000 auto-command tractor, which is one of the most technologically advanced tractors on the market today.

We will be running a series of breakfasts in the near future for those who want to evaluate them, or give us a call for more information or to have a look.

Also, the VB9000 series baler used in demonstrations last year is now available on sale at demonstration price, which is very good value.

New Holland has extended its combine terms, which includes a bonus trip to the US for specialist training for those buying new combine harvester. And if you’re considering ordering a new self propelled sprayer, you need to make a move soon for supply this year.

Those interested in the results of our K-line stubble conditioner demonstrations can now see those at Burford’s property.

Now is also the time to think about any guidance products you may be needing for the upcoming season. Get in touch with the spare parts team at Vaters for any spare parts needs.

In addition, we have got an extremely good range of quality secondhand four-wheel-drive articulated tractors. Anyone considering changing their machinery should contact us for a changeover or view the range online.

Croplands range of RoGator® self propelled sprayers provide state of the art cab technology, heavy duty construction teamed

with proven systems for maximum productivity.

For a machine with power, performance and the capacity to maximize profit look no further than a Croplands RoGator®

S.A. Territory Manager Luke Wormald M:0419 991 534 E: luke.wormald@croplands.com.au www.croplands.com.au

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Phone Magda 8847 2354 (m) 0405 589 903. Leave message if no answer.

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

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.

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.

Antiques - ladies writing desk circa 1890 $400.

Piano (German 1909) $300. Corner 2 tiered stand circa 1900 $250. Singer Treadle sewing machine, working, $200. Phone 0437 223 117.

Beautiful 3 bedroom brick home set in natural garden on 2 blocks for immediate sale, $275,000 or available for rent $250 firm from June 1. Contact Zanis 8862 1131 (89 Edith Tce, Balaklava) or 0428 172 310.

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

Phone 8389 1169.

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.

BOOKS still available.

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

Rex Penna 8862 1518.

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

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

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

Caravan - Viscount 15” pop top 26, many extras.

Phone 0417 899 120.

Chicken for sale. Hand Reared; lovely colours; 12 weeks old $11.50; 7 week old $7.50. Phone 0428 890 107.

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.

Commodore sedan VX auto, dual fuel, mechanically excellent, new tyres, cruise control, full service history, $5,600, WSY-914.

Phone 0438 804 245.

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. Phone 0408 877 769.

Horse float single. $900 o.n.o contact 0419 821 609 or bkcowell2002@yahoo. com.au.

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.

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

J ohn D e e r e r i d e - o n mower – s/h LTR180 rear catcher,42inch cut, auto, exc cond $3,500-00 inc gst Gawler Farm Machinery 8524 8131.

John Deere ride-on mower – s/h 102 ,2007 model,42 inch cut, gear drive, $2,400-00 inc gst. Many more to choose from Gawler Farm Machinery 8524 8131.

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

Beautiful puppies. $200 ea Phone 0438 862 759.

Mitsubishi Ute, 1983, aluminium tray, 5 speed, registered XBK-499, mechanically good, $1,800 ono. Phone 8847 2239.

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

Nissan Patrol ‘04, FTL GUIII, Diesel turbo, 7 seater, all electrics, leather seats, no off-road use, 115,000km, $28,500 ONO. Ph 0408 671 272.

Port Wakefield - 900 small bales. First cut lucerne hay, $5.50 each including gst.

Contact Ray 0438 851 669 or work 8867 1088.

Birth Parke - Mitchell. Jasmine and Kym are proud to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Imogen Sandra, 6lb 3oz, born February 6, 2010. Thank you to family and friends for gifts and best wishes Williams nee Webb. Kerry and Stephen are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Finley James. A much loved baby brother for a very excited Max. Born February 3, 2010, weighing 3.87 kg. Special thanks to Nanna and Pupa for looking after Max while we were in hospital.

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

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

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.

Garage Sale Monster garage sale Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th, 9am - 4pm. 7 Blake Street, 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.

Coffee MORNING - Balaklava Lutheran Church Hall, Short Tce, February 16 at 10am. All people welcome.

Join us for fellowship and morning tea.

Wanted Free of charge for recycling.

We take old televisions, computers, microwaves, videos, stereos and stoves etc. off your hands. Please phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263 Tank for household heating oil. Phone or txt 0438 621 760.

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

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 10, 2010

Death

Situations Vacant

CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER Anders V Grace. Dear Grace we worked together for many years and I am sad to see you leave, but glad that you are with the Lord you loved and served faithfully throughout your life. Remembered forever

by Daphne and family.

Engagement Baker-Jamieson Margaret and Bevan of Avon together with Elizabeth and Glyn of College Park are pleased to announce the engagement of Kelly and Andrew. Congratulations and best wishes from both families. baker. Rod and Colleen Baker are pleased to announce the engagement of Janelle and Adam.

Congratulations and love from all the family.

(Previously known as School Chaplain)

Saddleworth & Manoora Primary Schools Applications are invited for this position of 15 to 18 hours per week, shared between the two schools, commencing Term 2, 2010.

The position exists to offer support to students, staff and the school community.

A Job and Person Specification is available from:

Saddleworth Primary School

phone: 88474227

Manoora Primary School

phone: 88484304 Closing date: Friday March 5, ‘10 - 5pm www.smg.asn.au

In Memoriam Masters - Lynette. 21 years on February 9. TIme passed, but memories stay always in my heart. Love always Isabelle.

Anders - Victoria Grace.

20/07/1911 - 05/02/2010.

A lady of quality, of learning, of music, a tireless volunteer and benefactor of Balaklava.

Sister of Olive (Hennig) deceased.

Aunt of Robin, Jeffrey and Joy. Great Aunt of David, Colin, Tracey, John, Wayne, Nicholas, Bradley, Matthew and Kimberly.

Great Great Aunt of Cassie, Kyle, Jason, Jade, KyleRhys, Kaitland, Harry, Georgie, Jacob, Luke, Codee, Craig, Randy Great Great Great Aunt of Annastasia, Kayla, Hunter, Jaylan, Chloe and Dean.

You are sadly missed by us all. The knowledge and kindness you gave us will never be forgotten. God bless you Aunt Grace.

Rest in peace.

ANDERS, Grace Victoria.

Scholar and teacher. A valued contributor to education in Balaklava especially in our school. We appreciated her ongoing interest and involvement.

Forever remembered with a commemorative bench in our school yard Balaklava Primary School Staff, Students & Parents - past & present.

Anders - Victoria Grace.

A very special friend of Dulcie and family. You will be sadly missed dear. Rest in peace.

Reinke - Michael (Ferris).

10/09/1970 - 10/02/2000.

10 years have passed since that tragic day. We think off you today. But that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday. And will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence. And make no outward show. For what it meant to lose you. Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy.

We do it everyday. It’s the heartache of losing you, that will never go away.

Lovingly remembered.

Michele, Alicia, Bradley.

Reinke - Michael Leith.

10/09/1970 - 10/02/2000.

Ten years have passed since you were tragically taken from us. Your smile, your heart of gold, our precious memories and your two wonderful children help us through the heartache a day at a time. Love you and miss you lots. All our love, Mum & Dad. Reinke - Michael Leith (Ferris). 10/9/70 - 10/2/00.

Ten years have gone by and many things have changed, but our love, respect and memories of you haven’t. We still miss you and talk about you all the time. Our memories of you will never grow old, they are locked in our hearts in letters of gold.

Love you, now and forever Mandy, Shane, Mikaela and Josh xxxx Reinke - Michael (Ferris).

Everyday in some small way memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are always near. Still missed, loved and always dear. Betty, Dwayne, Travis and Kain.

ATTENTION: TEMPORARY RELEIVING TEACHERS & EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKERS

SCHOOL & PRESCHOOLS YORKE & MID NORTH DISTRICT (YORKE PENINSULA SITES)

Yorke operates a centralised scheme for the administration and allocation of Temporary Relieving Teachers (TRT’S) and Early Childhood Workers (ECW’s) from Port Broughton, Snowtown, Port Wakefield down to Warooka, Yorketown & Edithburgh If you wish to register for temporary relief positions in schools and preschools you should forward the following relevant information: * Both sides of your “Authority to Undertake Relief Work” & * A copy of your Teacher registration form verified by a site leader. * Completed booking office registration form (located on the Wakefield District Web page http://www.decs.sa.gov.au.wakefield/ under PRT/ TRT/ECW Booking Scheme or phone/fax Booking Officers 08 88214769 for a copy) Please send this information to The Booking Officers C/- Kadina Primary School 5 Doswell Tce, KADINA, SA 5554 As soon as possible

Position Vacant Casual / part-time or full time position available Hours flexible, some weekend work required.

Honest, reliable, caring and self motivated person required at local piggeries. Person must be able to work both in a team situation an unsupervised. Experience an advantage but not necessary. Current drivers licence is required

Please call Shane 0407 716 181 www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Phone 8524 3110 Coming Events

Shamus Liptrot

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

Pancake Day Tuesday February 16 7.30am - 10.30am at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall

Compere…

Anthony Lamond Plus 3 other Comedians Doors Open 5.30pm Full bar facilities AUCTION ITEMS: Mark Riccitou Signed & Framed Guernsey.

Gary Ablett Jnr Signed & Framed Guernsey + Photos + Replica Brownlow.

Stuart O’Grady Signed and Framed Cycling Top. Port Power 2004 Premiership Photo Framed.

Important to note all items are Framed and ready to hang on the wall.

Formal Valentine’s Day Dinner Saturday February 13

Marrabel

Bull Ride Saturday February 27 7.30 pm start

Salou/Ja Ladies & children’s clothing

www.marrabelrodeo.com

Balaklava Garden Club

Annual Meeting

Wallace Street, Balaklava Shop down from Foodland

Guest Speaker…

Mark Ricciuto

Public Notices

Coming Events

Situation Vacant

Position on Adelaide Plains on a cropping and sheep farm. You should have experience with seeding, spraying, harvest and hay operations.

An understanding of sheep handling and HC license is highly desirable.

General farm mechanics and maintenance is an advantage. You should be reliable, and self motivated but also able to work with a team.

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

WAKEFIELD REGIONAL CALISTHENICS CLUB

Registration Night

Monday February 15, 2010 4pm at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall

Monday February 15 at Anglican Church Hall New members very welcome

Phone: 8529 2211

Applications are invited from local women and men with an interest in natural resources management to become members of the Lower North Group of the Northern and Yorke NRM Board.

The Groups are responsible for providing advice to the Board, and working with local communities and stakeholders.

Membership is based on expert knowledge of one or several of the following areas: animal and plant control; water; soils and agriculture; biodiversity; marine and coasts; water resources.

For information and application forms, please visit www.nynrm.sa.gov.au or phone 8636 2361.

Alcohol & PregnAncy

Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Friday 12 March 2010.

www.nynrm.sa.gov.au

Inquiries to Julie White 8863 3003

Bingo Last Wednesday of every month

Exclusion of Land from Classification as Community Land

Starting February 24 • Senior Citizens Hall, Mill Court Balaklava • Eyes down 7.30 • Supper provided • All welcome

• 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

Port Parham Sports & Social Club

LOWER NORTH GROUP

The Lower North Group takes in the Councils of Port Pirie, Northern Areas, Clare and Gilbert Valleys, Wakefield and a portion of Goyder.

at 6pm

Booking essential

Expressions of Interest for NRM Group Members

NYKNRM011148

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

KAPUNDA HARNESS RACING CLUB Inc.

TROTS

No Alcohol Is The sAfesT choIce DurINg PregNANcy AND BreAsTfeeDINg. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

NOTICE is hereby given that Council, at its ordinary meeting on 27 January 2010, resolved pursuant to section 193(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, to exclude from classification as community land allotment 12 in the proposed Plan of Division of allotment 10 in Filed Plan 30179, with such allotment 12 being land in the process of purchasing for the operations of the adjoining proposed community wastewater management scheme treated water holding dam. Thereafter allotment 12 will be merged with allotment 674 in Filed Plan 175994, being the current allotment upon which the holding dam is located.

Philip J Barry CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

www.arbias.org.au

This SUNDAY February 14

Rising Sun Hotel

30 Edwards Street, Port Wakefield

Chunky Custard

Friday February 26

at Kapunda

• Anticipated start time 1pm • Canteen • BBQ • Bar Facilities • Pony Races • Local TAB - Bookmakers (2) • No eskies - social clubs welcome Check website for fields, Friday www.kapundharnessracing.com

A great day out

5pm til late

• $20 per ticket • Street party

Sam Kekovich

Saturday February 27 • in beer garden •Australian lamb ambassador as seen on TV • $30 per ticket

Fishing Competition Sunday February 28 • $5

All tickets available now at Rising Sun Hotel

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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

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CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL

ARE YOU BUSHFIRE READY??

COMMUNITY INFORMATION EVENING The Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council and the CFS would like to invite you to an important meeting to help you prepare and survive bushfires.

Thursday February 18 - at Tarlee Institute Tuesday February 23 - at Madonna Hall Sevenhill Topics Covered will include: • Bushfire Behaviour • How houses burn • Preparing Your Property • Preparing a Bushfire Survival Plan • The new Fire Danger Warnings Council will provide a free sausage sizzle from 6.30pm, with the presentation commencing at approximately 7.30pm, so please bring along your family and refreshments of your choice so that over a social atmosphere we can learn how to be bushfire ready.

To assist in the catering please advise Council on 8842 6400 or via email aslater@cgvc.sa.gov.au if you will be attending.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Abbie Slater FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 10, 2010

Real Estate Plains Producer

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Monumental Works

• Quality Marble & Granite Monuments • Additional Inscriptions • Renovations Equal to New • Kitchen & Vanity Benchtops • Factory Direct Prices • Country & Metropolitan

Factory / Sales

Sale enquiries: Kellie-Lee Cook & David Cook Ph: 8862 2047 Fax: 8862 1014 Lot 94 Dunns Road, Balaklava Craftsman built memorials

NO HOT WATER? …Phone Your Hot Water Specialist!

•Leaking Taps/Toilets •Water filter •Blocked Drains/Septic Connections •Replacement Units/Elements/Valves NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

Don’t just stop termites …eliminate them!

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

John Giles Ph/Fax 8842 3566

Physio appointments and enquiries

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

Chiropractor

RLA222769

‘Red Hope’s Retreat’ Modern home set on 10 acres, 3 Gd sz bdrms, Main w access to 2 way bathroom, Formal Lounge/ Dine with A/C, Open Plan Kitchen/Family/ Meals Area, triple space shed w concrete & pwr, 3 sep paddocks complete w shelter sheds, tractor & slasher included.

Price: $340,000 Robert Stell 0401 551 065

Robert Stell

RLA 102485

RLA 102485

Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

Balaklava / Nantawarra

Balaklava

Prelininary Notice - Auction

Saturday March 13 at 9.30am at Dunn’s Road, Balaklava

5812 ha / 143.6 acres approx

For appointments phone

8853 2088

Auction: Wednesday March 24, 2010, 11am at Nantawarra Hall (Unless sold beforehand) Terms: 10% deposit, Balance 24/04/2010 Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1333

CATFORD PLUMBING

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

Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210

www.landmark.com.au

For Sale

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

4 vintage tractors and sundry items. A/C Rohrlach family.

Full detail later issue Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1333 Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava

www.landmark.com.au

New Listing Required

BALAKLAVA 60 Railway Tce $175,000

Renovated timber frame home, 3 bedroom, new kitchen and easy care vinyl, bedrooms 1 & 2 carpeted. Ren. Bathroom, separate toilet and laundry, big shed with 3 phase power, mezzenine level for storage and wash room. Large block ready to be landscaped, suit 1st home owner or investor.

Very neat home.

Keanan 0438 641 032

7 Days Service!

Preliminary Notice - Clearing Sale

Your Property May Suit

Lic No. PGE203573

Septic Suckers Termite Interception & Baiting System

RLA222769 Owen Lot 548 Government Road Opportunity Of A Lifestyle Affordable 3 brm home on approx 18 acres, 2 titles, main bdrm w/ BIR, L shape lnge/dine, kitch w/ wood & elec stoves, generous family rm, sunroom, u/cover entertain area, ample shedding, stock race, some farm machinery included in sale $330,000 - $340,000 - Robert Stell 0401 551 065

Robert Stell

Lower Light

Servicing Country SA

Outback Pest Control

OWEN Lot 480 Balaklava Road

Mallala & Two Wells

EPA18322

No Call Out Fee/ Pensioner Discounts

Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess Also visiting

BALAKLAVA

Chicken & Seafood Shop Port Wakefield This business is the perfect opportunity for a family or husband & wife operation.

• Great highway location • Established 4.5 years • 7 day week trading • Regular clientele • Great passing trade • Potential for expansion • Annual turnover $340,000 • New 3x3 lease Priced to Sell WIWO

Phone: 8867 1400 or 0418 731 256

$165,000

Neat and tidy double brick home.

Ideal first home or investment property and the home has had the bathroom and kitchen renovated and it comes up very well. The floor coverings have been replaced so it is all ready to rent or move in.

The home has a semi enclosed verandah making an ideal entertaining or games area, a large 30’ x 20’ x 8’ garage that has a cement floor and power connected. The home features refrigerated air conditioning and insulation in the ceilings. Great chance to get into the market at a very affordable price.

RLA 150881

D.R. COOK

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY

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

Public Notice - Section 7

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.

LAND FOR PURCHASE AND LEASE

MID NORTH

PEST & WEED CONTROL Specialising in the eradication of ...

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

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

Main North Road, Clare Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 10, 2010

NINE MILE / OWEN / HAMLEY BRIDGE PN & MA Bowyer

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

For Sale Lot 1. Nine Mile 59.55 ha 147.4 Ac F/H 8 Km West of Owen Lot 2. Steeles 209 ha 517 Ac (477 arable) F/H 7 Km West of Owen For Lease Lot 3. Owen 128 ha 316 Ac F/H adjacent east side of Owen Lot 4. House 44.36 ha 109 Ac (103 Ac arable) 2 Km East of Owen Lot 5. Wilpena 60.7 ha 150 Ac F/H 3 Km West of Hamley Bridge Lot 6. Huttons 51.4 ha 127 Ac F/H 3 Km West of Hamley Bridge Expressions of Interest Close 5 pm Thursday March 11, 2010

Contact: Peter Bowyer P.O. Box 2403, Owen, SA 5460 Phone 8528 6100 Mobile: 0419 760 072 Fax: 85286222

Call David today for our full colour rates on this page

Plains Producer 9 Howe Street, Balaklava Phone: 8862 1977 Email: sales@plainsproducer.com.au David Newsome

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Hayley sights up: Pistol shooting champion Hayley Chapman has a big year ahead, with the 2012 Olympic games in her sights.

The year has already been eventful for the 19-year-old, who just returned from Europe for air pistol training and

By Bronte Hewett competitions throughout January.

She spent two weeks in the Czech Republic participating in a training camp and two competitions in which she

Hayley Chapman (right) with with fellow pistol shooter Emily Esposito – and a guard on duty outside the royal palace in Prague.

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competed well and was placed 6th.

This was followed by the International air gun competition of Munich, Germany, where she placed 18th and 22nd.

“This year is full-on with all the trials for the Commonwealth and Olympic games,” she said.

While she doubts her chances of being selected for the Commonwealth Games this October in India, her sights are definitely on the 2012 London Olympics.

“It will be hard, I’ll need to go to all the competitions and events all year to get recognised,” she said.

“There are three or four top athletes who will be hard to beat,” she

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After returning home to Hoyleton for just two days, Hayley headed off to Sydney again for more competitions last Thursday.

With the completion of year 12 behind her, the former Horizon Christian school student plans to move to Adelaide to work and concentrate on shooting before studying at TAFE in 2011.

While there are plenty of Grands Prix and national championships throughout Australia which she will attend, Hayley said America is also in her sights for the middle of the year.

In 2009, Hayley came first in the Youth National Championship in both 10m and 25m air pistol women’s junior.

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Hayley was introduced to the sport by her father David, who competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

The duo is hoping to become the first fatherdaughter team to compete in the same Olympics in London 2012.

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HAYLEY trains at Hoyleton and (left) during competition in Prague.

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