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Developer quits Wattle Grove land

The Terry Williams interview – Page 12 Lauren Hermon reports:

Wakey’s wild weekend of fun and fish’n

By Lauren Parker 20 affordable homes had been completed and all were tenanted, including three being sold as part of Wattle Grove.

“The remainder of the land (in Wattle Grove) is subdivided for a further 25 community lots and there is approval for a further 20 of those allotments to be built and rented under the housing affordability scheme,” Mr Steinert said.

Initially, the land at Wattle Grove was set aside for a retirement village. n Continued Page 4

Legionella outbreak in Proof Range water Legionella has been found in the potable water supply at the Port Wakefield Proof and Experimental Establishment.

A Defence spokesperson said higher than acceptable levels of legionella had been detected during routine testing.

“Immediate action has been taken to decontaminate the system and further testing is in place to clarify the water supply has returned to within the acceptable legionella range,” the spokesperson said.

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Developers are selling the 28-allotment Wattle Grove development in Balaklava.

The development adjoins Wattle Ridge and is being sold

by Home Australia (Homestead Homes) and developer Colin Steinert.

The sale of the community title allotments, on Francis Street, is hoped to attract an investor to complete an additional 20 affordable homes, which are partly funded by Federal government.

Mr Steinert said the first

“As a follow-up, comprehensive testing will be undertaken, with initial results expected to be available by March 1.”

South Australian health authorities were contacted about the best method to treat the situation, and advised it was not deemed a reportable incident.

“Defence personnel and contractors have been briefed and provided advice on any potential health risks, signs and symptoms and the actions in place to resolve the matter,” the spokesperson said.

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A massive weekend is in store at Port Wakefield with three days of fun-filled events organised by Rising Sun Hotel, starting this Friday.

Rising Sun Hotel owner Andrew Fontaine, said the events were a good way to promote Port Wakefield and something people from the local area, both young and old, could attend.

The entertainment kicks off from 5pm Friday, with Chunky Custard performing as part of a street party on Edwards Street. Tickets are $20 each.

On Saturday, you can see former AFL footballer and Australian lamb ambassador Sam Kekovich in the Rising Sun beer garden. Cost is $30.

Last but not least a funfilled, light-hearted fishing competition will take place at Port Wakefield wharf on Sunday.

Andrew, shown here “baiting up” said many prizes would be given out on the day, ranging from best catch to the less glamorous. People will be awarded for the funniest thing they pull out of the water, like an old boot. It’s just $5 to participate, with proceeds going to Port Wakefield Golf Club.

• Balaklava comes alive on Saturday, with the Antiques and Collectables Fair to be held in the Town Hall from 9.30am-4.30pm.

Entry is $5.

Balaklava Racing Club is expecting a big crowd on Sunday for the running of the Adelaide Plains Cup. The club promises a fun family day, with the famous keg roll a highlight. More details on the back page.

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NEWS v District

From writing to riding, it’s time to move on

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lot can happen in four years. Bet you didn’t know it’s been four years since I first wrote on these pages.

Well, four years and a few months - but who’s counting! Now, it’s time for me to move on, although the grass won’t be greener where I’m going.

Instead I’ll spend my days surrounded by heat, flies and dirt, and I’m looking forward to every minute of it.

It came as a surprise to pretty much everyone when I announced I was giving journalism a break for a while and heading north to a station near William Creek to take up a position as a governess.

And no, Terry, I’m not just chasing cowboys!

As I spent my last week tidying up loose ends and clearing my desk for Lauren (yes, my replacement is also called Lauren, but more about that later) I’ve realised just how much has happened in the last four years.

I grew up locally, studied in Adelaide for two years and then came back to the family farm to take on the role of reporter with the Plains Producer, when the paper was still owned by Margaret Manuel.

Since then, Andrew has taken over, staff have come and gone (and in some cases, come and gone again!) and there have been plenty of changes both within the office and the region.

Wind farms, housing developments, people, growing industry,

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with Lauren Parker small businesses closing....

Change is all around us – some more welcome than others.

So as I look forward to making a change of my own, I’ve been reflecting on the people I’ve met along the way.

I’ll admit I had no idea about local government, knew little about politics, and didn’t do so well in my current affairs tests when I was studying.

My lecturers were baffled I didn’t know who the Federal Opposition Leader was (Mark Latham at the time, who somehow always struck me as bearing a physical resemblance to Piglet from Winnie the Pooh), how to pronounce various suburbs of Adelaide (only an hour away, but it was rare for our family to journey any further than the northern suburbs), and all I knew about the mining industry was it could be found somewhere in the middle of

nowhere. Surrounded by city-raised media and drama students, I was a bit of an oddity.

But back here in Balaklava, I began learning about all sorts of things.

People were patient.

If I rang someone about a story and admitted I was unclear on the background, they would explain it.

People were always willing to help, making sure I had it right, whether it was the background behind a council project, or more complex issues.

There will always be people who stand out as being particularly helpful.

Andy Barr explaining genetic modification. Former Mallala council CEO Damien Moloney, who had plenty of big ideas for the region and was determined to get the ball rolling.

Merrill Gray showing me the drilling sites at Clinton when Syngas first announced its proposal to produce premium diesel from lignite and biofuels.

The local policemen taking the time to tell me the news, even when they were flat out.

Then there were proud grandparents telling me about their family’s achievements.

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had to explain over the phone who my parents and grandparents are as some of our not so young contacts try to place me and find out who I am.

There are those who have taken

risks because they have had something important to say. Balaklava High School principal Mark Healy just last week defending his school, despite the consequences it could have for him personally.

Ben Angel’s provocative speech at last year’s high school speech night, sure to catch the attention of students but not so likely to gain the approval of some parents and teachers.

The man at Snowtown who yelled to the throng of gathered media “Make sure you say he’s not local!” when a man was arrested following a rampage in the town last year.

Plenty of positive memories.

But perhaps what has disappointed me most is the lack of communication from the community.

When it comes to the big issues, the community often is silent. The country health and hospital crisis about the only thing to fire people up. Sure, there’s plenty of chatter on the streets, but no-one seems to care enough to make their views public. Write a letter to the editor.

What better way of generating healthy debate?

I know a story has been well read when I wander down the street on a Wednesday and overhear people discussing it - but where’s the public feedback?

It was great when the letters to the editor came flowing in during the Middle Beach boat ramp saga.

Some Mallala councillors may not have been so pleased, but it

showed the community cared about what its council was doing.

There were even a few letters over the WRC vs Evans court case.

But doubling the size of Hamley Bridge? Nothing.

Support for local schools that were rated as being below average on the My Schools website?

Nothing.

Have a bit of pride in the community. Stand up for what you believe in. State your opinion every now and then. Or just pen a few lines to say well done when you’re proud of someone’s achievements, or a decision that’s been made. The paper is only ever a phone call, or a fax, or email away.

Is there someone doing great things in your community who you feel should be recognised?

Don’t assume the team at the paper already know.

Pick up the phone. The contact details are printed in every edition.

And on the website. No excuses.

But back to the good stuff.

This is my opportunity to say thanks to the community, and to those who I have contacted for news or who have contacted me, for helping me out along the way.

I hope you’ll do the same for Bronte, who began a full time reporting role this year after being a casual employee for several months, and for Lauren, who is now beginning full time after graduating from journalism studies at university.

In the meantime, thank you, and goodbye.

Mallala plans for ‘challenges’ District Council of Mallala is reviewing its strategic plan. The current plan expires on June 30, and the new plan will start the next day, until June 30, 2014.

“This period will see a number of challenges for the district, from managing growth and increasing economic development opportunities to ensuring the district’s character and natural environments are protected and promoted,” said chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto.

“These challenges will need to be managed within constrained fi-

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By Lauren Parker nancial parameters thus increasing the importance for a focused and realistic strategic plan.”

Mr Mansueto said the timing of the review aligned well with the newly released 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide (see Pages 6 and 7) and the formation of the new Regional Development Australia - Barossa board.

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community members will be surveyed on their views on a number of issues. Open community sessions will also be held to ensure residents have the opportunity to provide input on the plan.

Focus group sessions will also be held to explore specific issues raised during consultation.

“The community is encouraged to participate in this important review as the plan will set the priorities for the next four years and the base for future development beyond the four year cycle,” Mr Mansueto said.

The survey will be released late this month, with community sessions to be held late March and early April.

NEW team: Lauren Parker, (centre) who departs this week, is farewelled by staff reporters Lauren Hermon (left) and Bronte Hewett.

Staff changes at Plains Producer THE Plains Producer this week farewells reporter Lauren Parker, who is embarking on a big career change.

Lauren will become a governess at Anna Creek station, in the far north.

“I felt the time was right in my life for a change in direction,” Lauren said.

Another Lauren will be taking her place – Lauren Hermon, who graduated last year from

UniSA with a Diploma in Journalism.

Lauren has moved to Balaklava from Adelaide. She will assume various reporting roles at the Plains Producer, including council and

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police news. Lauren says she is also keen to become involved with sport in Balaklava.

Bronte Hewett, who joined the Producer last year, will continue to cover general news, with a particular focus on Two Wells, Virginia and Mallala.

Also a keen sportswoman, Bronte will be playing for Two Wells netball club this year.

Watch for her reports on football and netball.

Managing director, Andrew Manuel, thanked Lauren Parker for her professionalism “Lauren’s reports were always accurate and fair, earning the respect of many of her contacts and our readers,” Andrew said. “We look forward to continuing that standard in our award-winning local newspaper.”

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 24, 2010

NEWS v District another 80 jobs in d’vine ripe’s $25 million two wells expansion:

Glasshouse to double in size

An additional 80 jobs will be created following a $25 million expansion of d’VineRipe’s tomato growing facility north of Two Wells.

The expansion was announced last week, and will double the size of the hydroponic glasshouse from 8.2 hectares to 16.4 hectares.

It is hoped construction will begin within the next few months, to be completed and operational early next year.

General manager, Leon Maree, said subject to appropriate approval, d’VineRipe hoped to move ahead with the expansion as soon as possible. The final tender for the building is yet to be awarded.

However, it is possible international ex-

perts will again be employed on site during construction, as occurred during the original development.

“We’ve been using international design experts in phase two simply because of their experience in this field, but we will still require a lot of local contractors,” Mr Maree said.

This includes plumbers, electricians and other tradespeople. The business currently produces 4,500 tonnes of tomatoes each year, which will double following the completion of the second stage.

Between 80 and 120 people are employed at d’VineRipe at any one time, which is expected to increase by more than 80 when the second

stage of the project becomes operational.

State government’s Regional Development Infrastructure Fund (RDIF) will provide $500,000 towards the expansion.

“The RDIF grant will assist with the cost of electricity and water infrastructure, providing an increase in generational capacity of 1850kW, and doubling its reverse osmosis plant and on-site water storage capacities to allow for increased irrigation needs,” said Minister for Regional Development, Paul Caica.

“Doubling production volumes will also have a positive net benefit effect on trade balance, by combating imports from interstate and New Zealand.”

District Council of Mallala mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, welcomed the announcement of the expansion.

“The potential for expansion was part of the original application and should be a very good development,” Mr Strudwicke said.

He said the first stage had been a positive development for the community.

“It’s certainly something the district can be quite proud of. The way it manages its water use is very impressive and we’re very happy to have that development in the region.”

Mr Strudwicke welcomed the growth in employment and other benefits the expansion would bring.

state election:

Country issues to impact on city

Nothing is more important than the food supply. That’s the message of the South Australian Farmers’ Federation (SAFF) in the lead-up to the State election on March 20.

According to SAFF, the Mining Act, stamp duty and water management top the list of farmers’ concerns.

SAFF has called on individual voters to quiz individual candidates about rural and agricultural matters to find out just where they stand.

President Peter White stressed SAFF is not a politically aligned organisation.

“Frankly, we don’t give a damn who’s in government, as long as we elect quality MPs who understand country issues are now city issues – because nothing matters more to every South Australian than being able to afford fresh, nutritious food to put on the family table each day.”

Mr White said voting out of habit was voting blind, “like signing a contract without reading the fine print.”

SAFF has released a priorities document, available on its website – www.saff.com.au

PINERY Farmer John Tiller at home on the farm with his Mazda MX5 – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

John switches from header to ‘rev head’ John Tiller is pretty proud of his first ever sporting trophy.

The Pinery farmer had always wondered what it would be like to travel around the race track at Mallala, rather than just around his paddocks, and last year decided to try his hand at a new sport.

So John and his Mazda MX5 took to the track to compete in the gentleman’s form of racing, Modern Regularity.

“You can take anything down there, whether it’s a road car of a hotted up car, and predict and nominate

the time you think it will take for you to do a lap and go out there and compete,” John explains.

“You lose points if you’re slower or faster.”

John admitted it was more of a competitor sport than a spectator sport, but it’s proved popular for those involved.

“I’m really enjoying it,” he said.

Between 30 and 40 drivers compete in each meeting, and despite starting late last season, John was thrilled to finish seventh for the season and take out third place in a

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championship. “It’s the first sporting trophy I’ve ever had,” he said.

John hopes more people will become aware of the different motorsports available at the Mallala raceway and use what’s on their doorstep.

“It’s an excellent facility here and people hardly know it’s here,” he said.

In his own chosen sport, competitors warm up in the morning before competing, and there is only one vehicle on the track at a time.

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“My little red sports car is pretty nimble but not real fast,” he said.

Other drivers reach speeds of up to 200km/h.

For John, competing has answered a question he has long pondered.

“I always wondered if I could actually drive a racing car in a racing situation and found out I got on all right,” he said.

John expects to compete in seven meetings this year.

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NEWS v District

Pair arrested after Balaklava drug raid Balaklava

Balaklava and Hamley Bridge police raided a property in Balaklava resulting in the arrest of a 66–year– old male for alleged cannabis cultivation and possessing prescribed equipment.

A 64–year–old female was also reported for the same offences.

The male offender was bailed to appear in Kadina Magistrate Court at a later date, while the female offender was summonsed to appear in Kadina Magistrate Court at a later date.

•On Wednesday February 17, Balaklava police reported a 37– year–old female from Owen for an alleged aggravated assault. She will be summonsed to appear in Court at a later date.

•Balaklava police reported a 24–year– old male for allegedly breaching a condition of his bail agreement on February 17. He will be summonsed to appear in Court at a later date.

• A 21–year–old female from Clare was also reported on February 17 for allegedly aiding and abetting another person in breaching a condition of their bail agreement.

She will be summonsed to appear in Court at a later date.

•On Thursday February 18 a Balaklava womn was issued with a cannabis expiation notice for growing a single marijuana plant in her rear yard •A 41–year–old male of Farrell Flat and a 29–year–old female of Balaklava were arrested for alleged property damage in the early hours of Friday morning, February 19.

Hamley Bridge and Balaklava police were

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 called to the disturbance at a Balaklava residence after a window was allegedly broken. They have both been bailed to attend Kadina Magistrate Court at a later date.

•Balaklava police attended a motor vehicle collision at Balaklava on Friday, February 19.

Police reported a male from Balaklava for allegedly driving without due care and driving with the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

His breath test recorded a reading of 0.146. He has been disqualified from driving for six months and summonsed to attend the Kadina Magistrate Court at a later date.

Riverton

A 29–year–old male from Riverton was reported for possessing prescribed cannabis growing equipment on Tuesday February 16.

He also received a Cannabis Expiation Notice for possessing cannabis and equipment to smoke cannabis.

A co-accused is yet to be reported for his involvement.

•Two youths were reported last week, for damaging a Riverton Church.

•An attempt was made to break into a local school last week, but no entry was gained.

Police ask the community to keep an eye on local schools.

Owen

An Owen home was searched on Wednesday morning during a police operation target-

ing a drug distribution network operating in the northern and northeastern suburbs of Adelaide.

The search of the Owen home was one of several across the state at the time.

Several arrests were made in the northern suburbs as a result of the Northern Tactical Operations Section investigation.

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•A Holden commodore was stolen from an address in Hamley Bridge on Thursday night, February 18.

The car was found completely burnt out on Friday, located at Giles Corner.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamley Bridge police on 8528 2169.

NRM CONCERN OVER RIVERS:

Warning on illegal dumping

L a n d ho l d ers are recognising the importance of local watercourses and cleaning up dumped rubbish.

However, the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board is concerned some land holders still consider it acceptable to dump unwanted material in and around rivers and creeks that cross their land.

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“Unfortunately, building rubble and other hard waste is commonly dumped in watercourses,” said the board’s northern service area manager, Michael Garrod.

“In some cases, land holders have done this hoping to solve an existing erosion problem, only to find they have made the problem much worse and more expensive to fix.”

Illegally dumped materials have included car bodies, white goods, fencing materials, green waste and building rubbles.

On occasions, leaching from dumped material can result in chemical pollution, seriously impacting downstream water quality.

Mr Garrod said even green waste could cause a decline in water qualitiy sufficient to kill native fish, frogs and invertebrates.

Landowners can be required to remove dumped waste in a manner that won’t cause environmental damage, dispose of it in a licensed waste depot

NRM officer Andrew Sheath at the Light river, where dumping continues as a problem. and remediate the site – all at their own cost.

Landholders concerned about erosion on their watercourse can contact the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board for advice on

dealing with the problem.

While some continue to do the wrong thing, NRM district officer, northern coasts and plains, Andrew Sheath, said there were plenty of others working with the board to clean up rivers and creeks on

their properties.But he said dumping was still a problem.

“It happens in the Gawler and Light rivers, in both the main rivers and the tributaries further upstream,” Mr Sheath said.

Developer quits Wattle Grove housing • From Page 1 “Then Hayfield Plains was constructed and from the sales of that, there didn’t appear to be the need for a retirement village,” Mr Steinert said.

Meanwhile, construction of the second stage of the adjoining Wattle Ridge development is

expected to begin following the opening rains. Mr Steinert said this would mean reduced dust issues for those living nearby.

This stage will comprise of 11 allotments, all about 800 square metres with 22 to 25 metre road frontage. These allotments are now for sale, with settlement

expected late this year.

Mr Steinert said there would be no further homes built in Wattle Ridge under the affordable housing scheme.

“It’s been a very successful program and all the houses are satisfactorily tenanted, mostly to locals,” he said.

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A group of six Balaklava High year 11 and 12 students have been getting their gardening gloves out and helping maintain gardens around town.

Jazz Carter, Tahlia Berry, Jason Henderson, Chad Ruiz, Nathan Greenshields and Lachlan Gardner have been using their community studies class to help elderly residents who are unable to care properly for their beloved gardens.

Kevyna Gardner is asking for people to contact her if they are in a similar position, and would like some work done in their garden.

For more information or to register your interest, phone Kevyna on 8862 1336.

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Fete on Sunday

There will be a Strawberry Fete on Sunday February 28 at the airconditioned Port Parham Social Club Rooms.

The ninth annual event will run from 10am to 4pm, and morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch will be available. There are 10 stalls which will include cake stalls, jewellery, hand made sweets, craft, clothing, pickles and jams, wood work and plants.

Entertainment will be available during the day for both young and old. Julie Jackson of Gawler River Roses will be talking on “Rose Care in todays Climate Conditions.”

Admission is $2.

Port Wakefield Chooks and Chicks craft group has recommenced weekly meetings on Wednesdays for the school term, at the Uniting Church.

This term, the group will have a structured course in folk art, an assortment of different crafts, scrap booking, card–making, cross stitch and much more.

The group meets between 9am and 3pm. For more information contact Jan Higgs on 8867 1509.

•Clemantina Corner in Port Wakefield is still in the pipeline, with the floors for the shop now complete.

The committee aims to promote local craft and produce, and hope for the project to get off the ground in early April.

For more information, contact Jan Higgs on 8867 1509.

Hamley Bridge There are three new park bench seats in Hamley Bridge offering elderly residents a nice place to walk to and sit. One of the benches is in front of the medical centre, one is in Gilbert Street and the other is in Albert Street.

The new median strip on the main street also adds charm to the town.

The replanted plants are growing well.

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It has been reopened for about five months, and is definitely worth a visit. Great coffee and chocolate is also available at the Auburn Gallery, which is open 10am to 5 pm Thursday–Monday. For more information, contact Rebecca Brown on 8849 2090.

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Head ‘Upland’ Jazz Carter and Tahlia Berry tackle an overgrown grapevine in a Balaklava back yard.

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• Hamley Bridge hospital auxiliary will hold a stall on voting day.

Auburn Auburn Gallery has a newly

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Scouts need leaders

Balaklava scouts group is in desperate need of leaders, otherwise the group may face closure.

This will disappoint many children in the area.

Leaders get trained up and have the opportunity to complete a Diploma of Leadership in adult and youth development. If you are interested in becoming a leader, contact Kossie Chegwyn on 8862 2067.

•Wakefield Regional Road Safety Committee has started meetings for the year, and are still looking for support from community members.

Up coming courses include gopher awareness and advanced driving for students. Contact Tracey Neldner, project officer,Community Road Safety, Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. Phone 8402 1926.

Brinkworth Brinkworth residents are invited to attend a clean-up in Brinkworth on March 7. The group will be meeting at Stockyard Reserve at 9 am.

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Balaklava • DJ, writer and internationally acclaimed comedian, Fiona Scott-Norman will unleash her comic genius on Balaklava on Friday, March 5, for one night only as part of Country Arts SA’s Shows On the Road.

The hit show The Needle and the Damage Done has sold out its premiere season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2007.

The performance is a semi-autobiographical journey through some of the worst records ever released told through stand up comedy, a power point display, nostalgia, music and dodgy interpretive dance.

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•Mallala Institute will be presenting their 2010 show “Upland” in March.

A supper show will take place on Saturday March 20, costing $15 for adults and $10 for students.

A matinee show will be held on Sunday March 21, costing $10, and child/concession $8.

Dinner shows will be on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 March.

•A pleasant day was had by former and current residents of Mallala at a “back to Mallala” reunion, held on Sunday February 14. The group met at St Helens Park, Prospect, with a very good turn out and perfect weather.

The event was organised by the Mallala Reunion Committee, and aims to bring the community together again. It happens yearly on the second weekend in February.

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Plenty for us in Significant development around Two Wells, Virginia, Buckland Park

Primary Production

According to the plan, areas of primary production significance will be identified on the basis of land capability, industry investment and land use, climatic considerations (including climate change), access to water, and local conditions that give rural land special significance for primary production.

“The process of identifying these areas will be restricted to land zoned rural, general farming, primary production or similar, where agriculture or primary production is already nominated as the intended future use of the land,” the plan stated.

Strategic areas will be protected for horticulture, viticulture, dairying and grain production.

Land between Virginia and Angle Vale has been recognised for its horticulture value and will be a protected primary production area.

It is also expected horticulture production will expand north of the Gawler River using recycled water from existing and new sources.

Small scale value-adding activities will be encouraged to complement local primary production, but large scale value–adding activity should be located outside of areas of primary production significance, according to the plan.

Another primary production policy included in the plan is the removal of unnecessary regulatory

There is concern the ‘horticulture triangle’ of Virginia will be effectively boxed in by urban development. barriers to the adjustment of primary production activities.

“Development plans should be flexible enough to allow property holders to change agricultural practices or commodity type, particularly where the change would enable increased productivity or better environmental outcomes,” the plan stated.

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Grow SA chief executive officer, Mike Redmond, is concerned the ‘horticulture triangle’ of Virginia will be effectively boxed in by urban development.

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The work includes a diversity of mediums including, oil, watercolour, gouache, pastel, pen, ink, pencil, collage, sculpture and wax, and features both retrospective and new works. A highlight is Ella’s collection of historical sketches, detailing local landmarks and scenes and taking the observer on a stroll “Down Memory Lane” ‘When we were growing up, mum always had some new artistic project going on. She still does. She is our inspiration and mentor.’

over this area and build right around it with residential development,” Mr Redmond said.

“Going back a couple of years, the industry was being pro-active and could see this coming. “That’s why we developed the horticulture blueprint.”

However, Mr Redmond said this blueprint was all but ignored in the development of the draft plan, and only small consideration was given to the blueprint in the final plan.

In its submission to State government, Grow SA included a copy of the blueprint. “The Adelaide Plains has the opportunity to become a “world best practice” horticultural

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included planning for sustainable existing country townships including Virginia and Angle Vale; planning for water security for horticulture; planning for infrastructure, water, gas, electricity and roads needed by the horticulture sector; planning for the movement of the Bolivar treatment plant to Dublin; planning for industry progression to larger parcels of land/landholdings; planning with attention to industry model defined in the Blueprint; urban development to the Northern Expressway; and planning to ensure agriculture and horticulture were treated seriously and recognised by State and Federal government.

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Labor candidate for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, welcomed the release of the plan.

“I’m happy for the certainty the current 30 year plan brings to the area,” she said.

Ms Vlahos said the Buckland Park development, which will be double the size of Mawson Lakes, was particularly significant.

“It’s going to be a very well planned and integrated community, which is to be welcomed and appreciated,” she said.

Ms Vlahos said the plan would bring well-planned, integrated development to the area.

“It’s an exciting time for the north and the 30 year plan makes it clear what people can expect over a long period of time,” she said.

Ms Vlahos was also pleased with the way public comments were taken into consideration following the release of the initial draft plan.

She said the plan would be a good template for the north, and would also ensure there was appropriate infrastructure to meet the needs.

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Member for Light, Tony Piccolo, said State government had clearly listened to the feedback on its initial draft plan from both councils and residents. Tony Picccolo “That’s why they have increased the area for urban development around Virginia, Buckland Park and Angle Vale,” Mr Piccolo said.

“This will provide the critical mass to attract services to those townships.”

Mr Piccolo said the development at Roseworthy was also supported by Light Regional Council.

The level of proposed development around Concordia has also been reduced following public concerns. Liberal candidate for Light, Cosie Costa, said he would reserve his comments until he had Cosie Costa assessed the plan in more detail.

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Ella, now 93 years old and always humble, wishes to encourage others in the pursuit of art. Her children have followed her, and this exhibition, features the diversity of their art, from the oldest girl in the family to the youngest.

“Ella and Girls” runs from Thursday February 11 until Sunday March 21, with the Gallery open on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays between 2 and 4pm.

zone which can double its production over the next 20 years and establish a drought-proof food production precinct to ensure the sustainable food security of South Australia,” the submission stated.

The Grow SA council held a special meeting about the draft 30 year plan and was concerned with the draft.

“We believe the failure of the 30 year plan to acknowledge the needs of horticulture and the recommendations of the Blueprint can only eventuate in exactly what the industry and community are desperately trying to avoid,” the submission stated.

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Australia’s best bullriders will battle it out later this month at the annual Marrabel Bull Ride.

Held on Saturday, February 27, the bull ride is the third round of the 2010 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Challenger Series.

The Marrabel rodeo grounds will shake to its foundations under weight of brutal 1000 kilogram bulls doing their best to rid themselves of the wiry young cowboys on the their backs.

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the 30 Year Plan LAUREN PARKER reports on significant developments planned for our region Significant development on the Adelaide Plains has been outlined in the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide.

Released last week, the plan has been adapted following community consultation on the initial draft plan, and foreshadows significant development around Two Wells, Virginia and Buckland Park, as well as Roseworthy.

Intended as a guide for the location of housing development and urban expansion, the plan locates most new housing within the established metropolitan area and in transit-oriented devel-

opments along transport corridors.

“Our buildings and suburbs will be designed to be more energy efficient, we will reduce overreliance on motor vehicles, and we will create a network of green and open-space precincts,” said Premier Mike Rann.

Mr Rann said the plan would also drive more efficient water use.

Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Holloway, said another focus for the future was expanding South Australia’s working age population.

“While expanding our working aged population, we also need to protect our state’s natural environment and primary production areas,” Mr Holloway said.

“This means containing urban sprawl and planning for new housing within vibrant higherdensity neighbourhoods that reinvigorate a sense of community.”

The plan caters for a population growth of 560,000 people, and the construction of 258,000 additional homes, as well as the creation of 282,000 jobs.

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On the Adelaide Plains, the plan is set to have significant impact.

Buckland Park has been identified for significant housing development, in keeping with the recently approved housing development.

A large area around Two Wells is also marked for expansion, and on a smaller scale, Mallala.

Roseworthy will also be a large centre of growth, with smaller expansion planned around Freeling and Kapunda.

Each of these townships is included in the Barossa region, and in total, 30,500 dwellings are expected to be developed within corridors, including transit-oriented developments, with a further 15,900 to occur outside these corridors.

However, if Bolivar, which has been identified as a new growth area, is proved to be not feasible, additional land north of Roseworthy or at Two Wells will be investigated as an alternative site for urban growth in the long term.

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A Gawler River linear park has been outlined for the Barossa region.

This would link a system of open space in and around Gawler with Gawler, South Para and North Para rivers. Several sites along the river have also been identified for potential stormwater harvesting projects.

Mallala mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, with land at Two Wells which is likely to be developed.

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Support – but there’s still work to be done Distirct Council of Mallala chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the revised plan appeared to have considered most of the issues raised through council’s submission.

This included: • Increased emphasis on protecting the character and liveability of rural townships so they retained their essential characteristics; • Greater emphasis on community consultation in regard to potential urban expansion areas; • Additional policies to manage growth impact on primary production; New policies for protecting coastal areas; • Increased emphasis on managing flood risk from the Gawler River and impact on development; and • More emphasis on working with Local Government in planning for the future development with establishment of Regional Partnerships forums.

However, Mr Mansueto said there were other issues that did not appear to be fully considered, including the lack of acknowledgement of the Horticulture Blueprint, which outlines the future direction of horticulture on the Adelaide Plains.

He said council was supportive of the review of the Bolivar treatment works and potential development in that area if it provided increased access to treated water, but there appeared to be

no specific comment about increased access to the use of treated water for horticulture.

“The timeframes for the review also appear too long at five to 10 years,” Mr Mansueto said.

He said council also needed more information about the potential increase in the Two Wells area if the Bolivar area was not developed.

Council mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, was pleased to see an indicative railway route diverting the main freight line from Murray Bridge to a point near Two Wells incorporated into the plan.

He was also happy to see Two Wells identified for further growth should residential development at Bolivar not be feasible. Environmental factors were also of interest to council.

“We’re pleased to see the open space network and the protection areas along our coast,” Mr Strudwicke said.

“The only concern with those coastal protection areas is the fact a large portion of that land is also under mining lease and there’s potential for conflict in the future.”

Mr Strudwicke was also pleased to see more development in already developed urban areas rather than around Concordia.

“That’s a sensible approach if there’s capacity to have denser housing development in the metropolitan area rather than in the outer metropolitan area.”

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Heaslip road bridge opens The $564 million Northern Expressway has reached another major milestone with the Heaslip Road Bridge opened to traffic last Thursday, February 18.

Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the new bridge was an example of the Federal government’s commitment to efficient movement of freight through the region.

“The Heaslip Road Bridge, which links to the Heaslip Road and the Heaslip/Womma Road Interchange, is integral to freight movement in this area,” he said.

“It is 60 metres long and the roundabout was purpose designed to accommodate road trains.

State Transport Minister, Patrick Conlon, said the Northern Expressway project would significantly reduce travel time for freight vehicles.

“When construction is complete, travel times between Adelaide and the regions to the north will be reduced by around 20 minutes with thousands of trucks using the Northern Expressway instead of local roads,” he said.

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Two Wells melodrama group has started rehearsals for this year’s production “The Bold and the Beastly.”

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Members of Two Wells Probus Club are gearing up to celebrate 15 years of the club’s services on Monday, March 22.

Back in 1995, the Two Wells Rotary Club branched out to form Probus, with about 45 members signing up straight away.

Today, the club hosts 43 members, who actively attend weekly meetings with guest speakers, social activities, special occasion events, movie outings, quizzes and fun days.

Several members have been involved since the beginning, including Mavis Rice, who is now over 90.

Some of the other original members who still attend include Pat Forby, Faye Lamont, Molly Frost, Una Belcher, Lettie Hunt and Betty Brereton. Current president is Elsa Webb, with secretary, Glenys Szarmanski.

Guest speakers usually attend the Monday meetings on a monthly basis.

In March, District Council of Mallala community services manager, Steve Bateman will be speaking.

Other guests lined up for the year include Chris Trimboli who will talk about her trip to Poland, and Spring Gully representatives will be coming to let members taste–test some food.

Before the celebrations on March 22, the annual general meeting will be held.

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Recently celebrating 100 years of the Hart family in the Two Wells region, Audrey is still as involved in the community as she ever has been, and wouldn’t trade her cosy house at Middle Beach for anything.

Moving to the region from her Plympton childhood home 65 years ago, Audrey married the late Clair Hart, and lived at the Hart farmhouse while raising her family.

During her time in the region, she has been involved in numerous organisations and sporting groups, supported the community and donated much of her time to helping out in events and bringing people together.

“I love the people in Two Wells,” she said. “There are so many nice people.”

While she is over 80 years old, she is still an active member of the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, Fellowship of the Uniting Church and Foreshore committee.

She was made a life member of the Two Wells Bowling Club for her loyalty to the club, after holding the position of president for two years, and continuous volunteering.

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Audrey Hart loves to collects pictures. She is pictured with photos of celebrations at the 100-year anniversary of the Hart family in Two Wells.

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ment, Audrey said she still helped by contributing her time and knowledge about the history of the area.

“I can’t be as involved as I’d like, but still do what I can,” she said.

“It’s good to keep the mind active, associate with other people and learn from them,” she said.

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Once working as a tailoress in Edmund building, Rundle Street, Audrey is renowned for mending ripped clothing.

Clair, also a strong townsperson, was a life member of the cricket club, golf club and bowls club in Two Wells.

Since his passing 18 years ago, Audrey

has had plenty of support from her children– Dennis, Ashley, Kathy and Martin, who, except for Ashley, live locally with their families.

She can be found at the football quite often, watching her grandsons, but believes the sport is a bit rough.

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my umbrella when they get rough,” she said.

There is never a dull moment, with Audrey either cooking for trading tables, volunteering at community events, sewing, playing lawn bowls, visiting family or shopping in the main street of Two Wells, where she loves catching up with all the shopkeepers.

She believes the township hasn’t changed a great deal in her time there, except the public train is no longer running, and it is getting a bit busier with more and more cars.

“I don’t want Two Wells to get too big, I like it as it is,” she said.

However, some things are unavoidable. “It’ll come, we have to accept it,” she said.

Audrey has been involved with Meals on Wheels for 20 years, Red Cross and the adult fellowship of Uniting Church for many years.

She was a member of the Probus Club over the years, and has also been heavily involved with the Mallala Hospital Auxiliary.

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Born at Farrell Flat on February 10, 1918, Sidney John Miels was the eldest of six children.

From an early age, Sid’s love of community and his willingness to serve was apparent.

He was a cadet in St. John Ambulance, and then as an adult became a member of the service. He was also a member of the Emergency Fire Brigade.

Sid was one of many to fight “The Great Fire” in Hamley Bridge, where they lost many buildings including one of the hotels.

Sid married Mavis Martin, a Hamley Bridge girl, on October 1, 1941, but their family was delayed because Sid volunteered for war service the same year.

He was stationed in New Guinea, and in later years would tell the humorous stories from this time.

When he returned home, his life was brightened by the arrival of a son, John, and later a daughter, Janette.

In later years, his grandchildren and great–grandchildren became his reason for living, he would say.

Especially after Mavis died.

Sid played in the local band with the Martin family and they would entertain at the country dances.

His carpentry skills were put to work on the Hamley Bridge hospital, where alongside Warren Durdin’s father, he helped build the old hospital.

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live the last month of his life in the same hospital in respite care.

His service to the community continued when he and many local fellows volunteered to pour the concrete for the local Hamley Bridge Pool.

It would have been backbreaking work, but they did it for the children, so no more would drown in the waterhole.

Sid and Mavis moved to Greenacres in the 1960s and he was to continue working for builders and worked on the RAH. His community service continued in the city, and he joined Hillcrest Senior Citzen’s Club.

He held every position, but his favourite was welfare officer. He loved to visit and comfort the “oldies”, he would say, although he was no spring chicken at the time!

He wore his life member badges as proudly as his RSL and War Service medals. “Service of any kind for your community is to be proud of.

It’s what makes you a true Australian,” he said.

He loved the song “True Blue”, as it was all his thoughts in one song - and it was played at his funeral.

Sadly, Sid passed away on February 13, but not without one last fight.

His sense of humour and fighting spirit live on in his children, Jan and John.

Three local agricultural business people participated in a new program aimed at mentoring the state’s next crop of up-and-coming producers.

Through the Ignite program, some of South Australia’s most experienced and respected agri-food professionals were recruited to help guide 40 young entrepreneurs in developing new agrifood products and businesses.

Auburn honey producer Graham Brooks was part of the first meeting last week at Clare with the mentors, along with Wasleys lamb producers Troy and Nette Fisher and Jason Guerin, of Snowtown’s Ashby and Son broadacre farm and beef feedlot.

Mentors include last year’s Rural Women of the Year, Susi Tegan from the South East, Carole Schofield AM from the Fleurieu Peninsula and Ian Pickett, director of Bush Tucker Icecream.

Minister for Agriculture, Paul Caica, said the Ignite program was a great example of government and industry working together to up-skill and foster a sustainable future for producers and the agri-food industry.

“All of the young Igniters have innovative ideas of how they want to grow, expand and build their agri-food businesses and now with a little help from their mentors, they seek to make it happen,” he said.

“These mentors have considerable experience and skills and we are very fortunate to have them on-board to assist our young entrepreneurs over the next six months.”

Mr Caica said the mentors had been matched in accordance with their skills, business interests and regions and would work with program participants to develop new products.

The program is a joint initiative of PIRSA and the Office for Youth.

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The 2010 Caravan and Camping Show will provide a huge, one-stop location to see latest designs, along with new products and technologies for self-drive tourism.

The show will demonstrate why growing numbers of Aus-

Three parent groups from local schools have been awarded grant funding under State government’s Parent Initiatives in Education funding program.

Blyth Primary School parent group will receive $895 for an internet safety program.

Port Wakefield primary and kindergarten parents group received $800 for a program to link parents to the importance of literacy.

Riverton Kindergarten will receive $400 for a ‘What’s really in your child’s lunchbox’ program.

Libs promise CFS sirens, dollars Liberal candidate for Light Cosie Costa has welcomed the announcement of State Liberal Leader Isobel Redmond to increase CFS resources in the electorate of Light.

“After considerable work by local candidate Cosie Costa, I can now announce a State Liberal government will commit to increasing CFS resources

in the electorate of Light,” Ms Redmond said.

“The reinstatement of siren networks at CFS stations throughout the electorate will also make for a safer community in the event of bushfires.

Ms Redmond launched the State Liberals’ Emergency Services Policy in Stirling, highlighting the fact South Australia’s 17,000

emergency services volunteers and staff are the everyday heroes of our community and must be provided with funding to enable them to protect the community.

The State Liberals will provide an additional $13 million over four years to the CFS and SES. This will provide additional frontline resources for the protection of communities

LETTER to the Editor

Our parks part of show The popularity of self-drive holidays across the Adelaide Plains and Clare Valley will be showcased as part of a regional tourism focus at the 2010 South Australian Caravan and Camping Show in Adelaide this week, from Wednesday to Sunday.

Spanning the vast pavilions and external grassed areas of the Adelaide Showground Wayville, the event will incorporate the Australian Outdoor Adventure Show.

Clare Valley Regional Tourism Manager, Christine van der Jeugd, said the combined shows would promote the quality and diversity of caravanning and camping experiences in the region to an estimated 40,000 people.

“We have excellent caravan parks at Balaklava, Port Wake-

Parent cash

tralians are enjoying caravan and camping holidays. While selfdrive holidaying is traditionally viewed as the domain of retirees, latest data also shows younger families and couples are increasingly embracing the concept of taking time out on wheels.

The Outdoor Adventure Show will appeal to dedicated adventurers and those looking for the first time for products that will help them keep fit and active on their journeys.

The combined Caravan and Camping Show and Outdoor Adventure Show will open at 10am and close at 6pm each day.

For more information, call the Caravan and Camping Industries Association of SA on (08) 8260 4488 or go to SACaravanAndCampingShow.com.au

Parents of the Year

4 The Plains Producer has a limited supply of double passes to give away.

Simply call in at the Producer office, 9 Howes street, Balaklava, after 9am today (Wednesday). Sorry, no phone bookings UNLESS you live outside Balaklava.

I nominate Patricia and Malcom Liptrot for “PARENTS OF THE YEAR AWARD”.

Their dedication and never ending love and support they have shown their son Shamus is wonderful.

I like to think all of us “parents” would be as dedicated and strong in similar circumstances, but I am not convinced all of us could be.

Their situation has also shown Shamus is one in a million, his recovery has been remarkable. Shamus’s resolve remains steadfast with 6am starts to train every part of his body back to where it was.

That he also managed to get two merits in year 12 during this time is remarkable.

We look forward to one day seeing Shamus back on his bike –which I’m sure we will.

GO LIPTROT FAMILY! Footnote: The old Geezer comedian was just a treat at the recent fundraiser. Can’t wait to see another one of his performances. In the meantime, perhaps he should buy that hat.

Marie Jonsson-Harrison, Balaklava

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news v District Guide helps horse lovers

Valerie’s mural tunes in to Alf Traeger’s legacy Norma Schopp, Valerie Veitch and Peter Cox were admiring Valerie’s mural on Friday, which now hangs on the side of Centenary Hall shed.

The mural, titled “Alfred Traeger OBE and VIP” and taking 18 months to complete, depicts Alfred’s commitment to developing communication for the outback.

n Balaklava Museum members were hard at work restoring the old RSL shed last Friday. Pictured (from left) are Melvin Zerk, Ray Pryde, Roy Schopp, Sarah Tiller (on ladder), Adrian Wilson, Norma Schopp and Harry Whitford. n Volunteers are in the process of repairing white ant damage, painting woodwork, preparing quotes for electrical connection and getting materials together to make access ramps (there will be no stairs for safety reasons), with guttering received and ready to go up. Once the guttering has been completed and the storm water organised, the next step will be to finalise what will be displayed inside the shed.

South Australian horse owners are urged to be mindful of the risk of horse diseases with the release of the Horse Biosecurity Glovebox Guide, which provides information on general horse hygiene, the warning signs to look for in horses and planning what to do in the event of an emergency animal disease outbreak.

As a joint initiative of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) and the state’s horse industry bodies, PIRSA biosecurity chief veterinary officer, Dr Rob Rahaley, said the guide would be beneficial in educating horse owners about good biosecurity and emergency procedures.

“As the name suggests, I’d encourage all horse owners to keep the guide handy in their truck glovebox or tack room and to read it and be familiar with the content before an emergency happens,” Dr Rahaley said.

“The SA horse industry is to be congratulated for being proactive in educating horse owners,” he said The guide is distributed through state horse organisations or can be downloaded from the PIRSA website at www. pir.sa.gov.au/hiag.

Lessons in life – with a touch of drama CREATING a ‘blender’ are drama group students (not in order) Emma Mahony, Rebecca Mahony, Tenayah Renshaw, William Zweck, Meghan Baker, Chloe Brown, Tim Heslop, Alex Herleen, Sarah Tiller, Imogen Coles, Jessica Kenyon, Sophie Parker, Jarrod Pratt.

Absent, Bethany Zweck. students’ confidence, improvisation, articulations and public speaking,” Ms Bickle said.

“It doesn’t matter what the kids choose to perform. If it’s weird then so-be-it; it’s good to have a laugh at themselves in a caring environment.”

Balaklava Drama Club members are between the ages of 10

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 24, 2010

and 18 and perform at eisteddfods in Balaklava and Adelaide, and at other local community arts and events.

The club puts on a show for parents and friends at the end of each school term and also a big end of year performance following all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

During fire danger season, a battery powered radio can keep you informed, even in the event of power failure. Tune to ABC Local Radio or FIVEaa to find out about Fire Danger Ratings for your area, and for any Bushfire ‘Advice’, ‘Watch & Act’ or ‘Emergency Warning’ messages. This is one of your first steps to being Bushfire Ready. For more information visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

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Balaklava Drama Club may have the next talented actor to enter Hollywood.

According to Balaklava Drama Club instructor Kelly Bickle, the drama classes taught at Horizon Christian School every Monday gives the students life-changing skills and qualities.

“The drama club works on the

A little preparation can help you survive.

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PEOPLE v Owen

Derily Snook Running the post office for 26 years, she’s always been part of the small community UP

CLOSE

Terry Williams

DERILY Snook sorts mail at Owen post office.

She started working there at 17, straight out of school.

EDITOR

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E’RE in the back room of the Owen Post Office and Derily Snook is as effervescent as ever.

There amongst the old family photos, with the odd one of Owen councillors thrown in, Derily is relating her tales as Owen Post Mistress.

Or is that Madam?

Without batting an eye, she relates how one “randy old bugger” chased her into that very room, intent on, well, we’ll leave that to your imagination.

“I knew I was in trouble,” she said. “The old devil (who is no longer with us) was after me, so I ran into the back room where two people were working.

“He didn’t know they were there – but by golly he got a shock when he realised they were his neighbours!

Stopped him in his tracks.”

Attractive, outgoing, delightful Derily laughs as she recounts this golden moment from her long association with Owen, its residents and farming folk from nearby areas.

Derily is now in her 26th year at Owen Post Office, starting there straight from school as a 17-year-old in 1984.

You wonder how she’s done it, locked away in that building, almost as if she’s in the postbox with the letters. An incredible dedication to her profession, the town and its people.

Now 42, she’s still enjoying it so much it seems very unlikely she will leave in the foreseeable future.

There’s the big new house being built at Moody Estate in Balaklava, which she will share with her best buddy, mum Dorothy – but Owen will always be “home” to Derily, “our Derily” – queen of the coiffure, with never a hair out of place; beauty and bling with bubbles.

She’s a fifth generation Snook, only child of Colin, who passed away in 2006 and Dorothy. Salt-of-the earth farmers whose land is on what many call “the good country”.

“Call it Owen/Salter Springs,” says Derily.

“They get a bit funny about where farms are claimed to be,” she says, making an oblique reference to the lore of the locals.

The farm, which she clearly loves, is now leased and leaving the big old stone home will be a massive wrench for Derily and her mum.

But it will happen. And the two peas in a pod will move to the new home in Balaklava, filling it with Derily’s favourite antique furniture.

Will she lose touch with Owen?

Not likely. She will still know everything that’s happening in the small town with a population of about 350.

“I reckon it’s more than that,” Derily says. So who’s going to argue with her?

“Do you know it’s wrong people say I know everything that’s going

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Should it be called Owen? Or simply

Deri ly on,” she says. “I don’t know anything. People come in here and tell me things. How else would I know?

I’m here all the time.”

“Here” in the confines of the post office, the former Owen Council offices, opposite the other “college of knowledge” the Owen Arms pub.

But Derily’s post office is much, much more than a place to post letters and pay bills. eople of the area use Derily to help out with all sorts of things trusting her implicitly as their “unofficial carer” to lead them through the ebb and flow of life’s daily chores.

Sitting in the back room, I hear them chatting away to her. Each gets a friendly greeting and farewell, “no worries, see ya”, then the door squeaks and they are gone, out past the war memorial which sits almost on the doorstep of the office.

There’s hardly a window in the place and those that are there are not easy to peer through.

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“Oh, people come in and talk,” she says. “A lot of men.”

Not surprising, I think, for Derily has always been, to use an old-fashioned term, a bit of a looker.

I speak my thoughts, but Derily brushes them aside.

She thinks many country folk are simply looking for companionship, though reading between the lines, I gauge there is concern for some of the “oldies” who might be slipping through our social carers network.

Talk turns to her youth and life and love; then and now.

Derily was born in Balaklava and attended Owen Primary and Balaklava High. And she has one big regret.

She never got to go to Balaklava’s Friday night basketball games. You know – not just for the sport, but to play up a bit like most young kids of then ... and now.

“I would have loved to have been there on Friday nights,” Derily said.

“But I didn’t even bother to ask mum or dad to take me. I knew they wouldn’t let me go.”

So there was not much sport in her life, but there was life in Derily.

With her two best mates, Mallala’s Tracey Roney and Katherine Baker, originally from Windsor, there was plenty of fun.

And boys?

No comment. But an eyebrow was raised.

At 18 she went on a cruise to Fiji with Tracey.

I lead her a tad, suggesting that would have been a nice trip.

Yes. But what goes on the cruise stays on the cruise.

Moving on. Did you know Derily (also at 18, which must have been a big year) was Mallala’s entrant in the Miss SA Quest of 1986?

Then three years later, aged 21, she represented the Adelaide Plains Lions in the Miss Personality quest.

She “knew a bit more” then, making it as far as the second elimination

final. Also at 21, Derily set off to see the world, touring Europe for two and a half months.

In 1992, she married well-known Plains personality Tony Clarke.

Derily says the seven-year marriage just didn’t work, putting down an age difference and lifestyle choices as possible reasons.

“We’re still good mates,” she says.

But there now is another man in her life. Steve Coleman, originally from Gawler but now running an engineering business in Wasleys.

Before we get further, there’s movement out front and Derily breezes off to deal with another customer.

Blast. It was just about to get interesting. n her return, the subject is changed. We talk of life in small towns; where they are headed.

“Our smaller towns are looking good,” Derily says. “There is diversity. People from outside the district are coming in, bringing change, which is good.

“I think Port Wakefield and Balaklava will continue to grow.”

But she’s not happy with the Owen-Balaklava road, nor the policing of the road to the south “out by McKenzies” where scores of locals have been caught speeding above the 100km/h limit.

“I have processed thousands of dollars in fines. That road’s terrible. It would be good if some of that income from fines was directed to improving our local roads.

“The other problem is there’s almost no signage in areas where people are entering the main road from side roads. So people naturally think the limit is 110km/h, when it really is 100km/h.”

It seemed only right Derily should speak out on behalf of the local residents.

A Justice of the Peace, it could be said she is Owen’s “unofficial mayor.”

She wouldn’t see it that way.

But what would Owen do without her?

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NEWS v District

Road limit plan riles farmers Mallala farmers have raised concerns about a proposal from District Council of Mallala to introduce a 10 tonne road limit on Wasleys road.

Council proposed the load limit be introduced to divert heavy vehicles onto transport SA roads, instead of the trucks excessively using council roads and causing costly damage.

There have also been complaints about dirt dropping off the trucks as they approach the main It’s going intersection in the Mallala township. our While this would solve to cut out some of the problems into main road involving cattle yard trucks travelling to Dublin from Mallala Eudunda and other areas, it Tucker will add a considerable barys Greg a s – rier for local farmers.

It would mean farmers on the eastern outskirts would have to go east to Barabba Road before coming back towards the township on Redbanks Road then south on Mallala–Two Wells Road to access the GrainFlow grain storage silos.

Or depending on location, they would have to GREG Tucker (front) with son Brett at the Barabba road intersection. drive north to Farrelly Road, and back towards Mallala along Aerodrome Road.

In most cases it is an extra few kilometres for Mallala farmer Richard Konzag said the load farmers, but with several trips a day this adds up. limit will be inconvenient and costly.

John Lush, who farms land on Barabba Road “Land holders between the town and Barabba predicted it would add 600kms to his annual grain Road (along Wasleys Road) will be affected the haul. most,” he said.

District Council of Mallala Infrastructure and “It would add three – 5km per trip.”

Engineering Services contractor, John Tillack, said He also said there were safety concerns about the load limit had been brought to council’s attenslow vehicles continually turning onto Rebanks– tion by residents over the past few years.

Mallala Road, which is a 110km zone.

“We don’t know what the majority of people Enter the Adelaide Plains Greg Tucker, who farms land on Davies road, think yet,” he said. said changes should be introduced for trucks com“It’s too early to tell.” ing to and from the cattle yards, but exceptions Council held a consultation meeting earlier this should be made for locals carting grain. month, which was attended by 21 residents.

“It is going to cut out our main road into Mal“No decision has been made,” Mr Tillack said. lala,” he said.

Supported by Submissions to council can be made with rea“It would be best to get the trucks going to and soning for or against the proposed load limits. from the sale yards from the Barossa region onto Residents are being asked to submit their Cash the Gawler road,” he said. thoughts on the matter to council by March 12. $

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Snowtown gets on with wall

Snowtown Community Management Committee has been accepting tenders for the construction of the town’s new entrance wall. Chair Paul McCormack hopes a resolution will be reached in the coming months so the project can be progressed.

• The Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS) is progressing, with the dam and two concrete tanks completed, and pipeline laid along North Terrace and Railway Terrace East.

• A new town noticeboard will soon be in place after a local trader offered a position for the board.

The community management committee will seek approval for the board and form plans.

• The area north of the wind turbine blade display will be tidied on Clean Up Australia Day on March 7.

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Stick your neck out!

2010 ...

Emu Awards 600

prize to the overall winner, donated by Churches of Christ Life Care

• The Adelaide Plains Emu Awards are open to people who live or work in the regional communities of the Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala or township of Virginia.

• Nominees may be an individual, business, organisation/community group, event or project.

• To be eligible, you can be nominated or nominate yourself within ONE category only. The nominee must complete a maximum of 300 words on the appropriate nomination form.

• Nominees and nominators should attend the awards ceremony.

• The selection panel reserves the right to redirect the nomination to another award category if it is considered more suitable.

• The selection panel will have the final decision and no correspondence will be entered into.

• All nominations remain the property of Adelaide Plains Marketing Inc.

LOOK! NEW CLOSING DATE! Entries close 5pm FRIDAY, MARCH 5 at 5pm.

Criteria: All categories are judged based on their excellence and recognisable efforts which have placed them out of the ordinary and must have occurred during the period January 2009 and January 2010. Leadership and inspirational qualities will need to be shown. o Individual: For a person who has made a significant contribution by way of doing something out of the ordinary. This contribution may have been for the person himself or herself or for the community at a local, state or national level. o Community Group: For not-for-profit organisations/volunteer groups and community groups which have worked on a community-based program which has extended their abilities and provided a positive difference to their local or regional area. o Business: Recognises a business which has grown its output and created employment through being innovative and having a different approach, making it stand out and be seen as taking steps to grow. o Event: Recognises an event which was focused on making the region look at itself in a different light by being innovative and creative. o Support material: You may attach some additional material, but no more than three A4 pages. Press clippings, photographs, flyers etc are acceptable but have to be copied onto A4 size paper. Please do not bind or staple information – use paper clips. o Awards Presentation: All entrants and nominators will be invited to the Adelaide Plains Emu Awards presentationat Hamley Bridge Community Sports Centre at a date in March to be announced soon. o ENTRY FORMS: Available from Wakefield Regional Council office, Scotland Place, Balaklava, or its website, www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au o Send entries to: The Plains Producer, 9 Howe Street, Balaklava 5461

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NEWS v District

More new faces at school

THE nankeen kestrel.

n New to Virginia Primary School are (from left), back, Brandon and Makanaka, Chloe and Jorja. Front, Colin and Hayley.

n Virginia Primary – Seth, Thyda, Shannon, Alina and Jasmine. n VIRGINIA Primary – Sidney, Nadia and Kylie.

Nesting help for woodland birds Four woodland bird species across the Clare Valley will be given a helping hand by the Department of Environment and Heritage and Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.

The barn owl, Australian owlet-nightjar, nankeen kestrel and striated pardalote will be aided by a program to place nest boxes along roadside corridors linking remnant patches of woodland in the Clare Valley.

Based at Clare, Department of Environment and Heritage acting community liaison officer, Damon Ezis, said the project would take in Clare, Auburn and Riverton among locations for the nesting boxes.

“The project is important because those four birds have been identified as birds that are declining within this area,” he said.

BARN owls.

“There’s a lack of habitat throughout this region and those nesting boxes act as a good supplement to try to provide a habitat where they can nest and re-populate the area.”

In all, 100 nesting boxes will be spread across the area, with each species having its own specific design –25 boxes for each species.

Clare and Gilbert Val-

COMMUNITY ARTS

n Virginia Primary’s new library teacher, Wendy Pezzaniti

n SNOWTOWN Area School – teacher Jodie Linn with new reception students Maple Tetlow, Brodie Rice, Shaylee Wood.

Jodie will be teaching various classes throughout the Years 6 – 10 including SOSE, english, arts, drama and maths. This is her first position since completing her training.

‘Birdie’ of another kind set to swoop Locals are asked not to swoon over Conrad Birdie when he visits the Town Hall in June, with Balaklava Community Arts announcing this year’s production “Bye Bye Birdie.”

The musical tells the story of rock and roll singer Conrad Birdie–an Elvis Presley type who is about to be drafted into the army.

Following a publicity stunt by his agent, Birdie is organised to bid one lucky teenage girl goodbye with an all–American kiss on the Ed Sullivan TV show.

Some hilarious times follow. The show is described as a “classic musical for all ages”.

The three performances will be on Friday June 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 in the Balaklava Town Hall.

Join the cast and crew

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leys Council has agreed to erect the boxes over the coming months when its cherry picker is being used for other jobs.

The nest boxes will then be monitored for occupancy and to ensure the right species are using the boxes.

Mr Ezis said they may also be used by starlings or bees, but if this occurred, the pests would be moved on.

•The cast of adults and teenagers will be selected at auditions.

On Sunday March 14, an information session is being held for anyone interested in becoming involved with the production.

This will be followed by auditions on Sunday March 21.

Both sessions will be held at Horizon

Christian School at 1.30pm. For more information, contact Lenice Cox on 8862 1173.

Talent ‘Under the Stars’

•A magical evening of entertainment is planned for Saturday March 29, when performances by talented groups and solo artists will be on show in “An Evening Under the Stars.”

The local musicians, including Bal Canto vocal ensemble, will perform at the Kowalick Home, Bowmans starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost $25, and proceeds go towards supporting the Balaklava SMD Hospital. Individual tickets or tables of 10 can be purchased from Tads Embroidery, 8862 1793.

Volunteer arts awards

• Regional Arts Australia volunteer awards are now open, aiming to recognise the valuable work volunteers contribute to the artistic and cultural lives of their communities across regional South Australia.

There are some great prizes. Nominations close on Friday March 26.

Nomination forms are available from www.regionalarts.com.au.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 24, 2010

PEOPLE OF THE PLAINS v District

A day for Ella and her girls n Ella Wilkins’ exhibition ‘Ella and girls’ was officially opened at Balaklava’s Courthouse Gallery on Sunday by Watervale artist Murray Edwards, pictured (right) with Ella. The exhibition runs until March 21, and features a lifetime of Ella’s art as well as a collection of artwork by her two daughters Victoria and Anna, and her granddaughters Jacinta and Lily. n LEFT: Ella (seated second from left) with, from left: daughter Victoria Wilkins, granddaughter Lily Wilkins, daughter Anna McNeill, and granddaughters Jacinta and Kelisha Winn. n BELOW: Ella with (from left) Lyn Smythe, Eileen Schmaal and Joy Veitch.

New arrivals

n Cherie and Grant Willmer, of Balaklava, welcomed their first child last month. Connor Luke was born on January 22 weighing 7lb 11oz.

n Meagan and Paul Wandel, of Owen, welcomed daughter Madalyn May into the world on January 11. Madalyn was born at the Gawler Health Service, weighing 8lb. n FUN with an 80s dress theme for the combined birthday of the Royal Hotel’s Peter and Derek Friedrichs.

Derek, who turned 25, is pictured with Nigel Olsen.

n PETER and Sue Friedrichs with their grandchildren (from left) Maci, 3, Cameron, 6 and Millah, 9 months. Peter celebrated his 60th birthday.

n BALAKLAVA’S Kelly and Ryan Bickle, with son Lachlan, born December 2, 2009 at Gawler Health Service, weighing 9lb 1/2 oz.

n Ali and Kelvin wed – Ali Jacka, daughter of Kevin and Dianne of Normanville and Kelvin Tiller, son of Allan and Jenny of Pinery, were married, September 26 last year at the Newland Memorial Church, Victor Harbor, with the reception n Peter and Roanne Georg, of Balaklava, following at the Links Lady Bay Hotel, Normanville. Ali and Kelvin are pictured here with attendants, (left to Right) Nicole welcome Lyla Grace. Born at Gawler Health Cunningham, Ben Turner, Han Whalley, Ben Mudge, Michelle James and Peter Hodgson. Kelvin and Ali spent two weeks honeymooning in Vietnam.

Service on February 15, weighing 7lb, 7oz.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 24, 2010

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LOCAL v Living

The Way

Soap was imported – but we made our own!

We were 5

In colonial times, the pioneer settlers had to make a lot of household items – one of the most common being soap.

In the 1930s-40s, the school children’s magazine, “The Children’s Hour”, ran a series of articles called Made in South Australia, in which it aimed to enlighten the students about some of the manufacturing industries in the state. One such article dealt with “soap making”.

“The main ingredient in soap is tallow...the coarser and harder fats of animals, which are melted down... by farmers, butchers and tallow makers,” and then sold to soap makers, who sort it into three different grades - “A” for toilet soap, and “B” and “C” for laundry soap.

The tallow was then bleached white in batches of up to 10 tons at a time before being placed in huge cylindrical iron pots (originally wooden pans were used), capable of

YEARS AGO February 2005

• Mallala youngster Jake Charnstrom shaved his head to raise funds for leukaemia sufferers – namely his doctor, who was diagnosed with the disease.

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YEARS AGO February 2000

• Lyn Secomb was awarded a long service medal for her 15 years on the Mallala Ambulance.

• Riverton gained a new police officer, Senior Constable Jodi-Lee Black.

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YEARS AGO February 1990

• Snowtown pharmacist Wal Fraser retires after 38 years at the Snowtown pharmacy.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Feb 26: Two Wells Blue light disco.

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

• 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 14: Second Sunday (specials in Balaklava).

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

• Apr 10: Caeliac Support Group, Gawler Health Service.

• Apr 20: Opening of Neighbourhood Shed.

• Apr 30: Brinkworth Red Cross Breakfast; Blyth paper drive; Mallala Friendship Quilters Annual Trading Table.

• May 1: Balaklava paper drive.

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

• Aug 6: Blyth paper drive.

• Aug 7: Balaklava paper drive.

• Sep 25-26: Clare Hobbies Alive.

• Nov 5: Blyth paper drive.

Heritage Highlights

by Norma Schopp

holding 25 tons. Here steam was forced into the tallow, along with caustic soda and necessary oils, principally coconut oil. As the tallow melted and mixed with the soda and oils, it assumed a thick milky appearance, the whole pan of bubbling solution closely resembling a small geyser or spring.

When salt was added, it effectively separated the soap from the “lye” this was known as “graining the soap”.

At the end of each day the steam was cut off, allowing the solution to cool and the lye to run away from the soap.

Each day a fresh lye was added, the solution boiled and more salt added.

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This process continued for a week, by which time the conversion of tallow and soda into soap - saponification - was complete, and there were now two layers, the upper layer was the good soap and the lower layer was the residual liquid called “nigre.” The lye wasn’t discarded as it contained a high level of glycerine which had a good commercial value.

Laundry soap was filtered and poured into iron cases and allowed to set. A large block of soap could measure about five feet square, 20 inches thick. A series of thin vertical and horizontal wires were used to In the soap cut the soap into factory. blocks and then into bars which were then imprinted and marked before being wrapped.

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complicated process, involving sieving, rolling out in thin layers and going through a drying chamber, coming out in chip form. The chips were then mixed with perfume and colour in a churn, before a series of procedures that eventually turned it into a cake of soap which was then hand-wrapped.

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With more than half of Australia’s households enjoying the state. Children that are In return for this love them,” says Ms Willis. companionship of a involved in looking af- and care, pets give back Children who grow pet, many parents have ter pets gain a sense just as much pleasure up with pets are also discovered that their of responsibility and an to their families. reported as having dog or cat is more than understanding of what “English research higher self esteem, just a furry friend, it is it takes to care for an has shown that pets exercising more and teaching their children animal and this helps are identified by 95% being less sensitive to them to treat others of children as among allergens later in life. important behaviours.

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SPORT v Cricket/Basketball

Lo ca l cr ick e te rs go in to ba t fo r be yo nd blu e

Thousands of South Australian cricketers went in to bat for beyondblue: the national depression initiative on Saturday, to raise awareness of depression, anxiety and related drug and alcohol use in the sporting community.

Metropolitan and community clubs were involved in a FeBLU-

ary Day on Saturday, with players and officials wearing beyondblue wristbands, and beyondblue information being available.

The annual FeBLUary campaign, now in its third year, involved 6,500 cricketers from metropolitan and country clubs and associations.

The campaign was delivered in

partnership with the Southern District Cricket Club, The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) and beyondblue.

Pictured are players from Dublin and Hamley Bridge cricket clubs – from the Lower Gilbert association – sporting beyondblue wristbands.

Tom Smith, Hamley Bridge lets a dud ball go right past him during Saturday’s home match against Dublin.

BELOW: Robbie Amari, Dublin in action as he bowls. Hamley’s Luke Smith looks on as team mate Tom Smith looks to make some runs.

ABOVE: Clark Crawford shoots some hoops before basketball begins on Friday night.

LEFT: David Gooden dribbles the ball as he brushes up on his skills.

BELOW: Luke Cunningham practises his technique.

Young basktballers keen to practise as games are pushed back basketballers Plains Producer, Wednesday February 24, 2010

dublin cricketers warm up on a very healthy looking Hamley Bridge oval before their match on Saturday.

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SPORT v Basketball

Games set to be red hot!

RHEA Lawless dribbles the ball in a muck around game while waiting for basketball to start on Friday night.

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It was an ideal night for basketball, warm and not too much wind. Starting later probably helped and it looks like this week will also be a later starting time. I’ll have to watch the weather report Thursday night to know.

If it’s going to be over 34 degrees the games will be later.

There are likely to be dome-hot competitions this week regardless of the weather, as this is the last of the minor round games.

Unfortunately not many of the junior games had me on the edge of my seat. I did get excited about a few things but not the closeness of score.

Young Tyler Moulds was excited too, getting a bag load of goals.

Dribbler thinks some kids have all the luck.

It is not luck, as we all know. It was good to see Owen’s Tommy Halls

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getting back amongst the top scorers.

Jason Henderson for the Mavericks was another player who had his eye in.

Tait Nottle also piled them on. High scoring seemed harder this week, although Caleb McPharlin and Joshua Butterfield helped the Bulls in division two boys to one.

Defence is an important part of the game and one that few seem to like practising. Sliding around in front of players – controlling them to one side to enable your team to read the pass – is something very few players seem to be able to do. They would rather stand and move forward with their arms crossed or stretch out an arm as

they are running by.

There were a lot who seemed to want to run in on the side and bump the player, something you’d expect to see in the first game after a season of football, but not now.

The men’s division one games were exciting with the Redlegs and Young Guns finally playing each other. Dribbler told me a few things, but I am not trusting him anymore after him telling me that Kym and Nick played last week. My other sources told me that we won’t see Nick again this year.

He will be missed and his departure will make it harder for the Redlegs to win the flag. They managed to show Young Guns a thing or two on Friday night but Dribbler reckons their next encounter will be much tougher. The appearance of Travis Olsen for the

AYDEN Lawless and Eleanor Cunningham both look to grab the rebound while having a practice game.

- Supporting Local Sport Results of matches played on Friday February 19, 2010

men’s division

Div 1 Women

Redlegs 29 (C.Price 16, D.Hill 8, S.McGuiness 2) def Young Guns 25 (L.Wright 10, J.Rowland 6, D.Friedrichs 4). Bulldogs 44 (J.Brice 20, T.Olsen 16, D.Pfeiffer 4) def Sonics 30 (B.Catford 9, J.Walker 6, B.Michael 4).

Long Plains 52 (K.Blackwel 22, C.Fiebig 20, J.Fiebig) def Bulldogs 20 (K.Williams 11, R.Dixon 4, J.Taylor 3). Lightning 44 (J.Harding 15, T.McPharlin 11, A.Wilson 8) def Owen 27 (B.Wedding 13, E.Fry 4, J.Neilson 4). Hamley Bridge 53 (H.Clark 15, K.Smith 14, B.Allchurch 10) def Redlegs 6 (K.Marshall 2, S.Mudge 2, J.Smith 2).

men’s division 2 Eagles 58 (D.Smith 20, M.Smith 17, T.Lawson 8) def Swaggies 32 (R.Sharer 24, P.Sharer 4, K.McArdle 2). Meercats 67 def Longies 17. Owen 20 (Won on forfeit) def Hawks 0 (Team forfeit).

division 1 Boys Mavericks 51 (J.Henderson 16, L.Williams 13, J.Jenner 9) def Bulldogs 29 (T.Lawon 10, B.Shepherd 6, J.Zilm 6). Owen 46 (T.Halls 14, J.Smith 10, K.Robinson 8) def Broncos 17 (R.McPharlin 7, L.Guy 5, T.Shepherd 3).

division 2 Boys Bulls 46 (C.McPharlin 22, J.Butterfield 12, B.Krieg 4) def Long Plains 26 (A.McArdle, K.McArdle 8, M.Saynor 6). Owen 20 (Won on forfeit) def Magics 0 (Team forfeit).

division 3 Boys Owen 59 (J.Wedding 15, J.Dunstan 12, J.Harkness 12) def Bullets 10 (L.Speissegger 4, A.Lawless 2, D.Mumford 2). Bulldogs 44 (T.Nottle 22, B.Taylor 14, Q.Macay 4) def Pistons 23 (J.Michael 11, Z.Scholz 10, J.Butterfield 2).

division 4 Boys Owen 22 (T.Munzer 14, J.Heaslip 4, C.Lane 4) def Long Plains 8 (E.Pepe 3, N .McArdle 2, A.Snowden 2). Bulldogs 46 (T.Moulds 20, S.Carslake 8, J.Studham 8) def Sonics 18 (T.Lamond 6, S.Michael 5, B.Davey 2).

Division 2 Women Redlegs 20 (K.Harison 13, S.Petch 4, D.Slok 3) def Cats 18 (N .Andriske 4, E.Pratt 4, R.Stephens 4). Storm 37 (C.Barlow 12, C.Michael 8, H.Simmonds 8) def Owen 15 (A.Warner 8, N .Graham 4, F.Schulz 2).

Division 1 Girls Redlegs 47 (T.Nottle 14, B.Taylor 12, J.Angel 10) def Storm 30 (R.McPharlin 13, R.Mallon 11, T.Lawson 6). Owen 20 (Won on forfeit) def Long Plains 0 (Team forfeit).

Division 2 Girls Pacers 27 (C.Guy 9, C.Williams 8, T.Durdin 6) def Suns 24 (B.Koch 8, C.McPharlin 8, S.Tiller 4). Spurs 22 (T.White 15, T.Renshaw 3, S.Faehrmann 2) def Bulldogs 11 (A.Williams 5, S.Watts 3, C.Pringle 2). Redlegs 26 (H.Hoepner 14, C.Moulds 8, K.Price 2) def Owen 9 (R.Fritz 4, H.Sellar 3, M.Merry 2).

Division 3 Girls Nuggets 20 (S .Heaslip 10, Z.Bell 4, E.Cunningham 4) def Rowans 7 (M.Bennett 3, C.Harkness 2, G.McArdle 2). The Breezers 28 (K.Wedding 11, R.Dunstan 8, J.Heaslip 4) def Falcons 6 (K.White 4, S.Sach 2).

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Name: Gib Palmer Nickname: Frosty Height: 185cm Age: Not getting any younger Shoe size: 9 Team: Young Guns Grade: division 1 Live: Balaklava Occupation: Self employed Favourite basketballer: Kobe Bryant Favourite team: LA Lakers Toughest opponent/

club? Olly and his band of helpers When was the last time you were fouled off? A long time ago What would you do to lift the profile of basketball in Australia?

Get some NBA players here – good ones!

Hobbies other than basketball? Bowls, football, familiiy, holidays!

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Scream up and down the main street If you were going to a desert island, name three things you would take with you?

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If there was a front page headline written about you in the Plains Producer, what would it say? “Gib wins grand final on buzzer” Favourite movie/TV show? Shawshank Redemption, Wipeout

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Bulldogs to cover the loss of Simon Nankivell has also made things different. Travis is a match winner. Jonathon Brice was in great form Friday, and Dylan Pfeiffer surprised with two excellent goals from the 45 to show that Bulldogs are now the side to watch out for. This week’s games should have plenty of action and Dribbler can’t wait.

In the women’s division one, a number of teams showed their skill with each of the games being one-sided.

Kerri Blackwell was hot and scored freely along with tall Cara Fiebig to let Bulldogs know that Long Plains want to go all the way.

Lightning, with a great team effort, showed Owen a clean pair of shoes with Jane Harding making her presence felt and Alexandra Wilson moving with a bit more mobility. The McPharlin girls, Tegan and Renee added depth and gave Dribbler a rethink about who will get to the grand final.

His favourites for the grand final–Hamley –didn’t let him down with Kate Smith shaking off last week’s game and showing she is a player to be reckoned with. They had a big win over the Redlegs, who played commendably considering the situation and score.

It takes character to keep going when it is obvious that you won’t win.

Not all teams or players can show this kind of character. Dribbler can’t understand the players who leave before their game is finished even if they are fouled off or the game is lost.

He reckons you should stay to the end and support your team.

He also thinks to be a good winner you have to know how to be a good loser.

Those players, for whom next week is their last, please show us that you have character. Come out and play your best and enjoy the basketball. Dribbler tells me there are Country Championships coming up soon and that we have under 14 and under 18 teams competing. It would be nice to know who made the squads. I found out that Michelle Tiller and Wayne Hill are two of the coaches and Dribbler reckons they are two of the best.

I am not sure who the others are but I will find out.

Dribbler says they will be playing in Adelaide over the long weekend.

It all seems to be happening and I am sure it will continue, so see you at the basketball.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 24, 2010

SPORT v Cricket Dublin Cricket Club defeated Dublin Hotel by 10 runs in a social cricket match played at Dublin oval on Sunday. Final runs were Dublin Cricket Club 110 – Dublin Hotel 100. The new pergola at the oval got good use for the first time.

stanley Cricket Results of junior cricket played on February 13 & 20

Blyth/Kybunga vs Clare Match won by Clare Clare Batting C.Giles ct C.Andriske b A.Giles............... 4 M.Benny ct C.Andriske b C.Lloyd............ 4 L.Dunstan LBW J.Andriske................... 12 S.Minnie LBW J.Andriske........................ 1 P.Vonhgyamnie Retired......................... 30 P.Hill Run Out C.Lloyd b C.Andriske..... 17 C.Napper Retired.................................. 31 N.Rowe b J.Andriske............................... 3 S.Garrard Not Out................................. 19 H.Calaby b A.Giles.................................. 0 H.Dreckow Not Out................................. 6 Extras 46 Total 7/172 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Lloyd 8 4 1 7 T.Elme 4 0 0 29 A.Giles 8 0 2 40 T.Norton 8 0 0 32 J.Andriske 8 2 3 24 W.Pratt 3 0 0 8 N.Bennett 1 0 0 9

Blyth/Kybunga Batting C.Lloyd ct C.Giles b M.Benny............... 12 C.Andriske b L.Dunstan........................ 23 B.Pratt b P.Vonhgyamnie....................... 24 H.Noble ct P.Vonhgyamnie b L.Dunsta.... 4 T.Norton b L.Dunstan.............................. 6 D.Giles b S.Garrard................................. 3 W.Pratt Run Out...................................... 5 J.Andriske Not Out................................ 15 A.Giles b S.Minnie................................... 1 N.Bennett ct H.Calaby b S.Minnie........... 1 L.Jaeschke.........................................DNB Extras 28 Total 9/122 Clare Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Giles 5 1 0 15 P.Hill 5 1 4 14 L.Dunstan 8 2 3 22 M.Benny 6 0 1 16 S.Garrard 5 0 1 25 P.Vonhgyamnie 4 2 1 7 S.Minnie 4 1 2 7 H.Calaby 3 0 0 7

Spalding vs Lower North Match won by Lower North Spalding Batting C.Desmet b S.Rowland......................... 10 B.Radford ct L.Guy b C.McPharlin.......... 4 S.Connell ct T.Williams b D.Butterfield.... 2 A.Catt b B.Freebairn................................ 6 R.Fitzgerald b D.Butterfield..................... 0 M.Longbottom ct S.Rowland b C.Ruiz.... 8 L.Fitzgerald Not Out.............................. 10 J.Andrews ct J.Butterfield b B.Freebair... 0 A.Morgan Not Out................................... 4 J.Slade...............................................DNB P.Connell............................................DNB C.Morgan............................................DNB Extras 25 Total 7/69 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R L.Guy 7 2 0 12 T.Shepherd 4 0 0 6 B.Harkness 4 0 0 2 C.McPharlin 4 3 1 1 S.Rowland 3 1 1 4 R.McDonald 1 0 0 2 D.Butterfield 3 0 2 8 J.Butterfield 4 1 0 9 B.Freebairn 5 0 2 8 C.Ruiz 2 0 1 9 T.Williams 3 0 0 6

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Results of Senior Grade cricket played on February 20

Hamley Bridge vs Dublin Match won by Hamley Bridge Dublin Batting J.Crosbie b J.Schahinger........................ 2 S.Edwards lbw T.Smith.......................... 19 B.Starr ct A.Martin b L.Slok..................... 1 D.West ct & b J.Schahinger................... 20 C.Mason ct & b T.Smith........................... 2 J.Chapman ct L.Smith b J.Eastwood.... 10 H.Walker lbw L.Slok.............................. 26 W.Heslop Run Out................................... 2 R.Amari st A.Rademacher b T.Smith....... 5 S.Dalgleish ct A.Power b T.Smith............ 0 T.McArdle Not Out................................... 6 Extras 16 Total 10/109 Hamley Bridge Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Schahinger 7 1 2 21 L.Slok 8 2 2 15 A.Power 2 0 0 11 T.Smith 10 1 4 35 J.Eastwood 6 2 1 11

Hamley Bridge Batting T.Smith Run Out.................................... 41 A.Rademacher ct J.Chapman b R.Am.... 0 J.Schahinger b B.Starr.......................... 38 J.Smith ct W.Heslop b B.Starr................. 0 S.Ireland b W.Heslop............................... 9 J.Eastwood ct ? b W.Heslop.................. 15 L.Smith b R.Amari................................. 13 A.Martin ct J.Chapman b S.Edwards...... 7 L.Slok lbw W.Heslop................................ 0 R.Savage ct J.Chapman b S.Edwards.. 17 A.Power Not Out..................................... 0 Extras 18 Total 10/158 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R R.Amari 10 1 2 37 S.Dalgleish 5 0 0 17 S.Edwards 6.3 0 2 16 B.Starr 4 2 2 11 H.Walker 5 1 0 19 W.Heslop 8 0 3 35

Results of U/16 Grade cricket played on February 20

Long Plains vs Dublin Match won by Long Plains Dublin Batting W.Bedell b C.McIntyre........................... 39 J.Ratray b M.McIntyre............................. 2 M.Avory ct D.Fabry................................ 14 T.Nixon b D.Coombe............................... 1 J.Haley b A.McArdle................................ 2 J.Dalgleish Run Out................................ 1 E.Pepe Not Out....................................... 0 Extras 24 Total 6/83 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.McIntyre 6 0 1 13 D.Fabry 6 1 1 14 D.Coombe 5 0 1 19 A.McCabe 5 1 1 8 C.McIntyre 1.2 0 1 5 H.Hosking 1 1 0 0

PUT some spit on it: Simon Dalgleish prepares to bowl for Dublin on Saturday.

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Long Plains Batting G.McArdle b T.Nixon .............................. 2 M.McIntyre lbw T.Nixon......................... 16 J.Curnow Not Out.................................. 74 A.McArdle b W.Bedell.............................. 2 D.Fabry ct M.Avory b J.Cowell................ 7 C.McIntyre ct W.Bedell b J.Cowell.......... 0 H.Hosking lbw J.Haley............................ 8 C.Lane b J.Haley..................................... 0 N.Curnow Retired.................................... 5 R.Curnow Not Out................................... 2 H.Curnow...........................................DNB Extras 32 Total 7/153 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Avory 10 1 0 34 T.Nixon 5 0 2 27 W.Bedell 6 2 1 9 J.Cowell 6 0 2 25 J.Ratray 1 0 0 5 J.Haley 3 0 2 21 J.Dalgleish 2 0 0 4 J.Marshall 1 0 0 0

Lower North Batting S.Rowland Not Out................................ 21 C.McPharlin lbw S.Connell...................... 0 T.Shepherd Run Out.............................. 15 T.Williams ct A.Catt b C.Desmet.............11 L.Guy ct R.Fitzgerald b S.Connell........... 5 D.Butterfield b C.Desmet......................... 0 R.McDOnald b R.Fitgerald...................... 3 C.Ruiz Not Out........................................ 9 B.HHarkness b R.Fitzgerald.................... 0 B.Freebairn b B.Ratford.......................... 0 Extras 8 Total 8/72 Spalding Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Desmet 6 1 2 27 S.Connell 6 0 2 22 R.Fitzgerald 4 0 2 11 B.Radford 3 1 1 8

Results of A1 cricket played on February 20

Lower North vs Clare Match won by Clare Lower North Batting T.McPharlin ct B.Seyman b L.Dunstan.. 77 S.Rowland ct B.Seyman b B.Calaby..... 36 J.Mahoney ct G.Colbert b B.Calaby........ 2 R.Darling b S.Stedall b B.Seyman.......... 8 P.Chievell ct M.Vandeleur b L.Dunstan..11 M.Higgs b T.Huppatz b L.Dunstan......... 19 R.McPharlin b M.Reynolds b L.Dunstan 24 B.Michael st S.Stedall b L.Dunstan......... 3 C.Marshall..........................................DNB S.Gill Not Out.......................................... 0 J.Cowan.............................................DNB Extras 10 Total 8/190 Clare Bowling Bowler O M W R G.Colbert 7 0 0 29 M.Reynolds 9 2 0 28 B.Seymon 9 1 1 34 A.Vandeluer 4 0 0 35 B.Calaby 9 0 2 29 L.Dunstan 7 0 5 33

Clare Batting M.Vandeleor ct P.Chivel b S.Rowland... 43 B.Seymon ct M.Higgs b C.Marshall....... 94 R.Calaby b P.Chivel................................. 4 S.Stedall Not Out................................... 26 G.Colbert Not Out.................................. 10 J.Vandeleur.........................................DNB L.Dunstan...........................................DNB M.Reynolds........................................DNB A.Vandeleur........................................DNB T.Huppatz...........................................DNB H.Calaby.............................................DNB Extras 10 Total 3/188 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Marshall 8 0 1 38 B.Michael 3 0 0 32 M.Higgs 4 2 0 12 R.Darling 5 0 0 21 S.Rowland 5 0 1 32 R.McPharlin 6 0 0 26 P.Chivell 2 0 1 7 T.McPharlin 3 0 0 9 S.Gill 1.1 0 0 11

Results of A2 cricket played on February 13

Lower North vs Auburn/Mintaro Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting H.Veitch b D.Nixon.................................. 6 B.Chapman b J.McGregor....................... 5 B.Taylor b S.Merritt.................................. 2 R.Wandel b D.Nixon................................ 0 R.Chapman b W.Jenner.......................... 2 N.Studham b S.Merritt............................. 5 E.Allen ct&b W.Jenner............................. 0 J.Studham ct D.Nixon b L.Howard.......... 1 W.Dixon ct A.Nixon.................................. 1 S.Michael cct S.Merritt............................ 0 Extras 46 Total 10/68 Auburn/Mintaro Bowling Bowler O M W R J.McGregor 6 1 1 17 A.Nixon 7 2 1 7 S.Merritt 5 5 3 0 D.Nixon 3 1 2 6 W.Jenner 3 1 2 4 E.Long 4 0 0 13 L.Howard 3 0 1 14 L.VanPraet 1 0 0 2

Auburn/Mintaro Batting J.McGregor ct J.Butterfield...................... 5 A.Nixon ct J.Butterfield............................ 7 S.Merritt b R.Wandle............................... 6 B.Jenner ct R.Wandel b H.Veitch............ 6 E.Long st J.Butterfield............................. 0 D.Nixon b R.Wandel................................ 0 L.Howard b R.Wandle............................. 1 C.Dodd st H.Veitch.................................. 0 F.Nixon Not Out....................................... 1 S.McDermott ct D.Nixon b J.Studham..... 0 Login b H.Veitch...................................... 1 Extras 36 Total 10/63 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R Josh Butterfield 6 3 2 6 J.McBride 6 2 0 9 R.Wandle 5 0 4 11 H.Veitch 6 0 3 20 B.Chapman 1 0 0 1 J.Harkness 1 0 0 3 J.Studham 1 0 1 1 N.Studham 1 0 0 4 Jacob Butterfield 1 0 0 4

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Wooroora championship winners While the weather was hot and windy, the conditions were not as difficult as first anticipated with cloud cover helping bowlers out.

Division One sides contested the Wooroora Championships in singles, pairs, triples and fours last weekend with a different club winning each championship.

The respective winners were: Singles – D. McQuade (Wasleys); Pairs - J. Roberts, D. Lamond (sk.)

(Balaklava); Triples - G. Ebbs, M. Dunstan, J. Blacket, K. Roberts (sk.)

(Mallala); and Fours - P. Freebairn, R. Uppill, B. Traill, G. Harkness (sk.) (Owen).

Formal presentation of trophies for each of the Championship winners will be conducted on grand final day.

The results were: Singles: Section 1 – Wasleys d. Balaklava, Hamley Bridge d. Mallala; Mallala d. Balaklava, Hamley Bridge d. Wasleys; Wasleys d. Mallala, Balaklava d. Hamley Bridge. Winner – Wasleys Section 2 – Port Wakefield d.

Owen, Tarlee d. Riverton; Port Wakefield d. Tarlee, Owen d. Riverton; Port Wakefield d. Riverton, Tarlee d. Owen. Winner – Port

By John Glistak WWBA secretary Wakefield Final – D. McQuade (Wasleys) d.

R. McQuire (Port Wakefield) Pairs: Section 1 – Riverton d. Mallala, Port Wakefield d. Owen; Riverton d. Port Wakefield, Owen d. Mallala; Port Wakefield drew with Riverton, Port Wakefield d. Mallala. Winner – Riverton Section 2- Balaklava d. Hamley Bridge; Wasleys d. Hamley Bridge; Balaklava d. Wasleys. Winner

– Balaklava Final – J. Roberts, D. Lamond (sk.) (Balaklava) d. A. Clark, B. Mullins (sk.) (Riverton) Triples: Section 1 – Balaklava d. Hamley Bridge, Mallala d. Owen; Mallala d.

Balaklava, Owen d. Hamley Bridge; Mallala d. Hamley Bridge, Owen d.

Balaklava. Winner – Mallala Section 2 – Riverton d. Port Wakefield; Wasleys d. Port Wakefield; Wasleys d. Riverton. Winner – Wasleys Final – G. Ebbs, M. Dunstan, J. Blacket, K. Roberts (sk.) (Mallala) d. Wasleys

Fours: Section 1 – Port Wakefield d.

Wasleys; Balaklava d. Wasleys; Port Wakefield d. Balaklava. Winner – Port Wakefield Section 2 – Owen d. Hamley Bridge, Riverton d. Mallala; Riverton d. Hamley Bridge, Owen drew with Mallala; Owen d. Riverton, Hamley Bridge d. Mallala. Winner – Owen Final – P. Freebairn, R. Uppill, B. Traill, G. Harkness (sk.)

(Owen) d. R. Hill, L. Robertson, M. Rankine, G. McPharlin (sk.)

(Port Wakefield).

Getting to the pointy end of the season Division One Pennant matches resume this weekend with just two rounds of matches left to play.

Hamley Bridge has secured minor premiership with the sides to occupy the next three positions also finalised. The remaining question is the order of the sides in these positions?

Owen is pretty much secure in second place and can only lose this spot if it loses both of its remaining matches 10-2 or worse and Riverton wins both of its matches gaining close to maximum points in both.

For Balaklava to reach second spot, it must rely on Owen winning no more than one rink in its two matches while, itself, winning both of its matches 12-0.

The feature match this weekend will be the clash between Owen and Riverton. So far this season, Owen has only lost three times and two of these losses were against Riverton.

With so much riding on the result of this match,

an intense tussle is expected, but will Riverton be able to record their third win against the Owen combination?

The remaining two matches will have little influence on the four.

Hamley Bridge travels to Mallala keen to record their fifth win in a row and their third for the season against their host.

Meanwhile, Wasleys hosts Balaklava in a match where the visitors will be striving for maximum points to keep pressure on the sides above them.

Port Wakefield has the bye for the round.

Division One Standings – Hamley Bridge 140(250); Owen 114(129); Riverton 96(101); Balaklava 92(113); Mallala 62(-147); Port Wakefield 61(-152); Wasleys 37(-284) Division One: February 27 – Mallala vs Hamley Bridge, Riverton vs Owen, Wasleys vs Balaklava, Port Wakefield Bye.

Two Red competition tightens up Losses to three of the top four sides have seen the battle for all positions now tighten immensely.

Leaders Riverton White still holds the lead by one shot despite their eleven shot loss to Balaklava White.

Hamley Red has narrowed the margin behind second spot to five points following their defeat of second placed Port Wakefield Blue.

Despite Owen’s heart wrenching one shot loss to Hamley White, they remain in fourth spot but now only six points clear of the chasing pack.

In fact, a spread of only 10 points separates fourth from seventh spots with two rounds left to play with each match being vital to the chances of the respective sides.

The feature match sees third placed Hamley Red pitted against fourth placed Owen.

A win for Hamley Red will see this side apply increasing pressure on the top two sides while a win for Owen may give them more breathing space from the sides beneath them in the standings.

Owen was successful in their last encounter against Hamley Red and

would be expecting to achieve a similar result on this occasion.

Riverton White travels to Tarlee with the knowledge that a win may shore up the double chance for them, depending on other results, while a Tarlee loss will see it out of the running for finals.

Port Wakefield Blue is in the same situation in its match against Balaklava White where a win is vital for the double chance whereas a loss for Balaklava White may see its chances of a finals spot over.

The remaining match features Hamley White against Balaklava Red with the winner having a chance of overtaking Owen in the four should Owen lose its match.

In their previous match, Balaklava Red took the honours by the narrowest of margins with only one rink up.

Another close tussle is expected with the result perhaps too close to call.

Division Two Red: February 20 – Balaklava Red 90(12) (K. Cottle 34, E. Cunningham 28, C. Cowan 28) def. Tarlee 50(0) (F. Gorey 12, D. Meyers 21, D. Branson

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17); Hamley Red 80(10) (J. Tily 30, G. Schilling 39, J. Bell 21) def. Port Wakefield Blue 56(2) (R. McGregor 23, P. Fontaine 13, A. Williams 20); Balaklava White 76(10) (J. Olsen 25, M. Olsen 27, C. Milton 24) def.

Riverton White 65(2) (R. Hannaford 16, J. Glistak 21, P. Kelly 28); Hamley White 72(10) (L. Stott 21, A. Fyfe 24, R. Morris 27) def. Owen 71(2) (I. Freebairn 28, L. Beaty 19, P. Sullivan 24).

Division Two Red Standings – Riverton White 136(64.25); Port Wakefield Blue 135(142); Hamley Red 130(130); Owen 120(56); Hamley White 114(29); Balaklava Red 111(-84); Balaklava White 110(20.75); Tarlee 104(-57).

Division Two Red: February 27 – Tarlee vs Riverton White, Balaklava Red vs Hamley White, Hamley Red vs Owen, Balaklava White vs Port Wakefield Blue.

BRIAN Parker, Owen, in action during an early February match. The Owen side has secured second spot behind Hamley Bridge.

THE feature match in Division Two Red this week will be the clash between third placed Hamley Bridge and fourth placed Owen.

LEFT: Hamley’s John Bell sends one down during a match late last year.

RIGHT: Owen’s Ian Freebairn watches play in an earlier February match.

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Battle for fourth spot in Division Two White continues Following last weekend’s results, three sides have confirmed their spots in the finals though their order is still to be clarified.

The battle for fourth spot, however, remains tight with the last two weeks of matches proving vital for the sides concerned.

Mallala Black can secure minor premiership with a win over their sister side Mallala White in this weekend’s match.

Balaklava Blue’s match against Port Wakefield Gold carries with it much significance.

A win for Balaklava Blue, coupled with a Mallala White loss, will see it move into second spot and consign Port Wakefield Gold to an elimination match against Riv-

erton Black next week for fourth spot.

On the other hand, a win for Port Wakefield Gold may be sufficient for it to secure fourth spot should Riverton Black lose against Wasleys.

As mentioned above, for Riverton Black to have a chance of playing in the finals, it must defeat Wasleys this weekend and rely on Balaklava Blue defeating Port Wakefield Gold.

An intriguing penultimate round of matches.

Division Two White: February 20 – Mallala White 81(10) (G. Forrest 31, J. Curnow 32, P. Howard 18) def. Wasleys 65(2) (J. McDonnell 20, S. Edlington 26, J. Williamson 19); Balaklava Blue 73(8)

(R. McPharlin 22, K. Harkness 30, R. Barr 21) def. Riverton Black 72(4) (R. Schulz 23, B. Prime 19, L. Schwarz 30); Mallala Black 74(10) (G. Donlon 21, K. McDonald 25, M. King 28) def. Port Wakefield Gold 60(2) (A. Carslake 24, B. Hogben 19, T. Jones 17) Division Two White Standings – Mallala Black 126(167); Mallala White 110(-13); Balaklava Blue 104(-8); Port Wakefield Gold 78(-76); Riverton Black 73(-113); Wasleys 60(-300) Division Two White: February 27 – Port Wakefield Gold vs Balaklava Blue, Riverton Black vs Wasleys, Mallala Black vs Mallala White.

Yvonne wins women’s minor championship The Wooroora Women’s Bowling Association held its minor championship on Monday February 15 at Port Wakefield.

Lovely sunny weather greeted the ladies – who have only been playing for five years or less, and who had previously played off in their clubs to be able to represent them in this competition.

Five games of 10 ends were played, Yvonne Howard from Mallala emerging as the winner – winning every game.

Runner-up was Lydia Berry of Port Wakefield, only losing one game – to the winner!

Well done to both ladies!

Thank you to Port Wakefield for catering for the day.

– Gwenda Cheek, president WWBA PICTURED: Winner Yvonne Howard, Mallala with runner-up Lydia Berry, Port Wakefield.

Cats premiership player returns For Blyth-Snowtown’s assault on the 2010 premiership in the Northern Eastern Football League, the recruiting staff of the Cats has secured two high class midfielders.

Returning to the club is 2006 premiership player Brad Bell, who originally hails from the South East and is the brother of AFL defender from the Melbourne Demons, Daniel.

Although with Bell, the Cats have secured the services of PHOS Camden footballer James Taylor.

“Brad is held in high regarded at our football club,” second year coach of Blyth-Snowtown

By Peter Argent and former Broughton–Mundoora premiership mentor, Brett Ireland said.

“He is a fit and strong midfield player, who has tremendous defensive aspects to his game.

“His ability to chase down and tackle opposition players is second to none.”

“James has been playing in the division two amateur league competition.

“He is also noted for his pretty strong attack on the ball.”

After being involved in the

Cats inaugural premiership success in 2006, when under the leadership of Mark “Bugsy” Thompson, where he kicked three goals as Blyth-Snowtown defeated red hot favourites South Clare, Bell spent the 2007 season with the Glenelg Football Club.

He was a member of the SANFL reserves premiership side that year under the tuition of new Woodville-West Torrens senior coach for 2010 Michael Godden.

His 2008 and 2009 season was spent with Tailem Bend in River Murray Football Club.

These two signings replace

another premiership recruit who is returning to the city, Patty Keain and the enigmatic solidly built zone level footballer Shay Clifford, who is forging a career as a leader in the armed forces.

After the clubs back-to-back success in ’06 and ’07, BlythSnowtown were beaten preliminary finalists in 2008.

In his initial year in charge of the Cats, (a club his older brother Kym also coached), Ireland took his side to the grand final.

After a tight contest for three quarters, their opponents the BBH rams prevailed by 27 points.

North east mid week

Results from February 17.

Balaklava 40 (8) def Clare White 33 (2). B Philp 16 lost to R Brandt 20, K Cottle 24 d B Sims 13.

Brinkworth 44 (9) def Clare Blue 36 (1). D Kreig 18 d J Bradbury 10, R Martin 26 drew to R Wurst 26.

Clare Red 40 (10) def Snowtown 30 (0). K Clarke 25 d R Brand 17, R Howes 15 d K Kreig 13.

Blyth 42 (8) def Spalding 29 (2). R Deluca 27 d G Goodridge 9, L Mader 15 lost to G Blaser 20.

Burra Bye. Premiership Table

Points % Blyth 83 58.17 Clare White 83 54.44 Burra 75 52.64 Spalding 73 49.19 Balaklava 72 52.14 Clare Blue 62 49.43 Clare Red 58 47.50 Brinkworth 53 42.28 Snowtown 41 43.33

NORTHERN LIGHT WOMEN

Match results from Thursday February 18.

Round 17 Auburn Black 29 (H Williams 13, S Hean 16) lst Watervale 46 (J Ackland 24, P Walshaw 22).

Auburn Red 44 (M Mount 19, M Parkinson 25) def Tarlee 31 (S Molineux 16, J Rhode 15).

Booborowie 47 (M White 21, R Landorf 26) def Spalding 28 (R Tohl 14, M Fleming 14).

Burra Gold 35 (D Broderick 18, K Maidment 17) lst Saddleworth Gold 43 (C Haydon 26, C Reed 17).

Burra Green 40 (H Stockman 16, D Day 24) lst Saddleworth Blue 42 (B Schoenberg 26, R Richardson 16).

Burra Red 27 (L Sutton 13, K Lomman 14) lst Robertstown Green 34 (D Kotz 13, S Kimpton 21).

Hallett 39.25 (D Kealy 28, S Spezzano 11.25) def Robertstown Gold 29 (D Wilksch 15, L Mosey 14).

Mintaro 38 (W Folks 11, S Ettridge 27) lst Riverton Green 49 (J Przibilla 31, E Passehl 18).

Riverton Black 42 (M Prime 22, A Harrip 20) def Riverton Blue 31 (M Keast 13, J Schroeder 18).

Premiership Table Round 17 Side Pts Shots Saddlewth Blue 94 124.25 Riverton Green 91 59.25 Robertstn Green 90 123.00 Auburn Red 84 97 Riverton Black 82 25 Robertstn Gold 77 62.25 Burra Green 77 41 Riverton Blue 73 14 Tarlee 66 (26) Burra Gold 61 (39) Booborowie 58 (15) Spalding 58 (19.25) Saddlewth Gold 58 (45) Burra Red 57 (71) Watervale 52 (118) Auburn Black 51 (35) Mintaro 49 (94) Hallett 46 (83.50) Finals The Finals series will commence on Thursday March 4 with the Elimination and first semi final being played at 9.30am and the second semi final in the afternoon at 1.30pm.

All matches will be played at Robertstown Bowling Club and spectators arre most welcome. Afternoon Tea will be provided at a cost of $4 per head, BYO lunch.

sides for saturday

BALAKLAVA Division 1: Balaklava v Wasleys at Wasleys.

B Olsen, O Chapman, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk). Z Guy, A Northcott, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk). J McPharlin, J Roberts, D Lamond, P Thompson (sk). Cars: Thirds.

Division 2: Balaklava White v Port Wakefield Blue at Balaklava. M Hillman, H Hebisch, S Guy, M Olsen (sk). L Day, C Stewart, N Olsen, J Olsen (sk). L Braddok, B Moffet, J Milton, C Milton (sk).

Balaklava Blue v Port Wakefield Gold at Port Wakefield. (sub), D Anderson, C Welke, R McPharlin (sk). L Barr, J Lee, K Catford, B Barr (sk).

R Fitzpatrick, R Greenshields, L Harkness, K Harkness (sk). Cars: Thirds.

Balaklava Red v Hamely White at Balaklava. B Philp, N Sampson, D Beare, C Cowan (sk). R McDonald, J Cowan, (sub), R Hillman (sk). M Roberts, A Barr, L Zerk, F Rowland (sk).

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

Division 2: Owen v Hamley Bridge at Hamely Bridge.

J Cunningham, D Hartwell, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). A Tiller, G Duncan, K Gould, D Greer (sk). J Robinson, C Hocking, L Hean, I Freebairn (sk). Cars: D Hartwell, A Tiller, C Hocking.

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Results from February 18.

Balaklava Gold 57 def Balaklava Red 47. B Philp 19 lost to R Hillman 21, K Catford 27 d J Wood 6, S Welke 11 lost to C Goldney 20.

Mallala Black 54 def Hamely Bridge 45. J Curnow 16 lost to N Fyfe 20, Y Curnow 12 lost to N Bubner 17, B Roney 26 d H Bell 8.

Mallala White 57 def Owen 46. C King 24 d H Hocking 16, M Marshman 21 d B Harkenss 13, R Jenkin lost to G Wandel 17.

Port Wakefield 62 def Two Wells White 37. M Hayes 18 d M Burford 11, B Mcquire 34 d M Maylin 5, H Brown 10 lost to S Underwood 21.

Two Wells Red 61 d Balaklava Green 47. S Hinckley 12 lost to L Barr 23, M Gameau 25 d U Clark 12, B Molloy 24 d J Milton 12.

Premiership Table Mallala White 116 +153 Owen 99 +166 Mallala Black 87 +120 Port Wakefield 79 +8 Two Wells Red 70 -22 Balaklava Red 65 -28 Balaklava Gold 61 -112 Hamley Bridge 56 -38 Two Wells White 51 -114 Balaklava Green 44 -133.

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Croquet On Monday February 15, North Western Assocition travelled to Clare to play the Mid North Clubs. The weather was kind although it warmed up in the afternoon.

Two games were played of 2.5 hours each. The North Western consisted of players from Port Pirie, Jamestown and Crystal Brook and the Mid North from Clare and Balaklava. The visitors proved far too strong for the home players, but the day was enjoyed by all with some fun shots played as the galahs had really had fun with the greens the night before. But it was the same for both sides.

A.M. – North Western def Mid North E Young, W Hendry 14 d R Geirke, R Loader 10. P Norton, M Dicker 16 d R Stevens, E Hooper 10. S Lang, L Gilford 12 d L Sutton, C Reimers 6. P Dowling, S Arbon 11 d D & N Williams 10.

P.M. – North Western d Mid North S Lang, P Dowling 17 d L Sutton, D Williams 12. L Gilford, S Arbon 16 d C Reimers, N Williams 8. E Young, P Norton 20 d R Geirke, R Stevens 14. W Hendry, M Dicker 20 d R Loader, E Hooper 11.

mid north

Results from February 17.

The weather forecast was watched very closely for the temperature on Wednesday.

Clare travelled to Balaklava and as the game was started a bit earlier it was quite pleasant all through the game. Most of the players were tired after the Monday and the few hot days.

Lynne and Erika gave Ellie and Rob a hard game, the court being too fast, finding it hard to keep the ball inside the court. Ruth and Jenny got away to a good start, making several hoops before Dulcie and Nancy could get near the first hoop.

A couple of bad shots and you let the opposition into play.

Clare 23 def Balaklava 20.

E Hooper 7 drew to L Sutton 7, R Stevens 3 lost to E Engelke 6, R Loader 7 d N Williams 3, J Stevens 6 d D Williams 4.

Golf balaklava men

While the extra heat knocked our numbers around a bit, we nonetheless numbered twenty three for a Par comp. and can apparently expect a similar result this week, what with another “37° top temp. touted for Saturday.

Anyhow, someone had to come out in front from the A Grade mob and such a distinction was earned by that bright spark Mark “The Arc” Loy. His score of +2 short circuited the ambitions of Wayne Nagle (+1) and ripped the fuse out of the heart of Robert Hart (square). Mooching around in the black-out conditions of golfing anonymity were, therefore, Messrs. W. Berry (-1), M. Hameister (-1), L. Durdin (-4), I. Michael (-6) and T. Michael (-6).

In the slightly more agricultural C Grade field it was down to Scott Michael (+1) to lead them in, just keeping ahead of a dogged Dean Trickett (square) and jaunty John Michael (-1), who got the jump on Digby Addison on a count back. The remainder of this fallow field comprised D. Rodgers (-2), R. Veitch (-4) and C. Michael (-8).

A diminutive D Grade mob watched in awe as Mike Hahesy had a real day out, scoring +4 to keep just a gnat’s quaver ahead of Tania Matz (+3) and well away from Jordan Taylor (-4). In their collective wake trailed C. Hahesy (-4), A. Henstridge

(-8) and B. Michael (-9). Jake Michael, our sole Junior, rounded out the field and returned with a well-earned, excellent score of +4.

No-one managed to hit a Birdie, but Nearest The Pin success befell Dean Trickett on the 3rd., Leigh Durdin the 8th. and young Tania Matz on the 10th..

For this Saturday we again advise that you make prior arrangements to “meet up” sometime between 7.00-8.30am, to enjoy your round before the heat of the day.

balaklava Mid week

Results from February 17.

Mike Hahesy 45, Dene Newton 43, Don Anderson 41, Bill Berry 40, Dean Trickett 37, Andy Geisler 37, Gerry Toms 36, Mike MacCullum 36, Merv Hameister 35, Chris Hahesy 33.

Birdies: Mike Hahesy No 10, Bill Berry No 3, Andy Geisler No 14, Merv Hameister No 14.

Hamley Bridge

Age doesn’t seem to be a barrier for golfers with Ian Rohde who is around the 80 mark winning Thursdays stableford competition on a countback from Doug Cooper who is also well in to his 70s and Ed Manning all on 38 points followed by Roen Cameron 37, Colin Doudle and Dave Russell 36 (c/b) to make up the ball winners .

Other scores Brian Cooper 36 Ross Heinze,Wally Jackson, Cliff Applebee,Rowland, Pawlak 34 Barry Schwartz 33 Kieth Kluske, Ron Smith, Max Grasby, John Riley 31 and a number of players with less than 30.

Non comp player Dennis Nation 38.

Nearest to the pins: Ross Heinze 4th and Merv Hamiester 9th. Birdies Dave Russell 9th, Merv Hamiester 5th and 9th, Ed Manning 1st and 16th.

Due to the heat only seven players competed in Saturday’s stroke round with Len Usher winning with a nett 66 from Wally Jackson 69. Other scores John Mitchell, Steve Howe 72, Barrie Zerna 77, Anton Noack, Ian Telfer79. Birdies: Len Usher 2nd, John Mitchell 7th Wally Jackson 4th.

Steve Howell won “ most drives on fairway “ with 14 and nearest to the pin was won

by John Mitchell on the 9th.

Shooting adelaide plains rifle

Results from February 20.

Cyclist & Torrens Valley. A Grade: F Pinyon 95.5, B Grade: G Apthomas 88.4, Sighters: D Bradey 19.0.

Handicap results: F Pinyon 48.2, 47.3 (5) 100, G Apthomas 41.1, 47.3 (9) 97, D Bradey 43.1, 46.2 (3) 92, P Gale 41, 46.2 (3) 90, P Bradshaw 43.2, 43.2 (3) 89.

Phoenix. A Grade: C Williams 91.3, B Grade: D Clarke 96.5, Sighters: C Williams 18.1.

Handicap results: D Clarke 47.2, 48.3 (21) 121, C Williams 45.1, 46.2 (16) 110, C George 40, 48.2 (17) 107, J Samuel 44.1, 43.1 (17) 106, D Logos 43.1, 42 (20) 106, M Challen 47, 38 (20) 100.

Cyclists & Torrens Valley F Class. F Standard: D Zerbe 155, Sighters: M Williams 41/60.

Handicap results: B Clifton 79, 75 (39) 193, D Zerbe 78, 77 (29) 184, M Williams 62, 84 (24) 170, B Galpin 67. 79 (V) 146.

Phoenix F Class. F Standard: R Mousley 106, Sighters: R Mousley 19.

Handicap results: E Kanik 51, 49 (21) 121, K Neale 44, 53 (17) 114, C Barnard 48, 49 (15) 112, R Mousley 54, 50 (9) 101, F Desouza 41, 47 (V) 88.

Over the Net Name: Darren Scholz Nickname: Scholzy Play for: Balaklava Tennis idol: Pat Rafter If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be? Venus Williams – well I don’t have to run!

Tennis could be improved by: Dropping the net height Toughest opponent on the court: Most of them Highlight of tennis career so far: Captaining the winning back to back grand

finals team Funniest thing you’ve ever seen on the tennis court: 2 Pandas, Sumo Wrestlers, Fred and Wilma How would your friends describe you in one word? Net hog What’s the best advice your parents have given you: “Keep coming back and try again” If you were Prime Minister, what would you do? More holidays What would be a perfect evening for you? Camping by river with campfire

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

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mid north croquet: Nancy Williams lines up. INSET: Lynne Sutton sets up her take off.

Photos: Anne Mader

Light River. A Grade: T Bickley 92.3, B Grade: T Bickley 92.3, Sighters: T Bickley 18.

Handicap results: T Bickley 44.1, 48.2 (15) 110, B Clark 47.4, 43.1 (15) 110, R Spillman 45.2, 45.3 (14) 109, B Wrightson 46.1, 45.1 (15) 108, P Bothwell 42.1, 41 (18) 102.

Postal & Railways. A Grade: M Bethune 89.3, B Grade: M Bethune 89.3, C Grade: M Spendelove 69.1.

Handicap results: M Bethune 42.1, 47.3 (12) 100, S Giles 46.2, 40.3 (9) 95, V Synusas 39.1, 45.1 (6) 90, W Phillips 39.1, 38.2 (12) 89, I McIntosh 38.2, 40.1 (7) 80, M Spendelove 37.2, 32.1 (11) 80.

Tennis balaklava night

It was a dog-eat-dog battle in the division two match between the top two teams, Bec Houston’s Setters and Suzy McDonald’s Whippets, with three tiebreakers and two 5-3s played, and one horrid dak dropper! Bec was showing she meant business, giving her young opponent Nicole Parker a great workout, but showing just why her team is sitting at the top! Bec and partner Peter Rohrlach won a first set 5-3 over the unsuspecting Nicole and Shaun Northcott, whilst team mates Jarek Flight and Kevyna Gardner were unlucky to lose a tiebreaker to Suzy and regular fill-in Michelle Williams. Bec gave the team a pep talk and the Setters won the next two sets, in very long and tense tiebreakers.

Bec could sniff a win, but Suzy’s lot weren’t giving in, with Michelle and Shaun winning a close 5-3. But Bec and Jarek were taking no prisoners and made Suzy and Nicole reveal their Bonds in a surprising dak dropper. Final score Setters 4-30 to Whippets 2-21. A great match in what will probably be a practice run for the big one!

The other division two match was also a close one with Chris Allen’s Greyhounds having another win, this time over the injured Diane Gregor’s Dalmatians 4-31 to 2-21. The Greyhounds have probably left their winning streak a bit late in the season, but it’s good to see nevertheless!

This match also saw two tiebreakers and two 5-3s so was very even. Chris A and Fran Henderson started well wining a 5-3 over Chris Brownley and Dee Bennett, whilst new grannie, Diane, made daughter Carly do the running in their excellent tiebreaker win over David Northcott and Lorraine Jenner. Diane continued on her winning way in her next set with Chris B, whilst David and Fran did the same. The Greys were ahead by only three games heading into the last two sets, but they won both, including a great tiebreaker win to Lorraine and Fran over unlucky Diane and Dee. Diane had to have some treatment on her leg afterwards with Murray getting the Dencorub out later. Well done to both teams on a tight game.

The division one wooden spoon contenders, Pauline Hill’s Pugs, almost, nearly, just about, but didn’t, cause a huge upset, by coming second to Joy Ryan’s second placed Beagles, 3-27 to 3-22. After last week showing flashes of his former brilliance, Pugs Robert Lloyd finally hit his straps and gave his opponent Chris Curnow some headaches, wining his first two sets in close 5-3s and only just losing the mens doubles with Geoff Gardner in a marathon tiebreaker.

The Beagles had Nick Fahey filling in for the exhausted school camper Darren Scholz, with Nick’s mind and body feeling much less worn out than Scholzy’s! And that was just as well as this was a very tight match.

His opponent Gards, was hopeful of playing Scholzy as Nick was on fire after his recent Bash for Cash display!

Beagles Tanya Greenshields was on a mission having a slogfest against Pauline, with every one of their sets being a close 5-3!

Joy and Tania played cat and mouse yet again, in between laughing and talking – no surprise there! Joy however, with partner Nick, had a middle-set laugh though, as Tania and Geoff had to drop the shorts in the only set that was, well, not close!

Other than that one, well dne to both teams on some excellent tennis, showing there’s not much between the top and bottom teams!

Scott McDonald’s top Terriers team won a close one, 4-29 to 2-21, over Andrew Lane’s Boxers, in what was another ‘bit close for comfort’ win. The Terriers started well , taking the first two sets in fairly easy fashion.

Andrew and Helen Durdin, playing a grudge match against daughter-inlaw Tammy, won a tiebreaker, whilst the rejuvenated Ray Bennett and Josie Thompson were unlucky to lose a 5-3 to Nick Durdin and Leonie Selleck. It wasn’t over yet, and things really tightened up for the men after Helen and Josie won the ladies fairly comfortably. But young gun Scott and the bit older Nick, turned up the heat and won a hard hitting tiebreaker. Bad luck to the Boxers but you did play very well against those feisty little Terriers.

What an upset though, in the last Div one match, with second to bottom Marie Heaslip’s Spaniels defeating thrid placed Paul McBride’s Poodles 4-28 to 2-20. The Spaniels were ably assisted by the super fill-in Adam Pratt, which did not please Paul at all! The stalwarts of the game, Spaniels Don Veitch and Poodles Gary Wilson, were pitted against each other, the the latter taking the honours 2-1 there, but oddly enough, their total individual game scores in their three sets were exactly the same!

The old fluffy Poodle, Julia Hoskin, started well, having a win with Gary, but after that, her opponent Marie got warmed up and took the next two. Julia just kept hitting everything back, which frustrated Marie, who then worked out she should just belt it for a winner rather than rally!

Paul started with a three, but then decreased his game score by one in each set after that! Adam was testing out Paul’s recent calf injury, tempting him to run wide from one side to the other, which did wear Paul out eventually.

But the big shock for Poodles Helen Barry, was her opponent, Lisa Redpath, who was ‘on fire’, playing excellent tennis and hitting the ball very, very hard! We’ve all known for many years, that Lisa is more than capable of playing like Venus and Serena, but this time the Poodles saw it for themselves, with Lisa doing what not many have done, taking the honours 2-1 over Helen. Her team mates gave her a standing ovation as she left the courts! Marie was in awe, Adam was speechless, and Don just nodded. Well done Spaniels!

Each week is providing some upsets, and these may well change the premiership tables.

Until next week when Scholzy will be refreshed and Marie’s on the loveboat with Wang Wang and half of Balaklava…

lower north

Results from February 13.

Dalkey 11-109 lost to Nantawarra 13-122.

Ladies Singles: Stacey Bell lost to Kirsty Williams 6-1, Joanne Humphrys d Tammy Nicholls 6-2, Sally Fritz lost to Symonn Hutton 6-3, Yvonne Bell d Sascha TIller 7-6, Cassandra Bell lost to Cheryl Appleby 6-0, Claire Humphrys lost to Alison Baum 6-3.

Men’s Singles: Richard Gregory lost to Travis Nicholls 6-4, Lyall Haynes d Wade Taylor 6-2, Samuel Wedding d Brad Reid 6-2, Michael Gregory d Darren Woodroofe 6-3, Joseph Gregory lost to Matt Hoepner 6-4, Tristian Bell d Ashley Krieg 7-6.

Lower north juniors

Results from February 20.

Lochiel 8-52 d Kadina Red 1-19.

Mitch Nicholls d Bradley Chapman 6-3, Tyson Dennis d Savannah Zielonka 6-1, Sarah Weepers d Trenton Hachney 6-1, Tegan Nottle d Abbey Ireland 6-1, Ben Nicholls lost to Tyler Power 6-4, Amy Nottle d Courtney Dayman 6-1.

No tennis was played Saturday due to the heat rule. If the forecast maximum on Channel Nine’s Friday night forecast for Elizabeth is 38 degrees or higher, tennis is cancelled.

Results from February 13.

Lochiel 7-50 def Pt Broughton Gold 2-25.

Singles: Mitchell Nicholls d Daniel Stringer 6-0, Thomas Rowe d Rowan Norton 6-1, Sarah Weepers d Nathan Palmer 6-0, Tegan Nottle d Whitney Ireland 6-5, Ben Nicholls lost to Bridie Evans 6-5, Amy Nottle d April Nourse 6-1.

Premiership points.

B Grade: Lochiel 16, Alford 14, Cunliffe 12, Broughton Gold 10, Broughton Blue 10, Moonta Red 6, Kadina Red 4, Moonta Blue 4, Kadina Black 2.

C Grade: Broughton Blue 16, Wallaroo Blue 16, Wallaroo Red 15, Cunliffe Green 13, Kadina Black 13, Bute White 12, Lochiel 12, Bute Red 11, Cunliffe Red 8, Broughton Gold 5, Snowtown 5, Kadina Red 3, Moonta 2, Cunliffe Gold 1.

mid north

February 20 matches were cancelled due to the heat.

Results from February 13.

A Grade. Balaklava 12-98 def Blyth 12-95.

Ladies Singles: Helen Barry lost to Amanda O’Shaughnessy 6-0, Pauline Hill lost to Janet Zweck 6-3, Shaz Pike lost to Tracey Andriske 6-1, Andrew Holland lost to Bec Carlin 6-2, Shelley Lamond lost to Lyn Stirling 6-2, Angela Battle d Denby Wandel 6-1.

Mens Singles: Derek Friedrichs d Shayne Jeisman 6-4, Rick Lamond lost to Dale Stirling 6-2, Phil Barry d Matthew Williams 6-4, Scott McDonald lost to Rob Dall 6-0, Andrew Michael d Dan Ekman 6-0, Don Veitch d Chris Whelan 6-0.

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The Board operates an incentive scheme which provides reduced cost baits to groups of landholders.

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“Baiting periods may be shortened and less baits are required due to the higher intensity and wider distribution of the program,” he said.

“This means potential savings and less inconvenience for landholders,” he said.

Fox baiting programs can provide significant benefits for livestock and native fauna and protect these assets more effectively at critical times of the year.

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Update tackles future farm challenges Scientists, researchers, advisers and agronomists from across Australia and beyond will gather in Adelaide next month to discuss changes and challenges facing the grain industry and to explore strategies for the future and on-farm tactics.

They will be attending the Grains Research and Development Corporation Grains Research Update at Adelaide Con-

vention Centre next Wednesday and Thursday.

GRDC Southern Regional Panel chair, David Shannon, said the update would provide farm advisers and industry specialists with the latest grain industry information and insights to assist grain productivity in South Australia’s cropping regions.

“The program for this year’s GRDC Update has been specifi-

cally designed to deliver critical information to the sector which advises growers in South Australia,” Mr Shannon said.

“It will include presentations from keynote speakers on some of the major global changes impacting on the local grain industry, as well as information on cuttingedge research and developments that have the potential to boost crop production.”

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The market has hit a flat spot as analysts wait for the US winter wheat crop to emerge from the layer of snow that has protected it over the harsh northern winter. If the crop comes out unscathed prices are likely to continue to lower – yet if we see substantial crop damage, it would be positive for prices.

The other big influence we often hear about in the market these days is the Black Sea, which was previously referred to as the FSU (Former Soviet Union) is made up of three major producers being Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan as well as two minors being Bulgaria and Romania.

Since the break up of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s we have seen the region go through some major changes and each of these countries has handled them differently.

Russia On average Russia produces about 50 million tonnes with up to 20 million tonnes of this being exported on an annual basis. The crop is predominately winter wheat with up to 70 percent of this being milling quality, with the remaining 30 percent being feed wheat. Domestic livestock numbers have reduced since 2000 and have forced more grain into the international market. In more recent times we have seen increased investment in infrastructure in Russia and therefore the country’s capability to manage its sales program has been greatly improved rather than being forced to push excess stocks into the international market post harvest. One key issue that affects the Russian crop is winter kill where severe frost forms an ice crust as a result of extreme freezing conditions. This has caused up to 22 percent crop loss across the country in bad years.

Kazakhstan In the last nine years Kazakhstan has averaged around 12 million tonnes annual production with peak production over this period being 17 million tonnes in 2009. On average about 6 million tonnes of this is exported. Of this crop about 95 percent is spring wheat which is planted in May and harvested from August through to October. The country’s climate is ideal for the production of high quality milling wheat. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s about 25 million hectares were cropped in Kazakhstan although this dropped back to around 12 million hectares in 1999 with the break down of collective farming and the payment of subsidies.

Since this point the area being cropped has been on a steady rise and reached around 17 million hectares in 2009.

Ukraine In the last nine years Ukraine has averaged about 17 million tonnes with a high of about 26 million tonnes in 2008 and currently annual consumption is around 15million tonnes, back from around 20million tonnes as a result of lower livestock feed consumption. Ukraine is capable of producing both winter and spring wheats and has an approximate annual rainfall of around 600 mms although this tends to increase in the west and decreases in the lower south east. The majority of the crop is winter wheat and on average produces about 80 percent milling wheat. One of the big risks in Ukraine is winter kill.

On average it is estimated up to 15 percent of the crop is lost as a result of extreme winter weather although in 2003 this was estimated to be up to 65 percent, leaving a production of less than 4 million tonnes. The other limiting factor that has held back Ukraine in the past is the capability for growers to finance their crop.

They are unable to maximise production as they are limited in their ability to hold grain as financiers demand debts be repaid at harvest, although this is gradually changing.

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

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

Balaklava / Nantawarra

AUCTION - 58.12 ha / 143.6 acres (approx)

OWEN 1-3 YOUNGS RD

WHY IS IT? A man wakes Two Freehold titles, three paddocks. Red Grey sandy loam, flat to gently undulating. Virtually all arable. Mains water.

Implement sheds. Ideal for cereals, hay or stock.

Auction Wednesday March 24, 2010 11am at Nantawarra Hall (unless sold beforehand) Terms 10 % Deposit balance at settlement 23/04/10 Landmark Balaklava 08 88621333

10 Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210 or Mel Haynes 0408 086 021

The Country Tradition Lives On This lovely home of 22 acres is on 3 titles and has been in the same family for over 134 years. This historical property offers lifestyle, income & ambience.

Price: $450,000 Teresa Seal 0417 080 058

PINERY

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Top Quality Farming Plant

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List your property with Elders and receive expert advise from the largest, most experienced rural estate company in Australia.

Further details to follow

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

Landmark Redden RIVERTON (08) 8847 2209 Steve Redden 0408 836 914 Leo Redden 0408 806 021

Further entries of quality farming plant invited

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PRELIMINARY NOTICE CLEARING SALE

Thursday 18th March 2010 at 12noon

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.

Servicing Country SA

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Including following items of major plant:- John Deere 9220 Tractor, 2003, 2007 GPS AGRTK Auto Streer, 2156 hrs, rego AVP719; John Deere 7730 Tractor, 2008, 810 hrs, rego OVP575; Deutz DX145 Tractor with Challenge Loader, 1983, approx 9000hrs, rego OSP954; Case 2188 Header with 30’ 1010 front, 1996, E 3150 hrs, R 2016 hrs, rego KPS236; John Deere 1890 Disc Seeder, 36’ & 1910 Aircart 2008; Hardi Alpha Self Propelled Sprayer 2004, 2800 hrs, rego CVP165; Volvo FH16 Prime Mover 1998, 1,072,674 kms; rego WKL412; Freightmaster Semi-trailer, 32’x5’x5”, 2006, rego YGS418.

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up to one in two young australians drink at levels that place them at risk of alcohol related brain damage.

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Coming Events

World Day of Prayer

Marrabel

Bull Ride

Friday March 5 7.30pm at Balaklava Church of Christ

Saturday February 27

• Speaker: Cleaner Nyoni • Pooled super

7.30 pm start www.marrabelrodeo.com

An Evening Under the Stars Entertainment & performances by talented local group & solo artists including Bal Canto vocal ensemble

Saturday March 20 - 7.30pm at Kowalick Home, Bowmans

Q Dress: Cocktail Q Drinks available for purchase on the night Q Tickets $25 each (buy individually or table of 10) Q Tickets can be purchased from Tads Embroidery - 8862 1793 In support of the Balaklava SMD Hospital Proudly presented by Balaklava Community Arts Inc For more information please contact Carly 0425 131 399

Balaklava Community Arts Inc presents the musical Balaklava Town Hall Friday June 25 Saturday June 26 Sunday June 27 Information Session: Sunday March 14 Auditions: Sunday March 21 Both days 1.30pm at Horizon Christian School

• Cast of adults and teenagers required Enquiries Lenice Cox 8862 1173 or 0411 753 256

Balaklava Football and Netball Club

Registration night Friday February 26, 2010 6pm - 8pm at Balaklava Sportsclub • Netball - Junior and Senior (note: late registrations may not be accepted) • Football - Junior Enquiries to : Peter Butterfield (football): 0417 884 877 Sam Tiller (netball): 0409 096 434 Dublin History group & Pt Parham Social Club

STRAWBERRY FETE Sunday February 28

Coming Events Presenting an informal service that will please all

Cafe Church

February 28, 2010 6pm at Balaklava Primary School • Sausage Sizzle

More information contact Pastor Jim 0421 344 662

TARLEE COUNTRY MARKET

Huge assortment of stalls.

Delicious food. Great fun day.

Monday March 8 8am – 3pm At Tarlee Hall, Main North Road

Balaklava Ladies Golf

Come & Try Thursday March 4, 11 & 18

Enquiries Michelle 0427 184 474

•Season starts 25th • All at 9am • All welcome

Salou-Ja Ladies & children’s clothing Saturday February 27, 2010 9am - 5pm

Wallace Street, Balaklava 3rd Shop down from Foodland

Balaklava Railway Station Market Starting Sunday February 28 Buyers welcome from 8am to 12pm

• Stall holders wanted, $5 per site • Seller’s entry from 6.30am For more information Bruce: 0418 820 493 or Mick: 8862 1078

Balaklava Antiques & Collectibles Fair

THIS SATURDAY Saturday February 27 10am - 4.30 at Balaklava Town Hall

Q $5 entry Q Collectible displays Q Antique sales Q Valuations Q Car boot sale: $5 per car

10am - 4pm

★ $2.50 entry ★ Variety of stalls ★ Entertainment ★ Strawberries ★ At air conditioned Port Parham Social Club

For stall enquires phone 8529 2028

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For rent Balaklava - 25 Philip Street, $230 per week.

Spacious 3 bedroom home offering formal lounge and dine with built in bar. Functional kitchen adjacent family / second meals area, a/c, carport and garage / workshop. No pets. 12 months lease. Call Adam to view on 8281 1911.

House Balaklava. Two bedroom, air conditioning, freshly refurbished, close to school and shops. $150.00 per week. Phone 8867 1328 or 0409 286 177.

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

Plenty of area to ride in.

Phone 8862 1178.

For Sale 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.

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.

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

Phone 8389 1169.

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.

Bull bar with two posts.

Suitable for VN to VT with spot lights. Good condition, $600 o.n.o. Ph 8862 1905.

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

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

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

For Sale

For Sale

caravan 14 foot 6 berth air conditioner $4700 neg.

Phone 8566 3330.

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

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.

Nissan Patrol ‘04, STL GUIII, Diesel turbo, 7 seater, all electrics, leather seats, no off-road use, 115,000km, Reg XAJ 147, $28,500 ONO. Phone 0408 671 272.

C a r ava n - R E G E N T CRUISER SERIES 3.

Custom built with parklane features. 18ft tandem axle, Heron 3 A/C fitted in the side, island queen bed, mounted swivel TV stand.

Roll out awning, full set anti-flap stabiliser bars, annex with Imax shade view cloth. Fully insulated, towing stabiliser rods.

Immaculate condition, always stored under cover. $35,000. 28 Ralli Street, Balaklava 5461. Phone 0418 832 083.

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

Phone 0417 899 120.

Chickens for sale. Hand Reared; lovely colours; 12 weeks old $11.50; 7 weeks 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.

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

Horse float single. $900 o.n.o contact 0419821609 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.

Huge plant sale - continuous till all sold. 89 Edith Tce, Balaklava.

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

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

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

Beautiful puppies. $200 ea Phone 0438 862 759.

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

Pine posts CCA 4” - 5”, 8’ $7. 6’ - 8” strainers 8’ $15.

Irrigation dripper line, 300 m $25. Vineyard 8’ spaces & star droppers. Cheaper by the bundle. Phone Andrew 8528 6165.

PORT WAKEFIELD. A magnificent return verandah stone villa on a fully fenced large allotment. Ideal for those seeking a property with loads of character and potential to do further renovations. Close to new marina development. Price by negotiation. Ph 0439 870 498.

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

Contact Ray 0438 851 669 or work 8867 1088.

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

Round dining table, peake, $75. Five piece oak dining setting, near new, suit small area, $175. Phone 8844 5231 - Blyth.

SHIPPING containers for sale! All sizes/types! This weeks special “A” & “B” Grade 40’s from $2000 inclusive of GST. Phone: (08) 8300 3121 or Email: michael.davey@tayper. com.au.

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

Thomas wooden train set, curved, straight, bumpy track, bridges, tunnel, fire station plus 5 fire trucks.

Motorised James with 20 train/cars/vehicles. Cranky the crane, more, $225 set.

Phone 8529 2155.

Toyota Rav 4, 1998 3 door auto Reg WYT 896 $9990 ph: 0428152 267.

Two trailers, older wooden, needs new wiring, reg no.

YID 490, $350 o.n.o. 4 year old trailer, new tyres, 7x4, long draw bar, $1,350 is 1/2 replacement cost, reg no YGN 166, as new condition. Phone Roswmary 8862 1131.

Garage Sale Huge garage sale. Mallala, Saturday February 27, 7am - 3pm. Signs out.

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

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

Sit Vacant Casual workers required for grain and sheep on Tiller’s Queensland property.

Shooting available. Phone 0412 600 390.

Chef/Cook. Casual position, mainly evenings and weekends, experience required. Ph Sally 88621006 or email sally.angel@ bigpond.com.

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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.

Miels - Sidney. 10/02/1918 to 13/02/2010. Father of John Miels and Janette Slater. Grandfather of Bernadette, Rene, Danielle, Colette & Tamsin. Great grandfather of Demi & Bronte, Arlen and Harvey.

A resident of Hamley Bridge for 40 years in his younger days. The last of “The Gang”. This old digger may be gone, but his sense of humour and fighting spirit lives on in his son and daughter.

Hudson - Trevor. 4 years on February 22. I often lay awake at night while other lay asleep and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks.

Forever loved and missed Rosalie and family.

Tank for household heating oil. Ph or txt 0438 621 761.

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

Work Wanted Female, 26, just got HC licence, looking for a few casual hours to gain experience and improve on skills. Available Monday or Tuesday. Sensible, safe driver. If interested phone (08) 8862 7039 or mobile 0439 145 674 for more details.

25th Wedding JENKIN, Tim & Julie.

Congratulations Mum & Dad on yor anniversary.

Love Tom, Sarah & Kelly.

May you enjoy many more happy years.

App Marriage Smith - Heaslip. Murray and Janice together with Rob and Judy have pleasure announcing the approaching marriage of Carly & Greg, Saturday February 27, 2010, 5pm at Sevenhill. We wish them love and a lifetime of happiness.

Diamond Wed Ni c h o l l s (nee Longbottom). Jim & Beryl married March 4, 1950, Pirie Street Methodist Church. Congratulations Mum & Dad. Thank you for being loving parents and grandparents, and a wonderful example to all.

Best wishes from Claire, Jo & David; John, Kathy, Holly & Jeff, Bonnie, Nick & Mitch; Dick, Cathy, Oliver, Peter, Sam, Ben, Merridy & Bill; Ruth. Luncheon at Lochiel Church, February 28, 11.30am which follows church with Graham Nicholls - 10am.

All welcome.

Death

Burke, Rodney. A friend, workmate and colleague. A valued employee of Wakefield Regional Council since 2006. Condolences to Jodie and families.

From Council members and staff.

JENKIN Jean Winifred.

Passed away February 14, aged 84. Much loved and loving mother and motherin-law of Karen and Phil.

Nan of Josh, Leah & Shelley Tynan. Appreciation to Mallala nursing & ancilliary staff and Long Plains Red Cross. At peace.

Kuhlmann - Allen Walter passed away peacefully on February 22, 2010 at the Hamley Bridge Hospital aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Irene (deceased) much loved and loving father and fatherin-law of Heather and Barry, Dennis and Wendy, Shane and Heidi, Gavin and Jodie. Treasured Pa of eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Loved brother of Una (deceased) loved brother and brotherin-law of Avis and Derek.

Together again with mum in eternal peace. A service will be conducted at Taylor & Forgie funeral chapel, Gawler at 2pm on Wednesday March 3, 2010.

Hudson - Trevor James.

07/10/1951 to 22/02/2006.

Dad it’s been 4 long years now since you left but it only seems like yesterday still. Miss all the help, talks and great times we had together. Always in our hearts. Love Wade, Hollie and Keaton xxx.

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

Gawler Care & Share Group Inc

Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club Inc

Coordinator

Experienced Senior Netball Umpire

Day Care Centre For Ageing Applications are invited for permanent part-time position, sixteen hours per week.

APNA season We require an experienced Senior Netball Umpire, to umpire at least two matches A1 & A2 each Saturday. For the period April 3, 2010 – August 28, 2010, including 5 weeks off. We play in Two Wells every second week. Travel around the Adelaide Plains will be required on other weeks.

Applicants will have: • Current First Aid Certificate • Current Driver’s licence • Prepared to undertake ongoing professional development and training • Certificate III in Aged Care • Competence with computers • A police check For a copy of Job Description and enquiries phone Dr B.Eastick - Treasure on 8522 2014.

Temporary Road Closure Notice Under Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961

Port Wakefield Friday 26 and Saturday 27, February 2010 Edward Street, Port Wakefield (a portion of) between Walters Street and West Street, Port Wakefield will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 12.00noon on Friday February 26, 2010 and 12.00noon on Saturday February 27, 2010 for the Rising Sun Hotel, Port Wakefield – Adelaide Plains Festival 2010 – Chunky Custard Concert. Participants of this event are exempt from observing all Australian Road Rules relating to pedestrian behaviour.

Phil Barry CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Situations Vacant

Employment Vacancy POSITIONS AVAILABLE Responsible, flexible and honest persons of any age to join the team at BP Port Wakefield Roadhouse.

If you have initiative, a friendly welcoming attitude and enjoy working as part of a team, then you can earn good wages in a job for people of all ages.

Hours of employment vary and will include weekends, however our roster caters for an alternate weekend off.

This depends on individual needs and how much you want to earn.

Job description includes: • Serving of customers • Cleaning • Console operations • Cooking (after training) • Stock control No experience necessary as the successful applicant will undergo a training program.

For full details of the job description – to be discussed at interview.

Please ring Eddy on 0400 424 125 / 8867 1104 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

Snowtown Roadhouse A position is available for a mature person with the following skills • Short order cooking • Fuel Console operation • Computer operation • Accurate money handling • Customer service The person chosen will be able to work morning shift and afternoon shift on a rotation basis and one day per weekend. The morning shift commences at 7.30am and the afternoon shift finishes at 7.30pm.

The person must be able to be a team member, have good communication skills, display confidence and be able to take instruction.

Award wages paid.

Please send resume to:

PO Box 102

Snowtown SA 5520 Phone applications will not be accepted as there is only one phone line

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Please contact Tanya on 0438 874 811

Written applications to:

Dr Eastick

PO Box 163, Gawler SA 5118

Casual Staff

Applications close March 26, 2010

Required Port Wakefield

Bos Piggery

Farm hand on a Piggery

• No overnight shifts • All age groups, juniors and seniors • Previous applicants need not apply • Will require weekends

No experience needed, we will train you. Must like to work with animals and be good to them.

Work neat with attention to details. Being a handy DIYer, can be useful for doing some repair work on buildings.

We are looking for a full-time worker but we can be flexible, part time is possible. We may be able to organise that you only work when school is on. Ideal however is a school leaver who wants to do an apprenticeship to get Cert III in agriculture

Phone: Jim 8867 1224 between 6am & 2pm

Vet Nurse Those who are looking for a vet nurse position may consider this farm hand position As it is often just like in a vet clinic, cleaning and caring, with some routine health procedures.

Contact Rinus Bos Phone: 08 8862 7027 Fax: 08 8862 7028 Email: bospig@bigpond.com

Kitchen Hands Required Full Time and Part-time

Both positions will need to be available for day and night shifts over 7 days a week. Full time position - 35 hours per week. Part-time position - approximately 20 hours per week.

Must have a creative flair for food, available for alternate weekend work, willing to learn, be a team leader and available for split shifts.

Casual hourly rate.

Yorke and Mid North

Please apply with your resume to Bek at the hotel.

Yorke and Mid North Economic Development Positions (2)

For further information, please phone 8527 2249

We are seeking two professionals with the vision to initiate and facilitate sustainable economic development across the region, develop networks and industry clusters, identify and develop proposals for strategic infrastructure, support organisation goals and regional strategies.

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is funded by the Australian, State and Local Government and encompasses the local government districts of Barunga West, Clare & Gilbert Valleys, Copper Coast, Goyder, Mount Remarkable, Northern Areas, Orroroo Carrieton, Peterborough, Port Pirie, Wakefield and Yorke Peninsula. The recent merger of the Regional Development Boards has created the opportunity for these exciting roles.

A salary within the range of $60,000 - $63,000 per annum plus superannuation and a fully maintained vehicle is offered, dependent upon skills and experience. It is envisaged that the positions will be located at Kadina and Clare with travel throughout the region required.

For further information, role description and selection criteria please go to www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au or contact Kelly-Anne Saffin, CEO on (08) 8842 3115 or by email ceo@mnrdb.com.au.

Applications close 5pm on March 10, 2010

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TEIGAN Hall sets out on another training run and INSET shows her silver medal.

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Teigan’s triathlon has a silver lining Lewiston teenager Teigan Hall has won a silver medal at the state triathlon championships and has been selected to represent South Australia for the fourth time.

At just 17 yeas old, Teigan is no stranger to the National Triathlon championships, but said she was still excited and nervous about the up coming race.

“It’s usually a pretty hard race,” she said.

While completing year 12 at Trinity College, Teigan trains six days a week and races at least once a fortnight. She also finds time to play hockey in winter.

The talented athlete said she had been racing triathlons since she was about 10, and planned to continue training with her sights set on one day completing an Iron Man challenge.

“It keeps me fit, and it’s enjoyable,” she said. “And you get to meet new people.”

A triathlon is a multi-sport endurance event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances.

By Bronte Hewett The swimming leg is 750m, the running leg is 5km and the cycling leg is 20km.

Teigan has competed in the last three national championships in Tasmania, Canberra and Victoria.

This year the event will be held at West Lakes on March 16–19, with the individual event on March 17.

Teigan has been lucky enough to receive personal training from an Iron Man great, Brian Gillies, who has completed more than 10 Iron Man challenges.

Her proud parents, Julie and Colin Hall said Teigan’s achievements showed her commitment to the sport.

Julie can be found at nearly every race with freshly cut fruit at hand for her daughter.

Teigan was notified of her selection in the State team last Thursday, after her silver medal win at the State championships in Adelaide from February 13–14.

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Big Day Out! Get a posse together for the…

Adelaide Plains Cup Sunday February 28, 2010 at the Balaklava Racecourse • Get on the Great Keg Roll • Win Coopers Slabs • Cup Festival Enclosure • Trackside Marquees & Mini Marquees available • Dining Room Bookings

Bouncing babes!

BASKETBALL’S young brigade were out in force at the Ralli Park courts last Friday. Senior games were delayed due to the heat – but that didn’t stop the juniors getting in some practise. Casey Binns lines up for a shot at goal. More basketball, Page 18.

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• Great Social Club and Sporting Club Deals • Free entry for kids plus heaps of kids entertainment on track

Enquires - Balaklava Racing Club P: 8862 1503 F: 8862 1825 E: dchall@bigpond.net.au W: www.balaklavaracingclub.com.au Plains Producer, Wednesday February 24, 2010