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GOING for safety n THEY might be confident about the road ahead, but Balaklava’s Geoff Rowland (left) and Bruce Henstridge are demonstrating just one of the hazards facing “gopher’ drivers, with Osctrot Carrier’s John Walker at the wheel of the big red Kenworth. Wakefield Regional Road Safety committee will hold a “gopher” safety information session at Hayfield Plains retirement village next Thursday, from 1pm–4pm. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath

Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) held a special meeting last night to discuss a Supreme Court ruling which will allow a house to be built on farmland south of Balaklava. Council last week lost its appeal to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court. Now council faces possible public fallout over its decision last year to contest an earlier judgement – and the fact it is now faced with an impending large legal bill, after costs were awarded against it. Costs could be as high as $100,000 – though this depends on rates set by the court. The Supreme Court decision also could impact on planning regulations in other councils, with the Local Government Association monitoring the outcome. WRC had argued a large house to be built by farmer and businessman Peter Evans on land zoned primary industry should not be allowed. Justices Tom Gray, John Sulan and Richard White disagreed, in a 3-0 decision and granted the Evans building application on conditions fixed by the Environment Resources and Development Court (ERDC). Mr Evans appealed in 2009 to a single judge of the Supreme Court and won. WRC subsequently appealed to the Full Bench – and it is this court’s decision last week which council now must confront. Provided tonight’s council meeting is not held “in confidence,” the Plains Producer will report on the meeting’s outcome in next week’s edition. “We accept the umpires’ decision,” mayor James Maitland said in a prepared statement to the Plains Producer. n Continued Page 8

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Hard work breeds success for Kidds Showing dogs has been a lifestyle choice for Andrew and Marian Kidd for a long time – and one which has proved rewarding and satisfying for the Redbanks family. Having met each other when Marian bought a show dog from Andrew’s parents, the pair have built their life around breeding, showing and judging dogs, in particular the schnauzer breed. It has taken them all over the world, they’ve made many friends in the industry and have been involved in a lot of interesting projects. “It is a great hobby... hard work, but great,” Andrew said. Andrew and Marian have recently had a lot of success in showing schnauzer dogs across the world. Their most recent dog show success was at the Schnauzer Club of Victoria show a fortnight ago, where they entered six dogs. Their schnauzer ‘Remporter Wattsons Amstar Denzel was awarded best of breed and overall runner up best in show. He is a Canadian, American, New Zealand and Australian champion. Their puppy was awarded best puppy in show. They also had great success in the Royal Adelaide and Royal Melbourne Shows last year, where their dogs were awarded best of breed, and the South Australian Schnauzer Club show,

By Bronte Hewett where their dog was named best in show. And while Marian concentrates on judging schnauzer dogs, Andrew has judged a total of 103 different breeds. His judging ability has taken him to America, Canada, Ireland, England, Switzerland and New Zealand on several occasions. “It is good to see different dogs and learn about them and therefore become a better judge,” Andrew said. Another schnauzer bred by the Kidds was sold to a woman in England to compete in the world’s largest dog show, the prestigious “DFS Crufts”. This dog, ‘Remporter Georgie Girl’ was also very successful, placing second in her class. Marian is also into breeding and showing Scottish cats with their daughter Jayme, 16, so the family is kept very busy. Late last year, the family invested in a Two Wells business partnership and opened “Grand Champion”– a dog and cat supply shop. Andrew said the biggest part of the job was grooming. “It takes two hours of grooming per dog, before each show. Grooming generally starts eight weeks before a show,” he said.

Andrew and Marian Kidd with Margaret Reedman and schnauzers at Royal Mebourne show.

Dog fees will increase District Council of Mallala has reversed an earlier recommendation not to raise dog fees, with fees now set to rise from $40 to $45 with all concessions applied proportionately. Initially the issue was brought to council’s strategic community and governance committee meeting. The committee recommended

to council fees do not increase, as they were increased by 50 per cent in 2004, from $20 to $40. However, council voted for the fee increase at the ordinary meeting on March 25. Council also voted for the issue of dog registration fees to be referred to the animal management committee. Manager of engineering and in-

frastructure services, John Tillack said a new animal management committee was currently being formed, and should be operational within three of four months. Baiting must cease Mallala Council will impose a moratorium on baiting rabbits on Council land until the current practices are proved to be safe to native fauna and persons.

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The South Australia grains industry has huge potential for growth if it responds to global consumer trends, says a new report. The Grains Market Overview, released by Primary Industries and Resources South Australia,details domestic and international trends for the range of markets for South Australia grain – including food products, animal feed and industrial uses. PIRSA’s general manager of market development, agriiculture, food and wine, Justine Ross, said the release of the report was timely given significant changes to selling and marketing of grain in the last couple of years. “The grains industry has traditionally relied on the bulk handling cooperative systems and the ‘single desk’ exporting arrangement to manage the value chain,” Mr Ross said. “But with the deregulation of single desk and the growing emergence of small batch marketing, there are great opportunities for grain growers to control more of the marketing effort, and understand what consumers are looking for in their products.” The report highlights consumers of the end-product want food that is enjoyable, convenient, healthy and provides value for money.

It also shows consumers are looking for natural foods that are ethically produced. They are also interested in the provenance of their food – where it comes from and how it is produced. “There is an opportunity for the sector to respond to these consumer signals,” Mr Ross said. One business already looking to the future is Kangaroo Island Pure Grain producers, which produces naturally farmed pure grain, traceable to individual farms, machine-cleaned and guaranteed true specification. It is now marketing its grain directly to one of the biggest markets in the world –Japan. Chief executive officer, Duncan MacGillivray, said it took time and experience to get to know your buyer but it was rewarded with loyalty and support especially in the Japanese market, where they only accept the best. “We met several times with our Japanese customer both on KI and in Japan,” he said. “We met with a group of Japanese mothers and listened to what they want as consumers.” Grain industries are the state’s largest and most valuable food sector ($3.3 billlion 2008/09). Copies of the report are available online at www. safoodcentre.com.au.

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REASON to celebrate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (from left) Balaklava High School principal Mark Healy, Federal Member for Wakefield Nick Champion, teachers Grigor Fahlbusch and Wally Radowicz, Tafe SAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kym Williams, teacher Martin Smith, chairperson for Balaklava High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s governing council, Louise Michael, head girl Casey Michael, head boy Kane Williams and students in the new trade training centre.

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Centres last year attended the ceremony. Federal member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, Wakefield Regional council CEO, Phil Barry, business development manager at TAFE SA Regional, Kym Williams, MET program manager at TAFE SA Regional, Clive Thomson and Balaklava High School governing council chairperson, Louise Michael were present for the official party, speeches and

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Balaklava and Riverton have been cemented as education hubs the Federal government for the region, with announcing local high schools will become Trade Training Centres. Students and adults will in agriculture, engineering soon be able to train , building and construction, and automotive through the lower North Centre of Trade Training, led by Balaklava High School and incorporating Riverton and District

High School, Clare High and Burra Community School.

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six men entered a Balaklava property about 9.40pm on Easter Sunday night, allegedly assaulted the occupants inside and made demands of them. There were about five victims inside the Walsh street home, and it is not clear at this stage whether they were known to the intruders. A car was allegedly stolen from the house and found burnt out shortly afterwards. Other possessions were allegedly stolen from the premises and one victim sustained arm injuries. Police, who are treating the home invasion as serious criminal trespass, believe some of the intruders may be locals. Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) took finger prints at the scene of the

crime and are waiting for the results. CSI, CIB and local police are still investigating the incident, and anyone with information should contact Balaklava police on 8862 1144 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. â&#x20AC;˘ In other Balaklava police news, the front window of a Harris street house was damaged around 3am on Sunday morning. Balaklava police, CIS and CIB continue investigations into the alleged property damage, with initial investigations suggesting the damage may have been caused by a firearm. â&#x20AC;˘A Balaklava youth, 17 was reported for disorderly behaviour and property damage after allegedly smashing numerous car side windows in Balaklava on Friday night, April 2.

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Blyth woman Padmini Zacker has turned up safe in Adelaide. She was reported missing on March 20 after she had dropped her eight-year-old daughter off at a friend’s house. Her car had been found at a service station at Elizabeth, apparently left there by another woman. Police said they located Ms Zacker in West Terrace in Adelaide last Thursday morning and she was taken to hospital.

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Police reported a Port Wakefield man for alleged assault on Thursday April 1. The man was granted bail and will appear in court at a later date. •An Elizabeth Downs woman, 22, was reported for allegedly driving without a licence. She

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Police arrested a 40year-old Stockport man for an alleged aggravated assault in the early hours of Saturday, April 3. •A Clare man, 24, was also arrested for allegedly behaving in a disorderly manner

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Police reported a 31year-old Brinkworth man for allegedly cultivating two cannabis plants. He will be summonsed to appear in court. •Brinkworth police are investigating an attempted serious criminal trespass on a premise in Brinkworth. Enquiries are continuing.

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was reported for misusing his motor vehicle after allegedly performing wheel spin and causing tyre noise in Riverton on Thursday evening, April 1. He will be summonsed to appear in court and was issued with a three month barring order from a local premises. •A 46-year-old Riverton man was arrested for allegedly breaching a barring order preventing him from entering a local hotel. He was bailed to appear in court at a later date.

By Janet Zweck DURUM growers held their annual pre-seeding forum at Blyth Cinema, with 115 people attending last Thursday. This was the group’s largest ever gathering. Keynote speakers were Allan Mayfield, Rob Wheeler and Tony Rathjen. Topics discussed included the release and trials of new varieties, agronomy trials, benchmarking durum against bread wheat and area contracts for the coming season. The world supply situation was also discussed in a marketing topic presented by David Heinjus, of Rural Directions. At the end of the meeting all retired to the Blyth Hotel, where a superb San Remo pasta lunch, made from the new varieties of durum was sampled. Wayne Davis, AWB Jamestown, supplied drinks. It seems the forum now will be a permanent fixture on the calendar for Blyth, with numbers for the meeting increasing every year. Blyth Community Hall committee coped brilliantly when numbers went from 60 to 115 in a blink!

Durum Growers Association committee (from left) Ben Marshman, Michael Jaeschke, Mark Hill and Neville Sharpe.

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SEN. Const. Paul Bruggemann (right) with Two Wells police officer, Mick Pool.

Mallala gets a ‘local’ lawman

Senior Constable Paul Bruggemann has been appointed Mallala’s police officer-incharge. Sen. Const. Bruggemann, who has 35 years of police experience, Sen. Sergeant Lou Costello, of Gawler police and Sen. Const. Mick Pool, of Two Wells, addressed representatives from numerous Mallala community groups on Tuesday night. They discussed police issues and working together. Sen. Sgt. Costello said Paul had the Mallala community at heart. “He is a local, with genuine concern for the community,” he said. Sen Const. Bruggemann has lived in Mallala with his family for many years and until recently was based in Two Wells. While one of the requirements is for the officer-in-charge to live in the house attached to the police station, due to Sen. Const. Bruggemann’s established living arrangement, he would not be required to live there. Sen. Const Bruggemann addressed guests on a number of issues, commenting on the significant importance of CFS and SES volunteers. “Police would be rowing with one oar out of the water without the emergency services volunteers,” he said. n Advertising Feature

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Australian wheat breeding company Australian Grain Technologies and CBH Grain have entered into an arrangement to capture premium marketing opportunities through AGT’s promising new wheat variety, AGT Katana. The partnership will provide coordinated marketing arrangements for AGT Katana by issuing CBH Grain a licence to deliver and capture benefit from the elite processing qualities of this variety. AGT Katana will initially be targeted towards specific, reliable high-protein producing areas in South Australia and Western Australia. AGT chief executive officer, Steve Jefferies, said the primary objective of this strategy was to capture the opportunity for wheat growers to participate in a premium market that had previously been inaccessible to them. “From the testing and trials

undertaken to date, AGT Katana has shown excellent potential as a specialist sponge and dough bread making variety in the Asian market. These buyers are currently sourcing this type of wheat out of Canada and USA”. This is relatively rare for an Australian hard variety and, as such, there may be an opportunity for growers to enter this market; an opportunity that would be lost if the variety was received into the general AH segregation in which it is eligible. CBH Grain regional manager, Henry Carracher, of Clare, says CBH Grain is working to create a limited number of private segregations in South Australia to accept AGT Katana for the 2010 harvest. “We are confident we will be able to provide a premium to growers who deliver into these

segregations next harvest. We will be basing the return on the H1 price, with the potential for upside delivered back to growers”. AGT’s South Australian marketing manager, Dan Vater, said he and the SA seed grower network were very impressed with the performance of AGT Katana last year. “In trial work and broadacre testing over a number of years, AGT Katana has produced high and consistent yields competitive with all current varieties, and also achieved high test weights. While the variety is a solid option as a stand alone AH variety, the potential premium payments make AGT Katana an exciting prospect for SA growers at a time where margins are very tight”. Seed is available to growers now through an AGT Affiliate, or your local retailer.

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Local residents will be busy sharing a cuppa as towns prepare for their annual SA Cancer Council fundraiser, the Biggest Morning Tea. Balaklava will hold the event on May 28 at Balaklava Town Hall. The Biggest Morning Tea is one of the Cancer Council’s leading fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia. More than $70 million has been raised since it first began in 1994. Working tirelessly to raise money for cancer research, Maxine Symes, who is involved each year with the Mallala Morning Tea fundraiser, is hoping for another good response from people. “Last year we had about 60 people at my house for the goods and chattels auction. “Every year it gets bigger with a good turn out,” Ms Symes said. Mallalla will also get involved in the cause with Mallala Friendship Quilters street stall on Friday, April 30 under the IGA veranda at 9am at Mallala. A large selection of locally made handicrafts, lots of Mother’s Day gifts, homemade sauces, pickles, jams, cakes, pastries and sweets are on purchase, and is promised to be bigger and better than ever. A goods and chattels auction is also on again on May 2 at 10.30am. Held at 20 Redbanks road, Mallala, people are invited to attend to raise money for the worthy cause. Household goods and furniture, hardware, building materials and sundries will be on sale for those looking for a good bargain. People are invited to donate items to the auction. If you are interested in donating to the goods and chattels auction or for more information on either of the fundraisers contact Maxine on 8527 2292 or Neil Bowden on 0407 396 840. Riverton Riverton and districts High School art prize is on again. There are prizes available to each year level and all art students are strongly encouraged to have a go.

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Ambulance volunteers rewarded for effort volunteer ambulance officers from Balaklava and Mallala stations have completed a Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response. A ceremony was held at Mallala SA Ambulance station last

Wednesday, where acting regional team leader, Lloyd Tonkin, presented uniforms to the graduating officers. Volunteer ambulance officers studied subjects from occupational health and safety, driver training,

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Kapunda Museum has obtained a Mellor mower. These machines were built in Kapunda during the late 1800s. Mellors Bros had factories in Kapunda and Adelaide, building agricultural implements. Joseph Mellor first demonstrated his mower on November 9, 1866 at

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Mr J Dunstan’s property on Clare road, Kapunda. • The museum also is sponsoring the showing of a documentary on the “Wreck of Admella” in Kapunda Lutheran Hall at 7.30pm on Friday. The S.S Admella was carrying 93 tonnes of Kapunda copper ingots when it was lost off Carpenters Rocks in 1859. The licensee of Kapunda’s Sir John Franklin Hotel was among the 89 casualties in our worst maritime tragedy. clare Helping Hand Carinya Auxiliary will be holding its annual Street Stall on Thursday April 15 from 9am in Ennis Park, Clare (adjacent to the

Bargains galore at town garage sales

Garage sale bargain hunters will have a field day on Sunday, April 18. Saddleworth community garage sale will be held from 8am to 2pm. Maps will be available from 8am for a gold coin donation. Proceeds go towards Saddleworth Christmas party. There will also be a sausage

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•Owen tennis starts on Thursday nights at the tennis courts from 7.15pm. Names are put in a hat and drawn out for a 15 minute game, then players change. Cost per player is $2 to cover ball and lighting costs. It is a non-competitive atmosphere and is lots of fun, even for those who have not played before. Last games are at 9.30pm. Balaklava

Grandstand work

A working bee will be held this Saturday morning at Balaklava’s Ralli Park to fit bird-proof netting to the grandstand. Organisers are hoping for support from anyone who can lend a hand. They ask volunteers to be available from 8.30am. Machinery will be available to assist in fitting the netting.

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NEWS v District schools

Program targets youth social issues, confidence A project to increase selfconfidence, resilience and knowledge of mental health, alcohol and drug use was well received by Balaklava High School students. Year 8 students at Snowtown Area School and Riverton and District High School also attended the sessions at their respective schools. In term one, year 8 students attended a month long session discussing topics on mental health, alcohol, drug use, peer pressure and self-esteem. Students were given the opportunity to gain information, share ideas and increase their ability to look after themselves. According to Mid North Division of Rural Medicine project officer and social worker, Clare

SOCIAL worker Clare Andrews Andrews, feedback from students and teachers alike was positive, with most students engaging well during the sessions. “The aim of the group was to

increase self-confidence and resilience, increase assertiveness skills, knowledge of alcohol and drug use and how it affects your mind and body and how it can relate to mental illness, and provide information on where to go for help,” Ms Andrews said. Balaklava High School counsellor, Caroline Gill, said the project was beneficial to students as it introduced them to important issues they may come across as they enter adolescence. “The questionnaires given to students after the four weeks was a good way of getting feedback on how the project helped them personally,” Ms Gill said. The project is run by the MidNorth Division of Rural Medicine in Clare.

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Snowtown Area School induction of 2010 school leaders was held recently. School captains are Josh Fountain and Rebecca Savage. Representatives were– Year 12, Amanda Litchfield, Year 10 - Jade Furge, Shaen Tetlow, Year 9 - Sharna Wakefield, Year 8 - Natalie Cocks, Year 7 - Kayla Henderson, Year 6 - Joseph Cummins, Year 5 - Cassie Promnitz, Year 4 - Emily Thomas, Year 3 - Carly Promnitz, Year 2 - Jack Kleinig, Year 1 - Nathaniel Ottens, Reception - Tanisha Wakefield.

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Win a signed Crows guernsey and family pass The Plains Producer has teamed with the Adelaide Crows to help promote one of its training “Super Clinics” coming up in April. And YOU can win a signed Crows guernsey AND a family pass to a Crows home game at AAMI Stadium against Richmond on Sunday, May 9, at 4.10pm. Adelaide Football Club offered this great prize as part of an exclusive promotional package for the clinic. All you have to do is name the captain of the Adelaide Crows. First correct entry drawn will win BOTH prizes. Entries close Friday, April 9 and the winner will be notified that day. Please ensure you provide a contact phone number on the entry form below. The winner’s name will appear in the Q: Who is the Crows captain?

Plains Producer’s April 15 edition. Send or deliver to The Plains Producer, 9 Howes street, Balaklava, 5461 by 5pm Friday, April 9. Super Clinic The Crows Super Clinic for the northern areas will be held at Gepps Cross football club on Tuesday, April 13, from 5.30pm. All young footballers are welcome to attend. Other clinics will be held in the city at Cove football club on Tuesday, April 6 and at Payneham football club on Wednesday, April 7. About a dozen Crows players will be at the Gepps Cross football club clinic. They include Cook, Talia,Vince, van Berlo, Petrenko, Thompson, Dangerfield, Craig, MacKay, Porplyzia, Edwards and Bock. • For clinic BOOKINGS and more details, contact the club on 8440 6666.

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Triathlon winners (from left) Rebecca Wilkins, Danny Hooper, Sam Crawford, Dylan Goss Mathematics and numeracy is everywhere and to reinforce this, Brinkworth primary school staff and students participated in a triathlon. Invited special guest, Danny Hooper, took part, stayed for lunch and later presented SRC badges to newly-elected

student representatives. It was a great day of running, bike riding and swimming. Many parents attended and commented on what a great idea it was to incorporate the many areas of learning.

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NEWS v District

‘ WE CAN’T FORGET ABOUT IT ... WE HAVE TO LOOK AT IT EVERY DAY ’

Bronte Hewett reports:

Two Wells residents who raised concerns about the Tangari Estate reserve are awaiting action after almost a year of correspondence with District Council of Mallala (DCM). To the relief of Tangari Estate residents, Jan Heley (right) and Angie Weston, the reserve has been listed as priority under council’s new reserve development policy. This policy was implemented after the pair contested council’s initial handling of the issue. Ms Heley said the reserve had been an unattractive piece of land since its development five years ago. They claim they first approached DCM in May last year, concerned lemon scented gum trees were a bad choice of species to plant in the reserve. Residents believe the trees will be a safety concern in the future by dropping limbs, while roots could potentially interfere with water pipes. After a poor response from the local council, Jan and Angie were determined to see change and wrote a letter to former Labor member for Taylor, Trish White. As a result of the concerns and persistence, in March 2010 DCM amended the existing reserve development policy to include the insertion of ‘appropriate’ in front of ‘indigenous species’ on two occasions and deletion of the guidelines on what constitutes significant disagreement. But Ms Heley said the response and treatment from some council members was disgraceful and it was a battle to get something done about the reserve.

Jan and Angie’s fight for reserve forces a council rethink “Something needs to be done for the sake of rate payers,” she said. “I don’t know if council thought we were just going to go away and forget about it,” Ms Heley said. “We can’t forget about it, we have to look at it everyday,” she said. Ms Heley said people paid a lot for houses in the new Tangari Estate

and also paid high yearly rates. She expects the reserve, which a lot of dog owners also use as a waste land, should be better maintained, with signs indicating penalties for not cleaning up after dogs. Originally designed by the developers of Tangari Estate, the reserve was given to DCM to manage and maintain

in 2005. According to correspondence to Ms Heley from DCM, due to extreme weather and a water system design default, the planted vegetation did not survive. DCM chief executive officer, Charlie Mansueto, said the public’s concerns about tree species sparked Council to endorse a draft reserve development policy. Tangari Estate reserve will be the first reserve to be re-developed under the policy. He said one intention of the policy was to look at the ideas and thoughts of residents and report back to council. “We will have a look at what has been done and how to improve,” Mr Mansueto said. “It gives staff a framework to work with residents in any redevelopment.”

Interest in Balaklava housing estate A large parcel of residential land at Wattle Grove estate in Balaklava has been valued at $1.5 million. Several expressions of interest around that figure have been received by the agents, Knight Frank real estate. The 1.534 hectare area off Francis street boasts three leased modern houses together with a further 25 vacant (community title) allotments.

The potential owner has the opportunity to construct an additional 25 new residences, of which the majority qualify for a 10 year Commonwealth government low rental scheme. Knight Frank real estate agent, Clinton Ramm, said he had been contacted by about five people who had taken interest in the property. “Different people have been looking at the land, as well as builders,” Mr Ramm said.

‘Up’ to fun at Snowtown The movie ‘Up’ will be showing at Snowtown Memorial Hall for a free family-friendly night of fun this Saturday. The movie night kicks off at 6.30pm as part of celebrating National Youth Week. Wakefield Regional Youth Advisory Committee has organised the night with snacks and a free barbecue for viewers. Committee member and Wakefield Regional Council community development officer, David

Woodroofe, said it would be the first time the committee will be using the film equipment they purchased through a grant . The night is a strictly alcohol and drug free event. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. For catering purposes or for more information call Beck Savage on 8865 2278, Mitch Nicholls on 0447 673 055 or David Woodroofe on 0417 864 030.

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“We’ve spoken to the people interested about how the concept works and hope to make a sale soon.” The lot is said to be an ideal construction/investment for project builders, small syndicated and superannuants. Immediate capital growth prospects, outstanding yield upon completion of construction and potential depreciation benefits are available.

Action plan set

WAKEFIELD regional Council has adopted its draft Action Plan as a follow-on from council’s Strategic Management Plan (SMP) 2010-14. Chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said the draft Action Plan help to monitor and track the progress of the SMP. In a report to last month’s council meeting, Mr Barry said without an Action Plan the accountability and transparency of actions of an organisation to its strategic plan can be confusing and non-committal.

what is mallala council policy? The amended DCM reserve development policy states the general landscaping principles to be followed by developers are: 1. Adherence to the primary purpose of the reserve 2. Use of appropriate indigenous species wherever possible 3. maximise the use of water tolerant/arid area plants 4.Minimise maintenance requirements 5. Passive (or active) use of open space. Plant maintenance for two summers is mandatory. •Where an existing reserve is to be re-developed the following guidelines are to be used:

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1. The local community shall be consulted on species selection and layout of the reserve 2. Use of appropriate indigenous species wherever possible 3. Maximise the use of water tolerant/arid area plants 4.Minimise maintenance requirements 5. Passive (or active) use of open space. Where significant negative feedback is received, the senior horticulture officer, in conjunction with the manager infrastructure and engineering services, shall prepare a report outlining the proposal, feedback received and analysis of this feedback for consideration by council.

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Council ‘analysing decision’ • From Page 1 In a statement to the Plains Producer, via chief executive officer, Phil Barry, council said it was “analysing the effects of the decision to overturn the specialised planning Environmental Resources and Development Court ruling on the proposed development of a second home on a property near Owen and the redevelopment of the existing home into a manager’s residence.” Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, said the decision would have implications for local planning issues across South Australia. “We accept the umpires’ decision,” mayor James Maitland said. “Naturally, we are disappointed at the outcome of the matter which has now been before three courts after the Council’s independent Development Assessment Panel originally refused the development application in September 2008. “The property’s owner appealed to the courts on two occasions, to the ERDC and to the Supreme Court and was successful on the second appeal. “In considering legal advice, council appealed to the Full Bench of the Supreme Court which upheld the decision

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of the earlier Supreme Court ruling.” Mayor Maitland said this was the first time in Wakefield Council’s 13 year history a planning matter had proceeded to the Full Bench. “The matter has now been referred back to the ERDC which will set the conditions of approval for the property owner,” he said. Court costs associated with the recent hearings have been awarded against the Council but mayor Maitland said the extent of those costs has yet to be determined. “Obviously, this will have an effect on council’s operating budget but we would not have taken the matter to appeal without pre-eminent legal advice,” he said. The Local Government Association is seeking legal advice on possible implications for other councils with similar planning issues. LGA executive director, Wendy Campana said the association would not make comment on individual matters but would be asking for a legal opinion on whether the decision could have effect on applications for development within Primary Industry Zones.

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Common sense should Complex have applied – Evans matters to consider When contacted by the Plains Producer for a statement, Peter Evans referred to the comments of Justices Tom Gray and John Sulan in Paragraph 29 of the judgment: This says: “ Counsel for the Wakefield Regional Council approached the appeal on the basis the interpretation of the Development Plan raised issues akin to those of statutory construction. “Submissions were advanced about the precise meaning and construction of provisions in the Development Plan and the Objectives and Principles.” The judgement continued: “These submissions were unhelpful.They were directly at odds with the approach outlined by the above authorities.” Mr Evans explained the Justices were noting Wakefield Regional Council sought to use the Local Development Plan as a ‘Statute Law’ rather than the actual legal intent of the Local Development Plan – as a guide to development in the region. “The Local Development Plan cannot cover every single situation and the merits thereof,” Mr Evans said.

Peter Evans “The intended use of the Local Development Plan is well documented as outlined in previous judgements prior to paragraph 29. “It would seem foolish the LGA and our own councillors still don’t understand this. If you were to think for a second council’s approach should be correct, it would seem they would be able to write their own rules and implement them. “I don’t suggest this would be a good outcome for rate payers.”

Mr Evans said the ERD Court consisted mainly of “commissioners” or generally former council staff or planning consultants. “This court only seems to seek to interpret the Local Development Plan, rather than apply common sense, which seems a waste of time for all concerned,” Mr Evans said. “It is quite frustrating to me given our local WRC Development Assessment Panel (DAP) would seem to have the same charter, rather than apply commonsense. “My case is quite a good example of bureaucracy gone mad. “It seems in order to have some common sense applied, one must be willing to go to the Supreme Court for this to happen. The Supreme Court applies the law of equity or the common law test of reasonableness...or as I like to refer to it, some common sense’. “It seems much more practical for the charter of our own DAP to be extended to allow them to think ... avoiding this whole process I’ve had to endure.

“I believe this approach would yield a far better outcome for the community. “In my mind, the approach we have to development within WRC is quite a concern. “As highlighted in paragraph 27 of the judgement, the Justices asked the question: ‘Why wouldn’t developments that bring people and economic benefit to country areas be supported?’ (paraphrased). “I believe some local councillors have lost sight of the intended purpose of council. “A return to providing efficient and co-ordinated services to rate payers needs to be reinstalled, rather than the current rule-making and policing that seems to be taking precedent.” •Clarification – In the front page article in last week’s edition, the Plains Producer referred to a 2-1 decision of the Full Bench of the Supreme Court. This was incorrect as all Justices dismissed the appeal (3-0) – with Justice White suggesting the “final planning judgement to be made by the ERD court.”

WAKEFIELD Regional Council CEO, Phil Barry, said the Full Court took about three and half months to deliver judgment, due to the complexity at common law. “The judgment clearly indicated matters of consideration which traditionally had not been planning points of land use assessment, including within the ERDC,” Mr Barry said. These were, for example, farming efficiencies, and an historical ownership link to a property. Mr Barry said: “Justice White was of the view some elements raised in the court ‘do not indicate the application should necessarily be granted.’ ” Mr Barry said the implication across SA in planning assessment – with the judgment now being ‘case law’ – might not just affect Primary Industry Zones but other industry zones because of broader considerations used by the Full Court. “In doing so, the court also found the ERDC erred at law and ‘has not made a complete planning decision,’ “ Mr Barry said. Mr Barry said the Full Court also reaffirmed clearly a council development plan is a guide – not a “statutory construction” especially when worded in “non-mandatory terms”. Mr Barry said key evidence tendered by Mr Evans was accepted as factual by the court, including references to the number of sheep (48,000) processed through the feedlot in 2008, farm management and no intention to seek a land division for the new residence.

Councillors remain silent on court case Most councillors were tightlipped about Wakefield Regional Council’s court loss. Some were unavailable when contacted by the Plains Producer. Councillor for Central ward, Maurice Tiller, did not want to comment about the outcome of the case and whether council’s decision was wrong or not. “I don’t want to comment until it’s all over,” Mr Tiller said. Similarly, Central ward council-

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lor Kelly Bickle, said she felt she was not in the position to make any comments. “I wasn’t at the August meeting when council voted to appeal the original Supreme Court decision,” Ms Bickle said. Another Central ward councillor, Avon Hudson, was unavailable. Southern ward councillor, Rodney Reid, said he also was not in a position to make any official comments .

He said there was a conflict of interest which prevented him from being able to vote for the appeal in August. “Where I work in Clare, I supply feed to his (Evans) feed-lot so I had to declare interest and was therefore unable to vote (in August’s council meeting),” Mr Reid said. “I was not allowed in the council chambers at the time for that reason.” Northern ward councillor Greg

Stevens, who was away at the time he was contacted, was aware of the Supreme Court’s decision but said he was not yet fully informed of the full judgement. “I have no regrets,” he said. “That is the way I believe we had to go.” Northern ward councillor Darryl Ottens was not aware of details and declined to comment. Western ward councillor Scott Kelly did not wish to make a com-

ment, believing it was someone else’s responsibility. “I believe it is all going to be handled by the mayor and CEO,” he said. Western ward’s Barry Nottle and Eastern councillor David Lamond said they would not make any comments until after last night’s council’s meeting. A special council meeting was held yesterday to review and discuss the court’s decision and comments.

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NEWS v District

Here’s a quick reminder about watering times. CHEERS! Balaklava’s Neighbourhood Shed team are set to go (from left) Dick May, Ruth Arikawe, Ken Harkness, John Warren, Graham Lawrie, Daphne Butler, Brian Noyce, Helen Pinkatshek and Bruce Moffat.

As daylight saving has ended, watering times have changed for areas covered by level 3 enhanced water restrictions. South Australians have shown a very responsible approach to water saving since more flexible watering times introduced last

Seven years in the making ... Balaklava’s shed set to go

Dripper systems and hand-held hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle can be used for a maximum of 5 hours spread over the week between the hours of 7-10am or 4-7pm on any day. Sprinklers remain banned. Watering cans and buckets can be used at any time.

By Lauren Hermon ise and even just to get together for a cuppa,” Ms Arikawe said. She said the shed had already made big improvements in the projects they take part in. “We’ve started selling the products we make and the two big benches in the shed are what our members have personally made,” she said. Guests will meet from 10.30am–11am where morning tea will be provided on arrival. During this time people will have the opportunity to inspect the shed.

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The official opening ceremony begins at 11:30am where mayor James Maitland will cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the shed. Also among the guests will be representatives from each shed in surrounding areas such as Snowtown, Clare, Burra, Riverton and Port Wakefield. Country North Community Services will display the Mobile Acivity Centre (MAC) VAN with mobile shed facilities. Representatives from from Balaklava schools, Mick Brock from CHAP,

Disability SA community nurses, Mill Court CEO, Graham Ackland, Balaklava hospital staff and doctors will also attend. Lunch is at 12:30pm at Balaklava Bowling Clubrooms where a gold coin donation will be appreciated to cover food costs. Sponsors are Swap Shop, Lions Club, Foodland, Hardware, Marc’s Meats and Balaklava Newsagency. For catering purposes, please reply to invitations by Tuesday, April 13 to 8842 6500.

Collie v kelpie at Tarlee sheep dog trials Come along and experience the fun and excitement of watching Australian sheep dogs in action at the Tarlee sheep dog trials held at Tarlee oval this Saturday and Sunday. Border Collies will battle it out against Kelpies in a two trial program, organised by the South Australian Working Sheepdog Association in conjunction with the SA Yarding Association . You can witness the skill and patience required to work three sheep through a course of obstacles . The yarding trial, predominately made up of kelpies, will show off the skill required to work a flock of sheep through yards and into a truck. One organiser of the weekPlains Producer, Thursday April 8, 2010

end is Bill Trembath, who twice has won the Fleurieu Cup, a prestigious trial event. •Bill is pictured with the cup and his champion, Burndale Ben. A car-boot sale with a number of stall holders will also be set up around the oval on Saturday, adding to spectator interest. A playground will keep the youngsters amused. The yarding trial will take place in the paddock beside Tarlee church and the Three Sheep Trial on the oval behind the institute. Entry is $5. For more information about the yarding trial contact Peter on 8528 5246, 0409137618 or Janice on 8529 2302 for the three sheep trial.

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SEVEN years since the idea to set up a neighbourhood shed in Balaklava was first conceived, the official opening of the shed is nearly here. Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed will open on Tuesday, April 20, in Balaklava’s town centre park. Guests will be able to check out the carpentry-type machines in the shed and will be given demonstrations by shed members on how to use some of the equipment. Committee member, Ruth Arikawe, said the neighbourhood shed would be an amazing place for people to relax and socialise. “It’s a great opportunity for people to social-

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• Former Balaklava High School students Kate Greenshields and Melinda Baker graduated from a youth development course at Westminster College.

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• Former Balaklava High School student Scott Heyes was honoured with several academic accolades, the most recent being an Australian Postgraduate award to study Master of Landscape Architecture by Research at University of Adelaide.

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William Upton – Balaklava’s first chemist

further along to No.20 George Street (later Langdon’s Shoe Store). In 1891, Upton married Miss Claudia Courtis, and they had a large family of two sons and six daughters. His son Robert followed in his father’s footsteps as a chemist while his other son, William, became a doctor and went on to become a distinguished skin specialist in Australia and overseas. William Upton Snr was the first president of Balaklava Racing Club, holding this position for 20 years. It is also reputed that Upton’s dispensary was the first premises in Balak-

Mr CF Martindale, and then moved to Adelaide where he established a chemist shop on the Parade at Norwood, in partnership with his son, Robert. William Upton continued to work from this shop until his 90th year. He died on December 19, 1953, aged 98 years. Some of his famous “potions” included a healing ointment, La Grippe influenza mixture, a cough linctus, a digestive liver syrup, baby powder and teething powders. Iinformation used with permission of Bernadette Powell, granddaughter of W Upton). William Upton.

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• Apr 10: Caeliac Support Group, Gawler Health Service; Balaklava Golf Club 100 Club function. • Apr 11: Second Saturday markets, Belly Junction, Balaklava; Pinery Market and in-town garage sales. • Apr 20: Neighbourhood Shed opening. • Apr 21: TW Regional Action Team meeting, TW Visitor Information Centre. • Apr 23: Living Beyond Suicide, Balaklava Church of Christ. • Apr 25: APMVC Annual Concert, Bva Town Hall. • Apr 30: Brinkworth Red Cross Breakfast; Blyth paper drive; Mallala Friendship Quilters Annual Trading Table. • May 1: Balaklava paper drive. • May 4: Balaklava Golf Luncheon. • May 12: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea. • May 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29: TW Melodrama, Community Hall. • May 22-23: Brinkworth Football Club 100th birthday celebrations. • May 22-29: History Week, Balaklava Museum. • May 24: SA Police Band performing, BTH.

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lava to be lit by electric light. In the early 1900s he began importing drugs from England and the Continent, and had developed a good business relationship with country medical practitioners, travelling long distances on his bicycle, calling on doctors as far away as Victor Harbor (111 miles or 177 kms from his home town), with many of these trips over hilly country and very poor roads. By this time Upton was a middle-aged man, so this was a real test of his stamina. About the same time he moved his business premises, Upton also shifted house, to the corner of Scotland Street and May Terrace. He named his new home “Galtymore” - the house (which most of us knew as the Convent) had been built in 1907-08 for Mr Fred Saint. In the mid 1920s, William Upton sold his Balaklava business to

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In most towns there is usually a resident chemist or, at the very least, an agency for one. Balaklava has been fortunate to have the services of a resident chemist since 1891 when William Upton set up business here. He was born in 1855 at Ballylanders, County Limerick in Ireland, and came to South Australia in 1885 at the age of 30. He joined his older brother, Robert, at Gawler and worked in various occupations including a short time as a teacher. After learning the dispensing of medicines from a Dr Dawes, who had a well known practice in Gawler, William Upton opened “The Balaklava Dispensary” in 1891, in premises attached to his house on the corner of George and Scotland Streets (now the pet shop), and worked from this location until just before World War I when he moved

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Pets are increasingly being treated like humans. Online pet supply retailer VetShopAustralia.com. au has compiled a list of some of the craziest pet trends which point to the growing humanisation of pets. “Our obsession with our pets has grown over the past 20 years,” VetShopAustralia head veterinarian Dr Mark Perissinotto said. “Australia’s pet industry is worth around $4.7 billion a year and people can now buy their pets everything from orthopedic beds, strollers and faux mink coats to testicle implants and anti-depressants. Dr Perissinotto said pets which were

Weird and wacky pet trends treated as humans can become confused and suffer behavioural problems such as aggression, possessiveness and separation anxiety. “…for a successful owner/pet relationship, people need to remind themselves that their pets are not small furry humans and don’t need special dog coffees or diamond encrusted collars.” Ten weird, wacky and just plain dumb pet trends: Neuticles: Testicular prosthetic implants for pets that have been desexed. Pet clothing: cat wigs, faux mink coats, designer plaid jackets,

clothing such as earmuffs, head halters and swaddling attire, including a snug leotard called a sheep suit, designed to calm dogs during storms. Gourmet treats: dog coffee or ‘puppacinos’ (a combination of frothy pet milk and liver sprinkles), hand-made carob dog treats and milky, paw-shaped lollipops for cats. Dog perfume: Designed to mask the smells of pongy pooches. Pet Airways: A US based airline which provides travel for cats and dogs, or ‘pawsengers’.

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jewelled collar/leash sets and ferret parkas. Social networking for dogs: sites such as Doggyspace.com and Petfacebook.com are on the rise. Extreme grooming: Dogs that look like camels, turtles or chickens. Groomers transform their dogs into a menagerie of creatures with the help of clippers and dye. Animal spas and resorts: everything from pet acupuncture to massages, aromatherapy and crystal healing. Dog yoga, or ‘doga’: pet owners perform yoga with (and on) their dogs. Thunderwear:

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NEWS v District n JOy and ‘Adopt-a-town’ friends continue to support bushfire victims

hen Owen resident Joy Wo o d r o o f e heard about the plight of people in Victoria affected by bushfires in early 2009, her own memories of bushfires in the Adelaide Hills stirred her to find a way to help this latest group of victims. After months of organising a committee to help send hay, quilts, beanies and warm clothing to people, she now wanted to see for herself how people were coping and what their needs were 14 months on. Possum boxes may seem a strange way to help but that is the need Joy and her team found in the small community of about 2500 people where 300 homes were lost and 11 people lost their lives. Another possibility is the offer of holiday homes, so some who have worked so hard to recover and rebuild, can enjoy a break away with family. Joy, along with husband David, friend and councillor Rodney Reid, of Wakefield Regional Council and myself visited the area at the end of March and found the resilience and care of people to be heartwarming. Homes have been, or are being rebuilt. People have pulled together to visit and care for each other. A stitch and chat group has formed and meets

Hopes rise By Margaret Manuel together twice a week to talk as the healing process takes place. The community hall in Callignee is being replaced and will be bigger and better than before. New toilets are being built alongside the oval and a

new CFA (CFS) building is underway. A small band of 13 CWA ladies meets each month and will work again towards the renewal of their hall. A strong determined lady who is almost 80, Mardi Symons, opened

her Traralgon South home to the group from SA.She had lived in Calignee most of her life before moving to Traralgon South in the 80s – only nine kilometres in distance but a world away in people. Mardi runs cattle with help from her son, who now lives with her after his family home was

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MEETING at the Traralgon South church are (from left) Margaret Manuel, Rodney Reid, David Woodroofe, Mardi Symons, Joy Woodroofe and Beryl Farmer.

Out of the ashes razed. She is an icon who has received many awards for her dedication to the community she loves. Mardi is part of the tiny church at South Traralgon who worship weekly with ministers from the Anglican and Uniting Churches taking alternate services. Local identity, Lindsay Pump, who lives on his own apart from his six dogs, a goat and several chooks, has a heart for his neighbours. After the fires he was seen “everywhere” cutting down trees and helping where he could. Lindsay, or Louie as he is known, has adorned his home with wood cut only with a chainsaw and router. Wooden dragons which puff smoke fill the inside of his house and a bird, spider and snake cut from wood help to make his home unique. But the scars are still apparent. Anxiety is the overriding memory for Chris Lambert as she looks back on the horror that confronted her family of six as fire raged around their modern-style home

set on five acres in Traralgon South. The anxiety was for her children, Tim 11, Jacob 9, and twins Abbie and Georgie 7, and her horses as the fire raced towards them, only turning at the last minute after a wind change. And anxiety was still evident in Chris’ voice and demeanor as she spoke of the fire.

burned to the ground and her beautiful garden devastated, Iris has now settled in a small home in South Traralgon where she feels safe. But back at the site of her former home set on a small acreage, her garden is starting to respond to the rain that has fallen since the fire.

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Her husband, Adam, said the first thing they heard was the rumbling of the fire followed by gas bottles and ammunition exploding. Trees alongside the property still show the darkened trunks of fire. And Chris’ mum, Iris, who lived only a few kilometres away, lost everything. With her home

Here and there roses, orchids, Californian poppies, snapdragons and Easter lillies grow out of the ruins. A sign of new hope. As memories of the catastrophe recede, trees are sprouting leaves; some are still blackened and dead but alongside cattle graze peacefully, belying the horror of 14 months ago.

Cheryl’s possums need homes Cheryl Bickham runs an animal sanctuary in Callignee. She lives with her husband in a newly built shed after their two properties were burned out. She is looking forward to having electricity soon, after having the phone reconnected recently. Part of her coping mechanism is to meet with five or six other women each month for a “Scoff and Quaff” afternoon. The group enjoys lunch and wine with lots of chat. Cheryl looks after possums which have been hurt then releases them into the wild in their wooden boxes. And this is where Joy and her team found the Wakefield community could help.

Cheryl has a need for more boxes as she looks after about 120 possums each year and each needs its own box. Members of the Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed have been asked if they would build and paint boxes which could be flat packed and sent or delivered to Cheryl. You can help shed project n Wood is needed for workers at Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed to make possum boxes. If you have any to spare and would like to donate it, please contact David Woodroofe at Wakefield Regional Council, 8862 0800.

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Plan now to impress at show What a summer it has been, very hard on all plants and their owners, heat, water rationing – and daylight saving. It has been no joke getting up in the dark and trying to do something outside. Let us hope we have seen the end of the hot dry weather and now can look forward to Autumn with cooler days and nights and all the bulbs popping up their heads ready for spring flowering. Some are flowering out of season, taking up that heavy rain we had last November. Driving around Balaklava it is a bit depressing, lawns and trees have really suffered. Still, a few small gardens are looking quite good. Dean Stringer, rose grower and judge – he comes to our local show each year – spoke at Balaklava Garden Club recently and shocked the people present by telling them how to prune roses. Dean described how to cut out all the dead wood and assured all, the bushes would survive and shoot with new growth within a few weeks. Dean also explained what a judge looks for when judging flowers of all kinds. It was very informative and we are hoping for an increase in entries in our next show. Now is the time to think about what we want to exhibit at Balaklava show in September, and not to forget to read your schedule very carefully.

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Moving house: ‘ Is it a fate worse than death? Moving house can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Research has shown the stress levels are up there with a death of a family member, marriage breakdown or loss of a job. Peak industry body the Australian Furniture Remover’s Association (AFRA) has launched a website to assist in taking the stress out of moving. “Moving can be a really emotional experience and we identified that many people were experiencing anxiety and stress when moving house,” says Executive Director of AFRA, Viv Hanley. “A home contains memories, and there is a lot of hassle involved in picking up your life and all your possessions when relocating. I’ve heard a lot of horror stories in my 50 years in the industry – damaged property and hidden charges are among the most common.” Mr Hanley’s advice to avoid the potential pitfalls of moving is to use an accredited removalist. “A lot of people will just book the first mover they find in the phone book, but it’s important to do your research,” Mr Hanley said. “Unlike non-regulated removalists, AFRA accredited members undergo training, are required to

carry insurance and all vehicles are kept up to industry standards. If you have an issue with an accredited removal company, AFRA also offers a dispute resolution procedure.” AFRA has launched a revamped version of its website www.afra.com.au for members of the public to search for an accredited removalist, as well as find advice and tips to assist in planning a hassle free move. AFRA suggests the following simple steps to take the stress out of moving house: 4 Choose an AFRA accredited removal company - this means the company has conducted a registered training course and must adhere to an industry Code of Conduct – don’t use a moving company unless at least one of the removalists is accredited 4 Take out insurance. It is unlikely your belongings will be covered by home and contents insurance when you are moving, as the risk of damage is greater when goods are being relocated. Transit insurance, offered by accredited removalists, is in most instances the most economical way to cover your goods in transit. 4 Know what you’re paying for – double check that the quote you are provided with by

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‘Nana plants’ grow in popularGARDENINg trends in 2010 are going back to the future as we embrace growing our own produce, ‘nanna’ plants and even chickens in the backyard, according to Sebastian Tesoriero, a horticulturalist and founder of gardening resource www.plantthis. com.au. “Following widespread concern about climate change and carbon footprints, the scare of the global financial crisis also appears to have brought a shift to GYO – the back-to-basics of “Grow-Your-Own”, Tesoriero says. “But with more sophisticated modern tastes, we’re concentrating more on gourmet produce. Instead of the faithful Eureka lemon we’re turning more to figs, kaffir limes, blueberries, pomegranates and coffee. And even in small spaces more can be packed in with a growing range of dwarf fruit trees.” Tesoriero also said fowls were re-appearing in the backyard, even in the inner suburbs, as part of the same movement as we continue to rediscover their value for recycling household scraps, cleaning up garden pests, providing fertiliser and

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n DNSP Development/High performance manager Jason Bald (left) and Development officer Peter Todd with Adelaide Plains basketballers and coaches. RIGHT: Coach Deb Robertson, who was absent at the time of the photo.

Ba s k e t b a l l : SA C o u n t r y C a r n i v a l

SA Country Basketball’s Development Network Squad Program (DNSP) is a model for players and coaches for teaching individual and team fundamentals. The program is run at the Balaklava High School gym on a weekly basis. The DNSP is the key component of SA Country Basketball’s state-wide player and coach identification and development strategy. DNSP group was established in the Adelaide Plains region due to a need for a systematic approach to identifying and developing outstanding junior basketballers. The Adelaide Plains has been a great breeding ground for talented basketballers, with local players Olivia Thompson currently on a basketball Scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport, and Brianna Wedding gaining selection in the Under 17 SA Country State Development team in January. Development/High Performance manager Jason Bald says, “Adelaide Plains is certainly one of the brightest up-and-coming “talent” centres in the state, with sev-

eral players from within the region identified as potential State representatives in the near future”. The aim of SACBC’s Development Network Squad Program is to identify and select outstanding basketball athletes, aged 10-17 years, to an DNSP squad, and develop their mental and individual skills and team concepts which will enable them to compete successfully at national and international level. Program coach is Leigh Wright, with Deb Robertson and Wayne Hill also helping out. Michelle Tiller is coordinator and also helps coach. Michelle Tiller is ecstatic to have the program running. “We all love our basketball so much, it gives us great pleasure to coach kids that are so keen to improve their development in basketball. “We also get the chance to go to upper level coaching clinics to improve our program.” The program ceases during school holidays, beginning again on April 19. Sessions are held Monday nights – juniors from 5.30pm – 6.30pm, and seniors from 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

Girls finish runners-up in under 12 competition

n Adelaide Plains under 16 girls, back from left: Taylor Smith, Tess Lawson, Renee McPharlin, Kate Cmrlec, Hannah McArdle, front: Caitlyn Moulds, Shauni Tiller, Brittany Koch and Danielle Hosking.

Under 16 girls battle height, offence at carnival The Adelaide Plains under 16 girls team played in the SA Country Carnival, held March 27 and 28 at Telstra Dome. Scores for each game were as follows: APBA 11 v Bordertown 46; APBA 18 v Roxby Downs 44; APBA 11 v Strathalbyn 40 First final APBA 16 v Bordertown 63 Overall the under 16 girls had their work cut out for them as the scores indicate there was a big difference. At the time it didn’t seem that way, but the girls were playing teams that should have been in a higher division, due to a lack of teams.

The girls seemed to lose confidence when under pressure in offence. It took a couple of games to learn that passing was better than dribbling – which improved their game play. The other teams had a lot of height which encouraged a lot of awesome defence work. The girls’ attitude was kept at a high and they never gave up trying. They came away knowing what they have to improve on next time, as well as having more training sessions together, as other teams train all year round, which is hard for our association to do. – Coaches Deb Robertson and Michelle Tiller

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The Adelaide Plains under 12 girls came away from the country carnival as runnersups and gained a great deal of experience. Games were played at Bear Cats Stadium in Port Adelaide on March 27 and 28. The first game for the weekend was against Roxby Downs on Saturday morning. This was a great game in which the girls lead from the start. Great defensive work saw the Adelaide Plains girls winning 24-18. The next game against Mildura was a very good win for Adelaide Plains, 27-10. The girls played a great offensive game and gelled as a team. We played one game at the Dome on Saturday night against the Riverland. The game for the Adelaide Plains girls started out slowly. The team fought back and ended up going down 17-16.

n Adelaide Plains under 12 girls, back from left: Tiffani Graham, Sarah Heaslip, Georgia McArdle, Kelsey Wedding, Tayla Williams, middle: Keisha Gregory, Jessica Heaslip, Kirrily White, Rachel Dunstan, front: team manager Nicole Gregory and coach Jason Gregory. The competition was split into two sections with the girls being placed first on percentage in section one at the start of the finals. On Sunday morning the girls played Broken Hill in the quarter final. The girls came out firing playing an excellent game. TheAdelaide Plains girls were more aggressive and won the game 28-4. After the quarter final we were placed into Division

3. Our semi final game was against Riverland who beat us on Satuday night. Our girls were determined to make amends and their last quarter pressure saw them win the game 24-14. The girls were very excited to make the grand final which was played against the team we played first on Saturday morning. Roxby Downs were slow to start but took the lead into the last quarter. The Adelaide

Plains girls were unable to close the gap losing 23-16. It was a great achievement for the girls to make the grand final and they should be very proud of themselves. They represented Adelaide Plains in a very disciplined manner. A big thank you to all the girls for excelling themselves and also to the parents who scored or timekept. It was a great weekend. – Nicole Gregory, TM

Nantawarra winds up tennis season with dinner Players and supporters of the Nantawarra Tennis Club enjoyed a dinner at the Royal Hotel Balaklava recently to celebrate the end of the 2009/10 season. Their season ended the week before with a close loss to the eventual winners Owen/Grace Plains. President Alan Baker and captain Tammy Nicholls presented the awards to the trophy winners, with Tammy also presenting some fun awards to highlight happenings throughout the season. Kirsty Williams won the D Dixon Memorial Trophy, with CherylAppleby and Tammy Nicholls equal runners-up. Richard Maxwell was the winner of the E G Herbert Memorial Trophy, with vice captain Travis Nicholls awarded runner-up. n Trophy winners, from left: Richard Maxwell, Cheryl Appleby, Ashley Krieg took home the captain’s trophy Tammy Nicholls, Kirsty Williams and Travis Nicholls. for his efforts throughout the year. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Come and try netball clinic

LEFT: Men’s 10km – first Brad Hardie, second Tim Cawrse and third Brett Tucker. BELOW LEFT: Liam and Nicholas Mathew power to the finish line.

The Blyth Snowtown Netball Club, with the support and sponsorship of Mid North Division of Rural Medicine, held a junior netball clinic at the Snowtown Area School on March 24. The clinic was run to encourage students who currently don’t play netball to give it a try, and to develop ball skills and teamwork. 57 girls and boys were involved in the clinic, which was run by Blyth Snowtown A1 player and Level 1 Coach Hayley Zweck. Hayley was supported by Mid North Division of Rural Medicine, who promote young people to be involved with exercise and being part of a team, as this fosters good mental health. Blyth Snowtown’s Net-Set-Go coach Simone Bigg assisted Hayley, together with teachers from Snowtown Area School. The students enjoyed the clinic, which focused on all students being active while learning fundamental skills of netball such as passing, footwork, working as a team,

Cricket city v country

The Telstra Cup (SA Amateurs v State Country) match was held on Sunday (April 4) at 3.30pm on AAMI Stadium immediately after the Crows v Sydney game. It was the fourth annual Telstra Cup and it is the first major event on the 2010 community footy calendar. The best country players from the match progress to July’s SA Country Championships and the National Country Championships. The best SA Amateur Football League players will compete in the State Match against WA in June.

Golf balaklava Ladies

It was another Jenny Craig day for our stroke/NTP day last Thursday and 12 ladies presented to the starter. Taking the honours were; A grade - Winner J.Anderson - Nett 73 . Runner-up M.Kemp - Nett74 B grade - Winner M.Hayes - Nett 73 - Runner-up T.Matz - Nett 74 C grade - Winner C.Hahesy - Nett 77 - Runner-up C.Taylor - Nett 80 plus a win for nearest the pin. Well done Cherie. Producer Points. J.Anderson - 5, M.Hayes - 4, T.Matz -3, M.Kemp - 2, C.Hahesy - 1. Well done everybody and especially Janet Freemantle who continues to make good progress with her game. Next week is our 1st stableford round - 9am start.Starters F.Williams and G.Ackland. What is golf? “A day spent in a round of strenuous idleness” - William Wordsworth - English poet.

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Thirty thirsty thwackers, including new member Ethan Allen, hurled themselves into the fray last Saturday, a Stableford round soon underway. Among our A Graders, Merv Hameister was victorious with 39 points, with Scott Michael (35) in hot pursuit while visitor B. Paul, armed appropriately with a Golflink card, came in third with 33 points. This titanic trio trumped (visitor) B. Gordon (32), (visitor) R. Gordon (31), I. Michael (31), W. Nagle (30), T. Michael (29), and the elegant P. Anderson (26). In B Grade, the day belonged to Callum Michael who clubbed no less than 41 points. Big Barry Michael played the round, coming second with 37 points, leaving Dean “Deano” Robinson to come home in third place with 36 points. Left to pad out the field were C. Temby (35), D. Trickett (35), D. Goudie (33), D.Rodgers (32), J. Curnow (32), G. Sonntag (32), W. Berry (30), J. Michael (30), (visitor) B. Gordon (29), M. Kemp (24), (visitor) D. Gordon (21) and G. Anderson (17). Ben Michael played his socks off to

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playing positions and having fun. “Our club was helped last year by the Mid North Regional Development Board to implement a Strategic Plan, where we identified the need to develop our junior players, and encouraging more juniors in the area to play.” Blyth Snowtown Netball Club president Bernie Keech said. The clinic was followed up by a ‘Come’n’Try’ session the following night at junior netball training held at Snowtown, and the club gave a free lip gloss, donated by Chemmart Clare, to each of the 51 girls who participated in the training. The Come’n’Try night also coincided with a parent information session run by Bernie to provide parents with the necessary information to support their daughters in playing netball for BSNC. The clinic and ‘Come’n’Try’ sessions were a great success with many new juniors and families attending. We welcome any new juniors and their families who may be interested in joining the BSNC this season and ask that they contact Bernie or email us at bsnc@bigpond.com.

cream the C Graders, scoring no less than 38 points, four to the good of Austin Henstridge who in turned buried Jordan Taylor by 3 points. Also in the hunt were J. Napper (29) and (visitor) B. Barns (27). As our sole junior on the day, Ethan Allen displayed a remarkable temperament, staying for the whole journey but scoring just sx points on this occasion. David Rodgers scored a Birdie on the third hole, while visitors Bradley Gordon and B Barns came up trumps on the 8th. NTPs front, Dave Rodgers took out the third hole, Brad Gordon the 8th, John Curnow the 10th, John Michael the 15th and visitor Rob Gordon the 13th. This week we will hold a blood ‘n’ guts Par competition to sort out just who has the ticker and talent worthy of the Thompson Plumbing Trophy, with proceedings to be sorted by starters Robert Hart and Austin Henstridge. Our thanks to Trevor Reid and Barrie Thompson for overcoming dramas and mechanical failures to work their magic on the course.

balaklava Mid week

Results from March 31. Dean Trickett 44, Bill Berry 40, Dennis Goudie 39, Greg Sonntag 39, Mike Caldwell 36, Dene Newton 35, Merv Hameister 34, Chris Hahesy 34, Mike Hahesy 32, Rick Campbell 30, Don Anderson 27. Birdies: Dean Trickett No 4, Merv Hameister No 4, Mike Hahesy No 17. 7/4/10 Tee off 12 o’clock sharp.

Hamley Bridge

Balaklava Golf Club handicapper Merv Hamiester will have some work to do on his own handicap after snaring 46 points in Thursday’s stableford competition, to win the day from former president and B grade champion Ron Smith with 45 points. Other scores Doug Cooper 41, Roger Hahn, Bob Ahola (c/b) 40, (all ball winners) George Dahlitz 40, Ed Manning 38, Ian Rohde, Brian Cooper 37, Barry Schwartz, Lance Hatcher, Rex Mortimer 36, Wally Jackson 35, Dave Russell, Roen Cameron 34, Colin Doudle, John Riley 33, Anton Noack 30, Errol Branson 27, and Max Grasby 26. Birdies Lance Hatcher 3rd,Merv Hamiester 2nd and 14th. NTP: Lance Hatcher 9th. Steve Howe carded the best score in Saturday’s stableford competition with 43 points from Dave Russell finishing

Walking for MAC a huge success Between $5,500 and $6,000 was raised from the Walking For Mac event held Sunday March 21. Local services have indicated they will put the money raised toward the following: CFS – reversing camera for one of the trucks; Ambulance Service – an adolescent resuscitation manikin; Mallala Hospital – an electric bed. The morning was a huge success with 130 walkers and runners enjoying the beautiful weather and each others company while they completed either a five or 10km walk or run. First place winners were: 10km MEN – Brad Hardie;

second on a count back with 40. Other scores: A Grade Dave Russell, John Mitchell 40, Roger Hahn 39, Wim Van Pelt 37, Barry Schwartz 35, Leigh Durdin 32, Adam Mitchell 32. B Grade Steve Howe 43, Rob Hinderwell 40, Kieth Kluske 38, George Dahlitz, Ron Smith, Colin Doudle 35, Ian Ferguson, Barry Zerna, Rex Mortimer 33, Lance Hatcher, Bob Ahola 32, Tony Jones 29, Gary Woods 26, C Grade Wally Jackson 38, Errol Branson 37, Bob Spriggs 36, Max Grasby, Brian Cooper 34, Doug Cooper 27. Birdies: Rex Mortimer, Barry Schwartz 1st, Steve Howe 2nd, Adam Mitchell 18th, John Mitchell 1st and 6th, Dave Russell 15th, Barrie Zerna 9th. Wally Jackon nearly had a “clean sweep” with the nearest to the pins winning no 4 and no. 12 then finishing pretty close on no. 9 only to be ‘Knocked off” by Barry Schwartz. Great to see Tony Jones playing again after health problems. We were glad to see Gary woods return to play golf. Non comp. players Helen Bell 26, Dennis Nation 39. Next Saturday is the Mark Gregory memorial day, and a four person ambrose will be played to honour Mark, who was a member of the club for 75 years holding various positions – he was club champion, life member and most of all one of natures gentlemen. All golfers are welcome. Players can organise teams or the club will. Start time is 12.15 pm.

Shooting clay target

Results from April 5. 25 Target Double Barrell, AA: M Stokes 128/128, 2nd:AZupanic 127/128, A: M Collumb 66/66, 2nd: J Mitchell 65/66, B: D Butler 25/25, 2nd: D Pollard 59/61, C: J Gilbert 25/25, 2nd: P Pearce 23/25. 50 Target. AA: C Bently 75/75, 2nd D Mills 113/114, A: L Piscioneri 139/141, 2nd: G Kessegan 138/141, B: D Pollard 73/75, 2nd: C Jacobs 72/75, C: J Algar 69/75, 2nd: F Kopriva 63/75. 20 Pair Deauville Doubles. 1st: G Kessigian 20/20, 1st: P Hendy 20/20, 2nd: M Stokes 18/18, 2nd: C Bently 18/18, 3rd: L Piscioneri 20/23, 3rd: L Schubert 20/23. Overall high gun B Grade: D Pollard 96/100. Next shoot Monday April 26.

LADIES – Karen Schultz; YOUTH – Liam Mathew. 5km MEN – Ben Goudie; LADIES – Cheryl Appleby; YOUTH – Joshua Appleby. Many thanks to the Lions Club for cooking us a bacon and egg and fruit breakfast, and to the 12 other volunteers it takes to run the event. Also a huge thank you to the sponsors – this year we had a record number or sponsors with 27 companies and one individual (Anne Marie Paech, our emu award winner) sponsoring the event, as well as four companies and one family donating all our breakfast ingredients. – Co-ordinator Penny Mathew

Race-goers honour Veterans The fourth annual Veterans Race Day was held at Balaklava Race Course last Wednesday to pay tribute to veterans, both fallen and present, as ANZAC Day approaches. The Balaklava Racing Club, a wide variety of RSL clubs and the TPI Association supported what was a successful event for racing and entertainment. With just a $20 entry fee, about 850 people flocked to the race course to see the colourful jockey’s with their horses galloping to the finish line. Another highlight of the day was a raffle which was drawn where Faye Waters of Marion RSL club won a package deal for a discount trip to the AFL grand final this year. Balaklava Racing Club committee member, return serviceman, and one of the organisers of the day, Trevor Sampson, said the day was a great one-day annual event to honour veterans and their service to the country. “It was a successful day for the veteran community,” Mr Sampson said.

COMMITTEE member/organiser Trevor Sampson with Peter England of Marion RSL, who sold the winning raffle ticket. “I hope it’s as good as next year, if not better.” Balaklava Race Course chief executive officer, Doug Hall, was also present and credited Mr Sampson for his involvement during the past four years. “There’s good food, a good facility and it’s a very relaxed day,” Mr Hall said. “The event continues to grow and I give credit to him (MrSampson) for being a driving force in this annual celebration.” The Minister for Veterans Affairs, Jack Snelling, was also present and was pleased to be able to support this fun event on the veterans’ community calendar.

Telstra cup Results of Telstra Cup: SA Amateurs v State Country cricket, played April 4

city v country City 1-2 (8) 3-3 (21) 6-5 (41) 11-7 (73) Country 3-3 (21) 3-5 (23) 5-5 (35) 6-6 (41) Best: City – David Bartel, Ryan Kelly, Zaciary Millar, Joe Hay, Mark Damasi, Rian Hornhardt; Country – Stephen Duldig, Andrew Prior, Mithcell Portlock, Ben Gunning, Ritchie Hobbs, James Dixon. Goals: City – Mark Damasi - 3, Murray Hamblin - 2, Anthony Dempsey, Joel Venderveld, Jason Collins, Zachary Miller, David Bartel, Rian Hornhardt - 1; Country – James Dixon , Alex Kennedy – 2, Ben Gunning, Mat Thomas – 1.

RACING enthusiasts flocked to Balaklava Racecourse last Wednesday to pay tribute to Veterans. Plains Producer, Thursday April 8, 2010

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Adelaide PlainS Football League

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mallala While they have lost several key players, including co-captain and 2009 Plains Producer Medallist Liam Whitwell (for half the season at least) as he teaches overseas, last year’s premiership Ruckman Joe Danis has also left the club to play over at Streaky Bay. Tall forwards Matt Saunders and Angus Bruggermann both have work commitments and therefore won’t be eligible for the Magpies in 2010. Mallala Team of the Century player Joel Montgomerie is still due to miss the opening part of the 2010 season, his fourth at the club, due to a knee injury sustained in 2009. He is expected back to make an impact later in the season. Because Mallala are such an even team it is hard to envisage them being affected by a couple of player losses. However, when you consider their 2007 premiership midfield of Whitwell, Montgomerie and Hollitt all missing in 2010 one feels with Jason Earl, Ryan Montgomerie and co needing to spend more time on the ball, their famous rotations system wont be so effective this year. They will also need a lift from their second tier midfielders and also players at either ends of the ground who need to take another step as they won’t have the luxury of being assisted by the skill and cool heads of the players previously mentioned. Three reasons why Mallala can win the flag: 1 – The reigning premiers are coming off two consecutive minor premierships and they have been the side to beat for almost three seasons in the APFL. 2 – The Magpies are the best “team” in the competition. They run together, work for one-another and seemingly have no “individuals” nor “passengers”. As the belief in their playing group grows, so does their stature and confidence. 3 – You can not shut the Magpies down by stopping one two or three players.As soon as you try another two or three bob up when required. It is a great luxury for the Magpies to have and one which makes defeating them without four solid quarters of effort from 21 players very very tough – and what APFL side can do that? The headline Mallala fans don’t want to see in 2010 “Premiership Hangover sets-in” One thing that is guaranteed in 2010 at Mallala – The expectation of the Magpies faithful will be as high as ever. X Factor How will Mallala recover from their second flag in three seasons? Coach Earl has already mentioned their pre-season has been “low key”. Last year they were at their hungriest after the disappointment of 08. However this season they are coming off a year of jubilation, success in their centenary year, a premiership, a hero coach tale and a mail medal win. If it can’t get any better for the Magpies one feels it can only slide. Can the boys “stay up and about” for a fourth year in succession at the top?

Reasons to win!

After having all four football teams in theAPFL grand finals last year, there is only one thing Two Wells want to change this year – that is to take the A Grade title. After a hugely successful 2009, both on and off the field, the Roosters are prospering and planning for another big year. The first year of the netball and football amalgamation in 2009 proved to work for both parties, with the club getting along famously under the one hen house! Three reasons why Two Wells can win the flag: 1 – They only need to take one more step. They are young, hungry and have unfinished business from 2009. 2 – They have had their best preseason in many years, are fitter than ever and have looked to have replaced 2009 APFL leading goalkicker Wally Hand. 3 – In last year’s finals series their teamwork was nothing short of sensational. If they can re-create this sort of bond early in 2010 they should be aiming for big things. The headline Two Wells fans don’t want to see in 2010: Lee Allmond injured – out for season! One thing that is guaranteed in 2010 at Roosterville – After tasting some finals success last season, expectation levels amongst the playing group in 2010 will be at dizzying heights.

X-Factor: Ned Seccafien Ned Seccafien, who tried his luck with Central Districts last season, along with Lee Allmond, the second prong of Two Wells most influential players was often the catalyst behind the majority of the Roosters forward movements in their two 2009 finals victories. If 20 year old Seccafien plays the whole year at Two Wells he will soon become their most important player. If he goes to Centrals on talent alone he should make it, which would be great for the young lad and the league. However it would leave a dent in the Roosters flag hopes.

virginia The Virginia Rams are preparing for another solid season, after finishing last years minor round in second place on the ladder. Although they weren’t able to capitalise on their 2009 minor round form to be out run against Two Wells in last year’s preliminary final they

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MAGPIE Matt Saunders handballs past Rooster opponent Andrew Hardiman, Mallala team mate Matt Birchmore following play during a 2009 A grade match.

did taste finals fever last season after a good few years in out in the plains “pasture”. After last years brush with fame the club has consequently been working and recruiting to improve their mid field stamina hoping to go at least one or maybe two steps further in 2010. The Rams will still possess a potent midfield in 2010 with mobile big man Ben Galic resuming as the club’s number one ruckman along with the skilfull and enigmatic Anthony Johntson who continually racks up 30+ quality possessions every time he takes the field. Rams coach, former PortAdelaide, Collingwood and South Australian legend Greg Phillips said their recruiting has focused heavily on finding mid field players to complement his side, because they didn’t have enough last season to continue a rotation (like league leaders Mallala). “I’m expecting great things from Troy (Wilkey) and Calib (Howell),” Greg said. The Rams are generating more community support by the year, and there is a great spirit at the club in 2010 as they make another tilt at the success which has eluded them since the late 1990s. Greg also said the club had benefited greatly from the support and sponsorship of Barry, Rick and Margaret Flitter at BTR excavation and also the team at North East Isuzu, who have all shown a lot of faith in the club. Virginia played Seaton rams on Saturday, and Greg gave all the young players a chance to show their potential for the coming season. Three reasons why Virginia can win the flag: 1 – They finished second in 2009 and have picked up some real quality to accompany the likes of Young, Johnston and co in their midfield. If all stay sound their midfield could be the number one midfield in the competition. 2 – It has taken some time but Greg Phillips finally looks like he has generated some great momentum at training and amongst the playing group. This sort of unity has been lacking at Ram park for most of last decade. Phillips football knowledge can lead them to greatness in 2010. 3 – After a straight sets exit in 2009

this year’s Rams squad have seen first hand what it takes to win games at the business end – they are now working towards it. The headline Virginia fans don’t want to see in 2010 “Was 2009 a fluke?” One thing that is guaranteed in 2010 at Virginia – More and more people will come through the gate!

X Factor – Ben Galic Back for a second season in theAdelaide Plains, Galic has to be easily the most mobile ruckman in the competition. Whilst others in the competition can play forward and back in many roles and be very damaging, Galic’s work at ground level below his knees and his second efforts make him virtually another midfielder once the ball hits the deck. If he fires again in 2010 his side will receive a lot of ‘first use’ ball – this will mean their forwards will have plenty of chances.

which states the Eagles golden era which has seen them win five premierships since 2001 will inevitably sooner or later come to an end. Three reasons why HWE can win the flag: 1 – They know how to win them. Five flags in eight seasons (through 2001-2008) don’t just fall into your lap. 2 – The Eagles are always competitive, extremely tough to get over at home and have much experience that is required should they make the final four. 3 – Their midfield is still one of the best in the competition. They play their home games on relatively small ovals so effectively if they are on top where it matters and can convert their opportunities up forward there is no reason why they won’t be there at the business end. The headline HWE fans don’t want to see in 2010 “Eagles golden era is officially over” One thing that is guaranteed in 2010 at HWE – The Eagles’ second tier players that have seen much success unfold in front of them now get their chance to seize an opportunity of their own.

H w eagles 2008 premiers Hummocks Watchman Eagles are hoping for an enthusiastic and competitive season in 2010, remaining modest about their ambition yet super-keen to keep their reputation as a competition powerhouse in tact. Coach Mark Brandt takes the reins for his second season in the APFL hoping to once again make the major round and fight the general consensus

X Factor – Ryan Reid With a 2009 season hampered by injury the Eagles desperately need Reid back in full flight as a midfield and forward option. Still damaging on one leg at times in recent years if the Eagles are to make a genuine claim in 2010 their midfield including he likes of Reid, Barnes, Wilson and Co has to fire. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Young legs to elevate the competition Adelaide Plains netball gets under way this Saturday, with a split round. Two Wells will play Mallala at Mallala, with the A1s taking to the court at 3pm. Virginia clashes with Hummocks at Virginia with the top sides battling it out in the indoor courts at 3pm. It looks to be another tight season, with teams determined to stop three time premiers Two Wells from yet another flag. Hummocks and Two Wells had a nail biting grand final last year, and the Hummocks girls have recruited some high level players to get them over the line this year. Two Wells have also recruited well, while also losing veteran GA Wendy Salter to Virginia. Wendy brings leadership and a high level of experience to Virginia, – they will be a team to look out for this season. Balaklava has a young and threatening new look A1 team, while Hamley Bridge will be coached by former Gawler Centrals 2009 premiership coach Tania Durdin. The Mallala and Longies girls have also got some new and returning players, keeping them well and truly in the running this season. It is great to see so many new players joining the league in 2010.

TWO WELLS President: Jeff Moon Secretary: Alison Goss The WellsA1 girls are looking strong again this year, coming off three consecutive premierships, and have been training hard in the lead up to the first game against Mallala. Roosters have gained a lot of players and are still trying to work out the best combinations for A1 and A2. It’s a bit of a change of colours for Briony Thompson, Steff Walker and Nicki Darling, who all join the Roosters from Blyth/Snowtown Cats while Nearlie Wearn and Bronte Hewett also joins the club this year. Steff is a shooter, and could be the shorter of the twin towers in the goal circle. Sisters Briony and Nearlie are a dynamic duo, who play all over the court, while Nicki is a quick and skilful GA. More new players to the Roosters include Amanda McHugh, Kirralee Rosewarne, Jess Walker, Koby Paxton, Kate Sleep, Emily Stringer, Lorraine Bentley, Pauline Hatch and Rhiannon Morrison. Stacey Gameau is coaching the A1 while maintaining her centre court role in the team, while A2 will be coached by Michelle Dimisi and Karen Penhall will lead the A3s. Robyn Champion will be coaching the A5s, while A4 coach is Steph Pelle. The junior sides are looking to produce some promising netballers in the future, and have a solid line up in each grade. New players in junior teams include Jessica Stringer in B grade, with Cassie Kent the new coach. The C1 and C2 coach is Kerry Oakley with new players Jacinta DePlee, Bec Jackson, Jade McFarlane and Lefitia McNamara. D1 will be coached by Christine Musolino and D2 will be coached by Andrea Humphrys. New players include Holly Bates, Sharni Carter, Chantelle Harrison, Areial McLeod, Kiana Mollison, Jade Murphy, Grace Romeo, Jessica Romeo and Ruth Slattery The netballers look forward to another successful year as the amalgamated football and netball club. The Roosters had a trial game against Blyth/Snowtown A1s and A2s. It was a tough game against strong opponents, but the Roosters showed

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– Lisa Studham and Sharon Rapko, B – Bonnie Nicholls, C1 – Debbie Adey, C2 – Lisa Studham, D1 – Beck Dixon, D2 – Janne Hoepner.

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A1: Beth Germein – APNA best and fairest and grand final best on court for 2009 – has her eyes locked on the ball as Longies opponent Sheree Tezacker moves in to take possession. they don’t give in and played the game out hard till the end. “It is great to see so many new senior and junior players to the club,” netball president Tanya Kent said. “Also great we have kept most of our players from last year,” she said.

Long plains President: Emma Laintoll Vice President: Kate Baker. Secretary Jess Schulz and Treasurer Monique Pym. All executive positions have recently been filled, with new people in the roles. The club is sure they are going to fulfil the club’s goals and vision. The Long Plains girls have filled all senior and junior grades and have been getting a solid turn out at trials. There are lots of new faces around the club, and it’s always positive to see the club expand and generate more supporters and players. Committee members at the Longies netball are Trenna McIntyre, Josie McArdle, Heather Curnow, Erin Warnes, Karen Tynan, Ali Tiller, Tracy Starr, Jess Daniel and Nicola Mason. Senior coaches for the 2010 season are Nicole Sobey, Kelly Waite, Josie McArdle, Jess Robertson and Sam Ross. Junior coaches Shae Walker, Tracy Starr, Leanne Hilliard and Nat Lane. The first game for the United netballers will on April 17, against Hummocks at Port Wakefield. United’s first home game will be on April 24, when the club will be holding a cake stall at the netball club.

hummocks President: Holly Cowan Vice president: Claire Catford. Secretary: Jess Taylor. Good recruiting will provide Hummocks with more high level talent through many of the grades in 2010. Some of the senior inclusions are Lisa Britza, Claire Schultz, Tegan Beinke, Erin Brundell, Jade Wilkins, Jess Hogan and Abbi Phillips. They all bring a great level of fitness and netball experience to the club and have proved themselves worthy of the higher grades. There is strong competition for the top couple of grades. It is great to see a few familiar faces returning after a year off, including Kimberly Penhall, Kelly Bickle, Sascha Tiller, Miranda Higgs and Sarah

Anderson New juniors to the club are Tess Lawson, Bryana and Kiara Budgen, Aurora and Sophia Sach, Sarah Nipperess, Kelsie and Sharni Rowland, Kristal Moreton, India Amos and Sienna Butson. A number of the juniors have progressed to the senior levels and are certain to add an element of fitness and decrease the average age of the teams. Alison Daniel, Emily Lane-Watson, Jasmine Smith, Tegan Nottle and Amy Nottle are young guns to look out for. APNA best and fairest and grand final best on court, Beth Germein is fit and back for another promising season. Some of the senior losses include Mel Moulds, Alexa Jones, Beth Wilson, Shannon Mudge, Cassandra Powell, Jess Taylor and Kelly Harrison Kelly Harrison is a big loss to the club after winning association A5 best and fairest last year Claire Catford is out with injury this season, while Sarah Young is having a baby and won’t be eligible to play. The more experienced players still making a mark include Kathy Nicholls, Sharon Moulds, Jill Taylor and Lisa Studham. Fitness has played a key element in pre season for Hummocks, training with a number of optional fitness sessions each week. There is a new president at the club, under her new married name - Holly Cowan. Claire Catford will be acting president for the first five rounds while Holly is on her honeymoon. A thankyou to everyone who has helped bring the Port Wakefield courts up to a playable standard – circumstances beyond the club’s control have meant many impromptu working bees. This year all grades excluding D grade will be wearing yellow bibs (opposed to red in previous seasons). Thank you to Balaklava Transport and Stewart and Sharon Moulds for helping purchase some of the bibs. Juniors will participate in NetSet-Go program- thanks to Sunnyhill Meat for sponsoring and making it affordable. Cheryl Appleby will follow on coaching A1, A2 and A3 after the successful year in 09 (after promising not to return!), with the assistance of Claire Catford and Sarah Young. Hummocks are confident that this consistency and familiarity with the girls will be a huge advantage and put all three grades in good stead for another successful season. Other coaches are: A4 and A5

President: Terissa Smart Vice President: Michelle Veitch Secretary Sam Tiller and Treasurer Angela Battle. Balaklava has two new look A1 and A2 teams, with younger players in the club getting the opportunity to step up. The A1 netballers will be under the close supervision of Michelle Williams this season, with a heavy loss of about 16 players from the senior teams. A1 exclusions include Jenna Koch, Eliza Cottle, Tara Baldwin and Ashley Nutt. Caroline Michael will coach the A2 team, which will lose Merridy Manuel due to pregnancy, Kayla Arbon and Tess Wiseman. The netballers have concentrated heavily on promoting the younger players within the club, hence their new young senior teams. New players to the club include Katie Marshall, Tammy Bastion, Charmaine Barlow and Cassie Powell. There are also several returning players, including Sally Arbon, Tammy Auricht and Sophie vanKleef. The new junior players advancing into senior teams are Maddi Veitch, Alex Simon, Renee McPharlin and Emily Taylor. The club is excited about the new changes and hope the young girls will step up and enjoy the new challenges ahead. Upcoming events at the club include vice presidents night on June 26, with guest speaker Billy Brownless. The football and netball jumper presentation night is on Thursday April 15. The netball committee consists of Marie Heaslip, Michelle Williams, Clair Haynes, Kerri Bell, Jenni McBride, Caroline Michael. Balaklava’s first game is against Hamley Bridge on April 17 at home.

mallala President: Michelle Verner Vice President: Erin Foster Mallala A1 will be coached by Leanne work this season, with the club losing a number of players from last year. But there are also many new players to the club. Some of the coaches are the same as last year, while there are a few young and enthusiastic players stepping into new roles and showing a bit of leadership. Trish Konzag will coach A2, Dani McGannon A3, Nicky Graham A4 and Dawn Buckby A5. In the juniors, Tessa Jarmyn will coach B grade, Greta Warrior will lead the C1, Anna Konzag the C2, Jodi Wilson the D1 and Jane Farrelly the D2. New players include Rosie Eckerman, Jessica Iacapetta, Kerri Mathewson, Amy Henderson, Kate Marshall, Rhianna Shepperd, Stacey Dugmore, Heather Forder, Bernadette Nicholson, Megan Anderson and Lain Giles. Players returning to the club are Louise Faulkner, Nicole Standley, Amy Tucker, Greta Warrior, Sarah Deakin and Jodie Wilson. B Graders up in to seniors are Ashleigh Leonello, Ella Heyne, Kimberley Graham and Sabrina Wink. Mallala is ready for a successful season.

hamley br President: Kelly Buckby

Secretary: Pauline Smith Tania Durdin will coach the Hamley A1 side this year. Tania has come from Gawler Centrals after successfully coaching the senior one team to a premiership in 2009. She is very well known around Gawler and Adelaide Netball, and the club is ecstatic to have her as A1 coach this year – assisted by Kelly Buckby. Ashleigh Koch and Emma Riley have started the pre-season training and have been working on fitness. Back to A1 this year after having baby Judd, is Amber Rogers. After a year off she looks keen to take the position of GS. The club loses playing coach from last year, Tanya Harvey. Tanya will be missed and the club thanks her for her two years of service. Hamley welcomes new players Alisha Wiese, Michelle Hennessy, Vanessa McLoughlin, Jules Puccetti, Kate Barry, Kirsty Coles and Belinda Blackwell. Also players returning to the club are Donna White, Melissa Withall, Tash Manno and Jessica Hanson. The Bombers’ committee stays the same with Kelly Buckby as president, Sally Fritz as vice president, Pauline Smith as secretary and Kate McCabe as treasurer. Corrine Ammerlaan stays as a committee member and Emma Riley has taken on umpires secretary. New committee members are Judy McCabe, Ann Sellars, Amanda Mullins and Tahnee Edwards. The club has five senior teams and B Grade, C1’s and D Grade.

virginia President: Paul Starr Secretary : Megan Starr The A1 rammettes will be under the close supervision of Dennis Krejzlik, who will be coaching again this year. Premiership player Paula White has returned after playing for Gawler Centrals the last few seasons and Wendy Salter has joined the club from Two Wells. The group of girls are very excited about the season to come, they played together in the Gawler summer competition and finished third. They are hoping to carry that success into the winter season. The girls have had a good pre-season and are training hard in the lead up to the first game on April 10 against Hummocks. There will not be a A2 team again, while Wendy Salter will coach the A3s. First time coach for the A4s is Deb Barons. The Virginians are sure Deb is looking forward to being a playing coach especially since she will be in charge of two of her three daughters. Both teams are looking forward to a great year and with the return of a few past players, the strength of both teams has increased. They too are working very hard at training. Numbers out at training have been pleasing to see. The club is very excited about having a junior side–13 and under for the first time in many years. Dennis will be taking on the challenge of bringing a group of young girls who have never played a game of netball together and enjoying the game while learning. Virginia Netball Club is looking forward to this young group of girls becoming future leaders of the club, and making it a smoother transition into our senior grades. The club welcomes anyone wanting to play netball – both junior and senior – to join us out at training on either Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 6pm for juniors and 7pm seniors.

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Electrician Dave Millar

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Mobile: 0417 876 746 Email: millarda@bigpond.com

Phone: 8529 2056 Electrician

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

Phone 8862 1041

‘A’ Class Electrician

❋ Wiring ❋ Installation

Phone 8862 2050

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

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

Electrician

Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

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

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3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms Saint Street, Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1034 , Mob: 0427 979 607

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

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Painter

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Maintenance

Rural Supplies

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd

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

Landscaping

Daryle Forbes

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

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

and Rural Merchandise

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Living Beyond Suicide is coming to Balaklava

Coming Events

Mallala Friendship Quilters Street Stalls

When someone you know is bereaved by suicide, do you think I don’t know what to say! I don’t know what to do!

Friday April 30

Starts 9am under IGA veranda at Mallala • Large selection of locally made handicrafts • Lots of Mother’s Day gifts • Bags provided • Home made sauces, pickles, jams, cakes, pastries and sweets • Bigger & better than ever Hope to see you there!

Join the fun at our biannual Just Shearing Charity Challenge proudly supporting the Heart Foundation.

Saturday April 10

A fun family day including: Q Shearing competition 8.30am - 5pm Entry Gold coin donation per person Q Morning Tea competition Q Alpaca Shearing Demonstration Q Spinning demonstration Q Face painter Q Games & Activities for all the family Q Great food and country hospitality Follow the signs off Morgan / Eudunda Rd (9km from Eudunda) or Truro / Eudunda Rd (8km from Eudunda)

then you are invited to one of our…

Suicide BEreavement Workshops When: Friday April 23, 12.00 - 3pm or 6pm - 9pm Where: Church of Christ

All proceeds towards The Biggest Morning Tea, Cancer research

2010 Charity Shearing Challenge

• Light meal providied

Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed

Official Opening

Thanks to our Sponsors : B & M livestock, NAB, Musgrove Shearing Supplies, Skids Tyres, Rossi Boots, Maggie Beer, Eudunda Roadhouse, Sutherlands Hotel, Leader products, Eudunda Post Office, Leditschke Transport, B & M Hines, J & K Hayes, Top Gun Shearing Supplies, Bandicoot Clothing, Laucke Mills, Quality Wools, Beiyuan Australia, Heiniger, Brigalow Clothing, Rapidfire Shearing, Stockowners Shearing, Mt Mary Hotel, Elders, BL & CL Pfitzner

Participants will learn to: 1. Understand the unique issues & experiences associated with bereavement following suicide 2. Sensitively respond to ‘survivors’ (loved ones left behind after a suicide) 3 Access relevant resources and networks For further details, please phone Mary Aloise on 8301 4222, maloisi@anglicare-sa.org.au www.anglicare-sa.org.au/living-beyond-suicide

Tuesday April 20, 2010

May Tce, Balaklava (behind bowling club) • 10.30 - 11am morning tea on arrival & have a look at the shed • 11.30 - Official opening ceremony • Lunch will be at 12.30pm at Balaklava Bowling Clubrooms (donation appreciated for lunch) County North Community Services will display the MAC (mobile Activity Centre) VAN with mobile shed facilities For catering purposes please RSVP by Tuesday April 13 - 8842 6500

Kapunda Farm Fair

Proudly supported by Balaklava Church of Christ & Balaklava SWAP shop

Living Beyond Suicide has been supporting families bereaved by suicide in South Australia since 2006

Something for all the family

Friday & Saturday April 16 & 17

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8.30am to 5pm at Kapunda Harness Racing Complex

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Few Showers

Rain

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