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100 years of Balaklava Scouts:

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n IT was a special occasion for scouts young and old to celebrate – 100 years of scouting in Balaklava. Past Balaklava Scout Group members came from everywhere for a weekend get-together at Scotland Yard, a dinner at Balaklava Sports Club and a church service at St Paul’s Lutheran church. In this photograph by Lisa Redpath, Queen Scouts joined with those of the future. Pictured (from left) are: Roy Angel of Naracoorte, Andrew Gleeson of Semaphore Park, Brenton Clark of Balaklava, Tayla Roberts, Trevor Veitch of Warramboo, Bailey Roberts, Tenneal White, “Digger” Masters of Tamworth, Robert Hore of Balaklava, Corey Roberts, Jarrad Kibbler, Ray McCracken of Balaklava and Tom Lane. SEE TWO PAGES OF PICTURES AND REPORT, PAGES 14 AND 15.

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The small but popular kiosk based at Virginia’s shopping centre won Best Retail Agency in the gold category at SA Lotteries 2009-10 Agency Excellence Awards.

It came as a total surprise to the pair, who have owned the business for 27 years.

• They are pictured at their kiosk on Tuesday, hopefully handing out some luck to customer Maria Marando.

“Even the nomination was a thrill, so to win was a total surprise,” Mr Pogas said.

The awards are based on many aspects of the business, including improvement in sales in the last year, knowledge of products, passing auditor tests, presentation and customer satisfaction.

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Mr and Mrs Pogas were presented with their first major award at a gala event on Saturday night. Mrs Pogas said the award belonged to their customers just as much as them.

“Without our strong customer base, we wouldn’t have a great business,” she said.

According to Lotteries SA, award winners are determined based on a set performance criteria.

Each category is weighted and points are awarded at the conclusion of the financial year.

The criteria reflect an achievement of excellence in the overall operation of the agent’s lottery business.

A total of eight awards for outstanding performance were presented on the night.

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Grain trucks to get better road Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) has secured $240,000 to construct and resheet 5.6kms of the Saints–Whitwarta road west of Balaklava.

Council received the funding from the Special Local Roads Program 2010/11 with work set to start soon.

WRC infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, said council had been trying to lodge the project with the Special Local Roads Program for about three years, and received notification last Thursday on the project’s approval.

Mr Hassett said work to decrease the roughness of the road was fourth priority of the Local Government Association (LGA).

The resheeting will allow grain trucks to reach the Bowmans silos much easier. It also will take pressure off the roads at McCrackens Corner – as many trucks travelling from the Nantawarra area and surroundings will not need to head in that direction.

More than $150 million will flow through to councils, both regionally and in the metropolitan, and other local government authorities for roads, infrastructure and services.

State Local Government Relations Minister, Gail Gago, said the SA Local Government Grants Commission distributed the first quarterly instalment of the Local Government financial assistance grants.

Minister Gago said the commission sets aside nearly $12 million in Commonwealth government funding for strategically important road improvement projects.

“This funding will be used to widen, seal, reconstruct or improve safety on 33 freight carrying or tourism focused local roads across 25 different council areas,” she said.

n LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks for a great Scouting weekend

Authorised by Marcus Strudwicke 4 Dublin Road, Mallala SA PH: 527 2046

I attended the celebration of a century of Scouting in Balaklava last weekend and would like to publicly express my thanks to the organisers for the effort they put into making the weekend’s activities truly memorable.

As an original member of the troop which reformed in 1961 under the leadership of Stewart McDonald, I was privileged to travel to many places which I would never have had the opportunity to visit during the early 1960s without the organisation provided by the Scouting movement.

Clearly those organisational abilities still exist with the ability to bring people from all over Australia to participate in the dinner, church service and barbecue that were held on the weekend.

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tions for me was the opportunity to meet again with some of my fellow scouts from the 1960s.

Some of these men I had not seen for more than 40 years and it was pleasing to find they were still great company – although strangely some seemed to have grown in stature over the years whilst also colouring their hair a distinctive shade of grey.

I was most unhappy to see that Roy Angel could still put on his old scout shirt, although I am convinced if he breathed out the buttons would have given way.

Balaklava is indeed fortunate to have a group of people who have taken responsibility over many years to ensure the continuity of scouting in the district.

Without the support, guidance and enthusiasm of those leaders the district and the community would be a poorer place

and the lives of many young people would not have been as interesting and diverse.

Andrew M Gleeson, Rosewater East

Consider your vote

IT seems clear elections for Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) are becoming a hotlydebated issue.

Past, present and nominated candidates are having open and healthy debate on past council achievements and issues which they see as important to the future direction of WRC. I believe all of this gives voters one of the best opportunities to compare candidates and vote for those who will represent them “as their voice in council”.

Issues have risen across WRC such as “The Evans Case”( in which council took two attempts to reveal the true costs), CWMS

at Port Wakefield, Balaklava waste transfer station and currently two investigations by the State Ombudsman, are not issues which will only affect individual Wards but those in each and every ward throughout the council.

I hope people express to their potential councillors the need not only to view matters in their own wards, but to take interest in issues that may affect all rate payers.

I hope when voting ballots are sent out people take the time to consider how they will vote, because this election will give them the opportunity to really participate in the selection and direction of Wakefield Regional Council.

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NEWS v District n Residents claim councillors ‘out of touch’

n ‘They are not doing their job properly’

Uproar over Lewiston playground

Chaos erupted at Mallala council’s committee meeting on Monday night, with about 20 Lewiston residents loudly objecting to a playground on Hayman road while claiming councillors were abusing the consultation process.

The residents claimed they had no idea of the proposed playground and Lewiston councillors Anne Picard, Duncan Kennington, Tom Summerton and retiring councillor Rudi Fabrici were out of touch with ratepayers.

Lewiston resident Betty Body said the councillors never informed residents of anything.

“They are not doing their job properly,” she said. “The opinion

Bronte Hewett reports: we get is they think the world should come to them.”

Since finding out about the playground through a letter signed by a ‘concerned resident’, many people have raised concerns with the location at 210 Hayman road and the lack of public consultation.

“The only reason we found out about the playground was through another concerned resident. We had no knowledge of it or where it was going to be. “We are very cross because the councillors have known for a few months, but haven’t talked to any of us about it.”

Mrs Body said Dublin ward councillor Steve Jones had been more helpful than the Lewiston ward councillors.

Mr Jones said he was concerned after noticing written submissions objecting to the playground.

“In council meetings, we hear (from Lewiston councillors) that residents in Lewiston are screaming out for a central hub,” “As of Monday night, the word we are getting is that it’s quite the opposite,” he said.

Mr Jones said residents were concerned because the playground was too close to the wetlands prompting snake and drowning concerns, there was no lighting and the area could

potentially be a magnet for mischievous teenagers.

Mayor Marcus Strudwicke said the meeting was interesting.

“I think it clearly highlights our consultation hasn’t been adequate for that particular issue,” Mr Strudwicke said.

He said he hoped council could reach a solution to keep everyone satisfied.

Councillor Tom Summerton, who was not at Monday’s meeting, said he was very disappointed upon hearing about the objections.

“I’m very disappointed because we want to provide something for the children in Lewiston.”

He said he felt he had done his

Noel ‘wrapped’ up in his recycling scheme With the belief recycling is the way of the future, Noel Bubner is taking a pro-active approach to environmental issues in the hay industry.

Noel is a quality assurance field officer with the state’s largest export hay company, Balco.

For the past 12 months, he has been actively involved in recycling baling twine.

At his own expense, Noel collects hundreds of kilograms of used plastic baling twine weekly, then packages it up for recycling.

About a month ago, he sent his first container of about 20 tonnes to China for it to be reused.

He said it was a good way to be pro-active about agricultural issues.

“I’m not a ‘greeny’but I’ve certainly become more aware of environmental issues and recycling really is the way of the future,” Noel said.

“I’m hoping other farmers will catch on because there are a lot of other uses for the string.”

Noel collects the twine from Balco and Johnson’s in Kapunda, where it would otherwise be buried or burnt.

He said twine could be reused in many different plastic products. “I’m not sure of the process, but they turn it back into a pellet,” he said.

“So if they are happy with

Bronte Hewett reports: the quality in China, I’ve already got two more containers ready to send.”

While extensive research has gone into the idea, it was a recyclable green bag which initially inspired Noel’s project.

“I noticed green bags were made out of the same material as string,” Noel said.

And there are more projects in the pipeline including a better process for farmers to recycle chemical drums.

“Through further research of about 200 farmers, I discovered only about a third of chemical drums are being returned to the drum muster.”

“I’ll be proposing to process the chemical drums on farm,” he said.

According to Noel, drum musters don’t adequately cater for the farming community in this area, with the stations only open once or twice a year and they often reach capacity quickly.

He said he hoped to have this project on the boil by next seeding season.

“I’m just really rapt to be starting something on my own,” Noel said.

He is also interested to hear from other fodder/straw users, feed lots, chicken farms and the like for further support. NOEL “Tangles” Bubner with just some of the baling twine he has collected. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

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Rain brings smiles – and a warning against crop diseases

soaking rains last Thursday and Friday have brought a smile to most farmers.

Rural Directions agronomist, Patrick Redden, said the rain was fairly widespread and along with cooler weather crops were enjoying very good finishing conditions.

“However, growers must remain on alert as it is also good conditions for diseases,” Mr Redden said.

He said diseases in heavy lentil crops where ascochyta and botrytis grey mould is found is a danger to yields and quality.

According to Bureau of Meteorology figures, Balaklava received 38mm for the week.

Hoyleton topped the list with 43mm.

Recorded falls were: Auburn 38 mm, Blyth 36, Hamley Bridge, 20, Mallala 26, Owen 32, Port Wakefield 22, Riverton 38, Roseworthy 21, Saddleworth 31, Snowtown 18 and Two Wells 18.

Damage to hay crops from the recent down pour of rain is unknown, according to Balco’s Murray Smith.

Mr Smith said “growers won’t know the extent of the damage until it is in the bail and tested.”

“It’s always disappointing,” Mr Smith said. “But you can’t help the rain. When it’s overcast and showery it always poses a problem.”

“But we will continue to work with farmers informing them on current situations and how to help them as best as we can,” he said.

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job as a councillor properly since he was first elected.

“Nobody else puts their hand up to be a councillor,” Mr Summerton said.

“If I’m not doing it properly then why doesn’t someone else put their hand up?”

He said when council nominations for the upcoming local election closed in September, there were only three nominations for Lewiston up until the final hours.

Anne Picard, Duncan Kennington and Mr Summerton were all re-elected unopposed, while Karen McColl has stepped into the fourth seat.

Councillors Picard and Kennington were not available for comment before this edition went to press.

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Syngas report claims support for biomass project Energy project company, Syngas, is working to develop and bring on-line bio-power operations in the short term.

Syngas received a support grant from RenewablesSA in August this year, and has secured access to council green waste, underpinning Syngas’ expansion into biomass energy.

But Syngas managing director,

Merrill Gray, said it would not interrupt with, or overpower, its major Clinton project.

“Negotiations in relation to smaller biomass projects are continuing and we are confident of further progress being made,” Ms Gray said.

Releasing the company’s 2010 annual report, Ms Gray, said work with farmers on large scale cereal

crop by-product collection, storage and transportation trials was underway.

“This year has seen Syngas transition the Clinton Project from concept to engineering and development stage,” Ms Gray said.

“We completed preliminary engineering across four of the six primary sections of the Clinton Project, as well as a number of

supporting sections.” Ms Gray said another key component in progressing the Clinton Project was engaging local stakeholders.

“We are committed to addressing concerns from stakeholders and are dedicating time, energy and resources to do this,” she said.

Ms Gray said Syngas was “confident of delivering on both its short-term and long-term projects.”

She said there were two key factors the company expected to capitalise on: Increased demand for liquid fuel, and diesel in particular, as the global and Australian economy returns to strong growth, and The potential impact on Australian power prices as part of the Federal government’s 20 per cent renewable target.

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Push is on for Neighbourhood shed HAMLEY Bridge Community Association (HBCA) hopes to create a neighbourhood shed in the town.

HBCA chairman, Jon Povey, in his chairman’s report in “Hamley Headlines,” the town newsletter, said a community shed was a key future objective.

“What will be the old CFS shed is probably the perfect location for a shed – as well as other groups displaced since the demolition of the RSL building,” Jon said.

The community association also

did not have a home and storage was becoming a problem.

BREAKFAST BACK Sunday breakfast at Hamley Bridge Institute returns this Sunday, October 24.

Go along and enjoy a country style breakfast, available between 9am and 11am.

Breakfast is run by volunteers raising money towards improving the institute’s catering facilities and for other town improvements.

Even large groups are welcome

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For bookings, contact Louise Wren 8528 2332. celebrate saint mary A combined picnic of the Hamley Bridge and Balaklava Catholic church parishes will be held on Sunday, October 24 to celebrate the canonisation of Mary MacKillop, now Saint Mary of the Cross.

Mass will be held at 10.30am at Our Lady of the Nativity Church in Hamley Bridge, followed by a picnic lunch at the rec centre, from noon.

New building opens at Owen OWEN primary school students have received their first lessons in the newly-built hall.

Some work remains to be completed but the new building has been welcomed by all. It will be officially opened next year SWIM SAFETY A WATER safety program will be held in the Christmas school holidays, from December 13–17.

Students can attend at Hamley Bridge or Balaklava.

CONGRATULATIONS ... ... To Dulsie and George Helps, who celebrated 68 years of marriage on Sunday, October 10. The pair were married on October 10, 1942 at Tod street Methodist church, Gawler.

INFORMATIVE OWEN’s community directory – a fundraiser for Owen CFS – is available from Owen primary school front office. It’s a handy guide for everything in Owen.

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Community groups can apply for grants to carry out local land care, coast care and water care projects.

State Minister for Environment and Conservation, Paul Caica, announced $2 million in funding for Natural Resources Management Community Grants.

Mr Caica said the grants were designed to support the vital role volunteers and communities played in protecting South Australia’s biodiversity.

“This funding will help support grass roots natural resources management initiatives right across the state and I strongly encourage community groups to apply for the grants,’’ he said.

“Grants will be given for a range of NRM activities including fencing watercourses, sustainable land management, soil protection, weed control, native plant revegetation, habitat protection for native animals and other priorities supported by a regional NRM Plan.

“This funding will not only help communities manage the key natural resource issues for their region, but also help address issues of state-wide significance.”

Mr Caica said the NRM Community Grants formed a key part of the State NRM Program, a $14 million initiative that supports natural resources management across the state.

“The State NRM Program also supports a number of the state’s Strategic Plan targets which aim to promote the integrated management of our natural resources and ensure we can better maintain the health of natural systems to make them more resilient to socio-economic use and the impacts of a changing climate,” he said.

For a grant application to be successful, the project must support the achievement of long term targets within regional NRM plans established by South Australia’s eight NRM Boards.

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District

Seymour-Smith, congratulated all regional awards entrants for their contribution to regional success.

“It is an amazing acknowledgement to be nominated for an award and be recognised by your peers,” Ms Seymour-Smith said. The awards will be held at Cooper’s Alehouse.

A dozen people gathered at Stockyard Reserve on Monday evening, September 6, to assess the viability of proposals for a playground and bicycle leisure track in that location.

It was resolved funding for the children’s recreation facilities would be pursued.

The Progress Association welcomed input from the primary school students (via a questionnaire), Bianca Craggs, Doug and Louise Symons, Annette Elliss and Roger Green as well as guest “celebrity chef”, Andrew Weckert, who gave a master class in cooking sausages and onions for the sausage sizzle.

Primary “movers and shakers” for this project are Norma and Brenton Hardy.

Owen

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Proud Owen grandmother Laurel Mitton watched the third member of her family play for the Australian hockey team in the recent Commonwealth Games.

Third-generation Kookaburra and Mrs Mitton’s grandson is Trent Mitton, who was part of the Australian Kookaburra team in New Delhi.

The team came home from the Games with a gold medal after defeating hosts India on Thursday.

His father is Grant Mitton, who represented Australia at the 1984 Redbanks

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Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and his grandfather is the late Don Mitton, of Owen, who did likewise in New Zealand in 1958.

Blyth Blyth community welcomes the Spastic Centre of South Australia (SCOSA) Club Hub. Members have made their home in Blyth’s Main Street in the newly renovated shop next to Page’s Deli.

The students and their carers are usually in Blyth from Monday to Friday and are always looking for things to do or places to visit. If you have any ideas please pop in between 10am—3.30pm.

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Redbanks resident David Knight had a good day on the water on Saturday, October 9, reeling in this 11kg snapper. David launched his boat at Port Wakefield and the catch came about 10am.

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Morella Cottage Nursery in Watervale starred on an episode of Discover on Channel Seven on Saturday at 5.30pm.

Briony Hume took a day trip to the nursery, just the place to pick up a few ideas along with a few plants.

She said when the weather was fine, visitors could browse the nursery or sit outside in the garden to enjoy a coffee and cake.

The nursery was depicted as a great place to get inspiration to formulate plans for your own garden.

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Brinkworth CWA celebrated branch president Marlene Martin’s 70th birthday with afternoon tea at Brinkworth General Store on Wednesday, October 13.

Mrs Martin had been celebrating for almost a week due to various functions and get-togethers with the organisations she belongs to, as well as her family. These even included a presentation and singing of “Happy Birthday” in a car park in Clare!

Advantage SA Regional Awards for Mid North and Yorke Peninsula region will be held on Wednesday, November 17 in Wallaroo.

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Brinkworth’s fifth annual garage sale day was once again successful with calm conditions and the spring showers holding off until mid afternoon.

Fifteen separate sites offered visitors plenty of choice of goods to browse through and all sellers seemed happy with their sales.

One couple from Clare commented, “We’ve bought something from every stall – and spent money we didn’t have!”

A Blyth man claimed to be in the market for a girlfriend if there was one on offer!

The inaugural Brinkworth and District Market, at the town hall, also attracted plenty of interest and the social club did a roaring trade in sausage sandwiches.

ABOVE: Rhonda Summers, of Hilltown, admires Paul Williams’ sculptures.

LEFT: “Quality, not quantity.” No junk was in sight here as Ian Haysman, Blyth, studied some attractive goods being sold by Wayne Cocker.

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The driver of a vehicle (except an emergency or police vehicle) must not use a mobile phone while the vehicle is moving, or when it is stationary, but not parked. This does not apply to a driver using a mobile phone that is secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle, or where it is remotely operated by means of a device affixed to the vehicle or worn by the driver in the manner intended by the manufacture and the phone is not being held by the driver (for example, a ‘Bluetooth’ phone).

However, there has been an addition restriction from August 31, 2009 on all learner’s permit and P1 licence holders who are recognised as being more at risk form being distracted when using phone while driving. These drivers are now banned from using any type of mobile phone function while driving. The mobile phone ban includes: • Using hands-free mode including Bluetooth technology • Loud speaker operation • Text messaging The ban does not restrict the use of a mobile phone when a driver pulls over and parks safely. The penalty for using a mobile phone while driving is a fine of $218 and three demerit points.

So when you next get a call while driving, think about whether you really need to take it right then. Can you just call them back later?

If you decide that you need to take the call, never answer it while your vehicle is moving. Are you able to move safely to the side of the road? If you can, do so but remember - you should take the call when your vehicle is stationary. Never initiate a call or text message when you are driving.

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INFRASTRUCTURE again looms as a major planning issue for the region.

Mr Ian O’Loan, chairman of Regional Development Australia, Barossa, said this topic was discussed when the board held its AGM in Nuriootpa last Tuesday, October 12.

The board, previously known as Barossa and Light Regional Development Board, covers Mallala, Light, Barossa and Gawler council regions.

Mr O’Loan said the meeting included looking at improvements as far as infrastructure goes in the region for the 2011 period.

“Clearly, with population targets our number one priority is leading infrastructure to pave the way for sustainable communities and meaningful jobs for existing and new residents,” Mr O’Loan said.

It was important jobs were based close by, so people could live, work and play in the region.

Other topics discussed included the

effects of the 30-year-plan for Greater Adelaide, opportunities about transport connections throughout the region and improved bicycle ways.

“Agriculture is a key industry in the region, contributing to almost half of the income and its future prosperity is an important element in our future growth,” Mr O’Loan said.

An election of members did not occur at the AGM as these positions are determined through the Commonwealth and State government for a period of either two or four years.

The former Barossa and Light Regional Development Board transitioned to the Regional Development Australia Barossa on January 1.

The new funding partners include the Federal and State governments and the surrounding councils.

Mr O’Loan said representation from interested parties was adequate.

“We had coverage from industries and councils across the region.”

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National Carers Week started last Sunday and continues until Saturday.

Girl, 13, joins others over school incident Two Wells A 13-year-old female student from Two Wells was reported for several counts of alleged property damage resulting from an incident at the Two Wells Primary School.

This girl was the last of four children reported for the alleged offences, which occurred just before the school holidays.

The four will be dealt with by the Juvenile Justice System.

•A 45 year-old man from Two Wells was arrested for property damage and resisting arrest after an incident at a Stevens road address on Friday,

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•Local Police were kept busy on Sunday evening, October 17, when a Korunye resident reported seeing a parachute flare between

Middle Beach and Lower Light. A further sighting was also reported in the same area by a boat in the gulf.

All local boat ramps and boating areas were checked by Two Wells and Mallala Police while the Police Water Response checked the water ways between St Kilda and Port Parham.

No further flare sight-

ings were seen and the search was called off around midnight.

BALAKLAVA • A 22-year-old Balaklava man was arrested on Saturday, October 16, for allegedly breaching his bail. Police refused bail and the man was taken to the Elizabeth cells to face court this Monday, October 18.

PT WAKEFIELD • A two car collision occurred on the Port Wakefield to Balaklava road on Saturday, October 16. A vehicle collided with a turning truck.

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SNOWTOWN • A 30-year-old Koolunga man was arrested on Wednesday, October 13 for aggravated assault and property damage. The man was arrested after enquiries into an incident that had previously been reported to Police. He was bailed to appear in court later.

RIVERTON • A 20-year-old Riverton man was reported for the misuse of a motor vehicle on Wednesday, October 13. He will appear in court later.

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Snowtown skate park group gets their plan rolling

Snowtown Skate Park committee recently had its first meeting after a proposal for a skate park facility in town was endorsed unanimously at a community meeting last month.

The committee (above) has

raised about $1,600 with an aim to raise $30,000.

Upcoming fund-raisers to help collect funds for the proposed skate park include donation tins, car washes, sausage sizzles, Christmas raffle and meat trays

available from Snowtown Hotel each Friday night.

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and Brodie McCormack with committee members Kerry Cocks, Tarnia Warner (president), Kelly Freebairn (secretary) and Michelle Dohnt (treasurer and CMC representative).

Warning to crabbers

With warmer weather arriving, PIRSA Fisheries has issued a reminder to recreational fishers of the strict regulations applied to blue swimmer crabs.

Blue swimmer crabs are traditionally a popular target at this time of year as the weather warms up and they begin to move closer to the shoreline of Gulf St Vincent.

Regional manager central south, Randel Donovan, said strict size, bag and boat limits applied to blue swimmer crabs which are in place to ensure the lone-term sustainability of the fishery is protected.

“Fisheries officers will be patrolling all Gulf waters to keep an eye out for those people doing the wrong thing,” he said.

THE RULES: Daily bag limit of 40 per person (combined limit with sand crabs); daily boat limit of 120 (combined limits with sand crabs); a minimum size limit of 11cm width measured across the carapace from the base of the largest springs also applies; it is illegal to take female crabs with eggs. These must be returned to the water straight away without harm.

Recreational fishers are not permitted to sell or trade their catch.

AT the farewell (from left) Lynette Seccafien, Ivy Dowling, Paul Daniels and Davina Smythe.

Two Wells ‘info’ team steps aside for progress Last Friday marked a day of reflection for volunteers with the closure of the Two Wells Visitor Information Centre to make way for District Council of Mallala’s service centre.

Centre manager, Davina Smythe, organised a lunch at Empire Cafe for the current volunteers last Thursday.

Former manager and volunteer coordinator, Lynette Seccafien, was invited along with the longest serving volunteers Paul Daniels and Ivy Dowling.

Mr Daniels, who has volunteered at the

centre for about seven years, said he was a bit disappointed to see the centre close.

“It’s a bit disappointing because of all the people who have helped and the money that has gone into it, but now there is nothing to show for it,” he said.

He said he would miss the element of mixing with different people every week.

“I liked meeting and talking to the travellers. I’d always have a bit of chat with them,” he said.

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Mrs Smythe said she had already arranged to catch up with the volunteers for a cryptic crossword session.

She said she would also miss the involvement with community members.

“I liked working with volunteers, the customer service side of things and dealing with the community and various community groups,” she said. “I’ll miss all of that.”

The facilities will soon be transitioned into a council service centre, which will also be a great benefit to Two Wells.

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n YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

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Vote in your local election

Who are they?

ocal government council elections are fast approaching. The PLAINS PRODUCER will highlight today and in coming editions, the various candidates in five council areas – Wakefield Regional Council, (WRC) District Council of Mallala (DCM) and Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (C&GV).

Candidates for some sections of Light Regional and City of Playford councils also will be profiled later.

THIS WEEK we highlight candidates in the District Council of Mallala.

In Mallala council, Two Wells ward received four nominations for the three available seats. Candidates for Two Wells include existing councillors Joe Daniele and Tony Flaherty and newcomers Jan Heley

and Mark Wasley. In Mallala ward, three candidates have nominated for two council seats. Existing councillor and mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, and councillor Yvonne Howard, will be challenged by David Parsons.

Because some vacancies have been filled by unopposed candidates and no election is required, we will continue our occasional series introducing your council representative.

In WRC, elections only are necessary in two wards – Central and Northern. Profiles on candidates will appear NEXT WEEK. In WRC’s Northern ward, Darryl Ottens, Greg Stevens, John Wood and Michael Stone will contest three council seats. With WRC abolishing its Eastern ward and reducing

its elected member representation from 11 to 10. This means the existing Northern wards councillors (Ottens and Stevens) will be joined by former Eastern ward councillor John Wood and new candidate, Michael Stone.

In Central ward, where five will fight for three spots, remaining Central ward councillor Maurice Tiller, will be joined by former Eastern ward councillor David Lamond, former councillor Roger McQuire and new candidates Dick Harrison and Owen Chapman.

In C&GV, where there are no wards, 12 candidates will vie for nine elected member positions, with three new candidates joining the nine existing members.

The C&GV candidates are: Previous councillors: Trevor Ackland, Elizabeth Calvert, Wayne Molineux, Nedd Golding, Helen Perry, Alan Rye, Dianne Schwarz, Wayne Thomas, Sue Wurst. New nominations: Kerry Ward; Oliver Osborne and Janet Kench Postal voting forms will be distributed through a staggered mail out from October 25, with voting to close by post on November 12. Voting is not compulsory, but if you care about Two Wells and the local area ... then be sure to have your say!

LAUREN HERMON and BRONTE HEWETT have compiled this voters’ guide. More information will appear in the issues of October 27 and November 3.

n MALLALA COUNCIL – TWO WELLS WARD

JOE DANIELE

Development concern

Veteran councillor Peppino (Joe) Daniele is nominating for his 35th year representing ratepayers on District Council of Mallala.

Mr Daniele said he wanted to continue representing the community on issues such as the Two Wells main street urban development and Community Wastewaster Management Scheme (CWMS).

“I believe the proposed urban development is totally wrong,” Mr Daniele said.

“That really pushed me to stand again.”

He said he believed additional shopping services should be located in the area proposed to accommodate

2,500 people on Mallala road, not in the main street of Two Wells.

“I will do everything within my power to fight for this issue,” he said.

Mr Daniele has been involved in the community since he arrived in the town in 1962.

He’s been involved in many committees and projects during these years, including construction of the Two Wells primary school, community centre and Catholic church.

“I am always available to listen to community problems. I always do my best to help everyone,” Mr Daniele said.

Jan Heley moved to Two Wells for the open space, having previously lived in the northern suburbs.

She has grown very fond of the little town, and said she was keen to represent Two Wells on council to fight for the rights of everyday people.

“Some people don’t realise they have rights, even Jo Blow has rights,” Jan said.

Jan has been instrumental in a public campaign to improve Tangari Estate’s reserve, which she said was unsightly and dilapidated.

She said she would bring good negotiating skills to council, which she has demonstrated in her battle with council regarding the reserve.

TONY FLAHERTY

Dedicated to helping humanity Tony Flaherty has had a passion for helping people since recovering from a mental illness.

He has served two terms on District Council of Mallala including a stint as mayor.

A retired soldier, Tony suffered depression and other illnesses after returning from combat in Vietnam.

“I want to be an example for other people suffering depression that there is light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. “If I can recover, so can they.”

Tony works tirelessly to help

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MARK WASLEY

JAN HELEY

less fortunate people. As well as being president of Two Wells RSL, he volunteers at Mary Potter hospice for terminally ill people and counsels people in prison.

Tony said his role as a Two Wells councillor was one he didn’t take lightly.

“I’m dedicated to helping humanity. “Being in a position to assist the community is really important to me,” he said.

Donating so much time to the community has earned Tony an Order of Australia medal.

A very keen gardener, Jan said now that she didn’t work full time, she would like to keep her brain active. Her working background includes community services and family support counselling.

“Sometimes people need a voice and I’m prepared to be that voice,” Jan said.

Projects of importance to Jan include the need for public transport and aged care services, protecting horticulture and horticulture industries from encroachment and ensuring rates are put to work on projects of direct community benefits.

She also said any future development of Two Wells township should be sensitive to the town’s unique character.

‘Voice of the people’

Community at heart

Former police officer Mark Wasley recently returned to the district to retire and run a hobby farm.

He has spent more than 30 years working in law enforcement, including as a member of Special Task And Rescue (STAR) forces and investigation teams.

Mark worked on the Kennedy Royal Commission case investigating crime and corruption in Perth.

Born and bred in Korunye, Mark returned to the area in 2005 and has been heavily involved in the community ever since.

“Now that I’ve retired, I have the time to put back into the community,” Mark said.

“I’d like to be on council to

be part of a team that achieves good results for the district,” he said.

His community involvement includes membership of Two Wells/Lewiston Neighbourhood Watch group, member of the local Ag bureau, commodore of Small Boat Club of SA and member of Mallala and Districts Museum committee.

Mark believes he will bring good communication skills and creative thinking to council.

“I’m interested in the protection and promotion of the coastal areas as well as the health services and community programs available for local people.”

SMS voting reminder service The Electoral Commission of South Australia has set up a free SMS “Election Reminder Service” for voters in council elections.

Electoral Commissioner, Kay Mousley, said the SMS reminder service was available to all voters.

Those who take up the option will be sent three reminders to vote – one just before voting papers are mailed out, one midway through the voting period and one shortly before the close of voting.

“Unlike the State election, council elections are conducted by postal ballot with voters having about two

weeks to fill in and return their ballot papers,” she said.

“Sometimes people inadvertently forget to fill in and return the papers before the close of voting.

Ms Mousley said an SMS reminder service was offered for the first time at the State election in March this year with encouraging results.

Voters can register online on the ECSA website www.ecsa.sa.gov. au/remindme) or by texting their full name and date of birth to 0429 573 412.

• Registrations for the service will close at 5 pm on Friday, November 5.

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n YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

n DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA – MALLALA WARD Voting for your councillors

Vote in your local election

The term of Local Government is four years.

Voting is not compulsory and is by post. The mail out of voting packs starts between Monday, October 25 and Friday, October 29. Voting closes at 5pm on Friday, November 12.

Contact your local council office if, as an eligible voter, you have not received a voting pack by mail by the end of the first week of November. The scrutiny and count starts at 9am on Saturday, November 13.

A provisional declaration is made after the completion of each election count (manually) and then immediately after the count has been completed (computer).

A request for a recount must be lodged within 72 hours of provisional declaration. Public notification of results will be made no later than December 16.

•Information supplied by Local Government Association of South Australia and Electoral Commission SA.

YVONNE HOWARD

Building for the future Yvonne Howard has lived in Mallala since 1993, and has been a councillor since 2006.

She is married with four children, but still finds the time to give back to her community.

The busy mum said she was interested in building a solid future for the district for generations to come.

By being elected as deputy mayor, she has shown a quick understanding of local government and positive approach to managed growth in the area.

Having served on a number of council committees including council Development Assessment Panel, Homes for the Aged Committee, Community Development Board, Mallala Institute Committee and Mallala Park Management Committee, Mrs Howard said she enjoyed community involvement.

“I enjoy participating in local community events and enjoy helping the community,” Mrs Howard said.

Her qualifications include a Certificate IV in Business (Legal Services) and numerous training courses such as Governance Concepts with Flinders University.

“I am also an active member of various groups including Adelaide Plains Road Safety Group, Mallala Tennis Club and Mallala Bowling Club.”

“If elected as a councillor I will strongly support the Mallala community in any issues that arise and would be supportive of managed growth in the district.”

DAVID PARSONS

MARCUS STRUDWICKE

Ensuring a choice

David Parsons nominated to council to ensure there was a choice for voters.

“I believe there should be a fair democratic election for respective councillors,” he said.

The retired refrigeration businessman said he had been a resident of Mallala for 20 years and had served on council for 15 months in 2000.

Mr Parsons was reluctant to disclose facts about his priority issues, but wanted to make sure the election was democratic.

He declined a request for a photograph.

NEXT WEEK

n “The last word” – Wa k e f i e l d R e g i o n a l Council Central and Northern ward candidates – PLUS Clare & Gilbert Valleys council.

Passion and experience Marcus Strudwicke has represented Mallala ward since 2000, in which time he has served as deputy mayor and on numerous committees.

As a resident of Mallala for the past 22 years, Mr Strudwicke said he had a sound knowledge of local affairs.

“I am passionate about our district and hope to continue to work to improve the area and enhance our coastal and country lifestyle,” he said.

Issues of specific focus for Mr Strudwicke include sustainable agriculture, land use and the environment.

He said he was also particularly interested in the area’s history, with heavy involvement in Mallala Museum Committee as chairman as well as a member of Dublin History Group.

With experience on a number of committees, Mr Strudwicke said his experience would continue to benefit council.

A member of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board, Mr Strudwicke is the chair of the NRM Northern Group.

He’s previously chaired the Mallala Community Hospital Board, and driven the establishment of Butlers View Aged Care Facility.

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Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala The 2010 – 2011 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North which includes Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala opened on

Monday November 15 2010 & will close on April 30, 2011 Unless changed by Government declaration During that time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit for that purpose has been obtained from Council. Permits will not be issued prior to March 1, 2011. Contact Council for details of the rules relating to fires in the open for cooking and comfort purposes.

HEAVY PENALTIES APPLY FOR LIGHTING OR MAINTAIN AN UNAUTHORISED FIRE. Additional fire prevention and permit information is available at www.cfs.sa.gov.au

WAKEFIELD REGIONAL COUNCIL FIRE CONTACT NUMBERS

In an Emergency or to REPORT a fire

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Country Fire Services FIRE BAN information 1300 362 361 Wakefield Regional Council Fire Prevention Officer 8862 0800

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA FIRE CONTACT NUMBERS

In an Emergency or to REPORT a fire

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Country Fire Services FIRE BAN information 1300 362 361 District Council of Mallala Fire Prevention Officer 0408 811 065

PUBLIC NOTICE

To all landowners and occupiers in the following Council areas ✴ Mallala ✴ Wakefield Regional Landowners and occupiers within the district are advised that the 2010-11 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North CFS Region is November 15, 2010 to 30 April, 2011 (unless altered by the CFS Board).

It should also be noted that Section 105 of the Fire and Emergency Service Act, 2005, sets out that “the owner of private land in the country must take reasonable steps to protect property on the land from fire and to prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land, or the spread of fire through the land.”

The CFS and District Bushfire Prevention Committees have recommended the following precautions be implemented:

RURAL PROPERTY OWNER/OCCUPIERS 1. Fire-breaks should be placed where necessary throughout the property.

2. Buildings should be protected by a 20 metre fire-break or reduction zone.

3. Trees should be pruned to provide a vertical break around buildings.

4. Rurally built up areas such as Two Wells/Lewiston/Owen should have blocks completely cleared of flammable undergrowth unless paddocks are grazed or cropped.

5. The farming community are encouraged to continue to observe the codes of practice for

harvesting, stubble slashing and burning off outside of the fire danger season.

TOWNSHIP PROPERTY OWNER/OCCUPIERS 1. All flammable grasses and undergrowth should be cut and maintained at a maximum

height of 10cm (4 inches) throughout fire danger season.

2. Trees should be pruned to provide a vertical break around buildings. Council is aware

that in certain circumstances the above requirements are not practical.

If you have any problems fulfilling your obligations please contact Council’s Fire Prevention Officer. The requirements of this notice should be completed by the date on your Section 105F Notice.

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Guidelines for farm fire units It is custom in South Australia that members of the community attend fires with their own equipment to protect their property and that of others The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) recognises that, in many parts of South Australia, farm firm units are an essential part of the community’s response to fire. A key

principle of this community response is that it be done with safety as number one priority.

The Guidelines for Operating Farm Fire Units were developed in conjunction with the

South Australian Farmers Federation to help farmers with private fire fighting equipment understand their responsibilities, and those of the CFS, when fighting fires on or near their land.

The guidelines were developed to provide basic principles to help farmers fight fires safely and effectively whether the CFS is present or not.

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CFS must know you are there When you engage in firefighting as a private individual, you accept responsibility for your actions. CFS has similar responsibilities to its members.

Also, everyone at the fire has a shared responsibility for the safety of others.

The underpinning theme of the guidelines is one of mutual co-operation between the emergency services and the operators of farm fire units.

As you perform your tasks at fires, you will be continually faced with circumstances requiring decisions and actions. In some cases, it may be best to refer a situation to someone from the CFS at the fire, but in others, you will choose to make the decision and take action.

Such decisions should be well considered and not taken lightly, but

above all you are expected to take responsibility for that decision. Remember, you are not exempt or above the law when firefighting. Comply with all legal obligations and make safety your priority.

MAKE YOUR PRESENCE KNOWN: If you arrive on scene before the CFS, team up with others and work within your capabilities. It may be your good work that saves the day.

When the CFS is present, it has an obligation to all CFS members and other people who are at the fire. It is essential you make yourself known as soon as practicable to the CFS Incident Controller or Appliance Officer in Charge, so you can operate in a coordinated and safe manner.

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NEWS v District n MALLALA AG BUREAU INFORMATION SESSION:

Sell Your Farm for $Millions & pay no tax!

Farmers planning to sell their farm can potentially pay little or no tax on the sale. Other farmers who prefer to scale down their activities and sell a paddock or two to finance their retirement can also reduce their tax liability enormously.

There are several highly attractive capital gains tax concessions which farmers, primary producers and nearly every other business operator can utilise when selling their business or property from which they operate their business.

NO farmer wants to see this in his paddock. – SUPPLIED picture courtesy Kondinin group.

How to prevent header fires Farmers and others interested in how header fires start are welcome to attend a free information session at Mallala Football Club on Wednesday, October 27 at 8pm.

After last harvest’s horrendous amount of harvester fires and input from (Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Southern panel, GRDC launched an investigation into the causes of

harvester fires. Guest speaker, harvest engineering consultant, Dr Graeme Quick, will focus on harvester fires and whether static electricity is one of the causes.

Held by Mallala Agriculture Bureau, Dr Quick will speak on his findings from this research and give an insight into his career in Agricultural Engineering.

Dr Quick has written 10

books and published more than 150 papers. He also builds machinery – including two tractors, three harvesters and numerous small machines.

His Kwik-Cut cutterbar and bolted-on knife sections, launched with White Farm Equipment in 1976, were rapidly adopted and are now sold on harvesting equipment of many brands worldwide.

Dr Quick participated in

developments for White Farm Equipment that launched the highest-capacity combine harvester in the world at the time, the 9700 Harvest Boss Axial -a design later taken over and still being marketed by Massey Ferguson/AGCO. That design also is acknowledged as having influenced Deere’s STS rotary combine development program.

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Starting out at school

ABOVE: Brinkworth primary school new receptions - Ryan Marheine, Luke Goss,and Emma Cook.

RIGHT: Snowtown Area School new receptions, Tait Masters and Deegan Ebsary.

B E L O W: C o n n o r Baxter, who is in Year 1 at Snowtown AS, and his brother Brayden, who is in Year 3. Both started at the beginning of this term.

Some roads within the region will receive safety upgrades as part of a State government $30 million investment on four major rural road improvement programs.

In the latest round of spending many of the targeted roads are in the South-East, southern areas, Adelaide hills and Fleurieu Peninsula.

Shoulder sealing costing $853,000 will occur on Main North road and Clare and $1.4 milion will be spend on Main North road between Brinkworth and Bungaree.

Culvert extensions costing $110,000 near Tarlee is another Main North road task.

Yorke Peninsula travellers will see protective safety barriers costing $501,600 installed between Port Clinton and Pine Point.

Road Safety Minister, Jack Snelling, said nearly

$23 million – or more than 74 per cent of the funding – was being dedicated to road safety initiatives on rural roads this financial year.

“We’re focussing on the regions because 56 people have already died on country roads this year – nearly twice as many as in the metropolitan area (35),” Mr Snelling said.

The funding is being spent on four road safety infrastructure improvement programs: These are the Rural Road Safety Program ($9.48m); State Black Spot Program ($8.92m); Shoulder Sealing Program ($7.5m) and Responsive Road Safety Program ($4.81m), which includes a variety of minor safety treatments, such as junction improvements, traffic management schemes and improved access for pedestrians and cyclists.

‘Cats eyes’change colour Under a new national road safety initiative, the State Government will progressively change the colour of ‘cat’s eyes’ road markers from white to yellow.

Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure director, road and traffic management, Paul Gelston said the use of yellow retro-reflective raised pavement markers, also known as ‘cat’s eyes’ was also being adopted in other states to ensure national consistency.

“The move from white to yellow markers is designed to distinguish road centre lines and median edges from lane lines,” he said.

Roads with two or more lanes in each direction will have three different coloured markers to help delineate lanes: red markers on the far left-hand edges of the road; white markers on the lanes; yellow markers on the centre line or the line next to the central median.

Markers will be progressively installed during resurfacing and maintenance activities

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Consider the following common example: Joe is a farmer who bought his farm many years ago (after the introduction of capital gains tax in September 1985) for $400,000 and now wants to sell his 1000 acres for $2 million. He will have a capital gain of $1.6 million on the sale. Understandably, he’s worried about the size of his tax bill!

The most generous small business concession is the “15 year exemption”. There are conditions he needs to satisfy (for example, he will need to retire), but if he can, his $1.6m capital gain will be entirely tax free.

However, even if he doesn’t qualify for the 15 year exemption, all is not lost! A typical strategy which will also reduce his capital gains tax bill to nil is the following: Joe’s $1.6m capital gain is reduced by 50% because he has owned the farm for more than 12 months.

This discount applies to both business assets and nonbusiness assets such as rental properties and shares.

He now has a capital gain of $800,000 to deal with.

With appropriate advance planning, he can make sure he will be able to apply some of the other small business concessions as follows: he can access the 50% “active asset reduction”, reducing his capital gain down to $400,000.

To this $400,000, he can apply the “small business retirement exemption” and reduce his taxable capital gain right down to nil. He doesn’t even have to retire; he could continue farming on a reduced scale and still qualify for this concession. However, if he is under 55 years of age, he’ll have to contribute the $400,000 into his superannuation fund (or purchase other business assets) to avoid paying tax on this last $400,000. If he’s 55 or over, he can take his entire $2m proceeds and not pay any tax at all, without needing to contribute anything into his superannuation fund.

There are numerous other strategies primary producers nearing retirement can use to legitimately minimize their tax and hence optimise their lifestyle choices.

These include: • Reducing tax on clearing sales by making superannuation contributions • Planning for the tax effective withdrawal of Farm Management Deposits • Taking advantage of the extremely attractive tax rules applying to superannuation (for example, lump sums and pensions taken by people 60 or older are generally tax free).

Other important issues for primary producers include asset protection and succession planning. There are laws which enable farms to be transferred within the family free of stamp duty, providing specific requirements are satisfied. Proper planning could save tens of thousands of dollars.

We invite you to meet with us to discuss your specific circumstances Just mention this article and we will be pleased to review your circumstances and explain how you can access the small business concessions. This will be a no obligation complimentary meeting.

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Please note: that the above information is general in nature and everyone’s circumstances are different. For these reasons, this article is not intended to constitute professional advice. We strongly recommend that you call us to discuss your specific situation before acting on this matter.

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NEWS v Sevenhill & District

Saint Mary of the Cross A

Lauren Hermon reports:

ustralia’s first saint, Saint Mary MacKillop has links to the small Gilbert Valley towns of Sevenhill, Tarlee and Rhynie – and others in the region.

Saint Mary, now also known as Saint Mary of the Cross, was recognised for her lifelong commitment to the poor, particularly in setting up schools in country areas through the order she co-founded, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

It has been revealed Saint Mary spent time in Sevenhill, where she had a retreat and stayed for a short time in 1897.

To mark her canonisation which took place in Vatican City by Pope Benedict XVI last Sunday, St Aloysius’ Church, where Saint Mary visited, held a mass which was attended by Clare’s St Joseph school students.

After reflecting on Saint Mary’s long journey to sainthood, students wanted to do something which honoured Saint Mary as a hard worker.

Students wanted to participate in a working bee and a garden tidy up where they were able Saint Mary image courtesy of to plant trees around the property (which was Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide. purchased by the Catholic Church in the middle of the year).

Saint Mary’s connection with Sevenhill was established when her brothers, Donald and Peter, attended Sevenhill’s boarding college in Reverend Father Bryan Pipins, of Sevenhill St Aloysious Catholic Church, is framed in a window in the ruins of Sister Mary the 1870s. Donald completed his initial training MacKillop cottage, which is to be restored and INSET, Saint Mary of the Cross. Saint Mary visited Sevenhill in 1897, staying as a Jesuit at Sevenhill and later moved to the at the cottage with two Sisters from her order of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. – PICTURES by Lisa Redpath. Northern Territory where he was Superior of the Daly River Mission.

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... not to mention Sevenhill, Tarlee, Rhynie, and more According to St Aloysius parish priest, Father Bryan Pipins, during Saint Mary’s period of isolation from the church in 1871 to 1872 after her invalid ex-communication for alleged insubordination, Saint Mary and her Sisters found caring support and encouragement within the Jesuit community.

“During this period, she stayed at Sevenhill’s Weikert Cottage (which is currently being restored) to be near her brothers and to make a retreat,” Father Pipins said.

According to information supplied by Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide’s director and Catholic communications, Jenny Brinkworth, when Mary MacKillop visited Sevenhill in 1897 there were two sisters living at the cottage and they were caring for three state children and received 15 shillings per week.

Saint Mary also visited Tarlee in July 1871.

They (Saint Mary and her Sisters) lived and taught in Mr Buckley’s cottage two miles north of the town.

Twenty children came on opening day.

When Saint Mary visited, 29 children were present.

In 1892, when there were 27 children on the roll, the Sisters withdrew.

ABOVE: Clare’s St Josephs students cleaning up (from left) Jessica Hawker, Kay Redden, Isabel Pratt, Allira Sweetman, Emily Himze (year 2). BELOW: Lachie White, Flynn Maunder, Chloe Smith (year 3) look thrilled with the grubs they found during their tree planting.

Father Pipins outside St Aloysius church at Sevenhill.

A lay teacher conducted the school there for several more years.

Clare was another town which was said to have been visited by Saint Mary in 1871.

In July 1869 there were 80 children on the school roll.

Fifty-one were present at the school for Saint Mary’s inspection in July 1871 and she returned to the school in 1897 Saint Mary and the Sisters also ran a little “providence” where they cared for up to eight destitute children

The convent was demolished in 1992 to make way for new school buildings. A Sister currently resides in Clare and is the pastoral worker for the Mid North.

Also among Saint Mary’s good deeds was her work in Rhynie where the Sisters opened a school in the town on December 2, 1870.

When Mary visited this school in July 1871, there were 30 children present.

Saint Mary also spent time in Polish Hill River, Manoora, Mintaro, Marrabel, Freeling, Gawler and Kapunda, as well as visiting

many towns further north, including Burra.

More than 8000 pilgrims from Australia and New Zealand attended the ceremony of about 50,000 people when Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed Saint Mary’s sainthood on Sunday.

The significant day put an end to an 85-year campaign by Australian Catholics to have her canonised.

• Canonisation is when the Holy Father declares in a definitive and solemn way that a Catholic Christian is actually in the glory of heaven.

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NEWS v Balaklava

n BALAKLAVA Queen scouts, from left, rear: Trevor Veitch, Geoff Tiller, Kym Rowland, Peter Moldenhauer, Andrew Gleeson, Robert Hore, Craig Schopp, Digger Masters, Kerri Hewett, Ron Hewett, Bill Tiller, Brenton Clark.

Front: Ray McCracken, Roy Angel, Paul Hutt, Paul Veitch, David Zerk, Shane Cunningham, Craig Goldney and Michael Tiller.

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Celebrating

years

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FOUNDER of the Scouting movement, “Lord Baden Powell”, portrayed by district commissioner, Ian Cooper.

Lauren Hermon reports:

alaklava’s past and existing Scouts marked 100 years since the first Balaklava Scout group was formed with a celebratory dinner last Saturday night followed by a Sunday church service and lunch.

Of the 37 Queen Scouts, 25 attended with three travelling from interstate to attend the significant milestone.

Among the three interstate travellers was the first Balaklava Queen Scout, Digger Masters now of Tamworth.

The dinner drew about 100 guests to Balaklava Sports Club, with meals made and prepared by Royal Hotel Balaklava.

Balaklava Scout Group life members, Fay Rowland, Don Veitch and Bill Hewett were also present to celebrate the centenary.

On Sunday, about 160 people attended a church service at the Lutheran church, where pastor Jim Bryan led the service with preacher and Queen Scout Geoff Tiller.

Past Balaklava Queen Scout, Robert Hore, who joined the scouts when he was just 14, said the weekend of festivities was very enjoyable.

“I caught up with people I haven’t seen in 45 years,” Robert said. “It was good to catch up. It was almost like old times. It was very enjoyable.”

Balaklava Scouts Centenary reunion secretary, Norma Schopp, said the weekend dedicated to Balaklava Scouts was amazing.

“The support from the community was staggering,” Norma said. “They have been amazing and very generous.”

Wakefield Regional Council Mayor, James Maitland, was just one of many people who attended the service with Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos also present, on behalf of Premier Mike Rann.

Also present were Arthur Diercks and Dick May - the only two known living members who were in the troop before WWII. A lamb on the spit lunch was then devoured

SCOUT leader Gavin Roberts addresses the gathering on Sunday. by more than 200 people who joined the festivities at Scotland Yard – headquarters to Balaklava Scout Group.

The group received a certificate of commendation from the South Australian community of Scouts and from Australia’s Governor General, Quentin Bryce.

Leader of the Opposition, Isobel Redmond, MP for Wakefield Nick Champion and MP for Goyder, Steven Griffiths also extended their congratulations with letters and certificates.

n PICTURES by Lisa Redpath and courtesy of Roy Schopp.

Phillip and Jenny Shepherd.

Queen Scouts 1963 - Darryl Masters (started as a lone scout) 1966 -Roy Angel, Andrew Gleeson, Barry Hoepner (absent), Ian Todd, Grant White.

1967 - Brenton Clark, Robert Hore, Robin Steen (absent), Trevor Veitch.

1968-Desmond O’Halloran, Brian Sandow (absent).

1969 - Malcolm Stein.

1970 -Peter Burford (absent), Ronald Hewett, LIFE member Bill Hewett, who left hospital to attend, with his family. From left, Paul Hutt, Raymond McCracken, Peter Moldenrear, Ron, Trish Goodgame and Jim. Front: Kerri wirth Bill. hauer, Roy Rowland (absent).

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1972 - Kerri Hewett.

1973 - Kym Rowland, James Sandow, Trevor Stein, William Tiller, Quentin Todd (absent).

1978 - Geoffery Tiller, Michael Tiller.

1984 - Andrew Dale (absent), Robert Hoepner (absent), Stephen Scholz (absent), Craig Schopp, Paul Veitch.

1990 - Shane Cunningham, Craig Goldney.

1995 - Leon Tiller (absent), David Zerk.

1997 - Nicholas Lester (absent).

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NEWS v Balaklava

n ABOVE: Balaklava Scouts life member and centenary organiser, Fay Rowland, after unveiling the centenary plaque with Wakefield Regional Council community development officer, David Woodroofe. CENTRE: Scout SA’s district commissioner for Barossa and Light, Ian Cooper, is pictured with Balaklava life member, Don Veitch.

THE Battle family – Ray and Chris with Brock and Rachel, who is a former Cub scout.

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Balaklava troop earns a special badge of honour

QUEEN Scout Shane Cunningham and daughter Amy look at old scout uniforms.

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SPORT v Cricket

L o we r G i l b e rt s w i ng s i n t o ac t i o n

ALEX Rademacher, Hamley Bridge, leaps into action as Dublin’s Dean West swings during the 20/20 match at Long Long Plains on Saturday. LEFT INSET: Mark Sammons in action for Dublin.

JUSTIN Schahinger, Hamley Bridge, attempts to stop the ball in its tracks.

RIGHT: Luke Slok bowls for Hamley Bridge. BELOW: Robbie Amari and Matt Starr reset the stumps.

Bombers on target for improvement next year • From back page “I’ve signed for the 2011 season at this stage,” Josh Moody, who is just about to turn 21 said.

“The reason I’ve committed to play for the Bombers, is to have a kick and a catch with my mates again.

“Dylan (Lockwood) played at the club in 2010 and while Shane also signed with the Bombers, he’s effectively a new recruit as well, after the knee ‘reco’.

“It will be great to play together again.

“From everyone’s perspective it would be good to play in another flag together and we’re coming up with an expectation to be involved in finals football.

“We are coming from a successful environment at Alberton and are looking to bring that success with us.”

Moody, who played under 13s state football, is a midfielder, who spent the recently competed winter with Portland, in the SAAFL division three competition.

Also an on-baller Christmann is from the Eyre Peninsula and played the majority of the 2010 season with South Gawler in the neighbouring Barossa, Light and Gawler competition.

An athletic ruckman and key position player Pepe actually transferred to Woodville-West Torrens two years ago, but struggled with injury in 2009 and didn’t play any football in that club’s tri-colours.

Pepe and Christmann have both been involved in SANFL state under 16s programs.

This group is keen to turn around an era at the Hamley Bridge Bombers that would rank them among the worst performed sides in SA Country football over the last five years, alongside Callington and Kaniva-Leeor.

HAMLEY Bridge fielder Stuart Gregory aims for the stumps.

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SPORT v Tennis

Long Plains slice through Nantawarra in season opener lower north

PAUL Sharer, Long Plains prepares to slice a backhand during his singles match against Nantawarra’s Alan Baker.

Results from October 16.

Long Plains 13-111 d Nantawarra 11-100.

Mixed doubles: M Pym, L Tynan d W Taylor, A Tiller 6-0.

J Rundle, K Tynan d R Maxwell, C Appleby 6-1. P Pym, A Pym d M Hoepner, T Nottle 6-4. B Pym, L Baker d D Woodroofe, H Hoepner 6-3. N Algar, C Daniel L J Appleby, A Williams 6-4. P Sharer, A Daniel L A Baker, A Kreig 6-1.

Ladies Singles: Leah Tynan d Abbie Tiller 6-1, Karen Tynan d Cheryl Appleby 6-4, Alison Pym L Tegan Nottle 6-3, Lisa Baker L Hannah Hoepner 6-1, Carisa Daniel L Ashleigh Williams 7-5, Amy Daniel L Ashley Kreig 6-2.

Mens Singles: Mark Pym d Wade Taylor 6-0, James Rundle d Richard Maxwell 6-4, Peter Pym d Matthew Hoepner 6-4, Ben Pym d Darren Woodroofe 6-4, Nick Algar L Joshua Appleby 6-4, Paul Sharer L Alan Baker 6-4.

Ladies Doubles: L Tynan, K Tynan d A Tiller, C Appleby 6-1, A Pym, L Baker L T Nottle, H Hoepner 6-3, C Daniel, A Daniel d A Williams, A Kreig 7-6.

Mens Doubles: M Pym, J Rundle d W Taylor, R Maxwell 6-1, P Pym, N Algar L M Hoepner, D Woodroofe 6-3, B Pym, P Sharer L J Appleby, A Baker 6-2.

northern Yorke Peninsula

Results from October 16.

DIVISION 2. Lochiel 6 rubbers, 8 sets, 69 games lost to Wallaroo Red 6-9-76.

Doubles: J Nottle, P Nicholls 0-0-2 L D Duncan, I Shaw 1-2-12. N Nicholls, R Greensheilds 0-0-1 L G Klingner, J Halls 1-2-12. M Nicholls, B Wallis 1-2-13 d M Guerrero, B Hann 0-0-10. J Hoepner, L Wallis 1-2-16 d J Julge, S Turner 0-1-12.

Singles: Pete Nicholls 0-0-6 L Donny Duncan 1-1-7. Joel Nottle 0-0-1 L Ian Shaw 1-1-6. Nick Nicholls 0-0-1 L Gavin Klinger 1-1-6. Ryan Greenshields 0-0-5 L Josh Halls 1-17. Mitch Nicholls 1-1-6 d Julie Julge 0-0-1. Brendan Wallis 1-1-6 d Marcia Guerrero 0-0-2. Liz Wallis 1-1-6 d Brooke Hann 0-0-1. Jame Hoepner 1-1-6 d Scott Turner 0-0-0.

ABOVE: Lisa Baker, Long Plains just gets her racquet to this shot during her singles match against Hannah Hoepner, of Nantawarra.

NICK Algar, Long Plains plays a forehand during his singles match.

LEFT: Nantawarra’s Josh Appleby gets ready to fire a serve down.

MEANWHILE, Macy and Lily Tiller were caught up with more important things...like splashing around in the puddles left behind by Friday’s wild weather – which saw Basketball, Mid North Tennis and Bowls called off.

ALAN Baker smashes a backhand for Nantawarra.

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SPORT v Bowls

Washout for Wooroora Men

What a pity the pleasant afternoon conditions had not arrived much earlier in the day.

The decision to play and which matches would go ahead had to be made in the morning, and as more clubs closed their greens the likelihood of any play proceeding was rapidly diminishing.

The steady rain over the prior few days coupled with very soft, water-logged greens had made many surfaces prone to being damaged if play had proceeded.

In the end, with less than the minimum number of playable matches in each division remaining, the whole round was called off.

All sides, excluding the bye sides in each division, will receive six points.

Looking to this weekend’s Division One round, the feature match will be the clash between Riverton and Hamley Bridge.

For Hamley Bridge, this match will be

By John Glistak, WMBA secretary their first for the season and while they have been practising, it will be their first competitive opportunity.

Riverton has been difficult to defeat in recent times on their home green, and this edge may be sufficient for them to record a win against last year’s premiers.

This time last year, Mallala and Port Wakefield fought out a thrilling draw at Mallala.

Another competitive match is expected with the final result likely to be close once again.

Owen and Wasleys meet in the final match of the round. Both sides are coming off losses in the first round and so each side will be keen to record that first elusive win.

Home green advantage should see Owen take the points on this occasion.

Balaklava has the Division One bye.

Division One standings: Balaklava 18 (+27), Riverton 16 (+12), Mallala 10 (+6), Owen 8 (-6), Port Wakefield 8 (-12), Hamley Bridge 6(0), Wasleys 6 (-27) Division One October 22: Mallala v Port Wakefield, Owen v Wasleys, Riverton v Hamley Bridge, Balaklava bye.

The Division Two round for this weekend essentially features round one winners against round one losers.

This makes this round an important one, as all sides strive to build up their chances of playing in the Red section later in the season.

Perhaps the feature match will be the local derby at Hamley Bridge – which should be a close affair.

Balaklava Red, Balaklava Blue, Riverton White and Balaklava White are likely winners in their respective matches, while the

two remaining matches are too close to call so early in the season.

Port Wakefield Blue has the Division Two bye.

Division Two standings: Balaklava Red 18 (+30), Balaklava White 18 (+25), Port Wakefield Blue 16 (+15), Hamley White 16 (+13), Wasleys 16 (+8), Riverton White 16 (+5), Tarlee White 14 (+7), Balaklava Blue 10 (-7), Hamley Red 8 (-5), Riverton Black 8 (-13), Owen 8 (-15), Tarlee Red 6 (0), Mallala White 6 (-25), Mallala Black 6 (-30); Port Wakefield Gold 2 (-8).

Division Two October 22: Port Wakefield Gold v Balaklava Red, Wasleys v Riverton Black, Mallala Black v Tarlee White, Hamley White v Hamley Red, Balaklava Blue v Mallala White, Riverton White v Owen, Balaklava White v Tarlee Red, Port Wakefield Blue Bye.

Gawler and Districts up to AER challenge Gawler and Districts lawn bowlers will chase a dream for a good cause this season.

The bowling club is entering the AER Mixed Pairs Challenge.

It is one of the richest tournaments for club bowlers and all players entered have a chance not only to win the coveted title and prize money but a chance to set out on one of Australia’s great journeys.

This year’s co sponsor, The Ghan, is giving away two Gold Class tickets on the legendry train ‘The Ghan’ as a draw prize.

It includes all meals and sleeping accommodation for the journey between Adelaide and Darwin.

All players who fill in an entry form for the event are eligible to win this prize.

The Challenge, an event that attracts thousands of entries Australia wide, is now in its sixth year, and is open to all registered club bowlers.

The event is played under the auspices of Bowls Australia.

Winners of each club event will go on to play regional finals and these will be followed by state finals.

State finals will receive an airfare and accommodation package to contest the National Final, scheduled to be played at the Australian Open, to be staged in Melbourne next February.

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Results from LLWBA games played October 14.

Robertstown Gold 19 lost to Riverton Blue 56: L Mosey 4, J Schroeder 27, C Ruediger 15, M Keast 28.

Auburn Red 38 defeated Burra Gold 28:M Parkinson 23, K Lomman 7, L Wildash 15, D Broderick 21.

Burra Red 41 defeated Booborowie 27: D Day 26, R Landorf 11, L Sutton 15, L Pearce 16.

Burra Green 29 L Riverton Black 46: H Stockman 20, J Griffiths 17, A Webster 9, A Harrip 29.

Riverton Green 56 defeated Mintaro 22: E Passehl 18, L Dixon 15, J Przibilla 38, W Folks 7.

Saddleworth Gold 27 lost to Robertstown Green 44: C Haydon 13, D Kotz 26, T Ritchie 14, S Kimpton 18.

Tarlee 36 defeated Saddleworth Blue 30: S Molineux 17, B Schoenberg 11, J Rohde 19, P Ritchie 19.

Spalding 43 defeated Auburn Black 31: R Tohl 10, P Maloney 21, T Peters 33, M Mount 10.

Premiership Table

For Agst Pts Riverton Blue 96 53 16 Tarlee 83 57 15 Auburn Red 82 53 14 Riverton Black 92 60.5 13 Robertstown Green 78 61 12 Burra Gold 64 71 10 Riverton Green 90 59 8 Burra Red 75 74 8 Burra Green 76 80 8 Saddleworth Blue 67 70 7 Spalding 70 78 6 Robertstown Gold 53 56 4 Saddleworth Gold 61 81 2 Booborowie 60 84 2 Auburn Black 56 87 2 Mintaro 53.5 84 1

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ABOVE: Margaret Brand, Snowtown indicates how far off her teammate’s bowl was during last Thursday’s Hutt and Hill match at Snowtown.

RIGHT: Mundoora’s Joan Stringer watches on as Snowtown’s Coralie Kotz wills the ball to slow down as it nears the kitty.

north eastern

Results from October 13. Blyth 36 (10) d Clare Green 30 (0), R DeLuca 17 d J Bradbury 13, L Mader 19 d T Haysman 17.

Clare White 37 (8) d Clare Blue 30 (2), R Brandt 25 d B Reichstein 9, D Goss 12 L K Clarke 21.

Burra 63 (10) d Brinkworth 22 (0), C Boston 33 d M McElvanney 11, R Taylor 30 d M Erwin 11.

Snowtown (5) v Balaklava (5), Greens unplayable match drawn.

Clare Red 41 (10) d Spalding 23 (0), R Howes 19 d G Goodridge 15, R Jarman 22 d G Blaser 8.

Premiership table

Pts % Burra 20 70.95 Clare Red 20 60.61 Snowtown 15 69.35 Balaklava 15 65.71 Blyth 10 41.25 Spalding 8 46.48 Clare White 8 44.53 Clare Blue 4 44.83 Clare Green 0 44.03 Brinkworth 0 27.89.

Next week, October 20: Clare Blue v Snowtown, Balaklava v Burra, Blyth v Clare Red, Brinkworth v Clare Green, Clare White v Spalding.

sides for saturday

For matches on October 23.

Balaklava DIVISION 1: Balaklava Bye. DIVISION 2: Balaklava White v Tarlee Red at Home. H Hebisch, N Olsen, S Guy, M Olsen (sk). L Day, C Stewart, Z Guy, J Olsen (sk). L Braddock, B Moffat, J Milton, C Milton (sk).

Balaklava Blue v Mallala White at Home.

D Anderson, P Ramm, K Catford, P McPharlin (sk). R May, J Roberts, D Beare, R Barr (sk).

R Fitzpatrick, R Greensheilds, G Palmer, K Harkness (sk).

Balaklava Red v Pt Wakefield Gold at Pt Wakefield. B Kreig, N Sampson, J McPhar-

lin, C Cowan (sk). R Hillman, A Barr, B Philp, T Jones (sk). R McDonald, H Philp, K McPharlin, K Cottle (sk). Cars: Thirds. Bar: D Anderson, B Moffat. Chicken Wheel: Z Guy. Owen DIVISION 1: Owen v Wasleys at Owen.

G Marshman, R Uppill, B Parker, G Simpson (sk). D Brown, K Warnes, B Traill, N Harkness (sk). P Freebairn, G Bubner, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk).

DIVISION 2: Owen v Riverton at Riverton.

K Gould, A Wandel, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk).

A Tiller, D Lauricella, D Greer, I Freebairn (sk). J Robinson, D Hartwell, L Hean, B Diehl (sk). Cars: R Hill, I Freebairn, B Diehl, depart at 12:30.

Reserves: L Beaty, G Wandel.

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Results from October 14. Two Wells White 36 d Balaklava Red 34, M Gameau 18 d G Goldney 16, M Maylin 18 drew L Harkness 18.

Mallala White 38 d Pt Wakefield Blue 27, R Jenkin 18 d H Brown 16, B Roney 20 d S Kemster 11.

Hamley Bridge Red 41 d Mallala Black 37, H Bell 20 d Y Curnow 14, L Moloney 21 L C King 23.

Balaklava Green 43 d Balaklava Gold 31, L Barr 21 d K Catford 12, B Philp 22 d J Milton 19.

Two Wells Red 40 d Hamley Bridge Gold 38, B Molloy 18 L N Bubner 23, S Underwood 22 d N Fyfe 15.

Owen Forefeit to Pt Wakefield 10.

Premiership Table Mallala White 19+13 Hamley Bridge Red 18+13 Two Wells White 18+5 Hamley Bridge Gold 12+5 Balaklava Green 10+3 Pt Wakefield Gold 10 Owen 10-3 Balaklava Red 9+5 Two Wells Red 8-2 Mallala Black 3-7 Pt Wakefield Blue 2-18 Balaklava Gold 1-14

Bowls Past Presidents Association president Peter Buckley with new members, from left: Dot Sims (Mundoora), Christine Reardon (Kapunda) and Charles La Nauze (Nuriootpa).

Past presidents open with Mixed Fours The Lower North branch of the Bowls Past Presidents Association opened their season with a Mixed Fours Tournament at Nuriootpa. Their new president, Peter Buckley of Nuriootpa Club, welcomed members from Gawler, Barossa, Tarlee, Mallala, Two Wells, Kapunda, Hamley Bridge, Balaklava, Snowtown, Mundoora, Watervale, Clare and Mintaro clubs before inducting three new members to the association.

The Nuriootpa club provided an excellent lunch in between the two games of bowls.

President Peter said any bowler who has been a Past President of a Club or Association could apply for membership and he welcomed new members for games this season.

Matches will be played at Lyndoch, Port Pirie, Ardrossan, Clearview, and Mallala. Contact secretary, John Tayler, 8528 5306 if you are interested in playing and joining.

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SPORT v District Gilbert Valley

Rain caused some cancellations in this round’s matches, with the first day of two day games being washed out in the A2, Under 14 and Under 12s. The A2s and U14s will play a one-day game next week.

Results Under 16: Gilbert Valley 5/179 v Angaston. GV – Adam Busch 68, Jack Connell 28no, Patrick Callery 26, Jack Vater 12no. Angaston – T OrchardRoesler 1/6, J Feist 1/15, S Collings 1/26 A4: Gilbert Valley 9/166 defeated Truro 123. GV – Peter Stevens 81, Tony Wellington 40. Truro – P Ranjan 3/34, B Smith 2/26, S Murphy 2/42 Truro: H Derren 53, G Smith 33. GV: Trevor Reichelt 3/22, Peter Stevens 2/7, Matt Busch 2/12.

A1: Gilbert Valley 89 v Sandy Creek 2/68. GV: Max Hosking 25, Kim Vandeleur 22, Bevan Passmore 17no.

SC: L Kent 3/6, M McLoughlin 2/5, R Stork 2/22, C Roberts 2/42.

Golf Balaklava men

Last Saturday’s Stableford event attracted 19 hopefuls to our pristine course, playing in what turned out to be a beautiful afternoon.

Making a welcome return to form after a month’s hiatus was Tate Michael, who scored a solid 40 points to tame the A Grade mob. In his footsteps lollopped the fearsome frame of Rob Lawson (34) and behind him, a not-so military Merv Hameister (33). It remained for W Nagle (29), I Michael (27) and G Spence (27) to round out the field.

Scott Michael enjoyed a good day out among his C Grade contemporaries, whipping ‘em all with his 39 point result, relegating Dean “de la mare” Robinson (35) to second and Dean “Davros” Trickett (34) third. Hot on their heels were B Thompson (28), J Michael (25), G Toms (25), B Michael (24), R Hahn (24) and C Michael (23).

From the four-strong field of C Graders, emerged Austin Henstridge, proud owner of two new golf balls courtesy of his 42 points, leaving just one apiece for Lachlan Michael (37) and Ben Michael (35). Jake Michael completed the business with his 25 points.

Wayne Nagle scored a Birdie at the 10th with his Texas wedge and also claimed Nearest The Pin at the eighth, as did Lachlan Michael at the third.

On the following day, a very strong field of 40 players rolled out the barrel for the Royal Hotel two-person Ambrose stoush, which produced some equally strong results. Strongest of these was that of Dave Rodgers and Digby Addison, who collectively clouted a cool 69 off the stick, for a net return of 58.25. Breathing down their necks were Ian Michael and Mark Loy, who also carved up the course for 69 strokes to score 63 points and runner-up status.

Second runners-up were Tate and Lachlan Michael, whose score of 75 earned them 63.75 points.

Peter Thompson and Porky Arbon claimed Best Net 9 Holes infamy with just 40 strokes, to earn 33.75 points.

The Ladies’ Longest Drive was clubbed

by Karen Pfeiffer, the Men’s by mighty Dave Rodgers while at the seventh, man mountain Mark Loy scored a three-shot Eagle. Nearest The Pins were achieved by Ben Michael at the third, Allan Northcott (eighth) and Mark Loy (15th). Best second shots were claimed by that man again, Mark Loy at the 13th and rural legend ‘Darky’

Mumford at the 17th. Not to be outdone, Alby and Deb smote 102 off the stick to earn 86.25 points and so claim the magnificent NAGA award.

Our sincere thanks to Sue, Peter and Dereck Freidricks of the Royal Hotel for putting on the day, one made even more enjoyable thanks to Dereck’s superb cooking of a memorable lunch.

Thanks too to Geoff Spence for acting as ale draper at the 19th. and Merv.

Hameister for his typically active and effective Vice Captain’s role.

This weekend we’ll place our feet firmly on the fairways seeking fame and fortune in a good ol’ Stroke round with, hopefully, Greg Anderson adjudicating on the starting caper and big Bill Lokan manning the 19th.

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Results from October 13. Dean Trickett 42, Jerry Toms 42, Dene Newton 39, Mike Hahesy 33, John Curnow 32, Don Anderson 30, Merv Hameister 29.

Birdies: Mike Hahesy No 13, John Curnow No 17.

Hamley Bridge

Twenty three players competed in Thursday’s stableford competition with a day of not too many mishaps except for Ron Smith who had a “crumpetshot” on no. two and then hit his ball so far into the rough on 15 that he burnt the clutch out on his golf bike trying to to find it!

Club bar manager Wally Jackson won the day with 41 points from Wim Van Pelt who has “returned from the wilderness” and Ian Ferguson with 40.

Other scores Doug Cooper 38, Rex Mortimer 37, Brian Cooper 36 (cb), all the above being ball winners, Bob Ahola, Brian Cooper, Dennis Hawke 36, Dave Russell, Ron Smith 35, Colin Doudle 34, Barry Schwartz, Cliff Applebee 33, Roen Cameron, Dennis Nation 32, Ross Hienze, Helen Johnson 31, Merv Hamiester 30, Kieth Kluske 29, George Dahlitz 28, Bob Hillier, Sandy Jackson, Wally Isgar 27.

Nearest to pin: Ian Ferguson 9th.

Birdies Rex Mortimer, Dave Russell 14th, Colin Doudle 17th Ian Ferguson 5th and 9th.

Kieth Kluske won Saturdays stroke competion on a count back from Thomas Smith and Ross Hienze all with a nett 69 and Roen Cameron 70 Other Scores Rowland Pawlak, Ian Ferguson 73, George Dahlitz 75, Barry Schwartz Warren Isgar 76, Wim Pan Pelt, Barrie Zerna Bob Ahola 78, Doug Cooper, Wally Jackson 80, Rex Mortmimer, Dennis Nation 82. Ian Ferguson made the only Birdie (18th) and Thomas Smith won nearest to the pin on nine.

Two wells

Results from Saturday October 16.

Competition: Stableford. Sponsor: All sponsors for. Players: 16 men and two ladies.

The small field enjoyed the fine conditions at Two Wells, and with the recent rain it was an enjoyable day which followed on from last week’s successful Sponsors Day and Presentation Day. The last group’s adventures were truly hilarious, watching the results unfold as we all played good shots, bad shots and heckled the others in an attempt to find the winning edge.

Vince took out a commanding lead on the front nine, forcing the others to change the strategy and work the magic on him. Darryl took up the challenge while Tim, Rabbit and I tried desperately to move off the bottom of the pack.

Darryl managed to close the gap on Vince down to the final hole with a “large” group of players surrounding the fairway to see the group approach

which mind you was a tad late due to catering and drinks served by Darryl.

The crucial putt missed by Vince to tie and Darryl winning on the countback.

Rob Thompson would be pleased to know that I worked the same magic on Hoggy on the 12th with a mention of a certain episode in Sydney many years ago. Hoggy then proceeded to hit out of bounds!

Ian Telpher made a passionate speech when he was awarded the NAGA. It was worth noting that Leon crashed today with a season low of 26 points. Everybody had fun and agreed to play again next week, with the competition being a Two Man Ambrose.

Results A Grade: V Hatch 42, I Smith 39, L Grafton 36, J Ball 36.

B Grade: J Bowden 44, D Hall 42, H Linford 39, I Clark 37, G Paynes 37, P Shields 34, T Clifton 33, L Zbierski 26.

C Grade: J Spackman 38, A Baker 37, A Christou 32, I Telpher 28.

Ladies: J Holland 23, E Grigg 24.

Long Drives: A – I Smith. B – H Linford. C – A Baker. Ladies – J Holland.

NTP: 1 – I Smith, 2 –, I Clark, 6 – V Hatch, 11 – nil, 12 – V Hatch, 15 – nil.

Birdies: 7 – nil. 9 – V Hatch. 11 – nil, 16 – nil. Birdies Nest: nil. Pro’s Approach: nil. NAGA: I Telpher.

Next week: Stableford, normal time.

See you on the course next week – bring a friend to join our weekly adventures. The more the merrier! If you have any stories, pass them on.

– Paul Shields, captain TWGC.

Shirley Richards, Mundoora, prepares to send the kitty down during last Thursday’s Hutt and Hill association game at Snowtown.

Shooting lower light rifle

Results from October 16.

Cyclists and Torrens Valley. F Pinyon 190.6, B Grade: P Finch 186.3, Sighters: P Finch 38.

Handicap results: F Pinyon 92.2, 98.4 (5) 195, P Finch 99.2, 87.1 (8) 194, J Pinyon 90.1, 90.3 (8) 188, C Luedeke 83.1, 93.1 (8) 184, M Williams 80.1, 86.1 (12) 178.

Phoenix. A Grade: C Williams 192.4, B Grade: G Henderson 182.5, Sighters: D Clarke 39.

Handicap results: C Williams 96.1, 96.3 (4) 196, D Clarke 95.5, 95.3 (3) 193, M Challen 88.1, 95.2 (6) 189, G Henderson 91.2, 91.3 (6) 188, C George 91, 93.2 (3) 187, J Samuel 83.1, 98 (4) 185, D Logos 88.1, 94.3 (2) 184, R Bradshaw 89.2, 88.1 (5) 182.

Cyclists and Torrens Valley F Class.

F Standard: M Williams 166.2, Sighters: M Williams.

Handicap results: M Williams 80.1, 86.1 (12) 178.

Phoenix F Class. F Standard: S Cowie 184.3, Sighters: R Mousley 37.

Handicap results: S Cowie 92.2, 92.1 (6) 190, R Mousley 88.1, 95.2 (5) 188, M Roberts 90.1, 88 (8) 186, E Kanik 88, 86 (10) 184, J Close 85.2, 88.2 (8) 181, K Neale 48, 88 (10) 146, C Mousley 75, 42 (16) 133, K Fleming 61, 85 (V) 146, C Atkinson 87, 78 (V) 165.

Light River. A Grade: R Spillman 180.3, B Grade: G Buddle 176.4, F Class: G Lewis 164, Sighters: R Spillman 30.

Handicap results: R Spillman 88.2, 92.1 (11) 194, G Buddle 90.2, 86.2 (14) 194, G Lewis 76.1, 88 (15) 179, P Bothwell 0, 78.1 (19) 98.

Postal and Railways. A Grade: V Synosas 191.3, B Grade: W Phillips 189.4, C Grade: W Phillips 189.4, Sighters: I Mackintosh 36.

Handicap results: N Synusas 94.2, 93.1 (4) 191, W Phillips 87.1, 90.3 (12) 189, I Mackintosh 88.3, 82.1 (6) 176, D Barr 78, 88 (9) 175, S Powell 81, 78 (7) 163, B Taylor 70, 67 (13) 150, M Spendelove 77, 83.2 (10) 170, P Collins 93.1, 96.5 (V) 189.

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Dallas making his mark on the football world Port Wakefield’s Dallas Hill, 17, is making his mark at Woodville West Torrens Football Club.

The Balaklava High School student showed a lot of promise kicking 21 goals in the 2010 season to be awarded the Leading Goal Kicker trophy.

ASHLEIGH Williams serves up for Nantawarra during her singles match against Long Plains’ Carissa Daniel on Saturday.

HANNAH Hoepner, Nantawarra slams a forehand during her singles match at Long Plains on Saturday.

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• Balaklava resident and long time councillor on Wakefield Regional Council Avon Hudson, released a book he wrote in conjunction with Roger Cross, “Beyond Belief”, which outlined the Maralinga bomb testing.

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• Young local cricketers Matthew Birchmore, of Mallala and Shaun Trevillian, of Wasleys joined players from all over the state for the annual BankSA country cricket camp.

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For self-sufficient farmers: building a smoke house The Weekly Times Farmers’ Handbook was a useful publication, containing all sorts of information for the self-sufficient farmer. Many farmers used to do their own slaughtering and, without refrigeration, smoking was one method of preserving the meat. Making your own smoke house was often cheaper than trying to buy one. Instructions were as follows: This smoke house will be found suitable for a pig weighing up to 180 lbs., provided it is cut into sections, sides receiving attention a week earlier than hams.

Materials required are packing case, an empty kerosene tin, two lengths of downpipe, one 3”, another 2”, two pieces of tin, one 6”x6”, the other 8”x8”, an empty sack, and a few strips of hessian.

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hessian over top and two side edges. Fix door in its place and stand case on four stout pegs, foot off ground. Cut hole in back above floor to suit 3” downpipe, to one end of which fix an elbow 6” long.

Cut off balance to fit within 3” or 4” from top of case. Place in position and tack piece of tin 6” x 6” halfway between it and top of case, so as to form false top. Then take kerosene tin and cut out top neatly. Puncture with holes 2” apart around lower sides and make a few also underneath. On one side, 2” from top, cut circular hole 3” for sleeve

3” long. Mark off a line 1” from one end. Cut a few nicks and bend at right angles. Fix in place and secure with a few rivets.

This must be made a sliding fit for elbow. Escape flue is constructed from 2” downpipe with elbow 3” or 4” long to fit on a sleeve, fixed 8” or 9” from floor of case. Fix four hooks as shown. Escape flue is smaller than inlet, so as to retain a power of smoke in box. When all is ready put a few hot coals in tin, cover with wisp of straw and a few handfuls of sawdust, then drop false lit (made from piece of tin 8”x8”, to which attach a piece of wire for lifting out) over sawdust.

Cover tin with wet sack folded twice, which can be kept from sagging by putting already cut top diagonally on top of tin.

Sides will be effectively smoked in 10 hours and hams in 24 hours.

YEARS AGO October 1990

• Pinery farmer Trevor Clifford was the medic section winner in the first state wide pasture competition, which aimed to recognise excellence in medic and clover production.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Oct 21: Tidy Town judging.

• Oct 22: Breast Cancer Mini Field of Women, Balaklava Triangle.

• Oct 25: Owen Red Cross ‘bowls, cards and board game’ day, Owen Bowling Club.

• Nov 5: Blyth paper drive.

• Nov 6: Balaklava paper drive; BHS cabaret, band “Little Black Dress”, BTH; Strawberry Fete, Manoora Hall.

• Nov 14: Port Wakefield township School Reunion.

• Dec 10: Two Wells Christmas parade.

• Dec 17: Adelaide Plains Basketball breaks for Christmas holidays.

• Jan 28: Adelaide Plains Basketball Association season resumes.

After smoking is completed box can be used as a safe by removing flues and covering holes with flywire. Object of false lid is to keep sawdust from blazing and wet sack is to help cool smoke before it enters box.

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The loss of a loved household pet also initiates a grieving process.

Surviving pets react to a family loss, and go through their own grieving process.

A dog may express grief in the same ways that humans do.

A lack of interest in pastimes which were previously enjoyed is a common sign that something is amiss.

Perhaps your dog might lose interest in food, or stop going for walks which were previously a highlight of the day.

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Let grieving dogs grieve is confused about the loss of a play mate.

Grief after the loss of a family pet is not the only way that dogs may experience grief.

Other causes for grief could include the loss of a human family member, and there are many reasons for this to occur.

Temporary loss (such as someone going on holidays) can also be cause for anxiety or distress for our four-legged friend who can’t understand why this has happened.

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Ryegrass fighting killer sprays Scientists at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Research Institute have discovered new cases of herbicide resistance in annual ryegrass, the most serious and costly weed of Australian cropping.

For the first time, researchers have found that annual ryegrass has developed resistance to paraquat, the second

most important “knockdown” herbicide used by cropping farmers.

University of Adelaide weed management experts, Dr Peter Boutsalis and associate professor, Christopher Preston, made the discovery in samples taken from two separate farming properties near Naracoorte in South Australia’s southeast.

Growers and NRM work on salinity Adelaide Plains vegetable growers are faced with salinity in their soil, caused by dissolved salts in irrigation water.

But the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management (NRM) Board have stepped up to increase knowledge of sustainable management practices.

With the help of the Australian government’s Caring for our Country initiative, the NRM board is supporting growers by providing resource monitoring equipment, information packages and training initiatives.

Parliamentary secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Doctor Mike Kelly visited several growers in the Northern Adelaide Plains last Tuesday when he observed the process growers use to increase sustainability.

Dr Kelly visited the properties of second generation almond growers Peter and Jim Tsiros, eggplant grower Phuong Vo and a hydroponic lettuce farm managed by Dino Musolino.

“The Tsiros’ have adopted moisture and salinity monitoring to help with maintaining profitability and soil sustainability at their almond orchard,” Dr Kelly said.

Mr Vo has also adopted many of the strategies advocated through this project in using moisture and salinity monitoring equipment to manage soil condition.

Dr Kelly said the growers he met had proven a better understanding of sustainable management practices could improve both productivity and profitability for land managers while benefitting the environment.

“The choice of management practices by farmers impacts on the condition of Australia’s natural resources and the ability of ecosystems to provide services including clean water and the production of food and fibre,” Dr Kelly said.

The Adelaide and Mt Lofty NRM board received $330,000 for the three year project through the Caring for our Country initiative in 2008-09.

Dr Preston says farmers should be concerned about the development of herbicide resistance.

“Annual ryegrass is the single most important weed affecting Australian cropping and this discovery has major implications for Australian farmers,” Dr Preston said.

“Paraquat is the only viable herbicide alternative to the most commonly used herbicide, glyphosate.

“With more than 100

annual ryegrass populations in Australia already having developed resistance to glyphosate, the discovery of paraquat resistance means none of the currently available knockdown herbicides can be guaranteed to control ryegrass,” he says.

“The paraquat resistant ryegrass was discovered on sites where pasture seed crops have been grown for a long time and paraquat extensively used.”

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Wheetelande rams snapped up The reputation of Bob and Idrienne Neill’s Wheetelande White Suffolks for providing big, rapid growing rams with muscle is well established and it was reinforced at this year’s on-property ram sale at Farrell Flat.

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Conditions today will be generally mild with light to moderate southeast to northeast winds, becoming warmer northeasterly. Light to moderate coastal sea breezes are expected. Fine conditions are expected throughout on Thursday with the high centred over the Tasman sea. Temperatures will continue to rise, grading from warm in the east to hot in the far west, in a northeast to northerly airstream ahead of a cooler southerly change in the far west, reaching Fowlers Bay late evening. Conditions will be fine and warm to hot on Friday with moderate to fresh northerly winds ahead of the cooler, southerly change expected across the West Coast in the morning, extending

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rams under the hammer in very short time; his job just a matter of separating the rapid fire bids.

Thirty three registered bidders operated and all were successful in purchasing from one to 10 rams, with prices topping at $1,600 five times and averaging a very solid $1,005.

Local

Family owned business offering quality Mobil Fuels and Lubricants

PERRY’S OILS....................................................... 205 Litre Multi Fleet Engine Oil CI4/SL 15w40............$670 inc GST All Tractor Trans Oil....................................... $695 inc GST Hydraulic Oil 68............................................ .$495 inc GST

ers should rotate their knockdown herbicides in alternate seasons and adopt integrated weed management practices.

Dr Preston is the lead investigator on a research project investigating annual ryegrass resistance to glyphosate, which has been funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation.

Drs Preston and Boutsalis are based in the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine at Waite Campus.

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CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Fine and sunny. Mild to warm with light to moderate northeasterly winds and local afternoon sea breezes.

Thursday: Fine and sunny. Warm with moderate to fresh northeast to northerly winds and local afternoon sea breezes.

Friday: Isolated showers developing in the southwest, extending throughout during the afternoon. Warm with moderate to fresh north to northwesterly winds ahead of a milder southwesterly change extending throughout by late afternoon.

GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Wind: NE 5 to 10 knots, reaching 10 to 15 knots over southern Spencer Gulf and extending over remaining Gulf Waters late evening. Afternoon sea breezes 8 to 13 knots.

Sea: 0.5 m, reaching 1 m over southern Spencer Gulf. Swell: SW to S around 1 m on southern Spencer Gulf.

Thursday: Wind: NE to N 10 to 20 knots.

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3 Best Quality 3 Best Range 3 Best Price Phone: 8862 1866

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INFORMATION

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Clare UV ALERT 9:10am - 4:50pm Max UV Index 12 (extreme)

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Quick Sale

“ I advertised my lounge suite in the Producer and it was sold by 1 o’clock the day the paper came out. Can’t ask for better than that!”

Brian Noyce - Balaklava

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Plains Producer

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*Or for a maximum of 5 weeks. For the first 32 words. Excludes items sold by businesses from shop or home. The Plains Producer reserves the right to refuse this offer to any adverts it deems not to meet this criteria. Accounts incur an addition fee of $6.60.

For rent

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Balaklava two bedroom, unit. Self contained, $145 per week, air conditioning, F2F Real Estate. Phone Julio 0409 100 062, Balaklava.

Blessing of Harvest Workers

Balaklava - 3 bedroom home. Double carport and shed. Enclosed garden.

Phone: 8864 5096.

Sunday OCtober 24

Unit for rent. Unit 2, 11 Walsh Street. $155 per week, 2 bedroom. Phone 08 8862 2211, business hours, Jeff.

• 9am Traditional • 11am Cafe Church

More information contact Pastor Jim 8862 1031 Ravon Avon Aust

Xmas Party on: Friday October 22, 2010 at: “The Triangle” Balaklava at: 11.15am

All Welcome

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

2:30pm at the Dublin Hotel!

• Everyone welcome • EFTPOS available • Pokies • Meals, 7 Days • Door Prizes • Only 8wks till Christmas • Lots of 50% off specials • Free samples • Win a Basket of Goodies

Come and grab a bargain!

Enquiries call Deb 0401420720, check out my website www.ravonavonparties.com

Tuesday November 2 11.30am at Balaklava Golf Club

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

Do you know someone who makes your community a better place?

Nominate them now for the Citizen of the Year Awards. 3 Awards are presented for Southern, Central and Northern areas in the following categories.

• Australia Day Citizen Award • Australia Day Young Citizen Award • Community Event of the Year Nominations are open now – you can download a nomination form from our website www. claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au or collect one from the Riverton, Saddleworth & Clare offices.

Please email admin@cgvc.s.gov.au or call 8842 6400 if you have any questions or require assistance.

This is your chance to recognize the most deserving members of our community. Your nomination could lead to someone special being recognized with an award at the Council’s Australia Day celebrations.

Nominations close on November 20, 2010.

Please direct nomination forms to:

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council,

4 Gleeson Street

CLARE SA 5453 Roy D Blight CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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• $20 per head inlcudes 3 course meal

Ceiling fan with light, $30.

Phone 0430 720 207.

Chihuaha pup, 8 weeks, black and tan, small breed, vaccinated, wormed, vet checked. Phone 8865 2024.

AGM Monday November 8

8pm in the Two Wells Clubrooms

FORD TERRITORY 2006 SY TS AWD 6 speed auto, Silver, reversing camera, 5 seats, cruise, tint, towbar & electric brakes, dual zone climate, colour coded bumpers, service history, 1 owner, 116000 kms XKJ632 $21,000 Phone 0412 286 103.

Youth United begins again

Saturday October 30

9am - 5pm at Kapunda Trotting Track

h Sideshows h Horses In Action h Battle Of Bands h Clowns/Unicyclists h Ute Muster h Hall Exhibits + Plus More Family Entertainment Phone: Jacqui 0417 852 109 Web: http:www.kapundashow.org.au

Fancy some great live music & a fantastic night out?

LITTLE BLACK DRESS Will be performing on

Saturday November 6, 2010 7.30pm til late at Balaklava Town Hall

• $20 p/person - tickets available from ANZ Balaklava and Balaklava Newsagency • BYO supper • Bar facilities available - NO BYO drinks • People from Mallala/Owen area who wish to attend by bus, please contact Louise Michael 0438 286 275 to book a seat.

Proudly brought to you by BHS Govering Council

Holden WB ute, last model, 3.3 litre, 4 speed, mild cam, good body, fair interior, new carby, tonneau cover, painted in tray, 6 months rego, $3,500 o.n.o. UHM 690. Phone Colin 0458 038 207.

Leather lounges, 1x 3 seater chesterfield. 1x 3 seater Arthur G Designs plus 2 singles all maroon.

Excellent condition, $1,500.

Ideal for holiday home.

Phone 8862 1131.

at Balaklava Uniting Church •5.30 pm - 7 pm •Small groups •Worship time •All youth are invited Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

Second h a n d f i l i n g cabinets 2-3 and four draw,gas lift chairs,visitor chairs,stationary cabinet and lockers some like new grab a bargain now Phone 0407 183 862.

Westinghouse fridge/ freezer, pigeon pair, $400.

Phone 8862 1221.

Yamaha XT250 trail bike, 2006, excellent condition, always shedded, only travelled 3,000km, $4,500, YZH 498, registered till 2011.

Phone Colin 0458 038 207.

Community Grants for Natural Resources Management projects

Garage Sale

GARAGE Sale - Saturday October 23, 2010. 9 Sires Street, Balaklava, 8am 4pm. Manchester, wool, cooking & craft books, kitchenware, crockery, DVD cabinet, furniture, fridge & freezer and much more.

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Community groups are invited to apply for Community Grants funding of up to $50,000 for natural resources management projects in the Northern and Yorke region.

Disabled parking ticket at Balaklava. Please return to R.Walsh, Port Wakefield.

Phne 8867 1338.

The scheme is funded by the Northern and Yorke NRM Board for projects in the following categories: • Local Government - up to $50,000 • Community Groups - up to $10,000 • Schools, kindergartens and other educational bodies - up to $10,000 • Natural Resource Landcare organisations - up to $10,000 The closing date for expressions of interest is 5 November 2010, and applications close 19 November 2010.

For information and submission forms please visit www.nynrm.sa.gov.au or phone the Northern and Yorke NRM Board on 8636 2361.

www.nynrm.sa.gov.au

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

Phone 8862 1552.

Spaceline caravan, 18ft, 1995. Tandem axle, incl. susp front, kitchen, centre lounge, L shaped dining, rear island bed. Air conditioning. New rollout awning and full annex. Excellent condition. Always shedded. $26,900, Balaklava 0428 391 146.

Thursday October 21, November 4 & 18

To book ph N.Grigg 8862 1440 or 0437 037 412

Kapunda Show

For Sale

Free range pullets, 3 colours. Day old to point of lay, $3.80 to $15.90 each.

Phone: 8523 0950 Hillier.

Pullets - point of lay, Isa brown. Westview Poultry, Balaklava. Phone: 8864 5096 or 0400 297 658.

Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club Inc

Women’s and Children’s Hospital Balaklava Auxiliary

Melbourne Cup Luncheon

Aluminium punt 12’, casting deck, 1 sliding seat, and oars $500 o.n.o.

Phone 8862 2272 or 0412 809 336.

Public NoticeS

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen.

Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment.

Phone 0417 885 107.

Did you know? Shareholders are entitled to collect any company unclaimed profits.

For further details. Call 8862 1442.

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Mini Field of Women

This Sunday October 24

For Sale

12’ Liberty on-road camper trailer. Full annex wall and door. Lots of storage. $3100 neg. Phone 8525 2572 or 0403 018 911.

Mamogram bus - taking bookings now at hospital.

Phone 8862 1400. Bus fee.

Sharemarket - buy wholesale and rent shares out. Never ending income.

Ring 8862 1442.

Plains Producer,Wednesday October 20, 2010

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Salt of The Earth Country Market and Café at Port Wakefield will have its grand opening on Saturday November 20th. If you are a musician, artist or possible stall holder and would like more information, please call Annie 0424 845 687 or Lyn 0417 863 701.

Tupperware - anyone interested in hosting a party or buying products, contact Cassandra for details 0437 712 565.

Wanted

Ford long reach ute canopy. Pay cash. Phone Colin 0458 038 207.

Free of charge for recycling. We take old televisions, computers, microwaves, videos, stereos and stoves etc. off your hands.

Please phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered.

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

WANTED Motorcycles. We will buy or sell your motorcycle on consignment.

Gawler Motorcycle Centre, Lot 1 Main North Road Evanston Phone 8522 7700.

situations vacant VRFC invite applications for the following positions

Coaches 2011 B, U11’s, U14’s & U17’s Applications in writing:

Secretary

PO Box 664, Williamstown 5351 Applications close November 12

Casual Staff Required Port Wakefield

Phone: Jim 8867 1224

Wanted to Rent

Work Wanted

21st Birthday

Marriott - happy 21st Birthday Kevin October 24, 2010. Lots of love and best wishes Mum, Dad, Samuel and your extended family.

App Marriage

Hewett - Wilkey. Nicki and Nathan will be married on Saturday October 30 at the Balaklava Golf Course.

Birth

Courtney & Darryl Barkla are excited to announce the arrival of their first son Lincoln William Allan Barkla. Born 5.47pm October 5, 2010, weight 7 pounds 3 ounces. Length 49cm.

Engagement

Hewett - Gilgen. Congratulations Sami and Jason on your engagement.

Sorry it’s been so long.

Love from Dad and Mum. Tiller - KIRKER. Bill and Rose are very pleased to announce Craig and Sara’s engagement, both in California.

Thank you

KLOSE - Norm. We would like to thank everyone for prayers, cards, visits, food and gifts during Norm’s illness and subsequent passing. Your caring thoughts were much appreciated. Kath and family.

We are a family operated Piggery located near Balaklava, looking for a Full Time Piggery Attendant.

• No experience necessary • Able to handle animals in caring manner • Welding and repairs skills an advantage • Able to work as part as a team or as

an individual • Physically fit • Current drivers licence • Flexable hours • Immediate start Applications to: Manager PO Box 127 Balaklava SA 5461 or bacon1@iprimus.com.au

Maintenance & Construction Staff Three Positions (3). Casual One Position (1) term three months Suitable persons are invited to apply for the above positions, which are based at either Council’s Balaklava or Snowtown Depots.

Principal duties of the position are general labouring including, road and footpath maintenance and construction, gardening duties and tree pruning. A minimum drivers license of Class HR is required.

The positions are classified at Municipal Employee Grade 5 of the Local Government Employees Award, with a commencing salary of $44,842 (plus a 25% loading as a casual employee), which includes an above award component resulting from Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

A job description statement detailing position objectives, key responsibilities, etc, and a conditions of employment document is available on Council’s website www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov. au upon request, either by telephone on 8862 0800 or by email at admin@wakefieldrc.sa.gov. au. Further information may also be obtained by contacting Council’s Infrastructure Services Manager, David Hassett.

Applications, in writing, should be addressed to PO Box 167, Balaklava 5461 and will be received until 5.00 pm on the 5 November 2010.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Phil Barry CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SMALL Advert BRING

BIG RESULTS Plains Producer

Phone: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email: sales@plainsproducer.com.au

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 20, 2010

Casual Console Operator for busy service station

Must be able to work weekends, and over Christmas / New Year period. Experience not necessary but must be very reliable & over 18.

Please email resume to mogaslowerlight@activ8.net.au

Laboratory Technician Full time position

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd is a progressive family owned company producing premium wines for the domestic and export market.

Onsite Support Technician LivewireIT is an IT services company looking to support its rapidly growing customer base of small and medium businesses in the Mid North.

Wanted 17 people to lose 15kg in 13 weeks. Phone 83514161 or text losew8 to 0435 077 818.

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

Phone 8865 2162

Full time Piggery Attendant

• No overnight shifts • All age groups, juniors and seniors • Previous applicants need not apply • Will require weekends

Wanted to buy. Transportable home. Phone 0402 638 714.

4 bedroom clean modern home wanted to rent by professional couple in Balaklava. Phone 0407 715 593.

PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997

If you have skills in: • Microsoft Small Business Server • Network Installation and Support • PC hardware repairs • A STRONG customer service ethic we would like to hear from you.

To request further information or to apply please send your details to info@livewireit.net

HACCP Co-ordinator Part Time Role

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd is a family owned company situated in the Clare Valley, Auburn, with a focus on the production of premium wines for the domestic and export market.

The HACCP Co-ordinator will assist the production team with the implementation of the HACCP program.

The applicant will ideally have experience/skills in the following:

• System implementation experience (HACCP implementation would be

advantageous).

• Microsoft applications and database

programs.

• Proven ability to work in a dynamic

team.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, self disciplined, able to meet strict deadlines, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and available for an immediate start.

Applications must be received no later than 29th of October, 2010. Please include details of work history and the name of referees and address it to:

Senior Winemaker

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd

PO Box 90

AUBURN SA 5451

Taylors Wines is seeking applicants for a Laboratory Technician position to contribute to the effective management of the company winery by providing technical assistance to the cellar, vineyard & bottling departments.

Applicants should have:

- Previous laboratory experience

(preferably in the wine industry).

- A current drivers licence,

- Completed year 12 (or equivalent), Applicants must be willing to undertake further training as deemed necessary by the company.

The applicant will be required to work shift work when required to meet customer requirements.

Senior Winemaker

Taylors Wines

P.O. Box 90

Auburn S.A. 5451 Applications close October 29, 2010

Cellar Hand Positions Vintage Casual

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd is a successful & innovative family owned company producing premium wines for the domestic and export market.

Taylors Wines is seeking applicants for several casual positions for Vintage 2011, and are looking for self-motivated, reliable people who have attention to detail and the willingness to work in a team environment. Taylors Wines welcome applicants who are keen to learn new skills and therefore Cellar experience is not essential.

The Vintage Cellarhand duties include:

• Fruit Processing

• Forklift Operations

• Fermentation Operations

• Barrel Operations

• General Cellar Operations Applications should be forwarded to:

The Human Resource Manager

Vintage Cellarhand Positions

Taylors Wines

P.O. Box 90

Auburn S.A. 5451 Applications Close Friday November 5, 2010. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Roads (Opening And Closing) Act 1991

ROAD CLOSING MCGINTY ROAD, BOWMANS

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to section 10 of the Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991, that Wakefield Regional Council proposes to make a Road Process Order to close and merge with Allotment 71 in Deposit Plan 77827, the whole of McGinty Road (locally known as Balco Road) the public road adjoining Allotment 71 in DP 77827, more particularly delineated and lettered ‘A’ on Preliminary Plan 10/ 0047.

real estate

Twilight Golf

RLA 102485

Port Wakefield

WIN a bottle of Baker’s Springs Wines

Every Thursday Night

Potential plus Location This circa 1920 Stone home is set on a large level allotment of some 11 square metres, close to all the amenities that Port Wakefield can offer from fishing to shopping. The home itself contains three double bedrooms, generous sized lounge with both gas and slow combustion wood heating, large eat in kitchen, bathroom with sep shower and bath, laundry. With its lofty ceilings, lead lighting and ornate fire places, this home with a bit of love and care could be restored to its former glory. Outside there is the carport, workshop and single garage.

A copy of the plan and a statement of persons affected are available for public inspection at the offices of the Wakefield Regional Council, Scotland Place, BALAKLAVA and the Adelaide Office of the Surveyor-General during normal office hours.

Where a submission is made, the Council will give notification of a meeting at which the matter will be considered, so that a person making the objection or application may attend, if desired, personally or be represented.

Thursdays, hit off 5pm – 6pm Nine holes stableford $10 includes a BBQ

Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929.

These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas.

For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below.

Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution.

Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 2007, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham.

If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

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

•Bobcat •Tipper •Excavator •Excavations •Trenching • Civil work • Site levelling •Cartage • Slashing / mowing • Hole boring •Rubbish removal • Driveways • General earthworks Balaklava and surrounding areas

Contact Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

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

then call

★ Digital imaging for speedy insurance claims ★ Windscreen replacement & repairs ★ Plastic welding ★ Tilt towing 24 hours

414 Main Nth Rd, Clare Phone: 8842 2810 Fax: 8842 3851 Email: bbar@chariot.net.au

P.B Thompson

Quality Approved Member

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Home: 8862 1285 Mobile 0418 896 808

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Kapunda, Tarlee, Owen Mallala, Two Wells, Dublin & Right Across the Lower North Simon & Jess Davies

8562 1999

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• Late model car • Air conditioned • Dual controls Teaching Universal vehicle on-road Driving School tests (VORT)

PEST & WEED CONTROL

P: 8847 2246 M: 0409 525 452

Specialising in the eradication of ...

Do you or someone you know have a problem with drugs or alcohol

Help is available.

EPA18322

Termites & all pests managed

earn to drive with a

Lower Light

www.plainsproducer.com.au

‘Complete crash repair centre”

Specialist Auto Repairers

need a PLUMBER ?

For appointments phone

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

Butch Bennett Crash Repairs Pty Ltd

Service & installation: • Hot Water Systems (inc Solar) • Blocked drains • Drainage • Water filters • Septic tanks • Rainwater tanks / pumps

Call Scott 0438 654 827

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Waratah Earthworx

Lic No. PGE203573

Keanan 0438 641 032

• Qualified carpenter • 10 years in house releveling • House lifting

BIG RESULTS

10 Port Wakefield Road BALAKLAVA (08) 8862 1333 Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210 or Mel Haynes 0408 086 021

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House Re-Stumping

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Landmark Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1333

Phone 0409 692 891 www.balaklavagolfclub.websyte.com.au

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• 10 % deposit, Settlement will be following the granting of Probate.

• Clearing sale to follow immediately following the house Auction.

Non-members welcome

CATFORD PLUMBING

DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE

Auction: Friday November 5 at 11 am on site.

TREATMENT CAN HELP. Find out more at ancd.org.au

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DRUGS

✓ Flies, Fleas, Misc. Pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed Spraying

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

Any application for easement or objection must set out the full name, address and details of the submission and must be fully supported by reasons.

The application for easement or objection must be made in writing to the Wakefield Regional Council, Scotland Place, BALAKLAVA SA 5461 WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS NOTICE and a copy must be forwarded to the Surveyor-General at GPO Box 1354, Adelaide 5001.

Auction

4 South Street

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

Main North Road, Clare Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 20, 2010

PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997 RLA230661

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BALAKLAVA $179,900 • Lounge, dining and separate original kitchen • Renovated bathroom and laundry • Spacious 2 bedrooms with character • Close to shops on large block

Hayfield Plains

An independent retirement village offering great

value, with a choice of brand new, spacious two-bedroom homes and a great community spirit.

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AUBURN $185,000

Open Fridays 10 am - 12 noon or by appointment.

Call Katherine Clark on 8239 9800.

Mid North Conveyancers In association with: • Jenkins Anderson, Solicitors • Greg Anderson LL.B, Solicitor

> Property Transfers > Business Settlements > Leases > Plans of Division > Family Farm Transfers > All LTO Applications

8 North Street, Auburn SA 5451 P: 8849 2444 F: 8849 2419 E: mnconveyancers@bigpond.com

PORT WAKEFIELD

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

• Quaint 2 bedroom character home • Open plan living with great fixtures & fittings • Cottage style front yard and large rear yard • Ideal weekender or suit a couple

BALAKLAVA $179,500 Excellent 1st home/Retirement Home • Well presented 3 bdrm home with ceiling fans • Open plan lounge/kitchen/dine • Renovated bathroom & toilet • Established front & rear garden with good shedding

Great Value • Neat 3 B/R cladded home • Corner lot approx. 936m2 • Dble carport • Low maintenance

$145,500

PORT WAKEFIELD/BEAUFORT $252,500 20 acre farmlet • 4 brm brick home 1 hour from Adelaide • Open plan kitchen/dine and separate lounge • 20 acres ideal for the hobby farmer • Ample shedding, good location to YP & EP

SNOWTOWN $89,000

BALAKLAVA $65,000 • 1000m2 allotment • Surround by recently built homes • Power and water available to the front • Choose a home and start building

• Large double fronted 5 bedroom villa • Located in the heart of Snowtown • Press tin ceilings and central hallway • Kitchen, dine, lounge and even a cellar • HIA order applies

Wanted

BALAKLAVA $180,000

Delightful cottage in the Heart of Town • This delightful stone cottage is in the centre of Balaklava • Side entrance hallway, 3 big bedrooms, pressed tin ceilings and a spacious country kitchen.

• The main bedroom has an ornate mantel and French doors • This cottage is cosy, but deceptively spacious with minimal upkeep.

I need more properties I have genuine buyers looking for a variety of homes from $170,000 to $250,000……can you help?

Call Damien 0427 792 128

190 Main North Road, Clare www.jackredden.com.au

Phone: 8842 1154

list and sell with us your local agent

Owen Auction Owen to Balaklava Rd

Balaklava $295,000 17 Roberts Avenue

• Centrally position 3 way brm • Main Bm with WIR & ensuite access • 3 carpeted bedrooms

House & Land Auction

This property consists of a large 4 bedroom home with a formal lounge, kitchen and family area, sleep out and a small room that is ideal as an office that adjoins a side patio area. A tiled bathroom has a bath and separate shower alcove and a Laundry area. There is carpet in most rooms except the wet area’s and the home has been freshly painted throughout and is just waiting for your final touches to make it a family home again. Outbuildings consist of a huge carport, large lockable workshop with a mechanics pit and various other sheds. The property has mains water connected. This property has huge potential so inspect today.

• Terms: Settlement 10/12/2010 • Deposit 10% on the fall of the hammer • The land tenure is an estate in fee simple and also possessory rights.

Auction: Saturday November 13, 2010, 10.30am on the property, at “Woods” Balaklava to Owen Rd

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday October 20, 2010

•Outdoor entertainment area • Spacious tiled hallway • Open plan kitchen, dining

Balaklava $189,000 Unit 2/ 7 Fisher Street

Balaklava $230,000 2A Walsh Street

Balaklava 20 Kelly Street

$154,000

Ideal investment or 1st home • 2 or 3 bedroom • Ideal location • Low maintenance • Security shutters

• Split system air conditioning • Dishwasher

Balaklava $165,000 2 Werocata Road

• Three bedroom house • 717m2 {approx.} block • Main bedroom has full length built in robe

Available For Rent • Unit 3/1 Charles Street, Balaklava $180 p/w • 5 Company Street, Port Wakefield, 4 b/r $200 / week

Move straight in

• 2 Bedrooms • Modern unit • Great location • Easy care

• Split system air conditioning • Remote roller door

• Ideal investment home with reno.

• 1080 m2 corner block

• 3 or 4 bedroom • Large lounge • Split system air conditioner

SOLD

• Lot 2 Heards Hill Road.

Hoyleton

Tania & Peter Butterfield Mobile: 0417 884 877 Office: 08 8862 2172 Fax: 08 8862 1280 www.butterfieldagencies.com.au

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adelaide plains football never stops in the plains producer:

ON TARGET Five boom recruits as Hamley Bridge plans revitalised 2011 EXCLUSIVE

By Peter Argent

Aaron Christmann gets a handball away playing for the South Gawler Lions in the Barossa Light and Gawler League this season

A club that has won just four games of A grade football in the last five years, Hamley Bridge is a club in desperate need of success.

Their statistics during this period are damning.

In this five-year epoch they have achieved just a five per cent winning ratio.

In the winless 2009 winter, their average losing margin under first year coach Rian Nelson was a dramatic 106.5 points per game, but pleasingly in the 2010 campaign, they secured a single victory over United in round five and their average losing margin over the course of the season was just more than 10 goals.

That’s a marked improvement, but still far off a mark which would fill the hearts of Bombers supportIN their black and white days, from top, Aaron Christmann, Dylan ers with any real optimism.

What may help turn the for- Lockwood, Shane Catterall and Josh Moody. tunes of the Hamley Bridge Premiership team mates Josh prison bar black and white jumper.

Football Club around is a significant Moody and Aaron Christmann will Lockwood played with the Bombrecruiting drive, which will see five join Dylan Lockwood and Shane Cat- ers in 2010. former Port Adelaide underage foot- terall at the Adelaide Plains Football Noted goal-kicking key forward, ballers reunite with each other at the League cellar dwellers, while big Catterall, who spent some time at Plains’ Bombers in 2011. man Adam Pepe has committed to Central District, also signed, but Four of them are members of the the club as well. spent the winter on the sidelines, 2007 Magpies under 19s premiership, The club is also looking at secur- recovering from an ACL knee rewhen they beat the Double Blues for ing the services of key defender Brett construction. ultimate glory at this level.

Prior, who wore the famous Magpies n Continued Page 18

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