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POWER OF NATURE The floods: Where are we now? n LIGHTNING appears to strike the home of Geoff and Di Spence in Balaklava, during the fierce electrical storm and downpour last Tuesday night. The bolt struck a long distance behind the Moody Estate home, in this graphic picture by Andrew Manuel. The red stripe in this slow-exposure image is from car lights. n There was more drama as river floodwaters struck Stockport and Riverton during the night, with water shown rushing down Riverton’s main street, at left. n In Balaklava, the Wakefield river broke its banks in several paces as 100 mm fell on the area – and in areas around Two Wells and Lower Light there was more flooding.

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DEVASTATION at Hermitage Creek crossing on the Salter Springs to Rhynie Road. The road was demolished by floods and has now been closed. Inspecting the damage are (from left) Callum, Toby, Dillon and Ben Michael.

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PICTURE by Lisa Redpath shows storm clouds and lightning over Balaklava, photographed looking west last Tuesday night, about 10 o’clock.

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The heavens opened and it rained, and rained and rained! The Adelaide Plains were swamped with a massive tropical storm deluge last Tuesday night, with more than 100mm (four inches) of rain dumped on parts of the region in a matter of hours. The rain caused widespread flooding and damage which continues to be repaired at massive cost to local home owners, councils, the state government and perhaps worst of all, to farmers who have seen an expected bumper year possibly washed away. Today, one week after the downpour, the Wakefield river has dropped to almost a trickle and farmers are back on headers desperately rushing to get grain into storage before any other possible interruptions. Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) has been working overtime the past week responding to calls after torrential rains crossed the mid north, devastating some local towns. WRC infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, said council had been busy responding all of last week. “I’ve been responding

to concerns about general stormwater damage, stormwater blocks and trees falling,” Mr Hassett said. Council workers even carted sand to Stockport, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys council area,which was the worst hit town in the mid north. A police order was called for Whitwarta road to be closed as water was crossing the road. WRC environmental health officer, Lynda Painter, has been visiting different areas in the council area conducting inspections. According to Ms Painter, there is no threat of any health issues now that the storm has settled. “Septic tanks have to be inundated with water for it to pose a health risk,” she said. “From the observations we’ve made, the water has stayed closer to non-residential areas.” Perhaps the greatest threat of all is the likely increase of mosquitoes, according to Ms Painter. WRC CEO, Phil Barry, thanked the many local emergency service volunteers and WRC staff who spent countless hours last week

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• Hamley Bridge - 78.6mm • Mallala - 57.6mm • Port Wakefield - 52.4mm

• Riverton - 116.6mm • Saddleworth - 109mm • Snowtown - 74.6mm

WATCHMAN bridge spans just clear of Wakefield river floodwaters about 8am last Wednesday. addressing complaints. Mr Barry, who described the natural event as “extraordinary”, said “the people of our council area need to be proud and thankful.”

“Such effort has even had to go beyond WRC boundary into the Gilbert Valley area,” he said. Mr Barry noted how well the townships coped with the rain and flood-

waters compared to the unfortunate situation in areas in southern parts of Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council including Riverton and Stockport. The frustration to

the farmers who were looking at above average season returns was acknowledged by Mr Barry. “Farmers now face such a detrimental impact,” he said.

Council’s concerns also remain with those property owners in the WRC area who have had “significant damage and suffered great inconvenience.”

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CFS crews worked tirelessly throughout Wednesday night and early Thursday morning to save the Bowmans township from flooding. Wakefield Plains CFS deputy group officer Jory Robertson said crews were on hand since Wednesday afternoon in preparation for what was to come. We are here “It started flowing at for you! about 2.15pm yesterday (Wednesday) and it wasn’t ❏ New Car Selection ❏ Service until about midnight it ❏ Parts Selection ❏ Used Car Range actually breached through the (nearby) paddock ❏ People ❏ Pricing and came out the gate,” he said. Ring now and we’ll come to you About 30 crew members managed to build a wall of about 500 sandbags along a levee bank to divert the water away from the town and into a paddock. 380 Main North Road CLARE Phone 8842 2566

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CFS teams from the region built a levy bank on Bowmans-Inkermann road in Bowmans last Wednesday night and Thursday to prevent floods entering the township. From left are Owen CFS crew Jim Silkstone, Amii Moore, Jory Robertson, Megan Couley, Luke Marshman, Shaun Silkstone. “To save the town, we’ve continued along the levee bank across that way because we know there’s a low point in the nearby paddock from the 1992 floods, it was

the same thing then,” Mr Robertson said. “Knowing that the natural low point was in that paddock, we diverted the water straight into there.”

He said some farmers were able to provide some valuable information to assist with the water diversion. “Local history has helped a lot,” Mr Robertson said.

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$2million damage bill

... and that’s just the start as floods subside to reveal the disaster Les Pearson reports:

EARLY estimates have put a damage bill of more than $2 million on Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) from last week’s floods. Council chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said that figure could rise easily. “They’re preliminary numbers because in some cases, we won’t know until the water subsides, what sort of degree of a problem we’ve had,” he said. Disaster relief funds have been established by the State Government for both the council and affected residents. Families and Communities Minister, Jennifer Rankine, announced an advance $250,000 of support from the local government disaster fund for the CGVC, with more likely to be announced in coming weeks. Mr Blight said the money would go directly towards immediate infrastructure rebuilding work. Minister Rankine was put in charge of the recovery effort by Premier Mike Rann late last week. She attended a meeting with local emergency services, council delegates and others involved in the recovery at Stockport on Friday. Emergency clean up grants of up to $700 have already been provided to a number of families and there are further grants for people without insurance of up to $5600 for household goods and a further $5600 for household repairs. Mr Blight said council was keeping a close eye on potential health issues in the wake of the floods, with infiltrated septic tanks contaminating storm water. He said CGVC environmental health officer, Rai Passeto, and health department personnel were out last week monitoring the situation. Infection and viruses from mosquitoes remain the primary concerns. “People will need to be on the look out and take the appropriate precautions,” Mr Blight said. A complete district assessment on road damage was conducted in the days following the floods. Mr

A BADLY damaged causeway less than 15 years old over Undayla creek on the Rhynie–Balaklava road, looking west. PICTURE: Andrew Clark.

Roads hit – as towns look OK

MINISTER Rankine in discussions with mayor CGVC CEO, Roy Blight, mayor Allan Aughey with FACS Minister Jennifer Rankine. Blight said council would need as washed out sites to assist with the would take the events of last week and much support as possible given the clean up. “They’ve all responded in analyse how the floodplain may have marvellous fashion,” he said. sizable estimated damage bill. altered compared to previous years Despite the severity of damage and hopefully prevent such large scale “That’s important because we’re spending money to engage contrac- around the district, Mr Blight said so damage in the future. tors to assist with the clean up and far, council had managed to handle “We will certainly look at this that’s a massive cost along with the the situation internally. event to see how it related to the old “It’s been a statewide storm, a floodplain,” he said. reinstatement of infrastructure,” he lot of councils have been similarly said. The analysis will be extremely It has been a tumultuous time affected,” he said. valuable for future planning. “We haven’t had to call on other for CGVC works manager, Grant “One of the issues is having adMcKenzie, and his workforce, while councils yet but we know that offer equate floodplain mapping and that’s Mr Blight said council was also able is there. If we needed it, we could something we’re looking at currently to secure extra contractors from other call on them.” Mr Blight said council across the area,” Mr Blight said.

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WAKEFIELD Regional Council is also currently counting the cost of last week’s floods, with chief executive officer, Phil Barry, confident of having a solid estimate by the end of the week. Mr Barry said most of the damage incurred was to rural roads, with towns in the district holding up quite well after the recent deluge. With a number of councils across the state suffering major damage to a wide array of infrastructure, Mr Barry was unsure if council could secure a reasonable assistance figure from the local government disaster fund. He said the fund was a set allocation in the State Government budget and perhaps a majority of funding would go to areas most affected from the floods. “We, in comparison to other councils, got away with it a little better,” he said.

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Now the rebuild begins REPORTS and pictures by Les Pearson, Bronte Hewett, Lauren Hermon, Lisa Redpath Andrew Manuel and Terry Williams A WEEK on and Stockport is still rebuilding from last week’s devastating floods that swept through about 20 homes in the town. Drenched and muddy residents packed the local hall for a town meeting last Wednesday to discuss the rebuilding effort with Stockport Community Association chairman, Brian Koch, running proceedings. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) senior executives were on hand, including CEO Roy Blight, to answer questions and provide future direction to the stunned townspeople. Given Stockport’s location on the flood plain, one resident quizzed council if it will take the events of the past week into account with any future building developments. Mr Blight was swift and direct in his response. “It’s distressing to hear the stories that you’ve encountered over the past 24 hours and we don’t want people in the future to have the same experience,” he said. “We’ll be making every effort we can to make sure every new development is at an appropriate level, taking into account all the local knowledge from what has happened.” He said it was common flood plains could alter over time with changes in the landscape, which would also need to be closely monitored. Family and Community Services, CGVC building inspector Digby Addison and the RSPCA were also in attendance, assist-

ing the displaced and distressed residents. Geographically, Stockport is nestled on the CGVC southern border, prompting townspeople to raise concerns they will simply be overlooked by council. Mr Koch came to council’s defence. “They are doing a job out there the best they can with the force they’ve got,” he said. “Fair enough, we’re down the wrong end, but I know for a fact they haven’t forgotten us down here and this will be a challenge for them not to forget us now and I guarantee you, or it will be over my dead body if they do forget us.” Mr Koch then closed the meeting with words that stirred a depressed crowd back into a proud community, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead. “We have to now, stick together as a community,” he said. “This is so important that nobody gets left behind a tree and forgotten about. “You’ve got to get together as a community and don’t be afraid to cry out for help. “It’s not the end of Stockport, this is the start of the rebuilding and we will get there by helping everybody out. “Hang around for a barbie, we have drinks, well, there’s plenty of water outside,” he joked. With that final sentence the sun came out, and for the first time in what would have seemed like an eternity, the people of Stockport were smiling and laughing again. Hope had been restored and a community began rebuilding.

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ABOVE AND RIGHT: The view from Tim Hughes’ home shows the receding water at Stockport.

‘The water hit the bridge and spread out’

STOCKPORT residents voice their opinions at last week’s town meeting.

STOCKPORT Community Association chairman Brian Koch claimed last week’s flood was a once in a lifetime event. “I’ve lived here all my life, I’m 55 and I’ve never seen it flood,” he said. He described the disaster as two heavy falls, an initial burst of an inch, soon followed by four inches, which sent gigalitres of water hurtling down the Gilbert river. “What happens is the river gets high, then it hits the bridge and fans out into the town,” Mr

SES volunteers take a break in Stockport. The Salvation Army and Lions clubs of Gilbert Valley and Kapunda District provided food for the many volunteers. PICTURES: John Tayler.

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Koch explained. “Basically, there wasn’t a worry until the water hit the bridge, it all just spread out.” He said the aftermath was almost surreal. “People were just wandering aimlessly up and down the street, so it was just a matter of getting them together (for the town meeting),” Mr Koch said. “Only a few questions were emotive, apart from that it was a good meeting.” He suggested the 1992 rains that had the river running may

have lulled residents into a false sense of security. “I suppose after that people got complacent because they thought they had seen a flood, but they hadn’t,” Mr Koch said. He said his father saw the river flood three times. “You go through a whole generation without it happening and then when it happens, it hits people hard,” Mr Koch said. “This is a major flood, but certainly not the biggest flood ever.”

THE Gilbert river flows through Stockport on Wednesday morning. Plains Producer, Wednesday December 15, 2010

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Response a ‘Godsend’ as help flows A FLOOD of generosity has followed last week’s devastation at Stockport. Community association chairman, Brian Koch, said the response at all levels had been “a Godsend.” “We’ve been inundated with a lot of offers of help, which has been great,” he said. A number have been volunteering their time and energy in assisting

others getting back on their feet with the clean up. “Our big aim now is try to get it all out there so it doesn’t go to waste,” Mr Koch said. Insurance companies have also become more flexible in the wake of the disaster, allowing clients to take photos of the damage to lodge their claims, allowing them to begin the clean-up before the assessors make

their way around the region. Mr Koch said community leaders had tried to mimic the actions of those involved in the recovery effort of the Black Tuesday fires on Eyre Peninsula in 2005. “We want to try to keep the momentum going and not get bogged down,” he said. Mr Koch also praised both Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council and

the State Government for their assistance. “They’ve certainly bent over backwards for us, they’ve had resources on the ground here and they have flood damage in a lot of other areas too, so we can’t expect the lot but I’m impressed with what they have done,” he said “All these services have been doing a fantastic job and I’ve got no

criticisms.” Mr Koch said the town’s people gradually were starting to pick up the pieces. “I think all residents are coping in different ways,” he said. “Some are still standing around a little shell-shocked while others have just got stuck into it and got their hands dirty. “But that’s human nature, we’re all different.”

THEY SAW THEIR HOMES AND DREAMS WASHED AWAY:

JULIE Puckeridge surveys the damage to her backyard. She was pleased to save Mickey the cat and her other cats from the floods. HAPPY to have survived are (from left) Freddie Keon, daughter Rachele and partner Paul Beer.

‘It was terrible, terrifying. I just couldn’t believe it’ TEN minutes was all the time gifted to Stockport’s Julie Puckeridge and her family to get what belongings they could to higher ground before the floodwaters hit. “We grabbed what stuff we could and got it up the road but when we came back for the rest of it, we got stuck, the car went under and that was it,” she said. After watching the rain gauge continually filling up in the days leading up to last Tuesday evening’s rain event, Julie began to feel uneasy. “The last couple of days, we watched the rain gauge fill up to 50mm, we would empty it and it would fill up to 50mm again,” she said. As rain teemed down on the hills above the town, the flow in the Gilbert river began to grow. Julie said she checked the town’s bridge earlier while the water was low but on another check 15 minutes later, the level was nearly at the top of the

bridge. With only a few items secured on higher ground, she turned to trying to protect the house. “I was trying to put things against the back door to stop it coming in but it just rose over it so quickly,” Julie said. “It was terrible, terrifying, I just couldn’t believe it.” According to her understanding, Julie believes it is the third time her Murray street home has gone under with floods in 1889 and 1923 also inundating the property. “Nobody knew it was going to do this,” she said. “We’re used to it coming up and going down again, but nobody knew this was coming, not until about an hour before and then it was too late.” On surveying the carnage around her home, Julie found a large pot, once part of her herb garden. “The basil survived, sort of, oh my God, can you believe that?” she laughed.

The angel helped them cope IT was a genuine battle between man and water for Stockport couple Paul and Rachele Beer last Tuesday night. The pair shared alternate shifts throughout the night pressed against their front door, holding out the liquid army trying to force its way in. Having spent the past five years renovating what was formerly the town’s church into a new home, the Beers ironically turned to prayer during their mammoth ordeal. “We sat there, drinking coffee and holding the door while praying to (looks up), the angel on the Christmas tree looking down on us,” Rachele said. “It (the church) was all just trashed

when we bought it so we worked on it for a long time and got it to what our dream was.” With sheer determination and possibly some divine intervention, they won the exhausting battle. “We haven’t slept since 6am yesterday (32 hours),” Paul said. “That seat wasn’t exactly comfortable. “It sounded like it was raining, even though the rain had stopped, the wall of water was just flowing straight into the wall. “I don’t know what I’m feeling at the moment. You’ve just got to go with it,” Rachele said. “I really feel for all of the others.”

The couple was also able to accommodate another local family in their home during the disaster. How their home stayed dry is either down to excellent product quality or a minor miracle. With no sandbags left, they rolled up a waterproof dog car seat cover and lodged it under the door. “It worked really well,” Paul said. “You’ve got to be innovative.” Rachele said she was going to take the week off to clean but any future exterior renovations have been put on hold. “We were going to work on landscaping the back yard but canned that idea,” she said.

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Korunye farmers will again be seeking compensation from Rail Australia for damaged crops and fences. Farmer Richard Verner said the railway line did not allow flood water to disperse evenly and quickly, resulting in increased flooding damage to properties adjacent to it. “We will be putting in compensation claims for the damage along the main roads and behind the culverts,” he said. “The water just can’t get away quick enough,” he said. With 20–30 land holders affected by the issue, legal action is being explored regarding claims and to formally support the need for change to current flood management. “If they decided they would not pay up, then we would have to go to court,” he said. The rail track is built on an embankment with culverts for flood water to disband.

However, there are not enough and the water back washes onto properties to the east. The small number of culverts also act to concentrate damage west of the line. “The exact same thing happened in 1983. Under intense pressure short of legal action, they did put extra culverts in,” Mr Verner said. However, recent floods have proven the added culverts are still not sufficient enough to handle flood waters, resulting in widespread damage. “The problem is there. It’s easy enough to see and it’s due to the fact the water builds up and is pushed back towards the properties and south to Two Wells,” Mr Verner said. “The channeling and backwash effect is so great that a lot of our fences were pushed south and even to the east against the floodwaters, which is incredible.” • Highway and track closed, houses awash, page 40.

ALAINA Crosby wades through floods lapping at her Korunye home.

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ABOVE: This was the lake which formed north of Balaklava hospital by Wednesday morning. The water began receding by about 9am and reports of a possible evacuation were incorrect. RIGHT: The old Dunn’s road bridge, east of Balaklava, shows the fastflowing Wakefield river ripping along beneath it. – PICTURES: Austin Henstridge. Plains Producer, Wednesday December 15, 2010

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What an effort from the SWAP team – and all for our community Balaklava Church of Christ Swap (Sold with a purpose) Shop has had a phenomenal year, raising about $44,000 for various charities, local services, schools and churches. The past five years have seen the shop donate about $140,000 to various charities. Some charities which have benefited during these years have included: Compassion

Cancer Appeal, heart research, Scripture Union, Christian Blind Mission, International Needs, Bushfire Appeal and Care Works to name a few. According to Swap shop worker Lyn McParlin, local services have benefited also, including the swimming pool, Mill Court, CFS, Neighbourhood Shed, guides and scouts, sister churches and schools. Mrs McParlin said the Swap Shop team

was “delighted to serve the community in this way.” “We would like to thank all our customers who support us, our providers who donate numerous amounts of clothing and bric-abrac etc,” she said. The shop has also contributed to Balaklava’s “Corner Stone Cottages” on Gwy terrace by purchasing the land and a making

a donation of $36,000 to the building project. Wishing the district a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, Mrs McParlin said she was looking forward to another successful year. “God bless you all as we together journey into 2011,” she said. Swap Shop holiday times are: closed over Christmas and New Year, December 23 to January 4, 2011.

Man escapes injury in Kapunda plane crash A light plane flipped after making an emergency landing at Kapunda on Monday morning. The plane came down in a paddock about 3km north of Kapunda. Police said the pilot made a call to Air Traffic control about

9.35am telling them his Jabiru plane was experiencing engine problems. There was only one occupant and he was unharmed in the landing. The aircraft rolled and the radio was damaged.

Chainsaw threat at Riverton A man used a chainsaw when threatening the occupants of a Riverton home last Wednesday, December 8. Police arrested the 23-year-

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Amazed by ‘orchestrated’ voting tactics of councillors I’ve sat in the gallery at some of the District Council of Mallala meetings a few times recently – and have to say how amazed I am at the orchestrated voting pattern and delaying tactics used by one group of councillors. It makes me wonder if they have been rehearsing their act before the meetings so as to cause as much damage as they can to upset the process and hold to ransom the people they are supposed to represent. Just how organised these councillors are is blatantly obvious in regard to the proposed development for the centre of Two Wells. They saw, as we all did when attending the public meeting in Two Wells recently, just how much overwhelming support there was for this development to go ahead for the benefit of the town. But yet, for some incredibly small-minded and misguided reasons of their own, they did their usual trick of sticking to each other like glue and at the next council meeting voted against it, thus making all the time and money spent completely wasted. This group unfortunately is in the majority when it comes to voting in council so no-one stands a chance when they decide what’s good for everyone else. The rest of the councillors thankfully are open and transparent people with great regard for their voters’ concerns and do their best to help and sort out problems. I would suggest these very insular councillors inwardly digest this fact, learn from their colleagues and prove they might actually have the concerns and interests of others at heart. Betty Body, Lewiston.

Angle Vale transport solution Public Transport is arriving in Angle Vale this Monday (December 20). The new Angle Vale service is a combination of fixed routes and flexible response in an attempt to maximise accessibility for residents. The service is the result of a campaign led by the Member for Light, Tony Piccolo, in response to calls for better services from the Angle Vale community. Mr Piccolo said the service is a hybrid of the successful Gawler Dial-A-Ride model which has increased patronage almost fourfold

in just over the five years it has been operating. “The new service will help many families in the local area,” said Mr Piccolo. Mr Piccolo said he had been lobbying for public transport services for more than four years. He has worked closely with the local community to ensure it is both accessible and financially sustainable. “The previous public transport service started about 10 years ago and only lasted six months because it did not adopt a sustainable model,” Mr Piccolo said.

New primary school principal

Balaklava Primary School farewelled current principal, Dale Gathercole at the end-of-year school assembly last Friday. Students and families were introduced to David Hodge, who will take on the position of principal. Mr Hodge has been a principal in the district for about 14 years. With experience and knowledge behind him, Mr Hodge, a Kapunda resident, has great plans for the school. “I am convinced good learning depends on what is taught in the classroom,” he said. “We will be looking at improving classroom resources and monitor students’ progress.” Mr Hodge believes “communities are very resilient” and says he has heard many good things about Balaklava He has been principal at Eudunda, Kapunda and Snowtown schools. Mrs Gathercole will now take on the role of director at Balaklava Childcare Centre for 12 months, replacing Chris Fisher who is relocating to Hamley Bridge kindy in the new year. •Sensory gardens opens – Page 30

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Police say drivers won’t escape their net this Christmas holiday season, with more than 100,000 drivers to be tested for alcohol or drugs in a massive operation designed to stem the number of people dying on the state’s roads. Assistant Commissioner, Tony Harrison, has launched Operation Safe Holidays, SAPOL’s major road safety initiative of the year. The operation started last Friday and continues until midnight on Sunday, January 30. Assistant Commissioner Harrison said last Christmas holiday season saw a shocking and senseless loss of lives on the roads. “Twenty-two people were killed in 15 crashes. Their families and friends are now facing the grief of a first Christmas without their loved ones.” Plains Producer, Wednesday December 15, 2010

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even years ago she sat in her car – frozen and unaware where the road ahead would take her. As she drove away from her family farm at Balaklava, about to embark on a new chapter of her life in Adelaide, she said she could only think of one thing: “Life as I know it is about to change.” Former Balaklava resident Casey Saint, left the small tight-knit Balaklava community shortly after finishing year 12 at Balaklava High School in 2003. “Seven years have passed,” she said. “I don’t know where the time has gone.” Speaking at Balaklava High School’s end of year presentation night last Wednesday where the ‘class of 2010’ was farewelled, Casey englightened graduating students with her experiences post-year 12. “It’s all up to you,” she began. “Set goals and step outside the boundaries,” she said. Casey works as an occupational therapist in Adelaide where she helps people who have been injured while working. She began work as an occupational therapist after graduating from university. But it took time to discover what she wanted to do in life. She said her early years at uni was a confusing time. “I didn’t really know what I wanted,” she said. “It was hard to know.” With stunning features, there is no wonder why Casey took a break in her first year of study to pursue modelling. She moved to Melbourne, had castings most days and lived in a what she called a “model mansion” with other aspiring models. “It was fascinating. I met a lot of interesting people,” she said. Casey has walked down the catwork for big companies like Myer and David Jones. She reached the point where she thought it would be good to have a “degree under her belt”, so she moved back to Adelaide to finish her degree.

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Living abroad is another adventure Casey can mark off her ‘to-do list’. In October last year, Casey and partner Tim holidayed in South America where all they had were their backpacks and surfboards. “It was spectacular,” she said. She resumed work as an occupational therapist this February. “My career as an OT may not be forever, but I love it for now and that’s okay,” she said. “Remain positive,” she said, turning her attention to the graduating class of 2010. “Each of you have your own story to tell. You can make as much from it as you like,” she said. It seems you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl. Casey catches herself often missing the warm comfort the family farm brings. “I miss decent, hard earned work in the sun....or rain!” she said, joking about the recent down pour of rain. “I miss coming home from school and working on the farm with the sheep. “I love that I grew up in Balaklava. When I come home, I treasure every moment. “It’s a great place to grow up in,” she said.

Casey’s powerful closing words in her speech last Wednesday will be remembered by everyone who sat in the town hall that night. “Whether you are on the side of the road hitchhiking in South America or you lose a loved one, learn from your experiences and know that tomorrow will always come.”

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NEWS v Balaklava High School presentation

Tomorrow belongs to them Balaklava High School’s year 12 students were farewelled at an awards presentation held at the town hall last Wednesday night. One major award winner on the night was Angus Bugeja, who was awarded 2010 Valedictorian, and made a humorous and touching speech reflecting on the class of 2010. Jane Harding received Dux of 2009 while leadership awards went to Casey Michael and Kane Williams. Top performers in years 8, 9, 10 and 11 were also awarded certificates for their academic efforts throughout the year. The night was filled with entertainment from students Emily Taylor and Vanessa Barry who sang ‘What is this feeling” from the musical Wicked. Emily also sang a vocal solo from ‘The Lady is a Tramp’ . The audience of about 100 were captivated by student Sarah Tiller’s Bollywood dance and Lucy Mayne’s rendition of ‘Moonlight Air’ by Kerin Bailey on the saxophone. Student Bec Halliday also impressed guests with a vocal solo of ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon. But it wasn’t just students who provided the night’s entertainment. The school’s staff band rocked out to ‘Come as You Are’ by Nirvana, which was greeted with loud applause by the graduating class of 2010. Band members were Glenn Condo, James

Balaklava High School Year 12 Class of 2010.

Champ and Jarrad Thiele. Special guests included Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) mayor, James Maitland, CEO, Phil Barry and Federal member for Wakefield, Nick Champion. BHS principal, Mark Healy, said the school was “fortunate to have so many fine students”. “There have been many successes and highlights during the year,” he said. Mr Healy wished the graduating students well as they received their certificates to mark the completion of their schooling years.

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NEWS v Hamley Bridge

Hamley’s river has other problems Floods are one thing – but residents want a clean up and action on bikes, vandals The river Light in Hamley Bridge is not being looked after by council, according to former councillor, Jo Lilith. The outgoing Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) Southern ward councillor and Hamley Bridge resident raised her concerns about the poor state of the river with council at the final meeting of the last term in October. Hamley Bridge is “the town between two rivers” – Light and Gilbert. Ms Lilith claims the river Light is “not being looked after” on behalf of ratepayers by council, which owns part of the land. Illegal dumping and the increase of trail bike riders by the river are just some of Ms Lilith’s main concerns. “These issues are constant problems,” she said. In the latest revelation, Ms Lilith said she spoke to residents who claimed there were used syringes under the river’s bridge. “There were a whole pile of used syringes,” she said. Ms Lilith said the river should be a precious location for Hamley Bridge and not a “dump site”. Signage needs to be erected at the site to instruct what people “can or can’t do” by the riverside. “There is no defined use at

Lauren Hermon reports: the moment,” Ms Lilith said. “I’d like to see council put gates at the entrances and have it closed and preferably blocked.” “If the river keeps being ignored, we’re going to have another Port Wakefield on our hands,” Ms Lilith said, referring to the Port Wakefield Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS). “If council does nothing, I will take the matter to the Ombudsman,” she said. Contact has been made with council’s environmental health officer, Lynda Painter, and Ms Lilith hopes to see her concerns addressed with the support of the community and councillors. Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Phil Barry, said vehicle access had been via a gate, chain and lock. “However, the chain is continually broken,” he said. “The land owned by council land is community (i.e. public) land, therefore people are able to access it. However, any damage done is subject to police or council by-law prosecution.” It appears increased presence of signage in the area may not be a solution.

A redgum stump is believed to have been illegally felled and high weeds clog the river park area. From left are Ron Edwards, Jo Lilith, Shirley Mutch, Chris and Peter Durdin with dog Molly.

“Signage erected by council in the past has been vandalised. However, signage remains an appropriate form of awareness along with community education – including assistance by the community to report to police and WRC if they know of offenders,” Mr Barry said. “At this stage the riverbank area is a natural environment but will play a critical and structured open space environment if the Hamley Bridge residential town expansion master plan concept by Gemtree Development proceeds,” he said. According to Mr Barry, council has sought the co-operation and assistance of Hamley Bridge police to “monitor and catch the offender(s) causing nuisance or damage to the area.”

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Holiday kids told to ‘scare up a good book’ A scary experience awaits those children daring to read during summer school holidays. Two Wells public library will join libraries from Broome to Hobart in celebrating everything scary and creepy in children’s literature. This year’s Scare Up a Good Book! Summer Reading Club program began on Thursday, December 2. All participants receive a pack which includes the important reading log, activities and craft ideas. All young readers who finish the program by reading 10 books will go into the draw to win the local and state draw in February 2011. “The reading club extends across summer to promote reading and reading-related activities to children aged five–16 via their local library,” Two Wells library manager, Kimberley Hargrave said. She said public libraries were essential to the national effort to improve literacy skills in the community. “The program is a highlight for our younger library users and their parents and caregivers, at a time when literacy activities such as reading are low,” she said. For more information, contact the library on 8520 2100.

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RIDING high to welcome Santa is Veronica Betts, on Cheyanne. TOP LEFT: Scouts Kate Jackson and Alison Bowyer. LEFT: Drummers Trev and Todd Turton, 11, of Reeves Plains.

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Two Wells on parade Santa was not the only special guest Two Wells residents enjoyed another successful Christmas parade last Friday night with fun for young and old. Special guest South Australian Governor, Kevin Scarce and his wife, Liz, were welcomed by parade organisers, District Council of Mallala staff and councillors before he addressed the large 2,500 plus crowd of parade-goers. About 28 businesses and community groups paraded down the main street with Father Christmas bringing up the rear in a fishing boat. The popular Redbacks band of Tea Tree Gully returned to lead the walk, before performing a concert outside the library. Trish Hardiman of Two Wells Snack Bar was awarded a trophy for best decorated business. Two Wells Scouts won best community float while Noah’s Crossing TWO Wells Scouts won best float. Veterinary Clinic was awarded best RIGHT: Joseph Cannizzaro business float. n PICTURES by with daughter Kath Belcher and The jumping castle provided enterBronte Hewett hay for the reindeers tainment for the children, while rock ‘n’ roll dancers showed off their skills at the party.

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Festive cheer from Brinky ‘Tis the season to hold parties – and the folks around Brinkworth are no exception with various groups holding their Christmas “wind-ups” at the pub. On Friday, December 3 members of the Redhill branch joined Brinkworth CWA for a threecourse festive lunch cooked by Carolyn Byrne. There was plenty of laughter during the meal, as guests took turns to read out humorous passages from various sources, supplied by president, Marlene Martin. The afternoon concluded with a lucky dip of small gifts exchanged

Anne Green reports: among Brinkworth members. It was the turn of the Magpie Junction Social Club to enjoy their meal on Sunday, December 12. This time Carolyn was helped by social club members Bart Burford, Steve Heinjus, Mick Irwin and Lisa Williams, among others. Members and paying guests tucked into a piping hot smorgasbord of roast meats and vegies, followed by Christmas pudding with all the trimmings.

Father Christmas made a welcome visit after the meal and such was the relaxed, Sunday afternoon atmosphere, that it was nearly teatime before the last stragglers went home. Club president, Bart Burford, said the committee was thrilled with the number of people who had supported the event. He said in recent weeks the club had donated $500 to the “UGLY Barman” fundraiser for Leukemia and $500 to the fundraiser being run at the Junction Hotel, for Mental Health Services SA.

ABOVE: Lisa Williams tells Santa “she’s been a good girl.” LEFT: Christmas cheer from Gavin and Margi Mills and Lee-Ann Whitehead. RIGHT: Andrew Weckert goes for seconds.

Blyth students helping Ugandan family • Blyth Primary school students are giving hope to a family in Uganda through the Australia Bringing Hope appeal, a charity working to improve living conditions in a Ugandan village. The students have raised $600 towards the $1,000 project, which will help a family of six. Fundraising recently in Ennis Park, Clare, saw children selling a range of items, as well as busking by the school choir. • Kapunda will be without town Christmas tree lights this year.

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• Clare resident Sally-Anne Heinrich scored tickets on the radio to attend Oprah Winfrey’s Australian appearance at the Sydney Opera House next week for the filming of her show. Sally-Anne was listening to 107.1 SA-FM while they were announcing a competition to give tickets away. “I had been trying all week and couldn’t get through,” she said. But on Thursday, Sally-Anne successfully answered the question identifying the Great Barrier Reef.

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BOBCAT SERVICE • Bobcat and tipper truck • No job too small • Free quotes Contact Rodney Clark (m) 0428 310 406 (a/h) 8864 5016

EARTHWORKS

jenkins dirtworks • Fencing • Light earthworks • Retaining walls • Landscape construction and more… Grant Jenkins 0433 441 700 grantijenkins@hotmail.com

GARDENING

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• From rose pruning to tree felling • Qualiﬁed horticulturist - arborist

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ELECTRICAL

Are you in need of • Shed wired up • 240 v smoke alarm • Switchboard upgrade • Safety switch installed • Air Conditioner Installation • TV reception upgrade to digital

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NEWS v District

n MALLALA COUNCIL

Charges to apply for green waste

Residents in District Council of Mallala (DCM) will incur a subsidised fee when disposing of green waste at council waste disposal facilities. The fee will be 60 per cent of the general waste rate, following a decision at council’s meeting on November 29. Green waste has been accepted at waste disposal facilities at no cost since the closure of Mallala’s landfill on June 30, 2010. If green waste continues to be accepted for free, it will impact on council’s financial position due to the cost of transporting most of this waste to other facilities This cost is in the vicinity of $500 per 30 cubic metre skip. DCM infrastructure and engineering services manager, John Tillack, said this figure was difficult to determine. “It is not possible to provide an accurate estimate of the cost of providing this service at the current time,” he said in a report to council. Contact council for more details on the fee structure. Phone 8527 2006.

n SAFF ADVICE:

Farmers should act on delivery deadlines

With the wet weather delaying harvest, some grain growers are becoming concerned about not being able to deliver by the dates set in their grain contracts. The South Australian Farmers Federation Grains Industry committee (SAFF Grains) is advising growers they need to be proactive and should be in constant contact with their grain buyers. “At the moment there is a range of responses from the main grain buying companies to providing an extension,” said Michael Schaefer, chair of SAFF Grains. “If growers think they will not be able to deliver on time, they should be contacting their buyers now to warn them of this and not waiting until the day of delivery to indicate there is a problem. “Growers need to be aware buyers also have risks, but as long as the contracts will still be delivered, in most instances it should be possible to extend the time, though there may be trade-offs,” Mr Schaefer said.

Councillors allocated community groups COUNCILLOR representation on local organisations were decided at the Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) meeting in late November. Mayor James Maitland takes on a number of local government bodies, as well as a position on the WRC CEO performance appraisal committee. Central ward councillor David Lamond will represent WRC on the Balaklava School and Community Library Board, Wakefield Plains CFS, Balaklava Area Committee and Balaklava and Districts Ambulance Service bodies. Northern ward councillor Greg Stevens will front up on the BylthSnowtown CFS group, Snowtown School and Community Library Board, Snowtown Community Management Committee, Snowtown Centenary Park Committee and Lochiel Progress Association. Southern ward’s Rodney Reid will represent council on the WRC

Audit Committee, Owen Community Centre Committee and Hamley Bridge and Owen Swimming Club Committees. It will be a smaller schedule for Northern ward’s Darryl Ottens, who will work with the WRC Audit Committee and the Brinkworth Management Committee. Northern ward’s John Wood rounds out the WRC Audit Committee, while also fronting up for the Blyth Management Committee and the Blyth Development Board. New Western ward councillor Daryl Pain will join the mayor and yet to be elected deputy mayor on the CEO Performance Appraisal Committee while also representing WRC on the Port Wakefield

Community Management Committe, while fellow Western ward councillor, John Kipling has one obligation with the Inkermann Community Consultative Committee. Central Ward’s Owen Chapman will be involved with the Balaklava Town Hall Management Committee, Area Committee and Courthouse Gallery Committee, while Southern ward’s Barry Smith picked up the Hamley Bridge Community Association and Ambulance Service bodies, and also Riverton School and Community Library Board. Busiest of the bunch is Central ward’s Maurice Tiller, who will represent WRC on no less than six community bodies, including; Balaklava Area Committee, Ralli Sport and Recreation Authority, Balaklava KESAB, Balaklava Senior Citizens, Balaklava Museum and Balaklava Swimming Pool Committee.

NRM’s in ‘environmental alliance’ The State’s eight Natural Resource Management Boards have signed a landmark agreement with nine key South Australian environmental groups to better protect the environment. Minister for Environment and Conservation, Paul Caica, said agreement was based on 11 key values respecting the SA environment and concern for its future. The nine environmental groups are Conservation Ark, Zoos SA, Conservation Council of South Australia, Conservation Volunteers Australia, Friends of Parks Inc,

Greening Australia SA, Nature Conservation Society of South Australia, Nature Foundation SA Inc, The Wilderness Society (South Australia) Inc and Trees For Life. “NRM Boards have statutory responsibilities to conserve, protect and manage their region’s natural resources and each board has its own regional plan which identifies local priorities for investment and awareness programs to encourage people to conserve and sustain natural resources,’’ Mr Caica said. “The environmental groups

reflect community values, passions, expectations and aspirations and they implement on-ground, education and scientific projects. “This agreement recognises these groups as key NRM partners in South Australia. The NRM Boards and environmental groups will share knowledge and collaborate on funding opportunities.” Spokeswoman for the nine environmental groups Vicki-Jo Russell said the agreement would lead to improved natural resource management outcomes for South Australia.

HUGE GARAGE SALE Stock at heavily reduced clearance prices

THE FARMER HAS A CLEARING SALE One of our mature aged primary producer clients recently mentioned that his farming neighbour told him it wasn’t worth having a clearing sale, because he’d lose most of the proceeds in taxation. With advance planning it doesn’t need to be this way. When plant and equipment is sold, if the proceeds exceed their written down (“book”) value (WDV), the excess is assessed as income for tax purposes. For example, if plant which cost $200,000 has been written down to $30,000 (by claiming a total of $170,000 in depreciation deductions since it was acquired), and that plant is sold for $130,000, $100,000 will be assessed as income (that is the proceeds of $130,000 less the WDV of $30,000). Assume a farming couple run a farming partnership and they each have a taxable profit of $40,000 in 2010/11. Ignoring averaging, they will both pay tax of $5,050 on their farm profits. If they also have a clearing sale in 2010/11, and they gross $130,000 (excluding GST) from the sale, they will have a taxable profit of $100,000 if the WDV of the plant was $30,000 (as above). This will take both of their taxable incomes from $40,000 up to $90,000 in their 2010/11 tax returns. Again ignoring averaging, they would both have to pay an extra $17,550 as a result of the clearing sale profits. This makes a total of $35,100 tax payable on the clearing sale. A strategy which could reduce their “Clearing sale tax” would be to make a tax deductible contribution into superannuation in the same year as the clearing sale. Assuming they are both over 50 years of age (and under 75), they could contribute up to $50,000 into their super fund and claim a tax deduction. If they both contribute $50,000 into super, this will reduce their taxable incomes from $90,000 down to $40,000. The total tax they would be required to pay on their clearing sale effectively drops to $7,500 each, being due to the $50,000 tax deductible contributions being taxed at 15% inside their super funds. This makes a total “clearing sale tax” of $15,000. This strategy has cut the tax they will pay on their clearing sale by $20,100. If they retire from the workforce or are 65 or older, they can withdraw the proceeds from their superannuation funds. If they are over 60, these withdrawals will be entirely tax-free. Whilst we’ve ignored the averaging system from these calculations, the averaging provisions are likely to reduce the tax savings calculated above. However, there will still be substantial tax savings for virtually every primary producer who uses advance planning to optimise their circumstances. Let us help optimise your situation

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LOCAL v Living

The Way

Summer rain…not always a blessing!

We were 5

YEARS AGO November 2005

• Wakefield Regional Council’s longest serving employee, Des Schroeder announced his retirement, after 47 years’ service.

YEARS AGO November 2000

• One of Balaklava’s most popular and devoted nurses, Marg Lange, retired after a career of more than 37 years, working her last shift at Ira Parker Nursing Home on November 23.

Heritage Highlights

It’s summer and the farmers should be bringing in what was, potentially, a bumper harvest. We need water to survive, but sometimes it can be a curse rather than a blessing. Records dating back to 1863 show our region’s had its share of flooding from torrential rain and thunderstorms. The Bureau of Meteorology’s book, “Floods in S.A. 1836-2005”, records that all our local rivers have wreaked havoc across the Lower North and in the early days, when communication was slow/difficult, flooding made it almost impossible for some folk to get help. Bridges and railway lines were washed away, there was severe property damage, and roads were under water for weeks. People risked crossing swollen rivers, with some not making it. A woman drowned near Clare in 1875, while a man and his horse were swept away in 1877 trying to

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cross Skillogallee Creek. In 1890 over five and a half inches fell at Stockport Creek and four inches at Stockport, where homes were flooded causing significant damage. The Rivers Light, Gilbert and Wakefield broke their banks and caused flooding…from Hoyleton through Balaklava to Gawler. In 1914, five inches fell at Marrabel in an hour and, near Eudunda, two men drowned trying to cross Julia Creek. In September 1933, three inches were recorded at Saddleworth, Stockport was hit again and two boys perished when a car was washed away

PET CARE

YEARS AGO November 1990

Supported by Balaklava Veterinary Service. Phone: 8862 2088

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Don’t be a turkey this Christmas

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• Dec 16: Mallala Christmas parade, Mallala Hospital – Mallala Oval. • Dec 17: Balaklava Christmas street parade; Blyth Christmas street carnival; Adelaide Plains Basketball breaks for Christmas holidays. • Dec 18: Saddleworth Christmas street party, Belvidere Street; Salt of the Earth Country Market and Cafe, Burra Street, Port Wakefield. • Dec 24: Brinkworth Christmas Carols, Institute. • Jan 28: Adelaide Plains Basketball Association season resumes. 2011 • Jan 19: Balaklava Meals on Wheels 40 years celebration, Senior Citizen’s Hall. • Apr 6: Balaklava Bowling Club fashion parade.

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Boxing Day services will appear in next week’s edition

Friday December 24 Balaklava................................... 7.30pm Sunday December 26 Balaklava................................. 10.00am

Friday December 24 Balaklava................................... 7.00pm Saturday December 25 Auburn (HC).............................. 8.30am Balaklava (HC).......................... 8.30am Sunday December 26 Balaklava................................... 9.00am

Friday December 24 Riverton.................................... 5.30pm Clare......................................... 6.30pm Belvidere................................... 7.00pm Saturday December 25 Clare......................................... 8.00am Auburn....................................... 9.00am Balaklava.................................. 9.00am

catholic Church Friday December 24 Hamley Bridge........................... 6.30pm Balaklava................................... 7.00pm Saturday December 25 Port Wakefield........................... 8.30am Mallala....................................... 8.30am Sunday December 26 Hamley Bridge........................... 8.30am Port Wakefield........................... 9.00am Mallala..................................... 10.30am Balaklava................................. 10.30am

church of christ

Phone us: 8380 9477

Corner Old Port Wakefield & Gawler Roads, Virginia (opposite Virginia Hotel)

Sunday December 26 Join with other services........... 10.00am

Lutheran Church

Anglican Church

• Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing

Lighthouse Christian centre

FAMILY CHURCH

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worst flood when water from Hutt River inundated 50 main street shops – the damage was enormous. Probably the last big flood for the Wakefield was in 1978; Hellfire Creek and numerous others added to the watery mess, and most will also remember 1992-93 when a large area between Stockyard Creek and the “Nine Mile” filled up. Stockport has “copped it” once more – our hearts go out to the people affected. The Wakefield’s second flushout for the year made a proper mess, large rolls of hay went walkabout and the river overflow almost reached the base of the helipad at the hospital. We need to take our hats off to the SES and CFS volunteers (and others) who are working their butts off to protect people’s homes and property. Stop and give them the praise they deserve. We did, and they really appreciated it, along with some nice hot pies.

Saturday December 25 Balaklava................................... 9.00am joining with UCA (at Church of Christ)

uniting Church WAKEFIELD PARISH Friday December 24 Balaklava................................... 7.30pm Port Wakefield........................... 7.30pm Saturday December 25 Balaklava (with COC) at COC. . 9.00am Adelaide Plains PARISH Hamley Bridge UCA December 21 (At School).......... 7.00pm December 25 (Comb at Owen). 9.15am Windsor UCA December 22............................. 7.30pm Owen Community Church December 24............................. 9.00pm December 25............................. 9.30am Two Wells UCA December 24............................. 8.00pm Mallala UCA December 25............................. 9.00am

Pinery Community Church Sunday December 26 Pinery ............................................ 9am

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NEWS v District

Snowtown school awards Snowtown Area School students showcased their talents and won first place at the year 10 ‘Eat My Shorts’ film competition. The students’ film called Silent Tears, was played at the Blyth cinema on November 22 and was very well received. Students and their teacher, Miss Jodie Linn, were thrilled about winning a camera for the school and a place in the Clare Valley Film Festival in 2011. The school also celebrated other students’ achievements during the past year at the junior school concert and combined presentation evening on Tuesday, November 30. The following students were presented with their awards: R/1 Class Award: Tahlia

Ebsary, academic achievement. Tanisha Wakefield, academic Achievement. Cooper Altmann, all-round effort. Yr 2/3 Class Award, Jason Forrest, effort and achievement. Taliha Schultze, effort and achievement. Yr 4/5 Class Award: Amber Warner, best all-rounder. Louis Cummins, consistent effort. Shona Anderson,consistent effort. Yr 6/7 Class Award: Tayla Warner, best all-rounder. Kayla Henderson, consistent effort. Travis Strawbridge, consistent effort. Yr 8/9 Class Award, Sharna Wakefield, best all-rounder. Cassie Wakefield, consistent effort. Yr 10 Class Award, Kayla Wakefield, consistent effort. Jade

Furge, consistent effort. Johnathon Waters, consistent effort.

Senior school awards

Yr 11: Andrew Elix, consistent effort. Yr12: Becky Savage, academic achievement and positive attitude. Sports awards: Amber Warner, Nikki Francis and Tayla Warner. Caltex Best All Rounder: Becky Savage. Australian Defence Force: Becky Savage (Year 12). Fullerton Award: Johnathon Waters, learning and leadership in Yr 10. Rowan Ramsey School Community Award: Greg King. 30 Years Service Award: Greg King.

Johnathon Waters and Becky Savage with their awards. CELEBRATING (from left) Sharna Kotz, Jade Furge, teacher Jodie Linn, principal Cheryl Glenie (Principal), Kayla Wakefield and Shaen Tetlow.

Two Wells library benefits as one of many Federal projects Two Wells Public Library will receive $58,000 towards improving the structure and adding to the heritage building’s life span. Work will include repairing interior and exterior cracking, re-pointing stone and brickwork, repainting exterior and interior timber to ensure continued use of the facility by the community. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, announced the investment of more then $980,000 in 16 community infrastructure projects through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. “These new projects will benefit the local community but are also expected to support more than 40 jobs in the

Wakefield electorate,” Mr Champion said. “Through the Federal government working in partnership with the District Council of Mallala, we are building a better future for the community,” he said. Each project has been proposed by the respective local council to meet the individual needs of their local community. Funding has been allocated to councils according to population, location and growth indicators, with councils submitting project proposals based on their notional allocation. Wakefield Regional Council received just over $100,000. It allocated around $60,000 towards repairing Balaklava Ralli Park grandstand.

Meet Kelvin and Emma. They’re good people to know. At WFI, our people find it easier to understand your business issues because they’re locals. That’s just one reason why WFI is a leading Australian rural and business insurance company. So, for personal service that comes to you, contact Kelvin Bell or Emma Menadue. Kelvin Bell - WFI Gawler | Phoenix Plaza, Cnr Calton Road & High Street Phone 8523 7600 | Mobile 0438 012 193 Emma Menadue - WFI Balaklava | 15 Edith Terrace Phone 8862 1380 | Mobile 0427 170 821 www.wfi.com.au WFI is a trading name of Wesfarmers General Insurance Limited (WGIL) ABN 24 000 036 279 AFSL 241461. Kelvin Bell is an authorised representative of WGIL (AR 255133).

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CUTZ ‘N ’ CURLZ Hair & Beauty

THE team behind the new Cuts ‘n’ Curlz salon (from left) proprietor Nicole Gregory, Jamie Cook, Alicia Trench and Chante Parker.

New look salon moving with style Balaklava’s Cutz ‘n’ Curlz hair and beauty salon has a fresh, new look. The team recently moved from Wallace street to its new location along George street as Foodland goes under expansion. The salon now has two additional work stations which are bigger and better than ever! There are now six stations where chic rectangular mir-

rors are positioned to give clients a better view of their hair! A private waxing room has also been created which the old Wallace street salon did not have. According to Cutz ‘n’ Curlz owner, Nicole Gregory, renovations took 13 weeks to complete. “There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears,” she said.

Peter and Tania congratulate Nicole and staff on their new salon. Welcome neighbours and good luck! Let us manage your investment property & relieve you of the hassle

Phone Peter or Tania on 8862 2172 or 0417 884 877 www.butterﬁeldagencies.com.au

Durdin Building Services Pty Ltd suppliers of the new ceiling to Cutz ‘n’ Curlz. Good luck to Nicole and staff in your new surroundings

Durdin Building Services P/L Call Nick on (m) 0417 804 119

We can supply you… with paint and all your hardware supplies for your next renovations

Congratulations to Nic & Staff on your wonderful new salon

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“But it looks amazing now. It’s so much bigger compared to the old salon.” Nicole said the business move had been a “lovely change” after having worked 10 years at the old Wallace street building. The standout hot pink feature wall is a favourite with clients who say it brightens the salon and their days! Cutz ‘n’ Curlz services

include hair cuts, colour and styling, ear piercing, spray tans and waxing. Prices are $25 for a cut, $27 for a razor cut, permanent colours start from $52, spray tans are $37.50 and waxing starts at $10. Head down to see the ‘new look’ Cutz ‘n’ Curlz at 24 George street, Balaklava. To make an appointment, call the girls on 8862 1441.

Balaklava Building Supplies Proud suppliers of building materials to Cutz ‘n’ Curlz new premises. Good luck for a successful future in your new salon

For all your building needs call…

Crn Short Tce & Gwy Tce, Balaklava - 8862 1773

Proud suppliers and installers of electrical wiring and air conditioning to the new salon for Cutz ‘n’ Curlz. Best wishes to Nicole and staff for continued success

BALAKLAVA ELECTRONICS

28 George St, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1552 or 8862 2211

BALAKLAVA STITCH JOINT Proud suppliers of a floating floor to Cutz ‘n’ Curlz new salon. Good luck in your new premises For all your floor covering call Stitch on 8862 1074

NEW Salon

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We Don’t Cut hair any longer in Wallace St… …We cut it shorter at 24 George Street

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Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz Hair & Beauty

24 George Street, Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1441

L.C. & R. Hore General plumbing

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Congratulations to everyone at Cutz ‘n’ Curlz on your new salon 3 Septic tank installations 3 Re-roofing-Carports-Verandahs

Phone: 8862 1797 Mobile: 0418 859 481

Proud supplier to Cutz ‘n’ Curlz. Best wishes to everyone at Cutz ‘n’ Curlz for every success in your new salon

To Nicole, Chanté, Alicia & Jayme. Congratulations on your move and best wishes for continued success from everyone at the Plains Producer

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Happy New Year Plan your big night today

Way out West New Years Eve at the Owen Hotel

Come down to the Owen corral for some sharp shooting,beer swilling fun.The place will be full of busty wenches, sheriffs, indian chiefs and squaws. Get your cowboy & indian gear on and win some great prizes..

shot glass “bar sliding” competition 3 Delicious smorgasbord meals 3 Free juke box 3 Guest rooms available 3 Swags welcome in beer garden to ensure a safe new year.

8528 6008

Owen arms hotel Rising Sun Hotel

Port Wakefield

Open for Christmas Bookings! 3 Christmas Eve and New Years Eve dinner and celebrations for the whole family 3 Family beer garden 3 Open til late Christmas and New Years Eve 30 Edwards St, Pt Wakefield

PhONE: 8867 1023

Party

Come celebrate Christmas with a coldie with us ★ Meals 7days ★ Courtesy bus ★ Meals Thursday Night from $10.00 ★ Family friendly atmosphere ★ Function room up to 150 people ★ Bottle shop competitively priced

Brian & Linnette wishing all our patrons a happy & safe xmas

Gilbert Valley Hotel 35 Burra Road, Saddleworth

Phone: 8847 4030

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A MEN

A WOMEN

LONG PLAINS 43 (W.Banton 21, R.Sharer 17, M.Carson 5) d YOUNG GUNS 33 (J.Walker 17, L.Guy 6, L.Wright 4). BULLDOGS 50 (D.Hill 25, D.Smith 14, T.Rowe 4) d OWEN 33 (B.Traill 15, k.Bomford 10, A.Pratt 5).

LONG PLAINS 33 (K.Blackwell 11, k.Noll 10, L.Tynan 10) d STORM 30 (J.koch 9, C.Gregor 7, J.Harding 6) BULLDOGS 35 (K.Williams 11, J.Angel 8, K.Cmrlec 6) d OWEN 28 (B.Wedding 10, M.Dunstan 4, J.Neilson 4).

B MEN

B WOMEN

HAWKS 49 (N.Forrest 17, S.Noak 11, J.Hicks 10) d MAGICS (N.Olsen 13, R.McPharlin 13, P.McMillian 9) PECKERS 79 (L.Michael R.Darling 14, L.Neale 14) d EAGLES 25 (R.Goldney 8, B.Roberts 7, W.Jordan 5).

U/18 BOYS

MAVERICKS 42 (T.Michael 12, L.Williams 10, C.McPharlin 8) d LONG PLAINS 20 (M.McIntyre 8, Leo.Lu 4, C.McIntyre 4). OWEN 53 (T.Halls 20, K.Robinson 18, B.Merry 11) d BULLDOGS 15 (J. Zilm 10, H.Greenshields 2, T.Williams 2).

U/16 BOYS

BULLDOGS 37 (B.Taylor 13, J.Appleby 8, C.Arbon 2) d BRONCOS 25 (Z.Scholz 10, J.Michael 9, H.Veitch 4) Owen 40 (J.Pratt 10, J.Wedding 8, M.Wollatt 6) d REDLEGS 17 (C.Veitch 8, T.Nottle 5, B.Kreig 4)

Junior BOYS

BULLDOGS 60 (J.Studham 28, S.Carslake 26, M.Lawrie 4) d SWISH 42 (C.Lane 20, J.Tiller 9, L.Franks 9). FALCONS 31 (T.Scholz 21, A.Lawless 4, T.Lane 4) d ROCKETS 20 (J.Baker 6, L.Mathew 6, B.Vernor 6). REDLEGS 41 (T.Moulds.N.Strudham 18, W.Dixon 2) d BULLS 29 (J.Butterfield 17, S.Michael 12).

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THUNDER 50 (C.Barlow 18, H.Shepard 10, N.McCracken 8) d EAGLES 17 (K.Harrison, 8, k.Hoepner 4, A.Trench 3). LIGHTNING 55 (R.McPharlin 15, L.Michael 13, T.Robinson 9) d REDLEGS 20 (K.Marshall 10, J.Smith 6, R.Dixon 4). CATS 66 (C.Stone 22, L. Mudge12, N.Andriske 10) d OWEN 8 (J.Parker 4, J.Bardon 2, A.Fritz 2.

Senior GIRLS

CELTICS 36 (C.Guy 18, T.White 10, S.Tiller 4) d OWEN 13 K.Surace 7, H.Seller2 R.Fritz 2).Wildcats 29 (B.Koch 11, A.Michael 7, T.Renshaw 6, ) d BULLDOGS 27 (A.Williams 10, C.Moulds 4, D.Hosking 4).

Junior GIRLS

SHARKS 28 (S.Heaslip 22, K.White 6 ) d STRYKERS 26 (E.Mahony 14, T.Gregory 6, M Tiller 2) BULLDOGS 21 (N.Greenshields 9, T.Williams 8, T.Bigg 2) BREEZERS 17 (K.Wedding 10, M.Merry 6, T.Harkness 1) SONICS 20 (K.Selleck 12, E.Cunningham 4, A.Langdon 2) d SUNS (L.Tiller 8, C.Pennychick 8, S.Sach 7).

above: Jenna Koch, Storm makes her way past Stephanie McArdle, Long Plains during the A Women’s match Friday night. RIGHT: Tegan McPharlin looks to put the ball up for Storm after getting past Longies’ Kerri Blackwell in A Women.

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Goin’ Court side Name: Luke Williams Nickname: Fish Age: 16 Shoe size: 11 Team: Balaklava Grade: Under 18 Division 1 Boys Lives: Balaklava Occupation: Student Favourite basketballer: Sam Rowland Favourite team: Balaklava When was the last time you were fouled off? Last season What would you do to lift the profile of basketball in Australia? Bring the NBA to Australia

Hobbies other than basketball: Footy, tennis If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would be the first thing you would do? Buy some new thongs If you were going to a deserted island, what three things would you take with you? Food, drink, a footy If there was a front page headline written about you in the Plains Producer, what would it say? “Fish Williams, Fish Williams, Fish Williams” Favourite movie show: Coach Carter

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RICHARD Goldney performs a great layup for the Eagles, during the B Men’s game on Friday night. Peckers team members Lachlan Neale and Ryan Darling look on.

Basketball looks good for the future – just have a look at some of the scores in our junior grades. Dribbler tells me that they are almost double what they were last year, but then Dribbler is prone to exaggeration. The game between Bulldogs and Swish passed the 100 points mark – something usually left for the A Men. It was the only game to score over 100 in a game that wasn’t completely one sided. Obviously they have been practising their shooting! Dribbler tells me the Under 10s had a great last night, and there are lots of players with potential there. Ethan Brownlie and Lexi Taylor were two who caught Dribbler’s eye. There were many more, but I think Dribbler has a problem remembering names. It won’t be long though, and their names will be in the paper for all to see when they play in our junior competition. Our association junior teams went to St Clair in Adelaide over the weekend, for their basketball carnival. Dribbler reckons they did very well and that our players are improving. A couple of the teams made the finals and all were competitive. The Wildcats went wild on Friday night, with a close game against the Bulldogs. Brittany Koch was at her best, although Dribbler tells me she was injured and consequently missed the carnival. Tenayah Renshaw showed a bit of class, I’m told, as did Danielle Hosking, who calmly and cleverly turned back the Wildcats on a number of occasions. The Junior Girls’ Sharks were the other team to pull out a close one. Sarah Heaslip was once again a main player who, with zip and dash, put up many shots. It’s not only the shooters who play a strong part in games. I have seen many a player run around guarding closely with their efforts, giving a teammate the chance to shoot. Tayla Williams and Caitlyn Moulds are two I have seen change a game by their defence. One more game left for this year! It looks like being good weather, and with the holidays here, it gives everyone a good chance to practice and come out ‘firing’on Friday. It should be a great night. See you there.

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SPORT v Bowls

Tarlee bowlers ‘stuck’ in the mud Tarlee bowlers surveyed the scene at their green after the flood that came through Tarlee last Tuesday night – and fed the River Gilbert – had subsided. Much of the mud which was washed off farmland overflowed the gutters and crossed over the Tarlee Tennis courts, and filled the total area of the bowling green. A trench was dug which allowed the water to drain, but a heavy coating of red mud was left. A working bee was organised to srcape the mud into the ditches before it dried, so the green could be restored before it suffocated. Green keeper, Frank Gorey, said much work would be needed to have the green playable again. Tarlee’s home game was transferred to Balaklava on Saturday, but bowlers hope to be playing on it next Saturday. Pictured is the flooded green after the drain had been opened.

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Results from December 8. Bowls was again cancelled due to wet weather. Premiership table: Team Points % Clare Red 71 56.25 Snowtown 67 55.23 Burra 63 60.28 Blyth 61 49.52 Clare White 50 48.60 Clare Blue 47 47.76 Balaklava 43 50.45 Spalding 35 45.72 Clare Green 33 47.13 Brinkworth 30 38.34 Next week, December 15: Blyth v Clare Green, Clare Blue v Clare White, Brinkworth v Burra, Balaklava v Snowtown, Clare Red v Spalding.

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Results Thursday, December 9 – some results not to hand. Burra Green 37 (H.Stockman 22, K.Maidment 15) d J.Macrow 14, L.Wildash 15) Mintaro 25 (S.Ettridge 12, L.Dixon 13 lst Booborowie 52 (R.Landorf 28, L.Pearce 24) Saddleworth Blue 24 (A.Peters 10, B.Schoenberg 14) lst Riverton Blue 50 (M.Keast 34, J.Schroeder 16) Burra Red 31 (L.Sutton 16, D.Day 15) lst Auburn Black 41 (S.Hean 24, M.Mount 17) Riverton Black 36 (M.Prime 14, A.Harrip 22) d Burra Gold (K.Lomman 17, D.Broderick 7) Tarlee V Riverton Green game abandoned.

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Matches played on December 18. DIVISION 1: Owen vs Hamley Bridge at Owen. G Marshman, D Greer, B Traill, G Simpson (sk). I Freebairn, R Uppill, N Harkness, B Parker (sk). G Bubner, P Freebairn, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). DIVISION 2: Owen vs Tarlee at Tarlee. G Duncan, A Wandel, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). D Brown, C Hocking, K Gould, K Warnes (sk). D Hartwell, G Wandel, B Diehl, L Hean (sk). Cars: B Diehl, C Hocking, R Hill depart at 12:45pm.

Lower North president, Peter Buckley (centre), presents the trophy to Brian Green (president) and Doug Ahola (secretary) of Northern Branch.

Past presidents hand over shield

Neil Rogers won the Region 8 State Singles last Sunday, held at Auburn Bowling Club. Neil defeated Jason McMillan 25-12. Both bowlers are from the Riverton Bowling Club. Neil will now proceed to the State Finals stage, to be held during January 2011. Neil is pictured with runner-up Jason McMillan.

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Lower North Past President Bowlers – from clubs including Gawler, Barossa, Two Wells, Wooroora, Mid North and Snowtown – went head to head with Northern Branch for the “Brian Condon Trophy” recently, Northern defeating Lower North, 194-133. Played at Port Pirie Bowling Club, the two sides enjoyed the facilities and the green, while playing the games in two stages around a break for lunch. Unfortunately, members from some clubs were not available

and Lower North had to borrow players from Northern. It is hoped more past presidents of clubs, both men and women, will join the Bowls Past Presidents Association of South Australia, and join in this, and other games against other branches. A presentation was made to the best performing rink from each side. Northern: Bob Wheately, Malcolm May, Lance Leak, and Martin Donald. Lower North: Neville Nolan, John Tayler, Peter Buckley, and Roger Mattchoss.

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Results from December 6. Owen 41 d Mallala Black 40, G Wandel 24 d Y Curnow 15, B Harkness 17 L C King 25. Hamley Bridge Gold 56 d Mallala White 28, M Nichols 31 d B Roney 14, N Fyfe 25 d M Marshman 14. Pt Wakefield 47 d Hamley Bridge 25, P Durbridge 26 d H Bell 8, B McQuire 21 d L Moloney 25. Two Wells Red 38 d Pt Wakefield 34, P Prescott 21 d S Kempster 13, S Underwood 17 L H Brown 21. Two Wells White 44 d Balaklava Green 28, B Lee Archer 21 d B Philp 17, M Maylin 23 d G Chapman 11. Balaklava Gold 41 d Balaklava Red 37, C Catford 17 L L Harkness 18, J Milton 24 d C Goldney 19. Thursday Pennants were cancelled. Premiership Table: Two Wells White 84+47 Owen 82+114 Balaklava Green 68+62 Mallala White 65+3 Two Wells Red 61+24 Pt Wakefield Gold 59+32 Hamley Bridge Gold 56+13 Hamley Bridge Red 46-98 Balaklava Gold 44+10 Mallala Black 43+8 Pt Wakefield Blue 28-99 Balaklava Red 24-116

Hamley inflicts Riverton’s first loss Very tricky playing conditions made playing bowls last weekend a challenging experience for many bowlers. These conditions contributed to a number of close matches but in other matches, high scores and huge winning margins were the order of the day. The feature Division One match last weekend saw Hamley Bridge secure a narrow five shot win over previously undefeated Riverton. Hamley Bridge controlled much of the match with Riverton having a slim glimmer of winning only towards the final ends of the contest. Riverton still remains in the lead but now Hamley Bridge has a comfortable hold on second spot. Both Port Wakefield and Owen had sound wins over their respective opponents; their wins allowing both sides to move ahead of Balaklava who had the Bye last weekend. One round of matches remains as the Association nears its Christmas-New Year Break. These matches have the potential to define the direction of a number of Division One sides. Balaklava, coming off three losses in a row and the Bye, travels to Riverton for a clash that has enormous ramifications for the side should another loss occur. A loss will see Riverton securely in top position at the break while Balaklava will be left to compete against three other sides for one of the two available final four spots. In their last encounter, Riverton had a 12 shot win over Balaklava. There is little to suggest that Balaklava will cause an upset this weekend. Owen hosts Hamley Bridge in another crucial

By John Glistak, WMBA secretary match. On its day, Owen can challenge any side and this weekend, it will have to be playing at its best if it wishes to defeat Hamley Bridge. The final match should see Mallala add another win to their tally at the expense of Wasleys.

Port Wakefield has the Division One bye this weekend. Division One, December 11: Port Wakefield 82(12) (R Murphy 23, M Rankine 24, R McQuire 35) def Mallala 60(0) (J Evans 21, P Furst 17, I Stuart 22); Owen 85(11) (G Harkness 25, G Simpson 27, B Parker 33) def Wasleys 56(1) (D Olive 25, D McQuade 16, G Rendell 15); Hamley Bridge 67(10) (A O’Brien 31, P Rex

14, B Smith 22) def Riverton 62(2) (M Griffiths 14, B Mullins 28, N Rogers 20). Division One standings: Riverton 79 (+161), Hamley Bridge 64 (+70), Owen 51 (+3), Port Wakefield 51 (-46), Balaklava 50 (+53), Mallala 44 (-47), Wasleys 15 (-194). Division One, December 18: Riverton vs Balaklava, Owen vs Hamley Bridge, Mallala vs Wasleys, Port Wakefield bye.

Huge wins, close matches – take your pick! A wide spectrum of results was produced in last Saturday’s round of Division Two matches. Both Hamley White and Port Wakefield Gold won their respective matches despite each side only have one rink up. Elsewhere, Riverton Black upset the more fancied Owen combination by seven shots. As for the remaining matches, winning margins ranged from thirty three shots up to a massive seventy eight shots. These results reflected the difficulty that some sides had in adjusting to the challenging conditions on the green and had a significant effect on the Division Two standings. Balaklava White and Hamley White occupy the top two positions with the next four sides only separated by a spread of three points.

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Another five sides follow, also separated by a spread of three points. Looking at the final Division Two round prior to the mid season break, five of the seven matches are likely to have significant influence on the standings. The feature match will see first placed Balaklava White against fifth placed Port Wakefield Gold. Second placed Hamley White has the Bye for the round. Division Two – December 11: Hamley White 80(8) (A. Fyfe 21, J. Bell 24, M. Nicholls 35) def. Balaklava Blue 63(4) (K. Harkness 30, B. Barr 27, P. McPharlin 6); Riverton White 87(10) (L. Schwarz 12, D. Lowry 36, R. Hannaford 39) def. Mallala Black 54(2) (B. Whyte 34, B. Hill 15, K. McDonald 5); Balaklava White 123(12) (M. Olsen

31, G. Olsen 44, C. Milton 48) def. Wasleys 45(0) (S. Wendland 22, J. McDonald 12, B. McDougall 11); Port Wakefield Gold 73(8) (A. Brown 21, T. Cluse 23, A. Carslake 29) def. Port Wakefield Blue 69(4) (S. Reimers 27, P. Baum 25, P. Fontaine 17); Balaklava Red 103(12) (K. Cottle 34, C. Cowan 33, G. Hefferman 36) def. Tarlee Red 54(0) (D. Meyers 9, I. Rohde 24, F. Gorey 24); Riverton Black 76(10) (A. Harrip 29, P. Kelly 21, R. Schulz 26) def. Owen 69(2) (P. Sullivan 25, K. Warnes 27, L. Hean 17); Mallala White 100(12) (J. Curnow 36, G. Forrest 30, M. King 34) def. Tarlee White 56(0) (J. Perry 14, D. Quodling 16, D. Branson 26) Division Two Standings: - Balaklava White 87 (+200), Hamley White 76 (+76), Owen 68 (+82),

Mallala White 67 (+80), Port Wakefield Gold 66 (+47), Balaklava Red 65 (+87), Riverton Black 55 (-3), Balaklava Blue 55 (-14), Tarlee Red 54 (-57.5), Port Wakefield Blue 53 (-21), Hamley Red 52 (+3), Riverton White 46 (-1), Tarlee White 46 (-40), Mallala Black 30 (-171.5), Wasleys 20 (-261) Division Two – December 18: - Hamley Red vs Mallala White, Tarlee White vs Owen, Riverton Black vs Tarlee Red, Balaklava Red vs Port Wakefield Blue; Port Wakefield Gold vs Balaklava White, Wasleys vs Riverton White, Mallala Black vs Balaklava Blue, Hamley White Bye • NOTE: Division One and Two standings have had some adjustments made, reasons for which have been conveyed to all clubs over the past week.

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SPORT v Tennis

Balaklava triumph over Young Guns mid north

Results from December 11. Clare 6-82 L Balaklava 18-130. S Jiesman, S Daly L M Moulds, D Friedrichs 6-2, M Linn, C Stone d H Barry, P Barry 6-4, R Basham, B Daly L L Redpath, S McDonald 7-6, J Pritchard, M Pitcher L C Michael, A Michael 6-1, O Basham, M Jacka L A Battle, J Lomman 6-2, J Pearse, B Smith L T Allen, A Lane 6-4. Sharryn Daly L Melissa moulds 6-3, Courtney Stone d Helen Barry 6-4, Brittany Daly d Lisa Redpath 6-1, Maddy Pitcher L Callum Michael 6-3, Maddie Jacka L Angela Battle 6-1, Ben Smith L Tania Allen 7-5. Shane Jiesman d Derek Friedrichs 6-1, Matt Linn d Phil Barry 7-6, Richard Basham L Scott McDonald 6-1, Josh Pritchard L Andy Michael 6-2, Owen Basham L Jeremy Lomman 6-2, Josh Pearse d Andrew Lane 6-4. S Daly, C Stone L M Moulds, H Barry 6-4, B Daly, M Pitcher L L Redpath, C Michael 6-1, M Jacka, B Smith L A Battle, T Allen 6-3. S Jiesman, M Linn L D Friedrichs, P Barry 6-1, R Basham, J Pritchard L S McDonald, A Michael 6-1, O Basham, J Pearce L J Lomman, A Lane 6-3. Balaklava reports The Balaklava senior side travelled to Clare to face the Clare Young Guns, with quite a few fill-ins playing. Lisa Redpath made her debut, as did young Callum Michael, while Jeremy Lomman did so well last week that he was asked back again! The mixed doubles saw some excellent matches, with the Balak side wining most. Even though they came second, Phil and Helen Barry

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‘Twas the night before the Christmas break, and many of the regulars were out, so a big thankyou to the fill-ins. First up saw the absent Lorraine Jenner’s Bananas defeat Carly Greogr’s unlucky Oranges 5-32 to 1-17. The bent Banana Peter Rohrlach finally made his return to the team, getting a welcome back tiebreaker with David Northcoot in his first set. They came second to Jarek Flight and young Alexandra Wilson, making her night debut. This was to be the only winning set for the Oranges. However Carly and Dee Bennett didn’t have a good start, going down 7-1 to Glenda Shepherd and fill-in Shaun Northcott. The Bananas took the next four, but three of these were close 5-3s, so the Oranges were not disgraced. Good to see lots of improvement from the players. The other Division Two match saw Fran Henderson’s Cherries scrape through to defeat Kevyna Gardner’s Grapes 4-29 to 2-21. Top Cherry Wally Treverton and opponent Chris Brownlie featured in two tiebreakers, ending one apiece, with their third set being a 5-3, so they had an excellent contest. Sam Gregor and Suzy McDonald made appearances for the Cherries while young lad Sam van Kleef played for the Grapes. Sam and Kevyna did well winning their set together, with Kevyna unlucky to lose her next set in a tie. The call of ‘Yours Sam’ proved a bit tricky in the Sam V versus Sam G second set, as both Sams were all over the court! Grapes’ Tanya Heslop had a god hit against Sam G, but her score, starting at three, decreased by one game each set, so it was lucky for her that a fourth set wasn’t played or she would’ve had to reveal the daks! A good match everyone! The Division One matches all had 4-2 set final scores, showing all matches were even and of a

still managed to sneak in a little pash as they shook hands! The mens singles saw some intense matches with Derek Friedrichs and Phil playing against some very hard hitters. Scott McDonald had a tight set and played well up at number three. Andy Michael and Andrew Lane both had good wins, as did Jeremy. Top lady Melissa Moulds pulled off an excellent win over Sharryn Daly, as did Angela Battle and Tania Allen, sitting nicely at number five and six! Clare team had a young lad playing at number six lady, who made the mistake of thinking he could beat ‘the older lady’ – that would be Tania – and got a shock as he was facing a dakdropper at 5-0 down! He cranked up a notch, then Tania got the colliwobbles, and eventually, after making hard work of it, Tania won a tiebreaker! Tania is now having some training at finishing her opponents off earlier! Lisa met her match against the young Brittany Daly, but they had some great rallies with both going for their shots. Callum was playing at number 4 lady, and had a very comfortable win, which he was relieved about. The straight doubles saw a big turnaround win to Derek and Phil, after both losing their singles. Well done, as apparently the hits were so hard by all four players that the spectators couldn’t even see the balls! The middle and bottom men won their sets, as did the ladies. Lisa was happy Callum’s serves curled around her at net or she would’ve looked like she’d been paintballing! Tania and Angela also had a good win showing they’re doubles specialists. Well done, and thanks to the fill-ins. Final score Balaklava defeated Clare Young Guns 18-6.

high standard. Helen Barry’s Dates scraped through to defeat Marie Heaslip’s Limes 4-28 to 2-21, with the Dates winning two tiebreakers. Limes’ Chris Curnow and Bec Houston had an excellent win over Adam Pratt amd Josie Thompson, while the big serving ace-man (not apeman) Geoff Gardner and Helen let Marie, and young last minute fill-in Henry Lane keep their pride and their daks in tact! Chris’ win was shortlived as he and Marie came a valiant second to Adam and Helen, while Geoff and Josie had their colours lowered with the same score, by Bec and new team-mate Ben Heaslip, who had swapped with Henry. The last two all important sets were tiebreakers, both favouring the Dates. Some excellent rallies were played with everyone, except Marie, having a sweat up! Marie had had a rest in her second set as partner Chris had roamed the whole court for her! It didn’t help for that set score though, and didn’t help for the last one either! Andrew ‘skittles’ Lane’s Olives can’t take a trick, coming second yet again, this time to Tania Allen’s Pears, 4-24 to 2-24. Once again the Olives had only regulars Andrew and Julia Hoskin, with Riley McDonald and Angela Battle filling in. Andrew and Julia won convincingly together over Gary Wilson and Tania, in a mother-daughter grudge match. Pears pair of fill-in Jason McBride and regualr Helen Durdin won a tight 5-3 over Riley and Ang. The Pears went up a notch to win the next two, with no love lost shown in the rallies by Julia and Tania. Tania and Jason won their set together to even things up with Julia, so it was down to the last two! Andrew and Riley played well to defeat Gary and Jason, while Tania, with partner Helen, laughed all the way to the shed after taking the honours over her mother two sets to one! There were three 5-3s in this match so was a close affair. Well done!

Mid North Tennis Association

The final Division One match saw Scott McDonald’s Melons defeat Pauline Hill’s Plums 4-28 to 2-21. This match was the tightest having four 5-3s and a tiebreaker. Pauline was promoted to top man due to Don’s absence, and with fill-in partner Shaz Pike sporting her calf injury, only just saved their briefs against Scott and Joyful Ryan. Scott, and Joy to the world, had promised Shaz they wouldn’t make her run - too much! Melons Paul McBride and Cherie Cmrlec won a marathon tiebreaker over Ray Bennett and fillin Lisa Redpath on a bye, and this was a great set with many good net shots played. The Plums regrouped after a talking to by Paulini, to win the middle two sets, both 5-3s! Locked at two sets apiece, the players gritted their teeth and got down to it. Luck, or maybe skill, was on the Melons’ side as they won both in, you guessed it, 5-3s! Shaz did well considering she was injured, as did Pauline against the young gun Scott Donald Ronald Gregonald McDonald. The Melons have got into the groove and are playing well together so watch out for them! I wish everyone a great Christmas and a relaxing break. We start again on February 3 2011, the first week back of school. Until then…

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Results from December 12. Nantawarra 17-24 d Dalkey 7-83. T Nicholls, K Williams d J Humphrys, R Gregory 6-1, W Taylor, T Nicholls L S Bell, L Surace 6-4, R Maxwell, S Tiller d S Fritz, L Haynes 6-1, R Reid, A Tiller d Y Bell, J Redden 6-3, D Woodroofe, A Baum d C Bell, C Redden 6-4, A Baker, S Hutton d P Peters, T Bell 6-2. Kirsty Williams L Joanne Humphrys 6-4, Tammy Nicholls L Stacey Bell 7-6, Sascha Tiller d Sally Fritz 6-2, Abbie Tiller L Yvonne Bell 6-3, Alison Baum L Cassandra Bell 6-1, Symonn Hutton d Penny Peters 7-5.

PHIL Barry, Balaklava watches on as teammate Derek Friedrichs prepares for a smash at Clare on Saturday. INSET: Helen Barry, Balaklava during her singles match. Travis Nicholls L Richard Gregory 6-2, Wade Taylor L L Surace 6-0, Richard Maxwell d L Haynes 6-1, Ryan Reid d Jim Redden 6-0, Darren Woodroofe d Chris Redden 6-3, Alan Baker d Tristan Bell 6-1. K Williams, T Nicholls d J Humphrys, S Bell 6-4, S Tiller, A Tiller d S Fritz, Y Bell 6-2, A Baum, S Hutton d C Bell, P Peters 6-1. T Nicholls, W Taylor d R Gregory, L Surace 7-6, R Maxwell, R Reid d L Haynes, J Redden 6-1, D Woodroofe, A Baker d C Redden, T Bell 6-3.

Lower North Jnrs

DIVISION 1: Owen 5-32 def Mallala 2 1-7. Kieren Robinson def Douglas Howard 6-0, Charles Fry def Clare Howard 6-0, Jason McBride def Sally Wilson 6-1, Brayden Harkness lost to Ben Mayne 2-6. Hamley Bridge 3-25 def Two Wells 3-25. Cassandra Bell lost to Shannen Weir 0-6, Chris Redden def Maddy Seccafien 6-1, Tristan Bell def Matthew Lange 6-3, Claire Humphrys lost to Jamee Seccafien 2-6. Mallala 1 5-35 def Balaklava White 1-20. Josh Watson def Kate Cmrlec 6-1, Hannah Jenkin lost to Henry Lane 5-6, Laura Jarmyn def Taylar Durdin 6-5, Brooke Wilson def Daniel Mumford 6-0. Long Plains 6-36 def Balaklava Orange 0-10. Ross Sharer def Ben Heaslip 6-1, Jakob Curnow def Sam Van Kleef 6-3, Nick Curnow def Casey Michael 6-2, Cory Sharer def Gemma Freebairn 6-2. Balaklava Gold 6-36 def Balaklava Green 0-17. Callum Michael def Ben Michael 6-2, Hedley Greenshields def Jordan Taylor 6-3, Marni Greenshields def Dillon Michael 6-3, Hannah Hoepner def Ethan May 6-2. DIVISION 2: Long Plains 5-31 def Owen 1-17. Riley Curnow def Jared Pratt 6-2, Carissa Daniel def Ryan Lloyd 6-2, Hollie Speyer lost to Riley Lane 1-6, Hannah McArdle def Stacey Foale 6-2.

Mallala 5-34 def Balaklava Red 1-17. Robert McNair def Julius Rohrlach 6-1, Mark Jenkin def Tom Lane 6-1, Edward Parsons def Toby Michael 6-2, Jackson Furst lost to Billy West 4-6. Two Wells def Balaklava Black on forfeit. Hamley Bridge def Balaklava Purple on forfeit. DIVISION 3: Owen 4-32 def Mallala 2-25. Jake Harkness def Georgia Furst 6-2, Kaitlyn Lloyd def Lachlan Strudwicke 6-1, Tom Gameau lost to Alex Howard 5-6, Lucy Parker def Gabrielle Bakker 6-5. Hamley Bridge 6-36 def Two Wells 2 0-16. Amy McCabe def Jessica Weir 6-2, Tyler Powell def Chelsea Rose Hoppo 6-4, Kimberley Sellars def Caitlin Musolino 6-5, Ethan Loffler def Cassie Lawson 6-2. Two Wells 1 5-33 def Balaklava Blue 1-18. Natisha Eastman def Syjourn Renshaw 6-2, Tarsha Briscoe def Emma Lane 6-2, Macey Briscoe lost to Tommy Woodroofe 3-6, Monica Baker def Lori Allen 6-2. Long Plains def Balaklava Silver on forfeit. Division 1 Points % Owen 14 77.08 Long Plains 13 81.82 Balaklava Orange 11 52.27 Balaklava White 10 53.85 Balaklava Green 9 40.91

Mallala 1 Hamley Bridge Balaklava Gold Mallala 2 Two Wells Division 2 Long Plains Mallala Hamley Bridge Balaklava Purple Balaklava Black Owen Two Wells Balaklava Red

8 55.00 6 38.64 5 46.51 3 31.82 1 22.92 Points % 15 86.36 12 72.50 9 56.41 8 46.51 7 46.15 5 29.55 5 28.95 3 32.56

Northern YP

Results from December 4. DIVISION 2 Lochiel 8-12-84 d Bute 4-6-63. P Nicholls, M Nicholls 1-2-14 d M Ireland, M Trengove 0-1-14, J Nottle, N Nicholls 0-1-14 L L Bettess, SAxford 1-2-17, R Greeshields, J Hoepner 1-2-12 d R Hewett, R Hewett 0-0-0, N Beall, J Thomas 1-2-12 d T Gill, J Gill 0-0-4. Peter Nicholls 1-1-6 d Mel Ireland 0-0-3, J Nottle 0-0-0 L Michelle Trengrove 1-1-6, Mitchell Nicholls 1-1-6 d Lyn Bettess 0-0-3, Nick Nicholls 0-0-1 L Stacey Axford 1-1-6, Ryan Greenshields 1-1-6 d Renee Hewett 0-0-0, Janne Hoepner 1-1-6 d Rebecca Hewett 0-0-4, Justin Thomas 0-0-1 L Josh Gill 1-1-6, Nikki Beall 1-1-6 d Tamara Gill 0-0-0. Cunliffe blue forfeited to Lochiel. C Grade: Lochiel 8-52 d Kadina 1-22. T Nottle, M Nicholls d J Warren, M Stewart 6-1, J Wallis, J Hoepner d E Metcalf, L Power 6-4, J Bird, W Wallis d D Arthur, B Arthur 6-2. Tait Nottle d Josh Warren 6-2, Merridy Nicholls d Madeline Stewart 6-3, Jack Hoepner L Eric Metcalf 6-4, Jake Wallis d Lachlan Power 6-1, Jared Bird d Dana Arthur 6-2, Will Wallis d Brodie Arthur 6-1.

Premiership Table - 2010 / 2011 Season

Seniors A Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Clare Masters 7 6 0 0 20 609 380 61.58 Balaklava 7 4 1 0 17 623 390 61.50 Hilltown 7 4 1 0 17 575 431 57.16 Clare Young Guns 7 3 2 0 15 441 382 53.58 Blyth 7 3 2 0 15 499 525 48.73 Saddleworth 7 0 4 0 10 304 490 40.93 Riverton 7 1 5 0 10 435 698 38.39 Watervale 7 0 4 2 6 297 487 37.88 B Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Mintaro 7 5 0 0 19 637 457 58.23 Blyth 7 4 1 0 17 419 383 52.24 Clare Aces 7 3 2 0 15 578 453 56.06 Sevenhill 7 3 1 1 14 461 338 57.70 Auburn 7 2 3 0 13 476 545 46.62 Hilltown 7 2 3 0 13 473 561 45.74 Clare Hot Shots 7 1 4 0 11 459 515 47.13 Saddleworth 7 0 5 0 9 331 582 36.25 Juniors M W L F Pts For Ag % Hilltown 6 6 0 0 18 406 167 70.86 Blyth Crocodiles 6 5 1 0 16 320 273 53.96 Clare Yellow 6 4 1 0 15 311 210 69.74 Clare Green 7 4 1 0 17 259 256 50.29 Clare Red 7 4 3 0 15 384 337 53.26 Blyth Alligators 7 2 3 0 13 275 259 51.50 Clare Blue 6 2 3 0 11 277 25 52.07 Clare White 6 1 4 0 9 225 290 43.69 Auburn 6 1 4 0 9 176 318 35.63 Saddleworth 6 1 5 0 8 192 359 34.85 Sevenhill 7 1 6 0 9 311 412 43.02

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SHANE Jiesman and Matt Linn, Clare Young Guns, in their straight doubles match against Phil Barry and Derek Friedrichs. ABOVE: Owen Basham, Clare Young Guns prepares to slice a backhand in his singles match. PHOTOS: LISA REDPATH

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SPORT v District

Golf

DAniel Garrard, Clare, runs in ready for a catch.

Adelaide & Barossa Veterans

Christmas break-up results. Played at Mount Pleasant Golf Course and sponsored by Langmeir Wines, 65 players travelled from 15 clubs. A grade results: David Wilson 36 H/Com, Trevor Pearson 34 Gawler, Lindsay Williams 34 Barossa. B grade results: Rod Hardgrave 39 Mt Pleasant, Alan Penn 36 Penfield, Trevor Dowling 34 Gawler. C grade results: Dave Dowsett 36 Mt Pleasant, Moss Reynolds 35 Kapunda, Jim Raynor 33 Barossa. A grade ball run down: D Searl 33, M Marcus 33, N Hurst 32, J ball 31, R Elliot 31. B grade ball run down: K Robinson 32, N O,Brien 29, J Spockman 28, M Martin 28, J Riley 28, L Z Biersk 28. C grade ball run down: N Stringer 33, P Hadyn 32,G Bateman 31, T Bateman 31, D Kaesler 30, E Manning 30, R Kraft 28, C Sharpe 28. NTP, Donated by Rod Howie – A grade: Paul Robinson, B grade: John Riley, C grade: Rod Hardgrave.

Balaklava Men

A bumper crop of 29 players forded swollen streams to be part of our Stableford competition and storming home with a wet sail was Commodore re-convert Leigh “Lightning” Durdin, who was hailed as winner of the A grade group having gauged 40 points. Thundering along close behind was mighty Merv Hameister (36) and dogged Doug Taylor (34). Clouded with gloom were I Michael (33), W Nagle (33), J Brueur (31), R Lawson (30), R Butterworth (29), W Parkin (25) and W Lokan (24). The sun shone on those from the B graders and the most hay was made by Dean “Wrists of Steel” Robinson, whose total of 39 points shaded ranga-recruit Corey Temby (36) and demon publisher Andrew Manuel (35), who rained on Greg Sonntag’s parade courtesy of a count back. Reaping no rewards were W Berry (334), R Veitch (34), J Michael (33), relatively new member Jake Bowden (32), D Addison (32), B Michael (32), D Trickett (30), brand-spanking new member Neil Bowden (28) and long established, most distinguished member G Anderson (26). He with the fullest field bin from the C grade mob was Ben “Danger-man” Michael (42), leaving Don Whittaker (37) and Gerry Toms (34) to do a spot of gleaning. Trudging disconsolately along the wilted, wetted winrows were F Scaffidi (29), A Henstridge (25) and T Whittaker (15). No Birdies were achieved, however four clubbers got a new golf ball each for their Nearest The Pin efforts, they being Bill Berry (third), John Michael (eighth), Dean Robinson (10th) and Ian Michael (17th). This week it’s yet another Stableford, according to THE BOOK, which also reckons we’ll be started by Bill Berry, with Geoff Spence our ale-draper and in a most unlikely scenario, owing to slightly more pressing demands on his time, Geoff McKenzie spinning the chicken wheel… We all thank and congratulate Jenni Edwards and her high-octane team for arranging, then staging, a highly successful street stall earlier in the month, which yielded a most satisfactory result – one quite beyond expectations.

ABOVE: Elly Falconer, Clare, bowls. RIGHT: Harrison Veitch bats for Lower North. BELOW: Ben Dinning, Clare is quick to get the ball back towards the stumps.

balaklava mid week

Results from Wednesday December 8. Merv Hameister 39, Jerry Toms 37, Brian Stewart 35, John Curnow 34, Greg Sonntag 31, Bill Berry 30, Chris Hahesy 28, Dean Trickett 25, Mike Hahesy 25. Birdies: M Hameister No 13, John Curnow No 10.

Braden McInerney, Clare flies high as he gears up for a fast bowl. BELOW: Clare wicket keeper Sam Haydon is ready as Lower North’s Caleb McPharlin keeps his eyes on the ball.

Hamley Bridge

Twenty-five players competed in Last Thursday’s stableford competition, John Bell being the winner with 36 points from Ed Manning 35, George Dahlitz,Barry Schwartz 34, Kieth Kluske, Ron Collins 32, Wally Jackson, Merv Hamiester, Graham Schulz 31, John Riley 30, and a number of players in the twenties. Birdies John Bell 14, Dennis Hawke, Barry Schwartz 9. Nearest The Pins: Dennis Hawke 9, John Bell 14. How the fortunes of golf can change! Helen Bell, who only scored 20 points in last Thursday’s competition, became the first lady to win what used to be called the men’s competition with a magnificent +7 in last Saturday’s Par round. Runner up was Roen Cameron with +1 from Wally Jackson, Dennis Nation square, Barry Schwartz -1, Dave Russell -2, John Michell -3, Steve Howe -4, and the rest with some huge deficits! In what appeared to be a “tough day” there were no Birdies and the prizes for nearest to pins stayed in the club house.

Shooting Mallala gun club

Results from December 12. 20 Target Continental: A and Overall: R Smith 22/23, second: A Zupanic 20/22, B: G Tapscott 19.20, second: T O’Conor 18/20, C: J Algar 18/20, second: C Noto 16/20. Veteran High Gun: R Fleming 21/25. Junior High Gun: A Zupanic 18/20. 20 Pair Deauville Doubles Christmas Turkey Shoot: first: A Zupanic and J Wheatley 30.32, second: R Smith & R Damien 29/32, third: T O’Connor and A Ribarich 25/26, fourth: A Tapscott and J Algar 18/21. Next Shoot: Sunday January 9.

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Lower Gilbert Cricket

Birchmore earns place in Country Cup cricket competition

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Results of A Grade cricket played on December 11

Long Plains vs Mallala Match won by mallala Long Plains Batting H.Pym ct K.Curfole b R.Mountgomere.... 3 R.Bushell ct R.Montgomere b J.Curfole.58 S.Schulz ct B.Martin b R.Montgomere.... 6 J.McArdle ct R.Montomere b B.Montgomere....................................... 16 M.Trussell ct W.Rudd b J.Cufone.......... 21 B.Sharman ct A.Fischer b J.Curfone....... 0 D.Hill b B.Montgomere............................ 2 S.McArdle b B.Montgomere.................... 9 J.Rundle ct W.Rudd b J.Charnstrom....... 0 T.McArdle b B.Montgomere..................... 0 A.McArdle Not Out.................................. 0 Extras 6 Total 10/121 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R R.Montgomere 10 2 2 52 A.Fischer 6 1 0 24 J.Curfone 10 1 3 19 B.Montgomere 8 1 4 20 J.Charnstrom 1 1 1 0

By Peter Argent After his performances at the 2010-11 Back SA country cup cricket competition, Jake Birchmore made the country representative teams for the SA under 17s BankSA shield. This event will be held from Monday, January 10 to Thursday January 13, and Monday, January 17 to Wednesday, January 19. The competition will have two country teams, red and black, playing against the 12 SACA grade clubs. Under 17 state players for the 2011/12 campaign will be indentified from this event. From the Mallala Cricket Club, Birchmore, playing for the extended Yorke Peninsula side, made 110 runs at an average of 27.50 over the four-game tournament. He started with a well compiled 62 in the round one win, being involved in a match winning 118-run second wicket partnership with Curtis Blythe. This side coached by Sean Williams started its campaign with a comfortable victory over the Upper North, but the day two clash was a tight affair. They collected victory eight wickets down, chasing a modest total of 107. Playing Graduates University hard wicket oval because of the inclement weather, the YP side completely dominated against the winless Barrier team on day three and went into the final game leading the competition. Unfortunately this group ran into a potent Kelvin Smith who made a swashbuckling and chanceless century for the Upper Fleury side.

Under 14: Gilbert Valley v Gawler Central Black. Full scores next week. Under 16: Gilbert Valley v Nuriootpa 6/90. A4: Gilbert Valley 9/109 defeated Freeling 101. A2: Tanunda defeated Gilbert Valley. A1: Tanunda 8/177 defeated Gilbert Valley 7/113. Tan: T Schwartzkopff 42, B Wall 25, L Snowden 25, T Mifflin 21. GV: M Crawford 3/37, C Mullins 2/24, T Vater 1/17, R Vandeleur 1/25, J Vater 1/30. GV: J Snowden 39, M Hosking 22. Tan: C Gattermayr 3/25, E Geidel 2/24.

Stanley

Blyth-Kybunga faced up to BurraLeighton at Blyth on December 4 and 11. Burra/Leighton batted first, with openers W Brooks and C Smith finding runs hard to get due to tight bowling from A Giles and T Eime. Giles bowled Smith (8) in the fifth over, Brooks (8) was LBW to Eime and J Low (7) was bowled by Giles with a swinging delivery in the ninth over. J Cousins (4) was cleverly caught by Noble behind the wickets off B Pratt. S Mattey showed his skill with the bat, accumulating runs with T Wiech until Wiech (4) was caught by L McEwin, taking a chest mark at point from the bowling of W Pratt. B Klinger went cheaply and at drinks Burra-Leighton were 63 with BlythKybunga happy with their bowling and fielding efforts. Mattey and A Klinger made an excellent partnership of 39, taking 13 from Eime just after drinks. Klinger (22) was caught sharply by B Pratt from L Jaeschke. Mattey had compiled an excellent innings of 42 when he was run out by a direct hit from B Pratt. B Wiech (1) was caught and bowled N Bennett with the score at 116. The bowling was much better with only 18 sundries. Best batting: S Mattey 42, B Kleinig 22. Best bowling: A Giles 2/26 and B Pratt 2/27.

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Mallala Batting R.Montgomere Not Out......................... 72 B.Martin ct B.Sharman b J.McArdle........ 4 W.Rudd ct H.Pym b T.McArdle.............. 26 J.Curfone ct S.Schulz b H.Pym............... 4 B.Montgomere ct S.Schulz b J.Mcardle.. 4 A.Fischer Not Out.................................... 7 R.Svetec.............................................DNB N.Work................................................DNB J.Charnstrom......................................DNB B.Goudie............................................DNB N.Goudie............................................DNB Extras 8 Total 4/125 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R J.McArdle 9 0 2 37 A.McArdle 7 0 0 23 S.McArdle 7 1 0 23 T.McArdle 4 1 1 12 H.Pym 7 1 1 15 J.Rundle 1 0 0 6

stanley Cricket MALLALA’s Jake Birchmore made 110 runs. Chasing a competitive but still gettable total of 227, with the score at 1/61, the game was still on the line, but they collapsed to be all out for 93. Birchmore was the second highest score with 29 and among only three batsmen who got to double figures in this innings. “I was pretty happy with the team’s performances during the tournament,” Williams continued. “Naturally it was pretty frustrating on Thursday’s afternoon and a felt for the lads. “Pleasingly our fielding over the course of the week was excellent; among the best I’ve seen at under 16s level.” Both Balaklava cricketers Tim Shepherd and Tyler Williams were in the side that eventually finished in equal third position.

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The Blyth-Kybunga boys must have had a brain fade, deciding to bat with only three overs remaining. Burra-Leighton started with T Wiech, who caught B Pratt on two in the first over, and the next ball bowled T Eime (0). H Noble and L Jaeschke were still in and started the next week in cooler, windy conditions, with the oval lush and green after the storms during the week. H Noble (8) was caught behind by Mattey from an outswinger by J Low in his third over of the morning. Will Pratt came to the crease and started in his usual style of scoring immediately, but had a mix up with Jaeschke which found Louis short of his crease. Pressure mounted for the lads at 4/27 to reach this gettable score.

Lower North vs Blyth/Kybunga Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting S.Williams ct G.Muggee b M.Thomas..... 34 J.McPharlin ct J.Branson b J.Thomas..... 61 S.Dykes Run Out..................................... 1 S.Allen J.Thomas b J.Zweck................... 4 K.Michalaney b T.Huxtable.................... 32 S.Rowland b S.Underdown................... 15 L.Guy b T.Huxtable.................................. 0 T.Williams Run Out.................................. 0 C.Marshall ct G.Muggee b T.Huxtable..... 2 J.Butterfield Not Out................................ 3 A.Platt Not Out........................................ 0 Extras 29 Total 10/186 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R S.Underdown 7 0 1 31 T.Huxtable 8 0 3 26 M.Agnew 7 1 0 11 M.Thomas 7 1 1 33 Z.Zweck 5 0 1 22 M.Eime 5 0 0 31 J.Thomas 1 0 1 11

Blyth/Kybunga Batting Z.Zweck Run Out.................................... 2 M.Thomas ct S.Rowland b C.Marshall.... 0 T.Huxtable ct S.Dykes b C.Marshall........ 8 J.Branson b C.Marshall........................... 8 M.Agnew ct J.McPharlin b A Platt............ 0 M.Eime ct T.Williams b C.Marshall.......... 5 G.Muggee b L.Guy................................ 12 S.Undwerdown b A.Platt.......................... 0 J.Huxtable Run Out................................. 2 J.Thomas b A.Platt.................................. 0 W.Pratt Not Out....................................... 6 Extras 7 Total 10/45 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Marshall 7 1 4 19 A.Platt 6 3 3 8 J.Butterfield 4 1 0 9 L.Guy 4 0 1 8

Results of Colts cricket played on December 4/11 Dave Giles and W Pratt (9) were looking good scoring from anything short or wide, until Pratt was caught in the covers mis-cueing then W Brooks struck again D Giles on 5 from a full toss. N Bennett (2) lived dangerously scoring only from lofted shots, and L McEwin and J Hunter came and went quickly. This left A Giles and L Eime at the crease – these two had a 40 run partnership with Lachy scoring his first two runs of the year. A Giles top scored for B/K with 24. Well done to these two lads. Burra-Leighton gave their learner bowlers a few overs during this period, and a few wides were mixed with good deliveries. Best bowlers for BurraLeighton: W Brooks 4/9, T Wiech 2/12 and J Low 2/19.

stanley Cricket Results of Colts cricket played on December 4/11

LOWER NORTH 1 VS WATERHILL

Match won by WATERHILL Lowern North 1 Batting T.Williams ct T.Milburn b L.Squires........ 13 T.Shepherd Retired............................... 53 C.Ruiz ct b L.Squires............................. 12 J.Spiessegger Retired........................... 20 T.Temby ct b T.Smith............................. 21 N.Studham b A.Smith.............................. 0 J.Nipperess ct b E.Laughton................... 0 J.Studham b D.Jenkins........................... 7 S.Michael b B.Jenkins............................. 3 W.Dixon b G.Armpied.............................. 1 M.Bond Not Out....................................... 1 D.Cunningham.......................................... Extras 43 Total 9/183 Waterhill Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Smith 6 1 0 30 Z.Maynart 7 9 0 45 M.Wells 4 4 0 17 L.Squires 5 3 2 26 T.Milburn 3 1 1 9 A.Smith 4 1 1 10 T.Smith 2 1 1 8 E.Laughton 2 1 1 7 D.Jenkins 2 1 1 2

Results of B grade cricket played on December 11

Waterhill Batting R.Laidlan b T.Shepherd........................... 5 B.Laidlan ct C.Ruiz b T.Shepherd............ 0 J.Smith b T.Speissegger........................ 12 Z Maynard b T.Shepherd......................... 6 T.Milburn Not Out.................................. 32 L.Squires ct T.Shepherd b J.Speissegger.0 M.Wells Run Out..................................... 5 A Smith b W.Dixon................................... 2 T.Smith b W.Dixon................................... 0 G.Armfield b W.Dixon.............................. 0 E.Laughton b N.Studham........................ 0 Extras 24 Total 10/87 Lower North 1 Bowling Bowler O M W R T.Shepherd 5 0 3 15 J.Spiessegger 5 0 2 17 C.Ruiz 3 0 0 13 T.Temby 5 0 0 15 S.Michael 3 0 0 8 W.Dixon 3 0 3 3 J.Studham 2 0 0 9 J.Nipperess 2 0 0 2 N.Studham 2 0 1 4

Lower North 2 vs Clare 2 Match won by Lower North 2 Clare 2 Batting J.Ward b J.Butterfield.............................. 25 L.Gill b J.Butterfield................................... 0 A.Falconer b H.Veitch................................ 1 D.Garrard Run Out.................................... 9 I.Shearer ct b J.Butterfield......................... 0 S.Haydon b B.Easlea................................ 4 B.Dinning c b R.Chapman......................... 1 A.Edmondson c b T.Goldney..................... 3 J.McLean Not Out..................................... 2 C.Dinning Run Out.................................... 1 Extras 38 Total 10/102 Lower North 2 Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Butterfield 6 2 2 8 C.McPharlin 8 3 0 13 H.Veitch 6 1 1 10 B.Chapman 4 0 0 14 J.Butterfield 2 0 1 12 B.Easlea 3 0 2 12 R.Chapman 2 0 1 7 L.Cunningham 1 0 0 2 E.Allen 2 0 0 10 T.Goldney 1 0 1 4 H.McPharlin 1 0 0 6

Lower North 2 Batting J.Butterfield c b L.Gill.............................. 0 B.Freebairn LBW b D.Garrard................. 0 B.Chapman Retired Sick......................... 3 C.McPharlin Retired.............................. 52 H.Veitch Retired.................................... 37 E.Allen c b E.Falconer............................. 1 R.Chapman c b A.Edmondson................ 3 B.Easlea Not Out..................................... 2 L.Cunningham c b A.Falconer................. 0 H.McPharlin b A.Falconer........................ 0 Extras 20 Total 10/118 Clare 2 Bowling Bowler O M W R D.Garrard 8 0 1 23 L.Gill 6 0 1 19 B.Dinning 2 0 0 9 B.McInnerney 6 2 0 11 I.Shearer 1 0 0 8 H.McGreger 3 0 0 18 E.Falconer 2 0 1 15 J.Ward 2 0 0 6 J.McLean 1 0 0 3 A.Edmondson 1 0 1 1 A.Falconer 1 1 2 0

Results of Colts grade cricket played on December 4/11

Blyth/Kybunga vs Burra/Leighton Match won by Burra/Leighton Burra/Leighton Batting W.Broks LBW b T.Eime............................. 8 C.Smith b A.Giles...................................... 8 J.Low b A.Giles.......................................... 7 J.Cousins c Noble b B.Pratt...................... 4 S.Mattey Run Out.................................... 42 T.Wiech c L.McEwin b W.Pratt.................. 4 B.Klinger b B.Pratt..................................... 0 A.Klinger c B.Pratt b L.Jaeschke............. 22 N.Weiss c L.Jaeschke b L.McEwin............ 2 B.Wiech c&b N/Bennett............................. 1 J.Kleinig Not Out....................................... 0 Extras 18 Total 10/116 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R A.Giles 7 0 2 26 T.Eime 7 0 1 32 B.Pratt 8 0 2 27 D.Giles 3 0 0 10 W.Pratt 2 0 1 6 L.Jaeschke 3 1 1 9 N.Bennett 2 0 1 2 L.McEwin 1 0 1 1

Blyth/Kybunga Batting B.Pratt c&b T.Wiech................................. 2 T.Eime b T.Wiech..................................... 0 H.Noble ct s.Mattey b J.Low.................... 8 L.Jaeschke Run Out................................ 2 W.Pratt ct C.Smith b W.Brooks................ 9 D.Giles b W.Brooks................................. 5 A.Giles Not Out..................................... 24 N.Bennett c&b W.Brooks......................... 2 L.McEwin ct S.Mattey b J.Cousins.......... 0 J.Hunter b W.Brooks............................... 1 L.Eime b J.Low........................................ 2 Extras 35 Total 10/90 Burra/Leighton Bowling Bowler O M W R T.Wiech 5 0 2 12 B.Klinger 1 0 0 2 J.Low 6.3 0 2 19 W.Brooks 6 0 4 9 J.Cousins 4 0 1 19 J.Kleinig 3 0 0 12 B.Wiech 2 0 0 8 T.Drew 2 0 0 8 J.Weiss 2 0 0 9

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Baum - Nancy. Passed away December 4, 2010 aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving Mother of Richard and Janice. Mother in law of Kevin. Loved Grandma of Patrick and Michael. Forever loved

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MacGregor - Reginald Keith (Ned). Passed away November 28. Dearly loved brother of Daph, brotherin-law of Jack deceased. Uncle of Sandra, Barry, Deb, Grant, Paul, Josie and their families. We will remember you always. Deepest sympathy to Ned’s family.

M acGregor - Reginald Keith (Ned). Dearly loved brother of Gloria and brother in law of Bob (deceased). Uncle of Gayle and Treven, Kym and Julie, Jenny and Mark, Rob & Julie and their families. We will always have lots of great memories of family times spent together. MacGregor - Ned. Passed away on 28/11/2010. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Peter and Luxmme.

Thank you

Gary, Alena and Troy would like to thank all CFS and volunteers who attended Korunye Park Feed Lot during the flood on December 8.

Thank you to Balaklava and Hoyleton CFS personnel for their assistance on our property. Thank you to Grant Anderson and to all friends and neighbours who have offered help and support. Sincere thanks from Meredith and Peter Tiller and family.

Piano, Wurlitzer, modern style, cream colour, $1300 ono. Phone 0428 997 637.

Lamond - Matilda Netta. To our precious little grand daughter and niece that we never got to meet. You will be in our thoughts forever. “Old Nanna” (Netta) will take good care of you. Love from Nanna (Gay), Grandpa (Malcolm) andAnthony (Uncle Capper).

Thank you to Norbet and Rosemary Szarmanski, Peter Ziedas, Daniel Meaney, Karl and Jacko who turned up to help during the flood at Lower Light. Also to Peter and Sam Irish and the Cuddly Creek CFS crew who got through the water to deliver much needed sand bags. Thank you all from the Tapscott family.

Engagement

Sits Vacant

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

SIMON - Walker. Gary and Christine of Balaklava together with Allan and Heather of Redhill are delighted to announce the engagement of Natasha and Leigh. We wish them love and happiness for the future.

Pine post CCA, 8’ long 5” and strainers vineyard steel post 8’ from $3. Dripper line 300m long. Phone Andrew 8528 6165 or 0428 633 147.

S e c o nd 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. Suzuki DR-Z 125L, 2009 model, very good condition, $3300, Phone 0408 822 838 or 8862 2040 after hours.

Return Thanks

Hawke Marlene. Don and family would like to thank relatives and friends for cards received after Marls death and for attending her funeral. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Casual Bar Staff Must be badged in gambling and responsible Contact Sharon at Rising Sun Hotel, Port Wakefield

Phone: 8867 1023

Garage Sale

9 Cameron Terrace, Mallala. December 18 & 19, 9am to 4.30pm.

Site 8 Caravan Park Balaklava, December 18 & 19, 8am to 4pm. Many electrical appliances, tools, small freezer and more. Must go.

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. 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

Cafe

Open 9am to 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or by appointment

CLosed

• December 19 - due to private function • Christmas Day • Boxing Day & New Year’s Day • Market Open 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8am to 1pm (December 18 and January 15, 2011

12 Burra Street, Port Wakefield (Formerly St Alban’s Hall)

Lyn 0417 863 701, Caterina 0407 398 018, Anne 0424 845 687 Email: saltoftheearth@hotmail.com.au

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McCracken Ford

Car Detailer

Positions available for new and used car detailer and accessory fitter. Contact Ray McCracken 8862 1477 office hours only

Casual Staff Required Port Wakefield • No overnight shifts • All age groups, juniors and seniors • Previous applicants need not apply • Will require weekends

Phone: Jim 8867 1224

Coming Events

Port Parham Sports & Social Club

New Years Eve Dinner Show

• 3 course meal: entrée oysters - kilpatric, natural or chilli cheese, or chicken dimmies. • Mains: fish and chips, beef schnitzels, garlic prawns, or curry prawns. • Dessert: banana fritters, pineapple fritters or nut sundaes. • $20 per head, $12 children under 12. • Live music: “Heartland” – country rock and roll

3 Prizes for best dressed 3 Country theme

Bookings 8529 2211

Coming Events Roseworthy Railway Club inc

Let us take you for a ride Saturday December 18 Trains running from 6pm to 9.30pm at Roseworthy Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd) • Drinks • Ice Cream Covered • Cooked BBQ • Football oval footwear must be • Playground • Tennis courts worn on train Birthday party bookings welcome, contact Bob 8264 0449 anytime

Temporary Road Closure Notice Under Section 33 Road Traffic Act 1961

Balaklava Friday December 17, 2010 Edith Terrace, Balaklava, from Howe Street to Scotland Place, Scotland Place, Balaklava, from Edith Terrace to George Street, and George Street, Balaklava, from Edith Terrace to Scotland Place, will be closed to vehicular traffic between 5.00pm and 9.00pm on Friday 17 December 2010 for the 2010 Balaklava and Districts Lions Christmas Parade. Participants of this event are exempt from observing Australian Road Rules 221, 230, 237, 238, 264, 265, 266, 268, 269 and 298.

Blyth

Council Christmas & New Year Service Office Hours Main Administration Office – Mallala Closed from 1pm Friday December 24, 2010 and re-opening 9am Tuesday January 4, 2011. Two Wells Service Centre (Branch Office) Closed from 1pm Friday December 24, 2010 and re-opening 9am Tuesday January 4, 2011. Depot – Mallala Closed from 12 noon Thursday December 23, 2010 and re-opening 7am Tuesday January 4 2011. Library Services Two Wells, Mallala & Windsor Libraries Closed from 1pm Friday December 24, 2010 and re-opening 9:30am Tuesday January 4, 2011. For further information regarding the library services, please telephone (08) 8520 2100. Refuse Depots Transfer Station – Two Wells Closed from 4pm Wednesday December 22, 2010 and re-opening 9am Wednesday January 5, 2011. Resource Recovery Centre – Mallala Closed from 12noon Thursday December 23, 2010 and re-opening 9am Thursday January 6, 2011. Normal operating hours will occur after this period provided a total fire ban has not been declared in the Mid North fire ban District. Refuse/Recyclable Collections Refuse/Recyclable will not be collected on Monday December 27, 2010 or Monday January 3, 2011, resulting in all collections being delayed by one (1) day in both weeks of the festive season. Normal collections will start again in the week beginning Monday January 10, 2011. After Hours Emergencies For all after hours emergencies, please phone 8527 0200.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Prosperous New Year

Friday December 17, 2010 Harley Street, Blyth between South Terrace and Guildford Street, Blyth, will be closed to vehicular traffic between 5.00pm and 10.30pm on Friday 17 December 2010 for the Blyth Christmas Street Carnival. Participants of this event are exempt from observing Australian Road Rules 221, 230, 237, 238, 264, 265, 266, 268, 269 and 298.

Hamley Bridge Saturday December 18, 2010 Light Street, Hamley Bridge between Gilbert Street and Barry Street, Hamley Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic between 5.30pm to 10.30pm on Saturday 18 December 2010 for the Hamley Bridge Christmas Parade. SA Police will be in attendance for any traffic disruption affecting Gilbert Street. Participants of this event are exempt from observing Australian Road Rules 221, 230, 237, 238, 264, 265, 266, 268, 269 and 298.

Owen Friday December 24, 2010 Main Street, Owen from Third Street to Railway Terrace, Owen will be closed to vehicular traffic between 5.00pm and 9.30pm on Friday 24 December 2010 for the Owen Christmas Eve Celebrations. Participants of this event are exempt from observing Australian Road Rules 221, 230, 237, 238, 264, 265, 266, 268, 269and 298. For further details, contact: Infrastructure Services Manager David Hassett Wakefield Regional Council on 8862 0800.

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Subsidised cat de-sexing is available at Balaklava Veterinary Services – phone 8862 2088.

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Public Meeting

The Northern and Yorke Natural Resource Management (NRM) Board invites comunity members to provide feedback on its draft 2011 – 2014 Business Plan.

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The draft Business Plan, which is part of the Northern and Yorke NRM Plan, outlines a threeyear investment plan in the region’s natural resource assets: • Healthy soils; • Viable water resources; • Healthy coastal, estuarine and marine ecosystems; • Healthy terrestrial ecosystems; • Minimal pest impact, and • Community driven NRM

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Community Passenger Network Community Passenger Network will close from 12 noon Friday December 24, 2010 and open 8-30am Tuesday January 4, 2011. The Domain – Internet Centre The Domain – Internet Centre will close from 12 noon Friday December 24, 2010 and open 8-30am Tuesday January 4, 2011. The Infrastr ucture Ser vices Department The Infrastructure Services Department will close from 12 noon Friday December 24, 2010 and open 8-30am Tuesday January 4, 2011.

Community members are encouraged to participate in the upcoming consultation activities. 7.00pm Tuesday 18 January 2011 Clare Golf Club Lot 104 White Hut Road, CLARE

Visitor Information Centre The Visitor Information Centre will only close on Christmas Day.

7.00pm Tuesday 25 January 2011 Town Hall Main Street, ORROROO

The Valleys Lifestyle Centre and Riverton Swimming Pool The Valleys Lifestyle Centre and Riverton Swimming Pool will only be closed on Christmas Day. Opening hours from 26 December 2010 until January 2, 2011 will be 1pm to 6pm for the Valleys Lifestyle Centre and 2.30pm to 5.30pm for Riverton Pool with normal trading hours for both facilities commencing from January 3, 2011.

7.00pm Tuesday 1 February 2011 Chatt Centre 3 Robert Street, MAITLAND Feedback is welcome on the draft Business Plan which can be viewed at www.nynrm.sa.gov.au The closing date for feedback is 16 February 2011. For further information about the draft Business Plan, please contact the Northern and Yorke NRM Board on 8636 2361.

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Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council Offices: The principal office at Clare will close from 12 noon Friday December 24, 2010 and open 8-30am Tuesday January 4, 2011. The Riverton branch office will close from 12 noon Friday December 24, 2010 and open 8-30am Thursday January 6, 2011. Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council Library Service: The Clare, Auburn, Manoora and Watervale Libraries will close from 12 noon Friday December 24, 2010 and open 10am Tuesday January 4, 2011. The Saddleworth Library and Community Centre will close from 12 noon Friday December 24, 2010 and open 8.30am Tuesday 4 January 2011.

DRAFT BUSINESS PLAN FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

LOWER NORTH

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

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

C C a a n n c c el el le le d d

Balaklava and Port Wakefield Chemplus are seeking a pharmacy assistant. The applicant should have good communication skills, be friendly, helpful & eager to work in a team environment in a community pharmacy. Experience is preferred but not essential. Applications in writing by December 29, 2011 to Balaklava Chemplus, 1 Wallace Street, Balaklava, SA, 5461.

Most importantly, be certain ot will be loved responsibly for its entire life.

Certifcates available at… • Balaklava Aquarium & Pet Supplies • Balaklava Veterinary Service.

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

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Giving or receiving a cat or kitten for Christmas?

Include a FREE Gift Certificate for a further reduction on the desexing of your precious gift.

Specialist Auto Repairers

Public Notices

Sit Vacant

South Australian Poultry Processor requires expressions of interest for its shedding expansion programme of its Contract Broiler Farm Facilities in the preferred areas of Kapunda, Balaklava and Gawler to Clare region. For further information please contact: JEFF BLAKEMORE MOBILE 0438 391 042

Contact Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

Septic Suckers

Bookings: Clare Haynes or David Woodroofe at the Council Office by Monday Dec 13, 2010, phone 8862 0800 9am - 5pm

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 and surrounding areas

Lower Light

Elizabeth Town Centre & Elizabeth Bowl • When: Thur Dec 16, 2010 • Cost: Bowling $20 for 3 games, $5 per game extra • Movies: Normal pricing will apply (Shopping & Lunch are extra) • Depart: Balaklava Triangle at 9am • Return: Balaklava Triangle at 5:30pm Bus will travel via Mallala and Two Wells • Bookings are essential to ensure a seat on the bus. Bus is free and provided by Youth Advisory Committee. Parental permission essential. • Consent forms (essential) are available from Council Office

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

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

Lic No. PGE203573

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

No Call Out Fee Pensioner Discounts

Free Quotes

Ph: 8862 1041

Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Public Notices

Rhynie Refuse Site The Refuse Site at Rhynie will only be closed on Christmas Day. Residents are reminded that the refuse sites are closed on Total Fire Ban days. Plains Producer, Wednesday December 15, 2010

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Call Damien 0427 792 128 AUBURN $459,000

• A lot of the hard work is done with extensive paving out the back in the alfresco dining area. • 3 bdrm home with BIR in the master. Renovated bathroom and open plan kitchen/dine & lounge. Nice fittings and fixtures • Landscaped yard with single garage, carport and rainwater.

• Classic stone villa on 5 ½ acres • Versatile floor plan with up to 4 double bedrooms • 30 x 15 inground pool with paved surrounds • Beautiful gardens, horse yard and rural outlook

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PORT WAKEFIELD

BALAKLAVA $308,000

The pictured item (Elevated Work Platform Control Unit) was lost on Sunday 21 November while travelling on the Balaklava to Port Wakefield Road in the Balaklava area. If you have found this item or know of its whereabouts, ETSA Utilities would be grateful for its return. Please contact Greg on 0427 452 046. U40610

$145,500

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

• As new brick veneer home with some great feature on ¼acre block. • Master with ensuite & WIR, BIR to other 2 bdrms • 3 way bathroom with large vanity. • Well designed living area with galley kitchen and separate meals area that leads out to the Alfresco living area. • Secure double garage with roller doors, well fenced, landscaped with large pergola, rainwater & shedding.

PORT WAKEFIELD/BEAUFORT $248,000 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

BALAKLAVA $199,000 • Character stone 3 bedroom with sleepout villa • Separate kitchen, dine and lounge room • Original features, dome high ceilings • Large block for sub-division or family home

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20 Kelly Street

$149,000

Qualified purchasers looking to buy now, it may be your home they are looking for

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Balaklava

$295,000

17 Roberts Avenue

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

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

Ideal investment or 1st home • Three bedroom house • 717m2 {approx.} block • Main bedroom has full length built in robe

Balaklava

2A Walsh Street

• 2 or 3 bedroom • Ideal location • Low maintenance • Security shutters

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday December 15, 2010

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Office times. Closing 24/12/10 and re open 4/1/11. All enquiries to: Peter 0417 884 877 or Tania 0417 807 814

$230,000

• Split system air conditioning • Dishwasher

Owen reduced $78,000

Lot 1 Second Street

Ideal building block- a massive 1898m2 {approx.}

• Huge block • Take advantage • 37.75m wide frontage of Owens central • Water connected location • Power connected

Balaklava $190,000 to $200,000

Unit 5 4 War Memorial Dv

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• Secure 6 unit complex • 2 bedrooms • Easy care yard • Large open plan lounge and eating • Kitchen ample cupboards • Tiled bathroom sep bath and shower • Garage w/- direct access to unit

Balaklava $189,000 Unit 6 - 1 Charles Street

Unit with heaps of extra’s and prime location • 2 bedroom home • Great little workshop with power

• Large lounge adjoining the eating area

• 9 lots remaining • Wide frontages • Sizes: 527m2 to 1,057m2 • Price range $68,950 to $92,950

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NEWS v Balaklava

Take a prime seat in new ‘sensory’ garden

BAlaklava Primary school opened its new sensory garden – just in time to end the school year. Outgoing BPS principal, Dale Gathercole and artist Marie JonssonHarrison, formerly of Balaklava, who created the mosaic seats, opened the garden last Tuesday, followed by a barbecue tea. • Pictured on the seats are students (from left) Lachlan Michalanney, Charli and Ella Taylor, Allan Baker, Macauley Smith, Madeleine Karklins, Tamika Gregory and Alanah Keenihan. Unfortunately wild and wet weather forced the cancellation of the popular BPS carols, which were to follow the sensory garden opening.

CHLOE Lamond, Joshua Michael and Emma Lane were disappointed the Carols were cancelled, but had fun playing in puddles left behind by last Tuesday’s stormy weather.

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ABOVE: Thomas Michael and Jacob Battle ‘reflect’ on the evening.

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LEFT: Brooke Michalanney kept in the carols spirit.

n WE HEARD! n A few folk around the district may be feeling a bit down in the dumps after last week’s weather. One fellow in particular was very ‘down in the dumps’ when unloading a trailer full of rubbish into a farm dump, he got a bit too close to the edge, following the rubbish in! Good one, Kennoath.

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n ISSAC Hedaux, of Balaklava, lights his candle as the carols begin. 2

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Display Villages open Sat, Sun, Mon & Wed 1.30 - 5pm

Nuriootpa & Pt Elliot open Sat, Sun, Wed 1.30 - 5pm

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Mt Barker 8398 2101 UBD 172 Q16

Munno Para West (Playford Alive) 8284 0568 UBD 68 K9

Noarlunga Downs 8186 6134 UBD 196 C4

Northgate 8261 4300 UBD 95 A13

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Warradale 8296 3155 UBD 152 N5

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n PERFORMING a nativity scene are, from left: Ryan and Jason McPharlin, Jess Bernhardt, Lee Cunningham and Tristan Chapman. LOCALS were entertained by the sounds of Christmas at the Inter-Church Council’s Carols By Candlelight on Sunday night, held at the Balaklava Triangle. The evening, organised by Melanie Redden and compered by Gib Palmer, began with carols sung by Bal Canto, who performed throughout the night. The audience was delighted with multiple performances by Just Sing, a local vocal group, along with readings by Tess Lawson, Jordan Hamann and

Ryan Bernhardt – accompanied by nativity tableaux. The Middle School Woodwind Ensemble performed some Christmas favourites, and Reverend Flo Walters spoke about Christmas icons – such as the candy cane – and their origins, followed by a Christmas blessing and a prayer for everyone affected by the recent floods. There were two items of lost property recovered during the night, for more information contact Gib Palmer.

n lighting up the night are, back from left: Nikita Viney, Hosea McPharlin, Chelsea McPharlin, Amy Cunningham, Lacee McPharlin, Sarah Ingram, Tim Goldney, front: Casey Cunningham, Zoe Ingram, Angus Ingram and Sarah Goldney. Plains Producer, Wednesday December 15, 2010

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‘Look up’ warning in rush to harvest

Crops soaked LAST week’s rain flooded some crops in the area. At right is a Biggs crop under water north of the Wakefield river on Balakava outskirts. BELOW: Floods swamp a Roberts’ crop and fenceline on Whitings Ford road, east of Balaklava.

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expected to produce patchy rain across the south of the Pastoral districts and the north of the West Coast district. Cool in the south, hot in the north with moderate to fresh southerly winds, strong northwest to west winds about southern coasts. On Saturday a continued onshore airstream will produce isolated showers about the southern agricultural area, becoming scattered about the Lower South East coasts during the evening as another front approaches. Cloud and patchy rain will continue north of about Coober Pedy. It will be cool in the south and warm in the north will moderate southwest to south winds, fresh about southern coasts. Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are expected to be mostly less than 2 mm, increasing to 2-5 mm about the southern agricultural area, reaching 5-10 mm about southern coasts and ranges and the Lower South East. Patchy rain over the Pastoral districts may

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE A cooler, fresh to strong southwest change extending throughout from a line Coober Pedy to Kingscote. Isolated light showers south of about Adelaide in a cooler, fresh southwesterly airstream today. On Thursday a high pressure ridge over the Bight will result in fine conditions apart from isolated light showers in a westerly airstream south of about Elliston to Adelaide to Keith. Cool to mild in the south grading to warm to hot in the north. On Friday a cold front will move across the south extending isolated showers across the southern agricultural area, tending scattered about the southern coasts and ranges with possible thunder over the Lower South East. A band of middle level cloud extending from Western Australia is

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produce 5-10 mm rainfall totals. The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for areas of rain clearing from the far north. A low is expected to develop west of Tasmania, extending scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the southeast and isolated showers over the remainder of the agricultural area in a cool southwest airstream, strong about southern coasts. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy periods with isolated light showers, contracting to Kangaroo Island and southern Fleurieu Peninsula by midday. Mild with moderate to fresh southwest winds. Thursday: Isolated showers south of about Adelaide. Mild with moderate west to southwesterly winds. Friday: Isolated showers. Cool to mild with moderate to fresh west to southwesterly winds. GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Wind: SW 20 to 30 knots, easing to 18 to 23 knots by sunrise, and further to SW to S 13 to 18 knots during the morning. Winds refreshening to SW to S 18 to 23 knots over Spencer Gulf in the afternoon and early evening. Sea: 2 to 3m, abating to 1 to 2 m. Swell: S to SW up to 1 m on southern Gulfs, increasing to 1 to 1.5 m over southern Spencer Gulf later. Thursday: Wind: SW to S 5 to 15 knots, turning W to NW 5 to 15 knots during late evening. Afternoon sea breezes 5 to 15 knots. To 9am December 14, 2010

SafeWork SA and ETSA Utilities are urging South Australian farm workers to heed the dangers of overhead power lines as the harvest resumes in the wake of recent rain. SafeWork SA acting executive director, Bryan Russell, said the agency’s latest warning to farm workers on harvest safety now had added importance given the extra pressure created by the unseasonal weather. “Alongside the many hazards at ground level, power lines pose a serious safety threat at height, with the ever-present risk of electrocution if booms, grain augers, field bins, or tractor-mounted loadshifting equipment make contact,” Mr Russell said. “The pressure and fatigue brought on by roundthe-clock harvesting can often adversely affect safety management, and the results can be tragic. “Workplace safety laws in South Australia place a clear duty of care on an employer to do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the health and safety of employees and others by providing safe systems of work. “When using tall machinery or equipment near power lines do not allow any person (other than the operator) to be in contact with any part of the equipment or load. “Where the load needs to be guided a nonconducting tag line should be used.” ETSA Utilities’ general manager, customer relations, Sue Filby, says as well as the death of a South Australian farmer at Nangwarry in the South East last year, four people were electrocuted on farms in Victoria. “One person near Balaklava and two on the West Coast have been injured due to contact with power lines while working on farms in the past 18 months or so. “The distance you can safely work near power lines, depends on their voltage and the weather conditions,” Ms Filby said “Generally the higher the voltage, the greater the safe clearance distance required. “Therefore it’s essential to check the relative height of equipment, machinery and power lines before commencing a task.” SafeWork SA says other factors to consider when working near overhead lines include: • Power lines not being visible from all angles (e.g. due to glare from the sun). • Clearance distances being hard to judge from the ground, especially from the operator’s viewpoint. •Power lines or an elevated load swaying, reducing clearances to dangerous levels. • Power lines sagging due to heat-induced expansion. Family owned business offering quality Mobil Fuels and Lubricants

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target: DISTRICT

SAFF calls for fair go on shot grain IN light of recent heavy rains, the South Australian Farmers Federation Grains Industry Committee (SAFF Grains) is calling for bulk handler Viterra to become more flexible when sampling wheat deliveries for shot grain. Last week’s falls are likely to produce a much higher frequency of shot grain for growers and SAFF Grains chairman, Michael Schaefer, believes Viterra’s visual assessments only with a zero tolerance for shot grain will be to the growers’ detriment. Viterra country operations manager, Andrew Hannon, said the bulk handler has been in discussions with SAFF Grains and growers to assess the appropriate grain management processes.

“As a result of discussions with SAFF, Viterra will provide more information at each site by displaying falling numbers and visual sprouting limits by grade,” Mr Hannon said. “We will continue classifying grain using the visual assessment in conjunction with running falling number results. “There is a strong correlation between the visual assessment and the falling number machine results, which show grain received into the system has been classified correctly.” Viterra also clarified its “zero tolerance” policy has some flexibility in light of recent weather events. “Our classifying process is providing accurate quality results meaning more grain can be harvested and

accurately received, minimising the impact of any future rainfall events and maximising the potential for higher returns. The incentive to get a falling numbers test is there for growers, with more than $200 a tonne difference between top grade (H1) wheat and lowest grade feed (FED1). Comparatively, AWB’s estimated pool returns for wheat in the flood ravaged eastern states are substantially higher, with FED1 wheat at $271 a tonne, nearly $70 a tonne more than South Australian pool prices. Despite the gulf in price, current grain prices are extremely strong compared to the 2009/2010 season, with high quality malting barley (FL1) attracting about $340 a tonne.

Canola is also solid value, at nearly $600 a tonne. Lentils are a major talking point, ranging from about $580 a tonne for Nugget 2, to $740 a tonne for Boomer. However, AMG’s Kevin Skiller said crops had been downgraded from between four per cent up to 19.5 per cent due to weather damage. Mr Skiller said farmers both on the Yorke Peninsula and the mid north have seen grade one crops be downgraded to number two and in some cases, number three grade. He said the company will establish warehousing facilities at both Kadina and Bowmans to store number two grade produce. AMG has also been transporting some lentils to its Victorian site, to

utilise its advanced facilities, such as colour sorting machines, to help growers achieve best results. “It’s not something that is going to happen en masse,” AMG CEO, Russell Greening said. He said storages were getting full at the moment and he was unsure how much longer the company could receive deliveries. “We’re anticipating we may fill up quickly, so growers may want to look at alternatives such as silobags for short term storage,” he said. Mr Greening was unsure how long storages would remain full if they were to fill up. He believed growers may be hesitant to sell quickly. Viterra yesterday claimed it was still receiving lentils at Ardrossan and Wallaroo. Check the ezigrain website.

Battle was ‘lost in 20 minutes’

HEARTBROKEN from last week’s defeat at the hands of the floodwaters at Stockport, CFS incident control officer Syd Martin is struggling to come to grips with the events of last Tuesday night. “We lost the fight in the space of 20 minutes,” he said. The shattered officer recapped the events of last week with vivid detail. “You watched people lose their livelihoods, it still sits heavy in the heart, I’ll be honest,” Mr Martin said. He watched in horror as the river rose two metres in under an hour. “It was flash flooding to the extent that with normal flooding, the water level rises slowly,” he said. Mr Martin has seen the Gilbert river run through Stockport before but never in his 38 years’ experience, has he seen floodwater of such magnitude. “Even in daylight, we would probably have only had another five minutes warning,” Mr Martin said. His general process is to stay three or four steps ahead of the issue he was dealing with but the sudden burst of water hurried things along. “That night we had evacuation in the back of our minds as step 10, we went there from step two in about four or five minutes,” Mr Martin said. He said it was the homes that generally weren’t accustomed to flooding that took the most damage. “What we implemented in the south of the town worked,” Mr Martin said. “This thing came out of nowhere.” He paid tribute to the brave service from the Hamley Bridge and Balaklava CFS crews. “I can’t speak any higher of the crews I had that night,” Mr Martin said. “(They) worked very well together taking orders and didn’t question anything. They would have moved 35 tonnes of sandbags that night.” He said it wouldn’t have mattered how many people were on hand or what machinery they had, there was no way to prevent what happened. Despite knowing this, Mr Martin still feels deflated. “For me, being defeated, well, I’m not one to take losing kindly,” he said. “I’m grateful there were no lives lost but it’s still a hard pill to swallow. “I can’t explain why, time heals all wounds but in my lifetime I don’t lose too many things.”

THEIR home took the full force of floods – Jacqui and Ryan Vandeleur said the SES and CFS crews “were awesome.”

Luckily, bubs stayed ‘dry’

EIGHT months pregnant, Riverton’s Jacqui Vandeleur was not prepared for a premature water break of a different kind at about midnight last Tuesday. Jacqui and husband Ryan’s home, located on the corner of Swinden and Charles street, copped the worst of the floodwater. “I woke up to the toilet bubbling away, thought I would go for a look outside and I saw Ryan’s boots floating around and I was like ‘oh my god, Ryan there’s a little creek out the back’,” Jacqui said. The unassuming couple also made a startling discovery out the front of their home. “We literally pulled the blinds up and there were three guys out the front with

sandbags and they were awesome. The SES and CFS guys were great,” Jacqui said. Sadly, the sandbags were no match for the torrent. “The water was coming down Paul street and down Swinden, and meeting right out the front of our house, it just came through, literally just gushed through,” Jacqui said. “We had a bit of time to get everything of the ground, then it was now what, what do we do?” They made the decision to relocate to their auntie’s and began moving their belongings and while moods were a little damp, both were still reasonably positive. “We did take out flood insurance, just in

case,” Jacqui said. The house had already suffered roof damage after heavy rains only days before. Ryan said the rain was unrelenting. “It was just torrential though, one front and you would get a couple of inches, then another one after that,” he said. With their first child on the way, Jacqui was begging little bubs to stay in her belly throughout the ordeal. “I was just like ‘stay there, stay there please, don’t come out yet, I don’t want you too’,” she laughed. Sadly, the nursery the couple had prepared was damaged in the floods. “It’s gone now, there’s no nursery any more,” Jacqui said. “I hate the carpet in here anyway, so I guess that’s a bonus.”

Huge CFS response

MORE than 100 emergency services personnel worked tirelessly throughout last week assisting people in flood affected areas. Wakefield Plains CFS group officer Chris Cowan is one of many still working due to last week’s floods. “I still haven’t done any work for myself since,” he said. He thanked those who sacrificed their time and in some cases, protecting their own homes, to help others. Mr Cowan said he was satisfied with the response from local crews and said the devastation suffered at Stockport was unavoidable. “If we had 10,000 people there, we couldn’t have stopped it,” he said. In the wake of the ordeal, he said the CFS would investigate future evacuation procedures to help keep everyone safe rather than working in dangerous floodwaters. “It puts our lives in danger as well as the residents,” Mr Cowan said.” As yet, no official debriefing has taken place.

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Rare happening THIS is something of a one-in-100 year photograph. Taken by Robert Whiting, whose family farm borders the Wakefield river east of Balaklava, it shows flood waters in a paddock just east of his home on the banks of the river. The Whiting family have farmed the area since 1882 and Robert says his grandfather Allen, who came to the area as a six-week old baby, saw the paddock flood only three times in his lifetime. Robert’s father, Volney, born in 1921, saw it twice – and this is the first time for Robert in his 61 years. www.plainsproducer.com.au

the floods

target: Halbury and District

The SES ‘cavalry’ arrived just in time for Sandi THE events of the past week have been a nightmare for Halbury’s Sandi Shaw, who was shocked to see water begin seeping through her front door last Tuesday night. “I live here alone, it starts flooding, I ring the SES, and at that stage I only think it’s the front that’s flooding, but by the time they got here, it was coming through the back as well,” she said. The cavalry arrived, in the form of the SES, just in time to lift Ms Shaw’s electrical appliances out of the water’s reach. The CFS and a number of helpful neighbours also assisted with sandbagging and the following clean up effort. “The SES were marvellous, they lifted and saved all my electrical stuff, well they did their best, they were sandbagging and they were running,” Ms Shaw said. “We had loads of peo-

NEIGHBOURING farmers Callum March (left) and Philip Shepherd, who has been known as “the rainmaker”, with some of Philip’s hay bales floating down the river in a paddock near Dunn’s road, Balaklava.

ple here and they were absolutely wonderful.” The Halbury resident of five years said it was the first time she had seen the ferocity of the aptly named Hellfire creek, which took most of her back yard. “I’ve seen water in it twice but you had to run out there quickly with a camera or it was gone,” she said. “It has opened that creek right up so hopefully next time we get a downpour it can run straight through.” However, water run-

ning from the town was the main cause for the damage to her home. “All my garden, it’s taken five years for me to build it up and now, it’s gone,” Ms Shaw said. “I haven’t found my fish in the pond yet, I wonder if they’re still around somewhere.” After battling breast cancer in recent years, Ms Shaw said this set back was only minor in comparison. “I’m just going to have to leave the house to dry out, how long for, I don’t know,” she said.

Headers soon back in action HEADERS across the region roared into action this week as farmers tore back into harvest after coming to a grinding halt due to last week’s floods. A week has now passed and growers will discover over coming days just how much damage has been done to what were once bumper crops of quality and yield. The severity of rainfall differed substantially across the region and there is still hope for a number of growers as they take the first heads off, that initial feared damage may only be minimal. Phil Arbon has two blocks, one at Watchman, which received a total of 95mm of rain – but the

other, at Bowmans, registered only half of that with, 48mm. Mr Arbon said it was hard to tell just how much impact the rains had on his crops but still counted himself lucky as he headed out to resume harvest on Monday. “At least we can get back out to reap a crop, not like in New South Wales and Victoria,” he said. “The rain did hit pretty hard but the wind was up for a few days after so it might have dried out to be not too bad.” Riverton’s Ross Kemp has been a contract seed grower for the past few years and was doing a germination test on a sample he reapt on Monday.

He said most of the damage had been to fencing on his property, which took over 100mm last week. “There is quite a bit of fencing down but that might have to wait until after harvest,” he said. “At this stage, the grain doesn’t look too bad. I think I’m lucky with the way things turned out. It could have been worse.” Mr Kemp said the sheer force of the water was unforgettable. “When it was running, the power and strength of it was just unreal, it ripped fence posts straight out of the ground,” he said. “It might have been a one in 100 year flood but it was the one year we really didn’t want it.”

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‘Crunch time’ still coming for some farmers ABOVE: Rushing to rescue items and sanbag at Sandi Shaw’s Halbury home. RIGHT: Hamley Bridge CFS member Darren Hewett is served a meal by Denise Skeldon, of the Salvation Army at Stockport. Darren’s home was flooded while he was out helping battle the floods.

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Next March could be “crunch time” for many farmers struggling to meet bank demands, says a respected rural financial counsellor March is when many banks reviewed farm operations and planned for the next season. “We expect to be very busy over the next three months,” said Kay Matthias, of Rural Financial Counselling Service of SA. Ms Matthias said many farmers would be disappointed with the impact of the rains. “It has been a five year roller coaster and farmers have been under pressure from banks to reduce debt this year,” Ms Matthias said. “The expected crops this year were seen by many farmers to be the panacea.

“And it’s not just what has happened this season – it’s what has come before it, the drought and poor grain prices.” However, Ms Matthias said the Plains area usually was “pretty assured” of average returns, unlike many other areas of the State. “The Riverland and some areas of Eyre Peninsula and the Upper North have really struggled,” she said. “Ironically, this year West Coast farmers look to be set for a good year.” Ms Matthias said some farmers who upgraded machinery could be feeling the pressure. “It depends very much on the make-up of the person on how they cope with the emotions.” Ms Matthias urged farmers and families concerned about the future to contact Rural Financial Counselling Service on freecall 1800 836211.

Plains Producer, Wednesday December 15, 2010

the floods

target: Riverton

EVACUATED!

24 forced from Riverton senior citizens’ home TWENTY four residents evacuated from the Gilbert Valleys Senior Citizen Homes (GVSCH) at Riverton returned to the homes on Friday afternoon. Floodwaters flowed freely through the facility last Tuesday night, prompting GVSCH chief executive officer, Graham Ackland, to evacuate the residents to the hospital. “I got a call at about midnight (Tuesday) saying ‘we’re in a bit

of trouble,” he said. With the site manager away ill in hospital, Mr Ackland drove through the storm to help with the effort. “I thought I had better get over there,” he said. Mr Ackland arrived to find the homes about ankle deep in water. He, along with two staff members, began the orderly shifting of residents. “The residents were really

calm and the staff here handled it really well,” Mr Ackland said. “We also received magnificent cooperation from the hospital, so we also need to thank them.” He said there was some minor damage to some carpet, electrical equipment and paper products, but otherwise, it is back to business as usual. “It doesn’t look bad now – but it was a real mess,” Mr Ackland said.

LEFT: Homes CEO, Graham Ackland, shows where the floodwaters rushed down a hallway (ABOVE) with water reflected opver the ruined carpet. CENTRE: Roger Sawyer vacuums water from carpets in the Riverton senior citizens homes.

LEFT: Brianna Roder shovels mud from her home in Swinden street, Riverton, watched by Julie Howson. BELOW:Riverton primary school students were dismayed to arrive at school on Wednesday morning only to be sent home due to the flood damage at the school. Japanese teacher Jan Kuhlmann stands in a brand new block of classrooms that were inundated by floodwaters. “The poor teachers, who were going to move in here, are all a bit shellshocked I think,” she said. “The kids were also so excited about moving in here.”

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The creek from hell

ONCE Hellfire creek burst its banks early last Tuesday morning, Peter and Meredith Tiller’s homestead on their Halbury property stood little chance. The deluge of water crept silently down the hillside to the small gully where Mr and Mrs Tiller’s home stands. It was about 4am when Peter was woken. “I got a phone call and thought ‘oh God, who’s died?” he said. “It was (Wakefield Plains CFS group officer) Chris Cowan, who said ‘you had better come out and look at your back door’. “So I went to the back door and put the light on and he was standing there while the water ran over the top of his rubber boots.” It was then a matter of protecting what he could, sandbagging all the

doors before making a water-logged escape. By sunrise, the surrounds of the home was inundated, Mr Tiller understandable frustrated. “You can’t see anything in the dark but if we knew what was happening, we could have got 30 tonnes of sand dropped up there and diverted it all, but it would have taken four hours to organise that,” he said. Following a similar weather event in 1974, Mr Tiller claims he lobbied council to have a larger drain installed on the intersection where the water gathered but even the increased drainage was no match for the sheer volume of water. He said going on statistics, it should not happen to him ever again. “It only happens every 25 years or so, I won’t see the next one.”

target: HALBURY, DISTRICT

ABOVE: Peter Tiller and Hoyleton CFS member Leith Reinke prepare to pump water from the front of Tillers’ home on Blyth road. BELOW: The Tillers’ vehicles parked in the watery shed.

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Fay Angel with Ruby, showing water mark on a trough with the Wakefield river flowing behind.

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A HANDFUL of Bowmans residents were suddenly adorned with picturesque riverside views on their properties following last week’s floods. Neighbours Fay Angel and Katy Leng had beautiful wetland scenery for at least a few days as the waters slowly receded back towards the river. “I’ve been here 35 years and it’s definitely the biggest I’ve seen it in a long, long time,” Fay said. Come late afternoon, the still summer air is abuzz with the sounds of nature. “You can hear water birds and all sorts and the frogs go berserk at night,” Katy said. “I love it here, this is my home and I love it,” Fay added.

As a business owner in Auburn, Katy said getting to work was a real battle the day after last Tuesday night’s downpour. “I could get over the road at about 3pm (Wednesday), but within an hour, there was no way of knowing,” she said. With road closures either side, of her home, Katy took a punt. “It wasn’t good but I’m an ex-rally driver and thought ‘I can do this’ but it was a bit dangerous,” she said. Sitting proudly on a nice little rise beside the river, both Fay and Katy’s homes were never under threat. “I would never get flooded out, Balaklava would go under before me,” Fay said. Like many farmers around the region, the rains did manage to do

some damage to some crops on Fay’s property, which sadly included what she claims to be the best vetch crop the Angels have ever grown. Her thoughts were still with others who were far worse off. “We consider ourselves fairly lucky,” Fay said. Warned by the forecasts of rain for last weekend and the days following, she said the harvest contractors went in to overdrive to get as much of the wheat crop off. “That’s how we operate, we just get it off and dump it in the shed if we can’t get it in the system,” Fay said. “All we needed was another four days and we would have been done and dusted. “We’re still lucky, we’ve got quite a lot delivered or in the shed.”

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SUNSET dam cruises are now on offer at Bowmans, with Daniel Angel launching his boat Iceberg into the watering hole on his property. Cruise tour guide Fay Angel said it was a real attraction

that should bring a number of people to the area. “You don’t know the atmosphere out there with the sun going down until you experience it,” she said. In truth, Daniel needed

somewhere to put the boat while the trailer was being repaired. “It shouldn’t be much longer before the trailer comes back and we’ll load it again,” Fay said.

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the floods

target: PORT WAKEFIELD

Bailed out by the CFS Wakefield threatened after levee bank breaks

A NUMBER of businesses at Port Wakefield were within inches of flooding as water burst through a levee bank on Thursday night. Balaklava CFS captain Kevin Julyan said a five metre gap opened up in the levee bank, water gushing towards the highway and across the Balaklava/Port Wakefield Road onto the golf course. CFS, SES, Wakefield Regional Council and Department of Energy, Transport and Infrastructure staff worked tirelessly to protect effluent pumps from the torrent, while also working to prevent the water rising over a small bank and entering the BP service station and Kipling’s Bakery. “It really was an awesome effort from DTEI, WRC, CFS and SES to stop it going through into (those businesses),” Captain Julyan said. By 7am the floodwaters had peaked, only inches short of spilling over the temporary sandbank levee. A small creek was also dug to divert water away from the roads. About 50 personnel from various organisations were involved with the effort. “It’s been fairly hectic for everyone all night,” Captain Julyan said. SES crews from the northern areas of the state came in Friday morning to relieve exhausted crews. Port Wakefield Caravan Park managers Peter and Jan Underwood said they were glad the Wakefield river was diverted to Pelican Bay and away from the park. “Back in the old days, the Wakefield river used to flow right past here,” Mr Underwood said. Mrs Underwood said the recent flood reminded her of a similar event in 1957, where water was also artificially diverted. “I remember after that happened, there was a lot of activity with bulldozers and heavy machinery,” she said.

PASKEVILLE CFS Lieutenant Graham Pridham points to the breach in the levee bank which normally would contain any flow from the Wakefield river.

PT WAKEFIELD

Councillor calls for explanation Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) Western ward councillor, John Kipling, said council needed to explain why the town was close to being “two feet under water”. Cr Kipling, who owns Kipling’s Bakery, said his business and several others could have potentially been damaged. He said last week’s floods was the fourth he had seen in 56 years of living in Port Wakefield. “I will be making further enquiries with council with the work that has been done,” he said. Cr Kipling will raise the issue tonight at council’s final council meeting for this year.

ABOVE: The area at rear of Kipling’s Bakery shows where new temporary levee banks were built to hold back floodwater and prevent it from entering businesses on Highway One. BELOW LEFT: CFS members from Kadina fill sand bags which were then used to stop water flooding through broken levee banks. BELOW RIGHT: Floodwaters were diverted into the Port Wakefield golf course area.

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the floods

target: Two wells, korunye, lower light

All the roads run THIS is Korunye crossing, photographed by Bronte Hewett, looking north at 10.30am last Wednesday. Farmers say they will seek compensation for damaged fencing – Page 6

Highway and track closed, houses awash

Monitoring of the Light, Gawler and Wakefield Rivers continued on Wednesday and Thursday last week following the record-breaking storm on Tuesday night. The rising levels of Light River forced the closure of the railway line just north of Mallala, while the Two Wells–Mallala road remained closed to traffic on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday morning, a Korunye livestock feedlot near the Light river was swamped with water, as CFS and SES crews attempted to sandbag the house before the area became too dangerous. Unfortunately for owners, Alaina Crosby and Gary Jones, the sandbagging wasn’t enough to protect the house with the level rising as the day wore on. Several other houses underwent precautionary sandbagging, with emergency services regularly checking up on residents. Di Allpike appreciated the courtesy call from CFS members. “A big thank you to Two Wells CFS who came out to check on me Wednesday night.” “It was very nice of them indeed, I am extremely grateful,” Di said. Port Wakefield Highway closed several times on Wednesday night, causing a bank up of traffic at the Two Wells turnoff. Residents near the Light River said flooding over the two day period was the worst they had seen in the area. Lower Light farmer and Adelaide Plains Football League president, Brad Busch, said the floods had also damaged his barley crops. “We’ve had floods before – but not like this one. There’s one paddock that’s about 30 acres probably two feet deep at the moment, so no point worrying about any of that,” he said. Light River resident Jacob Hart said he had never seen the river stay at such a high level for so long.

“It’s never stayed up that high for so long – it’s been about 20 hours,” he said. He said the water was gushing to sections of the plains it had not reached before. The tide on the coast, which came in at 5.30am on Thursday morning and was a 2.6m tide, was also worrying for residents. Peaking tides create an obstruction for outgoing flood water from the Light River, pushing floodwater elsewhere. However, by Thursday night the river began to drop and most main roads were accessible by Friday morning. CFS crews across the district worked tirelessly with police and other volunteers. There were also many Mallala council staff involved with dealing with the flood. Infrastructure and Engineering services manager, John Tillack, was operating an emergency control system. CEO, Charles Mansueto, said the majority of flood damage in the council district around the Mallala–Two Wells road. Fencing and crops fared the most damage, with only a few reports of property damage. Mallala–Two Wells road (maintained by the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure) sustained a small amount of damage, while several unsealed roads will also require repairs.

LEFT: Tony Lange and Mallala and Two Wells CFS crews rush to place sandbags around the Korunye home of Gary Jones and Alaina Crosby.

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ABOVE: At Lower Light, William Hart and Blake Harris sit on the back porch hoping the floodwater will drop. LEFT: Mal Frost climbs on top of sandbags on his truck at Korunye to see where the bags were needed.

Up to 20 vegetable growing businesses in the Buckland Park area were severely affected by the floods. GrowSA CEO, Mike Redmond, said some of these growers would lose 90 per cent of their crops. “Isolated and localised flooding of greenhouses has severely impacted these businesses,” he said. Most of the damaged crops were capsicum and cucumber, with some potato crops also suffering flood damage.

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