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HOLIDAY FUN n YOUNG Lachlan Bull looks confident and at home in the water at Balaklava swimming pool for his “water awareness” lessons on Monday.

Lachlan was amongst a big groups of mums, dads and kids enjoying their continuing holidays.

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YOU can win a Royal Life Saving “Swim and Survive pack. It’s a great swimming educator for kids SEE PAGE 2

stockport’s AUSSIE SPIRIT CONTINUES:

Flood of cash the real need Council plea for State help as rebuild bill climbs ever higher

Stockport Community Association is promoting an Australia Day community event in the flood-damaged town to help residents with the recovery. SCA secretary, Dick French, says the day is a good chance to continue to keep people together after they united to help the town recover from the devastating floods of December 8. THE TOWN THAT WOULD NOT DROWN: Report, pages 14 & 15.

THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS

SIX weeks since floods ravaged several communities in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) district, work continues rebuilding towns and roads destroyed by the December deluge.

But the major damage bill will be worn by council, with repairs continuing on the devastated road infrastructure in the district.

CGVC acting CEO, Patricia Flood, said as council insured all its bridges, insurance companies were willing to pay out on claims and repairs to those structures already under way.

But this was only part of the total repair bill. Mrs Flood said while an initial $250,000 from the Local Government Disaster Fund had been followed up with a further $150,000 support from the same source, a total damage figure is expected to finish up anywhere between $10 million to $15 million.

It was a burden council could not afford to bear on its own.

By Les Pearson Therefore, CGVC will now turn its attention to the State government for support.

Mrs Flood said with funds already heading over the border to assist Queensland with its recovery efforts, council was acting quickly. Mayor, Allan Aughey, and CEO, Roy Blight, will be meeting with Local Government Minister Gail Gago on Friday to discuss council’s options.

Mrs Flood said those affected have shown excellent resilience throughout the rebuilding process.

The recovery centre in Stockport has now been disbanded and the last of the hard rubbish collections was made last week.

Mrs Flood said the sheer volume made it hard to put an estimate on how much hard rubbish had been collected. n Go to Page 4

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Learning is ‘cool’ in the pool IT’S been a busy time at Balaklava swimming pool and others around the region as youngsters and parents take part in “Water Awareness” classes.

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An incredible 15 million Australian children have now been through the Royal Life Saving Swim and Survive program.

Royal Life Saving and Uncle Tobys are proudly working together to reduce child drownings. Latest figures show 56 children under 17 drowned in the past year.

It’s never too early to start. All parents are being urged to ensure their children have strong swimming skills. Royal Life Saving estimates as many as 50,000 11-12 year olds will leave primary school this year not even able to swim the length of an Olympic swimming pool.

To celebrate this year’s Swim and Survive program the Plains Producer has teamed up with Royal Life Saving and Uncle Tobys to give you the chance to win great prize packs which includes a large beach towel, a swim cap, a drink bottle and five Swim and Survive aqua-quizzes plus other great items. There are three prize packs to be won by lucky readers.

A number of Uncle Tobys ambassadors are supporting the Swim and Survive program including Olympic medalists Eamon Sullivan, Emily Seebohm, Grant Hackett and Cate Campbell.

To win one of our prizes all you need to do is tell us how many children have been through the Swim and Survive program.

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You beauty! Finally it’s in the bin Les Pearson reports: VICTORIOUS at last, Watchman farmer Kingsley Cottle celebrated as if he had just retrieved the Ashes from England after completing one of the most energy-sapping harvests in recent memory.

He stood triumphant on top of his New Holland CR960 last Monday afternoon, once the final few heads were sent through the rotors in his hungry harvester.

“I was a little bit excited once we got it tidied up after a long, drawn out process,” he said.

“It was quite stressful so I was very much over it by the end.”

It ended a 61-day summer struggle to get record breaking yields into the storage system.

“I really wasn’t expecting to be reaping right through until this time in January,” Kingsley said.

“I thought maybe to New Year’s because of the late start.”

He said the sheer bulk of yields halved header speed and rain delays drew the process out further.

Mouse plagues and showers also wreaked havoc on some canola, which was undeliverable due to its test weight.

“I’ve now got 12 tonnes of it sitting in a bin here, which has been an absolute headache,” said Kingsley who featured in the Plains Producer in June, lamenting the plague as he resowed part of his canola crop.

But he said this season was more about the good news than the bad.

Harvest set to be our best “We did have our fair share of downgraded stuff but to think we had six inches of rain through harvest and still able to deliver some of the quality we were delivering is a bit of a miracle really.”

There will be no seaside retreat

for Kingsley and wife Eliza, with the couple’s first child due tomorrow!

“We decided we would forego our summer holiday this year and see how that all turns out,” Kingsley said. After such an extended effort to get the crop off, was Kingsley

tempted to swap the work boots for thongs?

“No, but after shifting the header Eliza was driving the ute home and I did take the boots off and hang the feet out the window,” Kingsley laughed.

Records tumble as grain flows in AS the sun slowly sets on what is set to be record breaking harvest for the state, bulk handlers continue to work on managing the extreme tonnages of grain in the system.

Viterra’s Bowmans site sits in fifth place for total tonnage received at a single site in the state.

Two local sites also broke receival records this season, with Saddleworth and Snowtown setting new marks.

With a number of school-aged workers in the system and school set to return in a week or so, there was concern a sudden depletion in the workforce may impact on Viterra’s operations.

Viterra’s country operations manager, Andrew Hannon, said this should not be an issue.

“As we are now about 85 per cent through harvest, we are expecting site activity to slow down over the next couple of weeks, therefore decreasing the need for casual labour,” he said.

It has been a long harvest for the corporate giant, coming under con-

n THREE new grain bunkers under blue tarpaulins at Viterra, Bowmans.

A fourth is being constructed in the background.

In the foreground is one of the original bunkers. stant criticism from frustrated farmers left in long lines waiting to deliver.

Mr Hannon said the company tried to find a balance between acceptable working hours for its employees and opening hours that could accommodate huge volumes being delivered.

“We have maximised site operating hours while responsibly manag-

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ing the safety of our employees,” he said. “Many sites have had additional shifts working to outload grain for export or consolidate grain to maximise the daily receivals.

Mr Hannon said minimal closures on prestigious public holidays were also evidence of the company’s efforts to minimise waiting times.

“We acknowledge there has been some criticism about the receival process following widespread rain, but as growers are coming to the end of harvest and look back at the magnitude of the crop, we are receiving positive feedback, particularly in response to the tremendous effort of staff working at the sites,” he said.

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DESPITE heavy summer rains, the 2010/2011 harvest is on track to be the largest on record.

South Australia’s predicted record harvest remains on target as crop production estimates increase to 9.72 million tonnes.

The updated Crop and Pasture Report, released

by Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA), revealed the wet weather damage was not as bad as initially feared.

Minister for Agriculture, Michael O’Brien, said despite the challenges endured by farmers, results exceeded expectations.

“This is the largest crop production record in SA history, exceeding the previous record crop in 2001 by 300,000 tonnes,” he said.

“Given the severe storms and rainfall in early December which threatened to extensively damage crops, and the risks posed by locusts, this is fantastic news.

“Yields have generally been well above average and grain prices have held beyond those of 2009.

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Questions make it a busy night for council THE stage is set for another big night at this evening’s Wakefield Regional Council meeting.

Once again, new Port Wakefield councillors Daryl Pain and John Kipling feature prominently with several questions on notice listed in the agenda.

Cr Kipling will also introduce a motion to amend council’s policy on competitive tendering, contracting, purchasing, sale and disposal of land.

The motion calls for an amendment in the open tender section of the policy, to state “that all land and other assets surplus to council needs valued at over $500, be sold by public auction after the appropriate advertising through local papers and at least one Adelaide

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statewide newspaper.” Cr Kipling’s questions were once more focussing on council’s process to source its legal opinion surrounding a dispute on whether it acted as per a resolution passed on Port Wakefield’s Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS) at the July 2010 council meeting.

Cr Pain took up two issues in his questions, targeting council’s involvement and spending on a Federally funded road for Auslink at its Bowmans site.

His second list of questions relates to an ongoing development dispute involving Balaklava abattoir, South Ozzy Meats.

It has been an issue since 2009 after a

number of complaints against the business were lodged.

In a further twist, Julie Farouk, of South Ozzy Meats, also has a question on notice in public question time, requesting the issue be settled out of court to avoid incurring further legal expenses and put an end to what has become an extremely drawn out debate.

“It’s typical of any of these disputes, whereby a lot of time and energy is being devoted to try to work through to find a satisfactory outcome before going to court or any legal action,” Mr Barry said.

“In order to get the matter addressed, unfortunately sometimes court action is the only way to go as part of that.”

With so much to go through on the agenda,

a night full of interesting discussion is a certainty.

The big question is whether the controversial Port Wakefield CWMS scheme again is the main point of discussion.

“There’s no reports to council about it specifically...so apart from the questions on notice and public question time, there isn’t anything there so we will wait and see,” Mr Barry said.

•MEANTIME, council is sifting through applications to appoint a new environmental services manager after Elca McCarthy’s resignation late last year.

“We’re going through the applications to shortlist for interviews,” Mr Barry said.

Top Aussie joins our celebrations World-renowned trauma expert, Dr Bill Griggs, will address Australia Day functions at Balaklava and Blyth as an Australia Day “ambassador”.

Dr Griggs, the 2009 South Australian of the Year, started out as a volunteer paramedic while studying medicine before graduating as a doctor in 1981.

Since then he has had a long involvement in the care of the injured and has been involved in caring for the victims of many multiple casualty events, including the 2002 and 2005 Bali Bombings, the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and the Samoan tsunami in 2009.

Dr Griggs is also the inventor of the “Griggs Technique”, a percutaneous tracheotomy using an artificial airway, which was used to help Pope John Paul II in February 2005.

He also invented and patented the Griggs Kit Forceps to perform the Griggs Technique.

Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, was thrilled to secure such a distinguished guest speaker.

“This would be one of the highest profile speakers we’ve had thus far,” he said.

Dr Griggs is also the recipient of a number of other prestigious awards.

He was made a Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queens Birthday Honours List in 2003 and received the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2009.

Dr Griggs currently holds several important positions, most notably as director of trauma service at Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Balaklava’s breakfast function and awards presentation begins at the Triangle at 8am, while Blyth’s evening event will start at 6pm.

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THE traditional barbecue appears to be the common theme at Australia Day celebrations to be held around the region next Wednesday.

At BALAKLAVA, a breakfast will be held at The Triangle, from 8am.

The popular breakfast once again is organised by Balaklava and Districts Lions club, supported by Balaklava CWA. Balaklava Area Committee will present its local senior and youth community achievement awards and a special merit award after the meal.

BLYTH is holding its barbecue at the tennis club from 6pm.

For the early birds, PORT WAKEFIELD’s Australia Day breakfast kicks off from 7am at the Eagles Sports and Community Centre.

In comparison, residents will

get a sleep-in at BRINKWORTH, with breakfast getting under way from 8.30am at the town’s Stockyard Reserve.

SNOWTOWN will hold its Australia Day celebrations at Lions Park, with breakfast served from 8am.

Hamley Bridge is going with an Australia Day lunch in two locations, at the swimming pool and the town’s institute, festivities kicking off from 11am.

District Council of Mallala’s Australia Day breakfast will this year be held at MALLALA oval from 8am.

Formal proceedings will start at 9am including presentation of citizen of the year and community event of the year.

Australia Day will again be celebrated at MIDDLE BEACH with the annual community picnic and sports day throughout the afternoon.

Locusts finally invade plains LOCUSTS have been bugging farmers all over the state since the start of last year but it has only been in the past six weeks or so that the pests’ presence has been detected around the plains.

High locust numbers were recorded at Hamley Bridge and Mallala, with areas including Blyth and Auburn also getting a strong locust showing in recent times.

The Australian Plague Locust has also made its way to Balaklava over the past week, although numbers have been down on other centres around the region. The locusts appeared in small swarms on the north eastern edge of Balaklava last Friday, spreading to other parts of the town over the week-

LOOKING like leaves, locusts invade the bowling green at Hamley Bridge last weekend. end. South Australian locust response incident controller, Michael McManus, said calls to the locust hotline, which also included reports of low to medium density adult swarms, had significantly increased during the new year.

“Most calls continue to come from the Riverland and Mallee region, but we’ve also received sightings from the

Mid North and northern Barossa, through to metropolitan suburbs,” Mr McManus said.

He said spraying was reasonably successful in preventing crop damage, but was never going to stop locusts reaching maturity and becoming an aerial threat elsewhere.

“We can expect to see flying adult locusts, with recent sightings of second generation

hatchings also likely to result in an increase in hopper nymphs and hopper bands being observed into February” “We strongly encourage people, especially producers, to report egg laying and sighting of second generation locusts to the locust hotline, so we can accurately assess the risks.

“Should hopper bands from second generation locusts form, we would encourage landholders to undertake their own control of these bands.”

Mr McManus said at this stage, the chemical rebate for locusts was unlikely to be extended unless the second generation locusts were assessed as posing a significant threat to agricultural population.

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•From Page 1 “It has been extremely significant,” she said.

Damaged mattresses, carpet and furniture all featured prominently.

Some homes will be demolished completely.

Mrs Flood said the Stockport Community Recovery Committee would assist with directing the rebuilding of the town, liaising with State Recovery Centre director Ronnie Faggoter.

The committee of six is made up of four community members, one CGVC councillor and Ms Faggoter.

Mrs Flood said the committee would

meet once a month for the next 12 months to help guide the rebuilding efforts and praised its input.

“They’ve been quite effective in getting information out into the community and also been very helpful for us (CGVC),” she said.

WRC tallies cost

WAKEFIELD Regional Council (WRC) has released a revised damage bill of about $86,000 from December’s floods – and that figure has potential to grow further.

This is in stark contrast to the $11 million damage bill facing Clare and Gilbert Valley Council. At tonight’s WRC meeting,

councillor, Owen Chapman, has several questions on notice regarding flood repair costs.

WRC CEO, Phil Barry, in a written agenda response, said other projects in the budget may miss out due to the cost of repairs. He said council had been notified by the Local Government Association it could lodge a funding support claim to the Local Government Disaster Fund but that by no means guaranteed any sort of assistance.

“In the event funding...is not forthcoming...a consideration will be required from council’s capital works program to vary/defer projects within this year’s works program,” Mr Barry said.

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Two Wells If you have ever wondered if real life crime scene investigation is just like it’s shown on TV, Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch Group has the answers.

Senior constable Andrew Murphy, of Elizabeth LSA Crime Scene Investigations, will be present for Neighbourhood Watch’s first meeting for 2011 on Tuesday, February 8.

Sen Const. Murphy will give an overview of the local “crime scene world”.

If you would like to hear about CSI “SA”, join the group meeting at Two Wells RSL from 7.30pm.

This will be a joint meeting with the Mallala Neighbourhood Watch and supper will be provided afterwards.

Monthly Neighbourhood Watch meetings will be changing to Tuesday evenings from February 2011, with a permanent venue yet to be decided.

Mallala •Local celebrities will grace our screens this Saturday with the Mallala Museum set to feature on the television program ‘Out of the Ordinary.’

Hosted by Rob Kelvin, the series is dedicated to celebrating the lives of real people and local heroes in council areas across South Australia.

The local Mallala community will talk about the benefits of the museum and what it means to the district.

Out of the Ordinary screens at 4.30pm on Saturdays.

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Meeting ‘Lazarus’ LOCAL identities Darryl and Wayne Jericho met up with former Prime Minister, John Howard, when he visited Clare in early December to sign copies of his autobiography, Lazarus Rising, at Collins Book Shop.

In the spirit of all things Aussie, the Australian Red Cross Blood Service is urging mates to get together in the lead up to Australia Day and book an appointment to give blood in Clare.

Historic events like Gallipoli and Anzac Day have helped create what

it is to be Australian. Mateship has helped forge the Australian spirit.

Greg Wilkie, Blood Service manager in South Australia, said Australians were renowned for sticking by each other when they face difficult times.

“We’re asking all Australians to show their true colours and donate blood. Bring a mate along – your best mate, your team mate or your work mate – and do your bit together.”

Just three per cent of Australians donate blood, but more than 30 per cent of us will need blood in our lifetime.

“We value all our generous blood donors,” Greg said. “We would love to increase the number of people who donate and this special day is a perfect opportunity to give life to those who need your help.”

Local residents can give blood when the mobile Blood Service

comes to Clare Sports Club, Main North Road on Thursday January, 27, 12.00pm – 7.00pm and Friday January 28 from 7.30am – 2.30pm.

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And there is still time left for Balaklava locals to donate a duck and help a family in need, just by recycling their old mobile phones and accessories.

The ‘Old phones, more ducks’ initiative was launched in December.

“With the new year in full swing it’s the perfect time for Balaklava residents to hand in their old, broken and unwanted phones for recycling to give the planet and a family in need a great start to 2011,” says MobileMuster Recycling manager, Rose Read.

There are an estimated 16 million mobiles that could be put towards helping the planet and a family lack-

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“Mobile phones, including batteries, chargers and accessories are not biodegradable, but more than 90 per cent of the materials in these can be recycled,” Rose said.

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MALLALA The “official” opening of Mallala’s new rotunda was held on Friday, January 7.

Matt Werfel, a representative from the office of Fecderal MP for Wakefield, Nick Champion, attended to celebrate the occasion with mayor, Marcus Strudwicke,and other council officials. As council held an opening during the 75th celebrations in May, this was not a formal event.

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Three hectares of a barley crop valued at about $1000 was destroyed by the fire.

The blaze was extinguished by local farmers and attending CFS units.

No further information has been received on this incident, or a previous blaze near Mallala in early December, also believed to be suspicious by authorities.

Anyone with any information regarding either of these investigations is encouraged to contact police or the CFS. MEANTIME, a passing train is the suspected cause of a paddock fire near Bowmans on Friday, January 7.

Local police and CFS crews attended the blaze, which destroyed about 372 hectares of crop, grass and stubble.

Investigations suggested the cause of the fire was not suspicious.

TWO WELLS THE Australian flag at the Two Wells RSL was again reported stolen.

A report was made to the Two Wells Police Station regarding the theft on December 30.

Electrical goods were also reported stolen from a Windsor property after it was broken into on January 1.

PORT WAKEFIELD INFORMATION received from the public led to the eventual arrest of a 22-year-old Port Wakefield man wanted for alleged offences committed on New Years Eve. Port Wakefield Police arrested the man a few days later for breaching his bail conditions, aggravated assault and behaving in a disorderly manner.

He was released on bail to appear at court on a later date.

SADDLEWORTH TWO Saddleworth men were reported for separate driving offences earlier this month.

In the first incident, a 19-year-old man was reported for alleged misuse of a motor vehicle and failing to truly answer questions.

It is also alleged the vehicle he was driving was unregistered and uninsured at the time.

Under new anti-hoon driving laws the vehicle was impounded for a period of 28 days.

The second report involved a 26-year-old man, who was reported for driving without due care after his car allegedly left the road and crashed.

Both men will be summonsed to appear at court at a later date.

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Mallala Foreshsore Advisory Committee has declared some areas highlighted to become marine park sanctuary zones are in no need of such protection.

It its most recent meeting in December, the committee focussed on a large area that includes the Light River delta and other good fishing areas just north of Middle Beach.

“Committee members posed the question as to what damage to the sea bed can a recreational fisher using line and sinker cause compared to a professional fisherman with power hauling nets,” committee member, Barb Reid said.

“The Light River delta has had regular short stay visits (tide dependant) by recreational fishers over many years and remains in a pristine condition.”

Consensus from the committee suggested making the whole area a protected zone could be more detrimental overall.

“There seems to be no positive benefit (for the environment) in excluding this activity, but it would diminish an important recreational opportunity at a time when other recreational opportunities are seen to be curtailed in this region,” Mrs Reid said.

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State government plans for marine parks across vast sections of SA’s coastline are under review by the government which is consulting through various Marine Park Local Advisory Groups (MPLAGs).

An Upper Gulf St Vincent fact sheet is available for public review and comment.

The most recent document from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources was prepared in November last year.

The fact sheet (in part) says: “The preliminary sanctuary zone scenarios have been developed using the environmental, social and economic information currently available to government, including the information provided through SAMPIT (the South Australian Marine Parks Information Tool).

“The next step is for the scenarios to be worked on over the next six months by the MPLAGs and key stakeholders, such as the seafood industry, tourism operators, local government and conservation interests, who all have important information to bring to the table.

“It is expected this work will result in

changes to what is initially provided. Indeed, this is the purpose of MPLAGs and key stakeholder engagement – to better inform and assist the Government in this process – so we can help ensure the needs of local communities and industries are met.

“Guidelines have been developed with due regard to advice from the Marine Parks Scientific Working Group and Marine Parks Council of South Australia, which provide independent advice on marine park matters.

“One of these zoning guidelines is that sanctuary zones should cover about 20-25 per cent of each marine park. This would translate to about 10 per cent of our State’s waters.

“However, this is a guideline only and may not be achievable in some marine parks, particularly where there are significant policy commitments in place to provide for various current and future activities.

• Go to: www.environment.sa.gov.au/ marineparks/pdfs/smaps/mp14-factsheet For more information, contact the MPLAG executive officer via email at DENRmarine@sa.gov.au, or phone the Coast and Marine Conservation Branch, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, on Freecall 1800 006 120.

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NEWS v Two Wells, Mallala & district

Tank in the firing line as council considers ‘hot topics’

n MALLALA COUNCIL’S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

By Bronte Hewett

TWO WELLS CFS captain, Adam Harris, enjoys the responsibilities and challenges of his role.

Service honour for CFS team leader Given the busy year for Two Wells Country Fire Service (CFS), Adam Harris’ ongoing commitment and dedication to serving the community was plenty of grounds for selection as District Council of Mallala’s 2010 Citizen of the Year.

Despite attending a majority of the district’s 180 emergency call outs in 2010, the modest Two Wells captain said there were probably more deserving recipients out there.

“I was very surprised and shocked when told,” he said. “I thought there must be others who deserved it more.”

But other brigade members saw a deserving recipient in him and put the successful nomination forward, with the award to be presented on Australia Day. “I didn’t expect to be nominated to start with, so it’s a real honour and

surprise to win,” Adam said. A local since aged four, Adam said a very supportive wife and family helped make his sometimes difficult role of brigade captain achievable.

His roles in the Two Wells community require a bit of juggling .

“I’ve got to be able to manage a range of different personalities and how they handle different emergencies,” he said.

“But all in all, I enjoy the responsibilities and challenges it gives.”

Adam felt the most challenging aspect of his role included the emotional effects when attending car accidents or where children were involved.

“I also went to the Victorian bush fires and it was intense to see the scale of devastation and loss of life,” he said.

After joining Two Wells CFS

Try ‘Fun in the sun’ at Middle Beach, Wakey Activities are available this summer allowing locals to have fun in the sun in the Northern and Yorke Natural Resource Management regions.

Discover the mystery of the mangrove tree at Middle Beach or learn about the rules and regulations of recreational fisheries at Port Wakefield.

This Friday a ‘mangrove meander’ will be held at Middle Beach while Port Wakefield will host a ‘fishing for the future’ day.

A variety of these activities are available across several council areas as part of a ‘Fun in the Sun’ council summer program.

Discovering the mysterious mangrove tree, including who lives in the mangroves and how the mangroves help save our shores from erosion, starts at 10am at the new Middle Beach boat ramp.

You’ll also learn why the trees are so important to many marine animals as well as humans.

‘Fishing for the future’ will teach people about the rules and regulations of fisheries while they participate in a virtual fishing game.

There will be opportunities to talk to South Australia fishcare volunteers or a fisheries officer.

‘Fun in the Sun’ coastal council summer holiday program has been funded by the Australian government and supported by District Council of Mallala and Wakefield Regional Council, as well District Councils of Barunga West, Copper Coast, Yorke Peninsula and Mount Remarkable.

All activities are free so it is important to book ahead.

For program bookings call Coastcare officer Deb Allen, on 0428 113 698.

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aged 14, Adam has not looked back.

Now at just 30, he holds the position of captain with a great deal of pride, stability and consistency.

However, he admits if there was ever a moment he felt down, the brigade would always bring him back up.

“The brigade keeps me going,” he said. And the best reward was when all the training paid off.

“The most rewarding thing about the role is when we get it right at the right time,” he said. “When we all succeed and we do a good job– that’s the best reward. And of course, helping the community in their time of need.”

• Marking the Merger won the community event of the year, with Mallala Museum hosting celebrations for District Council of Mallala’s 75th anniversary.

Concert to assist murdered family’s son

A charity concert will be held in Kapunda to support Christopher Rowe, whose family was tragically stabbed to death last year.

The Rowe Benefit Show will be held at Dutton Park on Saturday and will feature nine bands, four DJs, various food stalls and face painting.

It is an all-ages alcohol-free event running from 11am to 7pm with entry by gold coin donation. The event has been organised by Chris’ friend Jake Rogers, with help from Tamara Meyers and Trish Schiworski.

For more information contact Jake on 0430 619 087.

District Council of Mallala councillors have several contentious decisions to face next Monday, January 24.

The agenda includes items regarding the Lewiston playground location, future plans for Two Wells main street and Two Wells RSL’s hopes of receiving a Leopard tank.

Two Wells RSL’s bid to receive an historic war leopard tank began in 2007 but the project could be dashed if councillors vote against the tank finding a home in Two Wells.

The RSL is one of only five in South Australia granted a tank and one of 33 across the Nation.

There have been mixed responses to this matter from the community.

Supporters of the tank believe it would be a tourist attraction and would significantly add to the town’s war memorial which honors those who fought for Australia.

However, Lynette Seccafien opposed the idea during a “deputation” at council’s December meeting.

She claimed the tank was not a piece of history relevant to Two Wells.

“The town has no formal military background,” said Mrs Seccafien, who is a Two Wells resident and also council’s community development officer.

“Two Wells has a lovely memorial dedicated to those who served and I feel the tank would be an eyesore.

“Personally, I view a tank as a sign of war, battle and bloodshed,” she said.

Mrs Seccafien disagreed with

a survey which was conducted during Two Wells’ street parade, as it was “a way of gaining numbers to support the application”.

“While I have the utmost respect for the RSL, and clearly this group has shown it has filled a void in the community, I do not believe there is a need to mark their presence with a tank,” she said.

However, Two Wells RSL president, Tony Flaherty, a former councillor and mayor, said the tank not only would benefit the RSL. “It will be an attraction. There are only 33 in Australia and people will stop to look,” he said.

“While stopped in town, there is a good chance they will buy drinks and food in the main street,” he said.

Meanwhile, several Lewiston residents await the outcome of yet another back flip from District Council of Mallala.

On December 20, councillors reversed a previous decision that “council not proceed with the 210 Hayman road site and an alternative location for installation of a playground, that has the support of ratepayers, be identified.”

Instead, a motion was carried which stated the site for the Lewiston playground would be within the boundaries of the Lewiston suburb and on unencumbered reserve land, (ie. not requiring development approval that has not yet been started, or earmarked for other purposes.)

A final decision is required on Monday to permit a playground to be ordered and erected before the amended cut off date of March 31.

Community grants will help seven local groups Local community groups will benefit from funding after District Council of Mallala completed allocation of money from the Community Partnership Funding Program.

A total of seven community groups will use the allocated funding to complete various projects to enhance the economic growth and community development of the region.

Long Plains Soldiers Memorial Hall committee will be able to replace gutters on the hall.

Two Wells cricket club will construct a new equipment store room and Two Wells CFS will upgrade its ‘NAG’ light system.

Mallala RSL will be able to purchase a new fridge for food display and Dublin History group will be able to print and launch the ‘school days memories’ book.

Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club and Mallala and Districts Historical Society will receive new airconditioning systems for the clubrooms and school room respectively.

Since the program began in 2001, the Community Partnership Steering Committee has granted $497,136 to local community groups and organisations.

Council also allocates annual funding for individual sport and cultural projects to assist individuals representing Mallala district at a state or national level in their chosen area.

This funding has not yet been expended and a second round of funding will be made early in 2011.

For application forms, visit the website or phone council’s community and development officer, Lynette Seccafien, on 8527 0200. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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THEN: December 2, North street Port Wakefield, looking west

Street’s barren new look as trees disappear PORT WAKEFIELD’S North street lost most of its street trees in December after Wakefield Regional Council moved to renew the road. Most residents were in favour of the trees going, but the street has taken on a barren appearance – although replacement trees will be planted. ABOVE: Resident Jay Donald showed seed pods which caused problems outside homes.

December 9, looking east

ABOVE: The trees are felled on December 9.

LEFT: Now there’s hardly a tree in sight – but replacement trees will be planted by council.

NOW: January 14, looking east

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The local community is currently being consulted about possible locations for Port Parham’s free camping ground.

District Council of Mallala (DCM) is reviewing the location and standards of its camping facilities following complaints from a resident.

Details of these sites and a preliminary assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each site are available at council offices in Mallala, Two Wells Library, Two Wells service centre or Parham camping grounds.

Alternate sites being considered in Parham include lot 1 North terrace, S573 First street and 42 the Esplanade.

Two council-owned sites were identified as possible camp grounds in Thompson Beach and Port Prime.

No viable sites were identified as suitable in Lower Light or Middle Beach, while no advantages were identified in two sites at Webb Beach.

Last night an information session was held at Port Parham social club, where attendees heard the background to the review and were invited to provide input into the decision process.

Feedback is also invited by writing to DCM. More information is available by calling council’s Infrastructure and Engineering staff on 8527 2196.

n LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Councillors must take responsibility Once again, residents of the District Council of Mallala (DCM) are being compromised by six councillors who successfully outmanoeuvred the remainder of the councillors at the council meeting on December 20, by putting a stop on future road reconstruction and road building by DCM. Evidently these six councillors have a vastly superior knowledge and expertise on all aspects of road building and repair and do not agree with the Australian road construction guidelines and the expert knowledge of council staff who have dealt for many years with roads within the floodplain, which of course covers a vast amount of the Mallala council area.

In this latest act of deliberate delaying tactics they have managed to delay and possibly lose the grant funding available for road construction projects.

This funding amounted to $270,000.

Without this money, our council staff would be unable to continue with any more road building projects. It is due to these six councillors work on the Gawler River road has been delayed and possibly stopped.

These are the same councillors who went to the public meeting in Two Wells for the new development, saw how much support it had – and then voted against it when the motion came up in

a general council meeting. How many Mallala council residents are in the same position as I was until recently; completely unaware the majority of major decisions affecting council area are, in fact, the result of motions put forward at meetings and voted on by the 11 councillors?

Hence, a lot of complaints and comments directed at council employees are very unfair and should be directed at certain councillors who must take responsibility for their decisions.

Dave Body, Lewiston

Pageant problem

It was very disappointing Balaklava’s Christmas pageant was on the same night as basketball, as all players would have liked to stay in the street and join the Christmas fun.

When you play a team sport you make a commitment to play when possible.

So most junior basketballers and their families had to be at basketball. As the Christmas pageant is a family event it doesn’t make sense to have the pageant on a basketball night.

As the pageant is no longer on Christmas Eve maybe it could be on a week night closer to Christmas.

Alyssa Allen, via email.

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NEWS v District

Use Your Superannuation To Own An Investment Property & Pay No Capital Gains Tax When You Sell It! Recent changes to borrowing rules for superannuation funds has given mums and dads more opportunities to use their superannuation to purchase investment properties.

Here’s a typical example of how it works: Mum and dad are in their 40s, their children are becoming financially independent, and they are ready to turn their attention to financing their retirement. Their combined annual wages amount to $100,000 and their employers contribute a total of $9,000 into their respective super funds (the compulsory 9% superannuation). Between them, they’ve accumulated $120,000 in their super funds.

They set up their own self managed superannuation fund (SMSF), roll their existing super into this fund and direct their employers to start paying the 9% employer superannuation into this new fund.

The SMSF borrows $280,000 and purchases a residential investment property for $400,000. The loan is for a term of 15 years which will be paid off just as mum and dad are about to retire.

MEMBERS of the Balaklava Meals on Wheels team celebrate the 40th anniversary. From left are Carmel Meils, Beverley O’Halloran, Raelene Bull, Jean Reid and Ruth Arikawe.

40 years rolls by for ‘Meals’ team BALAKLAVA’S Meals on Wheels service will mark a special milestone when it celebrates its 40th anniversary this afternoon at Balaklava Senior Citizens’ hall.

The local group’s secretary Jenny Stewart said a number of dignitaries would be present for the celebratory afternoon tea, including Meals on Wheels SA chief executive officer Sharyn Broer and Mayor James Maitland.

Matt Wurfel, representing Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, Balaklava Hospital director of nursing Donna Cowan and cook Vern Pycroft will be other special guests.

The group of volunteers is still as strong as ever since its formation on January 4, 1971.

About 100 locals still give up their time on a regular basis to cater for the two rounds a day, five days a week service.

“It’s wonderful and they’re all marvellous,” Mrs Stewart said.

The meals, prepared at Balaklava Hospital, include a soup, main course and a desert.

But it is not just the meal that gives this group its significance in the community.

“For some of those recipients, we might be the only contact they have for the day, so it’s a very important service,” Mrs Stewart said.

Her own service to the group covers a solid 26 years, with many others still involved notching up similar and even higher service records.

One of the original deliverers and committee members, Mary Atyeo, is making the trip back for the special event.

“We’re not only having volunteers attending on the day, some older volunteers, who have returned, and recipients will also be coming along,” Mrs Stewart said.

“It’s going to be quite a day.”

A cake cutting ceremony and afternoon tea will feature, while a selection from the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir will provide entertainment.

Wendy’s Cakes will be catering for the event.

“We’re not cooking it,” Mrs Stewart laughed.

The group will also receive a plaque to place at front of the hospital.

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As the rent received from the tenants and the compulsory 9% employer super isn’t enough to cover the loan repayments and other costs associated with owning a rental property (agent fees, rates, insurance etc), mum and dad salary sacrifice some of their salaries into the SMSF to meet the shortfall.

As an approximate guide, they will need to salary sacrifice about $10,000 (so that a total of $19,000 is contributed to their super fund each year, instead of just the compulsory $9,000 employer contributions) to ensure their SMSF will have sufficient funds to pay all its expenses including principal on the loan.

Just imagine what their position can be in 15 years time: • Their loan will be fully paid off • Their SMSF will own an asset that has presumably increased substantially in value Pay no Capital Gains Tax! An enormous advantage of having the SMSF own the property instead of mum and dad owning it in their own names, is that under current tax laws, it is totally realistic that with advance planning, their SMSF can pay zero capital gains tax if it sells the property.

Compare this with mum and dad buying a $400,000 property and selling it for say $1 million after 15 years. Under current laws, half of their capital gain (that is half of $600,000 – ie $300,000) will be fully taxable in their personal returns when they sell the property. The tax bill could be as high as $140,000!

Self-Employed Business Operators can use this strategy too; some choose to buy their business premises through their super fund.

SMSF are subject to strict rules and there are establishment and ongoing costs involved, but the above strategy can be highly effective, particularly for those investors with a preference for investing their superannuation funds in property rather than shares.

We invite you to meet with us to discuss your specific circumstances Just mention this article and we will be pleased to discuss strategies suitable for your circumstances. This will be a no obligation complimentary meeting.

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THE Two Wells Meals On Wheels committee with certificates recognising their dedication (from left) Ivy Southgate, Pamela Duncan, Lorraine Goss, Stan Pethick, Audrey Hart and Judi Frost.

After a ‘wheelie’ busy year, Two Wells Meals on Wheels branch held a combined AGM and Christmas morning tea on Tuesday, December 21 at the home of Malcolm and Judi Frost.

Pamela Duncan was re-elected as

president/secretary and Judi Frost as treasurer. Lorraine Goss was elected as welfare officer.

This position was previously held by Audrey Hart. Pamela thanked all committee members for their support during 2010

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and presented everyone with a certificate in recognition.

If you are interested in joining the team as a volunteer for 2011 please contact either Pamela Duncan on 8520 2764 or Lorraine Goss on 8520 2361.

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OWEN CELEBRATES:

Brock’s early arrival BROCK Austin Hore arrived early for parents Gaynor Tink and Derek Hore, of Balaklava.

Brock was born on November 20 at Lyell McEwin hospital, weighing just five pounds two ounces.

Brock is doing fine and now is enjoying a holiday with his parents.

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Indian chiefs, squaws, saloon girls, cowboys, cowgirls and sheriffs filled the ‘Owen Saloon’ on New Year’s Eve, for Owen Arms Hotel’s Wild West night. Pictured, back, from left: Sharon Wilson, Sandra Robinson, Leigh Zirilli, publican Cath Gregory, Megan Couley, Amii Moore. Front: Sarah Evans, Di Slok, Alexia Goodrich, Lisa Redpath.

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NEWS v District

‘Green Team’ back for more

THE Green team group ready to go (from left) Katie Johnson, Coralie Mumford, Nadine Elix, Danielle Dutschke, Kerryn Takacs and Ben Rowe.

n PEOPLE Jacob off to Queensland

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NANTAWARRA’S Jacob Rowe is joining a group of about 18 people called “Sanctuary Surfers”, an Adelaide based church group, to help Queensland flood victims.

They leave for Queensland on Sunday to spend a week donating their time and goods to help with the cleanup.

He said he was told to take a mop, bucket and some cleaning gear.

Taking a 25 seater bus and trailer, the group would be very grateful of any donations for fuel, food, cleaning products or personal items they can hand out to people. “If anyone has any clothes or anything they want to give away, we’ll take it up there it give it out,” Jacob said.

Jacob will be leaving for Adelaide this Sunday afternoon and can be contacted on 0400 642 238 or 8864 2220.

Bonnie wins Paris trip

The city of romance is awaiting Bonnie Parker as she comes to terms with winning the Studio 2000 “Look of Love” competition.

The festive season was made even more special when she was told she would be going to Paris for a photo shoot worth $26,000.

The former Port Wakefield resident was overwhelmed with happiness and said the trip would also be her honeymoon.

She must have the ‘look of love’ and received the most online votes to take out the female prize for the Lovebyte photo shoot in the city renowned for love.

Bonnie will be winging it to Paris later in the year.

Maggie’s next award quest Blyth resident Maggie Hentschke has made the semi-finals of Channel Nine’s young achiever awards.

It follows Mrs Hentschke’s selection as Wakefield Regional Council’s young Citizen of the Year.

Nominated for the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Health Award, Mrs Hentschke is in the running to win $1000 and a trophy. A strong involvement in the community through her work in mental health as well as a strong influence in country sport has led to the nomination. Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 26, in Adelaide.

THREE local youths ventured to Victor Harbor’s Warland Reserve for the schoolies’ festival late last year to interact with school leavers and create a drop-in place.

And already the group has vowed to return later this year when Year 12 students descend on Victor for the annual “farewell to school.”

The Green Team was made up of youth from Mid North and Yorke Peninsula churches, who set up camp in an otherwise dark car park, aiming to attract schoolies who were passing by to stop and grab a soft drink, sausage or pancake or sit on the couch and stay for a chat.

Local team members were Fiona “Fuzzy” Tiller, Kevin “Keo” Marriott, Lee Cunningham with Todd McPharlin, who supported the team from home.

Fiona said she revelled in the experience.

“I just learnt so much about the heart of God,” she said. “The way He brought the team together as one body, like a family.

Fuzzy said any support was greatly appreciated and the Green Team will return.

“Thank you to anyone who supported the team in any way,” she said.

“We’re all pretty keen to go again so look out for us later in 2011.”

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NEWS v Stockport

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ESIDENTS of Stockport remain upbeat as the clean up makes slow but steady progress six weeks after a torrent of water ripped through the heart of the town.

Most of the hard rubbish and destroyed furniture is gone, people are busily cleaning their homes and in some cases, steadily renovating what was severely damaged merely a month and a half ago.

Remnants of the December 8 floods still linger, some buildings crumbled and beyond repair, while silt and reeds still litter unoccupied properties throughout the community.

REPORT: Les Pearson PICTURES: Lisa Redpath With several sandbags sitting at the ready by the front door of her Stockport home, Rachele Beer said recent warnings of another possible 100 millimetres of rain had the town on edge.

“Everyone is a bit nervous still, so we had the sandbags there just in case,” she said.

Mrs Beer is well aware of the long road ahead for the town, with

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roads and telecommunications high on her priority list.

“It’s going to be a two year repair job. Our roads are trashed,” she said. “(The phone coverage) is almost gone now. We can’t get service at all some nights.”

But overall, the town was once again a serene spot, last Friday bathed in sunshine as people went about their business as usual.

No longer were people roaming the streets aimlessly, there were no tears, no anguish, just praise for all the help in recent weeks and hope as the recovery effort continues.

“The State government was awesome,” Mrs Beer said.

“Slowly council work is starting to trickle through the town, which is good to see.

“Housing SA, (Families and Communities Minister) Jennifer Rankine and the overall generosity of this and other communities was unbelievable.”

Three carloads of youths from the Clovercrest Baptist Church arrived one day to help clean out the small sports shed.

Mrs Beer and husband Paul hosted a Christmas Eve barbecue and were shocked to receive a generous donation of $550 worth of gift cards for Bunnings, Coles and Myer, two huge meat trays from Gerry’s Meat Store in Dublin and a big bag of dog food.

According to Mrs Beer, the donation was delivered by “Bec and Ash from the Thompson Beach and Dublin communities.”

The card read: “Merry Christmas from our community to your com- Rachele Beer still has sandbags outside her home “just in case.” munity.”

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HE community of Stockport will have an Australia Day hit, hosting a community cricket match and barbecue day at the local oval as part of the celebrations.

Stockport Community Association secretary Dick French said tennis courts would also be swept off and nets erected for those wanting to have a bash, while children are encouraged to take their bikes to have a ride on the BMX track.

A constant reminder of the event is visible in Stockport’s main street, where Dennis Burman’s white box has suddenly became the town’s makeshift public bulletin board.

Mr French said the flood effectively united the community, which until then had became somewhat disjointed.

“We’ve got to make sure we keep it going,” he said. “We figured Australia Day was a good chance to get people together again.

“Keep that collegiate feeling going.”

He said there were still a few cartons of beer left over to enjoy while winding the day away.

Mr French is also one of the members on the Stockport Community Recovery Committee, who will meet in early February and organise a huge clean up of the town.

He said the meeting would be an opportunity for anyone to come and air their grievances or concerns and get something done about it.

The community will also be surveyed on how the $100,000 State Government funding can be spent to help get the town back on its feet.

Mr French said the clean up would

put to use all the help offered late last year but unable to be utilised, and do a complete sweep of the town, from one end to the other.

He hopes the comprehensive clean will ensure a strong showing at the Tidy Town Awards.

“We were going to enter the Tidy Town competition before the floods and after, we thought “stuff it, we’re still going to enter it’,” Mr French said.

Mr French and fellow committee member Brian Koch did a three hour walk around the town, surveying the drainage and possible impact on its effectiveness.

“We’ve sent our thoughts to the Clare and Gilbert Valley Council to make sure they’re familiar with what we’re requesting,” he said.

Mr French and Mr Koch outlined a number of feral trees growing in drainage areas that either need to be removed, or at least heavily pruned, to improve drainage.

“Some just need to be ripped out,” Mr French said.

Continual servicing of the town’s drains is also high on the agenda.

“One point we have is installing drainage as just part of the issue. There is also the ongoing maintenance of it,” Mr French said.

He said the overall reaction from governments at all levels was to be commended.

“I couldn’t fault it,” he said. “They were immediate with help and then it was ongoing help.

“Some think they have disappeared and have stopped helping – but that’s not true at all.”

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SPORT v Bowls

Battle continues for fourth spot

Two rounds of Wooroora bowls have been played since the Christmas-New Year break.

In the Division One round played on January 8, Port Wakefield kept the battle for fourth spot very much alive with a comfortable win over Wasleys.

Mallala’s chances of playing in the finals were dented with their loss to Hamley Bridge, while Balaklava had a narrow

By John Glistak, WMBA secretary win over fellow contender Owen.

Leaders Riverton had the bye for the round.

Last weekend’s Division One round saw the three leading sides easily account for each of their respective opponents.

Wasleys had the bye.

Standings show Riverton still leading, just 10 points ahead of Hamley

Bridge with Balaklava third a further 15 points in arrears.

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Mallala’s chances of making the finals are dwindling, and this week they meet the competition leaders Riverton.

After a promising start to the season recording three wins in a row, Mallala has only had one win since.

During the same time, Riverton has only lost once and therefore odds favour another win for Riverton. The final match will see Hamley Bridge prove too strong for Wasleys.

DIVSION 2 The intense battle in Division Two continues with results reshaping the standings significantly in each of the two weeks of competition since the break. In the round played on January 8, leaders Balaklava White lost its first match for the season at the hands of sister side

Balaklava Red, which only had one rink up.

Another leading contender, Hamley White, also had their colours lowered at the hands of lowly Mallala Black while Owen had a comfortable win over Hamley Red. Tight matches were again observed in last weekend’s round. Balaklava White lost its second successive match, losing to Riverton Black which is steadily making their way up the standings. Hamley White also recorded another loss, this time at the hands of Wasleys.

In the close results, Port Wakefield Gold edged past Balaklava Blue by one shot while Balaklava Red had a three shot win over Riverton White, despite having only one rink up.

Balaklava Red’s win was their fourth one for the season with only one rink up.

The standings, with only two Division Two rounds remaining before the sectional split, is intriguing. Balaklava White and Owen share the competition lead though Owen has the bye this week, while Riverton Black now holds third place.

Only 17 points now separates third placed Riverton from 13thplaced Hamley Red. As only the top eight sides move into Red Section at the end of the month, the next two rounds are crucial for sides still in the running for the this Section.

• In this weekend’s matches, Balaklava White should regain sole possession of top spot with a win against Tarlee White as fellow leader Owen has the bye.Riverton Black will be vying to cement third spot, but must first overcome their sister side Riverton White in the local derby.

n ALL THE RESULTS

Division One – January 8: Port Wakefield 72(10) (M Rankine 33, R Murphy 14, R McQuire 25) def Wasleys 54(2) (W Grady 11, D McQuade 27, G Rendell 16); Hamley Bridge 76(11) (A O’Brien 29, P Rex 25, B Smith 22) def Mallala 65(1) (P Furst 20, J Evans 25, I Stuart 20); Balaklava 74(10) (P Thompson 32, A Chivell 19, B Taylor 23) def Owen 65(2) (B Parker 24, G Simpson 17, G Harkness 24).

Division One – January 15: Riverton 92(10) (B Mullins 36, M Griffiths 30, N Rogers 26) def Owen 59(2) (G Harkness 16, G Simpson 14, B Parker 29); Balaklava 88(12) (P Thompson 31, B Taylor 25, T Clifford 32) def Mallala 66(0) (P Furst 19, I Stuart 24, J Evans 23); Hamley Bridge 106(12) (A O’Brien 28, P Rex 45, B Smith 33) def Port Wakefield 51(0) (R Murphy 22, M Rankine 12, R McQuire 17).

Division One standings: Riverton 99 (+202), Hamley Bridge 89 (+121), Balaklava 74 (+76), Owen 63 (-24), Port Wakefield 61 (-83), Mallala 45 (-107), Wasleys 29 (-185).

Division One – January 22: Hamley Bridge vs Wasleys, Balaklava vs Port Wakefield, Riverton vs Mallala, Owen bye.

DIVISION 2 January 8: Mallala Black 77(12) (K McDonald 25, B Hill 22, B Whyte 30) def Hamley White 66(0) (J Bell 19, A Fyfe 20, M Nichols 27); Balaklava Blue def Wasleys (Forfeit); Riverton White 91(12) (J Glistak 35, R Hannaford 31, D Lowry 25) def Port Wakefield Gold 59(0) (A Carslake 21, A Brown 23, T Cluse 15); Balaklava Red 75(8) (C Cowan 30, G Heffernan 22, K Cottle 23) def Balaklava White 65(4) (S Guy 16, G Olsen 25, C Milton 24); Riverton Black 96(12) (P Kelly 29, P Gates 33, M Greenslade 34) def Port Wakefield Blue 56(0) (S Reimers 23, P Baum 15, P Fontaine 18); Tarlee Red 79(12) (T Wright 30, F Gorey 23, I Rohde 26) def Tarlee White

51(0) (D Quodling 10, D Branson 21, J Perry 20); Owen 79(12) (P Sullivan 28, B Diehl 26, L Hean 25) def Hamley Red 47(0) (B Morris 18, J Tily 15, G Schilling 14).

Division Two – January 15: Owen 74(12) (B Diehl 21, L Hean 27, B Harkness 26) def Mallala White 52(0) (J Curnow 15, G Forrest 24, M King 13); Hamley Red 79(10) (G Schilling 23, B Morris 33, J Tily 23) def Tarlee Red 66(2) (I Rohde 17, D Meyers 20, F Gorey 29); Port Wakefield Blue 93(12) (P Fontaine 26, P Baum 34, S Reimers 33) def Tarlee White 40(0) (D Quodling 15, D Branson 17, J Perry 8); Riverton Black 81(12) (P Gates 32, P Kelly 27, R Schulz 22) def Balaklava White 63(0) (M Olsen 20, C Milton 24, J Olsen 19); Balaklava Red 78(8) (C Cowan 22, G Heffernan 22, K Cottle 34) def Riverton White 75(4) (D Lowry 34, R Hannaford 28, J Glistak 13); Port Wakefield Gold 68(9) (A Carslake 13, A Brown 24, T Cluse 31) def Balaklava Blue 67(3) (B Barr 31, P McPharlin 24, K Harkness 12); Wasleys 64(9) (S Edlington 30, S Wendland 15, J McDonnell 19) def Hamley White 56(3) (J Bell 13, M Nichols 24, A Fyfe 19).

Division Two standings: - Balaklava White 102 (+192), Owen 102 (+148) Riverton Black 87 (+69), Balaklava Red 83 (+82), Balaklava Blue 80 (+2), Hamley White 79 (+57), Port Wakefield Gold 76 (-4), Port Wakefield Blue 75 (+10), Riverton White 72 (+40), Tarlee Red 72 (-56.5), Mallala White 71 (+53), Hamley Red 70 (-11), Tarlee White 48 (-133), Mallala Black 44 (-165.5), Wasleys 31 (-277).

Division Two – January 22: Mallala Black vs Wasleys, Hamley White vs Port Wakefield Gold, Balaklava Blue vs Balaklava Red, Riverton White vs Riverton Black, Balaklava White vs Tarlee White, Port Wakefield Blue vs Hamley Red, Tarlee Red vs Mallala White, Owen bye.

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SPORT v District Trevor Ackland, MNMBA president presents the KS Trengove Shield to WMBA representative, Darcy Rex.

Wooroora claims inter-association shield

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Wooroora won an exciting final match against Mid North to claim the inter-association bowls title earlier this month. Barossa & Light, Broughton, Mid North and Wooroora Men’s bowling associations converged on Clare Bowling Club on Sunday, January 9, to compete for the KS Trengove Shield.

Bowlers competed in three 14-end matches against the respective associations. Round One saw Wooroora play Barossa & Light and Mid North play Broughton.Mid North won their match comfortably by 22 shots with five rinks up while Wooroora, with four rinks up, won their match by 20 shots.

Wooroora 79 (P Rex 18, A O’Brien 16, B Smith 11, B Mullins 9, P Thompson 12, N Rogers 13) def Barossa & Light 59 (R Turnbull 7, H Sykes 9, C Rule 13, K Sandford 13, G Langley 9, R Schneider 8).

Mid North 89 (G Kotz 16, M Wildash 21, D Maidment 3, P Farley 12, R Kennett 21, B Brown 16) def Broughton 67 (T Winen 11, P Coffey 7, N Weckert 23, P Meyer 8, M Perrin 7, N Aitchison 11).

The second round was a tighter affair, with the both first round winners succeeding once again, by three shots (Wooroora) and seven shots (Mid North) respectively.

Wooroora 77 (P Rex 9, B Mullins 14, B Smith 7, A O’Brien 17, P Thompson 10, N Rogers 20) def Broughton 74 (N Weckert 16, A Winen 10, N Aitchison 14, M Perrin 12, P Meyer 16, P Coffey 6).

Mid North 88 (P Farley 20, M Wildash 15, D Maidment 8, B Brown 9, G Kotz 17, R Kennett 19) def Barossa & Light 81 (R Turnbull 3, C Rule 12, K Sandford 24, G Langley 16, H Sykes 16, R Schneider 10).

Going into the final round, two game win-

By John Glistak, WMBA secretary ners Wooroora and Mid North were vying for the shield in their match, while Barossa & Light and Broughton were eager to record their first win for the day. Barossa & Light finished with a comfortable 26 shot win over Broughton to take third place on the day.

In the deciding match, Wooroora jumped away to an early lead against Mid North and led by as much as 15-20 shots with a handful of ends to play. Mid North came storming back and had reduced the margin to only three shots with one rink and one end remaining. Unfortunately, Mid North secured only two shots on the final end for Wooroora to take the match, and therefore the shield by a solitary shot.

Wooroora 82 (N Rogers 11, P Rex 23, B Mullins 17, B Smith 14, A O’Brien 9, P Thompson 8) def Mid North 81 (P Farley 14, G Kotz 4, R Kennett 15, B Brown 12, M Wildash 17, D Maidment 10).

Barossa & Light 85 (H Sykes 15, K Sandford 17, R Turnbull 6, R Schneider 19, C Rule 8, G Langley 20) def Broughton 59 (N Aitchison 9, P Coffey 9, P Meyer 13, N Weckert 9, M Perrin 12, A Winen 7).

Leading skippers on the day with three wins each were: K Sandford (Barossa & Light) +28, M Wildash (Mid North) +25 and P Farley (Mid North) +24.

Final standings were: Wooroora 6 pts +24, Mid North 4 pts, +28, Barossa & Light 2 pts -1, Broughton 0 pts -51. To conclude proceedings, Mid North Men’s Bowling Association president, Trevor Ackland presented the KS Trengove Shield to Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association representative, Darcy Rex.

Zweck in State selection Blyth-Snowtown netball star and 2010 NENA best and fairest winner, Hayley Zweck, is among three players from this league selected to play in the NetballSA Fast Net Twenty20 competition.

In its second year, the one-day event on January 29, at ETSA Park, includes many of the elite netballers from around the state along with the Victorian Men’s team and the ANZ championship side West Coast Fever from Perth.

“It is a nice achievement to be asked to play with a number of the best country netballers in the state,” the charismatic Zweck said.

“It will be quite surreal to be playing against many netballers I’ve looked up to.

“This will be a really tough competition, with the SA State Men’s squad, the national league teams, the Thunderbirds and the Fever among the participants.

“I’ll need to work on my fitness over the next two weeks, but it should be a lot of fun, playing games of four by five minute-quarter games, with half an hour between matches.”

Zweck, who was a key member of the back-to-back Cats A1 NENA flags, has plenty of state league experience to call on. She was a South Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder in 2003, before playing with Oakdale the following year. The 2004-05 seasons she played with Woods Panthers and in 2007, spent a winter with Cougars.

A circle defender, Zweck is regarded by many as the best on goal defence in SA country netball, and is expected to team up with Gawler Central Giant Tracey

By Peter Argent Copeland for this competition. She was also an automatic selection in the NENA team of the year in both 2009 and 2010.

The SA Country team, a 12-player squad that also includes South Clare champion Katie Liebelt and state underage player Maddie Hill from BBH, are in pool A along with Thunderbirds, the SAMen 1, Matrics, Jags, Cougars, Tango and Western Jets.

Each of the state league teams will also be playing in this festival of netball.

The SA Country team starts its competition with a match against Garville at 8.30am, the coach being Deb Heinjus from the Northern Areas competition.

“This gives the group an opportunity to test their skills against a number of the elite netballers in the state,” coach education and player development manager at Netball SA, Kate Abraham, said.

“This selection is seen as an honour by the 12 girls who will make up the 2011 state country side.

“We’re confident we have a well rounded group that will compete manfully.”

Also a Eudunda-Robertstown netballer, Abraham will be manager of the SA Country squad.

The squad : Tracy Copeland (Barossa L&G) Madeline Hill (North Eastern) Tori Jachmann (Riverland) Megan Kelly (Great Southern) Katie Liebelt (North Eastern) Cassie Martin (Great Southern) Erin Pascoe (Pt Augusta) Carly Pavy (Northern Areas) Bek Rasheed (Northern Areas) Olivia Scholz (River Murray) Kimberely Wade (Riverland) Lisa Wilson (Barossa L&G) Hayley Zweck (North Eastern) Coach: Deb Heinjus

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SPORT v Cricket

M a ll a la cl a im cl os e en co un te r w it h H am le y LEFT: Adam Fischer is quick to the ball for Mallala, during the team’s home match against Hamley Bridge on Saturday.

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Results of senior cricket played on January 15

Hamley Bridge vs Mallala Match won by Mallala Hamley Bridge Batting S.Gregory ct Burchmore b J.Cufone..... 32 T.Smith ct Cawrse b J.Cufone............... 15 J.Schahinger b R.Montgomery.............. 14 J.Eastwood ct Fischer b D.Cawrse....... 29 S.Butler Run Out..................................... 2 L.Slok b R.Montgomery........................... 1 D.Fry ct&b T.Cawrse.............................. 25 L.Henneker ct Cufone b D.Cawrse.......... 0 A.Rademacher ct Fischer b T.Cawrse..... 0 C.Fry Not Out.......................................... 1 J.Gregory b D.Cawrse............................. 0 Extras 17 Total 10/137 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Montgomery 8 - 0 20 A.Fischer 6 - 0 28 J.Cufone 4 - 2 21 R.Montgomery 5 - 2 9 J.Charnstrom 4 - 0 20 T.Cawrse 4 - 2 14 D.Cawrse 3 - 3 8

Mallala Batting R.Montgomery ct Gregory b L.Slok....... 17 D.Cawrse ct Fry b L.Slok......................... 1 J.Birchmore ct J.Schahinger b L.Slok..... 7 B.Montgomery lbw S.Butler................... 25 W.Rudd b S.Butler................................. 17 K.Curnow lbw S.Butler.......................... 14 B.Goudie lbw J.Schainger....................... 3 J.Curfone Not Out................................. 21 A.Fischer Not Out.................................. 15 T.Cawrse............................................DNB J.Charnstrom......................................DNB Extras 25 Total 7/142 Hamley Bridge Bowling Bowler O M W R L.Slok 10 - 3 37 J.Schahinger 9 - 1 18 S.Gregory 5 - 0 23 S.Butler 10 - 3 39

Results of senior cricket played on January 15

Dublin vs Long Plains Long Plains Batting H.Pym lbw B.Starr................................... 5 T.Daniel lbw S.Dalgliesh........................ 24 Sam McArdlect B.Starr b H.Walker....... 86 M.Trussell b H.Walker........................... 51 D.Hill Run Out......................................... 4 M.East Not Out...................................... 15 S.Schulz b L.Walker.............................. 10 M.Warnes ct S.Dalgliesh b L.Walker....... 2 J.McArdle ct S.Dalgliesh b H.Walker....... 2 B.Sharman Not Out................................. 0 A.McArdle...........................................DNB Extras 16 Total 8/215 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Starr 7 0 1 36 L.Walker 7 0 2 29 H.Walker 10 0 3 68 S.Dalgliesh 9 0 1 28 J.Chapman 2 0 0 17 A.Starr 5 0 0 21

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Results of A grade cricket played on January 8

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Clare Blue Batting B.Seymon b S.Rowland........................ 53 S.Stedall ct J.Mahoney b S.Rowland.... 29 D.Fogden ct J.Mahoney b S.Rowland..... 1 M.Vandeleur ct J.Cowan b S.Dykes...... 12 J.Ragenovich b S.Rowland..................... 5 G.Colbert ct & b S.Dykes........................ 2 P.Leditschke Not Out............................. 10 J.Vandeleur ct R.McPharlin b S.Rowland.1 A.Vandeleur lbw R.McPharlin.................. 9 S.Victor ct Sub L.Guy b J.Cowan............ 2 J.McLean b J.Cowan............................... 0 Extras 19 Total 10/143 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Higgs 9 0 0 33 R.McPharlin 7 2 1 26 J.Cowan 8 1 2 32 S.Rowland 9 4 5 9 S.Dykes 9 0 2 34

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Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting T.McPharlin ct S.Victor b J.McLean......... 64 J.Cowan ct S.Stedall b J.McLean............ 4 P.Chivell Run Out.................................... 7 S.Rowland ct S.Stedall b B.Seymon....... 7 M.Higgs ct J.Ragenovic b A.Vandeleur. 12 R.McPharlin ct S.Stedall b M.Vandeleur.. 2 J.Mahoney ct S.Stedall b J.McLean........ 2 L.Pearson Run Out.................................. 9 C.Marshall ct G.Colbert b B.Seymon...... 5 S.Dykes Not Out...................................... 1 T.Williams Not Out................................... 0 Extras 20 Total 9/160 Clare Blue Bowling Bowler O M W R J.McLean 9 1 1 34 S.Victor 9 2 2 26 A.Vandeleur 9 1 1 34 B.Seymon 9 0 1 38 M.Vandeleur 9 0 2 24

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Match won by Dublin Dublin Batting M.Sammons ct D.Hill b M.Warnes......... 24 J.Crosbie Run Out (M.Trussell)............... 7 R.Thomas lbw M.Trussell...................... 64 D.West lbw T.Daniel.............................. 53 B.Starr ct H.Pym b T.Daniel..................... 7 H.Walker Not Out.................................. 34 S.Dalgleish ct M.Warnes b T.Daniel...... 15 A.Starr b J.McArdle................................. 1 J.Chapman Not Out................................. 2 C.Mason.............................................DNB L.Walker.............................................DNB Extras 13 Total 7/220 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Warnes 10 1 1 40 T.Daniel 10 0 3 51 J.McArdle 6 0 1 27 M.East 1 0 0 8 Sam McArdle 3 0 0 15 H.Pym 1 0 0 17 A.McArdle 3 0 0 12 M.Trussell 6 0 1 37

UMPIRE Tom Smith, Hamley Bridge, looks on as Tim Cawrse bowls for Mallala.

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SPORT v District

Goal ace Wally joins Virginia

winning rink, Tranmere Bowling Club, from left: Sam Caon, John Coppe, Electrolux sponsor Phil Devlin, Augie Centofianti, and Dino De Corso.

• From Back Page “I don’t know for sure yet, but Brendan (Niklaus) could come out (up the ground) a bit more.

“He came out from the forward line last year a bit and he’s got a nice, penetrating kick and could easily kick to Wally’s advantage more often than not.”

The real beauty of having two forwards is the depth it gives the Rams in attack.

“Other teams seemed to work us out last year,” Phillips said.

“We probably did, at times, go to him (Niklaus) too much, too direct but now the opposition will need two good defenders.

“If we can take the best two defenders out from each side, it will present opportunities for everyone else.

“We won’t be aiming to put too many more other talls up there, though.”

Phillips said there were a couple more recruits the club was targeting and was hopeful of snaring some signatures this afternoon. He said the club would try to cover for the loss of Christian Dorward, who has moved back to his home town, Port Lincoln, for work.

“That’s a disappointment but I would never want to take anyone away from their employment,” Phillips said.

The club started training on Monday night with about 25 out on the track.

“Early signs are looking good so we’ll see how we go,” Phillips said.

Golf Balaklava men

Last Saturday’s no-nonsense, blood ‘n guts Stroke round proved to all but one of our 26 players that this great game, replete with drama, daring, dreams and erratic form can really play havoc with one’s treasured electro-cortical parameters.

The ‘One’ did not come from our glorious A Grade field, but the best of them was none other than mighty Merv Hameister (86/71), who kept at bay Emu (Graham) Ackland (80/72) and top gun Wayne Nagle (90/75). They bested D Hannaford (86/76), T Michael (91/79) and D Taylor (95/81).

Nor did the ‘One’ emerge from the swollen B Grade ranks, who were beaten to the post by the dynamic Dean Trickett (95/74), so arresting the aspirations of both lean, mean Dean Robinson (92/75) and jaunty John Michael (99/76). Collective groans and howls of “we was robbed” emanated from the tortured faces of P Sellar (95/76), D Addison (100/78), R Hahn (98/79), D Goudie (104/82), L Masson (104/82), G Sonntag (109/83), B Thompson (108/85) and W Berry (105/86).

The electro-cortically un-challenged swine was local hack Austin Henstridge (97/70) who, in a state of advanced bewilderment, headed off determined attacks from emerging man-mountain Jordan Wilson (105/74) and the lithe, lissome Chris Hahesy (110/76). Refusing to leave the greensward until the last vehicle had left the car park were M Hahesy (108/76), J.-(ake) Michael (115/79), M Bell (117/84), welcome visitor Malcolm Keast (112/85) and G Toms (112/86).

The day’s sole birdie was hacked by that hack Henstridge on the 10th, while NTPs were claimed by Wayne Nagle at the third, Don Hannaford (eighth), and Tate Michael (10th).

This Saturday we will be faced by both a Stableford competition and a bit of a dilemma. A golden rule of the club is that every player MUST carry a sand-bucket, or face hours of torture in a comfy chair. We have, at last count, 26 such buckets remaining, so get in early in your quest for glory, because once they’re all taken, that’s it (no buckee, no playee buddee!). Alternatively, you could just pot out the pansies and abandon the African violets, then bring your buckets back to the course, of course.

Assigning players to buckets will be our gnarled squire of the squattocracy, grinning Geoff McKenzie, with m’lud Greg Anderson maintaining decorum at the 19th and Dave “Ranga” Rodgers chained to the chicken wheel until he’s raised at least enough to buy another supply of buckets.

Balaklava Mid Week

Results from January 12. Dene Newton won Wednesday’s stableford competition in a field of 16, with 39 points from Libby Bancroft 37cb, Dean Trickett 37, John Curnow 37, Bill Goudie 36, Greg Sonntag 36, Barry Olsen 36, Jerry Toms 33, Dennis Goudie 33, Chris Hahesy 33, Wayne Nagle 32, Don Anderson 32, Merv Hameister 32, Brian Stewart 31, Bill Berry 29, Mike Hahesy 27. Birdies: Barry Olsen 8, Wayne Nagle 14.

January 5. Merv Hameister won with a massive 46 points from Doug Taylor 41, Brian Stewart 40, Barry Olsen 36, Greg Sonntag 36, Jerry Toms 34, John Curnow 34, Don Anderson 34, Dean Trickett 33, Dene Newton 32, Bill Berry 31. Eagle: Merv Hameister 16, Birdies: Merv Hameister 2, 5. Doug Taylor 2 and 12, Barry Olsen 3, Dean Trickett 14, Bill Berry 8.

December 29, 2010. Dene Newton 43 from Wayne Nagle 40, Bill Berry 38, Merv Hameister 37, Dean Trickett 35, Doug Taylor 35, Greg Sonntag 35, Fan Glover 32, Jerry Toms 32, Brian Stewart 32, Barry Olsen 31, Mike Newton 31, Don Anderson 28. Birdies: Wayne Nagle 16, Merv Hameister 2, 9, Dean Trickett 10, Doug Taylor 10, Mike Newton 2 and 12.

December 22, 2010. Brian Stewart 44 from Greg Sonntag 40, Doug Taylor 36, Jake Bowden 34, Dean Trickett 33, Merv Hameister 33, Fan Glover 33, Jerry Toms 31, Bill Berry 30, Wayne Nagle 27, Austin Henstridge 25. Eagle Jake Bowden 2, Birdie Doug Taylor 2, Merv Hameister 2, Bill Berry 11.

Hamley Bridge

Adepleted number of golfers played a stableford competition on Thursday due to the threat of heavy rain forecasted. Barry Schwartz shot a score that would most likely have beaten a full complement of competitors with 48, to win the day from Rex Mortimer 40, and Roger Hahn 38. Other scores: Noel Stringer 37, Dennis Nation 36, Wally Jackson 32, Kieth Kluske 31 and five players with under 30 points. Birdies: Barry Schwartz 12th, Rex Mortimer fourth. NTP: Noel Stringer ninth.

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Two Wells medley day The Two Wells Bowls Club held a successful medley day on Sunday January, 9.

Sponsored by Electrolux, the event attracted 112 players, with teams from as far away as McLaren Vale and Murray Bridge.

Teams took part under sunny skies with everyone having a good time. The winning fours came from the Tranmere Bowling Club.

LEFT: Local bowler Fred Jurgens delivers a winning bowl.

On December 23, 2010, 24 golfers played a Stableford competition before Christmas: Rex Mortimer 43, Ron Smith 41, Ed Manning 39, Roger Hahn and Warren Isgar 36 and Errol Branson 35. NTPs: Ian Rohde fourth, Ron Smith ninth. Birdies: Steve Howe third, Ian Rohde fourth.

A stableford competition was played on December 18, 2010. Kieth Kluske scored 45 to win the day easily from Errol Branson, Bob Ahola and Rex Mortimer 39, Roen Cameron and John Mitchell 37 who were the other prize winners. NTPs were won by John Mitchell (ninth) and Ron Smith (fourth). Birdies: Bert Pearce and Leigh Durdin 18th, BarrySchwartz and Warren Isgar 12th, Ron Smith fourth, Len Usher 15th and John Mitchell sixth and 18th.

On December 30, 2010, 17 players attemped to walk off their Christmas cheer and played another stableford competition.

Lance Hatcher hit the ball vast distances and scored a massive 49 to win the day from Bob Hillier, who also had a good score of 44.

Rex Mortimer was the third player to make the podium with 41, from Ron Smith who just managed to finish in front of Helen Johnson on a count back with 40. NTPs: Lance hatcher fourth, John Bell ninth. Birdies: John Bell seventh, Lance Hatcher fourth.

The stableford competition played on January 6 attracted 26 players, with Cliff Applebee returning to the winner’s circle, scoring 42 on a count back from Dennis Hawke 42, Gary Woods 41, Doug Cooper 40, Merv Hamiester 39, Rex Mortimer 38. NTPs: Ross Hienze fourth, Helen Johnson ninth. Birdies: Steve Howe, Helen Bell and Ross Hienze seventh, Helen Johnson and Merv Hamiester ninth, Barry Schwartz second.

On January 8, a Flag Competition was won

By Roger Hahn (green 21st hole) from Barry Schwartz (fairway 20th) and Ross Hienze (fairway 20th). Scores: Roger Hahn 78/58, Barry Schwartz 82/63, Ross Hienze 92/63, Steve Howe 92/63, Doug cooper 100/64.

NTPs: BarrySchwartz ninth, Rowland Pawlak 12th. Birdies: John Mitchell first and 14th, Helen Bell 15th. Dennis Nation 12th. Matt Werfel and

Rob Klose presented first cards for handicaps.

If the temperature is forecasted to be 36 degrees or more, please call the club by 7.30am for the tee masters benefit.

Veterans

Adelaide Plains & Barossa : January 13 at Tanunda Golf club. Due to the inclement weather only a field of 46 players from 12 clubs teed off, but every one enjoyed themselves.

A Grade: Roger Elliot Mt Pleasant 37, Paul Robinson Gawler 38 on c/b, Dick Searle Mt Pleasant 38.

B Grade: Jim Raynor, Barossa 40, Trevor Dowling Gawler 37, Norm O’Brian Barossa 36.

C Grade: Peter Jones Penfield 37 on c/b, Don Kaesler Kapunda 37, Bill Sims Tanunda 36.

Ball run down: A grade – R Thomson 37, T Peyson, B lee 34, D Butler, R Grigg,P Frazer, A Penn33. B grade – J Riley 36, J Clark, N Pauley 35, C Sharpe 34, W Isgar 32, K Douglas, B Andrews 30. C Grade – T Bateman 35, E Manning, P Haydn, 34, R Hines 32.

NTP: A grade – Roger Elliott; B Grade – J Riley.

Shooting Mallala Gun Club

Results from Sunday January 9.

20 Target double barrel compulsory divide.

A: W Spackman, A May, R Fleming, G Gilbert, B August, D Lymn 20/20. B: F Keen 20/20. C: S Keen 20/20.

30 target point score. A: D Lymn 90/90, 2nd G Gilbert 87/90. B; T Wedding 87/94, nd 2 T Oconnor 86/94. C: J Algar 81/90, 2nd S Keen 74/90.

50 target continental club championship. A and overall G Read 50/50, 2nd D Lymn 66/68.

B: F Keen 49/50, 2nd D Keen 48/50. C: S Keen 41/50, 2nd J Algar 39/50.

Next shoot Wednesday January 26.

Over the Net

Name: Louise Michael Nickname: Lou Lou, Louie or Tart Play for: Balaklava Tennis idol: Matts Wilander, Emilio Sanchez, Fernando Verdasco If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be and why? Any of the above, or Antonio Banderas Tennis could be improved by: Banning grunting and stalling tactics!

Toughest opponent on

the court: Joy Ryan Highlight of tennis career so far: Still being able to beat my children at tennis!

Funniest thing you’ve seen on the tennis court:

Can’t say, but involved flatulence How would your friends describe you in one word?

Chatty What’s the best advice your parents have given you: An hour’s sleep before midnight is worth two hours after midnight If you were Prime Minister, what would you do? Not enough room to list changes!

What would be a perfect evening for you? Dinner with Derrily Snook!

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

Bowls North Eastern Pennants

Results from January 12.

Brinkworth 37 (10), M Erwin 16, P McLaurin 21 (10) def Clare Red 33 (0) R Howes 15, R Jarman 18.

Balaklava 57 (10), G Hefferman 22, K Harkness 35 def Clare Green 27 (0). J Bradbury 17, T Haysman 10.

Clare Blue 36 (8) K Clarke 13, D Noonan 23 def Burra 30 (2) R Taylor 19, C Boston 11.

Clare White 42 (10) R Brandt 22, J Janssen 20 def Snowtown 30 (0) R Atkinson 12, R Brand 18.

Blyth 54 (10) R Deluca 34, L Madder 20 def Spalding 29 (0) G Blaser 11, G Goodridge 18.

Premiership Table Team Points % Burra 85 60.13 Clare Red 83 55.37 Blyth 81 51.10 Snowtown 79 54.11 Clare White 68 49.65 Clare Blue 65 47.92 Balaklava 61 52.04 Clare Green 51 47.98 Brinkworth 40 38.12 Spalding 37 43.34 Next week, 19/1/2011, Clare Green v Clare Blue, Clare Red v Balaklava, Blyth v Brinkworth, Burra v Clare White, Spalding v Snowtown.

Results from January 5. Snowtown 51 (10) R Atkinson 22, R Brand 29 def Clare Blue 25 (0) B Sims 13, D Noonan 12.

Burra 42 (10 A Bence 19, G Kakoschke 23 def Balaklava 27 (0) G Hefferman 13, K Cottle 14.

Blyth 40 (8) R Deluca 22, L Mader 18, def Clare Red 39 (2) R Howes 28, V Zanette 11.

Clare Green 54 (10) J Bradbury 33, T Haysman 21, def Brinkworth 26 (0) F Groom 10, M Erwin 16.

Clare White 41 (8) R Brandy 21, J Janssen 20, def Spalding 31 (2) G Blaser 6, G Goodridge 25.

Mid North Tennis Association Premiership Table - 2010 / 2011 Season

Seniors A Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Clare Masters 9 8 0 0 26 834 564 59.66 Balaklava 9 6 1 0 23 882 561 61.12 Hilltown 9 5 2 0 21 792 633 55.58 Clare Young Guns 9 3 4 0 17 620 621 49.96 Blyth 9 3 4 0 17 675 770 46.71 Saddleworth 9 2 4 0 16 558 638 40.93 Riverton 9 2 6 0 14 623 931 40.09 Watervale 9 0 6 2 8 461 727 38.80 B Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Mintaro 9 6 1 0 23 889 618 58.99 Clare Aces 9 5 2 0 21 828 615 57.38 Sevenhill 9 5 1 1 20 702 505 58.16 Auburn 9 4 3 0 19 726 704 50.77 Blyth 9 4 3 0 19 571 632 47.46 Hilltown 9 3 4 0 17 656 778 45.75 Clare Hot Shots 9 1 6 0 13 628 766 45.05 Saddleworth 9 0 7 0 11 463 845 35.40 Juniors Hilltown Blyth Clare Yellow Clare Green Clare Red Blyth Alligators Clare Blue Saddleworth Clare White Auburn Sevenhill

M W L F Pts For Ag 7 7 0 0 21 465 205 7 6 1 0 19 385 328 7 5 1 0 18 361 258 7 4 1 0 17 259 256 8 5 3 0 19 443 384 8 2 4 0 14 313 318 7 2 4 0 12 324 314 7 2 5 0 11 246 400 7 1 5 0 10 273 340 7 1 5 0 10 217 372 8 1 7 0 10 366 477

% 69.40 54.00 69.74 50.29 53.57 49.60 50.78 38.08 44.54 36.84 43.42

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• Julie Griffiths was announced District Council of Mallala’s Citizen of the Year, nominated for her willingness to help her community.

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• Jayne Nicholls was Balaklava High School’s first dux of the millenium, notching up 87 out of a possible 100. Jenny Williams, formerly of Balaklava, was one of only 20 people across Australia to receive an Australian Sports Medal for services to lacrosse.

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• Leading seaman Peter Ingram, of Balaklava, was announced the Royal Navy’s best Phase three electrical trades sailor in his class.

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COMMUNITY

• Jan 19: Balaklava Meals on Wheels 40 years celebration, Senior Citizen’s Hall.

• Jan 26: Australia Day services - Balaklava Triangle, Blyth Tennis Club, Port Wakefield Eagles Sports and Community Centre, Brinkworth Stockyard Reserve, Snowtown Lions Park, Hamley Bridge swimming pool/institute, Mallala oval, Middle Beach.

• Jan 28: Adelaide Plains Basketball Association season resumes.

• Apr 6: Balaklava Bowling Club fashion parade.

Heritage Highlights

The Oxford Introduction to British History (1688-1851) gives us an insight into aspects of life as it used to be in England. There’s no doubt these lifestyle patterns would have been brought to South Australia by the early settlers.

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

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

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

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Goyder......................3.00pm

anglican Balaklava.................. 10.30am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am

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LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am

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UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge......... 11.00am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Tarlee.........................9.15am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield................9.30am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am Auburn..................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm, Hamley Bridge, Windsor combined at Hamley Bridge ...................... 10.00am Tarlee........................ 9.30am Combine with Midlands Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield................9.30am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Tarlee.........................9.15am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am

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Abrasive Blasting

Balaklava Crash Repairs

Open: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 12noon

Peter & Cathy Agnew - Lochiel Rd, Blyth Phone/Fax: 8844 5154 Mobile: 0429 445 154

Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

Phone 8862 1274

Phone 8862 2050

Accommodation

Child Care

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre

Open 7.45am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed mornings 9.30-11.30am 15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph.8862 1251

For quality care & education

Available For Hire

Phone us on 8380 9477

Exhaust & Auto Repair

jenkins dirtworks

3 MECHANICAL REPAIRS 3 SUSPENSION REPAIRS 3 EXHAUST & ENGINE REBUILDS 3 REPAIRS ALL MAKES inc. TOYOTA

• Fencing • Light earthworks • Retaining walls • Landscape construction and more…

Grant Jenkins 0433 441 700 grantijenkins@hotmail.com

For a FREE quote please ring…

Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs

13 Railway Tce, Balaklava Phone 8862 1795 A/h 8862 1799 - Gary Mobile 0428 391 146

John & Theresa 0457 857 660 Concreting

Beauty

Beauty Room Balaklava For all your beauty essentials including…

• Waxing • Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylic nails • Wedding & special occasion make-up

13 Boronia Circuit, Balaklava

Grey or Coloured

Master Builder Ass.

•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths

Events of

3 Bobcat 3 Tipper 3 Excavator 3 Excavations 3 Trenching 3 Civil work 3 Rubbish removal 3 Site levelling 3 Hole boring / cartage 3 Slashing

Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

Grant Fisher 0407 807 123 or 8862 1988 a/h

Butcher

Concreting

Engineering

34 George Street, Balaklava

Phone 8862 1041

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

Cabinet Maker Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

Mack’s Cabinets Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes.

REDBANKS CONCRETE Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

• Driveways & Footpaths • Foundations • Shed Floors •‘TEXCRETE’- Pattern Pave Concrete

Weddings/Corporate/Private

Dee Vaananen 0421 900 762 Fencing

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

ANDREW ROWE

Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au

Fencing Contractor

3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases

John Nemet - 0408 896 523

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Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

GENERAL ENGINEERS

SUPPORT

Engineering

Decorative Concrete • Slate impressions • Stencil pattern • Shed floors • Driveway, paths etc • Storm water

• Chair covers/sashes • Glass tableware • Candelabras/Easel • All Floral Bouquets & Centrepieces • Huge range to choose from • Full Hire or we do it for you • Free quotes

E: eventsofelegance@bigpond.com W: www.eventselegance.com.au

Cunninghams Balaklava

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Concreting M & A Saliba

Elegance

Waratah Earthworx

Kelly Taylor 0458 699 087 - App only

Marc’s Meats

Event Decorators

Earthworx

PGK Concrete Lic No BLD198659

The

Goldney Welding

LOCAL

3Manufacturing, Alterations & Repairs 3Agricultural, Commercial & Domestic 3On site welding & repairs 3Steel Supplies

Phone 8862 1166 Mobile 0429 642 120 A/H 8862 1001

For a free quote call Martin 0417 454 395

Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322

Business

Carpet Supplies

Computer Services

Employment

Fruit & Vegtables

Balaklava Stitch Joint ‘We Cover the Country’ 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings.

3 Selection of woven rugs.

3 Free measure & quote.

2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

Car Cut & Polish I can cut & polish your car to near re-spray quality 3 Colour paint protection 3 Chips & scratches repaired

Excellent in paint repairs

For this mobile service to your home or work contact Don 0447 053 561 or A/H 8528 6188

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Mid North Computer Services Built to order from top quality brands

• • • •

Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment

Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409

LOCAL

Business

More convenient than ever.

Phone, fax or email an order in. We deliver to Balaklava township

Nicholas Mathew 8520 2555 Greg McLean 8844 5044

Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

SUPPORT

Balaklava Fresh Foods

✦ Specialists in Apprenticeships/Traineeships ✦ Labour Hire & Permanent employees ✦ We cover all industries & occupations

Electrician Lic No. A000 1347

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

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• Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing Cnr Old Pt Wakefield & Gawler Roads, Virginia (opp. Virginia Hotel)

Earthworks

Cleaning Professionals

Phone: 1300 655 224

Multi Exhaust & Brake Virginia

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

Specialising in: k Pre-Open Inspection cleans k Vacate cleans k Builders cleans k Spring cleans k Restaurant & function centre cleaning k Regular home cleans k Office cleaning k Oven cleans k Window cleans

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings

Exhaust & Brakes

Bobcat Service

J & T Domestic & Commercial

Balaklava Town Hall

Saint Street, Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1034 , Mob: 0427 979 607

Balaklava

Cleaning Professionals

Balaklava Town Hall

3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms

Earth Moving

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

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

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician

For: 3 Crash repairs 3 Car detailing 3 Windscreen replacement

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

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

Electrician

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

and Bobcat Hire Sand blasting & painting mobile blasting unit available for on-site jobs 3Sand & metal supplies 3Bobcat 3Trenching 3Crane truck hire 3Post hole boring

Incl GST

9 Howe Street, Balaklava Ph: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email sales@plainsproducer.com.au

Crash Repairs

Chemist

Mid North Sand Blasting

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Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510

Reach 7000 readers every week $ by placing your business on these pages

for just

‘A’ Class Electrician

❋ Wiring ❋ Installation

❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Safety Switches

(P) 8862 2127 (M) 0407 608 445

18 George St, Balaklava Ph/Fax 8862 1830 E: balaklavafreshfoods@bigpond.com

Gardening

Sparrow Nest Services For all your garden needs

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

Phone: 0423 354 735

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Handyman Service

Plumber

Motor Vehicles

Holden Specialists Since 1930

Now serving Balaklava and surround towns

Call Rod: 0458 742 259

Balaklava Shearing Shed Upmarket salon with cheap country prices

PHone:

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

Hairdresser

◆ Cuts ◆ Perms ◆ Colours ◆ Spray tans ◆ Ear piercing ◆ Waxing ◆ Eye brow & lash tinting

24 George St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies

Keanan 0438 641 032

Serving the rural community After Hours: Kelly Evans - Live stock 0418 859 953 Shayn Faehrmann - Merchandise/Agronomy/Accounting 0419 829 243 Mel Haynes - Livestock/Real Estate/Insurance 0408 086 602 Chris Kannenberg - Merchandise 0417 087 319 Geoff Knappstein - Real Estate 0407 790 210 Michael Wildash - CGU Insurance 0457 552 646 Emma Menadue - WFI Insurance 0427 170 821 Ron Sutcliffe - Rural Finance Manager 0439 449 577

Painter

Supermarket Lic No. R27142

Office & residence - 25 Harris St, Balaklava Email - dalina@rbe.net.au

Landscaping

Painter

Free quotes

Wayne 0417 889 753

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

15 Railway Tce Balaklava SA 5461 Home phone: 8862 1509

Make your dream garden a reality

BLD Lic: 219551

Phone: 0423 354 735

Rain Water TANKS

• Commercial & Housing • Paving • Landscaping • Retaining Walls

Lawns & Gardens

and Rural Merchandise

LOCAL

Phone/Fax 8862 2284

Business

Pest Control

Rural Supplies

Timber Supplies

Since 1984

Maintenance

Physiotherapy BLD Lic. 190584

Prompt Reliable Service

Phone 8862 1728

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

Brenton Hissey (m) 0403 018 911 (p) 8525 2572 A/hrs (e) brent_chez@hotmail.com

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Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

Pool Chemicals Bird Seed Redwing Boots & Clothing Poly Pipe & Fittings

R & M Timber Supplies

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

TRANSPORT

BAL A KL AVA Phone 8862 1866

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

Salt Damp Solutions

Balaklava Mallala & Two Wells

3 General Home Maintenance 3 Industrial & domestic 3 Repairs of all types

Corner of George & Scotland St

Mark 0434 486 233 Emma 0413 189 472

• Experienced in all pest control • Termite specialist Ph/Fax: 8862 1832 Mob: 0421 517 708

ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080

• Taxation consultant.

• Accounting & computer services.

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd

Pest Control Technician Balaklava & Adelaide Plains

•Lawn mowing •Gardening •Landscaping •Window Cleaning FREE Quotes • Fertilising •Root boosting lawns FULLY Insured • Mulching •Rain water tanks FULLY Guaranteed •Weeding •Rubbish removal

Peter Harcourt & Co

Sales - Supply - Install

BRIAN RIDDLE

Lawns & Gardens

Taxation

SUPPORT

Rural Supplies

No Job TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Wayne Petney 0413 037 074

Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214

All your iron, roofing, guttering & downpipe requirements

• Qualified tradesman • Fully insured & registered business

MC Paving

• Water Wise Planting • Water Saving Irrigation • Design• Paving • Retaining Walls • Lattice • Screens

Maintenance

Sparrow Nest Services

Paving

Landscaping

Daryle Forbes

13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

•FREE no obligation quote

• Let us customise a design for you • Installation service is available • Huge range of timber & hardware at discount prices Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston

SUPPORT

LOCAL

8862 2200 / 0419 842 228

MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

Business

Plumber

Screen Printing

Tree Lopping

Formerly Balaklava Physiotherapy

Motor Vehicles

McCracken Ford Ford motor vehicle dealers

•General automotive repairs •RAA service.

•New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477 Plains Producer, Wednesday January 19, 2011

For Appointments

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

Lic. No. PCL 5676

Garden Sup.

Tiver Rd

Cousins

Your own local store!

Roofing

PAINTER

• Soils & sands • Firewood • Sleepers • Landscape barks • Rubble & metals • Decorative mulches • Concrete products • Garden rocks • Stones & pebbles Rocla

Don’t be left with ink on your hands, Leave that to us!!

WH Treverton

Open

•Specialising in solid plastering of all types •Licenced applicator of Dulux / Unitex textured coatings •Cracks professionally repaired 26 Years Phone 0407 399 019 Experience

30 George Street Ph/Fax 8862 1725 ❋ Newspapers ❋ Books ❋ Large Range of Magazines ❋ Stationery ❋ Office Supplies ❋ Gifts ❋ Cards & Wrappings Professional Laminating Service Home Delivery Service

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

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Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007

• Free Quotes

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

Stock Agent

Printing

Painter

• ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), C.I.P • Agent for: CGU Insurance Ltd

Gawler ➞ Main North Road

• Gas fittings •Blocked drains • Effluent connections • Bathroom Renovations • Drain Installations & repair •Septic tank installations • HWS repairs, replacements & installations

8862 1030

T.A Redden

For all general insurances

Muno

NOW providing Excavation & Trenching

Balaklava Newsagency

Hair & beauty

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting

Solid Plastering

CATFORD PLUMBING

Newsagency

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Allan Garrard

Plumber

Balaklava Motors

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

Cousins

Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662.

Member of the Master Plumbers Association

R.T.A. AU26029

Hairdresser

Garden Supplies

5 Peek Street, Balaklava Phone 8862 1818, Mobile 0409 848 995 • Master plumber •gas fitter •drain cleaning •roof & gutter repairs •all types of plumbing & supplies.

v Used Cars v Service & Repairs v Genuine GM Holden Parts v Air Conditioning Repairs v SuperCharge Batteries v Free Battery Testing v Brakes & Suspension v Standard & Performance Exhausts

No job too small !

Septic Tank Cleaning

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

Lic No. PGE203573

Rod’s Handyman Ser vice For all your gardening needs… u Pruning u Weeding u Mowing u Gutter cleaning u Rubbish removal u General upkeep u Other odd jobs

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

Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist

Fox Tree Lopping & Tower Hire • Trees & Mistletoe Removed *Conditions •24 Hour Emergency Service Apply •Full public liability insurance • Branches Mulched •Free Quote We’ll beat any other written quote* Ph: 8842 2716 or 0417 460 174

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For Sale

For rent

For Sale

Bitumen rubble 20 - 40mm.

Delivered. Min 15 tonne.

Price on application, C.O.D. Darryl. Phone 0408 834 257.

Balaklava - 3 bedroom home. Double carport and shed. Phone: 8864 5096.

For Sale

Black Angus cows and calves various ages inspect in Auburn 0488 492 121.

Electric wheelchair as new pride jazzy 1143 power chair cost $4200 sell for only $1200 o.n.o.

Ph 0407 183 862 or 08 8522 1174.

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CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Fine and sunny. Warm with light to moderate southeast winds and moderate afternoon sea breezes.

Thursday: A fine and mostly sunny day. Isolated showers developing over Kangaroo Island and southern parts of Yorke and Fleurieu Peninsulas in the evening. Hot with moderate northeast to northwest winds ahead of a moderate to fresh south to southwesterly change over Kangaroo Island and the south of the Peninsulas in the evening.

Friday: Isolated light showers during the morning clearing to a fine and mostly sunny afternoon.

Warm with moderate to fresh south to southeasterly winds.

GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Wind: SE 8 to 13 knots, turning E to NE 8 to 13 knots late evening. Afternoon sea breezes, SW to SE 13 to 18 knots. Sea: 0.5 to 1 m.

Thursday: Wind: NW to NE 5 to 15 knots, turning S to SW 10 to 20 knots in the afternoon and evening.

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extending from the west during the day.

On Friday the trough will move northeastwards, reaching a line near Coober Pedy to Broken Hill late evening as a high pressure system develops over the Bight. Areas of middle cloud may produce isolated light showers over the southern agricultural area during the morning. It will be mild about southern coasts, grading to very hot in the pastoral districts. Light to moderate southeast to northeast winds, turning moderate to fresh southerly with the trough.

On Saturday the trough will weaken further and remain over the pastoral districts as the high moves slowly east to the south of the Bight. It will be fine throughout with light to moderate southeast to southwest winds, fresh about the southern and western coasts. It will be mild about the coasts and hot to very hot inland.

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Open house to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Miss Maureen Hennessy at Balaklava Senior Citizens Hall on February 13, 2011, from 2pm to 5pm. Afternoon tea served at 3.30pm. No presents please but a plate of afternoon tea would be appreciated. Any enquiries contact Trish Branson at 8524 8559 or Maureen at 8862 1526.

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

Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107.

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

You can make money by renting shares. Call 8862 1442 for details.

Work Wanted 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.

WALLAROO TIDE TIMES

Wednesday, Jan 19 0514 1.7m 1334 0.2m

0.1m 0.7m 0.1m

0600 2021

2.6m 1.9m

0638 2015

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Thursday, Jan 20 1.8m 1354 0.8m 2347 Friday, Jan 21 1.7m 1414 0.9m Saturday, Jan 22 0.7m 0710 0.3m 2025 Sunday, Jan 23 0.7m 0736 0.4m 2043 Monday, Jan 24 0.7m 0753 0.4m 2105 Tuesday, Jan 25 0.7m 0802 0.4m 2134

0.2m 0.8m 0.2m 1.6m 1.0m 1.5m 1.1m 1.3m 1.2m 1.1m 1.3m

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Week Month Monthly This year Last year to date average to date to date

Auburn Balaklava Blyth Clare Hamley Bridge Hoyleton Mallala Marrabel Owen Port Wakefield Riverton Roseworthy Saddleworth Snowtown Two Wells

12 12.4 16 16.4 12 12.4 19 15 6 18 4 10 14 7 8 15

20.2 15.0 6.0 18.0 5.2 10.4 15.0 6.8 8.2 15.6

25.2 17.8 19.9 19.7 19.7 20.8 18.8 21.4 20.4 16.6 21.8 15.5 21.0 13.9 18.1

12.4 16.4 12.4 20.2 15.0 6.0 18.0 5.2 10.4 15.0 6.8 8.2 15.6

BALAKLAVA

9.8 na 14.2 7.2 7.2 9.0 na 17.4 10.4 18.2 6.4 12.2 8.4 16.6 12.8

Clare UV ALERT 9:10am - 5:40pm Max UV Index 13 (extreme)

State: Country:

1900 655 365* 1900 926 189*

*77 cents per minute.

Higher from public and mobile phones.

© Commonwealth of Australia 2011

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Contact Shayn 8862 1222

Birth

Gowland - James Patrick born 20/12/2010.

Grandma Charmaine welcomes another beautiful grandchild into our lives and heart, even though we were not told of your birth we hope sometime in the near future you and your brother Peter will be told the truth and I only hope it is in my short lifetime.

Love you heaps forever and always to our little boys. From your grandma, aunties, uncles and all of your cousins. xoxo.

NEWTON (nee Rosenzweig).

David and Julie are thrilled to announce the arrival of “Ashleigh Renee Newton” on Wednesday December 29, 2010 at 8.14pm, weighing 3.2kgs (7lb 1oz).

Sister for Emily & Katelin.

Thankyou to Drs Beament & Crompton and all of the staff at Clare Hospital.

Birthday

COTTLE Bronwyn (18/1/51).

Happy Birthday Mum and Nanna for January 18th.

We are very proud of you and love you heaps. We hope you have a wonderful day to celebrate your special birthday. The best is yet to come! Lots of love from all your family.

Bday MEMORIAM

Parke - Sandra (nee Sharman). Wish you could have been here to celebrate your 50th Birthday with us on January 5. Think of you everyday and love and miss you so much. From Judy, Andrew and family.

18th Birthday

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Probus club - Probus members will meet on January 26 at 1.30pm in the Ambulance Centre for it’s regular January meeting.

WEATHER FORECAST

WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Fine weather is expected throughout on Wednesday as winds tend light to moderate southeast to northeast with the high moving east to be centred over the Tasman Sea. Temperatures will become mild about the coasts and hot inland.

On Thursday winds will turn northerly ahead of a low pressure trough expected in the far west towards midday, which will move eastwards reaching the Northwest Pastoral and Spencer Gulf in the evening. Temperatures will rise to be hot to very hot in the north and west, and hot over the remainder. Milder, fresh to strong southerly winds will develop about the far west coasts later in the wake of the trough. A weak middle level cloud band will also result in areas of high cloud

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Public Notice

Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys:

Fine

0019 1314

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

Dog - timid, black and tan, kelpie, Avon and surrounding area. Reward. Phone: 0428 627 060

day forecast – Balaklava

Fine

0605 1857

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

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40th Wedding

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For Sale

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

Local Weather Thursday

1000

Pram Babyco Cruiser by Swallow, navy/blue teddy bear print, reverse/adjustable handle, excellent condition, $100. Stroller Babyco Portico Plus by Swallow, Navy/Blue Bear print, reline, excellent condition $30. High Chair Activa by Jane, blue, reclining, fully washable cover, converts to table and chair, excellent condition $50. Three in one adjustable rocker by Swallow, navy bear print, excellent condition $20. Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier Blue Tartan, as new in Box, hardly used $40. Phone 0417 884 589.

Oaten hay rolls, new season, 5x4 , net rolled, $35 per roll. Balaklava Museum. Contact R.May 0439 821 741 or M.Zerk 0407 329 559.

Ferrets for sale, 9 weeks old, 6 available. 2 white 1M + 1F. 4 Sable 3M + 1F. Price $70 each. Contact 08 8527 7036.

Wednesday

1008

Pullets - point of lay, Isa brown; Also Incubator 144 eggs, as new $1,000.

Westview Poultry. Ph: 8864 5096 or 0400 297 658.

HOLDEN Commodore VU S Ute, 2001, V6, 5 speed manual, red, tinted windows, power windows & mirrors, power steering, air conditioning, drivers airbag, cruise control, 17” mags, sports suspension, CD player, fog lights, sports bar, sports exhaust, extractors, tonneau cover, tray liner, towbar, central locking, rego no. Manz 45. $9,500 o.n.o. Phone James 0437 427 396 or 88621977 - Balaklava.

Daihatsu Feroza, 4WD, compact SUV. In good order, low kms, air conditioning, power windows/mirrors, reg VFS 140 $3,500 o.n.o. Ph 0419 815 791.

ATV - Brumby - 250cc Demonstration vehicle $2,500 ono (free helmet supplied) 0428 890 107.

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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.

PS2 with 16 games and one control $50. Ph 0427 901 043.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 900kms, fully optioned, power everything, roof racks, nudge bar, silver, alloy wheels, why buy new? Worth $36,500 new, Genuine reason for sale, $31,000 ono. Registered S536AIP. Search on carsales.com.au for more details and photos. Phone 0428 835 265.

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

Hay Oaten, small squares, $4, Balaklava. Phone 0438 622 100.

2007 Holden Viva. 5 door Hatchback, 5 Speed Manual, Mica Blue, 130,000 kms, Good Condition, $9900 ono. Phone: 0419 864 205.

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For Sale

Hay, Oaten and Beardless Wheat. Small squares $5.00, Rolls $50.00. Clare area 0417 838 241.

COTTLE (nee PARKER).

Garry and Bronwyn Cottle married January 9, 1971.

Congratulations Mum and Dad (Nanna and Poppa) on your 40th Wedding Anniversary. All our love today and forever, Lindy and Peter, Samuel, Zachariah and William Wray, Melanie and Peter, Charlie, Alexander and Henry Evans, Kingsley and Eliza Cottle (and Baby!) xxx.

Maxwell - Russell and Donna. Mum and Dad, congratulations on your 40th Wedding Anniversary. Wishing you love, happiness and good health for many years to come.

With love Paul, Jandra and families.

Birth Barr (nee Laube). Derek and Sharyn are thrilled to announce the safe but early arrival of their darling son Jarrah Donald 6lb 3oz on December 28, 2010 in Perth. Many thanks to Carnarvon Hospital Staff and Royal Flying Doctors.

CATFORD (nee Daniel).

Dillon and Claire are very proud to welcome with love their beautiful son Harley Wilfred. Born December 22, 2010, 7lb 11oz. A very special thanks to Dr Karen Chandler, midwife Rhyll and the wonderful staff at Burnside Hospital.

Evans - Rosemary and Kelly Evans of Balaklava welcome with love their first grandchild Macy Rae Born 21/12/2010 a beautiful and precious daughter for Andrew and Carly.

Guess who turned 18.

Happy Birthday Suzie.

Love from Mum, Dad, Shaun and Terri.

80th Birthday

Sharman - Molly. Happy 80th Birthday Mum and Nanny, celebrated on January 6 at Mill Court.

Love from Judy, Andrew, Sasha, Carly and Nathan.

Wade, Casey, Ella and Charli.

Zerk - Margaret. January 17. Happy 80th Birthday.

Love and God’s blessings from all the family.

90th Birthday

Ferguson - Vera. To Mum and Grandma, you have reached a very special milestone. Born this day 1921. Hope to share many more wonderful times, as we have.

Love Pam & Murray & Kell.

Liza, Dion and Bella.

Geoff and Vonnie.

Deb and Nickayla.

Death

McLean, Valda Janet (Bobby). Passed away peacefully at Wheatfields Nursing Home, Freeling on Thursday January 13, aged 91 years. Loved Aunt of Barbara & David, Great Aunt of Andrew, Jenny (dec), Geoffrey, Phillip, Julianne and Robin and great great Aunt of nine.

The Parsons family would like to sincerely thank Gail Harding and all the staff at Wheatfields for their care of Bobby. The funeral service will be held at Mallala Uniting Church at 2pm this Thursday 20th.

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Engagement EVANS - Pearce. Rosemary and Kelly Evans of Balaklava have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest son Jonathan, to Hayley daughter of Karen and Rob Pearce of Plympton South on December 27, 2010. Our love and best wishes to you both.

Greenshields - TELFER. Janine and Trevor of Sunny Hill together with Kathy and David of Ungarra are thrilled to announce the engagement of Kate and Michael on December 27, 2010. Congratulations, best wishes and love from both families xx.

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

Mallala Netball Club

Senior & Junior coaches wanted for all grades Applications and enquiries to the Secretary Tania Heaslip phone 0427 979 013 or post PO Box 3 Owen SA 5460.

Piggery Assistant/ Farmhand

Full time position available on mixed farming enterprise, comprising of farrow to finish piggery, cropping & sheep, located 10km west of Eudunda. The successful applicant will have a keen willingness to learn, be honest with good communication skills and they must be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team. This person must be reliable, trustworthy & self motivated. They will need to have a licence & access to own transport.

Applicant must have HC licence or be willing to obtain.

Experience is an advantage but not necessary as training will be provided. School leavers may apply.

Applications close Thursday February 3, 2011.

For further information please email: jasgeist@bigpond.com.au OR phone: 0408 464 784

Thank you FIRE Thanks. A big thanks to All CFS Volunteers, Local Farmers and others who attended the significant fire at Bowmans on Friday January 7. Our sincere thanks to All that helped.

Paul & Deidre Daniel.

Richard, Sharlene, David and Judith Verner of “Akeringa”, Korunye, would like to thank the large group of people who spent a trying time assisting in the flood crisis at our property on December 8. One person brought a four wheel drive loader about 18kms through rather frightening fast flowing water to help.

Another neighbour saw some sheep in one of our paddocks with huge gaps in the fence. Without saying anything he rounded them up and took them home, looking after them for the following weeks until fencing was repaired.

CFS were darting in and out with sand bags assisting in many ways for the whole period. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved - there are too many to name and we don’t want to risk missing anyone out - thank you sincerely one and all. Our continued thanks to Colin Hall who is helping make order out of chaos and Greg Tapscott’s hard working and pleasant fencing crew.

Sincere thank you to all CFS crews and local farmers for your quick response in extinguishing the fire on our property at South Hummocks on December 22, 2010. Special thank you to Peter Scott. Steven and Bronwyn Hein.

We would like to thank all CFS and farm units who attended and put our the fire at Nantawarra on December 27, 2010. Peter and Kath Taylor.

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

Please phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

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

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

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

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

Council Development Assessment Panel –

Expressions of Interest Independent Members (3) and Presiding Member The District Council of Mallala is seeking expressions of interest from persons who would like to become a member of the Mallala Council’s Development Assessment Panel (CDAP) to fill the positions of independent member (3) and Presiding Member.

The role of the CDAP is to make decisions on Development Applications in accordance with Council’s delegations to it and to advise Council on Development Assessment issues.

The Panel holds regular monthly meetings and special meetings from time to time as and when required. Meetings may vary from 1-2 hours and Panel Members will be expected to attend site visits and read all relevant background material and reports prior to the meetings. No personal liability will be borne individually for any decisions made by the Panel. A strict code of conduct will apply to Panel Members.

Balaklava Hospital & Health Service Job Refs: 493351 & 493359

Personal Care Attendant Balaklava Hospital & Health Service Job Refs: 493354 & 493358

Sales & Customer Service Assistant

www.health.sa.gov.au/careers 1300 882 992

Full Time position

The Plains Producer newspaper is a weekly newspaper circulating throughout the Adelaide Plains and Lower North. With about 2,300 copies sold each week, and a print readership of about 7,000 plus 700 online readers, we offer our community and customers an unbiased medium to convey their message.

The right applicant will have:

...provide balanced care to every client

• Sales skills and a customer service focus, • Excellent communication and time management skills and a positive attitude • Local business awareness, • Computer and email knowledge, • Good spelling and grammar.

People of all ages are encouraged to apply.

Remuneration is dependent on experience.

BlazeS005217

Go to www.seek.com.au

H.R. Sanders - Clare Plains Producer, Wednesday January 19, 2011

To discuss this opportunity and obtain a position description, please contact Andrew Manuel at the Plains Producer on 08 8862 1977 or andrew@plainsproducer.com.au Applications close Friday January 28, 2011

Balco is Australia's leading processor and exporter of high grade Oaten Hay with a national network of loyal growers and an expanding international market. We now seek to recruit a person to join our Processing team at Bowmans.

• 1 Full time position, sales - safety department •1 Part time position, sales - paint department

Casual Staff

Enrolled Nurse

Panel Members will be paid sitting fees to compensate for their time and experience.

Employment Opportunities

To work in in their Balaklava Store. Anyone interested in the position is invited to send their resume to 34 George Stret, Balaklva, SA 5461

Phone: Jim 8867 1224

Logistics & Inventory Manager

For further information please contact Henri Mueller or Brendon Schulz on 85203360

Apprentice Butcher

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

Preference will be given to people who have a sound knowledge of the Development Act and regulations, and or interpreting Development Plan policy or similar. Interested persons are requested to disclose their financial interests.

Expressions of interest detailing experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge should be forwarded to Henri Mueller Manager Environment & Development Services, District Council of Mallala, POB 18 Mallala, SA 5502 or via email to henri.mueller@mallala.sa.gov.au by COB 2nd February 2011

is seeking an

Required Port Wakefield

I can work closely with my clients to find the level of treatment, care and team involvement they need to improve their health. With so many opportunities to experience new situations, learn new skills and master new models of care, every day is different. At SA Health, I can finish my shift feeling satisfied my career is on track and I have made an impact in someone’s life.

Interested persons should provide the following information with their expression of interest: • A Curriculum Vitae and an explanation of their understanding of the Panel and their ability to ensure that its objectives are achieved; • Previous experience relevant to the role; • Whether they seek to be the Presiding Member or Independent Member.

Expressions of interest and accompanying information will be presented to a Council meeting in February 2011 and may form part of an agenda available to the public.

Marc’s Meats

9 Howe Street, Balaklava - Phone: 88621977 Fax: 88621997 Email: andrew@plainsproducer.com.au

Bowmans

Leading a small team and reporting to the Plant Manager this role involves logistics coordination and inventory management. This position is a key area operationally within the business. The successful applicant will have proven IT skills, strong written and oral skills and be able to interact at multiple levels within the business.

This is an exciting opportunity and is supported by an attractive salary package for the right candidate. For more information regarding this position please contact Mr Anthony Yandell on 0407 611 082.

Please forward your applications with resume to ayandell@balco.com.au by COB Friday January 21, 2011.

Balco Australia is a long established and successful Australian company that truly values its employees and supports the communities and businesses of the regions it operates in.

TOUR GUIDE & Cellar Door Sales Casual Position Situated in the Clare Valley, Taylors a family owned company has become one of Australia’s best loved and most trusted wineries.

We are currently seeking a casual Tour Guide and Cellar Door Sales person to join our Cellar Door Sales team. You will partner with the Cellar Door Supervisor to provide knowledge and a memorable experience to our customers.

The person we are seeking will have excellent communication skills and a strong retail background. You will be available to work flexible hours including weekends. With a positive attitude and a passion for service excellence you will become a valued member of the Taylors team.

Please forward your application to nick. mellow@taylorswines.com.au by close of business Friday January 28, 2011. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Trades & Services Directory

MID NORTH

LOWER NORTH

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

8562 1999

PEST & WEED CONTROL

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

Specialising in the eradication of ... ✓ Flies, Fleas, Misc. Pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed Spraying

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

Murray Pest Control

Chiropractor

‘Complete crash repair centre”

For appointments phone

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

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

Butch Bennett Crash Repairs Pty Ltd

8853 2088

Small Ads Bring

BIG RESULTS

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

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

Quality Approved Member

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Waratah Earthworx

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

Contact Grant Fisher 0407 807 123 or 8862 1988 a/h

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Notice of Amendment NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE NORTHERN AND YORKE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN Natural resources management is the integrated and sustainable management of our natural resources. At the cornerstone of efforts to effectively manage the natural resources of the region is the NY NRM Plan. The Plan, which was adopted by the Minister for Environment and Conservation on 6 May 2009, guides the implementation of all natural resources management programs and policies in the region. The Plan includes a Business Plan titled ‘Volume C’ that identifies the Board’s proposed expenditure and the resources that the Board expects to require for the 2011/12 financial year.

P ROFESSIONAL

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

To ensure the Plan meets the changing environmental, social and economic needs of the Region, the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 requires the Board to annually review the Business Plan.

Proposed amendments

P: 8847 2246 M: 0409 525 452

The Board has reviewed the Business Plan and proposes to make the following amendments: (1) Specify the next ensuing three years as the period to which the Business Plan relates is 2011-2014;

Shoo flies!

(2) Increase the quantum of the regional NRM levy for 2011-12 to $2,673,300. This increase is consistent with the proposed regional NRM levy already identified in the Plan and will result in the average of the regional NRM levy payable in the region being increased from approximately $37.80 to $38.73 per property; and

Book today to avoid Delay!

(3) Increase the quantum of the NRM water levy within the Clare Valley Prescribed Water Resources Area for 2011-12 to $69,700. This increase is consistent with the proposed NRM water levy already identified In the Plan and will result in the rate of NRM water levy payable in the Clare Valley Prescribed Water Resources Area being increased from approximately 1.55 to 1.6 cents/kL of water allocated.

For safe and effective control of Flies, Spiders, Mosquitoes and other common insects Annual reminder to book your nearest

The Board expects to receive funds to support the strategies and actions described in the Business Plan from a range of sources. These sources are set out in the table below and include a regional NRM levy, NRM water levy and State and Federal government funding and further detail is provided in the Plan. Funding from a number of sources is yet to be confirmed. In the event that the Board does not secure funding from these sources, the Board will re-prioritise the proposed expenditure.

FREECALL

1800 88 39 88 2009-10 Actual

2010-11 Adopted Plan Budget

2011-12 Estimate

$2,495,600

$2,570,500

$2,673,300

$65,000

$67,000

$69,700

NRM Fund

$465,000

$490,000

$509,600

NRM - State Program

$465,000 $94,510

$116,000

$81,200

$1,567,000

$1,567,000

$1,567,000

From as little as

$

120

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GST

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Proposed Income by Source Income Source

earn to drive with a

www.flyco.com.au

NRM Levies Regional NRM levy NRM water levy State Government

Payroll tax refund

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

Commonwealth Government Caring for our Country–base funding Caring for our Country - Landcare funding

$150,000

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.

$150,000

Other Income Fees & Charges

$102,292

$165,000

Other

$57,646

$190,000

$87,000

Interest

$97,000

$100,000

$100,000

$5,559,048

$5,265,500

$5,409,400

Total Proposed Income

Proposed Expenditure by Program

2011-12 Estimate

Healthy Soils

$611,800

Viable Water Resources

$266,300

Healthy Coastal, Estuarine and Marine Ecosystems

$141,990

Healthy Terrestrial Ecosystems

$1,939,680

Minimal Pest Impact

$1,452,860

Community Driven NRM Total Proposed Expenditure

$171,600

$996,770 $5,409,400

Come and meet with us to discuss the review You are invited to meet personally with Board members, NRM Groups and staff to discuss the regional NRM Plan and the proposed amendments to the Business Plan at the following public sessions; Tues 18 January 2011 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm - Clare Golf Club, Lot 104 White Hut Road, CLARE Tues 25 January 2011 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm - Town Hall, Main Street, ORROROO Tues 1 February 2011 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm - Chatt Centre, 3 Robert Street, MAITLAND A copy of the proposed amendments to the Business Plan can be obtained from the Board’s website at www.nynrm.sa.gov.au or call the Board on 8636 2361.

Submissions must be received by 5.00 pm Wednesday 16 February 2011.

Copies of any submissions received by the Board will be forwarded to the Minister for Environment and Conservation for his consideration.

www.nynrm.sa.gov.au

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Written submissions in relation to the proposed amendments must be submitted to: The General Manager, Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board, PO Box 175, CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523

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Septic Suckers Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

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7 Days Service!

Marc’s Ice & Hire Cool Room Hire 34 George St, Balaklava

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

★Blyth

Under New Management

Cinema

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15 Moore Street, Blyth SA (opp. Medika Gallery)

• Furry Vengeance (PG) ★ ★ Family-All tickets $5

- Thurs Jan 20, 2pm • The Other Guys (M) ★ ★ ★ Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg-Comedy

- Fri Jan 21 8.00pm • Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) ★ ★ ★ Family -Tickets $5

- Sat Jan 22, 6.15pm

- Tues Jan 25, 10.30am • Matching Jack (M) ★ ★ ★ Aust Drama-Richard Roxburgh, James Nesbitt

- Sat Jan 22, 8pm

- Fri Jan 28, 8pm • Charlie St Cloud (M) ★ ★ ★ Zac Effron-drama

- Sat Jan 29, 8pm

- Fri Feb 4, 8pm

Celebrate Australia Day at the Lower Light Hotel

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with James Abberley, Singer & Guitarist

Wednesday January 26 1pm - 5pm

• Afternoon BBQ • Lunch & dinners now available 7 Days

Tickets: •Concession/Student $8 •Child $5 •Adults $10 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50 3 Full Dolby digital surround sound 3 Candy bar 3 Air Conditioned

Lower Light Hotel

BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (between 2pm - 5pm)

Phone: 8520 2003

Ph: 8862 1041

Public Notices

Australia Day Sunday Service

COME CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE DUBBY PUB

Sunday January 23 9am at Balaklava Lutheran Church Harris street, Balaklava

Notice Pursuant to Section 56A (5) of the Development Act 1993

Pursuant to Section 56A (22) of the Act Council appointed the Chief Executive Of f icer (Charles Mansueto) as Public Officer.

For more info contact Jim Bryan 8862 1031

3 Live music by utopia throughout the day 3 Australia day lunch specials 3 $1 Schooners at 6.30pm - 7.30pm including all tap beer and cider 3 New steak sandwich night 3 Free mini bus

$1 Schooners

Wednesday January 26, 2011

Port Wakefield Road, Dublin

PhOne: 8529 2116

Australia Day is the nation’s day to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian.

3 Mallala Lions Club will provide a cooked breakfast from 8am.

download a free checklist at:

3 Formal activities are anticipated to be completed by 10.30am

Come along to an afternoon of fun at Pt Parham Sports and Social Club

Wednesday January 26 From 12noon

3 1pm Sausage Sizzle 3 4pm Karaoke 3 Followed by BBQ tea 3 Raffles, auctions, trading tables All profits from the day will go to the Queensland Flood Relief

Can you help??

The club is looking for donations to raffle or auction on the day. If you can help this very worthy cause please call 8529 2211 today

Port Parham Sports & Social Club

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

24 Kelly St, Balaklava $178,000

ALL WELCOME

• Neat as a pin....ideal first home, investment or retirement home.

• 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 & open plan kitchen/dine & lounge. Nice fittings and fixtures • Landscaped yard with single garage, carport & rainwater.

19 Railway Tce Balaklava $199,000 • Beautiful cottage with more than you expect • 3 dble bdrms, stylish timber kitchen • High ceilings, comb heating & s/s a/c • Park like rear gdn is superb • All for under $200,000

NEW - 6 Short Tce, Balaklava $232,000

Members of the community are invited to attend the next meeting of the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board on:

• This home has had a stunning interior makeover • Outside boasts an easy care yard with fruit trees,

concrete driveway, 2 garages, new rear verandah and rainwater plumbed throughout the home • Now the inside keeps the charm of it’s era, with ornate ceilings and glass feature doors, with a few modern touches.

• 3 bedrooms, main with BIR, lounge which opens into the open plan stunning modern kitchen/dine. Rear sun room or 2nd living area, even the toilet is something special....with a water saving feature.

Monday 17 January 2011 12.00 noon Lunch 1.00 pm

Board meeting

at the Northern and Yorke NRM Board offices 41 - 49 Eyre Road Crystal Brook For more information, please contact the Board on 8636 2361 or board@nynrm.sa.gov.au

www.nynrm.sa.gov.au

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Let’s help Australians in trouble out on Australia Day

$308,000

3 Presentation of Citizenship Awards & Certificates commences at 9am.

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• 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.

• A beautiful modern home with the finishing touches already done.

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3 Aussie BBQ Lunch 3 Coffee and Cake

MID NORTH REAL ESTATE

will be held at the Mallala Oval with the

Invitation to attend the NRM Board meeting 2 million

From 9am - 4pm

Celebrations for the District Council of Mallala’s 2011 Australia Day Breakfast

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australians are currently at risk of alcohol related brain damage.

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Pursuant to Section 56 A ( 3 ) o f t h e Development Act of 1993 the Mallala Council on the 22 n d N ove m b e r 2010 appointed the following Councilors to the Mallala Council Development Assessment Panel for a period of two years: Councillor Members Cr Tom Summerton Cr Yvonne Howard Cr P. (Joe) Danielle

• Followed by an Aussie morning tea

WE ARE OPEN ON AUSTRALIA DAY

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• Build your dream or holiday home on this approximate 900m2 allotment.

• Set in a quiet location with uninterrupted views towards the northern hills.

• Less than an hour from Adelaide, join thousands of other people enjoying the peaceful lifestyle and good fishing.

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• 4 bdrm 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

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Talented Renee will play for Australia

Playing lawn bowls for Australia is not what every 15-year-old girl would want for Christmas, but for Renee McPharlin, it’s a dream come true.

Renee, daughter of Julie and Kym of Balaklava, was told on Christmas eve she will represent the Nation in the Under 18 Trans Tasman series against New Zealand.

It’s an exciting time for the teenager, being the first time, but surely not the last, she will represent her country.

She is no stranger to the green

By Bronte Hewett and gold, wearing those colours for Balaklava’s Division 1 Wooroora Association men’s team.

“I was very surprised, but it was a good Christmas present,” she said.

Like any elite sport, it hasn’t come without hard work and Renee was put through a gruelling camp in December before being named a member of the team.

“There were six girls and six boys, and they picked two of each,” she

said. Making the tournament all the more exciting is the fact Renee will have the home ground advantage and support from family and friends.

The Under 18 Trans Tasman series will be played in Adelaide from April 9-11 at Lockleys Bowling Club.

Having lost the title last year for the first time since the event began in 2002, the Australian side is looking to regain dominance over the crossTasman rivals.

“It will be tough,” Renee said.

“I’m just hoping to win at least a few games and keep it close,”

she said. And for those who say lawn bowls is for old people, the young sportswomen says times are changing.

“It’s really popular for young people now,” she said.“Especially in the city, and in other states it’s even bigger,” she said.

“I like the friendships I’ve built, the competitiveness and also the travelling is good.”

But a dislike for tennis was what inspired Renee to give lawn bowls a try. She was encouraged by former Balaklava teacher and respected

bowls coach, Colin Bown, who now lives in Wallaroo. “I was looking for a different summer sport, and decided to give it a try with Dad,” she said.

The talented bowler had an obvious flair for the sport and started playing in the pennant competition for Balaklava from age nine.

Since then she has played in six successive Under 18 Nationals representing SA, and has become a respected bowler of rare talent.

In October she won the Australian Under 18 pairs title with close friend, Breeanna Dickson.

‘Wally’ hands Rams a goal ace VIRGINIA will boast a healthy two-pronged forward line this football season, after signing former Two Wells full forward, Aaron “Wally” Hand, on Monday night.

Shown here in a computer enhanced Virginia guernsey, Hand will partner 2011 Adelaide Plains Football League (APFL)A grade leading goal kicker, Brendan Niklaus, in attack, a dangerous combination sure to

By Les Pearson stretch the defensive line-ups of any APFL team.

Hand grabbed 61 goals for second bottom placed Peake in the Mallee Football League last season, which was second highest in the league, and also collected the APFL leading goal kicker mantle in 2009, while playing

for Two Wells. Virginia coach, Greg Phillips, said the club was excited to have signed Hand as a lengthy recruiting drive comes to its peak.

“I just approached him, told him what we we’re about,” Phillips said.

He said the club coming close to a premiership last year could have been a big factor in Hand signing for the Rams. He is looking forward to coaching a team with two key forwards.

“It’ll be like having Tony Lockett and (Jason) Dunstall,” Phillips joked.

But he is more than aware of the dangers of being too ‘top heavy’ in attack.

“I don’t think I will be looking to play them side by side,” Phillips said.

“There will be a bit of moving around up there.

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