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RAY BIlling on the job as McCracken Ford workshop supervisor.

Ray calls it a day RELIABLE, practical, relatively quick, economical and smooth styling are words commonly associated with the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL. Similar words have been used to describe the career of McCracken Ford mechanic Ray Billing, (with ‘smooth styling’ the only possible exception). It is a career ‘constructed’ in the same year as the Galaxie 500 XL, with Ray’s apprenticeship starting at

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exactly 8.30am on January 14, 1963. Just over 48 years later, it is set to come back to an idle as Ray steps aside from his full-time role as workshop supervisor. In nearly half a century tinkering with engines, Ray has seen it all. “I’m a jack of all trades, master of none,” he chuckled. n Continued Page 4

IN 1963, when Ray Billing started work, the Ford Galaxie 500 XL was Ford’s luxury model. Also in that year: March 22 – The Beatles release their first album Please Please Me. June 15: South Australia’s Croweaters defeated Victoria for the first time at the MCG. September: Mallala 11.22 (88) d. Balaklava 11.5 (71) in the APFL grand final. October 3: Port Adelaide wins SANFL premiership, defeating North Adelaide. November 22: United States President John F. Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

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VITERRA has appointed former State Premier Rob Kerin as an independent expert on its post-harvest review panel. The move comes after widespread criticism of Viterra’s bulk handling of grain during the recent massive in-flow of grain at various state-wide depots. Two State MPs moved in parliament yesterday to establish a select committee to conduct a review of the handling of grain during the State’s record harvest (see separate reports, page 3). Early in his career, Mr Kerin worked as a senior grain classifier at a Port Pirie silo for 10 seasons, further justifying his appointment to the review. Minister for Agriculture, Michael O’Brien, also requested PIRSA’s involvement. The company announced its plans to conduct a post-harvest review last week. Viterra’s director of corporate affairs, Paul Tierney, said he was confident the company’s review would be completed ahead of the 2011/2012 harvest. “The review will begin immediately,” he said. “The recommendations (from the review) will be published in advance of the next harvest.” Mr Tierney said the harvest review was customary practice for the bulk handler, although this year’s will be more in-depth. “Viterra conducts an operational review at the conclusion of each harvest, but this review is more formal in nature and will go beyond an internal assessment of harvest operations,” he said. It will investigate ways to improve service delivery and communication with growers and stakeholders.

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Benefits as a St John cadet YOUNGSTERS between the ages of eight to 18 keen to learn a heap of valuable skills and enjoy new experiences are being encouraged to join the St John Youth Development Program as cadets. Offering a huge range of youth development opportunities, the St John youth program is not only fun, it also offers South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) points in year 11 and 12. Divisional superintendant,Pat Kakoschke, said cadets also obtained their First Aid Certificate and a number of helpful skills for life.

She said employers also tend to look favourably on former and current St John cadets. “Just being a St John Cadet seems to help them as far as job specs go,” Mrs Kakoschke said. The obvious benefits are, of course, the ability to save lives. “You’re taught resuscitation, and putting people into the coma position,” Mrs Kakoschke said. “So just by doing things like that, you’re going to save people’s lives.”

Mrs Kakoschke joined St John soon after marriage and has loved being part of a professional but friendly group. “It’s brought me out of my shell a bit because I was pretty shy,” she said. “It’s built my confidence up and also given me lots of skills.” Senior cadets also attend events such as concerts and sports to provide first aid. Such events regularly include

Councillor probes Bowmans AS work continues on the sealed road to Balco’s Bowmans site, Western Ward councillor, Daryl Pain, is intent Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) avoids what he claims are potential complications surrounding the project. The road is part of a major development referred to as the AuslinkBowmans Intermodal expansion project. The project is part funded by the Federal government, which is utilising WRC to spend and carry out the works required. Cr Pain has analysed all details of the project, as evidenced by 13 questions on notice in last month’s council agenda regarding project funding, works and financial implications on council’s budget. “I have no problem with any institution or company getting any type of funding,” Cr Pain said.

“The unique situation with the funding is it used to be managed by the Federal government and has now been handed to council to manage. “I just want to make sure council manage it in the way it was set out to be and council doesn’t leave itself in an awkward position should the funding not be spent properly.” WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said the overall project value was $4 million with WRC being the grant applicant under the former Auslink Regional Strategic Program back in 2006, which was only available to councils. “There were only a small number of projects awarded in SA, one being the Bowmans intermodal expansion project,” he said. Cr Pain is particularly concerned about the way council is

recording the funding and spending regarding the project in its financial statements. Cr Pain, believes there is “a fair chance a number of issues are likely to arise in coming months.” “Just how council is displaying the use of that money worries me,” he said. “Money is being spent on it – it’s just not showing up in our financial reports how it’s being spent. “I think it’s a lot deeper and will get a lot more interesting over the next couple of weeks.” WRC infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, is confident council’s recording is satisfactory. He said the Federal government audited the project in November 2009 and council’s own auditors also regularly sign off over council’s processes.

equestrian centre competitions, A Day On The Green and one cadet went on duty at the Powderfinger concert. “There’s quite a few duties they can do,” Mrs Kakoschke said. “A lot of events can’t run without first aid personnel attending.” Children aged eight to 11 are junior cadets, while 11 to 18 are classified as senior cadets. There is a different study book for each age. The Mallala cadets train at the ambulance centre on Thursday nights from 6.30 to 8pm.

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‘Wait and see’ on Owen store WHILE the Owen community has shown its support for the Owen General Store and its owners Kylie and Rowan Sheridan, signs are not good for the small business. Since losing the responsibility of providing the Owen Primary School with lunches, which was handed to the Owen Arms Hotel, Mrs Sheridan already has noticed the impact of the change. “The community has shown its support but business has already started to drop off so I guess I’ll just have to wait and see how things go,” she said. “The support has been there but ultimately, what can I do? The decision has been made.” The Plains Producer has received letters and a number of phone calls from concerned Owen residents believing they will lose their store because of the decision by the school’s principal, Alec Tibbitts, and the governing

council. Mrs Sheridan said she was also mailed an anonymous letter of support. “The (author of the) letter said they understand the need to educate the kids about healthy eating but it could be done through the school with a veggie garden or cooking classes,” she said. Aside from the school lunches, Mrs Sheridan said the school had also stopped purchasing basic supplies from the shop, including milk, sugar, coffee and tea bags. “A lot of people are starting to see this isn’t about healthy eating, it’s something more personal,” Mrs Sheridan said. The school’s governing council held a meeting last Tuesday evening to confirm the changes with members. The Plains Producer tried several times but was unable to contact governing council chairperson, Natalie Lane, for comment.

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Brianna is Lions Youth of the Year Brianna Wedding has been named Youth of the Year by Balaklava and Districts Lions club. Brianna, a Year 12 student at Balaklava High School, secured her win after a presentation to judges and Balaklava Lions club members, including public speaking and questions last Tuesday night at the Terminus hotel. Judges were business women, Balaklava’s Pina Bubner, of MAP Financial Strategies, Jenny Hosking, of Balaklava Transport and Mallala’s Jess Schulz, of Megafert. Brianna won her title from fellow Year 12 BHS student Cassandra Powell, who took out Best Prepared Speech, andAlexandra Wilson, who is in Year 11. The three young women were assisted in the Youth of Year quest

LIONS youth of Year judges and contestants (from left) Jess Schulz, Alexandra Wilson, Pina Bubner, Brianna Wedding, Jenny Hosking and Cassandra Powell. by BHS teachers Sonia Pringle and Sarah Reusch. Last Tuesday night they were asked two impromptu questions, one relating to Facebook and the other on Adelaide’s new desalination plant. Their Facebook responses were good (“couldn’t live without it,” said one) – but the desalination issue proved challenging. Each entrant also had to give a prepared speech. Brianna, an SA Country basket-

baller, described her love of sport and basketball and how goal setting was “a key ingredient to motivation,” which had inspiration and determination as its core. Cassandra asked “are you proud of who you are?” and described how self confidence and courage were key attributes for individuals. Alexandra Wilson described the support and strength most Australians showed each other. She touched on our bravery, independence,

honour, and sense of humour as we forged a nation built on mateship. Challenges of recent flooding throughout the nation encompassed all these qualities. Brianna and Cassandra now will represent Balaklava and Districts at the regional finals, to be hosted by Balaklava Lions at Balaklava Sports Club on Sunday, February 20. Contestants representing other Lions clubs will come Snowtown, Ardrossan, Minlaton and Yorke-

town. The day starts at 9am with interviews and after lunch it is public speaking. Winners proceed to the state final in Glenelg on March 20 The public is welcome to attend lunch at Balaklava Sports Club and the public speaking in the afternoon. Contact Balaklava Lions Club secretary Kossie Chegwyn on 8862 2067 for bookings or further details. Balaklava Lions Youth of the Year is organised by Lion Mike Wood, supported by wife Sue.

Push for State harvest review A TWO-PRONGED move to launch a statewide inquiry into issues surrounding the 2010/2011 harvest has been proposed by Opposition Agriculture spokesman, Adrian Pederick, and Family First MLC, Robert Brokenshire. Both Mr Pederick and Mr Brokenshire are calling for the establishment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to review the handling of the state’s record harvest. Mr Pederick said he was still finalising some details in the motion, but overall it could encompass issues including port access, transparency of information, opening hours and human resources. However, State Agriculture Minister, Michael O’Brien, has backed bulk handler Viterra to conduct its own review into its operations (see page 1). “The company gave me an assurance it would conduct a thorough analysis of the issues, including proper consultation with stakeholders,” he said.

The falling numbers test availability was a major issue to surface throughout the busy harvest season. “Quality is a big thing and the use or non-use of falling numbers machines and visual assessments,” Mr Pederick said. “The visual assessment, I believe, is just not accurate. “There was a lot of stress and dismay some couldn’t access falling number machines at receival sites and it meant farmers had to transport their grain to other sites and companies. “I had reports of up to $130 a tonne difference and that’s a lot of money over a B-double load of grain.” He believes a comprehensive, statewide review is the right way to go. “It will be right across all those things and even an opportunity for people to discuss road and rail access to sites. “It’s a broad overview of the whole grain receival over harvest, not an attack on any one company.”

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If the motion is successful, the committee will be formed and begin its review immediately. The review will involve a number of meetings, advertised publicly, for key stakeholders and any interested individuals to attend and air their concerns. Mr Pederick said he was going to move the motion in the Lower House yesterday but would require the support of the government “There’s really no politics in this, it’s really about equity for the state’s farmers,” he said. “If Labor don’t go with us in the Lower House, Rob (Brokenshire) will move it in the Upper House and the Independents should get it across the line. “I’m hoping for it to be debated this week so we can get it up and running and get down to business. “Overall, we can get some great recommendations to come from the committee and hopefully get some far better directions for the state’s farmers.”

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Many in Owen concerned about store I am writing because last week’s report in the Plains Producer (February 2, Page 1) seemed to have minimised the school lunch situation in Owen. While an attempt was made to give both sides of the story, the title “storm in a lunch bag” left an overall impression the issue was as important as a “storm in a tea cup”. As a former teacher with no financial or other vested interest in the situation, may I suggest there are many people in our community concerned about what has happened – far more than the “small representation of parents with children at the school”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR indicated in the article by Mrs Natalie Lane. It is of great concern that: 1. The Sheridan family at the Owen General Store seem to have been treated in an unfair, nonconsultative and noncommunicative way. Surely effective leadership is about appropriate management and practices, even when dealing with DECS requirements, difficult catering situations and special needs children. 2. The principal, Alec Tibbitts, has seemingly been unable or has refused to take leadership responsibility by organising programs to

teach parents about the DECS healthy eating guidelines, and convincing them to follow them. Surely it is not the responsibility of the supplier. Interestingly, before the changeover to the hotel, some of the school’s governing body also seemed to have had trouble following the guidelines when ordering their children’s lunches! Perhaps he could have started working on them. 3. The Sheridan family has been very badly treated through stories about mouldy sausage rolls and the like. 4. The Owen General Store may have to close

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while the Owen Arms Hotel continues to offer more – toasted sandwiches, school lunch orders and what next? If the store closes

what a shame it is going to be for many, especially the elderly who rely on the store, not just for groceries but also for a chat.

5. People, especially the Sheridan family, have already been very hurt by the Owen school lunch situation. I guess when the ends justify the means, people do get hurt. What a shame it always seems

to happen to clean living, innocent, and honest folk who just want to provide a service for the community, get on with their lives, and to do the best for their family. Reverend Flo Walters, Owen

Store support– but hours need to change HAVING lived in this area since 1994, I have to comment on the story in the Plains Producer last week regarding the Owen store. For as long as I can remember, myself and everyone else has supported the store. It is an integral part of the community. I don’t want to offend or upset anyone – but at the moment, the shop hours just aren’t convenient to working people or working families with kids who have commitments, what ever they may be.

I don’t have school-aged kids but I have worked for government departments in the past and I can’t imagine losing any government contract without a lot of communication taking place, so I think there’s more to this story than we all know. Nobody wants the shop to close down. There seems to be an agenda against the local hotel and I don’t think that’s fair. Some are saying it’s a moral

issue about school lunches coming from the hotel, where they have a commercial kitchen. Where else will the kids get their lunch from? And I’m sure the hotel would have thought it was the right thing to do. They support the community whenever they can. In closing, I think it was a responsible decision to change the chemist deliveries from the school bus to an adult on a daily basis. Sharon Wilson, Owen.

Special thanks from Stockport comunity ON the night of December 7, after torrential rain fell throughout the Gilbert Valley, the township of Stockport was hit with a deluge of storm and river water. Out of about 67 houses, 47 were flooded and to this day, 13 are still uninhabitable. Tragically, since then many other communities in Australia have suffered the same fate – some on a scale that is nearly impossible to comprehend. The problems we, as a community, have encountered seem to be mirrored throughout the flooded areas. These include damage to housing, major infrastructure, roads and verges, the huge task of disposing of household goods and debris, health issues, emergency accommodation, clothing and food, insurance issues, instances of people not respecting other’s property and a general feeling of

helplessness. Where do we start? Even though we are only in the early stages of rebuilding, we would like to thank the many people who have helped us to this stage. From the personal visit of Premier Mike Rann, the ongoing support of the Minister for Families and Communities, Jennifer Rankine, the State Recovery Committee through Ronnie Faggotter and their allied agencies, we have been able to access emergency funding and services for affected families The State government’s commitment of $100,000 is greatly appreciated as we rebuild our town. The ongoing support from our Federal MP Nick Champion and State member, Geoff Brock are valued greatly. Though our local Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council has sus-

tained major damage throughout its region, its officers have been unswerving in their commitment to the town. The volunteer organisations such as SES, CFS, Salvation Army and local Lions Club made tremendous contributions immediately after the flood. To the many volunteers and silent angels, we say ‘thank you’. It is a tremendous boost to the town’s morale when families make a commitment to rebuild their lives in exactly the same place, even after the cruel hand mother nature has dealt. The help everyone has given will ensure that you haven’t heard the last of the town of Stockport. Brian Koch, chairman of the Stockport Recovery Committee, on behalf of the Stockport community. • Clean up starts, Page 7

After 48 years, Ray calls it a day • From Page 1 Ray has worked through the three generations of workshop owners, starting with JT Belling. He was the first apprentice to complete the four-year course at Bellings. “We celebrated that night, I had to have the next day off work,” Ray said. He worked under John Belling for 11 and a half years. “I had mucked around with vehicles years before,” Ray said. “The only problem I had was with electronics. Everything else was a piece of cake.” The RJ Walker dynasty followed, where Ray continued to work under Bob Walker for nearly 10 years. Ray “Jack” McCracken and wife Bev then took over and have run the business since. “I’ve had three good bosses, the two I have at the moment are wonderful,” Ray said. “They really look after their staff, that’s what I appreciate most. They’ve been really good to work for.” In saying that, Ray, who turned 65 last month, suggested he would look to stay on in a part time role in the near future. He has no regrets in a career in which he has remained loyal to the one business. “I had offers to go elsewhere but

I’m not a city person,” Ray said. “I can go for a day and come home but I’m a country person. “What I love here is the variety of work.” Over the years, Ray has watched in astonishment the automation of various gadgets in vehicles.

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“Technology in motor vehicles, is unbelievable,” he said. “Computerised electronics! I find it hard to understand how it can do what it does.” Ray said supervising the workshop had been ideal, with a lot of the rookies specialising in the modern technology. “We’ve got a good bunch of young’uns,” Ray said. Ray cites spending more time with family (wife Karren and children Melissa and Andrew) and getting more time to fish as major

reasons behind his retirement on Friday, February 25. “I’ve got another grand child due in April,” he said. “We’ll go and baby-sit the young one when it comes along. “And I still enjoy beach fishing, I go as often as I can.” So, what is the secret to a long and successful career? “I reckon it’s down to determination and enjoyment,” Ray said. “The main thing is enjoying what you do. I gave the same advice to my kids. You make a commitment and stick at it.” Reflecting on his time in the workshop, Ray is ultimately grateful of the support he has had from his employers over the years. “John Belling gave me the opportunity and some good advice along the way as well,” he said. “Bob Walker, even though he was my employer, he was more like a father to me. “And Ray and Bev (McCracken), words can’t describe what they’ve done for me. “I’m also trying to think of a list of everyone I’ve ever worked with but it’s pretty hard.” With the large part of a lifetime spent in the shed at the intersection of Railway and Edith Terrace, the time has come to drop the hood on a lengthy stint. “I think it’s time to finish,” Ray said. “I’ll miss it.”

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snowtown Fundraising for Snowtown’s skate park has continued over the summer months and recently passed the $6000 mark. The next step is to determine the most appropriate location. Three sites are currently being considered and the Snowtown Community Management Committee would appreciate locals’ input. The three sites are at the old basketball courts, cricket nets or the paddock on the corner of East and North terraces. Skatepark committee members are hoping to collect as many return slips from Snowtown residents indicating their preferred position. The slips are available in Snowtown’s View newsletter. “We have not received many responses in regard to the preferred site, so it will be assumed the locals are going to be happy no matter which site we choose,” committee member Tanya Warner said. She said the site would be finalised at the end of February when the committee met with Wakefield Regional Council. Response slips need to be returned to Tanya or Kelly Freebairn by February 14. Fundraisers through the summer included a Christmas raffle with donations from Snowtown and Balaklava businesses, a barbecue at the Snowtown silo and a can and bottle drive. The raffle was drawn at the Snowtown Hotel on Christmas eve, with Julie Herewane the first prize winner of an iPod. There were 10 prizes drawn including a body shop pack, $50 IGA and Gun Club vouchers, two gift baskets, a garden hose, box of tea bags, lolly basket and a clock. A total of $515 was raised. Rob Rice and Kerry Warner set up a barbecue at the silos one December Saturday morning, serving bacon and egg rolls to hungry farmers and

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truck drivers with $327 raised. The hotel is continuing to raffle meat trays on Friday nights, where a further $150 has been collected. The can and bottle drive after New Year’s

Eve collected a total of $400. Many people in the Snowtown community contributed to these successful events and the committee extends its thanks to all those who helped or donated.

Popular RSL lunches return Mallala RSL members again will be providing their very successful monthly community lunches in their airconditioned hall. Money raised helps keep the RSL going for future generations of returned servicemen and women and their families. A delicious two course meal with tea and coffee is served on the third Sunday of each month at 12.30pm for a minimal cost of $8. Raffles are also conducted and the bar is open. The lunches are for the whole community, both young and old. These are casual lunches so just take the family and join in the fun for a couple of hours. The next lunch will be a BBQ with a variety of salads and home made bread rolls on Sunday, February 20. For catering purposes, phone Geoff or Sandra Henderson on 8527 2211.

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Concord Model Flying Club is looking for a new space to spread their wings. Its current site, near the corner of Gawler River and Heaslip roads, has become too restricted. Club member, Colin Parsons, said the club needed to find a more suitable field.“Ideally we would like a site within 15km of our existing field,” he said. The field would need about 150 x 150 metres plus an overfly area of 200 metres to the east, south and west and road access from the northern boundary. “Access to power and water would be nice, but not essential. For safety, there should be a 500/750 metre buffer to houses and buildings,” said Mr Parsons, adding the club was very responsible and had been in existence for more than 20 years. “We have leased and maintained our current site for more than 15 years and want to obtain a new long term site for our club,” he said. Any property owners, who think they have a suitable piece of land, should contact Mr Parsons on 0432 209 633 or the president, Neil Page, on 0409 647 517.

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Balaklava Community Arts will celebrate the Courthouse Gallery’s 20th birthday on March 11. An evening to celebrate will be held at the gallery from 7.30pm–10.30pm. Guests can enjoy ‘An Arty Affair’ by viewing the Balco Balaklava Art Prize retrospective 1991–2010, and meeting the artists. A silent auction of Art Prize winners’ works will be held.The exhibition will be on display from tomorrow, February 10 until Sunday, March 20. For information, phone Jo May on 8862 2342 or Lenice Cox on 8862 1173. District

n New arrival – Kimberly James and Owen Allmond welcomed a son, Hudson James Allmond, into the world on January 25 at 10.37am. Weighing 7 pounds and 53cm long, Hudson is the couple’s first child.

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Cannabis beneath kennel ‘bunker’ Mallala man to face court after police raid property

Stephen discovers the science of growing dirt While most farmers are in the business of producing more grain, meat, fruit or other such commodities, South Australian farmer Stephen Ball has come home from his Nuffield travels with a novel idea – producing more soil on his Riverton property. Stephen and his wife, Nikki Hannaford, produce cereals, legumes and oilseeds on their farm in the Gilbert Valley, but after no-tilling with normal machinery for the last 13 years felt they’d hit a plateau. “I needed to move to the next stage and I felt we had good control over what was going on above the ground but didn’t know what was happening beneath,” Stephen said. So Stephen successfully applied for a Nuffield Scholarship and turned his attention to how growers around the world were retaining stubble and improving nutrient cycling. “My research was on zerotill farming systems, looking at the use of disc seeders to enable maximum retention of all stubbles and looking at the soil biology and nutrient cycling in that system. “I went through the United States and Canada, down into Mexico and then through the major countries in South America – Brazil, Argentina and Chile. “I found the science people – there was a lot of those in the northern American countries – but then there was a lot more of actual hands-on work

in southern America. It was quite interesting that the two were quite different.” And it was in South America the idea of not just retaining stubble but actually creating new soil came to his attention. “There was the retention of the stubble, but they were also talking about actually increasing the amount of the soil, they were gaining one millimetre of soil per year on average, and that really sparked my fascination because our soils are old and weathered and to be able to actually increase our soil would be a great thing to do,” Stephen said. As is the question with all research, is it feasible in Australia to retain enough stubble to actually see it breakdown and be converted into new soil over time? Stephen, whose scholarship was sponsored by Grains Research and Development Corporation, cautiously says yes. “Not at the rates they talk about – 10 tonne stubble, one millimetre of soil – we’re looking around the five tonne stubble, half a millimetre thereabouts, would be great,” he said. The process will begin with getting machinery capable of doing the job – the Balls are importing a new disc-seeding machine from South America to allow them to maximise stubble retention. They will also be modifying their header to handle the increased amount of straw in paddocks.

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RIVERTON farmer Stephen Ball gets down to the nitty gritty with his soil. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath. Once the equipment is in he leased out for 12 months, place, Stephen hopes to see not something many Nuffield the agronomic benefits flow scholars do, but a decision through, eventually to the back which enabled him to fully focus on his important research. pocket. •Nuffield Australia is an “Agronomically we’re looking for nutrient cycling organisation which provides within the soil and so there opportunities to Australian is not the peaks and troughs farmers between the ages of of availability of nutrients, it 28 and 40 to travel the globe evens the flow out throughout investigating a research topic the season and therefore will important to them and Australget us a better crop in the end,” ian agriculture. Applications for 2012 close he said. The first thing he needs to on June 30. For more infordo however, is get back onto mation please head to www. his Riverton property, which nuffield.com.au

Arrested over graffiti TWO WELLS A 13-year-old Gawler student has been arrested and charged with at least six counts of property damage and marking graffiti as a result of incidents that occurred overnight on January 29 and 30 at Two Wells. Police allege the youth painted his ‘tag’ on a fence near the Commercial Hotel, the brick wall of the Two Wells Bakery, a private fence in Drew street, a railway building on Gawler-Two Wells road, school buses, the Two Wells Tavern Hotel, Two Wells RSL and Two Wells Bowling Club. The youth was caught on CCTV in the main street and he also made mention of his handywork on the popular social networking site, Facebook. The youth presented himself to Two Wells Police Station with his mother and he was later bailed to appear in the Tanunda Youth Court in March. It is unknown what the total damage will amount to but police believe it will be about $2000. Three other youths were in company with him. Police will be seeking those in due course. DUBLIN MALLALA and Two Wells police apprehended a 45-year-old Dublin man after he was detected driving a Toyota sedan with an alleged blood alcohol level of 0.22. It is to be further alleged he was disqualified from holding or obtaining a drivers licence. Police examined the Toyota the man

was driving and it is to be alleged at the time of driving, the car was unregistered and uninsured, had false number plates and was previously defected by police. The man will appear at a later date in the Tanunda Magistrates Court. BALAKLAVA A LOCAL youth lost his provisional driver’s licence on Friday evening for alleged drink driving. He had only obtained his provisional licence in November last year. The 17-year-old youth was stopped on Railway terrace, Balaklava, for a mobile breath test and as a result of analysis, he was found to have almost double the legal limit for a full licence holder. The vehicle he was driving was impounded for 28 days and his licence was immediately disqualified for a period of six months. He will be summonsed to appear in a youth court at a later date. STOCKPORT A 27-year-old Stockport woman was arrested following ongoing investigations into large scale thefts of money from Bunnings at Parafield in late January. She has been bailed to appear at Elizabeth Magistrates court. HAMLEY BRIDGE POLICE are investigating a report of an alleged assault on a school bus, which was travelling from Riverton to Hamley Bridge on Friday. Two school students were involved.

MALLALA and Two Wells Police seized 19 cannabis plants, some up to 1.5 metres high, after they raided a Dublin road property on January 31. Acting on information received from intelligence sources, police searched the property in the company of a revenue protection investigator from ETSA Utilities and discovered the plants being grown both outdoors and hydroponically. Police located an underground ‘bunker’, which had been converted into a hydroponic ‘grow room’. The bunker was well concealed under a dog kennel, which had a false floor. Plants growing outdoors were in a large enclosure disguised as a poultry run. Police seized all of the plants, some prepared cannabis and all hydroponic equipment. A 51-year-old Mallala man was reported for cultivating cannabis, possessing prepared cannabis, possessing equipment for the purposes of smoking cannabis and being in possession of prescribed equipment. He will later receive a summons to appear in court. ETSA Utilities is making further investigations in relation to the alleged theft of power at the same address.

Warning after lambs stolen

MALLALA ABOUT 30 merino lambs were reported stolen from a property on Balaklava Road, Mallala, late last month. Police are investigating the theft of the lambs, which were taken between November and December. The farmer did not realise they had been taken until he mustered the paddock and did a head count. The lambs were valued at $80 each at the time of the theft.Mallala Police urge all farmers to be particularly vigilant in relation to stock thefts. Sheep and cattle prices, particularly sheep and lambs, are at unprecedented levels and more thefts are likely. Police need to be advised of any stock thefts, irrespective of the number of animals involved. Further, police need to be made aware of vehicles, particularly utilities and trailers that are carrying sheep/lambs at night, and are off route relative to markets. Police urge all farmers to record registration numbers.

Posts taken for scrap value

PORT PARHAM MALLALA police are also investigating the theft of 35 steel posts from Port Parham. The posts were made of railway iron and were cut into two metre lengths. There is a 50mm hole in the top of each post to allow cable to be passed through. Mallala Greening Committee intended to use the posts to erect fences to protect coastal vegetation and habitat. It is highly likely these posts were stolen and subsequently sold as scrap metal. Scrap metal prices are on the rise and police expect a spike in the theft of all scrap metal. Any information in relation to the theft of scrap metal can be passed on to local police or phoned through to BankSA Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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WILD HORSE PLAINS A 17-year-old youth from Wild Horse Plains was reported for maintaining a fire in the open during the Fire Danger Season on January 29 at a Port Parham property. Mallala and Gawler Police attended the premises in relation to complaints of a noisy party. Upon arriving, police located a number of youths at the premises and discovered a bonfire in the front yard. The youth was later interviewed and reported on February 6. Plains Producer, Wednesday February 9, 2011

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‘Verspreiding van die Woord’ Spreading the Word – from the Kalahari to Balaklava and beyond Van Zylsrus South Africa

Balaklava Church of Christ minister Carel Haasbroek with his family, wife Tanja, daughter Jahrika and son Gian.

Church and community welcome new minister PARISHIONERS at Balaklava Church of Christ have been treated to Sunday services with a unique accent in recent weeks. South African minister Carel Haasbroek moved to Balaklava on New Years Day, bringing with him wife Tanja, son Gian, 13, and daughter Jahrika, eight and a half. The family has taken to the town extremely well. “We already feel welcome,” Carel said. He has been a minister for 10 years, based at his home congregation at Van Zylsrus, a small community near the northern border of South Africa. Carel said coming to Australia to preach was a dream come true. “Since I became a Christian, I’ve always picked Australia as a country I’ve wanted to pray for,” he said. “It was a dream to come over and be a minister for the people of Australia.”

Les Pearson reports: He said the similarities between the Kalahari district and the Adelaide Plains is uncanny. “It’s amazing the area we come from is the same as the situation here,” Carel said. The Kalahari region is predominantly a rural area, with a number of sheep and cattle farms forming the backbone of the local economy. The family has a number of hobbies. Carel enjoys writing and walking, while Tanja also enjoys walking and music, mainly classical and gospel. Gian is a bit of a sharp-shooter and also a model aeroplane enthusiast. Sports are Jahrika’s interests, who enjoys netball, hockey, skating and dancing. But there is one common interest the family share. Cycling.

“As a family, it is a good way to spend time together and keep fit,” Carel said. After landing in Australia on New Year’s Day, Carel was right into the thick of things the next day, delivering his first service. “We suffered a little bit of jet lag but we coped with that,” he laughed. Overall, he has enjoyed the quiet months summer usually delivers in the town. “I think it’s a good time because a lot people were away, so I didn’t come when it was busy,” Carel said. “So it gives me the opportunity to look around, settle in and get to know the people in a more formal way.” He already has international preaching experience, working in countries north of South Africa. “I have preached over the borders from South Africa but this is the first different continent,” he said. The difference a mere border

Stockport clean up starts this week HUNDREDS of sleeves will be rolled up tomorrow as the big clean up at Stockport begins. It marks the start of a monthlong effort to get the small mid-north town back to its shiny former self. Community association presi-

dent, Brian Koch, said tomorrow’s clean up will involve mostly locals as the co-ordinated effort begins. The cleaning work generally will be held on four days each week, from Thursday to Sunday, to accommodate people’s different work schedules.

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LOCAL Member for Light Tony Piccolo is set to be promoted to the position of parliamentary secretary following the State cabinet reshuffle announced yesterday. Mr Piccolo was elected Monday afternoon by the State Labor Caucus to replace Upper House MLC Bernie Finnegan, who was promoted to the ministry. Mr Piccolo said he was both humbled and proud to be promoted to the position, as it will give an opportunity to have a greater say in policy development. He said he expected to be sworn in later in the week once the Premier had decided which minister he would be working to. “I am hopeful my new position will enable me to deliver better outcomes for my electorate,” Mr Piccolo said. Mr Piccolo said the position of parliamentary secretary was to assist a particular minister in a particular portfolio area. The position can be attached to either the Premier or any minister. “While I have personal preference, I would be happy to work to any minister,” Mr Piccolo said. “While the new position will mean a greater workload, I will continue to serve my electorate to the best of my ability,” Mr Piccolo stressed. “I have great staff in my electorate office who will be able to assist me in serving my local community.” The appointment means Mr Piccolo must relinquish his committee positions, including the Public Works Committee.

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makes between countries is phenomenal. “You can’t believe it, it’s the same continent but there is a huge difference between the cultures,” Carel said. “To go to Botswana, it’s like the people were more open to the Gospel in a sense, whereas in South Africa it was harder to reach people. “We experienced a great hunger for it the higher we went in Africa.” As for Australia, Carel is confident in placing his faith in ‘the man upstairs’. “It’s about the calling and really trusting God with our future,” he said. “Being a minister is like living in faith, it’s hard to plan your career because you have to rely on where God sends you.” He is hopeful of an enjoyable time in the country. “I’m pretty sure I’m going to gain more knowledge and experience throughout my international ministry,” Carel said.

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Lyn’s pivotal role in new mental health plan LOCAL woman Lyn English has been recruited as part of an initiative touted as “a stronger voice for mental health consumers and carers in country SA”. Mrs English is one of two new ‘Experts by Experience’ development officers recruited by Country Health SA as part of an ongoing initiative to ensure consumers and carers have a say about the future of regional mental health services.

The new development officers – Ms English, a mental health consumer from Balaklava, and a carer from Pt Elliott (error in original Press Release) – started work last month. Their part time role is a new addition to the Experts By Experience initiative, which was implemented by Country Health SA in 2007. Senior project officer, Trudi-Ann Brooks, said the new positions will deliver unprecedented and valuable

input of mental health consumers and carers alike from across the state. They will meet with local mental health advocacy groups, such as consumer advisory groups and mental health activity and resource centres, and receive the feedback from the Experts by Experience meetings. They will also work alongside Country Health SA’s community mental health teams in the regions

to help them better understand the perspective of consumers and carers. “The positions will provide a voice for the community, particularly for carers or consumers from all over the state,” Mrs Brooks said. Utilising the experience of both a carer and someone who has previously suffered with mental healthrelated illness is a major step in pointing mental health treatment in the right direction, an area which Mrs

Brooks is hoping to expand. “It’s definitely widely recognised that mental health has been under resourced for quite some time but we’re looking to place a greater focus on this area in the future, pending the availability of resources,” she said. An Experts By Experience meeting will be held at Balaklava on Tuesday, March 15. More details will be finalised over coming weeks.

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Balaklava link to Queensland BALAKLAVA veterinarian, Dr Brenton Clark, is keeping in close touch with his family in Queensland following the flood and cyclone devastation. His niece, Ellenor Carter, is the director of Emergency Services for South Eastern Queensland Red Cross society. Ellenor’s husband, Andrew Carter, is the son of Brenton’s sister Lesley, who was Balaklava resident for many years. Ellenor has been stationed in Brisbane since December to re-house the many families left destitute by the floods. She has escorted many visitors on tours of the damaged areas, including the Governor General, Prime Minister, and Queensland Premier. Mrs Carter also supplied

Red Cross support in Cairns before Cyclone Yasi hit. Several former Balaklava people were in Queensland during the cyclone. They include former Balaklava Uniting church minister, Shane Kammermann and his family, wife Sarah and children Lucy, Mollie, Poppy and Juniper, who are in Ingham. Matt Angel and Alicia Maxwell, who have been living in Airlie Beach, and former Balaklava identity Ashley and his wife, Lyn and Ashley’s brother, Richard and their families, who have been based in Airlie Beach for many years. Balaklava’s Helen Durdin left for Cairns this week to volunteer her time with the South Australian Red Crosss contingent.

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Are you a ‘BizyChick?’ Business women begin local network group

They start by helping others Raffle supports flooded kindy

NEW women’s group BizyChicks is appealing to the community to support a fundraising raffle circulating Balaklava at the moment, with funds raised to go to rebuilding a Queensland kindergarten that was victim to the huge floods. In an adoption of sorts, BizyChicks member Marlene McArdle was keen to go beyond a one-off donation. “I thought I would like to actually give to something we could continue working towards,” she said. Mrs McArdle discovered the Laidley Kindergarten and its plight after a few days searching on the internet. She said she wanted to help a kindy because of its importance to the parents and children on the community. “I suppose it’s something everyone uses,” Mrs McArdle said. “I believe all kids need a fair start. “Just knowing this community and how important the kindy is to it.” Laidley is a small rural town with a population just under 3000 about an hour’s drive west of Brisbane. “I kept reading more and more and it just sounded like us,” Mrs McArdle said. She could only imagine the stress the kindy’s director, Barbara Buchanan, would have been going through. “We thought it would be nice for her to know someone has her back,” Mrs McArdle said. Mrs Buchanan was on her way to Brisbane to purchase some new easels for the makeshift kindy, currently held at the local school, when she spoke with the Plains Producer. She said listening to the random message from the BizyChicks member on her answering machine made her day. “It did, I was very surprised,” Mrs Buchanan said. The support will come at a handy time as the kindy’s insurance provider continues to play hard ball. Mrs Buchanan said lawyers were involved but the process could prove lengthy. With equipment loss, new floor

BizyChicks Kelly Leach (left) and Purdie Barr say their new concept is a great way to keep each other inspired.

A NEW group for working women and female business owners has been started in the Balaklava area to help network and inspire new ideas and directions. BizyChicks is the brainchild of local business owners Purdie Barr and Kelly Leach. They describe it as “networking... the fun way.” “We decided it would be better for our businesses to speak with other women in business and having that outlet,” Mrs Leach said. “There are more and more women running their businesses from home, which can be a little isolating. “You can feel a bit secluded when you’re working from home.” BizyChicks member Marlene McArdle said the group was an ideal way to continue encouraging one another in their various pursuits. “If you’re not in an office environment where you tend to feel like you’re a part of something, then you can start questioning whether you’re contributing to anything or just looking at your kitchen wall,” she said. “It’s also a great way for us to keep each other inspired so we don’t give up on our dreams.” BizyChicks currently has 28 members but there is room for plenty more. “Anybody can join, even if you

Les Pearson reports: don’t have a business, because they might also be able to inspire us with their ideas looking from the outside,” Mrs Leach said, The first meeting, an informal get together, is scheduled for the evening of Friday, February 18. Mrs Leach said the meeting schedule features half informal get-togethers with the other half more formalised with guest speakers and mini workshops. “Just to catch up once a month, that’s our aim for the year,” Mrs Leach said. Mrs McArdle said her experience was something she would like to share with young women looking to succeed in the business environment. “Just to prioritise so you don’t focus on just one thing and let yourself down is the thing that I want to get across to the girls,” she said. “It will be great to hang out with the younger girls and have social events as well as family and business events.” The raffle to support the Laidley Kindergarten, which was severely damaged by Queensland’s floods, will be drawn at the first meeting. “Drawing the raffle will be an awesome way to kick off the group,” Mrs Leach said.

coverings and a new fence all valued at $15,000 respectively, plus replacement of the kindy’s front door, the damage bill is expected to be rather large. “It’s going to be fairly extensive and we’re hoping the insurance company can cover most of it,” Mrs Buchanan said. Laidley Kindergarten students had their first day back last Wednesday. “They can’t play in their sandpit, they can’t play on their porch but we’re managing,” Mrs Buchanan said. It might be a while before they find their way back to their home, a majestic 120-year-old Presbyterian church. “I’d like to say maximum of six weeks but I think we’ll be here until Easter,” Mrs Buchanan said. “Our first priority is to repair our front door, repair our fence and we’re going home.” Queensland businesses Frosty Mango and the local National Australia Bank branches have also provided financial assistance. Mrs McArdle said despite the flood levy, the tradition of plains residents going above and beyond the call for generosity needs to continue. It is a similar concept to the recent “Adopt-A-Town” project created by Owen’s Joy Woodroofe after the Victorian bushfires, “This is just continuing on the tradition of Balaklava that we all get together and support someone who needs it,” she said. “We know how much of an awesome centre our kids go to every day and we want to help them establish one there as well.” Raffle tickets are available from: Balaklava Fresh Foods,The Shearing Shed, Cutz’n’Curls’, Retravision, Balco, Balaklava Post Office, Balaklava Chemplus, Marc’s Meats, Wendy’s Cafe and Cakes, Agfert, Balaklava Thrifty Link. Prizes drawn on Friday, February 18.

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO February 2006

• Former Balaklava High School teacher Geoff Gardner was gearing up to travel to Hong Kong, where he was to teach English to students in San Ling, near the China border.

YEARS AGO February 2001

• Senior constable George Kaiser moved with his family from Murray Bridge, to step into the role of Hamley Bridge’s new police officer.

YEARS AGO February 1991

• Emma Baker was named Balaklava and districts Youth of the Year, just getting the title over Joanne Lawson of Port Wakefield, and Melanie Battle of Balaklava.

‘Home from Home’: Australia’s first motorised caravan by Norma Schopp

which he put a new body on in the shape of a house and called it ‘Home from Home’. By Easter 1929 the project was complete, and the Kaesler family set off for Goolwa. During their stay, they were introduced to Mr Wells, the Mayor of Goolwa, who was interested in the ‘Home from Home’ and eventually bought it from Pop Kaesler. As far as we know, it was never used again as a caravan, but spent many years in the backyard of Mr Wells’ home as a playhouse for his children and grandchildren.

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D The oldest actress to win an Oscar is Jessica Tandy – at 81 she won the Best Actress Oscar in 1990 for her performance in Driving Miss Daisy. D The only animated film to win a Best Picture Oscar was Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, in 1991.

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After Mr Wells died, the caravan Museum (at Birdwood) as being the was donated to the District Council first motorised caravan in Australia. of Port Elliott and Goolwa and later Although he sold the first carahoused at the Goolwa Museum – van, it didn’t mean the end of the where it stayed until 2000, when Kaesler family’s travels. Pop set about two local volunteers with experience making another caravan, this time on restoring Dodge motors took on the a six-cylinder Dodge, and the family task of getting it going again. On travelled thousands of miles discovAnzac Day 2000 it was started for ering many areas of Australia. the first time in nearly 70 years, and by September that year it was driven back to the Goolwa Museum, where it is proudly displayed. This vehicle is recognised by both the National Museum of Australia and POP Kaesler’s caravans. the National Motor

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• Feb 14: Hummocks Netball Club AGM, Eagles Sports & Community Centre. • Feb 17: Long Plains Net Set Go training program. • Feb 26: Strawberry Fete, Owen Town Hall. • Feb 27: Dublin History Group and Port Parham Sports and Social Club 10th annual Strawberry Fete, Port Parham Social Clubrooms; Balaklava Junior Tennis tournament. • Feb 28: Two Wells Children’s Centre AGM. • Mar 3: Balaklava Ladies Come & Try golf; Balaklava Ladies Golf luncheon. • Mar 5: Balaklava Tennis Club Bingo night. • Apr 6: Balaklava Bowling Club fashion parade.

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Preserved in a glass showcase at the entrance to the Nuriootpa Caravan Park, you will find a rather unusual caravan, built in the 1930s by ‘Pop’ Kaesler. This was the second caravan Pop Kaesler built. To find the first, you’ll have to visit Goolwa. Pop saw the need for a caravan in 1928. On the Easter weekend, he drove his family to McLaren Vale in their new 1928 ‘Flying Four’ Dodge tourer. There was no accommodation available so the Kaesler family had to sleep in an old shed – Pop was not amused at having to pay the same tariff as the other guests in ‘proper’ accommodation. Returning home to the Barossa Valley, Pop decided he would solve the accommodation problem by making his own caravan. He had a four-cylinder 1924 Dodge tourer,

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More jobs in bigger The official opening of d’VineRipe’s extended tomato glasshouse will be held on Tuesday, February 22 from 12.30pm. In 2007, a $35m stage one glasshouse opened near Two Wells and was the largest single glasshouse built in one stage Stage two of the glasshouse was recently completed, and will be influential in the future of horticulture and agribusiness in Australia. About 100 new jobs will be created. The $30m expansion will boost production capacity to some 10,000 tonnes of tomatoes per year. The Two Wells glasshouse is an initiative of d’VineRipe, the Victor Smorgon Group and Per-

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A meeting will be held at Port Wakefield next week to discuss how local marine parks could best be zoned for conservation and community use. The State Government’s push to create new marine parks has been a contentious issue throughout the state. The local group for Upper Gulf St Vincent will meet on Thursday, February 17 from 3pm–7pm at Eagles Sports and Community Centre. Chairperson of Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee, Barb Reid, said she would be attending and urged recreational fisherman to take the opportunity to submit comments or concerns to the local Marine Park Local Advisory Group (MPLAG).

“This is the last opportunity for recreational fishers to make comments if they want their wishes addressed,” she said. “Everybody has been given this opportunity, so if they don’t use it to suggest changes, they can’t really grizzle if the changes aren’t addressed,” she said. Upper Gulf St Vincent MGLAG will meet in a workshop format, so members can consider community feedback received since its last meeting in November. Community members are welcome to observe but are urged to share any key information before the meeting. Maps showing preliminary sanctuary zones have been issued to stimulate local discussion and gain

feedback from the community. The community-based process seeks to ensure people most affected by marine parks can have their say in draft management plans. Plans will be issued for public consultation late in 2011. The public can send any comments, concerns or feedback to marineDEH@saugov.sa.gov.au. Download a South Australia’s Marine Parks Information Tool (SAMPIT) at www.marineparks. sa.gov.au/SAMPIT. For further information, contact the Upper Gulf St Vincent MPLAG chair, Brenton Schahinger, on 0438 391 748. Other MPLAGs will meet in Edithburgh on February 24 and in Minlaton on February 23.

fection Fresh Australia. Welcoming addresses will be given by chief executive officers Michael Simonetta (Perfection Fresh) and Peter Edwards (Victor Smorgon Group). The opening includes a tour of the facility.

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THE Little Big Book Club (LBBC) returns to local libraries once again this year. Now in its sixth year, the LBBC is the most extensive early childhood reading program ever undertaken in South Australia. Free reading packs are provided to parents and carers to encourage parents to read with their children. Reading regularly with young children is one of the single most important activities a parent or carer can do to help develop their child’s ability to read and write. The 2011 It’s Story Time Reading Pack is touted as the best ever thanks to support from the LBBC’s major supporters. The free reading packs include a DVD, lullaby picture book, scrapbook, board book and library bag. • LBBC reading packs are available at several libraries around the region, including Balaklava, Clare, Kapunda, Snowtown and Two Wells. To collect their free reading packs, parents or carers simply need to present their child’s personal health record on collection.

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On 1 January 2011, Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced. It’s a new entitlement for working parents, funded by the Australian Government. Taking time away from work for a new baby is a common part of working life. Paid Parental Leave will help parents spend time with a new baby, and help employers retain skilled staff. What is Paid Parental Leave? Eligible working parents may get 18 weeks Government-funded pay at the National Minimum Wage, currently $570 a week before tax, to help them care for a new baby. Parents who adopt may also be eligible. Am I eligible? Full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal, contract and self-employed workers may be eligible. You must have worked at least 330 hours (just over one day a week) for 10 of the 13 months before your new baby arrives. You can have up to an 8 week unpaid break

between two working days and still be eligible. You can earn up to $150,000 a year (individual salary) and still be eligible. Is it for both parents? Yes, usually the mother must apply for Paid Parental Leave. If you are eligible, you can transfer some or all of the pay to your partner (they need to be eligible too). The scheme gives families more options to balance work and family. When can I take it? You can claim up to three months in advance, and your pay can start at any time you choose from when your child is born or adopted. It will be paid in one continuous period from the start date and must all be taken within the first year after the birth or adoption. You are encouraged to apply early.

What about employer-provided entitlements? Eligible parents can receive Parental Leave pay at the same time, before or after other employer-provided paid leave or entitlements. The existing minimum entitlement to 12 months unpaid parental leave for long-term employees is unchanged. What does it mean for employers? From 1 July 2011, employers must provide Government-funded Parental Leave pay through their usual pay cycle to eligible employees who have been with their business for at least 12 months. Other eligible parents will be paid through the Family Assistance Office.

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Medicare Australia and Centrelink urgeAustralians to be wary of hoax telephone calls from people pretending to work for the agencies. Human Services Portfolio general manager, Hank Jongen, said both agencies had recently received reports of frauds exploiting the public’s trust. “According to reports, a number of callers have quoted Medicare card numbers or other personal details and offered prizes for responding to inappropriate or obscene questions or participating in certain activities.” Mr Jongen said. Mr Jongen urged Australians not to provide personal details to callers. “I encourage anyone who receives a phone call along these lines to terminate the call immediately,” he said. There has also been reports of scammers who have posed as Centrelink staff members in an attempt to gain personal information. “Personal details can be used to commit identity fraud and other crimes,” he said. People who suspect a possible identity fraud phone scam are encouraged to report any details like the phone number, time, date, gender and accent of the caller to the Australian Government’s designated fraud tip-of line on 13 15 24 and alert their local police.

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n NEW to Two Wells primary are, bottom row, Fiona Howell, Lachlan Seed, Harry Robinson, Seth Murray, Lockie Green, Connor Barnett, Cohen Field-Dowding, Kirra Robinson. Middle, Alicia Arthur, Victoria Ignjic, Levi Winslet, Sarah Wood. Top, Jade Skelton, Jack Grant and Riley Woods.

n Horizon Christian School’s new reception students with teacher Angela Nothnagel (nee Vermeeren), from top: Beau Warner, Anthony Ventra, Harrison Stroop, Henry Woidt, Luke Rowland and Sam Tiller. (Absent: Molly Taylor).

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n Snowtown Area School welcomes standing (from left) Bradley Harris (Year 6), Jacob Biddell (Year 7), William Harris (Year 7), Adrian Lane (Year 12). Sitting – Jakob Schultze-Waters, Tash Tothill and Mia McCauley, who started in the Reception class.

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WATER restrictions, eased by the State Government last year, are allowing gardeners to water more during the recent spell of hot weather. But are we applying too much water? Local gardens certainly struggled during the drought, but most survived. As responsible gardeners, what can we do to continue to save water? The following list is a good start. 1. Use a tap timer or a programmed watering system. Forgotten sprinklers waste an enormous amount of water. 2. Water less often but more deeply. Do not give the garden a light spray daily. It discourages the development of the deep roots that make your plants more robust. 3. Sprinklers lead to a great deal of water loss through evaporation. Instead use drip systems or surface or underground soaker hoses. 4. Choose drought-hardy plants. Australian native plants, South African plants, Californian plants, Mediterranean plants, succulents and cacti are among the most drought resistant plants available in nurseries. Group together any plants that have greater watering needs so that additional watering may be confined to the one spot and the water not wasted elsewhere. 5. Choose drought-resistant lawn grass (Tall Fescue in cool, temperate, semi-arid

and Mediterranean climates, Couch hybrids in sub-tropical & tropical areas) . Don’t cut lawns too short. If necessary, allow the lawn to dry off in summer. It will green up again quickly when it rains. Alternatively, avoid lawns altogether and grow trees, shrubs and ground-covers. 6. Mulch all garden beds thickly and add plenty of compost to the soil to allow the water to penetrate easily. If the soil is persistently water resistant ie if the water runs off and isn’t absorbed into the soil, you could use a wetting agent. 7. Swimming pool covers dramatically reduce the amount of water loss through evaporation and mean that less “topping-up” is necessary. 8. While fountains may be appealing, be aware that 50 percent of the water in a fountain can be lost through evaporation on a hot day. 9. In urban areas, consider installing a rainwater tank to collect water for use on the garden. 10. Ensure any leaking taps are fixed promptly. The water meter is ticking away with every drop, and the water conservation bomb is one that each one of us has to help to defuse! •Source: www.global-garden.com.au

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Hot water rebates continue Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home, accounting for about 23 per cent of household emissions. Installing a climate friendly hot water system can save a family hundreds of dollars off their energy bills each year. The Federal Government is providing a rebate to eligible homeowners, landlords and tenants who replace their existing electric hot water system with a solar hot water system ($1000 rebate), or an electric heat pump hot water system ($600 rebate). As a result of the Queensland floods, Prime Minister Julia Gil-

lard announced on January 27 the Federal Government would redirect projected surplus funding from this program. These surplus funds became available as a result of lower than anticipated levels of demand for the rebate in 2010. Enough money remains within the program to support current rebate demand levels. All REBS – Solar Hot Water Rebate applications will continue to be processed as normal. Depending on future levels of demand, eligible households will

still be able to access the rebate in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 financial years. • The South Australian government’s Solar Hot Water Rebate Scheme provides a rebate of $500 on the cost of a new solar or electric heat pump water heater system installed on or after July 1, 2008. The rebate scheme is targeted at low income households to help them comply with the Performance Standards for Domestic Water Heater Installations, effective from July 1, 2008. These standards aim to increase the uptake of high-efficiency gas,

solar and electric heat pump water heaters. The water heater must be eligible for a minimum of 18 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). A list of eligible systems is available in the Register of Solar Water Heaters available from the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator website (www.orer.gov.au) Eligible applicants are home owners who install a complying water heater, as outlined, to serve their principal place of residence; and at the time of installation, hold at least one of the following Australian Government concession cards:

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SPORT v Tennis RIGHT: Ben Mayne, Mallala, hits a backhand during his division two match against Claire Humphrys, Hamley Bridge, (below), at Mallala on Saturday.

JOSH Appleby serves during his division one match for Balaklava Orange.

LOWER NORTH JUNIORS

TRENT Graham, Mallala, tosses the ball up for a serve during his division one match at Mallala on Saturday.

BETHANY Packer, Hamley Bridge, concentrates as she prepares to serve against her Mallala opponent during her division two match.

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DIVISION 1: Owen 5-34 def Balaklava White 1-22: Kieren Robinson def Luke Williams 6-1, Charles Fry def Kate Cmrlec 6-2, Jason McBride lost to Ashley Krieg 4-6, Brayden Harkness def Henry Lane 6-4. Balaklava Green 6-36 def Two Wells 0-8: Ben Michael def Shannen Weir 6-1, Jordan Taylor def Maddy Seccafien 6-1, Lachlan Michael def Matthew Lange 6-0, Dillon Michael def Jamee Seccafien 6-5. Balaklava Orange 3-28 def Mallala 1 3-23: Tate Michael lost to Josh Watson 2-6, Josh Appleby def Trent Graham 6-1, Sam Van Kleef def Laura Jarmyn 6-0, Jake Michael lost to Brooke Wilson 4-6. Long Plains 5-35 def Balaklava Gold 1-20: Ross Sharer def Callum Michael 6-3, Jakob Curnow def Hedley Greenshields 6-4, Nick Curnow lost to Marni Greenshields 5-6, Cory Sharer def Hannah Hoepner 6-3. Mallala 2 v Hamley Bridge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no scoresheet received. DIVISION 2 Two Wells 4-26 def Balaklava Purple 2-26: Jamie Humphrys def Gemma Freebairn 6-3, Renee Seccafien def Ashleigh Williams 6-3, Rachel Hatch def Kristy Selleck 6-5, Adam Seccafien lost to Tom Lane 0-6. Balaklava Red 4-33 def Owen 2-23: Taylar Durdin def Ryan Lloyd 6-0, Julius Rohrlach lost to Sophie Parker 5-6, Tyson Lamond lost to Riley Lane 4-6, Billy West def Stacey Lowricella 6-4. Mallala 4-27 def Hamley Bridge 2-19: Robert McNair lost to Jessica Sellars 2-6, Mark Jenkin def Leon Rather 6-0, Rachel Dunstan lost to Amy Humphrys 1-6, Edward Parsons def Bethany Packer 6-3. Long Plains 5-32 def Balaklava Black 1-15: Riley Curnow def Zac Scholz 6-1, Amy Daniel def Tash Greenshields 6-3, Hannah McArdle def Todd Scholz 6-1, Jessica Daniel lost to Sarah Heaslip 2-6. DIVISION 3 Two Wells 2 3-25 def Long Plains 2-21: Jessica Weir def Mary Hosking 6-3, Chelsea Rose Hoppo lost to Georgia McArdle 5-6, Caitlin Musolino def Georgia McArdle 6-5 (Georgia played second and third singles), Cassie Lawson won on a forfeit. Hamley Bridge 3-29 def Balaklava Blue 3-24: Amy McCabe def Toby Michael 6-2, Tyler Powell def Syjourn Renshaw 6-1, Kimberley Sellars lost to Tommy Woodroofe 2-6, Ethan Loffler lost to Lori Allen 5-6. Two Wells 1 5-33 def Owen 1-14: Natasha Eastman def Jake Harkness 6-3, Tarsha Briscoe def Jessica Heaslip 6-3, Macey Briscoe def Lucy Parker 6-0, Monica Baker lost to Jack Heaslip 3-6. Mallala 5-35 def Balaklava Silver 1-17: Jackson Furst def Abbie Martin 6-1, Jake Tiller def Claudia Tiller 6-1, Georgia Furst def Emma Lane 6-5, Alex Howard def Chloe Lamond 6-2.

LOWER NORTH PREMIERSHIP TABLE DIVISION 1 POINTS % OWEN 16 77.78 LONG PLAINS 15 82.00 BALAKLAVA ORANGE 13 52.00 BALAKLAVA GREEN 11 48.00 BALAKLAVA WHITE 10 48.89 MALLALA 1 8 54.35 HAMLEY BRIDGE 6 38.64** BALAKLAVA GOLD 5 42.86 MALLALA 2 3 31.82** TWO WELLS 1 20.37 **Waiting result of Mallala 2 v Hamley Bridge match DIVISION 2 LONG PLAINS 17 86.00 MALLALA 14 71.74 HAMLEY BRIDGE 9 53.33 BALAKLAVA PURPLE 8 44.90 BALAKLAVA BLACK 7 42.22 TWO WELLS 7 34.09 BALAKLAVA RED 5 36.73 OWEN 5 30.00

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NICK Durdin serves during his game for the division one Figs.

ABOVE: Olives Ben Roberts (left) and Melissa Moulds (third left) shake hands after a 5-3 loss to the Dates’ Geoff Gardner and Helen Barry.

ABOVE: Helen Barry, Dates, fires a serve down. LEFT: Ben Roberts, Olives, stands ready to return a serve during his division one game against the Dates.

Hot, humid weather tests night players Balaklava night

The nighters were eager to get back into it, but didn’t quite expect to have such a horribly humid night to greet them! Josie Thompson was so hot and sweaty, she started to resemble Aussie Kim Clijsters, now named Kitty, with her opponent in one set, Andrew Lane, wondering if it was actually a distraction tactic! It didn’t work (not much anyway) as Laney’s Olives caused a huge upset defeating the highly ranked Helen Barry’s Dates 3-26 to 3-23. Laney and Tania Allen, playing for her mother Jooolia, won the marathon tiebreaker against Josie and the gun Adam Pratt. Ben Roberts finally got to meet the rest of his team in his second match, partnering Melissa Moulds. They came second to Helen B and Geoff Gardner in one of the four 5-3 sets. The second sets ended up one apiece, both being 5-3. So locked at two sets all, the Dates men, Adam and Geoff, won yet another 5-3 over Andrew and Ben. But the Olives ladies, Melissa and Tania had the all important win over Helen and Josie, in 7-1 style, giving the much needed extra games to win! A great match by all. The scoresheet from Pauline Hill’s Plums and Marie Healsip’s Limes match resembled a paint board, with some clever person bringing the liquid paper to tennis to change the players names around 10 times! A huge thankyou to young lads Riley McDonald and Jason McBride who filled in at the last minute. And thankyou to the rest of their respective teams, and to Louise and Scott McD’s teams for patiently waiting to find the fill-ins! After this distraction, the Plums and Limes restarted their match with four players rather than three each, with the Limes taking the first two sets. Limes Marie and Chris Curnow cranked up a notch after their first set losses and had a good 5-3 win over Pauline and fill-in Gary Wilson. After not realising he had a bye, Gary was so excited to get the call up to play and was heard whooping and hollering at the school! Riley and yet another Plums fill-in Helen Durdin, made short work of Bec Houston and Jason, with the latter just managing to save their pride. The Plums makeshift team cleaned up in the final two sets. Final score Plums 5-34 to Limes 1-14. The final division one match between Scott McDonald’s Melons and Louise Michael’s Figs, saw some hot and sweaty players who abandoned the courts after two sets for some refreshments (just like the good old days), to provide them with some energy for the final two sets. It was obviously hotter down in the boon docks of courts eight and nine, as the other players kept playing. The Melons and

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Figs deserved their break as every set thus far had been a tight 5-3, with the Melons up 3-1. Figs Marty Brice and Lisa Redpath had won the only set for the Figs, and that would remain the Figs’ only winning set, while Nick Durdin and Louise came second in theirs. Melons Paul McBride and Cherie Cmrlec did well barring that set. It was in Paul and Joy’s set against Marty and Louise that had the players in hysterics. A great corner shot by Joy that Marty was sure was heading out, was then half-heartedly given a return fairy flick by the latter. The sudden realisation that the ball was actually in was made too late, and with a giggle not usually made by Marty, made Louise lose all poise and go completely hysterical. Thus another reason for refreshments! Into the final two sets, and Louise and Lisa were on fire racing to a 4-0 lead over Melons Cherie and Joyful. But that was that, they hit the wall and the Melons caught up and ended up wining a tiebreaker. The Figs girls walked off hanging their heads, only to lift them up a bit after hearing their ‘men’ Nick and Marty had come second 7-1 to Scott and Paulie! Final score Melons 5-30 defeated Figs 1-20. The division two players received gold stars for making sure they all turned up! Lorraine Jenner’s Bananas won a thriller over Fran Henderson’s Cherries 3-28 to 3-21. The Bananas were assisted by Daryl Barkla and Philip Shepherd, with Lorraine and Peter Rohrlach being the regulars. Lorraine was the rose amongst those three thorny men and loved every minute, especially when they defeated the top team! Cherries top dog Wayne Treverton met his match in the form of Daryl. Daryl and Lorraine won their set over Wayne and Cherie Cleary, but Diane Gregor and Fran turned that around to win for the Cherries. Wally and Diane won, while opposition pair Loraine and Philip also won, in identical scores. So it was down to the last sets, and Daryl and Philip cranked up the pace against Wally and Fran, letting the latter save their pride! Cherie finally got the better of Lorraine winning a lengthy tiebreaker with Diane. But the Bananas has the extra games and were thrilled with their win! The other division two match saw Carly Gregor’s Oranges defeat Kevyna Gardner’s Grapes 5-36 to 1-13. Carly was the only original team member, with Melissa Jewel, Sam van Kleef and Michelle Williams making up a handy fill-in team. The Grapes did well against their strong opposition, with Chris Brownlie and Tanya Heslop unlucky to lose a long 5-3. Chris kept the score consistent in his next set with Sue Nicholson, but just couldn’t quite get there. Kevyna also kept her score consistent but had a much younger opponent in Sam

BELOW: Olives’ captain Andrew Lane assumes an up-net stance while partner and fill-in Tania Allen serves.

chasing down and returning her shots! But in the end, Kevyna and partner Chris, got Sam and Carly, to win an excellent tiebreaker, but unfortunately their team mates Sue and Tanya had to drop the daks to Michelle and Melissa! Even though there some rusty shots after seven weeks off, there were still some great rallies played and lots of improvement being shown by our newies! We hope next week won’t be so humid, and I hope that the number of last minute fill-ins will be less! Please remember that many of the regular fill-ins won’t be able to play as its the highschool swimming carnival, so get in early if you need one! Until then…

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Dalkey 16-116 d Nantawarra 8-104 Ladies Singles: J Humphrys d K Nicholls 7-6, S Bell d C Appleby 7-6, S Fritz d A Baum 6-4, S Hutton d C Bell 6-0, K Barry d H Hoepner 7-6, S Reid d S Hicks 6-0. Mens Singles: G Greogry d T Nicholls 7-5, S Wedding d W Taylor 6-2, R Gregory d R Reid 6-3, L Surace d M Hoepner 6-1, Lyall Haynes d J Appleby 6-2, A Kreig d A Power 6-1.

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Lochiel 7-43 d Moonta 2-31. T Nottle d S Crocker 6-0, M Nicholls d Chloe Haynes 6-4, C Bacher d J Bird 6-1, J Hoepner d K Scott 6-0, J Wallis d A Scott 6-3, J Bacher d W Wallis 6-0.

Mid North Tennis Association Premiership Table - 2010 / 2011 Season

Seniors A Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Clare Masters 12 9 1 9 39 940 688 57.74 Balaklava 12 8 1 0 29 11133 754 60.04 Hilltown 12 5 4 0 23 989 861 53.46 Saddleworth 12 4 4 0 22 791 826 40.93 Clare Young Guns 11 3 5 0 18 713 742 49.00 Blyth 11 3 5 0 18 771 884 46.59 Riverton 12 3 7 0 18 836 1143 42.24 Watervale 12 1 6 3 11 562 837 40.17 B Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Mintaro 12 7 2 0 27 1130 777 59.26 Sevenhill 12 7 1 1 26 931 663 58.41 Blyth 12 6 3 0 25 670 724 48.06 Auburn 11 5 3 0 22 726 704 50.77 Clare Aces 12 5 3 1 22 912 725 55.71 Hilltown 12 3 6 0 19 822 996 45.21 Clare Hot Shots 12 2 6 1 16 748 869 46.26 Saddleworth 11 0 8 0 12 502 983 33.80

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Results of senior cricket played on February 5

Hamley Bridge vs Mallala Match won by Mallala Hamley Bridge Batting T.Wilson ct Cufone b B.Montgomery..... 13 S.Gregory ct Fischer b R.Montgomery.. 13 J.Schahinger b A.Fischer........................ 0 J.Eastwood ct Charnstrom b R.Montgo... 4 D.Fry ct Charnstrom b A.Fischer............. 2 L.Henneker b R.Montgomery.................. 0 L.Elboure b R.Montgomery..................... 3 L.Slok ct B.Montgomery b J.Charnstrom...20 C.Fry st B.Goudie.................................... 0 D.Eastwood ct R.Montgomery b B.Gou.. 6 J.Gregory Not Out................................... 1 Extras 9 Total 10/71 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Montgomery 7 2 1 8 A.Fischer 10 2 2 23 R.Montgomery 6 2 4 10 B.Goudie 5 1 2 18 J.Charnstrom 2 1 1 3

Mallala Batting R.Montgomery ct J.Eastwood b L.Elbo. 32 W.Rudd Not Out.................................... 21 B.Montgomery Not Out.......................... 20 B.Martin..............................................DNB B.Goudie............................................DNB N.Work................................................DNB J.Cufone.............................................DNB A.Fischer............................................DNB J.Charnstrom......................................DNB B.Wilson.............................................DNB D.Cawrse............................................DNB Extras 4 Total 1/77 Hamley Bridge Bowling Bowler O M W R L.Slok 4 0 0 17 J.Schahinger 8 3 0 19 L.Elboure 8 2 1 26 S.Gregory 4 1 0 5 L.Heneker 1 0 0 6

Results of senior cricket played on February 5

Long Plains vs Dublin Match won by Dublin Long Plains Batting H.Pym b W.Heslop.................................. 8 R.Bushell ct D.West b W.Heslop............. 7 T.Daniel lbw L.Walker............................ 33 Sam McArdle ct S.Edwards b W.Heslop. 3 Tim McArdle b S.Edwards....................... 9 M.Trussell ct J.Mason b J.Chapman..... 10 M.East ct J.Mason b L.Walker................ 9 S.Schulz Not Out..................................... 7 J.McArdle b J.Mason............................... 7 M.Warnes b J.Mason............................... 2 B.Sharman ct D.West b S.Dalgliesh........ 0 Extras 6 Total 10/101 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Mason 8 5 2 5 W.Heslop 8 0 3 31 S.Edwards 7 1 1 33 J.Chapman 2 1 1 8 L.Walker 4 1 2 17 S.Dalgliesh 0.5 0 1 1

Dublin Batting J.Crosbie ct H.Pym b T.Daniel............... 12 J.Chapman ct H.Pym b M.Warnes.......... 9 S.Edwards b T.Daniel............................ 19 D.West b J.McArdle............................... 27 D.Starr ct H.Pym b M.Warnes................. 2 H.Walker b J.McArdle.............................. 9 W.Heslop ct&b J.McArdle........................ 0 S.Dalgliesh Not Out............................... 13 C.Mason Not Out..................................... 8 J.Mason..............................................DNB L.Walker.............................................DNB Extras 5 Total 7/104 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Warnes 9 0 2 33 Sam McArdle 8 1 0 27 T.Daniel 9 0 2 28 J.McArdle 10 6 3 11

Lo wer Gi lb er t ju ni ors ABOVE: Mallala wicket keeper Chris Pritchard is ready as Hamley Bridge’s Connor Buckby bats, during their Lower Gilbert junior cricket match at Mallala on Saturday.

RIGHT: Aaron Clothier fields for Mallala. BELOW RIGHT: Mallala’s Reece Svetec is ready for a catch as Hamley’s Corey Lee-Chapman swings the bat. BELOW: Ryan Konzag bowls for Mallala.

JARRAD Dunstan, Mallala approaches the pitch for a bowl to his Hamley opponent.

stanley Cricket Results of Junior cricket played on January 29 & February 5, 2011

Spalding vs Blyth / Kybunga Match won by Spalding Blyth/Kybunga Batting H.Noble b S.Connell.................................. 7 A.Giles Run Out.................................... 15 B.Pratt Run Out..................................... 25 W.Pratt Run Out.................................... 12 D.Giles b J.Schmidt................................. 3 L.Jaeschke b J.Andrews....................... 21 L.McEwin ct M.Longbottom b P.Connell.13 T.Norton Not Out..................................... 0 A.Vogelsang.......................................DNB T.Eime................................................DNB L.Eime................................................DNB Extras 35 Total 7/131 Spalding Bowling Bowler O M W R R.Fitzgerald 6 2 0 15 B.Radford 6 0 0 28 S.Connell 6 1 1 11 M.Longbottom 5 0 0 23 J.Schmidt 3 0 1 10 A.Morgan 2 0 0 10 J.Andrews 3 0 1 12 P.Connell .1 0 1 0

Spalding Batting B.Radford ct N.Bennett b W.Pratt.......... 15 S.Connell lbw H.Noble.......................... 21 R.Fitzgerald Not Out.............................. 21 J.Schmidt Not Out................................. 14 M.Longbottom....................................DNB J.Andrews...........................................DNB L.Fitzgerald.........................................DNB A.Morgan............................................DNB C.Morgan............................................DNB P.Connell............................................DNB I.Pearce..............................................DNB A.Shapell............................................DNB Extras 63 Total 2/134 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R H.Noble 7 1 1 28 T.Eime 8 0 0 28 A.Giles 6 0 0 27 W.Pratt 1 1 1 0 A.Vogelsang 1 0 0 4 D.Giles 4 0 0 18 N.Bennett 2 0 0 11 L.Jaeschke 1.1 0 0 3 L.McEwin 1 0 0 2

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Division One upsets To say the weather has been somewhat fickle over the past week or so is understandable given the diverse conditions experienced during that time. However, despite the cool conditions, bowlers were nevertheless happy to be playing bowls again. Upsets were the order of the day in Division One last weekend with two results creating interest around the bowling traps. Hamley Bridge had their colours lowered by Balaklava in a match played at Hamley Bridge. Balaklava won by 14 shots with two rinks up. Port Wakefield kept their chances of playing finals alive with a convincing win over the more fancied fellow contender Owen. The final match of the round saw Riverton gain a two-rink win over Wasleys. Riverton has now opened up a 25 point gap between itself and Balaklava which has taken over second spot from Hamley Bridge. Port Wakefield sits fourth with a six-point advantage over Owen. Looking at this weekend’s Division One round, the much awaited match between Riverton and Hamley Bridge will take place.

77(10) (T Clifford 28, P Thompson 23, B Taylor 26) def Hamley Bridge 63(2) (B Smith 16, P Rex 27, C Donohue 20); Riverton 71(10) (N Rogers 31, M Griffiths 16, B Mullins 24) def Wasleys 58(2) (D Olive 15, D McQuade 24, G Rendell 19); Port Wakefield 95(10) (R Murphy 38, O Eglinton 21, K Phelan 36) def Owen 54(2) (G Simpson 10, G Harkness 28, B Parker 16). Division One standings: Riverton 127 (+250), Balaklava 102 (+126), Hamley Bridge 101 (+145), Port Wakefield 77 (-78), Owen 71 (-65), Mallala 51 (-142), Wasleys 39 (-236). Division One – February 12: Mallala vs Port Wakefield, Owen vs Wasleys, Riverton vs Hamley Bridge, Balaklava bye.

By John Glistak, WMBA secretary Hamley Bridge inflicted Riverton’s only loss for the season at their previous outing and will be keen to repeat the dose once again. For Riverton, to continue their momentum leading into the finals, a second win over Hamley Bridge is essential. Season form would suggest a Riverton win in this clash. Mallala has a crucial match against Port Wakefield. To have any chance of making the finals, it needs to return to the winning circle which last occurred back in November. It also needs other results involving Owen to go the right way. The likelihood of both situations happening over the final weeks of the season is slim. Owen completes the Division One round with a match against Wasleys, a contest that they should win comfortably. Balaklava has the bye for the round. Division One – February 5: Balaklava

The two Division One sides – Riverton and Hamley Bridge – should produce an exciting match when they clash at Riverton this Saturday. Pictured are Neil Rogers (above) of Riverton and Barry Smith (right) of Hamley Bridge.

Owen knocks off Division Two Red leaders Two Red this Saturday will see Hamley White host leaders Balaklava White. In their previous match, Balaklava White

took the honours by 13 shots. Will Balaklava White bounce back from their loss last week or will Hamley White cause

Leading sides win in Division Two White The three leading sides in Two White all recorded wins against their respective opponents. However, both Port Wakefield Gold’s and Tarlee Red’s wins were hard fought with nine and four shot margins, respectively, being recorded. Tarlee White had the bye in the opening Two White round.

This weekend, Hamley Red’s clash against Tarlee Red will be the key match of the round. Having won last time these two sides met, Hamley Red will be eager to record a similar result once again. Tarlee White opens its campaign against Balaklava Blue. When they met in the opening round of the season, Tarlee

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Name: Josh Pritchard Nickname: Pritch Play for: Clare Young Guns Tennis idol: Andy Roddick If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be and why? Maddy Pitcher because she’s cool! Tennis could be improved by: Having a TV Toughest opponent on the court: Brittany Daly Highlight of tennis career so far: Meeting Matt Lin Funniest thing you’ve

another upset to further tighten up the standings? Elsewhere, Owen will be keen to reverse their earlier four shot loss

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White won despite having only one rink up. Since then, Balaklava Blue’s form has been the more consistent of the two sides. In the final match, Mallala Black should take the honours against Wasleys. Port Wakefield Gold has the bye in this round. Division Two White – February 5: Port Wakefield Gold 60(10) (A Carslake 18, A Brown 26, T Cluse 16) def Wasleys 51(2) (S Edlington 14, J McDonnell 17, S Wendland 20); Tarlee Red 70(10) (F Gorey 22, J Tayler 28, I Rohde 20) def Mallala Black 66(2) (K McDonald 21, B Hill 19, B Whyte 26); Balaklava Blue 89(10) (P McPharlin 17, B Barr 33, K Harkness 39) def Hamley Red 48(2) (J Tily 22, B Morris 13, G Schilling 13). Division Two White standings: Balaklava Blue 98 (+14), Port Wakefield Gold 92 (-50), Tarlee Red 88 (-66.5), Hamley Red 82 (-54), Mallala Black 64 (-143.5), Tarlee White 56 (-153), Wasleys 33 (-312). Division Two White – February 12: Tarlee White vs Balaklava Blue, Hamley Red vs Tarlee Red, Mallala Black vs Wasleys, Port Wakefield Gold bye.

against Balaklava Red when they meet once again this weekend. While both sides have had eight wins for the season, Owen’s wins have been somewhat more convincing than Balaklava Red’s, suggesting that Owen should have the edge on this occasion. The local derby between the two Riverton sides will have a major impact on the finals’ aspirations of both sides. Riverton White narrowly won by four shots when they last met three weeks ago; Riverton Black will endeavour to return the favour on Saturday. Port Wakefield Blue will meet Mallala White for the first time this season with perhaps Mallala White having a slight edge based on recent form. Division Two Red – February 5: Hamley White 67(10) (M Nichols 16, J Bell 27, A Fyfe 24) def Port Wakefield Blue

52(2) (S Reimers 20, P Baum 14, P Fontaine 18); Riverton White 79(12) (M Keast 31, J Glistak 24, R Hannaford 24) def Balaklava Red 48(0) (G Heffernan 12, K Cottle 18, C Cowan 18); Mallala White 69(10) (J Curnow 14, G Forrest 28, M King 27) def Riverton Black 65(2) (P Gates 25, R Schulz 20, P Kelly 20); Owen 79(10) (L Hean 27, K Warnes 31, P Sullivan 21) def Balaklava White 61(2) (C Milton 11, M Olsen 21, J Olsen 29).

Division Two standings: Balaklava White 120 (+194), Owen 118 (+166) Hamley White 107 (+127), Riverton White 100 (+75), Balaklava Red 99 (+80), Mallala White 99 (+71), Riverton Black 98 (+61), Port Wakefield Blue 91 (-3). Division Two Red – February 12: Port Wakefield Blue vs Mallala White, Hamley White vs Balaklava White, Balaklava Red vs Owen, Riverton Black vs Riverton White.

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The first round of Two Red produced significant results, the first of which was Owen’s win over leaders Balaklava White by 18 shots. This win reduces the gap between the top two sides to just two points. Hamley White held onto third spot with a 15 shot win over Port Wakefield Blue. Meanwhile, the big movers of the round were Riverton White, moving from eighth to fourth following their comfortable win over Balaklava Red. Mallala White completed the round with a narrow four shot win over Riverton Black, meaning that only two points now separates fourth from seventh. The feature match in

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Owen hosts Fours tournament

Ken Roberts Mallala looks on while Tony Brown, Penfield watches a teammate’s bowl. Owen Bowling Club hosted the Men’s Fours tournament on Thursday, January 6. The winning team, pictured below, left to right, was from Nuriootpa: Roger Mattschoss, Robert Grope, Damian Langley and G Langley (skipper), with Noel Bubner, representing event sponsors, Balco. ABOVE INSET: Len Beatty receives his veterans badge from WMBA president, Ken Warnes.

Croquet shifts to Saturdays Clare Croquet Club is currently trialling Saturday play, enabling people who work Monday to Friday to join the fascinating sport of croquet. Clubs involved in the competition are Balaklava, Snowtown and Clare. Games begin at a mutually agreed time, usually 9am or 10am, allowing players to avoid the extreme weather which we invariably experience in summer, and are played until one team pegs out ending the game. Both singles and doubles games are played throughout the competition. Anyone interested in joining a club or just coming out to watch a game would be made very welcome by any of these clubs.

Joylene Hoskin, Snowtown Blue, makes her shot - too fast for the camera to capture the ball! Joylene lost her match against Ellie Hooper, Clare Orange, 23-26 hoops.

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Paul Kuss, Clare Orange in action, watched by Snowtown Blue’s Chris Bolvig. Paul was defeated by Chris, 26-11 hoops. Plains Producer, Wednesday February 9, 2011

As more clement weather returned last Saturday, so too did a growing number of players, including visitors Peter Numm, James Bagshaw and Walkleys Darren and Norm, all hell-bent on surviving a Stroke round. It fell to ordinance orderly Wayne Nagle, who went ballistic with his 89/75 result to blast Doug Taylor (90/75) into second on a count-back. Doug, in return, dunked Patricia Anderson (91/75) into third. Dodging this dust-up were M Smith (91/77), D Hannaford (87/77), R Hart (88/78), M Hameister (93/79), G McKenzie (96/83) and P Numm who recorded a DNF. Over in the B Grade barracks it was Rob Veitch (94/73) who won the day, with Scott Michael (92/75) claiming second place courtesy of a count back, relegating Dean Robinson (93/75) to third. Trooping disconsolately into the canteen were W Berry (96/77), R Hahn (97/77), D Addison (100/79), G Anderson (102/79), B Michael (103/79), B Thompson (104/80), D Trickett (103/83), L Masson (105/83), D Walkley (103/84) and J Bagshaw (107/88). The C Grade company produced a winner in young Lachlan Michael (103/71), who clobbered Gerry Toms (98/71) into second place on a countback, so allowing Austin Henstridge (110/83) to slither into third spot. That left us with C Hahesy (117/83), M Bell (117/83), N Walkley (139/103) and remarkably, M Hayes (112/78) who you’d think would have to have come third, but then out here, we go by THE BOOK!. Of Birdies there was but one, achieved by the dynamic Dean Robinson at the eighth, but Nearest the Pins were as common as muck: Peter Smith at the third, Dean Robinson the eighth, Wayne Nagle the 10th and Digby Addison the 13th. For this week’s Stableford round we will receive our sand buckets from the mighty Muzz, Murray

Smith, while beaming Bill Lokan will dispense the essentials at the 19th. Please remember to get on with your Summer Cup matches if you’re still in the hunt. At around 7pm last Sunday, our new deck resounded to the sound of the last nail being hammered home by Digby Addison who, with the excellent assistance of Martin Bell and some vital editorial input from Austin Henstridge, completed his Herculean task of “getting this thing done”. Now it’s up to rollicking Rob Lawson and his mates to whack on the shade-cloth roof, in which venture we all wish him every success and all expedition.

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A group of 15 golfers took to the field last Wednesday. Austin Henstridge won the day on 41, followed by Moya Hayes on 39, Bill Berry 39, Gerry Toms 38, Brian Stewart 38, Dean Newton 38, Barrie Thompson 38, Greg Sontag 37, Dean Trickett 36, Barry Olsen 36, Bill Goudie 34, Chris Hahesy 31, Merv Hamiester 30, Don Anderson 22. A birdie was achieved by Bill Berry on hole 14.

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Last Thursday’s Stableford competition produced some more cricket scores; Rex Mortimer scoring an amazing 51 points to win the day from Ian Rohde 48. Roger Hahn C/B, Lance Hatcher 41 and the best of the rest were George Dahlitz and Bob Ahola with 38. In a field of 26, Kieth Kluske with 46 was a clear winner from Wim Van Pelt 41 – who was runner up on a count back in Saturday’s Stableford competion. Barrie Zerna made a return to the podium with 41, followed by Anton Noack 40, Cliff Applebee and Ian Ferguson 38, Dave Russell 37. Other scores: Len Usher 37, Doug Cooper 36, Steve Howe, Ross Hienze, Lance Hatcher, Roen Cameron 35, Wally Jackson, Rex Mortimer, Ron Smith 34, Rowland Pawlak, Bob Ahola 33, George Dahlitz, Helen Bell 31, and a few players who failed to make 30. Birdies: Dave Russell ninth and 12th. Nearest to pins Rex mortimer 12th, Lance Hatcher fourth, Wim Van Pelt ninth.

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Leasing and sharefarming provides opportunities for landholders who look to exit or stand aside from the physical side of farming activities, while still maintaining ownership of their property or land base. Leasing and sharefarming also provides opportunities for farmers looking to grow the scale of their farming businesses by sourcing leasing and share-farming arrangements. “While there are some excellent opportunities with leasing and share-farming land, there are also a number of risks that need to be managed”

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according to Simon Vogt, a consultant with Rural Directions Pty Ltd. “From the landowner’s perspective, it is important to source a tenant or share-farmer who will manage the property in a manner which is consistent with their requirements,” Simon said. “From the tenant or share-farmer’s perspective, it is important the leasing or share-farming opportunity is priced or structured correctly so it fits an appropriate risk profile for the business to take on and manage.”

Leasing and Share Farming from both sides of the fence

If you have an interest in leasing and share-farming, as either a landowner or a farmer looking to grow the scale of your business, Rural Directions is offering an excellent course titled “Leasing and Share-farming – from both sides of the fence” tomorrow (Thursday) at Jamestown and on Monday, February 14 at Freeling. The full day course considers the strengths and weaknesses of leasing and share-farming models in detail. It also investigates a number of valuation methodologies applied to land available for lease. The course also considers the impact taking on a leasing or share-

a workshop for farmers who are keen to investigate opportunities to expand their business, or those considering leasing or share farming part or all of their property

After attending this one day workshop, you will be able to confidently assess, execute and manage leasing and/or share farming opportunities and integrate this with your existing business. Workshops will be held from 9.00am - 4.00pm, at the following locations: • Jamestown, 10 February • Freeling, 14 February Investment: $550/person Receive a 15% discount for the second and subsequent registrations if more than one person attends from your business.

farming opportunity can have on a farm business. As the success of leasing and share-farming arrangements ultimately comes down to the strength and quality of the working relationship between the landholder and the tenant or sharefarmer, the course also introduces some principles relating to how this relationship is managed so it becomes mutually beneficial. “Don’t miss this workshop if you want to increase your confidence in being able to assess leasing or share-farming from each perspective, execute and manage such opportunities and integrate them into your existing business,” said Simon. •To register, contact Rural Directions Pty Ltd on 8842 1103.

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The band of cloud will thicken during Friday and Saturday resulting in scattered showers or patchy rain. This band of patchy rain will follow the trough northwards, gradually clearing from the south on Saturday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will continue in the north. Warm to hot conditions with light northeast to northerly winds will persist ahead of the trough, shifting milder southwest to southeasterly following the trough. Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are expected to be 5-15 mm across agricultural and southern pastoral areas, increasing to 15-40 mm over northern agricultural areas and the western parts of the State. Less than 5 mm is forecast for areas north and east of about Ernabella to Coober Pedy to Leigh Creek. The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for the band of patchy rain to extend over

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Extracting maximum benefit from recent rainfall will be critical for South Australian grain growers as they prepare 2011 cropping programs. To ensure they grasp the opportunities the unseasonal conditions have presented, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will host a two-day industry forum in Adelaide on February 23 and 24. Designed for industry advisers, consultants, researchers and growers, the GRDC Adviser Update at the Convention centre will be an important launching pad for the coming season, according to GRDC Southern Regional Panel chair David Shannon, pictured. Mr Shannon said the Update would deliver practical advice and valuable information to industry advisers to ensure growers were equipped with the tools needed to take

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Silver Jubilee of the Sunshine Centre. On February 23, we’re planning a special afternoon tea and would like to invite all who have been involved over the years to join us at 1.30pm at the Church of Christ Hall.

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1995 Hyundai Excel, green, 3 door hatchback, 5 speed manual, mechanically sound, regularly serviced, registered until June 2011, Reg no. VYL 452, $1,500 o.n.o. Phone: 8862 1943 afterhours only.

2002 ford Escape, platinum colour, 153,000kms, XLT model, tow bar, electric windows. $12,950 ono. Call Gary 0418 846 047 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer XJS936, 2.4L, 5 Speed, 46,000 Km. Silver, spoiler, alloys, cruise, air, mats, bonnet protectors, electrics etc. Reg till 01/12, new tyres, just serviced, carefully looked after car. $13,500 ONO. Ph. 8849-2446.

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

Bitumen rubble 20 - 40mm. Delivered. Min 15 tonne. Price on application, C.O.D. Darryl. Phone 0408 834 257.

B-Double drop deck trailer for sale. Ideal for Hay and Machinery. A” Trailer Loadmaster, 3.8 Goose Neck, 6.9 metre Drop Deck, full checker plate. K-Hitch Turn table 4” pin Three Axle, 9.5 R 17.5 Radial Tyres, Duel Dog Box and water container, REYCO Suspension LED lights Reg number 1 TBB 901. “B” Trailer, Loadmaster, 3.9 metre Goose, 9.75 meter Drop Deck Trailer including electric over Hyd Beaver Tail flat folding Ramp, Two dog box’s, Three Axle 235 / 75R 17.5 Radial Tyres, Holland wind up legs, LED lights Reg Number Y 5519. Price $45,000 + GST. Phone 0408 859 858. Ferrets for sale, 9 weeks old, 6 available. 2 white 1M + 1F. 4 Sable 3M + 1F. Price $40 each. Contact 08 8527 7036.

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. $8,995 o.n.o. 190,000kms Ph James 0437 427 396 or 88621977 - Balaklava.

Medium sized fish tank on stand with heater pump and accessories $75 phone 8862 1852. Mig welder, MIGOMAG 195, single phase, exellent conditions. $900 ono. Phone 8651 3177.

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.

One dining room suite. One table, six chairs. Rose design on chairs. Good condition. $300. Phone 8862 2142

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. Pullets - point of lay, Isa brown; Also Incubator 144 eggs, as new $1,000. Westview Poultry. Phone: 8864 5096 or 0400 297 658.

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. 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. Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552. Young brown layer hens. Phone 8527 2343, Mallala.

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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

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.

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

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Ph Joe 0439 339 634. WANTED Motorcycles. We will buy or sell your motorcycle on consignment. Gawler Motorcycle Centre, Lot 1 Main North Road Evanston Phone 8522 7700.

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The Board’s Land Management Program is presenting free field days for landholders to learn about strategies for the effective management of feral rabbits and foxes on their properties. The field day will cover: • Assessing the size of the problem • Exclusion fencing and repellent options • Chemical control strategies and timing • Non-chemical control techniques • Protection of native animals and remnant vegetation • A wide range of weed control and land management facts sheets will also be available For further information or to register, please contact Land Management Adviser Anthony Fox on 8523 7718 or anthony.fox@adelaide.nrm.sa.gov.au

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Application forms and Guidelines are available from Council Offices in Clare, Riverton and Saddleworth or Council’s website www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au From Feb 7, 2011 Applications are due by 5pm Friday March 25, 2011 Enquires to: Lol Hill, lhill@cgvc.sa.gov.au Phone 8842 6400

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.

CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL

International Power Community Grants – 2011 International Power (Australia), operator of the 90 MW Mintaro Peaking Unit have made a donation of $5,000 to Council for distribution to community groups. Community Groups from within the Council area are encouraged to make application for support from this program towards local project development.

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Situations vacant

Farm & Livestock Technician

Port Wakefield 4 South Street

• Permanent Position • Full on the job training

BTG Australasia is a division of an international specialty pharmaceutical company that is developing and commercialising products targeting critical care, cancer, neurological and other disorders. We have two sites in South Australia, one in Rosedale east of Gawler on the edge of the lovely Barossa Valley, the other at Mintaro in the beautiful Clare Valley.

The successful applicant will require: • Previous experience in sheep handling • A team focus • A strong attention to detail • Good communication & numeracy skills • Need a strong work ethic • Computing skills • Own sheep dog would be beneficial

Research shows 12 million Australians aged 25+ believe if someone dies without leaving a Will, it is likely to cause family conflict.

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Applicants must address the job and person specifications. These are available by phoning Rhiannon on 8524 9736. All applications (including resumes) should be forwarded to: Mrs. Lisa Inglis Human Resources Manager BTG Australasia Pty Ltd, RSD Turretfield RC, Rosedale SA 5350, Fx: (08) 8524 9113 or e-mail to aurecruitment@btgplc.com Applications close February 16, 2011

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Interruption to power supply ETSA Utilities advises that due to essential maintenance work at Hummocks substation, power will be interrupted for a number of customers on the Upper Yorke Peninsula and in the Balaklava district. There will be three brief interruptions, each of which is expected to be less than 10 minutes duration, while switching is carried out. The interruptions will occur as follows: •

Sat 19 February at about 8.30am on Hummocks-Paskeville 33kV feeder SD344, affecting the following: Lochiel KA-7, Lochiel KA-24, Thomas Plains KA-28, Kainton KA-12, Kainton KA-18 and the areas in and around Kadina, Paskeville and Ninnes.

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Sun 20 February at about 8.00am on Hummocks-Balaklava 33kV feeder SD341, affecting the following: Halbury R-24, Halbury East R-33, Halbury, R-27, Whitwarta R-35, Bowmans R-29, Kallora R-31, Port Wakefield R-34, Inkerman R-36 and the areas in and around Port Wakefield, Balaklava, Nantawarra, Avon and Watchman.

On Sun 20 February sometime between 2.00-3.00pm all of the above listed feeders/areas will again be affected. We apologise for any inconvenience. This work may not proceed in extreme weather or due to unforseen circumstances. If you require further information, please contact ETSA Utilities on 13 12 61. U10511

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Situations vacant

The Company is seeking to fill a vacancy at its Mintaro site for a Farm & Livestock Technician who will assist in caring for the Company’s flocks. This position has a strong emphasis on animal husbandry, stock and paddock inspections, Quality Assurance, General Farm Maintenance and requires sound knowledge of animal care. Further on the job training will be provided.

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WINERY ELECTRICIAN

RLA 102485

Full Time Position

Potential plus Location This circa 1920 Stone home is set on a large level allotment of some 1,100 square metres, close to all the amenities that Port Wakefield can offer from fishing to shopping.

The person we are seeking will ideally: • Be trade qualified (A Grade Electrical Trade Certificate) • Have extensive plant operational maintenance experience • Have a sound knowledge of PLC programmes (Allen Bradley)

The home itself contains 3 double bedrooms, a generous sized lounge with both gas and slow combustion wood heating, large eat-in kitchen, bathroom with separate shower and bath, laundry. With its lofty ceilings, lead lighting and ornate fire places, this home could be restored to its former glory with a bit of love and care. Outside there is a carport, workshop and single garage.

With a positive attitude and a passion for service excellence and safe work practices, you will become a valued member of the Taylors team.

Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1000

Please forward your application to nick. mellow@taylorswines.com.au by close of business Friday February 25, 2011.

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Price: $175,000 Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210 Mel Haynes 0408 086 021

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Jewel in the Crown - Sea Views and Income This property gives the purchaser an excellent opportunity to obtain elevated land of 129.5 ha (approx 319 acres) oozing with its own personality, offering both panoramic gulf views and a rural outlook.

Australia Milling Group is a quality supplier of all Australian pulse crops to the world markets. We currently have a position available in our Bowmans office for a full time experienced Administration Officer.

Across the front of the home is the lounge with a slow combustion wood heater, main bedroom and dining area, all planned to enjoy the stunning outlook. There is also a fully functional air conditioned kitchen and the 3 double bedrooms. To add to all this, there is a two roomed timber framed cottage which can give you the choice of extra bedrooms; office space or a games room. Virtually every room has a excellent outlook. All this is set in a much loved garden.

If you have a fun, enthusiastic personality, a good sense of humour, great organisational skills, and strong data entry expertise along with a helpful customer approach, then we want to meet you. This position requires a bright and confident individual capable of ensuring the smooth running of the reception area and production schedule.

Externally, there are four excellent sheds varying in sizes from 36’ x 30’ x 12’ to 62’ x 30’ x 12’ providing for the farm implements, boat and caravan. There is 20,000 gallons rain water supply together with the mains water.

Reporting to the Administration Manager your responsibilities will include: • Meeting and greeting incoming clients • Answering & directing phone calls promptly and professionally • Production planning and all required documentation • Assistance with Stock Control • General administration duties The successful applicant will prove: • Experience in reception and administration areas • Professional presentation • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both written & orally • Intermediate computing skills – typing and MS office • Ability to work as part of a team • Strong attention to detail and work prioritisation • Administration skills and ability to learn new skills quickly All strong receptionists and administrators are urged to apply. You must possess full work rights in Australia to be considered for this position. If you pride yourself on your presentation and strong work ethic please send your application to our team at bowmans@aumg.com.au before Wednesday 16/02/11.

The property is currently being share farmed and is watered from mains water supply. It has been cropped with cereals and legumes together with the olive grove, which all give added income to this property. A property such as this very rarely comes on the market and to see all of its extras and possibilities, this is a property that must be inspected to be truly appreciated. Price: POA Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1000 Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210

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Situations vacant

Cook / Casual Staff

The Gungellan Hotel

Required - Port Wakefield

• No overnight shifts • Will require weekends • All age groups, juniors and seniors • Previous applicants need not apply Phone: Jim 8867 1224

HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANIC

Transport business at Burton requires responsible person to maintain and service fleet of p/movers, trailers and sundry vehicles.

Email mftam@bigpond.net.au or fax 8280 5788 with resume & cover letter

Balaklava Shearing Shed hairdressers require a 1st or 2nd year apprentice. Must be motivated & willing to learn. Please apply in writing to Rebecca or Naomi at 21 Edith Terrace, Balaklava. Applications close Tuesday March 15

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Chef/Cook

Port Clinton, S.A.

For more details contact Anne Marie or George

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Phone: 8525 2009

Full Time Position

Situated in the Clare valley, Taylors a family owned company has become one of Australia’s best loved and most trusted wineries. You will partner with the Maintenance Manager and undertake a wide range of maintenance activities on winery and bottling equipment. The person we are seeking will ideally: • Be trade qualified • Have knowledge and experience in PLC, pneumatic and electric control of machinery • Have previous experience working with pumps and stainless steel With a positive attitude and a passion for service excellence and safe work practices, 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 February 18, 2011.

Real Estate RLA62833

Situated on the corner of Main Coast Road and Wandilta Avenue, Port Clinton and ranging in size from 900 to 1100 square meters secure your coastal getaway now. Secure now with a $1,000 deposit and settle when subdivision is complete. Price $95,000

LJ Hooker Kadina 8821 3666

AUCTION

RLA 1955

Middle Beach Wednesday March 2 10.30am at Two Wells Football Club

Life Style Cropping / Grazing 37.26Ha mainly flat land with improved pastures, indirect private water, power nearby, Suitable for farm build up or enjoy the rural life style and climate, some 3 kms from the gulf, enjoy the summer sea breeze, catch a crab or fish just down the road. ID 442146 Inspection recommended by appointment.

Elders Roseworthy 8521 0302 Graeme Hann 0417 814 659

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Empty handed! Rams coach and Hand split on play deal ‘WE’VE moved on’ is the message from Virginia coach Greg Phillips after former prospective Virginia recruit, full-forward Aaron Hand, decided he would not play for the Rams in 2011. Hand was reported as a confirmed recruit for the Rams in the Plains Producer’s January 19 edition but the forward failed to show at the club to sign his contract. Phillips said Hand verbally agreed to play for the club before the contract

and get a game first up. I didn’t want to make a commitment because I don’t know if I will be able to play at all yet. was drawn up, which he was to come “If I play at all, I’ll play at Peake and sign on January 17. because I didn’t actually leave there.” “He very much assured us he was The Rams became sceptical of playing,” Phillips said. the severity of Hand’s injury and his Hand denies making any such intentions to play with Virginia and promises. decided to stop pursuing the forward “I spoke to them (Virginia) during after months of discussions and early to mid December and I told them wasted time. I was interested and agreed to It was a frustrating setback. terms but there was never any Phillips said Hand would never be signing or confirmation that I welcome back at the Rams, while he was definitely going there,” is coach at least. he said. “I was going to wait “He could pay his way to play and see what panned out over and I wouldn’t have him,” he said. “I Christmas. just think the club’s bigger than the “I didn’t sign anything, individual. just had the initial meeting “The club did everything for him, down the pub and over the he made a promise to the club and phone contact a week after, didn’t go that way.” I told them I was interested, According to Phillips, Hand has I just had to make a final burnt his bridges. decision. “You do mate, people don’t forget,” “Apart from the initial he said. interview and meeting at the While extremely annoyed, Phillips start of December, I haven’t still had his sense of humour. seen a Virginia official since. “We might have to try to organise “All the rumours about a trial against Peake,” he joked. signing are completely un“I’ll play then...I might not be able true.” to walk the next day though.” Hand claims a potential The Rams have trial games lined season-ending injury related up against Willaston on March 19 at to sciatic nerves was a big Willaston and are looking at an internal reason behind him staying trial on March 26 ahead of their round with the Peake Lions. one clash with Mallala. “I hurt my back the first Phillips said he still felt the pain week back playing cricket from the one-point defeat in last year’s and was advised to have a grand final. year off footy,” he said. “Oh yeah, I do without a doubt, I “I just decided I didn’t think all the players do too,” he said. want to go to a new club “Everyone says ‘you’ll get over it’ injured and not be able to but you don’t, it’s always in the back do preseason and waltz in of your mind. You’ve just got to be upset enough to drive you to improve. “Remember that pain while you’re AARON Hand playing for doing laps and realise what you’re doing those yards for.” the Roosters in 2009. Les Pearson reports:

VIRGINIA A grade coach Greg Phillips says Hand will not be welcome at Virginia.

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