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Wednesday March 2, 2011

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Council will act on rowdy meetings Movie very confronting but a sense of relief for ‘innocent’ Snowtown

SCENES from the movie are freely available on www. YouTube.com. Shown here are the killers on the road to Snowtown and the barrels in the bank building with actor Lucas Pittaway playing Jamie Vlassakis.

THE ‘Battle of Bowmans’ PAGE 3 A common curse:

Bronte Hewett reports: Snowtown residents can breath a sigh of relief, according to Paul McCormack, (left) because their town has been represented innocently in the new movie depicting the bodies in the barrels murders. Premiering last Friday night at the Adelaide Film Festival, Mr McCormack,

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WAKEFIELD Regional Council (WRC) is investigating new options to reprimand councillors and members of the public gallery after another rowdy council meeting on Wednesday night. On several occasions throughout the council meeting, the room was raucous with shouting from councillors and the public gallery. Mayor James Maitland said it had been an ongoing problem since the beginning of the new council term in November last year. “I have tried my hardest the last four meetings to stop it happening,” he said. He said while gallery behaviour had been a contributor, councillors had been major instigators of the council meeting anarchy. “My suggestion is that it is mainly two councillors who do that,” Mr Maitland said. “They interrupt each other, other councillors and other people when they’re speaking. “I have tried to stop it, it doesn’t stop.” n Continued Page 2

who is chair of Snowtown Community Management Committee, said he accepted an invitation with a sense of civic duty. “Snowtown” was very confronting and hard to watch. “There were some really confronting scenes, but I came out with a sense of relief regarding the way Snowtown was represented,” Mr McCormack said. “Snowtown appears to be quite innocent.” Mr McCormack said there was a clear differentiation between the environment

where the murders took place and the environment in Snowtown, where dead bodies were stored in the unused bank. “Snowtown seemed like a little piece of heaven a long way from where the murders were committed.” Two long road trips were used to symbolise the geographical distance between the two environments. But Mr McCormack’s initial disappointment was that the movie was titled “Snowtown.” n Continued Page 6

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The former council depot on North street, Port Wakefield.

Council depot will go to sale by tender

WAKEFIELD Regional Council’s former works depot at Port Wakefield will be put on the market for open tender after council elected to reopen the sale process recommended by State Ombudsman, Richard Bingham. Council was found in breach of its sale and disposal of land policy by the report, after failing to consider offers for the land at 39 North street and also not clearly stipulating its reasons for doing so against its policy. Confusion reigned at Wednesday night’s council meeting, given Mr Bingham’s contradicting recommendations.

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“I recommend that to rectify council’s error, the council should cease negotiations with the Rising Sun Hotel and reapply its sale and disposal of land policy by opening the sale process,” Mr Bingham wrote in his report. But later, he claimed “In my view, and given that it is known the council is minded to sell the property, this could be achieved by inviting offers from all parties who have expressed an interest in purchasing the property.”

Cr Darryl Pain believed upholding the second recommendation would contradict Mr Bingham’s original suggestion of reapplying policy. “If we only negotiate with three people, we’ve gone back to breaching our own policy again,” he said. WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, acknowledged the contrasting nature of the statements. “Yes, I was surprised the ombudsman suggested that but that is what (he) recommended,” he said. It was a grey area Cr Owen Chapman was

not willing to dabble in, moving a motion the land be offered for sale by open tender. “I believe the whole situation could repeat itself if you only go to the three that were previously contacted,” he said. Cr Greg Stevens then moved an amendment to sell the land by public auction. It was met with calls of “open and transparent” from Cr John Kipling and some members of the packed gallery. The amendment to auction motion lapsed, although a division was called, but the sale by open tender motion was carried unanimously.

Mayor warns of reprimands • From page 1 It is not the first time the mayor has gone public with his concerns of behavioural problems in the council chamber, conveying a similar message in a November issue of the Plains Producer. Mr Maitland (pictured) said he would take a sterner approach

to such behaviour in future meetings but was hesitant to turn to punishments. “I need to read up and enforce the rules stronger and harder and we need to come down stronger on them,” he said. “There are penalties that are enforceable but I want that to be a last

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resort, I would like a bit more decorum to exist from all the elected members around the table and the gallery as well.” He said council was reviewing stronger reprimands for disruptive people in the council chamber. “It is possible to do that and after We d n e s d a y night’s exercise, we are currently looking at those options,” Mr Maitland said. He said such reprimands were quite serious, including banning and suspension scenarios. “When you go to suspend people and then they plainly refuse to leave, what do you do then?” he posed. “We have an option, we call the police.” Wednesday night’s

meeting was so disrupted and chaotic, Mr Maitland was forced to call order time and time again. “Because of the council meeting on Wednesday night, on Thursday morning I could barely talk,” he said. A member of the public gallery also expressed having difficulty hearing over the ruckus. Mr Maitland said items concerning Port Wakefield tended to result in the unruly behaviour. “All I and the elected members can do is what they see as the best thing for the community, as a whole, and the community is far more than Port Wakefield or Balaklava,” he said. “I am getting to the point, quite frankly, where the Port Wakefield issue is so much

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dominating the council meetings that it’s not fair on the rest of the council area.” It is the Mayor’s role to ensure the council meeting runs smoothly and fairly but Mr Maitland admitted at times amongst the chaos, it

becomes hard to know where to draw the line while ensuring everyone can convey their point of view. “It is the most uncomfortable position and I don’t think there are many people who realise that,” he said.

“There are a number of elected members who have been around for a while who do – but I’m sure the newly elected ones don’t, and I’m referring to all the newly elected councillors. “Let me assure you, it is a very difficult task.”

‘Wouldn’t stop arguing’ WAKEFIELD Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, believed the deputation by Balco spokesperson Roger McQuire and the heated discussion that followed got out of hand at Wednesday night’s council meeting. Mr Maitland said the initial part of the presentation was more than acceptable. “I believe he felt that article in the Plains Producer (on February 9) was detrimental to Balco and he came to address that and point out the fact he believed the relationship between Balco and the council was all it should be,” he said. “I think he achieved that in the first part of what he said. I don’t necessarily agree with what he went on to say in the rest of his presentation.” Mr McQuire and councillor Darryl Pain were locked in an argument after Mr McQuire made what was perceived as an allegation of trespass against Cr Pain. “It became an argument between him and Cr Pain, which I tried to stop – and they wouldn’t stop,” he said. “The only way I could have stopped that was to probably have them both removed from the chamber. “If the council had moved that way,

either or both of them probably would have refused to leave.” Mr Maitland said there had been a precedent of such behaviour in recent times. “It’s not the first time it has happened in the council chamber, that a member of the gallery has challenged, questioned or put under pressure, an individual councillor,” he said. “The last time it happened, it was done by Mr Richard Pain, so there is certainly a precedent there.” Mr Maitland said Mr Pain used question time, asking the same question continually until the councillor answered. Mr Maitland confirmed it was an inappropriate claim but he was not aware Mr McQuire was going to make the allegation. “I had no idea what he was going to say,” he said. “If you request a deputation for the next council meeting with the title what ever you like, I have got no clue as to what you might or might not say. “At one point I was at the point of stopping him because I thought he had long enough and had gone far enough.”

Country Press award to Loxton The Loxton News has been named SA’s best newspaper with a circulation under 2,500. The paper won the coveted Bank SA award at the annual 2010 awards ceremony in Adelaide last Friday. Second was a tie between The Islander of Kangaroo Island and The Pennant of Penola, followed by The South Eastern Times, of Millicent. The Plains Producer, which won the award in 2008 and 2009 also scoring in other awards, placed second in the Best Front Page and Best Sports Story

categories. The Plains Producer’s front page of December 15 showed lightning during the floods that struck the area. Bronte Hewett’s sports story concerned Blyth/Snowtown football trainer John Keech and his heart attack survival during an NEFL game last year. Other Bank SA best newspaper awards went to Mount Gambier newspaper, The Border Watch, in the 6000 circulation category. The Murray Valley Standard won its seventh straight award in the 2500–6000 circulation category.

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NEWS v District

n McQuire speaks out at council meeting to ‘clarify Intermodal status’

Councillor Darryl Pain

Battle of Bowmans

Roger McQuire

‘Trespass’ allegations withdrawn after fiery clash with councillor A FORMAL deputation by Balco spokesperson Roger McQuire sparked furore at Wednesday night’s Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) meeting. Mr McQuire requested to make the formal presentation to council, itemised in the agenda to provide “clarity in relation to the community’s understanding of the Bowmans Intermodal Project status”. Mr McQuire’s original speech went on for about 20 minutes but his allegation councillor Darryl Pain had trespassed on Balco’s construction site provoked half an hour of heated argument. His original comment quizzed Cr Pain on whether he had visited the Balco site at Bowmans, before making a claim he knew of a member of Mr Pain’s family entering the site without Balco’s approval, breaching occupational health and safety laws. Cr Pain asked Mr McQuire to clarify his

Les Pearson reports: statement. “I refute the claim that my family are using my position to enter your property,” Cr Pain said. “I did not say that,” Mr McQuire responded. “What I said was, you or possibly some of your supporters or family entered the Balco property.” It was a statement that drew the wrath of Cr Pain, which Mr McQuire was later forced to withdraw and submit an apology. “I strongly suggest that if council is going to sit here and listen to an allegation against a councillor (who) has entered a property illegally they might want to conduct an investigation into if the allegation is true or not,” Cr Pain said to mayor James Maitland. Mr McQuire then clarified it was Cr Pain’s

‘Campaign of innuendo’

Pain’s comment that the issue is “a lot deeper and will get a lot more interesting over the next couple of weeks.” “That suggests to me we have a campaign, which is embedded in implied positions and innuendo,” Mr McQuire said. “That statement said absolutely nothing other than raise fear and concern that issues may present themselves. “Any campaign that is based on innuendo is without exception corrosive and destructive and typically is directed at individuals, not resolving issues. “If we as a community allow that collaborative environment to be damaged by a corrosive and futile campaign then it will be to the detriment of this community.” Cr Pain categorically denied running any form of ‘agenda’ against the company. To put a positive finish on what was at times a bitter mood throughout the deputation, Cr Owen Chapman requested Balco’s thoughts on WRC as a whole. “I would be surprised if they are not a bit more positive than the comments that have been represented here tonight,” he said. “Your comments here tonight were mainly directed at one councillor rather than the whole council, which is a bit unfortunate.” Mr McQuire, while unable to speak on behalf of the company’s board of directors, expressed his appreciation the WRC. “This council is very effectively run, very community aware and very supportive of community and economic development,” he said.

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Cr Rodney Reid had seen and heard enough. “I don’t believe any person of the public, whether it be question time or any form of deputation to the council, really is in a position then to make allegations against the council or councilors,” he said. “I believe a statement, not being a question, in the form of what we’ve heard tonight, is an allegation against a councillor and I don’t believe it is the right thing in any form of deputation or from the public gallery to make that. “I don’t think any of us here that are volunteers or staff on the council are here in a role to be put in that position by any member of the public. “Therefore, I am happy to move that Mr McQuire be asked to withdraw his comment and apologise to Cr Pain for the allegation.” The motion was carried and Mr McQuire then apologised and withdrew his comment.

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WHILE the deputation by Balco spokesperson Roger McQuire at last week’s council meeting was overshadowed by a heated debate over an allegation against councillor Darryl Pain, it did correct some points and reiterate Wakefield Regional Council’s positive relationship with the company. Mr McQuire was making his presentation in response to Cr Pain’s comments in a Plains Producer article (February 9). Cr Pain was critical of how council was recording the financial spending on the project. “In a recent Plains Producer article, Cr Pain stated there had been a substantial change in the management of the project funding for the Bowmans Internodal Project,” Mr McQuire said. “That is wrong as a matter of fact. No debating it, it is simply wrong. “With the greatest respect to Cr Pain, for a gentleman who insists on a very precise level of performance from those around him, it is extraordinarily unfortunate the facts of this matter have not been checked by Cr Pain. “Equally disappointing, I have to say, is that our local media accepted Cr Pain’s views and ignored a basic tenor of journalism and that is you check before you print. “No one came to Balco and sought clarification. That is not acceptable.” Cr Pain accepted the error and pointed out his concerns were not about Balco receiving government support but council’s management of the finances for the project. “I will stand corrected on that but at no time have I said Balco should not have received funding,” Cr Pain said. Mr McQuire also honed in on Cr

father, Richard, as the person alleged to have entered the Balco site without permission. Richard Pain was contacted for comment but declined, citing legal reasons. “There was no reason for him to say ‘either you or your family’, there should be an apology from Balco for that allegation,” Cr Pain said. Mr Maitland asked Mr McQuire if he was prepared to withdraw the comment and apologise. “Mr Mayor, I think we can bring this part of the conversation to an end, if I may, and that is by saying I have no intention, either on my own behalf or Balco’s, of offering a written public apology,” Mr McQuire responded. Cr Pain responded, saying: “Mr Mayor, then through you I suggest council should seek to take action to ramify that public apology.” “He (Mr McQuire) has now admitted I was not on the property after he accused me of being on that property.”

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NEWS v District

Back to ‘square one’

Mallala councillors clash as vote returns Two Wells plan Bronte Hewett reports:

At a heated District Council of Mallala meeting on Monday night, the Two Wells Main Street plans debate was reopened, with councillors voting for a rescind motion to be put forward. It was recommended councillors should reconsider the suspension of high level negotiations by signalling their intention to rescind an earlier decision, which halted all development plans in Two Wells. This decision now places council where it was before the last elections, when the plan was approved by council following four years of discussion and public consultation. But the vote was not without controversy, with several councillors verbally clashing. The decision to halt negotiations at the November 29 meeting could not be rescinded at Monday’s meeting due to a technicality, stating the motion needed to be on notice. The motions which were carried stated council would: • Reconsider its suspension of high level negotiations with the State government in

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relation to its land access strategy by signalling its intention to rescind an earlier decision on November 29; • Restart work on the Two Wells Town Centre project in recognition of the information provided to council at the January 2011 meeting and; • Commence public consultation on the Two Wells urban design guidelines and desired future character statements.

Flood rebuild to delay projects SIGNIFICANT spending in repairing roads damaged by December’s heavy storms has resulted in a reallocation of Wakefield Regional Council funds that will put work on four capital works projects on hold. A combination of storm repairs and general maintenance on unsealed roads has left the Unsealed Road Maintenance Budget with only 21 per cent of its allocated funds remaining for rest of the financial year. The four projects to be put on the backburner include a 2.5 kilometre stretch on Shadwell Gap road, 1.6 kilometres on Warne’s Boundary road and two projects of 2.1 and 2.2 kilometres respectively on Stockyard-Barraba road. Cr Rodney Reid confirmed the projects will not be forgotten. “I’m assuming thec y will come back high in the next budget’s plans?” he posed to infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, at Wednesday night’s council meeting. “It’s not as in we’re dropping them off the face of the earth? In general terms, they will come under strong consideration to go back on (the 2011/2012 draft works budget),” Mr Hassett explained. However, finances have not been the only deterrent in delaying current projects. “Materials sourcing has been a major problem at present,” Mr Hassett said, claiming accessing nearby rubble pits had been “tedious.” Cr Owen Chapman, who has been a strong campaigner for country road repairs, was slightly aggrieved. “Aren’t there other areas in council’s budget that could contribute to this?” he asked. “When it comes to this, our roads are suffering and now they’re suffering more because the money is taken from other roads on the budget. Why can’t we reallocate the funds from other areas?” Mr Hassett reiterated the funding will still go into road maintenance but sourcing funding from another council area was not ideally an option.

Tiller home inspected

ABOUT 12 weeks after December’s floods, government departments have wound into gear at the Halbury farm home of Peter and Meredith Tiller. The Tiller home was inundated with floodwater after Hellfire Creek burst its banks and water pooled at the intersection where his house stands. Infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, said Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) and Northern and Yorke Natural Resource Management board officials had inspected the property recently and viewed existing culverts and flooding issues associated with them. They also inspected washed out areas at Hellfire creek. Mr Hassett said he was awaiting a full DTEI drainage survey. Engineers would soon be in the area and DTEI maintenance crews had allocated remediation works at existing culverts.

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Cr Terry Keen

The motions passed in a 6–4 vote, with Cr Jan Heley surrendering her vote by leaving the chamber right before the vote took place. Councillors Yvonne Howard, Steve Jones, Mark Wasley, Terry Keen, Karen McColl and Marcus Strudwicke voted in favour of the motions. Voting against the motions were Crs Joe Daniele, Anne Picard, Tom Summerton and Duncan Kennington. But tensions rose throughout the meeting, resulting in a threat from Cr Heley for Cr Keen to “watch yourself.” Cr Heley accused Cr Keen of whispering about her while she was addressing council and writing notes about her. Cr Keen denied the claims. During a juncture, Cr Heley approached Cr Keen and verbally threatened her. Cr Heley had previously commented during the meeting that the councillors were acting like children. “I thought we were all mature adults here, and, I mean, everyone’s just acting like children.” Another point of order was called following an outburst from Cr Daniele, who was not

happy with the result of the vote. “If we are democratic, we have to do it the democratic way,” he said. “Give those options (of possible locations of shops) to the people and let the people make the decision, because they are the ones who live in Two Wells,” “The two councillors from Mallala and two councillors from Dublin, they don’t live there,” Cr Daniele said. Cr Steve Jones called a point of order. “I just think that was a rather derogatory statement,” Cr Jones said. Mayor Marcus Strudwicke said the statement was “a little offensive.” “To suggest this is an issue that doesn’t affect other councillors in the district is offensive,” he said. “It’s a parochial comment, and it’s out of order in the chamber” the Mayor said. Council concluded a survey would be sent to all residents in the Mallala district to gauge their views on Main Street plans. The format of the survey is to be designed by councillors and council staff at a workshop this Monday. • What do you think? Email bronte@ plainsproducer.com.au.

n EDUCATION MINISTER HONOURS PLEDGE TO VISIT:

Education Minister, Jay Weatherill, meets head boy Douglas Howard, during a tour of Balaklava High School’s new ag-science building with principal Mark Healy and governing council chairperson, Louise Michael.

Merger of Balaklava schools laid to rest STATE Education Minister Jay Weatherill dropped in to the Balaklava High and Primary Schools yesterday in the wake of an amalgamation of the two coming to a halt. Mr Weatherill toured both schools during his morning visit, inspecting facilities and discussing the amalgamation concept, which has now been abolished. With the amalgamation scheduled for 2013, he said the decision to abandon the compulsory amalgamations, made at Parliament last week, was made relatively early in the process. “From early discussions it became obvious amalgamations were a bit more complex when involving some high schools and primary schools,” he said. He added the amalgamations were driven by strong savings in the education budget – but it also became apparent the

savings were either going to be minimal or nonexistent in a many cases. Given a number of schools have devised future concept models in preparation for the amalgamation, Mr Weatherill said the schools had the option of continuing on with an amalgamation if they wished. An amalgamation plan had been developed in Balaklava, but on behalf of Balaklava High School governing council, chairperson, Louise Michael, presented Mr Weatherill with a letter advising him the school did not wish to merge. Mr Weatherill said he accepted the school’s decision. He said upgrade and improvement concepts devised by the school under the Education Works Program will remain relevant in future funding submissions. “Many high schools around the state are in need of upgrades and there is a process

by which they can apply for funding for those,” Mr Weatherill said. “If funding happens to become available, these plans are still valid propositions and we will be happy to look at them.” While the amalgamation concept has been abandoned, Mr Weatherill said close primary and high schools still could benefit from stronger working relationships. He was also quizzed about the possibility of merging smaller schools dotted around the region into one central primary school. Mr Weatherill said the amalgamations were mainly directed at schools in close proximity, which could be hosted on one site. He added if smaller schools elected to merge with a larger, central school, that was their choice. “We’re not diverting from the voluntary amalgamation process,” Mr Weatherill said.

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balaklava Maureen Hennessy, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, tells a fascinating tale of her life in this region. It is an engrossing account – a window into times gone by. Maureen’s family and friends gathered at the Senior Citizens hall in Balaklava to celebrate her 90th birthday on February 13. Her niece, Patricia Branson, provided extracts on her life story, as related by Maureen. Born on the family farm at Spalding in 1921, Maureen is the youngest of Jane and Samuel’s four daughters. The family moved to Gawler for a year before buying a farm at Bowmans, where Maureen lived until adulthood. The four sisters were educated by several different governesses, before finishing studies with the Correspondence School of Adelaide. Maureen said her childhood was an uneventful one, “spent doing various chores and interacting with my sisters.” “As I grew older, a dirt tennis court provided hours of pleasure and later I played for both Bowmans and Whitwarta Tennis Clubs.” The family moved to a house in Whitwarta following the death of Maureen’s father, and she embarked on a career as a governess. Working on stations, Maureen visited nearly every corner of South Australia. This lasted 18 years, and included destinations such as Pimba, Kingoonya, Port Lincoln, Naracoorte, Mt Barker, Hawker, Mannahill, Yunta, Nackara, the Gawler Ranges, Cockburn and Port Augusta. In 1966, it was time for a change, and Maureen worked as house mistress at Presbyterian College, Walford Girls School and Woodlands Grammar in Adelaide. “During these years, I fulfilled my dream of attending a number

MAUREEN Hennessy celebrates her birthday with family and friends and (BELOW) with niece Patricia Branson and nephew Ian Todd. of seasons of grand opera, which had long been a passion of mine,” Maureen said. Balaklava was the destination of Maureen’s retirement in 1980, where she continues to live. “I soon became involved in various clubs and activities,” Maureen said. Joining first the Balaklava Pony Club, where she eventually became secretary, Maureens also joined the Croquet Club, National Trust, the Balaklava Show Society where she helped with the horses in action for a number of years. “I was also a member of the now defunct Balaklava Branch of the Torch Bearers for Legacy.” Maureen lived alone on the family property for some years, before moving into a house in Balaklava and, just recently, to Mill Court. Maureen said she regularly attended the Sunday service at Christ Church, Anglican Church and valued the companionship of the other parishioners.

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Art evokes colour of place, time, season

Kapunda The forthcoming exhibition at Kapunda Community Gallery is Colours of Our Country, a solo exhibition of work by Christine Westley, an artist from the Riverland. Christine is an artist of exceptional talent, who began painting just ten years ago. She has a wonderful eye for the great diversity of this country and describes its colour as “the most outstanding dimension, the most stunning sky, soil, water, every aspect – all areas, all seasons, always changing, always intriguing”. Her paintings evoke the atmosphere of place, time and season. Freshness, clarity and depth come from her use of colour, light and shade, her skill in drawing and composition. They have a quality of generosity and directness ,which makes her work very inviting. She has exhibited her work in

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several galleries in South Australia. The exhibition will be opened on March 7 by artist Malcolm Craig and will run till April 4. Kapunda Community Gallery Inc is located above the Library on the corner of Main and Hill Streets, Kapunda and is open daily from 10am to 4pm. It is air conditioned, has wheelchair access and admission is free. Hamley Bridge Hamley Bridge Dog Club started meeting again on February 17 every Thursday. Puppies need to be 12 weeks old to start the training, and also fully vaccinated with vet certificate to be shown at time of enrolment. The club meets at Hamley Bridge Primary School, from 7pm to 7.45pm. Mallala Mallala Primary School fete will be held on Friday, April 1 from 4pm–7.30pm.

Join Lenice, Basil and friends! Balaklava Balaklava Community Arts committee is seeking interest from the community to attend a Fringe event. Fawlty Towers is showing in Adelaide on March 13 in Market Plaza. This is a dinner performance with two courses and audience participation in a fun afternoon, for a cost is $59. To indicate how many tickets you would like, please email Lenice Cox, send a text or leave a phone message on 8862 1173,

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Bonfire threw flames fives metres high MALLALA

Mallala Police attended a property on Bubner road, Dublin, where a large bonfire was being maintained on Saturday, February 19. It is alleged the fire was about five metres in diameter and the flames were in excess of five metres high. Police subsequently interviewed the owner of the property, a 46 year old Davoren Park man, who was issued an expiation notice for lighting/maintaining a fire during the fire danger season. Dublin CFS personnel attended and extinguished the fire. •A MALLALA man was taken to the Lyell McEwin hospital with serious facial injuries after an alleged assault in Mallala on in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, February 20. The 36-year-old man’s injuries included a laceration above his left eye, a broken nose, a fractured cheek bone and severe facial bruising Mallala police attended the address as a result of receiving information of an alleged assault. It is alleged a 55-yearold man was also assaulted by the same man but only sustained minor injuries. Mallala police are pursuing a number of positive lines of enquiry.

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afternoon. The man was stopped on Ruskin road, Dublin, where he submitted to a random breath test which recorded 0.182. The man was disqualified from holding or obtaining a drivers licence for 12 months. His Datsun utility was seized and impounded for 28 days.

Clare

THERE were a number of reported incidents from the Marrabel Bull ride on Saturday. A 39-year-old Lewiston man was arrested and charged with re-entering a licensed premises and hindering police. He was removed from the premises and was bailed to appear in court later. A 33-year-old Lewiston woman was reported for hindering police and disorderly behaviour. She was also removed from the premises and will be summoned to appear in court. • CLARE police arrested and charged a 34-year-old Blyth man for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, submitting a breath analysis reading of 0.169 and aggravated assault against a family member. Police made the arrest after they were called to an incident at Blyth on Saturday. As a result, the man had his driver’s licence disqualified immediately for 12 months and his vehicle will be clamped for 28 days.

DANIEL Henshell, as killer John Bunting, meets Jamie (Lucas Pittaway) in a scene from the movie, “Snowtown.”

A sense of relief for ‘innocent Snowtown’

•From Page 1 “We have to live with that tag,” he said. “But that’s the commercial reality. It could have been called Jamie or Bunting, or even Smithfield,” he said. “But no one knows what any of those names relate to.” “When people hear Snowtown, they immediately think of the bodies in the barrels murder case,” he said. The movie was rated four stars by Andrew Fenton in Saturday’s Advertiser. He said Justin Kurzel’s film was one of the most powerful and fascinating Australian films of the year but also one of the hardest to watch. Mr McCormack agreed and said he often felt like looking away from the screen. It is shown through the eyes of 16-year-old Jamie Vlas-

sakis, who lives in a forgotten community of sexual assault, unemployment and violence. “They showed one murder in the bathroom but there was also a lot of presumptuous scenes with blood.” He said there wasn’t a lot of dialogue and when the characters did talk, it was a strange use of language, which was sometimes difficult to decipher. But Mr McCormack said the movie conveyed the power that ring leader John Bunting had over his accomplices. PHILLIPPA Hawker, writing in the Melbourne Age and Sydney Morning Herald website, said the prospect of a movie made many members of the small South Australian town anxious, even hostile. “They were afraid,” said director Justin Kurzel, “that it was going to be a horror film, that

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it was going to be exploitative and gratuitous.” “On Saturday, all was revealed,” Phillipa wrote. “What audiences saw in the world premiere of Snowtown was a work with a strong sense of place, a movie that explores, with slowly building intensity, the relationship between a young man and a murderous, manipulative authority figure. The carefully established, casual domestic context makes the tale all the more disturbing.” “Kurzel, who grew up near Snowtown, said he felt a sense of responsibility about the story. “‘Local people’s fears about the project were generally allayed, once they realised we were wanting some sort of ownership for the community within this film, that it was about important themes and issues directly related to them,’” he said.

PAUL McCORMACK’S VIEW: Not by choice, but with a sense of civic duty, I attended the premier of Snowtown on Friday night. With a degree of apprehension, I found it confronting and wished to turn away, but found myself still watching. Ultimately, two road trips from all the activities of suburbia to the trust and innocence of Snowtown, put a clear demarcation between the two places. I feel the film and director were considerate of our role as a community in all the events. Unfortunately, the choice of name for the film again underlines our geographical connection with the events and will never disappear. –Paul McCormack

Push continues for MP’s harvest review A VOTE to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee inquiry into this year’s grain harvest was postponed in the Lower House last Wednesday. ShadowAgriculture Minister, Adrian Pederick, said Labor was supposed to discuss the select committee review at Caucus last week before voting on it but such discussions never happened. Mr Pederick said Agriculture Minister, Michael O’Brien, did

not give a reason why the topic never arose amongst the party but was content to postpone the vote until the item was discussed amongst Labor. “I’m disappointed it has been delayed but I guess I take some heart they will be at least looking at it and haven’t just killed it outright,” he said. The select committee review will now be voted on in both the Upper and Lower House

next Wednesday. “If it doesn’t get up in the Lower House, I’m pretty sure (Family First MLC) Rob Brokenshire has enough numbers to get it up in the Upper House,” Mr Pederick said. “Hopefully it gets up in either house, it just needs to happen.” •Meantime, South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) Grains Industry Committee chairman, Michael Schaefer, announced the grains industry

committee will be convening a post harvest technical forum to explore many of the issues which arose during harvest. Mr Schaefer said the impact of issues on classifications at silos during harvest had caused a great deal of anger amongst farmers and this needed to be addressed in an independent, wellinformed manner. The meeting is by invitation and brings together all levels of the industry.

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NEWS v District

Upgrade, donation bites at caravan park profit Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) caravan parks at Port Wakefield and Balaklava recorded minor losses in the 2009/2010 financial year. Port Wakefield Caravan Park’s net loss rose significantly from $13,815 in the 2008/2009 financial year to $37,386 in 2009/2010. Council infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, said the

current financial climate and significant infrastructure upgrades at Port Wakefield had been contributing factors. “The tourism dollar, through the GFC (global financial crisis) and so forth, dropped considerably, so we’re hoping that will pick up again this financial year,” he said at last Wednesday night’s council meeting.

A donation of $3000 to the Port Wakefield Community Management Committee (CMC) was listed as an expense to Port Wakefield Caravan Park. Cr Rodney Reid queried the nature of the donation. Chief Executive Officer, Phil Barry explained: “Ideally it’s an ongoing arrangement but back when the community operated the park,

it tended to go to community grants quite often – but the problem was, if it was done on a regular basis, it (the park) ran at a huge loss,” Mr Barry said while the park had been unable to provide donations in recent years, there was an aim to return to that arrangement when finances suited. “There has been a lot of money spent on upgrading the park…there-

fore we haven’t had the money in the surplus to go that way recently,” he said. “Ideally, if we could run at a profit and not having to spend as much on capital expenditure, we could probably put some more money back towards the CMC.” Balaklava Caravan Park recorded a net loss of $15,067, down on $23,439 for the previous financial year.

TWO WELLS OP SHOP PULLS THE PLUG ON well-meaning DONATIONS:

Please, no more old TV’s

Op-shops are facing an increase in the number of old televisions being disposed at their doorsteps. Two Wells community op-shop volunteers Pam Duncan (right) and Margaret Gameau have noticed an increase and said the televisions were unwanted. “As with other op-shops, we’re having trouble with people dropping off old televisions, and even old electrical appliances,” Mrs Gameau said. “Everyone must be getting new HD televisions and disposing of all the old ones at the op-shop,” Mrs Gameau said. “But we don’t want them all.” It is believed people are avoiding the cost of disposing them properly. Mrs Duncan, who is the op-shop co-ordinator, said the shop didn’t have room for old televisions, and they rarely sold. With the op-shop open from 9–4 on six days of the week, there is plenty of opportunity to drop items off when the shop is open. Instead, many people dump the televisions outside of business hours. “We’re just asking for people to dispose of old TVs themselves,” Mrs Duncan said. As regional South Australia switches to digital television, it is expected households will upgrade their television sets. Free television collection drop off points are already available across the Mid-North, Eyre Peninsula, South East and Murray/Mallee regions through Zero Waste SA. The Adelaide Plains area, including Two Wells is expected to switch to digital television on December 31, 2013.

Digital television reception still not a clear winner THE digital switchover has received a bad reception in a number of locations around the district. Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham has been contacted by a handful of residents throughout the mid-north, including Snowtown and surrounding areas, complaining of poor signal. “We’re not talking in 100s by any means but we’ve had pockets of complaints of maybe a dozen or so who have made complaints from that area,” Senator Birmingham said. “We’re working on the premise

that anyone who touches base with an issue, there are many who don’t. “Examples of common complaints include regular and prolonged signal dropouts, pixilation, reduced picture quality, intermittent sound and reception black spots behind hills and in low lying areas. “Problems appear especially widespread around Moonta, Snowtown and Port Augusta.” He said individual environmental surroundings are the general cause of the disrupted service. “There is a real element that each of these cases will be quite unique

and specific to them,” Senator Birmingham said. He led a similar campaign for customers affected by the digital switchover from the CDMA network. Senator Birmingham has taken a per case approach to each complaint. “On this, I’ve commented on about dozens of individual cases now, each one in writing, to Communications Minister Stephen Conroy, to highlight the specific locations along with concerns and complaints,” he said. “I’m also asking him to get the

Sealed driveway should stop servo dust PORT Wakefield resident Merv Morton stirred up the dust issue again at Wednesday night’s Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) meeting. Mr Morton has been campaigning for the BP service station in Port Wakefield to seal its surrounding car and truck parks to prevent dust from the traffic billowing onto his nearby property for about six years. “This has been going on for a long, long time now,” he said to council in public question time. Mr Morton said as a condition of planning approval, parking area surfaces must be treated with a dust suppressant to stop it impeding on

nearby development. If this was not satisfactory, council could then force the offending party to seal the surface. “Why has that not been done?” he asked. “Why does it take so long for this council to do nothing?” WRC planning consultant, David Hutchison, who was present at the meeting for another item in the agenda, said there had been considerable action recently, albeit noting the lengthy process endured by Mr Morton. “There have been ongoing discussions with the operator of the service station for some time with a view to resolve the issue,” he said.

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Council had consciously focussed on resolving the matter out of court. “We inevitably try to go through a process of discussion with the applicants to make sure it can be resolved without involving lawyers and court processes,” he said. Mr Hutchison said Stan Karalis, the lessee, had attempted to put a polymer suppressant on the area but fine dust still surfaced. “The most recent discussions have resulted in a requirement of him to seal the driveway,” Mr Hutchison said. Negotiations are continuing with BP to seal the area.

Digital Switchover Taskforce to look at these cases, get onto the people involved and try and work through what resolution is required. “Hopefully the more they do that with individual cases, the more they will be able to prevent it happening elsewhere.” With regional South Australia only the second major area to be switched over in the nation, he said problems like the ones viewers in some areas are experiencing need to be ironed out. “They really need to be learning the lessons now before they switch

over the rest of regional Australia, let alone when we get to switching over the major cities in 2013,” Senator Birmingham said. So far, he has had no response to his letters. “If we don’t get one in the satisfactory time line, then I’ll be using the Senate process to try and get a response,” he said. Anyone wishing to report difficulties with the switchover to digital TV should call Senator Birmingham’s office on toll free 1300 301 638 or 08 8354 1644, or else contact their local federal MP.

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The Way

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YEARS AGO February 2006

• Former Balaklava High School student, Tahlia Ries, took out the 2006 Lions Youth of the Year, with Rebekka Baldwin being runner-up.

YEARS AGO February 2001

• Riverton High School student topped the high standard of entrants to take out 2011 Adelaide Plains Lions Youth of the Year award.

On this day…historic events remembered today 1498 - Explorer Vasco da Gama’s fleet visited Mozambique Island (we ‘older’ folk learned about him at school, didn’t we?). 1717 - ‘The Loves of Mars and Venus’ became the first ballet to be performed in England. 1776 - The Americans began shelling British troops in Boston, in their struggle to gain independence. 1791 - Long-distance communication made a huge step forward with a semaphore machine unveiled in Paris; and John Wesley died (English founder of Methodism). 1807 - The American Congress voted to finally abolish the slave trade, effective from January 1, 1808. 1810 - Leo XIII, the Catholic

COMMUNITY

Diary& • Mar 3: Balaklava Ladies Come & Try golf. • Mar 5: Owen Wetlands clean up. • Mar 15: Owen Primary School new hall opening. • Mar 22: Owen Primary School AGM. • Apr 6: Balaklava Bowling Club fashion parade. • April 11: Balaklava Tennis Club AGM. • May 3: Balaklava Ladies Golf luncheon. • May 7: Balaklava Golf Club 100 Club. • May 22: Balaklava Museum new pavillion opening.

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church’s 256th pope, was born Vincenzo G Pecci - served as pope 1878 -1903. 1819 - America passed its first Immigration law. 1842 - Danish brewer, Carl Jacobsen, was born. 1855 - Aleksandr Romanov became Tsar of Russia. 1876 - Pius XII, the 260th pope, was born Euhenio MGG Pacelli - served as pope 19391958. 1898 - Australia completed a

on March 19, after killing 500 Taliban and al Quaeda fighters. 1943 - USA and Australia won the battle in the Bismark Sea. 1956 - Morocco tore up the Treaty of Fez, declaring independence from France. 1958 - The first surface crossing of the Antarctic continent was completed - it took 99 days. 1962 - President John F. Kennedy announced the USA would resume above ground nuclear testing. 1965 - The “Sound of Music” opened. 1970 - Rhodesia became an independent republic. 1974 - A grand jury concluded that President Richard Nixon was involved in the Watergate cover-up.

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• Bet Williams’ history book, ‘Two Wells then and now’, was launched at a celebration luncheon at the Two Wells community centre.

4-1 series annihilation of England in cricket. 1899 - Dame Patti Menzies was born. 1904 - Famous children’s book author Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel. 1925 - The Japanese House of Representatives recognized male suffrage. 1927 - Babe Ruth became the highest paid baseball player, earning $70,000 per year. 1930 - David H Lawrence, author of “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, died. 1936 - Don Bradman scored 369 runs in 253 minutes (including 46 fours and 4 sixes) in a SA vs. Tasmania cricket match. 1942 - In WW II, Australia declared war on Thailand (it ended

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around the head and limbs. Dr Perissinotto said in a worst case scenario, dogs that are bitten multiple times can begin vomiting in 5-30 minutes, be paralysed in 2-4 hours and can die 2-5 hours after being bitten. Possible signs of a snake bite include shaking or shivering, lethargy, excessive drooling, dilated pupils, vomiting and diarrhoea. Dr Perissinotto said anti venom, together with intravenous fluids, is the prime treatment

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for snake bites in pets and can cost around $1,000 to administer. “Pet owners can try to prevent snake bites in the first place by tidying up backyards, which includes removing rubbish and wood heaps, and avoid walking pets in areas that snakes might inhabit such as through long grass,” he said. Brown snakes are the most common cause of snake bites and snake bite deaths in both animals and humans, followed by tiger snakes and black snakes.

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NEWS v District

‘Plan for more flooding’ Levy banks, not wetlands, could be the long-term answer in Balaklava, says former councillor Balaklava needs a longterm plan to control possible future flooding and stormwater flows, says former Balaklava councillor, Avon Hudson. Mr Hudson contacted the Plains Producer after last week’s report on a Balaklava Area Committee proposal to investigate a wetlands area within the town. Mr Hudson, who was a Central Ward councillor until retiring at last year’s council election, said the flood where the Wakefield river broke its banks last December “still was not the biggest.” “The flood of 1941 was worse,” said Mr Hudson, adding he had seen photographs depicting a metre of water in areas near Balaklava hospital. And Mr Hudson was not convinced a wetlands in the Moody estate parklands was the answer. He was concerned about the viability of wetlands and cost. “We have to be careful we don’t spend large amounts of public money – not just council money – on ‘white elephant projects’. We must look at

AVON Hudson stands on the western edge of the Wakefield river, near the Moody estate Lions walking trail. Revealed behind him is one of the areas where a levy bank could be placed to retain flood water from a rising river. This area is near the drain which runs into the river. the overall economics on any plan,” he said. “The biggest problem is our flat town and being able to capture (or prevent) water flows.” Mr Hudson suggested a levy bank closer to the Wakefield river bank could help prevent floods threatening homes in Moody estate. “Some houses in Bruce drive should not have been built there and I warned against allowing approvals at the time,” he said. “But now the

decision has been made we have to find a way to protect exisiting housing.” A levy bank running parallel with the river, particularly on its western edge, was one suggestion that would help control the river when in flood. But Mr Hudson also was critical of stormwater flows coming from the Wattle Ridge housing estate. He did not believe the current outlet pipe, which carries water from Wattle Ridge to the Moody

Estate drain starting at the end of Christopher street, was large enough to accept future flows. “We are going to see more erratic weather in future, more rain,” he said. “There should be a larger stormwater pipe cut through what is now the Gates property to empty into the Wakefield river upstream from Moody estate. This would reduce flows into the estate. “At present, if there is a flooded

river and large stormwater flows from Wattle Ridge, the water will back up, threatening homes at the lower part of Moody estate and also homes in Wattle Ridge.” This occurred in December but was controlled through halting pumping from Wattle Ridge – and the fact heavy rain ceased. Mr Hudson said if a wetlands was feasible it should be a small scheme to accommodate water run-off from the houses in Moody estate.

Schaefer continues to lead local NRM New presiding members have been appointed for six of SouthAustralia’s eight Natural Resources Management boards, replacing those whose terms expired late last year. Former Liberal MP Caroline Schaefer was appointed Presiding Member of the Northern and Yorke NRM Board last July. Wakefield Regional Council and Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council districts fall into the NYNRM region. Others appointments are: Professor Chris Daniels, Professor of Urban Ecology at the University of South Australia, Alfred (Parry)

Agius, Chief Executive of the South Australian Native Title Services, Sharon Starick, Presiding Member of the NRM Council, Mark Braes, former mayor of the Wattle Range Council and serving board members Cecilia Woolford and Richard Trethewey. Mrs Schaefer moved to the Clare Valley in 1998 after years of farming on Eyre Peninsula. She has strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of NRM. She was a Member of the Legislative Council from 1993 to her retirement from Parliament in 2010 where she served as

Minister for Primary Industries and opposition spokeswoman for Primary Industries and Regional Affairs. Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM, which includes District Council of Mallala and surrounding coastal districts, has Professor Chris Daniels as presiding member. Professor Daniels holds a number of concurrent positions with the University of South Australia including professor of Urban Ecology for the School of Natural and Built Environments. Environment and Conservation Minister,

Paul Caica, said the presiding members will play a leadership role in their communities, linking environment and natural resources management services to community interests. “NRM boards play a vital role in supporting regional communities to develop regional NRM plans and determine environment and natural resource management priorities,” he said. “In July last year, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources was established, with the responsibility for environment and NRM services.”

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Call for moratorium on unpopular marine parks LIBERALMember for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, backed a colleague’s call to suspend the drafting of sanctuary zones contained within the marine parks’ outer boundaries of South Australia. Member for Finniss, Michael Pengilly, called for a moratorium on the imposition of the draft sanctuary zoning process when speaking at the House of Assembly last week. Mr Griffiths said the process has attracted strong criticism from his electorate. “The overwhelming number of community people who have contacted me via the telephone, emails, letters and people to whom I have spoken on the street since basically the last week in November is unheard of in my electoral office,” he said. “A continuous stream of people are coming to this side of the chamber,

BLYTH’S Ian Roberts (right) talking with Sponsors Peter Wood, chairperson Clare Business and Tourism Association, and Megan Downer, of Taylors Wines.

Curtain up on film festival The second annual Clare Valley Film Festival was off to a great start with the fundraiser dinner held in the Blyth Community Hall on Wednesday, February 23 and previewing six short films in the Blyth Cinema. This very varied collection of films included a fast paced and amazingly creative Czech animated film, ‘Mr Choco In Love’, a thoughtful exploration of lost love in ‘Happenstance’ and a Swedish

portrayal of ‘Tennis Fathers.’ Winning film informally judged was the Aussie short, Happenstance, with 880 votes, Mr Choco was second with 795. Sixty five guests enjoyed an international flavoured meal prepared by the mastercooks of the Blyth district. The full program is expected to be released in early March – keep an eye on the website at www.clarevalleyfilmfestival.com

because we represent those people who are doing a lot of recreational fishing, and they are enormously upset.” The general consensus amongst the community is in favour of preservation but Mr Griffiths said the community has lost faith in the State government and the processes it has put in place. “They understand and support the principle of marine parks, they understand the history about the fact that both sides of the chamber support the principle of marine parks,” he said. “They are very concerned about the impact this is going to have, because they believe they have been misled.” Mr Griffiths said Local Advisory Groups have also been victim of a ‘reversed’ consultation process. “They were told at

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Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are expected to be less than 1 mm over the southern agricultural area. Rainfall totals of 1 to 10 mm are expected north of Woomera, with possible falls of 10 to 20 mm in the far north. The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for the high to remain over the Tasman Sea directing a northerly airstream over the State with rising temperatures. A low pressure trough is likely to bring showers to the west and south later in the period. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Fine and mostly sunny. Mild with moderate southeasterly winds. Thursday: Fine apart from isolated showers about Kangaroo Island and southern Fleurieu Peninsula. Mild with light to moderate south to southeasterly winds. Friday: Fine and mostly sunny. Mild with moderate to fresh south to southeasterly winds. GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Wind: S to SE 15 to 20 knots, temporarily easing to 10 to 15 knots during the morning until early evening. Sea: 1 to 1.5 m. Swell: S to SW around 1 m on southern Spencer Gulf. Thursday: Wind: SW to SE 10 to 20 knots.

All day bus tour featuring solutions to managing stubble including: Residue Managers, Stubble Incorporation, Stubble Mulching, Inter Row Sowing, Wide Row Cropping. SPEAKERS WILL COVER TOPICS INCLUDING: Grazing Management, Implement Tracking, Herbicide Use in Heavy Stubbles, Straw Markets PICK UP LOCATION AND TIMES: Saddleworth 8am, return 6.30pm. Balaklava 8.45am, return 6pm. Minlaton 7am, return 5.30pm. Maitland 7.30am, return 5pm. Paskeville 8am, return 5.30pm. • COST $20, including BBQ lunch (paid on the day). • RSVP by March 4 to Louise McIntosh 0402 261 693. FURTHER INFORMATION: Matt McCallum 0438 895 167, Bill Long 0417 803 034, Michael Richards 0427 547 052, Mick Faulkner 0428 857 378

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disappear forever.” Mr Griffiths claimed he wrote to Mr Caica asking him several questions in relation to the marine parks concept. “The first one was: have you done and economic impact statement to determine what the impact will be?” Mr Griffiths said. “The reply I got back four weeks later said, ‘no, that’s not going to happen until the draft management plans come out from the marine parks, probably expected to be September/October’. “By then it is going to be too late,”Mr Griffiths said

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a meeting in either late November or early December, ‘this is where the lines on the maps are going to be and you have to go out and try to defend it in the community’,” Mr Griffiths said. “Communities are continually bringing it towards us, and they want to ensure there is some confidence in the process, because at the moment it has been entirely lost. “There is a complete lack of faith out there, and the Minister for Environment and Heritage (Paul Caica) has an enormous job to try to recover some level of faith in this process, otherwise it will

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Rare land on sale at Mallala A rare opportunity to purchase residential land in Mallala is available. New land has been released for sale in ‘The Gums’ estate on Dublin road. Twelve blocks are on the market ranging between $95,000 and $105,000. The blocks are large allotments between 1091 metres squared 1271 metres squared. District Council of Mallala mayor, Marcus Strudwicke said it was a positive development for the town. “It’s a welcome release of land within the town boundaries,” he said. He said it was orderly

planning as it was taking rural living and converting it into residential within the town’s boundaries. “There have been very few allotments up for sale in Mallala for several years,” he said. “Additional houses are a benefit for our local shops and it’s always a good thing to bring more rate payers to the district.” “I certainly think the development is a good thing,” Mr Strudwicke said. • SELLING agents are Brock Harcourts Gawler. Contact David Washington on 0413 167 459 and see the advertisement in our real estate section.

n OUR LOSS IS RIVERLAND’S GAIN:

‘Bull bars’ stay after Federal backflip

Tim’s departure leaves a gap in CFS, district

DRIVERS of vehicles fitted with “bull bars” have been given a reprieve by the Federal government. The 4WD Industry Council of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has welcomed the Federal government’s decision to withdraw the Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on Pedestrian Safety on the basis that the proposal was not suitable for Australian conditions. Released on January 12, the RIS proposed the adoption of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulation GTR-09 on pedestrian safety to supersede the current Australian Design Rule for vehicle frontal design. The proposal also considered changes to regulations governing the design of vehicle frontal protection systems (bull bars and nudge bars). The RIS was to be open for public consultation until April 15 with a final decision on the adoption of the regulation scheduled for later this year. AAAA executive director, Stuart Charity, said this European standard was not suitable for Australian driving conditions. “The RIS focused on pedestrian safety in an urban context. It took no account of the safety needs of millions of Australians living, working and holidaying in outer urban and regional areas,” he said. “The Federal government recognised this and withdrew the proposal before the consultation period closed.”

Mallala will lose a valued member of the community this month as Tim Jenkin (left) prepares for a life-changing move. The dedicated emergency services volunteer and farmer will be relocating to the Riverland to manage a caravan park with his wife, Julie. While Tim said he didn’t want a big deal made about their departure, members of the Mallala and districts community believed Tim’s services should be recognised. Mallala police officer-in-charge, Paul Bruggeman, said it would be a huge loss for the district. “I can’t remember ever having been to a fire, a serious car accident or a flood where Tim Jenkin hasn’t been present in the capacity of CFS,” Mr Bruggemann said. “His service to the community really should be recognised.”

“He’s just a steady, good guy,” Mr Bruggemann said. Tim has been a member of the Country Fire Service (CFS) since 1974, serving as captain of Mallala for 22 years. Current Mallala captain, Richard Jones, said Tim and Julie, who has also been involved with the CFS, were genuine, caring people. “Tim is one of the best guys I’ve worked with in the CFS,” Mr Jones said. “He has always been there for the whole community. “He’s not the sort of bloke to stand back and tell people what to do. He’ll be in there working with everyone,” he said. Two Wells CFS captain, Adam Harris, said Tim was a very valued member who would be missed. “He’s good to work with and easy to get along with.”

Leigh joins shaving crew BalaklavA resident Leigh Walker will be losing his locks on Friday, March 11, in the name of fundraising. Leigh will shave his head at the Terminus Hotel at 8pm to raise money and continue research for cancer as part of the

World’s Greatest Shave. He was inspired by his mother Heather and his partner’s aunty, Marlene. Staff from Cutz n Curlz will donate their time to do the honours of shaving and donation tins are located at the Terminus Hotel.

Women urged to take free breast screen BreastScreen SA’s mobile unit will next month begin its tenth visit to Clare to provide free screening mammograms (breast X-rays) for about 1300 local women. It will again be located at Lower North Health, 47 Farrell Flat road. Breast screening begins in early March and depending on demand, will conclude in early May. Invitations for existing clients will be posted progressively from first to last due, and new clients are welcome. For appointments phone 13 20 50 for the cost of a local call. A doctor’s referral is not required. This free government service is primarily recommended for all women aged 50 to 69 without breast symptoms. It is estimated for individual women in this age group, having a screening mam-

mogram every two years reduces the chance of dying from breast cancer by about 40 per cent. Women aged 40 to 49 and over 70 are also eligible for screening and are very welcome to phone for an appointment if they wish to attend. BreastScreen SA’s promotions and education manager, Karen Woodcock, said the two biggest risk factors for breast cancer are being a woman and being 50 and above. “Further, nine out of 10 women who get breast cancer have no family history of this disease,” she said. While breast cancer cannot be prevented, the best way to detect it early is by having a mammogram every two years. Screening can detect most breast cancers, including some too small to be felt.

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Books mark a special chapter for young readers n ABOVE: Summer Reading Program participants (from left) Airlie Tapscott, Aaron MacMillan, Chloe Sharpe, Emma Sharpe and Kai-leigh Wilson.

Summer has been busy for book worms across the district, who together read 487 books during the “Scare Up A Good Book” program. The 2010/2011 summer reading program was a huge success for the District Council of Mallala Library Service. Library manager, Kimberley Hargrave, said it was good to again see it well supported.

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“This is the fourth year the Two Wells Public Library and branches have been involved in this national initiative,” she said. “A total of 42 children registered. The number of children who completed the program was fantastic (37), who read a total of 487 books!” She said this was a huge increase from previous years. On February 16, parents and children who completed the program gathered to celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Reading Program and to receive their prizes. All children were presented with a certificate and a book prize, and enjoyed some healthy party food afterwards. To promote the online database Encyclopedia Britannica, library staff were available for express one-on-one demonstration sessions for children and parents. Each child was given a customised book mark with registration details on how to access the database. “This was so popular some children did not want to leave the library and go home for dinner,” Kimberley said. “Thank you to all the parents, children and relatives who assisted

with promoting and participating in the program. “We look forward to the next exciting program to be launched later this year.” The program is supported by the Australian Library and Information Association and aims to encourage children to read in the summer months from November – February, when traditionally literacy levels fall. Marketing the program using a media release resulted in good coverage in local newspapers, and on council’s website and publications. SA Water library also donated books for families to enjoy, which featured Captain Plop. Visit www.libraries. sa.gov.au to access online resources and speak to library staff to arrange your personal demonstration of Encyclopedia Britannica and other online databases. Visit the SA Water website www.sawater. sa.gov.au for details about Captain Plop and the SA Water Education resources Library staff would love to hear your feedback about the program. Contact the library on 8520 2100 or visit and let us know your thoughts about Scare Up a Good Book.

Mates Chris John (left) and Elliot Howard ...offer dry Aussie humour and song.

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Spend the afternoon enjoying the first theatre production at the historic Two Wells Institute in many years. A theatrical performance will entertain guests at Two Wells library on Wednesday, March 23. Splash Theatre Company will perform ‘Me ‘n’ Mate’ from 2–3pm. Two Aussie mates will present Australian ballads, songs and yarns by some of Australia’s finest writers including Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson, CJ Dennis and others. The show is set to be entertaining, with a knockabout performance including dry Aussie humour and rousing song. It will appeal to old and young alike in a relaxed atmosphere. Plains Producer, Wednesday March 2, 2011

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Horizon makes a splash Horizon Christian School held its swimming carnival at Balaklava pool last Friday. The Yellow team came in first on 573, followed by Red on 449, Blue on 406 and Green on 322. Some new records were achieved this year: Jake Tiller in under 11 boys 25m freestyle A – 19.00; Caleb McPharlin in under 16 boys 25m

freestyle B – 14.22; open boys 25m freestyle B – 14.72; and under 16 boys 50m freestyle A – 33.75; Natasha Greenshields in under 13 girls 25m backstroke A – 21.94; Stacey Faehrmann in under 14 girls 25m backstroke A – 21.56; Jake Tiller in under 11 boys 25m breaststroke – 28.41; Heath Milne in open boys 50m breaststroke – 45.00.

SARAH Bramley and Tamika Beech got in the spirit for their house team. JAZMIN Smith looks as though she’s smirking for the camera as she looks over to her opponents.

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Roll out the good times for Sunday’s Adelaide Plains Cup meeting ...

Vicki Bates, Kirsty Coles and Angela Nelson enjoy the view from the committee room balcony. RIGHT: The pack flies towards the finish line during the Balaklava Diesel Service/Plains Producer handicap race.

... but punters battled as outsiders dominate

WARM and sunny summer day greeted about 1000 punters who flocked to Balaklava Racecourse for the Adelaide Plains Cup on Sunday. With plenty of entertainment for the kids, there was a strong family atmosphere trackside throughout the afternoon but the real action was out on the lush green track, rated good by race stewards. Big winners on the day was the Terminus Hotel team in the Coopers keg roll competi-

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tion. In a tense finish, the Terminus team just held off a fast-finishing Fil Scaffidi and the Plains Producer team to collect the prize of 12 cartons of beer and a tour of the Coopers Brewery. Strong, big fields highlighted the nine-race card – but punters would have battled to find a winner as longshots greeted the judge. Bookies would have been smilling when outsider Charra Lass ($51) collected the win in race one, while Cute To Boot ($16.70) and

Beautiful Soul ($8.30) took out races two and three respectively. Jockey Todd Pannell rode his second winner of the day on Bella Rossanna ($9.20) in the fourth while Dom Tourneur rode his sole winner for the day in the fifth, on board Levitator ($5.80). Libby Hopwood was lucky to escape injury when she was thrown from the saddle of Rose Of Nirvana in the sixth, Lalla Rookh ($9.10) picking up the win. Finally the punters scored when Chad

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Great sportsmanship at junior tournament The Balaklava Tennis Club hosted its Junior Tournament on Sunday, with 88 boys and girls competing in singles and doubles events. Children travelled from Adelaide, Spalding, Clare, Auburn, Gawler and our local area to compete. All matches were played in

good spirits with great sportsmanship shown. Well done to the juniors. A total of 110 sets and 63 super tiebreakers (to 10 points) were played, with spectators enjoying some excellent tennis. Thankyou to the sponsors Durdin Building Services, Clare Sportspower and Food-

land Balaklava. A big thankyou also to the umpires who stayed courtside nearly all day, the cooks and canteen workers, the committee, and to Tania Allen and Louise Michael for organising the tournament. It was a fantasic day of tennis for the many keen future tennis stars!

Under 17 boys singles champions: runner-up Luke Williams with winner Jackson Ey.

Under 17 boys doubles plate winners: Luke Williams and Callum Michael.

Under 17 boys doubles: winners Charles Fry and Kieren Robinson, runners up Tate Michael and Lachlan Michael, second runners up Jarad and Damon Field.

Under 14 boys doubles: winners James and Dillon Brown, plate winners Luke Hayes and Todd Slade, runners-up Josh Watson and Aaron Field. Dillon Brown also won the singles title with Todd Slade runner up.

Under 14 girls doubles: runner-up Taylar Durdin, Ashleigh Williams, winners Milie Pretlove and Jess Eldredge.

Under 17 girls singles: winner Brittany Mathison with runner-up Clare Howard. These two girls also partnered each other to win the under 17 doubles title.

Under 14 girls singles: plate winner Sophie Angel with tournament organiser Tania Allen.

Under 14 girls singles: runner-up Ashleigh Williams with winner Laura Webster.

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SPORT v Tennis

Under 12 girls doubles: Winners Jessica Sellars and Amy Humphrys.

Under 12 boys doubles: Plate winners Will Longmire and Alex Morgan, runners-up Jake and Dillon Michael, winners William Pearson and Fletcher Thomas.

Under 12 girls singles: Runner-up Amy Humphrys, plate winner Karri Thomas and title winner Jana Dixon. RIGHT: Under 12 boys singles: Title winner Fletcher Thomas, plate winner Charlie Arbon and runner up Jake Slade.

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CHARLES Fry in action during Sunday’s Junior Tennis Tournament, held at Balaklava.

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It’s short, sharp and shiny this week, as we’re all too tired from a big tournament and humid days! Fran Henderson’s Cherries won a marathon match 4-26 to 2-25 over Lorraine Jenner’s top placed Bananas. Jason McBride played for the absent Wally Treverton, while young Chris Daniel made her return to night tennis after some years off! The Cherries played and won three tiebreakers, with Fran and opponent Peter Rohrlach, and Diane Gregor and opponent Lorraine featuring in two each. Lorraine and Chris got their revenge winning a long 5-3 last set but it was too late! Big Banana David Northcott had a good workout against Jason, while Cherie Cleary did very well against the hard hitting Chris. Kevyna Gardner’s Grapes were heard cheering after scraping through to defeat the absent Carly Gregor’s Oranges 3-26 to 3-23. Kevyna and new recruit Fiona Howith were unlucky to lose a tie to Philip Shepherd and Mary Heslop, but Chris Brownlie and Tanya Heslop gave the Grapes their first set 5-3 over Jarek Flight and new starlet leprechaun Ash Flynn. Jarek and Mary gave Chris and Kevyna a 7-1 wallop, but not to be outdone, Fiona and Tanya gave Philip and Ash the exact same thing (which apparently they quite enjoyed!). So down to the last 2 and with Jarek and Philip on a roll, the Oranges nabbed that set, but Kevyna and Tanya H pulled out all stops and had a good sister-in-law grudge match over Mary H and Ash. The division one matches had a range of scores with Helen Barry’s Dates redeeming themselves after last weeks loss to defeat Pauline Hill’s Plums 3-27 to 3-22. Dates Geoff Gardner and fill-in Bec Houston had to reveal their briefs to Don Veitch and Leonie Selleck, and it was lucky Geoff had worn some, while Pauline and another fill-in Chris Curnow just managed to save theirs against Adam Pratt and Helen. Don and Pauline had just won a first set tie so the other one sided scores were surprising! Well done to the PLums against the second placed team! Scott McDonald’s Melons had a big win over Tania Allen’s unlucky Pears 6-35 to 0-13, but there were NO dakdroppers. Melons Cherie Cmrlec and opponent Helen Durdin had 2 close 5-3 sets, while the others had scores of two or three! Darren Scholz and Tania managed, on the last game mind you, to save their daks against Joy Ryan and Paul McBride, who were heard breathing a sigh of relief! Pears Gary Wilson tried hard to outsmart his younger opponent Scott, but the young lad was focused! The final match sawAndrew Lane’s Olives defeat Louise Michael’s Figs 4-34 to 2-15. Both teams had young fill-ins, and a big thankyou to Olives Ben Michael and Figs Ashley Krieg on filing in at the last minute! The first four sets were close, with Louise and Lisa Redpath doing well to get three games from Melissa Moulds and Andrew, both Saturday stars! Figs Marty Brice and Ashley played a blinder to win a tiebreaker over Ben and the old slicer and dicer Julia Hoskin in an entertaining match. Louise and Marty won another 5-3 while Melissa and Julia won 6-2. So after these four close sets, it sent the players into shock when the last two sets were BOTH dakdroppers, going the Olives way! The Olives were in hysterics that a team could capitulate so badly and have all four players lined up to reveal their briefs. But the Fgs were in denial and were seen high fiving each other for being consistent! Mmm... So next week we hope it’s not so humid! Until then…

Lower North

Results from February 26. Dalkey 13-112 def Nantawarra 11-105. Ladies Singles: Joanne Humphrys lost to

Tammy Nicholls 0-6, Stacey Bell def Sascha Tiller 6-1, Sally Fritz lost to Cheryl Appleby 2-6, Cassandra Bell def Alison Baum 7-6, Yvonne Bell def Symonn Hutton 6-1, Kate Barry deg Ashleigh William 6-0. Mens Singles: George Gregory def Travis Nicholls 6-4, Samuel Wedding def Wade Taylor 7-5, Richard Gregory lost to Richard Maqxwell 5-7, Michael Gregory def Darren Woodroofe 6-2, Luke Marshman lost to Alan Baker 4-6, Andrew Power lost to Joshua Appleby 1-6. Premiership Table as of February 28. Long Plains 24 pts 74.04% Dalkey 21pts 70.21% Nantawarra 13pts 53.45% Owen/Grace 2pts 3.21%

Lower north juniors

DIVISION 1 Owen 6-36 def Two Wells 0-1. Kieren Robinson def Shannen Weir 6-1, Charles Fry def Maddy Seccafien 6-0, Jason McBride def Matthew Lange 6-0, Brayden Harkness def Jamee Seccafien 6-0. Balaklava Gold 3-24 drew with Balaklava Orange 3-24. Callum Michael def Tate Michael 6-2, Hedley Greenshields lost to Joshua Appleby 1-6, Marni Greenshields def Sam Van Kleef 6-1, Hannah Hoepner lost to Jake Michael 1-6. Balaklava White 5-31 def Balaklava Green 1-22. Luke Williams def Ben Michael 6-4, Kate Cmrlec def Jordan Taylor 6-4, Ashley Krieg lost to Dillon Michael 1-6, Henry Lane def Taylar Durdin 6-5. Mallala 1 4-30 def Hamley Bridge 2-20. Josh Watson lost to Joanne Humphrys 5-6, Trent Graham def Andy Power 6-0, Laura Jarmyn def Claire Humphrys 6-3, Brooke Wilson lost to Tristan Bell 1-6. Long Plains 6-36 def Mallala 2 0-7. Ross Sharer def Douglas Howard 6-1, Jakob Curnow def Ben Mayne 6-0, Nick Curnow def Sally Wilson 6-2, Cory Sharer def Clare Howard 6-0. DIVISION 2 Balaklava Purple 5-31 def Balaklava Red 1-14. Gemma Freebairn def Tenneal White 6-2, Ashleigh Williams def Daniel Mumford 6-1, Tayla Williams def Julius Rohrlach 6-1, Kristy Selleck lost to Tom Lane 1-6. Balaklava Black 6-36 def Owen 0-20. Zac Scholz def Jared Pratt 6-5, Tash Greenshields def Ryan Lloyd 6-1, Todd Scholz def Sophie Parker 6-3, Sarah Heaslip def Stacey Lauricella 6-4. Long Plains 3-28 drew with Mallala 3-28. Riley Curnow def Robert McNair 6-5, Carissa Daniel lost to Mark Jenkin 3-6, Amy Daniel def Rachel Dunstan 6-2, Hollie Speyer lost to Edward Parsons 3-6. Hamley Bridge-def Two Wells on a forfeit. DIVISION 3 Mallala 5-35 def Balaklava Blue 1-13. Jackson Furst def Toby Michael 6-2, Georgia Furst def Syjourn Renshaw 6-1, Lachlan Strudwicke def Tommy Woodroofe 6-1, Alex Howard def Lori Allen 6-1. Long Plains 3-24 def Hamley Bridge 3-18. Hannah McArdle lost to Amy McCabe 5-6, Mary Hosking lost to Henry McCabe 1-6, Georgia McArdle def Kimberley Sellars 6-0, Angie Barr def Ethan Loffler 6-0. Two Wells 2 4-25 def Two Wells 1 2-28. Jessica Weir lost to Natisha Eastman 0-6, Chelsea Rose Hoppo def Tarsha Briscoe 6-5, Caitlin Musolino def Macey Briscoe 6-1, Cassie Lawson lost to Monica Baker 1-6. Balaklava Silver 4-31 def Owen 2-23. Billy West def Kaitlyn Lloyd 6-1, Kirrily White def Tom Gameau 6-3, Emma Lane lost to Teisha Harkness 4-6, Abby Martin def Lucy Parker 6-5.

Division 1 Points Owen 22 Long Plains 21 Balaklava Orange 16 Balaklava White 15 Mallala 1 12 Balaklava Green 11 Hamley Bridge 9 Mallala 2 7 Balaklava Gold 6 Two Wells 1 Division 2 Points Long Plains 22 Mallala 19 Hamley Bridge 13 Balaklava Purple 10 Balaklava Black 9 Owen 9 Balaklava Red 7 Two Wells 7

% 79.17 80.88 52.94 53.97 54.69 45.59 38.24 36.76 41.79 16.67 % 82.35 73.44 53.45 43.28 44.44 33.82 35.82 31.58

Mid north seniors

Results from February 26. Balaklava 10-100 lost to Clare Masters 14-113. Ladies singles: Melissa Moulds lost to Belinda Dare 0-6, Helen Barry def Lisa Bennie 6-1, Pauline Hill lost to Belinda McInerney 4-6, Angela Battle lost to Victoria Jenkins 4-6, Shaz Pike def Sue Dobbs 6-2, Tania Allen lost to Sarah Haverland 4-6. Mens singles: Derek Friedrichs def Mark West 6-3, Scott McDonald lost to Matt Dare 2-6, Vinny Taylor lost to Graha Coulter 4-6, Andy Michael def Reuben Zweck 6-2, Jeremy Lomman def Andrew Noack 6-4, Andrew Lane def George Coles 6-1. A scorcher of a day greeted the Balaklava senior players as they played host to the Clare Masters team. The home side were missing a few good men, with Mr Fabulous Phil Barry still out with a calf injury and Rick Lamond sunbaking in the sunshine state. The mixed doubles saw the Clare side win 5 of 6 sets, with Angela Battle and Andrew Michael being the Balaklava stars. Scott McDonald and Helen Barry had to reveal the daks in a fairly brief set! Shaz Pike, in her first set back from her calf injury, and Jeremy Lomman, were unlucky to lose a long 6-4. Onto the singles, and both Helen and Shaz redeemed themselves to have good wins. Pauline Hill, Tania Allen and Angela Battle al came second in marathon 6-4s with Tania heard making grunting and screaming sounds while serving! The Clare ladies won 4-2 in the singles, but the Balaklava men reversed that to win 4-2. Top man and recently engaged, Derek Friedrichs defeated his arch rival Mark West for the first time in an excellent 6-3, with the three musketeers at the bottom, Andrew M, Jeremy and Andrew ‘Locust’ Lane all having good wins. Vinny Taylor was unlucky to lose a long 6-4 in an excellent match against Graham Coulter. Top Balak ladies Melissa Moulds and Helen, and bottom pair of Angela and Tania were both unlucky to lose long 7-5s. The players did have a slight distraction from the heat when a streaker was seen on the cricket oval, but it was obviously much cooler over there! Pauline and Shaz had a good win for the ladies. Freddo and Scott couldn’t quite get over the line, but the bottom 2 mens doubles had good 6-4 wins for Balak. Final score Clare Masters 14-113 defeated Balaklava 10-100. Next week is the final minor round game, to be played at Blyth when hopefully the weather will be cooler…

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SPORT v Bowls

Close matches in Two Red Second-placed Owen had its colours lowered by Port Wakefield Blue last weekend by a margin of three shots. In the other close match, Riverton White and Mallala White had a tough tussle with Riverton White eventually securing the win by two shots with only one rink up. Comfortable wins to Balaklava White and Hamley White concluded the round. While the final four is yet to be settled, an increasing gap is forming between the top four and the remaining sides. For the chasing sides, the penultimate round becomes a crucial one for them.

The match of the Two Red round will see Riverton White host Hamley White. Both sides are on the same points with both also realising that whichever side wins this match will definitely play in the finals. For the loser, there is still another week to secure a final’s spot. While Hamley White was victorious last time around, Riverton White has only lost one match since. Perhaps this match will go down to the wire given its importance to both sides. Leaders Balaklava White plays Port Wakefield Blue knowing that it can end Port Wakefield Blue’s chances of making the finals.

BRAD McDougall, Wasleys is pleased with his bowl. LEFT: Peter Baum, Port Wakefield Blue watches his bowl.

BRIAN Roper recently returned to bowl for Owen, after spending some time in the South East.

A similar fate awaits Mallala White unless it is able to upset the more fancied Owen combination. Riverton Black’s season is over as finals are concerned, but it still can impact on the chances of other sides such as Balaklava Red that it plays this weekend. Division Two Red – February 26: Riverton White 75(8) (R Hannaford 25, J Glistak 24, M Keast 26) def Mallala White 73(4) (J Curnow 26, G Forrest 26, M King 21); Port Wakefield Blue 70(10) (S Reimers 21, P Baum 25, P Fontaine 24) def Owen 67(2) (P Sullivan 29, L Hean 15, K Warnes 23); Balaklava White 103(12) (G Olsen 29, C Milton 30, M Olsen 44) def Riverton Black 58(0) (R Schulz 23, P Gates 18, P. Kelly 17); Hamley White 78(10) (J Bell 23, A Fyfe 20, M Nichols 35) def Balaklava Red 61(2) (C Cowan 18, G Heffernan 25, J Roberts 18). Division Two standings: Balaklava White 152 (+256), Owen 136 (+194), Hamley White 129 (+165), Riverton White 129 (+95.25), Port Wakefield Blue 112 (+19), Balaklava Red 111 (+60), Mallala White 107 (+9), Riverton Black 99 (-27.25). Division Two Red – 5 March 2011: Riverton White vs Hamley White, Balaklava White vs Port Wakefield Blue, Owen vs Mallala White, Balaklava Red vs Riverton Black.

Two White still too close to call Hamley Red, Balaklava Blue and Tarlee White all had comfortable wins in last Saturday’s round. With its loss, Port Wakefield Gold fell from first to third, while Tarlee White moved marginally ahead of sister side Tarlee Red on shots up into fourth spot. Port Wakefield Gold’s clash against Tarlee White is the Division Two White match of the round this Saturday, with a final’s berth on offer for the winner. A tight encounter is expected. Mallala Black is still with a chance of making the finals

if it can defeat the more fancied Hamley Red this weekend. The final match will see Balaklava Blue account for Wasleys while Tarlee Red has the bye. Division Two White – February 26: Balaklava Blue 81(10) (P McPharlin 33, B Barr 29, K Harkness 19) def Tarlee Red 54(2) (I Rohde 17, F Gorey 12, D Meyers 25); Tarlee White 84(12) (J Perry 26, D Branson 28, D Quodling 30) def Wasleys 58(0) (S Edlington 23, J McDonnell 14, R Modra 21); Hamley Red 104(12) (G Schilling 37, J Tily

39, B Morris 28) def Port Wakefield Gold 55(0) (A Carslake 16, T Cluse 18, K Stone 21). Division Two White standings: Hamley Red 112 (+29), Balaklava Blue 108 (-12), Port Wakefield Gold 104 (-62), Tarlee White 92 (-49), Tarlee Red 92 (-146.5), Mallala Black 74 (-146.5), Wasleys 39 (-379). Division Two White – March 5: Mallala Black vs Hamley Red, Port Wakefield Gold vs Tarlee White, Wasleys vs Balaklava Blue, Tarlee Red bye.

WAYNE Heaslip bowls for Owen in Division Two Red at Port Wakefield on Saturday.

OTHER BOWLS RESULTS NORTH EASTERN

Clare Blue 34, K Clarke 18, B Reichstein 16 def Balaklava 29, G Heffernan 13, K Harkness 16. Clare White 42, T Morris 14, R Wurst 28 def Brinkworth 31, F Groom 17, P McLaurin 14. Burra 43, C Boston 21, R Taylor 22 def Clare Red 38, R Jarman 17, R Howes 21. Snowtown 40, R Atkinson 18, R Brand 22 def Blyth 36, R Deluca 13, L Mader 23. Clare Green 38, P Errey 24, T Haysman 14 def Spalding 26, G Blaser 11, G Goodridge 15. Premiership Table Team Pts For Agst % Burra 103 581 437 57.07 Clare Red 101 539 432 55.51 Blyth 101 569 514 52.54 Snowtown 97 507 441 53.48 Clare Blue 94 495 475 51.03 Clare White 88 476 458 50.96 Balaklava 67 440 446 49.66 Clare Green 61 469 499 48.45 Spalding 46 424 543 43.85 Brinkworth 42 359 614 36.90 Next week, Wednesday March 2: Clare Red v Clare Green, Balaklava v Clare White, Blyth v Burra, Brinkworth v Snowtown, Clare Blue v Spalding.

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Results from Monday, February 28. Pt Wakefield Blue forfeited to Mallala White 10. Owen 41 def Hamley Bridge Red 41; G Wandel 18 lost to H Gregory 22; B Harkness 23 def L Moloney 17. Mallala White 44 def Balaklava Red 37; B Roney 23 def L Harkness 19; M Marshman 21 def B Moffatt 18. Hamley Bridge Gold 49 def Two Wells White 39; N Fyfe 29 def B Lee-Archer 23; N Bubner 20 def M Gameau 16. Pt Wakefield Gold 39 def Balaklava Gold 33; P Durbridge 20 def J Milton 16; L Berry 19 def C Milton17. Balaklava Green 48 def Two Wells Red 30; G Chapman 13 lost to B Molloy; L Barr 35 def S Underwood 9. Results from Thursday, February 24. Pt Wakefield Blue forfeited to Two Wells White 10. Two Wells Red 44 def Mallala Black 32; B Molloy 27 def Y Curnow 15; M Withers 17 – C King 17. Balaklava Green 52 def Pt Wakefield Gold 25; L Barr 12 lost to P Durbridge 20; G Chapman 40 def L Berry 5. Owen 51 def Mallala White 45; B Harkness def B Roney 25; G Wandel 16 lost to R Jenkin 20. Hamley Bridge 46 def Balaklava Red 42; H Bell 24 def L Harkness 15; L Moloney 22 lost to B Moffett. Premiership Table Owen 130 +150 Two Wells White 124 +81 Balaklava Green 120 +168 Hamley Bridge Gold 103 +59 Pt Wakefield Gold 93 +3 Mallala Black 88 +35

Mallala White Two Wells Hamley Bridge Red Balaklava Gold Balaklava Red Pt Wakefield Blue

87 74 61 58 44 38

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ADRIAN Wandel, Owen lines up with some help from teammate Brian Roper, during the Division Two Red match at Port Wakefield.

Owen: Division 1. Owen v Riverton at Riverton – G Marshman, G Bubner, D Greer, G Simpson (sk). I Freebairn, R Uppill, N Harkness, B Parker (sk). D Brown, P Freebairn, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). Cars I Freebairn, P Freebairn, G Marshman. Division 2. Owen v Mallala at Owen. B Roper, D Hartwell, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). A Tiller, W Heaslip, K Goiuld, K Warnes (sk). L Beaty, J Robinson, B Diehl, L Hean (sk). Reserves, C Hocking. Balaklava: Division 1. Balaklava v Mallala at Balaklava. Z Guy, A Northcott, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk). B Olsen, O Chapman, R McPharlin, A Chivell (sk). G Palmer, T Jones, D Lamond, P Thompson (sk). Division 2. Balaklava White v Pt Wakefield Blue at Balaklava. H Hebisch, M Roberts, N Olsen, S Guy (sk). L Braddock, K Guy, J Milton, C Milton (sk). Balaklava Blue v Wasleys at Wasleys. D Anderson, P Ramm, K Catford, P McPharlin (sk). R May, C Wood, D Beake, R Barr (sk). L Zerk, R Greenshields, L Harkness, K Harkness (sk). Balaklava Red v Riverton Black at Balaklava. R Hillman, N Sampson, C Welke, C Cowan (sk). B Kreig, A Barr, G Chapman, G Heffernan (sk). B Kreig, H Philip, R McDonald, J Roberts (sk).

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SPORT v Basketball KATE Heaslip, Balaklava Suns has a giggle as she tries to get the ball out, with Owen Breezers’ Kelsey Wedding putting the pressure on during the Junior Girls game. Umpire Duane Wilson watches on in the distance.

SAMUEL Carslake, Bulldogs and Todd Scholz, Balaklava Falcons jump for possession in Junior Boys.

Junior basketballers impress Watching the way some of the Junior Girls played this week, reminded Dribbler of Angelo Marino in her early days. They played with great passion and concentration on controlling the ball and then the opposition when they got the ball. The Development Squad is obviously beginning to have an impact, as good guarding and slick dribbling skills can be seen in both junior competitions. Dribbler reckons it is the coming finals and Country Championships that have encouraged many of the players to strive harder. I watched both the Under 18 Boys games. They showed talent but also some poor attitudes. Dribbler reckons they will make quite a team for the Country Championships. Dean Haynes put in a ‘bottler’, showing amazing athleticism and skill. Dribbler even suggested he may attract the attention of talent scouts if he makes the team. Brandon Merry is another – he played two games and was influential in both. Tommy Halls has a great eye for the basket and can shoot some ‘wicked’ goals. When stirred up in the right way, the two

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Zilm boys are much, much better than they seem to believe. Dribbler wonders if Tom Lloyd is hanging back and waiting for the championships to show his class. He seems to be playing under his ability and just going through the motions. Many of the lads have the skills. The two McIntyre brothers now look like seasoned players rather than first years. Luke Williams and Tate Michael looked a little “stale’ but Dribbler reckons the Country Championships will ignite their enthusiasm. They were lucky to get out of the game on Friday night with a win. If the boys get their act together and have all their players available, this Friday’s game could be a big one. Dribbler reckons Owen could score over 100 points if they play to their ability and then manage to beat Mavericks. A Women this week should be a replica of the grand final. Dribbler

reckons the Bulldog girls will have done their homework and their defence will test the Long Plains women. I think it will be the scoring and offensive plays that will make the difference, and that if the Bulldogs put too much into defence Long Plains, with their height and outside shooting, will win. Kerry Noll will be the difference, although the youth of Bulldogs with so much finals experience could prove me wrong. The A Men were a disappointment. Those who played gave us some great plays. Dallas Hill was hot and showed he is continuing to improve. Let’s hope the Long Plains men are out to play this week as the game against Bulldogs looks testy. Dribbler reckons these two teams will play off in the grand final, but if the Longies boys go missing this week, their chances of playing a grand final should be dashed. Brittany Koch was dazzling in her game for Thunder, but two games and refereeing another could be too much. She is looking good and should really relish playing in the Country Championships. She is like some of the Junior girls having great

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If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would be the first thing you would do? Build a basketball stadium in Hamley Bridge If you were going to a deserted island, what three things would you take with you? A boat, MacGyver, the Opals If there was a front page headline written about you in the Plains Producer, what would it say? “Bus in knighted” Favourite TV shows: Big Bang Theory

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charisma, confidence and skill. The Cats are doing well, with Courtney Stone excelling. Dribbler reckons they will calm Thunder when they meet this week. The Junior Boys have delighted Dribbler each week. It has been a few seasons since we have had as many talented youngsters. They score well and try to do things as a team. A number of the taller or skilful boys seem to try to bring in their team mates. It is great to see. Dribbler is impressed by the Studham brothers and by the fact that they and their club have seen fit to play them in opposing teams. Young Joshua was ‘on the basket’ Friday night, and with Samuel Carslake did well at playing a great team game. Nathan too played well, and along with Tyler Moulds helped the Redlegs to play an excellent winning team game. The Under 16 Boys played great matches. The closest was between the Bulldogs and Broncos. Dribbler felt sure the Broncos were going to win. Zachary Scholz was excellent under the ring and led the way for the Broncos. The skills of JoshuaAppleby and Brandon Taylor for the Doggies gave them the edge, but it was anybody’s game. Perhaps a bit more shooting practice, especially off the board, could help either team to make their next encounter different. This week’s games will be close and exciting. Owen and Redlegs seem to have lost some of the class they showed at the beginning of the season, but Dribbler reckons they will be working harder now. Jacob Wehr should now be more familiar with his team’s playing style, and should team up well with talented Chris Veitch, while Jayden Wedding seems to becoming more aware of how to best use his abilities. All of these things and the fact that basketball is “everyone’s game” will make the last night of the competition well worth going out for. See you there!

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Bulldogs 60 (D.Hill 26, B.Shepherd 20, D.Smith 8) d Owen 39 (A.Pratt 13, A.Kielzynski, B.Merry). Young Guns 20 (Team won on forfeit) d Long Plains 0 (Team forfeit).

Long Plains 32 (K.Blackwell 11, K.Noll 10, C.Fiebig 7) d Storm 16 (C.Koch 4, J.Koch 4, A.Wilson 4). Bulldogs 39 (K.Cmrlec 10, T.Nottle 9, K.Williams 6) d Owen 22 (S.Florence 13, M.Dunstan 4, J.Neilson 3).

B MEN Longies 35 (B.Sharman 15, J.Barnes 4, C.Jenkin 4) d Eagles 32 (P.Kowalick 14, R.Goldney 12, S.Lawrie 2). Peckers 20 (Team won on forfeit) d Auburn Hawks 0 (Team forfeit).

U/18 BOYS Mavericks 31 (L.Williams 13, T.Michael 8, J.Taylor 8) d Long Plains 30 (D.Haynes 19, M.McIntyre 6, C.McIntyre 2). Owen 64 (T.Halls 23, B.Merry 18, R.Konzag) d Bulldogs 24 (J.Zilm 8, Z.Zilm 8, H.Greenshields).

U/16 BOYS Owen 25 (J.Wedding 7, R.Lloyd 6, J.Dunstan 4) d Redlegs 20 (C.Veitch 9, J.Wehr 6, B.Krieg 4). Bulldogs 34 (J.Appleby 16, B.Taylor 16, W.Angel 2) d Broncos 33 (Z.Scholz 18, J.Michael 6, H.Veitch 5).

Junior BOYS Redlegs 36 (T.Moulds 20, N .Studham 10, W.Dixon 6) d Rockets 22 (L.Mathew 14, D.Phillips 5, R.Betts 2). Bulldogs 50 (J.Studham 28, S.Carslake 12, M.Lawrie 6) d Falcons 36 (T.Scholz 16, A.Lawless 14, S.Speissegger 4). Bulls 44 (S.Michael 22, J.Butterfield 19, J.O’Mahoney 2) d Swish 28 (C.Lane 16, A.Snowden 4, J.Tiller 4).

B WOMEN Thunder 29 (B.Koch 13, J.Krieg 6, C.Haynes 4) d Redlegs 28 (K.Marshall 8, R.Dixon 7, J.Smith 6). Cats 57 (C.Stone 21, N.Andriske 10, S.Mugge 10) d Eagles 34 (A.Williams 12, K.Harrison 6, D.Hosking 6). Lightning 20 (Team won on forfeit) d Owen 0 (Team forfeit).

Senior GIRLS Celtics 42 (C.Guy 19, T.White 12, S.Tiller 6) d Owen 15 (K.Graham 5, A.Marsden 4, T.Smith 4). Bulldogs 34 (A.Williams 14, A.Deer 6, C.Moulds 6) d Wildcats 22 (S.Faehrmann 8, B.Koch 6, A.Michael 4).

Junior GIRLS Pumas 50 (R.Dunstan 22, B.Wilson 12, G.McArdle 8) d Sharkes 23 (K.White 11, S.Heaslip 8, Z.Bell 2). Strykers 24 (K.Gregory 13, E.Mahony 11) d Sonics 12 (M.Bennett 4, L.McPharlin 4, K.Selleck 4). Breezers 41 (Kelsey Wedding 17, M.Merry 12, A.Barr 4) d Suns 16 (S.Wehr 7, A.Allen 5, C.Pennycuick 2).

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SPORT v District

Balaklava High wins rivalry match BALAKLAVA High School easily accounted for neighbourly rivals Horizon Christian School in last week’s Knockout Cricket Competition. Batting first, the high school notched up 3/201, with opener Sam Rowland (52 retired) and middle order players Tyler Williams (27 retired) and Chad Ruiz (32) doing most of the damage on the scoreboard. Caleb McPharlin (0/17 from seven overs) and cousin Ryan (1/25 from six overs) were best with the ball for Horizon. In reply, Horizon were decimated to be all out for 45. Captain Ryan McPharlin (10) capitulated under the intense pressure from spinner William Bedell, youngster Harrison Veitch (18) top-scoring. Doing the damage early for Balaklava

By Les Peason High was Jake Birchmore (2/4), while Daniel Butterfield picked up 2/6 in a brutal attack of the middle order. The match was highlighted by a brilliant one-handed catch by Balaklava High wicket-keeper Sam Rowland. Balaklava High will play Kadina in the second round of the knockout competition. Balaklava High School was then knocked out of the Twenty20 competition by Moonta High School on Monday. The Moonta boys posted a competitive total of 135, Josh Butterfield (1/17) best for Balaklava with the ball. It was slow going for the Balak boys, notching 9/68 in reply. Tyler Williams (21) continued his impressive form, while William Bedell (13) also chipped in.

ABOVE: Brock Hamann in bat for Horizon Christian School. ABOVE RIGHT: Balaklava High’s Daniel Butterfield sends a fast one down, Liam Whitwell umpiring.

Bianca’s Hockeyroos debut • From back page When she did make her debut in Argentina, it wasn’t long before she was sporting an injury! “I’d played about 10 minutes before I copped a back stick to the head!” Bianca had a quick visit to the doctor, before being cleared to keep playing. “I eventually got to finish the game. “I’ve had a nice big egg and a black eye for a while.”

While Bianca was enjoying a four day break at home on the family farm, Sunday would see her back in Perth. Once the scholarship ends in May, it’s a case of ‘wait and see’. “I have to wait and see if I’m offered another scholarship. If I am I’ll go back to Perth, but if not I’m not sure what I’ll do!” Bianca will return to play for South Australia in the Australian Hockey League once the scholarship is complete, for the duration of a month.

stanley Cricket Results of A1 cricket played on February 26, 2011

Lower North / Sevenhill Match won by LOWER NORTH Lower North Batting T.McPharlin ct K.Steele b M.Harrold....... 43 J.Mahoney Run Out.............................. 19 R.Darling Not Out................................ 105 M.Higgs ct K.Steele b S.Heinrich.......... 13 R.McPharlin ct A.Stewart b S.Heinrich.. 10 L.Michael Not Out.................................. 24 J.Cowan.............................................DNB S.Rowland..........................................DNB P.Chivell..............................................DNB L.Pearson...........................................DNB L.Guy..................................................DNB Extras 6 Total 4/220 Sevenhill Bowling Bowler O M W R S.Pike 8 0 0 41 K.Steele 5 0 0 22 R.Cole 5 1 0 34 M.Harrold 9 0 1 42 S.Heinrich 9 1 2 31 M.Dopson 9 0 0 46

Sevenhill Batting R.Steele lbw R.Darling.......................... 84 M.Dopson ct T.McPharlin b R.Darling...... 1 K.Steele lbw R.McPharlin...................... 29 M.Catford ct P.Chivell b R.McPharlin....... 8 S.Heinrich ct R.Darling b M.Higgs......... 22 A.Stewart ct J.Mahoney b J.Cowan...... 14 M.Harvey ct J.Cowan b M.Higgs............11 S.Pike ct T.McPharlin b J.Cowan............. 4 M.Harrold Not Out................................... 0 R.Cole Not Out........................................ 0 N.Smith...............................................DNB Extras 21 Total 8/194 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Higgs 9 0 2 26 R.Darling 9 1 2 35 J.Cowan 9 0 2 39 R.McPharlin 9 0 2 45 S.Rowland 4 0 0 22 P.Chivell 4 0 0 19 L.Pearson 1 0 0 5

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Name: Mary Hosking Nickname: Mares Play for: Long Plains Tennis idol: Serena Williams If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be and why? Natasha Greenshields she’s the best association. Tennis could be improved by: Not having a base line! Highlight of tennis career so far: Winning both doubles and singles

Funniest thing you’ve seen on the tennis court: Georgia McArdle hitting a bird, and getting a goal How would your friends describe you in one word? Bubbly! What’s the best advice your parents have given you: Keep your eye on the ball If you were Prime Minister, what would you do? Make the schools ban homework! What would be a perfect evening for you? A day at the beach

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Two Wells Golf Club working bees Over the summer break, Two Wells Golf Club committee members have been busy preparing the course for the club’s opening day on April 9. Through the combined efforts of Robert Hogg and John Ball, the planned improvements for the club have been achieved and will be acknowledged. Club captain Paul Shields said the efforts of committee members was appreciated. “Without the hard work of the lads over summer and the kind generosity of those involved with making the new improvements by donating materials, machinery and most importantly their time, the work would not have been completed prior to the season opening day,” he said.

Balaklava Men

The annual pre-season working bees have been programmed for the weekends of March 26-27 and April 2-3. “It is asked all members attend to assist and lend a hand to ensure the course is prepared for the 2011 season,” Mr Shields said. Mr Shields said the big rain prior to Christmas and the rains this year had assisted the overall appearance of the usually dry fairways. “The course has taken a green tinge with grasses emerging along with the usual summer weeds.” “It is encouraging to note the amount of new growth on all the vegetation around the course.,” Mr Shields said. The works completed in this new stage of rede-

A somewhat stunted 17-strong selection strode the sward set on Stableford success last Saturday, a singlegrade stoush as it turned out and one won by one Mark Loy, with 39 points. Steaming home in second place was mighty Merv. Hameister (38), while galloping Gerry Toms regained yet more of his silky skills, claiming third place with 36 points. Then there were 14; M. Smith (34), D. Addison (34), T. Michael (33), G. Sonntag (33), W. Berry (32), D. Hannaford (31), M. Hahesy (29), W. Nagle (28), M. Keast (28), D. Robinson (27), D. Rodgers (26) and R. Hahn (23). Geoff Leo had another crack at a handicap but settled for a DNF instead. So, that’s 13. We might be one short, but this is no rort - thanks to THE BOOK we can report that: Chris Hahesy, dear lady, Had one of those days she Sure wished had never occurred; When her swing lost its zing Not one club did she fling But stalked off, not saying a word. Mark Loy claimed the day’s sole Birdie, along with a handy NTP, at the 15th, leaving other NTPs available for lesser mortals Mike Hahesy (8th), Greg Sonntag (10th) and the magnificent “Muzza”, Murray Smith (17th). Greg Sonntag managed to thwart Rodger Hahn 4/2 as they got on with their Summer Cup obligations, but more are yet to do so, which is giving Merv. Hameister a severe case of La Grippe, so please get on with your own Cup clashes soonest. In other news, the Thursday evening Chook rounds have ended, along with summer apparently, replaced with 9-hole “come & try” opportunities. If you’re someone like John Hahesy, shyly contemplating a crack at the great game, this could be the news you’ve been waiting for. This weekend, in what look to be ideal conditions, we’ll

velopment involved the ladies fifth tee block being removed thereby extending the hole 15 metres back to the men’s tee block. The tee was then moved to the ninth and brought forward to align the current distance with the moving of the ninth scrape back 110 metres for the ladies. The ninth scrape has now been moved back directly behind the existing scrape and has been shaped and raised to allow water to run off. The fairway is now captured by the row of trees both sides which then screen the tenth tee block and reduce the risk of being hit whilst playing the hole. The third tee has been moved to the right at the same distance making it a

slight dogleg and the split fairway removed. The eighth tee block has been moved back 30 metres and has been elevated similar to the sixth tee block. Mr Shields said Two Wells Golf Club website was still being developed. “The work done so far is excellent with thanks to both Stuart Grigg and Adam Bail for their work in preparing the site and the weekly results which have now been included. “There are still a lot of areas to be completed including a member’s gallery of both current and past players,” he said. But it should be ready for the members to look at by opening day. • For distances and events, see the March edition of The Echo

be hand-fed sand buckets for a Stoke round by starter John Curnow, have our blues assuaged by Ian Michael at the 19th and pockets emptied by Graham ‘Emu’ Ackland as he “applies rotation” to the big yellow Spinning Wheel - Wow!

Hamley Bridge

Wim Van Pelt had a great return to form blitzing the rest of the field with 47 pts. Wim who once had his handicap down to 13 has had mixed fortunes in the last couple of years, it appears he is on the way back to playing some good golf. Club handyman Warren Isgar was runner up with 42 points even after getting the old club ute running in between shots. Other scores Roger Hahn, Ed Manning 41, Rex Mortimer, Errol Branson 40, Anton Noack, Bob Hillier 38 (c/b), all being prize winners. Colin Doude, Vince Zito 38, Wally Jackson, Dennis Hawke 37, Ron Collins, Lance Hatcher, Cliff Apllebee 36, John Riley 35, Ian Rohde 34, George Dahlitz, Ross Hienze 33, Bob Mcgregor 32, Barry Schwartz, Merv Hamiester, Helen Johnson, Doug Cooper, Gary Woods, len Usher 31, Kieth Kluske 30 & 3 players under 30. Birdies: Gary Woods 17, Warren Isgar 4, Barry Schwartz 8, Merv Hamiester, Ed Manning 9. Nearest to pins: Ian Rohde 4th, Merv Hamiester 9th. Steve Howe played consistent golf to win Saturdays stableford competition with 42 pts from a rapidly improving Bob McGregor who has recently resumed playing after an operation with 41, Errol Branson 40, George Dahlitz, Wim Van Pelt 39, all being prize winners. Other scores Doug Cooper 38, Gary Woods, Rowland Pawlak, Ian Telfer 36, John Mitchell 35, Barry Schwartz, Ron Smith, Barrie Zerner 33, Dave Russell, Leigh Durdin 32, Neville Durdin, Kieth Kluske 31, Max Grasby 29, W White 20. Birdies: Wim Van Pelt 14th.

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Abrasive Blasting

Balaklava Crash Repairs

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

For: 3 Crash repairs 3 Car detailing 3 Windscreen replacement

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

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

Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

Phone 8862 1274

Phone 8862 2050

Accommodation

Child Care

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre

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

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

For quality care & education

Balaklava Town Hall

Balaklava

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

Earthworks

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Available For Hire

jenkins dirtworks

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Balaklava Town Hall

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings

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

Business

Phone: 1300 655 224

Concreting

Beauty

Beauty Room Balaklava For all your beauty essentials including… • Waxing • Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylic nails • Wedding & special occasion make-up

13 Boronia Circuit, Balaklava

Earthworx

PGK Concrete Grey or Coloured

Lic No BLD198659

The

Master Builder Ass.

•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths

Waratah Earthworx

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

Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

Grant Fisher 0407 807 123 or 8862 1988 a/h

Butcher

Concreting

Engineering

34 George Street, Balaklava

Phone 8862 1041

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

Cabinet Maker Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

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

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

Exhaust & Brakes

REDBANKS CONCRETE Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

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

Cunninghams Balaklava Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au 3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases

John Nemet - 0408 896 523

GENERAL ENGINEERS

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Concreting M & A Saliba

Engineering

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

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

Phone us on 8380 9477

Exhaust & Auto Repair

3 MECHANICAL REPAIRS 3 SUSPENSION REPAIRS 3 EXHAUST & ENGINE REBUILDS 3 REPAIRS ALL MAKES inc. TOYOTA Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs

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

Event Decorators

Elegance

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

Weddings/Corporate/Private

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

Dee Vaananen 0421 900 762

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Fencing

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

ANDREW ROWE Fencing Contractor - NANTAWARRA -

Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

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

For a free quote call Martin 0417 454 395

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

Business

Carpet Supplies

Computer Services

Employment

Fruit & Vegtables

Balaklava Stitch Joint ‘We Cover the Country’ 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings. 3 Selection of woven rugs. 3 Free measure & quote. 2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

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

Excellent in paint repairs

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

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30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409

Greg McLean 8844 4011 and 0428 813 974

Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

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Business

Electrician Lic No. A000 1347

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

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

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Kelly Taylor 0458 699 087 - App only

Marc’s Meats

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician

Earth Moving

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

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

Electrician

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

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

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

Crash Repairs

Chemist

Mid North Sand Blasting

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Balaklava Fresh Foods More convenient than ever. Phone, fax or email an order in. We deliver to Balaklava township 18 George St, Balaklava Ph/Fax 8862 1830 E: balaklavafreshfoods@bigpond.com

Handyman Service

Rod’s Handyman Ser vice Now serving Balaklava and surround towns

‘A’ Class Electrician

❋ Wiring ❋ Installation

❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Safety Switches

(P) 8862 2127 (M) 0407 608 445

For all your gardening needs… u Pruning u Weeding u Mowing u Gutter cleaning u Rubbish removal u General upkeep u Other odd jobs

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Motor Vehicles

Upmarket styles that won’t break your budget

By app. only - Phone Sandrah Mobile 0433 689 422 Home 8862 1936

Hairdresser

Balaklava Shearing Shed Upmarket salon with cheap country prices

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21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

Hairdresser

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

24 George St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies

Keanan 0438 641 032

Garden Sup.

Tiver Rd

Cousins

Supermarket Lic No. R27142

PAINTER

Wayne 0417 889 753 15 Railway Tce Balaklava SA 5461 Home phone: 8862 1509

Landscaping

Pest Control

Make your dream garden a reality

BRIAN RIDDLE

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

Wayne Petney 0413 037 074

Lawns & Gardens

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Rain Water TANKS

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

Maintenance BLD Lic. 190584

ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080

3 General Home Maintenance 3 Industrial & domestic 3 Repairs of all types Prompt Reliable Service

Motor Vehicles

McCracken Ford Ford motor vehicle dealers

•General automotive repairs •RAA service. •New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.

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R & M Timber Supplies

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

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

Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

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

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Plumber

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Salt Damp Solutions

Business

Phone 8862 1728

Rural Supplies

BAL A KL AVA Phone 8862 1866

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Peter Harcourt & Co

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

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Photographs

Lawns & Gardens

Maintenance

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WH Treverton

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

Daryle Forbes

Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007

Painter

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

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

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

Landscaping Open

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

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

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

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Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

Stock Agent

Printing

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

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

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Gawler ➞ Main North Road

NOW providing Excavation & Trenching

Painter

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

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting

Solid Plastering

CATFORD PLUMBING

8862 1030

T.A Redden

For all general insurances

Allan Garrard

Plumber

Balaklava Newsagency

Hair & beauty

Muno

Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662. Member of the Master Plumbers Association

Newsagency

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Cousins

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

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

Balaklava Motors

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

Garden Supplies

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

Lic. No. PCL 5676

…working from home in Balaklava Specialising in: 3 Cutting 3 Fashion Colouring 3 Up styles for proms & weddings

Holden Specialists Since 1930

Lic No. PGE203573

Hairdresser

R.T.A. AU26029

Local

Septic Tank Cleaning

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

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Screen Printing

Tree Lopping

Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist

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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 after hours only.

2002 Ford Escape, platinum colour, 153,000kms, XLT model, tow bar, electric windows. $12,950 ono. Call Gary 0418 846 047.

Caravan, 16’ York, not registered, reg no YHE 115, $1,600 o.n.o. Please phone 0439 832 212.

Garlic Seed Stock. Australian white, SA grown. Price $8 to $12/kg + freight. 2 tonnes available. AGIA Member. Mobile 0418 843 716. Hay, Oaten and beardless wheat. No rain damage. Small squares $5. Rolls $50. Clare area. 0417 838 241.

Holden Commodore VT Station Wagon, V6 automatic, white, good condition, $3,000 o.n.o. Phone 8529 2472 or 0413 870 270, reg XAJ 531.

Jinma tractor, 50hp, 4 wheel drive, 4 cylinder diesel, front end loader, PTO, power steering, dual stage clutch, ROPS and Canopy, demo model, registered, reg no QVP 932, $24,000. Phone: 0428 890 107.

Garage Sale

Garage sale Saturday March 5, 9am to 3pm, 11 Yorsdale Street, Balaklava (off Dunns Road). Kids and babies wear, Valco change table, toys, fabric, bar stools, house hold goods, plants and lots more.

NOAck - WANDEL. It is with much pleasure that Felicity and Stan, Pat and Des announce that Emily and Jamie will be married at St Aloysius’ Church, Sevenhill on March 5 at 3.30pm.

Market

30th Birthday

Country Market and cafe, 12 Burra Street, Port Wakefield - Saturday March 5, 8am til 1pm. New stall holders welcome. Organic fruit and veg & organic coffee & much more. saltoftheearth@ hotmail.com.au. Phone Caterina 0407 398 018 or Lyn 0417 863 701.

Public Notice

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Phone 0428 890 107. SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

Wanted

Free of charge for recycling. We take old televisions, computers, microwaves, videos, stereos and stoves etc. off your hands. Please phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

Wanted to Buy

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

Liberty Electric chair. POA. Phone 08 8862 2063

WANTED Motorcycles. We will buy or sell your motorcycle on consignment. Gawler Motorcycle Centre, Lot 1 Main North Road Evanston Phone 8522 7700.

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

Newton, David - Clifford, Judy. Born March 5, 1971. Wishing the both of you a very Happy Birthday, and all the best for the future years to come. With love from Mum. xxx

Mig welder, MIGOMAG 195, single phase, excellent conditions. $900 ono. Phone 8651 3177.

wheelchair - Glide Series 3 h/duty 55cm for larger person, maroon, in as new condition, used 3 months only. Sell $1,500 firm (new $3,000). Has extras. Phone 8862 1131 or 0428 172 310 - Balaklava.

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

R.M Williams swag, the bush outfitter. $500 ono. Brand new. Please phone 0439 832 212.

App Marriage

40th Birthday

Marriage Celebrant

For weddings & all your special life celebrations

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COTTLE - Don & Dorina. 60th Wedding Anniversary March 10, 2011. As a family we celebrate with you 60 Diamond Years of marriage. It does not matter where you have been or what you have achieved it is who you have beside you that counts. Congratulations & love always. Jeff, Pam, Leon, Marg, Joyleen, Maurice & families

Return Thanks

Happy 30th Birthday Nicole. Love from Daryl and the girls

Death

Bourke, Robyn Joy. Passed away February 27th 2011, loved ones at her side. Aged 67 years. Long time partner to John.

Daughter of Joy & Bruce (Dec) Lowe. Sister to Ian, Brian, Faye and Annette and also Max, Gail, Grace, Marilyn, Meg, Judy, Leo and Geoff.

Loved mother and mother in law of Linda & David, Anne Maree & Brendan, Sharryn & Tony, Heather & Ken, Andrew (dec), Stuart & Jenny and Kelly & Dorf. Adored Mum to Matthew & Liz and Michael & Jodie. Cherished Nanna of Karla & Kasey, Michael, Catherine, Cameron, Kieran & Jonathon, John Henry, Zac & Amanda, Harley, Bryan, Bradley & Alicia, Sami, Sophie & Emma. Special Nanna B to Simon, Lucy & Ben, Darren, Natalie, (Chloe), Reneè, Xander and Riley, Abbey, Jorja, Charli & Wil.

Fondly remembered but sadly missed. Friends and family of the late Robyn Joy Bourke, of Balaklava, are advised that the memorial service, in its entirety, will be held at Mid North Funeral and Bereavement Services chapel at 54 Main North Road Clare on Saturday March 5 at 2pm.

Weich (nee Hampel). Betty Loraine. Fell asleep in Jesus’ arms 22/02/2011. Dearly loved sister, sisterin-law and aunt of Jean and Erwin Wandel, Iris and Bert Wandel, Shirley and Colin Rohrlach and their families. Treasured memories for 81 years. Forever with the Lord.

Engagement

GREGOR - FRIEDRICHS. Diane and Murray together with Susan and Peter are delighted to announce the engagement of Carly and Derek on February 24, 2011. With love and best wishes from both families.

DAVID, Grant, Catherine and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their calls, cards, well wishes and donations to Alzheimers Australia on the passing of our precious wife, mother and nanna - Elaine Anderson. We would also like to thank CHAPS, Mill Court and Mallala Community Hospital for the wonderful care they gave Elaine. Please accept this as our personal thanks. Prime - John, Raymond. Terre, Pat, Leon, Colin & families would like to thank everyone for their visits, expressions of sympathy and support in the sad loss of their Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. In the end he did it his way and gave up drinking and smoking on the same day. We will always carry a bit of your soul with us Dad, rest peacefully. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

In memoriam

THOMPSON, Ra e le n e 20/1/1942 - 2/3/2009. Remembering you is easy. I do it every day. It’s the heartache without you that never goes away. Forever in my heart. Forever missed. Forever loved. Barrie.

THOMPSON, Raelene. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you and wish you were here to be a part of all the wonderful things that are happening in our lives. I miss you so much, I wish I could give you a call! Love always, Tracy, Mark, Izaak, Sydnie and Saxon.

THOMPSON, Raelene. I searched for hours to find the right words to simply say “We miss you”. Forever in our hearts, Melissa, Trent, Macauley and Scarlett.

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

• The Ghost Writer (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ ★ Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan - Fri Mar 4, 8pm • The Social Network (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ The Facebook story - Sat Mar 5, 8pm - Fri Mar 11, 8pm • Cairo Time (M) ★ ★ ★ Patricia Clarkson-Romance in Egypt - Tues Mar 8, 1.30pm • The Town (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ ★ Action/Drama By Ben Affleck - Sat Mar 12, 8pm - Sat Mar 19 8pm • The Switch (M) ★ ★ ★ Bookings essential - Fri Mar 18

WHY IS IT? A man wakes up after sleeping

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under an ADVERTISED blanket on an ADVERTISED mattress

Tickets: •Concession/Student $8 •Child $5 •Adults $10 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50

and pulls off ADVERTISED pyjamas

3 Full Dolby digital surround sound 3 Candy bar 3 Air Conditioned

bathes in an ADVERTISED shower

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

shaves with an ADVERTISED razor

TARLEE COUNTRY MARKET

Youth United begins again

Thursday

Mar 3, 17 & 31 & Ap 14 at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall (Edith Terrace, Balaklava)

Huge assortment of stalls. Delicious food.

washes with ADVERTISED soap

Monday March 14

puts on ADVERTISED clothes

8am – 2pm At Tarlee Hall, Main North Road

•5.30 pm - 7 pm fortnightly • Small groups • Worship time Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

brushes his teeth with ADVERTISED toothpaste

drinks a cup of ADVERTISED coffee

Enquiries Michelle 0427 184 474

drives in an ADVERTISED car

Pancake Day

AND THEN REFUSES TO ADVERTISE BELIEVING IT DOESN’T PAY Later, if business is poor he ADVERTISES it for sale!

Tuesday March 8

7.30am - 10.30am at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall Pre order your pancakes for your business by phoning Cathy Chapman 8528 6165

World Day of Prayer South Australia An invitation to join in at

Lighthouse Christian Centre Friday March 4 7.30pm

• Speaker: Margaret Smyth • Theme: “How many loaves have you?” • Prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Chile Interdenominational International Inter-Racial

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Public Notices

Lower Light

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a C AT E G O RY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment. Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / D011 / 10 APPLICANT’S NAME: IIarsan Pty Ltd N at u r e O f T h e D evelopment : Division of two allotments into eight for rural living purposes (each par tly within Flood Hazard Zone 1 of Gawler River Flood Plain Policy Area).

SUBJECT LAND: Lot 12, 17 Cavallaro Place, L ew i s t o n , H u n d re d o f P o r t G a w l e r, CT: 6066/828, and allotment comprising pieces 21 and 22, Hayman Road, L ew i s t o n , H u n d re d of Por t Gawler, CT: 6066/831 ZONE: Rural Living (Animal Husbandry) The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala, or 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the Manager, Environment and Development Services at PO Box 18, Mallala, SA, 5502 not later than March 18, 2011. Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Council in support of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Signed: Brendon Schulz Authorised Officer Date: March 2, 2011 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

Change of Venue Notice is hereby given that the March 2011 meeting of Council will be held on Monday March 17, 2011 at Manoora Centenary Park – Barrier Highway, Manoora, commencing at 7pm.

7 Days Service!

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

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

8853 2088

Situations Vacant

Members of the public are invited to a community tea commencing at 6pm. RSVP’s to Kathy Jones to assist with catering 8842 6400

Southern Cross Farms Australia Pty Ltd

Broiler Farm Manager

Roy D Blight Chief Executive Officer

WORK WANTED

A self motivated and responsible person is required to manage all facets of a modern 220,000 bird broiler farm. The position reports to the onsite complex manager. The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills both written and verbal and be capable of carrying out a full range of farm duties. Farming and especially Poultry farm experience preferred. On property accommodation provided and is close to good area school.

i Contract Clover Harvesting i Stone Picking i Reasonable rates i Seasoned operators

Contact Ian 0418 857 441 Murray 0438 621 207

Enquiries email greg.gaze@gmail.com or ph 0448 012 393

Clearing Sale

Trades & Services Directory

3 Balaklava Rd, Mallala

Saturday March 12 commencing 9.30 am

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Ideal Mens Clearing Sale including New Woodfast Bandsaw (Never Used) Chainsaws, Vac Blower, Slasher/Mower, Stihl Whipper Snipper, new Charcoal Smoker/Grill, 3hp Large woodsaw, Golf Clubs w caddy, 4wd new tyre & rim (suit Landcruiser) Plane Thicknesser, timber stain, Cooper Brewery Kit, Dripper Hosing, Pressure Cleaner, Tools, Louvre Door, small amount of furniture, tools, drop saw, some small furniture items, kitchen goods & many other items of interest too numerous to mention.

Roller Doors

CASUAL RELIEF LIBRARY ASSISTANTS

Installation & Service Also: •Sheds •Pergolas •Carports

Gawler Public Library is a vibrant, busy, highly regarded community information centre providing a range of services to a large regional area. As a result of previous casual staff successfully gaining permanent employment, the Library is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and/or experienced persons to be considered for casual relief work.

Contact Chris

0400 343 686

Murray Pest Control LOWER NORTH

Community members are invited to an NRM Information Day

Termites & all pests managed

10.30am – 3.00pm

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

Wednesday 9 March 2011 Spalding Institute, Spalding Guest speakers

Simon & Jess Davies

Dr Hanwen Wu, (Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute). Greg Mutze and Ron Sinclair, (Biosecurity SA).

PEST & WEED CONTROL

Ken Henry, ( SARDI). Will give presentations about: • Silverleaf nightshade • climate change • mice • foxes • rabbits • plague locusts

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

Free morning tea and lunch. Hosted by the Lower North Group of Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board. For more information contact the Lower North Group on 8847 2544.

www.nynrm.sa.gov.au

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Darren Ray, ( Bureau of Meteorology).

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT

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

MARCH COUNCIL MEETING

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DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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Through a Memorandum of Understanding with the District Council of Mallala, Casual Relief Library Assistants may also be offered work at the Two Wells Public Library. Excellent customer service skills are required. Familiarity with computerised library systems and with the Internet will be advantageous. Applicants should be available to work at short notice throughout the week as well as Saturday mornings and Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and be physically capable of a range of manual handling activities including bending, raising arms above shoulder height and lifting. Further enquiries may be directed to the Manager, Library & Community Information Services, Helen Hennessy, by telephoning (08) 8522 9239 or by visiting ‘Employment Opportunities’ at www.gawler. sa.gov.au. Expressions of interest marked “Casual Library Assistant – Private and Confidential” should be forwarded to: The Town of Gawler, PO Box 130, Gawler SA 5118 or by email to anne.richards@gawler.sa.gov.au. Expressions of interest should be no more than three pages and should include the names of three referees.

Main North Road, Clare

The Town of Gawler is an Equal Opportunity employer and offers a smoke-free work environment.

Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

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8862 2200 or 0419 842 228

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Experienced Farm Hand Full time position on Balaklava cropping property. HC license and experience an advantage. Contact Paul Daniel 0408 614 469

• •

Groundsperson - GSE

(Government Services Employee )

Starting date : May 2, 2011 Ongoing (permanent) Job and Person specification available from Mrs Sue Coppin Applications close 4pm Friday March 4, 2011 To be addressed to Principal, Ms Kristen Masters Kapunda High School Ph 85662203

West Terrace, Kapunda. Telephone 8566 2203 Fax 8566 2664 Email info@kapundahs.sa.edu.au www.kapundahs.sa.edu.au

Roseworthy - Roseworthy Roadhouse

SNowtown - Snowtown General Store

Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in Horticulture or Conservation and Land Management, maintaining parks and open space infrastructure, and will ideally have experience in irrigation systems.

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Saddleworth - Saddleworth IGA

The District Council of Mallala has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Supervisor to lead and manage our Horticulture team, based in Mallala, as part of the Infrastructure and Engineering Services Department. This is a full time role with the responsibility of ensuring planning, prioritising and implementing of a range of programs and activities related to horticultural construction and maintenance of parks, reserves, gardens, ovals, and streetscapes across council’s region.

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Situations Vacant

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open space Knowledge of OHS&W practices Current plant licenses and ticket relevant to horticulture Effective communication and time management skills Current South Australian car drivers license

Desirable Skills • Current Medium Rigid Truck Licence (MR) • Computer Skills Applicants must be able to contribute within a team sharing a variety of duties, with a commitment to working positively towards the achievement of personal, team and organisational goals. Appointment to this position will be at Municipal Employee Grade 7 Step 1 dependant on skills and experience. Current provisions of the District Council of Mallala Employee Relations Agreement 2009 will also apply.

MAINTENANCE FITTER

A job and person specification can be obtained by contacting Andrea Humphrys, Infrastructure Coordinator, on (08) 8527 2196. Specific enquiries should be directed to Liam Pratt on (08) 8527 0207 or via email on info@mallala. sa.gov.au

Situated at Balco Bowmans. As one of Australia’s largest hay exporters, Balco Australia Pty Ltd is a significant national and international organization exporting Australian hay to numerous countries throughout the world.

To apply for this opportunity please send your current resume with covering letter to: “Confidential – Senior Horticulture Officer” District Council of Mallala PO Box 18 MALLALA SA 5502

You will partner with the Maintenance team and undertake a wide range of maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment.

Or via email to info@mallala.sa.gov.au subject line to read “Confidential – Senior Horticulture Officer”

The person we are seeking will ideally: • Be trade qualified • Have knowledge and experience in PLC, pneumatic and electric control of machinery

Applications Close: 5pm Friday March 18, 2011

Full Time Position

With a positive attitude and a passion for service excellence and safe work practices, you will become a valued member of the Balco Team. Please forward your application to ayandell@balco.com.au by close of business Friday March 4, 2011.

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

CUNNINGHAMS BALAKLAVA Require a

Metal Worker/ Labourer

Phone Ken or Shane on 8862 2158 to apply

Casual Bar Staff Must be available for weekend work and possess a vibrant personality

NewPhone: Dublin Hotel 0412 057 754 Mack’s Cabinets Require a

Junior Worker Applications close Friday March 11. All applications in writing to: Kym McPharlin PO Box 252 Balaklava SA 5461 Enquiries ph 8862 1166

Workforce Workforce Development pmen t Develo Officer Officer (Yorke) (Yorke) Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North are seeking a professional with the vision to initiate and facilitate sustainable workforce development across the region; develop networks and industry linkages; identify and develop proposals for strategic training & employment initiatives and support organisation goals and regional strategies. A key role will be the project management of the SA Government funded SA Working Regions program. Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North (RDAYMN) is funded by the Australian, South Australian and Local Government and encompasses the local government districts of Barunga West, Clare & Gilbert Valleys, Copper Coast, Goyder, Mount Remarkable, Northern Areas, Orroroo Carrieton, Peterborough, Port Pirie, Wakefield and Yorke Peninsula. A salary within the range of $52,000 - $58,000 pa plus superannuation and a fully maintained vehicle is offered dependent upon skills and experience. The position is based in Kadina with travel throughout the region required. For further information or to obtain a Position Description, please visit our website www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au or contact Kelly-Anne Saffin, CEO on 1300 742 414 or email ceo@yorkeandmidnorth.com.au. Applicants must address the selection criteria contained in the Position Description. Applications close 5pm Friday March 11, 2011

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REAL v ESTATE v

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

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For Sale

Halbury

Balaklava $199,000 • • • • •

MID NORTH REAL ESTATE

Feature House

Quality Cropping Land

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

PORT WAKEFIELD/BEAUFORT Reduced to $239,900 • • • •

4 brm brick home 1 hour from Adelaide Open plan kitchen/dine and separate lounge 20 acres ideal for the hobby farmer Ample shedding, good location

RIVERTON $189,000

Auburn

• A quality 2 bdrm modern home in a quiet location, close to the main street. • Single carport UMR, & single garage with concrete & power. • Open plan living with galley kitchen, lots of cupboards & large sliding doors leading out to the all weather verandah. • Renovated bathroom with sep shower & clawfoot bath. • The home is comforted by reverse cycle A/C ducted throughout.

$265,000

• Built in 2009, open plan living, great kitchen, 2 dble bdrms (main with WIR) • 3-way bathroom, great laundry, s/s r/c aircon & fans. • Water wise gardens, front deck, carport with roller door, a 20x30 garage with workshop, rainwater tanks.....and a beautiful outdoor living area. • So, what are you waiting for.....just move in, put your feet up and relax.

67.17 Ha of prime cropping land with some shelter. Rising to the east giving far reaching views and that extra rainfall. Excellent super history and well managed. Mains water connected. Inspection is recommended by appointment with the agent at the realistic asking price of $340,000

Elders Roseworthy 8521 0302

BALAKLAVA $178,000

• Extensive paving out the back in the alfresco dining area. • 3 bdrm home with BIR in the master. Renovated bathroom and open plan kitchen/dine & lounge. Nice fittings and fixtures • Landscaped yard with single garage, carport and rainwater. • Property rented until Feb 2012 at $205pw

BALAKLAVA $308,000

Graeme Hann 0417 814 659

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

The Gums Estate 16 Dublin Road, Mallala Residential Vacant Land This fantastic new land development is now available to purchase. 12 allotments available ranging from 1091 sqm to 1271 sqm. Power, Telephone & water is available, letter boxes provided & rubbish pick up to every allotment. It is not often that you get the opportunity to purchase residential land in Mallala of this size.

BALAKLAVA $189,000

• 3 double size bdrms, lge central hallway, lounge with combustion heater • Country style kitchen/dine, office, separate toilet , bthrm & ldry that leads out to the all weather pergola. • Single carport umr & single garage with power/concrete floor. • Private backyard and the property is close to the main street. • Great investment or affordable first home.

SNOWTOWN $99,000

Open Inspection: Saturday March 5, 10.30am - 11.30am

Priced from $95,000 Please call us today for more information and prices David Washington 0403 167 459 Cassandra Washington 0403 167 458

• A recent reno has taken this ordinary cottage to something special. • 2 double bdrms, one with open fire place, open plan lounge/dine, floating timber floors, 2nd small living area. • Updated kitchen with tiled floor and working wood stove. • Set on a large country allotment, with front & rear verandah, single garage, storage shed, easy care gardens

Bowmans - New

$269,000

• 44 acres with 3 bedroom timber frame home • Mains water, power & phone available to property • Great opportunity to renovate & start your own hobby farm • Great location

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

Phone: 8842 1154

New properties are required WE can help you sell yours BALAKLAVA $295,000 30 Roberts Ave

Balaklava

$295,000

17 Roberts Avenue

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

• Outdoor entertainment area • Open plan kitchen, dining

Vacant Land Ideal family home with 4 bedrooms & 2 living areas This appealing 4 bedroom brick veneer home is ideally located in a sought after street and offers many features. The entry leads into the spacious lounge and dining area as well as the family room which are all tiled. A galley style kitchen over looks the family room and pergola as well as conveniently adjoining the dining area making it functional as well as user friendly. The kitchen also features an electric wall oven, separate hotplates and ample bench space. Families will love the extra living area with the bonus of sliding doors opening onto the semi enclosed pergola which provides a wonderful area for year round entertaining. All four bedrooms are carpeted and the tiled bathroom and separate toilet are centrally located with the laundry also giving access to the back yard. Other features include 2 R/C airconditioners, ceiling fans, carport and a large shed with concrete floor and power. It’s a value packed property with a ready made tenant if required.

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Wattle Ridge Estate

Balaklava 17 Kelly Street

$160,000

Location & Great Investment

• Very affordable home • Pre-fabricated 3 bedroom • Good size lounge room • 1062 m2 block with fruit trees and a established lawn and garden area.

Balaklava

20 Kelly Street

$149,000

Stage 2

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

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

Balaklava

$198,000

24 Charles Street

Presentation Plus • Stone villa • 3 large bedrooms • 2 toilets • Freshly painted • New carpets

• Large lockable double garage • Reverse Cycle a/c • S/combustion heater

Assorted Residential Allotments • Lot 1, Second Street Owen $82,000 • Lot 76, Boronia Cct Balaklava $77,000 • Lots 10, 11, 12 Phillips St Balaklava $83,500 ea • 21 Moonta Tce, Pt Clinton $159,000

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

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WOOROORA MEN’S BOWLING ASSOCIATION:

Balaklava guaranteed finals spot despite loss Varying playing conditions created a range of results on Saturday, with some matches going down to the wire while others finished as ‘blow-outs’. In Division One, the battle for fourth spot remained alive following Owen’s upset win over Balaklava and Port Wakefield’s comfortable win over Wasleys. Despite having only one rink up, Owen held a three shot advantage over the more fancied Balaklava combination at the end of the day. With only two rounds left to play, Balaklava is now guaranteed a finals spot regardless of results in the two rounds. However, Owen has Port Wakefield breathing down its neck for fourth spot, just one point ahead. Neither of these two sides has an easy ride home, with Owen having to face Riverton next and a bye in the last round, while Port

REPORT: By John Glistak, WMBA secretary Wakefield faces Hamley Bridge and Balaklava in the final two rounds. It may depend on which side is able to secure a win and, if not, which side is able to at least gain a rink win along the way. The final match on Saturday saw Hamley Bridge comfortably account for Mallala, virtually ending Mallala’s chances of playing in the finals. With Wasleys having the bye in the penultimate round, much interest will be centred in the remaining Division One programmed matches. Leaders Riverton start the program with an interesting clash against Owen. Riverton has had two 10-2 wins against Owen so far

this season, with winning margins of 24 and 33 shots respectively. This form would suggest that Riverton will hold a significant advantage in this match. However, for Owen this is a very crucial match which it must win to remain alive for the finals. Balaklava hosts Mallala in the second match, knowing that a win for the home side will end Mallala’s season. The final match sees Port Wakefield venture to Hamley Bridge. In the only match played between these two sides during the season, the honours went Hamley Bridge’s way. A similar result would be expected once again with Port Wakefield hoping to gain at least one rink win against their opponents. Division One – February 26: Port Wakefield 74(11) (R Murphy

BASKETBALL:

Three Points reports on on Page 19

n Division Two reports, page 18

Port Wakefield bowler Malcolm Jones sends one down.

Bianca makes her Hockeyroos debut

Our young players show passion n JOSHUA Studham, Bulldogs has the ball in his sights during the Junior Boys match on Friday night.

31, M Rankine 24, K Phelan 19) def Wasleys 55(1) (D Olive 21, D McQuade 15, G Rendell 19); Hamley Bridge 83(12) (A O’Brien 27, B Smith 28, M Durdin 28) def Mallala 47(0) (P Furst 16, J Evans 17, I Stuart 14); Owen 71(8) (G Harkness 23, B Parker 28, G Simpson 20) def Balaklava 68(4) (S Hawke 25, T Clifford 17, P Thompson 26). Division One standings: Riverton 149 (+293), Hamley Bridge 125 (+204), Balaklava 106 (+87), Owen 91 (-88), Port Wakefield 90 (-64), Mallala 71 (-171), Wasleys 44 (-261). Division One – March 5: Riverton vs Owen, Balaklava vs Mallala, Hamley Bridge vs Port Wakefield, Wasleys bye.

BIANCA Greenshields recently made her debut for the Australian Hockeyroos team.

Former local hockey star Bianca Greenshields is currently representing Australia in the 2011 Hockeyroos squad, making her debut in the 4 Nations Tournament in Argentina in February. Bianca, who was offered a scholarship with the Australian Institute of Sport, has now relocated to Perth. Having been in Perth since early February – when she learned she’d made the squad – she said her life had been “pretty hectic”. “It’s been a real whirlwind, I’ve only just caught my breath!” The hockey starlet hasn’t had the smoothest of transitions, missing her first two games with the Hockeyroos due to food poisoning. n Continued Page 20

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Plains Producer, Wednesday March 2, 2011