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‘Cap council rates’

Councillor to push for 3% maximum rise Les Pearson reports:

COUNCILLOR Owen Chapman will introduce a motion to cap Wakefield Regional Council’s rate revenue increases to a maximum of three per cent per annum at tonight’s council meeting. Cr Chapman, a Central ward councillor with the growing Balaklava township as its base, claimed in his submission ratepayers in recent years have absorbed rate increases well in excess of inflation, with an average increase of eight per cent over the past three years. “While this motion may restrict increased council spending…it will encourage cost saving and efficiency and bring rate increases and inflation much closer together,” he wrote in his notice of motion listed in the agenda. In a subsequent report, WRC corporate services manager, Steve Jonas, said council’s increase in rate revenue was targeting reducing large ongoing operating deficits.

Councillor Owen Chapman “If this Notice of Motion is carried, council would effectively be maintaining, rather than increasing, its general rates revenue in real terms and would result in operating deficits continuing for many years into the future,” Mr Jonas reported. The motion, to be debated tonight, headlines yet another full council agenda, which also lists four public deputations to be presented. n Continued Page 4 PICTURES: Lisa Redpath

Smoke-oh! FARMER Peter Freebairn is shown busy supervising a burn-off on his Alma property. Peter was anxious to get the job done on the 54 hectare paddock before the forecast rain which started last weekend. All was going well burning the canola wind rows when the wind changed

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NEWS v District Balaklava Skate Park Committee is gearing up to get the project underway, coming up with a list of fundraising ideas to help generate the remaining money needed after a State government grant ensured the project would proceed. And the temporary sign held for this photograph by Skate Park committee chairman, Peter Rohrlach, will become a more permanent fixture. The park received $50,000 from the State Community Recreation and Sport facilities program late last year and Wakefield Regional Council has budgeted $35,000 in funding. Designs for the park still are being considered, with Wakefield Regional Council community development officer, David Woodroofe, assessing various plans. Peter is appealing to the community for cash donations and “in-kind” support, to help raise $15,000 in community contributions still needed to assist with construction. So far about $4,500 had been raised, with recent contributions from Balaklava Garden Club and Lutheran Youth. Peter was hopeful of local support from machinery operators to help level the site as an “in-kind” donation. Balaklava High School Year 11 and 12 technology studies students will also be asked to play a role by paving areas around the skate park. The committee is also looking for some young blood, so anyone interested in helping and having a say in the project, should contact Peter on 0429 679 375. Watch the Plains Producer for notice of future fund-raising events.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Natasha Grigg, of Owen, for winning the family pass to the round one AFL clash between Adelaide and Hawthorn on Saturday night. Her entry, lodged on the Plains Producer Facebook page, snaffled her the prize ahead of a number of quality submissions suggesting why they deserved a Crows family pass. “I would love to win the tickets to give my partner and daughter (who are both Crows freaks) a night away from helping with baby duties,” she wrote. “My partner is so one-eyed both our sons are named after Crows players, which sucks ‘cos I’m a Power supporter, but please don’t hold that against me.” To those who missed out this week, don’t be disheartened! There will be plenty more chances to win throughout the season, with a family pass to every Crows home game for the year – excluding the Showdown against Port Adelaide. Entries already received on the Plains Producer Facebook page will stay “alive” and be considered as future contestants. Next time you see the tickets up for grabs, head to the Plains Producer Facebook page to find out how you can win! If you are one of the few Australians not on Facebook, you can write to “Crows Tickets,” The Plains Producer, PO Box 63, Balaklava, 5461, giving your reasons in 50 words or less why you should win a family pass. Or email editor@plainsproducer.com.au n Catch up with all the Crows news in SPORT, Page 20.

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CASHED up farmers are being cautious with their spending after a record-breaking 2010/2011 harvest. South Australia’s crop production was 10.34 million tonnes, exceeding the previous record crop of 9.36 million tonnes in 2001/2002 by nearly one million tonnes. It contributed about $3.4 billion to the state’s economy. With money either in the bank – or soon to be with grain waiting in storage, growers are facing a tug-of-war between the banks and the machinery shed. Saddleworth agriculture business AW Vater & Co dealer principal, Roger Vater, said it may take a while before profits from the stellar season will filter into businesses around the district. “The banks are putting

TEMPTATION ... a New Holland 9090 harvester. pressure on farmers to reduce a bit of debt and being a late harvest, a lot of farmers haven’t sold any grain yet,” he said. Given some marginal years recently, Mr Vater believed accountants will be recommending growers look closely at repaying creditors as opposed to buying the latest and greatest in agricultural machinery. “They are being much more cautious with their spending, not as flam-

boyant as some would expect,” he said. “It’s a steady and controlled amount of spending, concentrating on consolidating debts more so than anything.” Farmers are prioritising their spending according to Mr Vater, with combine harvesters proving the most popular upgrade target. As a New Holland dealer, the business stocks the new 9090 model, the largest machine of its kind

in the world currently on the market. Mr Vater said a new header is a tempting prospect for farmers who have gone without for a number of seasons. “They haven’t replaced anything for a while now, so there will be that pent up need to upgrade,” he said. Those who bought early snared a good deal. “The strength of the dollar against the Green Back has meant customers have been able to buy for considerably less on the ticketed price this year,” Mr Vater said. Despite the parity between the Aussie and US dollar, grain prices have bucked the trend and remained high with other states suffering both drought and flood. “We really have been on the end of a rainbow in this state,” Mr Vater said.

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NEWS v District

IT’S SUNFLOWER SEASON! Y THE sun has really been shining at Hoyleton over the past few weeks while the Robinson family’s sunflower crops come into full bloom. Greg and son Tom sowed the 20 hectare crop in late December with a John Deer 1890 single-disc drill. While not the first sunflower crop grown on the property, it is the Robinson’s first crack at using a hybrid ‘90-day’ variety. The flowers generally stay in bloom for four to five weeks. The crop was grown on top of pea stubble from the 2010 harvest season and once the sunflowers are harvested, the Robinsons plan on planting a wheat crop straight on top for the upcoming 2011 season. Solid summer falls have helped the crop prosper. “It is lucky we had the consistent rains,” Greg said. The seed will be sold at about $700 to $1000 a tonne, which will be used to produce bird seed. “We’re not sure how we’re going to harvest them yet,” said Tom, shown with a sample of the seeds “This might be a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

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n industry meets to review harvest, plan future:

Communicate, says grain forum BETTER harvest communication was the overwhelming message from the post-harvest grain technical forum held in Adelaide last week. The forum, convened jointly by the South Australian Farmers Federation Grains Industry Committee (SAFF Grain) and the South Australian Grains Industry Trust (SAGIT), was attended by more than 50 invited people from across the entire value chain.

The participants included producers, research agencies, grain traders and exporters, domestic buyers, bulk handlers, and industry bodies representing cereals, pulses, and oilseeds. According to the SAFF Grains chairman, Michael Schaefer, communication right across the industry about grain standards, harvest receival processes, and grain stocks needs to go to a new level.

“We had a very difficult, wet harvest last year – and an all-time record to boot,” he said. “While we know there was a lot of harvest angst directed at Viterra in South Australia, the day was about looking to the future, not looking for blame for the past. “I think we achieved that and I commend Viterra for fronting up, presenting their position and hearing what industry had to say.”

It was agreed that while most of the issues such as sprouting, black point and white grain had particularly affected growers, the frustrations were shared by buyers and other sectors as well and if not addressed on an Australia-wide basis involving an industry co-ordinated approach, would ultimately impact on industry reputation and trade. Many of the issues were not new and co-ordinated industry ap-

proaches had been suggested in the past but had not been progressed. “If there is a common theme, it is industry communication,” Mr Schaefer said. “We need all sectors of the value chain to be fully informed. “We all need to pull together to maximise the value in the chain. “Also most of the issues are not (state)-specific – they apply to our national grains industry.”

Here’s the suggestions for Viterra, parliamentary inquiries MAJOR outcomes from the forum, which will be fed into the Viterra and SA Parliamentary inquiries, were: 1 – The role of Grain Trade Australia (GTA), as the industry body in charge of grain standards and testing methodologies, needs to play a stronger lead role in communication and education so that customers at both ends better understand the standards, and how they are measured so that they can

have greater certainty in their contracts. 2 – Inconsistency of classification at silos is a major cause of discontent. More needs to be done with communication and training to overcome this inconsistency. 3 – Operating rules and practices for harvest need much better communication to growers. Viterra is investigating areas for improvement in its review and SAFF grower representatives are on the review panel.

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4 – Currently much of the assessment at the silo was subjective or visual. The need for more objective methods of testing was obvious and required greater investment in research and development by the industry, especially the storage and handling sector. 5 – There needed to be a faster turnaround in analysing grain samples with problems, with the potential for greater use to be made of local capacity, especially within SARDI.

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Frost road issues THREE members from the public representing a group of concerned Lewiston locals opposing the removal and subsequent reopening of Frost road attended the District Council of Mallala Strategic Community and Governance Committee meeting on Monday night. Mayor Marcus Strudwicke said they conveyed their concerns, predominantly based around safety issues, in regards to reopening the road to traffic. While Frost road was never officially closed, a barrier across the road entry prevents traffic from entering. A motion was passed at last month’s council meeting to remove the barrier, with $10,000 allocated in the budget to carry out the works. Residents were angry there was allegedly no public consultation before the decision to do so was made.

Councillor Steve Jones has now lodged a rescind motion to overturn the original motion to remove the barrier, which will be voted on at Monday’s council meeting. A strong voice of disapproval from locals to reopen the road suggested to Cr Jones Frost road should remain closed off. “I would hope commonsense will prevail,” he said. Mr Strudwicke said relatively widespread support for the motion to be rescinded indicated it is likely to be carried. Seating in the chamber was again a talking point, with councillors again changing seats from their regular arrangement. Mr Strudwicke saw the humour in the situation and applauded councillors for conveying a “positive signal”. “It was a sign of goodwill amongst councillors,” he said.

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Seat remains in question I write in disappointment at the petulant attitude shown by District Council of Mallala councillor Anne Picard when she walked out of a meeting to discuss the Two Wells main street plan. I was under the impression councillors were elected by the people to represent the people in council and to have their electorate in mind when decisions are made. It would seem the seating arrangements are more important to Cr Picard than the content of an important meeting which would have outlined the proposals for Two Wells main street. The visiting consultant had obviously made it clear (according to your editorial) that it had been suggested that councillors sit in different seats for the workshop, but it appears Cr Picard was ‘reluctant to sit in a different seat than her normal seat’. I wonder what is so special about Cr Picard’s ‘normal seat’. I would suggest Cr Picard’s elected seat would be in doubt at the next election if her current attitude of indifference continues in this way. She has shown no respect to the visiting consultant, no respect towards the mayor and certainly no respect towards the people who had elected her in the first place! Neill Sharer, Lower Light

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Councils set priorities IT has been a busy few weeks for Wakefield Regional Council Mayor James Maitland, with several meetings as chair of the Central Local Government Regional of Councils (CLGR). Earlier this month, the group met to plan the inaugural Planning and Priority Review Forum on April 1. Mr Maitland said the meeting will set common goals for councils to work towards. “It’s just to try to make sure those three different organisations, who are all working across same patch, are heading in same direction,” he said. “The hope is we can come up with five priorities, for example, that everybody is happy to push

over the next period of time.” It will also be an opportunity for the councils to present their respective strategic plans. Items on the agenda include a look at the South Australian Strategic Plan, regional emergency management and bushfire management planning and state natural resources. • Mr Maitland, along with other representatives from the CLGR, also met with Wakefield MP, Nick Champion, to discuss sourcing Commonwealth support for councils with decimated budgets due to repairs from floods over the past few months. “We have become aware, to get Federal government assistance in one of these disaster plans, you’ve

got to crack a $30 million number,” Mr Maitland said. “None has capacity to carry out repairs to infrastructure with current budgets.” While no CLGR council necessarily has a damage bill that high individually, it amounts to about $32 million combined “We haven’t been to our State minister yet because we’ve only just got these figures,” Mr Maitland said. He said once damages went above $30 million, it became a shared responsibility from State and Federal governments, which opened further opportunities to secure funding, which otherwise would be unavailable if councils presented individual cases.

WRC rates – and more on agenda • From Page 1 SA Police Mid North and Yorke Peninsula Superintendent Howard Davies and Sergeant Graham Olds will discuss service delivery and dry zones in the district. WRC chief executive officer Phil Barry said Superintendent Davies was also introducing himself to the new councils around the region. Wakefield Waters developer Andrew Chapman will also make a formal deputation tonight, to meet the new council and update it on progress of the development. Tony and Mark Catalano, of Alano Water, will brief council on the status of local

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community wastewater management scheme (CWMS) treatment plants, which also relates to a similar item listed later in the agenda. WRC Audit Committee chairperson, Dafydd Llewelyn, will also make his annual presentation to council. Major agenda items to be discussed include an extension of the closing date for the calls for a tender on the former WRC works depot at Port Wakefield. Mr Barry said the extension, from Friday, March 18 to Friday, April 15 was to accommodate an interested party keen to carry out soil testing on the property before submitting an offer.

Following a deputation by Balco spokesperson, Roger McQuire, at last month’s council meeting, council moved a motion to have Mr McQuire’s questions minuted for response from councillor Darryl Pain. Mr Barry said legal advice received from council’s lawyers suggested the questions were “not enforceable” and the motion should have been rejected by the Mayor. Cr Pain was not required to answer the questions, as they were declared null and void. These issues are just the tip of the iceberg of items to be discussed tonight, in what looms as a lengthy yet informative evening.

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ohn Prime, member of Port Wakefield RSL’s “brothers anonymous,” passed away on February 7. Good friend Ron Walsh described John as an outstanding man. “He always had a good word for everyone, was tolerant and treated everyone with respect.” “Every night John would come over to my place with a couple of cans of beer. We’d yarn for about an hour or so, mainly about what was going on in the town, farming and his service in the army,” Mr Walsh said. John’s favourite saying was “hold your head up–back straight and walk like a soldier”. John served in the 108th Tank Attack Regiment, second AIR in New Guinea during World War 2. He was at the surrender

of General Adachio, who only surrendered six weeks after Japan capitulated. Returning home from New Guinea in 1946, John joined the RSL and remained a member

for the rest of his life. He also loved his bowls, especially Night Owls. Mr Walsh said John had been looking forward to playing Wasleys on the day he entered hospital. “I heard his team won that day.” Mr Walsh said John was a great friend in times of need. “When I moved from The Hummocks in 1997, our friendship continued,” he said. “John and his wife Lois were a great help to me when my wife Briann died in March 2003,” he said. John and Lois had four children, 10 grand children and nine great grand children. Lois passed away in October 2003. John later met Jenifer Koch, from Maitland. “The affect on him was marvellous. He had found a

friend and he was happy,” Mr Walsh said. About 18 months ago they went on a caravan trip around Australia. Jenifer said John was surprised at the changes since he and Lois had travelled some years earlier. John and Ron both contributed positively to the Port Wakefield community. “When we started collecting cans and bottles for the RSL, we realised we could help the town,” Mr Walsh said. Under the name ‘brothers anonymous’, the group gave money to various things, such as little athletics, men’s shed, newsletter, Victorian bushfires and the Queensland floods. “I consider it a privilege to have known John and to have him as a mate. He always called me brother,” Mr Walsh said.

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Something to celebrate – Owen Primary School’s multi-purpose hall was officially opened by Federal Wakefield MP, Nick Champion, on Tuesday, March 15. The hall was funded through the Federal government’s Building Education Revolution. Pictured holding a plaque to be placed on the hall are (back, from left) Natalie Lane (governing council chairperson), Alec Tibbitts (principal), MP Nick Champion, Neil Kuhlman (Industry Skills manager for Yorke and Mid North, representing State Education Minister, Jay Weatherill), (front) students Caitlin Clark, SRC representative Brooke Wilson, Zali Walsh and Lucy Parker.

New man leads choir’s concert Balaklava

THE Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir will leap into chorus under the guidance of a new musical director at this year’s annual concert at Balaklava on April 17. After 25 years at the helm of the group, Don Bubner (OAM) is taking leave and will be replaced by Gawler’s Darrel Schutz. Mr Schutz has plenty of experience, having worked with church and school choirs. Marjorie Lush will resume her role on Darrel Schutz the grand piano, while choral segments will be interluded with talented guest artists, including Jessica Mills, who was the recipient of the Choir Scholarship at Don Bubner the 2010 Eisteddfod. With Malcolm Wilson as compere, the audience is assured of a great afternoon’s entertainment. Since a short break over Christmas, the choir has been relatively busy, performing at the Moonta Uniting Church and two retirement homes in their double quartet format. Tickets for the annual concert, to be held at the Balaklava Town

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‘Bling it on’ will exhibit jewellery and more from artisans and friends of the Beadwork Gallery at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition will be opened by Owen identity Derrily Snook on Sunday, March 27 at 2–4pm. balaklava

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The 2011 Oscar winning animated film, The Lost Thing, by Perth filmmaker Shaun Tan and voiced by comedy superstar Tim Minchin, will be screened at the Clare Valley Film Festival Awards Gala. The red carpet culmination of this year’s festival takes place on March 26 at 9pm. A dressy affair with excerpts of films from the judges shortlist, Shaun Tan’s Oscar winner The Lost Thing and last year’s Best Australian Film winner Matt Hawkins gives us a sneak preview of his first feature, Double Happiness Uranium. There will be awards for Best Australian Film, Best International Film, Audience Choice Award and Clewers 24 Hour Film Challenge.

The awards will be followed by a light supper and drinks hosted by Grosset Wine and Mount Horrocks Wine of Auburn. Tickets are still available, but you’d better be quick because they won’t be for much longer. Box Office Hot Line: 08 8844 5175.

Youth health focus

Mid North division of Rural Medicine is hosting a National Youth Week event at Blyth cinema and it’s all free. There will be a free movie, free food and drinks, free show bag and free interactive workshop. The event aims to help promote mental health awareness in youth. More information or to RSVP, contact Hayley on 8842 1077 or email hzweck@mndrm.com.au. Two Wells

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Two Wells library will host entertaining duo ‘Me ‘n Mate’ today, who are straight from Adelaide Fringe. The Aussie mates will present Australian ballads, songs and yarns by popular writers including Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson and CJ Dennis. The pair will play from 2–3pm with tickets $10 per person, including Devonshire tea.

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Our future assured ... as tomorrow belongs to them WHAT a line-up! The future of Balaklava and districts is looking healthy with this big group of local mums and their children. They were gathered for an Australian Breastfeeding Association meeting earlier this month when guest speaker, chiropractor Richard Mathers, of Adelaide, discussed spinal problems in babies and

young children and the impact this has on their health. The resulting interest has prompted Richard to return for consultations at the Church of Christ, Baker street, Balaklava next Tuesday and again on Tuesday, April 5 (see details below). The group meets on the first Monday of the month at Balaklava Uniting church

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Adelaide based Chiropractor Richard Mathers will be visiting Balaklava to conduct spine and nervous system checks for local babies and children. Richard spoke with mothers at the Balaklava Australian Breastfeeding Association meeting two weeks ago. He discussed the prevalence of spinal problems in babies and young children, the impact they can have on their health and the importance of early check-ups. The resulting interest shown by mums has prompted Richard to return to Balaklava to perform this special service.

hall at 10am. For more details, call Narelle Michael on 88633 060. o PICTURED, (from left) rear: Melanie and Henry Evans, Lauren and Liam March, Roanne and Lyla Georg, Gaynor Tink and Brock, Claire Catford, Tracey Vines, Melissa and Scarlett Smith, Gaelene and Lara Taylor, Narelle Michael, Richard Mathers (chiropractor), Connie

Reljech and William, Dot and Harry Tiller, Kate Reinke, Terissa Smart and Jack, Belinda Cay and Annabel, Rachel Jenkins and Joseph, Cherie Willmer and Connor, Merridy Manuel and Sophia. Left to right front: Thomas Reljech, Alex Evans, William Manuel, Roshanna Bull with Chloe and Lachlan, Joshua Michael, Ashley and Alec Wilson with Bec.

Local mental health focus in Balaklava BALAKLAVa will host a mental health forum run by Country Health SA on Tuesday. Mental health consumers and carers in Gawler, the Barossa, Clare and the Yorke Peninsula are being invited to share their views about mental health services at

To secure an appointment for your baby or child (or to ask a question) please call their office on (08) 8276 6040. Location: Church of Christ, 26 Baker Street, Balaklava Dates: Tuesday March 29 + Tuesday April 5

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up like a café with a light lunch and drinks provided and consumers can attend with their mental health worker if they wish,” she said. “We’re committed to gaining people’s views so their ideas can feed into the decisions we make about mental health services and these meetings have been very successful so far.” Ms Graham said consumers and carers should contact their local mental health service about their transport needs. If you wish to attend, please contact Anne-Marie Richards on 82267218 or email anne-marie.richards@ health.sa.gov.au by this Friday.

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NEWS v District

Who will win our Emu award? n NOEL Bubner, a nomination in the business category, is wrapped up in recycling.

n NOMINATED in the community group category is Port Wakefield’s Clementina Corner. Shown at last year’s opening are (from left, rear) Cheralyn Gardner, Raelene Hughes, Jan Higgs, Maureen Underwood, Front: Lyn Wilson (secretary), Pat Penfold and Sue Mudge.

THE 2011 Adelaide Plains Emu Awards will be presented on Friday at Two Wells Bowls Club. New Balaklava Church of Christ pastor, Carel Haasbroek, will be guest speaker for the event. Pastor Haasbroek relocated from his small home town in South Africa to Balaklava earlier this year. “He has really ‘stuck his neck out’ with a shift half way around the world,” said Wakefield Regional Council community development officer, David Woodroofe, who is event organiser and also a judge. There are three nominations for the individual award, including Hoyleton’s Leith Reinke, Balaklava’s Wendy Schulz and Blyth’s Daryl Andriske. Four nominations were received in the business category. These included Balaklava hair salon Cutz ‘n’ Curlz, Noel Bubner for Agri-Cycling Australia, Kevyna Gardner and Kath Catford at Budget Botanics and Ray and Judy Koch of the Balaklava Post Office. Four nominations also were received for the event category. These were: Portraits, a children’s art competition at Hummocks Station, Shear for Life in Blyth, Two Wells Community street party and parade and the Balaklava Scout group cen-

tenary celebrations. There were four nominations for community group, including Balaklava Museum, Mallala and District Lions Club, Clementina Corner at Port Wakefield and Avon Complex, represented by Pamela Holloway and Jill Stewart. Along with Mr Woodroofe, the judging panel consisted of District Council of Mallala community development officer, Lynette Seccafien and Plains Producer editor, Terry Williams. This is the fifth year of the Emu awards, which recognise individuals and groups on the Adelaide Plains “who stick their neck our and have a go.” The awards are supported by Wakefield Regional and Mallala councils, retirement living and aged care provider, Life Care, which offers a $600 prize to the overall winner, and the Plains Producer. Various local businesses have also supported the awards breakfast with goods. These included Primo Port Wakefield, Two Wells IGA, Days Eggs and Veggies on the Run. The morning function, which starts from 7.30am is jointly presented by the Two Wells Regional Action Team and Two Wells Bowling Club. Entrance is by invitation only.

Wasleys meets over store

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Piccolo’s concern for town The plight to keep Wasleys General Store open will be addressed by local MP, Tony Piccolo, when he meets with some of the town’s residents on Saturday. “I wish to work with the council (Light Regional) and other relevant agencies to ensure this community does not lose its important institutions, such as the general store and the post office,” Mr Piccolo recently told Parliament. Today, the township is home to about 300 people, with around 850 people living in the post code area 5400. “While I am advised the post office is safe, we need to find some way of attracting investment into this town to make sure it experiences a renaissance of its grandeur days,” Mr Piccolo said. Speaking in State Parliament last week, Mr Piccolo, the Member for Light, said while the town had many active community groups and a strong sense of community, the number of services in the town was continuing to diminish. He said it appeared the general store, which once boasted it was open ‘eight days a week’, has closed and its future was uncertain. The store also houses the local post office and rumours quickly

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(the Wasleys’ Woolshed CFS).” “It has a very active bowling club, an institute committee and an oval committee. “More recently, the town has experienced some growth.” He said the general store was not just a place to shop. “It is not only a case of getting your products but it is also a place where people meet and talk,” Mr Piccolo said. Light Regional Council mayor, Bill O’Brien, said council would work to ensure residents still had access to vital services. The store’s owners were unavailable for comment.

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NEWS v District briefly

Blyth is working to sustain a fragile world

Sustainability has been a strategic priority in Blyth Primary School’s site learning plan between 2008 and 2010. The school has developed and maintained several initiatives to “refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink its use of resources.” Included are: • The “Close the Loop” initiative by PlanetArk . The school is collecting and recycling ink cartridges used at the school and by families at their workplaces or homes. • Drink cartons, scrap paper and newspapers recycled • Rubbish is sorted for Wakefield Regional Council’s kerbside collection of recyclable materials • Food scraps go to either the worm farms or compost bins • Bread tags are collected for the Mental

KESAB Tidy Towns At the recent Balaklava Tidy Towns AGM, Don Veitch was again appointed chairman with Nancy Williams secretary and Jeff Hennig treasurer. It was also decided the town would join KESAB for 2011/12. Garden judging started in March this year and the service awards will also be given. Final judging for the gardens will be in October as this is the month Balaklava gardens are at their best. The wind-up will be within a couple of weeks of this judging. KESAB will pay Balaklava a visit, usually in July or August. They drive around the town to see any improvements, mainly in water management, recycling, what is happening in our schools and the tidiness of our town. Nancy Williams said anyone was welcome at the Tidy Town meetings. “We are only a very small band of people concerned about our town,” she said. “Anyone interested is welcome to our meetings, which occur only three or four times a year.” • Balaklava Tidy Town garden for March went to David and Joan Appleby, in Roberts avenue. The service award went to the staff at the Wakefield Clinic, who were delighted to find their work was appreciated.

Cyclists pedal here Health Foundation • Paper shredded in the school office is taken to a business in Clare which uses it in packaging • Rubbish collected during KESAB’s Schools’ Clean Up Day is sorted for recycling. In 2009, quite a bit of metal was collected

and taken to a recycling centre. • The school began supporting the Rotary Ringpull initiative in 2009 and has now collected more than 27kg of ringpulls, which is a significant effort for a school of 55 -60 students. The ringpulls are

melted down to make components of artificial limbs for landmine victims. Barry Smith, from Rotary, visits Blyth from time to time at assemblies or at the end of term to collect the ringpulls when the containers in the school’s reception area become too full.

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NEWS v Gilbert Valley

Stockport takes pride in the Lions Regional clubs join for clean-up Many feel the victims of floods that ravaged so many houses in the Gilbert Valley township of Stockport last December have been forgotten in the wake of larger floods, earthquakes, and tsunami in other parts of Australia and the world. Enter South Australia’s Lions clubs! Lion’s club region chairperson, Libby March, of the Gawler club, together with District Governor, Ray Marks, of Adelaide, organised about 50 Lions members, to attend a working bee on Sunday, March 20, to further clean up Stockport. Lions members came from long distances such as Whyalla, Port Augusta, Yorketown, Torrens Valley, and metropolitan clubs – as well as local clubs, such as Barossa, Gawler, Mallala, Gilbert Valley and Kapunda. Barossa 4-Wheel Drive Club also took part, along with other helpers. Bobcats and trucks from Gawler and Kapunda had been arranged to

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dispose of the rubbish, together with Brian Koch’s tractor, which has spent much time in helping clear the mess, over the past three months. Organised by Gilbert Valley club president, Frank Gorey, the men and women Lions members went to work on cleaning up the yards of residences backing onto the Gilbert river. Generous butchers donated sausages and more and an ample amount of scones and cakes appeared for morning tea and lunch. The barbecue was cooked by members of the City of Adelaide club, and served with drinks provided by the Gilbert Valley club. Stockport resident, Glenn Pasche, expressed thanks on behalf of Stockport people for the work put in during the day. Many Lions would have returned home having been made aware of muscles they did not know they had!

ABOVE: Lions members working in the distance cleaning up and TOP, the same scene on December 7 last year when floodwaters carried all sorts of debris into the area.

Stockport resident Glenn Pasche, with Gilbert Valley president, Frank Gorey, District Governor, Rays Marks, and Region chairperson, Libby March, thanking the volunteers after the clean-up. LEFT: Lions Greg Byrne, Whyalla, and Lorraine May, Yorketown, preparing for morning tea and RIGHT, volunteers take a break to enjoy the goodies.

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• Hoyleton farmer and shooter David Chapman won silver in the Men’s 25 metre rapid fire pistol pairs competition, at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

YEARS AGO March 2001

• Kevin Bubner, of Bubner Financial Network, qualified for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table - an elite assembly of the world’s top insurance and financial advisors.

YEARS AGO March 1991

• Nantawarra farmer, Kym Nicholls, was awarded life membership to the Adelaide Plains Basketball Association, recognising 20 years’ dedication.

first in Australia to appoint an aviation manager. Pacific Oil Co. Ltd. formed in Melbourne in 1932 - merged into Alba Petroleum Co. in 1935; Alba (which began in 1933) incorporated into Ampol in 1945. Australian Motorists Petrol Co. Ltd. was incorporated in NSW in 1936; name changed to Ampol in 1949. Vacuum Oil Co. introduced the Flying Red Horse (Pegasus) to Australia in 1939. Petrol rationing was introduced as an emergency wartime measure in 1940, and remained until 1950 (the High Court declared it invalid in 1949). Caltex first appeared in Australia in 1941 and, in 1981, bought out Golden Fleece. The Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. bought out the Australian government’s halfshare of COR in 1952. COR Ltd changed its name to BP

Heritage Highlights by Norma Schopp

handle the oil business developed by the Kitchen family; bought out by Lever Group in 1914; Neptune installed the first company-owned pump at a multi-brand service station in Sydney in 1924; Neptune sold to Royal Dutch/Shell Group in 1926. Castrol branded products appeared on the Australian market in 1913. COR (Commonwealth Oil Refineries) was formed in 1920 by the federal government and Anglo-Persian Oil Co. as equal partners; refinery opened in Victoria in 1924. Vacuum Oil Co. (in 1928) was the

Australia Ltd. in 1957. Kangaroo Petroleum Co. Ltd. began selling petrol in Victoria in 1959 and was acquired by HC Sleigh (Golden Fleece) in 1962. Golden Fleece also took over Phillips Petroleum in 1967. In the early 1960s the Standard Oil Co. introduced Amoco and Esso to the market. Amoco established a refinery at Bulwer Island, Brisbane, which BP Australia took over when it bought Amoco in 1984. Ampol acquired Solo Oil Ltd. in 1990, the same year Mobil took over Esso. In 1995, Caltex Australia Ltd. and Ampol Ltd. merged their petroleum refining and marketing assets. The first known petrol bowser in Balaklava was at CW Belling’s in Railway Tce – fuel supplied by Shell. In the early days, most fuel was supplied in four-gallon tins packed in wooden boxes.

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Diary& • Mar 25: 2011 Emu Awards presentation breakfast, Two Wells Bowling Club. • Mar 27: Opening of ‘Bling it On’ exhibition, Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. • Apr 3: Aleksandr Tsiboulski performing at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. • Apr 6: Balaklava Bowling Club fashion parade. • April 11: Balaklava Tennis Club AGM. • May 3: Balaklava Ladies Golf luncheon. • May 11: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea. • May 21: Balaklava Golf Club 100 Club. • May 22: Balaklava Museum new pavillion opening. • May 28: Points of View - Country Arts SA event. Send us your diary dates!

‘Service’ stations a thing of the past

Remember the days when you’d pull into a service station, an attendant would come to your vehicle and you’d say, “fill ‘er up, please”? Rarely do we see that driveway service any more. Since the 1850s, there have been many petrol/oil companies providing fuel for the Australian market. Australian Kerosene & Oil Co. began retorting (purifying) shale in NSW in 1854, producing kerosene and making candles (no cars yet). H C Sleigh in Melbourne since 1895; began marketing Golden Fleece in 1913. Texas Co. appointed its first agent in 1900; became part of Caltex group in 1936. Colonial Oil Co., an offshoot of Standard Oil, was (in 1901) the first motor spirit importer in Australia; taken over by Vacuum Oil Co. in 1908. Shell Transport & Trading Co. and Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. established British Imperial Oil Co. Ltd. in 1905; became Shell Co. Aust. in 1927. Neptune Oil Co. set up in 1909 to

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World War I. Loyal and friendly, Irish Terriers hardily adapt to any situation, and they are deeply committed to their owners. Irish Wolfhound – the largest and tallest of the galloping hounds, this ancient breed hunts by sight and needs a fenced yard to accommodate its love of running. Irish Wolfhounds possess an extraordinary social temperament, as well as the intelligence to separate friend, family and foe. Irish Water Spaniel – impressive dogs,

they are devoted to their family and cautious around strangers, and possess an endurance quality which makes them equally agile in the water and on land. Kerry Blue Terrier – known for their superior working and hunting skills, they are used for hunting small game and birds, and for retrieving from land as well as water. An unsurpassed watch dog and herder, the breed has also been used in police work.

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March 30 LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 7.30pm

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March 30 LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 7.30pm April 10 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 11.00am

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NEWS v District n Survey proves:

‘Mustering’ drums is working

TOM Goodfellow with his sisters, Penelope, 3 and Molly, 9.

n MEMORIAL FUND FOR A BRAVE LITTLE BOY WHO DIED AWAITING A HEART TRANSPLANT:

Join a tribute to Tom His parents are Kerry and Matt Goodfellow, who moved to Saddleworth from Hewett in 2009 to spend more time together as a family. Tom was born with a congenital heart defect called hypo plastic left heart syndrome, meaning only half of his heart functioned. He endured four open-heart surgeries in his life as well as numerous physiotherapy sessions.

Despite having severe breathing difficulties as one of many symptoms, Tom inspired many people with his strong will and bravery. The fund was then established to fulfil one of Tom’s dreams, which was to help other sick kids and their families. Funds raised will be used to achieve this dream. The event, which gets underway

from 6pm, is set to be a fun-filled family night out. Face painting, kids games and music are all part of the entertainment, while steak sandwiches, sausage sizzle, drinks and desserts will also be available. An auction will also be run on the night, with some fantastic items up for grabs, including signed Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power guernseys.

Flood damage: Farmers urged to work on repairs LAST year’s bumper harvest is becoming a memory as farmers prepare for seeding – but now is the ideal time to plan and execute water resource moves, according to the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NYNRM) Board. And with the flooding events in the region this year, many farms have erosion, silting and flood damage to make good. Rob Tilley, Kapunda Merino wool and cropping farmer, is chairman of the Lower North Group – one of the NYNRM board’s three operational support groups. Like most farmers, he has a special interest in water resources, and says post-harvest is the right time to come up with solutions to water issues around the farm. Rob predicts approaches to water resource management will shift in future, in the same way crop farming techniques have made revolutionary progress over the past 25 years. He says a generation ago, paddocks were worked up half a dozen times before putting in the crop before it was realized this not only encouraged the soil to cement itself together but every cultivation probably lost half an inch (12.5mm) of rain – seriously depleting the moisture. “Now it’s minimal tillage – leave the stubble in, add gypsum to the soil and plant deep-rooted canola serially - in order to break up the sub-soil,” Rob Tilley says. “Nowadays, growers can tell you their

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yield per millimetre of growing season rainfall – which shows how well technology has progressed – and where our thinking in terms of water has gone.” “Now you work the soil once – and then only disturb a little narrow trench in between the stubble rows to maintain maximum moisture,” Rob said. “So with this kind of thinking it becomes obvious that when it comes to keeping as much rainfall and surface water as possible on the productive paddocks, a canny attitude to water resources is the next step.”

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Management of Rob’s farm water resources included: • Carrying out maintenance on contour banks to ensure their ongoing effectiveness; • Repairing gutters across paddocks created by this year’s flooding; • De-silting a couple of dams as they dry out towards the end of summer; • Fencing off waterways to prevent stock destabilising soil and promoting riverine erosion; • Planting native grasses along riverbanks to stabilize the soil; • Planting native trees further out – Peppermint Box and Blue Gums – after ripping the future tree lines. Rob will also seek advice on which chemicals to use to treat dams to minimise evaporation. He says the Board’s Water Officer, Jennifer Munro, will provide details of other farmers who can share their knowledge and experience of surface tension chemicals. Conserving water and maintaining water levels can also be achieved by floating inflated rubber inner tubes on the dam supporting a large tarpaulin-type covering. Rob’s other late summer job will be to get rid of rampant rye grass that was shedding seed and proving hard to control because the plant had become resistant to certain sprays. “Burning ryegrass could be one of the tools for landholders to reduce the seed bank,” he said.

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SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE GRAIN HANDLING INDUSTRY The House of Assembly of the Parliament of South Australia has established a Select Committee to investigate the Grain Handling Industry, and in particular – (a) the capacity of the market to ensure a vigorous and competitive marketplace for grain growers; (b) grain classification and standards, and whether internationally approved grain testing options should be available to growers on request; (c) service delivery, including human resources, operating hours and storage capacity of grain handling points; (d) export and shipping arrangements, including port access and associated costs; (e) grain quality management, including receiving and out-turn; (f) open and transparent information on all grains, including stock disclosures; (g) adequacy of road and transport infrastructure for the Grain Industry; and (h) any other related matter.

SUBMISSIONS Submissions, in writing, are invited and should be received no later than 29 April, 2011. Submissions received after this date will only be accepted at the discretion of the Committee. Submissions to be sent to: The Secretary Select Committee on the Grain Handling Industry Parliament House North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000 Enquiries to: Mr David Pegram (Secretary), ph: (08) 8237 9384, fax: (08) 8237 9213 or email: david.pegram@parliament.sa.gov.au Terms of reference, Membership of the Committee and other details are available on the Parliamentary Website under ‘Committees’ – ‘Select Committees’ at www.parliament.sa.gov.au While all submissions will be considered, the Committee reserves the right to determine which witnesses will be invited to give oral evidence.

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THE Tom Goodfellow Memorial Assistance Fund will hold its inaugural fundraiser at its official launch on Saturday evening at Saddleworth Hall. The fund was established in memory of Tom Goodfellow, a cheeky and courageous boy who last year lost his battle at just 11 years old after waiting more than a year for a heart transplant.

South Australian farmers have contributed 237 tonnes of rubbish for recycling as part of one of Australia’s most successful industry-driven waste collection schemes, according to survey results. The survey found farmers returned more than 39 per cent (by weight) of non-refundable farm chemical containers sold in the State during 2009 as part of the well known drumMUSTER program, which is one of the most successful programs of its type in agriculture anywhere in the world. Conducted every two years, the survey was carried out on behalf of AgStewardship Australia, the body responsible for overseeing drumMUSTER, and another environmental stewardship program, ChemClear. AgStewardship Australia chairman, Lauchlan McIntosh, said the survey results represent an increase in the proportion of drums collected since the last survey period in 2007, when 34 per cent was removed from the waste stream. According to the survey the amount of farm chemical packaging entering the waste stream in Australia in 2009 was 5,280 tonnes, a decrease of 11.8 percent compared to 2007. • Wakefield Regional Council’s (WRC) Drum Muster collection dates for its Everard and Owen waste depots have been scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 and Wednesday, October 19. Appointments must be made to arrange delivery of drums to waste depots. Contact Glen Growen at WRC on 8862 0800.

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special feature v International Year of Volunteers

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ANY health care professionals first experience heath care through their local St John Division, where volunteers meet weekly for training, event planning and organisation. St John offers a diverse range of experiences to nurses, paramedics, doctors and allied health clinicians, as well as students of these professions. For health care students, you’ll gain invaluable clinical experience by working alongside qualified health care professionals, undertaking scenario based emergency planning, and treating real casualties. St John has many health professionals volunteering across the state including Dr Bill Griggs, director of trauma services at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Dr Griggs visited Balaklava’s Australia Day celebrations in the Triangle in January as an Australia Day ambassador. Dr Griggs, who began his medical career in 1976 as a volunteer paramedic while studying as a medical student, has volunteered with St John for more than 35 years, and has recently been appointed to the Board of St John. As a St John Health Care volunteer, you will be attending local and major events and incidents, assisting in clinical and professional development, and forging lasting connections with like-minded colleagues. DR Bill Griggs presents Wakefield “We are all aware of the recent Regional Council’s Citizen of the Year tragedy of the Queensland flood,” award to Blyth volunteer, Graeme Wandel. St John CEO Sharyn Mitten said. “St John SA provided support to Queensland by sending a crew of 13 volunteers from across the state. “The volunteers provided invaluable assistance to the relief efforts By volunteering with St ship skills and further develcan apply to your existing but also returned to South Australia John, opportunities exist to: op management techniques. profession. with important learning, as well as q M anage a team of adult or q A ppreciate a level of personal q U ndertake Certificate IV in training and development should this cadet volunteers. satisfaction beyond work Frontline Management or state come into harm’s way.” q Put your professional qualirelated achievements. Training and Assessment, and For more information on how fications and expertise into q A ttain nationally accredited q interact with other health care you can get involved, call Mid North practise in a different field. qualifications and be trained professionals and emergency and Yorke Peninsula superintendent q Enhance your natural leaderin new areas to gain skills that services agencies. Mark Dunnett on 0427 860 476.

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In this 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers, Wakefield Regional Council would like to extend sincere thanks to everyone who has volunteered their services to our community

Balaklava Mill Court Homes is a not - for - profit organisation, subsided by Commonwealth Government

Adelaide Plains Football League The APFL has enjoyed the support of dedicated volunteers throughout its long history. Heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, past & present, who help keep our great game alive and flourishing on the Plains

Mallala Community Hospital Inc. Management, staff and residents wish to sincerely thank the following for their commitment to providing volunteer services and expertise to the facility. • Members of the Board of Management • Members of BOM subcommittees • Women’s Auxiliary • MCH registered volunteers • Community members who support BOM, residents and staff to ensure we can continue to provide quality services.

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he United Nations has declared 2011 the International year of Volunteers Plus 10 (IYV+10), reprising the original International Year of Volunteers celebrated in 2001. Volunteering Australia CEO, Cary Pedicini, has welcomed the UN recognition, particularly in light of recent events in Australia, Japan and New Zealand. “Yet again the role of volunteers in our communities has been prominent with floods and fires ravaging parts of Australia,” Cary said. “It is timely volunteers again be recognised at this international level for the extraordinary commitment they make to their communities.” “It is almost impossible to imagine how our communities affected by the recent tragic emergencies could rebuild without the collective efforts of many thousands of volunteers. “The work of volunteers in the direct response is now legendary and the recovery process will take many more months. It is vital we support our volunteers through this time and build our volunteer networks to ensure we can respond nationally to these challenges. There is still much to be done” The UN announced four aims of IYV+10. 4 Recognition: acknowledging the value of volunteerism to society all over the world and the connection between volunteerism and the MDGs. 4 Facilitation: ensuring that the maximum number of people from the broadest range of backgrounds have access to volunteer opportunities. 4 Networking: fostering the exchange of experience and strengthening partnerships among different entities promoting and implementing volunteer projects. 4 Promotion: promoting inclusive volunteerism representative of the diverse groups in society.

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Many thanks to all volunteers past and present who have made the APNA a strong organisation and allowed many people to enjoy our great sport

Volunteers Required How could I give back to my community? Balaklava Hospital and Health Service require volunteers to assist across many areas of the health service. If you enjoy assisting older people, and have a current Police Check, we would be keen to hear from you. For further information please contact: Verna Saunders Phone 8842 6500

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New arrivals n Jack Thomas Pym was born at Calvary Hospital on March 16, weighing 9 lb, 8oz. Jack is a brother for Lucy and first son for Mark and Monique Pym, of Avon. Lucy is pictured holding her new little brother, Jack Thomas. n Jake Peter Brechin was born on December 17, 2010 at Calvary Hospital. Jake is a son for Amanda and Jock and a brother to four-year-old Ella, of Lower Light. Jake is grandson of Peter and Francie Brechin of Lower Light and Denis and Ros Pratt of Mallala.

Local teenager Brittny Heslop has a $1300 hair style! Brittny, 17, raised the funds to donate to the Leukaemia Foundation in exchange for a bald head. She said it was scary at first, but then decided “it’s only hair!” Her long locks were shaved by friend Fiona Tiller on Friday, March 11, at Balaklava Triangle in front of a crowd of about 30 people. “It has already grown a bit, Brittny said. “At first it felt like velcro, but now it feels softer.” “My friend did it a few years ago, so I thought if she can do it, so can I,” Brittny said. Brittny is the daughter of Tanya and Collin Heslop, of Balaklava.

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NEWS v Farming

Preparing for the season ahead Farmers hear of crop predictions, results About 150 farmers and industry professionals gathered in Clare last week (March 16) for the Hart FieldSite Group’s annual Getting the Crop In seminar. Guests heard from a variety of speakers about market and cropping predictions for the year ahead as well as trial results from the Hart Field Site and an insight into the farming operations of a progressive young Yorke Peninsula/ Kangaroo Island farmer. Sponsored by Rabobank, the Getting the Crop In seminar aimed to provide farmers with relevant and practical information before the coming sowing season, according to Hart Field-Site Group chairman, Matt Dare. “We had another solid program for participants and it’s really good value, not just because it is free as a result of the sponsorship from Rabobank, but because it’s quality information on a range of cropping issues,” he said. “The annual seminar is a great way to update our farmer members on the latest trial results and variety performance in addition to providing some timely grain commodity forecasts for the upcoming season.” Keynote speaker was Rabobank senior analyst, economics and commodities, Wayne Gordon, who spoke about global grain markets as well as some of the vital predictors for farmers to consider before deciding on hedging

strategies for the upcoming crop. Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island farmer Grant Pontifex gave a detailed insight into his family’s farming operations including their business structure, the shift away from fertiliser to using only chicken litter to improve their soils and also the KI Pure Grain company formed by his father. Other speakers included Hart Field-Site Group trials manager, Peter Hooper, who summarised the key outcomes from the group’s 2010 trials. SARDI senior pulse pathologist, Jenny Davidson, gave a presentation about pulse diseases and effects on grain quality in 2010, and SARDI research officer Mick Lines talked through some of the new pulse varieties and agronomy trial results. Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder, Haydn Kuchel, also gave a wheat variety and agronomy update. The Hart Trials Results 2010 book is now available for $10. Contact Sandy Kimber on 0427 423 154 or email admin@hartfieldsite.org.au for a copy. The Hart Field-Site Group has three more important events planned for the year and farmers are urged to put them in their diaries, including the Winter Walk on Tuesday, 26 July, the Hart Field Day on Thursday, 22 September, and the Spring Twilight Walk on Tuesday, 18 October.

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SPORT v Tennis

Dalkey’s premiership glory Lower North seniors

lower North premiers, Dalkey, back from left: Kate Barry, Michael Gregory, George Gregory, Louie Surace, Yvonne Bell, Joanne Humphrys, Sally Fritz, Sam Wedding, Carolyn Koch. Front: Richard Gregory, Lyall Haynes and Cassandra Bell.

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The weather was great for the final and so was the tennis, with two thrilling battles in both divisions. The division two battle for top spot saw Lorraine Jenner’s Bananas scrape through by two games to defeat Fran Henderson’s Cherries 3-25 to 3-23. Bananas David Northcott and Glenda Shepherd faced Wally Treverton and Diane Gregor in the first set, the latter having a great win, while Cherries pair Fran and Cherie Cleary came second to Lorraine and Peter Rohrlach in their first set. Wally was on fire but he was soon put out as he and Cherie ‘got done’ by Bananas stalwarts David and Lorraine. Fran won her next two sets, one with Diane and then Wally. Cherie had consistent matches against Lorraine, as did Glenda against Diane, but in the end the Cherries just couldn’t get there. Carly’s interesting scoresheet showed yet another thriller for the wooden spoon battle, with Carly’s team winning the match but not the spoons, 3-29 to 3-20 over Kevyna Gardner’s Grapes! They tried hard, with Fiona Howith filling in for Chris Brownlie, but like the Cherries, just couldn’t get over the line. Grapes’ Sue Nicholson was happy as she won all three of her sets, although close ones with one tiebreaker and two 5-3s. Kevyna worked hard against her younger opponent Jarek Flight. Oranges ‘L’ plater Ash Flynn did well, getting her eyes in with three tight set scores. Sister-in-laws Oranges’ Mary Heslop and Grapes’ Tanya Heslop were pitted against each other in a grudge match set up by Carly, with Mary taking the honours 2-1. Carly and Fiona had an even tussle all night. Well done to the new players! The division one final saw Helen Barry’s Dates scrape through to defeat Scott McDonald’s Melons 3-26 to 3-22. We won’t mention (much) the middle two sets ending one apiece, which saw Scott and partner Cherie Cmrlec drop the daks to Dates Helen and Adam Pratt, while Dates team mates Geoff ‘Mr Routine’ Gardner and blondie Josie Thompson just manage to save their 1-7 to Paul McBride and Joy Ryan! The other sets were close. Scott and Joyful had a great win over Adam and Josie, while MC Geoff and Helen defeated Paul and Cherie. The

‘straight doubles’ saw a fantastic 5-3 win to Scott and Paul overAdam and Geoff. Helen and Josie won in identical fashion over Joy and Cherie to cancel those scores out! The highly fancied third team, Andrew Lane’s Olives, cranked up their form to secure third spot by defeating Pauline Hill’s Plums 4-30 to 2-20. The first four sets were marathon thrillers, with two tiebreakers and two 5-3s played, ending two apiece. Olives’ Ben Roberts and opponent Jarred Thiele played in both tiebreakers with Ben taking both, one each with Melissa Moulds and Julia Hoskin. Andrew came second 5-3 both times to Don Veitch. Even though partner Ben had just played two ties, they whipped up a storm and gave Don and Jarred the big heaveho, but let them save their strides. Olives Melissa and Julia did the same to opponents Pauline and Leonie Selleck. The Olives were unlucky to save their winning streak until the end, but maybe next year! The match for the middle and nothing in particular, saw Louise Michael’s Figs defeat the Berries, the newly formed team for the night, 6-31 to 0-18. The Berries comprised Riley McDonald, Ben Michael, Jordan Taylor and Jason McBride. The superior fitness (cough, splutter!) of the Figs showed up as they made hard work of defeating the young lads! Four sets were 5-3s and one a tiebreaker – the final score doesn’t indicate how close the sets were. Figs Nick Durdin and Marty Brice had two 5-3 sets each, but had a slightly easier win

in their set together. Louise and Lisa Redpath also had 5-3 sets until they played together against Jason and Jordan. After being 4-0 up at the change, Jason and Jordan started pounding winners around. Lisa and Louise had lead feet and couldn’t hit winners, and next minute it was a tiebreaker! Luckily for the girls, they eventually won 11-9 and of course were the last ones on the courts! The wooden spoon battle saw Tania Allen’s Pears defeat Chris Curnow’s Limes 4-27 to 2-23. A close match with two tiebreakers and four 5-3s. The Pears took the first two sets, but after that it was dead level. Pears’ Gary OMG Wilson showed he’s still got it, defeating the younger Christopher in their battle! Pears’ Helen Durdin was happy opponent Marie Heaslip was worn out from furniture moving and couldn’t belt as many winners as usual. The ladies had some excellent rallies. Fill-in Lime Kirsty Williams gave opponent Darren Scholz a good workout. Tania met her match against Bec Houston with two 5-3s and a tiebreaker, which Bec and Marie won. Some excellent rallies played with lots of cat and mouse shots. Thanks to all players on a good year and thankyou to everyone who filled in during the season. A reminder the AGM is on Monday April 11th at 7-30pm, at the Sportsclub. Anyone interested in playing winter night or winter ladies morning tennis, please contact Scott McDonald, Pauline Hill or Louise Michael by April 8 (see ad in last week’s edition).

Dalkey team members certainly had a reason to celebrate after their win against Long Plains in Saturday’s Lower North Tennis grand final, having not won a premiership in about 20 years. To conclude the afternoon, LNTA president Alan Baker presented Dalkey with the Lower North Tennis Association shield, then thanked both teams and spectators, and encouraged everyone to continue playing in the association. This was followed by a speech from Dalkey captain Richard Gregory, assisted by Lyall Haynes, congratulating team members and thanking the Long Plains side for a close and thrilling match. Dalkey 12/100 def Long Plains 12/93. Mens singles: Mark Pym def George Gregory 7-6. James Rundle def Sam Wedding 6-2. Ben Pym lost to Richard Gregory 6-0. Peter Pym def Louie Surace 6-1. Nick Algar lost to Lyall Haynes 6-0. Paul Sharer lost to Michael Gregory 6-1. Ladies singles: Leah Tynan def Joanne Humphrys 6-1. Karen Tynan def Salley Fritz 6-2. Alison Pym lost to Carolyn Koch 6-3. Shelly Crosbie lost to Cassandra Bell 6-2. Kirsty Sammons lost to Ybonne Bell 6-0. Shae Walker lost to Kate Barry 6-2.

Division one premiers, Long Plains, from left: Cory Sharer, Jakob Curnow, Ross Sharer and Nick Curnow.

Longies junior premiers Lower North Juniors

Saturday’s division one and two grand finals, played at Mallala, were the closest they’ve been for years. Although Long Plains won the division one match four sets to two, there was only a couple of games in it. It’s interesting to note that both Long Plains and Owen had accrued one loss for the season, and although they didn’t actually get to play each other – their match was cancelled due to heat – they were evenly matched. As for the division two match, it was as close as it gets, Long Plains coming out on top by one game. Both these teams were close during the season. Their first match in the minor round was washed out, and their second match was a draw, so the one-game win to Long Plains in the final was a fitting result. DIVISION 1: Long Plains 4-26 def Owen 2-24. Doubles: R Sharer/J Curnow lost to K Robinson/C Fry 1-6, N Curnow/C Sharer def J McBride/B Harkness 6-3. Singles: Ross Sharer def Kieren Robinson 6-2, Jakob Curnow lost to Charles Fry 1-6, Nick Curnow def Jason McBride 6-3, Cory Sharer def Brayden Harkness 6-4. DIVISION 2: Long Plains 3-25 def Mallala 3-24. Doubles: R Curnow/C Daniel def R McNair/M Jenkin 6-2, A Daniel/H McArdle

DIVISION One premiers, Dates, from left: Helen Barry, Adam Pratt, Geoff Gardner and Josie Thompson.

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Division two premiers, Long Plains, from left: Amy Daniel, Carissa Daniel, Hannah McArdle and Riley Curnow. lost to R Dunstan/E Parsons 1-6. Singles: Riley Curnow def Robert McNair 6-0, Carissa Daniel lost to Mark Jenkin 1-6, Amy Daniel def Rachel Dunstan 6-4, Hannah McArdle lost to Edward Parsons 5-6. Great sportsmanship was shown by everyone, and a good crowd of parents and supporters turned up to watch.

DIVISION Two premiers, Bananas, from left: David Northcott, Peter Rohrlach, Glenda Shepherd and Lorraine Jenner. Plains Producer, Wednesday March 23, 2011

SPORT v District

AGE group trophy winners, back from left: Under 14 Boys Lachlan Speissegger, runner-up Jordan Alsop, Under 15 Girls runner-up Sophie Parker, winner Caitlyn Moulds, Open Boys runner-up Ross Sharer, winner Dean Haynes, Under 16 Boys Josh Butterfield, runner-up Roger Logan. Front: Under 15 Boys Josh Appleby, runner-up Trey Andrew, Open Girls Alexandra Wilson, runner-up Jess Angel, Under 16 Girls Sophie Cocks, runner-up Kate Cmrlec, Under 14 Girls Tenneal White, runner-up Kymba Zanker.

James take victory at sports day JAMES house took out this year’s Balaklava High School sports day by a narrow margin, stealing the glory from Walter by a mere seven points. It was a proud day as James hasn’t won a sports day since 1982. Final house points were: James 2,851, Walter 2,844, Keith 2,623, Ross 2,374. No records were broken, however two new records were established, as the school changed the distances and heights of two events: Under 14 Girls 90m hurdles – Kymba Zanker, 19.43; Open Boys hurdles – Dean Haynes, 18.43. The day was concluded with the trophy presentation to James house captains, Zac Guy and Cass Powell, announcement of individual winners and a cake for Lauren Michael’s birthday. JASON Henderson, James sprints off the mark during a team relay event, with Preston’s Dylan Pfeiffer and Ross’ Ross Sharer not far behind. TOP RIGHT: Cecily Gameau and Jessica Waddell decked out in blue to support Ross. RIGHT: Jayden Wedding clears the bar in a highjump event.

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SPORT v Bowls

Balaklava White grand final bound in Division Two Red Second semi final

Balaklava White and Owen travelled to Riverton to contest the Wooroora Men’s second semi-final on Saturday. G Olsen (Balaklava White) had a tight match against Sullivan (Owen), narrowly losing by two shots while Warnes (Owen) easily accounted for Milton (Balaklava White) by 20 to secure two rink wins for Owen. However, these results were not sufficient to cover M Olsen’s (Balaklava White) effort against Diehl (Owen). A 36 shot win by M Olsen was enough to see his side take the honours by 12 shots overall. Balaklava White now moves onto the grand final, while Owen moves into the preliminary final.

First semi final

The first semi-final featured Riverton White against Hamley White, which was played at Balaklava. Bell (Hamley White) had an entertaining tussle against Hannaford (Riverton White) before narrowly losing by two shots. The match between Glistak (Riverton White) and Nichols (Hamley White) ebbed and flowed, with Nichols’ rink controlling much of the match to eventually secure a three shot win. Keast (Riverton White) held an early lead against Fyfe

BRUCE Moffat bowls for Balaklava White, during Saturday’s second semi-final at Riverton.

(Hamley White) but as the match continued, Fyfe gained the ascendancy to finally win by four shots. In all, Hamley White won by five shots to proceed to the preliminary final against Owen. THIS WEEK: Hamley White and Owen have only met once during the season, with Hamley White narrowly taking the honours by six shots with two rinks up. Both sides have won 11 matches for the season, suggesting little may separate them in their clash this Saturday. Whichever side is able to gain the ascendancy early and hold onto it despite the ever increasing pressure, will gain that all important grand final berth. Division Two Red – March 19: first semi-final: Hamley White 71 (J Bell 19, A Fyfe 23, M Nichols 29) def Riverton White 66 (R Hannaford 21, M Keast 19, J Glistak 26); second semi-final: Balaklava White 89 (M Olsen 46, G Olsen 26, C Milton 17) def Owen 75 (B Diehl 10, P Sullivan 28, K Warnes 37). Division Two Red – March 26: preliminary final: Owen vs Hamley White to be played at Hamley Bridge, 1 pm start.

Balaklava Blue wins cliff-hanger Second semi final

In the closest match of the day, Balaklava Blue held on against a fast finishing Hamley Red side in the second semi-final at Owen. McPharlin (Balaklava Blue) gave his side an excellent start, with an 18 shot win over Morris (Hamley Red). This result was countered by Schilling’s (Hamley Red) 22 shot win over Barr (Balaklava Blue), meaning that the final rink would determine the eventual semi-final winner. A seven shot win for Harkness (Balaklava Blue) over Lemmon (Hamley Red) saw Balaklava Blue emerge

victors by three shots. Balaklava Blue now moves onto the grand final, while Hamley Red plays in next week’s preliminary final.

First semi final

Port Wakefield Gold and Tarlee White played off in the first semi-final for a berth in the preliminary final. For the most part, Tarlee White were out-classed by their opponents with Perry (Tarlee White) having the side’s best result on the day, with a two shot loss to Carslake (Port Wakefield Gold). In the other rinks, Brown (Port Wakefield Gold) had a

27 shot win over Quodling (Tarlee White), while Cluse (Port Wakefield Gold) had a 13 shot win over Branson (Tarlee White). THIS WEEK: The preliminary final will see Hamley Red venture against Port Wakefield Gold. By the quirk of the season’s draw and the cancellation of rounds during the season due to inappropriate weather conditions, the two sides have only met once. In that recent clash, Port Wakefield Gold was outclassed by Hamley Red. An improved performance is needed on this occasion if Port Wakefield

Gold wishes to proceed into this season’s grand final. Division Two White – March 19: first semi-final: Port Wakefield Gold 93 (A Carslake 26, A Brown 38, T Cluse 29) def Tarlee White 51 (J Perry 24, D Quodling 11, D Branson 16); second semi-final: Balaklava Blue 78 (P McPharlin 33, B Barr 17, K Harkness 28) def Hamley Red 75 (B Morris 15, G Schilling 39, A Lemmon 21) Division Two White – March 26: preliminary final: Hamley Red vs Port Wakefield Gold to be played at Hamley Bridge, 1 pm start.

Joshua’s silver medal JOSHUA Studham represented Port Wakefield Primary School in SAPSASA lawn bowls at Lockleys, held on March 11. He came home with a silver medal, which he won in the singles event. Joshua is the son of Rob and Lisa Studham of Port Wakefield. JOSHUA is pictured bowling for Port Wakefield in a match played last year.

Hamley wins Tarlee Fours tournament

From left: Tournament manager, Ron Clarke, with major sponsor representative Glen Keast, and winners Dick French, Mick Nicholls, Alan Fyfe and John Bell, with Tarlee President, John Perry.

JOHN Tayler, Tarlee lines up while Port Wakefield’s Brian Hogben watches his bowl on the next rink.

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Tarlee Bowling Club was forced to postpone its Men’s Fours Bowls Tournament on March 8, due to the wet weather forecast. Most teams were able to

attend a week later, and were greeted by an excellent day. After four rounds of eight ends, a team from Hamley Bridge were declared the winners. All enjoyed a friendly

game and good fellowship. Sponsors for the day were Landmark Riverton, WFI Gawler, IGA Everyday Riverton, Taylor’s Wines, and Ruradene Eggs.

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SPORT v Basketball

Big scores, close games! Friday Night Lights Adelaide Plains Basketball Report By Three Points

at full strength in the grand final. Dribbler reckons they won’t, as the other boys will be playing football. Dribbler also reckons Magics will outclass them, with Gib Palmer’s strength in defence and Ryan McPharlin’s skill in attack. Dribbler, however, thought Longies would win. They certainly gave it a good shot, but tall Clinton Jenkins didn’t get enough to drop. Longies lost out in the Under 18s too – the Mavericks played too well. Dynamic Dean Haynes got into foul trouble early and without him, the result looked obvious. The Long Plains lads took it up to the Mavericks, making it a high scoring and close game. Timothy Shepherd was terrific for the Mavericks, while Mitchell McIntyre improves with each game. It was good to see the two Owen Junior Girls teams hug after their game. Kelsey Wedding was just

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BRANDON Taylor goes up for a Bulldog goal in Under 16 Boys, defended by Redlegs’ Christopher Veitch. Brandon scored a massive 30 points, helping his team to an 11 point win over the Redlegs. Adelaide Plains Basketball Association

Goin’ Court side Name: Jordan Alsop Nickname: Slappy Age: 13 Height: 159cm Shoe size:8 Team: Bulldogs Grade: Under 16 Boys Live: Balaklava Occupation: Student Favourite basketballer: Kobe Bryant Favourite team: LA Lakers Toughest opponent/club: Owen/Jayden Wedding When was the last time you

were fouled off? Under 12’s What would you do to lift the profile of basketball in Australia? Mixed basketball

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Hobbies other than basketball: Motorbike riding If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would be the first thing you would do? Spend it If you were going to a deserted island, what three things would you take with you? Food, water, a mate If there was a front page headline written about you in The Plains Producer, what would it say? “Best player ever!” Favourite movie: Saw VII

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more than expectation to win games. The Under 16 Boys were only one point away from an amazing 100 points. The goals were free flowing, with Brandon Taylor too strong under the boards. Jacob Wehr gave the Redlegs more fire power but it wasn’t enough. Chris Veitch put up a number of fantastic shots, one as he fell backwards. However with Joshua Appleby, Brandon kept on to take his team to the big game. Dribbler reckons the two Bulldog teams need to combine to topple the Owen boys, but I’m sure with Jill’s clever coaching they will do much better than Dribbler expects. I am picking Bulldogs and Redlegs to win the juniors, Wildcats to win the Senior Girls, Owen the Under 16 and Under 18 Boys. Lightning and Magics are my picks for B grade, and Young Guns and Bulldogs to get the A grade flags. Dribbler agrees on the juniors, but is tipping Bulldogs for the Senior Girls. Mavericks for Under 16 is also point of difference, and the A grade the other way around. One thing for sure is, it will be good! See you there.

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too skilled and led her team, the Breezers, in to the grand final with some great lay ups and field play. Only if they combine does Dribbler think they’ll have a show on Friday. There were plenty of good players and good sports. Thanks girls! Up on court six, the other Junior Girls played for the second competition final. They too were good sports. Scoring was slow to begin with, but after half time Sonics put enough in to take their place in this week’s final. Amy Langdon and Emma Lane put in great games, while Sophie Wehr was outstanding for the Suns. The Senior Girls had a tough game. Ciara Guy looked determined to lead her team, Celtics, through to the grand final, but the skill and persistence of the Bulldogs was too much. Ashleigh Williams was superb and along with Caitlyn Moulds, set up a Bulldog win. Dribbler reckons it will take more if they are to tame the Wildcats. Brittany Koch, whose efforts helped Thunder get through in the B Women, will be one of the reasons. Dribbler thought the Cats were a walkup, and judging from their game they thought so too. It takes

What a night! The basketball was spectacular. The A Grade competition is the best it’s been for many years. The A Men’s game saw more than 100 points scored. Big Will Banton had us all excited when he nearly pulled down the backboard as he slam dunked two of his 26 points. Ross Sharer was also electric, putting up a swag of goals. In retaliation, we saw some huge three pointers from Greg Gaze, Adam Pratt and Andrew Kielczynski. They made three point shooting look easy. Dribbler thought they would overtake the Longies. This week’s grand final should be spectacular – as long as the big boys are allowed to play. Dribbler reckons some may miss it because of football trial games. He tells me Balaklava Football Club are playing a trial game at the same time as the grand final. Wasn’t the Ralli Park Committee set up to ensure conflicts like this were avoided?! The women’s game was a wonderful spectacle. Dribbler was excited that Storm was going to overtake the Bulldogs. It was not to be. The game was tough and testy. The crowd rose to their feet when Kirsty Nicholls was knocked to the ground. Jenna Koch was strong for Storm, and on a number of occasions gave her supporters hope. Nadine Wehr was perhaps the main difference. Whether they can defend strongly enough to hold out the Longies’ girls will be worth watching next week. The mens matches had high scores, even the Junior Boys – 85 points in a junior game is huge. It was almost like Joshua Studham couldn’t miss! The Falcons were good, with Dawson Page doing well under the boards. The Long Plains B Men’s hopes were dashed by just a bit more finesse by the Peckers. Jason Henderson was scintillating. One wonders whether they’ll be

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TATE Michael leaps up toward the basket during the Under 18 Boys game, defended by Mitchell McIntyre, Long Plains.

Results of matches played on Friday March 18, 2011

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Long Plains 62 (W.Banton 26, R.Sharer 22, J.McArdle 8) d Owen 44 (A.Kielczynski 13, A.Pratt 13, G.Gaze 12).

Thunder 27 (B.Koch 10, C.Barlow 8, N.McCracken 4) d Cats 18 (S.Mugge 6, C.Stone 6, N.Andriske 4).

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Senior GIRLS

Peckers 43 (L.Michael 12, J.Hederson 10, T.Michael 9) def Longies 33 (B.Sharman 18, C.Jenkin 11, R.Fabry 2).

Bulldogs 37 (A.Williams 15, C.Moulds 12, D.Hosking 4) d Celtics 34 (C.Guy 15, T.White 7, C.Williams 6).

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Mavericks 46 (T.Shepherd 14, L.Williams 12, T.Michael 8) d Long Plains 41 (M.McIntrye 14, D.Hayes 8, C.McIntyre 8).

Breezers 26 (K.Wedding 20, M.Merry 6) d Pumas 22 (B.Wilson 10, R.Dunstan 6, G.McArdle 6). Sonics 19 (K.Selleck 8, A.Langdon 5, M.Bennett 2) d Suns 12 (S.Wehr 11, K.Heaslip 1).

U/16 BOYS Bulldogs 55 (B.Taylor 30, J.Appleby 19, J.Alsop 2) d Redlegs 44 (J.Wehr 18, B.Krieg 10, C.Veitch 10).

Junior BOYS Bulldogs 45 (J.Studham 29, S.Carslake 10, M.Lawrie 6) d Falcons 40 (D.Page 16, T.Scholz 10, T.Lane 6).

A WOMEN Bulldogs 28 (N.Wehr 8, T.Nottle 7, K.Williams 6) d Storm 23 (J.Koch 8, J.Harding 6, A.Wilson 3).

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SPORT v Football

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20 greatest moments Special date for the diary – 20 Greatest Moments. On Friday, May 13, Adelaide Football Club will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a “20 Greatest Moments “ in the Westpac Centre on the Shed floor from 7.30pm, counting down to our greatest moment as judged by our members. Contact the club on 8440 6666 for more information.

Get tipping today

Go to our website www.afc.com.au to register for Crows Tipping, and you will be taken to the competition page automatically with the ‘I want to join the official ADELAIDE CROWS 2011 standard competition’ option already marked. One completed, you will be part of the national competition offering $17.500 of prizes. In addition, the Crows will award an autograph footy signed by the coach and captain to the weekly winner, and the leader at the end of the season will win a signed guernsey and two tickets to the Club Champion presentation night.

Members polo shirt

The 2011 Members polo is now in stock – the shirts are flying off the shelf, so snap one up! Only $50 – plus you get free postage when you purchase online! Go to www.afc.com.au and click on Crowmania or phone the club.

TOP LEFT: Kane Ruiz gets a kick away for Balaklava. ABOVE: Full forward Jonathon Brice has the goal in his sights as he sends one soaring.

Ticket exchange

Members are reminded all metro SA Lotteries Footy Express services are FREE for all ticket holders at AAMI Stadium. Visit adelaidemetro. com.au for a full details, or if you’re a member check the timetable, which will be included in your March edition of The Pride magazine. Members who use their ticket to all 11 home matches in 2011 will go into the draw to win some great prizes.

Crows Jet Collingwood There will only be one Crows jet for the home and away season this year. We will have a same day service in Round 9 against reigning Premier Collingwood on Sunday May 22.

Gold Coast Sun Tour

The Crows are combining business with pleasure in Round 22 when they take on the Gary Ablett led Gold Coast Suns. The Gold Coast Sun Golf tour will depart on Thursday, August 18 and will incorporate three rounds of golf, including the famous Hope Island course and reserved category one seats at our match against the Gold Coast Suns on Saturday August 20. The tour will stay in the team Hotel (Crowne Plaza) and all airfares and transfers are included – call Will Maley at Flight Centre (official AFC travel partner) on 08 7129 4800 to book your place.

Gala Auction

The date is set for the Crows’ biggest fundraising party – the 2011 Gala Auction, on Saturday, June 18 . The Westpac Centre will be transformed into the Roman colosseum, the theme for the night being “Mambo Italiano”! Join the players for a great evening of fun and entertainment when all things Italian are celebrated. Michelangelo will be painting the ceiling and the centurions will keep an eye on proceedings. Call Natalie Jones at the club to reserve your seats or table.

LEFT: Les Pearson looking for options as two Moonta opponents close in.

New players tested at trial match BALALKLAVA Football Club took on Moonta in a trial match at Moonta oval on Saturday. The six-quarter match was evenly contested throughout, both teams having periods of control in the warm conditions. Pictured at right is Brad Michael, Balaklava using his opponent to attempt a specky.

Members giveaway

Members have the chance to take home $1000 cash from every home game in season 2011. The Grand Giveaway is just $20 per ticket, and the runner up will win a personally signed home match jumper carrying the autographs of coach Neil Craig and captain Nathan Van Berlo. Tickets may be purchased manually through the club.

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SPORT v District

Balaklava’s top tennis performers Balaklava Tennis Club hosted its end of season tea and presentation night on Saturday night, with over 80 people attending. Trophies were presented to junior and senior players. Senior trophy winners for most consistent were won by Andrew Michael and Helen Barry. The club presented the Gwenda Tiller Memorial Trophy for most outstanding junior boy and girl to Luke Williams and Kate Cmrlec. Other trophy winners were: The ‘Ready, Willing and Able’ Trophy for reliability and resilience to Tom Lane, Division Three Blue most improved Toby Michael, first year player medal Syjourn Renshaw. Absent: Division Three Silver most improved Billy West, and first years Tommy Woodroofe and Abby Martin.

ADELAIDE Plains Under 14 Girls, back from left: Alex Wehr, Natasha Greenshields, Kelsey Wedding, Brooke Wilson, Carly Williams. Front: Jessica Heaslip, Kirrily White and Sarah Heaslip.

JUNIOR trophy winners, from left: Tom Lane, Toby Michael and Syjourn Renshaw.

Great effort at Country Champs

Most consistent junior trophy winners, from left: Henry Lane (Division One White), Dillon Michael (Division One Green), Ashleigh Williams (Division Two Purple), Zac Scholz (Division Two Black), Taylar Durdin (Division Two Red), Josh Appleby (Division One Orange). Absent: Marni Greenshields, Division One Gold.

Aussie Hoops season comes to an end Last Friday saw the end of Aussie Hoops for season 2010/2011. Twenty-eight budding Under 10 basketballers attended the final session and break up. After half an hour of fun and games, the players were

treated to a free hot dog and drink. All players have improved their skills and hopefully will continue their involvement with basketball in the future. It is great to see so much interest in basketball from these

young players and their parents. Thanks must go to Kathryn Taylor, Andrew “Moo” Smith and Wayne Hill for coaching, along with Tenneal White who supported each week.

The Adelaide Plains Under 14 Girls came runners-up in the recent SA Country Basketball Championships, played in Adelaide March 12-14. Their first game on Saturday was played against Naracoorte. They put in a great team effort. Excellent defensive skills kept Naracoorte scoreless in the third quarter, the final score being Adelaide Plains 34 to Naracoorte 9. In game two they were up against Keith. With a slow first quarter, it looked liked the girls were going to have to work hard. After leading by only five points at three quarter time and putting in a tight defensive effort, the girls won the game 36 to 24. Game three on Sunday morning was against Mt Gambier. Both teams played scrappy basketball to start with, Adelaide Plains leading by two at half time. The girls came together and with accurate shooting for the rest of the game, won it easily 41-9. As they were undefeated, the girls finished the round on top and went into the semi finals

against fourth-placed Naracoorte. A strong first half made the lead 20-7 at half time to Adelaide Plains. The girls took the foot off the pedal and had an even second half, with the score ending up 30-17. The grand final against Keith on Monday morning saw a nervous start by Adelaide Plains, Keith taking an early lead with some accurate shooting to be leading Adelaide Plains at quarter time, 14-5. The girls fought back and by sinking some good baskets, got the score back to within three points. A tightly contested third quarter saw Keith still leading at three quarter time, 22-19. Keith dominated the last quarter, as our girls failed to capitalise and ended up losing with a final score of Keith 26 to Adelaide Plains 21. The girls played some great basketball over the weekend and enjoyed the experience. Thankyou to all parents for your support and scoring duties, and to team manager Marie Heaslip. – Coach Michelle Williams

croquet results Clare Red lost to Balaklava Gold in a friendly match for fourth place, in the croquet doubles played in Clare on Saturday. The experience of Nancy Williams and Dulcie Williams of Balaklava Gold showed in the results of the game. The match was fairly close until the break for lunch, but after the break Nancy and Dulcie steadily crept ahead and the Clare Red team were unable to sustain their early accuracy.

The final scores for the match were: Nancy Williams 12 hoops, Dulcie Williams 11 hoops (Balaklava Gold) defeated Jenny Stevens 10 hoops and Anne Mader 6 hoops. Final scores were 23–16. Both Clare Red and Clare Orange played their doubles finals in Snowtown against Snowtown Blue and Snowtown White. Results of these matches were unavailable at the time of print.

Fun and games at Mallala Pub Bowls Day

Equal winners, Wheatsheaf Hotel, Price: Alan Bettsworth, Ray Lodge, Rod Saunders and Bob Morris. Plains Producer, Wednesday March 23, 2011

A successful Pub Day was held at the Mallala Bowling Club on Wednesday, March 16. There were 22 entries received from the Lower North, Riverland and Yorke Peninsula areas. Equal winners were the Wheatsheaf Hotel team from Price and the Gungellan team of Freeling. A team from Parham, known as the Parham Crabs, came in third. – Ken Roberts, Owen

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Balaklava Men

Results from Wednesday March 16. Snowtown 40 def Clare Blue 25: R Atkinson 14, R Brand 26; K Clarke 14, D Noonan11. Burra 35 def Balaklava 29: C Boston 19, R Taylor 16; K Harkness 10, A Chivell 19. Clare Red 43 def Blyth 36: R Howes 23, R Jarman 20; L Mader 23, R Deluca 13. Clare Green 53 def Brinkworth 19: P Errey 24, D Goss 29; F Groom 13, M Erwin 6. Spalding 49 def Clare White 28: G Goodridge 22, G Blaser 27; R Brandt 12, R Wurst 16. This was the final pennant day of the season. Congratulations to Burra for winning the 2010-11 pennant. Premiership Table Team Pts For Agst % Burra 123 648 501 56.40 Clare Red 120 654 541 54.73 Snowtown 114 630 540 53.85 Blyth 110 677 635 51.60 Clare Blue 103 609 599 50.41 Clare White 90 577 598 49.11 Balaklava 89 550 555 49.77 Clare Green 83 604 596 50.33 Spalding 74 559 641 46.58 Brinkworth 44 412 714 36.59

Of the 35 players who contested last week’s Par competition, 34 were reminded just how fugacious is their good form in golf, but not No. 35, mighty Merv Hameister, who calmly clobbered young Ben “The Burglar” Michael 3/1 in, we think, the penultimate round of our Summer Cup, but also took out the A Grade gong with his +3 result. Bill Parkin was sparklin’ with +2 while Mark Loy was coy with his score of square. Paling to insignificance in light of these amazing feats were T Michael (-2), PAnderson (-2), D Hannaford (-2), D Taylor (-5), G Ackland (-5), W Nagle (-7) and J Breuer (DNF). Captain of cunning, John Curnow, strategically swept around the course leaving his C Grade comrades in tatters. His +4, while not wearing plus-fours, humbled Bill Berry (square) who in turn humbled Corey Temby (square) on a count back. The inevitable army of also-rans comprised D Rodgers (-2), D Robinson (-2), D Trickett (-3), B Michael (-3), D Addison (-7), R Hahn (-8) and G Anderson (-10). In the C Grade it was messy, requiring an extended session with Count Bach to finally settle proceedings. The good Count deliberated for quite some time before announcing that Bev Hannaford (+2) had, without fear or favour, bundled Mike Hahesy (+2) back to second place and Jill Taylor (+2) to third. Gerry Toms (+2) didn’t get a sausage, let alone a golf ball. The others were J Michael (square), M Hayes (square), M “Feather Duster” Smith (-1), M Bell (-2), C Hahesy (-5), J Anderson (-5), C Taylor (-5), A Henstridge (-7) and Geoff Leo (no score recorded). Dylan Smith and Damien Howard both played a round in search of a handicap. Mark Loy scored a double at the 10th, claiming both a Birdie and Nearest The Pin. NTPs also made the days of Dean Trickett (3rd), Don Hannaford (8th), Tate Michael (13th) and John Curnow (15th). This weekend, a Stableford competition will herald the hoard to our greensward. Robert Hart will handle the start, Wayne Nagle will star at the bar and Martin Bell will give ‘em hell on the mighty Chook Wheel. Corey Temby will do his best impersonation of David, with Merv Hameister playing Goliath, in what should be the final, ultimate, last

Sides for Saturday

Sides for Saturday March 23. Owen v Hamley Bridge at Hamley Bridge. D Brown, A Wandel, R Hill, P Sullivan(SK). D Hartwell, L Beaty, K Gould, K Warnes(SK). B Diehl, G Wandel, L Hean, B Roper(SK). Cars: K Warnes, A Wandel, L Beaty, depart 12.15pm. Reserves: J Robinson, W Heaslip.

Wooroora Women

Results from March 16. First semi-final: Balaklava Green 39 def Owen 38: B Philip 23 d G Wandel 13; G Chapman 16 L B Harkness 25. Elimination final: Hamley Bridge Gold 38 def Two Wells White 36: N Fyfe 15 L M Gameau 19; N Bubner 23 d B Lee-Archer 17. Preliminary final March 21, grand final March 24 at Mallala.

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30 Target Medley: A - G Gilbert 50/50, B - B Cook 49/50, C - K Meaney 33/50. 5 Target double barrell shoot off as point score: 1 - G Hopgood 24/24, 2 - B Cook 23/24, 3 - J Gilbert 10/11. 25 Target Cash Divide: A - A May, G Gilbert 74/75, B - B Cook, B Zanker 72/72, C - J Meaney 61/72. Next Shoot Sunday April 3.

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STEVE Guy, Balaklava measures the bowls during a Division Two match at Riverton.

Mallala gun Club

WEATHER FORECAST

WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE On Wednesday the low is expected to move northwards west of Mt Gambier and then weaken later. Scattered showers will extend over the southern agricultural area, tending isolated over the remainder of the agricultural area and south of the pastoral districts. Fresh to strong west to southwest winds over central districts at first north of the low will turn moderate to fresh south to southwest throughout later in the day. On Thursday the low will weaken further and move east as a new high develops to the west of the Bight. Showers will be scattered at first about southern coasts and ranges, easing to isolated during the afternoon. Isolated showers will continue over the remaining agricultural districts and south of the

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Shooting

Saturday

Rain

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Twenty four competitors played a Par round on Saturday. The fairways are looking better than ever – thanks to the rain, and curator Andrew Phillips and helpers. Recently Roen Cameron actually gave up his game to mow the course! Winner was Steve Howe with +6 from John Mitchell +4, Roen Cameron and Dave Russell +3, Kieth Kluske and Ian Darwin +2. Birdies: nil. NTP: Steve Howe ninth. Last Thursday’s stableford competition was won by club veteran Max Grasby with 41 points. Max, who is in his 80s, has just started to ride a golf bike around the course and appears to have many years of golf left in him yet! Other scores: Dennis Hawke and Doug Cooper 37, Ian Rohde 36, Roger Hahn 35, Ian Ferguson and Rob Macgregor cb 34 (all prize winners). Barry Schwartz 34, Merv Hamiester, Wally Jackson, Rex Mortimer and Dennis nation 33, George Dahlitz 32, Cliff Applebee, Bob Ahola and Bob Sharman 31, Roen Cameron 30, and eight players in the 20’s. Birdies: nil. NTP: Rob Macgregor ninth.

Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys:

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day forecast – Balaklava

Wednesday

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Local Weather

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Fourteen took to the fairways on March 16, with Jerry Toms, 42, winning the day. Mike Hahesy 41, Dean Newton 40, Bill Berry 39 CB, Dennis Goudie 39, Barrie Thompson 38 CB, Austin Henstridge 38 CB, Dean Trickett 38 CB, Merv Hameister 38, Bill Parkin 37, Chris Hahesy 34, Brian Stewart 33, Moya Hayes 25, Trevor Reid 20. Birdies: Bill Berry hole 16, Dean Trickett 13, Merv Hameister 9, Bill Parkin 3 and 16.

RAINFALL Station

Fine

The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for the high to move eastwards south of the State resulting in fine conditions across the State in a southeast to northeast airstream. Temperatures will generally rise across the State over this period. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Scattered showers, more frequent about the ranges. Cool with fresh westerly winds, strong at times, turning moderate to fresh southwest to southerly during the afternoon. Thursday: Scattered showers about the Mount Lofty ranges and Kangaroo Island during the morning, isolated showers otherwise. Cool with moderate to fresh south to southwest winds. Friday: Scattered showers becoming isolated in the afternoon. Cool to mild with moderate southerly winds, fresh at times about southern coasts. GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Winds: West to southwesterly 20 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots around dawn then becoming southwesterly 20 to 25 knots later in the evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning. Swell: South to southwesterly 0.5 to 1 metre on southern Spencer Gulf. Thursday: Winds: Southwesterly 20 to 25 knots tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots during the evening.

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DYLAN Bigg, Redlegs defends against Bulldog Jordan Alsop in Under 16 Boys.

To 9am March 22, 2011

SHAE Walker, Long Plains and partner Kirsty Sammons during their Lower North grand final doubles match.

INFORMATION

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

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

42 22 26 60 31 23 33 31 18 26 25 37 19 25

62.6 69.2 48.0 81.4 79.2 59.4 49.0 59.8 81.0 62.6 59.2 76.6 59.5 48.2 110.2

26.2 17.5 18.8 22.4 19.5 20.2 18.3 21.8 19.1 18.9 22.3 15.7 22.4 18.5 18.6

136.4 114.4 125.0 148.0 124.4 65.8 114.8 131.6 115.4 112.0 126.8 117.7 114.2 171.6

BALAKLAVA

51.4 na 45.7 31.6 29.6 52.2 na 55.0 41.1 64.2 22.0 24.6 48.2 55.2 22.6

Clare UV ALERT 10:20am-4:30pm Max UV Index 8 (very high)

State: Country:

1900 655 365* 1900 926 189*

*77 cents per minute. Higher from public and mobile phones.

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NIGHT tennis fill-in Jordan Taylor shows style as he reaches for a backhand shot. Plains Producer, Wednesday March 23, 2011

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Coming Event Balaklava Basketball Club

Junior Presentation Wednesday March 30

5.30pm at Sporting Club Rooms - $5 p/person • 4.30pm Thursday Club clean-up at sporting club after wind-up • All those with raffle tickets could they be returned to Annette ASAP

Senior Presentation after wind-up - Terminus Hotel

Balaklava Football Club

Mini & Mini Mini’s Training Thursday March 24 4pm at town oval

Public Notice

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107. SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062. Sha r ema r ke t- b u y wholesale and rent shares out, never ending income. Ring 08 8862 1442.

Balaklava Show

AGM Wednesday March 30

• Auskick to start term 2 - Thursday May 5, 4pm - 5pm at town oval for boys and girls ages 5 -10

7.30pm at Balaklava Sport Club

Enquiries to Auskick Coordinator Simon Purdue 0432 758 829

Your attendance would be appreciated

Lower North Cricket Club

Balaklava Tennis Club

Wind-Up All Grades

Sunday March 27 - 4pm at Balaklava Sports Club

• For all players, families, sponsors, supporters and friends • BBQ tea $5 p/person or $15 family

AGM Monday April 11

7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club

Adult Services

Erection and premature Problems? Help for $30. Money back guaranteed. Ph: 0424 452 329.

For Sale

1987 Volvo 4 door sedan, colour white, manual with o/drive, regular servicing. Good tyre’s. Interior and exterior in excellent condition. Full history available from new, reg no XMW 510. Please phone 8528 2138 for further details, $3,400. Any reasonable offer considered.

2003 VY commodore station wagon, excellent condition, power windows, cruise control, air conditioning, cargo barrier, tidy throughout, 186,000kms, XEV-048, $10,500ono priced for a quick sale. Phone 0408 832 380. F al c on , 1995, 180,000kms, tow bar, electric brakes, $2,800. Phone 04237 829 297 or 8862 1695. FIREWOOD for sale. $150 for ute load. $90 for trailer load. Also saw bench for hire with operator $80. Phone 0408 800 534 Balaklava.

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.

• All players and members encouraged to attend

Your Kiwi mates are in the crap!

For Sale

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. Long Plains Netball uniforms. 1 large (10-12) ladies. 1 Sze 12/girls shirt. 1 Sze 12 jumper. 1 xys football shorts. 1 pair junior football socks (worn only once). All in excellent condition. Used for 1 season. Make an offer. Call Bec 0447 069 641.

Nissan Pathfinder, 4x4, 2003, 3 Litre, V6, T.I., 153,000km, white duco, black leather seats, air bags, cruise, ex condition, $14,800 neg. Phone 8844 5231 - Blyth. Oaten hay rolls, new season, 5x4, net rolled, $35 per roll. Balaklava Museum. Contact R.May 0439 821 741 or M.Zerk 0407 329 559. Pine TV corner unit, TV not included. 2.1m x 1m $300 o.n.o. Phone 8864 3020. Drum kit, silver colour, $400 o.n.o. Phone 0417 807 904.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552. Spa / pool 2m x 2m x .5m, 6 person, includes 2 beds, red cedar cabinet, sapphire blue interior, $4,000. Phone 0408 462 106.

SILVAN Turbomiser 2000lt overhead sprayer $12,000 ono. Polaris Magnum 6 wheel with 200 lt Tank Sprayer $4,000. Enviromist Weed Sprayer 2m wide tow behind $600. Ph: 0418 852 167. 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.

Garage Sale

Moody Estate, Balaklava joint garage sale, Saturday March 26 from 8am. Furniture, toys, clothing, household items. Eight residents participating.

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

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

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

Calling all licensed plumbers and drainlayers, your help is urgently needed. letsfixit.org.nz is a registered charitable trust set has up

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to co-ordinate getting basic household water and wastewater systems reconnected in quake devastated Christchurch as soon as possible. We’re calling for plumbers and drainlayers to donate your time to get the urgent household repair work done. To volunteer please resister now at: letsfixit.org.nz

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Birth

PYM (nee Evans). Mark and Monique and big sister Lucy are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy Jack Thomas Born March 16, 2011. Weighing 9lb, 8oz, and 56 cm. Special thanks to Dr. Melissa Sandercock, Carli, Jenny and staff at Calvary Hospital. Simon - BIALEK. Kelly and Shane welcome with love Isabella Jade Bialek, born March 17, 2011, weighing 5lb 11oz. A little sister for Ryan and Ashley and gorgeous granddaughter for Gary and Christine Simon and nice for Tash and Leigh and Kym. Thanks to all staf at L.M.H.

Death

Angel - Doreen Lily (nee Wilson) Of Elizabeth North, formerly Balaklava. Passed away peacefully at Lyall McEwin Hospital, Friday March 18, 2011 Aged 76. Loved sister of Ada sister-in-law of Russell (dec). Loving Auntie and Great Auntie of Susan, Peter, Joanne, Claire, Amy, David, Julie, Emily, Katelin, Ashleigh, Judy, Trevor, Michael and Aaron. Two weary eyes are closed A loving heart is still, now you are resting at God’s will. Peacefully sleeping sister. Love Ada. M a r s hman - L i n d a . (Lyndhurst Fanny Katrine). Passed away peacefully at the Mallala Hospital, March 18, 2011. Aged 94 years. Loving wife of Max (deceased). Treasured mother and motherin-law of Maxine and Tom, Katrine and Peter, John and Cheryl, Henry (deceased). Loved Nanny of Benjamin, Jonathon, Alexander, Tennyson, Joshua and Devon. Treasured Great-Nan of Emma and Imogen. Reunited with Max. A graveside service for Linda was conducted at Mallala Cemetery on Tuesday March 22. Taylor & Forgie Member AFDA Gawler 8522 1734

40th Wedding

Hewett William Arthur Herbert (Bill). The family of the late Bill Hewett wish to extend their sincere thanks to everyone for their support and expressions of sympathy on the loss of our husband, father, grand father and great grand father. Special thanks is extended to the caring staff at Mill Court.

Wood, Graham and Helen. Dear Mum and Dad. Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary. Thinking of you as you celebrate this special day. All our love. Naomi, Glen, Sara, Alex and Annette, Damion, Sam, Dylan, Aleesha and Lennie, Phoenix, Jacinta.

Death

Saunders - Phillip Thomas

Loved only son of Ray and Jan. Brother to Lezlie. Uncle to Samuel. Husband to Lisa. Nephew to Gay. Cousin to Paul, Emma and Jake. Loved grandson of Phil & Lil Saunders (dec). Passed away at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth February 28, 2011.

In Memoriam

Parke - Sandra Lee. 05/01/1961 to 23/03/2010. My friend, lover, beautiful bride of 30 years 6 months and 22 days. You still have our broken hearts which will never heal in your hand, so take care of them until we meet again. 12 empty months have passed since you were taken from us. You are in my thoughts and heart every minute of every day. Your loving, caring beautiful memories cannot be taken from us as you were. You will live in our hearts for Eternity. Love Geoff Ol CE

Parke - Sandra Lee. 23/03/10

Business Wanted

Business wanted, proven financials. Anything considered. Ph 0428 559 787.

Canterbury’s domestic sewerage and water systems are broken and people are desperate! Let’s Fix It.

80th Birthday

WEDDING - Keith 28/3/1931. Love & Congratulations from Lorna. Looking forward to celebrating this milestone with you, Dad – Diane & Murray, Sue & Graham, Kym & Carolyn. Happy Birthday Poppa - Roanne & Peter, Carly & Derek, Samantha, Adam & Shelly, Luke & Lizzie, Megan & Michael, Michael, Nicole, Stephanie & Tracey. Special wishes Great Poppa - Lyla & Georgina. A simple wish but sincere, You’re wished good health and happiness, That lasts throughout the year

Thank you

A year has passed so quickly. A dear daughter and sister. Your presence we miss. Your memory we treasure. Much loved Mum - Terry - Ian

Wish we could all have a pat and a cuddle

Puss - Tom - Oscar - Diesel

Parke - Sandra (nee Sharman) 23/03/2010. It has been a year since you left us. Life has gone on without you but it will never be the same. A sister is a friend like no other who you share a world of memories with. I miss the laughs, the talks, the cuppas. I miss my sister, my friend. Think of you everyday, love Judy and remembered by Andrew, Sasha, Carly and Nathan, Wade, Casey, Ella and Charli.

Sandra Parke (nee Sharman). 05/01/1961 to 23/03/2010. There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t think of you. We hold our memories close and cherish the time we had with you. You are forever in our hearts. Ellen, Jasmine, Jayme and families.

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Public Notice

Tender Date Extension Selling of Council’s Former Works Depot, Port Wakefield

DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929. These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas. For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below. Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution. Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 2007, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham. If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

Note the recently advertised selling by Open Tender of Council’s former works depot property at 39 North Street Port Wakefield. The tender date has been extended to now close Friday, April 15 2011 at 5.00pm. Refer previous advertising or Council’s website for tender details. Phil Barry Chief Executive Officer

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

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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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$295,000

BALAKLAVA 19 Roberts Ave

$285,000

Ideal family home with 4 bedrooms & 2 living areas • Spacious lounge • Gallery style kitchen • Semi enclosed pergola

Under instructions from the mortgagee This home consists of 2 main bedrooms with a kitchen and family area and also has a walk through to the garage which could be utilized as a games rooms etc. There is a renovated tiled bathroom but not totally finished yet. This property has endless opportunity considering that it is on a huge 1858m2 block. The building needs some TLC but there is some huge potential here and it just needs you to finish it off. It’s a great opportunity to become a real estate owner at what could be a very affordable price. Take your chance today and enquire about this one. • Deposit 10% on the fall of the hammer and settlement on 16/5/11. • Terms: Settlement 20/05/2011

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• 2 Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners • Large shed & carport

Under Contract • 1 Walsh St, Balaklava

SOLD • 2A Walsh St, Balaklava • Lot 8 Saint St, Balaklava • Unit 2/7 Fisher St, Balaklava

Beautifully presented, modern 4 bedroom home with great new shed

Perfectly presented modern home built in an appealing well positioned and sought after street. The near new kitchen includes a dishwasher, easy care vinyl, ample cupboard space and a open plan eating and family area with great views of the front and rear yards. Amongst the ample features are ducted evaporative air conditioning, reverse cycle air conditioner and direct access the pergola entertaining area. All of this is set in established low maintenance gardens and lawned areas. The back yard has a new colourbond shed with concrete floors and power connected that is set up as a garage / workshop, storage room and a granny flat that has not been totally finished yet. It’s an excellent opportunity to get into your own home that is basically ready to move into. Currently rented to top tenants with a good return on investment.

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DUblin - Dublin General Store - Dublin Fuel Station

Plant & Sundries- Ford 6610 F.W.A. tractor with cab, Fel. 8300 Hrs, new clutch 12/2010; 6’6” Berend’s H/Duty 3 P.L. Slasher, 600 Ltr Team Poly Fire Fighter Tank with Motor & Pump, 70ft Hose, Villier Motor & Davey Pump Fire Fighter with hoses, Scorpion Pressure Cleaner; Kolhner G 102BCT 2.7KPA Generator, Fuel Tanks 1x4500 Litre on stand, and 2x1200 Litre on stand all bottom fill, 2 Oil Pump in 200 Litre drum with oil, Fuel Pump, Uniden UHF 012 CB Radio, Endless Chains - (1 Rope, 1 Chain) Jute & Poly bags, Crowbar, Hydraulic Jack, 2x5ft Lifting chains; 2x6 meter Lifting Slings, Mc Cullock 2-10 Chainsaw & Sharpners, Wide Grind 12 Volt Crutching Machine, 6ft pine posts 5” diam, Tail light on beam; Livestock & Wool Sundries, Fence Measuring chain (10 chain/100 meters) Assorted tools and farming sundries, 22cal Sportco (10 magazine) Rifle 12 gauge, D/Barrel Shotgun Baikal HxK-43; Permits Supplied Housed Hold Effects- Phone Fax machine, Phoenix 2000 & Financial Farm Management, 1 Freezer, 1 Refrigerator, 2 dressing tables, Single bed & dressing table, kitchen table & 6 chairs, 2 led light door cabinets, Assorted cupboards & wardrobes, Doorway divider.

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V.C. & C Marriott’s property situated 8kms West Balaklava on Balaklava / Port Wakefield Rd - Signs to be erected, starting time announced at Barker’s Sale

Plant - 1982 John Deere 8440 tractor reg no LSP-218 with 8450 motor, 5138hrs; 1976 Ford 7700 Tractor with 3pt linkage, reg no HSP 689 with Ford 7710 motor, 9568hrs; 1988 Claas 48 S/P Header, reg no JPV-728, 3472hrs with 15ft open front and 18ft Comb front on trailer; 40ft Jetstream Boom Spray with 2200 Litre tank, freewheeling hub, foam marker & PTO agitation, 1964 Bedford tray top truck petrol/gas steel tray 16ft x 8ft, reg no RXK-915; 1979 truck trailer (pig trailer) Reg No TVS-040 with 60 bag bulk bin vacuum brakes; 1957 Bedford Tipper Truck, reg no SPF-066; Napier Blue Cultivator 3 row 27ft; 36ft Vennings 7” Auger with motor; 2x45bag Martin truck bins; Chamberlain single disc; 270 bag Sherwell field bin; Pata bulk Seed & Super unit; Vemeeren snail spreader; Vennings 40 bag super unit; Maitland Engineering Seed and super bin, 40 bag; 2 Horwood bag shaw 25 tyne Cultivators, Tandem Hitch, 15 Leaf Hydraulic Harrows; 40ft Heard Prickle chain; 12 Leaf plain land Hydraulic Harrows; 12ft Newbold Slasher; International 62 24 row combine; single deck stock crate 17’6” x 8”; Massey 500 combine; 30ft 3 row Napier wide line Cultivator; 20 row shearer trash seeder steel wheels; 20 row shearer combine 50 yellow box; rubber tyre roller; 60 bag silo on wheels Tandem Hitch old truck tray 12’ x 7’6”, Bale Elevator; Old stock crate; Disc Harrows; Overhead Diesel fuel tank 200 Gall bottom fill; 1x300 Gall 2x200 Gallon fuel tanks; Wool Table; PTO Welder (blue model); Trailing Harrows; Ute Hurdles; Rolls 2010 Oaten hay, plus numerous Sundry items share Etc. • Further Entries Invited • Terms: cash on day of sale • Number system will apply • Photo ID required • Light luncheon & refreshments available • Plant can be viewed on website www.landmark.com.au Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1333

Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Mel Haynes 0408 086 021 Vendor Martin Barker: (08) 8862 1455 or 0439 848 491 Vendor Victor Marriott: (08) 8862 1042 or 0438 621 042

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Auburn - Auburn Welcome Mart - Auburn Roadhouse and Deli

Deep red/brown loams, excellent cropping history, reliable rainfall area (approx. 450mm). Ideal for modern broad acre farming.

RIVERTON (08) 8847 2209 19 Torrens Road

Contact Rose On 88377019

ANGLE VALE - Angle Vale Newsagency

Lot 1: 90.22ha – Price Range: $668,000–$713,000

Full time position on mixed farming property at Balaklava. HC Licence and experience an advantage Written submissions to: PO Box 38, Balaklava SA Phone: 0428 859 634

For approximately 30 hours per week, previous cooking experience is essential, must be available to work lunch and dinner shifts over a seven day roster. Weekend roster is negotiable for a rotating roster.

Farm Secretary

Computer data operator, Phoniex and Pam knowledge advantage. Written submissions to: PO Box 38, Balaklava SA Phone: 0428 859 634

The successful applicant will be responsible to manage and supervise staff, menu changes & some part of the weekly ordering.

To apply please phone Bek Stodart at the hotel on 8527 2249.

Hamley Bridge - Hamley Bridge Newsagency

Farmhand Full time Permanent

Kadina - Kadina Newsagency Kapunda - Kapunda Newsagency

Maintenance & Construction Staff

Kulpara - Kulpara Laser Lec Lochiel - Simmonds Garage

Four Positions

Suitable persons are invited to apply for the above positions, which are based at either Council’s Balaklava or Snowtown Depots. Principal duties of the position are general labouring including, road and footpath maintenance and construction, gardening duties and tree pruning. A minimum drivers license of Class HR is required.

Lower Light - Lower Light Service Station Owen - Owen General Store Mallala - Mallala IGA - Mallala Trading Co - Bellies Takeaway Manoora - Manoora Takeaway

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

Moonta - Moonta Newsagency Port Clinton - Port Clinton Store Port Wakefield - Pt Wakefield Newsagency Roseworthy - Roseworthy Roadhouse Riverton - Riverton Newsagency Saddleworth - Saddleworth IGA SNowtown - Snowtown General Store

Applications, in writing, should be addressed to PO Box 167, Balaklava 5461 and will be received until 5pm on April 11, 2011.

Tarlee - Tarlee Post Office

Previous applicants need not apply.

Two Wells - Two Wells BP - Two Wells IGA - Two Wells Snack Bar

Phil Barry CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Virginia - Virginia Classic Cafe - Virginia Nursery - Liberty Service Station Watervale - Watervale General Store Wallaroo - Wallaroo Newsagency

"We cover the plains"

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

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Preferred attributes include • Keen interest in cropping • Mechanical and maintenance knowledge • HC licence House available in January Applications to: Schoenfeld Manor Box 66, Freeling 5372 0408 828 871 brmuster@bigpond.net.au

CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL Asset Maintenance / Handy Person Council is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic person who will undertake maintenance works on Council’s Assets. The successful applicant would have a wide range of skills in building maintenance and infrastructure services. The position will be hands on in all aspects of the Infrastructure Services area of Council operations. This is a permanent position with an attractive salary package. Enquiries and requests for the Job and Person Specifications to be directed to Ms Tania Dodd, on phone 88426400 or email tdodd@cgvc.sa.gov.au. Applications must address the Job & Person Specification and be received by Friday April 8, 2011, addressed to:

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A long term position is available for a motivated and experienced rural worker to compliment family farm involved in large scale cropping and hay.

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Hamley through after downing Riverton Perfect bowling conditions awaited bowlers as they travelled to Balaklava, Owen and Riverton for the respective Wooroora Men semi-finals. The Division One semi-finals featured Riverton against Hamley Bridge and Balaklava against Owen.

Second semi final

Last year’s premiers, Hamley Bridge, travelled to Balaklava to play this year’s minor premiers, Riverton, in the second semi-final. As expected, another close match ensued between these two sides. Griffiths (Riverton) had an early lead against Smith (Hamley Bridge), but as the match continued, Smith gained the ascendancy never to relinquish it again to eventually win by nine shots. Mullins (Riverton) established a comfortable lead, only to see much of it whittled down by Rex (Hamley Bridge) over the latter ends. Four shots was the final margin in favour of Mullins. A similar situation also occurred in the final rink, where O’Brien (Hamley Bridge) gained a large lead over Rogers (Riverton) only to see it reduced to three shots by the end of the match. Hamley Bridge finished with a nine shot victory over Riverton to proceed directly into the grand final for a chance of seven premierships in a row. Who will their opponent be?

REPORT: John Glistak, WMBA secretary

First semi final

Balaklava and Owen travelled to Riverton for the first semi-final, to determine which side would play in next week’s preliminary final. A comfortable 35 shot victory for Balaklava was secured partly through Thompson (Balaklava) defeating Parker (Owen) by 20 shots, and Clifford (Balaklava) defeating Simpson (Owen) by 25 shots. Owen’s only joy for the day was Harkness’ rink win over Taylor (Balaklava) by 10 shots. THIS WEEK: The stage is now set, with Riverton to play Balaklava in next Saturday’s preliminary final, scheduled to play at Hamley Bridge. During the season, Riverton has won all three matches against Balaklava – the first by 12 shots (with one rink up),

the second by eight shots (with two rinks up), and the last by 36 shots (with all rinks up). Based on these results and the fact Riverton has only lost two matches for the season compared to Balaklava’s seven, Riverton is favoured to win the Preliminary Final to have another shot at Hamley Bridge the following week. Division One – March 19: first semi-final: Balaklava 90 (P Thompson 37, T Clifford 38, B Taylor 15) def Owen 55 (B Parker 17, G Simpson 13, G Harkness 25); second semi-final: Hamley Bridge 71 (B Smith 30, P Rex 17, A O’Brien 24) def Riverton 63 (M Griffiths 21, B Mullins 21, N Rogers 21) Division One – March 26: preliminary final: Riverton vs Balaklava, to be played at Hamley Bridge, 1pm start. n Division Two reports, page 20

James house takes sports day honours

ANDREW Lemmon sends one down for Hamley Bridge, during the Division One match at Riverton.

JACOB Wehr, Redlegs attempts a layup during Friday night’s Under 16 Boys match against Bulldogs. n Report and more pictures, page 19

Balaklava High School James house captains, Cass Powell and Zac Guy proudly display the athletics carnival trophy, won by their team last Thursday. n Report and more pictures, page 17

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Plains Producer, Wednesday March 23, 2011