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We had a great weekend – now it’s Joseph’s turn IT was perfect weather for the crowd at Balaklava Show last Saturday – and a sure way to put a smile on faces, as shown above,

by Brodie and Bridgett Smith.

And this long weekend it’s the Balaklava Community Arts production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on a biblical story, is being performed on September 30 and October 1 and 2 in Balaklava Town Hall.

•That’s Tenayah Renshaw appearing in a dress rehearsal this week with Chloe Lamond (left) and Lori Allen, who are among 40 local children involved in the show.

Musical Director, Heidi Zerk, is encouraging people to attend to support the community. “The kids involved are all between the ages of seven and 17,” Heidi said.

While it is on the long weekend, Heidi is positive there will still be a great turn out.

Kelly Bickle, who is also involved in the production, said preparation is going well.

“It’s got a modern day twist, so it is more applicable to the students along with

the audience,” Kelly said. “There’s great music from start to finish. It involves some very talented young locals performing an entertaining and funny musical,” Heidi said.

Tickets are available at TADS, Balaklava.

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BALAKLAVA police are offering to inspect local businesses to help boost security after a recent spate of break-ins.

Thieves struck again last week, this time raiding Balaklava Golf Club – a regular target – and a Viterra storage shed at Bowmans (see police news, Page 4).

Balaklava office in charge, brevet sergeant Graham Olds, said police would attend to make a “security audit” and offer advice to business operators.

“We will have a look and see how businesses can improve security,” Bvt Sgt. Olds said.

There is no fee for this service.

A meeting also was held in Balaklava on Monday between police, representatives of Balaklava Area Committee and Wakefield Regional Council.

Senior Constable Jeannine Hansen, of Yorke Mid North Local Service Area (YMNSLA) Crime Prevention Section, attended with Bvt Sgt. Olds to discuss security possibilities for the town.

Balaklava Area Committee (BAC) intends to investigate what options could be considered for the town business area and what these might cost as well as consulting business operators on planning, sharing costs and offering advice.

BAC then will report back to council and police with a suggested plan of action which later would be presented in an open forum for further public discussion.

Officer in Charge at Yorke Mid North Local Service Area, Superintendant Peter Anderson, said police had received reports of break-ins at more than 10 businesses and clubs within the past two weeks.

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NEWS v District Council meeting tonight:

LGA clears ‘conduct’ of councillor

THE findings of a code of conduct complaint against a councillor lodged by a member of the public headline the agenda for tonight’s Wakefield Regional Council meeting.

Port Wakefield resident, Richard Pain, lodged the complaint against Central Ward councillor, David Lamond, following comments made by Cr Lamond at the June council meeting.

The complaint was forwarded to the Local Government Governance Panel, which absolved Cr Lamond of any wrongdoing.

The issue has remained in confidence until the report was received earlier this month.

Also to be discussed tonight are changes to the Hamley Bridge Residential and Township Redevelopment Plan. The changes are adoptions of agency and public submissions since the consultation phase began in May. A number of roads in the local area will also be renamed in coming weeks.

Full reports on these issues will be published in next week’s edition.

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n LEFT: Before the vandalism, Michael Vawser is working hard to rehabilitate Thompson Beach’s northern walking trail earlier in the year. n BELOW: A section of the area after vandals attacked it.

THOMPSON BEACH:

Vandals wreck walking trail Thompson Beach residents are fuming after a thoughtless and destructive vandalism attack left the community’s much-loved northern walking trail a mess, with more than 100 young seedlings ripped from their guards, thrown across the path, snapped in half and crushed.

Thompson Beach Progress Association vice-chairperson, Lee Slater, said the damage was allegedly done by off-road vehicles over the weekend of September 17 and 18. She is saddened and frustrated by the attack.

Mrs Slater said seven weeks ago more than 500 seedlings were planted on the trail following a Federal government Caring for Our Country grant worth just over $6300.

“We’re pretty angry because it’s just a pure, down outright vandal attack,” she said. “It’s such a shame, a good third of them are gone.”

Progress Association members and locals pitched in to help rehabilitate the trail, which was established in 2005 by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and is an important corridor between the mangrove flats and intertidal wetlands for shoreline

Bec O’Brien reports: birds and many animals. Mrs Slater said many people in the area were frustrated by constant and thoughtless attacks, especially over the past five years.

“The trail has been vandalised by offroad users, stealing signs and pulling out the marker posts, burnt-out stolen cars, dumping of tyres, furniture and garbage,” Mrs Slater said.

“It was very hard for the community to keep up with the clean ups, reporting to police and council, and yet they still get away with it.

“These off-road bikes and buggies aren’t registered, have no licence, are uninsured (and) plague our coastal areas every weekend and weekdays.

“I find this a great insult to all the volunteers who gave up their weekend to plant them.”

The seedlings were just starting to take off and the trail was looking good, Mrs Slater said, with many plants peeping out the top of the tree guards and some even

flowering. However, despite the constant and reckless damage done to the area, Mrs Slater said the group would continue to persevere.

“It just puts a nasty taste in your mouth,” she said.

“But if we keep on persevering then they (the vandals) might get the idea that it’s not a good idea doing what they’re doing.”

District Council of Mallala (DCM) chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said vandalism in semi-remote areas was not uncommon and council was working with police to try to manage the issue.

“As a council the ability to manage this problem is limited both from lack of resources but also due to the extent of the area and logistical issues,” Mr Mansueto said.

“SAPOL have been very helpful but they too are limited in what they can do.”

At the time of printing DCM was preparing to put forward a motion to the upcoming Local Government Association’s annual general meeting next month, asking for their support to lobby and co-ordinate a state wide approach to managing the issue of off-road vehicles

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THE Plains Producer has added CCTV as one of its security measures after a security audit. Proprietor Andrew Manuel discusses other options with Balaklava police officer, Graham Olds.

Police work on security

•From page 1 Most common method of entry was by jemmying a door or window to the premises. Computer items and cash were the most commonly targeted items.

“The average cost of repair in relation to the damage caused to gain entry was about $500,” Supt. Anderson said.

Business or home owners should report any break-in to police as soon as possible. The crime scene then should be preserved to the best of their ability.

Police delivered ‘Business Security Assessment’ booklets to Balaklava

businesses last week. These provide safety precautions which can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of being a target.

“Things we will look at to improve the safety of a business includes locks on doors, alarm systems, monitoring alarms and Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV’s),” Bvt Sgt Olds said.

If your business would like to reduce the likelihood of being a victim of crime, contact local police to arrange a time to conduct an audit.

Further security advice can be found at www.police.sa.gov.au.

SEVERAL public objections have been lodged in regards to the redistribution of the Wakefield electorate, announced by the Federal Redistribution Committee in August.

The committee proposed to transfer the suburbs of Burton, Direk, Salisbury North and Waterloo Corner from Wakefield to the Division of Port Adelaide electorate.

In addition, the committee also suggested Wakefield gain the suburbs of Buckland Park, St Kilda and Waterloo Corner from the Division of Port Adelaide.

One objection from the Australian Labor Party claimed the suburbs of Burton, Direk, Salisbury North and Waterloo Corner have stronger ties to Wakefield and should remain in that electorate.

If this objection were to be noted into the changes, it would allow Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, to continue living in his Burton residence.

If the changes went ahead as planned, Mr Champion indicated he would move to ensure he continued to live within his own electorate.

“Electoral redistribution is a political fact of life, and sometimes the boundaries change – and I am committed to living in my electorate as I always have,” he said.

Daylight saving starts Daylight saving starts this weekend. Put clocks FORWARD one hour when you go to bed Saturday night.

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DUE to the public holiday on Monday, the Plains Producer will publish a day later next week, on Thursday, October 6.

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 28, 2011

NEWS v District

Cash for local groups

Emma and Chloe Sharpe, of Two Wells, in front of a new John Deere S-Series harvester – PICTURE courtesy of Yorke Peninsula Country Times, Nick Perry.

VOLUNTEER groups across the region will receive a pleasant boost after several were announced as successful applicants for funding from the Federal government’s $16 million Volunteer Grants initiative.

Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the grants were spread right across the community to shore up a number of services.

“The Volunteer Grants will support a range of local groups that specialise in different but equally valuable causes,” he said.

“They will receive a grant of between $1000 and $5000 to contribute to their volunteers’fuel costs and purchase much-needed equipment.”

For example, the Balaklava CFS will receive $4800 for items including an esky, kitchen utensils and equipment, a dishwasher and IT services.

“Volunteers make a significant social and economic contribution to

Australian society, contributing approximately $14.6 billion to the notfor-profit sector each year.

“Across the country, more than 200,000 volunteers will benefit from the Volunteer Grants,” Mr Champion said.

Other lucky local groups include: Balaklava Museum - $2879.90 Blyth Community Hall - $2000 Brinkworth Management Committee - $1793.42 Hamley Bridge Pool - $4150 Manoora Centenary Park - $5000 Riverton Jingles Community Shed and Garden - $3695 Hamley Bridge Community Association - $1990.

Hamley Bridge Institute Committee - $4376 Virginia Country Fire Service $4000 Wakefield Plains CFS Group $5000

Will it be wet in the field?

RAIN and scattered showers are forecast for the next three days across the Mid North.

If some decent falls are recorded across the district in coming days, the rain could prove extremely timely for growers enduring a fairly dry spring to date.

The Weather Channel has released its forecast, claiming South-eastern Australia is in the firing line for severe weather over the next few days, which will see heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and a drop in temperature.

“Wild weather will result from the passage of a strong cold-front set to hit South Australia and western Victoria today

before reaching New South Wales on Thursday,” senior meteorologist, Tom Saunders said.

“This front will produce more than 20mm of rain for most of NSW, Victoria and Tasmania

by Thursday night due to rain and thunderstorms forming both ahead and behind the front.

“Agricultural parts of South Australia should receive falls between 10-20mm.”

It may also be time to get the track pants and jumpers back out again as well.

“Along with the rain and wind, a sharp cool change will make it feel like winter again,” Mr Saunders said.

The forecast almost perfectly coincides with the Yorke Penin-

sula Field Days at Paskeville, which opened its gates yesterday and continues until tomorrow.

In fact, if anything, solid rains would please a majority of the 40,000 plus visitors predicted to venture to this year’s event, setting crops around the state back on track for another above average yeild.

Most of south-eastern Australia will see maximum temperatures drop more than 10˚C over 48 hours.

“This weather isn’t going anywhere in a hurry as another cold-front will bring more showers and cold temperatures over the weekend,” Mr Saunders said. n HART FIELD DAYS, PAGE 16

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Linda Nuffield scholar Clare farmer and innovator, Linda Eldredge, was awarded the prestigious Nuffield scholarship last Saturday night, and will use the opportunity to study ‘real-time’ business management.

“The scholarship promotes innovation with agriculture, where people travel the world to explore an idea, then bring the information back to Australia,” Linda said.

Linda and her husband Rhys, farm in the mid-north of South Australia, with 2000 acres at the foothills of the Clare Valley and an additional 1000 acres in the Apilla district.

They are predominantly prime wheat growers with additional crops of barley, canola and some legumes as well as 1000 sheep for prime lamb and merino lamb production.

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BALAKLAVA had a new resident in the main street yesterday, when a brown snake made its way through town.

The unwelcome visitor slithered past the town’s chemist just before lunch, sending some staff members into hysterics.

The snake was reportedly equally as frightened and made its way into a hole near Wendy’s Cafe and Cakes.

A snake was also spotted at Mill Court, leading some to speculate it was the same snake seen by the chemist.

Some say the serpent was on its way to do some shopping before being rudely interrupted.

Others dismissed this as venomous rumour.

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Thieves back for more BALAKLAVA A FURTHER two break-ins were reported last week near Balaklava.

On Thursday night or early Friday morning, an implement shed at the Balaklava Golf Course was broken into.

A number of items were stolen, including an oxy-acetylene kit, two whipper snippers, an air hose with attached gauge, a vice, a mower and a hand held-screed leveller.

On the same night, another shed and vehi-

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 n CALL 131 444 outside business hours or 000 in an emergency cle was broken into at Viterra’s Bowmans site.

Power tools, a welder and a pressure cleaner were stolen. Crime scene investigators attended both scenes.

REGION PORT Pirie Detec-

tives arrested a 54-yearold man and reported a 53-year-old woman, both from the state’s Mid North, for allegedly committing fraud by dishonestly dealing with documents last week.

The man and woman, who are married, ob-

tained almost $60,000 in benefit from the fraud.

Police will allege the man falsely created documents and forged signatures, which led to monies being deposited into his wife’s bank account.

The man was granted bail and will appear in Clare Magistrates Court on November 21.

The woman will also be summoned.

BLYTH ON Monday, September 19, a Blyth man was reported for allegedly driving at Clare

while in excess of the prescribed concentration of alcohol, with an alleged reading 0.119.

The man lost his licence for six months and his car was impounded for 28 days.

SNOWTOWN Police arrested a girl from Snowtown last Wednesday for an aggravated assault causing harm after she allegedly hit another girl in the face with a weapon.

She was released on police bail and will attend court at a later date.

VITERRA’S Adam Kennedy inspects progress on the new exit road.

Road upgrade at Bowmans silos VITERRA’S Bowmans site is one of 12 of the company’s receival facilities to share in $3 million of road works the bulk handler is completing around the state to prepare for another above average harvest haul.

Work has already begun on site and the company expects it to be completed before harvest.

Grain executive manager, Dean McQueen, said Viterra has been keen to invest in its assets across the state.

“Improved road works benefit growers, carriers and employees who use these sites and will provide a safer environment for all stakeholders to operate in,” he said.

“As part of the Post Harvest Review, we identified the need for a strategic long-term approach to infrastructure and capital spending and so this forms part of our five year capital expenditure plan.

“The road works will also assist in the development of site-specific traffic management plans, which were another

of Viterra’s commitments from the Post Harvest Review.”

Viterra is concentrating its efforts at the most heavily trafficked and worn road surfaces at the Bowmans site.

The main improvements will be dust reduction, increased safety and hygiene (reduced spillage and easier cleanup), reduced truck wear and increased driver comfort.

By Les Pearson The work includes resheeting the main entrance area, widening and sealing the lanes to the second classification centre, widening and sealing the internal road shoulders in critical areas including the marshalling yard entry, replacing the weighbridge approaches, putting extended concrete pads at the two main shed grid approaches and near Block 0, improving the vertical alignment of the exit road and improving the storm water

drainage system by cleaning out culverts and swale drains.

The latest work is part of a multimillion investment by the company in recent years.

“We have invested more than $43 million in storage, transport, logistics, people and port terminal infrastructure since 2009 in order to enhance and facilitate greater throughput and increased grain exports from South Australia,” Mr McQueen said.

The 12 sites identified as the highest priority leading into harvest include Apamurra, Ardrossan, Bowmans, Cummins, Elliston, Karoonda, Kimba, Lameroo, Lock, Tailem Bend, Thevenard and Wudinna.

Viterra has consulted with silo committees regarding the road works.

“Investments of this kind will improve site operating conditions by reducing dust and assisting with operations during wet weather,” Mr McQueen said.

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WHILE the final details have slightly changed, new public toilets will be built in Stockport.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said there was an initial allocation of funding for the project in the budget.

“There’s still a provision in the budget but there was a discussion about what style of toilets will be built there,” he said.

“The project we put up originally was of the scale of one we had built at Manoora, which was fairly substantial.”

A reappraisal by council was sparked, debating what was needed and what was being replaced.

“I guess we’re looking at what you could call a scaled down version now,” Mr Blight said.

“In terms of the quality of finish and functionality of the amenity, it will be a vast improvement on what we’ve got currently and I think it will be a good asset to the community.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Merry’s poignant farewell to CHAP

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T is with great sadness and concern I begin my new journey into retirement after 18 years of employment with the Country Health Advocacy Program (CHAP).

This week, the CHAP office in Balaklava, after 21 years of service to the Wakefield Plains Community, will close.

I am very thankful for the opportunities I have had to serve the frail elderly clients.

I have had the great privilege of co-ordinating services through contractors who have gone into homes and ensured the comfort and care of our elderly citizens.

This individual in-home care has enabled our senior members of the community to continue to live fruitful and full lives in their own homes rather than have to consider residential care, the very reason CHAP came to be in 1989.

The amount of “extra miles” contractors have gone with their individual clients has at times been their lifeline to remaining independent in crisis times. I have never ceased to be amazed at their dedication and care.

The changing times with centralisation and service by telephone I believe will impact on service but is inevitable when governments and organisations are administered so much by technological methods, which, in my opinion, takes people out of the equation.

I find it interesting in our community to see Carers’ Link has opened an office here to decentralise and bring the services to the people with an “open door” approach, while CHAP is removing itself from a relatively large rural area where 90 hours co-ordination time was provided, to just 12 hours per week attendance in Balaklava.

I wish to thank all of the services where cooperation and working together has made service delivery work so well in this region, including community nurses, allied health care workers, carer respite centres, medical clinics and hospitals, transport schemes and aged care facilities, always working with the intent of serving our clients in the best way possible to ensure safety and wellbeing.

I will follow with interest the commitment made by CHAP management that services in this region will not be impacted in any way by this closure, and very much hope and pray that commitment is upheld.

I look forward in my retirement to new interests and ventures in this community.

Merry Bennett, Pinery

Training scheme will boost student career chances Balaklava High Schools students will have the exciting option of studying vocational subjects next year, as part of the new Training Guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS), and use this to complete their SACE. The purpose of the TGSS scheme is to assist and encourage students to start and complete a VET qualification at Certificate III level while still completing year 12.

Wally Radowicz from Balaklava High School believes everyone will benefit from the program.

“It will benefit the community as more kids will complete year 12 and it will also help students to study in their areas of interest,” Wally said.

Students will be given subsidised training delivered by a Registration Training Organisation primarily in Certificate II at no cost and Certificate III qualifications at a very reduced rate.

The students are also given a guaranteed place at the Registered Training Organisation to complete post school the qualification pathway the student has started.

“Usually if you apply for a Certificate II, you need to have passed year 11 English and maths, but with this scheme, you can start before then,” Wally said.

There are 80 courses available on the Prescribed Qualification List for students to choose from.

“This will give them a head start in their career and also provide them with a seamless transition,” Wally said.

Further details can be provided from Balaklava High School.

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CWA farewells Life Member Margaret Gleeson

Star of the North

ABOUT 30 Balaklava CWA members turned out to farewell well-known resident, Margaret Gleeson (pictured, centre), last Tuesday in the CWA Hall.

A resident in the area for 73 years, Margaret has now moved to Oaklands Park in Adelaide. Mrs Gleeson is a foundation and life member of the Balaklava CWA.

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Time to suit up for summer Winter sports are over and everyone is breathing a sigh of relief.

Many people have, are or will be heading to the Paskeville Field Days this week, and then school finishes on Friday – one more term to go!

So thoughts turn to school holidays – what to do? You can always start practising your summer sports!

Summer sports are starting to spring into action. Clubs and associations are busy collating names and teams, and then the all important programming will start.

Before you complain about how things are run or about having to take a turn scoring or working in the canteen, think of the volunteers who run all clubs for YOUR benefit.

Adrian “Stan” McCabe from Hamley Bridge is donning the whites again for Hamley’s cricket club and is also their junior co-ordinator.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Association Secretary Annette Wilson is seeing programs in her sleep as their season starts on October 14.

Long Plains’ Heather Curnow has kicked off the footy gear and donned the tennis gear, starting her second year as association president for the Lower North Junior Tennis Association (LNJTA).

Like many sporting associations, the LNJTA and Mid North Tennis Associations have a good arrangement that clubs each have a two year term running the show.

Lawn bowling clubs are cleaning out the clubrooms and sending down a few bowls to check the bias as they prepare for an early start.

And if you don’t like the summer weather, you can always cool off at the pool.

Balaklava’s Roweena Tiller is the pool lifeguard supervisor this season and she is looking for some help!

If you are over 16 and have your Bronze Medallion, maybe you could consider assisting at the pool!

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Small town, big attraction!

HALBURY The small township Halbury will be turned into tent city on October 21-23 as the “Mighty Men’s Conference Australia” is coming!

Its aim is to gather Autralian men together for fellowship, worship and spiritual encouragement, with a big crowd expected at the Or if you haven’t got the necessary qualifications but would like to help, courses are available. Contact Roweena on 8862 1893.

I wonder if there are any other Tony Abbott budgie smuggler look-alikes around? Some of the Balaklava footballers might be in contention after Mad Monday ...

Owen The news from Owen is.....there isn’t much ... though we’ve heard the ever reliable band of locals are relining the old projector room in the town hall, but its future use is undecided.

And drivers in the entire district won’t recognise the Postie with the Mostie, Owen’s Derily Snook. She has traded in the yellow Celica for a “boring white nanna car”, a Hyundai i45. Hardly boring Derily, it looks great – and so do you behind the wheel!

Uniting Church Emmaus campsite and under the stars on Halbury oval.

Local and interstate speakers will inspire and encourage men through their personal life stories.

Further details will be in the Producer later, but if you have any queries contact Shane Dodd 0427 673 633.

Apparently local bingo caller Glen Bubner has a new ute. And that is all that’s happening in Owen at the moment. Surely not! I think there’s something the residents are not telling me...

Balaklava

Bargains in books

Another holiday attraction is the second-hand book sale at the Balaklava Community Library. It starts on October 4 and runs for the school holidays unless sold out.

Books range from 50c to $2 so come along and grab a bargain.

Did everyone attend Balaklava Show last Saturday? At least the weather wasn’t like those windy hot days we’ve had over the past weeks that was considered classic Balak Show Day weather. And not good for the crops.

• Balaklava High School is holding a showcase of the skills and talents of their students on October 26. Visual arts, public speaking, musical and drama performances and CO2 dragster cars are just some of the things on display. More details later but put this date in your diaries.

Lower Light The AFL Grand Final will be shown on the big screen at the Lower Light Hotel on October 1. To keep the footy tradition going, hot pies wil be available during the game.

And on October 2 from 2.30pm, Mick Bennett will be singing and playing a variety of instruments to keep everyone entertained.

There’s a barbecue during the afternoon with proceeds going to local junior tennis and basketball clubs.

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• Riverton schools will officially open their new buildings on October 24. The primary school junior classrooms and library extensions will be opened at 10am, followed by the high school’s language centre at 10.45am.

Morning tea follows at 11.30am in Riverton Community Library. Let the schools know if you’ll be attending.

Two Wells A couple of weeks ago we printed a photo of the winning lady golfing Champion of Champions played at Balaklava. The photo said Two Wells player Judy Frost was C Grade nett winner, but the report said Bronze nett winner, which was actually correct.

So a thousand apologies to Judy, who in my opinion is just gold!

CORNY CORNER

n joke of the week:

What did the grape say when the elephant stepped on it?

Nothing, it just let out a little whine.

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NEWS v Balaklava Show LEFT: In a demonstration and fundraiser for the new Balaklava skate park, Ethan Allen shows a “tail whip” on his scooter.

RESULTS SEE who won the prizes on page 8, with horses in action and show jumping on page 22

RIGHT: Winner of the YAC skate board decorating competition was Brayden Foale-Jacka, (left) with runners-up Julius Rohrlach (centre) and Ethan Allen.

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WOBBLES the clown with friends, from left: Keaton and Hollie Hudson, Cooper, Claire and Lachlan Stone, and Lincoln and Courtney Barkla.

Magician Scott Mangnoson has Olivia McColl guessing as he turns an egg into sweets.

South Australian draft State Natural Resources Management Plan

RIGHT: At the BizyChicks stall are Alicia Thomas (left) and Jenny Irish.

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Have your say about the draft State Natural Resources Management Plan.

The Natural Resources Management (NRM) Council has prepared a draft State NRM Plan.

The draft Plan proposes a direction for natural resource management in South Australia, for the next decade and beyond. It aims to achieve a balance between environmental, social and economic outcomes.

The Council now invites you to give them your opinion of the draft Plan.

Your feedback is important to the NRM Council and to the successful management of the state’s natural resources.

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How to provide feedback: There are three options for sending your comments/submissions to the NRM Council: • Upload your submission/comments on the webpage; • Email your submission directly to NRM Council statenrmplan@sa.gov.au; or • Post your submissions to NRM Council, GPO Box 1047, Adelaide, SA 5001.

Closing Date for Submissions: Monday 19 December 2011 For more information email the NRM Council statenrmplan@sa.gov.au

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n My name is ‘ASH’ – a 7-year-old male domestic short hair cat.

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People’s Choice, Cleanest Ute, 2nd Classic Restored, Alex Jones, of Mallala, accepts the trophy on behalf of dad, Brenton.

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 28, 2011

NEWS v Balaklava Show Riding Ali Baba – Amy Barr and Daniel Butterfield and friends – and (RIGHT) the clowns put a smile on everyone’s face!

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ore than 1900 people flocked to Ralli Park last weekend for the 133rd annual Balaklava Show, filled with excitement for the young and young at heart.

Blessed with sunny weather, the show went off without a hitch as families gathered to enjoy the day, and children laughed along with clowns and rode on the many amusements.

Despite numbers being slightly down from last year, secretary, Nollene Grigg, was more than happy with the outcome.

“It went really well, the weather was great and everyone seemed very pleased,” Nollene said.

With the Paskerville Field Days also on this week, Nollene explained many people choose “one or the other” to attend.

Those who did attend were not disappointed, with entertainment, great food, competitions to enter and also the anticipated return of show jumping on the Sunday.

“It was great to have the show jumping back, we had 150 entrants and many applauded us on our good facilities,” Nollene said.

Along with the show jumping, there were also the usual horse events and a scarecrow event which had nine entries.

“The scarecrow competition was a real hit, and next year we were thinking of opening it as a family competition,” Nollene said.

The showbag corner was also a favourite amongst the kids, as smiles lit up on their faces as they rummaged through their bags.

“The showbag corner definitely had a roaring trade,” Nollene said.

President of the show, Philip Shepherd, was also pleased with the outcome and attendance.

“It was great to see people staying around, as this year we didn’t have to compete with the AFL grand final,” Philip said.

Another highlight of the day was the ute competition, run by Gavin Hahesy, for the third year running.

With a welcome 65 entrants, it saw an increase from last years 47.

mother and daughter, Tenayah and Lisa Renshaw, enjoy a ride on the cha cha.

BELOW: WOULD they scare anyone?

Jahrika Haasbroek and Kailah Gates having fun with the scarecrows. n PICTURES: Lisa Redpath

Sally Crowther reports:

“We had a record number of utes, we even had a truck from Naracoorte who tried to enter,” Gavin said.

The competition also raised $160 in the Peoples Choice category which will go back into the community.

“The last two years we have given the money to the Balaklava hospital and also Mill Court, but at this stage we’re not sure what we will do with it this year,” Gavin said.

While Gavin insists it will be bigger and better next year, it seems it was a popular event for all who attended.

“It’s growing in popularity and that can be seen with the record number who participated,” Philip said.

While the competitions proved to be entertaining, so did Wobbles the Clown and the Balaklava Drama Club clowns.

Balaklava Drama Club teacher, Kelly Bickle, said the clowns did an amazing job.

“It went really well, all the schools were involved and we got some great feedback from people who enjoyed seeing what the kids in the community were doing,” Kelly said.

Being a country show, the community involvement was also a crucial part.

“It was good to see the community involved including the CFS, Scouts and also the Relay for Life team, Ovasholdaboldaholdas, who ran a stall,” Nollene said.

The Scouts group also assisted in the big clean up, collecting cans which were donated to the group.

While there was some community involvement, the Balaklava Show committee are hoping to get more support from the community next year, in both volunteering and competition participation.

“We want to encourage more involvement next year, to give it a go and help bring out the spirited competitiveness within the community,” Philip said.

Anyone who is interested in helping out next year should contact Nollene Grigg on 8862 1440 or 0437 037 412.

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 28, 2011

BELOW: “Show person” winners (from left) Sophie Parker, Jacob Battle Samuel Michael (at rear), Lachlan Antic and Macy Tiller.

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Balaklava Show results SectioN B - HOME BREWED BEER Best Brew of the Day – Greg McPharlin JUDGE’S COMMENTS – Problems that arose this year mainly due to sanitation problems, Beer becomes infected (sanitise fermentor thoroughly and RINSE thoroughly afterwards), brew at a lower temperature; say 20°c or less! try using nontap water. Hydrate the yeast before pitching into the wort.

Section E- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE L J R Spillane Memorial Trophy – Tim Wandel, Balco Australia Trophy – Gemma & Yasmine Tiller, Nufarm Trophy- No Exhibitors Entered, Centre State Exports Trophy – Ian Wedding, Gilmac Trophy – Tim Wandel, Champion Wheat – Tim Wandel, Highest Aggregate in Agricultural Produce – Tim Wandel JUDGE’S COMMENTS – Low entry numbers disappointing. Grain quality good samples so growers need to pay attention to hygiene methods on farm. The classes in the hay and green classes very good with excellent potential in all wheat barley and oats.

Quite good entries too.

SECTION F– FARM PRODUCE Aggregate Points in Farm Produce – Caileigh Mudge JUDGE’S COMMENTS – Good selection of eggs, could encourage more children to enter eggs. Open Class very good some a little uneven in size all good colour.

Section G – OPEN COOKING Doris Wandel Memorial Trophy – Kimberley Brownlie, Highest Aggregate Points in Cooking – Christine Burford, 2nd Highest Points in Cooking – Lee Lelliott, Allied Flour Trophy – Lee Lelliott, DR Cook Monumental Work Trophy – Lee Lelliott, Section G – MEN’S COOKING Aggregate Points in Men’s Cooking – CA Wandel Section G – JAMS, PICKLES & PRESERVES Aggregate Points in Jams, Pickles & Preserves – Lois Lewis Section G – CHOCOLATES Aggregate Points for open Chocolates – C Burford Section G – UNDER 16 & 8-12 years COOKING Aggregate Points in Under 16 Cooking – Thomas Lane Aggregates Points in Under 12 Cooking – Catelyn Harkness 2nd Highest Aggregate Points in Under 12 Cooking – Georgina Burden JUDGE’S COMMENTS – Good to see so many entries from the U12 Children, well done everyone.

RICH FRUIT CAKE COMPETITION 1st Emma Kemp, 2nd Lee Lelliott, 3rd Christine Burford Section N – CUT FLOWERS Aggregate Points in Orchids – Julia Hoskin, Aggregate Points in Cut Flowers – Lois Lewis, Champion Pansy – Lois Lewis, Champion One Spike Cymbidium Orchid – Julia Hoskin, Best Cut Flower – Mary Bishop.

JUDGE’S COMMENTS – Generally the quality of flowers was up to the usual standard. The number of entries benched was encouraging when considered with other shows this year.

Exhibitors please note that when showing posies each stem should display at least 3 sets of leaves.

Also check that every stem is in water in all classes and types. The 1st prize in all classes was very good and is encouraging for future shows. The plugging of stems in the bottles still needs improving. All round congratulations on a very good display.

Section N- FLORAL ART Best Exhibit in Class 79 –No Exhibitors, Champion Bowl – John Chard, Aggregate Points in Open Floral Art –

THE TOP UTES FERAL: 1st – Shane McLachlan, 2nd – Sam Zweck, 3rd – Leon Crafter HOLDEN: 1st – Jordan Wilson, 2nd – Ben Grist, 3rd – Derek & Vanessa FORD: 1st – Bradley Semlar’ 2nd – Wolf Vander zee’ 3rd – Craig Clarke 4x4: 1st – Woody, 2nd – Peter Lennon, 3rd – Josh Roberts CHICKS: 1st – Derek & Vanessa Thomas, 2nd – Courtney Wise, 3rd – Naomi Dunstall.

COUNTRY/RURAL: 1st – Jaymi White, 2nd – Leon Crafter, 3rd – Jason Menadue CLASSIC/RESTORED: 1st – John Reid, 2nd – Brenton Jones, 3rd – Robert Gibbs TRADE/WORK: 1st – Matthew Guidolin, 2nd – Ryan Bickle, 3rd – Josh Roberts.

B&S: 1st – Steven Pilkington, 2nd – Ben Leon Crafter, of Two Wells and his ute came third in the Feral Grist, 3rd – Wold Vander zee. category and second in Country and Rural.

STREET: 1st – Matthew Waters, 2nd – Rick Banks, 3rd – Jordan Wilson PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Brenton Jones.

Novelty Categories BIGGEST BULLBAR – Wolf Vander zee; DIRTIEST UTE – Luke Broad; CLEANEST UTE – Brenton Jones ; MOST STICKERS – AJ Green; LOUDEST EXHAUST – Shane McLachlan

ABOVE: Ute winner, Feral and Loudest Exhaust, Shane McLachlan, of Avon. RIGHT: Ute winner, Country, Jaymi White, of Brinkworth.

Joy Maxwell, Champion Exhibit – Joy Maxwell, Aggregate Points in Novice Section - Lori Allen SECTION R – CAGED BIRDS Budgerigars- Best Budgie in the Show – L & H Edwards, Best Young Budgerigar – L & H Edwards, Exhibitor gaining Most Points – L & H Edwards, Best Unbroken Cap – L & H Edwards, Best Opposite Sex – L & H Edwards, JUDGE’S COMMENTS – Another good showing of budgerigars, birds generally in good feather condition.

Best in show was a very nice Albino Cock; the unbroken cap winner looks promising for future shows.

Parrots - Champion Large Parrot –Stuart Roberts, Champion Small Parrot – Barry Hayes, Champion Foreign Parrot – Barry Hayes, Champion Cockatiel – Barry Hayes, Champion Love Bird – Barry Hayes JUDGE’S COMMENTS – Parrots were quite good overall. The King Parrot was a well put together bird but had a dropped feather so was unable to give it a place. The superb was a nice bird with good substance and feather but the scarlet was the show stopper - an outstanding bird on colour, type and condition.

Finches - Champion Australian Finch – Barry Hayes, Champion Foreign Finch – Barry Hayes, Best Finch – JP & M Harris, Champion Zebra Finch – JP & M Harris, Reserve Champion Zebra Finch – JP & M Harris, Best Finch in the Show – JP & M Harris, JUDGE’S COMMENTS – It was lovely to see a good variety of finches with many birds worthy of a prize.

There was a great number of zebra finches that gave me a challenge to

judge as there were many very close, when it came down to the type and condition.

The overall champion finch was a hard decision between the Champion Australian Finch being a Gouldian and the Champion Zebra finch a Silver Cock. But at the end of the day the Zebra was best overall as the type and colour were near perfect to the standard. Thank you once again for inviting me to judge.

Section J – COMMERCIAL CATTLE Champion Steer – Hejgaard Knudsen, Champion Heifer –Jed Wilson, Aggregate Points in Commercial Cattle – Jed Wilson JUDGE’S COMMENTS – A small yarding of Cattle came to hand. Some Cattle showing signs of the dry season, but overall quality good.

SECTION I – CONTAINER PLANTS Champion Plant or Plants in Bloom – Julia Hoskin, Champion foliage Plant – Julia Hoskin, Champion Orchid – D Beare, Champion Fern - Norm & Gillian Crowther, Highest Aggregate Points in Container Plants – Julia Hoskin.

JUDGE’S COMMENTS –Firstly, Convenor and Recording Assistant had amply covered the placement and set up of all exhibits, the best I have encountered.

Exhibits again up to standard, clean pots, clean foliage under for a nice display due to the organizing ability of Convenor.

The Orchids Cymbidium in the last 2 years have had less exhibits would be nice to see more plants in the future.

There is always something different in

Balaklava Show. Lachenalia last year were good, none this year weather the problem and will always be. Could I suggest that pot plants will not grow through walls therefore keep them away from walls and rotating pots result in nice round plants. Nice to see so many succulents no cactus.

Cyclamen are a great plant and the culture is quite easy and being a corm can rest in the pot when dormant and good cyclamens are great. Overall a very good display and enhances the pavilion, suggest you all keep up the good work and a delight to judge.

SECTION H – VEGETABLES Aggregate Points in Vegetables – CA Wandel, Aggregate Points in Citrus – Mill Court Homes JUDGE’S COMMENT – It was great to see more entries, a great selection of veggies and fruit.

SECTION H - JUNIOR VEGETABLES Aggregate Points in Junior Vegetables – Emily & Harrison Lemon JUDGE’S COMMENTS – Good to see young people take interest in veggies.

SECTION K - HANDICRAFT Aggregate Points in Sewing, Stretch Sewing & Machine Embroidery – Derani Sanders, Outstanding Article in Sewing, Stretch Sewing & Machine Embroidery – Joan Riches, Aggregate Points in Patchwork – Derani Sanders & Pat Sharpe, Outstanding Article in Patchwork – Pat Sharpe, Aggregate Points in Wool or Wool Mixture Hand Knitted, Crochet & Home Spun - Beris Barr, Most Outstanding Article in Wool Or Wool Mixture Hand Knitted, Crochet or Home Spun – Joan

Ramsay, Most Outstanding Article in Handicraft – Lauren March, Aggregate Points in Handicraft – Vicki Johnson, Most Outstanding Article in Paper Tole Greeting Cards – Patricia Leahy, Most Outstanding Article in Craft for Nursing Home and Hostel Residents – Nellie Ryan, Most Outstanding Article in Scrapbooking – Liz Traeger, Most Outstanding Article in Handmade Cards – Kelly Tuddenham, Most Outstanding Exhibit in Paintings and Drawings – Valerie Veitch SECTION M – POULTRY Laucke’s Trophy – Champion Large Waterfowl – R Riddle & B Bailey, Dean Newberry Trophy – Champion Mallard – SJ, MA & SD Faehrmann, Laucke’s Trophy – Best Bantam in Children’s Section – Abbey Gosling, Laucke’s Trophy Best Large Bird in Children’s Section – Abbey Gosling, Champion Bird of the Show – R Riddle & B Bailey, Reserve Champion Bird of the Show – R Riddle & B Bailey, Aggregate Points in Heavy Breeds – Malcolm Watters, Aggregate Points in Light Breeds – Lyndon Johnson, Aggregate Points in Game Breeds – R Riddle & B Bailey, Aggregate Points in Hard Feather Bantams – Marcus Polaski, Aggregate Points in Soft Feather Bantams – Ken Stock, Aggregate Points in Children’s Section – Abbey Gosling, Aggregate Points in Large Waterfowl – Kelly Tuddenham, Aggregate Points in Mallards – SJ, MA & SD Faehrmann Section W – WOOL Champion Fleece – BA Michael & Co, Highest Aggregate Points in Wool – GK & B Cottle, Best Commercial Fleece –MJ & PJ Kirkland SHOW PERSON Prince Winner – Lachlan Antic, Runner Up – Jack Tiller, Princess Winner – Macy Tiller, Runner Up – Kayleigh Parker, Mini Show person Winner – Jacob Battle, Runner Up – Tamika Gregory, Sub-Junior Show person Winner – Samuel Michael, Runner Up – Keisha Gregory, Junior Show person Winner – Sophie Parker, Runner Up – Chelsea Brown SCARECROW COMPETITION 1st Allen Family, 2nd Burden Family, 3rd Gregory Family SECTION C - SHEEP Light Crossbred (1st Cross) Trade Lamb 19-24kg – 1st McPharlin & Son, 2nd William Mudge, 3rd B &D Mudge Heavy Crossbred (1st Cross) Export Lamb 24.1+kg – 1st McPharlin & Son, 2nd Caileigh & Hannah Mudge SECTION T – PHOTOGRAPHY Grand Champion Print – Fiona Tiller, Champion Large Print – Abbie Tiller, Champion Small Print – Fiona Tiller, Champion Creative Print – Fiona Tiller, Champion Junior Print (Primary School) – Madison Bond THANK YOU On behalf of the Balaklava Show Council I would like to thank everyone who attended the Show on Saturday to make it another successful day.

To Mr Steven Griffiths, thank you for opening the Show and also for the support and interest you give to country shows in your electorate.

To the convenors, stewards, helpers and anyone else who contributed on the day and also before the show thankyou for your help, many unseen hours go into preparing for the day. Also to the helpers who came on Sunday, egg and bacon sandwiches were yummy!!

To Brian and Adrian Riddle thank you for bringing back Show Jumping, many favourable comments were received and we also had interstate competitors.

To Tash and Philip thanks for ‘propping me up’ over the last two weeks.

Hope you enjoyed the day and see you on Saturday September 22, 2012.

Nollene Grigg, Secretary

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Ede, 102, celebrates with family Mrs Ede Wilson, wife of the late Harold Wilson, of Whitwarta, celebrated her 102nd birthday at the Lutheran Retirement Village, Hope Valley, on September 7, with her two daughters and their families.

Her health is good and her memory excellent.

Harold was the youngest of Charles and Harriet Wilson’s children and they lived at “East View” Whitwarta.

Fred married Elizabeth Gleeson, aunt of archbishop Gleeson, Edgar married Vera Tiller, Charles married Dora Swanson, Joe married Joy Veitch, Richard married Lillian Tiller and Ruth married Clem Tiller.

Three Wilson’s married three Tillers and there were may descendants in the Balaklava district.

Harold was a grandson of Richard Tronsdale Wilson who had the Post Office and store at Whitwarta and was the first clerk of Balaklava District Council.

WALKING group. Standing (from left) Alice Parsons, April Skewes, Lee Cunningham, Don & Valerie Veitch, Bevan Dangerfield, Margaret Manuel, Errol Meaney, Jan Young, Pete McPharlin, Heather Maxwell, Kirsti McPharlin, Sharon & Wayne Hill.

Kneeling(from left) Heather Cunningham, Margaret March, Lyn Sutton, Erika Engelke, with Amy & Casey Cunningham in front.

Walk highlights water plight A group of more than 25 people walked from Balaklava Uniting Church to ‘The Rocks’ to raise money to provide bore holes for Nigerian villages through an organisation called Open Doors.

In villages where there is no water supply, women and children have to walk great distances to the nearest water source (often

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“Because we didn’t have to carry water on our heads, it was for us an enjoyable Sunday afternoon activity carried out in perfect spring weather,” said avid Balaklava walker, Heather

Cunningham.

The group walked out to Kirsti and Peter McPharlin’s home (about 8.5km) for a rest and a cuppa, then continued on down to the river to watch the Combined Church Youth Groups’ annual mud slide, before completing the walk to the Rocks, where a sausage sizzle was enjoyed by all.

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Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are expected to be 20 to 30 mm over the southern agricultural area, 5 to 15 mm over the northern agricultural area and up to 5 mm over the southern Pastoral districts.

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A draft revised State Natural Resources Management (NRM) Plan is available for public consultation.

The Plan, originally released in 2006, sets the strategic direction for natural resource management across South Australia.

“The new State NRM Plan is incredibly important as it will set the direction for natural resource management in SA over the next decade,” said Andrew Inglis, NRM Council presiding member.

“Decisions about how to take care of valuable assets such as water, land, plants and animals affect everyone.”

Mr. Inglis is asking for members of

the community to have a close look at the draft revised plan they have come up with, and to let the NRM organisers know what they think.

The aim is to have the new plan finalised next year, and the result would build on the strengths of the previous 2006 plan, which was the first integrated plan to manage the natural resources in South Australia.

Public consultation on the plan, which was released on September 20, will be available for three months. For details, go to www.environment.sa.gov. au/haveyoursay/draftstateNRMplan.

Submissions close December 19.

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CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Isolated showers, tending to scattered around Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges during the afternoon and evening. Isolated thunderstorms developing over Kangaroo Island and the southern Fleurieu and Yorke Peninsulas, possible isolated thunder elsewhere. Mild with light winds turning moderate to fresh northwesterly winds ahead of a fresh to strong westerly change during the afternoon.

Thursday: An Advice to Sheep Graziers has been issued. Isolated morning thunderstorms. Isolated showers, becoming scattered over all areas except Yorke Peninsula. Cool to cold with fresh west to southwest winds, easing during the evening.

Friday: Isolated showers, tending to scattered during the day. Cool to mild with moderate to fresh west to southwesterly winds.

GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Winds: Northeast to southeasterly 5 to 10 knots tending westerly 10 to 15 knots around dawn and reaching 15 to 20 knots around midday.

Winds increasing to 20 to 30 knots during the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms. Seas: Below 1 metre increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly about 1 metre on southern Spencer Gulf.

Thursday: Winds: West to southwesterly 20 to 30 knots becoming westerly 15 to 25 knots during the evening.

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Balaklava

Contact Shayn 8862 1222

School Holiday Opening Hours October 4, 2011 to October 15, 2011

Weekdays 9.30 am to 5 pm (Closed from 1pm to 2pm) Saturdays 9 am to 12 pm Closed Monday October 3 for public holiday May Terrace Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862-1336 E: bcl@balakhs.sa.edu.au

Pet Care

With Balaklava Veterinary Service. Ph 8862 2088

Child development is dog’s play Children learn through play.

Dogs love to play. Children can learn from playing with their dogs.

“Dogs can play an important part of the development of children in ways that enhance their life experiences.

Research has shown that children are more likely to have healthy levels of self-esteem than children who don’t own pets. These values continue and develop in adult life,” states Dogs NSW Spokesperson and Veterinary Advisor, Dr Peter Higgins.

Families can teach their children responsible ownership of their pets. When children are permitted to undertake age appropriate activities in the care for a pet, they learn about dependence, care, giving and respect for other living beings.

“Remember though, that young children should be supervised at all times when in the presence of a dog,” says Dr Higgins.

“It is the responsibility of parents and other adults to involve their children with the care and maintenance of the family pet dog. Preschool children need help in learning to interpret the play and attack signs of pet animals.”

“Dogs give children unconditional love. Dogs provide enduring affection and will not judge nor criticise troubled minds. Owning a pet needs to be considered by all parents not just from the point of view of companionship but also from the viewpoint of our community,” explains Dr Higgins.

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NEWS v District n BROADCAST FROM ROSEWORTHY COLLEGE TONIGHT:

Using the net to beat mice plague

AN emerging mouse crisis across Australia’s southern grain growing region will be discussed in an emergency information conference organised by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), to be broadcast live on the internet around Australia.

The conference will be held tonight at Roseworthy College at 7.30pm. It will feature a video discussion with key experts from the National Mouse Management Working Group and will allow growers and other stakeholders to ask questions of the panel from wherever they are sitting at a computer.

The regulator responsible for mouse control

PICTURE: CSIRO permits, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), has also indicated a representative will participate in the discussion forum.

Growers are becoming increasingly alarmed about the dramatic increases in mouse numbers being reported over an area covering more

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than 20 per cent of south eastern Australia’s cropping area.

GRDC’s Manager Crop Protection, Dr Rohan Rainbow, says there is already direct crop damage being reported and some areas could experience a yield loss in excess of 25 per cent if mice numbers are not controlled.

“A number of emergency use permits issued by the APVMA expire on September 30 and growers are keen to understand what their options are for accessing mice bait after that date,” Dr Rainbow said.

“Our strong advice to growers in the mouse affected areas is to immediately assess their likely on-farm bait needs and then secure it as soon as possible.

“This discussion broadcast will provide growers with the latest information about mouse control options. GRDC is keen to hear from growers about their concerns and the panel will be there to answer their questions in real time,” he said.

You can register for the internet broadcast tonight at the following site: http://vioca. st/GRDC_Mouse_Control_Broadcast Panel speakers include Dr Rohan Rainbow, Managing Crop Protection, Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC); Dr Simon Humphrys, Commercialisation Manager, Invasive Animals CRC and Andrew Polkinghorne, SA Mouse Working Party

Simone Hier (R/1 Teacher), Joseph Hillard (rear) and Dre Talbot checking items in a box for Operation Christmas Child

Christmas countdown

Amber Thomas with some of the items to go into the boxes

Snowtown Primary students have been busy. They had a great time purchasing goodies for Operation Christmas Child, organised by the Christian Pastoral Support worker, Fay Welke.

And the SRC held a disco with theme of Australia being a hit!

Two limbo competitions were held and here were prizes for best dressed. All profits were given to the RSPCA. Everyone had a great time!

n HIGH COURT DECISION COULD THREATEN DIRECT FEDERAL FUNDING:

Councils in Constitution push

WHITWARTA resident Hanne Hejgaard Knudsen recently completed a special hat-trick of wins at the Adelaide Show, with another of her goats receiving the Champion Senior Buck award.

Eli, of the Westview Boer Stud, was the third of Hanne’s prized pets to secure the title from three attempts. Hanne said judges remarked on his good body length and looks.

THE Local Government Association is urging all South Australians to become involved in the debate to update the Australian Constitution to protect communities.

The Commonwealth expert panel has issued a discussion paper canvassing options for delivering on an election promise by the Federal government to hold a referendum on whether to recognise Local Government in the Constitution.

LGA president, Mayor Kym McHugh, said councils were well prepared for the debate with every SA council having resolved to support “financial recognition”, one of the four options presented in the panel’s discussion paper.

A recent High Court decision has put direct funding by the Commonwealth to councils at risk.

“I am seriously concerned unless the Commonwealth’s powers to fund communities is confirmed ... communities will be faced with a choice of increasing rates, or letting roads and facilities decay,” Mr McHugh said.

“If the Commonwealth supports our position it will be the first time communities get a chance to vote on what their councils think should happen in the Constitution as both previous attempts saw Commonwealth proposals put forward without community input.”

Mayor McHugh said all SA councils should make a submission to the panel in accord with recent council resolutions focusing on financial recognition as the preferred option of Local Government. A schedule for community consultations is being developed

by the panel with SA dates to be finalised.

The expert panel, comprising 18 members and led by former NSW Supreme Court Justice, James Spigelman, was established on June 21 to consider whether Local Government should be written into the Constitution which came into effect on January 1, 1901.

Former State Member of Parliament, Karlene Maywald has been selected to represent South Australian interests on the expert panel.

The Discussion paper can be found at http://localgovrecognition.gov.au/ Submissions close on November 4 and can be lodged on line at http://localgovrecognition.gov.au/content/make-submission More information can be found on the ALGA website http://www.alga.asn.au.

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NEWS v District

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t seems everyone has had or still has a cold, the flu or just hayfever lately. Many colds have started with either hayfever symptoms, or a sore throat and cough, and moved on after that.

While lying in bed in the wee hours of the morning a couple of weeks ago with a chronic sore throat, one nostril blocked and one running and on my third hanky, I was thinking about the difference between hankies and tissues! An odd thought I know.

So I thought I’d dig up some health trivia for you.

My Aunty Jill had Tuberculosis (called MTB or TB) years ago, and swears black and blue that she contracted it from hankies. Mmm... but did she?

Tuberculosis is spread through the air when people who have an active MTB infection cough, sneeze or otherwise transmit their saliva through the air.

And infection rates in the western world are very low so it might just’ve been bad luck rather than the fault of the poor hanky.

There are often debates about whether to use tissues or hankies – personally I’m a hanky user, but there is a place in the world for both.

Tissues are convenient and can be thrown away. But we all know what happens when one is left in the jeans

SOME mothers do have ’em ... Dillon Michael models mud and, well, other stuff! pocket and goes through the wash.

And they obviously don’t last – one big blow and they’re finished. At least a hanky is re-useable.

But speaking of reusing hankies, one of my relatives thinks washing hankies is disgusting and unhygenic.

Well, considering there’s at least five different things that are washed out of your underwear from time to time, I don’t think mucous from hankies is a problem!

You could say you save water not washing hankies, but tissues are made from paper pulp, which is 99 per cent water.

The process of making the paper involves removing the water from

n STATE GOVERNMENT FLOOD AID:

Cash flows for repairs

THE first half of the budgeted $3 support we’ve had from the State million from the State government’s government throughout this crisis and Local Government Disaster Fund is rebuilding program,” Mr Blight said. on its way to Clare and Gilbert ValWhile the $3 million support is short leys Council, following the extensive of the $5,376,000 damage bill assessdamage to the district’s roads during ment from consulting firm, Tonkins, the December 2010 floods.

Mr Blight is hopeful council can access CGVC chief executive officer, further support.

Roy Blight, said the funding will help “We would expect the Local Govpay for remediation works previously ernment Disaster Fund will assess the completed and currently in progress. claim and make a recommendation to treasury and we have “We’ve invoiced it and had no indication that the the money is in the process We have said figure of $5,376,000 will be of being transferred,” he we would reduced,” he said. said. like to make “We have said we would “It is very welcome representation like to make representation and it will make a lot of in respect to in respect to the additional difference. The first work the additonal costs we may incur through on Hannaford’s Bridge costs we may the reconstruction program road has begun, which is incur .... and we’ll take that on board, proceeding pretty well.”

CEO, Roy working through that as Beyond that, resheeting Blight we can. on roads that were damaged will begin, with crushing “We’re certainly very started in quarries including Bowden’s pleased with the assessments by the quarry on the Undalya to Balaklava State government and the Local Govroad and at Hannaford’s pit, behind ernment Disaster Fund.

Tarlee and Riverton “It’s been very important, particular“That work is under way so people ly for the rural and regional councils.” will be noticing a difference in those He said if councils were left to fend areas already,” Mr Blight said. for themselves, it would have crippled The second instalment of the $1.5 local communities.

“If councils and communities were million will be made available to counto wear the burden of the scale of the cil nearer to Christmas time.

“So from a project management and damage that was sustained on their cashflow point of view, that will work own, it would have been devastating,” out pretty well,” Mr Blight said.

Mr Blight said.

Council met with disaster fund de“So, having the support of the syspartment employees last Monday night. tem, it is governments working together “It just reinforced the ongoing in the best interests of the community.”

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pulp. And the whole process starts by harvesting trees – so not that green after all.

To stop the spread of diseases such as TB, you should cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing – but that’s good manners regardless.

The human body can fight diseases and has an immune system to do that.

There are times when we need medical assistance to help our immune system fight the bad bacteria.

Look what has happened to hospitals that have tried to make their places so sterile, bacteria has become resistant and we have infections like Golden Staph.

We have, in our bodies, an immune system which works to protect us. We must remember there is good bacteria around too and our immune system sorts out what is good and bad.

For example, our Natural Killer (NK) Cells are an important type of cell in the human body. They help fight off various infections as well as cancer.

NK cells are naturally produced by the body and their sole purpose is to search for and destroy harmful cells.

I heard on the radio the other day recent research has shown that, in some women, NK cells can overreact to a potential pregnancy and attack the embryo, resulting in a miscarriage.

Because it’s not a typical immune system response, it’s highly likely these women will experience multiple miscarriages.However with the correct prognosis via a simple blood test, and treatment, a successful pregnancy can eventuate.

Isn’t it scary what one part of our immune system can do?

So back to the coughs and colds we are having trouble shaking.

Make sure you cover your mouth when coughing, and nose when sneezing, preferably not with the hand you shake hands with (try in the crease of your arm/elbow). Yes mum.

Don’t sniff – blow your nose and wash your hands afterwards – especially if you’ve put your fingers through a snotty tissue. At least a hanky is thicker – but not as think as some. Yes mum.

And just out of interest, are you a tissue or hanky scruncher or folder?

I’m a scruncher, but that leads to another issue....

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Free ads for Balaklava ‘all of town’ garage sale BALAKLAVA’S “All of Town Garage Sale” is set for Saturday, October 22, as a fundraiser for the new Skate Park.

Registration fee of $10 includes a sale pack of a free advertisement in the Plains Producer, a town map directing customers to all “garages” involved around the town, a “garage sale” A3 sign and balloons, supplied by Balaklava Area Committee.

This is the chance to have a Spring clean and sell unwanted wares.

Sponsored by the Plains Producer, you can start registering from today for the garage sale, collect your sales pack and place your advertisement at the Plains Producer office for publication ONLY in the OCTOBER 12 AND 19 ISSUES SEE the advertisement in the classified advertising section for details. A word limit applies. Your $10 registration fee will be donated to the Skate park committee.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL DISTRICTS BOUNDARIES COMMISSION Notice Issued Pursuant to section 85(1) of the Constitution Act 1934 Pursuant to section 82(1) of the Constitution Act 1934 (“the Constitution”) the South Australian Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission is about to commence proceedings for the purpose of an electoral redistribution of South Australia into House of Assembly (State) electoral districts.

A redistribution of the Federal electoral boundaries is also taking place this year. The Federal redistribution is a separate exercise from the State redistribution, governed by different legislation and timeframes, and they are not related.

What is the basis of the redistribution?

Whenever an electoral redistribution is made, the number of electors in each electoral district must not vary from the electoral quota by more than 10 per cent. The electoral quota is obtained by dividing the total number of electors for the House of Assembly as at a specified date, being a date not earlier than six months before the date of the Commission’s order, by the number of electoral districts.

What is the task of the Commission?

In making an electoral redistribution, the Commission is required to: • ensure, as far as practicable, that the electoral redistribution is fair to prospective candidates and groups of candidates so that, if candidates of a particular group attract more than 50 per cent of the popular vote (determined by aggregating votes cast throughout the State and allocating preferences to the necessary extent), they will be elected in sufficient numbers to enable a government to be formed; • have regard, as far as practicable, to: a) the desirability of making the electoral redistribution so as to reflect communities of interest of an economic, social, regional or other kind; b) the population of each proposed electoral district; c) the topography of areas within which new electoral boundaries will be drawn; d) the feasibility of communication between electors affected by the redistribution and their parliamentary representative in the House of Assembly; e) the nature of substantial demographic changes that the Commission considers likely to take place in proposed electoral districts between the conclusion of its present proceedings and the date of expiry of the present term of the House of Assembly.

The Commission is also authorised to have regard to any other matter it thinks relevant.

Can you make a submission?

The Commission invites representations from any person in relation to the proposed electoral redistribution.

Any persons wanting to make representations to the Commission regarding the proposed electoral redistribution may do so in writing, either personally or by post, to the Secretary of the Commission, by 5.00pm on Tuesday 31 January 2012.

When and where will the hearings take place?

The Commission will conduct a preliminary hearing as to demographic data which will commence at 10.00am on Monday, 14 November 2011 in the Commonwealth Law Courts Building, 3 Angas Street, Adelaide.

Please refer to our website ecsa.sa.gov.au for more information on the demographic data and details of the Commission.

The Secretary Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission C/-The Electoral Commission SA Level 6, 60 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000 Postal Address: GPO Box 646, Adelaide SA 5001

2695250

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special feature v Home & Garden PREVENTION CAN BE BETTER THAN CURE:

AN example of salt damp in an old building at Port Wakefield.

Diagnosing salt damp

ing damp is suspected (tide mark, moisture confined to lower section of wall etc) then a number of diagnostic techniques can be used to determine the source of dampness.

One way is to use a drill and then analyse samples to determine their moisture level.

This can cause unsightly holes, so electrical moisture meters are often used when surveying for rising damp.

In many cases, damp is caused by “bridging” of a damp-proof course that is otherwise working effectively.

For example a flower bed next to an affected wall might result in soil being piled up against the wall above the level of the DPC. Moisture from the ground would be able

to ingress through the wall from the soil.

Such a damp problem could be rectified by simply lowering the flower bed to below DPC level.

Where a rising damp problem is caused by a lack of a damp-proof course (common in buildings aged more than 100 years old) or by a failed damp-proof course (comparatively rare) there are a wide range of possible solutions available.

These include: Replacement of the damp proof course; injection of a liquid or cream chemical damp proof course (DPC Injection); porous tubes; electrical-osmotic systems and land drainage.

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WITH warmer weather coming, mulching is very important.

To mulch means to cover the surface of the soil or growing medium with a layer of material like straw, leaf litter or bark chips.

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Mulching reduces evaporation and it is particularly valuable in areas where soil salinity is high. Mulching keeps soil temperatures cooler, though an exception to this is the use of black plastic, which also leads to oxygen depletion.

The use of organic mulches means the soil will benefit from the addition of nutrients as the mulch decomposes.

Mulches attract earthworms which add to the health of the soil through aeration and provide readily available nutrients for plants in the form of worm casts.

Because mulching protects the soil surface from the compacting effect of rain and sprinklers which can cause crusting, it allows the soil to absorb water more readily and prevents excessive run off. This can also help prevent erosion.

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A high proportion of damp problems in buildings are caused by the “big three”– condensation, rain penetration, and rising damp.

Other causes of dampness, such as pipe leakage and construction moisture, are also important.

The first step in assessing damp is to check for standing water.

Removing water with good drainage will remove any form of dampness. Once done, and dampness remains, the next step is to look for the presence of a damp-proof course.

If a damp-proof course is present, it is likely to be functioning, as the materials from which damp proof courses are manufactured tend to have a long lifespan.

However, it should be acknowledged that there are cases where existing damp proof courses fail for one reason or another.

One method often used to determine if the source of dampness is rising damp (rather than other forms of dampness) is to look for the presence of salts – in particular a tell tale “salt band” or “tide mark” at the peak of the damp’s rise.

Although this is a useful indicator, it is not completely reliable as salts can enter the fabric of the wall in other ways, for example unwashed sea sand or gravel used in the construction of the wall.

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Container plants are very popular but when it comes to potting mix, confusion reigns.

Is potting mix really necessary?

Here, from Yates, (www.yates.com. au) the experienced name in gardening, is advice on potting mixes.

A quality potting mix provides the best growing medium for container plants. Quality potting mixes, unlike soil, always maintain a good balance between holding moisture and draining well. This means plant roots can obtain water without drowning.

Potting mixes can be specifically formulated for special purposes and plant types. This means you can provide plants with the most suitable conditions for healthy growth.

Good quality potting mixes carry an Australian Standards Mark set of ticks. This shows they have passed a series of stringent tests. There are two standards for quality potting mixes: Regular (black ‘ticks’) and Premium (red ‘ticks’).

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Special feature Les Pearson

OME called them crazy. Many couldn’t see their vision. Despite the doubters, Stockport couple Paul and Rachele Beer purchased the town’s church in 2004 and began turning it into one of the most stunning modern homes you will ever see.

The building is over 150 years old but the beautiful stonework has withstood the test of time.

It was Paul who first took a liking to the run-down, vandalised former place of worship after being told by a friend it was up for sale.

“I thought Paul was joking so I came out here just to entertain him,” Rachele said. “I didn’t think he was serious about buying it.”

The only inhabitants of the church were a few possums and birds, while the windows were also badly damaged.

“They were just all smashed from years and years of vandalism,” Rachele said.

Despite its state at the time, Paul had a clear vision, put an offer in and before they knew it, the church was theirs.

“I think it was probably just meant to be,” Rachele recalled. “That’s how we felt, it just happened so easily.

“I don’t think I actually had time to think time to think twice.”

The couple were experienced renovators, having revamped a number of homes in the past but this was a whole new ball game, a fresh challenge.

“I remember standing at the door looking

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RACHELE Beer in the stunning interior of the renovated Stockport church, created by herself and husband Paul. at it thinking ‘oh my goodness’ and Paul was saying ‘this is awesome, we can do so much with this’,” Rachele laughed.

Paul is an electrician by trade, although has a strong interest in carpentry, while Rachele is a self-taught interior decorator.

“Paul saw the structural side of things and what we could do and I was more thinking about the interior decorating,” she said.

With initial intentions to turn it into bed and breakfast, the decision to install a mezzanine

floor as a second story was made early on.

But as work progressed, the pair began to get attached to their project.

“We spent about three years coming up on weekends, from Friday night and heading back late on Sunday night for work on Monday morning,” Rachele said.

“By the time we had put all our energy and effort into it, we decided we wanted to enjoy it for ourselves,” Rachele said.

After the first three years of strenuous

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Rachele said replacing the windows with traditional, church style replicas took about six months.

“We still wanted to maintain some of its history,” she explained.

“That’s the thing about renovating, for us, it’s not about coming in and completely taking over its original identity.

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NEWS v Farming

Grain of hope PROFESSOR Neil Fettell, (left) and Blyth farmers Simon Goldsmith and Joshua King discuss managing crop growth.

Farmers get the latest advice at Hart field day

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t was the scene of eagerness and education last Thursday as more than 500 growers and industry representatives gathered at the Hart Field Day. More than 30 nationally and internationally renowned cropping experts gave farmers and others the opportunity to see and hear first hand about the latest trends and expertise.

On display were latest varieties in barley, wheat, durum, triticale, oats, canola and peas – along with disease control and agronomy.

The most sought-after advice came in the topic of making moisture count.

Trevor Clifford, who runs 2000 acres south of Balaklava was particularly interested in this subject.

“I came to have a look at the trials and the latest release in varieties, but mostly to gain insight in consuming moisture as it’s a pretty timely subject,” Trevor said.

Blyth local, Simon Goldsmith, who runs 6000 acres growing cereals, wheat, barley, legumes and peas, was also eager to hear the presentation.

Hart Field Day board member, Michelle Jaeschke (left) with secretary, Sandy Kimber.

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“With the low rainfall we’ve had, I wanted to find out what I can do to improve my yields,” Simon said.

Neil Fettell, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Senior Research Agronomist, presented the popular subject to many eager farmers.

“We have had a good summer rain along with a dry, tough spring, so it’s important to let farmers know what they can do to increase yields,” Neil said.

While also speaking on how growers can best use stored water, Neil also gave advice to farmers in dry seasons.

“Delay nitrogen application, think about seeding late and also think about row spacing,” he said.

Even though the sun was shining, the day brought some fierce winds. However secretary of the Hart Field Day, Sandy Kimber, said this did not deter people from coming.

“We were very pleased with the

SARDI’s Jake Howie, Balaklava High School teacher AJ Wood, Hart’s Justin Wundke with BHS Year 10-11 Ag students.

PICTURES: LIsa Redpath turnout, despite the weather this has been one of our better years,” Sandy said.

With a variety of programs, farmers could choose eight out of 20 half hour sessions.

Jake Howie, presenting on pastures from the SARDI pastures group at Waite Campus, said there was quite a turn out to his sessions.

Speaking on about 36 different varieties of pastures, Jake also offered a bit of advice for farmers.

“Powdery mildew in annual medics is on the rise and it is important to check for mice damaged medic soil/seed reserves,” Jake said.

However, it was not only farmers who flocked to the field day as students also came to learn.

Balaklava High School agriculture teacher, AJ Wood, said his year 11 class was eager to come.

“They all put their hands up to come, and it’s great to see all the presenters giving their time to give the kids a rough understanding of these farming techniques,” AJ said.

Balaklava High School student, Jordan Wilson admitted while he thought it might be boring, he found it quite interesting.

“It’s good to get a better insight into the industry and see the different methods,” Jordan said.

Amongst the crowd was also a group of boys from Balaklava Tafe, including Jordan Baker, who is undertaking Certificate three in Agronomy.

“It’s the third time I have been to the Hart field days. It’s great to see the different stages in crops,” Todd said.

With new advice to take home, growers are still holding out for good rains this week to restore some moisture in their crops.

To see how the trial site is progressing next month, join the Hart Spring Twilight Walk on Tuesday October 16. For more information go to www.hartfieldsite.org.au.

A big crowd listens to advice on latest cropping techniques.

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 28, 2011

SPORT v The Redlow

Two Wells footballers and netballers gather to celebrate…

The Redlow Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club held its annual “Redlow” end of season dinner and awards night on Friday September 16, with the red and white relegated to the back of the closet in favour of glitz, glamour and style.

Held at the Community Centre, it was a great night for the club, with players, supporters, officials and coaches celebrating the 2011 season and already looking forward to next year.

It was a successful season for both the football and netball clubs, with five teams - senior colts, and A2, A6 and C2 netballers - crowned grand final winners.

Taking out theAgrade football best and fairest for season 2011 was Ned Seccafien, who also won the club’s inaugural Neville Seccafien most valuable player award.

Other trophy winners for A grade football were Kahn Leighton (runnerup) and Sam Barker (best team man).

B grade football winners were Mark Illingworth (best and fairest), Bradley Struck (runner-up), Tom Stubing (most improved), and Daniel Hooper (best team man).

For the Senior Colts, grand final victors, Luke Godfrey was awarded best and fairest, James Morrison runner-up, Theo Markou best team man, and Markus Sayner given the coach’s award.

Luke was also awarded the John Dawkins medal for the highest association votes over the season.

In the netball awards Nicole Hardy took out the A1 trophy for best and fairest with Rebecca Pym runner-up

and Mia Darling given the coach’s nod.

A2 winning grand final team member Karen Penhall was awarded association runner-up best and fairest and also took out the club’s best and fairest trophy, with Kylie Henwood runner-up and Sharnie Kent given the coach’s trophy.

Stephanie Agnello was the A3 best and fairest, with Jessica WalkerSmith runner-up and Cassie Kent the coach’s pick.

A4 association best and fairest winner Megan Hatch took out club honours, with Lisa Cocks runner-up and Koby Paxton given the coach’s award.

Jaime Dinham won the A5 best and fairest award, with Melissa Smyth receiving both the runner-up and the coach’s trophies.

In the victorious A6’s Natalie Centenera took out the top award, with Tricia Spurling and Pauline Hatch joint runners-up, and Jessica Stringer the coach’s award.

n Two Wells Netball Club Best & Fairest, from left: A1 – Nicole Hardy, A2 – Karen Penhall, A5 – Jaime Dinham, Maddy Seccafien (Maureen Waye Trophy winner for highest association votes), A4 Coach’s award – Koby Paxton, A4 – Megan Hatch and A3 – Stephanie Agnello. Absent: A6 winner – Natalie Centenera.

n Best and Fairest runners-up were, from left: A6 joint RU – Trisha Spurling and Pauline Hatch, A3 – Jessica Walker-Smith, A5 – Melissa Smyth, A2 – Kylie Henwood, A1 – Rebecca Pym, A4 – Lisa Cocks. n LEFT: A grade trophy winners: Best Team Man – Sam Barker, B&F RU Kahn Leighton and B&F Ned Seccafien. Ned was also the inaugural Neville Seccafien Most Valuable Team Man award winner.

n Maddy Seccafien and Shannen Weir enjoying the Redlow.

n BELOW: Senior Colts trophy winners, from left: Best Team Man – Theo Markou, B&F Luke Godfrey, RU James Morrison and Coach’s Award winner – Markus Sayner.

n RESERVES trophy winners, from left: Most Improved – Tom Stubing, B&F RU Bradley Struck, B&F Mark Illingworth and Best Team Man – Daniel Hooper.

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Balaklava’s best and fairest Balaklava Netball Club held its senior trophy presentations on September 16, following the conclusion of the 2011 football and netball season.

Tophy winners were as follows: A1 B&F – Gaynor Tink; RU Michelle Williams.

A2 B&F – Lauren Michael; RU Alexandra Wilson.

A3 B&F joint winners – Terissa Smart and Rebecca Dixon; RU Renee McPharlin.

A4 B&F – Clare Haynes; RU Nikole McCracken.

A5 B&F – Heidi Zerk; RU Shannon Hunt.

A6 B&F – Sharalyn Pike; RU Taylar Durdin.

Senior Club Champion was awarded to Lauren Michael, the trophy presented to Lauren by Cameron Wood.

Carolyn Michael received Club Person of they Year, presented by Di Gregor, for all her hard work during the season. n LEFT: A1 Best & Fairest winner, Gaynor Tink with runner-up, Michelle Williams. n RIGHT: A2 Best & Fairest winner, Lauren Michael (right) with runer-up, Alexandra Wilson.

n ABOVE: A3 Best & Fairest joint winners, Rebecca Dixon (centre) and Terissa Smart (right) with runner-up, Renee McPharlin. n ABOVE: A4 Best & Fairest winner, Clare Haynes. n BELOW: Carolyn Michael was presented with the Club Person of the Year trophy, for her hard work and committment to Balaklava Netball Club. She is pictured here (right) with Di Gregor, who presented the award.

n ABOVE: Lauren Michael was awarded Senior Club Champion, for her efforts throughout the season. She is pictured here with Cameron Wood, who presented her with the trophy.

PICTURES: Terissa Smart

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A5 Best & Fairest, Heidi Zerk with runner-up, Shannon Hunt.

Other clubs’ best and fairest winners:

Hummocks Netball Club

A1 joint B&F – Lisa Powell and Bonnie Nicholls; RU Erin Brundell.

A2 B&F – Lucy Forrest.

A2 Best Utility – Jade Wilkins.

A3 B&F – Kirsty Williams; RU Abbi Phillips.

A4 B&F – Deb Davey; RU Lisa Studham.

A4 PITA Award – Shannon Mudge.

A5 B&F – Sharon Moulds; RU

Jill Taylor.

A5 Coach’s Trophy – Nat May. B grade B&F – Merridy Nicholls; RU Caitlyn Moulds.

B grade Best All-Rounder – Ashleigh Williams.

C1 B&F – Tayla Williams; RU Mikaela Lane-Watson.

C1 Coach’s Trophy – Sarah Rapko.

C2 B&F – Haylee Studham; RU Amelia Cicolella.

Hamley Bridge Netball Club

A1 B&F – Ashleigh Koch; RU Pam Mattschoss.

A2 B&F – Naomi Bubner; RU Stacey Bell.

A3 B&F – Jodie Grantham, RU Jules Puccetti.

A4 B&F – Cassandra Bell; RU Naomi Power.

A6 B&F – Chelsea Crispin; RU Elizabeth Flores.

B grade B&F – Rebecca Fritz; RU Sophie Martin.

B grade Coach’s Award – Lar-

issa Barefield.

C1 B&F – Amy Humphrys; RU Amy McCabe.

C1 Coach’s Award – Hannah Langtry.

C2 B&F – Nadia Langtry; joint RU Tyler Powell and Madelin Rose.

C2 Coach’s Award – Madeleine Lamont.

Junior Club Person: Tiffany Buckby.

Senior Club Person: Pam Mattschoss.

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SPORT v District

Some parting advice…

Club Best & Fairest United Tigers

A grade B&F – Heath Pym; RU – Will Banton.

Most Improved – Ben Starr.

Best Team Man – Simon Schulz.

Leading Goal Kicker – Peter Burgoyne.

Reserves B&F – Michael Warnes; RU – Jakob Curnow.

Most Improved – Nathan Starr.

Best Team Man – Craig Maynard.

Leading Goal Kicker – Adam Pratt.

Senior colts B&F – Brandon Merry; RU – Mitchell McIntyre.

Most Improved – Riley Lane.

Best Team Man – Nick Curnow.

Junior colts B&F – Daniel Coombe; RU – Riley Curnow.

Most Improved – Connor Lane.

Best Team Man – Matthew Waddell.

HummocksWatchman Eagles

A GRADE B&F – Matthew Higgs; RU Ricky Mackereth.

Most Determined – Todd Twelftree.

Most Consistent – David Oswald.

Best Utility Player – Shaun Light.

Best Team Man – Simon Schutz.

Coach’s Trophy – Samuel Baker.

RESERVES B&F – Daniel Wright; RU Matt Hoepner.

Most Consistent – Paseut Souvannvong.

Best Utility Player – Matthew Schutz.

Best Team Man – Joshua Mahoney.

Coach’s Trophy – Brendan Walls.

SENIOR COLTS B&F – Tyler Williams; RU Bradey Krieg.

Most Consistent – Jacob Olsen.

Best Utility Player – Josh Appleby.

Best Team Man – Dylan Williams.

Most Improved – Jesse Zilm.

Coach’s Trophy – Christopher Veitch.

JUNIOR COLTS B&F – Brandon Taylor; RU Tait Nottle.

Best Position Player – Nathan Studham Most Consistent – Jordan Alsop.

Best Utility Player – Josh Studham.

Most Improved – Dylan Irrgang.

Coach’s Trophy – Quinn Mackay.

IT’S funny how life drags you in all sorts of directions and it appears the winds of change are calling again and a move to the sunny Gold Coast is on the cards for me.

It’s tough working in the teaching industry and staying grounded for too long, as other tempting offers to work at different schools presenting new challenges seem to bob up far too often.

Anyway, enough about me.

I ragged on all the clubs at some stage throughout the year, with even the league copping it once but I’ll fire a parting shot at the APFL, just to give those in charge something to think about over the summer.

The league’s presentation night has disintegrated into what many consider to be a joke.

The Two Wells venue is excellent and the feed was decent – but I would be not alone in suggesting the function itself is a bit of a drag and has been for quite some time.

Not to mention how, as the night goes on, it descends into a tipsy and, at times, offensive

THE BANDWAGON With Rick Shaw

‘boy’s club’ event.

For the league’s night of nights, showcasing the best talent there is in both football and netball in the region, as well as celebrating the season just gone, it really does not adequately reflect its importance to all involved.

Players and officials dread attending these shows for many reasons but the length of the night is clearly the major hindrance.

Speakers talk for too long, there are too many breaks in the counts and the audience drifts into a slumber at their respective tables by 10.30pm.

To further accentuate the unprofessionalism of the evening, why should guests be subjected to offensive remarks from a guest speaker? This was an un-

necessary dig at representatives from Mallala, which sunk like Julia Gillard’s approval rating.

A fair few of them stood up and left. It was a shame, considering the club had a quinella in the Plains Producer medal through winner, Liam Whitwell, and runner up, Joel Montgomerie.

Those who departed were entitled to do so, but they missed a golden moment for their club and were not there to suitably honour their players.

This is supposed to be a joint football and netball presentation that is family friendly, not a sportsman’s night. Remember, many young players also attend.

I understand it’s country sport but if we don’t take more pride in it, the Adelaide Plains football and netball associations

Back from left: third B&F Angus Clothier, Association Leading Goal Kicker Brad Wilson, Best Finals Player Jamie Good, RU B&F Jarrod Dunstan, Josh Watson, Most Improved Tom Jones. Front: Coach’s Award winner, Lachlan O’Leary and Best First Year Player, Mark Jenkin.

Callum kicks off AFL grand final

• From back page The Auskicker of the Year nominees will walk in the parade as a group alongside the two competing grand final teams and a myriad of other AFL greats.

On Saturday in October, Callum will be part of the pre-match entertainment, before playing on the MCG during the half time break and presenting a premiership medal to a player from the winning team.

Callum’s dad, Dave Rawlinson, said his son can’t stop talking about his trip to Melbourne and is very much looking forward to getting the grand final experience underway.

“I’m looking forward to going to Melbourne with my dad and playing footy on the MCG,” Callum said.

“I hope that all my friends will see me on the telly. I’m so excited and I can’t wait to meet all of the other nominees.”

will carry a reputation as backward regional competitions, something which does not befit either local league.

In my mind, the league has to have a good, hard look at this event and reformat into a more formalised, respectful function.

Encourage a semi-formal dress code for starters. In most cases, people’s behaviour tends to be influenced by how they dress.

What about the red carpet and its associated glamour? Keep the evening running on schedule.

A show that flows will always appeal to a seated crowd.

Provide a guest speaker who will hold the event in good esteem, not talk too long, not be boorish or, perhaps better, have no speaker and enlist the services of an entertainer or even a band or DJ. On other matters, if anyone wants to have a crack at submitting their “Team of the Year” please do so. I’m told there’s a hankering for a revised team!

There it is, my final rant (for this year at least). I’ll send you all a postcard from the coast!

Mallala Football Club’s champions

Mallala Football Club president, Jim franks presents the Magpie of Year award to John and Wendy Good.

The Mallala junior colt premiership dinner was held on Thursday September 15 at Mallala Football Club, and was well attended with about 120 supporters and sponsors attending.

The night began with each player presented to the crowd followed by a twocourse dinner, player trophies where then presented

to the winners for the year.

This was followed by the announcement of Magpie of the Year by president Jim franks, who awarded John and Wendy Good for all their hard work and involvement in the club during the year.

A great night was had by all and was well organised and run by Jim Franks and the club committee.

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G i lb e r t Va l le y S p o r t s Day THERE was plenty of excitement at Friday’s annual Gilbert Valley Sports Day, held at Tarlee Town Oval, with primary school students from Owen, Hamley Bridge, Tarlee, Saddleworth and Manoora competing for glory.

The day was separated into ‘tabloids’ and ‘team games’. Winner of the tabloids was Manoora, followed

by Tarlee second, Saddleworth third, Hamley Bridge fourth and Owen fifth.

Saddleworth triumphed in the team

games, followed by Hamley Bridge, Manoora/Tarlee and Owen.

• Pictured right is Ruby Naughton, from Saddleworth Primary School, concentrating during the egg-and-spoon race.

• Pictured left is Jordy Flentjar, also from Saddleworth, during a team ball game.

ABOVE: Dylan Wood, Owen Primary School races to the cone during a relay event.

LEFT: Hayley Dubsky, Hamley Bridge Primary School, runs to the front in a team ball game.

MATTHEW Couley, Owen Primary School runs during a relay.

TARLEE Primary School students, from left: Michaela and Jaden Burns, Celeste Biddle, Anastacia Brock and Emily Heathfield.

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ABOVE: Sascha Willmott, Manoora Primary, has a go at T-Ball.

ABOVE: Zion Brookes and Dylan Napper support Owen Primary School.

LEFT: Hamley Bridge students, back from left: Mika Golding, Riley Waters, Lachlan Edwards, Nathan Lamont, Robert Smith. Front: Declan Oswald, Patrick Pycroft and Zoe Oswald.

GEORGIA Condon, Manoora sprints during a relay event.

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SPORT v District

Promoting road safety MaC Ambassador for Mallala Football Club, Craig Argent with a MAC advertisement.

Phil on target for Australian team Balaklava Sports Shooting Club member, Phil Edwards, has been selected in the Australian team to shoot at the World International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), on the Greek Island of Rhodes later this year.

“I’m extremely excited to be able to attend overseas,” Phil said.

IPSC, or practical target shooting is different to most other forms of shooting, which would use a single type of target. In practical competition, using full power pistols is considerably more difficult than shooting a light recoil target pistol, especially when the competitor is trying to go as fast as possible.

“This form of shooting is better than the more traditional pistol shooting,” Phil said.

Competition organisers set up a number of stages each using different numbers and arrangements of targets to create a shooting challenge that competitors have to solve as

Golf Balaklavala ladies

At the recent Balaklava Ladies Golf Club AGM, the following people were elected to fill administrative positions: President - Tania Allen, vice-president - Josie Thompson, secretary - Louise Michael, assistant secretary - Chris Hahesy, treasurer - Moya Hayes, assistant treasurer - Fay Williams, captain - Tania Matz - ViceCaptain -Jill Taylor, handicap mananager - Patricia Anderson, assistant handicap manager - Chris Hahesy. General Committee Delegates - Tania Allen, Tania Matz, Genni Edwards. Zone Delegates - Louise Michael, Jill Taylor,Josie Thompson. Social Committee - Cherie Taylor, Genni Edwards, Josie Thompson. Club supplies - Genni Edwards, Catering - Cherie Taylor, Genni Edwards. Match Committee - Tania Matz, Jill Taylor, Patricia Anderson.

Summer Golf starts September 29 at 9am.

Balaklava men

Although last Saturday came five days early, nonetheless we celebrated our very own Michaelmas with the welcome return of no less than six (seven if you include Toby) football-free Michaels back to the greensward to join our Stableford event.

It came as no surprise that Michaels, therefore, tended to dominate proceedings, with Scott (45 points) cleaning up the A Grade and one of his cadets Callum (39) claiming second place, bumping Doug Taylor into third on a count back. Those Michaels were not done yet, not by a long shot, with both Ian and his cadet Tate scoring 37 points, clearing the way for the

Phil Edwards, second from right with the South Australian open team at this year’s Nationals in Melbourne, where they placed first. accurately and rapidly as possible as they run through each stage.

Phil has been shooting this discipline for 25 years, going to his local club, the Balaklava Sports Shooting Club most weekends.

He has been competing in State Championships for 20 years and was the State champion in 2007.

Phil has also been selected in the South Australian state team to compete at National Championships every year since 1999, travelling all over Australia to compete. He finished first overall in A grade four years in a row and

has progressed to Master grade.

Phil is going to the championships as the number one shooter in the senior division.

“I’ve had many years of experience at state and national level, but this is the first time I have travelled overseas to compete,” Phil said.

The championship will involve six days of shooting, and each day six stages will be shot, making a total of 30 stages and a total of around 5000 rounds of ammo.

There will be more than 1300 competitors from 80 different countries.

non-Michael mob to round out the field, namely M Hameister (35), J Breuer (35), P Thompson (33), W Parkin (32), W Nagle (32), W Lokan (31) and R Lawson (25).

Not even the B Graders were spared the machinations of the monstering Michael machine, with Ben (37) bursting through to claim top dibs, followed by Rob Veitch (36) and Digby Addison (35). In their wake trailed Louise Michael (32), D Trickett (31), B Thompson (31), A Henstridge (29) and G Leo (28).

It was strangely quiet in the C Grade arena, which produced a winner in Moya Hayes (37), followed by Martin Bell (33), Chris Hahesy (30) and that, folks, was that.

Feathers flew as Birdies were struck by Dean Trickett, Bill Parkin, Rob Veitch, Bill Lokan, Scott Michael and Ian Michael, all on the third, while Tate Michael and Peter Thompson felled theirs at the 10th. Going on to produce Nearest The Pins were Bill Parkin (third), Merv Hameister (eighth), Tate Michael (10th), Bill Lokan (13th) and Rob Veitch (15th).

This Saturday we have a good ol’ blood ‘n guts Stroke round, to be started by Tate Michael and Austin Henstridge, with Mark Loy dispensing relaxing substances at the 19th. On the very next day we stage our Balaklava Open, which will hopefully attract a big field for the 8.00am. (or thereabouts) start of this 27-hole monster event.

BALAKLAVA mid week

A group of 18 players took to the fairways on Wednesday September 21, with Barrie Thompson winning the day with 52, Mike Hahesy 51, John Curnow 49, Bill Goudie 47, Joan Anderson 45 CB, Dene Newton 45, Doug Taylor 44, Greg Sonntag 41, Geoff Leo 40, Rick Campbell 39 CB, Austin Henstridge 39, Trevor Reid

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38, Norma Taylor 37 CB, Dean Trickett 37, Brian Stewart 36, Cathy Redpath 33, Moya Hayes 30 and Chris Hahesy 24.

Birdies: Dean Trickett hole 2 and Brian Stewart hole 2. NTP: Barrie Thompson hole 3 and Joan Anderson hole 8.

BLYTH

September 25, Closing Day Mixed Ambrose, sponsored by Raelene Lamond: D Jakeway, B Victor, T Eime, R Lamond, 63/ 52 3/4; G & K Mugge, D Smith, M Carling 67/ 55 3/4, B Klaebe, P Skeers, B Goss, S Bennett 60/ 56 3/8; G & C Walkley, D Paynter, C Eime 70/ 56 1/2; E & J Harrison, M & H Williams 70/ 56 1/2; I & J Zweck, K Hayes, D Wandel 70/ 57 1/8; H Wandel, B Spinks, J Hogan, M Finn, S Helbig 70/ 57 1/2; plus 2 super rules teams- Gill, R Barp, Johns, M Videon 73/ 60 7/8; K Parish, Shapley & Shapley, Levick 75/ 61.

Novelty events: Long Drives No7 - J Zweck, Men No 16 - R Lamond, Ladies No 16 - J ZWeck.

NTP No 6 - J Hogan, No 14 - M Williams, No 17 - K Mugge, No 18 - D Smith.

Ladies Final Day was held on September 21 at The Dunes. Over 9 holes, a team game was played; least putts counted with L Randolph, B Victor, K Mugge slightly less than H Williams, A Harrison J Zweck.

Blyth Golf Club would like to thank the many sponsors throughout the season for their generous sponsorship, and to The Northern Argus and The Plains Producer for publishing our weekly results. We look forward to season 2012 and welcome any new and interested players to our club.

Hamley Bridge

Extreme wind created a much lower scoring average in Thursday’s stableford competition, with many players finding it

All local football clubs have elected a road safety ambassador as part of the Motor Accident Commission’ss (MAC) fighting road trauma initiative.

The initiative is part of MAC’s partnership with the South Australian Community Football League (SACFL) and compliments the Matemorphosis campaign launched earlier this year.

Among the 160 committed road safety ambassadors is Kelvin Gameau, representing the United Football Club.

“It’s a good way to help keep members, players and spectators safe on country roads, not by telling them what to do but providing them with common sense,” Mr Gameau said.

Ambassadors are provided with the tools necessary to educate their respective community and to be advocates for the cause.

“We pass on any new information MAC gives us, and pass it on to the club whether through verbal communication or literacy placed on the notice board,” Mr Gameau said.

Ambassadors will also help to change attitudes and behaviours about road safety and instill a safe driving mind-set, particularly amongst young men who are the most at risk road users.

Ambassador for Mallala Football club, Craig Argent, thinks this initiative in country areas is crucial.

“It’s important to get road safety across to road users, particularly youth and in the country ar-

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While providing education to road users, it’s also about the local community working together to make safer drivers.

Mallala Police Officer, Brevet Sergeant Paul Bruggemann, is all for the new MAC initiative.

“Anything we can do to minimise harm is positive, as we need to keep reinforcing not only the negatives but also the positives,” Mr Bruggemann said.

“The Mallala, Two Wells and Long Plains regions in particular are working together, with stronger police presence and also liquor licensers being responsible,” he said.

MAC’s first ever regional campaign is already showing signs of early success, with key results been recorded.

Driver seatbelt non-use dropped from 17 per cent pre-campaign, to eight per cent post-campaign, and passenger seatbelt dropped from seven per cent to two per cent.

Self-reported drink driving fell from six per cent to one per cent, and speeding behaviour also fell from 64 per cent to 51 per cent.

The results also demonstrated that over half of all the young men who saw the campaign stopped their mates from breaking the road rules.

Communities are the place where individuals join together in powerful ways to make a change, and that is what the ambassadors are trying to achieve.

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Ambassadors in the region

Balaklava: Pete Georg, Hamley Bridge: Newton Lines, Hummocks: Richard Taylor, Mallala: Craig Argent, Two Wells: Alison Goss, United: Kelvin Gameau, Virginia: Len Masson, Blyth-Snotwown: Simon Goldsmith, Brinkworth, Spalding, Redhill: Darren Longbottom, Mintaro, Manoora: Nathan Forrest, Riverton: Andrew Parkinson

hard to find wayward golf balls and in a lot of cases, losing them altogether!

In a field of 30 players, nobody managed to score 40 points - club captain, Leigh Durdin winning the day with 38 from George Dahlitz C/B Wim Van Pelt, 37 Gary Woods, John Bell, Ron Smith 36 Dennis Hawke, Barry Schwartz 35.

Other scores: Doug Cooper, Kieth Kluske, Lance Hatcher 33 Brian Cooper, Max Grasby, Ian Rohde, Errol Branson, Bob Ahola, Ross HIenze, Dave Russell 32 Ed Manning, Bob Charman 31, John Riley 30, Bob Hillier 29, Colin Doudle, Wally Jackson, Anton Noack, Len Usher 28 & Roger Hahn 26. Birdies: Brian Cooper 14th, Errol Branson 7th, Wim Van Pelt 4th, Leigh Durdin 9th, George Dahlitz 14, John Bell 15, Len Usher 11, Dennis Nation 8.

Nearest to the Pin: Wim Van pelt.

Results of Saturday’s competition will be published next week, along with the Hamley Bridge “annual tour”, which was played at Loxton over two days.

Riverton

Results from Saturday September 24, Stableford. A Grade; B Howarth 46, J Pengilly 45, G Davis 44. B Grade; K Behn 49, R Harvey 43, D Lowry 40. Next week: Mixed stableford competition followed by dinner and presentation night.

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Results from Saturday’s Two-Man Ambrose, sponsored by Two Wells IGA. Thirty players fronted for a Two-Man Ambrose, (as well as three ladies playing stableford). The course is just hanging on, running hard and fast and a few snakes starting to appear.

The cream rose to the top, with the top combination being Paul Shields/Russell

Grigg who shot 67, net 58 ¼ from John Ball/Robert Hogg 67, net 58 ¾ and Watto/ Charlie Hogg 3rd on 71, net 61 ½. It was great to see Shorty Paul out there having a go with his son Andrew. They took out the NAGA but also shot an eagle on the 17th, two more Callaway Diablos to Shorty.

Unfortunately, the club was again visited by thieves last week who broke in again to steal more gear. Happily, we hadn’t replaced the gear stolen last time, so damage was minimal, but very annoying.

Next week sees a 9:30am start due to the AFL grand final. Don’t forget Sponsors Day/presentation of club awards on Sunday October 9, 10am Ambrose, 4pm presentation and BBQ dinner.

All Two Wells scores can be seen at: http://www.twowellsgolfclub.com.au/ Results Men: 58 ¼ P Shields/R Grigg, 58 ¾ J Ball/R Hogg, 61 ½ Watto/C Hogg, 63 D Hall/V Hatch, 63 ½ C Girling/B Prior, 64 L Grafton/Yogi, 64 ¾ H Linford/P Johns, 65 ¾ L Zbierski/A Baker, 66 ¼ I Smith/J Spackman, 66 ¾ Thommo/R Prior, 69 I Telfer/J Boon, M Hansford/C Weller, 70 ½ G Payne/M Davies, 71 V Zito/B Barnes, 73 A Paul/Shorty Paul.

Ladies: 34 L Cannizzaro, 27 J Holland, 26 E Grigg Long Drives: A - V Hatch, B - H Linford, C - Thommo. Ladies: -.

NTP’s: 1 - G Payne, 2 -, 6 - Yogi, 11 - G Payne, 12 -, 15 - R Grigg.

Pro’s Approach: Thommo/R Prior NAGA: A Paul/Shorty Paul.

Meat Trays: R Grigg, H Linford, R Grigg, D Hall.

Next week: Stableford at 9:30am.

– Russell Grigg, TWGC Handicapper

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SPORT v Balaklava Show DARCY Watkins, of Owen, on Gotta Get Back.

ABOVE: Blyth’s Brett Bertelsmeier, on Hot Wheels, clears the 130cm jump. Brett won this event, and placed second in the Open 110cm.

INSET: balaklava’s Adrian Riddle on Boogey.

Showjumping makes a comeback!

RESULTS SECTION A

HORSES IN ACTION

Ring A – Champion Small Pony Hack ne 12.2hh – Argyl Stud, Reserve Champion Small Pony Hack ne 12.2hh – Kim & Kylie Riches, Champion Pony Hack over 12.2hh ne 14hh – Argyl Stud, Reserve Champion Pony Hack over 12.2hh ne 14hh – Sheree Temby, Champion Junior Rider – Brookman Park, Reserve Champion Junior Rider – Shelley O’Reagan, Champion Show Galloway Hack – Jayne Giersch, Reserve Champion Show Galloway Hack – Stacey Faehrmann, Champion Intermediate Rider – Stacey Faehrmann, Reserve Champion Intermediate Rider – Emily Foale-Jacka, Champion Show Hack – Argyl Stud, Reserve Champion Show Hack – Rebecca Hawkes.

Ring B – Champion Show Galloway – Edwina Harrison, Reserve Champion Show Galloway – Shelley Pollard, Champion Hack – Louise & Samantha Clancy, Reserve Champion Hack – Louise & Samantha Clancy, Champion Senior Rider – Naomi Karutz, Reserve Champion Senior Rider – Hoare Family, Champion Show Pony Hack ne 12.2hh – Carolyn Burton, Reserve Champion Show Pony Hack ne 12.2hh – Corumbene Stud, Champion Pony Hack over 12.2hh ne 14hh – Argyl Stud, Reserve Champion Pony Hack over 12.2hh ne 14hh – Renee Dodson Ring C – Champion Show Hunter Hack – Argyl Stud, Reserve Champion Show Hunter Hack – Sue Castley, Champion Show Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh – Nadia Connor, Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh – Brookman Park, Champion Show Pony Hack 12.2hh ne 14hh – Kelli Probert, Reserve Champion Show Pony Hack 12.2hh ne 14hh – Emily Tickner, Champion Show Hunter Galloway – Whistlejackets Stud, Reserve Champion Show Hunter Galloway – Brianna Duncan-Coward, Champion Show Hunter Hack – Corumbene Stud, Reserve Champion Show Hunter Hack – Hoare Family, Champion Show Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh – Tayla Biggs, Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh – M & I Johnson, Champion Show Hunter Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh – Shelley O’Reagan, Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh – Denae Moir, Champion Show Hunter Galloway – Brookman Park, Reserve Champion Show Hunter Galloway – Abbie Ferris Ring D – Champion Pony Club Rider – Alanna Williams, Reserve Champion Pony

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Bianca Smith, of Balaklava was awarded Reserve Champion Pony Club Mount.

Club Rider – Bluebush Stud, Champion Pony Club Mount – Shemia Daniel, Reserve Champion Pony Club Mount – Bianca Smith, Champion Junior Rider – Heather Daniel, Reserve Champion Junior Rider – Bluebush Stud, Champion Rider – Lisa Morfrey, Reserve Champion Rider – Jennifer Thompson, Champion Pony ne 14hh – Bianca Smith, Reserve Champion Pony ne 14hh – Charlie Penna, Champion Child’s Pony ne 14hh – Bianca Smith, Reserve Champion Child’s Pony ne 14hh – Charlie Penna, Champion Galloway Hack – Lisa Morfrey, Reserve Champion Galloway Hack – Shemia Daniel, Champion Hack – Amy Deardon, Reserve Champion Hack – Heather Daniel Judge’s Comments – The Standard of Riding was very high. The standard of turnout was excellent. Consideration is given to the allocated ring. Noise was excessive, could you consider the encourage ring to be at the southern side.

A very enjoyable day with excellent stewards.

Ring E – Standardbred Breed Program Champion Led Standardbred Mare/Filly – Elaine O’Connell, Reserve Champion Led Standardbred Mare/Filly – Kylie & Kim Riches, Champion Led Standardbred Gelding – Kylie

& Kym Riches, Reserve Champion Led Standardbred Gelding – Narissa Wallis, Supreme Champion Led Standardbred Exhibit – Kylie & Kym Riches, Champion Walk/Trot Ridden Standardbred – Krystal Burgess, Reserve Champion Walk/Trot Ridden Standardbred – Peta Brown, Champion Ridden Standardbred – Ebony Hewitt, Reserve Champion Ridden Standardbred – Elaine O’Connell, Champion Walk/Trot Rider – Krystal Burgess, Reserve Champion Walk/Trot Rider – Peta Brown, Champion Rider – Ebony Hewitt, Reserve Champion Rider – Kylie & Kym Riches Shetland Pony Classes - Champion Shetland Filly/Mare – Doralmir Park Pony Stud, Reserve Champion Shetland Mare/Filly – Doralmir Park Pony Stud, Champion Shetland Colt/ Entire – Jennifer Cooke, Reserve Champion Shetland Colt/Entire – Anne Spiller, Champion Shetland Gelding – Tenarasprings Stud, Reserve Champion Shetland Gelding – Anne Spiller, Champion Junior Handler – Kasey Sinfeld, Reserve Champion Junior Handler – Amber Chamberlain, Champion Senior Handler – Raymond Deakin, Reserve Champion Senior Handler – Jenny Bailey, Champion Shetland – Best Colour – Jennifer Cooke, Reserve Champion Shetland – Best Colour – Tenarasprings Stud, Supreme Champion Led Shetland Exhibit – Jennifer Cooke, Pinto High Point Classes - Champion Junior Pinto – Bellmore Stud, Champion Mare – Veronica Betts, Champion Gelding – Bellmore Stud, Reserve Champion Gelding – Memory Lane Miniatures, Supreme Champion Led Pinto Exhibit – Bellmore Stud, Champion Ridden Pinto – Benaara Stud, Reserve Champion Ridden Pinto – Veronica Betts, Miniature High Point Classes - Champion Miniature Mare/Filly – Joy Johnson, Reserve Champion Miniature Mare/Filly – Pamela Champion, Champion Miniature Stallion/ Colt – David Pittaway, Reserve Champion Miniature Stallion/Colt – Almost Miniatures, Champion Miniature Gelding – Memory Lane Miniatures, Reserve Champion Miniature Gelding – Bellmore Stud, Champion Child Handler – Tenarasprings Stud, Reserve Champion Child Handler – Lois Pinchbeck, Champion Adult Handler – Bellmore Stud, Reserve Champion Adult Handler – Memory Lane Miniatures, Supreme Led Miniature Exhibit – David Pittaway Riding Pony Stud Book - Champion Show Pony – Corumbene Stud, Reserve Champion Show Pony – Brookman Park, Champion Show Hunter Pony – Brookman Park, Re-

serve Champion Show Hunter Pony - Janine Kranz, Supreme Champion Led Riding Pony – Corumbene Stud, Champion Ridden Show Pony – Corumbene Stud, Reserve Champion Ridden Show Pony – Brookman Park, Champion Ridden Show Hunter Pony – Brookman Park, Supreme Champion Ridden Riding Pony – Corumbene Stud, Palouse Classes - Champion Palouse – Eleann Pony Stud, Reserve Champion Palouse – Eleann Pony Stud, Champion Palouse under 10hh – Joy Johnson, Reserve Champion Palouse under 10hh – Joy Johnson, Supreme Champion Led Palouse Exhibit – Eleann Pony Stud, Champion Led Palouse ne 14hh – Eleann Pony Stud, Reserve Champion Led Palouse ne 14hh – Eleann Pony Stud, Champion Ridden Palouse – Eleann Pony Stud SECTION S

SHOW JUMPING

Open 110cm – 1st R Boylan, 2nd B Bertelsmeier, 3rd K Afford, 4th K Afford, Open 120cm – 1st D Dobson, 2nd F Graham, 3rd S Tucker, 4th V Allan, Open 130cm – 1st B Bertelsmeier, 2nd S Tucker, 3rd M McLean, 4th D Dobson, D Grade – 1st E Behsmann, 2nd J Dawe, 3rd R Atkinson, 4th L Melville.

BRITTANY Koch, Balaklava.

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 28, 2011

LOCAL v Living

The way We were

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YEARS AGO September 2006

• After a 30-year farming research partnership with the CSIRO, Robin and Olive Manley had 20 hectares of dirt returned to them.

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YEARS AGO September 2001

• Gwen Secomb, of Long Plains, honoured friend Val Daniel, nominating her for an Australia-wide project known as ‘Peoplescape’, held to celebrate the Centenary of Federation.

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n A cricket highlight in Australia was a match played in Sydney in 1867 between the Albert Club and a team of Aborigines – Twopenny, Bullocky, Peter Jim Crown, Mullagh, Dick-of-Dick, Tarpot, King Cole, Red Cap, Mosquito, Charlie, Cozens, Tiger, and a white man, Lawrence, as 13th man.

This team later went to England. At the end of the match, the Alberts scored 298, and the Aborigines 164. The match finished early on the third day, so the spectators were treated to a display of spear and boomerang throwing. n A cockatoo, which had led a blameless life for at least 102 years as “Nelson”, laid an egg - it’s name was changed to “Henrietta.” n Australia’s BULLDOG ANT is stronger than its namesake. One of these ants suspended itself by its feet and held in its jaws a glove

by Norma Schopp

more than a thousand times its own weight. A comparative human feat would be a trapeze artist gripping with his teeth an 80 ton steam roller while clinging to a bar with his toes! n The Victorian town of Bendigo is said to have gotten its name from the nickname of William Thompson, a celebrated Nottingham pugilist. He was one of three boys born, who were nicknamed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. William Thompson, in 1835, signed his name as “Abednego”. n At Townsville in Queensland on July 29, 1929, jockey W Thomas

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8 7 9 4 6 2 5 3 1 • Oct 9: Lions Auction.

4 1 6 8 3 5 9 2 7 • Oct 12: Long Plains Red Cross 5 2 3 9 7 1 8 6 4 luncheon.

7 5 8 3 4 9 2 1 6 • Oct 15: Long Plains Country Music 3 9 2 6 1 8 7 4 5 Night; Mallala Community Markets.

1 6 4 5 2 7 3 8 9 • Oct 23: Balaklava Meals On Wheels 2 4 5 7 8 6 1 9 3 volunteer lunch.

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8 7 4 9 5 6 2 3 1 • Dec 4 & 18: Salt of the Earth Country 2 5 9 8 3 1 6 7 4 Market, Port Wakefield 6 1 3 4 2 7 9 5 8 • Dec 16: Balaklava Christmas Pageant.

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It recently clicked what you do when your music career all but falls in a heap and you’re no longer in the spotlight - join a judging panel on an overrated singing TV talent show.

You just need to turn the TV on to see these ‘has beens’ give advice to people with big dreams of becoming a successful artists.

Take a look at X-Factor, with judges like Guy Sebastian, Natalie Bassingthwaite, Mel B and Ronan Keating.

Guy Sebastian; he won Australian Idol back in 2003, topping the ARIA charts with “Angels Brought Me Here”, but it wasn’t long before runner-up, Shannon Noll, stole the spotlight. He tried to make a comeback this year with “Who’s That Girl”, but the response was more ‘Who’s that guy...’.

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bours. In 2004, she then joined up as lead singer of the group Rogue Traders, and like many singers before her, she believed she would be more successful as a solo artist, but instead flopped with songs such as “Alive”, which ironically died a horrible death on the popularity charts.

Mel B was slightly more successful than the others, mostly known for her role as Scary Spice in the girl-band, Spice Girls, but once the band broke up, they all attempted solo careers - and all failed.

Now with a child whose father, Eddie Murphy, wants nothing to do with, what else is there to do but emerge back into the spotlight and laugh at contestants trying to achieve their dream. American talent show, The Voice, is equally as sad.

Christina Aguliera has joined the panel. Starting off

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“Windsor Castle.” n Bargain Sale: When the P&O liner “Australia” was wrecked at Pt Phillip Heads in 1904, a Melbourne draper bought the wreck for 290 pounds, paying a further 60 pounds for the cargo. Once ashore, the cargo was sold for 180,000 pounds. Not a bad investment! n From the interior of St Michael’s Cave, Avalon NSW, an almost perfect outline of a map of Australia can be seen. n Yellow Magnet: At the height of the Australian gold fever, diggers flocked to Victoria from every corner of the world. In the five years 1852-57, the following arrivals at Pt Phillip are listed: English 100,000; Irish 60,000; Scottish 50,000: Welsh 4,000; Germans 8,000; French 1,500; Americans 3,000; Chinese 25,000 and many others!

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n The Church notices are supplied by local churches and will continue to be repeated weekly as a service directory. Churches should advise us of any changes immediately, by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au

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her well-documented career alongside Britney Spears in the Mickey Mouse Club, Christina was a well-liked artist on Video Hits with songs like “Genie in a Bottle”, to the more prevocative, “Dirty”.

But after a failed come back album, “Bionic”, she attempts her last resort at making it back into celebrity gossip magazines.And lastly there’s X-Factor judge, Ronan Keating.

Sure he was a heart-throb back in the day with his music featuring in chick flicks such as Notting Hill, but after a failed marriage, he sits behind a desk with control of other people’s fates.

So even though they have all had their day in the hay, are they the best ones to give advice to aspiring artists whose dreams can be crushed with their cruel taunts?

Or do they say it best, when they say nothing at all?

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

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Lochiel....................... 10.00am Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

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

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Birth

Trussell - Sarah and Michael proudly announce the arrival of a beautiful son Bryn Banjo Trussell, born September 20, 2011 at 7.35am. Many thanks to the midwives and staff at the Gawler Hospital.

Trussell (nee Kenny).

Michael and Sarah congratulations on the birth of Bryn Banjo. 19 yrs later and I’m an Aunty again!

Born 2hrs before Tylor at Gawler on the same day, who says life isn’t amazing.

Robert and Ginette Jenkin.

Young (nee Jenkin). Brenton and Joanne welcome Tylor Paul Young born at Gawler on Sept 20, weighing 91b 4 oz. A much loved brother for Phoebe.

Young (nee Jenkin).

Thanks Jo and Brenton for Grandbaby No. 6 Tylor Paul Young our little “Tonka”. Stay tuned No.7 coming soon. Life just gets better. Robert and Ginette Jenkin Calomba

Engagement

LACEY-BISHOP Andrew and Pam Lacey of Rose Park together with Geoff and Mary Bishop of Hoyleton have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of Anna and Lachlan.

Best wishes for your future together.

Found

Found Watchman area 10 days ago, white ferret, friendly. Ph 0417 810 373.

Public Notice Balaklava FNC raffle winners. 1st K.P. Haynes, 2nd Merridy Manuel, 3rd Jeremy Lomman, 4th James Rundle, 5th Kelly Hamdorf, 6th R.Renfrey, 7th Pat Hasting, 8th Sally Arbon.

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 $90 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

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

Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station For appointments phone

8853 2088

then call

• 5.30 pm - 7 pm fortnightly • Small groups • Worship time

Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

Two Wells Regional Action Team

AGM Wednesday October 19 7.00pm at Catholic Hall, Two Wells

Septic Suckers 7 Days Service!

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

P.B Thompson

Plumbing Contractor

Service & installation: • Hot Water Systems (inc Solar) • Blocked drains • Drainage • Water filters • Septic tanks • Rainwater tanks / pumps No Call Out Fee Pensioner Discounts

“Real Plumbing at Realstic Prices”

Home: 8862 1285 Mobile 0418 896 808

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Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

✓ Flies, Fleas, Misc. Pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed Spraying FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

Enquiries Michelle 0427 184 474

Balaklava Football Club

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monday november 7 8pm at Balaklava Sports Club

Market Saturday October 1

9am - 1pm Long Weekend Opening Times: Thur, Fri, Sun & Mon 9am to 4pm Sat 9am to 1pm

12 Burra Street, Port Wakefield

For bookings Lyn 0417 863 701 Caterina 0407 398 018 saltoftheearth@hotmail.com.au

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Balaklava lady bowlers invite interested ladies to a…

Self Defence Class Covering Basic Techniques

October 10

6.30 - 8.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club • Limited spaces, book now!

• Ages 12 - 25 • $5 per person

Come & Try Bowls Day at Balaklava Bowling Club Tuesday October 18

Starting at 10am & finishing with a light lunch 3 No charge 3 Bowls provided 3 No experience required 3 Wear flat soled shoes Interested ladies contact Gay Chapman 8862 1890 or 0417 666 535 by October 16

Sponsored by Wakefield Regional Council Youth Advisory Committee

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Saturday October 22

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Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

October COUNCIL MEETING Change of Venue Notice is hereby given that the next meeting of Council will be held on Monday October 17, 2011 at Tarlee Institute – Main North Road, Tarlee commencing at 7.30pm. A community workshop will be conducted from 7pm to 7.30pm.

Members of the public are invited to a community tea commencing at 6pm.

RSVP’s to Kathy Alty ph 8842 6400 to assist with catering.

Roy D Blight Chief Executive Officer

Sponsored by Plains Producer & Balaklava Area Committee

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Balaklava Lions Club

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New Stock Lion Christmas Cakes 2011/2012

New Supplier Plump Moist Fruit • Large Cakes 1.5 Kg • Small Cakes 1.0 Kg • Christmas Pudding

Available from: Balaklava Pharmacy, Plains Producer, Owen Post Office, Port Wakefield Post Office, Popes Cafe, Port Wakefield Caravan Park

Contact Harold Philip 0418 818 949 Kevin Bubner 0427 976 040

Renaming of Roads

NOTICE is hereby given that the Council at its meeting held on Monday August 8, 2011, resolved to adopt the following road names: that the roadway currently named Roberts Road adjacent CT 5126/828, D12879 A1 to CT 5126/828, D12879 A1, Hundred of Port Gawler be renamed Dragonfly Road. that the roadway currently named Roberts Road adjacent CT 5885/952, F105756 A7 to CT 5885/952, F105756 A7, Hundred of Port Gawler be renamed Nymph Road. that the roadway currently named Sixth Street from South Terrace adjacent CT 5392/9, H140400 S637 to CT 5448/644, H140400 S238, Hundred of Dublin be renamed Angove Road. that the roadway currently named Ruskin Road from Schlodder Road adjacent to CT5452/644, H140400 S236, Hundred of Dublin be renamed Clonan Road.

C Mansueto Chief Executive Officer

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Balaklava Football CLub Is seeking applications for

A Grade, Reserves, Senior Colts & Junior Colts Coaches for season 2012

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.

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Any enquiries please contact Mark Heaslip 0427 444 284

SITUATION VACANT Rural manufacturing and merchandise based business located 25mins from Balaklava and 20mins from Two Wells

Trade Assistant

LIQUOR LICENSING ACT, 1997 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Michael Robertson and Biserka Racic of c/- Foreman Legal, 69 Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152 have applied to the Licensing Authority for a Transfer of Hotel Licence in respect of premises situated at: Main North Road Watervale 5452 and known as: the Watervale Hotel The application has been set down for hearing on 24/10/11 at 10.30am. Any person may object to the application by lodging a notice of objection in the prescribed form with the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, (and serving a copy of the notice on the applicant) at least 7 days before the hearing date (viz 17/10/2011).

The applicant's address for service is: C/- Foreman Legal, 69 Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152 The application and certain documents and material (including plans) relevant to the application may be inspected without fee at a place and during a period specified by the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, Chesser House, 3rd Floor, 91-97 Grenfell Street Adelaide SA 5000 Ph 131 882 Fax 8226 8512 Email olgc@agd.sa.gov.au Dated: 21/09/11 Applicant: Michael Robertson and Biserka Racic SHIPWAY HOTEL MOTEL BROKERS 58 Greenhill Road Wayville SA 5034 Glen Shipway Tel: 0417 801 659 This Notice is advertised by: FOREMAN LEGAL 69 Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152 Solicitor for the Applicant Attention: Amanda Parkinson Tel: 8370 8500

Immediate start available Ph: 08 8527 0005 e-mail: lyn@sharmans.com.au

Administration Assistant Gilmac Pty Ltd, Balaklava is looking for someone to join our team We pride ourselves in our customer service and professionalism and are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, willingness to learn and is motivated and customer focussed to join our team.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities • A n s w e r p h o n e s , t a ke a n d distribute messages • Receive, sort, distribute mail • Monitor incoming emails • Maintain office filing and storage systems • Co-ordinate and maintain staff administrative records • Type documents, reports and correspondence • Attention to detail • Hay and container movements over a registered weighbridge Education and Experience • H i g h S c h o o l D i p l o m a o r equivalent • Previous office experience would be an advantage • Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent, internet skills including use of e-mails • Numerical and literacy skills Interested persons are encouraged to apply before October 10, 2011 Applications to: Site Manager PO Box 25, Balaklava, SA 5461 Email : mark.heaslip@gilmac.com.au

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(qualified worker)

Minimum 30 hours per week. Permanent rostered shifts.

Applications including 2 referees in writing to: Manager of Childcare Services 15 Scotland Street Balaklava, 5461 or Email child.care@balaklavacc.sa.edu.au

Applications close 14/10/2011

Casual/Fulltime

Required for sheetmetal work using hand and power tools in our silo section.

Suit fit and agile person who is able to work in a team. Overtime available.

Do you want to work in a small supportive team?

FORM 1

CSE Level 4

Maintenance & Construction Staff Permanent Position (One) Casual Positions (Three)

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.

All positions are classified at Municipal Employee Grade 5 of the Local Government Employees Award, with a commencing salary of $40,673 plus casual positions attract a 25% loading, which includes an above award component resulting from Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

An information kit comprising 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.

Applications, in writing, should be addressed to PO Box 167, Balaklava 5461 and will be received until 5.00 pm on October 14, 2011.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Geoff Sheridan A / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Truck Driver Wanted for coming harvest HC licence required.

Mallala area

Ph:0407 718 162

For Sale

1,898 m2 vacant block of land.

37.75m frontage to a bitumen road in the township of Owen. Excellent level building block. With mains water connected and power available. Great value $69,900.

Contact Peter on 0417 884 877 or office 8862 2172.

2008 Case Ih 9120 Combine with 40ft 2152 Front.

AFX Rotor/Beater. Always serviced and shedded. In excellent condition Harvest Ready. Reg. No. S19SRE to 5/10/12 1346 Engine Hrs. 949 Rotor Hrs. Enquiries and P.O.A to 0408 898 030.

2004 Holden VY Series II, white, SS, crewman ute, 5.7 Litre, auto, 101,000 kms, black interior, tinted windows, towbar, tubliner and colour coded hard lid, reg S284AHC, $21,500 o.n.o. Ph 0408 855 389.

Commodore VR S Pack, V6, reg XFM 886, registered until April 2012, FE2 suspension, automatic, cruise, tint, a/c, alloys, well presented - interior like new, very tidy car, local since new, $2,700 o.n.o. Mobile 0428 128 919.

Ford BA XR6 Turbo, only 67,000 kms, 5 speed manual, magnaflow exhaust, red, tinted windows, premium sound, reg BB8901, $15,000. Phone 0407 392 150.

Firewood for sale, cut and delivered, kindling available. Phone/mobile: 0407 896 159 or a/hours 8865 2127.

Firewood - top quality split red gum or blue gum, $270 per tonne. 1/2 tonne loads available.All loads weighed.

Free delivery to Owen and surrounding areas. Phone 0412 887 040 anytime.

Gerry’s Dublin Meat Paralowie. Now doing beef and lamb cut-ups. Phone 8285 5355.

Hyperlite wake board, ex demo $300. Lateral thigh trainer $40. All o.n.o. Phone 0438 041 491.

Ladies Strategy R.H. golf sticks, 3 metal, 10 irons, $250 o.n.o. Ph 8864 3020.

Retravision - computers, cameras, mp3, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs.

Phone 8862 1552.

Real Estate

PROFITABLE RURAL BUSINESS BACKed BY 85 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AUBURN & DISTRICTS This is a great opportunity to operate a local business, by partnering with the only franchised mobile seed grading and treating business in Australia.

To see how you can benefit from a Hannaford franchise call Geoff Schell 0418 842 421

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Proud supporters of Mid North Relay for Life $100 donated for every new listing

Two transportable buildings 7m x 9.6m. Good condition $5,000 each o.n.o. Phone 0424 080 344.

BALAKLAVA

Toyota Corolla Levin, 2002, 5 speed, hatch, fully optioned, one owner, good condition throughout, reg no. WTR 271, $7,000 o.n.o. Ph 0419 567 080.

BLYTH

Washing Machine, 2nd hand, $60. Ph 0430 720 207.

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Pt Parham

17 Driscoll Terrace Open Sunday 1.30 – 2.30 PM

Immac. T.f.holiday home inc. good quality clean furniture, 3 spacious brs. Open plan living/dine, galley style kitchen, bathroom with shower & toilet, storeroom, rear pergola,shed rain water and mains water, fully fenced 800 sq metre allot.

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3Balaklava 3Mallala 3Two Wells

8862 2200

$230,000

$259,950

5 Richardson Street Open Sunday 12.30 – 1.30 PM

Solid brick home , 3 brs, kitchen/dine, living room, bathroom , laundry with second shower, toilet, 2 double length carports, gazebo, shed, all furniture included. A great holiday or permanent home.

Thompson Beach

16 Heron Crescent Open Sunday 2.45 – 3.45 PM.

Very neat home of 3brs. Open plan kitchen/ dine/living, bathroom/laundry, front and side verandahs,double garage, fully fenced allot.

Raine & Horne - Two Wells

Phone 8520 3111 Mobile: Neil Bowden 0407 396 840

or 0419 842 228

RHYNIE

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE: $155,000

• 3 bdrm home on cnr allotment • Open plan kitchen/dine & spacious lounge • Front verandah decking • Great 1st home or investment

For rent

Balaklava 3 bedroom brick home, 2 separate living areas. Kitchen and separate dine. Double carport. Air conditioning, wood heater, $235 per week. Ph 0409 100 062.

$69,000 WIWO

• Zank’s Place is a modern, upbeat eatery • Welcoming interior invites diners in, to sit down to a relaxing meal • Currently trading 5 days, gives scope to increase income • Plant & equipment included.

$339,900

KYBUNGA

$355,000

OWEN

$179,000

• Well presented 4 bed b/v home.

• Open plan modern customised kitchen • 3-way bathroom, with linen press, sep bath & ensuite • Pergola/undercover entertainment area & granny flat/office • This unique property is truly a dream home, suited to a keen gardener and those seeking a comfortable quiet life.

• Fully renovated church • Handcrafted kitchen with slate bench tops & recycled timber.

• Large living area, front porch and Baltic pine/ slate flooring.

• 3 bdrm with self contained renovated granny flat • Stunning gardens with substantial shedding.

BALAKLAVA

NEW PRICE: $370,000

• 3 bedroom home set on over 3 acres • Fully functional kitchen/dine, lounge & computer room/sunroom • Large undercover entertaining areas • Dble gge, chook run, dog run and two horse corrals suitable for ponies.

BALAKLAVA

$85,000

• Quality executive home on 2 lge allotments.

• 3 bed, 2 bath with large living areas • 3 car carport UMR with rear verandah.

• Manicured front & rear yards with standard roses, scrubs and lush lawn.

• 40’x60’ shed with concrete floor & 3 phase power.

RIVERTON

NEW PRICE: $214,000

• c1870’s stone cottage that has been ideally renovated.

• 3 bedrooms + study area • Country style kitchen/dining • Fruit trees, shaded area, garage & garden shed.

• 1,053m2 residential allotment • Huge 80’x30’ shed with concrete floor • Power & water connected • Established fruit trees

PT WAKEFIELD NEW

$160,000

• Great Investment – rent of $200pw • Low maintenance cottage • 3 bedrooms, modern cottage • Double garage & boat shed

WANTED - RENTAL Professional person seeking

3 / 4 Bed, 2 bath home up to $350 per week, Balaklava area. Contact Graeme 0428 848 915

RLA : 230661

Trailer 6x4 with frame at the front. Reg until December 2011. Good tyres with a spare $425 o.n.o. Reg TTl 151. Phone 0402 638 714.

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Contact us today to arrange an inspection. Your property may suit them.

Port Wakefield $285,000 21 Company Street

Snowtown

$85,000

58 Railway Terrace

2 Bedroom home, very affordable investment

• Semi modern kitchen • Workshop or • Reasonable sized storage shed lounge room • Large 1012 m2 block

Balaklava $195,000 Superbly renovated & set on 1021m2

17 Whitwarta Rd This stone home set on a huge block has potential galore for development,

continuation of the tenancy or move in and enjoy. Tasteful renovations have resulted in a lovely blend of the old and the new with a large as new kitchen providing plenty of room for dining as well as a luxurious spa bath and separate shower in the updated bathroom and easy care floor tiles throughout. The lounge has a slow combustion heater for those chilly months plus air-conditioning for summer. The three spacious bedrooms are fully carpeted. Features abound outside as well as the block is conveniently divided with established lawn and garden making a lovelyhome area on behind Very well presented a the house and to the side of the home is ahuge shed1012m2 and ample parking with clear access from the street. There is also a block. separate fenced area ideal for chooks, vegies and fruit trees. An excellent tenant • Three bedroom • 2 Garden Sheds is in residence providing an ideal investment opportunity plus the potential to • Large office • Modern kitchen and develop STCC. •subdivide Double garage

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday September 28, 2011

Snowtown

1 First Street

$53,000

Balaklava Only$219,000

2 Virgo Terrace

Character & Location

• 3 Bedrooms • Large Lounge • Close to schools • Semi Modern Kitchen

Balaklava

• Workshop • Established gardens • Semi Automatic watering system

$215,000

12 Baker Street

Vacant Land

Wattle Ridge Estate Stage 2 • 9 lots remaining • Wide frontages • Sizes: 527m2 to 1,057m2 • Price range $68,950 to $92,950

rental properties Available

• Lochiel farmlet, large stone home, 4 bedrooms $200/week 3 Bedroom home in need of TLC on 2 blocks (2024 m2)

• 3 bedrooms • Ideal time to enter • The home requires the real estate renovations to most market of the home

Great location and ready to go

• 4 Bedrooms • Stone Home • Quiet location • Large Kitchen • Large Lounge

• Recently retiled bathroom & laundry • Ducted A/C • Recently painted inside

• 42 Edward Street, Port Wakefield, 5 bedrooms, 2 lounge, new kitchen and new bathroom $250/week

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

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Callum to kick off AFL grand final REPORT:

By Les Pearson

IT’S every young football fan’s dream to step onto the MCG on grand final day and for Roseworthy lad, Callum Rawlinson, that dream will come true this weekend.

Callum is preparing to take centre stage at this weekend’s AFL grand final, where he will step onto the premiership podium in front of 100,000 fans and millions of television viewers across the country.

Currently a participant at the Freeling NAB AFL Auskick centre, Callum was selected as one of the 22 lucky Auskickers chosen as a nominee for the 2011 Auskicker of the

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THE BANDWAGON The league’s night of nights, showcasing the best talent there is in both football and netball in the region, really does not live up to the hype.

Rick Shaw’s final rant, page 19

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Year Award.

Callum flies into Melbourne tomorrow and will be absorbed into the spirit of grand final week from day one.

First stop is the AFL Auskicker of the Year Awards Dinner, where he will find out if he is the winner of the award.

Up for grabs is $5000 in a NAB Smart Junior Saver account and personal footy mentoring from Geelong star, Joel Selwood, in 2012.

On Friday, Callum will take to the streets of Melbourne in the traditional AFL grand final Parade.

n Continued page 19

This season’s Best and Fairest FOOTBALL and netball clubs on the Adelaide Plains have been wrapping up the 2011 season, holding their respective presentation functions.

n Turn to page 17 for the ‘Redlow’, Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club’s senior awards night. n See pages 18-19 for Balaklava Netball Club, HummocksWatchman Football Club, Hummocks Netball Club, Hamley Bridge Netball Club and United Football Club Best & Fairest winners.

Marrabel Road, SADDLEWORTH SA 5413 Ph 8847 4020

Marrabel Road, SADDLEWORTH

Marrabel Road, SADDLEWORTH SA 5413 Ph 8847 4020 SA 5413 Ph 8847 4020

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