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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

STAR OF THE NORTH

More mice?

It’s the way we farm!

Arthur is revved and ready for the world Sally Crowther reports: Virginia’s Arthur Sissis has literally taken on the world in his dream career of motorsport.

Arthur, 16, has recently been competing in the MotoGP Rookies Cup motorcycling championship for the past seven months, travelling all over the world including Germany, Holland and England – and wrapping up his whirlwind journey on Italy’s famed Misano circuit.

Arthur came so close to his dream of finishing first, but came in second with 199 points, missing out on first by only nine points to Lorenzo Baldassarri, on 208.

“I was devastated I missed out by only nine points. I really wanted to come first,” said Arthur, who started riding motorbikes when he was only three years old, but began racing in 2002 on his dirt bike 50cc Husky Boy. • He is shown here with a Motocross bike he uses in practice and one of his trophies and many medals.

Joining the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies in 2009, Arthur has competed in two other MotoGP Rookie Cups, coming sixth in Mugello, Italy, in 2009, and in 2010 again coming sixth in Assen, in the Netherlands.

With an impressive history under his belt, Arthur hopes to extend further in his career and make it to MotoGP. “I’d love to get into the World Championships 125,” Arthur said.

He has attracted interest from MotoGP talent scouts with his frontrunning pace this season and is hoping to hear from major teams soon. “I’ve talked to a few teams, but at this stage I haven’t heard anything,” Arthur said.

While most mums would go crazy worrying about their teenagers on a fast-paced track, Arthur admits his mum, Gina, is different.

“She loves it! A lot of mums would get scared, but my mum comes and supports me,” Arthur said.

Les Pearson reports: GROWERS will find out how bad the second phase of this year’s mouse plague will be in the next few weeks as harvest approaches.

Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) recently claimed Australia is likely to experience the worst mouse plague in living memory by late spring and summer this year, based on state government reports.

This was later countered by Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre’s (IACRC) Dr Simon Humphrey, who declared the worst of South Australia’s mouse plague was over on ABC radio.

But it seems modern farming techniques are one of the major reasons for increased mouse numbers.

Stubble retention, direct drilling and absence of livestock are all factors in allowing mice to breed more. n READ MORE, Page 2.

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BOWLERS ROLL UP THEY had been waiting through a gloomy winter for this day – the start of the Wooroora men’s bowls season last Saturday.

And so they came in their hundreds, adding colour to the green rinks, ready to battle it out for another six months.

Balaklava, now with two sides playing in Division One, had mixed success, with its Balaklava Green side – a blend of Division One and promising former Division Two bowlers – losing 85–50 to a polished Riverton team across all rinks.

Balaklava Gold, in the feature

match of the round, defeated last season’s premier Hamley Bridge by six shots with only one rink up. Trevor Clifford’s decisive win over Anthony O’Brien allowed Balaklava Gold to snatch the match points, 74-68.

• Kieran Phelan, is shown playing at home in Div 1 for Port Wakefield in their 69–51 win over a Wasleys. In other Div 1 results, Owen defeated Mallala 72–56

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Mice helped by modern farming •From Page 1 Referring to the possibility of a mouse plague arriving, Dr Humphrey said: “There’ll still be some problem spots or some hot spots that will need to be dealt with.

“They’re principally in areas that are always prone to high levels of mice and mice damage and that’s the Eyre Peninsula and other parts of Yorke Peninsula.”

Biosecurity SA senior research officer, Greg Mutze, believed both sources (GRDC and IACRC) could be accurate, depending on where you live.

He said mouse damage tended to be concentrated in two phases, the first at seeding time, and the second as the grain starts to come into head.

During the winter months as the crop grows, there is less food available and mouse numbers tend to crash by late winter and early spring.

“If the mouse numbers crash before the crops start coming into seed, then you miss out on that second crop damage period,” Mr Mutze explained.

“If they get through to that stage when the heads have emerged, the numbers aren’t going to decline greatly because there is a good

NOW IT’S A BIOSECURITY SNAIL WARNING SOUTH Australians and interstate travellers have been told to beware the risk of green snails entering the state. The exotic plant pest was recently found in northern Victoria for the first time in a lucerne crop near a direct interstate route.

supply of food available to them. What GRDC is concerned about is carry over of mice into spring across SA. “There is the risk of if we get another seasonal increase. By next autumn we could be looking at massive plagues across southern cereal belt.”

The state has endured two major increases over summer in previous years.

“Whether or not we have a third year remains to be seen,” Mr Mutze said.

Historically, SA has been fortunate enough not to suffer through bad mouse plagues three years in a row. However, Mr Mutze warned this could be the year.

“Because we’ve changed the farming sys-

Biosecurity SA is concerned by the potential for the snail to be carried in hay bales, nursery stock or harvested leafy vegetables into South Australia. The snail caused vast damage to vegetable and wheat crops in the Perth area in the 1980s.

tem so much, it is uncertain whether that is a possibility now,” he said.

“It may be the things that used to prevent them from producing a third year in a row have been changed in the farming system.”

He said critical changes include stubble retention for cover, the absence of livestock, which used to eat remaining grain left after harvest and knock the stubble around.

Further changes in favour of mouse production include direct drilling, as opposed to repeated cultivation, which removed weed seed from the paddock before sowing.

“What we’re doing now is we’re direct drilling the seed into good stubble cover, where the mouse populations are probably at their

peak populations for the year,” Mr Mutze said.

“We’re also shallow sowing with newer crop varieties, which puts the seed at a depth where the mice can find them very readily.”

Prevention is now the only defence.

“What’s important now is growers develop a means of reducing the amount of grain left behind in stubble during harvest,” Mr Mutze said.

“That’s the primary factor that drives the big build-up during summer and autumn.”

The second mouse damage phase already is likely to be having an effect in some areas, especially in crops just coming into head.

“If growers had mice in paddocks during flowering, they probably had to bait their crops back then,” Mr Mutze said. With the withholding period of 14 days on mouse bait, the ship may have sailed on the earlier crops.

“Not only is it not legal to bait two weeks before harvest, but it is also unwise as you don’t want to have any chance of any of the bait ending up in the harvester,” Mr Mutze said.

Baiting the later crops is still an option.

“With some of those later crops, it would be very advisable for growers to check them to make sure there is no damage, or get on to bait them quickly if there is,” Mr Mutze added.

Believe it or not, they prefer the paddocks Biosecurity SA senior research officer, Greg Mutze said the mouse plague experienced earlier this year probably caused more crop damage than any other in living memory.

But despite high damage to crops, mouse numbers heading into rural homes and businesses were down on previous plagues.

“Those two facts are probably tied up with changes to the cropping system so the paddocks are a better habitat for mice now,” he explained.

Mouse plagues occur because of a combination of seasonal events, which provide them with an abundance of food at the appropriate times.

“We’ve changed the cropping system so we get more mice for any set of optimal seasonal conditions and we also get more crop damage for any given number of mice,” Mr Mutze said.

The only slight upside is mice now tended to stay in the paddocks more.

“We still get massive problems with invasion of homes and rural businesses. They are perhaps not quite as bad as what they used to be for any given number of mice out in the paddocks,” Mr Mutze said.

Mouse numbers start building up in spring, when breeding starts in October. Breeding carries through until the end of April, with numbers peaking in May when litters mature.

Increased yield in recent years has also spurred the rodents’ breeding.

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Mallala Hotel is about to get U.G.L.Y, as bartender Elle Missen is among the first bartenders in the region getting ready for the Leukaemia Foundation’s most quirky fundraising event, U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the year.

U.G.L.Y, stands for Understanding, Generous, Likeable You, and that best describes Elle Missen from Mallala Hotel.

“I just found out a family friend only has weeks to live, and I’ve always wanted to raise money for something, so this was the perfect opportunity,” Elle said.

During the month of November, bartenders across South Australia will host fun, sometimes crazy, events to raise money for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma research and patient care.

Elle has already organised several events to kick off the fundraising, with a monster raffle including prizes of a 6 x 4 trailer and 20 cartons of beer.

A goods and services auction has also been organised for November

20 at the back of the Mallala Hotel which will include a BBQ lunch.

“We’ve also brought back the meat raffle on Friday nights,” Elle said.

While this is the first year the Mallala Hotel has participated in this particular fundraiser, the staff has already raised $2000.

“Our target was initially $1,000, but I think if we worked hard enough we could reach $10,000,” Elle said.

Elle was particularly impressed with the support she has had from the community so far.

“That was the best introduction to a fundraiser,” she said.

Each week 16 South Australians are expected to be diagnosed with Leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or related blood disorders.

The bartender who raises the most funds will be crowned U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year and win a trip for two to Phuket. They will also earn their venue a Hoshizaki Ice Maker valued at $7500.

To follow Mallala Hotel’s events, find them on Facebook.

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NEWS v District

Decision on road access

Rural youth revived More than 65 people turned up to a Mallala Rural Youth reunion to celebrate its 50th anniversary last Sunday.

Event organiser, Chris Curnow, was happy with the day at Mallala Football Club. Rural Youth is now defunct, but everyone enjoyed a day of reminiscing.

“We would have liked a bigger turnout, but it was a great day,” Chris said.

The day featured five guest speakers, all talking on a different decade of the club, and past member Wendy Fantasia, brought along her artwork.

Memorabilia was also on display, including the old bathtub which was raced in one of the club’s past events.

In the lead up to the reunion, the Plains Producer reported the bath tub had gone missing, but it miraculously turned up on the day of the reunion.

“I received an anonymous phone call on the Sunday morning from a man telling me he would drop the tub off and then pick it up once everyone had left,” Chris said.

The bath tub now has been returned to the mysterious stranger.

FROST Road at Lewiston is likely to be restricted to pedestrian usage after District Council of Mallala councillors at the Strategic Infrastructure and Planning Committee meeting on Monday night, agreed to table a recommendation at the next council meeting.

The original recommendation suggested council consider a budget variation of $5000 to remove the mound of dirt currently blocking access to the road for vehicles, then install a new fence and gate with staggered openings for pedestrians only.

The project also included constructing a 1.5 metre compacted rubble footpath along the stretch of the road.

The committee in turn resolved to put forward the recommendation to remove the mound of dirt and install a gate and fence to allow both pedestrian and horse access.

As for the rubble path, the committee recommended the project be deferred for consideration in the 2012/2013 budget.

Since last year, ongoing requests have been made from the community to provide pedestrian access to a school bus stop and also allow access to a nearby horse-riding trail.

The road has been the centre of about 12 months of controversy. It remains under a temporary closure.

Scam warning BALAKLAVA police are warning locals to be aware of possible scammers, after residents in the town were targeted last week.

Brevet Sergeant Graham Olds said a couple received a phone call claiming they were owed $5000. They were told to go to the post office to fill out a form, then call a Sydney-based number. A voice with a foreign accent answered the call, advising the couple to forward payment of $200 for lawyer expenses to arrange the payment of the $5000.

About three or four other locals are believed to have been caught in the same scam.

n GOOD clean fun with the old bathtub racer (from left) Peter March, Irene Filsell, Peter Ebbs (former president), Wendy Fantasia, Lyn Atkinson, Chris Curnow and Bettina Mellock (in bath tub).

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The youngest members of our community had a lesson in staying safe at the Two Wells Kindergarten last month, after a visit by local resident and police officer, Stuart McColl.

A member of the South Australian Police’s Major Crash Investigation Unit, Senior Constable McColl spoke to the eager group as part of the centre’s protective behaviour topic, telling them people in uniform were there to help should they ever need it and not to be afraid.

“I’m just a normal Dad,” McColl said.

“We’re not scary.”

As part of his talk Sen. Const. McColl showed the children safety equipment, his police uniform and ‘tools of the trade’ and allowed them to inspect his police car, which the children enjoyed climbing through and listening to its very loud sirens.

A visit by a nurse from Two Wells Medical Clinic as well as a dentist from the Dental Health Service, were also part of the protective behaviour program run at the centre. Senior Constable McColl also visited the Two Wells Community Childcare Centre.

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NEWS v District

Quest for caravan history What happened to the Sharman Ranch Liner?

Les Pearson reports: COLLECTORS from all walks of life are always scouring the planet for the oldest or rarest specimen they can find to slip into their set.

So when a vintage caravan enthusiast stumbled across a Ranch Liner caravan, a make he had never heard of, he was mystified about its origins.

To the internet he went, to ask other experts if they knew of the history behind this mystery model.

Coincidentally, some months down the track, former local man, Paul Sharman, was researching the history behind his father, engineer David Sharman, and his caravan making business.

“I had a client tell me about a German caravan that he had just bought,” Paul explained.

“I told him my dad made caravans in the early 1960s and he said I should search Google to see if there was any mention of them.

“I had done this previously but to no avail.”

This time, Paul’s search uncovered the discussion of vintage caravan collectors, trying to unravel the mystery behind the Ranch Liner caravan.

David Sharman made Ranch

IMAGES taken from the internet showing the Sharman Ranch Liner, inside and out.

Liner caravans in a small factory at Port Wakefield, which operated opposite Possum Kipling’s service station in or around 1960.

He was one of the first people in Australia to make not only a modern shaped caravan, but also out of modern materials such as aluminium and fibreglass.

“Dad embraced these with much enthusiasm,” Paul added.

It is also believed David was also the first manufacturer to shift the water tank from the American side of the van, to the safer kerb side.

Winners named WINNERS of the 2011 Advantage SA Regional Awards for Yorke and Mid North were announced last Wednesday.

There were no winners from the Wakefield or Adelaide Plains regions.

Orroroo Quilters received the Sony Centre Arts award for their strong focus and skilful work.

The Elders Community Group award went to Gladstone Community Development and Tourism Association for their contribution to the community.

Merrilyn Hewett, director of Nursing at Barunga Village in Port Broughton, received the Elders Community Individual award.

The Westpac Large Business award went to Ardrossan Foodland. Mathie’s Meat Shoppe in the Clare Valley, who support the community by focusing on locally branded products, received the Westpac Small Business award.

The Viterra Sports award went to Port Pirie Regional Gymnastics Academy and the Hames Sharley Sustainability award was awarded to Bendleby Ranges, an adventure based tourism destination.

Port Pirie Regional Tourism and Arts Centre received the StatewideSuper Tourism award for its dynamic tourism facility, combining visitor information with family-friendly attractions.

The Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre Youth award went to business owner, entrepreneur and filmmaker, Ben James Heidrich from Port Pirie.

RED CROSS RAFFLE Balaklava Red Cross will be out and about this week selling raffle tickets for prizes of overflowing grocery baskets.

Today the Red Cross volunteers will be selling tickets outside the newsagency and on Thursday, outside Foodland

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“I am sure dad was guided by the many clever people in Port Wakefield at the time, including Eddie Phillips, who dad always referred to as a ‘genius’,” Paul said.

His caravans were marketed as Ranch Liners, named after his property at Inkerman – aptly named The Ranch.

“I was told dad had to close his business during the credit squeeze after a couple of caravan dealers sold several of his vans whilst on consignment and failed to pay,” Paul recalled.

“I do not know what drove dad to make caravans, he was a jack of many trades, stock agent, grazier, inventor, car salesman, truck driver, cook, architect, builder and hotel manager, and there were probably other jobs.

“He was a tireless worker with a great imagination and he was a stickler for quality and making things last.”

Tracking down the remaining Ranch Liners may prove difficult.

“I am not sure how many vans were made but I would hazard a guess at between 20 to 30,” Paul said, “I remember he made a whopper for the time at 20 feet, but one only.”

Paul’s older brother Michael is the master’s apprentice, the Sharman surname a household title with farmers throughout the state and nation

through his farming inventions.

Still, there is more to uncover about the history of the now forgotten Ranch Liner and Paul is interested in hearing from anyone out there with photos, stories or adverts relating to his father’s caravan business.

“There would be some old-timers at Port Wakefield who know more,” he said.

“I would love to see dad’s old van one day.

“We had boxes and boxes of fittings – I wonder if anyone has them now?”

If you have pictures, know some information or have anything to share about Ranch Liner caravans, call us and let us know on 8862 1977 or email editor@plainsproducer. com.au

Fish possession limits to catch interstate raiders FISH possession limits are likely to be introduced by the State government in a bid to further protect South Australia’s fish stocks.

The government recently released an options paper for the introduction of possession limits.

Possession limits refer to the maximum number of fish anyone may have in their possession or control.

The limits are particularly targeting King George whiting, garfish, snapper, Goolwa cockles, southern calamari and razorfish.

Fisheries Minister, Michael O’Brien, said Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia already had such laws.

“There is evidence interstate fishermen have taken advantage of South Australia’s lack of possession limits to plunder our fish stocks,” Mr O’Brien said.

“I’m determined to close the loophole that has allowed this situation to occur.”

Local fisherman, Jeff Sutton, shared Mr O’Brien’s thoughts on interstate travellers taking more than they need.

“They come in the whiting season and they absolutely clean up and take all the whiting back with them,” he said.

“Possession limits are a really good idea from that point of view, because it’s causing over-fishing in some areas.”

Despite the new limits potentially impacting his own catch, Mr Sutton says he would be happy to comply if possession limits were applied.

“I agree with it whole-heartedly, even though it will affect me as I hold a few yellowfin whiting,” he said.

JEFF Sutton, with a big Tasmanian brown trout.

“It’s fine. You just have to manage it a bit differently.”

Mr O’Brien said the options paper had been prepared following a first round of consultation between PIRSA Fisheries and key stakeholders.

“Communities have told me of their concerns and a need for tighter control to ensure that stocks are protected,” he said.

“I am mindful of not impacting unnecessarily on the majority of legitimate recreational fishers’ activities or the tourism industry.

“We find that, as a whole, recreational fishers are responsible and the vast majority obey the rules because they understand they are in place for a very good reason – to protect this valuable resource for future generations.

“There have been reports of interstate visitors travelling…to take and stockpile large quantities of fish, especially during holiday periods.

“Possession limits can be a useful tool

in preventing such stockpiling and controlling high levels of localised fishing effort, thereby promoting stock sustainability and reducing the risk of localised depletion.”

Mr Sutton said the limits will help maintain local fish levels from continued over-fishing.

“I think if they don’t do anything, it will impact on tourism,” he said.

“To be proactive, we need to manage our resources because they are being overfished. Other states have them and we’re just following suit and if it’s not managed, we’re going to lose it.”

With the limits particularly aimed at interstate travellers, Mr Sutton said it would be important for locals to help enforce limits if they are introduced.

“I don’t think they have much hope in policing it. They haven’t got the manpower,” he explained.

“Fisheries do a good job and by and large, anyone who is proactive will ring fisheries if they see a breach. I know I do, because they’re making it bad for everybody.”

Current management arrangements for recreational fishing include daily bag and boat limits, minimum legal size limits for almost every species, and a commercial quantity for many species.

As part of the consultation surrounding the options paper, public meetings will be held at Port Lincoln, Ceduna, Whyalla, Robe and Adelaide this month.

Copies of the options paper are available at www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing Submissions must be received by no later than 5pm on Friday, October 28.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 12, 2011

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Blyth Come and join the Blyth ladies to “Listen, Learn, Laugh, and Lux it up a little” in life’s simple pleasures of fun and friendship.

The ladies meet once a month on Wednesday nights from 7.30pm at the primary school.

November 2 will provide you with massage tips and December 7 will see some hot tips on Christmas baking.

Contact the very hot Valerie on 8864 3054 for info.

• The “Kats for Life” relay teams held the first AFL Breakfast in Blyth on October 1 at the oval. This was part of their fundraising activities for the Relay for Life at Clare on November 12 and 13. Well done.

•And yet another Car Boot Sale, this time at Blyth on October 22 (same day as Balaklava’s all of town garage sale) from 9am at the hall. $5 per boot.

Stockport A reminder the Trash n Treasure market and Town garage sale will be on October 16 from 9am to 2pm.

Contact Brian on 8528 2638 for stall bookings.

Mallala A special Christmas market will be held in conjunction with the annual street party and parade on Thursday, December 15.

The parade will feature floats, vintage cars and much more. The parade will start at 6pm from the hospital, and travel along the street to the oval where the party will begin.

Showbags will be distributed to all the children, and Santa will be there in his Magic Cave. So mark your calendars for this big event.

Balaklava

Senior Cits news

The Balaklava Senior Citizens have carpet bowls in the Senior Citizens rooms on Tuesday afternoons so if you’d like to have a go, pop in and speak to one the players.

And who says you have to take it easy when you get older? The Senior Cits recently went on a bus trip to Pt Victoria then stopping for lunch at Maitland. They then browsed the markets, had afternoon tea and came home! They couldn’t believe how the towns have grown. It rained all day but the travellers didn’t mind one bit!

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Hamley Bridge Hamley Women’s and Children’s Hospital Auxiliary held a very successful Tea Dance on October 2 in the hall, raising $1600 clear profit for the hospital.

A stall of home made goodies, plants and crafts did brisk business during the afternoon. Peter Hutchins of Gawler provided the music for the crowd of dancers who had travelled from as far as Moonta, Pt Pirie, Victor Harbor, Keith, Waikerie and Orroroo.

After three hours of dancing, the auxiliary members served a delicious pooled tea, and then drew the raffle which had a record 95 prizes!

After tea, another bracket of dancing followed which kept everyone happy.This was the sixth year the Tea Dance has been held and has raised $8000 for the hospital so far.

President, Karleen Brooks, advises the next dance is tentatively set for October 7 2012.

Two Wells Renovations to the heritage-listed old courthouse finally began on October 5. As the craft shop will be

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closed until the end of October for its facelift, craft shop Manager Judi Frost advised the committee has decided to hold a garage sale on October 21 from 9.30am.

The sale will be held between the courthouse and post office with a host of household items, furniture and paintings on offer. You might be able to grab a bargain!

Brinkworth

Town birthday party

Brinkworth Progress Association (BPA) invites you to the Brinkworth Birthday Party in the Park on November 11 at 6pm.

Join the BPA for a family night out at Stockyard Reserve on the anniversary of the founding of the town.

BYO chair and refreshments, but the bbq won’t be available.

Winners of the Youth Art and Beautiful Garden Competitions will be announced at the party.

A reminder that garden judging is in the third week of October so make sure you tidy up your garden!

And the Youth Art competition is open to all Brinkworth district school-

Light relief!

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Sevenhill The Heritage and Gillentown Gardens will be opened to garden lovers for one day only on Sunday November 6 from 9am to 5pm.

Admission of $10 includes morning or afternoon tea. Live music by Tamarisque will delight the crowds.

A gourmet bbq and trading table will be available. Contact Sarah on 8843 4049 for details.

Owen The local community has been busy with two working bees at the oval held recently.

Improvements have been made to some fences, posts, gates and toilet facilities. The Golf Club members will continue to mow the oval.

Owen is now a recognised RV Friendly location and the oval is the designated stopover point.

Many walkers and cyclists regularly walk around the oval, and local horse groups have used the oval for performance competitions. Thanks to the team of volunteers who continue to make Owen just bootiful!

Joan’s double celebration BALAKLAVA identity Joan Farley has reached the special age of 80! Joan had a double celebration, one with family and the other with her Senior Citizens friends.

After playing carpet bowls, the senior citizens had afternoon tea including a lovely birthday cake for Joan.

And on October 3, Joan and her family enjoyed a luncheon at Wendy’s Cafe. The family had a delightful meal followed by the obligatory birthday cake made especially by Wendy.

After blowing out the candles, Joan’s son Craig gave Joan an hilarious “roast” listing Joan’s idiosyncrasies.

Thanks to modern technology, Joan was able to talk to her grandchildren Brad and Bree from Canada and California respectively, which was a highlight for Joan. I hope you had a wonderful birthday Joan and enjoyed reminiscing on the past 80 years.

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NEWS v District

Kitchen course offers the recipe for a job While many businesses in hospitality struggle to find qualified staff, an opportunity has come up for passionate locals to gain accredited training into the industry.

Regional Development Australia, Yorke and Mid North (RDAYMN), is looking for eligible job seekers with a passion for cooking to use accredited training which will formalise existing skills and provide a certificate II in kitchen operations.

RDAYMN, Workforce Development Officer, Midge Wallace, says there is an increasing

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shortage of such qualifications in regional areas.

“Regional areas are tourist regions, and the demand is ongoing for work in restaurants, cafes and pubs and other services,” Midge said.

The course, free for eligible job seekers, will help businesses in the region gain experienced staff.

Chef at the Royal Hotel in Balaklava, Derek Fredrichs, acknowledged a shortage of locals with these qualifications.

“This is definitely the case in local areas.

We can put an ad in the paper for a qualified chef or kitchen assistant and struggle to get even two or three people apply,” Derek said.

Derek said if someone was to apply with this kind of accreditation it would be an advantage to obtaining a job in the industry.

CEO of Mill Court in Balaklava, Graham Ackland, agreed the course would be beneficial.

“Most of my staff don’t have such qualifications, but still do a good job. A course like this would certainly be of benefit,” Graham said.

The course, to be run in Clare, will need participants to commit to training two days per week over six months in 2012.

“It’s an intensive course, teaching the basics which could lead to work in the industry, and its location means people won’t have to travel to Adelaide to get the same qualifications,” Midge said.

The course provides knowledge, skills and hands-on experience with food safety, preparing food and basic cookery.

Contact Midge Wallace on 8842 3114.

Bill is promoting GrainGowers to SA A FAMILIAR face will be touring the state, spreading the word around South Australia about a popular grain industry group, GrainGrowers.

The not-for-profit group is Australia ’s largest grains industry organisation, promoting the development of a sustainable, viable and efficient Australian grains industry, working on behalf of all Australian grain producers.

It has a huge following in Australia ’s eastern states, with 17,000 members.

However, given it was formed on the back of multiple mergers between industry bodies throughout

Les Pearson reports:

New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, the company has virtually no presence in either South Australia or Western Australia.

That is where GrainGrowers senior field officer, Bill Vandepeer, comes in.

Mr Vandepeer formerly worked for bulk handler, Viterra, for five years as business manager for the Mid North region.

“What drew me to Grain Growers was the challenge and also the chance to work with farmers because we have no, or very little

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“For me, the challenge was the opportunity to start something from scratch.”

GrainGrowers employs 50 people, with 10 PHDs amongst them.

“We have a massive knowledge of grain technologies,” Mr Vandepeer explained.

“A lot of what we do is bring end users closer to growers.”

Before the end of the year, membership with the organisation for three years is free, and $50 for three years after that.

Mr Vandepeer said the group provides regular information and updates on industry issues, as well

as quality issue reports and opportunities to participate in various educational courses.

He said GrainGrowers’big drawcard was its independence.

“We do some partnerships with the government, the Grains Research Development Council and other groups but we are essentially independent,” he said.

“Independent, self funded, member based and technically resourced.

“We’re all about industry good and evidence based.

“If it’s those two things, we’re interested.

“We’ve got no axe to grind other than to represent the growers.”

Alma CFS 50th anniversary Alma CFS brigade recently celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Hamley Bridge recreation centre.

In attendance on Sunday September 25, were CFS members, past members, distinguished visitors and supporters.

An introduction was made from chairman of the brigade, Glen Bubner, and the brigade captain, Richard Gregory, performed the MC duties, extending a welcome to Mr Steven Griffiths, Member for Goyder along with other council members.

Richard also talked on the history of the Alma fire brigade, and its reliance upon the local council to fund the purchase of its original fire truck in 1961, which lasted 30 years.

At that time Alma fire fighters relied on 44 gallon drums of wa-

ter waiting on a stand constructed of railway sleepers at the Alma crossroads, ready to fight any fires.

Farmers and landholders continuously donated money so the equipment was kept up to scratch when Captain, Mike Wood, encouraged everyone to complete training and to be a significant part of the Wakefield Plains CFS group.

The original crew of Don Brown, Cliff, John and David Freebairn, Max Williams and Sam Humzy built the old fire shed, until a new one was built in 2004.

Training courses for volunteers were only introduced as the years went on and more effort was put into running each brigade.

In 1999, Alma CFS received a vehicle upgrade to a Ford F100

MANY past, present and future CFS members helped celebrate.

1998-99, which proved to be a lot faster.

Thanks were also extended to John and David Freebairn, two surviving original members of Alma CFS, for their support and untiring effort over the past 50 years.

The Alma community was also showered with

gratitude for helping to pay the bills for 40 years.

Regional Operations Planning Officer, Vaughan Ellsworth, presented 10 year service medals to Glen Bubner and Michael Warnes, a BFF1 certificate to Colin Bugg and GRN certificate to former captain Mike Wood.

Spectacular new spring home show THE Plains Producer has a limited supply of FREE tickets to give away to the inaugural Adelaide Home & Gardening Show.

Double passes are available on a “first in-first served” basis at the Plains Producer office, 9 Howe street, Balaklava during business hours.

Phone bookings ONLY from residents outside Balaklava, but tickets will have to be collected.

The Home & Garden show, featuring a vast array of products and ideas for those who love their homes and surrounds, will be presented at the Adelaide Showground next week, from Friday to Sunday.

It has come about through a merger of the Adelaide Home Show and the popular October Gardening Show creating a vibrant new Spring home, garden and lifestyle event.

“The home, garden and landscape industry sectors and consumers alike have been looking for such an event, and it is about to arrive,” said event organiser Kym Jones.

“The event will feature more than 250 companies spanning the vast Jubilee and Goyder Pavilions

along with outdoor display areas in a huge showcase of beauty and creativity for homes and gardens.”

Among the celebrities presenting daily at the Adelaide Home & Gardening Show will be television and radio gardening advisor, Sophie Thompson, talking about latest trends, and Australia’s bestknown vet, Dr Harry Cooper.

Dr Harry, the popular pet expert on TV’s Better Homes & Gardens, will provide fascinating information on how to create pet friendly back yards.

As a bonus, Kym Jones Exhibitions also will present the Spring Craft and Gift Fair at the same time. Visitors to the Adelaide Home & Gardening Show will gain free entry to the Spring Craft and Gift Fair.

50 year veterans, David and John Freebairn received bars to their national medals to show they had completed 50 years of outstanding service to the Alma CFS. A celebration cake was then cut, made by Clare Humzy, widow of former foundation member, Sam Humzy.

Volunteers fight NT fires

THREE CFS members from Port Wakefield and one from Hamley Bridge were deployed among a second group of 24 volunteers and staff to assist in fire fighting efforts currently taking place near Alice Springs.

The group flew out on Sunday, October 2, and returned home on Thursday, October 6.

Wakefield CFS group officer, Chris Cowan, said the volunteers enjoyed the experience.

The fires swept through the Simpson Desert and continue to burn over the South Australian border.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 12, 2011

NEWS v District

Viterra has demanded ‘safety first’ Comply – or no site entry

GEOFF Sheridan and David Woodroofe draw the winning raffle tickets at the skate park site.

Skate park becoming a winner CONSTRUCTION of Balaklava skate park is well underway, with concrete ramps being formed at the site off Wallace street in Balaklava’s parklands.

Another $700 was added to the skate park fund from a raffle – which also gathered some donations from the community – organised by the Skate Park committee.

This takes total cash donations so far to just above $9300.

• Wakefield Regional Council acting CEO, Geoff Sheridan, drew the raffle winners at the park site on Monday, assisted by community services officer, David Woodroofe.

First prize, accommodation at the “Matchbox House” bed and breakfast in Balaklava, went to Emma Davies, of Owen, second prize, a “Mad Pro” scooter – Melissa Hawke, Balaklava.

Third prize, a $50 Foodland voucher – Joyce Fisher, Balaklava.

Winners can collect their prizes from the Plains Producer office, 9 Howe street, during business hours.

Balaklava skate park is being funded through a $50,000 grant from the State government’s Community Recreation and Sport Facilities program and $35,000 from Wakefield

Regional Council. Community and “in-kind” donations of $15,000 also are required to help complete the park, which has finally come to fruition after about seven years of planning.

Skate park committee spokesman, Peter Rohrlach, thanked everyone who supported the raffle.

“We raised about $570 from the raffle and received $130 in donations. This was a great result,” Peter said.

Donation tins also are in various Balaklava businesses.

“Any donation, no matter how small, is most welcome,” Peter said.

Register for Balaklava’s giant sale There’s no better time for a spring clean than the Balaklava ‘all of town’ garage sale on Saturday, October 22.

Almost 30 people already have registered with the Plains Producer, making the day a sure success.

Along with clothing, craft items and doll houses, there are also some handy items available such as an electric lawn edger.

One of the garage sale participants, Lila Cross, is ready for the day, with several larger items for sale, including a fridge, single bed and small cupboards.

The garage sale, sponsored by the Plains Producer and Balaklava Area Committee has a cheap $10 registration fee, which is donated to the skate park fund.

By coming into the Plains Producer office to register, you will receive a sale pack which includes a free advertisement in

eyewear and a hard hat, which must be worn by all visitors who access Viterra’s grain receival sites.

“We will have a process in place at sites for visitors who have not completed the induction, but it will potentially cause slight delays, so we are encouraging people to do the induction prior to harvest,” Mr McQueen said.

Viterra’s online safety induction takes about 20 minutes to complete and covers traffic management, operating equipment, and the reporting of incidents and injuries.

It includes an assessment component. Inductees’ details are captured through the registration process and following successful completion, they are sent a Viterra Safety Card.

The safety induction program can be accessed on the internet by visiting http://www.viterra.com.au.

A hardcopy alternative is available for people who do not have internet access. Individuals requiring a hardcopy should contact the Viterra Service Centre on 1800 018 205.

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LILA Cross prepares for her garage sale. the Plains Producer, a ‘Garage Sale’ A3 sign and balloons.

The first advertisements appear on page 24 today, with these and more expected to be published next Wednesday in the Plains Producer.

So if you have a garage full of unused items, why not become involved for a great cause.

To register and place an advertisement in the October

19 edition, you must register by Monday October 17.

A completed address list will be delivered to sale houses on the morning of the sale, allowing purchasers to arrive at one sale point, collect their list and move on to others. n For further details contact the Plains Producer on 8862 1977, or email sales@plainsproducer.com.au.

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Clarification on Pain questions AN article published in last week’s Plains Producer quoted figures referring to the number of questions asked at Wakefield Regional Council meetings during public question time by Port Wakefield resident, Richard Pain.

It is now known these figures were wrongly attributed to Mr Pain and therefore were not accurate.

The article stated Mr Pain asked two questions in 2007, none in 2008

NEW safety requirements at all Viterra sites are now mandatory.

Beginning on October 1, all growers, carriers, contractors and passengers accessing a Viterra site must now show they have completed Viterra’s safety induction by presenting a Viterra Safety Card. They must also ensure they are wearing personal protective equipment before accessing the site.

The company has been encouraging all interested parties to ensure they are ready for delivering to its sites this harvest by completing the company’s new safety induction and getting the required protective equipment.

Viterra’s executive grain manager, Dean McQueen, said more than 8000 growers and carriers had already completed their safety induction before the start of the month.

“We are really pleased with the uptake so far and we’re encouraging those yet to complete the induction to do it prior to harvest,” Mr McQueen said.

“All visitors to our sites need to be vigilant about safety during the busy harvest period when there are numerous trucks, machinery and people operating on site.

“Our safety induction program ensures everyone who requires unaccompanied access to a Viterra site is aware of site-specific safety requirements, procedures and responsibilities.”

Viterra site staff will be unable to complete grain delivery transactions if a person is not, or refuses to become, inducted or is not wearing appropriate protective equipment.

This includes enclosed footwear, high-visibility clothing, protective

and 2009, 87 in 2010 and 112 this year. These figures, provided via a Local Government Association Governance Panel report, actually represent the total number of questions asked by ALL residents during public question time at council meetings.

The quoted figure of 112 questions asked this year was the total number of questions asked to June, 2011 since 2007.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 12, 2011

The article also quoted from the Local Government Governance Panel report that Mr Pain asked 41 questions in one evening at a meeting in 2010.

This figure was later amended in the report to four questions.

Further investigations also revealed a majority of the questions asked came from Mr Pain’s wife, Glenda and their son, Darryl, who is now a councillor.

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NEWS v District Big crowd had a top time at Tarlee market Report & pictures: John Tayler There was a large attendance at the annual Tarlee Country Market on the October holiday monday.

More than 60 stalls of many and varied items were set up in and around the Tarlee Hall complex and the travelling public, as well as local residents, made a carnival atmosphere.

Local organiser, Michelle Heathfield, said the crowd was the best yet, with stall fees going to Tarlee Community Services toward the upkeep of facilities in Tarlee.

This popular event is BUSY working on the Tarlee primary school stall are (from left) Sue Chase, held in March and October Allison Tilley and Lisa Willis. each year.

ABOVE: Tarlee residents, Val Tayler, with Mark and Pam Hill, touring the stalls.

LEFT: Sue Dunn, Shirley and Yvonne Molineux, serving cake and coffee on the Uniting church stall.

n Letters to the Editor n

CHAP decision ‘major disappointment’ Local buses have lost contracts to service our local schools and support a range of other situations within our community where bus support is beneficial.

CHAP has reduced its operating co-ordinator exposure in Wakefield District from 90 plus hours per week to 12 hours per week. It’s gone.

So what’s next? How is it these situations can happen?

It appears decisions detrimental to the local community are going under the radar screen without the local community being aware and prepared to take action to circumvent.

The latest saga involving CHAP is of major disappointment, given the ageing population residing within the Wakefield district.

CHAP co-ordinates support services such as personal care, domestic assistance, social support (where clients are taken to appointments and taken to local shopping ), home maintenance (gutter and window cleaning and other minor home maintenance ) for elderly people in our Community.

The services provided by CHAP are aimed at prolonging the ability for these people to live in their own homes for an extended portion of their lives.

One hopes another service provider of a similar aim will take up the opportunity created by the significant reduction in commitment to the local

community of Wakefield region by the recent decisions made by CHAP board to close the Balaklava office.

I’m sure the two co-ordinators who recently left, after many years in the role, Merry Bennett and Chris Guerin, will be happy to aid in the event another body is committed to establishing a similar support service within our community.

It is surprising and disappointing given the service provided to our ageing community members

by CHAP that the CHAP Board has made decisions based on a particular financial model rather than use a more appropriate triple bottom line reporting model which includes not only financial but also social and environmental factors.

Pat Guerin, Mallala

Support ‘Relay’

Relay for Life, one of the most popular and successful fundraising events in the world, will be held at Clare Oval on November 12 and 13.

Relay for Life is more than just a fundraiser, it is an opportunity for the community to get together and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against a disease that has taken too much, from too many.

Teams of between 10 and 15 people get together to raise money in

the months leading up to the Relay for Life event and then at the event, teams walk/run around the track for 19 hours.

Do you know a survivor?

Survivors and carers are central to Relay For Life. The opening lap of the event is dedicated to cancer survivors and those who have cared for someone facing cancer.

All cancer survivors and carers are welcome to join in—you don’t have to be a member of a team, this is open to anyone in the community.

If you know someone who is a survivor please encourage them to attend and help us celebrate their achievements.

If you would like more information, an invitation sent out or just a chat, contact Sheryl Marks on 0427800899 or rsmsmarks@ bigpond.com. You can also contact Katrina Wilkop on 0417620720 or Jane Sandy on 0417896938. We would love for you to be a part of the “Survivors Lap”.

With a few weeks until the event we encourage a group of your friends, family and co-workers to register a team in the upcoming Mid North Relay For Life at Clare Oval.

If you would like more information about Relay for Life you can contact Michelle Jaeschke, Relay Team co-ordinator on 0429 458 010 or log on to www.relayforlife.org.au.

We look forward to seeing you at the Mid North Relay For Life.

Sheryl Marks Survivor Co-ordinator Mid North Relay For Life

NAPLAN limited

As our school communities and media respond to our state’s NAPLAN results, I would like to respond also, as a teacher who has spent many years working in schools in country SA .

NAPLAN is a very narrow, limited tool used by many to reflect on our children’s learning and abilities, and the efforts and performance of our teachers and schools.

There are many other considerations, particularly for our rural and regional school communities.

Country schools provide excellent educational opportunities and support for students with an everwidening range of complex needs, often without the resources and support more readily available in the city.

Our teachers, school leaders and SSO’s do an amazing job catering for special learning students, often with very limited resources.

Teachers in rural and regional SA do not have access to the same training and development opportunities as their city-based colleagues.

Many will travel to Adelaide or

other regional centres, often in their own time, to access the professional development they require to maintain their skills and knowledge of new curricula.

Schools in country areas often have difficulty attracting and retaining staff, including relief teachers.

This has a large impact on current staff as they strive to provide a wide range of educational opportunities.

As Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays an everincreasing role in the education of our children, having fast, reliable Internet and access to technical support become bigger issues for schools.

Students have access to broader curriculum offerings through the use of ICT, however schools continue to suffer from poor resourcing in this area and ongoing technical issues.

It has been my experience that schools and preschools in rural and regional areas often enjoy great parent and community support.

This support is invaluable and reflects a keenness to be involved in the overall development of local young people and an understanding of the vital role we all play in the school community.

When schools and communities work together to support our young learners, we achieve many fantastic results not measured by NAPLAN. Jan Murphy, Crystal Brook

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‘Fair deal’ for small business Les Pearson reports:

A BILL has been passed through State Parliament to establish a Small Business Commissioner, who would work to monitor the fair treatment of small businesses in their commercial dealings with other traders.

Local farmers are reportedly backing the Bill, according to Labor Member for Light, Tony Piccolo.

The commissioner would also receive and investigate complaints regarding unfair market practices, mediate disputes including (for example) with franchisors, landlords and grain handlers.

The Bill has been endorsed by numerous industry groups including the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia, Independent Contractor’s Australia, The South Australian Farmers Federation, The Business Development

Farmer support – but Libs claim it’s more bureaucracy Council and Business SA The Bill passed the through the House of Assembly despite being opposed by the Liberal Party.

“Why would the Liberals back the predators?” Mr Piccolo asked.

“Why would the Liberals deny the farmers an opportunity to have their farm machinery warranty issues addressed, as the South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) has recommended?

“In opposing this Bill, the Liberal Party is denying farmers the opportunity to obtain justice when fighting big business like machinery manufacturers and grain handling companies.”

Member for Goyder and Shadow Small Business Minister, Steven Griffiths, believed another level of bureaucracy was not the answer.

Mr Griffiths Mr Piccolo “Instead of providing good government policy services that support the “front end” of small business to ensure they get the assistance need to be successful, Labor has chosen to taken away all these options,” he responded.

“They have instead focussed their support on only helping small business in dispute resolution via the option of appointing a commissioner

who will make mediation available.

“Small business needs tangible support – not another mediation service.”

“The Liberal Party decision to not support the Small Commissioner Bill, as it relates to franchising, was based on the fact changes to the Code of Conduct have to be made at a national level – and I will always be supportive of this happening.”

Mr Griffiths said he had spoken to the Federal Shadow Minister for Small Business about that. There were fears the option of State-based changes would only help create the perception SA would become a state in which investing in franchising would be seen as being too difficult due to a different set of rules being in place.

“The Labor government should

be focussing on convincing its federal colleagues of the need for changes to the Code of Conduct for franchising so all Australians operate under the same rules.”

Shadow Agriculture Minister, Adrian Pederick, also believed a new commissioner position would be a waste of time and money.

“There may be a duplication of services,” he said.

“There are other regulator regimes that can be put in conjunction with the industry to support farmers instead of believing one single Small Business Commissioner can have a ‘one size fits all approach.’

“We also didn’t want to see another level of bureaucracy come in place. We’re there to support farmers but we’re also unsure this is the way to go about it.”

The Bill has moved to the Legislative Council for debate.

Des and Karleen Brooks, of Hamley Bridge, on the dance floor with many other couples enjoying the night.

Dancers in step for Hamley hospital Hamley Bridge Women’s and Children’s Hospital Auxiliary recently held its annual Tea Dance on October 2, raising $2000 for the hospital.

The scene was set with the stage decked out in an Australian theme with kangaroos, emus, native birds and brolgas, along with old steel wheels from heritage farm machinery.

More than 120 dancers took to the floor and guests enjoyed the entertainment, along with a raffle of more than 90 items and a well balanced music program put together by Roger Branson.

Items were also for sale on the day to raise extra funds, including home made cakes, potted plants and farm produce.

Trish and Roger Branson, of Roseworthy. The pair formerly lived at Hamley Bridge.

Jim and Raelene Bastian, of Balaklava.

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LOCAL v Living

The way We were

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• Virginia’s Adrian Marschall returned from the Australian National Transplant Games in Geelong with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

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• Mallala’s Matthew Birchmore was selected as one of 50 talented junior cricketers from the State’s country areas to receive specialist coaching at the 2001 Bank SA Live-in Cricket Camp.

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YEARS AGO October 1991

• Dean Robert Taylor, son of Anita and Mark of Balaklava, was named Balaklava’s Red Cross baby competition entrant.

Do you know your Australian history?

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• Oct 12: Long Plains Red Cross luncheon.

• Oct 15: Long Plains Country Music Night; Mallala Community Markets; Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefield.

• Oct 22: Balaklava Whole Town Garage Sale.

• Oct 23: Balaklava Meals On Wheels volunteer lunch.

• Oct 29: Balaklava Golf Club Auction.

• Nov 4: Blyth paper drive.

• Nov 5: Balaklava, Owen, Mallala, Port Wakefield paper drive.

• Nov 5 & 19: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefield.

• Nov 19: Mallala Community Markets.

• Dec 4 & 18: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefield • Dec 16: Balaklava Christmas Pageant.

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- The first royal visitor to S.A. was Queen Victoria’s second son, Prince Alfred, in 1867? Adelaide was also the first Australian city to welcome him.

- Australia’s first Nobel Prize winner was Adelaide born (Sir) Lawrence Bragg who shared with his father the prize for Physics in 1915 for research into X-rays?

- The first speed limits in Australia were introduced here in 1904?

- SA introduced Australia’s first vehicle licence plates in 1906?

- The first income tax imposed in the country was here in 1884?

Something to use for your next trivia quiz.

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- The old mines at Glen Osmond were the first to bear or yield metal in Australia?

- Australia’s first seismograph was installed in 1908 at Adelaide Observatory for detecting earthquakes?

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- The first coins minted and circulated in Australia as legal tender were one pound gold pieces authorised by an act of the S.A. parliament in November 1852?

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While lacking the raw rock sound of Oasis, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds has a more composed edge about it.

Not known for his lead vocals, Gallagher’s voice is less grunty than Liam’s, almost like it is a perfect blend of his younger brother crossed with Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

The first glimpse listeners have been privy to from the album was “The Death of You and Me”. It is hard to say exactly what the song is about but I found it easy to relate to, with lyrics like “forever we’d be free, free to spend our whole lives running, from people who would be, the death of you and me.” The song itself is a mischievous tune.

Gallagher’s composition is on show for all to see throughout, with strong influences from the Beatles and faint jazz and cabaret undertones.

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ence, I mean the era when the Beatles were probably under the influence of something, during the infamous “Sergeant Pepper” years.

The second single on the new album, “AKA…What a Life”, is the type of tune you would listen to when embarking on a long journey. If you shut your eyes, you can picture yourself cruising along the highway in a convertible as the sun rises.

For all the Oasis purists still out there, this is definitely a step in a different direction akin to when Daniel Johns lost the plot and reformed Silverchair after hanging out with Paulmac too long. However, after some extended listening, it’s not a bad new sound at all.

Unlike Vanessa Amarossi butchering every song she performs with her constant squealing.

Tune in next time, coz I’m Mr Brightside.

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was watching fairly recent movies the other day starring “older” actors Sean Connery (The Rock) and Robert Redford (Spy Games).

And while they were in their prime acting years (as 007 and the Sundance Kid respectively) when I was just a baby, I must admit they have, even now, still “got it”.

Connery has gone grey and balding, and Redford has many “laughter lines”. But do they care? It appears not, or they might’ve done something about it. But worldwide, other men have stopped talking about it, and are doing something about it.

Sean Connery Doing what, you ask?

Cosmetic surgery and male grooming are on the rise with men making up between 10 and 20 per cent of the total number of procedures in Australia.

And the Australian Financial Review recently valued the male Robert Redford grooming industry at $61.3 billion and increasing.

In what has traditionally been a women’s market, skincare manufacturers are now targeting males with creams and tablets, hoping to offset the signs of ageing.

Increasing evidence shows men worry about how they present to others, about a perceived loss in their social standing.

More men are experiencing body image dissatisfaction, and some feel they need to display strength and masculinity through physical appearance.

And what do you think tops the list for male cosmetic surgery in Australia? Drum roll please. It’s gynaecomastia – that would be in slang terms, a boob job!

An increasing number of men who have either used steroids earlier in life, or had a drastic weight loss, are the key contributors to the increased surgery numbers. Also

THIS? Plotting a new look. There is hope for our physically challenged males OR THIS? ageing, puberty and some prescription medications can cause ‘man-boobs’ but often these reduce in due course.

Some men go the other way and have pectoral (pecs) implants to amplify their chest muscles.

A silicone implant is inserted under the patient’s own major pec muscle and is often used by bodybuilders who can’t naturally build up their own muscles any further.

But back to the top surgery list. Number two for Aussie men is Rhinoplasty – a nose job. Men aged between 20 and 30 years of age

are the prime group for this procedure.

Number three and four surgeries are upper eye and brow lifts. A surgeon could fix your drooping eyebrows or ‘sleepy’ eyes if you want a permanent fix.

Face and neck lifts, ear correction, tummy tucks and liposuction are more options.

There are some other obscure surgeries too such as calf implants, inserting hard silicone under the calf muscle so you can

n MENTAL HEALTH WEEK:

Time to ‘open your mind’ Residents of the Lower North and Yorke Peninsula are being encouraged to “Open Your Mind” and increase awareness of their own mental health during Mental Health Week which continues until Saturday.

The week’s theme, “Open Your Mind,” aims to encourage people to be open-minded and not judge those who may have a mental illness.

Rebecca Graham, Executive Director Mental Health Country Health SA (CHSA) said Mental Health Week was a great way to increase public understanding of mental health.

“One in five Australians

is affected by mental illness and Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness about the impact of stigma and discrimination on people experiencing this,” Ms Graham said.

“Stigma and discrimination are amongst the biggest barriers people face when they’re recovering from a mental illness and it’s an extra burden that they don’t need.

“Increased public awareness of mental health can combat discrimination and dispel the myths surrounding mental illness, which can make it easier for people to talk about their illness and seek treatment.”

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 12, 2011

Mental Health Week in South Australia is co-ordinated by the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia.

The events began on Monday with the annual Dr. Margaret Tobin Awards ceremony at the Festival Centre.

The Dr. Margaret Tobin Awards celebrate individuals and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to mental health services in South Australia.

Monday also was World Mental Health Day. A list of Mental Health Week events in the local area can be found by visiting www. mhcsa.org.au

look like David Beckham (just don’t speak like him)!

Then there’s buttock implants or the Brazilian butt lift. Of course you won’t be able to sit down properly for up to three weeks after the op.

Another popular male surgery choice is Penoplasty – mmm ... well that’s increasing penal girth without tampering with its functions.

The length can be extended by 20 to 50 per cent and width by 30 to 50 per cent. It might have some merit!

But if you’re happy to have some fat sucked from your stomach and injected into your ‘bit’, then go for it!

There is a risk that the fat (no pun intended) will be re-absorbed back into the body, but then you can have the operation re-done!

Or maybe a scrotal lift is your thing. This however does have significant risk to sperm count, so unless it’s a real concern, it might not be worth it.

Many men also choose non-surgical methods for the sake of vanity. I know of men who, like Warney, have had hair replacement therapy.

It has worked for some, but for others it becomes a “crop failiure” and is a continuous expense that ends up not being a priority.

Men are also having botox and ‘fillers’ injections. Botox is really a bacteria, botulinum toxin, that works by blocking a chemical which makes your muscles contract.

This paralyses your muscles, stopping you from frowning or causing ‘crows feet’ around eyes.

You’d need up to four injections to freeze forehead muscles and two to iron out crows feet.

It’s not a permanent solution, so needs to be done every three to six months.

Fillers, such as collagen, are injected to plump up skin and even out wrinkles and lines. But I’m sure you’ve all seen pictures of skin that looks far too plumped up and distorted.

Another method to reduce facial scarring is chemical peel – that is, chemicals soaked in your skin causing the skin to peel and reveal new skin. Yes, sounds like something I’d like to have done, not!

Another non-surgical trend known to have been done by men around this region, is body waxing.

Some men have their whole bodies done, only to cover up their silky smooth cleanas-a-whistle genital area in fear of being laughed at while in the footy showers. Well, why have it done then?

You are what you are and people should learn not to be too worried about what others think of them, as long as you keep yourself clean, tidy, active, healthy and not smelly!

Do you feel disgraced if you have wrinkles, grey hair, or indeed no hair at all?

Ulysses Motor Cycle Club have the best slogan – Grow old disgracefully – maybe we should all just do that!

Mallala hosts Cup day fun Preparations for the Mallala Melbourne Cup lunch are well underway.

The popular lunch will be held at Mallala Football Club on Tuesday November 1, kicking off at 12pm.

Last year the event was well attended with around 120 guests raising $2,000 for local organisations.

There will be a four course lunch along with a fashion parade by Lesley’s Boutique of Gawler, with sweeps, raffles, a hat competition and quizzes.

Tickets are now available for $22, and don’t forget this year’s theme is sunny yellow.

For ticket sales or enquiries phone 0433 820 570.

Invitation to attend the NRM Board meeting Members of the community are invited to attend the next meeting of the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board on: Monday 24 October 2011 12.00 noon Lunch 1.00 pm Board meeting at the Blacksmith’s Chatter 7 First Street, Orroroo For more information, please contact the Board on 8636 2361 or board@nynrm.sa.gov.au

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ABOVE: KYLIE and Mark share some romance with their wedding party (from left) Matt Cantley and Joanne Neilson, Craig McLauclan and Jess Neilson.

Ben Hall originally from Whyalla and Sharayah Kowalick of Balaklava were married at Grange Beach on September 24 followed with a reception at the Semaphore Palais with 150 guests.

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“I rang up Clare Country Club and they had a spot free in September this year, so I booked it and created save the date cards,” said Kylie, who at that stage was not yet engaged. She then gave one of the cards to Mark, telling him the date was set for this year.

“He laughed and said we should look at engagement rings,” Kylie said.

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“I couldn’t have been happier with Clare Country Club and their staff,” Kylie said.

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Mark’s parents are Peter and Julie Hohl. Kylie’s parents are David and Julie Neilson. Flowergirl was Juliette Murrin Neilson.

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NEWS FEATURE v Balaklava

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ROTRUDING like a bright beacon in Balaklava is the quirky terrace building, known to locals as the Matchbox House.

Inta Depers, bought the intriguing house a few years ago in partnership with her husband, local dentist, Dr Robert Bickmore. They have given it new life as a deluxe bed and breakfast accommodation option in the town.

Inta purchased the house on the corner of Gwy terrace and George street at auction, after driving past it for years, captivated by its style and charm.

They had previously renovated a terracestyle home in North Adelaide 20 years ago and this was to be their new project.

“I always loved the look of it but we also lived in a terrace house, so we’re kind of used to terrace houses,” Inta said.

She was the last one to turn up to the auction, after being advised she could not bid over the phone.

So, up from Adelaide she rushed, to put an offer in on yet another project for the couple to renovate.

Auctioneers also offered a box of chocolates for who could guess how the house got its name.

“I don’t think anyone guessed it but they later said because it’s tall and thin, so it looks like a matchbox,” Inta explained.

The four-room Matchbox House was built in 1906, with an extension added on to the home in the 60s.

It was constructed by local personality, Frank Higham, known around the district as “Professor” Higham.

After curing someone’s sick pet, news quickly spread of Professor Higham’s traits and he decided to set up a veterinary service.

He left the town in 1914.

Fast-forward more than 90 years to auction day. There it stood, abandoned, dusty and dilapidated.

The garden was overgrown, Inta uncovering an old claw foot bathtub amongst the weedy jungle.

“We will try to include the bath into the landscaping of the garden, perhaps a herb garden,” Inta said.

Inside, the task ahead began to sink in but, undaunted, both Inta and Robert began work on the painting and refurbishment.

“Because we work Wednesdays and Thursdays at the surgery, we couldn’t wait for all the renovations to be finished before we moved in, so after about a year we used to camp overnight even though we were surrounded with tins of paint and other building materials,” Inta explained.

She then enlisted the help of family friend and gun architect, Alex Hill, of Architecture in the Wild.

“His vision, I think, is what brought it all together,” Inta said.

The challenge of making the house appear uniform from the inside, or architecturally refurbished, was the major hurdle to overcome.

“We were trying to do something in keeping the quality of the existing house as well as bringing up the extension to a level that matches the original building,” Alex said.

“We did treat some things a little differently. We were never going to be able to match the high ceilings, elaborate plasterings and cornicing – but bringing it up so they were both appealing to look at was the main thing Inta wanted.”

An experienced architect, Alex believed the Matchbox House has a number of charming points.

“I think the existing character where it sits on the corner overlooking pasture land from the balcony outside the upstairs bedroom and living room is pretty stunning,” he said.

“The archway on the ground floor is also a nice little feature that is often forgotten about in new houses these days.”

Inta also utilised the local skills of builder, Warren Durdin, and painter Terry Redden.

INTA Depers outside the renovated house – and how it was for many years.

NOW THE ICONIC ‘MATCHBOX HOUSE’ IS ...

Simply Striking INTA relaxes in the redeveloped back yard, shown when cleared of debris.

RIGHT: one of the stunning bedrooms.

“Warren asked me whether he could be the builder on the project,” Inta said.

“He said he had an old drawing or print of the Matchbox House on the wall in his office and felt that it was a ‘meant to be’ situation.”

The house is a heritage-listed landmark, forming guidelines any renovations in the building had to follow, including but not limited to, new architecture and specific colour schemes.

Inta was familiar with such demands, hav-

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ing worked with them in previous projects.

“There were quite a few. They don’t just apply to the outside of the house,” she explained.

One such requirement was to return the balcony to its original colours.

This meant scraping six coats of paint from the balustrades to get to its heritage-based colour and repainting them.

Inta and Robert also had to re-plumb and re-wire the building, shift the septic tank away from the house, install gas fixtures and com-

pletely refurbish the ceiling and plastering.

Inside, the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas are all fitted out with modernstyle furnishings and unique artwork.

While there were more plans for the house, Inta said it has probably reached the point where they can put a full stop on the project and open the bed and breakfast for business.

“I like the 60s theme in the kitchen,”Inta said. But she realises the task is not over.

“There’s always more you have to do.

There’s always money to spend, because on the to-do list was rendering the whole outside and putting doors in the dining room so you could eat outside to make it a bit more modern.

“If people are booking your accommodation, it’s hard to find the time to do anything, so we’re probably at the full stop stage.”

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Starting this Thursday and Friday, families will now be able to dine at the hotel and the kids will EAT FREE! “While the children are waiting, they’ll be provided with colouring in sheets and their very own pencils to take home after placing their proud picture on the dining room wall,” Bek said.

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SPORT v Bowls

Grand finalists will put on a thriller

n HAMLEY Bridge’s Barry Smith sends one down during the Division One match at Balaklava on Saturday, watched by Balaklava Gold’s Jake Olsen, and teammates Ian Parr and Kym Gregory.

• From back page Both sides are in a rebuilding phase at the moment as they firm up their combinations to cover players who have left or who were unavailable for the first round. However, both sides will be expected to exert a significant influence in Division One this season.

Owen and Mallala completed the opening round in a clash where Owen scored a comfortable win by seventeen shots with all rinks up.

Matches in round two this weekend feature a number of intriguing clashes.

The feature match will see last season’s grand finalists pit their wits against each other.

Early season form is often difficult to judge with Hamley Bridge keen to atone for their narrow loss last weekend, while Riverton will approach this match with confidence after their large win.

A close result is anticipated as both sides strive to snatch a

psychological edge over their opponent.

How good is Port Wakefield?

With the return of the McPharlins, they shape up to be a more formidable opponent this season.

Their first real test will be against a Balaklava Gold side that had a narrow win against Hamley Bridge last week.

Home green advantage may be to Port Wakefield’s benefit but, either way, a tight match is expected here.

Wasleys and Mallala are two sides that can challenge any side on the day. Their clash at Wasleys, this Saturday, will help determine which side has the capacity to battle for a finals spot later this season.

The final match will see Balaklava Green face Owen at Balaklava.

Owen had a solid win last weekend while Balaklava Green was soundly defeated.

With each match, Balaklava Green will continue to improve but, in this match, Owen should

take the honours.

RESULTS October 8: Port Wakefield 69(12) (G McPharlin 21, R Murphy 19, W McPharlin 29) def Wasleys 51(0) (F Steggles 15, D McQuade 17, D Olive 19); Riverton 85(12) (B Mullins 32, M Griffiths 28, J McMillan 25) def Balaklava Green 50(0) (M Olsen 16, C Cowan 18, D Lamond 16); Balaklava Gold 74(8) (B Taylor 21, P Thompson 23, T Clifford 30) def Hamley Bridge 68 (4) (P Rex 30, C Donohue 24, A O’Brien 14); Owen 73(12) (B Parker 28, G Simpson 22, T Harkness 23) def Mallala 56(0) (P Furst 24, B Smith 16, K Roberts 16).

Division One standings: Riverton 12 (+35), Port Wakefield 12 (+18), Owen 12 (+17), Balaklava Gold 8 (+6), Hamley Bridge 4 (-6), Mallala 0 (-17), Wasleys 0 (-18), Balaklava Green 0 (-35).

October 15 fixtures: Port Wakefield vs Balaklava Gold, Wasleys vs Mallala, Balaklava Green vs Owen, Hamley Bridge vs Riverton.

Finals will see Division Three introduced Division Two

This season’s Division Two sees all clubs except for Owen and Wasleys fielding two sides in a 13-round competition.

At the conclusion of this competition on January 14 2012, the top eight sides remain in Division Two (previously Two Red) whereas the remaining six sides will move into Division Three (previously Two White) for the remainder of the season.

Playing strength will determine which sides survive this round robin competition and make the cut for Division Two for the latter stages of the season.

Last weekend’s opening Division Two round featured noteworthy results for a number of sides.

Wasleys opened their season with an all rinks up win over a weakened Riverton White side while Port Wakefield Blue and Mallala Black gained maximum points over Mallala White and Balaklava Blue, respectively.

Other winners included Riverton Black, which had a sound win over Hamley Red, Hamley White, over Balaklava Red, and Owen, over Port Wakefield Gold.

The mantle for the closest match of the round, though, went to Tarlee White which scraped through for a two shot win over sister side Tarlee Red despite having only one rink up.

Round Two will see at least two of the first round winners chalk up losses.

Mallala Black and Riverton Black will face each other at Riverton to determine which of these sides will remain undefeated.

Likewise, Port Wakefield

n LEFT: Keith Cottle bowls for Balaklava Gold in the Division One match at Balaklava. n BELOW: Kieran Phelan sends one down for Port Wakefield during their home match.

Blue and Tarlee White meet in a clash to see which side will suffer their first loss for the season.

Can Wasleys gain their second win for the season?

Port Wakefield Gold will be keen to record their first win for the season at Wasleys’ expense.

Owen and Hamley White are expected to record wins over Hamley Red and Riverton White, respectively, while the remaining matches – Balaklava Blue vs Tarlee Red and Mallala White vs Balaklava Red – may be too close to call at this early stage of the season.

RESULTS – October 8: Wasleys 75(12) (B McDougall 30, J McDonnell 18, J Williamson 27) def Riverton White 58.75(0) (J Glistak 20, M Keast 14.75, R Hannaford 24); Hamley White 86(10) (M Nichols 31, A Fyfe 31, B Wedding 24) def Balaklava Red 67(2) (T Jones 17, C Milton 16, G Heffernan 34); Port Wakefield Blue 97(12) (S Reimers 30, P Fontaine 37, P Baum 30) def Mallala White 47(0)

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(M King 18, G Forrest 10, J Curnow 19); Tarlee White 62(8) (D Branson 18, J Perry 17, R Clark 27) def Tarlee Red 60(4) D Meyers 26, I Rohde 20, F Gorey 14); Owen 82(10) (R Hill 18, L Hean 30, R Uppill 34) def Port Wakefield Gold 69(2) (K Anderson 34, A Carslake 20, A Brown 15); Riverton Black 72(11) (R Schulz 34, D O’Toole 18, P Kelly 20) def Hamley Red 48(1) (B Morris 12, G Schilling 18, J Tily 18); Mallala Black 97(12) (K McDonald 31, B Hill 32, B Whyte 34) def Balaklava Blue 46(0) (K Harkness 23, K Catford 9, B Barr 14).

Division Two standings: Mallala Black 12 (+51), Port Wakefield Blue 12 (+50), Wasleys 12 (+16.25), Riverton Black 11 (+24), Hamley White 10 (+19), Owen 10 (+13), Tarlee White 8 (+2), Tarlee Red 4 (-2), Port Wakefield Gold 2 (-13), Balaklava Red 2 (-19), Hamley Red 1 (-24), Riverton White 0 (-16.25), Mallala White 0 (-50), Balaklava Blue 0 (-51) October 15 fixtures:

Owen vs Hamley Red, Riverton Black vs Mallala Black, Balaklava Blue vs Tarlee Red, Tarlee White vs Port Wakefield Blue, Mallala White vs Balaklava Red, Port Wakefield Gold vs Wasleys, Hamley White vs Riverton White.

n BRIAN Hogben, Port Wakefield lines up as Mallala’s Shirley Sanders swaps ends during the Division Two matches at the seaside town.

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SPORT v Bowls n DIVISION One Balaklava bowler, Renee McPharlin sends one down during the match at Balaklava on Saturday.

INSET: Young Port Wakefield bowler, Joshua Studham watches play at Port Wakefield.

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SIDES FOR SATURDAY Division 1: Balaklava Green v Owen played at Balaklava. M Roberts, J Roberts, O Chapman, D Lamond (sk). Z Guy, B Moffat, E Cunningham, J Bastian (sk). J PcPharlin, B Philp, J Milton, C Cowan (sk).

Division 2: Balaklava Gold v Pt Wakefield played at Pt Wakefield, cars skippers. G Palmer, A Northcott, A Chivell, P Thompson (sk). K Cottle, K McPharlin, R

McPharlin, T Clifford (sk). C Guy, B Olsen, J Olsen, S Hawke (sk).

Balaklava Blue v Tarlee Red played at Balaklava. D Anderson, H Philp, K Catford, P McPharlin (sk). L Bradock, C Wood, L Barr, R Barr (sk). R Hillman, P Ramm, R McDonald, K Harkness (sk).

Balaklava Red v Mallala White played at Mallala, cars skippers. R May, N Sampson, L Zerk, C Milton (sk). L Day, R Greenshields, C Stewart, T Jones (sk). H Hebisch, A Barr, D Beare, G Hefferman (sk).

Division 1: Owen v Balaklava Green played at Balaklava, cars B Parker and T Harkness. P Freebairn, B Harkness, N Harkness, B Parker(sk). G Wandel, G Harkness, B Roper, G Simpson (sk).

I Freebairn, D Greer, G Bubner, T Harkness (sk).

Division 2: Owen v Hamley Red played at Owen. G Ince, W Heaslip, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). D Brown, D Lauricella, D Hartwell, L Hean (sk). M Miles, A Wandel, A Tiller, R Uppill (sk).

n GRAHAM Cordon, Mallala White steadies his arm during the Division Two match.

n WASLEYS skipper, Robert Bowman helps out his teammate. n NEW recruit, Ciara Guy bowls for Balaklava in Division Two.

n ALAN Fyfe, Hamley Bridge, releases his bowl as other bowlers down the Balaklava green line up.

Bowls results from around the region North eastern n DIVISION One Hamley Bridge bowler, Harry Frencken draws back ready to release.

n BRUCE Moffat, Balaklava prepares the mat.

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Results from Wednesday October 5.

Clare Red 45 def Clare White 32; R Howes 29 d D Goss 19, R Jarman 16 d D Noonan 13.

Clare Blue 57 def Brinkworth 22; K Clarke 31 d R Martin 10, R Topperwein 26 d F Groom 12.

Balaklava forfeited to Snowtown. Blyth v Spalding game washed out.

Burra 49 def Clare Green 26; C Boston 34 d P Stopp 9, R Taylor 15 lost to T Sims 17.

Next week: Clare White v Balaklava, Clare Blue v Clare Green, Snowtown v Blyth, Spalding v Brinkworth, Burra v Clare Red.

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Results from Thursday October 6.

Mallala Black 66 def Balaklava Green 61; C King 33 d H Brown 7, B Roney 19 d L Berry 14, G Cheek 34 d S Kempster 8.

Mallala White 86 def Pt Wakefield 29; J Curnow 34 d H Menadue 11, E Cunningham 35 d Y Curnow 14, R Jenkin 18 d B Philp.

Hamley Bridge 67 def Balaklava Gold 56; J Milton 19 d N Bubner 16, C Catford 26 d B McQuire 15, N Fyfe 36 d C Goldney 11.

Owen 72 def Two Wells 41 (no score sheet).

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SPORT v District

Basketball postponed

LACHLAN Michael in action for Lower North during a match against Clare earlier this year.

Para Districts, Barossa and Light hit off CRICKET season has already begun in several centres around the region, with both the Para Districts and Barossa and Light competitions hitting off on the weekend.

In the Barossa competition, Gilbert Valley (9/112) had a good win over Angaston (99), with Josh Vater (32) best with the bat.

Captain James Vandeleur was best for the Valleys with the ball, claiming 3/32, including 10 wides.

Remarkably, extras topped the Angaston scoresheet, producing 27 runs in their total of 99.

In the lower grades, Kapunda defeated Gilbert Valley in the A3 grade by 67 runs, while South Gawler also rolled Gilbert Valley in the A6 grade.

In its first game in the new competition, Mallala (175) defeated Greenock (100).

As always, Kelly Curnow dominated with a huge 90 not out,

Cricket preview old, teaching the basics of cricket before budding stars get into the real thing.

Kanga Cricket is for kids not quite ready for junior cricket on Saturdays, building confidence before heading up to that level.

The competition is in a more relaxed atmosphere, with a younger age group.

“The younger kids won’t be facing 15 and 16 year old kids, which is what’s happening at the moment in the junior grades,” Mr Battle explained.

There is no cost for Kanga Cricket, while a small fee is involved for Milo Cricket participants, if they want a Milo Cricket pack with bat and ball and other extras.

Lower North is not suffering heavily from a numbers shortage but the club is putting in an effort to prevent it from becoming an issue.

“We’re going to really try to push some kids into the senior

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see 40 teams participating, with players coming from all over the region including Auburn, Clare and Adelaide.

BRETT Sharman, Long Plains dribbles around Hawks’ Josh Hicks during a game in March..

GILBERT Valley Cricket Club is hosting a junior cricket coaching clinic, run by former Southern Redbacks coach, Mark Sorrell, at the Riverton Oval on Sunday, October 23.

All junior grades at the club

will be attending the clinic, although club president, Dick McInerney, said other interested players are more than welcome.

To register your interest or for any information, call Dick on 0409 282 195.

Para Districts Cricket Association Results Grade 6 Para Districts Cricket Association - Round 1

Tea tree Gully vs Dublin

CHRIS Marshall, Lower North makes a few quick runs during the Stanley Association grand final this year.

Match won by Tea Tree Gully Tea Tree Gully Batting C.P Linhart lbw b B.Starr........................ 4 D.Pontt ct N.Starr b J.Mason.................. 54 S.Pitt ct & b H.Walker.............................. 14 P.Sleep ct J.Mason b S.Dalgleish............ 57 L.Haynes ct J.Mason b S.Dalgleish.......... 8 D.Black Not Out...................................... 41 S.Coad ct N.Starr b S.Dalgleish................ 0 B.Pike ct N.Starr b B.Starr........................ 4 J.Curley Run Out T.Franklin & H.Walker.... 0 D.Paull Not Out......................................... 1 P.Martin.................................................DNB M.Armstrong.........................................DNB Extras 19 Total 8/202 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Starr 8 1 2 18 J.Mason 8 2 1 29 H.Walker 7 0 1 50 M.Starr 8 0 0 57 S.Galgleish 7 1 3 24 C.Mason 2 0 0 19

Dublin Batting B.Starr b B.Pike....................................... 0 J.Crosbie lbw b D.Black.......................... 0 H.Walker Run Out S.Coad & B.Pike........ 7 S.Dalgleish Run Out D.Black & B.Pike.... 8 C.Mason b D.Black................................. 0 T.Franklin b D.Paull.................................. 0 N.Starr ct D.Black b S.Coad................. 11 J.Mason Not Out..................................... 5 W.Bedell b D.Paull................................... 0 M.Starr Run Out S.Pitt & D.Paull............. 0 T.Robinson b S.Coad.............................. 0 Extras 4 Total 10/35 Tea Tree Gully Bowling Bowler O M W R D.Black 3 1 2 9 B.Pike 3 0 1 11 D.Paull 3 0 2 7 S.Coad 2 0 2 5

Results Grade 4 Para Districts Cricket Association - Round 1

With Les Pearson

Stanley swings into action AS the days begin to lengthen and the sun starts to have that extra bit of bite, the pads, gloves, bats and balls come out as the cricket season approaches.

The Stanley competition begins this weekend, when the junior season gets under way.

Senior clubs will be waiting until October 22 for round one.

Lower North is placing a huge emphasis on keeping the next generation of cricketers playing the game.

Club president, Hayden Battle, said it will be hosting Milo Cricket and Kanga Cricket programs, as well as running its usual junior teams.

To be held at Balaklava Oval on Thursday afternoons from about 4.30pm, starting October 20, Milo Cricket and Kanga Cricket clinics are excellent stepping stones into the game for youngters.

Milo Cricket is ideal for kids aged between six and eight years

best option.

“Clubs also wanted more time to practice and finalise teams,” Annette said.

This season will

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CRICKET ROUND-UP

By Les Pearson while Adam Fischer did the most damage with the ball, claiming 3/10.

Over in Para Districts, Virginia is in trouble in its Grade One fixture, bowled out for 82 in its first innings.

Angle Vale are 4/180 in reply.

In Grade Three, Angle Vale (255) is in a strong position with Virginia 56 in response.

Two Wells is also in a dominant position over Wasleys in Grade Four after day one.

Dublin had a forgettable debut in the Grade Six one day competition, rolled for 35 by Tea Tree Gully, who posted a target of 8/202 from 40 overs.

Top scorer for Dublin was Nathan Starr with 11, while Simon Dalgliesh chimed in with 3/24.

The Adelaide Plains Basketball season has been delayed, now due to start on Friday October 21.

Association secretary, Annette Wilson, said it has been delayed as the new court is not yet complete.

“We weren’t guaranteed the courts would be ready for the previous October 14 start date,” Annette said.

The Association held an emergency meeting last week to discuss their options and decided pushing the date back was the

grades going forward,” Mr Battle said.

“I think all cricket clubs are probably struggling to keep people playing cricket, so we will place a fairly strong emphasis on trying to get the kids playing juniors to go through to playing senior cricket.”

Former juniors facing senior selection this season include Chad Ruiz, Brett Freebairn and Tim Shepherd, while Mr Battle added the club is trying to help fast-track the development of kids who are still playing at a junior level.

Veteran and star gully fieldsman, Paul Chivell, is the club’s only loss in the A grade, after moving out of the district.

The A grade team will still be smarting from the unexpected flogging it received from Brinkworth in last year’s grand final, while the B grade go into the season as defending champions.

Next week: Long Plains Cricket Club preview

Wasley vs Two Wells

Two Wells 327 (57 overs) def Wasley 5/33 (12 overs) Results Grade 3 Para Districts Cricket Association - Round 1

Virginia vs Angle Vale

Angle Vale 255 (52 overs) def Virginia 56 (18 overs) Results Grade 1 Para Districts Cricket Association - Round 1

Angle Vale vs Virginia

Angle Vale 4/180 (44 overs) def Virginia 82 (25 overs)

Barossa & Light Cricket Association Results Grade A4 Barossa & Light Cricket Association - Round 1

Mallala vs Greenock

Match won by Mallala Mallala Batting J.Cufone ct P.Nuggent b P.Nitschke........ 7 D.Cawrse b K.Hampel............................... 1 K.Curnow Not Out................................... 90 A.Fischer b P.Nitschke............................... 5 W.Farrelly ct S.Keller b G.Nitschke......... 29 B.Goudie ct & b P.Nugent.......................... 0 W.S Rudd ct W.Bishop b D.M Nitschke.. 18 B.E Work ct K.Hampel b C.Shaw.............. 7 N.Work ct K.Hampel.................................. 2 T.Algar ct C.Alderslade b K.Fuller............ 10 J.Charnstrom b K.Fuller............................ 0 Extras 6 Total 10/175 Greenock Bowling Bowler O M W R K.Fuller 7 1 2 28 P.Nitschke 8 0 2 36 D.M Nitschke 8 1 1 30 K.Hampel 7 0 2 38 G.Nitschke 4 1 1 20 C.Shaw 4 0 1 13 P.Nugent 2 0 1 10

Greenock Batting G.Nitschke ct N.Work b T.Algar............... 6 C.Alderslade ct B.Goudie b A.Fischer..... 0 L.Keller b A.Fischer................................. 0 K.Fuller ct B.E Work b A.Fischer............. 7 D.M Nitschke ct W.Farrelly b J.Charn... 37 S.Keller ct T.Algar b D.Cawrse.............. 13 C.Shaw b K.Curnow.............................. 11 P.Nugent b D.Cawrse.............................. 2 W.Bishop ct N.Work b K.Curnow............ 2 P.Nitschke Not Out.................................. 5 K.Hampel Run Out J.Charnstrom........... 3 Extras 14 Total 10/100 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R A.Fischer 5 0 3 10 D.Cawrse 4 0 2 14 K.Curnow 5 2 2 5 T.Algar 5 0 1 13 J.Charnstrom 7 1 1 34 J.Cufone 6 2 0 6 B.Goudie 7.1 2 0 12

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Longies stars awarded Award winners from Long Plains football and netball clubs’ junior presentation day - held september 11

Runner-up Best & Fairest, Keisha Gregory with winner, Catelyn Harkness. (absent: Teagan Sheridan (Coach’s Trophy).

C1 coach, Tracy Starr with Best & Fairest, Georgia McArdle. (Absent: Taylor Franklin (runner-up).

SENIOR Colts winners, from left: Riley Lane (Most Improved), Mitchell McIntyre (runnerup Best & Fairest), Nick Curnow (Best team man) & Brandon Merry (Best & Fairest).

B grade netball team, from left: Jessica Waddell (Coach’s Trophy), Jessica Daniel (runner-up Best & Fairest), Stephanie McArdle (Best & Fairest).

JUNIOR Colts winners, from left: Daniel Coombe (Best & Fairest), Connor Lane (Most Improved), Riley Curnow (runner-up Best & Fairest) & Matt Waddell (Best Team man).

C2 coach, Leah Tynan team mananger, Karen Tynan with the Leonie Penhall Memorial Trophy.

Mallala’s values, drive attract new coach • From back page “It would be too hard to beat Tanunda I think.”

Mallala stood out as an ideal candidate.

“I like the feel of the place and after doing some research, the ex-coach had done a wonderful job establishing something there,”

New leaders, fresh tactics MALLALA Football Club has also appointed new coaches in all grades for 2012. Nicholas Mathew will head the Under 14s, Sam Dunstan steps up to the Under 17s, while Chris Hummel also goes up a peg, coaching the Reserves.

Senior committee member, Craig Argent, said Hummel replaces Richard Crewdson, who has left the club to pursue an A grade coaching role. Mr Argent said the club was keen to appoint someone from outside Mallala to the main job, in a move to introduce new ideas and reignite another premiership tilt.

“A change in direction will hopefully be what it takes to get us back up there again,” he said.

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Lubcke said.

“Their values and the way they want to go about things was what drew me towards Mallala.

“It reminded me a lot of Tanunda and I loved my time here so, I think it’s going to be a similar environment there.”

Lubcke began his coaching ca-

reer as playing coach with Barossa Districts reserves, before getting the A grade job there for three years.

He then spent some time assisting Ian Stafford at Nuriootpa, before securing the Tanunda job.

“The whole emphasis at the club when I was appointed was to get them up for a strike at the 2008 premiership

in its centenary year,” Lubcke said.

“My tenure started in 2006 to get something happening in 2008 and it has just grown from there.”

He also sacrificed the head coaching role of the Eastern Zone for 2012 to lead Mallala.

“In one respect I would love to do zone coaching but now I’m outside

the area, that’s not going to happen,” Lubcke said.

“But it’s just one of those things.

“My main focus now is Mallala, not the zone.”

He said he would get into the swing of things next week, meeting again with the committee and senior playing group.

New coach, ‘Red’, will bring the Bombers back “BRING the Bombers back.”

That is the season defining statement from newly appointed Hamley Bridge Football Club A grade coach, Ash ‘Red’ Barnett.

While only a month has passed since the end of the 2011 season, no other sentence will hold more weight for the Hamley Bridge lads in 2012 than those words.

“Our big push is we want to get players who have played footy at Hamley Bridge and moved to other clubs in nearby leagues, back to the club,” Barnett said.

“There are some good kids out there, playing for other clubs and they’ve left for a reason, so hopefully we can give them a reason to come back.”

Barnett, who used to own the Hamley Bridge Hotel, played for the Bombers in the 2004 premiership and also 2005, when they lost the grand final. Hamley Bridge will become the fifth club he has

coached, having previously led Goolwa, Kingston, Tantanoola and Callington, while he also held assistant coaching roles in country Victoria and New South Wales.

He said the community drew him back to the club.

“They’re a great bunch of people,” Barnett said.

“The old cliché of a good family club is a bit short but it is actually true.”

Based in Gawler, Barnett said he would start with list management.

“We’ll have a look over the next few months at what sort of players we need and we’ll go after them,” he said.

“We’ll make the tough calls in the next couple of months with who stays and who goes.”

While Dylan Lockwood and Shane Catterall are confirmed outs for the Bombers, the club has signed former player, Craig Young, a Plains Producer medallist from 2005.

Young has previously been playing at Hills Central club, Torrens Valley, competing in three or four grand finals. He also played in Hamley’s flag in 2004. Barnett said Young has an impeccable sense of timing when he arrives at a new club.

“Craig coming back is a big bonus,” he said.

As for the player-led revolt leading to the sacking of the previously reappointed Rian Nelson, Barnett was confident the club has moved on.

“The decision was made, the club has run with it and pushed the process through to where we’re at now,” he said.

Barnett’s response is relatively simple.

“The open door policy is the best thing,” he said.

“We’re going to have good support structures off the field as well.

“It’s a new page though, it’s a

new chapter, so we just move on from that.”

It’s been a long time between drinks for the Bombers.

“There are people involved there that want some success,” Barnett said.

“They’re sick of hearing excuses and stories, they want to actually get on with the job.

“There’s some great people out there and it’s a great place to be but the main reason we’re there is to play football.”

The new coach has embraced the challenge of guiding the club to a top four spot in 2012.

“You coach to be successful but the club has probably only won a handful of games in the last few years, that’s just not acceptable,” Barnett said.

“We’re not going to lay down, we’re going to play a brand of football that gets us up and around finals straight away.”

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T-Birds set to soar at Masters Games Four Two Wells locals will be among more than 12,000 competitors at this years 13th Australian Masters Games, held in Adelaide from October 7 – 16.

Patti Green, Karin Farrugia, Linda Rushton and Heather Baldock are all members of the Two Wells T-Birds softball team and are competing as part of the Gawler Masters softball team.

This is not the first time the four have taken up the Masters challenge; between them they have over 35 years experience at the games.

Softball is a sport they all love and the girls are looking forward to getting out, meeting new people and having fun.

“It’s a lot of fun really,” catcher Heather said.

“It’s a team game but you still get to do the individual thing, compete against yourself as well.

“It’s a great stress release and the girls are a laugh.”

Veteran player Patti still gets a thrill out of the game and loves the position of short stop.

“I love the ball coming to me all the time,” she said.

First baser, Karin, says she enjoys the tactics of the game but really plays

because of her team members.

“It can get quite technical but it’s also hit the ball, catch the ball and run,” she said.

“I come out here for the people.

“The team spirit is great and it really is a lot of fun.”

Two Wells Softball Club president, Linda Rushton, has competed in the Masters Games for over 10 years and says the friends and camaraderie is what keeps her coming back for more.

“I enjoy the skill and technicality of the game,” she said.

“But I love the friends that you make.

“Not only playing for Two Wells but for the association and then at the games.”

Linda says the “girls”, who range in age from 35 to 57, will learn lots of new skills; skills they look forward to putting into practice once back home for Two Wells.

Competing against seven other teams from around the country, the Gawler Masters Softball team will play its matches at Barratt Reserve, West Beach from Saturday October 8.

Good luck girls!

Visit www.mastersgames.com.au for Participating in this year’s Masters Games are (from left) Patti Green, Karin Farrugia, Linda Rushton and Heather Baldock. more information.

Let the games begin!

The 13th Australian Masters Games kicked off last Friday and will continue until Sunday October 16.

More than 8,500 entrants are competing in different sports and venues across Adelaide.

With 52 sports to choose from, contestants had the option of a wide variety of sports, including the normal team sports of basketball, football, cricket, netball and tennis, to different sports such as cue sports,

Croquet Northern YP

Results from Wednesday October 5.

Opening matches for the season were played under rather damp conditions. This season, the association welcomes a team from Balaklava to the competition.

Kadina Blue 42 ( John Lydeamore13/S. Rodstedt 13; J Wearne 8; B Virgin 8) defeated Wallaroo White 21 (I Miller 6; J Hendry 5; C Fuss 7; R Price 3).

NYP (played at Kadina) 13 ( J Marshall 6; C Dyson 1; P Davies 3; R Freebain 3) lost to Moonta Brown 37 (N Hatcher 12; M Loveridge 12; E Trenwith 8; B Bagshaw 5).

Wallaroo Blue 25 (P Kennett 2; J Zuringa 9; R Walker 6; M Walker 8) defeated Snowtown 24 (G Schupelius11; C Bolvig 4; P Schupelius 2; G Clark 7).

Moonta Green 43 (B Promnitz 11; K Lamshed 6; P Bennett 13; M Harvey 13) defeated Kadina White 20 (D Virgin 7; J Daddow 6; T Roach 3; Jenny Lydeamore 4).

Pt Wakefield 28 (V McWaters10; M Simpson 3; M Algie12; E Harris 3) drew with Balaklava 28 (L Sutton 5; M Hill 3; D Williams 7; N Williams 13).

Dillon MIchael and Greg Anderson to argue furiously over 4th spot with their common score of -6.

John Michael and Digby Addison scored Birdies, at the 3rd and 8th respectively, while Nearest The Pins were achieved by Ian Michael at the 3rd, Digby (8th), Doug Taylor (10th), Dean Trickett (13th) and Jimmie Breuer (15th).

This weekend our Stableford round will be started by the old velvet rottweiler Barry Michael himself, so behave or beware, while David Rodgers is sure to serve certain salubrious solutions from the sanctuary of the 19th.

Twilight Golf returns on Thursday, October 20. with hit-off between 5 and

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A group of nine players took to the fairways on Wednesday October 5, with Rick Campbell winning the day with 47 CB, Austin Henstridge 47, Bill Goudie 45, Mike Hahesy 44, Merv Hameister 41, John Curnow 37, Dean Trickett 36, Moya Hayes 29, Chris Hahesy 26.

Birdies: Austin Henstridge hole 17 and Merv Hameister hole 12. NTP: Austin Henstridge hole 3 and Bill Goudie hole 8.

Hamley Bridge

Thursday’s Stableford competition was a Low scoring affair, John Bell and Dave Russell both coming home with

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Birdies: George Dahlitz 7, Kieth Kluske, Roger Hahn 9, Rex Mortimer 4th.

Nearest to the pin: Barry Schwartz 9th.

On Saturday, 20 players competed in a pinehurst event with Dave Russell and Max Grasby winning the day with a net 58.5, from Barry Schwartz and Len Usher 60.5. Third spot went to Vince Zito and John Mitchell 64.5.

The club visits Hamley next Saturday for the second leg of “The challenge” many more players are needed!

The Hamley Bridge Golf club presentation dinner will be held at the golf club on October 21.

A ‘Li gh t’ op en er NORTHERN Light Women’s Bowling Association held their 2011-12 season opening day on September 29, at Saddleworth Bowling Club.

• Anne Harrip, Riverton – current Singles Champion for 2010-2011 – is pictured playing the first bowl. Standing by is Connie Haydon, of Saddleworth, who rolled the first Jack.

Country Councillor of Bowls SA, Jill Ackland officially opened the season, helped by Assistant Country Councillor, Barb Smith.

The pair presented the championship plaques for 2010-2011, and joined in with those present in a quiz on bowls laws.

No bowls were played due to inclement weather.

Golf Balaklava men

With 20 players out for a Par competition last Saturday, 19 could just stand back and watch as dauntless Doug Taylor demurely disjected the throng to win, yet again, his +3, beating Jim Breuer on a count back and anchoring him at the apogee of the A Graders.

Tate Michael stormed back onto the course with +2 for third place, which left us with I MIchael (square), M Hameister (-2), C Michael (-3) and Patricia Anderson (-7), while Bill Parkin had to hand in a DNF. B Grade brigand Ben Michael beset upon his mob by scoring +2, cocking a snoot at the noble Barrie Michael (+1) and adroitly annihilating Digby Addison (square). Behind them trailed J Michael (-1), D Trickett (-8) and he with the day-old “new swing for summer”, A Henstridge (-9).

Martin Bell belted the C Graders into total submission by clouting a mighty +3, thumping both Jake Michael (-4) and Mike Hahesy (-5). This left Tania Matz,

croquet, darts, ten pin bowling and even pool lifesaving.

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6pm, so start formulating your home-andwork excuses right away.

Auction night: The all important Auction Night of Nights will be held in the club’s Starlight Room on Saturday, October 29. Theme is “hats and boots” with music by well-known Balaklava geetar man, Peter Guthberg, who is flying solo, without his nuts and washers.

Be there for a 7.30 start and bring a basket supper.

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37 points. John won the day on a count back while third spot on the podium went to Brian Cooper with 36.

Other scores: Anton Noack, Bob Hillier, Bob Charman 34, John Riley 33, Lance Hatcher, Dennis Hawke, Warren Isgar, Cliff Applebee 32, Kieth Kluske, Rex Mortimer, Ian Rohde, Roger Hahn 31, Ron Collins George Dahlitz 30, Barry Schwartz, Max Grasby, Colin Doudle, Wim Van Pelt 29, Roen Cameron 28, Stephanie Martin 26 Doug

Two wells

Results from Sunday October 9 Sponsors Ambrose, sponsored by Two Wells Golf Club.

Sunday was the annual Sponsors Day Ambrose, attracting 45 players in 11 teams. A very enjoyable day.

Bail and Son had set up a shelter near the third and eighth holes and were feeding the masses with sausages and cold drinks, and advising all groups how many hadn’t birdied the 17th on their

way through.

Afterwards, the golfers all were supplied with tea and some nice prizes were handed out, thanks to some hard work by Darryl Hall (Tyrepower Cheltenham man), who had contacted some other sponsors and obtained the prizes from Peter Kittle Toyota, Toyo Tyres, Sime Tyres, Dunlop & Kelly Tyres, Avanti Racing, Speedy Wheels and Tyrepower.

President Chris Girling thanked all the sponsors for their support and handed out certificates of appreciation.

The sponsors, in turn, acknowledged the great day of golf and fun.

All Two Wells scores can be seen at: http://www.twowellsgolfclub.com.au/ Results Sponsors Ambrose Teams: 48 ¾ Peter Kittle Toyota (P Norsworthy, P Brown, S Amos, D Hall) 51 1/8 Noah’s Crossing Veterinary Clinic (C Girling, P Roberts, J Tester, M Harvey) 52 1/8 Virginia Meat and 3 veg: (Ray and Brian Prior, Michael Dimasi, Tim Clifton) 55 Warner Fork Trucks ( Nick, Ben, Pugs and Scotty) 55 ¼ T & D Concrete (B Barns, K Stubing, R Hogg, D Hart) 55 ½ Jamie Gibson Painters (J Gibson, C Doudle, M & J Frost, L Cannizzaro) 55 ¾ Baileys A Team (Watto, L Grafton, Y Frencken, C Hogg) 56 Tyrepower (Dion, Caleb, Luke & Greg Giannikos) 56 3/8 TT Building Consultants (B Titheradge, Fess Parker, C Heard, P Shields) Mixed TWGC Ambrose Teams: 51 1/8 Burglars (I Telfer, A Baker, H Linford, E Grigg) 52 ¾ Kelly Gang (S Kelly, J Weir, M Hansford, H Johnson) Long Drives: (Sponsor): Chris Girling, A (Club): Les Grafton B: Hans Linford, C: Michael Dimasi; Ladies: Helen Johnson NTP’s: 1 - M Hansford, 2 - Watto, 6 11 - S Kelly, 12 - K Stubing, 15 - R Hogg.

NTP’s for Sponsors: 6th (Classy Jacket by Peter Kittle Toyota) - Michael Dimasi NTP’s for Sponsors: 11th (one dozen golf balls by TT Building Consultants) – Chris Girling, NAGA: TT Building Consultants Meat trays: L Grafton, I Telfer, Chris Girling x 2, B Titheradge x 2.

Next week: 15/10 at Hamley Bridge for challenge match – 11am.

– Russell Grigg, TWGC Handicapper

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Cats play for relay day

Charmain Angel and Kim Eime kept busy making scrambled eggs.

The Cats Relay for Life teams held the first AFL Breakfast in Blyth on Saturday October 1, at Blyth Football Oval shelter, as part of their fundraising activities for the Relay for Life in Clare on November 12 and 13.

The idea and planning for this event came about over many meetings, good food and wine and was hailed a resounding success by all those who attended.

Sponsorship was obtained from many local businesses and after much preparation in the weeks and night before, it was ‘all hands on deck’ Saturday morning to ensure it was a fabulous experience.

Emcee, Sue Pratt welcomed the 112 strong crowd to the fundraiser, followed by a gourmet breakfast of fresh fruit, cereals, scrambled eggs, bacon, snags, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Daryl Andriske welcomed former Blyth-Snowtown colts footballer, Josh Growden, who has been drafted to Greater

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Isolated showers will persist across the agricultural area on Saturday, contracting to southern coasts later in the day as a high pressure ridge extends over the State.

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Around 70 patrons stayed on for a BBQ lunch and the televised AFL Grand Final on the big screens.

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Isolated light showers will extend over areas north of about Ceduna to Broken Hill, tending to patchy rain over the north of the pastoral districts, then clearing from the west as the upper trough moves eastwards. Early fog is likely over and east of the Mount Lofty Ranges, otherwise conditions will be fine across the agricultural area. Cool to mild in the south grading to warm in the far north with light to moderate southeast to northeasterly winds.

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Western Sydney in the last 12 months. Josh spoke of his rise from his days with the BlythSnowtown Football Club to Woodville-West Torrens Football Clubs, and now to Greater Western Sydney.

Josh gave an insightful and inspiring account of his introduction to AFL and the many steps and opportunities that have come his way.

One of Josh’s highlights was playing in the 2011 NAB Cup against the elite players such as Chris Judd, and while Josh is currently sporting a broken leg obtained from an earlier football match with GWS, he will be back on the track for pre-season in November.

Josh acknowledged the great support from his family and friends, and especially those who attended the breakfast .

An auction followed with seven items – auctioneer Alistair Michael did a fantastic job in extracting $1700 from

the crowd. Top bid was for a signed GWS Guernsey – by all players and coach – donated

by Josh.

With the morning rolling along quickly, the final entertainment was from comedian Kehau Jackson, who had the crowd in fits of laughter. From the youngest to the oldest in the room, Kehau hit the target and her presentation concluded a fantastic morning of entertainment.

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The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for isolated showers to clear from the agricultural area early in the period as the high moves east across Victoria. Temperatures will rise through the period to be warm to hot throughout on Tuesday with northerly winds ahead of a southerly change possibly bringing showers to the far west later.

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Thursday: Fine and partly cloudy. Mild with light to moderate east to northeasterly winds and afternoon coastal sea breezes.

Friday: Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms developing during the day. Mild to warm with light to moderate northerly winds shifting fresh southwesterly in the afternoon.

GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Winds: Easterly 5 to 10 knots tending northeast during the morning then southeast 10 to 15 knots later afternoon or evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 1 metre on south Spencer Gulf.

Thursday: Winds: Northeasterly 5 to 15 knots.

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Contact Shayn 8862 1222

Daryl Andriske introduces former BlythSnowtown colts footballer, Josh Growden, who now plays for Greater Western Sydney.

Pet Care

With Balaklava Veterinary Service. Ph 8862 2088

Pets dread the return of school As the holidays come to an end and kids head back to school, pet owners need to be aware of the psychological impact this change can have on our beloved family pets.

Dr Mark Perissinotto from online pet supply retailer, VetShopAustralia.com.au warns separation anxiety is a common condition that currently affected millions of cats and dogs worldwide each year.

“Separation anxiety causes a pet to experience feelings of anxiousness when away from their owner. It can end up resulting in displays of extremely unwanted behaviour and is a major cause for many animals ending up in animal shelters,” Dr Perissinotto said.

“During holiday periods our pets become accustomed to having everybody around and spending lots of time with their owners, which is why they can drastically suffer when it becomes time for them to be left home alone all day,” he said.

“Any signs of unusual behaviour such as excessive grooming/licking, destructive behaviour, urinating, barking, howling, digging, loss of appetite and physical illness can all be indicators that your pet is suffering from separation anxiety and needs urgent attention to overcome the problem,” he said.

Dr Perissinotto suggests some ways to help anxious pets to stay calm include leaving toys, freezing treats in ice, taking your pet for a walk before you go, leaving your pet with a friend or doggy sitter and to practise desensitising them from sounds they relate to you leaving such as the jingling of car keys.

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Saturday October 22 10 Roberts Avenue, Balaklava, 9am to 4pm Saturday October 22. Household goods, children’s items, bric-a-brac.

11 Short Terrace, Balaklava from 8am, October 22.

Furniture, tools, bric-abrac, welder.

30 Roberts Ave, Balaklava.

Saturday October 22, 8.30am to 4pm. Adult and kids clothing, toys, brica-brac.

37 Wallace Street, Balaklava, 8.30am, October 22. Bric-a-brac and Balaklava Community Childrens Centre toys.

Balaklava - 24 Fisher Street, 8am to 5pm. Various items

Combined sale - unwanted and unused craft materials.

Tools, BBQ and various old junk. 11 Humphrey Street, Balaklava.

Four Francis Street, Balaklava from 9am to 3pm, October 22. Bird cages, manchester, brica-brac. Something for everything.

Furniture, kitchen items, scrapbooking, bits & pieces, books, magazines, and much more. 9 Sires Street, Balaklava.

Saturday October 22.

Garage sale - 15 Bruce Drive. Household goods and clothing. Open 8am to 4pm, Saturday October 22.

Garage sale - 4 Elizabeth Street, Balaklava. 9am to 3pm Saturday October 22.

Garage Sales - Several households at Pinery, Saturday October 15 & Sunday October 16. Signs out at 8.30. Furniture, bric-a-brac, household, electrical, plants, books, jewellery. Specials include old display cabinet for restoration, oval dropside table, chainsaws, blower vac, engine stand.

Turned wooden bowls.

Ideal Christmas gifts. We had a spring cleanout.

Come and see what we don’t need. We don’t want to put it back.

Mill Court Carpark - Saturday October 22, 8.30am.

Help Lions to support community projects.

Nine Ralli Street, general household items and tools on sale from 7.30am.

Sale - variety of goods from vacated unit. Fridge, single bed, small cupboards, many more items, 2/24 Phillips Street, Balaklava.

Saturday October 22, 8am. 31 Harris Street, Balaklava.

Saturday October 22, 8.30am, sausage sizzle and devonshire tea, 9am at Mill Court Homes in the Howe Street Carpark. Proceeds to Mill Court Homes.

all of town

GARAGE SALES

S at u r d ay O c t o b e r 22, 18 Elizabeth Street, Balaklava. A bit of everything. Books, furniture, toys, bric-a-brac and much more. For more details call 0428 111 064 or 8862 2056.

Three Robinson Street, Balaklava. Household items, bric-a-brac. Starts from 8am - 5pm.

Saturday October 22, down sizing collection.

Decco firescreen, Victorian tas oak day bed, child’s chair c1860, tort cane wot-not, print, paintings, large range of period china, cast iron Victorian table. 6 Charles Street, Balaklava

Two Bruce Drive, Balaklava. Baby goods & 1620 clothing, weber BBQ (large) and linen!.

Saturday October 22, 9am. 24 Charles Street, Balaklava. Furniture & caravan.

Saturday October 22, 12 Scotland Street, 9am to 4pm. Furniture, books, nick-nacks, electrical, bedding. Something for everyone.

Saturday October 22, 8.30am - 33 Fisher Street, Balaklava.

Six Baker Street, Balaklava from 8.30, October 22.

Good variety. Something for everyone. Cheap prices.

Six Walsh Street, Balaklava, 8.30am Saturday October 22. Televisions, set top boxes, DVD players, electrical appliances, table, chairs, office desk, porta potty, sundries, Epson photo printer, ladies bike, helmet, industrial exhaust fan.

Three Walsh Street, Balaklava. Wood turning wheel for trailer, craft items, bric-a-brac, clothing items, lawn edger (electric), 2 storey dolls house, various furniture, 2x 2 wheeler bikes.

XBox and games, washing machine, Webber, pea straw, dartboard, baby clothing, stroller, pram, wraps, womens clothing, household items. 1 Short Tce, Balaklava - Saturday October 22, 9am to 1pm.

Public Notice

We are open Saturday October 22 from 8am to 3pm ✷ Breakfast ✷ Light Meals ✷ Coffee & Cakes

Wendy’s Cafe N Cakes

14 Edith Tce, Balaklava - 8862 2123

All Proceeds to Balaklava Skate Park

Saturday October 22

a v a l k a l a B all of town

E G A R A G SALE

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Balaklava Hockey Club Inc

Mini Field of Women on: Friday October 21, 2011 at: “The Triangle” Balaklava at 10.00am

• Coffee & cake at Wendy’s • Special invitation to women and their ALL WELCOME families affected by the disease, plus those wishing to pay tribute.

Look out for our raffle & pins on sale Telephone: 0439 886 312 Diane for more details

AGM AGM

Monday October 31 7pm at Owen Arms Hotel

Wednesday October 19

7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club Contact Tanya 0417 837 551

Is Open

This Sunday October 16 at 1:30pm.

Come and sign up for a membership, apply for morning swimming or if 25 degrees or over, go for a swim!

DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

ALSO

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA

Children’s Swimming Lessons:

After school Tues and Thurs running from Week 2 through to Week 8, Term 4 .

Please call Toni McCann on 8528 2587 or 0418 810 635 to register your interest.

Roseworthy Railway Club inc

Balaklava Basketball Club

NO TRAINING

this week due to court resurfacing Next Training Wednesday October 19 from 5.30pm More details: Aynara Lawless 0438 645 360 or Kym Simon 0407 397 400

Let us take you for a ride

Balaklava Golf Club

Sunday October 16

Roseworthy Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd) Cove footwea red rm be worn ust on train

3 Drinks 3 Ice Cream 3 Cooked BBQ 3 Trains running from12.30pm to 4.30pm

Birthday party & Special Events are welcome, contact Bob 8264 0449 anytime

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 27 October 2011 at 7.30 p.m.

In the Conference Room, Gawler Hospital, 21 Hutchinson Road, Gawler East (enter via the main entrance).

ALL WELCOME For enquiries phone: (08) 8563 0690.

Katherine Krollig Presiding Member Gawler District Health Advisory Council Inc. HEALTH012523

Public Notice

Coming Events Balaklava & District War Memorial Swimming Pool

Coming Events

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BALAKLAVA MILL COURT HOMES INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Balaklava Mill Court Homes Inc. will be held in the Board Room at Mill Court Homes

Balaklava High School

Notice is given that the term of office for the following Board Directors will expire on 25/10/11.

Mrs J Neumann, Mrs J Baum, Mr P McBride, Mr R Wilson & Mrs M Allen.

All retiring members are eligible for reelection.

Nominations for the above positions will be received by the undersigned until noon on Monday 24th October 2011. Nomination forms can be obtained from administration staff at Mill Court, telephone 88621576.

Should more nominations be received than are required to fill the five vacancies, an election shall be held at the AGM at which community consumers will be entitled to vote.

GRAHAM ACKLAND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

Guthy Goes Solo!

Great music by Peter Guthberg Plus Rock & Roll Dance Troupe

• Theme: Hats & Boots • 7pm for 7.30pm start • BYO supper

Showcase

Public Notice

The BHS

Any queries contact Balaklava High School front office on 8862 0600

TWO WELLS RSL

QUIZ & GAMES NIGHT MENTAL WELLNESS – IT’S A PUZZLE VETERANS’ HEALTH WEEK

Friday October 21

N at u r e O f T h e D evelopment : Farm Building, truck and trailer parking (associated with offsite livestock transport) & ancillary site works

ZONE: General Farming

6:30pm at Balaklava Town Hall

Cost: $4 per person at the door

Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / 196 / 2011

SUBJECT LAND: Lot 3 Carslake Road, Dublin, Hundred of Dublin CT: 5977/23

Wednesday October 26 3 Whole School Public Speaking Event 3 Visual Arts Display 3 CO2 Dragster Display 3 Drama Performances 3 Musical Performances

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment.

APPLICANT’S NAME: L.Britton

Bus available Contact Ian Michael 8863 1277

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.

6pm at Main Street Two Wells

• Veterans, veteran’s families, War Widows and Community Welcome • $10 includes dinner • Prizes, games and Fun

RSVP: Jenny Dowling 8520 3100 or 0418 859 875

The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala, or 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the Manager, Environment and Development Services at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than October 27, 2011.

Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another par ty before the Council Development A s s e s s m e n t Pa n e l in suppor t of that submission.

Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

Signed: Ralph Semrau Planning Officer

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Tuesday October 25, 2011 at 7.30 PM. Agenda will comprise presentation of financial statements, reports and election of board members. Other as permitted by the Chairman.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING For Sale

1,898 m 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.

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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.

Advanced tomato plants, cherrie, roma mighty red, native trees also available. Lifetime Nursery, Judd Road, Lewiston.

Phone 8524 3172. Closed Wednesday.

East Brothers truck mounted side delivery grain bin with stand. 12’ by 8’, holds 5 tonne, $200. Enquiries 8528 6420 or 8431 5926.

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

Phone 0438 041 491.

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

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

Retravision - computers, cameras, mp3, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552.

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Table Tennis Table still in the box, never taken out. With 2 slazenger bat’s and a packet of 6 balls all for $150 the lot.

Phone 8867 1255 Port Wakefield.

Two transportable buildings 7m x 9.6m.

Good condition $5,000 each o.n.o. Phone 0424 080 344.

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.

Coffee Morning. Lutheran Church Hall. Short Terrace, Balaklava. 10am on October 18, 2011.

Welcome to all men and women for fellowship.

Wanted

Free recycling for all electrical items. Phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

Wanted to Buy

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

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

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

Tiller - Colin William.

Died peacefully after a long illness at Riverton District Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Friday September 30, 2011.

Aged 83 years Beloved husband of Hazel and Mary (deceased).

Devoted father and fatherin-law of Sharon and Rod. Loving grandfather to Carly, Luke and Mathew.

Tiller The relatives and friends of the late Mr Colin William Tiller are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be conducted today, Wednesday October 12 commencing at 10am in the St Matthews Lutheran Church, Riverton, after which his funeral cortege will proceed to the Navan Catholic Cemetery for the Committal Prayers.

In lieu of flowers, a donation posted direct to the Heart Foundation SA. Reply Paid 7174, Hutt Street PO Adelaide, 5000 would be appreciated by the family.

Birth

Gibson (nee Jenkin) Angela, Ben and Big sisters Jasmine, Emily and Eliza are thrilled to announce the arrival of Bonnie Kate Gibson born October 7 at Clare Hospital weighing 9lb 2oz.

Gibson Angela and Ben thank you for our beautiful little Bonnie Kate. Grandbaby No 7. She made us wait and it was worth it. A perfect addition you now have, four beautiful princesses. Love you so much. Robert and Ginette Jenkin Calomba

App Marriage

GREGOR-FRIEDRICHS. Diane & Murray of Halbury together with Susan & Peter of Balaklava have much pleasure in announcing the marriage of Carly & Derek at the Gregor farm, Saturday October 15, 2011 at 3.30pm. With love and best wishes from all their family.

PFITZNER FUNERALS Kapunda - 8566 2013 Accredited Member Australian Funeral Directors Association

Birth

Cowan (nee Nicholls).

Jeff and Holly are proud to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful daughter Claudia Belle.

Born September 29, 2011 weighing 7lbs 12oz. Special thanks to Dr Crompton, Merridy and staff at Clare Hospital.

Coming Events Balaklava Women’s & Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tuesday November 1 11.30am at Balaklava Golf Club

BALAKLAVA RIVERTON HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING In accordance with the Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council Constitution an Annual General Meeting is to be held each year.

The Annual General Meeting will occur on Thursday October 27, 2011 at 6.30pm at Riverton Hospital.

All members of the public are invited and welcome to attend.

Gary Stewart Returning Officer Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council Inc

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Call Jason on 0408 599 923

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Pareta Farms is a large scale farming business at Freeling and Kapunda that Paretagrain, Farms straw, is a large scale farming business atWe Freeling and grows prime lambs and wool. are seeking self motivated and Kapunda that grows grain, straw, prime lambs and wool. We are enthusiastic people to support our farm operations team for this harvest. seeking self motivated and enthusiastic people to support our farm operations team for this harvest.

Key responsibilities include assisting with the 2011 grain harvest including:

CLEANING Tenders are invited by the Department of Education and Children’s Services for cleaning services at the following sites, sqm areas being approximate only.

Tender No. 74/11 – Riverton Primary School (1,119 sqm) – (DECS021523) 75/11 – Riverton & District High School (2,363 sqm) – (DECS021524) Mandatory Inspections for each site will be held between 17 October 2011 and 28 October 2011.

Request for Tender documents are available for download at: www.tenders.sa.gov.au using the respective codes for each site, with inspection dates and times provided on the front page of each document.

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include assisting with the 2011 grain harvest • Key responsibilities Chaser bin operations including: • Loading trucks and shifting bins Chaser bin operations • • Harvester operations • Loading trucks and shifting bins • • Bale stacking Harvester operations • Balecandidates stacking Suitable should have: candidates shouldashave: • Suitable An ability to work an effective member of a team • • Excellent organisation and machinery skills An ability to work as an effective member of aoperation team • • Current License ExcellentDrivers organisation and machinery operation skills •

Current Drivers License

Training will be provided in all aspects of harvest machinery operations. This Training will be provided in all aspects harvest machinery position would suit a person whoofhas completed year 12 or university and operations. This position would suit a person who has completed isyear seeking casual employment.

12 or university and is seeking casual employment.

For information a position description, please contact Forfurther further information andand a position description, please contact Mick Farley: Mick Farley: Mobile 774007 007 or email mafarley@paretafarms.com.au Mobile 0427 0427 774 or email mafarley@paretafarms.com.au Applications close onon Friday 28 October 2011 Applications close Friday October 28, 2011

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

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

For more information about this position and to apply online please visit www.mindaustralia.org.au

* Free for eligible job-seekers

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PEST & WEED CONTROL

You will work within the Recovery framework as part of the IPRSS team to support clients in identifying, developing and maintaining a sustainable and purposeful lifestyle that has meaning and value to them.

Your role will also include actively supporting client’s participation in community life, managing their day-to-day activities and helping to reduce their experience of social and physical dislocation.

For enquiries, or to register your name, ring Midge Wallace, Workforce Development Officer, Regional Development Australia 8842 3115

Enquiries to either: Terry Fantis (08) Sheryl Atkinson (08) Helka Manninen (08) Stephanie Obst (08)

MID NORTH

- Fixed term, full time position

Able to commit to training 2 days per week over 6 months in 2012?

No Call Out Fee Pensioner Discounts

Home: 8862 1285 Mobile 0418 896 808

- Wakefield region – including Gawler, Clare & the Barossa Valley

Accredited training will help you enter the industry – or formalise your existing skills

P.B Thompson

Service & installation: • Hot Water Systems (inc Solar) • Blocked drains • Drainage • Water filters • Septic tanks • Rainwater tanks / pumps

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D.R. COOK Monumental Works

• Quality Marble & Granite Monuments • Additional Inscriptions • Renovations Equal to New • Kitchen & Vanity Benchtops • Factory Direct Prices • Country & Metropolitan

Factory / Sales

Sale enquiries: Kellie-Lee Cook & David Cook Ph: 8862 2047 Fax: 8862 1014 Lot 94 Dunns Road, Balaklava Craftsman built memorials Plains Producer, Wednesday October 12, 2011

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Shower Screens

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Builder Lic: BLD 198762

P: 0417 062 828

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M: 0409 248 234 F: Splashbacks (08) 8523 3227 E: mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com & More

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

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Grant McDonald Mob. 0409 248 234 Fax. (08) 8523 3227 mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com

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Riverton

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

8853 2088

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.

Thursday October 27 1.30pm in Riverton Hall Supper Room

22.48 ha PRIME CROPPING LAND 55.35 ac Slightly undulating mainly arable cropping land, mains water connected, one paddock, well managed, some 5.3 kms north west of town.

Remarks. An excellent small holding close to town for that small rural investment or farm build up.

Terms 5% deposit settlement February 15, 2012.

Elders Roseworthy 8521 0302 Graeme Hann 0417 814 659 Chris Klaebe 0409 972 882

$195,000

BALAKLAVA

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• 1,053m2 residential allotment • Huge 80’ x 30’ shed with concrete floor • Power & water connected • Established fruit trees • What could you do with a shed like this?

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• Kick back on the front deck of this beautifully presented 4 bedroom home • 4 year old home on approx 5 acres • Spacious open plan living, 2 bathrooms & a study • Outdoor entertaining space & secure rear yard

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$160,000

PT WAKEFIELD

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$259,000

• 4 big dble bdrms, lounge & kitchen/dine • Polished timber floorboards, high ceilings, evap a/c • Tiled 2nd living or bar room, storage closet & 2 bthrms • Fenced with carport, gable bbq area, storage shed & low maintenance gdn

$179,500

• 3 bdrm home is situated on a good sized block • Mature gardens & surrounded by farming land • Sep formal lounge area, tiled wet areas & storage • Ideal for the first buyer, investor or retiree

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

PT WAKEFIELD NEW Price $165,000

• Neat home on corner allotments • Open plan living with 2 bedrooms • Established garden beds • Carport & storage shed

$440,000

• 3 bedroom family stone on approx. 6 1/2 acres • Country style kitchen/dine with Meter 2 wood stove • Formal dining room with ornate ceilings & rose • Central lounge with combustion heater & 2 bathrooms • Rear pergola ideal for entertaining your guests

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• Be part of the peaceful living that Snowtown offers • This vacant allotment of 1,012 m2 • Quiet location, within township with mains water & power • Garden shed & fully fenced

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$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

LowWhitwarta maintenance 17 Rd 2 bedroom unit

Are you looking for a low maintenance, secure property to live in or for investment, then look no further. The roomy lounge overlooks the landscaped gardens and adjoins the semi modern kitchen which features plenty of bench and cupboard space plus a handy breakfast bar and dining area. The carpeted bedrooms are a good size with the bonus of built in robes in the main bedroom. There is also extra storage in the hall and the tiled laundry which also has rear access. Security and convenience is Very well presented on a taken care of with home the lockable garage under the main roof with huge 1012m2 internal door block. and room for storage as well as the car. This well •presented Three bedroomunit •is2 Garden ideallySheds located and would make an affordable • Large office • Modern kitchen retirement home or investment property.

• Double garage

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Pt Wakefield $285,000

21 Company Street

Superbly renovated & set on 1021m2

• Stone home • Updated bathroom • Huge block • Three bedroom • New Kitchen • Shed • Luxurious spa bath

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

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

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 • 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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Mallala, Hamley Bridge appoint new coaches

HAMLEY Bridge A grade coach, Ash Barnett.

MALLALA has officially appointed former Tanunda coach, Steve Lubcke, as its A grade coach for 2012.

Hamley Bridge has also appointed former premiership player, Ash “Red” Barnett, as its senior coach for next season (see page 20 for report).

All other APFL clubs have reappointed their coaches from 2011.

Lubcke will replace outgoing coach, Keith Earl, who led the club to premierships in 2007, 2009 and 2010, losing to Hummocks Watchman Eagles in 2008 by just seven points.

After leading Tanunda to three successive A grade flags from 2008 to 2010, Lubcke has also tasted his

fair share of success.

He took a break from club footy this season, working with the Eastern Zone side in the State Country Championships, and the state country team.

“Doing that work last year got the blood pumping and I wanted to coach again,” Lubcke said.

“I felt I had probably taken that (Tanunda) group as far as I could and wanted to hand it on to the next guy coming through.

“It’s probably very similar to what Keith Earl has done at Mallala, by all accounts.”

It is an ideal squad for a new coach to step into, with the A grade’s oldest

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By Les Pearson player, Jason Earl, only 29 years old.

“That was probably the key that I saw, the core players there are not really an aging group and they’ve got some kids coming through in all grades and the club itself is a big supporter of junior development,” Lubcke said.

“So that’s my main aim, to continue bringing that development through.”

Mallala was lucky enough to secure Lubcke, who was pursued by several other country clubs and

also expressed interest in the top job at Waikerie.

Given Waikerie, Tanunda and Mallala are all nicknamed the Magpies, Lubcke was quizzed if he was partial to a club doused in black and white.

“I don’t know actually, I used to hate magpies,” he laughed.

“I’m a Glenelg supporter, so with the black and white, it took me a while to get used to Tanunda.

“I think it’s just coincidental.”

With the new club, comes new challenges, a tempting prospect for Lubcke.

“I wouldn’t have come back if I

wasn’t passionate and excited about it,” he said.

“The opportunity arose and I was lucky enough to win the position.

“It’s a new environment and a new type of football, so that adds to the excitement of it all.”

Venturing away from his home league was also important for the Barossa-based leader.

“One of the main criteria when I decided to get back into coaching was I didn’t want to coach against Tanunda, so I had to find another league,” he said. n Continued page 20

Golden triumph Balaklava Gold too strong for premiers It seemed like only yesterday that Hamley Bridge (Division One), Owen (Division Two Red) and Balaklava Blue (Division Two White) respectively hoisted their premiership shields after their grand final wins at Balaklava.

After an anxious week in which wet weather looked like it could derail the start of the bowls season, all matches got underway last Saturday.

The start of any bowls season is a difficult time for many clubs as they cope with finding replacements for bowlers who have retired, who have left for other clubs, or who were unavailable for the opening round.

Interest was also evident to see how Balaklava would structure their two Division One sides, having entered a second side this season in the division.

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By John Glistak One positive aspect from this development is that no bye will feature in either division.

Bowlers, weather permitting, are guaranteed bowls every week.

Division One

that have moved up into the top Division.

This side travelled to Riverton to face a side that had four of its regular bowlers missing for the opening round.

On the day, Riverton soundly defeated Balaklava Green across all rinks to suggest that Riverton will be a force again this season, particularly when it has its full complement of players available, while Balaklava Green may struggle to record a win most weeks.

The feature match of the round saw Balaklava Gold defeat last season’s premiers Hamley Bridge by six shots with only one rink up. Trevor Clifford’s decisive win over Anthony O’Brien allowed Balaklava Gold to snatch the match points.

Port Wakefield has had several bowlers return to their club and this has helped to strengthen their Division One side with the two McPharlins playing as skippers.

All their rinks were up on the day as Port Wakefield proved too strong for a gallant Wasleys side.

Balaklava Green’s side featured several Division One bowlers from last season combined with promising former Division Two bowlers n Continued page 17

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