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ALAN’S OUR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR:

On top of the world! Les Pearson reports:

ON a high at Snowtown’s impressive entrance is Citizen of the Year, Alan Large.

Lochiel decks the hall ... with pride THE Lochiel Hall Centenary completed a clean sweep of the Wakefield Regional Council Australia Day Awards for the northern areas of the district, winning Event of the Year. The event drew about 160 locals and former residents from the district, as well as other interested community members from nearby towns. It was a huge effort from the people of the Lochiel community, having spent many hours renovating the hall in preparation for the event. Days of sifting through

newspapers and memorabilia also took its fair share of time, to assemble historical displays in the hall for the occasion. Hall Centenary committee member, John Nicholls, said about 45 people from the community made some form of contribution towards organising the event at various stages. “I think a lot of them contributed just out respect for the town because I believe you’ve got to have a bit of pride in where you come from,” he said. n Continued Page 4

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LOCHIEL hall centenary committee (from left) John Nicholls, Deane Thomas, Barry Nottle, Marie Heinrich, Janine Greenshields, Bec Bird, Leonie Thomas, Greg Simmonds, Kathy and Nick Nicholls with Young Citizen of the Year, Bonnie Nicholls, front.

PEOPLE and towns from the northern areas of Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) again have dominated council’s community awards, to be presented on Australia Day, January 26. Snowtown’s Alan Large was honoured with council’s Citizen of the Year, Lochiel Hall Centenary won Event of the Year and Lochiel resident Bonnie Nicholls was named Young Citizen of the Year. Our Citizen of the Year is a person you would describe as a “large” community contributor. Snowtown sparky, Alan Large, was notified of his award win this week but the realisation of receiving such a prestigious honour is yet to hit. “It still hasn’t sunk in at the moment,” Alan said. He came to Australia from England in 1961 and within a fortnight, he and his family had moved to Snowtown after purchasing the Caltex garage. It was the start of a long relationship with the town, Alan regularly volunteering his time for community events and committees. These include membership of the Snowtown Progress Association, Water and Community Management Committees, chairman of the Snowtown Memorial Hall and president of the local Lions Club. n CONTINUED PAGE 15

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Les Pearson reports: THE last time the Plains Producer ventured out to Phillip and Trish Arbon’s Watchman farm, we were taking pictures of the burnt out shell from their brand new Case 2388 header in December, 2003. The contrast in situation eight years later could not be stronger, as Phillip reaped the last of his 6400 acres of crop for the 2011 season. His new John Deere 9770 chewed through the last heads with relative ease and not a flicker of fire in sight. “We haven’t had any trouble with it,” Phillip was happy to say. The harvest season coming to an end effectively snaps a two year breakless haul for growers around the state, many of whom finished reaping the 2010 season in January this year. It meant they were back on the tractors almost immediately, in Phillip’s case, starting the 2011 season before finishing up with 2010. “We finished on January 17 and we were virtually flat out spraying weeds straight away,” he said. “I still had 500 acres left to reap, I already had boomsprays going and by then, everyone was sick of it. “We never really had a break. “That’s probably the biggest thing – we know we don’t have to start spraying tomorrow!” While neighbours may require a bit of help finishing off and there is still grain to cart, having the crop out of the paddock and in storage is a satisfying feeling. “You just know now that if there’s a rain, there’s no panic or drama,”

STORMY weather and strong rainfall dominated the weekend, luckily arriving after a majority of growers have completed harvest or are close to finishing. Rainfall around the district between 9am on Saturday to 9am Monday: Auburn 31.2mm, Balaklava 25.6mm, Blyth 35.0mm, Brinkworth 34.2mm, Clare 55mm, Hoyleton 24.6mm, Mallala 32.7mm, Port Wakefield 12.4mm, Rhynie 27mm, Riverton 23.4mm, Roseworthy 24.2mm, Saddleworth 47.2mm, Sevenhill 44mm, Snowtown 24.2mm, Tarlee 19.2mm and Two Wells 34.6mm.

The Green machine soon will be back in the shed and it’s a riverside holiday for Phillip and Trish Arbon, pictured with apprentice Dylan Pfeiffer. INSET: Trish and Phillip with their burnt out header in 2003. Phillip said. “We’ve still got trucks carting grain and they’ll still be going for a few days carting the grain we have stored around the place. “It is a milestone to celebrate, warranting more meat on the barbecue and an extra carton in the Esky. The holiday home at Blanchetown has never looked more appealing, a few weeks wiling the summer afternoons away on the banks of the

Murray just the tonic to refuel and start again next year. “We’ll try to get a couple of weeks up there at some stage,” Phillip said. It has been an average year but welcome all the same. “It was probably about 60 per cent on last year – but last year was massive,” Phillip explained. “When you have years like this, you realise how big last year was.”

After battling summer weeds, mouse plagues and grain prices dropping in recent months, Phillip was happy to look on the bright side. “It was a really hard and expensive year to farm,” he said. “Everyone talks about negatives but if you want to look at the positives, the grain quality was fantastic. “If we didn’t get that rain in September, we would have got half

of what we have now. We’ve had a pretty good run, the silos have been pretty good as well.” Phillip praised the efforts of the Viterra team at Bowmans, keeping things moving in another testing harvest period. On farm, Gladius wheat on legume stubbles was successful. “Where we got it right, it was really good,” Phillip said. Of the negatives, germination problems knocked their lupins but marketing will be of interest in coming months, given recent price dives. “Watching the grain prices fall all year and not knowing what to do at the time was one of the biggest things,” Phillip said. “It’s been a really good quality year with lower volumes, so hopefully the prices pick up a bit from now on in.”

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NEWS v District BONNIE HONOURED BY AWARD:

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From your annual rental income of say $14,000, tax deductions of approximately $27,000 for actual cash outlays (interest, rates, insurance etc) and $8,000 for depreciation and construction cost deductions are deducted, giving you a net loss for tax purposes of $21,000. Assuming you have other income of say $70,000 to $80,000, you will receive a tax refund of approximately $7,000 as a result of this “negatively geared” investment.

You can apply to the tax oﬃce to have tax on your other income reduced during the year instead of receiving a tax refund. This creates the following cash ﬂow scenario: THE CASH FLOW POSITION The tax loss of $21,000 is reduced by these “tax reductions” of $7,000 and the non-cash (depreciation) items of $8,000, leaving an annual net cash shortfall of $6,000.

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Farmers planning to sell their farm can potentially pay little or no tax on the sale. Other farmers who prefer to scale down their activities and sell a paddock or two to ﬁnance their retirement can also LOCHIEL’S Bonnie Nicholls was “I’ve always been proud of Lochiel reduce their tax liability enormously.

announced as Wakefield Regional and its community as well as the other There are several attractive capital tax and clubs I’ve been involved in, Council’s Younghighly Citizen of the Year forgains groups concessions which farmers, primary producers andI think with that comes the want to 2011 this week. and nearly everyher other business operator can utilise Outside work with Yorke and be actively involved and contribute,” when selling their business or property from which Lower North Health, Bonnie has an Bonnie said. they operate their business. extensive list of community groups she “To have others around you doing represents. Consider the following common example: their bit for the community and helping JoeShe is a is farmer who bought his Lochiel farm many out years secretary of the is also encouraging.” ago (afterAssociation, the introduction of capital gains tax She in was thrilled just to be nominated. Progress a member of the September 1985)Centenary for $400,000Committee, and now wants to sell Lochiel Hall “When I was approached about the his 1000 acres for $2 million. He will have a capital produces and collates the bi-monthly nomination I was flattered to have been gain of $1.6 million on the sale. Understandably, Lochiel Living community newsletter thought of in this way,” Bonnie said. he’s worried about the size of his tax bill! and a member on the Wakefield Youth “To actually receive the award was The most generous small business concession aislovely the Advisory Committee. surprise. “15Bonnie year exemption”. are conditions is also a There talented sportsper-he needs “These things are never expected to satisfy (for example, he will Tennis need to Club retire), butnor if heare they something you aspire son, representing Lochiel can, his $1.6m capital gain will be over entirely free. and Hummocks netball club a taxto, but they are encouraging and it is number years, also excelling However,of even if hewhile doesn’t qualify for the 15quite year an honour to be recognised at in school and this level.” exemption, all iscollege not lost!sporting A typicalevents strategy which can also reduce his capital gains tax bill to nil She is throughout her secondary and tertiary said her parents, John and the following: education. Kathy, are fine community role models. She has capital also co-ordinated “Their examples of community work Joe’s $1.6m gain is reduced several by 50% because events in her home town and surroundare he has owned the farm for more than 12 months.admirable and inspiring and they ing including 2011business Clean Up Thisareas, discount applies the to both assetshave and always been supportive of everyAustralia Dayassets eventsuch for Lochiel. non-business as rental propertiesthing and I’ve done or been involved in.” shares.

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He now has a capital gain of $800,000 to deal with. With appropriate advance planning, he can make sure• he will be able 1 to apply some of the other small John believed acknowledging the From Page business as people follows: he can to access the landmark was a celebration of Lochiel John concessions said country need 50%around “active asset reducing his capital and maintained the town’s unique get such reduction”, community groups gain downslowly to $400,000. as many disappear in regional identity.

“If we didn’t mark the event, we areas thehestate. To thisaround $400,000, can apply the “small business may as well pull the welcome signs “Why exemption” not be partand of areduce local his organiretirement taxable capital gain right to nil.while He doesn’t even have down at either end of the town,” he sation ordown service the chance is to retire; he could continuehe farming and still on offer?” posed.on a reduced scalesaid. stillThe qualify for this concession. However, if he is John was glad to see the small hall holds a strong historical under 55 of age, he’ll have to contribute the efforts acknowledged. value in years the Lochiel community, as community’s $400,000 into his superannuation fund (or purchase “It’s nice to receive a bit of recognithey do in any country town, built other business assets) to avoid paying tax on this tion to the central meeting place lastbe $400,000. If he’s 55 or over, he and can take hisand it might put our town’s name back community stronghold anypay locality. entire $2m proceeds andofnot any tax at all, on the map,” he said. without needing to contribute anything into his superannuation fund.

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Kapunda tragedy SafeWork SA is investigating the circumstances behind the death of a worker Sunday evening at Kapunda. The incident happened at about 5.45pm at a stockfeed manufacturing business, where work was under way to process hay. Initial inquiries indicate the 58-year-old man was struck by a shuttle, which is part of a large complex piece of plant used to rapidly move hay bales across the work area. The man received serious crush injuries and was taken to Kapunda Hospital, where he later died. In the wake of this incident, SafeWork SA is urging workers in farm-related industries to take extreme care around machinery and vehicles as activity continues during the current harvest and into grape vintage. BALAKLAVA • A NUMBER of walls and tanks at the Balaklava Primary School were sprayed with graffiti between about 9.30pm and 10.10pm on Monday night. MID NORTH • DETECTIVES from the Sexual Crime Investigation Branch have arrested a 62-year-old man from the Mid North and charged him with two counts of aggravated indecent assault. BLYTH • A BLYTH man was arrested by police for allegedly committing an aggravated assault on December 17. LEWISTON • ON December 12, Gawler Police arrested a 23-year-old Lewiston man for property damage. • ATTEMPTS were made to enter a shed on Hayman Road, Lewiston, on December 18. Offender/s attempted to enter the shed but an alarm was activated and a vehicle was seen to speed off. • BETWEEN December 8 and 9, entry was gained to premises at Lewiston by breaking an external wall. Cash was stolen. MALLALA • BETWEEN December 14 and 15, cabling was stolen from a quarry site in Mallala. Entry was gained by pushing over a fence. • BETWEEN December 1 and 8, the front door of a house at Mallala was jemmied and light fittings were stolen THOMPSONS BEACH • A THOMPSONS Beach home was broken into on December 17, when unknown persons manipulated a lock on a bedroom window and stole a number of items including TVs. Between December 3 and 18, entry was also gained to another house on the Esplanade. It was unknown what was stolen at the time.

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The festive season has been hectic. Parties and break-ups to attend, trying to squeeze in catching up with family and friends, all before Christmas Day. Then throw in some birthdays and New Year celebrations. So the slogan “eat, drink and be merry” is put to the test in a big way. The trick is to have everything in moderation. The National Heart Foundation (NHF) of Australia has put together their top five tips to help us enjoy a healthier Christmas and New Year break this year. 1. It’s called Christmas Day – so enjoy it, but don’t make it Christmas month. Enjoy the festivities and focus on making healthier choices on the other 364 days of the year. And next year is a leap year so there’s another healthy day. 2. While the weather is good, get into active habits. Seeing the weather is warmer and the sun is up, get out of bed earlier and start an active routine. 3. Make the most of seasonal fruit. You can turn them into delicious desserts that are quick and easy to prepare. 4. Set yourself the goal of not gaining weight over the Christmas period. I know everyone tries to go on a diet before Christmas, but maybe we should look at it the other way. Rather than lose weight before, try not to gain weight after Christmas Day. 5. Give or ask for healthy presents. The chocolate companies make a killing at Christmas time, so maybe we should buy or give fresh and dried fruit and nuts. So that’s the healthy and active side of things. But what about the Christmas staff party? Radio has been filled with horror stories of antics that go terribly wrong at parties, with the offenders having to face their workmates the next week. Tips for surviving the office party and being able to hold your head up when you next go to work: Try not to get too amorous with the office hottie, or even with anyone who

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Owen Women’s Christian Fellowship were entertained by Harmony, a sister act duo by Anne Arbon of Two Wells and Helen Verner of Mallala. The duo sang some beautiful pieces, making the Fellowship ladies reach for the tissues, then turned their repetoire around to perform an hilarious Christmas skit. The group then had a delicious morning tea and placed gifts for Uniting Care Wesley under the Christmas tree. Edwina (back) and Beatrice Marshman looking Christmassy admiring baby Jesus. looks hot after you’ve had 10 drinks, unless it’s your spouse (and even that can be uncomfortable for others). Try to keep your pants on as your version of Tom Cruise’s Risky Business dance might not impress everyone else (unless YOU are the office hottie). And according to the experts, you need to be careful of what you give to whom as a Secret Santa gift. Some risque gifts might embarrass people rather than amuse them. I do hope I haven’t given anyone a good dose of remorse!

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I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas and New Year celebrations, without any moments they’d rather forget! Not many sleeps until Christmas, but are you ready for it? I’m not, but that’s not surprising. The students are all on holidays now so that makes Christmas shopping a bit tricky. Good luck to our young adults who have completed Year 12 and are moving on with the next phase of their lives. And good luck to the Year

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7s who will move into new territory at high school. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the changes. After last week’s article about Peter Butterfield wearing budgie smugglers, it has been noted Buttsy has started training for the swimming pool’s triathlon. He was seen cycling around the town Before I head into the Take 5 town morsels, I’d like to wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and look forward to amusing you, even if it’s only slightly, in 2012. And parents, have you booked your children in for swimming lessons yet? Don’t forget it is an important life skill. Vacswim runs from January 4-12 at every local pool so phone 8200 2525 or visit www.vacswimsa.com. Port Wakefield The Primary School and Kindy held a combined Christmas concert on December 14 at the Soldiers Memorial Hall. The children looked great in their bright outfits and provided some great entertainment for the audience consisting mainly of very proud parents and grandies. Students India and Jackson Amos, even had their great-grandfather visiting, who celebrated his 97th birthday at the concert. Happy birthday. Everyone enjoyed a barbecue tea afterwards provided by the Parent Club. A great community way to end the year. lower light A charity auction was held at the Lower Light Hotel on Sunday December 11, raising money to honour the “Forgotten Australians”. The target of $1,000 was reached, enabling organiser, Jack King, to purchase two bronze plaques, which will be engraved and put on two benches provided by the Adelaide City Council in Peace Park, Adelaide. The plaques will be engraved to honour the memories of both those who passed away while in State care and the survivors respectively.

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Congratulations to the Lochiel tennis team on its win last week over Thomas Plains. Apologies to the winners after their score was inadvertently reported as a loss. Oops. Having said that, it was a thriller as Thomas Plains actually won more games, but were pipped by two sets. Brinkworth The Brinkworth Progress Association usually holds meetings on the first Monday of each month, BUT January is an exception. The next meeting will be on Tuesday January 3 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall supper room. Plans for the Australia Day breakfast will be discussed, and everyone is very welcome to attend.

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WE HEARD! A few weeks ago we mentioned a local lady got her long dress caught in an escalator at the casino. You would not think this could, or would, ever happen again, but it has. A hairdressing friend of the first lady was shopping in Adelaide recently with, would you believe it, the same mutual friend (also a hairdresser) who witnessed the first incident. The girls were gliding downwards on an escalator, when the hairdresser got her brand new maxi dress caught in the escalator. Luckily this girl had learnt from the last girl NOT to wear a strapless dress when out in town, just in case. No-one wants any titillating surprises. Once again, the security guards came to the rescue and ripped her dress out. The supposed “friend” didn’t help as she was doubled over laughing hysterically - who needs enemies? The mutual friend (with initials RA aka Bec) has now been classified as an escalator jinx and anyone wearing long frocks is encouraged to stay away from her. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Balaklava High student awards

BARRY Taylor and Garry Simon share a toast to the past – and the future – as they wind up their time driving school buses.

End of an era for bus mates THREE decades of community service came to an end on Friday when school bus operators, Garry Simon and Barry Taylor, completed their final bus runs before new contractor, Victorian giant, Australian Transit Enterprises, takes over next year. The pair fought long and hard for their school bus contracts after they were unsuccessful in the tendering process, along with a huge number of other regional contractors, in what has been described as an unfair playing field. A petition of more than 15,000 signatures was sent to the State government, opposing the change in contractors, to no avail. “We would like to thank all the local people for their support over the last few months. We gave it our best shot but it was

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too late for anyone to make any changes,” Mr Simon said. “We didn’t gamble but we were confident based on information we were given, with our record, we would win our contract,” Mr Taylor added. After purchasing two new buses to add to their fleet earlier this year, the business partners have managed to sell them after the contracts were lost, effectively rendering the vehicles redundant. “I think the hardest time will be when these two buses go,” Mr Simon said. The relationship between driver and student will also be missed. “The kids really grow on

you, so I’m going to miss all of that – big time,” Mr Taylor said. “Especially as they get older, you become friends with them all. They all clapped because they knew it was my last day and I got a lot of little gifts and all the boys shook my hand.” They will both weigh up their options in coming weeks. “For me, I don’t know too much else other than driving the bus but I’ve just got to see what other options come up,” Mr Taylor said. “I’ll do a bit of soul-searching during Christmas and New Year,” Mr Simon added. “Perhaps I’ll look at how to run my business better. “I’ve got that to fall back on, so I probably need to move on and look at other avenues to what we have.”

Student Forum Leadership Awards, Douglas Howard and Brianna Wedding with keynote speaker, Emma Evans. BALAKLAVA High School held its presentation evening last Wednesday in the Balaklava Town Hall. Special award winners were – Leadership Awards: Brianna Wedding and Douglas Howard, Dux of 2010: Abby Curnow, Valedictorian 2011: Luke Guy, House Shield: Walter, Sports Girl of the Year: Alexandra Wilson, Sports Boy of the Year: Ross Sharer, Caltex Best All-Rounder: Brianna Wedding, Apex Citizenship Award: Vanessa Barry, Performing Arts Award: Daniel Scott, Visual Arts Award: Nadia Koodrin, Prize for Literacy: Jessica Rapco, Steven Griffiths Award: Dianne Dunne, VET Award: Daniel Butterfield, Primary Industry Award: Dianna Dunne, Engineering Pathways Award: Daniel Butterfield, Wool, Wine and Wheat Award: Laura Hein, Long Tan Leadership Awards: Kate Cmrlec, Hannah McArdle and Zac Guy.

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Citizenship Award, Vanessa Barry.

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VET Student of the Year, Daniel Butterfield

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Nominations for the achievement award should be for people who voluntarily donate their time to help the community. The Youth Achievement Award is open to young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are achievers in any field and deserving of recognition from the year 2011. One nomination form per household or business premises is permitted and signature of nominator is required. Winner announced Australia Day, January 26, 2012. Include this nomination form and supportive details with entry. _____________________________________________________________ SELECTION OF AWARDS Achievement Award

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Balaklava Area Committee (BAC) community awards are on again and people are encouraged to get their nominations in now! Up for grabs is the Achievement Award and Youth Achievement Award (open to young people between ages 16 and 25) who are achievers in any field and deserving of recognition Nominations close Monday, January 9, 2012. Awards are for achievements in the 2011 year. Balaklava Area Committee chairman, Terry Williams, said the awards were an opportunity for the residents of Balaklava to recognise people who give much to their community. “I urge everyone to think about nominations – and then send us the paperwork as soon as possible,” he said. Simply fill out the form in the advertisement at left and add your reasons for nomination on a separate sheet. Please limit this to about 300 words. Some examples (newspaper articles etc) can be provided to assist judges. Emu Awards The popular Emu awards, supported by Wakefield Regional Council and the Plains Producer are now open for nominations. You can access a nomination form on the council website www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au or at the front desk of council office Nominations close 5pm Friday February 24, 2012 A presentation breakfast will be held at Balaklava Golf Club, on Friday, March 23. Plains Producer, Wednesday December 21, 2011

HOLLYWOOD SCRIPT INCLUDES OUR PORT WAKEFIELD ICON:

Possum the legend set for movie role EXCLUSIVE Les Pearson PORT Wakefield racing legend, the late Arthur “Possum” Kipling, is a strong chance to feature as a character in the $40 million blockbuster, Dust and Glory, to be filmed next year. Billed as an action romance adventure, the movie is a feature-length production based on a book of the same title, penned by late racing great, Evan Green, which tells the tale of the REDeX Round Australia Trials in the 1950s. Following years of “badgering” from business partner and fellow Top Cat Media principal, Elizabeth Howatt-Jackman, award-winning screenwriter, Robert Lewis Galinsky, read and subsequently fell in love with Green’s story. “I finally read it and thought ‘this is amazing’,” he said. The trials put everyday vehicles to the ultimate test, the boldest of drivers negotiating the country’s toughest terrain in a race around the nation. Given a trip from Melbourne to Sydney was considered a marathon for vehicles of that decade, the trials grew to international fame. The race drew a huge throng of fans, hundreds of thousands lining the outback roads and capital city streets to greet the men many considered heroes of the era. Kipling, a close friend of Green, was South Australia’s main hope in the race, taking

MOTORING legend Possum Kipling. his widely unfancied Holden FX to the top of the leader board in the trial’s latter stages. He came tenth overall after a U-bolt broke on his vehicle when he drove into a creek too quickly. One of Port Wakefield’s most well-known and colourful characters, Possum died at Balaklava Hospital on January 5, 2005, aged 83, following a battle with lung cancer. He was born Arthur Leslie – but it was “Possum” or “Poss” since the day they found him as a child curled up in a neighbour’s woodbox like a possum, and Poss it always remained. “It will be up to the director

if he features in the movie but he does have a part in the script right now,” Galinsky revealed. After six years of script development and securing finance for the movie, he was understandably excited with cast selection in February and the pre-production stage scheduled in March. “Raising $40 million is no small ask,” he laughed. “It’s certainly coming to the fun part now.” Having lived in Australia for 17 years, Galinsky was keen to put the country back in the world spotlight. “Overseas, people only really know Australia for its koalas,

kangaroos and Alan Bond’s win of the America’s Cup,” he said, with no disrespect intended. “For three years this was the biggest race in the world and then it just disappeared. “I really want to maintain that Aussie flavour in the movie.” Filming will begin in May next year, starting in South Australia, where Galinsky hinted a bulk of the action happens. The film crew will then make its way along the Great Ocean Road and up the east coast towards Cairns during June and July. The movie is attracting huge names from Hollywood, including the recent appointment of Simon West as director. West has been at the helm, as director and/or producer, of some massive productions including Con Air (1998), Black Hawk Down (2001), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2002) and The Mechanic (2011). Galinsky confirmed international superstars, Eric Bana and Scarlett Johansson, are on the list for potential lead roles and also revealed Christian Bale, Gerard Butler, Ryan Gosling and Rachael Taylor are also being considered. “It’s going to be a dream to film here and I’m hoping whoever gets those roles will also fall in love with Australia,” he said. “This has been a six-year episode of a lifelong dream and this next year we get to share our dream with thousands of people and then hopefully tens of millions of people in 2013.”

n CATS, HERITAGE, ALLOWANCES, LEGAL FEES, ROADS GET A MENTION:

Variety adds spice WAKEFIELD Regional Council’s Animal Management Plan drew interesting debate at last week’s final council meeting for the year, most of it surrounding its lack of a feral cat policy. The plan had been on public consultation, prompting a letter from Brinkworth resident, Russell Sutton. Acting chief executive officer, Geoff Sheridan, read it to council members. “Once again, council still lacks the intestinal fortitude to address the issue of stray and roaming cats in our council area,” the letter said. “Why doesn’t council adopt mandatory registration and make cat owners keep their animals in their own yard? “Come on council, be bold and brave and do something positive for our region.” His views were shared by Northern ward councillor, Greg Stevens, who also has concerns for the potential of a feral cat outbreak in the district. Mr Sheridan said a report into costs incurred by councils who do employ a cat management policy would be presented to council next year, for information purposes only at this stage. • The local heritage issue was again a topic of interest when Brinkworth farmer, Michael Smith, briefly outlined an objection to his farm, Yackandandah, in the hundred

WAKEFIELD REGIONAL COUNCIL Les Pearson reports of Hart, being put on the heritage register. Mr Smith said the listing has encompassed some 550 hectares of his property, despite buildings only located on a tiny portion of that land. He believed his property was just an ordinary farm, similar to others nearby, which were not heritage listed. “I ask where is it going to end and how much is enough?” he posed. The matter will also continue into 2012, with other objections likely to surface in coming months. • The annual allowance for elected members has risen by 6.7 per cent from $8000 to $8538. The mayor and deputy mayor also received an allowance increase. Central ward councillor, Owen Chapman, declared he was happy to stick to the current allowance and not incur any further cost on council. “I feel my previous allowance has been quite generous and adequate,” he said. • Southern ward councillor, Barry Smith, reported Hamley Bridge Community Management Committee’s concerns on vehicles speeding past the town’s institute, putting elderly pedestrians, who live nearby, at risk.

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He said the CMC would try to work with the local police officer and look into the possibility of signage or installing a crossing. • Council’s report regarding Port Wakefield man, Richard Pain, and his complaint against mayor, James Maitland, was noted. Cr Smith inquired about the cost of the ongoing issue, now comprising various complaints against councillors, council staff and the mayor. “At this stage I think the legal fees are something between $12,000 and $15,000,” Mr Sheridan said. Cr Smith said: “Some communities get less than that for their grants.” Northern ward councillor, Darryl Ottens, added: “This is money just thrown out the window, I’m afraid,” • Central ward councillor, Maurice Tiller, questioned infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, on whether it would be possinly to lobby the Department of Transport Energy and Infrastructure, to widen the Port Wakefield to Auburn road between Balaklava and Port Wakefield. “The amount of traffic travelling along that road is unbelievable,” he said. Cr Chapman supported the call. “At some stage it needs to be widened,” he said. Mr Hassett said recent conversations with DTEI indicated it had no plans to do further work in the region in the near future.

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oin us as we step back in time to rewind another amazing year on the Adelaide Plains and within the Wakefield Plains and Mallala council districts. From the start of the year, when Blyth was awarded “community event of the year” and funding approval for Balaklava’s new skate park, to planning new housing at Two Wells. You will be surprised at what’s occurred in just 12 months ...

Headers led us in FRUSTRATED farmers were miraculously still on their headers well into the New Year. Despite heavy summer rains, the 2010/2011 harvest was one of the largest on record. South Australia’s predicted record harvest crop production estimates increased to 9.72 million tonnes. •Balaklava’s Meals on Wheels service marked a special milestone when it celebrated its 40th anniversary during January at the Balaklava Senior Citizens’ hall. •Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council revealed it was in dire need of cash to help fund repair works around the district from December’s floods, valued up to $15 million. •Residents in Stockport and Riverton remained upbeat as the long clean-up came to a steady close, with the last of the hard rubbish collections made during the early part of the year. •Two town projects in Balaklava

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were announced recipients of large State Government grants. The Ralli Park resurfacing and Balaklava Skate Park were the two big winners, each receiving $50,000 grants from the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program. •Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee quizzed the need for fishing exclusion zones in Marine Park 14, with the belief some areas were in no need of such protection. •Mallala District Council began considering the issue of whether it wants to host a former army Leopard tank in the town of Two Wells, while the location of the Lewiston playground and Two Wells main street redevelopment were also big issues.

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Management & staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a happy New Year Thank you for your support during our time of operating the school bus runs

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Balaklava Courthouse Gallery celebrated its 20th anniversary in February. Founding member Leonie Enman remains on the committee.

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•Owen General Store would close after it lost its contract as school lunch provider for the town’s primary school. •McCracken Ford stalwart, Ray Billing, officially retired from the

workshop after 48 years working in the Balaklava business. •There were mixed reactions to Port Wakefield being revealed as the nation’s most affordable seaside town, prompting some respondents to leave comments on websites claiming the town ‘has as much charm as a public toilet’. The town’s residents leapt to its defence. •The State government was again warning local farmers of a potential

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second locust plague as they moved across the region. Extensive spraying later contained the threat. •Bulk grain handler, Viterra, appointed former State Premier, Rob Kerin, to lead an internal harvest review after a tumultuous harvest season in 2010/2011. The State government later conducted its own harvest review. • Balaklava’s Courthouse Gallery turned 20 years old, while at Two Wells, tomato producer d’VineRipe unveiled stage two of its $65 million glasshouse development. •There was more industrial expansion at Australian Milling Group’s Bowmans site, after it received a $390,000 State government grant. •The State Ombudsman found Wakefield Regional Council at error when it sold its former works depot at Port Wakefield. WRC was forced to reopen the sale of the land to the original three tenderers. •Balaklava Area Committee met with the Yorke and Mid North Natural Resource Management Board to investigate establishing wetlands in the Moody Estate parklands.

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Rewind 2011 v special feature SNOWTOWN CONFRONTS DEMONS ... as:

Council warns of rowdy behaviour Rewind

Snowtown resident, Paul McCormack, was relieved to see the Snowtown movie paints the town as an innocent party in the atrocities the film was based around. •Wakefield Regional Council started looking into new ways to reprimand both councillors and members of the public in the gallery involved in rowdy behaviour after yet another tumultuous council meeting. •WRC also revealed spending on repairing roads from December’s floods put other projects around the district on the backburner. •A new traffic flow plan was released for the troublesome McCracken Corner intersection in Balaklava. •Negotiations regarding the Two Wells Main Street plans were reopened after District Council of Mallala voted for a rescind motion, allowing high-end discussions to recommence. •Amalgamation of Balaklava

Primary and High Schools came to a halt after Education Minister, Jay Weatherill, stopped mergers between primary and high schools, citing costs outweighed the benefits. •Former WRC councillor, Avon Hudson, claimed levy banks would assist with preventing future flood damage from the Wakefield River. • Lochiel residents were busily sprucing up the town hall for the hall’s centenary celebrations later in the month. • Two Wells welcomed the arrival of its Leopard Tank monument in the main street. • Lewiston residents made it quite clear they would prefer the closed section of Frost Road to remain so, claiming it was an ideal pedestrian passage to bus stops and horse riding facilities.

TWO Wells RSL members John Allen (left) and Tony Flaherty with Federal Wakefield MP, Nick Champion. On the tank are Nick Femia and Rick Martin, who donated the concrete base. •Seven towns around the district became hospitable for motorhomes, signing up to be “RV Friendly” •Residents of Wasleys met with concerns over its general store closing, crippling the local postal service. •Blyth farmer and shearer, Daryl Andriske and his “shear for Life” won the annual Emu Award, for “sticking his neck out,” presented

at Two Wells Bowling Club. • Police attended a WRC meeting to discuss Balaklava “dry zones”. • In sport, Dublin Cricket Club claimed premierships in both the A grade and junior competitions in the Lower Gilbert Cricket Association. •Long Plains completed an A men’s and A women’s premiership double in Adelaide Plains Basketball.

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Missing soldier, Maurice Leslie (“Uncle Les”) Reid, was identified after almost 100 years in a mass grave in France, using DNA testing. • Police investigated three chemist break-ins in Balaklava, Snowtown and Mallala, targeting cold and flu tablets for the pseudoephedrine. • Plans to base a house construction business at Dublin were unveiled, building both lightweight houses in the local areas and transportables to be delivered around the state. • There was talk of establishing a men’s/community shed in the District Council of Mallala. • Locals celebrated the Lochiel Hall centenary and millions of millipedes marched into homes and sheds. • Watervale Community Association unveiled plans for a new $1 million sports and community centre. • Hamley Bridge won its seventh Division One Wooroora Men’s bowls premiership and Balaklava lawn bowler Renee McPharlin helped secure a win for Australia in the Junior Trans Tasman series held in Adelaide.

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Heart-break over loss of Shamus

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as Local Government Association president. He later nominated for the position but was unsuccessful. •Much-loved and inspirational teenage cyclist, Shamus Liprot, passed away suddenly at his Halbury home. Hundreds of mourners turned out at his funeral soon after to pay their respects. An idea to build a cycling trail from Balaklava to

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was in hospital recovering from brain surgery after earlier tests detected a tumour. • Central ward councillor, David Lamond, declared he would no longer answer questions from Port Wakefield resident, Richard Pain, after months of receiving a continuous stream of letters he declared as ‘Lammo’s Mailbag’. • About 120 Australian Army personnel ‘invaded’ Balaklava on a training exercise simulation response to an earthquake. District Council of Mallala released draft

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By Lauren Parker The Balaklava community together in support of is rallying cyclist, Shamus the family of Halbury Liptrot, injured in Royal Hobartwho remains critically Just days Hospital. serious injuryafter news of the 17-year-old’s community in a Tasmanian cycling race, collection member Jenny Long tins in 20 local had donations businesses, placed to seeking Patricia, who support parents Malcolm have ﬂown and Shamus’ bedside. to Hobart to be

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Australian Milling Group’s storage expansion and export production mill continued to gain momentum with new cleaning machines arriving. • Hamley Bridge couple, Newton and Sue Lines, had the unique opportunity to meet the United States President, Barrack Obama, while on holiday in the US. • Balaklava Lions Club called for the 7 Days to Go! town’s youth to get involved in a cleaning working bee around Balaklava Cup the town and in return, the club would provide a financial contribution towards the construction of the skate park. • The Two Wells Regional Action Team secured a $10,000 grant to upgrade the interior of the old Two Wells Courthouse, which currently houses the town craft shop. • There was a new benchmark set when the Balaklava Eisteddfod hosted a record number of entries, including 2000 performers competing across 400 events across three days of competition. • The stretch of highway between Port Wakefield and Port Augusta was officially renamed “Augusta Highway” by the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. • Balaklava school bus contractors, Barry Taylor and Garry Simon, found out they were the latest in a long line of regional bus contractors to lose their contracts to Victorianbased transport giant, Australian Transit Enterprises. Communities rallied in support of the locals as another operator, Buses R Us, revealed it had also lost its local contracts to ATE. • Balaklava CFS officially opened the new Region 2 BALAKLAVA’S Sam Tiller was presented Wakefield Plains command centre. with his Queen’s Scout award.

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Julia Gillard, onto his farm to discuss the impacts of the carbon tax. • Legendary racing identity, bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse, announced he would be fielding at the Balaklava Cup in August. • State Member for Light, Tony Piccolo, warned the huge expansion planned at Roseworthy must not be rushed. • Balaklava youth, Sam Tiller, was presented with the Queen’s Scout award. • Mallala Economic Development Board began paving the Motorsport Walk of Fame, recognising the major contributors to the sport over the years. • Two Wells Football Club held its centenary celebrations, the A grade going down by less than a kick to Hummocks Watchman Eagles.

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A fire ripped through the Two Wells Tavern causing about $100,000 damage. • Watervale artist Harry Sherwin was announced the 21st Balco Art Prize winner with his entry ‘Summer Table’. • One of Australia’s top jockeys, Chris Munce, launched the Balaklava Cup. • Hamley Bridge officially opened its new CFS headquarters. • Geoff Sheridan was announced as Wakefield Regional Council’s acting chief executive officer. • Council rates went up by an average five per cent across the region’s three councils. • Local police clamped down on drivers speeding past stationary school buses, travelling beyond the 25 km/h speed limit. • Water poured from a crack in the main pipeline which feeds Yorke Peninsula and Balakalva near Standpipe corner, Watchman. • Lewiston grower, Romeo Giangregorio, invited Prime Minister,

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Breaks rock Balaklava – but Peckers steal the flag THE odds were a million to one but somehow, Kate Button’s lost ring was found by young Aaron Clifford amongst the tonnes of trash being sorted into recycling after the Balaklava Cup day. •A human body was found buried in a shallow grave on a Two Wells property. Police later revealed the body found was that of Edward Joseph Camilleri, opening a murder investigation and arresting a 28-year-old Salisbury man. • Five businesses and the Balaklava Sports Club were targeted by thieves at the start of the month in the first of a spate of robberies to come in the town, which was followed up with a further two the following week. • Country Home Advocacy Project (CHAP) CEO, Erik Moen, revealed the CHAP office in Balaklava would close, reducing the organisation’s presence in the town to two days a week. • Balaklava Area Committee was announced as a recipient of a $16,000 Natural Resource Management program grant for its wetland feasibility study, while Stockport Community Association ($15,000), Owen Primary School and Upper Wakefield Catchment NRM group were also successful applicants. • More than $8000 was raised by the Mallala City tOO Bay Team at the annual fun run. • Vandals left a trail of destruction

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THEY paraded around Virginia oval with the spoils of victory – a flag, a shield and a cup brimming with emotions. This was one of Balaklava Football Club’s finest moments; the celebration of not one, but two 2011 Adelaide Plains Football League premierships in A grade and Reserves, both against Virginia – and on Virginia’s home ground. The players walked tall before the green and gold army of supporters who had packed the ground to watch their club from the start of the day, supporting the junior and senior colts, who could not claim victory in their grand finals, losing to Mallala and Two Wells. Then there was the moment in the innersanctum, shared by only a privilegd few cramming into the change rooms. With the premiership trophy standing tall on a floor stained with the blood, sweat and tears of the two premiership teams, – and yes, those of the younger Peckers – A

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grade coach, Stuart Lamond, told his players what such a victory meant – the club’s first A grade flag since 2000. “You will remember it for the rest of your lives. This day will always stay with you,” he told a packed and silent Balaklava room after the game which the Peckers won by 47 points. The players and supporters savoured the moment before beginning celebrations which started at Virginia oval, continued at Balaklava Sports Club later, and later still to various hotels and businesses in Balaklava and beyond. And still it continued on Monday, Tuesday– and today! In netball, Hummocks won the A1 title, defeating Balaklava 42-30. It was a grim day on the field for Virginia – but the club and its members worked hard to cater for the huge crowd that packed the ground, enjoying the day. n Turn to our massive 16-page Grand Final cover, starting page 13.

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The great copper caper A $15,000 reward has been offered by Virginia-based electrical contracting company, Response Electrical, for information leading directly to the recovery of copper wiring stolen from a construction site at Beaufort in recent weeks. Response Electrical director,

Les Pearson reports: George Pietris, said the company has been working on building new chicken sheds in the area but thieves had targeted the building site twice in the past month.

Mr Pietris said the majority of wiring was stolen in the first theft, some three to four weeks ago. “On that night, they took at least $80,000 to $85,000 worth of copper cable on drums,” he said. “We have been working on poultry farms in the area for the

last four years and have not had any theft issues until now.” The second time around, thieves instead went into the ends of each shed and cut the wires that had already been installed ready for connection. n continued, Page 2.

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Plains Producer office, as well as Marc’s Meats for the second time, and Specsavers. Attempted break-ins were also reported at the newsagency and Zank’s Place. • The CFS spoke out against vehicles continuing to breach the 40km/h speed limit past accident sites where volunteers are working, putting them in danger. • Virginia-based electrical contractors, Response Electrical, announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of $80,000 of copper wire stolen from chicken shed construction sites. Local police arrested five people for recent break-ins in the district. • A Parliamentary Enquiry into the handing of the rural school bus contracts by the State government was launched. • In sport, Hamley Bridge Football Club announced the appointment of Ash “Red” Barnett as A grade coach for 2012, while Mallala also appointed Tanunda premiership coach, Steve Lubcke, as the club’s new A grade leader. Virginia motocross gun, Arthur Sissis, notched a close second in the MotoGP Rookies Cup in Europe.

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NEWS v Mallala Christmas

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MALLALA’S carols and Christmas parade spread over Sunday and Thursday evenings last week again were a big hit, bringing locals and residents

from surrounding areas to the town. One of the highlights last Thursday was the fire twirlers, who amazed the crowd with their antics.

Mallala primary junior choir sing Six White Boomers at the carols on Sunday, December 11. Cheryl Morgan and Ros Franks. FIRE twirlers in action last Thursday night. n PICTURES Supplied by Ros Franks n ADVERTISING FEATURE

Strong growth for upbeat AGG Co-op MANAGEMENT of AGG Co-op is excited about 2011/2012 cash and pool grain marketing opportunities following a strong performance in the first year of operations which saw a return a $0.22 rebate to grower members. Now into its second year, AGG Co-op has expanded to offer growers a larger range of marketing options including cash offerings of canola, malt and feed barley, peas and beans. “AGG Co-op was established to initially facilitate the marketing of wheat and barley. However, growth of our Co-op means that we can expand our range of marketing options including cash” said AGG Co-op CEO, Steve Mellington. “Following changes in ownership arrangements and deregulation of barley and wheat

in Australia, South Australian growers have signalled an overwhelming interest in participating in grower organisations focused on delivering profitable grain marketing outcomes,” Mr Mellington said. “Growers have embraced the concept of AGG Co-op and understand this is a business built by growers for growers. “They also understand they are our priority for all decision making and AGG Co-op directors are committed to returning profits back to grower members.” With a first year membership base of more than 300 growers and 300,000 tonnes of grain traded in 2010/11 Mr Mellington said: “we are excited about the opportunities we will provide framers in 2011 / 2012.”

The services provided by AGG Co-op will only continue to improve with the appointment of new management and administration staff, plus the establishment of an Adelaide office. Operations manager, Edward Cay, who lives on a farm near Mallala, said the response from Adelaide Plains farmers had been excellent, with a strong membership base and very good sales for this harvest in cash and pool options. “AGG Co-op is working to return another strong pool return to growers in 2011 /12,” he said. “We are very pleased with the ongoing relationship with Plum Grove as wheat pool manager,” Mr Cay said. “They have a track record of excellent performance and are

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Smiles tell the Christmas story

Zoe, Mitchell and Ryan Boobyer enjoying a sausage.

Laura Mitch and four-year-old Archer Cook with Mouse the pony.

IT WAS a fun night in Two Wells for the annual street party and parade last Friday night. Two of the stars were inaugural parade princess, Tameka Simons and prince, Cale Russell.

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Alan on top of the world Alan instigated and organised arrival of the new town icon, The Big Blade, and has also put up festive lighting for the town’s Christmas Carnival for the past 45 years amongst a whole raft of community service achievements. “I’ve always been interested in things happening around the community,” he said. “Later in life, after our children were all grown up and married, we found we were able to put more effort into the town.” How he can continue to contribute in so many ways, while also

finding time for work and family, would be a mystery to many. “We don’t watch TV,” he laughed. “It actually works to my advantage owning my own business because if something needs doing, I can find a way to work it in.” He said the award was a great honour. “It is very nice to be recognised in this way,” Alan said. “I don’t think it will change me, I’m still the same person. But it was a wonderful surprise all the same.” • Alan is pictured at the Snowtown wind turbine display.

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A friendly place to indulge and relax, Snowtown Bakery and Delicaf, formerly known as the Snowtown Diner and Deli, is the place to go to refresh and refill. The recently refurbished premises now occupies two shops, with a spacious and air conditioned atmosphere. A large range of cafe foods is on offer, freshly prepared to your order, including refreshing summer salads. You can also enjoy only the best cuts of meat from Kangarilla and Snowtown, including eye fillet and loin of lamb. A range of dine-in meals are also available including seafood and schnitzel, either battered or crumbed in house, or enjoy a Sunday roast with bread and butter pudding for only $14. “We have a refreshing cafe menu with some new ideas to take us through summer toward winter, when we will

introduce a winter themed menu,” head chef Chris said. If you have a sweet tooth, you’re in luck, with a range of savoury pastries and a tasty cake range from the Cheescake Shop. A large range of drinks is also on offer including milkshakes, fresh fruit smoothies, ice creams and much more. A range of diabetic and gluten free products are also available, including the popular Golden North ice cream. “The whole range of Golden North is gluten free,” Chris said. Being more than just an average corner shop, Snowtown Bakery and Delicaf also holds coffee and board game afternoons, where you can come in and enjoy an Aroma fresh coffee and a game of scrabble. n Snowtown Bakery and Delicaf is open seven days a week, from 7.30am to 8pm or later. Phone 8865 2106. www.plainsproducer.com.au

NEWS v Balaklava’s Christmas

Nicola Tiller was the perfect little angel on the Balco float.

LITTLE fairy, Lila Georg with her aunty, Sam Gregor.

LOOKING great in green were Cassie and Sophie Sanders Smokey the Bear on the CFS truck, with his assistants.

Chloe Lamond and Emma Lane with Stella Lamond. Sophia and Merridy Manuel, (left) with Eliza and Isla Cottle.

Not so ‘silent night’ at carols BALAKLAVA’s Triangle came alive with a new format last Sunday night. About 300 people enjoyed the Carols By Candlelight evening, which featured a nativity play and, of course, plenty of singing.

PETER McPharlin (right) received the $650 donations collected amongst the crowd from Rob Lawson, which will be used to fund the open Christmas lunch event in the Uniting Church hall on Christmas day.

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BALCO staff this year were promoting a “white Christmas” and a rather angelic theme. A big transformation for Jenny McBride, (centre) who only a week before was dressed in red as a “she devil” at the Balco Christmas party. Her “partners in crime” (again) are Carolyn Scholz (left) and Amy Walters.

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IT WAS another exciting and funfilled Christmas pageant for local families in Balaklava last Friday evening. Father Christmas arrived to hear requests from children who had always been good – and there was a great turn out of floats from a variety of community groups and businesses. Even Balaklava Lions club, which always helps make the pageant a success, offered two “displays” with Lion and local councillor David Lamond (right) doing it tough astride a uniquely constructed pedalpowered mower. Fellow Lion Wayne Viney showed off the real thing – a new lawn mower to be used in keeping the town tidy. The pageant, along with food and entertainment in the Triangle, was a great prelude to the the new look Carols by Candelight on Sunday night, when showers disappeared. WINNERS: Best float: Balco Pure White Fairies; Best Christmas Float: Balaklava Primary School; Best gopher: Peter O’Shaughnessy; Best decorated bike: 1st: Ben Mellors, 2nd: Georgia Allen, 3rd:

Dawson Page;Best decorated house lights: Mick Pringle, Boronia Circuit; Honorable mention: Derani Saunders for her Morris Minor ute.

LEFT: Sophie Harvey, of Bowmans, was just a little in awe of Santa. BELOW: The ANZ tellers, with “piggy bank” supporters.

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BRUCE Henstridge has his gopher loaded with Christmas goodies.

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HAPPY faces on the Balaklava Community Childcare Centre float. Sophie Angel and Matthew Brooker meet Santa and BELOW, Holly Woodroofe.

FATHER Christmas arrives with his elves Danielle Hosking and Ashleigh Williams. LEFT: Balaklava Museum presented David Anderson driving his restored McCormick tractor.

Craig Goldney preparing steak sandwiches for Balaklava Scouts.

Bridgette Guthberg with daughter, Grace.

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NEWS v Blyth

Another night of joy at party town Hadyn and Joshua Carlin with Father Christmas.

ABOVE: Fancy Dress Winners (from left) Tyler Bigg,Tilly Welke and Anna Williams. LEFT: Quandong pie winner Janet Zweck, with Bernie Francis and Ian Roberts.

Some winners on the day were (front, from left) Caitlin McElroy and Carmel Pyrke, pictured with (back) Councillor John Wood and Claire Greet.

Beer tasting winner, Ian Jacka, with MC Peter Paterson.

Rachel and Kristin Carling, Ashley Schultz, Amy Stewart enjoy a good view of the carnival.

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New faces add to a growing community THE annual Blyth Christmas Street Carnival was held on a balmy night last Friday, with a large crowd in attendance in the Blyth Main street. With farmers gradually finishing their harvest, it was a great time for a cut out with their mates and spread the farming stories. MC Peter Paterson welcomed the crowd to the evening and especially to the many new residents to Blyth who were taking up the challenge of being on the judging panels for various events during the night. New to Blyth is country singer Kiera Smith who kept the crowd entertained with carols and songs from her CD as well as welcoming Father Christmas to town. Fancy dress judges again found it difficult to pick a winner, but the Clare Financial Services prizes went to Tyler Bigg, Anna Williams and Tilly Welke. A huge contingent of decorated bikes were

entered this year with Greta Pratt having the outstanding entry of a bush reindeer and picked up the first prize, followed by Charlotte Welke and Henry Welke. The Water Balloon Championships sponsored by Mid North Sandblasting continues to be a highlight of the night with many entries wearing the contents of the water balloon. Winners were Will Pratt and Nick Schultz in the junior section while Richard Schultz and Ian Jacka showed the young guns how to do it. This year a new event of the Best decorated cupcake/muffin was introduced with Tara Walkley taking home the Ispirato prize while Caitlin McElroy won the Best Tasting Muffin/Cupcake sponsored by Alryst Mobile Sheep Dipping. Another new event was the Christmas colouring competition sponsored by the Blyth Cinema and Tara Walkley and Eli Greet won the senior section, while in the Under 6 section

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Bonnie Williams and Jaxon Eime. Merv Smitham capably drove Father Christmas to his Magic Cave for the many children who were waiting to tell him what they wanted for Christmas, as well receiving a treat from Santa’s helpers donated by Statewide Group Training. The Quandong Dessert competition continues to be popular with various desserts being entered such as quandong fudge, crumble, pie, cheesecake and tarts. Janet Zweck collected the Medika Gallery prize with her delicious Quandong pie followed by a rush from the crowd to taste the winning entry. Kerry Smith won the giant Christmas stocking and Mikayla Eime collected the second prize. Congratulations to Deb Tobin and family on winning for the first time Blyth’s Best Christmas Lights competition sponsored by Northern Windscreens and was pleased with the $100 cash

Rohan & Alex Welke were runners-up and took home the Vision Builders goody basket. Children’s Choice prize donated by Mark & Kim Eime, was won by Cory and Cherie Stirling for their brightly lit up home and the Mitre 10 Encouragement Prize went to Jason & Emma Branson. Another new event on the program was Beer Tasting when eight men were selected from the crowd to taste test six types of beer and to guess what was what. After much deliberation, beer lover Ian Jacka took home the cash donated by Trev and Anna Eime and correctly named four of the six beers on offer. With ideal conditions the crowd lingered and caught up with each other until the street had to be re-opened for traffic. Thanks was extended to the community and local businesses for supporting the Carnival and especially to Mid North Party Hire. www.plainsproducer.com.au

NEWS v Balaklava

CAROLING cuties – Reception students in full voice.

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Young stars shine at carols ABOVE: The BPS concert band, led by Bronny Cottle, introduced by Marty Brice. LEFT: Santa’s helper, Tom Clark. BELOW LEFT: Enjoying the night were the Taylor family – Gaelene, Damon, Skye, Lara and Vinny.

Choir girls, (from left) Lori Allen, Shyleigh Cullen, Mary Hosking, Sophie Wehr and Sarah Heaslip.

It was literally a sea of light on Tuesday, December 13, as more than 500 people gathered at the Balaklava Primary School oval, for the schools end of year concert and carols by candlelight. With 10 classes involved in the concert, each class performed two songs, the first a novelty piece which showcased the students acting and choreography skills, and the second a classic Christmas carol which saw the audience singing along, waving their candles. Balaklava Primary school music teacher and concert organiser, Bronny Cottle, was amazed by the result. “The atmosphere was unbelievable and the amount of candles was amazing, we sold at least 300 just through the school,” Bronnie said. The students got into the Christmas spirit, dressing up as elves, reindeers, santas and angels, performing songs such as ‘Santa, you’re too fat’ and ‘Outback Christmas’, which were apparently heard from Whitwarta road. “The community support was wonderful and it was a happy, joyful night,” Bronny said. It was said the night also ended with a rather glittery conclusion.

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Thomas Lawson, Caltex best All Rounder

Marni Greenshields and Mignon Baker BCA performing Arts and Gallery Visual Arts awards

Horizon Christian School celebrated its awards night, held in the school’s new multipurpose gymnasium the Horizon centre on Tuesday, December 13. Pictured are senior school award winners. Citizenship awards went to: Reception - Kayla Blackwell and Keziah Whiley; Year 1- Brieanna Whiley; Year 2- Jessica Ventra; Year 3 - Shanae Whiley; Year3/4 -Stephen Tutty; Year 4 - Kasey Garrett; Year

5 - Levi Nemesvolgyi; Year 5/6 - Mitchell Lawrie; Year 6 - Bianca Smith; Year 7- Casey Lawrie; Year 8 - Hannah Mellier; Year 9 - Rebecca Goldney; Year 10 - Tess Lawson; Year11 - Marni Greenshields; Year 12 - Thomas Lawson. Long Tan leadership awards went to Tenayah Renshaw (Yr 10), Marni Greenshields (Yr 11) and Thomas Lawson (Yr 12) Plains Producer, Wednesday December 21, 2011

SPORT v Basketball

Keep energy high over the break!

n UNDER 12 MIXED: Declan Phillips, Owen jumps for a layup while Redlegs’ Riley Chapman defends.

Friday Night Lights ADELAIDE PLAINS BASKETBALL REPORT By Three Points

n UNDER 12 MIXED: Amber Young, Redlegs taps the ball away from Owen’s Drew Davis.

n UNDER 14 GIRLS: Zoe Bell and Eleanor Cunningham keep score.

n UNDER 12 MIXED: Jinri Lusung, Wildcats throws in from the boundary.

There was plenty of action Friday night…with rain threatened and the Christmas pageant, Dribbler reckoned basketball was going to be a fizzer. Not so. The kids were as keen as mustard. Some were so energetic, they didn’t even stop for time outs on what was a fairly hot night! Bulldogs Under 14 boys just kept scoring. When a team has two talented players who know how to work together like Samuel Carslake and Tyler Moulds, goals just flow. The other teams, Falcons and Eagles scored well with only one point separating them at the end. Ayden Lawless played a top game with great support from Sean Speissegger and Tyson Lamond. The Under 12’s had an interesting game between Bulldogs and Strikers, with Strikers being 10 points up for a fair bit of the game. However, the Bulldogs pulled up their socks and nearly caught up. Emma Lane played an excellent game, good enough to impress any grandfather – and I would think, hers. Lucy Dixon gave her best again while Mitchell Lawrie was again impressive for the Bulldogs. He passed the ball around to bring others into the game, but unfortunately few of them had their eyes in. Georgia McArdle and Tayla Williams sure did, amassing huge scores for Bulldogs against Sharks in the Under 14 Girls.

Stacey Williams and Brianna Wedding did likewise for Opals in the A women, making their team the highest scorers for the night. The closest game was between the Hawks and the Young Guns, with only one point separating them. Dribbler reckons their shot selections were too impulsive, and that if they make sure they have a rebounder at the board more points will be scored. It’s amazing how many tall players want to put up outside shots and expect the shorter players to get the rebounds. Wilbs and Dallas Hill did it in the A men clash between the Avon Bulls and the Bulldoggies. They get an occasional one to drop but according to Dribbler, they should be on the board to rebound or layup. There seemed to be a bit of tension between these two teams, with a number of off-ball pushes between players. Some of them, according to Dribbler, went home a bit sore. Dribbler was disappointed with Longies again in A men. Without Jamie McArdle and Heath Pym they don’t look the goods. Dribbler was also wondering where “Killer” had gone. Hopefully he had gone to practise like quite a few of the players need to do during the break. We hope you have a great Christmas and get basketballs to practise with, so you all come back and give us more excitement and interest next year!

n UNDER 12 MIXED: Tamika Gregory, Owen and Olivia Carslake, Redlegs locked in a battle for possession.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Results For all your sports energy drinks!

1 Fisher Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1513 Results of matches played on Friday December 17, 2011

A MEN

Peckers 51 (B.Michael 12, R.McPharlin 10, L.Michael 9) def Long Plains 32 (R.Sharer 17, D.Smith 5, J.Rundle 4). Avon Bulls 37 (W.Hennessy 14, A.Markopoulos 10, D.Haggerty 5) def Bulldogs 35 (D.Hill 12, J.Kelly 8, T.Forrest 4).

B MEN

Young Guns 32 (D.Pfeiffer 8, K.Robinson 6, T.Shepherd 6) def Auburn Hawks 31 (T.Hicks 17, S.Noack 12, P.Clark 2). Owen 41 (A.Pratt 17, B.Merry 8, R.Konzag 6) def Old Dogs 32 (D.Friedrichs 20, G.Palmer 4, K.Simon 3).

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U/16 Girls

U/18 BOYS

Gems 31 (C.Guy 10, V.Logan 9, S.Faehrmann 6) def Owen 24 (R.Fritz 7, K.Wedding 7, M.Merry 4). Bulldogs 37 (T.White 12, K.Price 10, N.Greenshileds 7) def Suns 16 (A.Wehr 6, A.Michael 4, C.Williams 4).

U/17 BOYS

Bulldogs 47 (G.McArdle 22, T.Williams 19, S.Cullen 4) def Sharks 9 (B.Smith 6, K.White 2, E.Cunningham 1). Owen 27 (K.Wedding 20, K.Gregory 3, R.Dunstan 2) def Wildcats 16 (S.Wehr 6, M.Bennett 4, A.Langdon 4).

U/14 BOYS

Magic 18 (Karl Binka 16, O.McColl 2) def Boomers 1 (Kara Binka 1). Owen 29 (J.Heaslip 10, C.Harkness 9) def Redegs 21 (R.Chapman 10, J.Chapman 5, N.Shepherd 4). Strikers 24 (E.Lane 8, N.Viney 8, L.Dixon 4) def Bulldogs 19 (M.Lawrie 16, C.Hoepner 2, M.Reichelt 1).

Redlegs 41 (B.Taylor 14, H.Greenshields 6, C.Veitch 6) def Long Plains 33 (D.Haynes 15, D.Wilson 10, L.Lu 4). Owen 47 (R.Konzag 14, J.Dunstan 13, J.Wedding 12) def Raiders 34 (C.McPharlin 11, T.Michael 10, J.Taylor 6).

n UNDER 12 MIXED: Karl Binka, Magic attempt to steal possession from Chelsea Selwood, Boomers.

WOMEN Div

Storm 39 (J.Koch 11, J.Harding 10, R.McPharlin 7) def Long Plains 23 (K.Blackwell 7, S.McKean 6, J.Daniel 4). Opals 63 (B.Wedding 22, S.Wilson 21, T.Evans 16) def Bulldogs 12 (T.Nottle 5, K.Cmrlec 3, T.Nicholls 2). Celtics 38 (T.Barrand 13, T.Lawson 9, A.Barrand 7) def Thunder 29 (B.Koch 11, A.Wilson 8, S.Morrison 6). Redlegs 34 (K.Woodrow 17, A.Williams 6, T.White 5) def Pumas 25 (S.Florence 12, K.Harkness 6, P.Florence 5).

Titans 24 (J.Wehr 13, J.Speissegger 6, B.Foale-Jacka 4) def Bulldogs 12 (W.Angel 4, B.Krieg 4, D.Bigg 2). Owen 42 (B.Florence 14, J.Pratt 12, H.Lane 8) def Bullets 25 (J.Michael 8, Z.Scholz 7, C.Arbon 6). Falcons 28 (A.Lawless 12, S.Speisseger 10, T.Lamond 4) def Eagles 27 (S.Michael 12, E.Allen 4, A.Clifford 4). Bulldogs 50 (S.Carslake 20, T.Moulds 14, J.Hoepner 10) def Owen 27 (C.Lane 9, R.Betts 8, T.Jackson 8).

U/14 Girls

U12 Mixed

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Hamley breaks losing streak Last weekend’s round of matches marked the half way point of the season, with 11 rounds completed and only 10 rounds left till finals. Talk around the traps was about the ominous weather forecast for the day. Rain, and lots of it, was forecast. Fortunately, all play was able to start and every match reached at least the minimum 45 ends played to guarantee an official match. Wooroora has had its best start for the season with no cancellations so far, despite several occasions where the weather was a concern. Bowlers would have to go back many seasons for such a great start to the bowling season, if there ever had been such a start previously. Division One matches produced its set of interesting results once again. Hamley Bridge returned to the winning circle, with the winning margin being only three shots against Mallala in one of the rain shortened matches. Anthony O’Brien (HB) had a narrow two shot win over Peter Furst (M) while Philip Rex (HB) easily accounted for Brian Smith (M) by 14 shots. These rink wins covered Ken Roberts’ (M) 11 shot win over Barry Smith (HB). Balaklava Green broke through for their first win for the season, accounting for Wasleys by 16 shots. Chris Cowan (BGr) defated S Nicolai (W) by six shots, Michael Olsen (BGr) defated D Olive (W) by 11 shots, while Dennis McQuade (W) had a narrow one shot win over David Lamond (BGr). Owen upset Port Wakefield by six shots, with each side having one rink up with the remaining rink tied. Tim Harkness (O) recorded a 16 shot win over Will McPharlin (PW), Greg McPharlin defated Neil

REPORT: John Glistak Harkness (O) by 10 shots while Graham Simpson (O) and Ray Murphy (PW) could not be separated at the end of play. The final match saw Balaklava Gold defat Riverton, a side that was still coming to terms with the tragic death of one of its skippers, Jason McMillan, the previous day. The Association, on behalf of its member clubs, extends its sympathy to Jason McMillan’s family and friends and to the members of the Riverton Bowling Club on this sad occasion. As we enter the mid season break, Balaklava Gold holds a narrow two point lead over Riverton with the remaining positions unchanged.

Fight for top positions when bowls resumes

Competition will resume on January 7, with two crucial matchups scheduled. Port Wakefield hosts Mallala in an important clash for both sides. Mallala’s recent record is four wins and a loss, compared to Port Wakefield’s two wins followed by three losses in a row. A Port Wakefield win will ensure that they remain among the leading sides, while Mallala needs to win to remain in contention for a final four spot. On this occasion, Port Wakefield may prove to be too strong with this match being played on its home green. Similar circumstances also apply to the Balaklava Gold v Owen match. In their previous encounter, Balaklava Gold emerged victors by the narrowest of margins, one shot. Another tight clash is expected

n LOOKING through the arm of Hamley Bridge’s Philip Rex; Jake Cordon, Mallala rolls the jack down during the Division One match at Mallala on Saturday.

here with Balaklava Gold favoured to take the points once again. In the remaining matches of the round, wins should be recorded by both Hamley Bridge and Riverton, against their respective opponents, Balaklava Green and Wasleys. A preview of the Division One matches for January 14 sees another three key matches scheduled. Hamley Bridge host Wasleys eager to atone for their one shot loss to Wasleys in their previous encounter. This match is likely to go in Hamley Bridge’s favour as they continue their progress towards a final four spot. Mallala has a crucial match against Balaklava Gold, which may determine whether they still remain in contention for the finals. When these two sides last met, Balaklava Gold won all rinks up

and a similar result is expected here once again. Owen has been one of the sides that cause Riverton some difficulty. When they last met, Owen walked away with a two shot win despite having only one rink up. A similarly tight match is predicted here, with Riverton hoping to take the points against Owen. The final match should see Port Wakefield emerge victors over Balaklava Green. Results – December 17: Balaklava Gold 67(12) (B Taylor 22, T Clifford 24, P Thompson 21) def Riverton 33(0) (M Greenslade 6, N Rogers 14, B Mullins 13); Owen 65(9) (N Harkness 19, T Harness 24, G Simpson 22) def Port Wakefield 59(3) (G McPharlin 29, W McPharlin 8, R Murphy 22); Balaklava Green 58(10) (C Cowan

22, D Lamond 14, M Olsen 22) def Wasleys 42(2) (S Nicolai 16, D McQuade 15, D Olive 11); Hamley Bridge 52(10) (B Smith 15, A O’Brien 16, P Rex 23) def Mallala 49(2) (K Roberts 26, P Furst 14, B Smith 9). Standings: Balaklava Gold 88 (+143), Riverton 86 (+113), Port Wakefield 80 (+23), Owen 69 (+2), Hamley Bridge 66 (+20), Mallala 56 (-14), Wasleys 53 (-97), Balaklava Green 30 (-190). January 7 fixtures: Hamley Bridge vs Balaklava Green, Port Wakefield vs Mallala, Balaklava Gold vs Owen, Wasleys vs Riverton. January 14 fixtures: Hamley Bridge vs Wasleys, Mallala vs Balaklava Gold, Balaklava Green vs Port Wakefield, Owen vs Riverton.

Wooroora keen to regain InterAssociation shield

n above: Kym Gregory, Hamley Bridge lines up, watched by teammate Barry Smith (foreground), finishing up with a successful bowl (also pictured). n LEFT: Ian Parr sends one down for Hamley Bridge. n RIGHT: Mallala’s Yvonne Howard lines up during the Division one match against Hamley Bridge.

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The Inter-Association Round Robin side has been selected to play in the annual competition against Barossa & Light Men’s, Broughton Men’s and Mid North Men’s Associations on Sunday, January 8. Wooroora will be keen to retain the KS Trengove Shield which it won last year. This year’s competition will be played at the Lyndoch Bowling Club, commencing at 9.30am. The Wooroora side is: Barry Olsen (Balaklava Gold), Peter Furst (Mallala), Brian Parker (Owen), Philip Rex (Hamley Bridge) sk. T Frencken (Hamley Bridge), David Lamond (Balaklava Green), Neil Harkness (Owen), Anthony O’Brien (Hamley Bridge) sk. Alan Chivell (Balaklava

Gold), Cris Donohue (Hamley Bridge), D Olive (Wasleys), Barry Smith (Hamley Bridge) sk. D Greer (Owen), Mick Rankine (Port Wakefield), Greg McPharlin (Port Wakefield), Will McPharlin (Port Wakefield) sk. John Bubner (Hamley Bridge), Andrew Clark (Riverton), Dean Willmott (Riverton), Barry Mullins (Riverton) sk. Owen Chapman (Balaklava Green), Matthew Greenslade (Riverton), Peter Thompson (Balaklava Gold), Neil Rogers (Riverton) sk. If any player is unavailable, please contact Philip Rex on 0419 807 925. Players are asked to be at the venue by 9am. Lunch will be provided at $15 per person. The Association wishes the selected side every success in the competition.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all bowlers! Plains Producer, Wednesday December 21, 2011

SPORT v Bowls

HAMLEY Bridge recorded a 19-shot win over Mallala on Saturday. n Pictured here are Hamley’s Geoff Schilling and Mallala’s Mick King gesturing their position to their teams. n Pictured left is Don Barlow sending a bowl down for Hamley Bridge.

Battle for top eight positions The closeness of the Division Two competition has ensured the battle for a top eight spot will go down to the wire. In last weekend’s results, leading sides Port Wakefield Blue and Hamley White continued their winning ways, although the latter side’s win was with only one rink up. Owen was upset by Tarlee White, which had only one rink up, while Hamley Red defeated the more fancied Mallala White side. Other winners for the round were Balaklava Blue, Balaklava Red and Tarlee Red. Going into the mid season break, Port Wakefield Blue holds a comfortable 16 point lead over both Hamley White and Owen. A further 16 points behind is fourth placed Mallala White. In fifth place is Mallala Black, five points adrift. The next four sides are within

three points of each other with perhaps only one other side having a chance of making the top eight. Intense battles expected next year When the competition resumes on January 7, only two rounds remain before the 14 sides are split into two Divisions. The top eight sides will continue as Division Two, while the remaining six sides play as Division Three. The respective draws for each Division will be released to Clubs on January 15. All seven matches on January 7 will have an impact on the top eight, with three matches in particular being crucial to sides’ chances. The Mallala local derby features fourth v fifth. An intense battle is expected as both Mallala Black and Mallala White endeavour to cement their position in the top eight.

Hamley Red and Tarlee White are two sides on the cusp of making the top eight. A win will definitely help each side’s endeavour in this regard. Similarly, Balaklava Blue’s slim chances of making the eight will be dented should they lose to Owen. Expected winners in the remaining matches are Riverton White, Port Wakefield Blue, Riverton Black and Hamley White. So, what is in store in the final round on January 14? Four key matches stand out in this round with the feature match being the one between leading sides Hamley White and Port Wakefield Blue. Riverton Black’s match against Owen may determine whether Riverton Black will take part in the top eight competition. A loss, however, may see Riverton Black’s chances rely

North Eastern

NEMWBA Pennant results from December 14. Balaklava 50 (10) def Clare white 34 (0); K, Harkness 25, B Reichstein 13, G.Heffernan 25, B Sims 21) Clare Blue 37 (8) def Clare Green 32 (2); R Brandt 12, P Errey 18, K Clarke 25, R Wurst 14. Blyth 49 (10) def Snowtown 18 (0); J Bradbury 23, R Atkinson, 10, L Mader 26, R Brand 8. Spalding 53 (10) def Brinkworth 28 (0); G Blaser 30, F Groom 17, G Goodridge 23, P McLaurin 11. Clare Red 37 (8) def Burra 28 (2); R Howes 24, C Boston 7, R Jarman 13, R Taylor 21. Premiership table Points For Against % Burra 89 452 305 59.71 Clare Red 82 428 319 57.30 Spalding 69 348 309 52.97 Snowtown 66 332 324 50.61 Blyth 59 352 305 53.58 Clare Green 48 355 386 47.91 Clare Blue 48 363 396 47.83 Balaklava 37 350 390 47.30 Clare White 32 342 416 45.12 Brinkworth 20 307 479 39.06 December 21 fixtures: Spalding v Clare Green, Snowtown v Brinkworth, Clare Red v Balaklava, Clare White v Blyth, Burra v Clare Blue.

Carslake 11, A Brown 19, K Anderson 11); Hamley Red 69(10) (B Morris 21, G Schilling 20, J Tily 28) def Mallala White 50(2) (J Curnow 15, M King 24, G Forrest 11); Hamley White 53(8) (M Nichols 27, J Bell 13, A Fyfe 13) def Mallala Black 40(4) (K McDonald 8, J Evans 16, M Secombe 16); Tarlee Red 78(10) (F Gorey 27, I Rohde 32, D Meyers 19) def Wasleys 58(2) (J Martin 17, B McDougall 13, J McDonnell 28); Port Wakefield Blue 54(12) (R Hill 18, P Baum 19, S Reimers 17) def Riverton White 39(0) (R Hannaford 13, J Glistak 12, G Giles 14); Tarlee White 67(8) (J Perry 35, D Branson 16, P Dunn 16) def Owen 56(4) (P Sullivan 11, L Hean 22, R Uppill 23). Standings: Port Wakefield Blue 108 (+250), Hamley White 92 (+147), Owen 92 (+123), Mallala White

76 (-25), Mallala Black 71 (+48), Riverton White 68 (-1.25), Tarlee White 68 (-12), Hamley Red 67 (+28), Riverton Black 65 (+28), Balaklava Blue 59 (-98), Wasleys 43 (-137.75), Port Wakefield Gold 42 (-58), Balaklava Red 39 (-136), Tarlee Red 38 (-158). January 7 fixtures: Balaklava Red vs Riverton White, Port Wakefield Blue vs Wasleys, Riverton Black vs Port Wakefield Gold, Mallala Black vs Mallala White, Hamley Red vs Tarlee White, Owen vs Balaklava Blue, Tarlee Red vs Hamley White. January 14 fixtures: Riverton Black vs Owen, Balaklava Blue vs Hamley Red, Tarlee White vs Mallala Black, Port Wakefield Gold vs Riverton White, Hamley White vs Port Wakefield Blue, Wasleys vs Balaklava Red, Mallala White vs Tarlee Red.

Balaklava’s narrow triples win

OTHER RESULTS Bowls

on other results on the day. Depending on their respective results from the previous week, the match between Balaklava Blue and Hamley Red may take on greater significance if both sides are still in the chase for a top eight position.Likewise, the clash between Tarlee White and Mallala Black could also have a major effect on the final standings. The top eight, therefore, for many of the challenging sides may rely on that last bowl in each of their respective matches. Which sides finish in the top eight only time will tell. Results – December 17: Balaklava Blue 57(12) (P McPharlin 18, C Stewart 16, K Harkness 23) def Riverton Black 45(0) (P Koster 15, R Schulz 14, P Gates 16); Balaklava Red 50(10) (D Beare 16, G Heffernan 14, C Milton 20) def Port Wakefield Gold 41(2) (A

Northern Light

NLWBA results from December 15. Saddleworth Blue 44 (J Shepherd 20, B Schoenberg 24) d Burra Red 35 (L Sutton 22, G Kakoschke 13). Robertstown Green 51 (S Kimpton 29, D Kotz 22) d Burra Gold 25 (D Mengerson 9, D Day 16). Burra Green 57 (H Stockman 31, K Lomman 26) d Saddleworth Gold 25 (.Ritchie 8, P Milde 17). Mintaro 40 (R Tohl 17, S Ettridge 23) d Tarlee 36 (J Branson 20, S Molineux 16). Auburn Red 34 (M Parkinson 21, M Mount 13) d Riverton Green 33 (A Harrip 13, J Przibilla 20). Booborowie 66 (L Pearce 38, R Landorf 28) d Robertstown Gold 25 (L Mosey 9, C Ruediger 16). Auburn Black 46 (B Smith 18, S Hean 28) d Riverton Blue 32 (B Prime 22, M Prime 10). Premiership table Auburn Red 66 + 183 Auburn Black 64 + 106.25 Riverton Black 59 + 65 Booborowie 50 + 76 Burra Green 50 + 51 Riverton Green 50 + 49 Riverton Blue 46 + 52 Robertstown Gold 42 + 2 Burra Red 35 - 46 Robertstown Green 34 - 2 Saddleworth Gold 32 - 49 Saddleworth Blue 28 - 57 Mintaro 26 - -98.25 Burra Gold 20 - 77 Tarlee 14 - 183

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Fast greens made bowling difficult during the Wooroora Women’s Triples Day, played at Hamley Bridge on December 5. It was a close tournament, with the Balaklava and Mallala ladies both grabbing two wins and a draw each, coming down to shots up, with Balaklava finishing up with 17 shots, stealing the win from Mallala who finished with 14 shots. The Hamley Bridge ladies here great hosts - thankyou for a lovely afternoon tea. Balaklava will now go into the Region 8 Triples Tournament. – Gwenda Cheek, WWBA secretary WOOOROORA Women’s Triples winners, Balaklava, from left: Gay Chapman (sk), Elaine Cunningham (second) and Una Clarke (lead). www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Basketball windup treat

The Adelaide Plains Development Network Squad Program group ventured down to an Adelaide 36ers basketball game recently, as part of their end of year windup. DNSP, a key component of SA Country Basketballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-wide player and coach identification and development strategy, runs all year round, coached by Leigh Wright, Deb Robertson, Mich Tiller and Wayne Hill. â&#x20AC;˘ DNSP group, back from left: coach Deb Robertson, Todd Scholz, Ciara Guy, Jayden Wedding, coach Leigh Wright, Christopher Veitch, Zac Scholz, Josh Appleby, Jarrad Dunstan. Middle: coach Mich Tiller, Alex Wehr, Brooke Wilson, Rachel Dunstan, Bradley Davey, Ayden Lawless, Samuel Carslake, Jacob Wehr, Samuel Michael, Harrison Veitch. Front: Kelsey Wedding, Amy Langdon and Sophie Wehr.

Junior cricket n THIs spoton throw from Cameron Curnow resulted in a run out for Mallala.

n JESSICA Cufone fields for Mallala.

n Jarrad Devine, James Molenaar, Thomas Tiller, Antonio Cufone, Jack Heaslip and Jessica Cufone celebrate after a catch during their junior match on Saturday.

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n LEFT: Mitchell Taylor fields for Mallala during Saturday’s junior cricket match at home.

n JARRAD Devine, Mallala is quick to get the ball back to the wickets.

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Results of Under 16 cricket played on December 10 & 17

lower north vs brinkworth

Match won by Brinkworth Brinkworth Batting D.Hayes b H.Veitch............................... 14 DJ.Goss ct W.Dixon b R.Logan............. 27 J.Lee b S.Michael.................................... 6 A.Krieg b W.Dixon................................... 0 H.Mills b R.Logan.................................... 0 J.Weckert b W.Dixon............................... 0 B.Welke b S.Michael............................. 14 I.Moller Not Out....................................... 7 D.Welke Not Out...................................... 4 Extras 35 Total 107 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.McPharlin 8 1 - 20 H.Veitch 8 1 1 15 S.Michael 8 - 2 22 T.Temby 4 - - 17 W.Dixon 6 1 2 9 R.Logan 6 3 2 7

clare red vs lower north 2

Match won by Clare red Clare Red Batting H.Calabyb J.Butterfield........................... 8 J.Ward ct R.Chapman b J.Studha......... 29 T.Forrest b N.Studham.......................... 13 a.McGregor b N.Studham....................... 0 B.McInerny ct B.Chapman b N Studham.. 10 L.McNeil b R.Chapman................................. 5 G.Dinning Retired.......................................... 7 J.Forrest b J.Studham................................... 2 M.Jarvis Retired............................................. 3 B.Rimmer Retired.......................................... 6 J.Size Not Out............................................... 2 B.Dinning Not Out......................................... 5

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Results of A4 Grade cricket played on December 10

Mallala vs tanunda

Match won by Mallala Mallala Batting B.Martin c S.Wall b M.Hoklas.................... 9 W.Farrelly b C.Hart.................................. 11 W.Rudd not out....................................... 84 T.Algar b C.Hart......................................... 0 A.Buckley LBW b M.Hoklas.................... 59 B.Goudie not out..................................... 20 B.Work..................................................DNB J.Charnstrom........................................DNB A.Fischer..............................................DNB R.Konzag..............................................DNB J.Good..................................................DNB Extras 21 Total 4/214 Tanunda Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Hart 8 2 2 33 M.Hoklas 8 1 2 31 S.Leske 3 0 0 23 D.Hean 7 1 0 14 S.Wall 4 0 0 26 S.Dunn 6 1 0 50 N.Burton 4 0 0 14

Tanunda Batting S.Wall c J.Good b A.Buckley................ 19 D.Hean c W.Rudd b A.Fischer............... 45 N.Burton b W.Farrelly.............................. 4 M.Hoklas c W.Rudd b A.Fischer............. 5 C.Smith b A.Fischer................................ 1 C.Hart st B.Martin b W. Farrelly............. 13 S.Leske run out (R.Konzag)................... 28 N.Burton not out...................................... 6 S.Dunn c&b R.Konzag............................. 4 J.Wells c T.Algar b J.Good...................... 3 K.Vanstone.........................................DNB Extras 8 Total 9/136 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R T.Algar 6 1 0 29 B.Work 5 1 0 18 A.Fischer 5 0 3 24 A.Buckley 3 1 1 7 W.Farrelly 4 0 2 19 J.Charnstrom 7 0 0 32 K.Konzag 4 2 1 5 J.Good 0.1 1 1 0

Results of A4 Grade cricket played on December 17

Mallala vs Gawler Central

Match won by Gawler Central Mallala Batting B.Martin b H.Ingram.................................. 6 W.Farrelly b S.J Cordwell........................ 12 D.Cawrse b P.Cameron........................... 18 B.Goudie ct & b S.Dawe......................... 11 T.Algar ct J.Dawson b S.Dawe................ 10 W.S Rudd Not Out..................................... 1 B.E. Work................................................... 0 A.Fischer..............................................DNB BJ Thomas...........................................DNB T.Cawrse...............................................DNB B.Wilson...............................................DNB Extras 5 Total 5/62 Gawler Central Bowling Bowler O M W R SJ Cordwell 8 2 1 18 H.Ingram 3 0 1 6 PM Penna 7.1 0 0 24 S.Dawe 3.5 0 2 9 P.Cameron 1 0 1 3

JACK Heaslip bowls for Mallala. Plains Producer, Wednesday December 21, 2011

Lower North Batting C.McPharlin Retired.............................. 51 R.Logan b J.Weckert............................... 0 H.Veitch b J.Hayes.................................. 8 T.Temby ct J.Weckert b B.Welke............. 6 S.Michael ct I.Moller b B.Welke.............. 3 W.Dixon ct D.Hayes b D.Goss................ 2 D.Cunningham LBW b D.Goss................ 1 L.Cunningham LBW b B.Welke............... 0 H.McPharlin ct I.Moller b D.Goss............ 0 M.Bond b H.Mills..................................... 0 T.Michael Not Out.................................... 0 Extras 34 Total 105 Brinkworth Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Hayes 6 - 1 16 J.Weckert 6 - 2 18 J.Lee 5 - - 28 B.Welke 5 - 3 12 A.Krieg 3 - - 10 D.Goss 4 1 3 10 H.Mills 1 - 1 15

Results of Under 16 cricket played on December 10 & 17

Extras 47 Total 137

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Gawler Central Batting G.Kemp ct T.Cawrse b T.Algar................ 8 SJ Cordwell ct B.Martin b BJ Thomas.... 8 P.Cameron ct T.Algar b W.Farrelly......... 35 B.Heinze ct BE Work b W.Farrelly........... 8 S.Dawe ct WS Rudd b T.Cawrse........... 13 T.Heinze ct B.Goudie b WS Rudd........... 6 B.Myles ct&b T.Cawrse........................... 1 C.James ct T.Algar b B.Wilson................ 4 PM Penna ct W.Farrelly b WS Rudd........ 2 J.Dawson b B.Wilson.............................. 0 H.Ingram Not Out.................................... 0 Extras 17 Total 10/102 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R T.Algar 8 2 1 22 BJ Thomas 5 0 1 14 B.Goudie 5 0 0 26 W.Farrelly 6 0 2 16 T.Cawrse 3 2 2 4 WS Rudd 5 2 2 5 B.Wilson 2.3 1 2 4

Lower North 2 Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Butterfield 7 0 1 27 B.Chapman 6 0 0 18 N.Studham 8 1 3 16 J.Nipperess 5 1 0 16 J.Studham 4 0 2 13 R.Chapman 3 1 1 6 J.Mahony 2 0 0 9 L.Lu 2 1 0 3 J.Battle 1 0 0 6 D.Gooden 1 0 0 7 J.Chapman 1 0 0 8

Lower North 2 Batting T.Williams b T.Forrest............................ 48 B.Chapman ct A.McGregor b B.Dinning.7 N.Studham ct H.Calaby b T.Forrest...... 18 J.Butterfield ct H.Calaby b T.Forrest....... 2 J.Studham ct J.Ward b T.Forrest............. 4 B.Hamann LBW b T.Forrest................... 12 R.Chapman b J.Forrest........................... 3 J.Nipperess ct J.Ward b T.Forrest........... 3 T.Goldney ct B.Rimmer........................... 0 J.Mahony Not Out................................... 0 L.Lu b B.Rimmer..................................... 1 Extras 33 Total 132 Clare Red Bowling Bowler O M W R H.Calaby 5 0 0 19 A.McGregor 5 0 0 16 B.Dinning 5 1 1 11 J.Size 4 0 0 14 D.McInerny 3 0 0 7 T.Forrest 3 0 0 6 C.Dinning 5 0 0 16 B.Rimmer 1 0 0 2

Results of A2 cricket played on December 17, 2011

Lower North vs Blyth/Kybunga

Match won by: Stop due to Rain Lower North Batting J.McPharlin Not Out.............................. 22 C.Ruiz Not Out...................................... 26 K.Michalanny......................................DNB L.Michael............................................DNB Extras 9 Total 0/58 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Schmidt 4 0 0 31 M.Eime 3 0 0 27

Blyth/Kybunga Batting J.Branson ct R.Logan b L.Wright............ 2 R.Hackett Run Out b L.Michael............. 55 T.Eime Run Out b R.Bernhardt.............. 23 B.Spencer ct J.Butterfield b J.McPhar.... 2 N.Bennett ct A.Smith b J.McPharlin....... 0 C.Napper Run Out................................. 12 H.Noble Not Out.................................... 19 A.Reljich b H.Battle................................. 6 M.Eime b J.McPharlin............................. 7 J.Schmidth Not Out................................. 3 W.Pratt................................................DNB Extras 25 Total 8/153 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R L.Wright 8 1 1 20 A.Smith 8 0 0 22 T.Shepherd 3 0 0 16 L.Michael 3 0 0 20 J.McPharlin 6 1 3 18 J.Butterfield 3 0 0 13 H.Battle 6 1 1 22 R.Bernhardt 3 0 0 12

Para Districts Results of Grade 6 cricket played on December 17, 2011

Dublin vs One Tree Hill

Match won by Dublin One Tree Hill Batting L.Chippett ct&b W.Heslop....................... 5 A.M Shelley lbw b J.Mason..................... 0 M.Davies ct&b W.Heslop......................... 0 A.Keatley b J.Mason............................... 0 D.Haddington b J.Mason........................ 0 T.Keatley b S.Dalgleish............................ 5 B.Schmidtke ct&b R.Amari.................... 15 D.Owen ct&b S.Dalgleish...................... 10 B.Hubbard b R.Amari.............................. 9 A.Rudge ct&b R.Amari............................ 0 C.Dissinger Not Out................................ 1 Extras 4 Total 10/49 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Mason 4 2 3 3 W.Heslop 5 2 2 10 S.Dalgleish 6 2 2 15 W.Bedell 8 2 0 12 R.Amari 3.2 0 3 7

Dublin Batting J.Crosbie ct M.Davies b A.Keatley........ 37 C.Mason Not Out.................................... 8 H.Walker Not Out.................................... 2 J.Schwartz-Chapman.........................DNB N.Starr................................................DNB D.Coombe..........................................DNB S.Dalgleish..........................................DNB W.Heslop............................................DNB R.Amari...............................................DNB J.Mason..............................................DNB W.Bedell.............................................DNB Extras 3 Total 1/50 One Tree Hill Bowling Bowler O M W R A.Rudge 2 0 0 17 A.Keatley 3.1 0 1 18 M.Davies 2 0 0 13

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Results from December xx. Played at Moonta – Moonta Green 29 (Bennett 11, Harvey 4, Promnitz 9, Lamshed 5) d Balaklava 21 (Sutton 7, Hill 7, Hilzinger 1, N. Williams 6). Played at Kadina – Wallaroo Blue 23 (R Walker 5, M. Walker 4, Kennett 6, Price 8) d Kadina White 16 (D Virgin 4, Jen Lydeamore 3, Wearne 4, Marshall 5). Played at Kadina – Kadina Blue 33 (John Lydeamore 13, Roach 7, B Virgin 7, Rodstedt 6) d Snowtown 28 (G Schuplelius 11, Clark 5, Bolvig 8, Freebairn 4). Played at Wallaroo – Wallaroo White 20 (Hendy 3, Learmond 4, Miller 8, Fuss 5) d Moonta Brown 17 (Trenwith 5, Elverd 3, Bagshaw 5, Loveridge 4). Pt Wakefield had a bye. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Croquet resumes on January 4, 2012.

Golf Balaklava men

Inspired by the successful launch of John Michael’s excellent history of the club, the captain’s office suddenly sported a new book of its own, a striking black and green Cumberland 3003 which in turn, attracted 15 players to last week’s Stableford round, all eager to make their own history by featuring on the very first facing pages therein. It being a single-grade stoush, we can confirm that young Mike Hahesy, who smote a mighty 40 points, trounced the opposition, while Geoff Leo scored a second placing with 39 points. In third place was John Michael with 37 points, then mighty Merv Hameister in 4th with 36 and big-hitting Ben Michael 5th with 35. So it beheld the following to make up the numbers - D Trickett (33), B Michael (33), C Michael (31), D Addison (31), W Berry (31), Chris Hahesy (28), S Davey (26), A Henstridge (26), D Goudie (26) and D Rodgers (24). Although no Birdies were struck, Ben Michael went ahead and claimed an Eagle on the 7th but left it to Mike Hahesy, Chris Hahesy and Merv Hameister to claim Nearest The Pins on the 3rd, 10th and 17th respectively. We now have both “winter” and “summer” Player of the Year awards to scrabble over, such that this week Mike Hahesy won 6 points, Geoff Leo 5, John Michael 4, Merv Hameister 3, Ben Michael 2 and every other player 1 apiece. Another round of the Summer Cup was played, between John Michael and mighty Merv, with John putting for victory on the 18th to win 1 up. This Saturday we’ll enjoy another Stableford round and hopefully, a few more Summer Cup play-offs because lads, time is running out!

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A group of 15 players took to the fairways on Wednesday December 14, with Dene Newton winning the day with 46 CB, Brian Stewart 46 CB, Mike Hahesy 46, Rick Campbell 43 CB, Austin Henstridge 43, Bill Goudie 42 CB, Merv Hameister 42 CB, Dean Trickett 42 CB, Dennis Goudie 42, Chris Hahesy 40, Barrie Thompson 37, Greg Sonntag 34, Bill Berry 32, John Curnow 31, Cathy Redpath 31. Eagle: Merv Hameister hole 7. Birdies: Dene Newton hole 9, Merv Hameister hole 2 and Dennis Goudie hole 8. NTP: Brian Stewart hole 3, Dennis Goudie hole 8 and Bill Berry hole 10.

Hamley Bridge

In a depleted field of only 17 players due to the Veterans playing at Barossa, Dennis Hawke had his day of perfection scoring a credible 41 points to win Thursday’s Stableford competition. Taking second spot on the podium was Errol Branson with 39, from Ron Smith 38 on a count back from Helen Bell c/b 38. Dave Russell 38, Bob Hillier 37, Bob Mcgregor, Max Grasby, Bob Ahola 36, and the rest not making the cut. Birdies: Dave Russell 4th, Bob McGregor, Errol Branson, Bob Ahola and Dennis Hawke 9th, Helen Bell 4th, 18th. Non-comp player Dennis Nation, 43. Due to the inclement weather forecast, Saturday’s par competition only drew 20 players with five ladies not finishing due to a short shower of rain. Roger Hahn won the day with +2, but only just, on a count back from Barrie Zerna, Leigh Durdin, Bradley Zerna + 2 Steve Howe +1 and Helen Johnson (square) the only other player not finishing with a deficit. Birdies: Leigh Durdin 5th and 11th, Bradley Zerna 3rd and 6th. Both Nearest The Pins were won by Barrie Zerna (14th and 9th).

Veterans

Adelaide Plains and Barossa Veteran Golf played at Barossa Golf Course, sponsored by J Raynor. A Grade: 38 GNeilson, 38 JBall, 38 T Pearson. Ball winners; 37 L Williams, 36 L Hampel, 36 J Ryan, 36 B Lythgoe, 36 J Pengilly, 35 F Altmann, 34 Dean Butler, 34 M Marcus, 34 V Zitto, 34 R Grigg. B Grade: 39 M Reynolds, 37 H Jeske, 36 T Lehmann. Ball Winners; 35 D Dowsett, 35 S Demaria, 35 G Johnson, 34 C Sims, 34 R Hargrave, 33 B Stewart, 33 K Robinson. C Grade: 38 F Trimboli, 38 J Clark, 36 V Cozzitorto. Ball Winners; 34 G Brown, 34 J Curtin, 34 Bill Sims, 33 C Sharpe, 33 D Kaisler, 32 B Milne, 32 L Zbierski. Annual Trophy Winner: T Dowling.

Tennis Lower north juniors

DIVISION 1: Owen 5-35 d. Balaklava Green 1-14 Doubles Robinson/Fry d. Michael/Cmrlec 6-1 McBride/Harkness d. Heaslip/Durdin 6-4 Singles Kieren Robinson d. Ben Michael 6-0 Charles Fry d. Kate Cmrlec 6-2 Jason McBride lost to Ben Heaslip 5-6 Brayden Harkness d. Taylar Durdin 6-1. Mallala Black 3-29 d. Balaklava Silver 3-28 Doubles Watson/Graham lost to H.Greenshields/Taylor 5-6 Jarmyn/ Wilson d. M.Greenshields/Michael 6-3 Singles Josh Watson lost to Hedley Greenshields 4-6 Trent Graham lost to Jordan Taylor 2-6 Laura Jarmyn d. Marni Greenshields 6-4 Brooke Wilson d. Jake Michael 6-3. Balaklava White 4-31 d. Long Plains 2-23 Doubles L.Williams/Michael d. N.Curnow/Sharer 6-2 Freebairn/A.Williams d. R.Curnow/Daniel 6-3 Singles Luke Williams d. Nick Curnow 6-4 Dillon Michael lost to Corey Sharer 5-6 Gemma Freebairn lost to Riley Curnow 2-6 Ashleigh Williams d. Amy Daniel 6-2. Mallala White 4-29 d. Hamley Bridge 2-22 Doubles Howard/Howard d. Power/C.Humphrys 6-1 Jenkin/Dunstan lost to Raether/A.Humphrys 2-6 Singles Douglas Howard d. Andy Power 6-3 Clare Howard lost to Claire Humphrys 3-6 Mark Jenkin d. Leon Raether 6-1 Rachel Dunstan d. Amy Humphrys 6-5. DIVISION 2: Owen 4-28 d. Two Wells 2 2-16 Doubles Pratt/Lloyd d. Eastman/ Baker 6-1 Harkness/Heaslip lost to

Kerin/Lawson 3-6 Singles Jared Pratt d. Natisha Eastman 6-0 Ryan Lloyd d. Josh Kerin 6-0 Jake Harkness lost to Monica Baker 1-6 Jessica Heaslip d. Cassandra Lawson 6-3. Two Wells 1 4-30 d. Balaklava Green 2-22 Doubles Humphrys/Gameau d. White/Williams 6-3 Tapscott/Musolino lost to Michael/Lamond 5-6 Singles Jamie Humphrys d. Tenneal White 6-1 James Gameau d. Tayla Williams 6-5 Angus Tapscott d. Toby Michael 6-1 Caitlin Musolino lost to Tyson Lamond 1-6. Hamley Bridge 4-27 d. Long Plains 2-21 Doubles Sellars/M.Langtry lost to McArdle/H.Hosking 3-6 Powell/H. Langtry d. Daniel/M.Hosking 6-1 Singles Jessica Sellars d. Hannah McArdle 6-3 Mia Langtry d. Harry Hosking 6-5 Tyler Powell lost to Jessica Daniel 0-6 Hannah Langtry d. Mary Hosking 6-0. Balaklava Gold 5-35 d. Mallala 1-15 Doubles Seminutin/Scholz d. J.Furst/G. Furst 6-1 Heaslip/Renshaw d. Strudwicke/Howard 6-2 Singles Mitchell Seminutin d. Jackson Furst 6-2 Todd Scholz d. Georgia Furst 6-2 Sarah Heaslip d. Lachlan Strudwicke 6-2 Syjourn Renshaw lost to Alex Howard 5-6. DIVISION 3 Balaklava Green 6-36 d. Two Wells 1 0-10 Doubles Clifford/ West d. Dart/J.Turner 6-2 Woodroofe/ Lamond d. L.Turner/Tapscott 6-1 Singles Aaron Clifford d. Zoe Dart 6-2 Billy West d. Jenny Turner 6-0 Tommy Woodroofe d. Lauren Turner 6-2 Chloe Lamond d. Airlie Tapscott 6-3. Balaklava Gold 3-27 d. Hamley Bridge 3-22 Doubles White/Allen lost to Sellars/Loffler 5-6 Tiller/Freebairn d. Langtry/Watson 6-1 Singles Kirrily White d. Kimberley Sellars 6-1 Lori Allen lost to Ethan Loffler 2-6 Claudia Tiller lost to Nadia Langtry 2-6 Matthew Freebairn d. Amber Watson 6-2. Mallala 4-27 d. Long Plains 2-26 Doubles Cocks/May lost to McArdle/Barr 2-6 Bakker/Matters d. Waddell/May 6-2 Singles Brayden Cocks lost to Georgina McArdle 1-6 Matt May d. Angie Barr 6-4 Gabrielle Bakker d. Matthew Waddell 6-3 Kimberly Matters d. Zoe May 6-5. Owen v Two Wells - match not completed due to rain. Division 1 Points % Owen 16 89.58 Mallala Black 14 66.67 Balaklava Silver 9 59.09 Balaklava White 8 43.75 Balaklava Green 7 45.45 Mallala White 7 45.45 Balaklava Gold 7 41.67 Long Plains 3 39.58 Hamley Bridge 1 15.91 Division 2 Points % Owen 14 63.46 Balaklava Gold 14 64.00 Two Wells 1 13 65.22 Hamley Bridge 13 59.62 Balaklava Green 9 53.70 Mallala 4 35.19 Long Plains 4 35.19 Two Wells 2 1 26.00

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Results from Saturday December 17. Long Plains v Dalkey - called off due to rain. Ladies singles: Leah Tynan def Joanne Humphrys 6-3, Karen Tynan lost to Stacey Bell 4-6, Shelly Crosbie def Cassandra Bell 6-2, Paul Sharer def Sally Fritz 6-1, Clare Howard def Symonn Hutton 6-3, Amy Daniel lost to Kate Barry 2-6. Mens Singles: Mark Pym def Sam Wedding 6-2, James Rundle def Luke Wedding 6-2, Ross Sharer lost to Richard Gregory 2-6, Daniel Brewster lost to Brad Curnow 0-6, Peter Pym def Joseph Gregory 6-2, Ben Pym def Andy Power 6-2.

WINNERS of the Ham and Turkey Ambrose, Rob Lawson and John Agar.

Who’s the turkey? The annual Ham and Turkey two-person ambrose event was keenly contested recently, with 56 players vying for the coveted prizes. The winning duo was Rob Lawson and John Agar with a gross 66, and runners-up were Tate Michael and Jonathon Brice. Sitting in third spot was Michael Day and Matthew Norman, with the other players drooling over the hams and turkeys they didn't win. John Agar had a lucky day as he won not one, but two meatpacks, so his Christmas is all set! Some great shots were played with a number of players winning the long drives and nearest the pins. Denby Wandel won a massive leg of ham in the raffle, while Tania Allen and Louise Michael won the naga.

Mid North Premiership Table as at 11/12/11 A Grade Clare Masters Clare Young Guns Blyth Hilltown Balaklava Saddleworth Long Plains Dalkey

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Origins of the humble Christmas pudding

YEARS AGO December 2006

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YEARS AGO December 2001

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not as a confection or dessert, but as a way of preserving meat at the end of the season. Because of a shortage of fodder, all surplus livestock were slaughtered in autumn; the meat was then kept in a pastry case along with dried fruits acting as a preservative. The resultant large “mince pies” fed hosts of people, particularly in the festive season. The chief “ancestor” of the modern pudding was “pottage”

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December 5, our proud little state played host to number of bands. Quite odd for a Monday night, usually spent in front of the TV for double episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond and The Big Bang Theory (I hate myself sometimes). I had the absolute pleasure of seeing the Foo Fighters and Tenacious D at Adelaide Oval. What a night and what a crowd. This night proved the Foo Fighters aren’t leaving the rock scene for a very long time and are rock stars in the truest sense. At these gigs, you’re going to get a couple of fairly bearable support acts that have been given their big chance and are going to try and do two things; add to their fan base and (maybe) get you warmed up for the main event. Calling All Cars, a local act from Melbourne, was a sensational support act. The band earned their stripes, playing a couple of decent tunes and smashing a couple of guitars. If they were to ever play in

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the sweet content increased. The mince pie kept its name, but the pottage gradually became known as plum pudding, and was often eaten at Harvest Festival, not at Christmas. By the 1830s, the “cannon-ball” of flour, fruit, suet, sugar, spices etc., decorated with holly, had appeared, traditionally boiled in a pudding cloth. Christmas blessings to you all.

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– a meat and vegetable concoction dating back to Roman times. Prepared in a large cauldron, the ingredients were slow cooked with dried fruits, sugar and spices added. In the 15th century, ‘Plum Pottage’ was a sloppy mix of meat, vegetables and fruit served at the beginning of a meal. In 1714, King George I (sometimes known as the Pudding King) asked for plum pudding to be served at his first Christmas feast in England. A recipe for “plum porridge” appeared in Christmas Entertainments in 1740 – as meat preservation improved in the 18th century, the savoury element diminished and

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Have you ever thought about the origins of the humble Christmas pudding? Although the pudding traditionally served on Christmas Day was ‘formalised’ in the Victorian era, the pudding started as a plum pudding or plum duff back in medieval England. The Roman Catholic Church decreed the “pudding should be made on the 25th Sunday after Trinity, that it be prepared with 13 ingredients to represent Christ and the 12 apostles, and that every family member stir it in turn from east to west to honour the Magi and their supposed journey in that direction.” In the 1420s, it emerged

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town again, I would try to see them again. The other support band, whose name escapes me, on the other hand only offered up some rhythmic beats backed up with a gorilla on vocals. Overall, I had fun listening to both. Gorilla or not. Tenacious D was billed as another supporting act. No. That night, Tenacious D was more like the V8 in a Commodore. Sure, it’s a great car by itself, but that engine makes all the difference. For those of you not well acquainted with Foo Fighters or Kung Foo Panda, Tenacious D is comprised of actor Jack Black and Kyle Gass, playing a mix of heavy rock and comedy/parody music. They are responsible for the song “Tribute”, released in 2002, which pays homage to the greatest song in the world. Again, like the V8, the band helped us to ready ourselves for the main event. I have not experienced the Foo Fighters live before. I cannot make comparisons but this

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concert was one experience that you want to keep and share for the rest of your life. The band enjoyed the night and the crowd enjoyed it even more. Playing a combination of old and new songs, the band managed to pull off amazing performances of “Best of You”, “Times Like These”, “Learn to Fly” and “Everlong”. For me, “Monkey Wrench” had to be the stand out, for the sole fact leadman, Dave Grohl, (vocals and guitar) had so much fun playing it. Foo Fighter purists enjoyed Taylor Hawkins (drummer) on vocals for a couple of songs. This night was three hours of jeans, black Ts, smoke, beer, tight moshing and camera phones. If you lost your spot in the crowd, there was no getting it back. Pure rock was what it was and the band embraced it. Grohl once said “you don’t need a computer to make music” and he’s absolutely right. Tune in next time, coz I’m Mr. Brightside.

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Challenge to reconnect with regions New Premier, Jay Weatherill, is to be commended on his pledge to bring a new focus on regional issues and rid the government of its city-centric image (Advertiser Monday, December 5). For too long the Labor State government has made no attempt to understand the core value and belief systems that drive peoples’ behaviour in our small communities. This is exampled in a (seemingly) never-ending list of tribulations over the years about such topics as hospitals, ‘centralisation’ of key services, school amalgamations, school bus contracts, increased driving age, speed limits, dangerous

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quality of roads and the withdrawal of appropriate funding levels to our essential services such as those that save lives and support the development of our main industries such as PIRSA. The resilience and patience of regional, rural and remote South Australians has been pushed to the limit ... anxiety is at an unhealthy level. Our communities have a strong sense of connection with where they live; because we believe we are the current custodians of our towns, communities, services and businesses that were passed down to us by previous

generations; and that must be passed on to future generations in better condition than when we received them. That is how small communities build and grow – we add our positive contribution and pass it on. This process is reliant upon us and it is what we are here for. It is a privilege to have a positive impact on the future. However, city-centric governments have for too long reached into our communities from afar and made decisions that have put the current custodians in danger of having to pass on to

future generations communities that are in a worse condition than when they received them. Mr Weatherill states: “our regional communities are enormously valuable ...and I want to make sure their voices are heard by this government” ... and that “it is important to understand local issues”. This news will be welcomed by regional communities. Mr Weatherill, we accept your challenge to change the attitudes of this current government toward regional communities and look forward to working with you as you “reconnect with the regions”. Jeremy Lomman, Balaklava

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Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys:

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Wednesday: Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms west of Port Augusta, contracting north during the afternoon and evening.Warm to hot with light to moderate northeast to southeasterly wind and afternoon sea breezes. Thursday: Fine and mostly sunny apart from possible isolated early showers in the far north. Warm to hot with light to moderate southeast to northeasterly wind and afternoon sea breezes. Friday: Fine and mostly sunny. Hot to very hot with mainly moderate northeast to southeast wind.

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INFORMATION

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It’s the season for kittens “Kitten season” is in full swing at the Animal Welfare League, Wingfield. As the days get longer and the weather heats up, cats begin to breed. The Animal Welfare League (AWL) can receive up to 100 unwanted kittens a day during kitten season, which typically runs from November through to April. It’s a stark reminder about the importance of responsible pet ownership, in particular desexing. “We cannot stress how important it is to get your pets desexed to avoid unwanted litters,”said AWL animal care manager, Leanne Page. But it’s not only pet owners who don’t desex their cats that play their part in the abundance of unwanted litters, it’s also people who think they’re doing the right thing by feeding strays. “At this time of year stray cats are about more than usual because they are breeding,” Ms Page said. “Cats need to be in reasonable condition to reproduce and people who feed stray cats are really only adding to the problem by providing nourishment but not containment. This compounds the problem of unwanted litters of kittens. “We urge anyone who may be feeding strays to either make the decision to keep the cat and become a responsible pet owner and get it desexed, or surrender it to the AWL.” There are currently more than 50 kittens awaiting homes at the AWL.

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sonal development services for 25 people per week (85 per cent men) to develop skills, increase community participation and improve wellbeing while working on community projects in the Stockport area. • Mallala Museum also received a grant of $15,000 under the History SA Community Museums Program. The grant will be used to design and develop a new display, “The Homefront during Wartime.”

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by 87 members of the Jingles Men’s Shed and Riverton Art and Craft Workshop to provide more comfortable conditions and increase community participation to improve wellbeing. •Stockport Community Association Incorporated received $4,000 to purchase gardening tools, sewing equipment and craft supplies to establish a men’s shed and craft group. This will help expand social and per-

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Balaklava

Contact Shayn 8862 1222

www.awlsa.com.au • Adult Cat Adoption Week is now on at the AWL, reminding the public not to overlook mature moggies. Until Friday (December 23) it will cost $65 to adopt an adult cat, which usually cost $100.

Pet Care

Equipment grants help local communities The State government has announced more than $660,000 of equipment grants to community groups supporting disadvantaged South Australians. Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Ian Hunter, says the Community Benefit SA Equipment Grants will assist 120 not-for-profit groups. Local projects to receive grants included: • Riverton groups received $680 to purchase heaters to be used in group programs

94 Old Pt Wakefield Rd, Two Wells SA 5501 Ph: 8520 3600

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VACSWIM 4th - 12th January 2012 Enrolment Dates & Locations

Balaklava & Districts Swim Centre Dec 31, 10 - 12 noon Hamley Bridge Swimming Centre Dec 31, 10 - 12 noon Clare the Valley Lifestyle Centre Dec 31, 10 - 12 noon Port Clinton Swimming Pool Dec 31, 10 - 12 noon Riverton Swimming Centre Dec 30, 10 - 12 noon (Program running Jan 9th - 13th) Snowtown Area School Dec 30, 12 - 2pm www.vacswimsa.com or phone (08) 8200 2525

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For rent

BALAKLAVA - 3 br cottage $185 per week, no pets. Phone 0400 298 766 after 6pm.

Four bedroom stone home for rent in Balaklava available early January. $250 per week. Phone 0417 884 877.

For Sale

1998 Winnebago Isuzu 250, auto, diesel, five berth, with all extras includes TV. Declining health reason for sale. $55,000 includes GST. Contact Marty 0439 848 491.

Bench press and weights set $100. Students desk $100. Kitchen table 1800mm x 900mm $90. Bedside cupboard $10. Upright 216 Litre Kelvinator freezer $180. Lounge 2x 2 seater and 1 single $50. Boxing bag & gloves $50. Saddle 17”, new, mounted $300. Enquiries 8862 1943. Fridges - 2 frost free $150 & 1 at $100. Available to buy 7.30 to 9.30am Saturday December 24. 1 Werocata Road, Balaklava.

Holden Astra 2008 Automatic Hatch, 4 Airbags, ESC, Alloys, Aircond, Silver, only 57,000 kms, $ 14,990 Balaklava Motors 8862 1030 MVD147230.

Hyperlite wake board, ex demo, with Spin boots and bindings, $200 o.n.o. Phone 0438 041 491.

Matthews Fish - Aussie prawns, oysters, snapper and local meal size fish packs. 5 South Street, Port Wakefield. Phone orders welcome on 8867 1183.

Small square bales oaten hay $4. Proceeds to Skate Park. Phone 8862 1151.

Public Notice

Balaklava Swimming Pool Christmas Raffle Winners. Congratulations to Kelly Taylor. Drawn December 16 at Pageant. Thank you to all who participated.

Public Notice

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107. SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $90 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

HARLEY Ride Gift Vouchers available from Woody’s Cruizin. One & two hour rides avail. Ph. David on 8528 6365 or 0404 082 076.

Room to let

Two Wells - on 3 acres, quiet country-style living, 20 min from Gepps Cross. All household amenities available. Person must be employed and reliable. $130 per week, in advance, utilities included. May suit someone with a horse. Ph 0408 807 831.

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

Work Wanted

CONTRACT slaughtering is our speciality at our quality assured Snowtown Abattoirs for butcher shop farmers and every day people. Serving all areas. Phone 8865 2162.

1st Birthday

Special 1st Birthday boy James Gowland. Born 20/12/2010. Happy Birthday to another little grandson. Even though I have never held or seen you, I wish you wonderful and beautiful things through your growing life. There isn’t a day goes by that I haven’t thought about you, someday you will know I hope. Love you heaps little Man. From Grandma Charmaine, also Aunties, Uncles and Cousins xoxo

18th Birthday

McMillan Peter. Born 17/12/1993. Happy 18th Birthday. We love, adore and admire you. Mum and David.

21st Birthday

Death

McMillan - Jason Paul. 13/03/1969 to 16/12/2011. Aged 42 years.

Much loved partner of Robyn. Devoted Father of Madison Margaret. Dearly loved and loyal son to Norma and Peter. Loved Brother to Shaune, Nicola and Melissa.

Loved Uncle to Aaron, Bobby, Bethany, Peter and David.

Guess who’s 21. To our beautiful girl Crystal. Hope you have a fantastic day. We love you heaps, from Mum & Dad, Ashley & Corey, Nanna and Pa

Death

Gould - Kevin Harrold Booth. Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home December 19, 2011, aged 76. Beloved husband of Anne, loving Father of David, Carol and Sharon. Father-in-law of Peter and Wendy. Cherished Pa of Simon and Emma, Niki, Shae and Dave, Kimberly, Tahlia and Toby. God, put your arms around Pa and hold him dear. Hard working hands, now at rest. God looked around from above and whispered to you “it is time to come and rest”. Anne, Sharon, Tahlia and Toby, David and Wendy.

God put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. Carol, Stretch and Kimberly. How sad we had to say good by. But we know it was for the best. Sleep softly precious Pa. In God’s eternal rest. Shae and Dave. Funeral Service to be held Friday December 23 at 1pm at the Owen Community Church and Owen Cemetary.

A cup of tea and refreshment’s at the Owen Community Church Hall. Durdin Funeral Directors Balaklava AFDA 8862 2101

Adored by Pop (deceased) Nanna Sperring (deceased).

Loved Nephew to many Uncles & Aunties, Great Uncles and Great Aunties. Loved by his numerous cousins, many friends and family in Riverton, Saddleworth, Balaklava and Adelaide SA, Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong NSW.

“You always had a joke to tell and a story to share, a big hearted guy and a loyal friend, there’s not a dry eye on one person that knew you mate!” Too young and too soon. Love you too.

Schulze - Kurt Karl of Pinery. Passed away after a battle with illness at the Balaklava Hospital. On December 10, 2011. Aged 85 years. Loving Father of Regino, Grand-Father of Roger and Martin and recently Great Grand Father of lndiana Ruby.

Toovey - Alexander Drummond. Born at Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away peacefully at the Balaklava Hospital on 19/12/2001 aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Sarah “Sadie” for 57 years. Much loved father of Jacqueline, Alexis and Lynn.

Father-in-law to Michael, Frank and Mike.

Death WilliamS - Ann. Daughter of the late Glady and Bob Williams. Passed away at RAH on December 15, 2011. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved sister of John (deceased), Alan, Kath, Don, Ina, Ray, Fay and Robert. Loved and remembered everyday. In our hearts you will stay. Rest in peace. Williams - Ann. Passed away on December 15, 2011. Kind and loving sister of Ina. Sister-in-law of Murray (deceased), and Kevin. Dear auntie to Charmaine, Suzanne and Michelle, and partners. Great-aunt to Samuel, Sarah, Tatum, Shauni, Scott and Riley. Great-great aunt to Sadie. Treasured memories of our childhood years will stay with us forever.

Engagement NORTHCOTT, David and Annette, along with Lynette Schrader, would like to announce the engagement of Shaun to Terri on December 16. Congratulations and good luck for the future.

Thank you

Thank you to all the people who supported me on my amazing trip to America. T.Musolino and Co. Finch Engineering, Silver Fleece Clothing, BBB Clothing, Gilmac, J & A Cutting, J & C Johnson, S.Wedding, Primo and most of my loving family and friends. Your contributions are truly appreciated. Brianna Wedding.

Return Thanks

Simon - Cleattis Rhonda May. The family of Cleattis sincerely thank relatives and friends for their messages of sympathy and support received following the death of our loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Thank you also to the staff at Mill Court for their wonderful care and also thank you for donations made to Mill Court in memory of Cleattis. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Williams - family and friends of the late Ann Williams are respectfully advised that her Funeral Service will be conducted in the Balaklava Uniting Church on Wednesday December 21 at 11.30 am. Private cremation. In lieu of floral tributes, a donation to Mill Court Aged Homes would be appreciated. Durdin Funeral Directors Balaklava AFDA 8862 2101 Williams - Ann. Dearly loved Sister and Sister-inlaw of Ray and Jill. Auntie to Cherie and Dave and Julie. Great Auntie to Jared and Kate. Now peacefully at rest.

Williams - Ann. Passed away peacefully. Dear Ann Beloved Grandfather to you could not enjoy many Abby, Jaclyn, Nathan and of lifes simple pleasures. Adam. And Great GrandBut you did the best that father to Jordan. you could do. Much loved No more pain and suffering. sister of Robert, SisterNow at peace. Will be very In-Law of Fay, Auntie of sadly missed. Anthony, Sean and Jo. Durdin Funeral Directors Great Aunt of Kane, Tyler, Balaklava AFDA 8862 2101 Tayla andhelp Dylan. Christmas is empty when Ashleigh, you have nothing. Please us give hope. Re-united Dad Donate by credit card 13 SALVOS (13 72 with 58) or Mum, salvationarmy.org.au and big brother John. Christmas is empty when you have nothing. Please help us give hope. Special memories.

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Wakefield Development Assessment Panel DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT 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 a development assessment by the Panel. Details of the application are as follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 373/163/11 APPLICANT: GP Architects

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Allan Parker’s 80th Birthday Open house

Sat Dec 31

2pm-6pm at Rutherglen Farm, Parker Rd, Long Plains

• Bring plate of food to share •No gifts please Enquiries contact Rob and Jo Parker on 8527 8278 or Allan on 0429 389 943

The application may be examined at the Office of the Council located at Scotland Place, Balaklava during normal business hours (an appointment is recommended) and a ny p e r s o n o r b o d y affected may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Environmental Services Manager at Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, not later than close of business January 11, 2012. E a ch p e r s o n m a k i n g a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Panel in suppor t of that submission.

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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 1992, 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.

TRUCK DRIVER / FORKLIFT OPERATOR Local General Carrier Full Time or Part Time Position

Must have HC licence, be highly motivated, reliable, with good customer skills and good presentation. Experience is an advantage but not essential. Send resumes to: PO Box 334, Balaklava 5461 baltransport@rbe.net.au Or contact Garry on 0408 831 971.

Position Vacant

Labourer Full Time Position Duties include: General maintenance, manual labour, small tractor work, light truck driving, weed control & spraying, ARC welding (experience not essential).

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1448.3 Ha Well Improved Cropping Land 3579 Ac - To Be Offered In Lots Lot 1 Aldam 127.9 Ha Cropping land. Lot 2 Bevan North 246.6 Ha with Implement, hay, shearing sheds, cattle yards. Lot 3 Bevan South 241.2 Ha Cropping land. Lot 4 Homestead 1.5 Ha Solid homestead, garage, set in neat gardens. Lot 5 Earls 251.75 Ha Cropping land. Lot 6 Williams 278.4 Ha Cropping land. Lot 7 Pyms 184.97 Cropping land. All has mains water connected. Offering Lots 1 to 4 as whole, then into contingent lots. Remarks. A well located property some 80 kms north of Adelaide 25 Kms S. W. Balaklava, central to numerous silos, Adelaide Pln Livestock Exchange and small towns. The improvements are well maintained and presented. This versatile property gives the opportunity for farm build up or agricultural investment. Web ID: 3889807

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Public Notice - Section 7

Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

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

For appointments phone

8853 2088

BALAKLAVA - NEW

$175,000

• A quaint 3 bedroom home on approx 2,000m2. • Open plan living with a beautiful renovated kitchen/dine • Award winning front garden, enclosed rear yard that is ideal for the young family. • Large 9mx6m shed and single garage.

BALAKLAVA/AVON

$423,900

BALAKLAVA - NEW

$395,000

• Modern 4 bed brick veneer home that has a lot of outstanding features. • Ranch style with formal lounge, large open plan family living area/dining • Timber kitchen with great work area, cupboards & dishwasher. • BIR to 3/WIR & Ensuite to main • Large laundry, auto vac system & separate study. • Modern home with all the mod cons • 4 beds, BIR & Ensuite • Open plan kitchen/dine, granite benches & loads of cupboards • Central lounge with BI’s in study • Outdoor kitchen, pergola & water feature

RENTAL PROPERTIES Let us manage your rental property. Phone Robyn McInnis – 88421154

BALAKLAVA

$174,000

BALAKLAVA

$177,000

BALAKLAVA

$349,000

BALAKLAVA

$189,000

• 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 home buyer, investor or retiree. • 3 bedroom well presented home • BIR, open plan kitchen/dine/family • All weather entertainment area • Established garden with good shedding • Well tenanted – suit investor

• Kick back on the front deck of this 4 bed home. • 4 year old home on approx 5 acres • Spacious open plan living, 2 bathrooms & a study • Outdoor entertaining space & secure rear yard. • 3 double size bdrms, lge central hallway, lounge with combustion heater • Country style kitchen/dine, office, separate toilet , bthrm & ldry • All weather pergola, Single carport umr & single garage with power/concrete floor. • Private backyard and the property is close to the main street.

MT TEMPLETON NEW PRICE $289,500

• Approx 74 acres with yards & paddocks • The modern 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home • Open plan kitchen/dine/lounge • Front & rear deck which enjoy perfect scenery

PT WAKEFIELD - NEW

• Good Investment Opportunity • Approx 2,070m2 allotment • 4 bedroom home • Sub division potential (STCC)

Address: 190 Main North Road, Clare SA 5453 | P: 8842 1154 | F: 8842 1273 | E: office@midnorthrealestate.com.au |

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Balaklava $189,000 12 Higham Ave

Balaklava $230,000 29 Walsh Street

Balaklava 9 Harris Street

3 bedroom stone cottage in an excellent position

Affordable home & it’s brand new never lived in

3 Bedroom Double Brick Home

Old world charm & a huge block (2515m2 approx)

• 3 Double bedrooms • Very functional kitchen • Large lounge • Fully renovated bathroom • Ducted air conditioning • Double carport

Balaklava

2 Virgo Terrace

$219,000

Character & Location

• 3 Bedrooms • Large Lounge • Close to schools • Semi Modern Kitchen • Workshop • Established gardens • Semi Automatic watering system

• New kitchen • 2 great sized double bedrooms • Surprisingly large bathroom • Easy care garden • Carport • Separate car garage

Balaklava

$169,900

Unit 7, 1 Charles Street

Low maintenance 2 bedroom unit

• Low maintenance • Secure property • Roomy lounge • Landscaped gardens

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday December 21, 2011

• Semi modern kitchen • Good size bedrooms • Ideally located

$199,000

RLA : 230661

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• 3 Bedrooms • Large dine in kitchen • Reverse cycle air conditioner • Roomy laundry • Roller shutter main bedroom • Pergola

Pt Wakefield $285,000

$235,000

• Centrally located • Huge private block • Timber cupboards & slate floor in kitchen • Huge double lounge • Double garage

Balaklava

$289,900

21 Company Street

30 Roberts Ave

Superbly renovated & set on 1021m2

Ideal family home with 4 bedrooms & 2 living areas

• Stone home • Huge block • New Kitchen • Luxurious spa bath • Updated bathroom • Three bedroom • Shed

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

• Spacious lounge • Gallery style kitchen • Large shed & carport • Semi enclosed pergola • 2 Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners

Vacant Land

Wattle Ridge Estate Stage 2

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

For Rent • 8 Mine St Port Wakefield 3 br $210 • 19 Mine St. Port Wakefield 4 br $220 • 12 Baker St. Balaklava 4 br $215 • Unit 3 18 Gwy Tce. Balaklava 3 br $190 • 32 Fisher St. 4 br Balaklava $250

Balaklava $149,500 17 Kelly Street

Location & Great Investment

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

RLA 150 881

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