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Penwortham in the pink

Tiny town’s ‘best dressed’ tour awards

TINY Penwortham, south of Clare, dolled itself up and dressed in pretty pink to win the “best dressed town” award for stage 1 of the recent Tour Down Under – and take third place overall against much larger towns across the State.

Residents dressed in pink, had pink bicycles on display and lots of balloons, bows and flags. Pictured celebrating are residents and organisers (from left) Gypsey Sandow, Leo Muller, Kay Lucking, Mary Clark, Meredith McInnes, Doreen Hill, David Spackman, Mal Paterson, Joey Duncan and Wendy Spackman.

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BEACH AND BARBIES

n PICTURES: Lisa Redpath

WHAT could be more Aussie than a day at the beach under warm sun and beautiful southern blue skies? Parham kids Hayley and Ryan Coles will be taking part in a “sand sculpture” competition as part of the region’s Australia Day celebrations at Parham t o m o r r o w.

Interested? Be at beach access at the end of First street, Parham at 10am. More on Australia Day brekkies and barbies, page 2.

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POLICE NEWS

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SHOPPERS at Foodland in Balaklava witnessed a dramatic arrest of a man on Thursday last week.

SAPOL Yorke operations manager, Senior Sergeant Martin Bazeley, said the man was wanted in relation to an earlier break-in on Yorke Peninsula.

He said police were alerted of the suspect’s location after being spotted in Balaklava Caravan Park.

“There was an indication he may have been armed, which is why officers were wearing

their ballistics vests,” Sgt Bazeley said.

Police approached the man with extreme caution before making the arrest.

He was charged with the break-in, breach of parole conditions and for unlawful possession of a four-wheeler motorbike.

Police are still looking to find the owner of the motorbike.

More Balaklava breaks

THERE was yet another break-in and two further attempts on Balaklava businesses on

early Monday morning.

Offender/s broke in to Simon Exhaust and Auto Repairs on Railway terrace, stealing some products from inside the business.

Damage to the shop front was also reported.

Marc’s Meats in George street yet again was targeted, with attempts made to gain access via the rear of the business.

An attempt to gain entry to the Balaklava Bakery was also reported.

Police are investigating.

• PORT WAKEFIELD police on Monday

arrested three youths aged 12,13 and 15 from Taperoo, Semaphore Park and Prospect for allegedly committing numerous offences including breach of bail conditions, illegal use of a motor vehicle and driving whilst disqualified.

Police bail was refused for all three. They appeared in the youth court yesterday.

Also on Monday in Port Wakefield, police arrested a male and a female aged 40 and 26 from Whyalla for allegedly committing aggravated assault on another person.

Lochiel takes State award for hall centenary TWO local groups shared the prestigious title of South Australian Community Event of the Year in the state Australia Day Awards, presented last night.

The judges could not split the Lochiel Hall Centenary and Clare Quilters Club’s 25th Anniversary.

Lochiel local and hall centenary committee member, John Nicholls, said the statewide recognition came as a small shock.

“I was a little sur-

prised when I heard, I didn’t expect it at all,” he said.

“It must be the year of the small organisations.”

The Claire Quilters Club celebrated its 25th anniversary with an exhibition from September 29 to October 2 last year.

More than 600 people attended the exhibition over the three days, raising enough money for the event to be self-sufficient and also donate $2000 to the Clare Hospital, $500 to the local Relay for Life and $100 to Rotary

The Lochiel Hall Centenary, held on March 27 last year, was an event that brought together the town of Lochiel by restoring the 100-year-old hall, improving the usage of the hall and conducting an event to celebrate its place in the community.

The process, which involved participation by 44 per cent of the Lochiel population; more than 1000 volunteer work hours, now provides an important historical record for the current and former generations

Australia Day Celebrations in Balaklava

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Breakfast Lions Club to cook breakfast (gold coin donation)

CWA to provide coffee and tea Presentation of Awards

Finish

This will be followed by 2 ½ hours of activities, Displays and the Official Opening of the BALAKLAVA SKATE PARK at 11.00am.

Activities and Displays will include:

• Swimming pool will be open from 10am, with free admission and a free ice cream for all children under 15 up to 12noon.

• Balaklava Museum situated in May Terrace will be open • Balaklava Bowling Club will be open for “come and try” activity • Balaklava Croquet club will be open for “come and try” activity • Balaklava Gliding Club will have a glider on display • SA Ambulance and CFS will be on display • Community Shed will be open for people to visit • Jumping Castle for the children • Music and entertainment • Face Painting

Activities will conclude at 12noon.

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WORKING on the hall last year were Barry Nottle (left) and John Nicholls. of residents of the community and proactively brought the small Lochiel community together.

Mr Nicholls said while the actual event was a quaint community get-together, the amount of work put in by the community before the centenary probably caught the judges’ attention.

“It was probably more to do with all the work in the lead up to the day, to be honest,” he said.

“I think a fair few others in the community would probably agree with me.”

Seven members from the hall centenary committee made the trip down to the presentation ceremony, along with

Lochiel Progress Association president, Nick Ottens, Mayor James Maitland, his wife, Prue, and Member for Frome, Geoff Brock.

South Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill and Governor, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, presented the awards at the ceremony held at Government House.

Plenty happening for local Australia Day celebrations THERE is a change of venue for Balaklava’s Australia Day celebrations this year, the event to be held at the Balaklava parklands, near the swimming pool car park.

It will be a busy morning, starting at 8am with breakfast cooked by the Balaklava Lions Club available for a gold coin donation. Ladies from the CWA will be providing cereal, tea and coffee.

Balaklava Area Committee’s Achievement Awards will then be presented, concluding about 9.30am.

This will be followed by entertainment for the family, including the official opening of the Balaklava Skate Park at 11am.

Activities and displays include the swimming pool, which will be open from 10am.

Admission to the pool will be free and children under 15 will receive a free ice cream until noon. Kids will also be entertained with a jumping castle, music and face painting.

The town museum and community shed will be open for perusal, while the bowling and croquet club will host a ‘come and try’ morning.

Balaklava Gliding Club will have a glider on show, while SA Ambulance and the CFS will have individual displays on site.

Around the district, both SNOWTOWN and LOCHIEL will come together for celebrations at Lions Park, Railway Terrace, in Snowtown for an 8am breakfast, followed by Wakefield Regional Council’s Citizen and Community Events awards presentations.

PORT WAKEFIELD will kick off celebrations with breakfast at 7am, held at the Eagles Sports and Community Centre.

HAMLEY BRIDGE will hold a lunch in two different locations, at the community pool and also the institute, with a free barbecue lunch and festivities under way from 11am.

A casual barbecue tea will be held in BLYTH at 6.30pm at the tennis club, meat and salad will be supplied but BYO sweets and drinks.

TWO WELLS, MALLALA and DUBLIN will have a joint celebration hosted by the District Council of Mallala at Dublin Cricket Club, South Terrace, Dublin.

A cooked breakfast will be served from 8am, with formal proceedings at 9am.

RIVERTON’S breakfast starts at 8.30am at the Riverton Recreation Ground, SADDLEWORTH at the same time in the Saddleworth Institute and AUBURN, also at 8.30am, at Centennial Park.

TWO WELLS police reported a man for taking undersized crabs on Tuesday, January 17.

• A 38-year-old woman from Two Wells was reported for misuse of a motor vehicle. The vehicle was seized.

•A TWO WELLS man in his 30s was arrested by Gawler Police for driving disqualified and the vehicle was subsequently seized.

• BETWEEN January 4 and 13, a residence on Jury street, Webb Beach, was broken into and ransacked.

DUBLIN • A TRAILER was stolen from a business on Long Plains Road, Dublin between January 14 and 16.

• TWO Wells Police reported a 32-year-old man from Thompson Beach for breach of fire regulations.

LEWISTON • A WOMAN in her 40s from Lewiston was reported by Gawler Police on Dalkieth road, Kudla, for driving while disqualified and the vehicle was subsequently impounded.

• A 19-year-old male from Lewiston was reported on January 13

by Gawler Police for driving while disqualified and as a result, his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Bales stolen •EARLIER this month, there were two occasions when thieves stole bales of hay, weighing up to 140kg each.

Offences occurred at Lewiston and Reeves Plains.

Community members are urged to be vigilant about persons acting suspiciously in rural areas. n More police news on Page 4

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NEWS v District

Councillor takes aim at cats THERE was a time when “cat” and “Stevens” went well together but be assured, it is no longer the case.

‘Morning has broken’ on the issue of feral cats in the region, with huge numbers of the pest shining light on the problem and sparking the movement to rid them from the ‘wild world’.

Terrible music puns aside, Wakefield Regional Council Northern ward councillor, Greg Stevens, is keen to see council adopt some form of cat management strategy to eradicate the

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I don’t appreciate their benefits to society, says Cr Greg Stevens

Les Pearson reports: district of their presence. Cr Stevens does not wish to be indentified as a “cat hater” but admitted to not being a feline fan.

“I don’t appreciate their benefits to society,” he said.

“I have no problems with people who maintain cats and keep them on their premises but if they allow them to wander and damage the environment, then I’m against them.”

Cr Stevens has been an active participant in discussions surrounding control of feral cats in the council district, which have arisen in the past two months.

“I’m a greeny, an environmentalist,” he explained.

It is the damage to native fauna, which feral (or semi-owned) cats are causing, attracting the ire of Cr Stevens.

“In the Blyth area, coming across to areas near Snowtown, you get pygmy lizards – cats eat them,” he

”Shadow felt the claws, Phoebe’s pain was in the pocket

ONE local already counting the cost of feral cats in the district is Hamley Bridge resident, Phoebe Ireland.

Phoebe’s dog, Shadow, a threeyear-old shar pei cross, was attacked by a stray cat that had ventured into the shed on her property.

At about 2.30am last Wednesday morning, Phoebe heard Shadow barking at something outside.

She said her neighbour saw the cat, which took huge gashes out of the side of the dog.

Phoebe was forced to rush her bleeding pet to the vet at Golden Grove. The dog required eight stitches and Phoebe was left with a bill of $1100.

She believes the problem in the town has been getting worse.

Phoebe welcomed the suggestion of cat control to potentially reduce the number of feral cats in the area.

“I hope they do something soon, or I’m going to start doing it myself,” she said.

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Emotive issue for councils WITH previous experience in cat management policy at council level, Wakefield Regional Council environmental services manager, Neil Twigg, (right) will be at the forefront in establishing some form of cat control, if council moves that way.

The stray cat issue has gained strong momentum in recent months at WRC and also across South Australia, with the state Dog and Cat Management Board (DCMB) reporting up to 590,000 stray (or semi-owned) cats are currently roaming the state.

Mr Twigg was working at City of Mitcham Council when it introduced a bylaw limiting residents to two cats per household and employing a cat management officer for two days per week.

“The discussions I have had

with the Dog and Cat Management Board, Mitcham council and the cat management officer there, indicate it doesn’t solve the (stray cat) problem,” Mr Twigg said.

“It’s the semi-owned cats which usually create the problems and they are certainly harder to catch.

“Unless you have someone patrolling the streets at night, it is quite challenging.”

Regardless, DCMB is looking to launch a web-based campaign to inform people of the implications when feeding cats they do not own.

Mr Twigg believed it could

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said. “Cats eat red robins, blue tits and other native birds.

“They’re starting to come back on my property because I cull the cats.”

It is not just cats listed in Cr Stevens’ vendetta against ferals.

“I also cull foxes, pigeons, rabbits, any introduced species,” he said.

His current aim is to encourage council to implement a bylaw to limit the number of cats kept on a property.

“Whether it is two or three, it doesn’t matter, as long as the animals are kept on the property,” Cr Stevens said.

“If people have 10 cats at the time of the implementation of the bylaw and we can’t do anything, that’s the way it is.”

Under the bylaw, Cr Stevens would like to see owners register their cats with council.

“We need to head down a direction so cats are treated the same as dogs, because in my eyes, they are a pest if owners are not made to be responsible,” he said.

“If we were to have 2000 registration discs, if we were to go that way, and we put them out at $10 per head, that’s $20,000.

“I think that’s a fair impost to start with.

“If that money went into maintaining the cat limit per household and advertising, pamphlets and information, then that is fair enough.

“After that, we may have to go in a different direction.”

He said locals in Snowtown already hire cat cages to trap roaming cats at their own expense.

“There is potential for control and people who want to control them are prepared to pay for it,” Cr Stevens said. n More Wakefield Regional Council news, Page 7

signal the start of a statewide campaign aimed at reducing the numbers of semi-owned cats.

“The government probably will implement some strategy where all councils will have to adopt some kind of bylaw and have some form of enforcement,” he said.

Mr Twigg also expects strong vocal opposition of any new cat management bylaw.

“I know it was a very hot topic when I left Mitcham and there were some very strong lobby groups,” he said. “It was a very emotive issue with cat owners because they don’t want to see their pets affected by things like this.”

To help guide council, Mr Twigg is working on inviting DCMB executive officer, Ben Luxton, to visit the region and address elected members.

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This is now a dump

Resident and council concern on Parham mine site CARELESS, thoughtless and gutless people are responsible for the continuous abuse of land east of the Parham township.

Locals consider the area, between Parham road, Driscoll terrace and North Parham road, to feature unique flora and fauna to the district.

Mining company, Clay and Mineral Sales, has leased the site to mine shell grit.

The remaining holes have since been filled with garbage and the site has been frequented by motorbike riders – destroying vegetation and severely degrading the land.

District Council of Mallala chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said it had been an issue raised by councillors and some of the town’s residents.

Dublin ward councillor, Steve Jones, has been in contact with council and other government departments to draw attention to the problem. “This problem is a constant cause of anxiety to immediate residents and property owners,�

Cr Jones said. “The very fact the site is no longer secured since mining commenced is now allowing offroad bikes and illegal dumping of all kinds of waste on this site.�

Mr Mansueto said given the land was either Crown or privately owned, council’s powers were limited. “We have minimal authority, so we’re talking with the landowners about how they can minimise those sorts of issues,� he said. “The actual mine comes under the mining act and the jurisdiction of PIRSA, so we don’t have any authority over it.�

Mining companies are directed to follow some form of management plan when taking out a lease, which generally includes

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FLASHBACK to October 2009 when councillors Steve Jones, and Terry Keen with David Winderlich and Barb Reid were shown at the site of the Parham shellgrit mine. The pictures left and below show the site as it is today, an illegal dumping ground.

BELOW: A report in the Plains Producer from October 14, concerns originally The 2009 Kidman Art2009, Show will when port from photographers entering the food andwere wine fromraised. local SeppeltsLes Pearson reports: land rehabilitation agreements. “Those sorts of issues have to be directed through to the relevant authority,� Mr Mansueto said.

Despite council’s limited scope for action, Mr Mansueto said the issues have been subject of ongoing discussions. “We are raising the concerns identified by councillors and the community, and where possible, trying to resolve or minimise those issues,� he said.

Cr Jones also passed on a photo of the rubbish dumping in his circulations to various government and environmental authorities.

It prompted a response from Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths. “I must say that the photo actually disgusts me,� Mr Griffiths said.

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Mr Griffiths is familiar with the area, after a similar issue was raised about two years ago. “I went and had a look and we contacted, from memory, the EPA and the responsible minister about this mining activity and the need to ensure that the sand mining activity was controlled, general access to the site was

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restricted and a rehabilitation plan in place,� he said. “I know we pursued this for some time and got commitments so I am really disappointed to see (the) photo. “We will also pursue the minister and EPA on this immediately.�

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ABOVE: Steve Jones, David Winderlich, Terry Keen and Barb Reid inspect the rising water line and the damage that is being caused to the vegetation (inset) at Port Parham.

4IFMMHSJU NJOF DPODFSOT The shellgrit mine that sparked community outrage in the seaside town of Port Parham is believed to be in breach of its licence conditions.

The breach of mining depth (maximum of 1.5 metres) jeopardises the quality of groundwater, putting the remaining native vegetation at risk.

When Clay and Mineral Sales began mining the lease in one of the only remaining sections of remnant vegetation the local community

protested what it believed to be environmental vandalism.

Despite conditions specifying the lease is only to be mined to a maximum depth of 1.5 metres and the company’s claim to only mine to one metre, rehabilitating the surface as it goes, it appears this has already been breached.

Independent MLC David Winderlich visited the site on Monday. “The mining is much deeper, which brings in the salt water which could then drain the current fresh

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man for allegedly driving unlicensed and driving with a prescribed concentration of alcohol after returning a reading of 0.255 on January 20.

This was five times over the legal limit. The man received an instant loss of his driver’s licence for 12 months and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

The man was bailed to appear in court later.

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BALAKLAVA • Police arrested a 44-year-old local

water and wipe out the native vegetation,� Mr Winderlich said.

Mr Winderlich said the community was also concerned about the lowering of the remnant dune area, which could expose the township to + $ %$%" ( " & the natural levee barrier. “I will be asking the mining minister, Paul Holloway, to look into the mine,� Mr Winderlich said.

Mr Winderlich said that in contrast to the new mining operation, the locals seemed happy with

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Port Wakefield Forget the Australia Day Test match at Adelaide Oval.

The real cricket match is happening tomorrow at Port Wakefield oval after the Australia Day breakfast at the Community Centre.

The townies are taking on the Proof Range lads in the annual 20-20 style grudge match, starting at 10.30am.

This will be the third year the cricket has been played, and the scores are locked at one win each.

Apparently some of the players take it fairly seriously!

There will be barbecue and bar facilities available until stumps, and money raised goes towards oval upkeep.

Mallala The party town has been a bit quiet over Christmas and New Year with many people holidaying at the river, West Beach or Stansbury.

And rumour has it that the “young” people head to Stansbury first for a few weeks, then leave the caravan in its spot so the “older” people (their parents) can move in for the next few weeks. Good thinking.

But when they all get back, the town will swing into party mode again.

To kick the year off, a double 21st party for Nathan Griffiths and Angus Bruggemann, will be held at the Bruggemann farm on January 28.

And on the same night, Kylie Taylor, who doesn’t look a day over 30, will celebrate her 40th at her home.

Oh, what to do if you’re invited to both? In Arge’s case, just go to Victor for a romantic weekend!

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New courts open

CARMEL McInerney cuts the ribbon, assisted by president Jane Parkinson.

More than 70 people attended the official opening of the newly resurfaced Riverton synthetic tennis courts on December 10.

Tennis club president, Jane Parkinson, thanked everyone who helped with the resurfacing, especially Grant Griffiths who managed the works side of the project.

Thanks were also extended to DJ & HJ Griffiths, Parkinson Wool, Vin Callery andAndrew and Jackie Bruce

celebrate the World Day of Prayer.

The annual service is prepared by a different country each year.

This year the Christian women in Malaysia have written the service with the theme “Let Justice Prevail”.

The World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday March 2 at Mallala Anglican Church, Aerodrome Rd, at 10am.

Anglican Minister, Barbara Bonifant, will be the guest speaker.

Contact Jenny Mahoney 8527 2143 for further information.

•Two Wells will hold its World Day of Prayer service at St Paul’s Anglican Church at 7.30pm.

Local Di Meaney will speak on her life experiences and travels in Malaysia.

Owen

Splashtown!

Australia Day celebrations will be held at the Owen Swimming Pool tomorrow (Thursday) night from 5pm.

A sausage sizzle will be provided, with free iceblocks supplied for the kids. So slip on the budgies, slop on the suncream and slap someone’s budgie bottom, and get along to the Owen pool.

No entry fee but a gold coin donation would be appreciated. for their work and machinery use, and to Shannon Przibilla and Kristin and Leanne Griffiths, who fed the hungry workers.

Jane said the success of the project highlighted what a community can do together “when everyone digs in and helps when needed”.

Mrs Carmel McInerney, a strong supporter of the junior tennis for many years, cut the ribbon to officially open the courts. Everyone enjoyed a hit of tennis afterwards on the beautiful new courts. Well done Riverton.

Saddleworth

70 years of marriage

Happy 70th wedding anniversary to Stan and Doss Rowett, who celebrated this milestone with an open house afternoon tea at the bowling club on January 8.

They had earlier attended a church service at the Auburn Anglican Church where they were married on January 10, 1942.

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n joke of the week:

What do you get if you cross an orange with a comedian?

Peels of laughter.

JUST A THOUGHT

There is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable. Wisdom is knowing not to include it in a fruit salad.

Reunions keep rolling along District News The Ottens reunion and book launch will be on April 15 at Tanunda Lutheran Primary School. Contact Erica on 8383 0009 for details.

• And speaking of reunions, I’ve had calls and emails from people who have taken up the challenge (from last week’s Plains Producer) of “catching

up” with former friends or workmates. The people have said they were really glad they made the calls.

• DUE to a technical hitch last week, I now have a photo of former Riverton students at a recent annual reunion. Great to see such a happy group who still enjoy each other’s company after all these years.

Send us those holiday snaps n WHAT have you been up to over the holidays?

We’ll publish all those great family holiday snaps, as well as news and photos from so-

Plains Producer, Wednesday, January 25, 2012

cial events. Send jpeg pictures in large format – as they come from the camera – to editor@plainsproducer. com.au.

Riverton reunion – Back row (from left) Maurine Kemp [nee Ellis] Jeanenne McGorm [nee Ellis] Peter Dunn, Colin Hannaford, Ross Fisher [Teacher] Gill Schache [nee Hentschke] Brian Kemp.

Front: Maxine Thomas [nee Bartel] Barbara Fisher [nee Davey] Heather Jackson [nee Bruce] Jill Fyfe [nee DuRieu] Ken Fyfe

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Variety night

Saddleworth Tennis Club is holding a Variety Night on Friday, February 17, at the pavilion.

Comedian the “Old Fella” and local muso Danny Hooper will be entertaining the crowd from 7.30pm.

Tickets are $25 pre-paid or $30 at the door and can be booked through Kay Winders Ph 8848 4214. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Local women progress to Achievement semis

Gordon William Tiller 7/6/1929 – 31/12/2011

Gordon loved family, farming – and cricket • An edited eulogy submitted by Anne Arbon (nee Tiller).

Gordon William Tiller was born on June 7, 1920 at Balaklava Hospital.

Known as ‘Uncle Gordon’ or ‘Will’, Gordon was the second child of Charles Frederick and Mary Victoria Tiller.

His elder sister, Gladys Mary, passed away at the age of 17.

He attended Pinery school, completing year 8, after which he came home to “Tillevan” at Grace Plains following his brothers and sisters to work on the family farm.

Family was an important part of Gordon’s life, and his adult life was spent with his brother Tom farming the original “Tillevan” and the more recently purchased land.

Gordon took great pleasure in making many purchases. The buying of a particular item or equipment required much time, discussion and pondering as the confidence to step out often seemed to elude him.

We well remember the ‘tow wagons’and the ‘diesel engine in the Hillman’.

Gordon was also drawn to the sea, he especially enjoyed his visits to Fisherman’s Bay and later purchased not one, but two boats.

As children – and on into Anne and Helen’s married life, holidays were never complete without the arrival, firstly of the three tonne Ford V8 Customline and later a selection of grey/silver Fairlanes slowly chugging into our holiday campsite for the annual visit.

Gordon played some football, but cricket was his preferred interest. He

captained Grace Plains, played for Pinery Plains and later Dalkey after their amalgamation and was a recognised astute opening batsman.

He also played annual Country Carnival cricket, representing Grace Plains and Risdon.

While representing Grace Plains, Gordon and brother Tom sailed to England and toured with the Australian Country touring cricket team in 1954 for nine months.

Gordon toured England again with the same organisation in 1965.

Between 1969 and 1985, Gordon held the position of captain/organiser for Grace Plains Country Carnival team and in 1972 Gordon was awarded ‘Best Batting Average’ and ‘Best Batting Aggregate’.

Gordon’s other interest included pistol shooting.

He was a foundation and subsequently a life member of Balaklava Pistol Club Gordon also had an interest in the financial news of the world and the stock market report, where he honed his conservative financial skills.

Despite regular family help, the time came for Gordon to leave the farm and re-locate to the Butler’s View Nursing Home at Mallala.

Parkinson’s disease had unfortunately taken control.

Gordon was a quiet and reserved man, and his dry and witty humour was soon noted by the staff at Butler’s.

Gordon and the entire family certainly recognised that Aunty Delph had done her best as his carer.

Tavia Rankin

TWO local women have been named semi-finalists in the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards.

Lochiel resident Tavia Rankin, has made the semi-finals, nominated for the V.I.P. Home Services Business Achievement Award.

Tavia, 28, from the Lochiel Hotel, has been nominated for her business skills in running her own successful business for the last two years.

“I am ecstatic and very proud,” Tavia said.

Blyth resident Maggie Hentschke, 28, also has made the semi-finals, nominated for the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Health Award.

A strong involvement in the community through her work in mental health as well as a strong influence in country sport led to the nomination.

Both Tavia and Maggie are in the running to win $1,000 and a trophy.

Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 26 in Adelaide.

Maggie Hentschke

Stronger voice from grain partnership – SAFF claim THE South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) board is declaring grain growers will have a stronger national voice as a result of a new partnership between SAFF and Grain Growers Limited (GrainGrowers).

GrainGrowers chief executive, Mark Allison, said the groups would work together to organise and host a series of grower meetings throughout the state in March and April.

“This direct consultation with growers will enable them to voice their priority issues,” Mr Allison said.

“GrainGrowers will take these up at a national level through policy recommendations to government and as the

grain commodity member of National Farmers’ Federation.

“The meetings are also an opportunity for South Australian growers to learn about GrainGrowers’ vast technical expertise and services that boost farm profitability.”

Mr Allison said the partnership followed GrainGrowers’ recent annual general meeting, where more than 90 per cent of growers voted in favour of expanding GrainGrowers’ constitution to include South Australia and Western Australia.

“SAFF has a long history of representing South Australian growers so it is a logical step to draw on their local

knowledge as GrainGrowers expands its national footprint,” Mr Allison said.

“We are very proud to be working with SAFF and excited about delivering better outcomes for South Australian growers.”

SAFF president Peter White said the new partnership was a big win for local growers.

“Growers have had to deal with a myriad of conditions – from unseasonal weather to mouse plagues to higher input prices – so more than ever we need innovative policy development, strong advocacy and access to the latest technologies,” Mr White said. “SAFF looks forward to working alongside GrainGrowers now and into the future.”

n DECISON AGAINST LATEST CONSULTATION WITH GROWERS, SAYS JOHN LUSH:

Deal shocks other groups

GRAIN Producers SA Ltd (GPSA) and the South Australian Farmers Federation Grains Industry Committee (SAFF Grains) were shocked by the announcement of a partnership between Grain Growers Limited (GrainGrowers) and SAFF. SAFF Grains chairman, Michael Schaefer, said the announcement last Tuesday came just four days after a meeting of SAFF Grains and SAFF president, Peter White.

“On Friday last week, SAFF Grains asked Mr White if there was a relationship between SAFF and GrainGrowers, with Mr White remaining silent on the issue,” Mr Schaefer said.

“ T h i s decision made by (Mr White) and the two other members of the current SAFF Board has been made without seeking or taking advice from SAFF Grains.”

GPSA chairman and Mallala grower, John Lush, (pictured) said the decision went against the latest consultation of all SA grain producers, which showed 90 per cent support for GPSA to be the single voice for SA grain producers.

“GPSA has the mandate

to represent the 99 per cent of growers who contribute levy funds under the existing Wheat Marketing Act,” he said.

“I can’t see where SAFF has had any meaningful consultation with grain producers in SA, the vast majority who are not SAFF members, without talking to GPSA, let alone their own grains committee.

“Grain producers need a democratically structured, representative organisation, where producers not only determine policy, but also the actual people elected to represent them.

“These have been the principals of GPSA from the outset”.

Mr Lush intends to speak with representatives from GrainGrowers regarding the appropriate representative body at the national level.

“We also continue to seek a meeting with SAFF regarding cross commodity representation on a state level,” he said.

“The SAFF board has not been elected by grain producers to speak on their behalf,” Mr Schaefer added.

“SAFF Grains has continually sought to have its committee formed by members elected by grain producers.

“Unfortunately this deal has been done by two bodies that lack the understanding of the issues facing grain producers.”

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NEWS v District

More concerns on North street Port Wakefield’s North street residents again have raised concerns on several issues with Western ward councillor, Darryl Pain.

Mr Pain brought questions to last Wednesday night’s council meeting, the first for 2012.

The meeting began with a minute’s silence to honour the passing of former WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry.

Cr Pain said access to water mains had been covered over and were unmarked, meaning in the event of a fire, crews would struggle to access a water point in the street.

He called for the matter to be rectified as soon as possible, Cr Pain also quizzed infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, about the sealing timeline

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for North street, which has been an ongoing project for about 14 months now.

Mr Hassett said he was liaising with contractors and expected sealing to begin in March.

Finally, Cr Pain raised another issue with the North street works, questioning Mr Hassett on why a kerb was placed across the intersection onto Station street, as opposed to a spoon drain.

Cr Pain said the intersection was the lowest point of the street, which regularly attracted flooding and the kerb would exacerbate the problem.

“What happens if that house gets flooded because we didn’t put

a spoon drain in to let the water off of the road?” he asked.

Mr Hassett said in years previous, Port Wakefield CMC had declared intentions to sell the land Station street occupies.

“Hence why we put a semimountable kerb across the road,” he explained.

Mr Hassett added work was also scheduled to build up the height of Station street to help remediate the flooding issue.

Cr Pain believed given no approval of any plans to sell the Station street land was made, the installation of the kerbing was presumptuous.

“None of it has happened and now we have a kerb across a roadway,” he said.

“If it happened anywhere else,

‘Zerkville’ comes to life in Balaklava

you would also have people irate about it. If houses get flooded because of that, is council liable?”

A report into the matter will be presented at next month’s council meeting.

Push for water pipeline starts Acting CEO Geoff Sheridan reported on a meeting with PIRSA and SA Water staff to discuss details of council’s consortium arrangement ahead of submitting their application to the Regional Development Australia Fund to secure financial support to build a new water pipeline from Auburn to Port Wakefield.

The increased capacity would allow for further industrial development in the district. The application must be submitted by February 15.

Life’s on track for Balaklava residents and hobbyists Melvyn and Linda Zerk, who created a model railway over a 12 month project.

The 1.2 by 2.4 metre table has been constructed in their attic for the past 12 months, now resembling a detailed country town.

The project started when Melvyn and Linda’s grandsons Mitchell,7, and Jake, 9, gave them a train engine for Christmas, 2010. “As soon as we received the present we guessed it was a hint!”

Linda said.

Both Melvyn and Linda have worked together to build this unique railway,

with Melvyn constructing the track and Linda the buildings and finer details.

“Linda spent hours doing most of the scenery,” Melvyn said.

The track circles a town which includes farms, silos, a police station, a service station, cottages, a church and even a graveyard and children’s playground.

“It’s become quite an interest of ours,” Melvyn said.

The two grandsons are thrilled with the model railway.

“Every time they visit they race the trains and add their own piece each time,” Linda said.

Meeting on BAC issues

BalaklavA Area Committee was another topic at Wednesday night’s meeting.

Balaklava Area Committee chairman, Terry Williams, had sent a letter to council outlining the struggles BAC has with getting any project completed in a timely manner.

This prompted acting CEO, Geoff Sheridan, to recommend a meeting between BAC, senior council staff and Central ward councillors to discuss the issue.

Southern Ward councillor, Rodney Reid, looked to amend the recommendation to invite elected members from all wards.

“The Central ward councillors are already members of the BAC, so in a sense, they should be there anyway,” he said. “I’m wondering whether it should be for “interested councillors”.

“You would think the Central ward members would be aware of the situation, so this would be an opportunity for others who may want to sit in on that meeting to do so.

“I’m sure the issues BAC are facing would be the same as other Community Management Committees in the district.”

The amendment was added and the recommendation carried. A preliminary meeting is set for next Wednesday, February 1.

• A Central Local Government Region (CLGR) meeting will be held at Balaklava Golf Club on February 11.

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NEWS v District LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Grateful for CFS assistance

During a recent storm a large gum tree had a huge branch break off, blocking access to my garage.

Once upon a time I would have hopped to and cut it up with a little help from family and friends. Now it would be a massive undertaking.

After gazing at it in awe and trepidation for 24 hours, I decided it was well beyond our capabilities, but being a pensioner the cost of getting someone to do it was prohibitive. Then I thought to ring the SES for advice.

I spoke to a delightful chap who assured me the local CFS would help. Next thing I know the fire truck arrived with four strapping blokes cracking jokes and laughing.

They cheerfully made short work of what was to me a huge

problem, neatly and cleanly, even taking the bits and pieces down by the wood heap. My next door neighbour also was assisted in the same cheerful manner.

I admire them tremendously and it made me think, they to do this and other things that are potentially life threatening, without monetary reward, sacificing family time and their leisure to help people.

It makes me glad I live in a community with such wonderful people. It is those volunteers, not only in the CFS but other organisations which make any community big or small, thrive. I will continue to donate what I can to help them as they have helped me. I think I will adopt them!

Julie Milburn, Lewiston

AGG Co-op directors Michael Iwaniw and Andy Barr discuss barley options.

AGG plans new malt barley pool

Clare part of tourism plan Regional South Australian tourism is set to benefit from a threeyear State government initiative designed to increase tourism expenditure by tapping into the potential of Visitor Information Centres (VICs).

Minister for Regional Development and Tourism, Gail Gago, said

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ClareValleyVisitorInformationCentre is one of eight centres to be involved in the first stage of the Sell SA pilot project over the next year.

This involves SATC working with each VIC to jointly create an individual development plan.

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market place for malt barley is very tough at the moment and while noone can predict future events we can assure growers we will explore all options for their malting barley. “ AGG Co-op is a grower owned and grower controlled SA company with a simple mandate to create market opportunities that add net value to SA growers.

Mr Mellington said growers had embraced the concept of AGG Co-op.

Growers who currently have malt barley warehoused are encouraged to register their interest by contacting AGG Co-op head office on 1300 943 244.

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GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots around midday then 20 to 25 knots during the afternoon. Seas: 0.5 to 1.5 metres increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres.

Thursday: Winds: South to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: Below 0.5 metres.

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AGG Co-op, SA’s grower-driven grain marketer, is in a unique position to offer a new malt barley pool due to the expertise of board members.

“Directors Michael Iwaniw and Andy Barr, who will oversee the proposed new pool, have more than 50 years combined experience in seeking and securing new barley markets and breeding barley for national and international markets” Mr Mellington said.

“Our advice from the global market is a minimum of 20,000mt would be required to make this exercise viable”.

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Australian Grain Growers Co-operative (AGG Co-op) is working to open a malt barley pool which will allow South Australian growers to come together, pool their grain and create strength through co-operative marketing.

“Growers were disappointed with the poor performance of the malt barley market during the latter stages of harvest and have turned to AGG Co-op to offer an alternative,” said CEO, Steve Mellington.

“We are seeking grower’s expressions of interest to commit tonnage to a new pool, and if demand permits we will deliver this new option.”

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NEWS v District With school back next week, Flinders Uni academic comments to inquiry:

Professor John Halsey

Bus contract switch ‘another blow to rural communities’

AWARDING contracts to run country school bus services to major metropolitan companies would constitute yet another blow to the ability of rural communities to remain economically viable, according to Flinders University academic Professor, John Halsey.

Professor Halsey, who holds the Sidney Myer Chair in Rural Education and Communities, said country-based school bus service providers should receive the same consideration for subsidies and protection from market forces as the car industry or projects such as the Adelaide Oval redevelopment.

He said decision makers needed to think about the wider implications of exposing rural communities to the full force of economy-of-

Les Pearson reports: scale processes and market forces. “In order for rural communities to survive and prosper and be the innovative places and spaces that South Australia requires, it is critical the remaining economic fabric and opportunities not be overwhelmed by metro-centric or pure competitive market decision-making,” Professor Halsey said.

In his submission to the SA Parliamentary Select Committee on School Bus Contracts, Professor Halsey said awarding school bus contracts on a purely competitive basis, which

larger companies are always likely to win, ignores the importance of small businesses to enterprise in rural communities.

He argued school bus service provision was an integral aspect of sustaining vibrant and productive rural communities – and their loss could have major consequences.

In general terms, Professor Halsey said, there are only small businesses in rural towns and communities, and because of their limited range and diversity, they frequently rely on interconnections to be viable.

He believed country bus services should be thought of in the same way as hospitals, schools, government advisory agencies and police; that is, as part of the institutional

capital that drives sustainability. “Taking away the economic benefit of running school bus services from towns and communities that are already marginal could prove to be the start of a disastrous domino effect.”

According to Family First MLC, Rob Brokenshire, public submissions for the parliamentary inquiry into the school bus contract issue closed earlier this month and several dozen submissions were made.

The inquiry soon will meet to take verbal evidence.

“Several dozen submissions is significant, given the number of contractors done in by the re-tendering process,” Mr Brokenshire added.

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SCHOOL buses in Balaklava await the start of the new school year next week.

Harvest to start again at Lochiel ... with a grain of salt on Lake Bumbunga IT is harvest time again at Lochiel although not for the district’s farmers, thankfully.

Lake Bumbunga has been abuzz with activity in recent months, with lessee Cheeham Salt, preparing or the upcoming salt harvest.

Almost a decade has passed since the lake was last harvested.

Cheetham Salt chief executive officer, Andrew Speed, said the company had maintained an interest in the site over that period, despite the lull in action.

“The field has always been managed by the company,” he said.

“It is a field that is always dependent on rainfall and when climatic conditions are rife and the opportunity to harvest there

presents itself, we do.” Mr Speed said high rainfall in recent times had enabled the company to utilise the lake again.

“We can only do it when there is water in the lake we can pump and given the rainfall in South Australia has had in the past 12 months or so, we’ve been able to do that,” he said.

Police warn of drug

Police are concerned about the emergence of the illicit drug methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) which has resulted in recent incidents of psychological and physical harm, including one fatal and several non-fatal overdoses.

“MDPV is particularly concerning as its effects are similar to methylamphetamine, but it is much A local farmer wanted to get a little fitter and build up his physique, so thought he’d attend a nearby gym to start his program.

As our man hadn’t been prepared for such an energy sapping workout, he didn’t last

more potent and therefore toxicity is much more likely,” a police spokesman said. “Users are referring to the drug as Scat Cat, 666 and Meow-Meow.”

Short-term effects include high blood pressure, nausea, rapid heartbeat, stomach cramps, increased body temperature, chills, digestive problems and dizziness. More severe effects can include psychotic delusions, violent behaviour, paranoia, confusion and suicidal thoughts.

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“It is also a field we use to supplement the other SAfields and last year the weather was not conducive to a large salt harvest in the state, so we’ve grabbed the opportunity to harvest some more out of Lochiel to supplement supply.”

The salt harvesting process involves pumping brine, extremely salty water, onto the lake’s surface.

Through natural evaporation, the brine dries out, leaving behind the remaining salt product.

The salt is then harvested by a tractor-drawn machine, which lifts it off the surface and elevates it into a truck, driven alongside.

Mr Speed said the company would harvest the lake within the next five months.

on the floor, feet up against the wall and sucking on a sugar lolly.

Before his next visit (yes he went again) his loving wife made sure he had a healthy breakfast so he could last the session.

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• To be eligible, you can be nominated or nominate yourself within ONE category only. The nominee must complete a maximum of 300 words on the appropriate nomination form.

• Nominees and nominators should attend the awards ceremony.

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• The selection panel will have the final decision and no correspondence will be entered into.

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CRITERIA: All categories are judged based on their excellence and recognisable efforts which have placed them out of the ordinary and must have occurred during the period January 2011 to January 2012. Leadership and inspirational qualities will need to be shown. ❏ Individual: For a person who has made a significant contribution by way of doing something out of the ordinary. This contribution may have been for the person himself or herself or for the community at a local, state or national level. ❏ Community Group: For not-for-profit organisations/volunteer groups and community groups which have worked on a community-based program which has extended their abilities and provided a positive difference to their local or regional area. ❏ Business: Recognises a business which has grown its output and created employment through being innovative and having a different approach, making it stand out and be seen as taking steps to grow. ❏ Event: Recognises an event which was focused on making the region look at itself in a different light by being innovative and creative. ❏ Support material: You may attach some additional material, but no more than three A4 pages. Press clippings, photographs, flyers etc are acceptable but have to be copied onto A4 size paper. Please do not bind or staple information – use paper clips. ❏ Awards Presentation: All entrants and nominators will be invited to the Adelaide Plains Emu Awards presentation at Balaklava Golf Club on Friday, March 23. ❏ ENTRY FORMS: Available from Wakefield Regional Council office, Balaklava, or its website, www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au or at District Council of Mallala office. ❏ Send entries to: The Plains Producer, 9 Howe St, Balaklava 5461.

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NEWS v Riverton

Cottage comes to life

Treasure trove of memories at Scholz Park museum

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here is more to Riverton’s Scholz Park Museum than the four walls of each building.

There is a treasure trove of memories to amaze visitors, young and old alike, thanks to grant funding and hard work.

Scholz Park Museum is a complex of a cottage, wheelwright and blacksmith shops situated within an idyllic park setting in the heart of the picturesque town. It celebrates the life and work of the Scholz family from the late 1860s until its closure almost 100 years later.

Converted into a museum and opened in 1981, the museum is owned

by Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council and is operated by volunteers from within the local community.

“During 2007, an ‘interpretation plan’ was completed by Peter Templeton and Geoff Spiers which explored ways in which information about the life and times of various members of the Scholz family could be enhanced through new exhibits,” Museum president, John Glistak, said.

In 2008, as part of the Museums Accreditation and Grants Program conducted by the History Trust of South Australia, Scholz Park Museum was successful in gaining a grant for $9,000 to bring to life the exhibition, ‘Scholz Family – Their Stories Unveiled’.

About the same time, Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council renovated the various rooms within the cottage to enhance the new additions.

A further grant of $3,000 from the Department of Veteran Affairs was also received during 2009 for a specially constructed display case presenting the involvement of the Scholz family, and in particular, Norman Scholz, in the Riverton Volunteer Force and also in World War I. “Delays were experienced along the way but finally the display panels and banners were delivered to the museum within the past week and some redevelopment is still in progress to enhance the new additions – but this work should be completed shortly,” John said.

So, as visitors enter the front parlour in the cottage, they can view a display panel which introduces the Scholz story.

Proceeding into the main bedroom, which for many years became the bedroom for the two Scholz sisters, visitors can read about the first generation of the Scholz family who lived in the cottage.

They can also read about the passing away of the two sisters in that very room during the 1939 heat wave.

Venturing into the kitchen, visitors gain information about the role it played during the early days of the

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Sally Crowther reports: Scholz family and also experience the kitchen as it was used during the 1950s when the cottage was last lived in.

Finally, visitors move into the display gallery which features the new war display cabinet highlighting the history of the Riverton Volunteer Force as well as Norman Scholz’s World War I military service.

Over the coming weeks, the display gallery will feature other items as certain exhibits are moved into there from the former records room.

But that is just the beginning. The wheelwright shop and the blacksmith also await visitors where they can walk back in time and experience trades from yesteryear. From time to time, visitors may also see a blacksmith plying his wares at one of the three forges within the Blacksmith Shop.

SCHOLZ family history and diaries.

FROM top, clockwise, John Glistak in the cottage kitchen.

Terry Johnson and Brian Dreyer at work in the blacksmith shop during the recent Tour Down Under celebrations.

JOHN with the Scholz family’s history of involvement in world wars.

PICTURES: Lisa Redpath

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Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

Citizen Awards

NEWS v District

Rhonda and Kelsey honoured

Riverton resident Rhonda (Carrie) Twigden has been named Citizen of the Year for the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council’s citizen awards for the southern area.

“I feel very honoured and overwhelmed,” Rhonda said. “It’s easy to sit on a chair in a corner and wait for someone to knock on your door, but it’s harder to get out in the community

By Sally Crowther and reach out.” For the last 40 years, Rhonda has been heavily involved in the community, beginning her community work in the early 1970s when she began with Meals on Wheels in Riverton.

In 1987, she became one of the four founding members of the Midlands Uniting Church Opportunity Shop in Riverton and four years later she became co-ordinator.

Her work within the Opportunity Shop has provided many organisations with goods and funds.

Rhonda, who attends Midlands Uniting

Perfect 20 paints a new future for BlakE

Riverton student Blake Griffiths has secured his dream of a career in design and art, after being awarded a merit for his studies in Visual Arts with a perfect score of 20.

Blake, 18, who completed year 12 last year at Trinity College, was thrilled with his achievement.

“I was pretty stoked to receive a merit. It was a tough year, but I liked art, so focussed on that,” he said.

With a total score of 96.2 per cent, Blake was accepted into his first preference University course, a double degree in Design and Art Education at the College of Fine Arts in Sydney.

“I will miss Riverton, but this is my dream so it will be great to see where it takes me,” he said.

Church Parish, has been an elder of the congregation for more than 25 years.

While enjoying all her community work, Rhonda’s main passion is volunteering at the Riverton Hospital Day Care, where she is an unpaid carer for an elderly woman in the community.

“I would have loved to have become a nurse, so I think my passion in this has stemmed from that,” she said.

Rhonda will be surrounded by 27 family members tomorrow, when she will be presented with her award at Australia Day celebrations at Riverton recreation ground from 8.30am.

Kelsey is Young Citizen • Also receiving an award at tomorrow’s celebrations is Riverton resident, Kelsey Forrest, who has been announced the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Australia Day, Young Citizen of the Year.

Kelsey has been a member of the council’s Youth Advisory Committee for the past five years and has represented student opinion for the Riverton and District High School.

With the position as chairman for the past two years, Kelsey has initiated two Twisted Band Nights to entertain youth in the district.

He aso helped form a youth forum to educate teenagers about the impact of drugs and alcohol, driving and sexually transmitted diseases.

In 2010, Kelsey received the Long Tan Award for leadership, teamwork and commitment, and was an entrant in the Lions Youth of the Year and has also volunteered for Carers Link and Kids for Cancer badge days.

Another group to receive an award at tomorrow’s presentation is Riverton Lawn Tennis Club, for its annual Easter tournament event.

The tournament, which attracted more than 200 people over the Easter long weekend, raised money for the re-surfacing of the three synthetic tennis courts in conjunction with grant and council funding, with the total project cost about $60,000.

Planning to halt ‘illegal’ greenhouses District Council of Mallala is moving to streamline development applications for greenhouses to keep costs down for landowners.

High costs and language barriers were found to be two contributing factors to a growing number of illegal greenhouses either being constructed or relocated in the area.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said council has a number of greenhouse infrastructure in the region, particularly around the Two Wells and Lewiston area.

“Recently we have been working

with some landowners and Grow SA to see if we can assist landowners in complying with planning requirements,” he said.

“This involved developing a solution that streamlined the process and also reduce costs to the landowner.”

Mr Mansueto said the process has been streamlined predominately in the building rules consent process.

“This is where a structure is assessed for its integrity and compliance with required standards,” he explained.

“A lot of these structures are built to a standard specification and used by many of the growers.

“The new process only requires the applicants to provide us with an engineer’s report rather than go through a more lengthy process of building inspection. “ “This streamlined process reduces costs for the applicant.

“If an engineer’s report is not provided then the usual process would apply.”

Mr Mansueto said the solution takes into consideration the

relatively safe nature of greenhouse construction.

“The new process recognises the structures are a lower risk from an engineering perspective,” he said.

“Other planning development compliance issues, for example, floodplain, stormwater, access etc, are still assessed against the plan.”

The solution was recently presented to landowners and Grow SA, which supported the proposal.

“Council was briefed and presented with the proposal, which we are now working with Grow

Vietnamese enjoy Year of the Dragon IT’S the beginning of the Year of the Dragon and traditional celebrations were held in Virginia last weekend.

The event, hosted by the Vietnamese Farmers’ Association of SA, (VFA) attracts families of Vietnamese descent from all over the greater Adelaide area, in particular farming families in Virginia.

The celebrations took place in the Vietnamese Cultural Centre; a new hall funded through government grants and local community fundraising.

In recognition for their continued work and leadership in the Vietnamese community, the VFA was granted $3,000 through the Multicultural Grants Scheme.

The cheque was presented to the association on the night by local MP for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, on behalf of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Jennifer Rankine.

“The continual effort of the VFA to unite and guide the local Vietnamese population demonstrates an excellent example of community spirit,” Mrs Vlahos said.

Mrs Vlahos also sponsored a Community Youth Leadership Award, presented to recipient Robert Dang, 19, (pictured).

Robert is a Computer Systems Engineering Student at the University of Adelaide, and volunteers with the Vietnamese Phu Dong Lion Dance, as well as assisting with the organisa-

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SA to communicate it to the wider industry,” Mr Mansueto said.

“As part of this process we will be working with Grow SA to enhance communication with non-English speaking land owners/lessees.”

DCM is also working with the City of Playford Council to ensure consistency across the region.

“The main objective is to ensure local producers are supported while also ensuring that greenhouse development is done in a managed manner that will not impact adversely on others,” Mr Mansueto said.

Members wind up Avon Fellowship

tion of New Year festivities at Virginia.

Robert was chosen to receive the award by the VFA, who recognised the excellent example he has set for the youth in his local community.

“This award is the first of

many personally sponsored acknowledgements I will be presenting to local groups throughout Taylor,” Mrs Vlahos said.

“Robert displays the qualities of community leadership and youth participation I encourage.”

For the last 44 years, women in the Avon district have met weekly for fellowship. However, due to dwindling and ageing members, the Avon Women’s Fellowship has now ceased.

The group began with the purpose of forming a ladies guild in connection with the Inkerman Methodist Church, and was first discussed at a meeting held in the Avon Sunday School hall on Tuesday April 18, 1967.

The notion of forming the ladies group was then moved

by Amy Pym and recorded

by Iris Pym. Members of the group were then elected, with Amy Pym and Lois Prime as vice presidents, Kath Pym as secretary and Dulcie Colonan as treasurer.

Throughout the years the group had many guest speakers and gave donations to many groups.

Weekly meetings were held in the Avon community hall kitchen, up until 1983 when meetings were held at member’s homes.

The last meeting, on December 6, 2011, was attended by just six members, so it was decided to close as others were unable to attend.

Secretary for the last 30 years, Jenny McArdle (Avon) will finalise the books.

A donation of surplus funds will be given to Balaklava Skate Park.

Current president, Val Daniels, thanks all members.

She said it was regretful the fellowship had to close.

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special feature v Swimming pools & spas n pool facts:

KEEP IT HEALTHY Poorly maintained swimming pools can create some serious health risks for users.

Humans, animals or the environment can contaminate pools with infectious organisms. In most cases these organisms cause mild illness, but some can be deadly.

Contact with water contaminated with micro-organisms may lead to infections of the skin, ears, eyes or stomach. Dangerous organisms can be introduced from humans, animals and birds or the environment, with most causing mild disease; but some can be fatal.

The filter system should be able to completely filter all of the water in the pool within 6-8 hours. Ensure the filtration system is operating when the pool is being used and for at least one hour afterwards.

Sink or swim on pool safety As a swimming pool or spa owner you are responsible for safety.

Drowning is the biggest cause of accidental death for young children. Most occur in private backyard swimming pools. You can reduce the risk of accidents occurring in your swimming pool by adequately fencing your pool and ensuring young children are supervised at all times.

All swimming pools must have a continuous safety barrier maintained by the pool owner that restricts access by young children to the pool.

If you are a property owner and are selling a property with a pool built before July 1993 you must make sure that the safety barrier meets todays standard for new pools.

Fencing must be constructed in such a way to make sure that: • The outside of the fence is an effective barrier to young children • It is permanent and young children can’t crawl under or climb over it by using foot and hand holds

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But is it safe and healthy?

Poorly maintained pools can creat serious health risks.

• it is at least 1.2 metres high.

Any boundary fences used as part of the child-safety barrier are at least 1.8 metres high on the pool side with a 900mm non-climbable zone at the top on the pool side of the fencing. Alternatively, the non-climable zone can be on the adjoining owner’s side.

Gates to the pool area must swing outward from the pool area, be self closing from any position an d be fitted with a latching device

out of reach of small children at least 1.5m above ground level.

Above-ground or inflatable pools have their own regulations.

If the pool has a filtration system you will need to obtain approval from your local council and ensure safety features are in place.

All pools with a filtration system must have two suction points at least 800mm apart. This will relieve the pressure and reduce the seriousness of injuries if a child

blocks a suction point. Some pools are sold with adapters that allows them to meet this requirement.

The sides of an above-ground pool can be a suitable safety barrier if they are non-climbable to at least 1.2 metres high, and a barrier is placed around the ladder (even if it is removable), and anything else that can be climbed on.

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NEWS v Clare & Gilbert Valley

Let’s call it ... Pinkwortham Penwortham dresses up to take awards in Tour Down Under town competition

The bikes weren’t the only thing on display last Tuesday for stage one of the Tour Down Under.

Also attracting a great deal of attention was the best dressed town for the day, Penwortham.

“Pretty in pink,” Penwortham took out the Santos best dressed town competition, which saw judges walking around towns with notebooks in hand.

The town also finished third overall, performing well against much larger towns like winner, Lobethal and runner-up, Willunga Eight local towns entered for stage one. It was no wonder Penwortham won with their bright display of pink banners, people dressed in pink, pink sprayed bikes and even a bike made out of

old wagon wheels.

Members of the Mount Horrocks Historical Society organised many of the decorations, assisted by local residents.

Co-organiser of decorating, Meredith McInnes, was thrilled with the win.

“It was a fun day, it took us a few days to set up and decorate the town, but we formed a committee of 1520 people to help organise the decorating,” Meredith said.

The town was given a grant of $750 from the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys to help fund the event.

Tarlee also received an innovation award following stage one of the tour, for its use of recycled material in its decorations for the event.

ABOVE: The Tour Down Under peloton pushes through Penwortham on its way to the finish line in Clare.

LEFT: Wendy Spackman and grand daughter, Riley Johnston, are really “in the pink.”

RIGHT: Even the old tree stump was decorated.

BELOW: Support for UK riders as locals watch the big race.

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Hot drinks are also available, with cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolates and more.

If you need refreshing from the summer heat, there’s a range of cold drinks which will satisfy with milkshakes, thickshakes, iced coffees and chocolates, not to mention a range of smoothies including mango mayhem, banana, mocha, berry blitz and chocolate.

Ice cold frappes are also new to the menu, with your choice of coffee, chocolate or mocha.

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SPORT v District

Junior cricket n THE Two Wells Under 16 side defeated Riverside in a match played over two weekends, Jan 14 and 21. Pictured here, playing on home turf on Saturday, are Kyle Giniotis and Charlie McIntyre.

Results, page 21.

n TODD Daniel, Long Plains chases the ball during Saturday’s Stanley match against Lower North at Balaklava. n LOWER NORTH’S Matt Higgs is safe, but only just, as Long Plains fielder Michael Warnes tosses the ball at the stumps.

Results, page 20.

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The Masters become the mastered

n KATE Hartmann, Clare Masters prepares to hit a backhand in her ladies’ doubles match.

mid north results

n BALAKLAVA emerged the victors after a tight battle with Clare Masters on Saturday, at the Balaklava courts. Pictured here are Masters Graham Coulter and Mark West watching Graham’s volley, during their men’s doubles match against Derek Friedrichs and Jonathon Brice.

Results from Saturday January 21.

Balaklava 14/111 def Clare Masters 10/85.

Ladies Singles: Melissa Moulds lost to Belinda McInerney 3-6, Pauline Hill def Kate Hartmann 6-4, Shaz Pike def Maureen Minnie 6-0, Lisa Redpath def Lauren McInerney 7-5, Terissa Smart def Maddie Baker 6-1, Casey Michael def Rosie Zweck 6-0.

Mens Singles: Derek Friedrichs def Mark West 7-6, Jonathon Brice def Graham Coulter 6-3, Scott McDonald lost to Andrew Noack 4-6, Jeremy Loman lost to Reuben Zweck 4-6, Douglas Howard lost to

Josh Pearse 1-6, Jarred Theile lost to Steve Reddon 2-6.

Long Plains 10/103 lost to Blyth 14/109.

Ladies Singles: Rebecca Pym lost to Lisa Stirling 2-6, Corey Sharer def Lyn Stirling 6-2, Paul Sharer def Stacey Mugge 6-0, Alison Pym def Carol Virgin 6-1, Clare Howard def Kerryn Mugge 7-5, Kirsty Sammons def Ashley Shultz 6-0.

Mens Singles: James Rundle def Paul Gibson 7-6, Brett Davies lost to Adam Pratt 1-6, Ross Sharer lost to Matthew Stirling 3-6, Daniel Brewster lost to Dale Stirling 2-6, Peter Pym lost to Tyson Webb 4-6, Ben Pym lost to Kym Franklin 3-6.

n MEL Moulds, Balaklava gets to the baseline just in time for this backhand shot. n jonathon Brice, Balaklava prepares for a forehand during his men’s doubles match.

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n PAULINE Hill powers down a forehand shot for Balaklava.

Premiership Table - 2011 / 2012 Season

Seniors A Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Blyth 10 8 2 0 26 1150 876 56.76 Clare Young Guns 10 7 2 0 25 1079 748 59.06 Clare Masters 10 6 2 0 24 956 757 55.81 Hilltown 10 5 5 0 20 1083 871 55.42 Saddleworth 10 4 5 0 19 851 982 46.43 Balaklava 10 4 5 1 17 907 1043 46.51 Long Plains 10 2 8 0 14 821 1182 40.99 Dalkey 10 2 8 0 14 820 1208 40.43 B Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Mintaro 9 8 1 0 25 982 625 61.11 Riverton 9 7 1 1 22 947 800 54.21 Blyth 9 6 2 0 22 797 697 53.35 Auburn 8 5 2 0 19 820 588 58.24 Farrle Flat/Seven 9 4 4 1 16 807 785 50.69 Watervale 9 3 5 0 16 784 846 48.10 Clare Aces 9 2 4 1 14 563 747 42.98 Hilltown 9 2 7 0 13 828 1031 44.54 Clare Hot Shots 9 0 7 1 9 524 943 35.72 Juniors M W L F Pts For Ag % Auburn 9 6 2 0 22 446 386 53.61 Clare Yellow 9 6 3 0 21 527 423 55.47 Clare Red 9 5 3 0 20 470 360 56.63 Blyth Crocs 9 5 3 0 20 421 340 55.32 Blyth Alligators 9 5 3 0 20 417 388 51.80 Hilltown 9 5 4 0 19 466 371 55.68 Clare Blue 9 5 4 0 19 436 458 48.77 Clare White 9 3 5 0 16 373 442 45.77 Clare Green 9 2 6 0 14 353 478 42.48 Sevenhill 9 0 9 0 9 290 553 34.40

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n BELINDA McInerney, Clare Masters, watches her shot during her ladies’ doubles match.

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SPORT v Bowls

Wakefield downs Hamley Last weekend’s round of matches concluded the second cycle of Division One matches, and also saw the start of the new Division Two and Division Three competitions.

Warm conditions greeted bowlers to another round of uninterrupted competition – 14 rounds in all without a loss of any matches so far due to weather.

The feature match in Division One, last Saturday, saw Port Wakefield do battle against Hamley Bridge.

For Hamley Bridge, this was an important match as it needed to narrow the gap between itself and the leading sides. However, a win for Port Wakefield would entrench the club among those leading sides.

At the end of the day, Port Wakefield emerged comfortable victors defeating Hamley Bridge by 21 shots with two rinks up.

Hamley Bridge’s only success was O’Brien’s six shot win over Murphy (PW) while G McPharlin (PW) had a 20 shot win over Smith (HB) and W McPharlin defeated Rex (HB) by seven shots.

The closest match of the day, though, saw Balaklava Gold defeat sister side Balaklava Green by only two shots.

Thompson (BGo) shared the points with Olsen (BGr) while

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By John Glistak, WMBA secretary Clifford’s (BGo) six shot win over Lamond (BGr) was just sufficient to cover Hawke’s (BGo) four shot loss to Cowan (BGr).

The remaining two matches saw both Owen and Riverton soundly defeat their respective opponents.

Owen’s margin was 32 shots while Riverton’s margin was 45 shots.

As a result, the only change in the standings has seen Owen and Hamley Bridge switch positions once again.

Unless a raft of unexpected results feature within the third cycle of Division One matches, it would appear the top three positions will be filled by Balaklava Gold, Port Wakefield and Riverton in a final order still to be confirmed while Owen and Hamley Bridge will battle for fourth spot.

The remaining sides appear to be out of contention for a finals’ berth.

THIS WEEKEND One match in this weekend’s round that will certainly influence Division One standings is the clash between Balaklava Gold and Hamley Bridge.

In earlier encounters, Balaklava Gold won the first match by six

n ‘digger’ O’Brien, pictured here during a match in December last year, was Hamley’s only success on Saturday, recording a six-shot win over Port Wakefield’s Ray Murphy.

shots despite having only one rink up and also the second match on rinks up after the final scores were tied.

These results would put Balaklava Gold in a favoured position to clean sheet Hamley Bridge.

However, Hamley Bridge is just as likely to bounce back and walk away with a much needed win.

Owen is an excellent position to widen its lead over Hamley Bridge, should Hamley Bridge lose, with a

Owen again knocks off Wakefield Blue The new Division Two competition commenced last weekend, with a number of interesting results noted.

Up to last weekend, Port Wakefield Blue had only lost once and that was to Owen. Move forward to last Saturday and these two sides met once again.

And just like last time, Owen walked away with another win against competition leaders Port Wakefield Blue winning by 11 shots with two rinks up.

Hean (O) had the closest match defeating Reimers (PWB) by eight shots. Fellow skipper, Uppill (O) had a 21 shot win over Fontaine (PWB) which covered Baum’s (PWB) 18 shot victory over Sullivan (O).

Tarlee White upset the more fancied Mallala White side with an all rinks up 23 shot win.

In an even performance, Lowry (TW) accounted for Curnow (MW) by six shots, Dunn (TW) defeated King (MW) by 10 shots, while Perry (TW) had a six shot win over Dunstan (MW).

The remaining matches saw Hamley White defeat Riverton Black by 11 shot and Hamley Red record a 26 shot win over Riverton White.

THIS WEEKEND An intriguing set of matches is programmed for Division Two this weekend.

Port Wakefield Blue and Mallala White both come off losses last weekend and each side will be keen to return to

result occur here or will Hamley White knock Hamley Red off their perch?

Only two weeks ago, Owen played Riverton Black in a match that Riverton Black had to win to take the last Division Two position. A

n PETER Baum finished with an 18-shot victory over Owen’s Peter Sullivan. the winning circle when they meet this Saturday.

When they met earlier this season, Port Wakefield Blue recorded a sound win. A similar result is expected once again here.

Sister sides Hamley Red and Hamley White will meet in another interesting clash. When they last met in early December, Hamley Red won all rinks up.

Will a similar

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Riverton Black win did occur.

So, these two sides meet once again but will a similar result occurs or will Owen avenge that loss?

The final match sees Tarlee White host Riverton White. Tarlee White will be looking to win their third match in a row while Riverton White will be keen to end its losing streak at two.

When they last met, Riverton White took the honours by five shots despite having only one rink up. Perhaps another close contest is likely here, once again.

Division Two results – January 21: Tarlee White 87(12) (D Lowry 31, P Dunn 29, J Perry 27) def Mallala White 64(0) (J Curnow 24, M King 19, M Dunstan 21); Hamley White 78(10) (A Fyfe 30, J Bell 25, M Nichols 23) def Riverton Black 67(2) (P Gates 26, P Koster 15, R Schulz 26); Hamley Red 87(12) (G Schilling 30, J Tily 28, B Morris 29) def Riverton White 61(0) (R Hannaford 16, J Glistak 23, G Giles 22); Owen 81(10) (L Hean 32, R Uppill 33, P Sullivan 16) def Port Wakefield Blue 70(2) (S Reimers 24, P Fontaine 12, P Baum 34).

Division Two standings: Port Wakefield Blue 134 (+295), Owen 116 (+151), Hamley White 114 (+144), Hamley Red 101 (+78), Mallala White 98 (+26), Tarlee White 92 (+11), Riverton White 81 (+43.75), Riverton Black 79 (+19).

January 28 fixtures: Tarlee White vs Riverton White, Mallala White vs Port Wakefield Blue, Riverton Black vs Owen, Hamley Red vs Hamley White.

good win over Mallala. At the same time, an Owen win will certainly eliminate Mallala from the finals’ race.

These two Clubs have split their earlier matches but with this match being played at Owen, the advantage will lay with the home side.

In a similar situation, Port Wakefield can also eliminate Wasleys from finals’ race consideration with a win in their match.

Port Wakefield has won both

matches this season and it is unlikely that a Wasleys upset will happen on this occasion.

The final match will see Riverton host Balaklava Green.

Despite Balaklava Green’s good showing in last week’s match, Riverton should notch its third win against their opponents.

Division One results – January 21: Port Wakefield 83(10) (G McPharlin 34, R Murphy 22, W McPharlin 27) def Hamley Bridge 62(2) (B Smith 14, A O’Brien 28, P Rex 20); Owen 87(10) G Bubner 36, G Simpson 21, B Parker 30) def Wasleys 45(2) (D Olive 10, S Nicolai 23, D McQuade 12); Riverton 89(12) (B Mullins 27, M Griffiths 34, N Rogers 28) def Mallala 44(0) (I Stuart 18, P Furst 13, K Roberts 13); Balaklava Gold 72(9) (P Thompson 28, S Hawke 18, T Clifford 26) def Balaklava Green 70(3) (M Olsen 28, C Cowan 22, D Lamond 20).

Division One standings: Balaklava Gold 117 (+156), Port Wakefield 110 (+61), Riverton 109 (+161), Owen 91 (+73), Hamley Bridge 88 (+21), Mallala 60 (-69), Wasleys 60 (-176), Balaklava Green 37 (-227).

January 28 fixtures: Owen vs Mallala, Riverton vs Balaklava Green, Port Wakefield vs Wasleys, Balaklava Gold vs Hamley Bridge.

n TonY Jones, Balaklava Red, helped his side to a win over Balaklava Blue on Saturday.

Division Three close This Division may prove to be a very even competition judging from last weekend’s results, with all sides still having a chance to make the finals.

Tarlee Red helped their chances of reaching the finals with a 21 shot victory over Mallala Black.

Similarly, Balaklava Red upset their more fancied sister side Balaklava Blue.

The final match saw Port Wakefield Gold record a narrow six shot win over Wasleys.

Mallala Black and Port Wakefield Gold now lead this competition, 14 points clear of their nearest opposition with a spread of only seven points separating the remaining sides.

This weekend’s round of matches may yield some surprise results that may not mirror earlier results within the season.

Wasleys host Balaklava Blue keen to reverse their loss to them early in the season. Similarly, Tarlee Red will be keen to upset Port Wakefield Gold when they travel to that venue.

The final match features Balaklava Red and Mallala Black. When they last met, Balaklava Red won narrowly with only one rink up suggesting that this may be the close match of the round.

Division Three results – January 21:Port Wakefield Gold 70(10) (A Brown 26, A Carslake 16, K Anderson 28) def Wasleys 64(2) (J McDonnell 22, J Williamson 28, B McDougall 14); Balaklava Red 78(12) (T Jones 25, C Milton 27, E Cunningham 26) def Balaklava Blue 63(0) (P McPharlin 20, C Stewart 24, K Harkness 19); Tarlee Red 80(12) (F Gorey 24, D Meyers 28, I Rohde 28) def Mallala Black 59(0) (K McDonald 17, M Secomb 27, J Evans 15).

Division Three standings: Mallala Black 73 (-14), Port Wakefield Gold 73 (-27), Balaklava Blue 59 (-169), Balaklava Red 55 (-202), Wasleys 53 (-169.75), Tarlee Red 52 (-187).

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Results of A1 cricket played on January 21, 2012

Lower North vs Long Plains

Match won by: Lower North Long Plains Batting H.Pym ct & b R.Darling........................... 6 L.Whitwell ct L.Pearson b M.Higgs......... 3 S.Schulz Run Out.................................... 3 D.West ct C.Marshall b B.Jones........... 36 T.McArdle ct J.Mahoney ct C.Marshall... 2 R.Bushell ct R.Darling b S.Dykes.......... 32 B.Shimmin b T.McPharlin b S.Rowland.. 0 T.Daniel ct T.McPharlin b S.Rowland.... 13 S.McArdle Not Out................................ 14 M.Warnes ct R.Darling b C.Marshall....... 6 J.East ct J.Hednerson b R.Darling.......... 4 Extras 20 Total 10/139 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Higgs 7 2 1 21 R.Darling 7.5 3 2 13 C.Marshal 9 1 2 37 B.Jones 5 2 1 13 S.Rowland 9 2 2 24 S.Dykes 6 0 1 24

Lower North Batting J.Henderson ct J.East b S.McArdle.........16 T.McPharlin b M.Warnes....................... 30 S.Rowland lbw D.West.......................... 30 R.Darling ct S.McArdle b M.Warnes...... 21 J.McPharlin ct L.Whitwell b D.West........ 1 L.Pearson lbw b M.Warnes..................... 0 J.Mahoney ct T.McArdle b D.West.......... 2 M.Higgss Not Out.................................. 26 C.Marshall Not Out.................................. 3 S.Dykes..............................................DNB B.Jones..............................................DNB Extras 18 Total 7/146 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Warnes 9 2 3 24 S.McArdle 9 1 1 31 T.Daniel 4 1 0 9 J.East 5 0 0 26 D.West 7 0 3 26 H.Pym 7 0 0 26

Stanley senior cricket n BRAD Shimmin stops the ball in its tracks, fielding for Long Plains in the Stanley senior cricket match at Balaklava on Saturday.

Results of A2 Grade cricket played on January 21, 2012

Watervale vs Auburn/Mintaro Match won by Auburn/Mintaro Watervale Batting L.Victor b B.Toy....................................... 3 B.Maloney Run Out............................... 14 A.Sorello b B.Toy..................................... 0 S.Hadley b B.Toy..................................... 1 C.Parker lbw b D.Howling..................... 30 A.Griffen b D.Howling.............................. 0 B.Muir ct&b D.Howling............................ 4 B.Garrard ct S.Simpson b D.Howling..... 0 C.Ackland lbw b D.Howling..................... 3 R.Stutley b B.Toy..................................... 0 K.Parkinson Not Out............................... 2 Extras 12 Total 10/70 Auburn/Mintaro Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Toy 7.2 1 4 16 B.Schutz 3 0 0 20 B.Hollan 3 0 0 8 D.Howling 7 0 5 22 S.Simpson 1 0 0 4

Auburn/Mintaro Batting B.Schutz ct R.Stutley b S.Hadley.......... 16 Z.Sims Run Out....................................... 0 S.Whitelaw ct C.Parker b R.Stutley......... 0 B.Toy ct R.Stutley b B.Garrard.............. 26 D.Nixon Not Out...................................... 5 S.Simpson Not Out............................... 15 K.Parish..............................................DNB B.Holland............................................DNB D.Howling...........................................DNB R.Matz................................................DNB Z.Holland............................................DNB Extras 13 Total 4/73 Watervale Bowling Bowler O M W R R.Stutley 3 1 1 23 B.Maloney 2 0 0 14 B.Garrard 4 0 1 12 S.Hadley 4 0 1 8 L.Victor 1 0 0 6 A.Griffen 1 0 0 9

A ‘mixed bag’ of results for Gilbert Valley A mixed bag for Gilbert Valley Cricket Association this week, with strong wins to A3 and A5 but a loss for the A1s.

This round, centuries were scored by Zac Hier in A3 – 101 retired, and a maiden century to a bloke who has played cricket for close to 30 years, Trevor Reichelt scored 125 in the A5s.

Para Districts Results of Grade 6 cricket played on January 21, 2012

Dublin vs Salisbury North

Match won by Dublin Dublin Batting J.Crosbie ct M.Barbel b GC.Schuric..... 12 C.Mason b GD.Schuric........................... 1 B.Starr b RG.Creek............................... 13 R.Amari b GD.Schuric............................. 0 J.Schwartz-Chapman b M.Barbel......... 17 S.Dalgleish ct G.Bald b GD.Schuric........ 2 W.Heslop ct GD.Schuric b M.Pierce....... 9 N.Starr b M.Barbel.................................. 0 J.Mason ct M.Pierce b V.Bhujbal.......... 42 W.Bedell Not Out................................... 16 M.Starr Not Out....................................... 3 Extras 11 Total 9/126 Salisbury North Bowling Bowler O M W R GD.Shuric 8 0 4 29 RG.Creek 8 2 1 24 M.Barbel 6 1 2 23 T.Peirce 2 0 0 12 M.Pierce 6 0 1 24 V.Bhujbal 2.3 1 1 5

Salisbury North Batting W.Denengelse ct J.Schwartz-Chap....... 27 G.Bald b J.Mason.................................... 0 RG.Creek b M.Starr............................... 34 A.Quinlish ct J.Crosbie b M.Starr.......... 14 GD.Schuric ct J.Schwartz-Chap b R.A... 5 M.Pierce ct B.Starr b M.Starr.................. 7 V.Bhujbal ct W.Beddell b J.Mason.......... 9 C.Saint Run Out...................................... 9 SG.Baker b J.Mason............................... 0 M.Barbel ct N.Starr b J.Mason................ 2 T.Peirce Not Out...................................... 2 Extras 15 Total 10/124 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Mason 8 1 4 14 W.Heslop 4 1 0 15 R.Amari 8 1 1 22 S.Dalgleish 4 0 0 20 B.Starr 4 0 0 18 W.Bedell 3 0 0 9 M.Starr 8 1 4 19

Results of U/14 Grade cricket played on January 21, 2012

Dublin vs Central United

Match won by Central United Central United Batting J.Calgie b A.Irrgang............................... 32 S.Brading Retired.................................. 52 J.Farrell Run Out..................................... 1 JA.Lynch b A.Irrgang............................... 1 D.Nuske ct D.Coome b A.Martini............ 0 C.Kolisnyk Not Out................................ 20 C.Squires Not Out................................... 4 JD.Olszewski......................................DNB D.Silver...............................................DNB D.Brading...........................................DNB Extras 33 Total 4/143 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R D.Irrgang 3 0 0 26 D.Coombe 5 0 0 23 B.Robinson 1 0 0 15 J.Dalgleish 5 1 0 18 A.Martini 1 0 1 4 A.Irrgang 3 0 2 12 W.Martini 2 0 0 22 E.Pepe 2 0 0 17

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Dublin Batting D.Coombe ct&b C.Squires.................... 47 D.Irrgang Run Out................................... 2 B.Robinson ct&b JA Lynch..................... 2 J.Dalgleish ct&b D.Nuske........................ 2 E.Pepe b D.Silver.................................... 3 A.Martini ct&b D.Nuske........................... 0 A.Irrgang ct&b D.Branding...................... 1 W.Martini ct&b D.Branding...................... 0 K.Dalgleish Not Out................................. 0 I.Pepe Not Out......................................... 0 J.Patterson.........................................DNB Extras 32 Total 8/89 Central United Bowling Bowler O M W R S.Brading 1 0 0 1 J.Calgie 2 1 0 5 D.Silver 2 0 1 3 J.Farrell 3 0 0 30 C.Squires 2 0 1 7 D.Brading 2 0 2 4 C.Kolisnyk 3 0 0 7 D.Nuske 2 0 2 9 JD.Olszewski 3 0 0 15 JA.Lynch 2 0 1 7

n Long plains teammates Sam McArdle and Michael Warnes celebrate a wicket. n LEFT: Jared East sends a fast bowl down for Long Plains.

A1 results

Gawler Central 6/264 defeated Gilbert Valley 162 GC: J McCafferty 105, A King 59, W Serle 34 GV: C Mullins 2/44, J Schahinger 2/51, A McCabe 1/20, Josh Vater 1/47 GV: R Vandeleur 39, Josh Vater 37, K Vandeleur 34 GC: A King 4/26, T Stock 2/29, W Serle 2/33

A3 results

Gilbert Valley 3/203 defeated Freeling 95 GV: Z Hier 101ret, P Callery 50 no, M Day 18, Jack Vater 15 no, R Schwartz 13 Fre: T Barnes 1/28, K Wright 1/30 Fre: K Wright 36, R Schirmer 24 GV: Z Hier 3/13, G Molineux 3/19, T Connell 2/5, J Owens 1/10, S Goodfellow 1/18

A5 results

Gilbert Valley 7/223 defeated Angaston 149 GV: T Reichelt 125, L Molineux 33, C Busch 24, P Allchurch 14 no Ang: G Strathearn 3/26, C Schultz 2/27, P Antonie 2/37 Ang: G Strathearn 48, P Antonie 27, J Feist 21 GV: J Branson 2/8, P Allchurch 2/11, L Molineux 2/16, M Busch 2/27, J Wright 1/12, N Busch 1/12 Plains Producer, Wednesday January 25, 2011

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Junior cricket THE Two Wells Under 16 cricket side defeated Riverside in a two-day match, played January 14 and 21.

n ABOVE: Josh Pellizzari fields for Two Wells on Saturday. n LEFT: Lachlan Waters is quick to the ball for Two Wells. n BELOW: Two Wells bowler, Lachlan Goss. n RIGHT: Will Hart, Two Wells sends down a fast one.

Para Districts Results of Grade 4 cricket played on January 21

Atco Cricket Club vs two wells Two Wells 9/242 def Atco Cricket Club 10/28

Results of U/16 Grade cricket played on January 14 & 21

Riverside Club vs two wells Two Wells 10/137 & 2/50 def Riverside 10/97 & 10/78 Results of Grade 1 cricket played on January 21

Virginia vs Rose & Crown Virginia 9/192 def Rose & Crown 9/163

Results of Grade 3 cricket played on January 21

Atco Cricket Club vs Virginia Atco Cricket Club 2/79 def Virginia 10/78

Results of U/12 Grade cricket played on January 21

Angle Vale Club vs Virginia Angle Vale 1/126 def Virginia 4/64

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Results of A4 Grade cricket played on January 21

Mallala vs Nuriootpa

Match won by Mallala Mallala Batting D.Cawrse b D.Nayda............................... 18 A.Buckley ct G.Laney b D.Nayda............ 13 J.Cufone Not Out.................................... 53 WS.Rudd..............................................DNB J.Charnstrom........................................DNB W.Farrelly..............................................DNB A.Fischer..............................................DNB T.Cawrse...............................................DNB B.Martin................................................DNB N.Work Not Out....................................... 46 B.Goudie ct AJ Lange b B.Atherton.......... 5 Extras 10 Total 3/145 Nuriootpa Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Atherton 8 2 1 22 D.Nayda 8 0 2 32 R.Moore 4 0 0 12 A.Norton 7 0 0 43 D.Moore 6 0 0 25 C.Dahms 1 0 0 11

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Nuriootpa Batting A.Reusch Not Out................................. 72 AJ Lange ct WS Rudd b A.Buckley......... 6 J.Heinze ct & b A.Buckley....................... 2 S.Moore ct T.Cawrse b N.Work............... 0 A.Norton ct J.Cufone b N.Work............... 4 D.Moore Not Out................................... 37 R.Moore..............................................DNB D.Nayda..............................................DNB G.Laney..............................................DNB B.Atherton..........................................DNB C.Dahms.............................................DNB Extras 17 Total 4/138 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R T.Cawrse 5 0 0 14 A.Buckley 5 1 2 21 N.Work 5 1 2 21 A.Fischer 5 0 0 9 J.Charnstrom 5 2 0 5 B.Goudie 5 0 0 18 W.Farrelly 5 0 0 19 J.Cufone 5 0 0 28

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Mid North tennis action

n ToP man Derek Friedrichs, Balaklava, powers down a forehand on the run, during his men’s doubles match with Jonathon Brice against Clare Masters’ Graham Coulter and Mark West. n Results and more pictures, page 18

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NEMWBA pennant results from January 18.

Clare Red 32 (8) def Clare Green 31 (10) R.Howes 11 P.Errey 20 R.Jarman 21 L.Day 11 Brinkworth 36 (8) def Balaklava 32 (2) F.Groom 21 T.Jones 12 R.Martin 15 K.Harkness 20 Clare Blue 45 (8) def Clare White 34 (2) R.Brandt 28 D.Goss 16 I.James 17 B.Sims 18 Spalding 38 (8) def Snowtown 37 (2) G.Blaser 23 R.Brand 19 G.Goodridge 15 R.Atkinson 18 Burra 52 (10) def Blyth 29 (0) C.Boston 23 L.Mader 12 R.Taylor 29 R.Deluca 17 Premiership table

Points For Agst % Burra 127 644 412 60.98 Clare Red 110 578 424 57.68 Spalding 87 468 491 48.80 Blyth 81 492 453 52.06 Snowtown 80 477 477 50.00 Clare Blue 68 512 543 48.53 Clare Green 68 483 517 48.30 Clare White 52 450 514 46.68 Balaklava 39 472 549 46.23 Brinkworth 38 400 596 40.16 January 25 fixtures: Balaklava v Clare Green, Blyth v Brinkworth, Clare Red v Clare Blue, Clare White v Spalding, Snowtown v Burra.

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NLWBA pennant results from January 19.

Saddleworth Blue 39 (B Schoenberg 18, R Richardson 21 d Saddleworth Gold 34 (P Milde 20, T. Ritchie 14).

Riverton Black 44 (M Keast 25, J Glistak 19) d Mintaro 40 (N Moraldo 14, B Kellock 26).

Burra Green 40 (H Stockman 21, K. Lomman 19) d Burra Red 37 (L Sutton 16, K Maidment 21).

Robertstown Gold 43 (G Rooke 24, L. Mosey 19) d Robertstown Green 38 (J Kotz 14, S Kimpton 24).

Riverton Green 37 (J Przibilla 21, A Harrip 16) d Riverton Blue 35 (M Prime 15, E Passehl 20).

Booborowie 40 (L Pearce 15, R Landorf 25) d Burra Gold 36 (A Webster 19, D Day 17).

Auburn Red 39 (M Mount 10, K Maloney 29) d Auburn Black (L Wildash 21, S Hean 16).

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Premiership table Auburn Red 90 + 218 Auburn Black 78 + 128.25 Booborowie 76 + 114 Riverton Black 73 + 64 Riverton Green 70 + 58 Robertstown Gold 66 + 30 Riverton Blue 64 + 67 Burra Green 64 + 42 Robertstown Green 54 + 24 Saddleworth Blue 48 - 55 Burra Red 45 - 57 Saddleworth Gold 36 - 76 Mintaro 36 - 127.25 Burra Gold 24 - 121 Tarlee 16 - 23

Sides for Saturday

For matches played on January 28, 2012.

Div 1: Owen v Mallala to be played at Owen. G Marshman, I Freebairn, G Harkness, B Parker (sk). D Hartwell, P Freebairn, N Harkness, G Simpson (sk). D Greer, G Ince, G Bubner, T Harkness (sk).

Div 2: Owen v Riverton Black to be played at Riverton, cars R Hill, D Brown, W Heaslip to depart at 12.30pm.

D Northcott, M Miles, W Heaslip, P Sullivan (sk). D Brown, J Harkness, K Warnes, L Hean (sk). A Tiller, D Lauricella, R Hill, R Uppill (sk).

Div 1: Balaklava Green v Riverton to be played at Riverton, cars seconds. R Barr, N Olsen, O Chapman, D Lamond (sk). J McPharlin, J Roberts, G Heffernan, C Cowan (sk). R Hillman, J Milton, J Bastian, M Olsen (sk).

Balaklava Gold v Hamley Bridge to be played at Balaklava. G Palmer, B Olsen, A Chivell, P Thompson (sk). R McDonald, J Olsen, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk). K Cottle, K McPharlin, R McPharlin, T Clifford (sk).

Div 2: Balaklava Blue v Wasleys to be played at Wasleys, cars thirds. D Anderson, S Renshaw, K Catford, P McPharlin (sk). L Bradock, P Ramm, C Welke, C Stewart (sk). H Hebisch, C Haasbroek, B Moffat, K Harkness (sk).

Balaklava Red v Mallala Black to be played at Balaklava. R May, E Edwards, L Zerk, C Milton (sk). N Sampson, R Greenshields, N Veitch, T Jones (sk).

A Barr, C Wood, D Beare, L Day (sk).

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Results from Thursday January 19.

Balaklava Green 91 def Pt Wakefield 50: H Menadue 23 def L Berry 21, G Chapman 34 def H Brown 17, B Philp 34 def S Kempster 12.

Mallala White 76 def Owen 52: B

Roney 23 def G Wandel 15, H Hocking 23 def Y Howard 16, C King 27 def B Harkness 14.

Hamley Bridge 62 def Two Wells 58: N Fyfe 18 def M Gameau 17, N Bubner 22 def B Molloy 20, B McQuire 22 def S Underwood 21.

Mallala Black 48 def Balaklava Gold 42: H March 17 def J Milton 14, R Jenkin 13 drew K Catford 13, F Dunstan 18 def C Goldney 15.

Premiership table Mallala Black 97 + 134 Mallala White 81 + 143 Owen 81 + 122 Balaklava Gold 70 + 55 Hamley Bridge 62 -- 57 Balaklava Green 61 + 5 Two Wells 52 -- 42 Pt Wakefield 16 -- 322

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Results from January 18.

At Kadina: Kadina Blue 41 (Lydeamore 13, Rodstedt 13, B Virgin 7, Roach 8) d Balaklava 17 (Sutton 3, Hilzinger 6, D Williams 2, N. Williams 6).

Kadina White 16 ( Virgin 5, Marshall 5, Daddow 3, Wearne 3) drew with Moonta Brown16 (Hatcher 6, Loveridge 4, Harvey 3, Lamshed 3) At Wallaroo: Pt Wakefield 21 (McWaters 3, Lipsett 3, Algie 9, Simpson 6) d Wallaroo Blue 13 (R Walker 5, M Walker 2, Kennett 4, Miller 2).

At Moonta: Snowtown 39 (G Schupelius 13, Bolvig 12, P Schupelius 7, G Clark 7) d Moonta Green 32 (Bennett 11, Trenwith 1, Promnitz 12, Donaldson 8).

Wallaroo White had the bye.

Golf Balaklava men

Warm, calm conditions called nearly three-score would-be high scorers to the greensward last Saturday for a Stableford round, including Northern Territory visitors Caroline and Ralph Stobo-Wilson.

Even Jimmie Breuer rocked up in the new Navara to crack hardy on a day that, from the lofty A Grade perspective at least, belonged to “Rampaging” Rob Lawson.

Young Rob (38 points) accounted not only for Ian and Ben Michael on a count back, but also continued to cut a merry swathe through the mighty Michael machine through his defeat of John Michael,

two-up, in their Summer Cup face-off.

Lying strewn in his majestic wake Rob left the following A Graders to have a good, long look at themselves: D Taylor (36), W Lokan (35), T Michael (34), M Hameister (33), W Goudie (33), C Michael (32), R Stobo-Wilson (32), J Breuer (31), S Michael (30) and W Nagle (24).

Our B Grade field suffered yet another Mallala mauling at the meat-plate hands of Greg Sonntag (38), who bullied Bill “Double B” Berry (33) back to 2nd place. Bill in turn dumped Dennis Goudie into 3rd. on a count back. It was cold coffee and warm beer for D Rodgers (32), J Michael (32), B Michael (32), D Addison (32), G Leo (30), D Trickett (25), A Henstridge (25) and Caroline Stobo-Wilson (21).

Lachlan Hart took a generous swig of “Shearer’s Revenge” rum before drowning the C Grade swingers with a ridiculous score of 40 points. Disturbed, dispirited and distraught were M Hahesy (30), C Hahesy (25), D Michael (25) and G. Anderson (22).

Wayne Nagle hatched the first Birdie on the 3rd, Greg Sonntag cracked his on the 8th. which was where Rob Lawson also got into the action. Nearest The Pins belonged to Dave Rodgers (3rd), Rob Lawson (8th and 10th), Callum Michael (13th) and demon Dave again at the 15th.

Lachlan Hart was awarded 6 Golfer of the Summer points, Greg Sonntag 5, Rob Lawson 4, Ian Michael 3, Ben Michael 2 and the rest of we mutts, 1 apiece.

This Saturday a Par competition awaits, perhaps the last chance of glory for many, before Murray “Smudger” Smith makes his long-threatened return to the fray next month, knees oiled to perfection.

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A group of 20 players took to the fairways on Wednesday January 18, with Dene Newton winning the day with 51, Barrie Thompson 50, Doug Taylor 49, John Michael 48 CB, Merv Hameister 48, Greg Sonntag 47 CB, Brian Stewart 47, Bill Goudie 46 CB, Bill Berry 46 CB, Barry Olsen 46, Wayne Nagle 44, Ben Michael 43, Jim Bastian 42 CB, Dillon Michael 42, Dean Trickett 40, GerryToms 38, Yvonne Leo 37 CB, Austin Henstridge 37, Jeoff Leo 35 and Callum Michael 29.

Birdies: Barrie Thompson holes 3 and 11, Doug Taylor hole 3, Merv Hameister hole 2, Brian Stewart holes 8 and 9, Bill Goudie hole 2 and Barry Olsen holes 6 and 12.

NTP: Barrie Thompson hole 3 and Brian Stewart hole 8.

Hamley Bridge

After a quiet couple of months, serial day winner George Dahlitz won yet another one scoring 42 points in Thursday’s Stableford competition.

Second spot on the podium went to Bob Ahola with 40 on a count back from Roger Hahn c/b Bob Charman 40pts.

Other leading scores: Warren Isgar and Barry Schwartz 39, Rob Mcgregor, Lance Hatcher and Ian Ferguson 38, Dave Russell 37. Birdies: Barry Schwartz 4, Lance Hatcher and Roger Hahn 9, Ian Ferguson 15. Nearest to The Pins: Roger Hahn 9, Barry Schwartz 12. Non comp player: Dennis Nation 38 points.

In a field of 23 players, new treasurer John Riley played almost faultless golf to win the day, scoring a massive 44 points to win Saturday’s stableford round from Steve Howe 40, John Mitchell 39, Wayne White 37, Kieth Kluske and Vince Zito 36 – all the above being prize winners.

Other leading scores: Rex Mortimer and Wim Van Pelt 35, Rowland Pawlak 33, Warren Isgar, Cliff Applebee, Ross Heinze and Doug Cooper 32. Birdies: Bob Charman 4th, Helen Bell 9th. Nearest to The Pins: Vince Zito 9th, Helen Bell 14th, John Riley 12th.

Veterans

Adelaide Plains and Barossa Valley Veterans Golf Association.

Fifty-six golfers from the AP & BV Vets played the Kapunda golf course on Thursday, the event sponsored by the Kapunda Golf Club.

Results A Grade: 41 R Grigg (Highercombe), 39 J Thornhill (Tee Tree Gully), 38 G Dawson (Penfield). Ball Winners: 37 D Butler (Penfield), 37 J Ball (Two Wells), 37 G Neilson (Barossa Valley), 36 J Pengilly (Riverton), 35 B Lythgoe (Barossa Valley), 34 B Lee (Kapunda), 33 P Frazer (Barossa Valley).

B Grade: 40 D Kaesler (Kapunda), 38 B Stewart (Balaklava), 36 T Dowling (Gawler). Ball Winners: 35 J Riley, 35 A Noack (Hamley Bridge), 34 M Reynolds, 34 K Robinson (Barossa Valley), 34 R Taylor (Penfield), 34 J Spackman (Two Wells), 34 H Jeske (Gawler).

C Grade: 36 E Filmer (Barossa Valley), 36 B Sims (Tanunda Pines), 34 G Brown (Gawler). Ball Winners: 33 G Woods, 32 N Stringer (Hamley Bridge), 32 R Kraft (Barossa Valley), 31 P Jones (Penfield).

NTP winners –AGrade: V Zitto(Hamley Bridge); B Grade; T Bateman(Kapunda); C Grade G Woods (Hamley Bridge).

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SPORT v District

n CENTRE: Les Pearson and Louise Michael shake hands after the 6-4 match which saw Louise victorious. n TOP LEFT: A moment of disappointment for Les, after an unforced error. n BOTTOM LEFT: Les slices a forehand shot. n TOP RIGHT: Louise hits a killer backhand, re-discovering her form. n BOTTOM RIGHT: Louise shows dismay at a missed shot.

n LOUISE smirks as she serves up nearing the end of the match, trying hard not to let her concentration falter.

Co-worker tennis challenge:

Louise fights back to earn bragging rights

LOUISE Michael will have bragging rights for at least the next 12 months, after winning a tennis match against co-worker, Les Pearson, on Sunday night on her home court at Riverlea homestead, near Balaklava.

Michael came out on top, six games to four, in front of a vocal crowd of about 20, which included ‘The Fanatics”, led by Tania Allen.

After continuously having to hear Scott Michael going on about his wife’s tennis talent, Pearson challenged Louise to a match to prove her supposed skill.

The gauntlet was thrown down and Michael accepted.

Warm, summer conditions greeted the players, who were sweating it up within three minutes of the warm-up hit.

Pearson took the early ascendancy, leading three games to one and on serve after breaking Michael early.

The wind picked up and so did Michael’s game, identifying Pearson’s particularly strong weakness of lacking a backhand of any substance or accuracy.

She fought back to level the scores at four games a piece and took a five-four lead on serve before breaking Pearson, who hit wide with his 50th unforced backhand error of the match, to seal the win for Michael.

Both players were relieved to end the match, Pearson red-faced in the wake of defeat, Michael red-faced from a likely combination of sunburn, exhaustion and lack of oxygen.

n a great forehand from Les in the final moments of the match.

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LOCAL v Living

The way We were

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• Noel Bubner left the district with his family, moving to Western Australia to take on the role of site manager at Brookton’s Balco plant.

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• Balaklava High School students, Sophie Gardner and Lachlan Parker were the top year 12 scorers for 2002. Tamara Cooper was announced dux for the 2001 class at Riverton High School.

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Dorothea Mackellar and her famous poem

Diary& • Jan 26: Australia Day celebrations; Clare, Riverton, Saddleworth and Auburn 8.30am; Balaklava 8am followed by official opening of Balaklava Skate Park; Port Parham Sports & Social Club 11am.

• Feb 18: Balaklava Bash for Cash.

• Feb 26: Balaklava Junior Tennis Tournament.

• Mar 2: World Day of Prayer; Mallala Anglican Church 10am, Two Wells Anglican Church 7.30pm.

• Mar 4: Balaklava Swimming Pool triathlon.

• Mar 17: Balaklava High School formal.

• Mar 30: Riverton & District High School presentation ball.

Send us your diary dates!

and other Verses in 1914; Dreamharbour in 1923; and Fancy Dress in 1926.

A prolific writer, she also wrote novels: Outlaw’s Luck (by herself in 1913); and at least two in collaboration with Ruth Bedford: Little Blue Devil in 1912 and Two’s Company in 1914. Dorothea was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire on New Year’s Day 1968, for her contribution to Australian literature. She died just two weeks later, January 14, and was laid to rest with her father and family in Waverley Cemetery overlooking the open ocean.

A federal electorate in the area of Sydney’s northern beaches as well as a street in the Canberra suburb of Cook are named in her honour, but not the Canberra suburb of McKellar.

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tually written while she was homesick in England, at the age of 19. It was first published in the London Spectator in 1908 under its original title, “Core of My Heart”.

Wikipedia tells us, “the poem reflects the romanticised and somewhat idealised reflection of a writer yearning to be taken back to Gunnedah.”

There were four volumes of Dorothea Mackellar’s collected verse published: The Closed Door (in 1911 and containing the first appearance of My Country under its present name); The Witch Maid,

Dorothea Mackellar (1885-1968) A statue to commemorate Dorothea Mackellar was unveiled in ANZAC Park in Gunnedah on Australia Day in 1983. The “Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards” were created in 1984 and this has become a nationwide poetry competition for Australian school students.

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Puzzle 10 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.55)

• Muriel Mount, of Auburn and Dorothy Walton, of Watervale were selected to compete in the Country Round Robin Bowling Tournament in Adelaide.

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Heritage Highlights

Many older folk will remember Dorothea Mackellar’s well known poem, “My Country” – we all learned it at school and, for many of us, it remains an all-time favourite. This poem has an interesting ‘history.’ The original title was “Core of My Heart” written with six verses, but it is verse two that became so famous, the first line being “I love a sunburnt country”. But who was Dorothea Mackellar?

Isobel Marion Dorothea Mackellar was born in Sydney on July 1 1885, the daughter of noted physician and parliamentarian, Sir Charles Mackellar. Despite growing up in suburban Sydney, her poetry (quintessentially bush poetry) was inspired by her experiences on her brothers’ farms near Gunnedah, north west NSW. Her most famous poem was ac-

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However, he clearly operates on the theory - “why change a good thing?” Much of his success stems from the simplistic, poetic songs reminiscent of rural Australia.

Released through his recent signing with Warner Music Australia, The Big Red is reflective of the multi-award winning artist’s passion for his craft. It reminds all as to why he has remained a success for more than 40 years, with tracks on the album sure to become favourites for all Australians domestically.

The first single, “Hang My Hat In Queensland”, is pure poetry; an autobiographical account of Williamson’s life.

Inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame in 2010 and the recipient of more awards than he cares to mention, including a recent nomination for Oz Artist of the Year at the CMC 2012 Music Awards, there is no question Williamson is the real deal.

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For this artist, whilst the awards are a nice recognition, there is no doubt it is the reaction from his audience that is most important.

“I think those who know my music will think ‘Yes! This is what we’ve been waiting for’,” Williamson said.

“For those who don’t know; clear the mind of American influences.

“This is purely Australian. I hope it makes you as proud as I am of the place.”

Williamson will embark on The Big Red National Tour from February. It is hardly an album I will be clutching at in desperation for my own personal collection but there are thousands of fans out there who will be.

So, I take my hat off to you John, a pioneer of the Australian Country Music industry and a legend, which simply continues to grow.

Honesty is something you can’t wear out.

MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES january 29 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

february 5 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

anglican Riverton................... 10.30am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am

Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am

Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am

LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield................9.30am Lochiel & Nantawarra... CLOSED until Feb 12 Tarlee..........................9.30am

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Lochiel & Nantawarra... CLOSED until Feb 12 Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

february 12 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am Hamley Bridge...........6.00pm anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Lochiel....................... 10.00am Tarlee..........................9.30am

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2005 Hyundai Getz 5-speed manual two door hatch.

One owner, full service history. Registration until May 2012, reg XHB 096.

124,000km. Excellent condition. Lots of features. $7,790 ono. 0427 999 011.

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.

ChookS young Isa brown layer hens ready to go, Mallala. Ph 8527 2343.

Firewood - Beat the price rise. Get in early before winter. Top quality split red gum. Discount for bulk loads. 1 tonne $270, 1/2 tonne $135. Delivery charges may apply. All loads weighed. Phone 0412 887 040.

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

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

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Saturday from 8am, 4/23 Francis Street, new tupperware, books, clothes plus more.

Public Notice CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen.

Wednesday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 1pm or by appointment. Phone 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.

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VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered.

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Birth

Smith (nee Reinke). Debra, Stephen and Matilda are delighted to announce the birth of Aisha Mae on January 5, 2012 in Darwin.

White - Craig, Julie and family. Our precious baby “Charlie” born on 16/01/2012 at just over 19 weeks old. Our little ray of sunshine will live in our hearts forever. An angel in the book of life wrote down your date of birth and whispered as he closed the book too beautiful for this earth. Now an angel in heaven. We love you so much and will keep you in our hearts forever.

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Hill - Dicker. Robert and Carol of Owen are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca to Matthew, son of Colin and Jane of Kingston S.E on December 31, 2011. Both families wish them a lifetime of love and happiness.

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Toovey - Alexander. Thank you to all my friends in Balaklava and Halbury Dr. and Peg Lane, our old friends in attending Lex’s funeral. To all who sent cards, letters and calls. Thank you to Andrew Smith for officiating a beautiful service, Petera Smith, Gayle Burnett for the lovely tea. To nurses Marj and Melissa for their comfort to me at my time of loss. Paramedics Jeanette and Alan for their caring to him. Last but not least to Warren Durdin for the heart felt words he gave, our many, many thanks to all. Sincerely Sadie Toovey, Alexis, Lynn families.

Williams Ann. The Williams families wish to extend their thanks to everyone who sent condolences on the passing of Ann. Thank you for the cards and phone calls. Thanks also to Mill Court and staff, and the many friends who visited Ann over the years, which she loved so much.

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Balaklava Tennis Club Inc

PAPER DRIVE Friday Feb 3 2pm - Blyth

Saturday Feb 4 8.30am - Balaklava, Owen, Mallala & Pt Wakefield

Junior Tournament Sunday February 26

Doubles and singles events for boys and girls aged 10 -17 yrs

Please contact Tania Allen 8862 2212 or 0419 034 096 for details

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Balaklava Golf Club

Ladies General Meeting Thursday February 9 10am at the club

Members invited to attend

Australia Day Celebrations at Port Parham Sports & Social Club

• Bring the family and enjoy the great aussie BBQ while being entertained • Dave Clarke singing gallery • Open from 11am to 6pm

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

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Expressions of Interest In the Purchase or Lease of Commercial Premises located at: 12 Belvidere Road, Saddleworth

Premises currently used for Case Machinery Dealership.

Vacant Possession Date : May 2012 ( Lease preference is for the total property in the first instance.)

Ph: 88474002 or 0428 811 138

Port Parham Sports & Social Club Port Parham Rd, Parham - Phone 8529 2211

Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown

Balaklava & District War Memorial Swimming Pool

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Harvest Thanks Sunday January 29 9am at Balaklava Lutheran Church Harris street, Balaklava

For more info contact Jim Bryan 8862 1031

Mallala Netball Club

Registrations Senior: Registration & Pre-Season training Thursday February 2, 6.30pm Junior: Registation Thursday February 9, 4.30pm

Contact Tania Heaslip - Secretary 0427 979 013

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Balaklava Veterinary Service Dr Brenton Clark 8862 2088

Open Tender To Provide Desludging Services for 2012 – 2016 for Snowtown, Hamley Bridge, Blyth, Balaklava and Port Wakefield.

Council is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced organisation via open tender process to provide desludging services for 2012 – 2016 for Snowtown, Hamley Bridge, Blyth, Balaklava and Port Wakefield. Written tenders are invited for the desludging services and shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tender 201201-ES: Council’s Desludging Services for 2012 - 2016” and addressed to the Environmental Services Manager, Wakefield Regional Council, PO Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461 by no later than 5pm on Friday, 24 February 2012.

Tenderers are advised to obtain a tender information package from the Council office or website for consideration prior to lodging a tender.

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The highest nor any tender need not necessarily be accepted.

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DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

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

Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / 301 / 2011 APPLICANT’S NAME: Th o m p s o n B e a ch Progress Association Inc

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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.

Phone: Ian 0430 238 603

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

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SUBJECT LAND: Lot 2 4 8 Ru s k i n Ro a d , Th o m p s o n B e a c h , Hundred of Dublin CT: 5372/262

The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala, or 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the Development & Compliance Coordinator at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than Friday February 10, 2012.

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Top ladies for Region 8 round robin The Wooroora Womens Bowling Association sides for the Region 8 Country Round Robin, to be played in Adelaide from February 14-17, are as follows: Jackie Hayes (Mundoora); Marilyn Brandt (Clare); Margaret Keast (Riverton); Venita Rowan (Snowtown - skipper).

Yvonne Howard (Mallala); Di Clements (Redhill); Natalie Fyfe (Hamley Bridge); Helen Stringer (Mundoora - skipper).

Bev Roney (Mallala); Joy Milton (Balaklava); Lyn Wildash (Auburn); Ann Harrip

(Riverton - skipper).

Sue Yates (Brinkworth); Margaret Maylin (Two Wells); Sue Clarke (Clare); Wendy Aitchison (Mundoora - skipper).

[Yvonne Curnow, Helen Ackland] Team Manager: Jill Ackland.

The venues for the Country Round Robin are Ascot Park, Lockleys, Marion and Modbury.

There will be seven matches played against the other country regions, and an eighth match for final placement.

n Yvonne Howard, Mallala.

n Bowls results, page 22 n John Glistak’s WMBA report, page 19

n Bev Roney, Mallala.

n ANNE Harrip, Riverton.

n Natalie Fyfe, Hamley Bridge.

n Joy Milton, Balaklava.

McBride brothers will star at fourth Test Match REPORT: Les Pearson AUSTRALIA Day will be extremely special for two local budding cricket stars, Tyler and Codie McBride, when they stride out on to Adelaide Oval tomorrow.

The Balaklava brothers are Milo Cricket competitors at both Balaklava and Lyndoch, and were lucky winners of a competition to go to the fourth Test Match between Australia and India.

The lads will stand with the Australian team during the national anthem and play cricket on Adelaide Oval during the lunch break.

It will be Tyler’s second time he has had the priviledge of playing on the hallowed turf, after the Balaklava Milo Cricket group won a similar competition last year.

Enjoy the day, boys!

Pictures: Lisa Redpath

The offer to end all offers!

n HOW’S THAT?! Long Plains wicket keeper Liam Whitwell and fielder Heath Pym celebrate the stumping dismissal of Lower North batsman, Jason McPharlin, during the Stanely Cricket Association match at Balaklava on Saturday, while (inset) McPharlin leaves the field as Long Plains celebrate in the background. n More pictures, plus Saturday’s cricket results from across the Adelaide Plains, pages 20-21.

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