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$200,000 grant for two wells club

Seven other local groups in the money

STATE Minister for Recreation and Sport, Tom Kenyon, left, presented Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club with a $200,000 cheque on Monday. Pictured with him are club secretary Alison Goss, Tiffany Gameau, Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, Lynette Seccafien, club president, Francis Pellizzari and life member Brenton Applebee.

Roosters are crowing There were tears of joy, shocked disbelief and excitement all round as members of Two Wells Netball and Football Sporting Club committee learnt last week they had received $200,000 of government funding to help overhaul the club’s facilities.

The club was granted the money from the Office of Sport and Recreation’s Community and Recreation

Bec O’Brien reports:

Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP) and was presented with the cheque

by Federal Minister for Recreation and Sport, Tom Kenyon, on Monday night.

Committee members, club and District Council of Mallala representatives, as well as Member for

Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, gathered to witness the occasion and to appreciate what this money means to the club.

Club president Francis Pellizzari said the funds would help the club proceed with its long-awaited revamp, with the project set to incorporate more dining space, quality kitchen and canteen facilities, new change rooms as well as

an area for cricket equipment storage and an umpires dressing room.

The upgrade was a project the committee had spent tireless hours working toward, with thousands of dollars donated, granted and pledged in support – but Mr Pellizari said more funds were still needed to keep the $550,000 project on track. n CONTINUED PAGE 4

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SEVEN local sporting groups shared in nearly $450,000 funding from the State government’s $6.5 million Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP).

Two Wells Football and Netball Club were the biggest winners, securing $200,000 for the redevelopment of its facilities.

Other clubs to secure some support included Riverton Saddleworth Marrabel United (RSMU) Netball Club ($22,000) for court resurfacing, Wasleys Bowling Club ($25,000) for overhead lighting replacement, Kapunda High School ($42,000) for court upgrades and Kapunda Tennis Club ($75,000), also for court resurfacing.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council ($40,000) will be resurfacing its community multi-purpose courts and a further $40,000 went towards the Clare United Sports Clubrooms project.

Recreation and Sport Minister, Tom Kenyon, said the grants assist with grassroots sport and recreation facility developments and upgrades.

“Grassroots sports organisations are so important to the fabric of South Australia, and the State government is committed to supporting local sport and recreation groups as they strive to help create stronger communities,” he said.

“CRSFP has proven to be a hugely popular program in both the city and country regions and once again there were many high quality applications.

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Wortley to attend planning forum

STATE Local Government Minister, Russell Wortley, has been invited to attend the second annual regional Planning and Priority Review Forum, scheduled for March 30.

Central Local Government Region chair, James Maitland, said the Minister showed an interest in regional issues at the recent Central Local Government Region

(CLGR) meeting and indicated he would return for the forum in Port Pirie.

“I think he is the only minister we have an acceptance from, so far,” Mr Maitland said.

“We haven’t got a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ from the Premier as yet, unfortunately. We’re not expecting a ‘yes’ but we would like to get some form of response.”

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“It’s really a meeting so each one of those organisations knows what everyone is up to and is not working against each other,” The forum also presents a chance for citybased departments to bring their representatives out to regional areas and discuss a range of issues – as opposed to local government representatives having to travel to the city on a regular basis.

“It’s an effort to try to get different government departments to come and talk to this region on the same day, rather than each department to call their own separate session and expect people to rock up to a new meeting each week,” Mr Maitland said.

“If you want to talk to us about a certain subject, come to the meeting on March 30.”

Mr Maitland said the agenda for the forum is yet to be set.

LOCAL mayors (from left) Alan Aughey, (Clare & Gilbert Vallerys) Marcus Strudwicke, (District Council of Mallala) and CLGR chair and Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, chat with Local Government Minister, Russell Wortley.

CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETING IN BALAKLAVA:

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FOR the first time in recent memory, the State Minister for Local Government attended a Central Local Government Region (CLGR) meeting, held at Balaklava Golf Club on Friday.

Minister Russell Wortley addressed the

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Les Pearson reports: 15 councils represented at the meeting, before staying on to listen to the rest of the items on the agenda.

CLGR chair and Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, was happy and somewhat surprised to see the minister stay for the duration of the meeting.

“He arrived before the meeting started and he waited until the end of it to leave, which is a real plus,” Mr Maitland said.

“Basically, he said he was trying to get out there in the country more and listen.”

While not gifted an opening to talk local government issues one on one with Minister Wortley, Mr Maitland said many others took the chance.

“A lot of people really enjoyed the opportunity, which has been very rare in the past,” he said.

“It’s not a regular occurrence. The last time it happened, it was quite some time ago, when the Minister arrived, did a 20-minute address, and left.”

Perhaps it was the Minister ’s presence, which drew a great attendance to the meeting.

“Every council was there and an elected member in attendance from each of them,” Mr Maitland said.

“It was a much bigger gathering than usual.”

Of particular interest was the presentation from Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure strategic officer, Donna Ferretti, who suggested a streamlined application process has now been applied to the department.

“It’s been a bone of contention for a long time with local government, that development plans get done by council and then go into the system down there where they need to be approved – and take forever to come out,” Mr Maitland said.

“In some of these cases, by the time plans get approved and come out of the system, the whole scenario has changed.”

Mr Maitland said the Yorke and Mid North plans are examples of such delays resulting in plans losing their relevance while waiting for approval.

“They’re both so out of date, they’re not worth the paper they’re written on,” he said.

Many in the room were happy to hear Ms Ferretti’s claims approval times would come down, although they maintained the ‘seeing is believing’ stance.

Representatives from AdvantageSA (formerly SA Great) also attended to call for funding assistance from councils to run the AdvantageSA Awards.

Councils were requested $1200 each in support of convening the awards.

“To me, it looks like another exercise in costshifting,” Mr Maitland said.

“Where was the funding coming from in the past?”

Summarising, the meeting was extremely well attended and Minister Wortley was invited back.

“We would welcome his attendance at every meeting if he wanted to attend,” Mr Maitland said.

“We would give him the opportunity to say a few words and hope he’s able to stay.”

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Cannabis, child pornography in Avon house raid

CANNABIS and child pornography were found in a police raid at an Avon home on Wednesday, last week.

Police were alerted to alleged suspicious activity at the house, on the Avon-Dublin road, where people carried a number of eskies inside, before leaving after about half an hour.

The home had no current occupant and its windows were also covered with black plastic and a vent had recently been installed on the roof.

Balaklava police constable, Phil Walsh, alleged the electricity meter at the residence was also being bypassed.

Police units from Kadina CIB and CSI, Hamley Bridge and Balaklava, along with an ETSA technical regulator, gained entry to the house, which was empty at the time. Inside, police found eight plants growing hydroponically and a small amount of child pornography.

Sgt Walsh said police were following several leads, including registration details of vehicles seen visiting the house, the current electricity bill holder and some other personal items, which were found in the house.

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Muriel dies at 103

LONG-time Balaklava resident, Muriel Cecelia Wilson, passed away peacefully at 3.30am on Saturday, February 11, at Springfields Residential Care, Salisbury East, aged 103.

Muriel was born in Gawler on August 4, 1908.

She attended school in Lochiel before moving to Adelaide at 14 years of age.

She attended the School of Arts and worked as a dressmaker until her marriage to Francis (Frank) Ben Wilson on March 25, 1933.

Muriel lived in the Balaklava area for more than 70 years, during which time she was a keen lawn bowler, winning the club championship.

She was also involved in the Uniting Church Ladies Guild. Muriel moved to Adelaide in 2001 to live at Victoria Grove Retirement Village, where she stayed until shifting to Springfields Residential Care in September, 2007.

She is survived by three children, Adrian who resides in Balaklava, Graham who lives in Denmark, Western Australia, and Lynette who lives in Adelaide, five grandchildren and seven great grand children.

INSPECTING the vandalised skate park bowl are Jacob Olson (on bike) and Jessie Marshall, with at rear (from left) Corey Dykes, Jess Waddell, Dylan Williams and Kymba Zanker. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

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Kate Somers reports: An act of vandalism at the Balaklava skate park has left the council looking at new anti-graffiti measures.

The skate ramp and a nearby fence were spray painted with tags from two different groups over the weekend.

Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) community development officer, David Woodroofe, believes the vandals do not live locally.

“I am extremely disappointed with the graffiti around the town, and particularly on the skate park,” he said.

“The local young people are looking after the park very well. I believe the graffiti was done by outsiders to the town.”

The park was completed in October last year, with its official opening coinciding with Australia Day this January.

DO you know what “toy” means to graffiti writers? Wikipedia says the term “toy” is used to describe poor work, or meaning an inexperienced or unskilled writer.

Graffiti writers usually use this as a derogatory term for new writers in the scene or writers who have not gained any “skill”or reputation.

The act of “toying” someone else’s graffiti is to disrespect it by means of going over it.

According to Mr Woodroofe WRC is looking at the best way to clean the damage, which may involve employing a professional from out of town.

Ironically, Mr Woodroofe also is in the process of applying for a Federal govern-

ment anti-graffiti grant of up to $50,000.

“Council will look at upgrading lighting in all graffiti hot spots around the whole region, should we be eligible to apply for this funding,” he said.

“It only takes a few people to spoil it for the majority and to this end the graffiti at the skate park is extremely disappointing.”

If approved, the grant would go towards graffiti clean up, education, and improved lighting in graffiti hot spots.

Regular users of the park believe cleaning up the graffiti is not a long-term solution.

“The park needs a real tag, like a mural,” said a local youth. “The longer it stays blank the more it’s going to be tagged.”

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if you saw anything or have any information.

• Kate Somers is studying journalism at Uni SA.She is on assignment at the Plains Producer as part of her double degree in journalism and international studies.

Accident cuts power power to about 1800 houses in the area was cut last Wednesday night after a car struck an electricity pole six kilometres west of Balaklava.

The driver lost control of his car while travelling from Port Wakefield to Balaklava about 4pm, causing him to swerve across the road into a pole. As a result, power on the main 33,000 volt Balaklava-Hummocks line was automatically cut.

The driver and passenger escaped serious injury but were taken to Balaklava hospital for a check-up.

Evening meals in many homes and businesses were affected in Balaklava, with power out until 8pm. Some surrounding areas were left in the dark until as late as 10.45pm. Loss of supply also impacted on local food outlets and hotels as they catered for evening meals.

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TWO WELLS • A 25-year-old Two Wells man was arrested for breach of bail by Two Wells Police on February 7.

• BETWEEN February 8 and 9, entry was gained to a business on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, by kicking the front door in.

A cash drawer and a small safe were stolen.

• A VEHICLE was gutted by fire on Shellgrit Road, Two Wells, between February 10 and 11.

BALAKLAVA • GAWLER Police arrested a 22-year-old Balaklava man for failing to cease loitering on February 11.

LEWISTON • A 25-year-old Lewiston man was arrested for theft by Gawler Police on February 12.

• MALLALA Police reported a 27-year-old Lewiston man for cannabis possession and cultivation February 6.

CLARE • POLICE reported a 24-yearold Clare man after he was detected doing 150km/h in a 100km/h zone on February 9. He was also reported for driving while disqualified and misuse of a motor vehicle. The man will receive a summons to appear in court at a later date.

• POLICE also arrested a 24-year-old Clare man for carrying an offensive weapon, hindering police and resisting arrest on February 9.He is now on bail.

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Club grant will boost community • From Page 1 Mr Pellizzari said securing the funding meant the club could hopefully begin work on the project before the end of the year, with plans already approved by council soon to undergo a final tweaking.

“This is something we have been planning for a number of years, and we were extremely disappointed to miss out (on funding) last year but now is the time to start moving forward,” Mr Pellizzari said.

“We believe we will be able to provide a lot better facilities and importantly too, it brings our facilities up to a standard that is representative of the Two Wells community.”

Club secretary, Alison Goss, said it was a relief to finally be able to move forward with the redevelopment, and was proud of the efforts of everyone involved.

“It does mean so much for the people in our community and especially our committee,” she said.

“We can now move onto the next stage. We’re moving forward now and it gives people a sense of direction. It (the upgrade) is going to bring us into the next century.”

Minister for Recreation and Sport, Tom Kenyon, said meeting the people who are behind grassroots sporting organisations was the best part of his job.

“People work so hard to raise the money to get their clubs going and

put so much effort into their clubs, it’s fantastic,” Mr Kenyon said.

“Community sporting clubs are a really important social event and each week bring people together.

“It’s what sport is supposed to be about.”

“I am delighted we have been able to provide 77 projects with $6.5 million in financial assistance through CRSFP in 2011-12.

“We hold a strong commitment to support active recreation and sport programs that assist in improving our health and wellbeing and I’m confident this funding will give tens of thousands of South Australians of all ages greater opportunities to be involved in physical activity.”

Mr Kenyon said all funding was required to be matched by the applicant through other funding sources or in-kind contributions.

The decision was welcomed by local MP for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos.

“I’m very happy to see the investment we are putting into community organisations like the Two Wells Football and Netball Club.” said Mrs Vlahos.

Since her election in 2010, Mrs Vlahos said she had supported worthy grant applications of local community organisations She said the whole community would benefit from the $200,000.

Applications for the next round of CRSFP are expected to open on March 3, 2012.

Pina Bubner and Leigh Wright with their chosen artworks.

RESIDENTS in Balaklava’s Christopher Street are sharing their favourite artwork in a community exhibition at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery.

The “Off the Wall” exhibition runs from February 16 to March 25, with a range of paintings, drawings and photographs on display.

Participants have provided artwork from their own homes, along with information about the artist and work’s sentimental meaning.

Exhibition curator, Jo May, is among residents displaying artwork.

“It started with Christopher Street because I live on the street and so does the secretary, so we know most people,” she said.

“The people living there range

Gallery art goes ‘street smart’ from retirees, a couple of young singles and at least one couple and a baby – and from that group we got a variety of things.”

Mrs May said the gallery is always looking for new ideas and ways to create community interest.

“We certainly hope to run this as a series of occasional exhibitions over the next couple of years and invite residents of other streets to lend us things,” she said.

“We also think it’s a great way to get community people who are not gallery goers into the gallery.”

The Balaklava Courthouse Gallery is open Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 2 until 4pm.

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It’s a music and romance themed Take 5 this week. Seeing it was Valentine’s Day yesterday, I thought you might be in the mood for love songs, so here’s 10 to send you down memory lane and make you hum for the rest of the day: You Can’t Hurry Love, Love Hurts, Summer Lovin’, Groovy Kind of love, Love Me Do, We Found Love, Love is All Around, Addicted to love, All You Need is Love and The Power of Love.

But if love songs aren’t your thing, I’ve emulated my footy commentator idol Dennis Cometti and hidden 10 song titles in Take 5. See if you can find them!

Did everyone get all mushy and lovey-dovey on Valentine’s Day? And did you spend lots of money, money, money on flowers, chocolates or other gifts?

I read an article last week about a couple who don’t believe a show of affection should be limited to just one day of the year.

They show their affection in some way every day, whether it’s a small gesture or by saying “I will always love you”.

But how did Valentine’s Day, officially known as Saint Valentine’s Day, come to be? All that is known about St Valentine is his name, and his burial date of February 14.

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But many of the legends that characterise Valentine’s Day becoming associated with romantic love, were invented in the 14th century in England, notably by the father of English literature, Geoffrey Chaucer.

So Chaucer has a lot to answer for these days as some cash-strapped and lovesick people go to great lengths to impress their one love, and sometimes anonymously as a secret admirer.

The Beatles sang “Can’t Buy Me Love” and this is very true. Not that I want to stifle domestic trade, but at what stage do we decide these gifts are a waste of money and not of a high priority? We’re barely over Christmas and many people still have bills to pay from that.

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At any time, pick up the phone, ring your loved one, and say “I just called to say I love you”, (but only if you are not a stalker!)

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The first meeting of Balaklava Community Arts is being held on February 20 at the Royal Hotel at 6pm, followed by a meal at 6.45pm.

If you’d like to come along and meet the committee and share in the plans for this year, please contact Anne on 8862 1943.

And if you’re a dancing queen, have fancy footwork or you sing

like there’s no tomorrow, then performing in the productions for 2012 might be for you.

An information session will be held on March 25 1pm at Horizon Christian School.

Brinkworth There’s been a change of date for the trading table. It will now be on March 24 to coincide with the Riverlanders Motor Home Club’s visit.

And the Progress Association would like helpers for the Cleanup Australia day working bee on March 4.

Come along with your gloves and enclosed shoes at 9am at Stockyard Reserve. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

And a “no strings” cuppa and chat is on most Mondays 10-11am in the Uniting Church Hall.

Blyth And as it’s Red Cross month, the Blyth members will be conducting “Red Cross Calling.”

A special happy 60th birthday wish to the deli DJ Brian Page.

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Craft Guild going strong Avon Avon Art and Craft Guild (not to be confused with Avon Women’s Fellowship, which closed recently) has hit the ground running in 2012.

Due to the success of the 2011 Christmas Festival, it has been decided to have a three week festival this year.

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At the conclusion of the day, a self-help fitness hour is run. As part of Harmony Week, mark your diaries for the first event, “A Taste of Harmony” on March 20.

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Fiona “Fuzzy” Tiller and Kevin “Keo” Marriott led the team, shown celebrating together, which did a great job providing the party, DJs, food and a safe haven for the young people.

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resulted in many smaller regional providers losing a primary source of their income.

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Children’s Services (DECS) bureaucrats were asked to defend their controversial school bus contracts at a recent parliamentary inquiry.

Family First MLC, Rob Brokenshire, said he was appalled by the question dodging and evasive tactics from senior department staff.

“The department gave very evasive answers that almost descended into farce,” he said.

“I have never seen anything like it in my many years in Parliament.”

Mr Brokenshire alleged during the hearing, DECS officials claimed the contracts were all awarded to existing department contractors.

“It was clear already some recent entrants were big winners out of that procurement process and we will probe that further in the committee,” he said.

Upper House Liberal leader, David Ridgway,

Les Pearson reports: is chairing the committee investigating the contracts.

“Labor has told South Australian bus companies that new contractors, mostly from interstate, will operate regional school bus runs,” he said.

“Almost 50 per cent of the 100-odd contracts have gone over the border to Victoria.

“They replace local firms, which had a long and close personal connection with the community they served.”

Mr Brokenshire believed the tendering process caught smaller operators off-guard.

“For a long time, school bus contracts were on unlimited contracts,” he said.

“They were then converted into 10 year (five plus five) contracts, which fell for renewal last year.

“So in many cases

Auburn author is an ‘open book’ in Year of Reading Balaklava Community Library tomorrow (Thursday) hosts a local launch of the 2012 National Year of Reading, with a talk by Auburn author Jennifer Mills at 5.30pm.

Jennifer is the author of novels ‘Gone’and ‘The Diamond Anchor’ and numerous short stories.

Librarian, Keira James, encourages community members to enjoy the event.

“Our launch of the National Year of Reading offers people an opportunity to meet and listen to Jennifer discuss her books, ask questions about writing, purchase copies of her books, and enjoy a light supper afterwards,” she said.

Together with other public libraries in SA, Balaklava Community Library is behind a campaign to keep the spotlight on reading in 2012, with inspirational programs and events taking place in the library and the local area.

Throughout the year the library will

also be running other events such as Simultaneous Story time and Story time @ Your Library for pre-schoolers and their parents or carers” said Keira James.

The National Year of Reading was created in response to worrying Australian Bureau of Statistics figures that indicate there are 46 per cent of Australians who can’t read newspapers, follow a recipe, make sense of timetables, or understand the instructions on a medicine bottle.

“Balaklava Community Library has always been a centre of literacy and lifelong learning in the Wakefield area.

The National Year of Reading helps give our programs an extra boost and profile and has stimulated ideas for new programs,” Keira said.

“Family literacy is a major focus. One of the key initiatives encourages parents to read to their children every day to assist development of literacy skills.”

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have a confession. I care not for the vanity of our cookware. I regretfully admit I am at ease with tarnished pans and baked on residue.

I can effortlessly turn a blind eye to exterior blemishes of the metallic kind, and don’t fret if the pristine appearance of the inner teflon does not extend to the outside of the pan.

So long as the cooking surface is hygienic and intact, I care not for the gleam, shine or polished surface many try to obtain.

I have better things to waste my time on, like eating the cooked goods. As a good friend keeps lamenting, time is money. My time is worth more than polished pots.

This lack of cleaning enthusiasm extends to the car. Thank goodness we live on a dirt road and I can lay blame on the drifty dust that finds its way to our duco. Seriously, it’s not a hot rod.

I see no need to spend countless hours preparing the Toyota to show and shine standards. As long as I’m not being booked by the local constabulary for obstructively dirty number plates, I’m okay with some road grime and NO, not Karla – it’s The dust, thank you. Scullery Maid (1738) Once again, my by French painter time is more valu- Jean-Baptiste-Simeon able than a clean Chardin. car.

These aversions are not born from laziness, but from a failure to consolidate the importance of vanity cleansing with time use. That is, nonessential cleaning above hygienic needs seems an illogical use of time to me.

What will I do with all this time not spent on cleaning you ask? Most often, any accrued time goes to the kids.

We’ll sit on the bed with a pile of books to read, and snuggle on the lounge for movie night. We’ll do some baking with the clean-on-the-inside-only pans and eat biscuits in our pyjamas. Yes… my kids deserve my attention more than perfectly clean ‘everything’.

So, excuse me whilst I ignore the ironing pile, and the dust collecting on the picture rails.

Forgive my ability to turn a blind eye to the sticky spot on the floor near the fridge and allow me my penchant for shutting doors to give the appearance of tidiness. If time is everything, and kids are our future, then the best investment of my time is in our children.

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this was the first time the contractors were exposed to competitors.”

Mr Brokenshire feared for other regional contractors yet to come up for contract renewal.

“My understanding is the first casualties in this power-shift were those closest to the Adelaide metropolitan area and the Victorian border,” he said.

“The precedent has been set, however, and unless the committee can get to the bottom of the fairness issues here, there is every chance the policy will flow through to other family-owned small business school bus contactors elsewhere in the state.

“Those contractors not yet due for renewal will need to follow this committee very closely.

“The department was unapologetic for the way the procurements had favoured newer operators and full of spin on the issue.”

Karla May is wife to local farmer, Simon and mum to Lucy aged 5 and Ben, 3.

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New housing on the go

More low rental homes constructed in Balaklava THE Wattle Ridge and Wattle Grove developments in Balaklava have been a hive of activity in recent weeks as a flurry of new houses are going up at a rate of knots.

Developer Homestead Homes managing director, Bob Day, said only 11 allotments remained in the Wattle Ridge estate.

“Things are really jumping at Wattle Ridge,” Mr Day said. “(There are) lots of new faces with a good mix of young families and retirees – ideal for a healthy community.

“More than 50 homes have been built in the estate, which has proven to be one of the most sought-after addresses in the lower mid-north region.

“Stage One of the project has sold out and now Stage Two is on the market.”

Mr Day said the variety of block sizes and appealing surroundings has drawn home owners to build in the development.

“The attraction of Wattle Ridge seems to be the wide range of blocks available, from under 400 square metres to over 1000 square metres,” he said.

“Also, the aesthetic design of the streets and reserves gives the estate a real safe and welcoming appeal.”

Nearby, Wattle Grove is fast nearing completion, entering its final construction stage.

PRELIMINARY work starts this week for new homes at Wattle Grove in Balaklava.

Hickinbotham’s plan for Two Wells The Hickinbotham Group has lodged its draft plan for the proposed expansion of Two Wells, north of the existing town centre, with the District Council of Mallala.

Hickinbotham Group managing director, Michael Hickinbotham, said the draft plan is the result of months of community engagement, ‘placemaking’ and site investigations.

“We are really pleased the draft plan has been lodged and can now be considered by the District Council of Mallala,” he said.

“The draft plan takes into account many of the ideas and suggestions presented throughout the community engagement sessions earlier this year to make this proposed development the best it can be.”

Mr Hickinbotham said the proposed

expansion at Two Wells has potential for approximately 2500 new homes.

“It will be a very attractive place to live for people who want high-quality and sustainable housing close to metropolitan Adelaide,” he said.

“It is just 45 minutes’ drive from the city and 30 minutes from Adelaide’s northern industrial area.”

The District Council of Mallala will consider Hickinbotham’s draft plan, which has been independently reviewed. Should Council support the draft plan, Council will then consult the community on a Development Plan Amendment (DPA).

Future growth at Two Wells is recognised in the District Council of Mallala’s strategic plan and in the State Government’s 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide.

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The last homes in the 28-block allotment will be built in coming months, with street infrastructure and drainage currently being constructed.

The Wattle Grove homes will all be part of the National Rent Affordability Scheme (NRAS).

Mr Day said the first group of tenants in the NRAS houses have been exemplary.

“The pride and care the residents have in their homes and gardens is a credit to them,” he said.

The development will be fenced off and fully completed by the end of June.

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4 Provision for flood prevention infrastructure (a swale to the south of Temby Road) that will support council’s overall scheme for flood-proofing Two Wells.

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Free caravan show passes THE Plains Producer has a limited supply of double passes to the South Australian Caravan, Camping and Outdoor Adventure Show at the Adelaide Showground from February 22-26.

Call in to the Plains Producer office from 9am today (Wednesday) to secure your free double pass.

Sorry, no phone bookings unless you live outside Balaklava. Booked tickets MUST be collected by Thursday noon or they will return to the ticket pool.

The growing popularity of self-drive holidays and the enormous diversity of products from tents to camper-trailers, caravans and motor homes will be showcased at the event, which is presented by the Caravan and Camping Industries Association of SA (CCIASA).

There will be a major focus on tourism destinations for self-drive caravan-

ners and campers along with outdoor adventure features, four-wheel drive education, displays and accessories, fishing and water sports products.

Four Wheel Drive SA, which represents 39 clubs and thousands of off-road enthusiasts, will have a prominent profile at the show to promote the benefits of safe and environmentally responsible holidays on the road and off the beaten track.

The expansive pavilions and outdoor areas will be packed with displays and products to suit every interest in caravanning, camping and motorhome travel.

And there’s a huge outdoor marquee in Hamilton Boulevard, and exhibitions expanding onto the grassed arena.

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• Nominees may be an individual, business, organisation/community group, event or project. From these, an overall winner will be named.

• 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.

• The selection panel reserves the right to redirect the nomination to another award category if it is considered more suitable.

• 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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A GREAT FACILITY TO GOOD TO LOSE:

community shed HAMLEY Bridge residents are being called on to help establish some new community groups in the district in a bid to utilise the former CFS shed in the town.

Hamley Bridge Community Association chair, John Povey, is keen to see the facility retained as an asset to the town, using it as a base for a potential community shed.

He suggested the building could also host several other groups, including gardening, arts and crafts, computer training, bingo, senior fitness training, youth groups and much more.

The only catch is Wakefield Regional Council stipulates it must know who is going to use the shed for what, before it can approve its usage.

Les Pearson reports: Mr Povey said this presents a bit of a roadblock, as he believed groups would be formed if they could have access to the shed.

“It’s a bit of a ‘catch 22’,” he said.

A steering committee has been formed, aiming for anyone interested to formally establish the group.

“There’s a whole range of middle aged ‘senior citizens’ not involved with any community groups, who live in the town,” Mr Povey said. “Unless you’re involved with sport, there are not a lot of options.”

Without groups using the shed, he believed the town stands to surrender a valuable facility.

“The shed has three-phase power, toilets, kitchen, air-conditioned office, parking spaces – it’s such a good asset for the town to lose,” Mr Povey said.

Small posters have been spread into local businesses around town for people to register their interest in setting up or being part of a community group, which could utilise the vacant shed.

“We must act quickly to show our council that we have community support for this project or the shed will be sold and the town will lose this facility and the benefits it could bring to the lives of the people of Hamley Bridge,” Mr Povey said.

The Two Wells community also is working towards creating a community shed.

Bonus in movie awards Our region has been part of history in the making as two Australian films, Snowtown and Red Dog, filmed in nearby locations, have taken out numerous awards at this years’ Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA).

The awards, held February 7 at the Sydney Opera House, praised both films.

Snowtown, a low budget film which told the story of the bodies in the barrels murders, was filmed partly in Snowtown and took out four awards on the night.

The film was awarded Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Direction, directed by Justin Kurzel, Best Lead Actor, with Daniel Henshall who played John Bunting, and Best Supporting Actress, with Louise Harris who played Elizabeth Harvey.

Red Dog, a feel-good film which tells the story of a real-life kelpie that became an icon in the late 1970s, took out the prestigious

briefly award of the Samsung AACTA Best Film.

Red Dog, partly filmed at the Dublin cemetery and an old Clipsal site in Bowden, also used Mallala residents as extras in the film.

Mallala resident Ros Franks, who made her big screen cameo in the film, was happy with the result.

“It’s great to see your town and residents in a movie,” Ros said.

Regional health forum • A regional health forum will be held in Clare next Monday, February 20.

It will be hosted by Federal Liberal Senator, David Fawcett, with Dr Andrew Laming, Shadow parliamentary secretary for Regional Health Services and Indigenous Health.

“As the alternative government it’s important the Coalition develops policy that meets the needs

of Australians. These forums are the perfect way to engage with the community,” Mr Fawcett said.

The community can put forward their views regarding what they would like to see happen within the government to support rural health professionals, and what changes can be made to ensure health care in rural communities remains sustainable.

Dr Laming will be at the Clare Town Hall, in the Barbara J Long Room on Monday February 20, from 2pm to 4pm. To register, email sentaor.fawcett@aph.gov. au or phone 1300 301 634.

Maggie a finalist • Blyth resident Maggie Hentschke, 28, has progressed to the next stage and made it to the finals in the Channel Nine Young Achiever Awards.

Finalists will be presented and winners will be announced at an awards dinner on Saturday, March 17.

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NEWS v Balaklava n REBECCA MAHONY TO REPRESENT BALAKLAVA:

Our Youth of Year Rebecca Mahony has been named Balaklava Lions club’s Youth of the Year for 2012.

Rebecca took the title – and a separate award for public speaking – after a detailed selection process and tough competition from three other fellow Balaklava High school students.

Rebecca, a Year 12 student, will now represent Balaklava at the regional finals in a Yorke Peninsula town on March 11.

She will compete against youths from Snowtown, Wallaroo, Maitland, Stansbury and Minlation. If successful, she will procceed to the battle for district and then State honours, to be held April 13-14.

The final challenge would be the Australian Lions Youth of the Year held in Perth on May 4.

Hannah Hoepner, Hannah McArdle and Riley Lane also competed.

Lions club Youth of Year organiser, Mike Wood, said the standard of competiton was exceptionally high.

“All of these young people are winners. They are a credit to their parents and Balaklava High School, which they represent,” he said.

“It was a tough selection process for the judges. On behalf of Balaklava Lions, my thanks to the judges and these outstanding young people for taking part.

“Lions Youth of the Year is a national event which showcases some talented young Australians.

“It’s also a character-building exercise which is of benefit to all competitors.”

Rebecca was named Balaklava Youth of the Year at a dinner at the Terminus hotel last Tuesday night, when competitors had to answer two impromptu questions and deliver a five-minute address. The previous weekend competitors were interviewed by the three judges, Leigh Wright (chairman) Jenny McArdle and Gavin Wilson.

They were then also judged on how they answered two impromptu questions and delivered a speech.

The questions asked their opinion on the State government’s motive behind changing the speed limit to 100km/h on local roads – and, with Australia Day just gone; what does being Australian mean to you?

Rebecca’s answer to the first suggested “ this was not exactly the right way to save lives. If you are going to speed, you are going to speed.”

Rebecca said Australia Day gave us time to reflect as Australians.

“We are a free country, with a demcocracy and able to make free decisions,” she said.

Hannah Hoepner (Year 11) felt lowering the speed limit to 100km/h could cause more crashes “as people did not concentrate as much.”

Riley Lane (Year 11) took an opposite view, suggesting lowering the speed limit would make roads safer.

All competitors believed Australia Day signified freedom. It was a day to support the nation.

Rebecca followed the “freedom” theme in her speech, referring to freedom of speech and the use of the internet allowing much broader

access for everyone. “Most people want to know they can read what they want,” she said.

Riley Lane told the story of his great grandmother, Helen, and journey of survival from the Ukraine in World War II to Australia.

Hannah McArdle related her impresions of work experience after a scholarship allowed her to visit Roseworthy veterinary centre. From this she is considering a career in agricultural science.

Hannah Hoepner took an interesting tack, asking the audience to consider how time impacts on their life.

“As I get older, the year goes more quickly, young Hannah said.

At one point referring to her late mother, Sharon Hoepner, Hannah said spending quality time with family was important.

“We should use time wisely, as it’s too precious to waste,” she said.

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All of these young people are winners.

They are a credit to their parents and Balaklava High School, which they represent – Mike Wood

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LIONS Youth of Year Rebecca Mahony with her awards.

Lions Youth of Year organiser Mike Wood, left, with (from left) judges Jenny McArdle and Leigh Wright, Rebecca Mahony, judge Gavin Wood, Riley Lane, Hannah Hoepner and Hannah McArdle

Vocational Courses Delivered at Balaklava High School The following afternoon / evening TAFE courses may be offered at Balaklava High School. Courses will only run if there are sufficient enrolments.

To register your interest in particular programs please contact Balaklava High School (8862 0600).

Dates and times to be advised depending on numbers.

TAFE: Building and Construction (Woodwork) (accredited)

This course will cover a range of competencies to Certificate 2 level in the Construction / Woodwork field. This is a very hands-on program with students completing small practical projects. (Class size 10 – 15) Fee: $270.00 / participant + consumables / materials Length of Course: 3 hours x 10 weeks

TAFE: Engineering (Welding) (accredited)

This course will cover a range of competencies to Certificate 2 level in the Engineering / Welding field.

This is a very practical course with students learning and practicing welding using a range of welding devices. Students may complete small practical projects. (Class size 10 – 15) Fee: $270 / participant + consumables / materials Length of Course: 3 hours x 10 weeks

TAFE: Information Processing ICT Computer Basics (accredited)

This course introduces participants to the world of computing. Participants will learn about computer components, terminology and managing files as well as exploring the Windows operating system.

Fee: $100.00/participant Length of Course: 2 hours x 4 weeks

Word Processing Basics (accredited) (using Word 2010)

Pre-requisite: Computer Basics or equivalent Learn the basics of Word to format and produce text documents.

Fee: $100.00/participant Length of Course: 2.5 hours x 4 weeks

Spreadsheet Basics (accredited)

Pre-requisite: Computer Basics or equivalent Investigate how easy it is to use Excel to produce simple financial documents.

Fee: $120.00/participant Length of Course: 2.5 hours x 4 weeks

Internet & Email Basics (non accredited)

Pre-requisite: Computer Basics or equivalent Participants will learn how to access the Internet and, via the World Wide Web, surf the Net to find information.

Send and receive mail using Outlook Express.

Fee: $80.00/participant Length of Course: 2 hours x 4 weeks

Getting Started with Photoshop Elements (non accredited)

Pre-requisite: Computer Basics or equivalent Learn to edit and manipulate photos, fix blemishes or create works of art!

Participants bring their own camera or electronic photos Fee: $80.00/participant Length of Course: 2.5 hours x 3 weeks

Introduction to Skype (non accredited)

This course will introduce participants to making phone calls over the Internet. Get an understanding of how to set up and use Skype.

Fee: $40.00/participant Length of Course: 3 hours x 1 week

Social Networking (non accredited)

Then this course will introduce participants to the world of social networking online. Topics include Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

Fee: $40.00/participant Length of Course: 3 hours x 1 week

RTO – Student Training for Hospitality Services Commercial Cookery Enrolments are still being taken for:

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Certificate 3 (Hospitality)

In these courses students will learn food safety and preparation methods of a wide variety of foods.

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While there is no tuition fee students must be enrolled as students at Balaklava High School.

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special feature v EDUCATION

Diverse learning meets student needs securing places in universities and other tertiary institutions. In 2011 this again proved to be so, with students attaining highly in both academic and vocational pathways.

Congratulations to the 2011 Dux, Hannah Grosse who achieved an Australian Tertiary Education Ranking (ATAR) of 85.1, excluding any bonus points. In addition, 92.68 per

programs and quality teachers.

The vocational pathways program continues to provide excellent student outcomes with 86 per cent of our Vocational Pathways students gaining Apprenticeships or Traineeships, continuing their Vocational Studies or gaining employment.

Further recognition of the success of this program was again

BALAKLAVA HIGH SCHOOL cent of students, (above the state average), completed the SACE, 93 per cent of the grades were in the A – C range and 95.5 per cent of students successfully completed the new compulsory Research Project subject – again higher than the state average. In addition, as in years past, students have gained entry into a broad range of Tertiary courses including Education, Information Technology, Psychology, Science, Management, Business and Nursing.

These are certainly excellent outcomes, demonstrating able and motivated students, fine educational

demonstrated in 2011 with Emily Sanders winning the prestigious Adelaide Plains VET Student of the Year Award continuing a growing history of BHS success in the competition, with students taking out the top award six out of the last seven years.

Students involved in the vocational program regularly train in industry, and gain formal training in TAFE and other training providers.

Employers are now confident of the skills, abilities and attitudes of our Vocational students and regularly target them directly for

newspapers from around the world.

Balaklava Community Library also regularly hosts interest groups and lessons for community members. Over 50s may undertake one-on-one ‘Computing for Seniors’ lessons with a volunteer tutor to gain an understanding of word processing, email and using the internet.

Book groups regularly meet at the library and encourage members to read and discuss a wide variety of literature styles and genres.

2012 is the National Year of Reading and Balaklava Community Library will host the local launch with a talk by Auburn author Jennifer Mills on February 16 at 5.30pm. Further author talks are planned during the year, as well as writing workshops and the establishment of a Writers’ Group.

For further information regarding any of these services, or if you have special skills or knowledge and would like to volunteer as a tutor or establish an interest group, please contact the library on 8862 1336.

SUPPORTING LIFELONG LEARNING

BCCC playgroup co-ordinator, Sam English, with daughter Svannah Robertson.

Cultivating lifelong learning in the community COMPUTING FOR SENIORS • Word processing • Internet • Email • One-on-one lessons with a volunteer tutor

FREE computer use, internet access and wifi BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 2nd Thursday each month @ 1:30pm Join us for afternoon tea & a chat.

May Terrace Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1336 admin.bcl@balakhs.sa.edu.au

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Education Revolution, the school’s new wireless capacity, new interactive whiteboards in most classrooms and the high quality and high impact “Youth Opportunities” program for students in Year 10 These, together with the school’s ongoing focus on quality teaching and learning, will further ensure a modern, challenging, dynamic and ICT rich learning environment for all students.

BHS is big enough to provide a broad curriculum choice and varied extra-curricula opportunities in an environment with many excellent facilities, and yet we are small enough to have a real sense of community and mutual respect.

This is evident in our student welfare programs, enhancing life and interpersonal skills, and in our individual approach to different learning needs.

Balaklava High School values Positive Relationships, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

We are a caring country high school that equips our students to excel today to challenge the future.

Challenge – but BCCC prepared

BALAKLAVA COMMUNITY LIBRARY Balaklava Community Library provides a multitude of opportunities for people at all stages of life to pursue lifelong learning.

Lifelong learning is a term used to describe the continuous building of skills and knowledge throughout people’s lives. Learning may be formalised, such as school, TAFE or university, or informal, flexible, diverse and selfdirected.

The obvious starting point for lifelong learning in your library is through reading books and viewing DVDs. The library has an excellent collection of fiction and non-fiction books and DVDs that can be borrowed by library members to kick-start your learning.

Through the South Australian Public Library Service, Balaklava Community Library members have access to a variety of online databases, including Ancestry.com , World Book Encyclopaedia, Road to IELTS (a preparation course for people of non-English backgrounds who wish to sit the International English Language Test) and digital

employment. In addition to the school’s highly successful Engineering Pathways Program, and the provision of the nationall accredited Primary Industries Pathways Program, our success as a vocational pathways provider has continued to grow with the school being lead educational site in the Lower North Centre of Trade Training.

Clearly, BHS is a place where students have the opportunity to excel in either academic or vocational programs, setting firm foundations enabling them to gain entry into a very diverse range of career options.

Learning opportunities have been, and will continue to be, further enhanced by a whole school focus on literacy and numeracy, the provision of a specialist 8 - 12 music program, completion of the new $2 million Science complex, the $1.1 million facilities and equipment development for Technical Studies and Agriculture as part of the Federal Trade Training Centre Initiative, the installation of 286 new computers under the Commonwealth government’s Digital

Saddleworth Primary School www.saddleps.sa.edu.au NEIL CROUGHAN - PRINCIPAL

Valuing: quality relationships, diversity, achievements, security, enjoyment A school committed to all students realising their full potential: - A challenging curriculum - Smaller classes - Up-to-date technology - Committed staff - Parent and community partnership

Phone: 8847 4227

Email: neil.croughan@saddleps.sa.edu.au

The Department of EducaWith the new year underway, Balaklava Community tion and Children’s DevelChildren’s Centre has already opment (DECD) have also welcomed several positive introduced a ‘Same Day Start’, changes including a new play which means from 2013, there group coordinator and an will only be one intake per year introduction to new policies. instead of allowing children to Balaklava resident and start school at the beginning of parent volunteer, Sam English, each school term.

This means children who has begun her new role as play group coordinator at the turn four before May 2013 Balaklava centre, of which will start the four year old her three year old daughter, Preschool program at the beginning on 2013, with no Svannah, attends.

“I’m wrapped with the role, other intakes in 2013.

Children who I’ve always wanted BALAKLAVA turn four on or after to work in child care so it’s fantas- COMMUNITY May 2013 will start tic,” Sam said.

CHILDREN’S at the beginning of 2014.

However Sam’s CENTRE This ‘Single Innew role may prove take Policy’ will challenging in light of the changes resulting from also flow into state funded the implementation of Univer- schools from 2014, when children who turn five before sal Access Policy.

All Australian Govern- May 2014 will start school at ments have agreed by the the beginning of 2014, and end of 2013, all four year old children who turn five on or children will have access to 15 after May 1, 2014 will start at hours per week to preschool, the beginning of 2015.

Director of the Balaklava increasing from the previous 11 hours. Balaklava CCC of- Children’s Community Centre, Dale Gathercole, admits fered a 12 hour program.

With this change, local this information can be a bit kindergarten times will move daunting for parents.

“This is a lot to take in to 8.30am to 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, so I will be holding an open and will change to 8.30am meeting for parents to find out to 12.30pm on Wednesday, more,” Dale said.

“I encourage parents of followed by play group from young children, especially 1pm to 3pm.

“This is a difficult time those born in 2009, to contact change for playgroup, as some the Centre or pop along to the parents may be hesitant to take meeting if possible.”

The meeting is on Wednestheir kids out in the afternoon, but I strongly encourage par- day February 29, during a play ents to still bring their children group session at 2pm. For along to play and interact,” further information, contact the centre on 88 621 251.

Sam said. ➢ Childcare ➢ Preschool ➢ Before & After School Care ➢ Playgroup: Wed 9:30-11:30am ➢ School Holiday Care

Balaklava High School (BHS) provides a safe, dynamic and challenging educational environment that equips students to meet the challenges of the future.

A comprehensive curriculum allows students the opportunity to experience success in many fields.

Curriculum diversity is highly valued by students, parents and staff at BHS. In Years 11 and 12 students are equally divided in choosing between academic and vocational pathways – and through the school’s commitment to providing learning programs that genuinely meet student needs, BHS has an outstanding student retention and success rate.

Students choosing a university pathway do so in the knowledge that they can study the subjects they need to gain entry to their course of choice.

Small classes, quality face-to-face teaching and a supportive environment give them every opportunity to succeed. A proud tradition of successful academic achievement is a hallmark of the school, with many students each year gaining outstanding Year 12 results and

15 Scotland St, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1251 kindy.director@balaklavacc.sa.edu.au child.care@balaklavacc.sa.edu.au

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Balaklava High School Gwy Tce Balaklava - Ph: 8862 0600 Fax: 8862 0650

VALUES: P ositive relationships R espect I ntegrity D edication E xcellence

SPECIAL FEATURES: ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Diverse learning options Tradition of academic success Supportive middle-schooling Awarded VET Pathways Excellent transition program Strong student participation Extensive Agricultural facilities Extra-curricular opportunities Annual Japanese visitors Caring, dedicated staff Engineering Pathways Provider Primary Industries Pathways Provider Specialist 8 – 12 Music Program, Doorways 2 Construction Provider

RECENT SUCCESSES:

✔ Regional VET Category Winners ✔ National winner - Lions public speaking ✔ Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarship Winner ✔ State representatives in athletics & sport ✔ South Australian Olympic Council Pierre de ✔ State Lions Youth Of The Year Coubertin Award Winner ✔ $2.68 million Commonwealth grant success ✔ Distinctions in national competitions to establish a Regional Trade Training Centre ✔ SA Maths Talent Quest Winners ✔ State award - best Engineering Pathway Student ✔ $1.97 million Commonwealth grant success to build a new science complex ✔ Regional VET Student Of The Year

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special feature v EDUCATION RIVERTON AND DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

two wells PRIMARY SCHOOL

n TEACHERS PLEDGE FOR 2012:

Progressing from A strong foundation

Target is to boost literacy Riverton & District High School has had a great start to 2012.

Contractors have been working over the Christmas holidays to upgrade drainage and storm water run off, and to re-bitumise the central courtyard.

Before this work had been undertaken, students had been walking and playing on an uneven surface and when it rained, water pooled across the surface of the central court.

Heavy machinery and dusty conditions did not affect the students, who were fascinated by the progress of the work, and are now enjoying a terrific new surface to play on.

Staff began the year by setting a strong target to improve the reading skills of their students. They are undertaking training in the Tactical Reading Program, and focussing on classroom strategies to develop students’ reading skills.

As well, they have formed a partnership with another teacher to jointly plan literacy activities and to review student achievement data.

There are two new teachers at Riverton & District High School this year, who are both keen to contribute to this focus on Literacy.

Mr Tony Collins comes from many years in leadership in a senior secondary school in Alice Springs.

Ms Helen Godfrey is the new agriculture teacher and she has won the Coordinator of Science and Information Technology role.

Riverton & District High School has also been able to appoint a Numeracy Coach for 2012.

Mr Nic Dale will be working alongside teachers across different curriculum areas to mentor them in lesson planning and to provide students with opportunities to improve their numeracy skills. He aims to get students engaged with their own achievement data so that they can set goals around their learning in numeracy.

The school also has a new Pastoral Care Support Worker. Ms Nadine Elix is keen to get to know the students at Riverton & District High School and provide additional support and activities to ensure their wellbeing.

The school has welcomed back Ms Margaret Price, who is working in the Front Office and Ms Ashley Kairns, who is teaching Physical Education and Science.

Principal, Ms Glenys Munro said the importance of having good teachers and school support officers working with students cannot be over-estimated, and RDHS has certainly achieved that in 2012!

n Two Wells Primary School is looking forward optimistically to 2012,working with families to enhance the learning of students.

Two Wells Primary had a very successful year in 2011. The students achieved very well in National testing (NAPLAN) with grammar and spelling results above SA and national means.

Numeracy also showed excellent results and progress. The school was selected to be featured on the National Education ( DEEWR)website for their work in numeracy. The principal and another staff member also presented a workshop at a Brisbane conference, detailing the school’s successful numeracy programs, promoting high achievement.

Students had continued success in the arts and sports. More than 30 students participated in the Festival Choir performance at Festival Theatre in Adelaide, a very exciting event. Sustainability, with a new school garden supported by students, staff and the school community was important.

The school appreciated support from community volunteers with special activities and the garden project.

New receptions at Two Wells Primary School, back from left: Katerina Cutting, Milanee Lomman, Trisha O’Brien-Jessup, Noah Williams, Julie James. Middle: Lachlan Sochacki, Lachlan Campain, Archer Cook. Front: Ella Jeffers, Kirina Walker and Alicia Lamont.

BALAKLAVA PRIMARY SCHOOL

n engaging students with care and teaching:

Aiming for quality learning

having a go, with effort and persistence everyone can succeed.

Our purpose is to engage every student so they achieve at the highest possible level of their learning and wellbeing, through high quality care and teaching.

At Balaklava Primary we actively teach students positive behaviours for learning and have a strong focus on the development of high quality literacy and numeracy skills.

Staff at Balaklava Primary are skilled in Demonstrating the Values of Honesty,Caring, building on students individual needs and Persistence,Respect,Responsibility we are committed to providing an education • We are committed to providing the best that caters for the whole child by promoting possible education for your child healthy lifestyles and providing programs • Specialist teaching in Arts, PE and Indonesian. to strengthen students’ social competencies, • We welcome inquiries and new enrolments. coping and resilience skills.

Family and community involvement is a highly valued and is a priority. We have strong links and transition programs with Balaklava Community Children’s Centre Phone 8520 2277 and Balaklava High School.

Balaklava Primary School motto - Believe, Participate, Succeed encapsulates the essence of our school. We recognise the importance of our students having a positive self concept and the belief that by

TWO WELLS PRIMARY SCHOOL

RIVERTON AND DISTRICT High School RDHS is proud of its long history and excellent academic record. In recent years over 95% of students have graduated to employment or further study after completing their studies at RDHS. A large number of students have also been successful in gaining scholarships to support their further studies.

RDHS offers many vocational pathways including: 3 Automotive 3 Building 3 Construction 3 Viticulture 3 Information Technology 3 Hospitality 3 Tourism 3 School Based New Apprenticeships

Balaklava Primary School has all the Building Blocks your child needs to construct a bright future

Viticulture School of the Year 2005 and 2008

HONESTY TOLERANCE

Winner of 2007 Le Cordon Bleu National Challenge

COOPERATION

FAIR TREATMENT

believe

MUTUAL RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

For further information please contact us on 8847 2202 or email info@rdhs.sa.edu.au

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“A Christian Education Available for All”

Agriculture:

Horizon’s Agriculture curriculum was broadened last year for students in Years 7 & 8. For 2012, students in Years 9 & 11 have added Agriculture studies to their subject offerings. Students have been involved in many enterprises and activities. Students have studied vegetable production and grown a variety of produce with considerable success. Students have also studied the benefits of biological and organic garden production. Experiments with the use of ‘home made’ compost have been trialled.

The hot house being constructed this year will broaden the horticultural experiences of the students.

Horizon will again enter steers in the Royal Adelaide how and are looking to build on the valuable experience from last year.

Caring for Kids – Special Learning Needs:

Horizon Christian School staff work hard to support, care and nurture all their students. As an inclusive school, Horizon is committed to supporting the learning and development of students with special learning needs.

Horizon is currently participating in the In-Schools Specialist Support Program for the second year in a row. This program is funded by the Association of Independent Schools of SA and provides ongoing support for students at risk and students with special learning needs and disabilities. Students, parents and teaching staff are supported by Speech Pathologists, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Behavioural Experts who visit regularly. These consultants support the school by completing assessments with students, conducting classroom observations, providing professional development for staff and facilitating ongoing discussions and case conference support for teachers and parents. All these services are funded under the In-Schools Services Program. When an assessment is completed, staff and parents meet with the consultant to discuss the findings and recommendations for ongoing support for the student. The Speech Pathologist and Educational Psychologist visit Horizon four or five times a term to provide on-going support.

Students with special learning needs are also supported by a team of SSOs who work with students in the classroom and in small groups as directed by the classroom teacher. The ‘Shack’ provides areas strategically set up to support needs such as improving speech, the development of fine motor control, fostering positive social skills and language acquisition. This ensures all students are able to access the curriculum and improve their level of success at school. SSOs participate in regular professional development provided by both the visiting consultants and other agencies to further support our students.

Students are also supported through grants. Students with special learning needs are able to access ipads and custom made modifications to support them at school.

Other outside agencies such as NOVITA and Autism S.A. provide expert advice and support in gaining these grants.

Participating in this program has benefited not only our students with special learning needs and disabilities, but has provided support for all students by increasing staff knowledge and improving classroom practises.

Introducing our Prefects for 2012 L-R: Renee McPharlin, Hayley Julyan, Hedley Greenshields, Tim Langley, Head Boy Jordan Hamann, Head Girl Tess Lawson, Marni Greenshields, Joseph Goldney, Kirstin Takacs, Caleb McPharlin, Rebecca Goldney, Brock Hamann, Alex Herreen (absent Cameron Mellier).

HORIZON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

For enrolment enquiries contact the school on: 88622100

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special feature v EDUCATION OWEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Community at heart Owen Primary School on Wednesday mornings is a small school with a real from 10am to noon during focus on community. school terms.

An important aspect CASHBACK of Playcentre leader, Jillian VIA REDEMPTION the school and community Parker, organises fun activiis the Owen Primary School ties for children from 0 to 5 to Playcentre which operates do with their parents/carers.

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From 11.30am to 12noon four year olds join the Junior primary class.

This forms an important part of the pre-school to school transition.

The Playcentre program also includes a literacy and numeracy activity 100 Litre Bar Fridge 90 Litreeach Vertical Freezer week Owen primary • Reversible door • Icebox • Four freezer drawers school’s focus areas for • Two glass shelves door • Ice cube tray Small School • Reversible 2012 are in Literacy and Great Community Numeracy.

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NEWS v PEOPLE

n Elliot Joe, born February 2 at Calvary Hospital, is a new arrival for Melissa and Trent Smith, of Balaklava. Elliot weighed 7lb 8 oz. Pictured with mum, dad and Elliot are Scarlett and Macauley.

GRADUATED

n BALAKLAVA identity Genni Edwards is pictured with her six grandchildren.

Genni, Sarah and Madison, who lives in Brisbane. All have birthdays in December, so the family celebrated just before Christmas. In the photo are (front) Madison and Genni Edwards, surrounded by Sam and Alf Tiller’s children (left to right) Angus, Lexie, Claudia, Sarah and Nick.

n Kate Bubner, daughter of Paul and Pina Bubner of Balaklava, recently graduated from Flinders University with a double degree in Bachelor of Law and Legal Practice (Honours) and Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology). Congratulations Kate!

MALLALA

Strong support for relay team

Mallala residents will be putting on their walking shoes to participate in the upcoming Relay For Life in Gawler, held on March 24 to 25.

The event, held at Princes Park in Gawler, is an overnight community event where teams participate in a relay-style walk to raise funds for Cancer Council.

Now in its fourth year, organisers hope to go beyond the goal of $66,000 made in last year’s event.

An opening ceremony will be held at 2pm, with the first lap dedicated to cancer survivors and those who have cared for someone facing cancer. A candle light vigil also will be held at dusk.

Mallala resident and team leader, Trish Konzag, said 26 women so far had volunteered. “We have had to form two Mallala teams,” Trish said.

The Mallala team, who will walk to the theme of witches, will dress up in witches’ hats and cloaks and decorate their tent in a halloween theme.

The team is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, March 3, which is already sold out. However, if anyone can donate raffle or auction items please contact Trish on 0427 272 075.

It’s not too late to register a team in the relay.

For more information or to register go to www. relayforlife.org.au.

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SPORT v Basketball

Young guns show committment n DAWSON Page about to do a layup during the Under 14 Boys basketball match on Friday night.

Dawson scored an excellent 24 goals for his Long Plains team.

n BELOW: Ashton Snowden in action for Long Plains.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Results For all your sports energy drinks!

1 Fisher Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1513 Results of matches played on Friday February 10

A MEN

Peckers 64 (R.McPharlin 19, L.Michael 14, L.Guy 13) def Bulldogs 24 (J.Kelly 8, C.Baker 4, T.Forrest 4). Avon Bulls 77 (T.Olsen 22, A.Markopoulos 19, W.Hennessy 18) def Long Plains 22 (R.Sharer 10, J.Rundle 6, J.McArdle 2).

B MEN

Young Guns 32 (K.Robinson 10, D.Pfeiffer 8, J.Henderson 6) def Old Dogs 27 (M.Olsen 7, K.Simon 7, G.Palmer 5). Auburn Hawks 42 (S.Noack 14, P.Clark 11, K.Allen 7) def Owen 38 (B.Merry 11, A.Pratt 9, B.Lloyd 8).

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that they have earned themselves this spot in the paper. Well done!

It was an exciting game in the A Men between the Avon Bulls and the Peckers.

Dribbler reckons it is an omen for the finals and that the Bulls are the team to watch.

Long Plains could be the other team if they can get all their players together for the big ones. The Long Plains girls are hoping too but even with talented Cara Fiebig, they couldn’t roll the Opals.

Dribbler reckons it’s amazing how many teams have dominating players – especially in the juniors.

The Under 12’s have Karl Binker and Ethan Brownlie, while the Under 14 Boys have Dawson Page and Joshua Studham.

The Under 14 Girls have Tayla Williams and Sarah Heaslip with Ciara Guy, Tenneal White and Kelsey Wedding in the Under 16. Let’s hope they try out for the Country Championships and develop their games in a higher competition.

Dribbler reckons it is the result of the DNSP. As I sat watching, I was surprised to see a number of players miss easy shots and put in the almost impossible shot.

Jack Heaslip seems to do a few of them, but on Friday night he tallied up a good number of

WOMEN Div B

U/16 Girls

U/17 BOYS

Bulldogs 58 (S.Carslake 24, T.Moulds 24, J.Hoepner 8) def Long Plains 38 (D.Page 24, N.McArdle 10, C.McCann 2). Falcons 42 (S.Speissegger 22, A.Lawless 10, T.Lane 6) def Owen 28 (C.Lane 18, J.Baker 4, R.Betts 4).

By Three Points

Redlegs 42 (T.White 12, K.Woodrow 12, C.Moulds 10) def Thunder 36 (A.Wilson 18, C.Barlow 6, C.Haynes 6). Pumas 20 (Won on Forfeit) def Celtics 0 (Team Forfeit).

Owen 32 (K.Wedding 10, R.Dunstan 7, K.Gregory 7) def Sharks 15 (K.White 5, B.Smith 4, E.Cunningham 2). Bulldogs 26 (T.Williams 18, S.Cullen 6, M.Hosking 2) def Wildcats 17 (S.Heaslip 10, S.Wehr 3, M.Bennett 2).

U/14 BOYS

ADELAIDE PLAINS BASKETBALL REPORT

WOMEN Div A

U/18 BOYS

Owen 32 (J.Harkness 10, J.Pratt 9, R.Lloyd 4) def Titans 10 (J.Lusung 4, J.Wehr 4, J.Speissegger 2). Bullets 39 (Z.Scholz 20, J.Michael 10, C.Arbon 9) def Bulldogs 25 (B.Krieg 6, T.Nottle 6, J.Alsop 4).

Friday Night Lights

Storm 33 (J.Koch 13, J.Harding 8, R.McPharlin 8) def Opals 30 (T.Evans 10, S.Wilson 9, B.Wedding 8). Long Plains 35 (C.Fiebig 16, K.Blackwell 9, A.Daniel 4) def Bulldogs 28 (J.Angel 12, T.Nottle 10, A.Simon 4).

Gems 28 (C.Guy 18, S.Faehrmann 6, C.Barber 2) def Suns 11 (A.Wehr 4, C.Williams 4, A.Michael 3). Bulldogs 33 (T.White 14, N.Greenshields 12, H.Mellier 3) def Owen 18 (B.Wilson 12, H.Sellar 4, M.Merry 2).

Redlegs 43 (C.Veitch 20, B.Taylor 7, J.Shepherd 6) def Raiders 31 (C.McPharlin 10, H.Veitch 10, J.Michael 4). Owen 27 (J.Wedding 11, J.Dunstan 10, R.Svetec 6) def Long Plains 22 (L.Lu 11, D.Haynes 10, D.Wilson 1).

It’s that time of the year when the premiership table is required reading.

Dribbler always wants to check it. That happens when you win a few. What happens when you don’t win any? I noticed two of the teams in the juniors would know. It is not that hard when you win a few, like Dribbler, to have some hope but when you don’t win any you have to change your reason for playing – especially at this end of the season.

I take my hat off to players who can change their motivation and play just for the enjoyment or do something with their friends. The game would be better if there were more of them.

Thank you Emily Anderson, Bradley Brown, Riley Chapman, Jacob Chapman, Daniel Clisby, Olivia Carslake, Amber Young and Nathan Shepherd for showing us commitment.

Dribbler reckons these kids are pretty good players and in a few years could turn the tables on some of the teams.

Riley Chapman reckons Dribbler is only seven.

A few of the others could be just as young and will get better.

The Sharks are the other team who keep going when many would give up.

With Zoe Bell, Eleanor Cunningham, Kate Heaslip, Lacee McPharlin, Sopie Sach, Bainca and Candace Smith, Mikaela Tiller and Kirrily White they keep on despite the scores.

We are so impressed

U/14 Girls

U12 Mixed

Magic 26 (K.Heaslip 10, K.Binka 8, S.Bennett 4) def Redlegs 12 (R.Chapman 10, O.Carslake 2). Boomers 28 (E.Brownlie 12, C.Smith 8, K.Binka 6) def Strikers16 (N.Viney 8, E.Lane 3, R.Lawless 3). Bulldogs 40 (M.Lawrie 24, C.Hoepner 10, E.Goldney 4) def Owen 31 (C.Harkness 16, J.Heaslip 7, T.Gregory 6).

n NICHOLAS McArdle, Long Plains dribbles past Bulldogs’ Caillen Fitzgerald during the Under 14 Boys match.

points.

Hosea McPharlin and Sabian Bennett were two others I saw. Nicholas McArdle does it too,

but he is getting more of the regulation ones in.

It’s all in the training and the players’ willingness to follow the advice of their coaches. I think some players will start listening now we are getting close to the end.

They need to if they want to win the big one.

I’ll be watching again this week, see you there.

n umpire Rob Veitch hands Olivia Carsklake the ball in the Under 12’s game.

n REDLEGS Amber Young and Jacob Chapman try to steal possession from Cooper Allen in Under 12’s.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Association Premiership Table

A Men P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Peckers 11 9 1 1 0 0 492 329 150 19 L/Plains 11 6 5 0 0 0 368 425 87 12 Avon Bulls 11 5 5 1 0 0 378 333 114 11 Bulldogs 11 1 10 0 0 0 308 459 67 2 B Men P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Owen 11 7 3 0 0 0 406 290 140 16 Old Dogs 11 5 5 0 0 0 334 280 119 12 A/Hawks 9 6 3 0 0 2 312 345 90 12 Y/Guns 11 2 9 0 0 0 287 424 68 4 U/18 Boys P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Owen 11 9 1 0 0 0 370 285 130 20 Redlegs 11 8 3 0 0 0 428 323 133 16 Raiders 11 3 8 0 0 0 369 439 84 6 Long Plains 10 1 9 0 0 1 300 420 71 2 U/17 Boys P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Owen 10 9 1 0 0 1 431 232 186 18 Bullets 11 6 4 1 0 0 302 307 98 13 Titans 11 5 5 1 0 0 309 291 106 11 Bulldogs 11 0 10 0 0 0 215 427 50 2 U/14 Boys P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Bulldogs 11 9 0 0 2 0 389 180 216 18 Falcons 11 7 2 0 2 0 302 265 114 14 Eagles 11 3 5 0 3 0 201 228 88 6 L/Plains 11 2 7 0 2 0 238 315 76 4 Owen 11 1 8 0 2 0 186 328 57 2 U/12 Mixed P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Magic 11 9 1 1 0 0 220 143 154 19 Bulldogs 11 7 3 1 0 0 302 284 106 15 Strikers 11 7 4 0 0 0 220 238 92 14 Owen 11 6 5 0 0 0 270 219 123 12 Boomers 11 3 8 0 0 0 186 212 88 6 Redlegs 11 0 11 0 0 0 191 293 65 0 Wom Div A P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Opals 11 10 1 0 0 0 466 261 179 20 Storm 11 9 2 0 0 0 423 294 144 18 Bulldogs 11 5 5 1 0 0 399 378 106 11 L/Plains 11 3 7 1 0 0 319 340 94 7 Wom Div B P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Redlegs 11 5 6 0 0 0 321 322 100 10 Pumas 11 4 7 0 0 0 269 337 80 8 Thunder 11 3 7 1 0 0 263 335 79 7 Celtics 10 3 6 1 0 1 240 355 68 7 U/16 Girls P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Gems 11 10 1 0 0 0 381 220 173 20 Bulldogs 11 6 5 0 0 0 308 308 100 12 Owen 11 3 8 0 0 0 289 328 88 6 Suns 11 3 8 0 0 0 224 346 65 6 U/14 Girls P W L D B Ff For Agst % Pts Bulldogs 11 10 1 0 0 0 382 198 193 20 Owen 11 8 3 0 0 0 380 248 153 16 Wildcats 11 4 7 0 0 0 250 263 95 8 Sharks 11 0 11 0 0 0 143 446 32 0

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 15, 2012

SPORT v Tennis

n trent Graham, Mallala Black powers up for a forehand during Saturday’s divsion one match.

Lower North Juniors

n GEorgia Furst, Mallala division two, serves up on Saturday.

results from saturday

n matthew Freebairn, division three Balaklava Gold.

n edward Parson, Mallala White plays a forehand in his division one match.

n mark Jenkin in action for the division one Mallala White team.

DIVISION 1: Owen 6-36 d. Long Plains 0-7. Doubles Robinson/Fry d. N.Curnow/Sharer 6-0, McBride/Harkness d. R.Curnow/Daniel 6-1. Singles Kieren Robinson d. Nick Curnow 6-0, Charles Fry d. Riley Curnow 6-1, Jason McBride d. Corey Sharer 6-5, Brayden Harkness d. Amy Daniel 6-0.

Mallala Black 5-33 d. Mallala White 1-16. Doubles Watson/Graham d. Howard/Jenkin 6-1, Jarmyn/Wilson lost to Parsons/Dunstan 3-6, Singles Josh Watson d. Douglas Howard 6-3, Trent Graham d. Mark Jenkin 6-1, Laura Jarmyn d. Edward Parsons 6-3, Brooke Wilson d. Rachel Dunstan 6-2.

Balaklava Silver 5-32 d. Balaklava Green 1-18.

Doubles H.Greenshields/Taylor d. Michael/Cmrlec 6-1, M.Greenshields/Michael d. Lane/VanKleef 6-4, Singles Hedley Greenshields d. Ben Michael 6-1, Jordan Taylor d.

Kate Cmrlec 6-3, Marni Greenshields lost to Henry Lane 2-6, Jake Michael d. Sam VanKleef 6-3, Balaklava White 4-29 d. Balaklava Gold 2-23. Doubles L.Williams/Michael lost to Michael/Freebairn 3-6. A.Williams/ Freebairn d. Scholz/Greenshields 6-1. Singles Luke Williams d. Callum Michael 6-4, Dillon Michael d. Brett Freebairn 6-4, Ashleigh Williams lost to Zac Scholz 2-6, Gemma Freebairn d. Natasha Greenshields 6-2.

DIVISION 2: Balaklava Green 3-31 d. Balaklava Gold 3-25. Doubles White/Lane d. Seminutin/Scholz 6-2, Michael/ Lamonod lost to Heaslip/West 5-6, Singles Tenneal White lost to Mitchell Seminutin 4-6, Tom Lane d. Todd Scholz 6-0, Toby Michael lost to Sarah Heaslip 4-6, Tyson Lamond d. Billy West 6-5.

Two Wells 1 4-32 d. Hamley Bridge 2-20. Doubles Humphrys/Gameau d. Sellars/McCabe 6-1, Tapscott/Musolino lost to M.Langtry/Powell 3-6, Singles Jamie Humphrys lost to Amy McCabe 5-6, James Gameau d. Mia Langtry 6-0, Angus Tapscott d. Beth Packer 6-3, Caitlin Musolino d.

Tyler Powell 6-4.

Long Plains 4-27 d. Two Wells 2 2-30. Doubles McArdle/H. Hosking d. Eastman/T.Briscoe 6-5, Daniel/M.Hosking lost to M.Briscoe/Baker 1-6, Singles Hannah McArdle d. Natisha Eastman 6-5, Harry Hosking d. Tarsha Briscoe 6-4, Jessica Daniel d. Macey Briscoe 6-4, Mary Hosking lost to Monica Baker 2-6, Owen 4-29 d. Mallala 2-26. Doubles Lloyd/Lane d.

J.Furst/G.Furst 6-4, Parker/Heaslip lost to Howard/Strudwicke 3-6, Singles Ryan Lloyd d. Jackson Furst 6-4, Sophie Parker lost to Georgia Furst 2-6, Riley Lane d. Alex Howard 6-4, Jessica Heaslip d. Lachlan Strudwicke 6-2.

DIVISION 3: Balaklava Green 5-35 d. Long Plains 1-24.

Doubles Clifford/Woodroofe d. McArdle/Barr 6-4, Lane/ Lamond d. Waddell/Tiller 6-3, Singles Aaron Clifford d.

Georgina McArdle 6-5, Tommy Woodroofe d. Angie Barr 6-5, Emma Lane d. Matthew Waddell 6-1, Chloe Lamond lost to Lexie Tiller 5-6.

Balaklava Gold 5-32 d. Mallala 1-16. Doubles White/Allen d. M.May/Bakker 6-1, Tiller/Freebairn d. J.May/Matters 6-1, Singles Kirrily White d. Matt May 6-5, Lori Allen lost to Gabrielle Bakker 2-6, Claudia Tiller d. Kimberly Matters 6-2 Matthew Freebairn d. Jack May 6-1 Owen 3-26 d. Hamley Bridge 3-23. Doubles Burman/ Lloyd lost to H.Langtry/N.Langtry 5-6, Gameau/Parker d.

Sellars/Loffler 6-3. Singles Lisa Burman lost to Hannah Langtry 2-6, Kaitlyn Lloyd d. Nadia Langtry 6-1, Tom Gameau d. Kimberley Sellars 6-1, Lucy Parker lost to Ethan Loffler 1-6.

Two Wells 2 6-36 d. Two Wells 1 0-9, Doubles C.Foubister/ Tapscott d. Lawson/J.Turner 6-1. J.Foubister/Boyd d. Dart/L. Turner 6-1, Singles Chelsea Foubister d. Cassandra Lawson 6-1, Jack Tapscott d. Jenny Turner 6-1, Jake Foubister d.

Zoe Dart 6-3, Kobe Boyd d. Lauren Turner 6-2.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE Division 1 Points % Owen 20 91.67 Mallala Black 18 68.33 Balaklava White 12 48.33 Balaklava Silver 11 55.36 Balaklava Gold 9 46.67 Balaklava Green 7 42.00 Mallala White 7 41.07 Long Plains 3 35.00 Hamley Bridge 1 14.00 Division 2 Points % Owen 18 65.63 Balaklava Gold 16 66.13 Two Wells 1 15 60.34 Hamley Bridge 15 57.81 Balaklava Green 11 51.52 Long Plains 6 34.85 Mallala 4 36.36 Two Wells 2 3 29.03

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 15, 2012

n laura Jarmyn, Mallala Black had a win in her division one match.

n SINGLES winners, pictured with runners-up.

High standard at Burra tournament

Burra and Districts Tennis Association held its Junior Tournament on February 12.

Burra hosted and catered for the day, with the Hallett Tennis Club organising the event along with officials from the BDTA. There were a number of parents who volunteered to help make it a successful day.

Fifty-three children from various associations entered the day and a high standard of tennis was played in good spirit.

Generous sponsors who made the day possible this year, included Adchem (Australia), Landmark Burra, JPG Accounting & Advising, Pinks Mitre10 Clare, BP Burra, Cooper`s Butchers Burra, Boob-

orowie Seed, Oppy`s IGA Burra and Elders Burra.

RESULTS Boys U10 Boys – winner: Hamish Mosey, runner-up: Patrick Nugent.

U12 Boys – winner : George Pretlove, runnerup: Tyson Lamond.

U14 Boys – winner: Xavier Redden, runner-up: Angus Dare U16 Open Boys – winner: Dillon Brown, runnerup : James Brown.

U12 Boys Doubles – winners: Josh Slade/ George Pretlove, runnerup: James Boston/Ben Hook.

U14 Boys Doubles – winners: Alex Morgan/Will Longmire, runner-up: Angus Dare/ Xavier Redden.

U16 Open Boys Dou-

bles – winners: James Brown/Dillon Brown, runner-up: Daniel Minney/ Josh Pearse.

Girls U10 Singles – winner: Lucy Dare, runner-up: Abby Griffiths U12 Singles – winner: Isabella Nugent, runnerup: Amy Mc Cabe.

U14 Singles – winner: Rhiannon Bruce, runnerup: Kate Parkinson.

(No entries for U16 Girls) U12 Doubles – winners: Amy McCabe/Sophie Griffiths, runner-up: Kristen Coles/Robyn Coles.

U14 Doubles – winners: Kate Parkinson/ Rhiannon Bruce, runnerup: Sophie Haines/Isabella Nugent.

n DOUBLES winners and runners-up. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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SPORT v District

Two Wells bowlers farewelled

PORT WAKEFIELD Bowling Club held a farewell for the Two Wells ladies last Thursday morning, who will now leave the Wooroora Women’s Bowling Association to join the metropolitan association.

The club has been bowling in the WWBA for 47 years, and will miss the friendly competition here on the Adelaide Plains.

PICTURED are the Port Wakefield and Two Wells sides, back from left: Pam Durbridge PW, Del Applebee TW, Di Barnett PW, Vicki Oliver TW, Lyn Rankine PW, Margaret Maylin TW, Sheryll Kempster PW, Margaret Gameau TW. Middle: Dawn Hogben PW, Beverly Thomas TW, Adrian Brown PW, Barbara Lee-Archer TW, Dianne Chadbourne PW, Pamela Prescott TW, Heather Brown PW, Bev Molloy TW. Front: Juliette Arrowsmith PW, Lily Konicek TW, Gary Berry PW, Marlene Burford TW, John McNab PW, Melissa Withers TW, Lydia Berry PW, Shirley Underwood TW.

n port Wakefield’s Dianne Chadbourne lines up during last Thursday’s competition. n LEFT: Pamela Prescott in action for Two Wells.

n TWO Wells’ Margaret Gameau thanks the Port Wakefield club for hosting the day, along with the farewell lunch.

n connor McCann, Long Plains tries to get around Redlegs’ Tyler Moulds, while um- n sophie Parker plays a forehand during her division two match for Owen on pire David Chapman watches on in the Under 14 Boys basketball match on Friday night. Saturday, in the Lower North Junior tennis competition.

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SPORT v Bowls

Battle for top four tightens Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association

n ABOVE: Gib Palmer sends a bowl down for Division One’s Balaklava Gold. n LEFT: Carol King, Division Three Mallala Black.

• From back page The other crucial match saw Owen host Hamley Bridge; both sides vying for a position in the four.

Only nine shots separated the two sides at the end of the day, with Hamley Bridge taking the points with two rinks up.

Barry Smith (HB) had a four shot win over Tim Harkness (O) and Philip Rex (HB) held a six shot advantage over Graham Simpson (O), while Brian Parker (O) narrowly defeated Anthony O’Brien (HB) by one shot.

In the remaining matches, Balaklava Gold and Mallala had easy wins over Wasleys and Balaklava Green, respectively.

Twenty-five points now separate fourth placed Hamley Bridge and fifth placed Owen, with Mallala one point further back.

This weekend’s Division One matches will clarify whether Owen and Mallala remain contenders for the final four for another week or so.

But first, the key match of the round will be the contest between Balaklava Gold and Riverton. A win for Balaklava Gold will help them stay ahead of the competition, whereas a win for Riverton could see the gap between first and fourth re-

REPORT: John Glistak duce siginificantly.

Both sides have each had a win this season, but the more significant result was Riverton’s win over Balaklava Gold at Balaklava at the start of the season.

With Riverton’s return to form last weekend and Balaklava Gold’s solid form over recent weeks, a tight tussle is expected, though Balaklava Gold will be favoured to add another win to their tally.

Owen’s chances of remaining in contact with the four will depend on whether they can upset Port Wakefield.

So far this season, wins have gone the way of the home side and with this match being played at Port Wakefield, a Port Wakefield win is highly likely.

Mallala also have a difficult proposition ahead of them as they travel to Hamley Bridge. A win for Mallala is vital for the side to remain in touch with the four. However, Hamley Bridge has won both clashes this season and will be favoured to end Mallala’s slim finals hopes here.

So, losses for both Owen and Mallala this weekend will see the final four virtually confirmed, though interest to

see which two sides secure the double chance will continue.

The final clash will see Wasleys and Balaklava Green meet at Wasleys. Little may separate the two sides, as both strive to avoid the ‘wooden spoon’.

Results – February 11: Balaklava Gold 89(10) (P Thompson 33, B Taylor 28, T Clifford 28) def Wasleys 60(2) (W Grady 14, D Olive 30, S Nicolai 16); Hamley Bridge 69(10) (B Smith 22, P Rex 27, A O’Brien 20) def Owen 60(2) (T Harkness 18, G Simpson 21, B Parker 21); Riverton 83(10) (B Mullins 28, N. Rogers 31, M Griffiths 24) def Port Wakefield 62(2) (G McPharlin 22, R Murphy 15, W McPharlin 25); Mallala 90(12) (I Stuart 38, P Furst 25, K Roberts 27) def Balaklava Green 49(0) (C Cowan 10, D Lamond 18, M Olen 21).

Standings: Balaklava Gold 139 (+189), Riverton 125 (+155), Port Wakefield 125 (+58), Hamley Bridge 118 (+56), Owen 93 (+16), Mallala 92 (+9), Wasleys 67 (-235), Balaklava Green 57 (-248).

Division One fixtures – February 18: Balaklava Gold vs Riverton, Wasleys vs Balaklava Green, Hamley Bridge vs Mallala, Port Wakefield vs Owen.

Top sides falter in Division Two

Wooroora champs held this Sunday

The Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association Championships – Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours – will be held this Sunday February 19.

Singles and Pairs will be held at Balaklava, Triples at Mallala, and Fours at Owen.

All Championships will commence at 9.30 a.m. with Sectional play, followed by a Final.

The Sectional draw for each Championship is featured below: Singles – Section 1: Riverton, Hamley Bridge, Wasleys, Balaklava. Section 2: Tarlee, Port Wakefield, Owen, Mallala.

Pairs – Section 1: Tarlee, Riverton, Mallala, Owen. Section 2: Balaklava, Port Wakefield, Wasleys, Hamley Bridge.

Triples – Section 1: Owen, Tarlee, Port Wakefield, Wasleys.

Section 2: Riverton, Balaklava, Hamley Bridge, Mallala.

Fours – Section 1: Hamley Bridge, Port Wakefield, Mallala, Riverton. Section 2: Owen, Tarlee, Wasleys, Balaklava.

Port Wakefield Blue remains at the top of Division Two despite losing their match against Hamley Red. While scores were tied at the end of the match, Hamley Red took the points with two rinks up.

Tarlee White recorded an upset win over Owen by nine shots with two rinks up.

Dean Branson (TW) defeated Peter Sullivan (O) by nine shots while John Perry (TW) held an identical advantage over Les Hean (O). Owen’s only rink up was Roger Uppill’s nine shot victory over Des Lowry (TW).

Hamley White held a lead of 20 shots or so during the middle stages of their match against Riverton White.

Thereafter, Riverton White staged a fight back with only three shots separating the two sides at the end.

The final match saw Mallala White

comfortably account for Riverton Black.

This weekend’s round could easily see the top four in Division Two virtually finalised if results go certain ways.

Port Wakefield Blue’s inconsistent form over the past month may be causing some concern for the side leading into this weekend’s match against Tarlee White.

Both sides have a 2-2 record over the past four weeks and with this match being played at Port Wakefield, the home side should record their second win over Tarlee White for the season.

Mallala White is currently sitting in fourth spot and their clash against second placed Hamley White will be keenly watched.

When they last met, Mallala White had a narrow three shot win over their opponents. Hamley White’s recent

form is the better of the two sides, suggesting that the home side may take the points on this occasion.

Owen’s loss to Tarlee White will probably spur on the side as it meets Riverton White, the side which inflicted Owen’s first loss for the season back in November.

Hamley Red presently sits 14 points outside the four and so their clash against Riverton Black is a must win situation for them to remain in contact with the leading sides.

On the other hand, Riverton Black took the honours when the two sides last met and will be keen to end their present string of losses.

Results – February 11: Hamley White 66(9) (M Nichols 21,AFyfe 19, J Bell 26) def Riverton White 63(3) (G Giles 22, R Hannaford 19, J Glistak 22); Tarlee White 69(10) (D Lowry

14, D Branson 29, J Perry 26) def Owen 60(2) (R Uppill 23, P Sullivan 20, L Hean 17); Hamley Red 74(7) (J Tily 31, B Morris 17, G Schilling 26) def Port Wakefield Blue 74(5) (P Fontaine 25, S Reimers 28, P Baum 21); Mallala White 72(10) (J Curnow 33, M Dunstan 24, M King 15) def Riverton Black 59(2) (P Gates 15, P Koster 16, P Kelly 28).

Standings: Port Wakefield Blue 156 (+298), Hamley White 143 (+192), Owen 141 (+186), Mallala White 124 (+45), Hamley Red 110 (+37), Tarlee White 104 (-23), Riverton White 96 (+53.75), Riverton Black 85 (-15).

Fixtures – February 18: Hamley White vs Mallala White, Port Wakefield Blue vs Tarlee White, Owen vs Riverton White, Riverton Black vs Hamley Red.

Who will play in the finals?

n DOUG McQuade bowls for Wasleys during Saturday’s Division One match.

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The battle for final four positions remains alive in Division Three, with perhaps only Mallala Black guaranteed a spot at this stage.

Balaklava Blue’s chances were dealt a blow following their 32 shot loss to leaders Mallala Black.

Similarly, Port Wakefield Gold easily accounted for Balaklava Red by 37 shots while Tarlee Red emerged 47 shots victors over Wasleys.

While Mallala Black sits in first place, the remaining places are now filled by Port Wakefield Gold, Balaklava Blue and Tarlee Red. This weekend’s round will further help to sort out the contenders from the pretenders.

Mallala Black and Port Wakefield Gold meet in the first of the crucial matches for the day.

Honours went Mallala Black’s way when they last met, and recent form would suggest that this side will prove too strong for Port Wakefield Gold in this match.

Tarlee Red and Balaklava Blue will earn at least third spot with a win in their clash on the weekend.

While Balaklava Blue took the points when the two sides last clashed early in the season, Tarlee Red’s recent form may sway this match in their favour.

Should results go their way over coming weeks, both Balaklava Red and Wasleys still have a lifeline to make the four.

That is why a win in their match is crucial for each side.

When they last met five weeks ago, Wasleys won the match by four shots despite having only one rink up. Could another close result happen again?

Results – February 11: Port

Wakefield Gold 95(12) (A Carslake 34, A Brown 29, K Anderson 32) def Balaklava Red 52(0) (L Day 13, T Jones 20, C Milton 19); Tarlee Red 89(12) (I Rohde 26, F Gorey 38, D Meyers 25) def Wasleys 42(0) (J Williamson 17, B McDougall 14, J McDonnell 11); Mallala Black 81(12) (M Secomb 28, K McDonald 21, J Evans 32) def Balaklava Blue 49(0) (P McPharlin 20, R McDonald 16, C Stewart 13) Standings: Mallala Black 105 (+79), Port Wakefield Gold 87 (-36), Balaklava Blue 79 (-144), Tarlee Red 78 (-129), Balaklava Red 67 (-242), Wasleys 57 (-296.75).

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Results of U/16 cricket played on February 4

Clare Strikers vs Lower North

Match won by: Lower North Clare Strikers Batting A.McGregor ct&b H.Veitch...................... 4 T.Forest ct R.Logan b T.Temby.............. 24 B.McInerney b H.Veitch........................... 1 B.Dinning Run Out b T.Temby................. 8 H.McGregor ct R.Logan b T.Temby......... 3 S.Forrest b S.Michael.............................. 3 J.Size b W.Dixon..................................... 2 C.Pinning Not Out................................... 8 B.Rimmer Retired.................................... 5 L.McNeil Retired...................................... 4 M.Jarvis Run Out b L.Cunningham......... 1 K.McDonald Not Out............................... 2 Extras 40 Total 10/105 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.McPharlin 6 0 0 11 H.Veitch 6 2 2 10 T.Temby 5 0 2 18 S.Michael 5 0 1 16 W.Dixon 6 1 1 10 D.Cunningham 6 1 0 15 E.Brownlie 1 0 0 5 M.Bond 2 0 0 8 H.McPharlin 2 0 0 8 L.Cunningham 1 0 0 4

Lower North Batting C.McPharlin ct T.FOrrest b A.McGregor.. 13 H.Veitch ct B.Dinning b A.McGregor.......... 6 R.Logan b B.Dinning.................................. 9 T.Temby ct L.McNeil b J.Size..................... 0 S.Michael b C.Dinning................................ 2 W.Dixon Retired........................................ 27 L.Cunningham ct C.Dinning b B.Dinning... 0 D.Cunningham Retired............................... 3 E.Brownlie Not Out..................................... 0 H.McPharlin.......................................... DNB T.Michael.............................................. DNB M.Bond Not Out......................................... 1 Extras 52 Total 6/112 Clare Strikers Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Dinning 7 0 2 23 A.McGregor 6 1 2 12 J.Size 5 0 1 18 C.Dinning 2 0 1 10 T.Forrest 3 0 0 8 B.McInerney 4 2 0 3 M.Jarvis 2 1 0 4 L.McNeil 5 2 0 7 J.Forrest 2 0 0 4 H.McGregor 3 1 0 13 K.McDonald 1 0 0 1

n TODD McPharlin in bat for Lower North, and below, Matt Higgs bowls during a match last year.

• From back page Higgs had some handy late innings hits, smacking handy runs to average 19 for the three matches he played.

Darling once again had a brilliant tournament on the back of a superb 2011 carnival, averaging 40.75 including a knock of 89 on day two against Eyre Peninsula.

With the ball, he singlehandedly turned two games, collecting eight wickets at an average of 5.5.

This included grand final figures of 3/12 from 9.1 overs, with five maidens.

Results of U/16 cricket played on February 4 & 11

Lower North vs Blyth

Match won by: Blyth Lower North Batting T.Williams Retired.................................. 51 N.Studham b T.Eime................................ 3 B.Chapman ct J.Hunter b A.Giles........... 6 J.Butterfield ct T.O’Sullivan b D.Giles..... 9 R.Chapman ct D.Giles b W.Pratt............. 9 J.Niperress ct T.Eime b W.Pratt............... 3 J.Studham Not Out............................... 10 C.Arbon ct L.Jaeschke b J.Calvert......... 0 T.Goldney b J.Hunter............................... 0 J.Mahony b L.Eime.................................. 0 L.Lu Not Out............................................ 0 Extras 31 Total 8/122 Blyth Bowling Bowler O M W R T.Eime 6 1 1 26 A.Giles 6 2 1 16 D.Giles 4 0 1 12 L.Jaeschke 4 0 1 28 W.Pratt 6 0 2 13 Z.Bennett 3 1 0 5 L.McEwin 3 0 0 8 J.Calvert 4 1 0 4 J.Hunter 3 0 1 3 B.Eime 1 0 0 1 L.Eime 1 0 1 2

Blyth Batting T.Eime Retired.......................................... 51 L.Jaeschke ct N.Studham b J.Butterfield.. 3 A.Giles b N.Studham.................................. 8 W.Pratt Retired......................................... 35 T.O’Sullivan b J.Nipperess......................... 0 D.Giles b J.Butterfield................................ 1 L.McEwin Not Out...................................... 3 Z.Bennett Not Out...................................... 1 Extras 23 Total 4/125 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R T.Williams 8 1 0 18 J.Butterfield 8 0 2 35 B.Chapman 5 0 0 12 N.Studham 4 0 1 24 J.Nipperess 3 0 1 15 J.Studham 1 0 0 1 R.Chapman 1 0 0 9 C.Arbon 1 0 0 7 Jacob Butterfield 1 0 0 2

Results of A Grade cricket played on February 11

Brinkworth vs Long Plains

Match won by: Long Plains Long Plains Batting H.Pym ct T.Weckert b M.Wiech............. 71 B.Sharman ct B.Stringer b M.Wiech..... 77 L.Whitwell lbw b P.Meyer......................... 4 D.West ct S.Weckert b D.Wilson........... 25 S.Schultz............................................DNB T.McArdle b P.Meywer........................... 42 T.Daniel...............................................DNB S.McArdle Not Out................................ 20 M.Warnes...........................................DNB J.McArdle Not Out................................... 3 J.East..................................................DNB Extras 20 Total 5/262 Brinkworth Bowling Bowler O M W R S.Goss 9 1 0 58 M.Wiech 9 1 2 33 D.Wilson 5 0 0 39 S.Weckert 7 0 0 38 D.Goss 3 0 0 17 S.Noonan 3 0 0 16 P.Meyer 9 0 2 51

Brinkworth Batting P.Merer ct H.Pym b S.McArdle................. 55 S.Goss ct T.Whitwell b S.McArdle............ 56 B.Stringer ct&b J.McArdle........................ 42 T.Weckert ct B.Shimmin b M.Warnes......... 0 S.Weckert lbw S.McArdle........................... 0 M.Wiech Not Out...................................... 59 D.Wilson b J.McArdle................................. 1 S.Noonan ct H.Pym b T.Daniel................... 4 J.Wundke b M.Warnes............................... 5 J.Weckert b M.Warnes............................... 0 D.Goss b M.Warnes................................... 1 Extras 23 Total 10/224 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Warnes 7.4 1 4 17 S.McArdle 7 0 2 40 J.East 7 0 0 26 T.Daniel 7 0 1 40 J.McArdle 6 0 2 52 H.Pym 6 0 0 44

stanley cricket assocation premiership ladders As at February 10, 2012

A1 Grade Points % Lower North 20 1.15 CCCC 17 1.04 Long Plains 13 1.18 Watervale 11 0.95 Blyth/Kybunga 9 0.86 Auburn/Mintaro 9 0.87 Brink/Kool 8 1.08 Sevenhill 5 0.9

A2 Grade Points CCCC Blue 21 Lower North 15 CCCC Red 16 Sevenhill 13 Auburn/Mintaro 10 Blyth/Kybunga 5 Watervale 4

barossa & light Results of Uner 16 cricket played on February 11

mallala/lyndoch vs freeling Freeling 8/99 def Mallala/Lyndoch 8.52

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% 1.35 1.18 0.97 1.07 0.97 0.89 0.8

Local kids hit out on Adelaide Oval • From back page Last season there were over 1,400 MILO in2CRICKET clubs and centres with over 49,000 participants around the country.

Speaking at the MILO in2CRICKET program launch earlier this year, Australian Captain, and MILO Ambassador, Michael Clarke declared the demonstrations a fantastic experience for the young boys and girls.

“It’s a great initiative and an amazing opportunity that MILO and Cricket Australia give the in2CRICKET kids. They absolutely love practicing their skills on the premier grounds in front of huge crowds,” he said.

Clarke is the first MILO cricket program graduate to be selected for

the Australian team and he harbours fond memories from his own time spent in the program.

“I remember the first time that I got to play on the SCG as a MILO kid and it was a massive thrill,” he said.

“It’s become a great tradition to have the energetic kids practising their skills and experiencing the big stage during the lunch breaks and its fantastic to see MILO and Cricket Australia continuing to give this amazing opportunity to the young boys and girls.”

MILO is in its 19th year of supporting junior cricket development, in conjunction with Cricket Australia, introducing over 6 million Aussie kids to cricket encouraging them to lead active, healthy lifestyles.

Para Districts Results of Grade 1 cricket played on February 4 & 11

parafield gardens vs virginia Parafield Gardens 98 & 9/180 def by Virginia 210

Results of Grade 3 cricket played on February 4 & 11

virginia vs parafield gardens Virginia 110 & 36 def by Parafield Gardens 208

Results of Under 12 cricket played on February 11

Senior teams collect wins Gilbert Valley Cricket Club

A good round by the Bulls, with all senior teams recording a win.

A1 results

Gilbert Valley 263 defeated Sandy Creek ( stats not available )

A3 results

Gilbert Valley 218 & 8/128 defeated Nuriootpa 163 Nur: A Lange 32, R Skipworth 27 no GV: M Kooyman 3/11, J Molineux 3/20, T Connell 2/35, A Callery 1/11, S Goodfellow 1/19 GV: 2nd inns: Dylan Busch 32, M Day 26, L Slok 20 no, A Callery 18 Nur: R Skipworth 4/32, A Milne 2/9

A5 results

eastern park vs virginia Eastern Park 5/119 def Virginia 7/84

Results of Grade 4 cricket played on February 4 & 11

two wells vs salisbury west Two Wells 179 & 3/91 def by Salisbury West 208 & 108

Results of Women’s Black cricket played on February 6 & 13

two wells red vs modbury Two Wells Red 98 & 2/38 def by Modbury 122

Results of Women’s Black cricket played on February 6 & 13

north pines red vs two wells white North Pines Red 99 def by Two Wells White 2/186

n SAM Rowland, Lower North.

Gilbert Valley 161 defeated South Gawler 9/141 GV: T Reichelt 49, C Busch 43, L Molineux 23, R McInerney 17 SG: M Oxley 3/16, S Rayner 3/32, T Pocock 2/19 SG: G Murphy 46, T Pocock 42 GV: J Wright 3/18, M Busch 3/33, A Busch 1/10, L Molineux 1/23, P Callery 1/25 The Gilbert Valley Cricket Club will be hosting a Twenty/ 20 match against Auburn/Mintaro on February 19, at the Saddleworth Oval, commencing at 12pm. There will be two games played with the B grade playing first and the A grade following. A BBQ will be available as well as drinks.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 15, 2012

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Bowls northern light women

NLWBA pennant results from February 9.

Auburn Black 46 ( L Wildash 26, S Hean 20) d Saddleworth Gold 28 (T Ritchie 15, P Milde 13).

Auburn Red 39 (M Mount 19, M Parkinson 20) d Saddleworth Blue 29 (B Schoenberg 13, J Shepherd 16).

Robertstown Gold 34 (L Mosey 17, C Ruediger 17) d Burra Red 29 (S Spezzano 13, M Bevan 16).

Tarlee 40 (J Rohde 20, J Branson 20) d Burra Gold 34 (A Webster 18, D Day 16).

Riverton Green 44 (J Przibilla 23, A Harrip 21) d Riverton Black 39 (M Keast 23, C Greenslade 16).

Booborowie 41 (G Sims 21, R Landorf 20) d Burra Green 37 (K Lomman 15, I Wride 22).

Robertstown Green 55 (S Kimpton 27, J Kotz 28.) d Mintaro 21 (S Ettridge 9, L Dixon 12).

Premiership table Auburn Red 98 + 228 Auburn Black 93 + 163.25 Booborowie 90 + 123 Riverton Green 83 + 82 Riverton Black 82 + 71 Robertstown Gold 74 + 23 Robertstown Green 70 + 68 Burra Green 66 + 28 Riverton Blue 64 + 65 Burra Red 53 - 39 Saddleworth Blue 48 - 70 Saddleworth Gold 38 - 113 Tarlee 25 - 248 Burra Gold 24 - 150

Sides for Saturday

For matches to be played on Saturday February 18, 2012.

OWEN Division 1: Owen v Pt Wakefield to be played at Pt Wakefield, cars B Parker, T Harkness, P Freebairn to depart at 12.30pm. D Lauricella, I Freebairn, G Harkness, B Parker (sk).

D Hartwell, B Freebairn, P Freebairn, N Harkness (sk). D Greer, G Ince, G Bubner, T Harkness (sk).

Division 2: Owen v Riverton White to be played at Owen. J Harkness, M Miles, W Heaslip, P Sullivan (sk). D Brown, D hean, L Beaty, L Hean (sk). A Tiller, B Harkness, R Hill, R Uppill (sk). Reserves: G Duncan, G Wandel.

BALAKLAVA Division 1: Green v Wasleys to be played at Wasleys, cars skippers. R Barr, E Cunningham, O Chapman, D Lamond (sk). R Hillman, J Roberts, G Herrerman, C Cowan (sk). Z Guy, J Milton, J bastian, M Olsen (sk).

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

Division 2: Blue v Tarlee Red to be played at Tarlee, cars Seconds.D Anderson, P Ramm, K Catford, P McPharlin (sk). L Bradock, S Renshaw, C Welke, C Stewart (sk). H Hebisch, C Haasbroek, K Harkness R McDonald (sk).

Red v Wasleys to be played at Balaklava. R May, L Zerk, B Moffat, C Milton (sk). R Greenshields, N Sampson, S Guy, T Jones (sk). A Barr, M Hillman, D Beare, L Day (sk).

wooroora women

Results from Thursday February 9.

Two Wells 59 def Pt Wakefield 55: B Molloy 28 d H Brown 12, S Kempster 20 d M Gameau 14, L Berry 23 d S Underwood 17.

Balaklava Green 73 def hamley Bridge 48: E Cunningham 27 d N Fyfe 17, B Philp 23 d N Bubner 17, H Menadue 23 d B McQuire 14.

Mallala White 65 def Mallala Black 37: B Roney 20 d R Jenkin 12, C King 30 d Y Curnow 9, J Curnow 16 d Y Howard 15.

Balaklava Gold 61 def Owen 59: J Milton 29 d H Hocking 17, B Harkness 21 d K Catford 19, G Wandel 21 d C Goldney 13.

No Bowls next week due to Country Round Robin.

Premiership Table With two games to go.

Mallala Black 99 + 77 Owen 97 + 154 Mallala White 97 + 115 Bva Green 87 + 77 BVa Gold 78 + 0 Two Wells 72 + 3 Hamley Bridge 72 + 26 Pt Wakefield 22 + 332

Croquet Northern YP

Results from February 8.

At Kadina - Snowtown 47 (G Schupelius 13, Freebairn 8, P Schupelius 13, Clark 13) d Kadina White 14 (Wearne 7, Daddow 2, Marshall 4, Jen. Lydeamore 1).

Pt Wakefield 35 (Algie 11, Simpson 10, McWaters 6, Lipsett 8) d Kadina Blue 19 (John Lydeamore 9, Roach 2, B Virgin 4, Rodsted 4).

Moonta Green 23 (Bennett 8, Bagshaw 5, Promnitz 7, Donaldson 3) d Moonta Brown 18 (Hatcher 5, Trenwith 3, Harvey 6, Lamshed 4).

Wallaroo White 18 (Learmonth 4, Hendy 4, Miller 5, Fuss 5) d Balaklava 8 (Sutton 0, Hillzinger 1, Hill 2, N Williams 5).

Wallaroo Blue had a bye.

Golf BAlaklava men

This week’s report must begin with a 21,000 gun salute to Steve Guy, Trevor Reid, “Most Valued Member” and remorseless volunteer Geoff Leo plus the stalwart Scott Michael who, in the past fortnight ending last Sunday, successfully repaired a spate of irrigation leaks around the course.

With true summer weather now back upon us, these men, covered in mud and ranging far and wide for vital parts, strove valiantly to protect our wonderful resource, so a thousand thanks to those good men.

Last Saturday’s Stableford round drew a strong field of 33 to the still green sward, with A Grade honours going to the ever improving powerhouse Callum Michael.

His 41 points left brother Ben (38) to settle for a hard-fought second place while our President Bill Lokan (35) chalked up a worthy third placing.

In the face of this awesome display, a somewhat subdued ambience enveloped Matthew Gameau (34), M “welcome back!” Smith (33), R Hart (32), D Hannaford (32), M Hameister (31), J Breuer (30), D Taylor (29), R Hahn (29), S Michael (27) and G McKenzie (25).

The B Grade bash was gobbled up by a hungry Dave Rodgers (38), who dumped Austin Henstridge into second spot on a count back.

Big busy, bucolic Barry Michael stomped home in third with 36 points which left us with: B Thompson (33), L Masson (33), W Berry (32), J Michael (31), Moya Hayes (30), D Trickett (27), Ian Gameau (27), L Hart (26) and G Sonntag (26).

Venezualan punk-rap aficionado Marty Bell tore through the unsuspecting C Grade mob with 36 points, leaving a stunned Michael Smith (34) to tip Tanya Matz into third place on a count back.

Hot on their hurried, harried heels were M Liptrop (33), Chris Hahesy (27), M Keast (25) and M Hahesy (23).

Peter Friedrichs handed in a second card towards his handicap and be warned, this very able sportsman cracked the ton with ease - you’ve been told.

Birdies were clouted and claimed by Ben Michael and Bill Lokan at the third, Rodger Hahn (eighth) and Don Hannaford (15th).

The inevitable Nearest The Pin dramas were captured on the day by young Ben (third), not quite as young Rodger (eighth), nearly quite as young Bill Lokan (13th) and that positively Mesthusularian old crock, Don Hannaford, at the 15th.

As the Summer Cup competition creaked towards completion, we saw Bill “Double B” Berry batter the stirling Scott Michael 2/1, which now leaves us with the no doubt titanic struggle between our house scouse Bill and Rampaging Rob Lawson who will, soon hopefully, settle the issue with unbending finality.

Golfer Of The Summer points were awarded to Callum Michael (6), Ben Michael (5), David Rodgers (4), Austin Henstridge (3), Martin Bell (2) and the chattering classes, one apiece.

This weekend in much warmer conditions we’ll pad up for a temper testing Par competition, to be marshalled by John Michael then mollycoddled out of our collective morbidity by Scott Michael at the 19th.

balaklava mid week

A group of 20 players took to the fairways on Wednesday February 8, with Bill Berry winning the day with 54, Merv Hameister 53, Dennis Goudie 50, Peter Saddler 47, Brian Stewart 45, Austin Henstridge 44 CB, Dean Trickett 44 CB, Joan Anderson 44, Mike Hahesy 43, Dene Newton 42 CB, Greg Sonntag 42 CB, Bill Goudie 42, Doug Taylor 41, Chris Hahesy 39 CB, Mike Caldwell 39 CB, barrie Olsen 39, Rick Campbell 38, Barrie Thompson 37, Jerry Toms 31 and Moya Hayes 31.

Birdies: Merv Hameister holes 2, 14 and 16, Dennis Goudie hole 8 and Barrie Thompson hole 8.

Nearest The Pins: Doug Taylor hole 3, Bill Goudie hole 8 and Bill Berry hole 10.

Hamley Bridge

Straight-hitting grand veteran, Bob Ahola just managed to win Thursday’s Stableford competition on a countback from a hard pressing Gary Woods both on 40 points, while Roger Hahn came in third on a countback from Ed Manning both on 39.

Other leading scores included: Errol Branson 36, Colin Doudle 35, Wim Van Pelt, John Riley 34, Ian Rohde, Brian Cooper 33, Barry Schwartz, Rex Mortimer 32.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 15, 2012

Owen bowls couple celebrates n DAWN and Les Hean, of Owen Bowling Club celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 9, when the Owen side travelled to Balaklava for a Wooroora Women’s bowling match.

Lynne takes women’s minor championship

The Wooroora Women’s Minor Championship was contested at Owen Bowling Club last Monday.

This competition is specifically for those bowlers who have played for five years and less in pennant matches.

Owen, being the host club, provided a cheery welcome with a cuppa before play.

Port Wakefield, represented by Lynne Rankine, won the day with three games +17, and runner-up was Owen, represented by Kathy Harkness, who finished up with three games +10.

In third position was Mallala’s Vera Pietersen with three games +9.

Congratulations to all bowlers!

Thank you to Owen for a wonderful afternoon tea.

– Gwenda Cheek, secretary WWBA Birdies: Wim Van Pelt 9th, Gary Woods 1.

Nearest The Pins: Wim Van Pelt 9th, Rex Mortimer 18th, Barry Schwartz 4th.

In a field of 23 players, Gary Woods – who has been pressing hard for a tournament victory recently – managed to get the nose in the front to win Saturday’s Stableford competition, with 42 points from Ian Ferguson 41 and an “in form” Errol Branson 39 c/b.

Other leading scores included: Leigh Durdin 39, Roen Cameron, John Mitchell, Rex Mortimer 38, Bob Ahola 37, Wally Jackson 36, Lance Hatcher, Barry Schwartz, Doug Cooper, Wim Van Pelt, Bradley Zerna 34.

Birdies: Errol Branson fourth, John Mitchell 1 & 13, Vim Van Pelt 9th, Ian Ferguson 12th, Leigh Durdin 6th & 9th.

Nearest to the pins: Bob Ahola 4th, Leigh Durdin 9th, Ian Ferguson 12th & 14th.

Special thanks to Ian Ferguson for cleaning the carpet in the club House.

Players are reminded of the starting times for the summer season: below 33 degrees 8am-8.15am (8.30 pre planned).

33 degrees and over 7am-7.15am (7.30 pre planned).

The bar will be closed at 8am sharp below 33 degrees, and 7pm 33 degrees and over.

Players needing to purchase food or drinks prior to golf need to to do so before the above times.

VETERANS

Adelaide Plains and Barossa Valley Veteran Golfers Results.

Eighty-five players representing 20 clubs played the Gawler Golf Club on Thursday, the event sponsored by Uleybury Wines of One Tree Hill.

A Grade: 43 R Thompson (Two Wells). 35 F Altmann (Tanunda Pines).

34 J Thornhill (Tee Tree Gully).

Ball winners: 34 R Volraat (Gawler).

33 R Searl (Mt.Pleasant), D Butler (Penfield), R Elliot (Mt Pleasant), 32 C Hughes (Barossa Valley), B Lee (Kapunda), A Penn (Penfield), L Williams (Barossa

WOMEN’S Minor Championship runner-up, Kathy Harkness of Owen, with winner Lynne Rankine of Port Wakefield.

Valley), 31 P Frazier, M Nichols (Barossa Valley), D Scurrell (Tee Tree Gully), G Dawson (Penfield), K Reichstein (Mt Pleasant), J Ryan (Kapunda).

B Grade: 37 R Wallace (Tanunda Pines), 36 D Zeliff (Berri), 33 D Trickett (Balaklava).

Ball winners: 32 S Demaria (Penfield), T Bateman (Kapunda), 31 G Jones (Kapunda), H Jeske (Gawler), 30 K Robinson (Barossa Valley), R Taylor (Penfield), 29 K Douglas (Penfield), D Dawset (Mt Pleasant), 28 R Cameron (Hamley Bridge).

C Grade: 38 F Trimboli (Penfield), 33 B Milne (Barossa Valley), 32 B Sims (Tanunda Pines).

Ball winners: 30 P Jones (Penfield), 29 K Bubner (Islington Works), 28 G Woods (Hamley Bridge), 26 D Lewis (Barossa Valley), 24 C Sharpe (The Palms).

Nearest The Pin winners – A Grade: B Lythgoe (Barossa Valley), B Grade: D Tricket (Balaklava), C Grade: B Sims (Tanunda Pines).

Shooting Mallala gun club

Results for Sunday February 12.

25 target pnt score: AA; G Gilbert 80/81, 2nd R Fleming 79/81. A O/All; G Hopgood 75/75, 2nd J Gilbert 79/84. B; T O’Connor 71/75, 2nd N Tiller 63/75. C; J Wheatley 61/75, 2nd W Webbe 60/75.

50 target single barrel club championship: AA & O/All; G Gilbert 48/50, 2nd B Dempster 46/50. A; A May 46/50, 2nd j Gilbert 46/50. B; N Tiller 44/50, 2nd B Zanker 42/50. C; J Meaney 40/50, 2nd W Webbe 35/50.

25 target dbl barrel: AA; B Dempster 35/35, 2nd B Duncan 34/35. A; W Spackman 30/30, 2nd B August 29/30. B; B Zanker 25/25, 2nd T O’Connor 24/25. C; W Webbe 20/25, 2nd J Meaney 19/25.

Overall High Gun in ‘B’ N Tiller 129/150. Next shoot, Sunday March 18.

Tennis MID NORTH

Results from Saturday February 11.

A grade: Balaklava 14/115 def Clare Young Guns 10/112.

Ladies singles: Pauline Hill lost to Courtney Stome 2-6, Shaz Pike lost to Sharryn Daly 1-6, Shelley Lamond lost to Jenna Caulfield 0-6, Lisa Redpath lost to Brianna Cheetham 3-6, Terissa Smart def Grace Jacka 6-3, Abbie Tiller def Hannah Caulfield 6-3.

Mens singles: Derek Friedrichs def Matt Linn 6-3, Rick Lamond def Rohan Higgins 7-5, Jonathon Brice def Luke Day 6-2, Andrew Michael lost to Tristan Greenhill 4-6, Scott McDonald def Josh Pritchard 6-2, Dougie Howard lost to Simon Jameson 3-6.

B grade: Riverton 15/106 def Watervale 9/85.

Ladies singles: Shannoin Noll def Caroline Sandow 6-2, Jess Przybyla def Jenny Parish 6-3, Hannah Clark def Nicole Faulkner 6-2, Leanne Griggiths def Shelley Harradine 6-0, Ellen Callery lost to David Long 1-6, Jo Manning def Bec Long 6-2.

Mens singles: Ben Mitchell lost to Aaron Ackland 2-6, Grant Linke lost to Spencer Budarick 2-6, Sam Przibilla lost to Tim Smith 1-6, Frank McInerney lost to Malcolm Parish 0-6, Dan Vater def Chad Bowman 6-1, Kym Hart def Aaron Hopgood 6-0.

Auburn 15/127 def Mintaro 9/110.

Ladies singles: Brooklyn Ey def Jess Redden 6-3, Laura Ross def Gab Hill 7-6, Amanda Shepherd def Frannie Mulholland 6-4, Karen Slattery lost to Mel Treloar 3-6, Rob Cavalier def Kathy Laidlaw 6-4, Alex Callery def Lucy Hill 6-4.

Mens singles: Chris Slattery def Tom Redden 7-6, Andy Gallagher lost to Matt Powlett 4-6, Grant Roberts def Brent Treloar 6-2, Matt Phillips def Andrew Mulholland6-2, Tim Packer def Jock Gosse 6-4, Dick Sandow def Tim Grigg 6-0.

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Perfecting your bikeriding technique

Brrr! Isn’t this cool weather very unseasonal?! So I’m guessing the swim training gave way to bike and running this past week?

The bike leg heads out on Whitwarta Road, and is 14.2km return if you are taking the long distance. The short distance – or “hare” – is 2.6km. Any “turtles”, will be happy to know there are no gruelling hills to conquer and that it’s bitumen all the way!

So knock the dust off the bike and give it a little TLC. Checking your tyre pressure and popping some lubricant on your chain should do it.

And don’t forget your helmet, fitted properly of course.

Correct technique for riding a bike is not as critical in the bike leg as it is in the swim. There are still, however, some helpful tips to keep in mind.

Relaxing your upper body and keeping it still during your ride will help conserve energy, think about keeping your shoulders down and relaxed, keep your arms slightly bent and try not to grip the handle bars too tightly.

With Brooke Wood

Tips and hints to prepare your body for the Balaklava Swimming Pool’s Triathlon - week 2 You shouldn’t roll on your hips as you pedal, and you should try to tilt your pelvis forward slightly to keep your back in a neutral position utilising your core muscles for support. For maximum power, the general rule for foot position is to have the ball of your foot over the pedal keeping your heel down, but some will find that having the pedal under the arch of the foot will be more comfortable.

The other important thing to think about is the use of your gears, your

Mid North Tennis Association Premiership Table - 2011 / 2012 Season

Seniors A Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Young Guns 13 10 2 0 34 1462 1020 58.90 Blyth 13 10 3 0 33 1478 198 55.23 Clare Masters 13 8 3 0 31 1307 1026 56.02 Saddleworth 13 6 6 0 26 1147 1281 47.24 Hilltown 13 6 7 0 25 1416 1192 54.29 Balaklava 13 6 6 1 24 1185 1250 48.67 Long Plains 13 2 11 0 17 1092 1559 41.19 Dalkey 13 2 10 1 16 964 1525 38.73 B Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Mintaro 11 10 1 0 31 1173 729 61.67 Auburn 11 7 3 0 26 1146 755 60.28 Blyth 11 7 3 0 26 989 931 51.51 Riverton 12 9 1 2 28 1219 1009 54.71 Watervale 11 5 5 0 22 965 965 50.00 Clare Aces 12 4 5 1 21 863 944 47.76 F/Flat & 7/Hill 12 5 4 3 19 921 1030 47.21 Hilltown 12 2 10 0 16 1111 1389 44.44 Clare Hot Shots 12 0 9 2 11 647 1292 33.37 Juniors Auburn Clare Yellow Hilltown Clare Blue Blyth Crocs Clare Red Blyth Alligators Clare White Clare Green Sevenhill

M W L F Pts For Ag 10 7 2 0 25 502 431 10 7 3 0 24 581 468 10 6 4 0 22 533 401 10 6 4 0 22 502 501 10 5 4 0 21 466 396 10 5 4 0 21 500 427 10 5 4 0 21 462 442 10 3 6 0 17 416 508 10 3 6 0 17 412 529 10 0 10 0 10 341 612

% 53.80 55.39 57.07 50.05 54.06 53.94 51.11 45.02 43.78 35.78

RPM (revolutions per min) and how hard your legs are working.

Ideally you should be pedalling at about 80 to 100 RPM, at this rate your body will be running at its most efficient. If you are bouncing in your seat then you are probably using a gear that is too low (too easy), your legs are spinning but not transferring the energy you are putting out to the ground and therefore not propelling you forward at the speed you are capable of .

On the other hand, change your gears up (harder to push) and your RPM and you will be going further on each revolution, but each revolution is harder with a bigger energy output.

Keep in mind that you will need to get off the bike and run – the more energy you can conserve the better!

Make sure your bike has one, if not two, drink holders. The bike leg is a great opportunity to rehydrate and refuel in preparation for the third discipline, the run leg.

But before we get into the run leg, I would like to get you thinking about the fourth discipline. Yes, there

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It will be a case of who is left standing for the finals, as a number of players joined the old crock injury list on Thursday night.

David Northcott’s Shreks scraped through to defeat Diane Gregor’s Simpsons 3-26 to 3-20, with Simpson Carolyn Mutton pulling a calf in the first set, and that was that for her. It wasn’t the same leg as earlier in the season though, but apparently it is a worse injury this time. Young spectator Daniel Artis-Nicholson filled in for Carolyn and did admirably for a non-tennis player.

Diane started slowly, probably due to the injury distraction, but gritted her teeth and won the next two against opponent Emma-Lee Lomman.

New young gun Balak High School teacher, Luke Cropley got his first match and played veteran David all night, with the younger man taking the honours two sets to one. Shreks’ Sue Nicholson played the happy and hilarious Danielle Murphy, with the latter taking the honours, but with both girls watching the ball well. Megan Shepherd played well in her sets, playing two opponents in Carolyn and Daniel.

Incredibles absent captain, Mary Heslop had a team of fill-ins but they did the team proud winning 3-27 to 3-22 over Emily Taylor’s Grinches.

Top Grinch Jarek Flight has flown the coop with work and we wish him well at Nuri. Philip Shepherd is now the permanent replacement for Jarek, showing his young opponent Ben Mayne that older men still have it by winning his three sets. Philip and Fran Henderson had a great tiebreaker win over Carly Friedrichs and Ben in an excellent set of tennis.

Warren McRostie needed some practice for the upcoming Bash for Cash, and that he got against Emily who kept on returning all of his

is a fourth! Transitions – commonly known as T1 (going from the swim leg to the bike), and T2 (going from bike to the run).

It will help you to turn up early so you have time to set up properly and have a walkthrough of the transition areas.

Think about where you have set up your bike, so you can head directly to it. Look at the entry and exit points and be familiar with the area.

Preparing for T1, there are several things you will need to think about.

Are you going to ride and run in your bathers? Are you going to put on a shirt, singlet or shorts after the swim? How hard is it going to be to get my shoes on my wet feet? There is a lot to think about but here are a few hints which I hope will make your T1 easier and more enjoyable.

Lay out a towel next to your bike ready to dry your feet, and have your shoes with laces loosened and socks (if you wearing them) laid out.

Have your helmet and sunnies set on

winners. Michelle Williams got a good workout against the reliable and consistent Wade Hudson, with Michelle finally having a win in the last set.

The final division two match wasn’t as close, with Bec Houston’s Nemos defeating Cherie Cleary’s Flintstones 5-29 to 1-20. Games were close though so it wasn’t as one-sided as the score indicates.

Three sets were 5-3s and a tiebreaker so the Flintys actually did well. Nemos’ Keanan Catford and Kylie Scott won a tie over Kate Taylor and Cherie, while Bridget Guthberg and Ash Flynn had some great rallies, with two sets being 5-3.

Kate and Tom Forrest won the Flintys only set of the night over Bec and Keanan, which was a great win.

In division one, Pauline Hill’s Top Guns were in top form, defeating Darren Scholz’s Lethal Weapons 6-37 to 0-11.

After gloating last week on defeating the Terminators, the Weapons came back to earth with a thud. Robert Lloyd filled in for Pratty and made his not-as-young opponent Colin Mutton work hard winning all three sets. One set saw Robert and Pauline win, shock horror, a dakdropper over Colin and Di Taylor. Oops. A bit wrinkly. Four sets were 6-2s, but Colin and Dazza nearly got there, losing a 5-3 to Robert and Jordan Taylor.

Gun lefty Joy Ryan made short work of the old girl Julia Hoskin, but not without their usual hard hitting rallies.

Marty Brice’s Ghostbusters also had a good win over absent Andrew Lane’s Bad Boys. Marty has recovered from his injury, but Laney hasn’t, although he hopes to be back next week.

In the first half of the season, Don had Gary Wehr playing for him, but this time Gary was his opponent. Don let him know who’s the boss,

your handlebars with the chin strap undone. If you are going to put on a shirt or singlet, have it laid over the bike seat. Try to remember to put on your shirt before your helmet! And your helmet BEFORE you move your bike.

T2 will be much simpler, unless you have bike shoes with pedal clips on them, you will just have to leave your bike standing with your helmet left on your handlebars (not on the ground for others to trip on), and you will be through T2 without a worry.

Keep in mind that there are team events in all distances, so if you are a runner and have a friend that is a swimmer all you need is bike rider and you have yourself a team and a great day out with family and friends!

Registration forms are available from Balco, Butterfield Agencies, ANZ bank and Balaklava swimming pool.

Have a great week of training – ‘compete and complete’, you’re a winner!

winning all three sets including a tie with Kathryn over Gary and Kerry Williams. Kerry and Kathryn were consistent having 5-3s in every set.

Ghosty Helen Barry and opponent Tanya Greenshields played some fantastic rallies with both going for winners, until Tanya felt her old fallen-off-my-mount rib injury flaring up. She ate some cement and finished but was suffering afterwards. Marty and opponent Wally Treverton were pictures of concentration in their sets, but Marty got the last laugh.

The final division one match went down to the wire, with Scott McDonald’s Die Hards scraping through (boo hiss) 3-25 to 3-23 to defeat the absent Louise Michael’s Terminators.

Lisa Redpath filled in admirably for Louise and won two of three sets, including the last one with Cherie Cmrlec, when their opponent Doug Howard was left on his lonesome after partner Leonie McRostie did either a driver or a groin. We haven’t had a diagnosis of the extent of her injury other than she felt ‘something pop’.

Young spectator and junior player, Tash Greenshields jumped in to complete the set, as Leonie was carted off to the Mahindra. Anyway Cherie was the only original Termy playing, with husband Dave Cmrlec dusting off the cobwebs to play for Jared Thiele, while Dustin Guthberg filled in for fishing-mad Chris Curnow.

Dave couldn’t miss the chance to play against friend Gary Wilson all night, with these two fossils still playing glorious tennis. Dustin battled hard but the young gun guru Scott took the honours there. All in all, a great match.

So more players have been added to the ‘hit’ list, but we hope to see them back shortly. Until next week, when Louise will have the metho bottle and deep heat on hand…

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LOCAL v Living

The way We were

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• Sailor and boat builder Tom Crabb, formerly of Lower Light, was preparing to skipper the only SA entry in the Melbourne Osaka Cup Yacht Race.

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• After spending 23 years raising five children, Morag Gibbs went back to school to finish her education, enrolling at Snowtown Area School and receiving an A for English and Accounting, and a B for Information Technology.

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• Pat Berry stepped into the role of primary health care nurse for the Lower North Community Health Care Centre, temporarily replacing Leonie Sawyer.

COMMUNITY

Diary& • 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; Balaklava Anglican Chuch 7.30pm.

• Mar 4: Balaklava Swimming Pool triathlon.

• Mar 17: Balaklava High School formal.

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

• Apr 22, 27 & 28: Mallala Institute production.

Send us your diary dates!

What was happening 100 years ago?

Heritage Highlights

What was in the news a century ago?

On the local scene, while The Savings Bank of South Australia had established an agency in the Balaklava Post Office on April Fool’s Day 1880, the bank opened its Balaklava branch in rented premises in 1912.

The current Post Office building in Balaklava was opened, with business literally moving next door from the post office’s original location.

Thomas Illman & Sons built the “Milong” harvester and then took it to Young, NSW, for Stephen Ralli and Robert J Young – with a cut of 26 feet, at the time it was believed to be the biggest unit available.

On the local government

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scene, ratepayers were complaining about high water rates; portions of the Hall and Dalkey council areas were transferred to Balaklava council, creating a need for more wards – five were named: Balaklava, Watchman, Whitwarta, Erith and Avon; later that year a portion of the Hundred of Everard was transferred from Snowtown to Balaklava council; and the land reserved for the police station and courthouse was officially gazetted.

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Track 11: “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers. Like Lazarus, this song rose from the dead on the back of the soundtrack for the movie “Ghost”.

Track 12: “With Arms Wide Open” by Creed. I’m not sure if this is a song about lovers or God. Track 13: “I’ll Make Love To You” by Boyz II Men. Opportunistically played by men while sitting in front of the fire with the woman they are trying to woo.

Track 14: “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John. A classic from Elton, a master of luring partners of both genders over the years.

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

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES february 19 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge...... No Service Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

february 22 - ash wednesday anglican Balaklava..................... 7.00pm LUTHERAN Balaklava......................7.30pm february 26 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava....................10.00am anglican Balaklava............... 9am & 7pm Goyder....................... 5.00pm CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava....................10.30am Pt Wakefield........ Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava....................10.00am Community church Pinery......................... 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava....................10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava................... 9 & 11am UNITING Mallala.........................9.00am Two Wells..................10.30am Owen Comm...............9.30am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am Windsor ....................... 9.00am Balaklava.......................9.30am Pt Wakefield............... 10.30am Lochiel........................ 10.00am Tarlee............................9.15am

march 4 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

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NEWS v District

GOVERNMENT APPEARS BECALMED OVER DRAFT PLANS:

Dragging the anchor on marine parks review

LIKE a sleeping seal, the Marine Parks legislation lies dormant as the State government stalls on the release of the draft management plans for the 19 sanctuary zones around South Australia’s coast.

Local Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, claimed it is only a matter of time before the issue will raise its head once again.

“Marine Parks has gone quiet, but I can assure you it has not gone away,” he said.

The Marine Park legislation has been widely slated by recreational and professional fishers statewide, due to the ‘no-take’ sanctuary zones within the parks.

The zones, aimed at protecting marine life, prohibit fishing of any kind in those areas.

Mr Griffiths, whose electorate features several parks, has been highly critical of the planned parks, particularly due to the lack of consideration of the economic impact to coastal communities earlier in the planning process. He was told the draft plans are likely to be released later this month after a lengthy hold-up.

“The reason it has gone quiet is ... when Jay Weatherill became Premier in October, one of his first acts was to announce a delay in

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“I have been advised the government wanted to ‘consult’ more and it would be releasing the draft management plans in February.”

Communities likely to be affected are also keeping on the ball.

“Concerned community groups continue to lobby the government,” Mr Griffiths said.

“The District Council of Yorke Peninsula has established a reference committee to continue its active involvement in the debate.”

Mr Griffiths is understandably eager to see the impression the parks would leave on coastal towns and residents but the government has been unyielding to date.

“I have continued to push Environment Minister Paul Caica for the release of the economic and social impact statement they had prepared as part of the draft management plan process,” he said.

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Monday 27 February 2012 12.00 noon Lunch 1.00 pm Board meeting at the Northern and Yorke NRM Board Office, 41-49 Eyre Road, Crystal Brook For more information, please contact the Board on 8636 2361 or board@nynrm.sa.gov.au

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FORM 1 LIQUOR LICENSING ACT, 1997 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Probus Vineyards Pty Ltd has applied to the Licensing Authority for a producer’s licence in respect of the premises situated at: Lot 26 Harris Road, Angle Vale 5117

and known as: Probus Vineyards Pty Ltd The application has been set down for hearing on 27/02/2012 at 10.30am. Any person may object to the application by lodging a notice of objection in the prescribed form with the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, (and serving a copy of the notice on the applicant) at least 7 days before the hearing date (viz 20/02/2012).

The applicant's address for service is: C/- Bridey Lewis, Lewis & Shane PO Box 1856, Gawler SA 5118 The application and certain documents and material (including plans) relevant to the application may be inspected without fee at a place and during a period specified by the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, Chesser House, Level 3, 91-97 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000 Ph: 8226 8655 Fax: 8226 8512 Email olgc@ agd.sa.gov.au Dated: 08/02/2012 Applicant: Probus Vineyards Pty Ltd

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Wednesday: Isolated showers and the chance of thunder south of about Tarcoola to Leigh Creek to Renmark. Mild near western coasts, generally warm to hot over the remainder. Light to moderate northeast to north wind, fresh over the agricultural area, ahead of a moderate to fresh west to southwest change extending from the west.

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Friday: Fine apart from isolated light showers in the morning near the Lower South East Coast. Mild to warm over the agricultural area grading to hot to very hot in the north. Light to moderate southeast to northeast wind, becoming fresh southeast to south near the coast in the afternoon and evening.

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“I am confident this study was delivered in time for the originally intended release of the draft plans in November.

“Minister Caica continues to say to me a review of these issues are key considerations of the process – which I have always said – (and it) will not be provided to me until the release of the draft plans.

“If you bring in sanctuary zones that mean the economic future of our coastal communities are compromised, then you have to consider the vision is flawed and can not happen.”

As the delay on the draft plan release continues, Mr Griffiths encouraged people to keep on the ball.

“Our community needs to remain on alert about marine parks,” he said.

“Yes, things are quiet but when the draft plans come out, I am very concerned the demands placed on our community will be more than it can live with.

“If that happens, all of us have a responsibility to hold the government to account and ensure that a marine park structure the community supports, and can afford, is brought in to place.”

Invitation to attend the NRM Board meeting

RAINFALL Station

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INFORMATION

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Auburn 2 10.4 Balaklava 5.8 Blyth 5.2 Clare 2 11.0 Hamley Bridge 2 17.0 Hoyleton 7.2 Mallala 14.8 Marrabel 1 8.4 Owen 11.0 Port Wakefield 1 2.4 Riverton 2 17.2 Roseworthy 0.8 6.2 Saddleworth 9.2 Snowtown 0.2 1.0 Two Wells 0.4 10.4

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DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929.

These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas.

For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below.

Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution.

Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 1992, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham.

If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

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All loads weighted. Phone 0412 887 040.

Firewood - mixed gum and mallee $200 per tonne. Free delivery in local area. Phone 0458 799 577.

Magna executive V6, 1993, white, auto, tow bar, air conditioning, service regularly, good condition, with good tyres. Selling due to illness, $1,500, reg no. VKY 659. Phone 0432 086 169.

Retravision - computers, cameras, iphone, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552.

Scorpion pure sine wave 1000 W 240v 50hz 12v DC generator, $200. Phone 0418 824 993.

Steel tray ch/p floor suit F-Series Ford or similar 2.1m x 2.75m mud flaps, lights $200 o.n.o. Dublin.

Phone 8529 2320.

Westinghouse 7.5Kg automatic top loader washing machine. Excellent condition $450. Phone 8862 1131 or 0428 172 310.

Lost

Lost - female German Shepherd Cross, 8 months old, Wattle Ridge Estate area, black & brown markings, black muzzle, tan socks. Missing since Friday, if found phone 0413 010 033. Please help this dog find her way home.

18th Birthday

WILLIAMS - Luke.

13/2/1994. Happy 18th Luke. Wishing you a life filled with Love, Health, and Happiness. Love Dad, Mum, Aaron and Carly xxx.

Birth

Parker (nee Colley).

Jason and Sameka are excited to announce the arrival of Douglas Scott on February 11, 2012.

Weighing 7lb 14oz. Many thanks to midwife Roxanne and staff at Gawler Health Services SEIBOTH - Behsmann.

Jarrad and Jackie are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their son Bodie Alan born on 07/02/2012 weighting 8 pound 7. Special thanks to Roxanne, Dr Larwood and Gawler Hospital midwifery staff.

SMITH (nee Thompson).

Melissa and Trent are thrilled to announce the arrival of ELLIOT JOE on 2nd February 2012 weighing 7lb 8oz. A dear little brother for Macauley and Scarlett. Heartfelt thanks to Prof Svigos and staff at Calvary Hospital.

Death

GUERIN Paul, Passed away peacefully on 7 Feb 2012. A much loved Dad, Father-In-Law & Papa.

Your battle is over now, time to rest. Thanks for the good times & special memories. Forever in our hearts. Will miss you dearly. John & Lee-Anne, Tegan & Josh, Shannon & James, Makayla & Blake.

McArdle - Ross Lendon.

Born October 20, 1928.

Passed away suddenly at home in Port Augusta, February 4, 2012.

Loved and loving husband of Iris for 61 years.

Loved father of Brian and Lyn, Alan and Rita, Gwenda and Jeff, Colin and Christine.

Grandfather to Jarrad and Cathy, Travis and Kelly, Tamara and Dax, Leah, Alicia, Lesley and Jodie.

Great-grandfather to six.

M Ardle - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Ross Lendon McArdle will be conducted at 2.15pm on Monday February 20, 2012 in the Acacia Chapel, Enfield Memorial Park. c

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in memory of Ross to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, PO Box 381, Marleston SA 5033.

In the care of WHITE LADY FUNERALS Hillcrest 8266 7100 Australian Owned WILSON - Muriel. Passed away peacefully February 11, 2012. Aged 103 years. Loving wife of Frank (deceased). Loved mother of Adrian, Graham & Lyn. Mother-in-law to Nanis (deceased), Marion and Tom. Much loved grandma to Dawn, Peter, Julie, Leanne and Michelle.

Treasured great grandmother of Ben, Elise, Tom, Sarah,Cameron, Toby and Sam.

Wilson - Family and friends of the late Mrs Muriel Wilson are respectfully advised that her funeral service will be conducted in the Balaklava Uniting Church on Friday February 17 at 2pm. At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Balaklava Cemetery.

Durdin Funeral Directors Balaklava AFDA 8862 2101

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 8, 2012

Death

Mudge - Mary Correll.

Passed away peacefully on February 13, 2012, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold.

Much loved mother of Lloyd, Angus, Trevor & Owen and mother-in-law of Sue and Diane. Grandma to Shane and Naomi, Megan and Steve, Ben and Danielle, Sascha and Matthew, Tim, Kylie, Alicia and Greg, Shannon and Rebecca. Great Grandma to Caileigh, Hannah, William, Nate, Jayden and Lucy. Now in God’s care. In our hearts and memories forever.

In Memoriam

A nde r son - E l a i n e passed away peacefully one year ago 14/02/2011.

But memories will always remain. David.

HOEPNER - Dora May. 12/03/1917 to 15/02/2011.

In loving memory of our Mother. Forever loved, forever missed.

Always willing to help others.

When herself should be at rest. She was the kindest of all Mothers. Now amongst the Heavenly blest.

Maxine and Lyall. Barbara and Kevin. Katherine and Trevor (deceased). Joan and Barry. John and Barry.

John and Lorraine. Barry and Judy. Grant and Claire and their families.

Public Notice

Sharemarket workshop every Wednesday night, 6pm. Learn to create never ending income. Ring 8862 1442.

Wanted to Buy

Wanted to Buy

Always buying antique china, glass, silver items, old comics, toys, pedal cars, lamps, bakelite radios, military, railway, motoring items, books, manuals, oil bottles, old tins, enamel signs, petrol bowser, rabbit and dingo traps, cow bells, plough seats, seed drill ends, tools, shed items.

Estates, single items, collections. Good cash paid.

Phone - Rob 8846 4079.

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

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

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

Phone 8865 2162.

Wanted

Free recycling for all electrical items. Phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

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

Work Wanted

Situations Vacant

Terminus Hotel Balaklava

Casual Cook required

Experience preferred but not essential.

Full training provided. Hours negotiable.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends on a rotating roster.

Phone Sally at Teminus Hotel 8862 1006 or email sally.angel@bigpond.com

Return Thanks

Hallion, Catherine. Bryan, Dennis, Barry, Vincent and families wish to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy, flowers and cards on the passing of their dear mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great grandma. Please accept this as our personal thanks. Loved and sadly missed.

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.

Coffee Morning. Lutheran Church Hall. Short Terrace, Balaklava. 10am on February 21, 2012. Welcome to all men and women for fellowship.

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.

Maintenance Mechanic

We are currently seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for our post collections site in Inkerman.

Reporting to the Post Collections Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair activities on our mobile plant and equipment that service our landfills and transfer stations to ensure uninterrupted operation. You will also be responsible for ensuring all duties are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with Company policies.

The successful applicant will have significant experience in mechanical and hydraulic repairs; the ability to communicate with all levels regarding issues with the equipment; the ability to troubleshoot to determine cause of mechanic failure on equipment and recommend solutions; the ability to assist in the coordination of equipment repairs and service schedules (as required); and a trade certificate.

Please forward your application outlining the position you are applying for, including a covering letter and resume,

by Wednesday 29th Feb. 2012, to: Post Collections Operations Manager Transpacific, PO Box 2486, Dry Creek SA 5094 Email: craig.pedler@transpac.com.au Transpacific is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol free workplaces. For further information, please refer to the careers section of our website: www.transpacific.com.au

Situations Vacant

Horizon Christian School Requires the following positions:

• Office Administration Junior Traineeship Full Time • 2 SSO positions Approximately 20 hours each Horizon Christian School is a rapidly growing Interdenominational Christian School, situated in the town of Balaklava with a school enrolment R-12 in 2012 of approximately 400 students.

The successful applicant is expected to be a committed practicing Christian active in the life of his or her church and willing to join an enthusiastic staff team at Horizon.

For more information and application forms please contact the Principal, Mike Clisby on (08) 8862 2100.

Applications close Friday February 24, 2012 at 3:30pm

AUSSIE BY DESIGN CARAVANS AT PORT WAKEFIELD REQUIRE

ALUMINIUM WELDER FABRICATOR

Great job, great place, have a sea change - you’ll love it. Ph 88671223

GENERAL ALL ROUNDER

Timber work, Welding - Someone with good knowledge. Ph 88671223

DETAILER/CLEANER

Someone who has pride in their work, to detail and clean Caravans Ph 88671223

CARAVAN BUILDER

You must be in the know on all work carried out. A great opportunity & change for you. Ph 88671223

SEWER/UPHOLSTERER

To build Annexes, Make blinds, Shades, some Upholstery required. We need the best. Ph 88671223

NO TIME WASTERS & IMMEDIATE START Highway 1, Port Wakefield SA 5550 Forward resumes to info@humpbacksmartvans.com.au

“Transpacific…Creating Opportunities”

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Kitchen Garden Specialist

Casual position 1 day per week

We are looking for a passionate gardener to deliver the innovative Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program at Auburn Primary School and open our student’s eye’s to the possibilities of fresh, home grown food. Candidates must have a proven ability to relate to young children, initiative and excellent planning skills Contact Principal Mark Vincent on 8849 2112 for further details / job description

Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital inc

Registered Nurses

Requirements: • Current NBSA Registration • National Police Check

Enrolled Nurses

Requirements: • Current NBSA Registration • National Police Check

Personal Care Assistants

Requirements: • Aged Care Certificate III • National Police Check

Closing Date: February 24, 2012. Enquiries for Application & Job Description: Antonetta Eales Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital Inc PO Box 11 Hamley Bridge SA 5401 Phone: 08 8528 2276 Fax: 08 8528 2618 Email: ant@hbmh.com.au www.plainsproducer.com.au

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★ Blyth Cinema ★ 15 Moore Street, Blyth SA (opp. Medika Gallery)

• The Help (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Drama set in Mississippi in 1960s

- Fri Feb 17, 8pm

- Fri Feb 24, 8pm • Footloose (M) ★ ★ ★ Dance Movie

- Sat Feb 18, 8pm • The Whistleblower (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ ★ Drama -Rachel Wiesz, Based on true story

- Sat Feb 25, 8pm

- Fri Mar 2, 8pm Tickets: • Concession/Student $8 • Adults $10 • Child $5 • Family tickets $25 (2 + 2) extra child $2.50

Clare Valley Film Festival Mar 29-31, 2012 www.clarevalleyfilmfestival.com BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (between 2pm - 5pm)

Lower North Cricket Club Presents

Mahatma Cote Wayne Phillips Saturday March 3 7pm at Balaklava Sports Club

• Cost $40 - includes 2 course meal To book a ticket or table call Hayden Battle 0438 621 750, Leigh Wright 0407 621 721, Sean William 0428 859 852

Coming Events

Trades & Services Directory

REGIONAL REVIVAL RALLY Sunday February 19 - 6pm

Saturday February 18

3 Drinks 3 Ice Cream 3 Cooked BBQ 3 Trains running from6.00pm to 9.30pm

Resumes for 2012

9am - 1pm 3 Stall holders $10

at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall (Edith Terrace, Balaklava)

6.30pm at Ralli Park

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

12 Burra Street, Port Wakefield

Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

Chiropractor

• Special guest players from the Port Power and Magpies Football Teams • FREE BBQ & refreshments • Jumping castle for the kids

Come and watch the Netball Challenge A1 Women vs A Grade Men 26

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‘Complete crash repair centre”

Dr Daryl R Brown

Septic Suckers 7 Days Service!

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

For all your Denture needs: • New Acrylic or Chrome Dentures (Full or Partials) • Repairs or Relines • Mouthguards • Deal direct with the Dental Laboratory and SAVE!!!

Ring now for an appointment

Ph: 8523 4877

We will beat any genuine written quote by 10%

Specialising in all your: ✸ Indoor/Outdoor Blinds ✸ ZipTrak Blinds ✸ Awnings & Roller Shutters ✸ We also repair roller shutters Call Luke

0417 862 119

for a free measure & quote!

24/7 Marc’s Ice & Hire

Fast, friendly service

Grants Glass & Glazing

Windows

Grant McDonald

Shower Screens

Fast, friendly Mob. 0409 248 234service Fax. (08) 8523 3227 mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com Splashbacks

Cool Splashbacks Room & MoreHire 34 George St, Balaklava

Ph: 8862 1041

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Windows Shower Screens & more Windows Mirrors Shower Screens

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★ Digital imaging for speedy insurance claims ★ Windscreen replacement & repairs ★ Plastic welding ★ Tilt towing 24 hours

414 Main Nth Rd, Clare Phone: 8842 2810 Fax: 8842 3851 Email: bbar@chariot.net.au

Quality Approved Member

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Cafe & Market

Bookings Caterina 0407 398 018 saltoftheearth@hotmail.com.au find us on facebook: salt of the earth cafe

Specialist Auto Repairers

PEST & WEED CONTROL Specialising in the eradication of ...

Lower Light

Located at Gawler Female Prosthetist

10am to 4pm

Butch Bennett Crash Repairs Pty Ltd

Trades & Services Directory

Pearl Dental SA Denture Clinic

Sunday February 19

Sat Feb 18

Term 1: Thursday Feb 23, Mar 8 & 22

Ph Jill 8862 1016

“Real Plumbing at Realstic Prices”

Home: 8862 1285 Mobile 0418 896 808

Contact Joy 8862 1774 or Jan 8862 2207

Market Day You Belong! You Fit! You Count!

P.B Thompson

Plumbing Contractor

• 8pm at Anglican Church Hall • New members welcome

Balaklava

need a PLUMBER ?

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

Monday February 20

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

• Cancelled if over 32°c at 5pm

then call

Annual General Meeting

Roseworthy Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd)

8853 2088

Come out and prepare yourself for a season full of fun and success

Balaklava Garden Club Inc

Let us take you for a ride

Mon Evenings

12 Kennett St South, Kadina

All Welcome

Roseworthy Railway Club inc

For appointments phone

Family Fun Day & Registration Day

7pm at Balaklava Community Childrens Centre

Everyone Welcome

DOG Training Club

If you answered yes to either of these call Michael now on 8821 3373

Monday March 26

✤ Lively Music ✤ Speaker: Pastor Carl Haasbroek ✤ Pooled supper to follow

Cove footwea red rm be worn ust on train

• Tarpaulins need repair • Farm vehicles seats need repairing

Annual General Meeting

at Balaklava Horizon Centre

Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

Virginia Rams Football & Netball Club

PRE-SEEDING CHECKLIST

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Darren 0419 842 228

Brick Layers & Stone Masons

✓ Flies, Fleas, Misc. Pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed Spraying

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Public Notice - Section 7

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

South Hummocks 92.26ha - 228 acres

Rare hills grazing block close to YP and plains cropping area • 1 paddock - hills to gently undulating terrain • Scattered gums for shelter areas • Mains water to concrete trough & sound fencing.

• Ideal winter grazing for sheep/cattle enterprise • Estimated 400mm average rainfall area • Great location to Livestock market-Dublin

Very affordable grazing block $120,000

Contact: Daniel Schell 0415 436 379 or Geoff Schell 0418 842 421 RLA205501

www.raywhite.com Clare Valley

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PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997

WOW! Call Us Today…

P: 0417 062 828

PINERY 367.06ha – 907ac

Builder Lic: BLD 198762

New Home Builder

Feature House

E: xconstruction@bigpond.com Owen Township Second Street

Large Block of Land 1898m2

• Frontage 37.7m • Excellent location • Level block • Bitumen street • Main water connected • Great vale

69,500

$

Contact Peter 8862 2172 office or 0417 884 877

To Be Offered In 2 Lots Lot 1: “Home” - 231.9ha (573ac), mains water, 3 main paddocks, substantial 3 bedroom stone homestead, 3 stand shearing shed, fully enclosed 18m x 36m x 7m implement/bulk storage shed.

Lot 2: “Dump & Herb Birds” - 135.16ha (334ac), mains water, 3 main paddocks.

Terms: 10% deposit, balance at settlement 5/4/12 AUCTION Friday 9th March 2012 at 2pm (unless sold prior) in the Pinery Hall Steve Redden 0408 836 914 Leo Redden 0408 806 021

RLA: 65389

LANDMARK REDDEN RIVERTON (08) 8847 2209

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Price Slashed!!

Blocks from $80,000 The Gums Estate - Lots 1-12, 16 Dublin Road, Mallala If you want a genuine bargain, this is your opportunity – so call us today!

Mallala is only a short 15 min drive from Gawler and 50 min from the CBD. This estate offers allotments from a huge 1091sqm to 1271 sqm. All services available as well as rubbish pick up to every allotment.

RLA 237185

BALAKLAVA

$349,000

BALAKLAVA

Make an offer

BALAKLAVA

$175,000

BALAKLAVA

$385,000

• Kick back on the front deck of this beautifully presented 4 bedroom home.

• 4 year old home on approx 5 acres • Spacious open plan living, 2 bathrooms & a study • Outdoor entertaining space & secure rear yard.

• Inspect: Sat 11am to 12 noon • Web ID: SGE3949 David Washington 0403 167 459 Cassandra Washington 0403 167 458

BALAKLAVA - New $219,000

• Beautifully renovated cottage • 2 bed with BIR to main & study • Updated kitchen, bathroom, semi-enclosed outdoor living • Fully self-contained 1 BR unit with front deck • 3 bay garage, dble carport, fruit orchard, fern house & solar power

AVON

NEW PRICE $399,000

• Modern 4 bed brick veneer home that has a lot of outstanding features.

• Ranch style with formal lounge, large open plan family living area/dining • Timber kitchen with great work area, cupboards & dishwasher.

BALAKLAVA NEW PRICE $225,000

• 3 bedroom double brick family home • Stunning renovated kitchen/dine, lounge with period glass doors • Rear sun room, low maint garden & rainwater plumbed to house • 2 garages & corner block

BALAKLAVA

$177,000

• 3 bedroom well presented home • BIR, open plan kitchen/dine/family • All weather entertainment area • Established garden with good shedding

• Zank’s Place is a modern, upbeat eatery • Welcoming interior invites diners in, to sit down to a relaxing meal • Currently trading 5 days a wk, gives scope to increase income • To be sold on a walk in walk out basis with plant & equipment included.

• A quaint 3 bedroom home on approx 2,000m2.

• Open plan living with a beautiful renovated kitchen/dine • Award winning front garden, enclosed rear yard that is ideal for the young family.

• Large 9mx6m shed and single garage.

• Modern home with all the mod cons • 4 beds, BIR & Ensuite • Central lounge with BI’s in study • Outdoor kitchen, pergola & water feature

OWEN NEW PRICE $159,000

• 3 bedroom home set on over 3 acres • Large undercover entertaining areas • Dble gge, chook run, dog run and two horse corrals suitable for ponies.

PT WAKEFIELD

$259,000

PT WAKEFIELD

$199,000

• 4 big dble bedrms, lounge & kitchen/dine • Polished timber floorboards, high ceilings, evap a/c • Tiled 2nd living or bar room, storage closet & 2 bthrms.

• Fenced with carport, gable bbq area, storage shed & low maintenance gdn.

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

RENTAL PROPERTIES Kybunga $250 Per/Week

Fully renovated 3 bedroom church with SC granny flat, 2 acres of beautiful gardens, available immediately

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

Do you want to access the genuine buyers we have registered?????

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

Balaklava 15 Short Terrace

$149,000

RLA : 230661

Real estate

www.xtraordinaryconstructions.com.au

Pt Wakefield $285,000

21 Company Street

Vacant Land

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

Sold

46 Wallace Street Balaklava

Parham Richardson Street

Auction

Superbly renovated & set on 1021m2 • Stone home • Huge block • New Kitchen • Luxurious spa bath • Updated bathroom • Three bedroom • Shed

The right price, in the right position and it’s priced for a quick sale.

This is a 3 bedroom stone cottage with a bull nose front veranda that is situated on a good sized block. The kitchen is fully functional and the bathroom and laundry areas are basic but usable. The lounge has a slow combustion heater and the long hallway links all the main rooms. The home could do with some renovations but it is priced right and has some real potential with some TLC. There is a full width rear veranda across the back of the home. Outbuildings consist of a car garage set to the one side of the back yard allowing room for any other things you may wish to do in the yard along with a garden or storage shed. Get in quick as this one will sell quickly, It’s great value for money.

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday February 15, 2012

Balaklava $199,000 38 Humphrey Street

• Under instruction from the mortgagee in possession • Excellent beach getaway & heaps of under cover entertaining area Friday March 23, 2012 on the property at 11am

3 bedroom stone cottage in an excellent position

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

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

This home consists of 3 main bedrooms with a kitchen eating area and a family lounge room. There is a functional bathroom, separate laundry and toilet area. The interior of the building has been fully painted throughout and has almost all of the floor coverings replaced as well.

The large under cover area is a huge feature to this home giving a great entertaining area or storage for the boat and accessories. It’s a tremendous chance to get in at this seaside location only a short drive from the City Of Adelaide. It’s time to buy now.

Terms: Settlement 27/04/2012, Deposit 10% on the fall of the hammer.

RLA 150 881

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other reports: P116-22

Battle for top four tightens n STEVE Hawke, Balaklava Gold applauds a teammate’s bowl during the Division One match on Saturday.

IT was another intense round in the Wooroora Men’s bowling competition on the weekend.

With the completion of the round, only four more remain with many crucial matches still to have an impact on the respective standings in each division.

Division One, last weekend featured two matches that had significance for their competition.

Port Wakefield and Riverton, the second and third placed sides, were engaged in an enthralling tussle.

At afternoon tea, the match was evenly poised with Neil Rogers (R) leading Ray Murphy (PW) 21-5, while Will McPharlin (PW) had a 14-9 advantage over M Griffiths (R) and Greg McPharlin (PW) led Barry Mullins (R) 16-6.

The match, after that, gradually

REPORT:

By John Glistak, WMBA secretary turned in Riverton’s favour as each rink gained valuable shots with each end played, the final margin extending to 21 shots with Riverton two rinks up.

Mullins (R) defeated Greg McPharlin (PW) by six shots, while Rogers (R) maintained a 16 shot advantage over Murphy (PW). Port Wakefield’s only points came from Will McPharlin’s one shot win over Griffiths (R).

Riverton’s win sees the side now on equal points with Port Wakefield but with much superior shots up. n More reports and results, page 19

Local champs hit out on Adelaide Oval

n RYAN Darling in action for Lower North Cricket Club.

Lower North lads help defend carnival title FOUR local cricketers completed a successful defence of the BankSA Country Cricket Carnival title in Adelaide last week, after winning the competition in 2011.

Lower North cricketers, Ryan Darling, Todd McPharlin, Sam Rowland and Matt Higgs, were fortunate enough to represent the district in the competition last year and ventured back once again to take the title.

The feat is especially unique given the small district to choose from in comparison to other regional teams in the same competition.

The squad is selected from the Upper Yorke and Lower Yorke Cricket Associations, plus the Lower North Cricket Club.

All four competitors had their moments throughout the week.

McPharlin top scored with a match-winning knock of 78 on day one against Eyre Peninsula, finishing with an average of 28.25 for the week.

Rowland claimed 2/19 from seven overs against Fleurieu and District Red.

Emerging young Saddleworth cricketers experienced the highlight of their short cricketing careers when they represented The Gilbert Valley Cricket Club in a MILO in2CRICKET on-field demonstration at Adelaide Oval last Wednesday.

The Saddleworth MILO in2CRICKET kids joined fellow in2CRICKET participants from around South Australia in practicing their skills during the lunch break of the fourth Vodafone Test between Australia and India.

The emphasis of the MILO in2CRICKET program is on fun and involvement for children aged 5 -10 years. Participants are involved in a structured 6-12 week program, which provides them with the opportunity to develop cricket skills, physical fitness, social skills, sportsmanship and an understanding of the wonderful game of cricket.

On top of that everyone receives an exciting starter pack exclusive to the program including; a bat, a ball, a t-shirt, a bucket hat, a backpack, MILO products and more. n Continued page 20

GILBERT Valley Milo in2CRICKET girls, pictured with coach Amy Sanders (names not in order): Heidi Kruse, Isabella Lavista, Mikayla Mark, Ellie Morrissy, Isobella Nitschke, Anna Page, Lydia Schwartz and Emily Vivian.

The offer to end all offers! n Continued page 20

Keith and Lower North Milo in2CRICKET girls, with coach Patrick Glover (names not in order): Emogen Johnson, Sophie Makin, Melanie Makin, Analise Meinl, Brooke Michalanney, Amalee Struck-Cooney, Anamique Warner and Charlie Williamson.

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Plains Producer, Wednesday February 15 , 2012