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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

STAR OF THE NORTH

TITANIC big read: pages 8&9

WIN!

SNOWTOWN’S EMU

WINNERS PAGE 2

Hoyleton’S connection

ombUDsman REPORT CLAIMS: ‘Failed to declare Conflict of Interest’ ... ‘Failed to accurately complete Register of Interests’

Councillor investigated Les Pearson reports: WAKEFIELD Regional Council has received a conclusive Ombudsman’s report which delivers serious findings against Western ward councillor, Darryl Pain.

The State Ombudsman, Richard Bingham, will refer one matter to the Director of Public Prosecution.

The 20-page report was prompted following information provided by a “whistleblower,” whose identity remains undisclosed and protected by the Whistleblower’s Protection Act .

The report was published in council’s agenda for tonight’s meeting, which was released on Friday and is also available on its website. It stated Cr Pain: • Failed to declare a conflict of

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interest at several council meetings; and • Failed to accurately complete the Register of Interests.

The report also questioned whether Cr Pain “brought an open mind to the council’s deliberations”.

Cr Pain, acting on legal advice, has presently declined to comment on the report.

Mr Bingham has recommended

“the apparent failure of Cr Pain to lodge an accurate return in relation to declaring income source and assets be referred for consideration of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP)”.

“Section 65 of the Local Government Act 1999 requires elected members to submit a primary return in accordance with Schedule Three of that Act, within six weeks after election,” Mr Bingham reported.

“Thereafter, elected members must lodge an ordinary return within 60 days after June 30 each year, in accordance with Schedule Three (sections 65 and 66).

“Cr Pain failed to record the source of income he has listed on both the primary and ordinary returns.

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Mallala Council delays rates change

DISTRICT Council of Mallala has opted to retain the council’s current rating system until at least July 1 next year.

Elected members had the option of applying the proposed new land use rating system, replacing the current planning zone system currently in place, at Monday night’s council meeting.

“Council has decided to defer the decision for further consultation with the community, to begin in the next financial year,” DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto confirmed.

He said some councillors believed they needed more input from the community before making a decision to switch the rating system.

“The general feeling was councillors also wanted to look at other options,” Mr Mansueto said.

Such options included fixed charges and services charges alternatives, which was raised during council’s community consultation. The next community consultation stage will begin from July 1.

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NEWS v District

2012 awards winners ‘stuck their necks out and had a go’

Snowtown skates off with an Emu

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Pigeon predators!

The large number of pigeons in Balaklava has become an issue in recent times.

Feral pigeons, correctly known as Rock Doves, are a native bird of Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. They have neen introduced worldwide and have become abundent in many cities and towns. In some places like Balaklava, pigeons are simply an exotic and messy pest.

Plenty of pigeons can attract predators, particularly falcons. At the moment, there are two (possibly three) Peregrine Falcons preying on the pigeons. They roost on the Telstra tower by the post office. On calm mornings, the falcons can be heard calling and seen flying around, sometimes swooping pigeons.

Peregrines are one of very few species of birds that are naturally found on every continent (except Antarctica). In Australia (and SA), their status is defined as uncommon. They are regarded as the world’s fastest flying bird.

It is a welcome sight to have a spectacular native bird of prey currently residing in Balaklava.

Unfortunately, they probaby won’t put much of a dent in the local pigeon population.

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EMU awards winners group (from left), rear, Caterina Mancini, Bonnie Nicholls, Barry Nottle, Tavia Rankin, Greg Simmonds, Michelle Dohnt and Bernie Keech holding Kartia Altmann. Front, Kathy Nicholls holding Claudia Cowan, John Nicholls, Holly Cowan, Austin Altmann and Cooper Altmann.

Snowtown Skate Park Committee has been named overall 2012 Emu award winner.

The small group of Snowtown residents won their award from 10 contestants at a breakfast at Balaklava Golf Club last Friday.

Michelle Dohnt, who also won her own award in the Individual category, accepted the award on behalf of the hard-working group which is raising funds to build a skate park in Snowtown.

“So far we have raised around $29,000, so the prizemoney should take us to our $30,000 target,” she told the gathering of about 60 people.

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ment estate in Balaklava, donates $600 to the overall winner.

Main members of the Snowtown skate park committee are president Tanya Warner, treasurer Michelle Dohnt, Kelly Freebairn, Ian Hilliard and Bernie Keech, with many locals happy to help when they are asked.

Student Brodie McCormack, who designed their logo, started on the committee but has since left the town.

Entrants and winners of the four categories were: Business: Tavia Rankin, Lochiel Hotel and winner, Salt of the Earth Cafe, Port Wakefield.

Event: Balaklava Tennis Club annual tour-

nament, Balaklava Courthouse Gallery’s 20th anniversary and winner, Lochiel Hall Centenary.

Community group: Port Parham Sports/Social club, Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed and winner, Snowtown Skate Park committee.

INDIVIDUAL: John Michael for his Balaklava golf club history and winner, Michelle Dohnt, for her community service as a volunteer – not just with the skate park, but as a Community management Committee member and treasurer, involvement with local sporting clubs as a player, official and umpire.

Fellow skate park committee member, Bernie Keech, said: “We’ve had support from many of the local businesses, donating prizes, selling us products at cost price, promoting our events and helping in any way they can. .

“These businesses include Snowtown Newsagency, Snowtown Supermarket, Snowtown Hotel, Newberry Chemist, and Snowtown Meat Service.”

Bernie said local sporting clubs had also been massive financial supporters, with the netball, tennis, basketball and cricket clubs each donating $2000.

“We’ve had weekly meat tray raffles at the Snowtown Hotel, and with the support of the hotel and butcher Brett Homach, this has raised $2550 in 12 months,” Bernie said in her awards application.

Other contributors

WINNERS – Snowtown skate park committee members Bernie Keech (left) and Michelle Dohnt with the perpetual Emu Award trophy. included the Kindy, card club, swimming pool, dart club, Snowtown View, and several individuals.

“As with most skate parks, the committee has dealt with negative comments and views from a small group of residents, but persisted and overcame all problems,” Bernie said.

“Because of the drive and determination of the committee and the town, the amount of money we have now raised, including the Emu prize, is more than $30,000.

“This has been a major town achievement, a special whole community event. Hopefully soon there will be a skate park to show for the hard work.”

The committee will next month apply for another State government grant and the next project is a “thankyou”evening for all helpers.

Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) and District Council of Mallala (DCM) sponsor the Emu awards, supported by the Plains Producer and Churches of Christ Life Care.

Balaklava’s Malcolm May, a board member of Life Care, presented the $600 prize.

Guests on the day included WRC mayor, James Maitland, acting CEO Geoff Sheridan and DCM CEO, Charles Mansueto.

Federal MP Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, and State MPs Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths and Member for Light, Tony Piccolo, also attended.

EMU awards patron, ABC radio announcer, Peter Goers, kept the audience amused with tales of his life – and also paid tribute to the many volunteers who make communities tick.

He congratulated Balaklava Golf Club members who had prepared the tasty breakfast.

WRC community services officer, David Woodroofe, who conducted and organised the awards – the seventh – said “all nominations were winners” as they truly reflected the essence of the Emu awards, which acknowledged residents of the Adelaide Plains “who stuck their necks out and had a go.”

Judges were Mr Woodroofe, DCM community services officer, Lynette Seccafien and Plains Producer editor, Terry Williams.

Plains Producer, Wednesday March 28, 2012

NEWS v District

Roberts wins seat on new grain board

CIRCUS supremo Stefan Krajcik outside his Hoyleton home with daughter-in-law Katie Marchenko – and below, with mementos of his circus days– PICTURES: Lisa Redpath.

At 94, Stefan running rings around others

Mr Roberts is one of three directors to serve a one-year term, with fellow growers Gary Flohr and Mark Schilling.

The constitution for GPSA allows board members to sit for two years, with three board positions becoming vacant annually.

“The new board is keen to get on with the job of improving the profitability and sustainability of all South Australian grain producers,” Mr Hansen added.

“We will be endeavouring to catch up with as many grain producers as possible to determine the issues they see as inhibiting their business success.”

Brett Roberts

excellent candidates vying for six positions,” Mr Hansen said.

The new board of GPSA consists of chairman, Mr Hansen and directors to serve a twoyear term, including Malcolm Sargent, Jamie Smith and Max Wilksch.

Mallala rates delay

Sally Crowther reports:

at a time, travelling everywhere imaginable including Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Looking around his humble house, Stefan proudly displays old photographs of himself with animals he has trained, from tigers hugging him, to an elephant on a pedestal.

“If you showed the animals some respect, they returned the favor and were easy to train,” Stefan said.

While no longer training animals for crowds of 5000 at a time, Stefan enjoys relaxing in a town he describes as “nice and quiet”.

His neighbours are also no strangers of the entertainment industry, with step-son Ralph Marchenko, and daughter in-law, Katie Marchenko, also former circus entertainers.

Ralph, who also works for local farmer Michael Tiller, worked in the industry as a clown and juggler, while Katie, originally from Ireland, takes after her father-in-law as an animal trainer.

While no longer travelling around the world to entertain, Ralph and Katie travel the district entertaining, also attending local shows including the Balaklava and Clare shows, with their performing dogs.

Now thinking of Hoyleton as his home and final destination, Stefan is grateful for his life as a circus performer.

“It is one I will never forget,” Stefan said.

Les Pearson •From Page 1 reports: Given council already held an extensive consultation phase which was being in place for the past 20 years. launched in early February, including Mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, indicated in two public meetings and yielding more a letter to ratepayers about two months than 20 public submissions, finding a ago, council’s rating system was fairly method of community consultation that outdated. would allow council’s elected members “There have been no significant to make a decision either way becomes changes to the system during that time, a new issue. while over the same period, there have “That’s something we have to work been substantial changes to the composithrough in coming months,” Mr Mantion and make-up of the district,” he said. sueto said.

“The reason for the review is to enElected members also attended a sure council’s rating system satisfies the recent series of workshops presenting principles of taxation and is equitably the different rating options to council, applied to all ratepayers.” the first session held as recently as Mr Mansueto said council was efOctober last year. fectively back at square one.

Councils are obligated to regularly “There has been a lot of work put in review theirLF0178 respective rate Ad_90x80.pdf policies, Hayfield 1 we 6/06/11 5:58 to PM continue to it but will just have LF0178 Hayfield Ad_90x80.pdf 1 6/06/11 LF0178current Hayfield Ad_90x80.pdf 5:58 PM 5:58 PM with DCM’s planning zone 1 6/06/11 on with the review process starting next system due to come under review after financial year,” he said.

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Roll up, roll up! Former Czechoslovakian circus performer, Stefan Krajcik, spent years travelling the globe – but now he proudly calls Hoyleton his home.

At the ripe age of 94, Stefan looks back on his fulfilling life as a trainer of animals in both the Moscow and Ashton Circuses.

“I began training dogs at the age of 14, and after 80 years in the circus industry I have worked with bears, lions, elephants and even snakes,” Stefan said.

Stefan first moved to Hoyleton in 1972, where he lived in the former school which closed in 1971, and he later bought a transportable home in which he still resides.

“I decided to move to Hoyleton as one of my friends ‘Renny’ (also in the circus), lived here and convinced me it was a good place,” Stefan said.

Throughout his career in the circus, Stefan travelled once a year, often six to eight months

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NEWS v District

Councillor investigated •From page 1 “Further, Cr Pain failed to disclose his assets.”

The maximum penalty for providing false or misleading information in a return, in section 69 of the Act, is $10,000.

In a statewide impact to his findings, Mr Bingham also recommended the Local Government Act 1999 be reviewed and amended to provide a penalty or suspension where an elected member continually breaches the conflict of interest provisions.

Currently, there is no penalty for such breaches.

The report follows investigations

by Mr Bingham over about nine months, into various alleged in-

stances where Cr Pain had not acted to declare a “conflict of interest” when council discussed a number of agenda items.

These included three separate discussions regarding the sale of council’s former works depot in Port Wakefield throughout 2011 and an item surrounding complaints from Cr Pain’s father, Richard Pain, about the Port Wakefield Community Wastewater Management Scheme, listed in the October 26 agenda.

Mr Richard Pain, now a Western ward councillor, was a prospective purchaser of the former works depot land.

Mr Bingham reported Darryl Pain was found in breach of sections 74(1) and (4) of the Local

Government Act on four counts, quoting from the Act: “Cr Pain has an interest in a matter before the council if his father would, ‘if Geoff Sheridan the matter were decided in a particular manner, receive or have a reasonable expectation of receiving a direct or indirect pecuniary (financial) benefit or suffer or have a reasonable expectation of suffering a direct or indirect pecuniary detriment’,” he said.

WRC acting chief executive officer, Geoff Sheridan, said continuous conflict of interest breaches were a genuine issue for councillors and council alike.

“This is exactly the behaviour of elected members the Minister of Local Government (Russell Wortley) and the Local Government Association of SA are trying to stamp out,” Mr Sheridan said. (See separate report) “This behaviour has a detrimental impact on the image of not only this council but local government in general and fuels the fire that councils are corrupt when dealing with land and property matters.

“Elected members are in public office and as such, must be account-

Whistleblower complained about Pain’s ‘interest’ WAKEFIELD Regional Council Western ward councillor, Darryl Pain, has been found in breach of the Local Government Act after failing to declare an interest in four separate items over the past 12 months.

State Ombudsman, Richard Bingham, conducted an investigation into Cr Pain’s actions on council after receiving a complaint by an anonymous “whistleblower”.

Cr Pain was involved in council debate and decisions relating to the sale of the former WRC works depot land at Port Wakefield – land his father, Richard Pain, was attempting to purchase.

It was later purchased by investment firm, Summerfield.

These discussions included the review and amendment of council’s Competitive Tendering, Purchasing, Sale and Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy, the method of sale for the land, soil testing of the property and the selection of the successful tender.

The Ombudsman’s report said under Section 73 of the Local GovernmentAct, a councillor would have a conflict of interest in the item considered if they, or a person they are closely associated with, would, if the matter were decided in a certain way, receive or have a reasonable expectation of receive a direct or indirect financial benefit.

It also applies the other way, if the councillor or the closely associated person was to suffer or would be likely to suffer a

direct or indirect financial loss.

Further to that, the report said a councillor would declare an interest if a councillor or the closely associated person were to benefit or suffer, directly or indirectly, in a non-financial matter, if the matter were to be decided a certain way.

Under Section 74 of theAct, a councillor must declare an interest to council if the matter falls within the above terms.

Under Section 72(2) of the Act, a person is considered closely related to a councillor if that person is a relative of the member. In this case, the person considered closely associated to Cr Pain, was Cr Pain’s father, Richard Pain.

Cr Pain’s legal response from his lawyers to Mr Bingham’s report rejected the suggestion his father would have been affected by council’s decision on the matter.

Mr Bingham disagreed.

“Based on the evidence as to the extent of Mr Pain’s interest in purchasing the property, I consider that, as Cr Pain’s father was interested in purchasing the property for business reasons, he may have obtained a pecuniary benefit from any council decisions relating to the sale of the property,” he noted in the report.

In each of the instances, Cr Pain’s legal response to Mr Bingham’s report claims he believed he had no conflict of interest.

On several occasions within the report, Mr Bingham reverted back to Cr Pain’s father being a prospective purchaser of the

property, generally rendering any discussions or decisions relating to the property, as an interest to Cr Pain.

“It is my view that, under Section 73(1) of the Act, Cr Pain should have declared a conflict of interest and not participated in any of these decisions,” Mr Bingham wrote.

“My final view, therefore, is that Cr Pain’s failure to disclose an interest at the relevant meetings breached section 74(1) and (4) of the Act. Consequently, his action was contrary to law within the meaning of section 25(1) of the Ombudsman Act.” Cr Pain again voted on a matter concerning his father at the October 26 meeting last year, which also drew the attention of Mr Bingham.

The item was related to the ongoing correspondence from Richard Pain regarding the Port Wakefield CWMS system.

“In my opinion, I consider Cr Pain’s father would have suffered a non-pecuniary detriment from the council’s determination that it would no longer engage in further correspondence with Mr Pain about the Port Wakefield CWMS,” Mr Bingham wrote.

“The motion moved was clearly about Cr Pain’s father.

“Given Cr Pain was aware of this investigation at the time of the meeting, it is of concern to me he has not displayed he is alert to, nor has an understanding of, the requirements of the conflict of interest provisions in theAct.” Mr Bingham said a usual recommendation for such matters

would be for council to provide the councillor with training on the issue but he believed Cr Pain showed disregard for conflict of interest provisions.

He noted recent training sessions were held on September 28 last year, which Cr Pain attended.

The sessions included conflict of interest workshops.

“In these circumstances, I consider the council has already provided adequate training for Cr Pain,” Mr Bingham said.

“At the time of the meeting on October 26, 2011, Cr Pain was aware of the conflict of interest provisions of the Act and was aware my investigation was taking place.

“Cr Pain still breached the provisions, demonstrating he has little regard to the provisions for the act.”

Given there is no penalty for such behaviour, Mr Bingham recommended the Local Government Act be amended to provide a penalty or suspension for continuous breaches of conflict of interest provisions.

Minister and LGA move on conduct issues

ONGOING breaches of conflict of interest provisions by councillors across the state have drawn the attention of both the State government and Local Government Association of SA (LGA).

Last week, Local Government Minister, Russell Wortley, in tandem with the LGA, announced the release of a discussion paper canvassing a range of issues facing local government, including accountability and standards of conduct.

Minister Wortley encouraged South Australians to give feedback and express their views to the state’s 68 councils.

The paper outlines issues and proposals in relation to: • Implementation of a mandated, uniform code of conduct for council members

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and council employees; • Conflict of Interest provisions applying to council members; • Training and education for council members; • Consideration by councils of items “in confidence”; and • Council meeting procedures.

The paper also looks at other measures designed to help councils and their elected members in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.

“This paper builds on the legislative reforms from recent years and takes into account issues arising from recent investigations and reports, including recommendations by the Ombudsman for legislative change,” Mr Wortley said. (See reports)

Mr Wortley said the report fitted into the context of the Government’s proposed public integrity and anti-corruption framework.

LGA president, Kim McHugh, said the LGA and State government were committed to working together on governance issues and on further reforms to the local government legislative framework.

The release of the discussion paper comes only days after a working group of councils began a push for the State government to ban unapproved audio recording, photography or video at council meetings.

The Residents and Ratepayers Association opposed the working group, which was established by the LGA.

able for their actions.

“The elected members are subject to a code of conduct that has the commitment to act with honesty, integrity and conduct themselves in a way that generates community trust and confidence and enhances the role and image of the council and local government generally.

“The minister and the LGA of SA are currently working with councils across the state to review the provisions of the Act, relating to interest provision to provide additional penalties and suspension of elected members who continually breach these provisions.”

The report will be tabled at tonight’s regular monthly council meeting.

Reports by Les Pearson WAKEFIELD Regional Council Western ward councillor, Darryl Pain, could face up to a $10,000 fine following a report from the State Ombudsman, Richard Bingham, claimed he failed to complete the Register of Interests for councillors.

Mr Bingham found Cr Pain had failed to lodge an accurate return last year, in relation to declaring income source and assets, and referred the issue for consideration by the Director of Public Prosecution.

His report said Under Section 65 of the Local Government Act, elected members must submit a primary return in accordance with Schedule Three of the Act within six weeks after election.

After that, elected members must lodge an ordinary return within 60 days of June 30 each year. The returns tend to contain information such as elected members’ sources of income, positions they hold in companies, assets, debts and political alliances in various forms.

Mr Bingham’s report says there is also the requirement to “disclose any other substantial interest, whether of a pecuniary nature or not, of the member or of a person related to the member, of which the member is aware and which he or she considers might appear to raise a conflict between his or her private interest and the public duty that he or she has or may subsequently have as a member”.

Mr Bingham reported seeing a copy of Cr Pain’s primary return lodged in January 2011, after election.

He reportedly recorded ‘$20,000’ under paragraph one of the primary return document, which required elected members to ‘provide any income source they or a person related to them has or expects to have in the period of 12 months after the date of the primary return’.

He also reported seeing a copy of the register relating to Cr Pain’s disclosures made as at August 29, 2011, where Cr Pain recorded ‘$18,000’ under paragraph one.

OMBUDSMAN:

Report will go to DPP “(This) requires a council member to provide a statement of any income source of a financial benefit that you have or a person related to you has received, or was entitled to receive, during the return period,” Mr Bingham wrote.

“Cr Pain failed to record the source of the income he has listed on both the primary and ordinary returns.”

Cr Pain’s legal response said he had several small sources of income from doing “odd jobs” and to list them all would be onerous and would infringe on the third parties’ right to privacy.

“It is not my view that an elected member should identify every single person or entity that pays them a small amount of money,” Mr Bingham surmised.

“One of the reasons an elected member is required to record their source of income is to assist in the detection of potential conflict of interest.

“Therefore, I consider that Cr Pain failed to accurately complete the 2011 primary and ordinary returns (and) in this respect, Cr Pain acted in a way which is contrary to the law within the…Ombudsman Act.” Mr Bingham’s report also claimed Cr Pain failed to disclose his assets.

“I recommend the apparent failure of Cr Pain to lodge an accurate return in 2011 in relation to declaring income source and assets be referred for consideration by the Director of Public Prosecution,” Mr Bingham wrote.

According to the Local Government Act, maximum penalty for providing false or misleading information in a return is $10,000.

Plains Producer, Wednesday March 28, 2012

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Who are your local look-a-likes?

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They say we have a twin somewhere in the world (just in looks, not personality.)

And I’m sure you all know someone who reminds you of someone else, maybe even someone famous!

So casting my very warped mind around the district, I’ve come up with a few look-a-likes.

If you have some more suggestions, please either email me or bring them into the Plains Producer.

We won’t print any ‘offensive’ ones, similar to those printed in footy newsletters etc, which are funny to those in the club, but maybe not as funny to the wider public.

So if you’re one of the lucky ones to be featured here, be proud of your moment of fame.

Here’s the first instalment: o BHS teacher Luke Cropley and Sea Patrol’s Nikolai Nikolaeff aka Two Dads. o Farmer Tom Robinson and cute cartoon star Russell from the movie Up • YOU know when a little trivial something, that means nothing, really annoys you ...?

Here’s my latest annoyance – and feel free to let me know yours!

Do you watch Channel 9 weather?

The latest “trend” is to have on the screen what the temperature was for the day, then underneath, it says ”Feels like....”.

Hello? What is the point of that? On a stinking hot day, it still feels like a hot day at 6.30pm. And who is doing the “feeling?” Mmm...

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Owen The girls had a big night out recently, with a “floorshow” of sorts put on for them at the local hotel.

There’s been a few special birthdays in Owen over the past couple of weeks.

Happy 45th birthday to Lachlan Wood, pictured, (March 15) and happy 50th to Paula Lloyd (March 20).

While Paula was preparing for her milestone, her son Robert and tennis team mate Adam Pratt were recovering from their preliminary

tennis final loss. The boys played for Blyth this season and were playing against Clare at Riverton (nothing like sharing it around the district).

Anyway, Adam had picked up a gastro-type bug and was feeling sick before the final even started.

And Robert pulled his hammy in his last set and had a huge bruise to prove it. It was a comedy of errors really.

Robert was last seen hobbling to Adam’s car to drive him home. Bad luck boys and better luck next year.

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Airlie Tapscott, Ben Cattell, Amy Cattell, and Bethany Cattell at the World Day of Prayer service held at St Paul’s Church in Two Wells last month.

Malaysian flavour to world day of prayer The World Day of Prayer, hosted this year by local Anglican and Lutheran churches, was held at St. Paul’s Church, Two Wells on Friday March 2, at 7.30pm.

This year’s service was prepared by the women of Malaysia and was on the theme “Let Justice Prevail”.

An impromptu and delightful performance by Bethany, Amy and Ben Cattell, and Airlie Tapscott, accompanied by traditional Malaysian mu-

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sic with drums, castanets and maracas, welcomed the 40 people in attendance, with the children then greeting them with ‘selamat datang’ (meaning “welcome” in Malay).

Glenys Middleton played beautifully, as always, for the remainder of music for all the hymns.

Two Wells identity Di Meaney, dressed in a genuine Malaysian sarong collected some 40 years ago, gave an account of her various trips

to Malaysia since the early 1960s providing interesting highlights and facts about this multi-ethnic and multireligious country.

The front of the church was decorated with some of the beautiful items collected by Di on her travels.

The evening concluded with a sumptuous supper, which also included Malay curry puffs and tropical fruit in keeping with the Malaysian theme.

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Night for kids

A Junior Disco is on Friday March 30 at the Institute for children aged 8-13 years. Entry is $5 and there will be food and drinks available. The disco runs from 7-9.30pm, so kids, go along for a great night.

• The combined churches Palm Sunday parade down the main street will be on April 1.

Meet at 10am outside the St John Centre. Please take a plate of food to share for the pooled lunch afterwards.

• And don’t forget to drop into the Hamley Institute on April 3 any time between 3pm to 6.45pm for a consultation opportunity on the township concept design.

Port Wakefield The Rising Sun Social Club travelled by bus to Port Hughes on Sunday and had a great social day with lots of “bonding”.

•And the local footballers have had “bonding” of another variety.

The players recently endured gruelling fitness sessions at the “Snake Pit” at Largs Bay, with many showing just how fit they are, or aren’t!

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NEWS v District LIVING IN HARMONY

BALAKLAVA primary school students recognised all ethnic races when they celebrated national “Harmony Day” last week.

The school staff and students embraced the theme “Everyone Belongs.”

A tasty breakfast of pancakes and fruit was served to not just students and teachers, but invited parent board members.

The “everyone be- TEACHER Jenny Rowland serves up as Kym longs” theme continued Woodroofe enjoys a bite, with organisers Hannah with songs at a school Caspar and Ro Wood. assembly which followed.

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New Anglican Bishop of Willochra Right Reverend John Stead has been appointed the new Anglican Bishop of Willochra.

John Stead (pictured right) currently is assistant Bishop of Bathurst, based in Dubbo, but will take up his position in Willochra in June.

The appointment was made after the Synod of Willochra met at Melrose on Sunday.

Adelaide Archbishop Dr Jeffrey Driver expressed his congratulations to the Diocese of Willochra and his delight at

the appointment of the Right Reverend John Stead.

Diocese of Willochra, administrator, Archdeacon Michael Hillier, said the Diocese had been without a Bishop since early October.

“Nominations commenced soon after the position became vacant and a number of candidates were considered with the process culminating yesterday in the election of John Stead.”

“The Synod is delighted about the appointment and we look for-

ward to John having a long and fruitful ministry in our midst.”

Bishop John Stead, ordained in 1996 and consecrated as a Bishop in 2009, is married to Jan with two adult sons.

“Both Jan and I are thrilled about my election to the position of Bishop of Willochra,” John said.

“We are humbled by the call from the Synod and are looking forward to the ministry that we will be exercising in the Diocese of Willochra.”

Valley towns work on future CLARE and Gilbert Valleys Council is giving new meaning to the term ‘community consultation’, working its way through a schedule of 14 local area workshops to help guide a review of its Strategic Management Plan.

The workshops will be held in towns around the council district in an effort to canvass residents

across the whole area.

Workshops have already been completed in Stockport, Tarlee and, as of last night, Riverton.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said with a diverse community varying from the viticultural hills of the Clare Valley in the north, to the flatter terrain of cropping districts in the south, council was will-

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“Each and every one of those towns and areas is equally important to the tapestry of the Clare and Gilbert Valleys district,” he said.

“It’s an extensive and intensive process but I think it’s worth it.”

The process has reaped rewards so far, the first two workshops at Stockport and Tarlee attracting about 20 and 25 residents respectively.

“They were energetic meetings and both went past 10pm,” Mr Blight said.

“There was good energy in the discussions and people welcomed the opportunity to contribute towards council’s strategic plan.”

The workshops begin with a draft questionnaire, which involves critiquing council’s recent performance in its six goal areas.

Community members then discuss key factors, which they believe have shaped the district into what it is today, followed by key influences which could shape the district in the future.

With another 11 meetings still on the schedule, the workload looks large but Mr Blight was happy to be involved.

“Council decided not to spend money on a consultancy firm and do it in-house,” he said.

Along with Mr Blight, community consultation officer, Lol Hill and mayor, Alan Aughey, are also involved in facilitating the workshops.

Councillors also have a meeting planned for May with freelance consultant and futurist, Peter Ellyard.

At the conclusion of each workshop a summary report is submitted and then collated.

From that, Mr Blight hoped council would gain a better understanding of what the community would like to see in the future and how it can move towards those goals.

• The next workshop is at Rhynie in the town’s CFS shed on April 3, starting at 6.30pm, followed by Saddleworth at the town hall on April 18 and Marrabel on April 24.

For a full list of workshop locations, dates and more information, simply contact council or visit its website.

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NEWS v Mallala

20,000 reasons to smile!

Pleased with their effort (from left) rear: Lisa Curnow, Sharon Svetec, Karin Tiller, Caroline Hampel, Jane Lutt, Kaye Grantham, Natalie Cheek, Debbie Howell, Amy Jordan, Lisa Baker, Carolyn Thorne, Jayne Tiller, Eva Wilson. Middle: Ros Franks, Kylie Taylor, Jane Farrelly, Tarnia Pratt, Leeanne Work, Di Griffiths, Sonia Angus, Karen Jamieson, Lee McArdle, Karen Schultz, Tracey Star. Front: Purple team captain Leonie Kemp, Pink team captain Trish Konzag.

Mallala’s Relay for Life team raised an amazing $20,100 after an incredible team effort in the Gawler “Relay for Life” fundraising event last weekend.

The team consisted of 26 women divided into two teams, purple and pink with the theme “witches.”

Thirty teams participated with a total of $76,000 raised to support the Cancer Council SA. The total cash raised by Mallala compared to the overall amount makes their effort even more meritorious.

Organiser Trish Konzag said

the team thanked all who donated their time, money and goods for the comedy night, auction and Relay for life.

“Without their help and support it wouldn’t have been possible to raise all of this money for research,” Trish said.

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SHOWER and toilet facilities at Mallala’s free camping site around the town oval will not have any benefit to the community, according to a local ratepayer.

Dean Cook, who has lived in Mallala for about 11 years, was one of four residents who provided a written submission in response to the Mallala Lions’ proposal to build an ablution block on the site for campers to use.

Mr Cook raised concerns on a number of levels, in response to last week’s articles in the Plains Producer surrounding the upcoming review of public submissions at a special meeting set for April 16.

“It will cost ratepayers an

absolute fortune just to maintain that thing,” he said.

“In the eastern states, a lot of these sorts of things have been closed down because they are too expensive, too many people were just bumming off of them.”

If the facilities were improved, Mr Cook claimed it would attract more frugal campers to the town, amongst them, a certain percentage of undesirable characters.

“They’re thinking of putting it right near the skate park in the most isolated back corner of the oval,” he said.

With the free camping site at Parham only a quick drive away, Mr Cook believes council should be trying to direct people to that area, benefitting the local

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sports and social club.

“Mallala does not need itinerate travellers,” he explained.

“They’re not going to spend any money here and it’s just going to cost council a lot of money to keep the camping site going.”

The limited control council has over how long people stay and where they decide to set up camp was another issue Mr Cook believed needed addressing.

If the facility were to be built, he would like to see it pay its own way.

“It should be self-sufficient,” Mr Cook said.

“Otherwise, it will be the general ratepayers from across the council district paying for it, for not much benefit.”

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NEWS v Hoyleton n On April 15, 1912 – 100 years ago next month – the world’s greatest luxury liner, the RMS Titanic, sank in the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. Of 2,202 people on board, only 712 survived the icy waters. n Young Hoyleton woman Evelyn Marsden, daughter of the town’s stationmaster, was one of those who lived. Details of her story are sketchy, eroded by the passing of time. The Plains Producer contacted the SA Maritime Museum in Port Adelaide, which supplied some details on Evelyn – one of only two Australians to survive – with her picture shown here. n Hoyleton, once a thriving farming and transport hub, again becomes the focus as we not only tell Evelyn’s tale, but revisit the small settlement which now has only a handful of permanent residents. LOUISE MICHAEL AND SALLY CROWTHER report:

Hoyleton’s link with the world’s most famous maritime disaster

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TITANIC Louise Michael:

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e’re all familiar with the story, and subsequent movie, about the Titanic, the supposedly indestructible ship that sank on April 15, 1912.

At that time, the thriving town of Hoyleton was abuzz with news the local stationmaster’s daughter, Evelyn Marsden, a stewardess on the ship, had drowned, along with more than 1500 others.

Evelyn, 28, who originally trained as a nurse, was an adventurer and traveller.

Her passion for travelling to new places saw her land a job as a stewardess on board the RMS Titanic. As we know, the trip was short lived and it was initially believed Evelyn did not survive.

But a short time after the sinking, Evelyn’s father, Walter, received a cablegram advising his daughter had in fact survived the sinking ship, and was alive and well in New York. Evelyn, one of the last to leave the ship, was apparently the only “true” born and bred Australian survivor from the Titanic.

Evelyn attributed her survival to two things – one was a nobbler of brandy (or whisky) given to her by an officer as she left and the other was the fact as an experienced rower, taught at Murray Bridge, she grabbed an oar on lifeboat 16 and began to row, which kept her warm in the bitterly cold weather.

Evelyn survived and was taken to New York. She was eventually reunited with her parents and fiancé Dr William James, who as ship’s doctor was transferred from the Titanic at the last minute.

William and Evelyn later married and eventually moved to Sydney. But Evelyn reportedly was forever haunted by the disaster and what she experienced as the “unsinkable” Titanic sank.

A feature article in the Advertiser’s SA weekend magazine on February 11, reveals the couple had no children.

Evelyn, aged 54, died in Bondi on August 20, 1938. Her husband, William, is alleged to have died a week later of a broken heart. Both are buried in Sydney’s Waverley Cemetery.

Evelyn’s relatives are now in various part of South Australia – but the Plains Producer could find none who lived locally. A great nephew, John Jungfer, lives in Adelaide and a great niece, Petrea Hann, appeared on TV. Another great niece, Margaret Haseloff, lives in Eudunda.

“Evelyn rowed for two hours before being rescued by the Carpathia, her hands rubbed raw from the rowing.” Petrea said.

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Evelyn’s story Evelyn’s portrait courtesy of Neil Ayers & SA Maritime Museum.

PICTURES: Lisa Redpath Kevin Julyan replays his role as Hoyleton stationmaster, Walter Marsden, at the iconic old stone goods shed, receiving news of his daughter’s survival – and the cut scene from the Channel 7 program, filmed under the now closed hotel verandah.

Ghosts from the past with Kevin’s acting role TO coincide with the centenary of the Titanic’s sinking, a film crew from Channel 7’s “Sunday Night” program came to Hoyleton on a recent Saturday to stage a re-enactment of Mr Marsden excitedly showing the “she’s alive” cablegram to Hoyleton residents.

The program aired nationally last Sunday night and Balaklava Museum’s vice president, Kevin Julyan, played the part of Mr Marsden.

But the scenes were edited from the final program, with just a dusty road and some fence posts depicting Hoyleton.

But there is more of this story to tell.

Kevin’s great uncle, Richard Wellington, was a crewman on the Titanic and was in charge of the lifeboats. Richard had the terrible task of deciding who could board the lifeboats, knowing those he turned away would most likely die.

He survived the sinking, but died six months after returning to England.

The Plains Producer this week asked Kevin to again play his stationmaster’s part, which he generously agreed to. He was philosophical about how his brush with fame disappeared, declaring he was “not much of an actor anyway.”

The SA Maritime Museum at Port Adelaide

is holding an exhibition titled “Titanic – Voyage of the Century” which opened on Saturday and continues until October.

The exhibition covers the building of the Titanic, the media frenzy of both the magnificent luxury ship and its subsequent voyage, to the tragic disaster. It is an interactive display, and has a variety of memorabilia on show. However it does not have any relics from the wreck itself, which was an ethical decision made by the museum.

If you are looking for something to do in the school holidays, visit the Maritime Museum, 126 Lipson street, Port Adelaide.

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NEWS v Hoyleton Rail to port wakefield – and our farming pioneers brought prosperity:

A photograph, above, thought to be taken in the 1920s-30s, of Hoyleton looking west – and the same scene this week

Hoyleton the trailblazer O

A steam train passes through the rail yards in Hoyleton. The date is unknown but could the man at far right have been Walter Marsden, the stationmaster father of Evelyn Marsden?

loading grain sacks in the early 1960s. Pictured (from left) are Len Dear, Reg Chapman, Jack Berry (obscured) and Roy Newton. All historical pictures supplied by Barbara Chapman.

Always home to the Chapmans Sally Crowther: While the town of Hoyleton is quite spectacular in its own right, so are the people who inhabit it.

Hoyleton has been the home of Barbara and Reg Chapman for many years, with Barbara joining Reg on the land, just north of Hoyelton, in 1958 after they married.

“Reg has been in this district his whole life and I have for 54 years,” Barbara said.

Barbara, nee Smyth, moved from her family farm in Salter Springs, in which her son, Andrew Chapman, now lives.

Barbara has been heavily involved within the town including secretary of the former Hoyelton school, the church and sporting groups and with the Red Cross since 1965.

“Hoyleton Red Cross is only one year younger than the Australian Red Cross,” Barbara said.

Not only are Barbara

BARBARA Chapman with grand daughter Hayley Chapman in front of the original family home in Hoyleton.

and Reg proud to live near the town, but it also stems back to Reg’s great grandfather, William Chapman senior, who began the family farm, using Clydesdale horses.

William’s son, Percy, was one of the first students at Hoyleton school in 1879.

Barbara and Reg have four children, Geoff, Andrew and David Chapman and Judy McPharlin,

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with three still residing in the region.

All four were enrolled at the former school at the same time just before it closed, then transferred to Balaklava.

“David went from being the only one in his year one class, to a class of 30,” Barbara said.

Another significant characteristic of the district is the original

Chapman house, built in 1876, which was home to several generations of Chapmans, now occupied

by David and Karen Chapman and children Alicia, Matthew and Hayley, who grew up there.

Other Chapmans farming in the area are Chris and Fiona. Chris is the son of Gay and Owen Chapman, who is Reg’s cousin.

ther than being famous for Louise Michael: having a connection with the Titanic, what do we really know First known farmer was William about the township of Hoyleton?

From the History of Balaklava Catford, the great-great-grandfather of and Districts, and Port Wakefield and retired Hoyleton farmer Eric “Father” District history books, we know it was Catford.

Eric, now 86 and residing in Balaka railway town, with the Hoyleton to lava’s Ira Parker Nursing Home, said Port Wakefield railway line, or tramway, William came to Australia and initially opened in January 1870.

It was the first entirely agricultural settled near the Skillys with his brotherline built in SA and was the first made in-law.

But he then went to Ballarat to make of 3ft 6in gauge. his fortune in the goldrush. He did that Horse traction was first used on this line. The train, loaded with around 100 by carting water by bullock to the gold tonnes of wheat and barley, and the mines. He was paid in gold.

William had to hide his gold as horses used for haulage, ran by gravity there were highwaymen (bushrangers) downhill to Port Wakefield.

The horses were then unloaded around. He drilled holes in the collars of and used to haul the wagons back to the bullocks, filling the holes with gold, and sealing the collars again.

Hoyleton.

William then returned to SA with his Most of the township of Hoyleton was laid around the terminus of the family and settled at Hoyleton in 1848.

Eric recalls attending primary school tramway. at Hoyleton, but by the time he went Within eight months of the tramway being completed, the town boasted a to high school at Balaklava, the train was travelling general store, twice a day to butchers, sadAdelaide. dlery, blackEric caught smith, bootmakthe second train er and hotel and at 8.45am which later a garage, meant he missed school, church the first school and Institute. lesson of the All busiday. nesses have now Eric caught closed with the the last train at hotel being the 7.30pm to go last in 2011. It currently is for ERIC Catford discusses Hoyleton’s history. home. One poor lad caught the sale. The 1871 census indicates Hoyleton had a popu- train daily from Yacka, so we can imlation of 79, while Balaklava mid-way agine how long his day was.

Other students travelled by train along the line, had only 24 and Port Wakefield 242. How things have through Hoyleton and Halbury from Brinkworth, Hart and Blyth. changed!

Many descendants of the early farmA “running shed” was at the end of ing families around the Hoyleton disthe line, and the trains were run in there trict, such as the Chapman and Catford for repairs. When the line was extended, the running shed was knocked down, families, are still there.

Like many country towns, once the but the stones later were used to build railway line closed and employment the Sandows’ home.

The railway goods shed, which still dried up, residents moved away. But acstands today, was used to protect large cording to the 2006 Census, there should amounts of goods, and was also used as be 283 residents in the Hoyleton district.

Over the past 20 years, the town was a meeting place, entertainment centre, used as an off-season base for members Sunday school and place of worship of Ashton’s Circus, with some former for the locals.

The tramway proved to be very suc- employees still living there.

HELP OUR MUSEUM: cessful in channelling produce to Port Wakefield, so in March 1875, the line There’s a lot to Hoyleton but Balwas extended 16 kms northward to the aklava Museum promotions officer, Blyth Plains.

Norma Schopp, says there is not much As the line was getting busier, it was memorabilia from Hoyleton to be found. refitted for locomotives, which began Norma is seeking help from anyone operation in August 1875. The line from who has photos or information about the Hamley Bridge did not reach Balaklava history of the township of Hoyleton and until 1880. its immediate area.

The area was, and still is, predomiIf you can help, please phone Norma nantly a farming area.

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NEWS v District

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Alison’s gallery debut BALAKLAVA Courthouse Gallery tomorrow launches “Sand Hills & Seascapes” as the first solo exhibition of emerging artist, Alison Broughton-Wright.

Alison was born and grew up in Adelaide and in 1994 moved to the Northern Territory.

In 2009 she returned to South Australia and, taking advantage of the diversity of landscapes within easy reach of her home near the Barunga Ranges, set about living her dream of a more relaxed and creative lifestyle.

Alison has supported and participated in many regional art competitions, and in 2011

Karla May is wife to local farmer, Simon and mum to Lucy aged 5 and Ben, 3. Karla continues her series of columns in the Plains Producer.

won the Balaklava Country Life/Landscape Art Prize for her painting “Abandoned - Vacant Farmhouse, Barunga”.

“Sand Hills & Seascapes” is her debut exhibition and is the culmination of two years of full time painting.

It features paintings inspired by Alison’s travel in regional South Australia, in particular the Yorke Peninsula and her home in the Barunga Ranges.

The exhibition will be opened on Sunday at 2pm by well-known Kadina artist Janette Ireland.

It runs until Sunday, May 6.

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New categories in Advantage SA awards The 2012 Advantage SA Regional Awards were launched on Monday with plenty of exciting things in store for regional South Australians this year.

Three new award categories; Food, Education and Health have been added.

Advantage SA CEO, Karen Raffen, said the awards are about recognising excellence in regional SA.“The addition of the three

new categories will enable us to reward more people for their efforts,” Karen said.

“We are looking forward to uncovering new regional success stories and celebrating amazing achievements across regional SA. The other change is nominations and entries can now all be submitted online, making the nomination and entry processes much simpler, quicker and more accessible.

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Outlook: Isolated showers extending over agricultural areas on Saturday, then contracting to coastal areas by next week. Some patchy rain may develop in the northwest of the State late in the period. Cool to mild and moderate southwesterly wind extending throughout South Australia during the period.

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Nominations close Friday, June 22.

Winners will be announced at regional ceremonies held annually in seven different regions across the state in October.

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YORKE PENINSULA DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. The chance of showers during the morning. Wind northeast to northwesterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon.

Thursday: Sunny. Wind southeasterly averaging 15 to 25 km/h.

Friday: Sunny day. The chance of showers in the south late in the evening. Wind southeasterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h tending north to northwesterly during the morning.

MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. The chance of showers during the morning. Light wind.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Wind southeast to southwesterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h.

Friday: Sunny. Wind east to southeasterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h tending northerly and light around dawn.

GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: Northeast to northwesterly 5 to 10 knots tending southeast to southwesterly during the afternoon then becoming light later in the evening. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Below 0.5 metres.

Thursday: Winds: Southeast to southwesterly 5 to 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Below 0.5 metres.

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91.2 53.4 84.0 100.2 92.2 62.2 107.2 59.2 81.0 67.6 81.8

155.1 na 129.0 165.0 137.8 138.4 na 132.2 137.0 119.2 132.4 131.0 131.5 116.0 179.2

ushing off into a toilet cubical in a large department store I make a rookie mistake. I fail to notice the absence of toilet paper until rather all too late. As luck would have it, there is not a single soul to call for help.

I then make the shocking discovery my handbag, with possible back up tissues, is hanging off the pram.

Both are outside with Daddy Cool and Co. I should imagine they will not notice my absence for some time either, being far too amused with the gadgets in the electronics department.

Now I am cursing the choice to have two cups of tea before leaving home. So with nothing to do but sit on my derrière, I hear something.

It’s my own thoughts! I can hear myself think!

We’re not talking ground breaking notions on string theory or cane toad border invasion, but practical thoughts.

Such as, why can’t I get a good cup of tea in one of these fancy cafés Daddy Cool insists on frequenting?

Ask for a coffee and you’ll have one made with all the style of a nightclub bartender mixing daiquiris.

Ask for a cup of tea and they’ll look at you like… well, frankly they’ll look at you like you’re the sort of person who gets stuck in a toilet without loo paper!

When did coffee become fashion anyway? It’s all I can do to make sure my top matches my pants, and now I have to worry about my beverage choice too?

Without the cheerfully loud chatter of kids dampening my thoughts, my mind wanders onto such matters as the lack of flies for most of this year.

Is there is some secret location where they are all hiding and plotting their master ambush on my kitchen? This leads me to consider if I should be able to adjust the grocery budget to reflect the lack of fly spray required? Maybe I could use the savings to buy a pocket pack of tissues… The random thoughts flood into my head as though they’d been rising against a dam wall waiting for a crack to appear.

Where are all these teens getting money to pay for their smart phones? Why does my three year old like pickles but not gherkins?

Does anyone fall for the man who keeps ringing at dinner time saying he’s picked up an error on your computer and will need you to enter credit card details online to fix it?

How come pumpkin is so hard to cut and why is it the only vegetable that actually tastes better a bit burnt? When are we going to get those cool address signs other rural properties have so I have a ‘real’ address (even though there has been identity problems)?

Why don’t I wear lippy? If I did, I would have had reason to bring my handbag, and then I wouldn’t be in this situation! I’m finally interrupted by a noise.

Footsteps? Yes! Hurrah, I’m saved!

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NEWS v District

Sanity prevails for truckie

Anne Green reports: B ri n k wort h ’ S community has had its own “Mad March” this year, with cricket and bowls successes, a two-week working bee in the Northern Territory and a busy few days at Stockyard Reserve.

Pastor Fin organised the Lutheran Church expedition to the Uluru and Docker River areas, where 10 men and women from Brinkworth and Blyth went to renovate church facilities.

H R Saunders generously sponsored the trip.

“We love supporting community projects,” said Steve Saunders.

Sun hats and shirts were among items donated but at time of writing it’s not known if the workers were affected by heavy rain or if they felt the big earthquake – or how that may have been interpreted!

While one group of people were away, another came to visit.

From March 22-26, 14 vehicles belonging to Riverlanders Motorhome and Caravan Club filled the overnight stay area, injecting extra life and humour into the town as well as welcome dollars.

They patronised the pub and Blyth cinema as well as paying their camping fees and buying raffle tickets and a barbecue lunch from the Progress Association.

A Progress Association trading table was also well supported by both Brinkworth donors and by the campers, who stocked up on all manner of baked goods, clothes and bric-a-brac.

History group members gave the visitors a guided heritage walk and also opened the museum for them, giving a preview of this year’s major project, a display in recognition of the ‘Year of the Farmer’.

As with the first such visit (last year, by another club), the campers’ parting words to Progress Association members were, “We’ll be back”.

Council reviews parking impasse Taffy Jenkins and Trevor and Gloria Hartwig were interested in the ‘farmer’s year’ wheel created by Fred and Barbara Groom. Photo, Karen Wundke.

n Busy time for Brinkworth:

Coming and going!

RIGHT: Progress Association chef Fred Groom serves up to Riverlanders Club member Bob Malcolm.

BELOW: Meg Acres finds a bargain on the trading table. Photos: Anne Green.

Tony Nicholls enjoys the Brinkworth Heritage Walk led by Fred and Barbara Groom.

LEFT: Lutheran expedition: “Will it all fit in?” Ian and Janet Zweck, Pastor Fin and Justin Wundke prepare for departure.

Photo by Karen Wundke.

A FOUR-year legal battle consideration. Mr Jungfer said he and community campaign to “couldn’t thank Tony enough”.

“I don’t care what anyone allow a local truckie to park his vehicle on his own property has says – he’s here for the people,” ended happily, with his council he said. “This has taken a lot of recommending to the independ- pressure off me – it’s always been ent development body that he be there in the back of my mind.

“It’s a huge relief, mentally granted permission.

Roseworthy’s Bill Jungfer fell and financially. ” Mr Jungfer also foul of Light Regional Council’s thanked his Cliff St neighbours.

“I’ve got the greatest neigh(LRC) development regulations – because his truck weighed more bours in the world,” he said.

“They’ve been fantastic – they than three tonnes.

Two applications to LRC’s understood my position right Development Assessment Panel from the start, and they’ve supported me the for an exemption whole way. were rejected, “They’ve and the counworked tirelesscil brought enly in helping me forcement action out with this. It’s against him in the just fantastic to Environment, Relive in a comsources and Demunity where velopment Court everyone can (ERD). band together Faced with the like that.” prospect of losing Mr Piccolo his family-owned said the success business in a costwas a group efly legal battle, Mr fort.

Jungfer turned to “When we his neighbours BILL and Tracey Jungfer. sat down with and to local MP, the council and looked at the Tony Piccolo, for help.

Mr Piccolo successfully issue, the council got on board argued for a stay in proceed- and were happy to help,” he said.

“Their willingness to say ‘hey, ings before the ERD Court,and negotiated with LRC to return maybe we need to look at this to community consultation to again’, to go back and consult analyse their policy, with a view with the community and then to change their stance on the matter to changing it.

After LRC consulted resi- needs to be applauded.”

Mr Piccolo said the Town dents in the area and gave each the opportunity to express any views of Gawler faced similar issues on the parking issue, council at present, with many owneradopted a new policy that will – drivers recently receiving council subject to conditions – allow a warning notices.

“I just hope the Town of limited number of owner-drivers to park trucks and trailers on their Gawler will look at what Light Regional Council has done and properties.

Mr Jungfer’s application will learn there is always room for now sit before the Development improvement and change, espeAssessment Commission – the cially when it comes to policy,” state development body – for he said.

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NEWS v Lochiel

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LAKE Bumbunga at Lochiel has been a hive of activity in recent weeks, with lessee Cheetham Salt bringing its machinery to town to harvest the salt in the lake.

The salt harvesting process involves pumping extremely salty brine from pools on the lake.

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SPORT v District

Softball success Mid North girls coast through competition The SAPSASA State Softball Carnival was held last week, with the Mid North team travelling through the competition undefeated and winning gold medals in their division.

The side played 10 games in total, against other country and city districts, from Monday March 19 to Friday March 23.

A highlight was a win in “friendly game” against a Division Two side (both sides had a bye), which thrilled the girls as they were playing in Division five; as there is no softball competition in the Mid North district.

The team consisted of two Balaklava girls – Tayla Williams and Georgia McArdle – and nine girls from Clare.

On the warm Monday and Tuesday afternoons, the team finished early and enjoyed a swim at West Beach to cool down.

On the other days, the girls enjoyed the shopping at Harbour Town!

This was the girls’ first win since 2004, and the only time they have been undefeated.

Everyone involved had a great week and the girls were excellent ambassadors for their school and the Mid North district!

– Coach, Marty Brice

n Back from left: manager/coach Marty Brice, Sarah Jaeschke, Georgia McArdle, Megan Lewcock, Maddy Marks, Tayla Pink. Front: Tayla Williams, Kirsty Baum, Amy Watson, Jesse Dent, Belinda Bruce, Emily Jaeschke. n INSET: Tayla Williams pitching, with Georgia McArdle playing at shortstop and Kirsty Baum on third base.

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n UNDER 16 APBA side, back from left: team manager Nadene Wehr, Emma Mahony, Aleisha Michael, Ciara Guy, Ashleigh Williams, Chelsea McPharlin, coach Carolyn Michael. Front: Tenneal White, Brooke Wilson, Stephanie McArdle and Alex Wehr.

Victory for Under 16 girls The Under 16Adelaide Plains Basketball Association girls represented the association well on the weekend, and were successful in winning the SACBC Junior Championship in Division Four.

In the first game against Keith, the Plains girls showed early they were keen to get a win on the board. Their great defensive pressure all over the court resulted in numerous turnovers, with the girls keeping Keith scoreless until after half time.

Ciara Guy and Ashleigh Williams combined strongly in offence to score the majority of the teams points. The final score wasAdelaide Plains 49 to Keith 7.

The second game against Millicent was a much tougher tussle.

Millicent displayed great ball skills and their strong defensive zone made it difficult to score.

The girls were up to the task, with some great hussling byAlex Wehr and Tenneal White. The Millicent girls were finding it harder to get the ball into their attacking end.

The girls started to work their offence more and take the drives to the basket which rewarded them on the scoreboard. The last quarter was tight with only a

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couple of points in it. Emma Mahony rebounded strongly. Steph McArdle showed a cool head in a tight situation and the team came away with a six point win.

The next game, against Mt Gambier, was their only loss. Mt Gambier was a physical team and the Plains girls put their bodies on the line, however the girls were unable to find the basket despite many attempts. Their defensive pressure kept them in the game.

Half time score was the Lakers 9 to Adelaide Plains 1.

Ashleigh Williams rebounded strongly in defence and Aleisha Michael showed great desperation for her team. With seconds to go in the game and two points down, Ashleigh Williams went to the line and was unable to score from her free throws. She showed great determination to get her rebound, put the shot up and score to make the game level. An extra three minutes was played but the girls were unlucky to lose by one.

The girls played their first final Sunday morning against their first opponents, Keith. The Plains girls played a brilliant game, using the ball well and creating turnovers with their excellent defensive

pressure. All girls played well in what was a great team effort.

Adelaide Plains 44 to Keith 11.

This booked the girls a berth in the grand final against Millicent.

The game began fast and furious with both teams desperate for the ball. Ciara Guy’s offensive work was excellent, and the girls worked well together as a team to outscore Millicent in the first quarter, by three.

Ciara’s strong game continued and she was well supported by Aleisha Michael, Ashleigh Williams and Steph McArdle. Half time score was, Adelaide Plains 18 to Millicent 9.

Good rebounding by Emma Mahony and some great on-ball pressure by Brooke Wilson, Alex Wehr, Chelsea McPharlin and Tenneal White resulted in many steals that enabled the team to edge further in front. Plains lead by 14 at three quarter time.

The girls finished the last quarter strongly to finish with a convincing win, Adelaide Plains 36 to Millicent 14.

A great result. The girls conducted themselves and combined well as a team. Well done!

– Coach, Carolyn Michael

Snowtown Area School hosted the annual Port Broughton Area School/Snowtown Area School Sports Day on March 8.

Athletes, families, staff and community members from both schools bore witness to a wonderful spectacle of participation and effort, with some amazing individual results and a great team atmosphere throughout all school bays.

Results were as follows: Participation Shield First: Gold (PBAS) 317 points; second White (SAS) 307 points; third Blue (PBAS) 279 points.

Championship Shield First: Gold (PBAS) 684 points; second Blue (PBAS) 649 points; third White (SAS) 515 points.

Some highlights for various athletes included:

Cooper Altmann – first in U7 Boys 100m.

Brayden Baxter – first in U10/U11 Boys 600m, first U10/U11 Boys 80m.

Billy Francis – first Year 3/U9 Boys Shot Put, first Year 3/U 9 Boys Long Jump (Record - 2.73m).

Scott Hombsch – first U13 Boys 1500m, first U13 Boys Shot Put, first U13 Boys 200m, first U13 Boys 80m Hurdles, first U13 Boys 100m, first U13 Boys 800m (Record - 2:58.55).

Louis Cummins – first U13 Boys Shot Put, first U12 Boys Discus.

Emily Thomas – first U14 Girls 100m.

Nikki Francis – first U12 Girls 1500m (Record - 7:07.00), first U13 Girls High Jump, first U12 Girls 200m, first U12 Girls 80m (Record - 13.10).

Amber Warner – first U12 Girls 600m (Record - 2:21.59).

Will Harris – first U14 Boys 200m, first U14 Boys 90m Hurdles.

Tatum Greig – first U14 Girls Long Jump, first U15 Girls Long Jump.

Cassie Wakefield – first U15 Girls Javelin, first U16 Girls Discus.

Kayla Wakefield – first Open Girls Discus (Record - 20.36m).

Snowtown A.S. U12/13 Girls 4 x 100m Relay (Record - 1:08.25).

Additionally, the following students were rewarded for their efforts: Nikki Francis – runner-up Champion Athlete U12 Girls.

Will Harris – runnerup Champion Athlete U14 Boys.

Travis Strawbridge – runner-up Champion Athlete U15 Boys.

Scott Hombsch – Champion Athlete U13 Boys.

CHAMPION Athlete Scott Hombsch, runner-up Champion Athlete Under 12 Girls Nikki Francis, runner-up Champion Athlete Under 15 Boys Travis Strawbridge and runner-up Champion Athlete Under 14 Boys Will Harris.

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SPORT v District

Farmers’ day out…

BALAKLAVA Racing Club hosted its first Farmers Day meet last Wednesday.

About 300 people attended the event, with machinery on display from AW Vater and Co, while Balco hosted an information day for its growers throughout the afternoon.

Many of the patrons dined on various meat products, including gourmet sausages and roast Angus beef from T&R Pastoral, who were major sponsors of the day.

n IT was a family affair at the first Farmers Day racing meet at Balaklava on Wednesday.

All smiles are (from left) Maddison, Cindy and Craig Wissell.

n Jockey Paul Gatt, riding Riviera Queen, looms up on the outside of Dom Tournuer’s mount, Get Up Stand Up, and takes the win in the Balco Australia Handicap in race five last Wednesday.

n Balaklava Racing Club’s Tony Buckley with major sponsors, Richard Winckle and Phil Heinrich from T & R Pastoral, at the club’s first Farmers Day race meet.

n Growers check out the tractors on display, provided by local dealer AW Vater & Co from Saddleworth. n Sharing a laugh at the Farmers Day races are (from left) Dave Hindmarsh of Coopers Brewery, Rebecca Sullivan of Dirty Girl Kitchen, Matthew Andrews and Tony Hooper, both of Jacob’s Creek.

n adelaide Plains Under 16 Boys team, back from left: Jarrad Dunstan, Jayden Wedding, Zac Scholz, Jake Michael, Josh Harkness. Front: Tait Nottle, coach Gary Wehr, Jacob Wehr and Jared Pratt.

Great effort from Plains boys

The Under 16 Adelaide Plains boys played in the Division Four SouthAustralian Country Basketball Junior Championships in Adelaide on March 24 and 25. It was a challenging program with five preliminary games, with the top two teams, going straight into the grand final.

Plains boys finished runners-up.

The boys’ first game was against Eastern Hills, and after a good start they became increasingly loose to the halfway mark of the game and the lead quickly disappeared. In the second half, the boys improved their defensive pressure as the opposition became frustrated, and the Plains extended the lead to win 51-31.

Game two was against Murray Bridge, and unlike the previous game, a poor start saw the boys in trouble as the opposition slotted a frustrating number of three pointers to establish an

eight point lead. Plains managed to gradually work their way back into the game, and a more disciplined effort was just enough to win 39-34 Game three, against Clare, saw the boys start to improve their teamwork to achieve a 61-15 win.

Game four was against Mount Gambier, and the first quarter was outstanding with great control and passing. Some of the transition play was outstanding as the team moved the ball quickly with multiple passes. Consistent contributions resulted in a 67-30 win.

Game five, the boys came up against the other undefeated team, Jamestown. A nervous start as both sides struggled to score, but Plains maintained control and worked well in getting shots close to the basket. Throughout the match their defense improved, scoring a challenging 38-27 win.

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After an hour’s break, the Plains boys fronted up to Jamestown again for the grand final.

With more to play for in this game, it was a close contest and great test for both sides. Adelaide Plains held a two-point lead with 30 seconds to play, but Jamestown were good enough to hit a three pointer and take a one point lead with 15 seconds to go.

A couple of opportunities were missed, and Jamestown won by the narrowest of margins. The opportunity to play against a good team in a pressure situation was a great experience for the team.

It was great to be involved with a team who played some good team basketball, worked well together on and off the court, and approached the contests with aggression and discipline.

Thanks to everyone, particularly Darren Scholz.

– Coach, Gary Wehr

2012 Road Safety Ambassador

Hamley Bridge Football Club Ambassador: Newton Lines 1. Why did you get involved with the Road Safety Ambassador role at your club? I’ve been involved with the club for many years and have become a bit of a father figure. I’m always looking out for members’ wellbeing so it was a natural connection for me to help out.

2. What have you done so far in your role as Road Safety Ambassador? I’ve spoken with a few individuals about their driving habits, ie. speeding and hooning, and have stopped kids driving in the past after social events. As a club we try to reinforce road safety. We have some plans this year for a player, who is also a CFS member, to tell of his first hand accounts of attending car accidents including the life-changing moment he attended a fatality where the mother discovered her son dead in the vehicle.

3. What impact do you think the campaign has had on the club and community? Responsible drinking and driving is a lot more important now than say 30 years ago. Although it’s hard to pinpoint any one thing that has helped reduce road accident trauma, any awareness campaign helps. Even one fatality on the State’s road toll is one too many. So that is my aim.

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SPORT v Basketball n TROY Algar, Avon Bulls defends as Ross Sharer puts one up for Long Plains in the A Men’s match on Friday night, contributing a massive 21 points to his team’s win.

G ra n d fi n a l is h e re !

n WAYNE Hill umpires the A Men’s match between the Avon Bulls and Long Plains

A Men the game to watch I don’t like the end of any sporting season, especially when my team gets knocked out in the preliminary final. It means it is all over – something that happened to half of the teams on Friday night.

Some lucky or talented teams play again this Friday. It will be an exciting night.

The women’s games were possibly the most straight forward, with Long Plains and Pumas showing they are finals wannabees with comprehensive wins over Storm and Celtics, respectively.

The talented team

of Kerri Blackwell and Cara Fiebig were too good and Dribbler reckons they will be this week, too. Stacey Wilson and Alison Schahinger, their matchups from the Opals, will certainly make it hard and exciting but Dribbler reckons one of them has an injury, making it more likely that Long Plains will win back-to-back premierships.

I think it will be the versatility of Kerri, with her ability to put in three pointers, that will make the difference.

It was a three pointer that won it for the

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Peckers in the first semi final, and three pointers that won it for Longies last year.

Dribbler reckons it won’t be the case this year. Peckers will win because of the strength and height of Justin Walker. He is the difference. Rumour has it James Rundle will be missing, Longies’ main

ADELAIDE PLAINS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Grand Finals to be played on Friday March 30

Court 1

Court 3

Court 4

Court 6

S/T = Scorer & Timer to be provided by the club listed SET UP: Seats, Score Benches, Backboards, Time Clock (Ct 1), 7.00pm U/18 Boys U/16 Girls U/17 Boys Rubbish Bins –

O vs Bdgs vs O vs Balaklava Red Gems Ttns PACK UP: Seats, Score Benches, Backboards, 9.00pm A Men Wom Div A B Men Wom Div B Time Clock (Ct 1),

Peck vs Opal vs Hwks vs Red vs Rubbish Bins – All Lp Lp O Puma Teams 6.00pm U/14 Boys U/14 Girls U/12 Mixed

Bdgs vs Bdgs vs Mgc vs Lp O O

strong body under the basket. It will be the game to watch.

Just as watchable, but unfortunately being played at the same time, will be the Auburn Hawks showing that they have come of age.

Dribbler reckons they will be too good for the Owen B Men, who lack the composure the Hawks have finally gained over the last few years.

Although a talented player, it won’t be Sam Noack who does it but the overall strength of the team.

Dribbler reckons Jayden Wedding will lead the Owen boys to victory in Under 18 Boys, as he did two weeks ago against the

Doggies. He has always had the talent but is now more composed and understanding of what it takes to go all the way.

Chris Veitch will be his main opposition, but his development hasn’t grown like Jayden’s.

Owen also are much stronger with the like of Ryan Konzag, Jarrad Dunstan and Reece Svetec.

The Under 17 Owen Boys look the goods with big Ben Florance, cool Jared Pratt and racy Josh Harkness. Pride comes before a fall and they may be a little to ‘cocky’.

The three Js, Speissenger, Wehr and Butterfield, from the Titans, have improved each week. Defence will be the key as the scoring ability of Owen is what wins it for them. Dribbler doubts the Titans have trained enough to do it, as good guarding takes practise.

The Bulldogs, with Ashleigh Williams and Tenneal White will be

too good in the Under 16 girls. They would have to be the two best in their competition.

Dribbler reckons the umpires will be sharper and some of the Gem girls will find themselves in foul trouble.

I reckon many of them could, and this could be the undoing of the Doggies duo.

The Under 14 Girls will need to watch their fouls too, as I think they have gotten away with too much during the season.

It will be a closer game, with Owen making amends for their semi finals loss. The strength and composure of players like Georgia McArdle and Mary Hosking will make the difference.

The Under 14 Boys will be a tall tale. Long Plains have had a fairy final, winning their first final in overtime and just winning their next.

The Bulldogs boys have many talented players, and should make it…

except for the huge obstacle in Dawson Page.

Good coaching plus the correct judgement of the umpires will make the difference. Judging verticality will be the critical aspect with the umpires, which could see a number of Bulldog players fouled off. Good coaching will influence this, and make it an exciting game.

Under 12 games for Dribbler are always exciting, and this week will be no different.

It won’t matter which team wins, as they will all do their best. Much improvement can be seen with the likes of Jack Heaslip and Karl Binka emerging as top players.

It is early in their development, and with a number participating in the Development Network Squad Program, quite a number will soon shine. Attitude and aptitude will play a part.

It will be a great game to watch.

See you there.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Results For all your sports energy drinks!

1 Fisher Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1513 Results of matches played on Friday March 23

A MEN

Long Plains 41 (R.Sharer 21, H.Pym 10, J.McArdle 3) def Avon Bulls 28 (A.Markopoulos 12, W.Hennessy 9, S.Baker 5).

B MEN

Owen 36 (B.Merry 12, B.Lloyd 8, R.Konzag 5) def Old Dogs 32 (N.Olsen 10, C.Temby 8, K.Simon 6).

U/18 BOYS

Redlegs 36 (C.Veitch 13, M.Hill 9, H.Greenshields 6) def Long Plains 31 (D.Haynes 12, L.Lu 12, D.Wilson 5).

U/17 BOYS

Titans 28 (J.Speissegger 8, J.Wehr 8, J.Butterfield 4) def Bullets 23 (J.Michael 11, C.Arbon 7, Z.Scholz 5).

U/14 BOYS

Long Plains 46 (D.Page 35, N.McArdle 4, C.McCann 4) def Falcons 41 (S.Speissegger17 A.Lawless 14, T.Lane 8).

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WOMEN Div A

Long Plains 46 (K.Blackwell 20, C.Fiebig 11, L.Tynan 7) def Storm 34 (R.McPharlin 12, J.Harding 7, J.Koch 6).

WOMEN Div B

Pumas 29 (S.Florence 8, P.Florence 7, K.Harkness 6) def Celtics 19 (C.Guy 13, T.Lawson 4, E.Mahony 2).

U/16 Girls

Gems 22 (C.Guy 8, A.Davey 4, E.Mahony 4) def Owen 18 (K.Wedding 5, M.Merry 4, B.Wilson 4).

U/14 Girls

Owen 37 (K.Wedding 23, J.Heaslip 8, A.Barr 2) def Wildcats 30 (S.Heaslip 12, S.Wehr 8, A.Langdon 4).

U/12 Mixed

Owen 29 (J.Heaslip 14, C.Harkness 6, T.Gregory 5) def Strikers 23 (E.Lane 10, T.Michael 7, R.Lawless 6).

n UMPIRE Duanne Wilson watches on as Celtics’ Vicki Logan tries to dribble through the Pumas barrier of Karina Harkness and Jasmyn Smith during the Women’s Division B match. n RIGHT: Cara Fiebig, who scored 11 points for Long Plains, aims for the basket over Cass Powell, Celtics.

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SPORT v Bowls n Alan Chivell, (third from right) sends one down for Balaklava Gold on Saturday.

DIVISION ONE GRAND FINAL:

A golden opportunity • From back page The early stages of the match between Balaklava Gold and Port Wakefield were quite intense, with Port Wakefield holding an initial lead.

However, by halfway through the first stanza of play Balaklava had established a five-shot lead.

Clifford (BGo) led G McPharlin (PW) 9-8, Thompson (BGo) was 9-5 up over G. McPharlin (PW) while Taylor (BGo) and Murphy (PW) were level 6-6.

By the afternoon break, Balaklava Gold’s lead had increased to 21 shots.

While Clifford was narrowly ahead of G McPharlin 15-13, Taylor had increased his lead over Murphy 18-10 and Thompson now led W McPharlin 19-8.

Halfway through the second stanza of play, the lead was 32 shots in favour of Balaklava Gold.

Clifford led G McPharlin 21-14, Taylor was ahead of Murphy 27-15 and Thomp-

REPORT: John Glistak son led W McPharlin 23-10. With only a handful of ends remaining across each of the rinks, there seemed little hope of a late revival that would allow Port Wakefield to snatch victory from defeat.

Never-the-less, the Port Wakefield bowlers remained determined over those closing ends. Murphy’s rink clawed back to reduce their losing margin to Taylor to only five shots. Clifford’s winning margin remained 7 shots over G McPharlin while Thompson increased his margin over W McPharlin to 18 shots.

In all, Balaklava Gold emerged victors by 30 shots with all rinks up. They proceed play the grand final against Hamley Bridge.

Can Hamley Bridge make it eight in a row?

Since the 2000-2001 season, only

Balaklava and Hamley Bridge have featured as premiers of the Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association.

Balaklava has won three premierships; their last as Balaklava Gold in 2003-2004.

On the other hand, Hamley Bridge has won eight premierships; the last seven in a row.

Can Hamley Bridge make it eight in a row or can Balaklava Gold break the sequence and win their first premiership since 2003-2004?

The stage is set for another epic battle between Balaklava Gold and Hamley Bridge.

Head to head, the score between these two sides is 2-2 with Balaklava Gold winning the first two matches and Hamley Bridge the next two.

The winning margins in these matches have been no greater than seven shots, suggesting that another small winning margin is likely here.

During the latter half of the season, Hamley Bridge had a 10-1 record com-

DIVISION TWO GRAND FINAL:

Grand final proceedings

Top two sides meet

Port Wakefield Blue and Hamley Red met in the Division Two preliminary final played at Balaklava on the weekend.

With two rinks up and having a 21-shot advantage, Port Wakefield Blue proved too strong for their gallant opponents.

Reimers (PWB) accounted for Schilling (HR) by 13 shots (27-14) while Baum (PWB) had a 21-shot advantage over Tily (HR) – 36-15.

Hamley Red’s only shining light was Morris who finished 13 shots up over Cluse (PWB); the final scores being 23-10.

The top two sides – Hamley White and Port Wakefield Blue – meet again, this time for the Division Two premiership. Until the second semi final, Port Wakefield Blue had easily accounted for Hamley White in its two previous meetings.

In that final, with only one rink up, Hamley White gained seven shots on the last end to convert a four shot overall deficit to a three shot win in their favour.

Both sides have won the Division Two premiership in recent years – Port Wakefield Blue in 2007-08 and Hamley White in 2006-07 and 2009-10.

Of the two sides, Port Wakefield Blue has had the slightly better season and it is unlikely they will allow another win slip through their hands as happened in the second semi final.

In summary, a Port Wakefield Blue premiership is on the cards here provided grand final jitters do not become a telling factor.

Results March 24 preliminary final: Port Wakefield Blue 73 (S Reimers 27, T Cluse 10, P Baum 36) def. Hamley Red 52 (G Schilling 14, B Morris 23, J Tily 15).

March 31 grand final: Hamley White vs Port Wakefield Blue (to be played at Port Wakefield). Start 1pm.

pared with Balaklava Gold’s 10-2 record, highlighting that they were the two in-form sides in this Division.

Both sides are very competitive and field many players with extensive finals’ experience. However, Hamley Bridge’s experience in the match that counts may be a telling factor here.

Based on results during the season, the 2011-2012 Division One premiership should go down to the wire with the final score likely to finish in Hamley Bridge’s favour for Premiership No. 8.

Can Balaklava Gold end Hamley Bridge’s dynasty? Only time will tell.

Results – March 24 preliminary final: Balaklava Gold 86 (P Thompson 32, B Taylor 28, T Clifford 26) def. Port Wakefield 56 (W McPharlin 14, R Murphy 23, G McPharlin 19).

March 31 grand final: Hamley Bridge vs Balaklava Gold (to be played at Port Wakefield). Start 1pm.

n SPECTATING Hamley Bridge on Saturday were, from left: John Perry (Tarlee), Ken Roberts, Jim Evans and Barry Hill (Mallala). n left: Zac Hatch bowls for Tarlee Division Three.

Tarlee Red earns place Port Wakefield Gold and Tarlee Red contested the Division Three preliminary final, played at Hamley Bridge, to determine which side would challenge Mallala Black for the premiership.

Tarlee Red held a comfortable 10 shot lead in the early stages of the match with all rinks up.

By the time the afternoon break arrived, this lead had been reduced to only 2 shots.

Carslake (PWG) was leading Rohde (TR) 16-11 which was matched by Meyers (TR) who led Brown 16-11.

In the final rink, Gorey (TR) was 14-12 up over Anderson (PWG).

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ened by their opponents.

At the end of the match, Gorey (TR) led the way for the side with a 33-12 win over Anderson (PWG) while Meyers (TR) just snuck in with a 23-22 win over Brown (PWG).

The combined advantage of 22 shots for Tarlee Red in these rinks easily covered Rohde’s (TR) 20-25 loss to Carslake (PWG).

Tarlee Red, therefore, earned the right to meet Mallala Black in the Division Three grand final.

For Mallala Black, this is perhaps a rare opportunity to win a premiership; if the side has won one previously, it is likely to be many a season ago. For the Tarlee club, their last premiership was back in 1998-99 in Division Two. So, for both sides, a piece

of history awaits the winner as they compete for a new Division Three shield.

Head to head, the score is 1-1 between the two sides and both sides have had a 5-2 record during the Division Three phase of the pennant competition.

Which side will succumb first to the pressure associated with grand finals?

Which side will eventually win the premiership shield?

Perhaps we have to wait and see on the day.

Results March 24 preliminary final: Tarlee Red 76 (F Gorey 33, D Meyers 23, I Rohde 20) def. Port Wakefield Gold 59 (K Anderson 12, A Brown 22, A Carslake 25).

March 31 grand final – Mallala Black vs Tarlee Red (to be played at Port Wakefield). Start 1pm.

Congratulations to all sides competing in the respective grand finals this weekend, and may the best sides win on the day.

The grand finals will feature six sides from five clubs, with only Hamley Bridge fielding more than one side.

Port Wakefield Bowling Club will be providing afternoon tea, with a $5 charge applying to all bowlers and spectators alike.

The arrangements for grand final day will be as follows: • 12.30 pm – Sides arrive; cards and coin toss for mat completed by Side Managers • 12.40 pm – Photographs taken of participating sides • 12.50 pm – Warm-up ends begin • 1.00 pm – Play starts • 3.00 pm – Afternoon tea • 5 – 5.30 pm – Completion of grand final Within 15 minutes of the last grand final finishing, the presentation ceremony will commence, as follows: presentation of Association Championship Perpetual Trophies and Individual Trophies to respective winners of Pairs, Triples and Fours Championships (attire – whites); Division Three – presentation of premiership shield and badges.

• Division Two – resentation of premiership shield and badges • Division One – presentation of premiership shield and badges.

Photographs will be taken during the presentation ceremony.

Port Wakefield, Hamley Bridge, Balaklava and Riverton Bowling Club secretaries are asked to inform their respective Championship winners that their attendance at the presentation ceremony is required and, if not playing in the grand finals, that they bring their whites along with them to change into just prior to the presentation ceremony. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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SPORT v Tennis

Owen premiers Owen claimed the Division One Lower North Junior Tennis Association shield on Saturday, defeating Mallala Black 5 sets 31 games to 1 set 19 games.

DIVISION 1: Owen 5-31 d.

Mallala Black 1-19 Doubles Robinson/Fry d. Watson/Graham 6-2 McBride/Pratt d. Jarmyn/Wilson 6-2 Singles Kieren Robinson d. Josh Watson 6-3 Charles Fry d. Trent Graham 6-1 Jason McBride lost to Laura Jarmyn 1-6 Jared Pratt d. Brooke Wilson 6-5 DIVISION 2: Two Wells 1 4-31 d. Balaklava Gold 2-18 Doubles Humphrys/Gameau d. Seminutin/ Scholz 6-2 Tapscott/Musolino lost to Heaslip/Renshaw 3-6 Singles Jamie Humphrys d. Mitchell Seminutin 6-2 James Gameau d. Todd Scholz 6-0 Angus Tapscott d. Sarah Heaslip 6-2 Caitlin Musolino lost to Syjourn Renshaw 4-6 A good crowd of parents and other junior players turned up to watch and support the teams competing in the finals, and there was some excellent tennis to watch.

In Division Two, Two Wells 1 were perhaps expected to win over Balaklava Gold, but they didn’t have an easy time of it even though the scores looked a little one-sided.

Some matches seemed to take forever, with games stuck at deuce for long periods. The top four teams in Division Two were only separated by two premiership points at the end of the minor round, so anything could have happened, but Two Wells ran out winners, which was good to see, as at the beginning of the season they were struggling to put teams together.

In Division One, Owen had been invincible all season, going through without losing a match, and winning a massive 92.3 per cent of their sets played. In fact they had only lost six sets for the entire season, so tackling them in the

grand final was always going to be a big task, but Mallala Black put up a good fight with some great tennis played by everyone. Josh Watson did a tremendous job to get three games off Kieren Robinson in their single, given that it was doubtful if he would even play after nearly skinning himself alive by falling off his bike during the week. He played so well, his father suggested that he should rip a bit more skin off next time because it seemed to improve his game!

While Owen only lost six sets during the year, they lost another one in the final, when Laura Jarmyn did a great job by winning her singles match in impressive style against Jason McBride. And little up-and-coming fire-ball Brooke Wilson nearly created another upset when she took Jared Pratt to a 7-5 tie-breaker in their singles match. It all made for some exciting tennis for the spectators, many of whom were having a good time themselves by diving into delicious hot chicken-burgers, and egg and bacon rolls and sausages and onion, with a choice of gourmet coffees, served up by Sam Dunstan and Andrew Parsons, and a couple of occasional helpers.

Next season will probably see a changing of the guard in Division One – all the Owen boys will be out of the competition, so it will open up a whole new era. It has been good to see Owen at the top for a while; there was a long period, many years ago, when they weren’t even in the competition. The boys have been excellent competitors and ambassadors for the game during their time at the top, and we all wish them well.

n ABOVE: Division One premiers, Owen, from left: Jared Pratt, Charles Fry, Kieren Robinson, Jason McBride and Brayden Harkness.

n TWO Wells Division Two premiers, from left: Caitlin Musolino, Jamie Humphrys, James Gameau and Angus Tapscott.

Successful season for Two Wells n TENAYAH Renshaw, Balaklava Gold Division Two.

n SAM Dunstan and Andrew Parsons cook up a gourmet feast for players and spectators.

THE Two Wells 1 team revelled in success on Saturday, after winning the Lower North Junior Tennis Association Division Two grand final, four sets, 31 games to Balaklava Gold two sets, 18 games.

The premiership team consisted of Jamie Humphrys, James Gameau, Angus Tapscott and Caitlin Musolino, who are to be congratulated for their great talent and continuing desire to improve, enabling them to succeed in the 2011/12 season.

The many spectators who supported their teams were entertained with a high quality of tennis, terrific sportsmanship and commendable etiquette displayed by both teams.

The ‘Awesome 4-Some’ at a Glance: Jamie and James, who at the end of the season rotated each week playing positions one and two, are both evenly talented players, each week playing a high standard of tennis.

Jamie is well known throughout the association for his excellent tennis etiquette and honesty. James finished the season and final series undefeated, an impressive achievement considering he has returned to tennis after a couple of years’ break.

Well done!

Angus and Caitlin are the great improvers in the team, as both have risen from Division Three last

season into a competitive Division Two. This has been a huge jump for both, but to their credit and their determination to succeed, has seen them thrive within the competition by the season’s end. Angus has advanced in all areas of his game this year, showing great persistence to develop his ever improving skills.

Caitlin’s passion for tennis and desire for improvement have seen her confidence and game continually improve.

These four players are certainly great ambassadors for the club, with the future looking bright for tennis at Two Wells.

– Christine Musolino, team manager

MID NORTH TENNIS GRAND FINAL: AUBURN 13 SETS 109 GAMES DEFEATED MINTARO 11 SET 109 GAMES

n MINTARO’S Tom Redden and Matt Paulett in action during Saturday’s Mid North tennis grand final.

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n AMANDA Shepherd, Auburn serves up in the ladies doubles.

n CHRIS Slattery, Auburn serves in the men’s doubles.

n AUBURN’S Laura Ross about to play a forehand in the ladies doubles.

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SPORT v Cricket

Gilbert Valley’s double win A1 premiers

n RIGHT: A1 Player of the grand final, Gilbert Valley’s Tom Vater. n LEFT: A1 premiers,Gilbert Valley, back from left: Zac Hier, Ryan Vandeleur. Middle: Jack Connell, Josh Vater, Justin Schahinger, Craig Mullins, Dylan Busch. Front: Tom Vater, Kym Vandeleur, Tom Smith, Max Hosking, Marcus Crawford and captain James Vandeleur.

Premierships for A1 and A5 sides It was a great weekend for Gilbert Valley Cricket Club, the Bulls winning both A1 and A5 premierships in the Barossa & Light Cricket Association grand final.

Weather conditions resulted in a delayed start for A1 at Sandy Creek, and a change of venue for A5.

The A5s arrived at Gawler Central to find the pitch under water after heavy rain in the morning. A decision to change the venue to Kapunda High was made and so both teams made the trek to Kapunda. This was a great sporting gesture by Angaston, who were the top team and just wanted the game to be played.

Angaston won the toss and elected to field. Gilbert Valley made a steady start building good partnerships and at 3/83 after 18 overs were in a good position, then the loss of quick wickets put them in a precarious position at 7/100, but a couple of batsmen stood

up and the team finished with 160.

When Gilbert Valley took to the field, Angaston started fiercely and at 1/53, looked like they could chase the score down. Gilbert Valley fought back with some tight bowling by Matt Busch and Joel Wright and had Angaston reeling at 5/71, the rest of the bowlers did their job to bundle Angaston out for 115. A great win with everybody fielding well.

A1 started an hour late due to conditions. Gilbert Valley won the toss and elected to bat. Some tight bowling by Gawler Central saw Gilbert Valley in trouble with several players getting a start but unable to go on with it, being bowled out for 123. To defend this score early wickets were required, and with Gilbert Valley having one of the best attacks in the association, Gawler Central began less than satisfactorily, being 1/0 before steadying to be 1/15 at stumps on Saturday – James

Vandeleur the wicket taker. On day two Gawler Central were confident of scoring the runs as they finished minor premiers, but an inspirational spell of bowling by Tom Vater, taking three wickets, had them in a spot of bother raising the hopes of the Gilbert Valley boys.

Gawler Central, at 4/50 were still going to take some knocking over though. Tom Smith and Craig Mullins came on to bowl and kept it tight for several overs taking three wickets in their spell. Smith was replaced by Ryan Vandeleur who chipped in with a couple of wickets. Then captain James Vandeleur brought himself on, and in his second over R Knight from Gawler Central glided the ball to third man and, coming back for the second run, was run out. A great throw by Ryan Vandeleur over the stumps to keeper Max Hosking, to see Gawler Central all out for 87.

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Results of A1 Grade cricket played on March 24

Match won by: Gilbert Valley Gilbert Valley Batting K.Vandeleur ct&b P.Thomas....................... .15 M.Hosking ct M.Davis b W.Serle............... 2 .

C.Mullins ct G.McCafferty b A.King........... .20 R.Vandeleur lbw b A.King......................... .1 T.Smith ct M.Ness b A.King....................... .3 J.Vandeleur ct M.Davis b P.Thomas.......... .16 Z.Hier ct T.Stock b A.King.......................... .10 J.Schahinger ct G.McCafferty b W.Serle... .26 D.Busch b W.Serle................................... .13 T.Vater b W.Serle..................................... .12 M.Crawford not out.................................... .0 Total 10/120 Gawler Central Bowling Bowler O M W R W Serle 14 5 4 23 A King 17 6 4 29 B Ward 3 0 0 9 P Thomas 11 3 2 30 T Stock 5 0 0 23 A Frackowski 1 0 0 5

Gawler Central Batting T.Stock b J.Vandeleur............................ 0 G.McCafferty ct M.Hosking b R.Van... 28 M.Ness ct C.Mullins b T.Vater.............. 0 A.King ct C.Mullin b T.Vater................. 9 P.Thomas lbw b T.Vater........................ 0 A.Frackowski ct & b T.Smith............... 13 R.Knight run out................................. 21 W.Serle lbw b C.Mullins........................ 0 B.Tobitt ct M.Hosking b C.Mullins......... 0 M.Davis b R.Vandeleur......................... 3 B.Ward not out..................................... 0 Total 10/87 Gilbert Valley Bowling Bowler O M W R J Vandeleur 13.2 4 1 22 J Schahinger 4 1 0 9 T Smith 10 4 1 21 T Vater 7 3 3 13 C Mullins 14 8 2 7 R Vandeleur 4 0 2 10

Results of A5 Grade cricket played on March 24 Match won by: Gilbert Valley Gilbert Valley Batting R.McInerney ct T.Richardson b C.Schultz...9 T.Reichelt lbw b C.Schultz......................... .45 C.Busch lbw b T.Richardson...................... .20 P.Allchurch b R.Walker.............................. .11 A.Busch lbw b R.Walker............................ . 0 J.Wright ct K.Schmidt b T.Richardson....... . 9 J.Owens b C.Schultz................................ .36 J.Nourse ct R.Carnelly b R.Walker............ . 3 M.Busch not out....................................... .26 H.Behn b C.Schultz.................................. . 0 J.Tucker b T.Richardson............................ . 1 Total 10/160 10/115 Angaston Bowling Bowler O M W R D Carnelly 8 0 0 39 G Strathearn 8 1 0 39 C Schultz 8 1 4 32 R Walker 6 1 3 27 T Richardson 5.2 1 3 16 M Lightburn 1 0 0 7

A5 premiers n A5 PREMIERS, Gilbert Valley, back from left: Hamish Behn, Adam Busch, Joel Wright, Josh Branson, Jason Owens, Trevor Reichelt. Middle: captain Richard McInerney, James Tucker, Nathan Busch, Chris Busch. Front: Patrick Allchurch, Matt Busch and Josh Nourse.

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Angaston Batting C.Schultz ct J.Tucker b M.Busch........ 22 D.Carnelly b J.Wright.......................... 30 A.Plush b M.Busch............................... 2 T.Richardson ct C.Busch b M.Busch.... 9 G.Strathearn ct J.Nourse b M.Busch.... 2 K.Hewitt ct H.Behn b T.Reichelt.......... 11 K.Schmidt lbw b J.Owens..................... 0 M.Lightburn not out.............................17 R.Carnelly b J.Tucker........................... 7 R.Walker ct J.Tucker b A.Busch........... 1 G.Linke b H.Behn................................. 0 Total Gilbert Valley Bowling Bowler O M T Reichelt 8 0 J Owens 7 3 M Busch 8 1 J Wright 8 3 A Busch 4 1 P Allchurch 3 1 J Tucker 0.4 0 H Behn 1.2 0

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Two Wells lads taste victory • From back page The fielding of the team was fantastic and built pressure throughout the game. With 120 runs to win, Kyle Giniotis and Nikolas Seccafien, along with Lachlan Goss, had Two Wells at 1/60 after 10 overs

at the end of the first day.

After a couple of set backs the next day William Hart and Jarrett Wilson steered the side to the premiership, with Will Hart completing a standout season with 39 not out to go with his bowling of 4/17. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Blockbuster pack

Want a reserved seat at three of the Crows’ biggest home matches of the season? Adelaide have added a ‘Blockbuster’ pack to the club’s 2012 membership catalogue. The games are Collingwood (May 26) St Kilda (June 15) and Essendon (August 5), all for just $110 adult or $90 concession. Ring the club on 08 84406666 or go to www.19thman. com.au to buy your 3 game blockbuster ticket today.

Crows kitchen - no rules

The players have been busy over the summer producing a cookbook – all in the name of charity.

Crows Kitchen – No Rules features 17 players and the coach Brenton Sanderson showing off their culinary skills. Legendary retired AFL photographer, Ray Titus has captured the players in their kitchens with their wives, mums, children and even Nanna. The 84-page full colour cookbook, which will retail for $14.95, will be sold in Foodland stores across SA from March 30 and available to regional, interstate and overseas supporters through our online store CROWmania from the same date. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will go to the Crows Foundation which raises funds for children in need. Since May 2005, the Crows Foundation has raised and donated more than $600k to a wide range of charities helping children in need.

n TOP: Daniel Flyn takes a mark for Hamley. n ABOVE: Ashley Natt, Hamley Bridge takes a mark through his Salisbury West opponents. n below: Hamley Bridge A and Reserves grades line up for a minute’s silence in honour of Jim Stynes.

Crows recruiter update

Know a Crows fan that you think would be interested in joining the club? Simply give us the name of a potential recruit, and if Member Services successfully converts the prospect, you’ll get rewarded with points! A Toyota Yaris, 60 inch plasma TV, signed merchandise and free memberships are up for grabs to the leading Crows Recruiters so phone the Club on (08) 8440 6666 with your names ready! Sharna Atkins currently leads the recruiter leaderboard (1600 pts), followed by Nathan Thornhill (1550).

On trial HAMLEY Bridge A and Reserves grades took on Salisbury West in competitive trial matches at home on Saturday, in preparation for the approaching season. The sides travel to Goolwa this Saturday for another trial clash. n pictured is Bill Fuller narrowly avoiding a painful collision with his Salisbury West opponent in the Reserves.

Crows Foundation Ladies Lunch featuring Lisa Wilkinson The annual Crows Foundation Ladies Lunch will be held on the eve of Mothers Day, Thursday 10 May at the Club featuring the Today program’s Lisa Wilkinson as guest speaker.

Bowls northern light women

Auburn Black wins Pennant Congratulations to Auburn Black on winning the 2011/12 NLWBA pennant flag. It was quite an achievement ,after Auburn Red led most of the season and finished runners-up. Well done girls.

Results MARCH 22 Saddleworth Gold 38 (P Milde 23, T Ritchie 15) d Tarlee 33 (S Molineux 12, J Rohde 21).

Riverton Green 37 (A Harrip 24 J Przibilla 13) d Robertstown Gold 36 (C Ruediger 12, L Mosey 24).

Robertstown Green 53 (S Kimpton 33, J Kotz 20) d Riverton Blue 30 E Passehl 7, M Prime 23).

Riverton Black 35 (M Keast 15, C Greenslade 20) d Burra Red 32 (L Sutton 15, M Bevan 17).

Burra Green 35 (H Stockman 18, K Lomman 17) d Mintaro 22.75 (L Dixon 13, S Ettridge 9.75).

Booborowie 38 (L Pearce 22, R Landorf 16) d Auburn Red 36 (M Mount 12, M Parkinson 24).

Auburn Black 48 (S Hean 36, L Wildash 12) d Burra Gold 29 (A Webster 11, D Day 18).

PREMIERSHIP TABLE Auburn Black 123 + 259.25 Auburn Red 114 + 221 Booborowie 107 + 132 Riverton Green 105 + 106 Riverton Black 103 + 64 Robertstown Gold 96 + 67 Burra Green 94 + 63.25

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Results from March 21.

At Wallaroo: Kadina White 18 (Marshall 5, Wearne 5, D Virgin 4, Daddow 4) d Wallaroo White 15 (Learmonth 7, Hendy 1, Skinner 4, Fuss 3).

At Kadina: Pt Wakefield 28 (McWaters 8, Lipsett 4, Algie 8, Simpson 8) d Kadina Blue 21 (Lydeamore 6, Rodstedt 3, B Virgin 8, Roach 4).

Moonta Brown 36 (Hatcher 11, Harvey 9, Trenwith 9, Bagshaw 7) d Moonta Green 30 (Promnitz 11, Donaldson 4, Bennett 11, Elverd 4).

Snowtown 24 (Clark 11, Freebairn 1, Bolvig 7, Hoskin 5) drew Balaklava 24 (Sutton 7, Hilzinger 5, Hill 4, N Williams 8).

Wallaroo Blue had the bye.

This week: Pt Wakefield v Wallaroo Blue for first position. Both on 35 points.

Golf Balaklava men

With the course looking at its very best last Saturday, 22 players arrived for

a good old “tiger tees” Stroke competition and in the A Grade ranks, it was time for the indomitable Doug Taylor to yet again show the young sprouts how this game should be played.

Doug’s excellent 83/72 monstered mighty Merv. Hameister’s gallant 84/75 and ran roughshod over Robert Hart’s 86/76.

Left to shuffle about clad in their tattered dung smocks were W Berry (93/77), W Nagle (91/80), D Hannaford (88/80), W Goudie (97/82) and R Hahn (106/90).

The B Graders were trampled underfoot by a resurgent Digby Addison who, according to THE BOOK, returned with a score of 99/71.

Be that as it may, we then saw Geoff Leo playing, rather than working on the course, for a rewarding 93/73, followed by big-hitting Moya Hayes (98/74) in third place.

Left to look like comparative neophytes were L Hart (97/75), A Henstridge (96/77), D Rodgers (99/79), T Matz (103/79), Norma Taylor (99/80), D Goudie (104/82) and (violin music please!) B Michael (106/85).

Greg Anderson crucified the C Grade field with 101/74, further signs of his long-awaited return to form.

Already in-form were Mike Hahesy (105/78) in second place, Chris Hahesy (110/82) in third leaving meat magnate Mr M Keast (111/84) to round out proceedings.

The day’s sole Birdie was crafted by Austin Henstridge at the eighth, while Nearest The Pins were achieved by Bill Berry at the third, Rodger Hahn (eighth), Don Hannaford (10th), Merv Hameister

(13th) and Lachlan Hart (15th).

This Friday we’ll host the P.E.E. (Proof Range) four-person Ambrose event and you are most welcome to join the fray.

Just roll up at 0830 hours for a 0900 hours tee-off (just $5 for members).

On Saturday we’ll nip out for another white tees Stableford, with starter Willum Lokan answering any and all questions, while resultant disputes will be handled harmoniously by the mighty Muzz, Murray “Smudger” Smith, at the 19th.

The Winter Open Season then gets underway on Sunday in the form of a two-person Ambrose, with a midday shotgun start.

This will be followed by a hearty meal (just $5!) but men stumping up some salads and women supplying sweets will ensure the day’s success.

Balaklava Mid Week

A group of 19 players took to the fairways on Wednesday March 21, with Merv Hameister winning the day with 46, followed by Dene Newton 45, Barrie Thompson 44 CB, Bill Goudie 44 CB, Bill Parkin 44, Greg Sonntag 42, John Michael 39, Joan Anderson 37 CB, Mike Hahesy 37, John Curnow 36 CB, Chris Hahesy 36 CB, Brian Stewart 36, Doug Taylor 35, Jill Taylor 33, Cathy Redpath 30, Moya Hayes 29, Rod Phillips 26, Jerry Toms 23 and Yvonne Leo 24.

Birdies: Merv Hameister hole 17, Bill Parkin holes 2 and 11 and Joan Anderson hole 15.

NTP: Bill Goudie hole 8 and Merv Hameister hole 10.

April 4, competition will start at 12pm.

Hamley Bridge

Colin Doudle, who frequently hits a golf ball vast distances but not always in the right direction, managed to keep the majority of his shots straight to win Thursday’s Stableford competition with 41 points, on a countback from Roger Hahn 41, while third place went to Kieth Kluske with 38.

Other players to make the cut were Len Usher 37, Barry Schwartz 36, Wim Van Pelt 35, Anton Noack, Ed Manning, Wally Jackson, Ross Hienze, Cliff Applebee and Bob Hillier 34, Roen Cameron 33, Dennis Hawke 32, non-comp player Dennis Nation scored 38.

Nearest to The Pins: Roen Cameron 14th, Wim Van Pelt ninth.

There were no Birdies.

Roland Pawlak, who has been shooting some in-form scores lately, has taken the top step of the podium in Saturday’s stroke competition with a nett 64 from Len Usher 67, and Bradley Zerna 68 on a count back from Steve Howe and Kieth kluske, 68.

Other players who deserve a mention in dispatch are Ian Goddard, John Mitchell, Lance Hatcher 70, Brian Cooper 71, Dennis Nation 72, Roen Cameron 73, Barry Schwartz and Adam Mitchell 74, Ross Hienze and Ron Smith 75.

Birdies: John mitchell first, John Bell second, Ian Ferguson eighth, Adam Mitchell ninth, Bradley Zerna 17th.

Nearest to The Pins: Wim Van Pelt fourth, Adam Mitchell ninth, Roland Pawlak 12th.

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LOCAL v Living

If you’ve been to Ferguson, you’ve been to Pinery

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• Four Mid North students representing their district at the SAPSASA State Country Championships, came home with individual medals; Luke Dunstan, Maddi Jacka, Megan McKeough and Nick Edwards.

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• Port Wakefield Primary School year 7 students, Sia Mackay and Ben Rutgers joined other students from Yorke Peninsula schools for a sailing trip aboard the One and All.

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Two of music’s royal family share a birthday on March 25, pop diva Aretha Franklin and piano pounder, Elton John, both marking the anniversary of their arrival to the world.

Franklin is famous for her pro woman’s rights hit, “Respect”, which also taught a generation how to spell the word.

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Mariah Carey and the chick who sings a few songs with the Black Eyed Peas, Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson, celebrated their birthdays.

While looking so young, Carey is gracing the stage at 42, the wonders of cosmetic surgery showing their true colours. However, the surgeons haven’t been as kind on Fergie, who at 37, looks more synthetic than a pair of Asics.

Well, I saw the same and it meant nothing to me but celebrating his/her birthday today, is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.

Who? She is better known as ‘Lady Gaga’.

Happy birthday Lady Gaga, to celebrate, I will gladly not play any of your songs all day.

Her 2008 single, “Poker Face”, hit number one in 20 countries on this day was well, which would have made for a nice birthday present.

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES april 1 - palm sunday A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Hamley Bridge........... 8.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am Mallala..................... 10.30am Balaklava.................. 10.30am

Community church Pinery........................6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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Rewind a few more years to the turn of the century, the number one hit on the Australian Singles Charts was “Bye Bye Bye” from US boy band, *NSYNC. We had better taste in 1970, “Let It Be” by The Beatles dominating the Australian charts on this day, 42 years ago.

Such was the dominance of the ‘Fab Four’, they also held the number one spot on this day in 1968 with “Lady Madonna”, 1967 with “Penny Lane” and 1965 with “Rock’n’Roll Music/ Honey Don’t”.

Breaking up the pattern was Nancy Sinatra in 1966, with her hit single “These Boots Are Made for Walkin” and 1969, Peter Sarstedt’s “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) topping the charts in those years.

I won’t get that accordion riff out of my head all day.

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

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A minute from the Church Trustee records shows that a request was made in 1883 for the mistress in charge of the day school to use her influence for the preservation of the seats and other property of this chapel from injury by the children. Over the next 90 years there was a succession of teachers, both male and female, but one many of us know very well is the gentleman who took charge of the school in 1947/48 – Mr Leslie Bradock. Many years later he returned to the district as principal of Balaklava Primary School and, in retirement, this much-respected man, together with his wife Shirley, decided to call Balaklava “home.”

(Note: the books that record the place names of South Australia actually list Pinery as the town of Ferguson – it’s debatable whether it was meant to have one ‘s’ or two).

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Mr Kingsborough was responsible for the subdivision of the 17 acres into township allotments. It’s also thought he may have been responsible for naming the streets in Pinery.

The allotments were auctioned off by Balaklava auctioneer, Mr WA Paqualin, but were apparently slow to sell. By 1888, Mr Kingsborough

Puzzle 19 (Very hard, difficulty rating 0.78)

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still owned 36 allotments.

Some of the other early family/ business names in Pinery included GC Bennett; Thomas Cowan; a partnership of Ferry, Moore & Wilkinson; E Ebbs; S Eyre; and Tregilgas. By 1892 Mr Tregilgas had erected a shop which was occupied by Mr Eyre but, a year later, Mr Eyre had left Pinery and opened a similar store in Owen. By the end of 1893, Mr Kingsborough had also gone, with all the previously unsold allotments becoming the property of the Bank of New Zealand.

The foundation stone for the Pinery Methodist Church was laid on August 10, 1880. In that same year, action began to establish a school as there were about 30 children in the local community, with use of the church building being granted to accommodate the school. It is reported that the first teacher was Miss Mallard (in 1881?).

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Heritage Highlights

Have you ever been to Ferguson? Most people who live in this region would have been there, most probably without realising it.

Have you ever been to Pinery? Yes? Then you have been to Ferguson!

History tells us the little town just off the Balaklava-Mallala Road was originally surveyed with the intention of it being named Ferguson, possibly after an early Governor of South Australia, Sir James Fergusson (1869-1873), but why it ended up being called Pinery instead is anybody’s guess. Maybe it had something to do with all the native pine trees in the area.

This 20-acre portion of land on Section 429, Hundred of Dalkey, was first listed in the District Council of Dalkey’s assessment book in 1876, when it was owned by Mr Michael Stollery. He sold it to Mr Robert Reid in 1877 and it was he who began clearing the land for

LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala............... Not provided Two Wells.......... Not provided Owen Comm, Hamley Bridge, Windsor ................. No service Balaklava.........10.00am at BTH Pt Wakefield, Lochiel.. Combine with Balaklava Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

april 4 uniting Windsor..................... 7.30pm april 5 - maundy thursday anglican Riverton.....................6.30pm Balaklava.................... 7.00pm Clare.......................... 7.30pm Auburn...................... 7.30pm CATHOLIC CHURCH Hamley Bridge........... 7.00pm Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 7.30pm uniting Owen Comm............. 7.30pm april 6 - good friday A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................... 9.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Clare.......................... 9.00am Riverton..................... 9.00am Auburn...................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am Balaklava....................3.00pm

LUTHERAN Balaklava......................9.00am Auburn...................... 11.00am UNITING Owen Comm...............9.30am Hamley Bridge.............8.15am Balaklava....................... 9.00am Combined at COC Pt Wakefield................. 9.30am april 8 - easter sunday anglican Clare........................... 8.00am Balaklava..................... 9.00am Riverton...................... 9.00am Auburn....................... 9.00am Yacka.........................10.00am Hamley Bridge........... 11.00am Penwortham.............. 11.00am Snowtown.................. 11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Mallala........................ 8.30am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.. 6.30 at oval & 10am Community church Pinery....Dawn Service 6.30am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava....................10.00am UNITING Balaklava....Dawn service at oval & 9.30am Pt Wakefield..... 7.30am at pool Lochiel........................ 10.00am Tarlee........................... 9.15am

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Coming events

United Football Club

balaklava & districts lions club

Woodville West Torrens players will be running training sessions for U/17, U/14 & U/11 Thursday March 29 at Dublin Oval

• Free BBQ Tea for all players • Enquiries: Ph Kevin Gameau 0418 854 159

Situations Vacant

Mechanic One Position

Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the above position. This position is based at Council’s Balaklava Depot, however at times it will be necessary to operate from either Council Depot or various work sites throughout the Council area.

Duties include: Ensuring that all vehicles, plant & equipment are serviced and maintained in a timely manner and in accordance with any schedules, manuals or other documentation supplied. This may entail performing work directly, or arranging for the work to be undertaken by external providers as approved by the Works Coordinator.

Ensuring security of the workshop area including tools, and that there is no unauthorised use of tools or equipment.

Develop, implement and review as required, a personal works schedule for the efficient servicing and repair of vehicles plant & equipment.

Some out of hours work may be required in response to emergency conditions and call-outs.

A minimum drivers license of Class HR is required.

The position is classified at Municipal Employee Grade 6 of the Local Government Employees Award, with a commencing salary of $47,706, which includes an above award component resulting from Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

A job description statement detailing position objectives, key responsibilities, etc, and a conditions of employment document is available on Council’s website www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au, upon request, either by telephone on 8862 0800 or by email at admin@wakefieldrc. sa.gov.au. Further information may also be obtained by contacting Council’s Infrastructure Services Manager, David Hassett.

Applications, in writing, should be addressed to: PO Box 167, Balaklava 5461 and will be received until 5.00 pm on April 20, 2012.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Geoff Sheridan Acting CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993

TWO WELLS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

PUBLIC CONSULTATION Notice is hereby given that the District Council of Mallala, pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Development Act 1993, has prepared a Development Plan Amendment Report (DPA) to amend its Development Plan.

The DPA seeks to rezone approximately 417 hectares of land immediately north of Two Wells for urban development. It is proposed that a new Suburban Neighbourhood Zone be introduced over the majority of this land, with a Residential Zone and Rural Living Zone also proposed for portions of the land. These zones will replace the current Future Urban (Two Wells) Zone, Industry (Two Wells) Zone and General Farming Zone within the Area Affected.

The DPA report will be on public consultation from Thursday March 29, 2012 until Thursday May 31, 2012.

Copies of the DPA report are available during normal office hours at: Two Wells Service Centre at 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells Two Wells Library at 61 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells Mallala Council Offices at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala.

Alternatively the DPA report can be viewed on the Internet at www.mallala.sa.gov.au

Coming Events 2012

Commodore - VX S, white, 2001, series 2, good condition, new tyres, sports kit, reg no. BB550K, $6,600. Ph 0447 329 174.

Biggest Morning Tea - Friday May 25 • 9am - 11:30am • Helpers needed Lions Auction - Cancelled 2012

Lions Recycle Glasses & Sunglasses • No cases please • Please leave at Balaklava Chemist shop

Lions Old Battery Collection • Will collect or drop at Balaklava Transport • Kevin 8862 1101 Kevin 8862 1858 Kossie 8862 2067 Lions Walking Trail - Working Bee • Warren 0429 123 004

Lions Christmas Cakes • Good Birthday cakes • Kevin 8862 1858 • Available at Balaklava Chemplus, Balaklava Thrifty Link & Plains Producer Christmas Pageant at Triangle • Friday December 21, 2012 Lions Barbecue Trailer, supervised by members, is available for sausage sizzles, catering at auctions etc

Auction Sale

TWO Wells OVAL

Copies of all submissions will be available for inspection at: Two Wells Service Centre at 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells Two Wells Library at 61 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells Mallala Council Offices at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala from Friday June 1, 2012 until the conclusion of the public meeting.

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday June 13, 2012 at 7pm at the Two Wells Community Centre, Two Wells Sports Complex, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells at which time interested persons may be heard in relation to the DPA and the submissions.

The public meeting will not be held if no submissions are received or if no submission makes a request to be heard.

Sunday April 15 • ID required • Selling from 10am • Goods received from 6am • Fully catered • Some items may be refused for auction, such as tv’s, computers, baby capsules & jerry cans For more info contact 0429 202 336 or 0407 184 501

Charles Mansueto CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA March 28, 2012

Good s o l i d k i t c h e n cupboards, 1980’s walnut veneer. Also Airline range hood and Westinghouse cooktop. Any offer considered. Phone 8862 1731.

Firewood $190 per tonne, free delivery or pick up Balaklava or as arranged.

Mixed gum. Phone 0447 079 388 or 0428 811 874.

Firewood - mixed gum $180 per tonne. Free delivery in local area.

Phone 0458 799 577.

Fruit trees. Order now for winter. Some native tubes and trees available now. Lifetime nursery Judd Road, Lewiston.

Phone 8524 3172. Closed Wednesday and Good Friday.

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

Coming event

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.

Balaklava Show Society

AGM Wednesday March 28 7.30pm at Balaklava Sport Club

Mallala Friendship Quilters Street Stalls Friday April 27 9am IGA Mallala

• Locally made handcrafts

All proceeds to Biggest Morning Tea Cancer Research

Mallala Tennis Club

AGM

If you would like further information about the DPA, contact the General Manager, Infrastructure and Planning Services, on 8527 0252 or email info@mallala.sa.gov.au

C lea r ance s a l e a t Bookers of Bowmans, next to Balco’s new road.

Iron, timber, plants, tools, trailer, mower and lots more. Weekends 10-5pm.

Reduced Rare VY II SS Ute, 1 owner, 6 speed manual, only 85,000 kms, in quicksilver. Lots of extras, $19,000, reg no.

BB681R. Phone 0417 567 148.

Further information on the DPA can be obtained at a Community Drop-In Day to be held on Sunday April 29, 2012 at the Catholic Church Hall at Two Wells from 12.00 noon to 4pm.

Written submissions regarding the DPA should be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday May 31, 2012. All submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, District Council of Mallala, PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 and should clearly indicate whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission at the public meeting. If you wish to lodge your submission electronically, please email it to info@mallala.sa.gov.au and title the email: Response to Two Wells Residential DPA.

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Massage capabilities.

Brand new: still packaged. Cost $3800. (plus new walker; large button emergency phone; Care Alert included) Best offer 8520 2014 0466 273 602

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Sunday April 1, 2012 10am at Horizon School Gym

Death

K i n g - B e r y l N a n c y.

On March 23, 2012 at Balaklava, aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of the late Les. Loving Mother & Mother-in-law of John & Lyn, Janice & Paul, Peter and Debbie. Loved Nanna of Sasha & Tim; Kate & Susan; Emma, Laura & Alex. Great Nanna of Taylah, Fynn, Ellie & Jayden; Anna and Meg. KING - Beryl Nancy. A lovely lady will be sadly missed by friend and neighbour Micky. Deepest sympathy to her family.

King family and friends of the late Mrs Beryl Nancy King are respectfully advised that her Funeral Service will be conducted in the Balaklava Anglican Church on Friday March 30 at 2pm. At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Balaklava Cemetery.

• Speaker: Dr Andries Botha • Live Band • Children’s Program

Matinee - Sunday April 22

• 2pm • Tickets: Adults $10, Child $7

All Welcome

Dinner - Friday April 27 & Saturday April 28

Public Notice

Balaklava Basketball Club

Hamley Bridge we all want

Junior Break-Up

Drop in Tuesday April 3

Between 3-6:45pm at Hamley Bridge Institute

Wednesday April 4

5pm at Balaklava Sports Clubrooms • Pizza & chips • $5 per person or $20 per family

Senior Presentation

Hosted by the Church of Christ Women’s Ministry Team & Hope

Be Encouraged

Friday March 30

at Terminus Hotel after Grand Finals Contact Narelle Michael 0407 395 535

Come for a great morning listening to Pastor Andries Botha, from South Africa

Friday April 30

10-11:30am at Uniting Church Hall, Edith Tce Balaklava • For all women Enquiries: Carol Lawrie 88622129

BALAKLAVA COURTHOUSE GALLERY

where heritage & art combine.

6 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Enquiries: Jo May 8862 2342 or 8862 1173

FRIDAY NIGHT MAY 4 STARTING AT 7PM Balaklava Town Hall

Now Open and Currently Exhibiting …

“Sand Hills & Seascapes”, the first exhibition for 2012 at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery, is also the first solo exhibition of emerging artist, Alison Broughton-Wright.

$10 admission includes free glass of champagne, & entry into lucky door prize.

Alison was born and grew up in Adelaide and in 1994 moved to the Northern Territory, where she met her husband. In 2009, Alison returned to South Australia and, taking advantage of the diversity of landscapes within easy reach of her home near the Barunga Ranges, set about living her dream of a more relaxed and creative lifestyle.

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Alison has always maintained creative interests alongside her professional career and is a largely self-taught water colour artist. From 2010, however, she has attended weekly tuition with artist Janette Ireland, in addition to attending several workshops with Yorke Peninsula artist, Bob Landt.

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Alison has supported and participated in many regional art competitions, and in 2011 won the Balaklava Country Life/ Landscape Art Prize for her painting “Abandoned - Vacant Farmhouse, Barunga”.

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15 Moore Street, Blyth SA (opp. Medika Gallery)

Clare Valley Film Festival

1300 HOPELINE (1300 467 354)

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Third Star (M) • Clare Valley Film Festival Feature film • Friday March 30, 7.30pm • Synopsis: www.clarevalleyfilmfestival.com Family Shorts • Saturday March 31 commencing at 10am Moving Images Exhibition • In Blyth Town Hall from 10am entry free

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

For more details Susan Shannon Phone: 8303 5490 Email: susan.shannon@adelaide.edu.au

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If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide, why not talk to The Salvation Army HOPELINE, a 24 hour telephone counselling service for those left behind by suicide.

recommencement of daylight saving

Hamley Bridge Community Consultation Planning the

some exciting new stall holders, as well as some of last years faBulous ones!

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• Extended hours will resume with the

Tickets on sale March 29, 4.30pm at Mallala IGA

A Festival with something for every age group Full program www.clarevalleyfilmfestival.com

As of April 1 the following hours will apply: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9 am - 12 pm

holidays

Durdin Funeral Directors Balaklava AFDA Phone: 8862 2101

Ricks - Charles Robert. of Port Wakefield and formerly of Cherry Gardens. Died March 24, 2012 at Riverton Hospital.

Loved & loving husband of Maria.

Changes to our Opening hours

• Different hours apply during school

• 7pm • Tickets: $35

Birth

ARTHUR - Long. Richard, Megan are proud to announce the safe arrival of Alexa May on March 19 at Darwin Hospital. Darling little sister of Bailey, Tylah and Mia.

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• No Movie - Good Friday

- Friday April 6 • Our Idiot Brother (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ Elizabeth Banks, Paul Rudd

- Sat April 7, 8pm • Lion King 2 (G) Animated Tickets $5

- Tuesday April 10, 10.30am • The Help (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ Emma Stone, Viola Davis. Drama set in Mississipi in 1960s

- Tues April 10, 1.30pm • Puss in Boots (PG) ★ ★ ★ ★ Animated -Tickets $5

- Wed April 11, 1.30pm Tickets: • Concession/Student $8 • Adults $10 • Child $5 • Family tickets $25 (2 + 2) extra child $2.50

“Sand Hills & Seascapes” is her debut exhibition and is the culmination of 2 years of full time painting. It features paintings inspired by Alison’s travel in regional South Australia, in particular the Yorke Peninsula and her home in the Barunga Ranges.The exhibition begins this week on Thursday 29 March and runs until Sunday May 6.

Invitation to attend Information Day Lower North Regional Group Members of the community are invited to attend Lower North Information Day of the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board on: Wednesday 28th March 2012 9.30am – 4.00pm Balaklava Sports Club, Balaklava Morning tea and light lunch provided.

NRM issues facing the region will be highlighted; guest speakers will provide information about weed management, feral animal control and NRM projects in the landscape.

For more information or to RSVP please contact the Board on 8847 2544 or email grant.roberts@sa.gov.au

www.nynrm.sa.gov.au

Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board

LOWER NORTH NRM GROUP MEETING - APRIL Members of the community are invited to attend the next meeting of the of the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board on:

You are warmly invited to celebrate the exhibition’s official opening - by well-known Kadina artist Janette Ireland - at the Courthouse Gallery this Sunday April 1 at 2.00pm. Come and meet Alison and enjoy her beautiful works – and some light refreshments. Call in to the Gallery to discover the beauty and serenity of “Sand Hills & Seascapes” – the title says it all!

Friend of the Gallery?

Show your support for the arts in your area by becoming a Friend of the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. Membership means you will be on the Gallery’s mailing list for forthcoming exhibitions and special events, and entitled to receive 5% discount on any work purchased from exhibitions in the main gallery. Annual fees - family $20, friend $10, concession $5 and student $2 - may be left at the Gallery or with the Treasurer 8862 2161.

Your Gallery and Gift Shop For an interesting, unique and beautifully handcrafted gift, the Gallery Gift Shop has lots to offer. It’s open during Gallery hours – Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays between 2 and 4pm – and is brimming with lots of new items. Do call in and browse!

And in the Gallery, an interesting programme of exhibitions and special events is planned for 2012. You can now follow the Gallery on Facebook – or watch for news in “The Plains Producer”. Look out too for Gallery brochures soon at Wakefield Regional Council, Balaklava Community Library or the Gallery. And please come in and enjoy what is on offer at your community gallery – you are very welcome!

The Lower North Group comprises community representatives who provide advice and operational support to the Northern and Yorke NRM Board about natural resources management issues.

Members have skills and expertise in a range of natural resources management issues.

The Lower North Group region stretches from Balaklava to Jamestown and Burra to Port Pirie.

For more information or to RSVP please contact the Board on 8636 2361 or email board@nynrm.sa.gov.au.

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BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (between 2pm - 5pm)

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50th Wedding

GILBERT - Ellen and John were married March 31, 1962 in the church of England, Owen. To my dearest Ellen with love John, Graeme, Trevor and Andrea and families.

Mallala Community Arts presents

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S pa c e l a n d p o p - t o p caravan, 12 ft, single beds, rear entry, 1991 build. Includes LCD TV/ DVD player, microwave, fridge and full oven. Plus towing aids and extras.

New tyres. Reg to Feb 2013. Plate no YHY 089.

Phone 8527 7098 after 5pm. Price $5,500.

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Phone 8862 1442. Email ekarklins@bigpond.com.

Garage Sale

Annual community garage sale. Easter Saturday.

8am on the lawned area at the caravan park, Port Wakefield. Sites are no charge. Ph Jan 8867 1151.

Wanted to Buy

HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

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

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

Wakefield Development Assessment Panel

DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT NO: 373/196/11 APPLICANT: Barn Hill Wind Farm Pty Ltd APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: Locked Bag 1837, St Leonards NSW 2060 Owner: Multiple owners Nature Of The Development: Variation to 373/224/08 wind farm and associated infrastructure SUBJECT LAND: Part Lot 3 F5071, Section 61E H210100, Section 56 H210100 in the Hundred of Barunga Zone: Primary Production The application may be examined at the Office of the Council located at Scotland Place, Balaklava during normal business hours (an appointment is recommended) and a ny p e rso n o r b o dy affected may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Acting Chief Executive O f f i c e r a t B ox 1 6 7 , Balaklava SA 5461, not later than 5pm Thursday April 12, 2012.

Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another par ty before the Panel in suppor t of that submission.

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

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.

CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL

Contract Caretaker Clare Town Hall

Registrations of interest are invited for the role of Caretaker for the Clare Town Hall.

The Caretaker would be responsible for cleaning, checking stock, liaison on with hirers and working closely with the Clare Town Hall Committee to provide a high quality facility for the community.

The successful caretaker would be required to hold an ABN. Enquiries and requests for the Draft Contract to be directed to Claire Longbottom, on phone 08 88426400 or email clongbottom@cgvc. sa.gov.au Registrations must include the names of at least two current business referees and be received by Friday April 20, 2012, addressed to:

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council,

4 Gleeson Street

Clare, 5453 Roy D Blight CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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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

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This is a full time/casual position, with good wages for the right person. A job with many aspects and lots of variety.

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Casual position

Taylors Wines, a family owned and operated wine company is home to some of Australia’s most consistently awarded wine brands.

With their head office located in Sydney and sales offices located around the country, Taylors Wines offer a friendly & progressive environment within which your career can flourish. The vineyards & winery is situated in the picturesque Clare Valley, South Australia & has been in operation since 1969.

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Taylors Wines is seeking to fill casual positions on the Bottling Line. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the key objective of this position will be to work in a team environment and competently operate bottling line equipment.

List your property with Elders and receive expert advise from the largest, most experienced rural estate company in Australia.

Previous bottling line experience, forklift license and a sound knowledge of OH&S would be desirable, but not essential. It is envisaged the successful applicants would be required to work Day or Afternoon shift as required, on a daily or weekly basis.

Contact Graeme Hann, your local rural sales specialist in the Lower North at Elders on 8521 0302, 0417 814 659, fax 8524 8311 or email graeme.hann@elders.com.au

Please send your application to: Bottling Line Attendant Taylors Wines Pty Ltd PO Box 90, Auburn SA 5451 Or email to: admin@taylorswines.com.au

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Situations Vacant

Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993.

Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for a development assessment by the Panel.

Details of the application are as follows:-

Work Wanted

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

Phone 8865 2162.

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• Gawler River frontage • Established parklike trees throughout • Very unique setting • Adjacent power • Zoned horticulture • Option to purchase additional 51ha in 3 titles For Sale $595,000 Each Lot

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

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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.

For rent

Balaklava 2 bedroom renovated stone home, Edith Terrace, $180 per week. Contact 0419 821 609.

PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997

Builder Lic: BLD 198762

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CASH for cans & bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen.

Wednesday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 1pm or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107.

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Pearl Dental SA Denture Clinic

Located at Gawler Female Prosthetist

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!!!

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Ph: 8523 4877

SOUND CROPPING & GRAZING PROPERTY!

Grants Glass & Glazing

24/7

Fast, friendly Mob. 0409 248 234service Fax. (08) 8523 3227 mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com Splashbacks Windows Shower Screens & more Windows Mirrors Shower Screens

Grant McDonald Mirrors

M: 0409 248 234 F: Splashbacks (08) 8523 3227 E: mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com & More

3Balaklava 3Mallala 3Two Wells

• 4 bed 2 bath Modern Rossdale built home • Open plan kitchen/dine/family • Separate dining room & lounge • Dbl gge & Stratco Pergola paved area • Manicured gardens & lawn area

BALAKLAVA $159,000 • This delightful stone cottage is in the centre of Balaklava • Side entrance hallway, 3 big bedrooms, pressed tin ceilings and a spacious country kitchen.

• The main bedroom has an ornate mantel and French doors • There is minimal upkeep required • This cottage is cosy, but deceptively spacious.

BALAKLAVA 21 Yorsdale St $330 p/week A quality executive 3 bedroom family home. Large family room that leads out to all weather private pergola. A central, well-appointed kitchen/dine, also large formal lounge. Master bedroom has BIR & ensuite, with BIR in bedroom 3. Room to park 3 cars (UMR) & manicured front & rear yards.

Ducted reverse cycle a/c & quality fixtures & fittings throughout.

Feature House

Blyth / Everard Central

or Mob: 0409 001 787 Shop 2, 1 Todd Street, Gawler

Grant McDonald

RLA : 230661

RLA 62833

BALAKLAVA $177,000 • 3 bedroom well-presented home • BIR, open plan kitchen/dine/family • All weather entertainment area • Established garden with good shedding • Well tenanted – suit investor BALAKLAVA $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 PT WAKEFIELD $199,000 • Good Investment Opportunity • Approx 2,070m2 allotment • 4 bedroom home • Sub division potential (STCC) MT TEMPLETON $289,500 • Approx 74 acres with yards & paddocks • The modern 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home • Open plan kitchen/dine/lounge • Front & rear deck which enjoy perfect scenery BALAKLAVA $179,000 • Brand new home just waiting for you • Open plan living, raked ceiling • 2 double bedrooms, both with BIR • Carport, shed & landscaped gardens

356.13ha “Red Rock” 880.18acs

Grants • Only approx 20km west Glassenjoying & Glazing a 350mm rainfall

of Blyth;

• Fertile red/grey slightly undulating soils (568acs), balance Mob. 0409 strong 248 234 grazing country Fax. (08) 3227 • 8523 Affordably priced, mains water mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com connected, cyclone & barb fenced in 5 paddocks • No extra expenditure required with only improvement being a 2 stand shearing shed & yards • Price reduced for immediate sale, tillage rights available, now is the time to buy!

• Web Id: 403605 Grant McDonald agricultural

Price: $450,000

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Elders Clare

8862or2200

Phone: 8842 2998 Rob Stephens 0407 715 862

Darren 0419 842 228

Auburn

21 Company Street

Superbly renovated & set on 1021m2 • Stone home • Huge block • New Kitchen • Luxurious spa bath • Updated bathroom • Three bedroom • Shed

Balaklava 9 Harris Street

$235,000

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

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

Balaklava

$215,000

12 Baker Street

Great location and ready to go

• 4 Bedrooms • Stone Home • Quiet location • Large Kitchen • Large Lounge • Ducted A/C • Recently retiled bathroom & laundry • Recently painted inside

Balaklava

2 Virgo Terrace

$219,000

Character & Location

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

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday March 28, 2012

Rental Property

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

If you want to sell your property now, contact us and utilise the genuine buyers we have registered Pt Wakefield $285,000

$375,000

Balaklava

$169,900

Unit 7, 1 Charles Street

Low maintenance 2 bedroom unit

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

• Semi modern kitchen • Good size bedrooms • Ideally located

Balaklava $199,000 38 Humphrey Street

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

Vacant Land

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

For Rent

• Hoyleton township modern home $165 per week.

Under Contract

• 14 Christopher Street, Balaklava • 58 Railway Terrace, Snowtown

Sold

• 17 Roberts Ave, Balaklava

Balaklava $149,000 15 Short Terrace

Balaklava Red $179,000 Unit 6 - 1 Charles Street

The right price, in the right position and it’s priced for a quick sale.

Unit with heaps of extra’s and prime location

• 3 bedroom stone cottage • Car garage • Good sized block • Basic bathroom & laundry areas

Balaklava $230,000 29 Walsh Street

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

• 2 bedroom home • Great little workshop with power • Large lounge adjoining the eating area

Balaklava $149,000

20 Kelly Street

Ideal investment or 1st home

• Three bedroom house • 717m2 {approx.} block • Main bedroom has full length built in robe

RLA 150 881

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Golden opportunity Balaklava Gold faces Hamley in Division One grand final

Grand slam!

n AUBURN grabbed premiership glory over Mintaro on Saturday, in the Mid North Tennis Association B Grade grand final. The final scores were: Auburn 13 sets 109 games defeated Mintaro 11 sets 109 games. Pictured is the winning team, back from left: Rob Cavalier, Alex Callery, Mel McDermid, Lucas Milne, Mat Phillips, Greg Dutschke, Chris Slattery, Andrew Gallagher, Ella Noak, Amanda Shepherd. Front: Jodie Allen, Laura Ross, Brooklyn Ey, Tim Packer, Grant Roberts, Richard Sandow and Karen Slattery. n Pictured below is Auburn’s Andrew Gallagher taking a dive to reach a backhand. n Lower North Junior Tennis grand final results, page 20

BalaklavaGold swept into the Division One Wooroora Men’s bowls grand final with an all-rinks win over Port Wakefield last Saturday.

The “golden boys” of Balaklava on Saturday will meet perennial premiership winners, Hamley Bridge on Port Wakefield’s greens.

Balaklava Gold’s players would haved restored some confidence with their 30-shot win over Port Wakefield on Saturday.

A week earlier, after a titanic struggle in the second semi final against Hamley, Balaklava Gold lost by just seven shots.

Perhaps Balaklava Gold, having played on Hamley’s greens, will pick up some of Hamley’s grand final confidence when the two teams clash on Saturday.

Hamley Bridge will be aiming for its eighth straight premiership. n Continued page 19

n LOOKING through the arm of Balaklava Gold’s Barry Taylor, Steve Hawke lines up during the Division One preliminary final on Saturday.

Two Wells tastes victory

Two Wells Cricket Club took out the Under 16 Para District Cricket Association grand final against Salisbury West on Saturday.

Over two days, the Two Wells boys bowled, batted and fielded well to chase down Salisbury West’s score of 120.

Captain Lachlan Goss won the toss and chose to bowl against the highest run scoring team in the competition. He followed that decision by taking a wicket in the first over, after a great catch

by Harry Gameau.

Brandan Daly, William Hart, Jarrett Wilson and Brett Musolino also took wickets. n Continued page 21

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Don’t miss the FREE Echo, out in Two Wells, Lewiston and nearby areas next week

n TWO Wells Under 16 premiers, back from left: coach Greg Wilson, Joshua Pellizzari, Brandon Daly, Shannon Slattery, Harrison Gameau, Charlie McIntyre, Lauchlan Waters, scorer Martin Hart. Front: Jarratt Wilson, Brett Musolino, Nikolas Seccafien, captain Lachlan Goss, Kyle Giniotis and William Hart.

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