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Gilmac raises the roof on new shed

n THIS was the scene from the air south of Balaklava on Tuesday at Gilmac’s hay facility when 10 cranes moved in to lift the roof. The spectacle was visible from the township with the cranes dominating the skyline.

Les Pearson reports:

TEN cranes were needed to hoist two huge storage sheds into place at Gilmac’s Balaklava site on the Adelaide road this week.

The sheds are part of a huge expansion at the site, vastly increasing storage space from 25,000 to 40,000 tonnes in anticipation of a second press being installed on-site.

The construction technique, employed in this instance by Swan Hill Engineering, is fairly new to South Australia, according to Gilmac site manager, Mark Heaslip. n Continued Page 2

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Councillor stands down ‘Third party’ prompts Ombudsman investigation WAKEFIELD Regional Council Northern ward elected member, John Wood, has temporarily stood down from all council duties pending the outcome of a preliminary investigation by the State Ombudsman.

Cr Wood announced he sought a leave of absence in a short speech during the early stages of last week’s council meeting.

During his speech, he declared he would strongly refute and defend any accusations against him.

He then left his seat at the table

Les Pearson reports: and sat in the public gallery for the remainder of the meeting.

Cr Wood declined to comment further on the situation.

WRC chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, said the Ombudsman was in the process of determining if Cr Wood had a case to answer.

“The ombudsman has determined to initiate his own investigation,

which is a preliminary inquiry into what happened,” Mrs Atkinson said.

“It’s not a formal investigation as such.

“The ombudsman will generally initiate his own inquiry to determine if there is a case or not. “(He) has received a request for an investigation from a third party and that’s what he is acting on.”

Mrs Atkinson said Cr Wood’s leave of absence was not a compulsory action.

“He is not required to do that but

it is something he has chosen to do,” she said. “We respect his approach if that’s what he wants to do.”

It is the second time in 12 months a WRC councillor has appeared under the ombudsman’s microscope, having recently investigated Western ward councillor, Daryl Pain, which has progressed to the District Court.

“That matter is still before the court,” Mrs Atkinson said.

“My understanding is the matter has been listed for hearing in Councillor John Wood December.”

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Tod and Jacqui Gant looking pleased with their award-winning pies.

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Who ate all the pies? Judges at 2012 Official Great Aussie Pie Competition!

And some of the delicious pies they tasted, were made by Port Wakefield’s Tod and Jacqui Gant, owners of Kiplings Bakery.

The pie market is worth $1 billion annually in Australia, and the competition gives pie makers a chance to promote their goods and shine on the national stage.

Tod and Jacqui took over the bakery business last year, and decided to “have a go” and enter some of their pies in the national competition.

“It was our first time in the competition and we really didn’t know what the judges were looking for,” said Jacqui.

There were two sections, regular meat pie or gourmet pies, with seven different types of gourmet pie section – game,

Louise Michael reports: poultry, seafood, vegetarian, red meat, gluten free and apple.

The pair entered one “regular” meat pie, and two gourmet pies, chicken satay and the new bolognaise pie, which has only been a recent addition to their menu.

“We had to pick the four best pies from the normal bakery run and currently on the menu, and take them to Melbourne. The judges then picked the best two.”

“One was left cold, cut up and judged on texture, pastry and appearance, the other one was heated up for tasting by the judges,” said Jacqui.

After judging on day one, Tod and Jacqui were rewarded for their creative cooking efforts, winning silver for their

chicken satay pie, and bronze for bolognaise pie.

There were more than 1500 entries from bakeries around Australia in the competition, held in conjunction with Fine Foods Australia, which was held in Melbourne’s Exhibition and Convention Centre from September 10-14.

Tod, the master of pastry, soup and sauces, bakes on-site, has been a baker for eight years, after being a chef for almost 20 years previously.

He tries to use locally sourced organic produce where possible.

There’s a large range of delicious foods at the bakery, with new menu choices popping up regularly.

Next time you’re in Wakey, drop in and be your own judge of these delicious award winning pies.

Gilmac raises the roof and more on new sheds •From page 1 The rooves were first built on the ground.

The wall columns were bolted on the bottom of the roof, which the cranes then lifted up, the columns sliding into place underneath the roof and dropping down on top of the bolts jutting out from the footings.

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The columns were then bolted to the footings. The iron for the shed walls will be added in coming weeks, along with asphalt floors.

As for size, these structures are huge. Each storage shed measures 160 metres long, 45 metres wide and 8.7 metres high. To put that into perspective, each shed is about the length of the MCG’s playing

surface from boundary line to boundary line.

For a biblical reference, some scholars speculate Noah’s Ark was about 135 metres long. At 8.7 metres, they are about three metres taller than an average male giraffe.

In total, 500 tonnes of steel was delivered to the site for the sheds’ construction.

Development wrangles bring WRC to court WAKEFIELD Regional Council is involved in two separate local development matters currently before the Environment, Resources and Development Court (ERD Court).

The first is regarding a car restoration business looking to operate from an address in the light industrial zone on Railway terrace, Balaklava.

WRC chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, said there was an objection to the application.

“There’s ongoing negotiation occurring in relation to the application,” she said.

“The objector has raised concern about the definition of the activity and the fact the amount of information submitted with the application made it difficult to determine what sort of impact it would have on the adjoining property.”

The development application for the expansion at South Ozzy Meats, on East terrace, is also held up in legal proceedings.

“Council is still awaiting further information from the applicant in relation to the abattoir and more information needs to be lodged with the EPA,” Mrs Atkinson said. “When that information is received, then the matter will be able to proceed.”

The information in question would assist the EPA’s considerations in providing the business with an abattoir’s licence.

“All abattoirs are licensed with a range of conditions attached to each licence, which are quite site specific,” Mrs Atkinson explained.

“So, we’re waiting for information to address any concerns, issues or requirements the EPA has, in order to be able to issue a licence.”

Petitions on town signs TWO petitions were received from the Port Wakefield community regarding signage in the Port Wakefield Signage Strategy.

The first, which attracted about 207 signatures and was submitted in the August council agenda, revolves around the large sign previously placed in front of the Port Wakefield Bakery.

The bakery owners also voiced their concerns regarding the sign detracting from their business at that meeting. An attached note from Western Ward councillor, Richard Pain, calls for the original signage at the site to be returned.

The second petition, also submitted by Cr Pain, received 76 signatures and also calls the sign in front of the bakery be removed and relocated to the town entry on the Balaklava road near the 80km/h sign.

Both petitions were noted and considered part of the outcomes of the current public consultation process regarding the signage strategy.

Resident in formal apology to councillors BALAKLAVA resident Roger McQuire presented a formal apology to Western ward councillors, Richard and Darryl Pain, at last week’s Wakefield Regional Council meeting.

The apology followed an incident in February last year, when Mr McQuire, speaking on behalf of Balco at the time as part of a deputation to council, allegedly accused Cr Daryl

Pain and Richard Pain (he was not a councillor at the time) of trespassing on Balco property.

“I…apologise to Cr Daryl Pain and his father, Richard Pain, for any embarrassment, hurt or distress caused to them as a result of improper comments made by me, about them, during my presentation,” Mr McQuire said in a short statement to council..

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NEWS v Port Wakefield

No Port, just Wakefield!

LINED up to show solidarity over the Marine Park 14 protest are (from left) Ben Manners, Rick Votino, Dylan and Michael Cicolella, Peter Rann, Justin Cicolella, Stephen Rann with pet Matilda, Bart Butson, Steven Walsh, Rob Gordon, Tom Walsh and Paul Murray.

Marine Park group catches attention with boating graveyard holiday stunt REPORT: Les Pearson PICTURES: Lisa Redpath MARINE Park 14 Action Group’s (MPAG) boat graveyard publicity stunt over the long weekend was a success, according to MPAG chairman, Bart Butson.

About 20 boats were involved in the marine cemetery, with fake tombstones and other grim props used to illustrate how worthless the community’s boats would become if proposed State government sanctuary zones are applied as currently planned.

“We got really good exposure and lots of toots, encouragement and support from passing travellers,” Mr Butson said.

The stunt was planned to coincide with the large volume of traffic making its way through the town and raise awareness of the community’s plight.

“It wasn’t our intent to have a lot of people pull over but more so to just get some publicity and wider support from other areas,” Mr Butson said.

“We also had great media coverage from the Plains Producer and Channel Seven News.

“It achieved the aims of the exercise, so I’m very satisfied with it.”

ENCOURAGING passing travellers to support their cause are (from left) Norm Goller, Kyla Griffin, Pat Cicolella and Marg White.

LEFT: Balaklava-based fishermen Jeff Sutton (left) and Ray Billing, who have been at the forefront of opposition to some areas of park zoning.

About 200 people threw their support behind the community position promoted by the MPAG. Action group members were on hand in the town’s roadhouses and fuel outlets to provide travellers with further information on the issue as well.

It was originally planned to be a one-day event but organisers decided to come back on Monday and get the message out to the

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ment Minister, Paul Caica, requesting a meeting, which was turned down, so it has shifted its attention to try to meet with Premier, Jay Weatherill.

Mr Butson said there was no time to let the momentum dwindle.

“We only have a few weeks left to go to make sure the Minister and the government hear the message from our community loud and clear,” he said.

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travellers on their way home, which also garnered more support. Mr Butson and MPAG representatives met with Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, to see if he could help them in any way.

“I’ve met him (Mr Champion) before when we were dealing with a fishing industry issue in 2007, so I’ve found him in the past to be quite helpful,” he said.

The group had contacted State Environ-

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Hotel thieves try pub pokie payout DUBLIN • POLICE are investigating a breakin at the New Dublin Hotel, Port Wakefield Rd, Dublin, in the early hours of Monday, October 1.

Two suspects, believed to be men, forced entry to the hotel via the front door about 3.30am. They then broke into a pokie machine and stole coins.

The suspects both wore hooded jackets, masks and gloves.

One suspect’s clothing was more distinctive; grey tracksuit pants with double black stripes down the sides of the legs and a grey hoodie with a Mambo dog motif on the back.

Anyone with information about this break-in is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.sa.crimestoppers. com.au or call 1800 333 000.

PORT WAKEFIELD • A 45 year old man from Balaklava was reported for driving without due care and driving with an excess blood alcohol level on August 22.

It is alleged he was driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.258 and without due care.

His licence was disqualified for 12 months and he will appear in the Kadina Magistrates Court at a later date.

• A 26-year-old woman from Port Wakefield was arrested for driving while disqualified, which occurred on September 28.

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Her vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

WILD HORSE PLAINS • BAROSSA Highway Patrols reported a 46-year-old man from Wild Horse Plains for breaching the prescribed concentration of alcohol with an alleged reading of 0.09 and speeding on October 1.

The vehicle was seized and his licence was disqualified.

OWEN • A 49-year-old man from Owen was arrested for assault and property damage, which has occurred on July 17 in Port Adelaide. He was released on bail and will appear in court at a later date.

HALBURY • A 58-year-old man from Halbury was arrested for an aggravated assault, which occurred on September 25.

It is alleged he assaulted a person known to him by punching them to the face. He will appear in the Kadina Magistrates Court at a later date.

country health issue:

Minister rejects nurse claims Labor had created 700 more full-time equivalent nursing positions in South Australia’s country hospitals compared to a decade ago, according to Minister for Health and Ageing, John Hill.

Mr Hill rejected suggestions of a nursing shortage in country hospitals.

“The Liberals’ claims about nurse staffing of our country hospitals is scare-mongering,” Mr Hill said.

“The number of nurses staffing country hospitals is based on a descriptive formula that has been agreed with the nurses union and is outlined in an Enterprise Agreement.”

However, The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch) also is calling for community support as a result of continuing concerns country health care was being compromised by poor staffing and skills mix issues.

The Federation released an on-line and hard-copy petition and is asking the community to support nurses and midwives to provide positive patient care now and into the future by signing and circulating that petition – available at www.anmfsa.org.au “Naracoorte nurses and midwives held a rally on Tuesday September 25 because of their distress at a failure by County Health SA (CHSA) to address concerns they have been raising for more than 12 months,” said adj assoc professor Elizabeth Dabars, CEO/ Secretary of the ANMF (SA Branch).

Berri nurses and midwives also met last week over care needs.

Mr Hill said Country Health SA was “in positive discussions” with the union about the next Enterprise Agreement and how the staffing formula might look in the future.

Carnival brings Auburn alive

AUBURN came alive to the sound of music and more as about 100 performers dazzled big crowds at the Courthouse Carnival last weekend.

Local artists joined others from around the State and nationally at Auburn Courthouse for a program of jazz, blues, classical, folk, and more.

The weekend was organised by HATs Inc (Heritage, Arts & Traditions), a not-for-profit group run entirely by volunteers.

Students from Riverton and District High School presented a stunning special theatre performance of ‘Trapped’.

The Carnival featured the ‘Happiness in Auburn’ felt flags project and Scarecrows made

by Auburn Primary School students.

Crowds enjoyed Clare Valley wines, plus delicious meals and snacks.

• ABOVE: RDHS students Ceri Glenie and Taylor Allen perform in “Trapped.”

RIGHT: Taylor Allen with Teigue Porter.

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We’ve had the usual September spring weather – beautiful one day, windy, hot and dusty the next.

With weather warming up, thoughts of the predicted extra-hot summer we are meant to have, crop up in our minds. As do crops!

How are we going to keep cool?

Extortionate power bills to run air-conditioning.

Rising water costs making it expensive for people with their own back-yard swimming pools.

After low rainfall, there’s not much fresh water in the river to have a swim, although the leeches don’t mind!

Thoughts turn to having a swim in our local town pools. No pool cleaning and chlorine testing, just rock up and get in the pool.

Now, what happens when it’s stinking hot and you go to the pool and it isn’t open, purely because there’s no-one around qualified to be on duty as a lifeguard?

The lifeguard issue has cropped up again, and the bottom line is, if there is no-one available, the pool won’t be open.

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Pink ladies to gather

Friends in Pink, a local breast cancer support group, is holding its Mini-Field of Women event in the triangle on Friday, October 12 at 10.30am.

Everyone is invited to attend to pay tribute to all those affected by breast cancer in our community.

A display of 100 pink lady silhouettes symbolising 14,000 Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and 2600 women who die from the disease each year, will be “planted” in the triangle.

If you’d like to stay afterwards, you can pop over to Wendy’s Cafe for coffee and cake!

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Fire Safe Group is meeting on October 18 at 7.30pm at the hall.

Residents are urged to go along and listen to CFS Community Education Officer, Rod Cunningham. New residents are also welcome to attend.

Two Wells Designs & Delights Market is on again on October 27 from 10am to 3pm at Community Centre. Lots of stalls. You might just pick up a Christmas bargain.

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Elle’s winning double

Locals Daniel Griffiths and Elle Missen recently became engaged, and celebrated with a party at the Griffith family home, complete with entertainment by a two-piece band.

Rumour has it BOG went to Roger and Leeanne Work who made the most of Griffiths’ hospitality.

On September 23, Elle (pictured) celebrated again after winning the Fashions of the Field at the Gawler Cup. • Locals Joan and Jim James have become grandparents for the first time, lapping up the birth of a beautiful grand daughter.

Forget JLo or Joan Jett, groovy Joan is one hip-nanna and wants only to be known as “G-ma.”

Long Plains Red Cross branch is holding its luncheon on October 10, with entertainment (not lunch) being “Bangers and Mash.”

It will be at the Memorial Hall from midday, and sounds very interesting!

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Did you see the display for the Year of the Farmer (YOTF), set up by Balaklava Museum at Balaklava Show?

The display, contrasting the enormous changes in farming over the past 100 years, featured a horse and single furrow plough, a 1940s Fordson Model ‘N’ tractor and a modern John Deere 9520 tractor

with dual wheels. Also creating interest for spectators was a chart highlighting the differences between the three different forms of ‘horsepower’.

Visitors took time to view a large pictorial display of “Farming – Then and Now,” adding to the YOTF theme.

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No-one is safe. WRC mayor, James Maitland,(far right) is such a good sport, he has offered to stand in, (if there’s ever a remake of televisions series “On the Buses”), for actor Stephen Lewis (left) as Inspector Blakey.

Or if not acting, maybe a hit of tennis as John Newcombe?

by museum members were several stationary engines, and a collection of Lightburn products including two Zeta motor vehicles, made in the Lightburn factory in Adelaide.

For those who can remember back far enough, Lightburn was well known for making some of the earliest twin tub washing machines.

Dublin Sites are now available for upcoming Paddy’s market on November 17 and 18. Contact Pat Thompson on 8529 2028 if you’d like to book.

Auburn Parents, if you’d like some information about understanding your teenagers, you might like to attend a free parent session on “Five greatest challenges for parents in 2012.”

It’s at the institute on October 22 from 7-8.30pm, and will be run by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Adolescent Psychologist. Light supper provided and no registration required.

Saddleworth Don’t forget the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Annual Walk/ Bike-a-thon on Sunday October 7.

The event starts and finishes at the primary school. There will also be a trading table and drinks available for purchase. Sponsorship forms are available at the post office or IGA.

Riverton Keep October 24 free as Riverton & District High School presents “The Art & Technology Showcase 2012 – a priority.”

The excellent and creative work of students’ work in practical technology, visual arts, design, photography, multi-media, drama and home economics will be showcased in the town hall from 6-9pm.

“Riversleigh” wines, produced by the school on the school farm, will be available for sale and tasting (not by the students though!)

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Ed was revered by all

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obert Edward Furniss Dennison, known as Eddie or Ed to family and friends, was born in Balaklava on July 20, 1916.

His early years were spent with his parents, and older sister Hazel, on the family farm “Inverness” at Hoyleton.

Ed’s father suffered a serious accident when he was a young man and farming was difficult, so the family moved to a small property near Balaklava, now known as Wattle Ridge.

Sadly Ed’s mother passed away when he was just nine years of age, and after this, Ed and his family went to live with his father’s sisters in Fisher Street.

Ed attended Balaklava primary and high schools. When Ed was 11, his father bought a property on the river at Upper Wakefield, and after leaving school, Ed and his father divided their time between the new farm, also named “Inverness” and Fisher Street.

Ed met Olivia Uppill, they married in 1938 and lived in a house along the Riverton road. They had four daughters, Rosemary, Judith, Valerie and Christobel.

Ed loved motorbikes and bought a second hand one when

= OBITUARY Robert Edward Furniss (Ed) Dennison July 20, 1916 – September 23, 2012 he was just 14. He was also a keen horseman and shearer. Ed was a great sportsman, playing cricket and golf. He started playing cricket for Halbury at 30 years of age, and when he retired at 38, took up golf, which he continued to play for the next 54 years.

He loved golf and at one time, had a handicap of just one.

He played in many championships both in SA and interstate.

In 1967, Ed and Olivia sold the farm to Gerald and Patricia Uppill, and moved to Stirling, but they eventually moved back to Balaklava in 1990.

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of both Stirling and Balaklava Golf Clubs, and during his time at both clubs, made over 1300 golf putters, which were greatly prized by their owners, with some even making their way overseas.

The Eddie Dennison putting trophy is still awarded at Balaklava Golf Club each year for the lowest putting scores over three rounds during the club championships.

Sadly, Olivia passed away eight years ago, and after coping on his own for several years after her death, Ed eventually moved into Mill Court. Ed passed away Sunday, September 23, aged 96.

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who Shane described as regular, everyday blokes, sharing testimonies and experiences throughout the weekend.

He believed the fact there were no high profile or keynote presenters at the conference was one of its main strengths.

“That’s the main difference about this, as every man has a story to tell,” Shane said.

“It certainly makes it a lot easier for other fellas to identify with that.

“People who are coming aren’t drawn by a big name, more so the down to earth nature of it.”

The event draws people from all over the nation, with registrants making their way from Tasmania, Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.

While the campers provide

their own breakfast, a local group of caterers will provide lunch and dinner to the huge group during the conference.

The caterers, again led by Julie McPharlin, are just one part of a group of about 40 people involved in running the event this year.

“This year we have definitely broadened our team putting it on,” Shane said. “It certainly makes it a lighter load on everyone giving their time and effort.”

With the weather forecast looking amazing, all is set for another big weekend.

“It is a great opportunity to connect with other fellas in an open, relaxed atmosphere and to see how God is leading us as men and also see how men connect to God,” Shane said.

Scam victim warns of credit card ‘refund’ ruse

A BALAKLAVA resident reported being the victim of a scam last week.

The resident said the caller claimed to be from a “reclaim office” in Sydney, telling victims they have been wrongly charged withdrawal fees each time they have used their bank cards.

The caller then directed the victim to transfer money via Western Union at a post office (about $200 or so) to claim their “wrongly” charged withdrawal fees.

The caller has a strong foreign accent and the phone line is slightly hazy, indicating an international origin.

The ACCC SCAMwatch website has a warning running for this particular scam.

“If you receive a call or email claiming you’re entitled to reclaim overpaid tax or bank fees, ignore it – these scams are doing the rounds,” the site warns.

“The scammer will typically pretend to be from a government agency, bank or private law firm claiming you are entitled to reclaim your overpaid tax or bank fees.

“They may also tell you that the refund is taxable and you will have to pay the tax amount before receiving the refund, or that you have to pay a fee to receive your

money. “Watch out: the scammer is after your personal information and often your money.

“They may ask you to confirm your personal details, or claim you need to pay an upfront payment to receive the refund.

“The scammer will claim to be from the Australian Taxation Office or a fictitious government agency and state that you need to pay a fee or tax in advance to claim the refund.

“Australian Government departments will never contact you via phone or email to ask you to pay tax or upfront amounts in order to claim a refund.” n Go to scamwatch.gov.au

2012 LOCAL NEWSPAPERS REPORT:

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Trust me I'm a newspaper People are nearly three times as likely to trust newspapers as a source of information than they are advice from family and friends.

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To make your brand a local hero, contact your newspaper sales executive.

Download a copy of the full research report at www.thenewspaperworks.com.au Local Newspapers Research Study conducted by Brand Navigator March 2012. Regional newspaper readers = 610.

Q: ”Is a trusted source of information.” 60% trust in regional newspapers, 22% in advice from family and friends.

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A GATHERING of more than 200 Christian men from all over Australia will be making the pilgrimage to Halbury this weekend for the Living Water Men’s Conference.

It will be the second time the faith-building event has been held locally, following on from the success of last year’s inaugural conference.

Event co-ordinator, Shane Dodd, said the conference would again be about getting back to the roots of their faith.

“It will be very similar to last year in its format, with the main difference being the speakers we have,” he said.

The men will be camping at the town’s oval from Friday until Sunday, with the various speakers,

Research proves we connect with readers Insights into how Australians engage with regional newspapers is revealed in the 2012 Local Newspapers Report.

The repor is supported by The Newspaper Works, an industry body established to prove newspapers are an effective and influential advertising medium.

Research found Australians have a clear understanding of the unique roles the three tiers of newspaper publishing (national/ metro, regional and community) play in their lives and how they meet different needs.

While national and large metro newspapers provide their readers with a world view and are seen as the authority on the big picture issues, regional newspaper readers say their newspaper plays the role of a trusted advocate, with its finger on the pulse of local concerns.

The research revealed Australians see regional newspapers as driving the regional agenda and

Plains Producer protecting readers’ interests.

Readers also consider regional newspapers follow important stories that would not receive coverage elsewhere, and are seen as more reliable, honest and unbiased than any other local media.

The research demonstrated regional newspapers are perceived to take a stand and protect the interests of readers on community issues.

Key findings include: 4 Readers engage more deeply with regional newspapers compared with TV and radio 4 Twice as likely to have enquired about a product or service because of a newspaper ad than one played on local radio.

4 Nearly twice as likely to have visited a store or business because of a newspaper ad versus local TV. 4 Regional newspapers pro-

vide superior coverage of important local news, issues and practical local information: 4 Twice as likely to stand up for important issues in their local area .

4 Readers are more likely to act on, keep or share content in regional newspapers compared to TV, radio or letterbox catalogues/ flyers: 4 Three times more likely to keep details of a newspaper ad than they are from letterbox flyers and catalogues (46 per cent compared with 14 per cent for letterbox flyers/catalogues).

4 Nearly three times as likely to share something with family and friends than if they heard it on local radio or seen on local TV (48 per cent compared with 14per cent for local radio and15 per cent for local TV).

4 The majority of readers are more positive towards regional newspaper advertisers and responsive to advertiser messages.

Plains Producer, Thursday October 4, 2012

NEWS v Balaklava

Family day sure to be a hit!

YOU can ride your bike, push the pram, walk or run to a great family fun day coming up at Balaklava Golf Club.

But there’s more to the day than an amble through the countryside.

It has an Olympic theme. Read on!

The day, a combined fundraiser for the golf club and the Shamus Liptrot Cycling trail, will be held during the afternoon and evening of Saturday, November 3.

It will start with a combined cycle ride and walk along the Balaklava Lions trail to the Shamus Liptrot cycling trail, ending with a great afternoon of family entertainment at Balaklava Golf Club.

Participants will gather in the park area opposite Balaklava Hospital at 3pm to follow the trails to the club.

But make sure you take some gold coins along, as several “toll gates” will be in place, where a gold coin donation will allow you to continue on your way.

The “toll” will be worthwhile, as you will be able to ride/walk alongside several Olympic medallists and world champions!

London Olympic silver medallist and three-time world cycling champion, Jack Bobridge, is expected to ride, along with fellow Silver medallist and world champion, Michael Hepburn and Bronze medal winner Annette Edmondson, who was a close friend of Shamus Liptrot.

Annette (or Nettie) is helping organise the big day and she is hoping more Olympians – “maybe even some Paralympians” – will make

Olympic medallists and more at combined community fund raiser

Ride and walk the cycling trail

it on the day. Hoyleton Olympians David and Hayley Chapman have been invited to attend.

It is expected some of the Olympians will also relate their stories at a function at the golf club – and you will likely get the chance to touch an Olympic medal!

Balaklava Area Committee (BAC) and Wakefield Regional Council’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) are supporting the golf club and cycling trail committee, who are organising the day.

“We see this as a great community event for all of Balaklava and surrounding areas,” said Balaklava Area Committee deputy chairman and cycling trail committee member, Terry Williams.

“It’s a fundraiser for two great local groups – but it also aims to bring people together in the wonderful environment of the golf club

Enjoy the fun at Balaklava Golf Club

n THIS was just some of the people who cycled and walked the Shamus Liptrot Cycle trail when it opened in May. Join them and others on the ride/ walk to the family day at Balaklava Golf Club.

club about 4pm, when people start arriving from the ride/walk. It will continue into the evening.

There will be barbecues, drinks and other food available and the club house bar will be open.

There will be fun and games for youngsters, entertainment, plus the chance to find out more about the golf club, with tours of the facility

and details on special membership deals.

“More details will be advised over the next few weeks,” said Terry.

“Keep an eye on coming editions of the Plains Producer. If you want a great fun day out getting some healthy exercise as a family, then don’t miss Saturday afternoon, November 3.”

for a day for kids, mums and dads.

“Plus, you get to meet some great Australian Olympic heroes.

“You don’t have to travel the entire length of the trails (about 4km) if you don’t want to. Just get to the golf club by walking part of the way or simply go direct to the club, via the “toll gate.”

It is planned to start the day at the

Trees for Life needs growers

CHEMICAL WASTE DROP-OFF

Trees for Life is looking for volunteers to grow native seedlings this summer.

Seedlings are for landholders and revegetation projects in South Australia.

Riverton local, Mary Connell, has been a volunteer grower for the past couple of years, growing about 300 trees this year.

“We used to order our trees from Trees for Life and were travelling further each year to pick them up from a grower.”

“Eventually we (that would be husband, Pat) thought it would be a good idea to have a go at growing them ourselves,” said Mary.

Trees for Life provides all the propagation materials seeds, tubes, boxes, soil and mulch - free to volunteers, along with very easy but

AIRCRAFT enthusiasts will fly high at Jamestown on Sunday, October, 14, for the Jamestown Air Spectacular. The event features aerobatic displays, battle re-enactments and in-air feats of 40 aircraft from 10.45am.

Saturday 13th October 2012

Bring along your old or unwanted chemicals to our free collection day. Available to householders and farmers, this collection ensures the safe disposal or recycling of chemicals, preventing them from contaminating land and entering our waterways. detailed instructions. You don’t have to provide anything except water and a bit of TLC! And you don’t need a green thumb!

“It’s actually not a hard job, it’s fun and it’s something the kids can help with too.”

“It’s very rewarding to see the end result,” said Mary.

Items that will be accepted:

It’s a perfect way for people to spend their spare time out in the garden doing something positive for the environment, and getting a sense of personal achievement while they’re at it.

Mary encourages anyone interested in becoming a volunteer to contact Trees for Life on 8406 0500.

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LANGDONS SHOE STORE

20 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 0409 288 082

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Mens, Ladies & Kids Shoes

Cash only, no credit card facilities

Fumigants Pool chemicals Pharmaceuticals Veterinary products Acids and alkalis LPG bottles

EVERARD WASTE DEPOT

Hancock Road, off Blyth Road (halfway between Blyth and Lochiel townships). Open 9.00am to 3.00pm. Ph 8862 0800

IN BALAKLAVA

9am to 5pm

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For more information, phone 1300 137 118 or visit zerowaste.sa.gov.au, or take your unwanted items to the location below.

SHOE STORE OPEN THUR & FRI OCTOBER 11 & 12

Oils, engine fluids, batteries Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides Poisons Paints – oil and water-based Solvents Cleaning products Arsenic-based compounds

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Air ‘spectacular’

FREE

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NEWS v Balaklava THE Sutton Cycles team (back, from left) Shannon Wehr, Shane Waldhuter, Mark Wilksch, Matt Finlay, Andrew Clark, Jason Sutton, Lucy Schrapel, Kelly Zanker, Jordan Green, Chloe Grosse, Holly George, Khye Nelson, Luke Sutton, Sue Sutton, Malcolm Sutton, (front) Josh Schulz, Cameron Pocock and Craig Clark.

Absent: Jono Keane.

Our cycle team sets sizzling pedal pace BALAKLAVA based team, Sutton Cycles, finished an outstanding eighth overall in the recent Australian HPV Series 24-hour Pedal Prix at Murray Bridge.

The Sutton Cycles entry, Super Team Bluebird Bros, completed 438 laps of the 2.15km circuit at Sturt Reserve, totalling 941.7km travelled at an average speed of nearly 40km/h over the 24-hour period.

That includes rider changes, crashes and down time due to four flat tyres throughout the race.

Local lads, Luke and Jason Sutton, have been competing in the event for about 10 years, since entering while at high school.

Each year, they build a different threewheeled bike, tweaking various features for more speed and efficiency.

They also built bikes for Concordia Old Collegians Association (21st overall) and Balaklava High School, which had two teams involved this year, placing at 164 and 182.

While eighth was the Suttons best finish ever, the team also picked up the Bill Standing

n LEWISTON RESIDENTS DEPRIVED:

Baker road delayed Improvements to the Baker Road ford will not go ahead this financial year.

District Council of Mallala had allocated $250,000 to the project but was counting on neighbouring Playford Council to match the funding.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said Playford Council last month informed DCM it had not allocated any funds for the project, but there was still hope it could go ahead in following years.

“They will join with Mallala to apply for Blackspot funding for 2013/14,” Mr Mansueto said. DCM budgeted cash would be reallocated to other projects

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 22 November 2012 at 7.00pm In the Conference Room, Gawler Hospital, 21 Hutchinson Road, Gawler East (enter via the main entrance) ALL WELCOME For enquiries, phone: (08) 8563 0690.

Pru Blackwell Presiding Member Gawler District Health Advisory Council Inc. 3322639

www.health.sa.gov.au

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING In accordance with the Lower North Health Advisory Council Constitution, the Annual General Meeting for 2012 will be held on Monday 22nd October at 1pm in the Community Room, Clare Medical Centre.

All members of the public are invited and welcome to attend.

Jackie Hart Returning Officer Lower North Health Advisory Council Inc 3281510

www.health.sa.gov.au

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innovation award for their new steering design.

“It’s a virtual pivot system that allows us to lift the floor up a lot higher than a normal virtual pivot system would,” Luke explained on the team’s facebook page.

“There are less moving parts and it is easy to manufacture.

“Strong, simple – it has a better feel than either direct or push-pull steering.”

It was a prestigious title to take, given they are looking to sell the system to any prospective schools or teams entering the HPV series.

Kaidy’s cash supports Red Cross cause

TWO WELLS & DISTRICTS NEWS

Raising just over $9200 in 12 months is no mean feat, yet little Kaidy Pirri and her family have done just that for the Australian Red Cross.

Nineteen-month-old Kaidy is the daughter of Two Wells residents, Candace and Matthew Pirri, and has been named Category 4 winner in the annual South Australian Red Cross Baby Competition, for her efforts.

Category 4 of the competition includes country towns with a population of between 2001 and 3000.

In total, the Pirri family raised an impressive $9212.50, and did so by holding raffles at the Two Wells Bowls Club each week and staging a huge garage sale, where many people kindly donated their unwanted goods.

Kaidy’s mum, Candace, wishes to thank everyone who helped out or donated to the cause.

Ella all set to shine

In other Red Cross news, little Ella Shipton has been chosen as the next “face” of the Two Wells Red Cross for the 2012/2013 year.

One-year-old Ella is the daughter of Amy Duncan and Michael Shipton, and is the granddaughter of Two Wells locals, Pam and Barry Duncan.

The family is planning to raise funds for the Red Cross through raffles, one or two sausage sizzles and possibly a thrifty fashion parade.

Celebrate the Two Wells premierships with a picture special edition in the FREE montly Echo, available in Two Wells today and home delivered this week.

The Sutton Cycles team included 10 riders and 10 support workers. A few rollovers also meant the Super Team Bluebird Bros bike was a virtual write-off. “It’s not a pretty looking thing now,” Jason said.

The team tries to train for the event all year round but often work and other obligations get in the way. The riders managed about 10 training sessions before the race.

Jason believed if they could train more in the lead up to the event, they have the bike design almost perfected and better results could come.

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Little Ella Shipton, pictured here with her mum, Amy Duncan, is the face of the Two Wells Red Cross for the year 2012/2013. Ella is the granddaughter of locals, Pam and Barry Duncan.

LEFT: Nineteen-month-old Two Wells cutie, Kaidy Pirri, proudly holds the trophy she received as Category 4 winner in the South Australian Red Cross annual baby competition.

Abuse means bins go Excessive rubbish, vandalism and continued misuse of the St Vincent De Paul charity bins in Two Wells, has forced the well-known organisation to take steps to remove them.

The bins, located at the front of the Catholic Church, will be removed on October 16. Charitable clothing items can still be put in the bins until this date.

Plains Producer, Thursday October 4, 2012

Celebrating 10 years

special feature

SERVICING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Always delivering the goods G arry “Gumby” and Jenni Hosking, owners of Balaklava Transport, have come a long way in 10 years.

Starting with two trucks in 2002, they now have five trucks, a van, and nine staff.

Gumby and Jenni were originally pig farmers at Blyth, and then moved to Kimba to run another piggery.

They later moved back to Halbury to continue pig farming.

To supplement their income, Jenni did the book work, and Gumby drove a truck for former Balaklava Transport owners, Graham and Yvonne Patterson.

In 2002, Hoskings purchased the business, and continued working together, but this time as the owners.

The business grew steadily, but in 2008, after acquiring Adelaide Plains Transport business, it rapidly expanded.

Within a short time, the Hoskings started their own overnight parcel pick-up delivery to and

from Adelaide Plains and Adelaide.

Shortly after, an opportunity arose to take over the Southern Flinders Ranges run, which included areas of Quorn, Melrose, Wilmington and Booleroo Centre.

“In 2011, we took on a general freight run to Hawker and Wilpena Pound, carting everything from beer, wool, groceries and building supplies,” said Jenni.

They travel at least once a week to the Flinders Ranges area and Rawnsley Park, carting everything for the shop and motel at Wilpena Pound resort, from white goods and mattresses, to souvenirs.

“Basically, we can cart anything,” she said.

Recently, there has been an addition to the Balaklava Transport fleet, the “pitter patter” of a small delivery van.

This is used daily for smaller pick-ups to and from Adelaide metro area and delivering to and from the Adelaide Plains area, including Gawler, Balaklava, Dublin and anywhere in between.

CAREFULLY unloading goods at Balaklava Transport depot on Dunn’s road are owner Garry Hocking looking on as Troy Wilmott drives the forklift.

Congratulations Garry & Jenni on 10 years.

Thank you for providing such a great service.

From Mark Heaslip and staff at Gilmac Balaklava

Main Adelaide Rd, Balaklava Phone: 8862 1200 Fax: 8862 1199

Mike, Megan and staff want to congratulate Balaklava Transport on 10 years of great service to the community

Phone: 8862 1571

haff rrelly C a F t a e team nd the to congratulat sary. a e n a J , e er v k w i li e n Andr , would ir 10 year an ars. la a ll a e M 10 ye on th d Jenni rd to the next n a y r r Ga g forwa Lookin

Farrelly Chaff Davies Rd, Mallala

Ph/Fax:8527 2045 M: 0427 272 346

Congratulations to Jenni & Gumby of Balaklava Transport on their 10 year anniversary

Crn Whitwarta & Hudson Rd, Balaklava Phone : (08) 8862 1866 Fax : (08) 8862 1631

CUNNINGHAMS BALAKLAVA Congratulates Balaklava Transport on 10 successful years in business.

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Congratulations Gumby and Jenni on 10 successful years of delivering top quality service

Proud suppliers of fuel to Balaklava Transport

Congratulations to Garry & Jenni on 10 years of serving the Adelaide Plains & Mid North Corner Railway Tce & Phillips St P: 8862 2158 or 8862 1573 E: cunbal@rbe.net.au

Phone: 8636 2274 Fax: 1800 802 208 Web: www.perrys.com.au www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Celebrating 10 years

special feature

SERVICING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Family support keeps their show on the road

JENNI at work in the office with Sonia Mutch, who helps keep the bookwork in order.

What’s the secret of Jenni and Gumby’s business success?

“We have taken every opportunity that’s come along,” said Jenni.

“Our daughters, Charlotte and Danielle, have been a great help, and have ‘held down the home front’ while we got the business going,” said Jenni.

Jenni and Gumby (right) are very proud of their business and value having a good relationship with their customers.

The business is also a great supporter of local charities, assisting with their deliveries.

Providing ADSL and Wireless Broadband Internet access across South Australia

Congratulations on 10 years in business

HUBBY CAME ACROSS WIFEY SINGING IN THE BATH, TO THE BALAKLAVA TRANSPORT JINGLE… I’ve been everywhere man, picked up parcels everywhere man, dropped off freight everywhere man, I’ve been everywhere man.

I’ve been to Angle Vale, Barabba, Balaklava, Dublin, Evanston, Gawler, Hamley Bridge, Inkerman, Lewiston, Long Plains, Lower Light, Mallala, Middle Beach, Owen, Port Wakefield, Redbands, Roseworthy, St Kilda, Two Wells, Virginia, Wasleys, Willaston, Windsor, Booleroo Centre, Carrieton, Hawker, Melrose, Quorn, Wilmington, Wirrabara, Wilpena Hubby utters to himself - They sure do get around!

BALAKLAVA TRANSPORT

Corner Dunns Road & Sandgate Street, Balaklava - Phone Garry: 0408 831 971

For Quality Service & Quality Workmanship Congratulations to Balaklava Transport on 10 years in business

DURDIN BUILDING SERVICES P/L Call Nick on (m) 0417 804 119

Congratulations Garry and Jenni for 10 wonderful years from the team at Landmark Balaklava

8862 2134 Web: www.rbe.net.au Email: admin@rbe.net.au

Suppliers of: • Signs • Banners • Promotional Products • Screen Printing

The team at Grandeur Press want to wish Balaklava Transport congratulation on their 10 year anniversary

Phone: 8862 1696

BALAKLAVA RACING CLUB Everyone at Balaklava Racing Club wishes Balaklava Transport hearty congratulations on a significant milestone. A great asset to the area that always provides fantastic service Phone: 8862 1503 Email: dcrhall@bigpond.net.au

Congratulations Garry & Jenni on your 10 year anniversary from management and staff at Primo Quality Meats Port Wakefield

PHONE: 8867 1088 Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1333

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Celebrating 10 years

special feature

SERVICING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Busy transport team ensures speedy arrival Depending on delivery requirements, at least three trucks travel daily in and around Adelaide and the Adelaide Plains area.

Other towns on the transport schedule include Virginia, Two Wells, Roseworthy, Mallala, Port Wakefield, Lower Light, Dublin, Owen and Gawler.

Jenni still is doing the book work, with assistance from Sonia Mutch, of Hamley Bridge.

Five drivers are now employed by Balaklava Transport – Wayne Altmann, Geoff Carmmichael, Dean West, Mick Mallon and Neil Ashton, delivering goods to wherever they are required.

Two others, Troy Willmott and Jared

The Balaklava Transport fleet, with the new van absent on deliveries!

Brown, help with local deliveries, unloading trucks and forklift work.

Just to keep everyone on their toes, Balaklava Transport is also an agent for Boral Adbri and Austral paving bricks

and garden wall blocks.

They are also agents for Outback Sleepers, concrete sleepers for retaining walls.

If you’re considering paving, drop in and have a look at the displays

on-site at the Balaklava depot on the corner of Dunns Road and Sandgate Street. n Balaklava Transport has a depot in Adelaide located at Shed 3, 9 Greenfields

Wifey says to Hubby, Ten years we have now owned Balaklava Transport how should we celebrate?

COMPLETE AG & SEED SUPPLIES There’s always better value at CRT

Congratulate Balaklava Transport on a significant milestone. Well done!

Hubby says to Wifey, I think we should go down to the Pub on Friday Night and SHOUT a couple of drinks. Reckon I will give those great guys at TADS EMBROIDERY a call and tell them to be there!!

CONGRATULATIONS GUMBY, JENNI & CREW ON TEN YEARS OF GREAT SERVICE

Gawler Road, Virginia P: 8380 9400 F: 8380 8815

MALLALA

See ya There!!

Chris, Scott and the team would like to congratulate Gumby & Jenni on their 10 year anniversary.

Looking forward to the next 10 years of breakdowns

Thanks for your great service over the years.

Congratulations Gumby and Jenni from Robyn, Bert and the staff at the Mallala IGA

PHONE: 8527 2010

Peter, Sue, Derek, Carly and staff would like to wish Gumby & Jenni congratulations on 10 years in business • Come and taste the flavours of Asia every Sunday & Monday night • Dine in or take-away

9 Edith Terrace, Balaklava - Phone 8862 1607

Congratulations Garry & Jenni on 10 successful years in business

CHRIS 0409 575 585

SCOTT 0407 398 959

Allan, Sally & staff congratulate Gumby, Jenni & the crew at Balaklava Transport on 10 successful years

TERMINUS HOTEL Phone: 8862 1006 Congratulations Gumby & Jenni on 10 years in business Book your Christmas function with us

1 Powerline Road, Long Plains - P: 8527 0000 E:sales@sharmans.com.au W: www.sharmans.com.au

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GARRY and Jenni also offer a range of pavers and garden blocks.

Drive, Greenfields.

Terry Grundy is the depot manager. Garry is contactable at all times (except Christmas Day) on 0408 831 971 or phone/fax Jenni at the office on 8862 1609.

Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs proudly supports Balaklava Transport, our local carrier. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary

SIMON EXHAUST & AUTO REPAIRS

Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1795

Two Wells 8520 2760

Congratulations Jenni & Garry on your 10 year anniversary.

And thanks for your reliable & friendly service. Rosa, Rocky and the team from Two Wells IGA Check our weekly specials in the Sunday Mail TV Guide & in-Store

Congratulations Wifey & Hubby 10 years of business bliss & still going strong.

Congratulations Jenni & Gumby from everyone at the Producer & Echo

P: 8862 1977 F: 8862 1997 E: sales@plainsproducer.com.au

OWEN ARMS HOTEL PHONE 8528 6008

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NEWS v People Family gathers for Joan’s 90th n IT WAS a very happy happy 90th birthday for Joan McArdle on Wednesday, September 26.

Earlier, Joan’s large group of family and friends gathered at the Royal Hotel in Balaklava on August 26 to celebrate with Joan. About 60 people attended. n Pictured are (from left) Back Row: Brock Williams, Kevin Mason, Louis Mason, Joe McArdle, Matt McArdle, Tyson Williams Middle: Marlene McArdle, Maureen McArdle, Leanne Williams, Jessica McArdle and Terry Edwards.

Front: Cassie Mason, Zackary Mason, Owen McArdle, Joan McArdle (holding Ruby Jaeschke) Edward McArdle, Megan Jaeschke and Grant Jaeschke.

New arrivals n Marlee Jane Hudson entered the world on August 28, a healthy 7lb 3oz at Gawler Hospital. Marlee is the third child for Balaklava locals Hollie and Wade Hudson, and a little sister for Keaton, 4, and Rylah (dec).

n Blue ribbons on the home of Balaklava residents, Daryl and Eleanor Burford, signify the arrival of their second bundle of joy, a son, Jonte Brian, born September 10 at North Eastern Community Hospital, weighing 8lb 4oz.

Big sister, Lorena, 19 months, is thrilled with her new playmate!

Health

Wellbeing & Beauty

Quality foot care and advice at AC Podiatry

MALLALA

KICK BOXING Mondays 6.30pm & 7.45pm HAPPY HEARTS FITNESS

Bookings Essential P: 0407 818 782 or E: penny@happyheartsfitness.com.au

Travel/Purse Pack On-The-Go

9-5 Thurs - Riverton | 9-5 Mon & Fri - Clare

Pearl Dental SA Denture Clinic Located at Gawler, Female Prosthetist

NEW Blackmores on-the-go range of products in wallet size packs, great to take your favourite vitamins wherever you go • NEW Aromatherapy gift packs • NEW Disney Mickey Mouse baby range

1 Wallace St, Balaklava Phone: 8862 1274

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!!!

Phone: 8523 4877

Ring now for an appointment Mobile: 0409 001 787 - Shop 2, 1 Todd St, Gawler

We love to treat aching painful feet Let us help you with all your podiatry needs

Dr Frank Graham & Dr Chris Roach Same day appointments usually available We Welcome New Patients

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• Medicare Bulk Billing on all Enhanced Primary Care Treatments • Department of Veterans Affairs Claims • EFTPOS & Hicaps facilities (Balaklava & Salisbury) • Supplies of Diabetic footwear, socks, compression stockings and a wide range of foot orthoses • Friendly & Professional Staff

For All Balaklava Appointments

8250 3732

“Look after you feet, you only get one pair” is advice from AC Podiatry owner, Abbe Morris (pictured).

Abbe took over established podiatry businesses in Clare and Riverton in May this year.

Abbe has been a podiatrist for almost four years and has had a variety of experience in both metropolitan and rural settings.

She has worked with Country Health SA based at Whyalla Hospital but flying with RFDS to various outreach centres including Ceduna and Streaky Bay. AC Podiatry provides a large range of foot care, including assessment and treatment for sports injuries, heel and arch pain, ingrown toenails, plantar warts, corns and callouses, tinea, and foot infections.

Abbe also treats occupational injury (workplace injury and prevention), advises on orthotic therapy and footwear, and treats children with developmental issues.

“We do a lot of work with people

with diabetes. They are at a higher risk of developing complications with their feet as often their vascular and nervous supply can be compromised as a result of diabetes,” said Abbe.

AC Podiatry clinics are open at Riverton (at the back of the hospital) on Thursdays 9am to 5pm, and Clare Shop 4, Ness St, Monday–Friday 9am-5pm.

4 Phone 8842 1602 to make an appointment – your feet work very hard for you your entire life, so reward them!

Plains Producer, Thursday, October 4, 2012

NEWS v District

$10,000 anonymous donation helps shed Balaklava’s Helen both storage and wood work.

Pinkatshek received a nice Neighbourhood Shed is surprise when she checked the open every Tuesday from 9am bank statement for Balaklava to 12pm and any interested Neighbourhood Shed. locals can attend.

An anonymous donation The group is currently of $10,000 had been depos- doing up some old toys and ited in their bank account. a bench seat for the local This generous donation swimming pool. has enabled the group to buy Everyone is welcome, so a storage shed in which to go along and have a chat, store wood used by members. and enjoy the lovely morning The current shed has been tea provided each week by crammed for space over re- Dulcie Williams and Daphne cent months, being used for Butler. n PROUDLY displaying just some of the wares created by the Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed team and offered for sale at the recent Balaklava Show are (from left) Ruth Arikawe, Daphne Butler, Helen Pinkatshek and Kerri Hewitt.

Steve’s free concert As part of his whirlwind Australian tour, Steve Grace’s “everytown” concert will perform at Balaklava Town Hall on Tuesday, October 9.

The free concert is a family event and starts at 7pm.

Steve started his tour at Adamstown NSW on September 28 and will conclude on October 24 at Northam WA. He is celebrating 25 years in full time music, culminating in recording a live DVD concert in Melbourne on November 18.

Inspired by Slim Dusty, Steve’s music has a country style but is “filled with a sense of purpose that the message we have to share is the most amazing life transforming good news people can ever hear.”

Steve and his band will perform new and classic songs, and share stories from their journey so far.

Steve’s sons, Trent and Jordan, will also be performing in their band “The Skypilot,” with great music which will appeal to youth of the area.

If people wish to make a donation to Steve Grace Ministries, donation tins will be available in the hall.

PAC pedal power n A TEAM of students and teachers from Prince Alfred College passed through Balaklava on September 21, riding to Port Augusta and return, raising funds for Habitat for Humanity.

• Pictured at the skate park are (from left) chaplain Mark Dickens, Shaun Gerschwitz, Jock Girvan and Sam Leeson.

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NEWS v Tarlee

Top day at Tarlee BIG crowds again turned out for the popular Tarlee markets held on Monday’s public holiday. Dozens of stall holders offered bargains, with local produce and other goods attracting buyers from near and far.

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Nancy O’Toole, of Holden Hill, (left) with daughter Julie Gorski, Hamilton via Kapunda and Annette Pulford, Kapunda, looking for bargains.

Stallholders Pearl Corbridge, Hope Valley and Phyllis Webster, Para Hills West, show Zona Mansell from Williamstown some of their wares.

Charles and Deirdre Burman from Stockport browse one of the many stalls on show.

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NEWS v Stockport

On the move!

Reports and pictures: Les Pearson A SPORT and recreation area at Stockport has quickly taken shape over recent months, fast becoming a fantastic community facility for residents of all ages.

The area now features new children’s play equipment under a giant shade cloth, undercover barbecue, personal fitness machines and resurfaced tennis courts.

Stockport Community Association (SCA) secretary, Dick French, said work was nearing a close, with only fencing and a small garden left before the area was complete.

Of course, every project comes at a cost and there were several contributors towards the town’s new recreation area.

A State government Move It program grant of $25,000 grant helped provide the fitness equipment and bulk grain handler, Viterra, provided $5,000 towards the giant shade sail.

The SCA paved around the playground, while some money from the flood assistance grants was used to purchase the soft fall.

Gawler Rotary Club also chipped in $2,400 for the barbecue, while CWA provided $2,000 in assistance.

Crafty Hamley Bridge resident, John Bell, put together three benches with seats, one placed at the barbecue site, while the others will be located at the town’s bus shelter and cemetery.

The materials for the benches were also paid for by the flood grant from the State government.

Mr French said the SCA would look at finishing the garden and possibly fencing the area in March or April next year.

“It looks great out here,” he said.

New recreation area is another great facility for this revitalised town n TRYING out the new picnic area are (rear) Abbie Green, Grace Green and Dick French. Front: Lyndall French and Brian Koch. n BELOW: Just big kids – Dick and Brian claim they are safety testing the new playground equipment.

n Grace Green and Kelly Koch test the Stockport playgound, watched by auntie Sarah Koch.

‘Outback’ in our backyard

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ITTING around the campfire listening to a guitar, drinking billy tea and tucking into a pig on the spit and freshly cooked damper, sounds like an experience reserved for camping in the outback.

It’s something new Stockport Caravan Park owners, Gary Matthews and Sheryl Peitsch, have introduced barely an hour’s drive from Adelaide.

Since taking over the running of the park in January, the couple have been pushing the Australiana feel, while also renovating the previously dilapidated and rundown camping facility.

“I’ve been in the tourist industry since 1978 and we were looking for a caravan park. We had done a lot of research over the years on what people were looking for, mainly targeting the 40 plus age group,” Gary said.

“There are 280,000 ‘grey nomads’ on the highway every day, travelling all over the country. What they’re looking for is Australiana.”

The site is set amongst a tranquil, natural environment in the quiet Gilbert Valley town.

“The best part of this is we are only an hour out of Adelaide,” Gary said.

“The cost of fuel is the biggest issue grey nomads are facing.

“To get a campfire, billy tea and damper and a pig on the spit, they either have to go to Birdsville or way up past the Flinders Ranges.

“We’re providing an Australian homestead feel, keeping the nostalgia back in the 50s, 60s and 70s, and provide everything they want from within an hour of Adelaide.”

The park was packed in the Easter period this year.

“We’ve contacted a heap of 4WD clubs. They are absolutely over the moon with it,” Gary said, Sheryl said Stockport stood out

Wizards of Oz are breathing new life into Stockport caravan park

OUT of the coals and camp oven comes a damper delight! as the perfect project for the couple.

“We have looked from literally one end of Australia to the other over the past few years,” she said.

“All the cards finally fell on the table in the right place at the right times.”

Sheryl has a background in agriculture, business and public relations while Gary has strong ties with the tourism industries, a born traveller who has visited at least 70 different countries.

Their respective skills come in handy but Sheryl revealed running the park and renovating it was a team effort.

“Even on our business cards, we’ve got ‘your hosts Gary, Sheryl

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GARY and Sheryl have been working hard to revitalise Stockport caravan park.

GARY MATTHEWS:

There are 280,000 ‘grey nomads’ on the highway every day, travelling all over the country. What they’re looking for is Australiana. and friends’,” she said.

“It’s a real community sort of feel, we’ve got a lovely little network of people working with us and they see the big picture.

“The big picture is we will retain the Australiana, quiet country feel while having residents who are quality, community people.

“At the moment, I think we have a lot of support from the Stockport

community and we want to keep it that way.”

The pair also perform the Rock Your Socks Off tribute show, which provides entertainment for guests from time to time.

While it is fair to say there is a lot of work ahead of them, what Gary and Sheryl have achieved so far this year is nothing short of amazing, including the park’s office, which was built out of a recycled school building left on the site following the floods of December 2010.

“It’s been huge, I have to say,” Sheryl said.

“I think it was one of the hottest summers out and one of the coldest winters, so we wore both of that.

“It’s a little bit horrifying just seeing how much money goes when

renovating an ablution block for example, even when you’re doing most of the work yourself.”

The bush camp setting will look superb once completed, while other ideas are in the pipeline.

“We want to have a shop here,” Sheryl revealed.

“It will be your general store sort of thing, catering for locals and residents to start with.

“It’s going to be step by step. We’ll develop something because we are certain it’s what people want and if from there, we learn they want to do something else, then we will move that way.

“We’re not just going to build something and hope people come to it. We’ll be careful about assessing what people want.” www.plainsproducer.com.au

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SPORT feature v Basketball

Friday nights light up Adelaide Plains basketball will be looking a lot brighter this year.

Last week, the APBA replaced all 14 light globes, most of which have been in use for 20 years.

It was hoped this would solve all the problems of the light at the end of the courts not working.

However, it seems there was another problem, which will be fixed before the start of the season on Friday, October 12.

BJM Electrical from Adelaide brought a special lifter to avoid damaging the courts.

A major fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 27 to raise funds to cover the cost of replacing the light globes save this date.

Details will follow in future editions of the Plains Producer.

For the first time, the APBA has a female president – Tania Heaslip.

Annette Wilson, who will continue as secretary, said Tania had taken on the role on behalf of Owen.

John Shepherd will continue as vice-president, and although he is the only male on the executive committee, he has no concerns about working with the ladies.

Leigh McArdle will continue her role as recorder and Jenny McArdle as treasurer.

Annette said while there had been lots of talking happening, she ensures it’s all about basketball.

Ray Bennett has stepped down as umpires’ co-ordinator and Ben Shepherd has accepted the position.

Bulldogs Under 16 player, Dylan Bigg, grabs the ball as opponent Thomas Goldney tries to tap it away, during a game last season.

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Ben, who also works with Basketball SA, has come to the association with new ideas from his experience in Adelaide.

Wayne Hill will also step in to help Ben when his Adelaide commitments require him to be in the city.

The APBA thanked Ray for his many years as umpires’ co-ordinator.

“We have heard Ray will be back playing the game this year, so we will still see him around the courts,” Annette said.

Kirsty Williams and Sasha Tiller will be in charge of the Aussie Hoops kids.

With their combined wealth of knowledge in basketball, the Hoops kids will be well looked after.

Wayne and Kirsty will be involved in organising the association teams.

This year’s competition boasts more sides than ever before.

A total of 52 teams will make up sides for Bulldogs, Balaklava, Owen and Long Plains, with three new teams coming from Blyth – one joining the Women’s Division A competition and two joining Women’s Division B – and one team from Clare, which will come under Bulldogs Basketball Club.

The Auburn Hawks will unfortunately no longer be playing in the association.

Annette also praised club officials for their hard work.

With more teams, club officials have been working overtime to ensure this year’s basketball will light up the night.

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Good luck for the 2012/2013 season

Date: Friday October 19 Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Place: Balaklava Ralli Park Courts Cost: $25 (includes pack & not gate fee) Leaders: Kirsty Williams & Sascha Tiller

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SPORT v District

Hockey stars recognised

BALAKLAVA Hockey Club held its end of season wind-up on Wednesday September 12, at Balaklava Sports Club.

A GRADE best and fairest, Lachlan Michael.

n Presidents Trophy Club Person of the Year winner, Craig Goldney, with Under 14 winners Riley Chapman and Micah Hamann.

A1 best and fairest, Alexandra Wilson, who was also named in the APNA’s Top 10.

Balaklava’s best awarded

PRESENTATIONS for senior Balaklava Football and Netball Club players were held on September 21 at the Sports Club.

n UNDER 17 trophy winners, from left, Rebecca Goldney, Hedley Greenshields and Sarah Jane Tiller.

LIFE Memberships were presented to Trish Arbon for the netball club, and Ian Michael for the football club. Trish is congratulated by Balaklava Netball Club president, Angela Battle, while Balaklava Football Club president, Mark Heaslip, shakes hands with Ian.

n MEN’S winners, Peter Shepherd and Samuel Tiller.

A4 best and fairest winner, Ellie Reusch.

Virginia’s best JAYDE Masson (above) was awarded B&F for D2; Bek Barons (top right) for A4; and Rebecca Desmond (right) was A5 B&F, at Virginia Football and Netball Club’s presentation on September 22.

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A5 best and fairest and senior club champion, Shannon Hunt.

RESERVES best and fairest footballer, Shaun Henderson.

RIGHT: A2 best and fairest netballers, Carly Friedrichs and Jane Harding.

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SPORT v District

Les Pearson’s

apfl team of the year

AP FL te am of th e ye ar HALF BACKS

BACK Brad Michael (Bal-

aklava): [Pocket] His selection might raise a few eyebrows but he had an outstandingly consistent year. Very much improved player.

Adrian Mark (Virgin-

ia): [Full back] Without doubt the best full back in the league, due to his height, strength and athleticism.

Heath Pym (United):

[Flank] Runner up in the Producer Medal rotating through the midfield in a team regularly beaten this year.

Sam O’Brien (Two Wells): [Centre half back] Stellar debut season with the Roosters and dominated regularly before his hand injury towards the end of the season.

Emmanuel Tsimiklis (Virginia): [Flank]

Sam Baker (HWE):

[Pocket] Capable of taking tall and small forwards and was by far the Eagles most consistent player this year.

Clearly Tsimiklis’ best season, providing rebound and run from half back.

CENTRE

FIRST RUCK

Khan Leighton

Hayden Walker

(Two Wells): [Wing] With speed to burn and outstanding agility, Leighton racked up touches and clearances week in, week out.

Ned Seccafien (Two Wells): [Centre] Has battled hard in the midfield for years, providing grunt around the stoppages and hard running to space.

Valor Thach (Hamley Bridge): [Wing] Probably more suited to the open spaces of the wing, finds the footy enough and has good skills to boot.

(Balaklava): [Ruck] It was a toss up between him and Simon Feast, Walker gets the nod for longevity and his ability to compete at ground level.

Joel Montgomerie

(Mallala): [Ruck rover] This year’s Plains Producer Medallist again had a wonderfully consistent year winning plenty of class touches for his team.

Lachy Michael

(Balaklava): [Rover] The 19-year-old established himself as the number one midfielder at the club, also kicking 21 goals.

INTERCHANGE

HALF FORWARD

FORWARD

Jarred Allmond (Two Wells): [Flank] Named here as he played his best footy drifting back into defence and running forward from this position.

Chris James (Virginia): [Centre half forward] James had a brilliant second half of the year in the ruck but his true position is probably a starting forward.

Craig Taylor (Hamley

Bridge): [Flank] Injured for a fair chunk of the season but showed why he is a highly regarded midfielder and forward in country football.

Lee Allmond (Two Wells): [Pocket] Has a

full bag of tricks and is unstoppable when up and going. Injury knocked him around a bit but came good when it mattered.

Brendon Niklaus

(Virginia): [Full forward] Led the league for goal kicking again and booted a bag of six in the grand final, nearing 100 goals for the season.

Glenn Dawson (Balaklava): [Pocket] Arguably the hardest forward to match up on, Dawson’s pace, leap and super boot were on full display this year.

INTERCHANGE

Simon Feast (Two Wells): Spent a long part of the year injured but was great in the games he played, a valuable part of the premiership team.

Ben Russell (Virginia): Widely underrated midfielder who is probably the most consistent performer at the Rams.

Christian Rimmer (Mallala): Managed to be in the best players 10 times from 13 games, which is a fairly consistent, albeit injury interrupted, year.

Scott Hahn (Mallala): Scooter managed 44 goals from just 12 games and proved a handy attacking option for the Magpies.

RSMU celebrates a successful season Riverton-Saddleworth-Marrabel United Netball and Football Club held its annual senior presentation at the Riverton Town Hall on Friday September 28.

The evening was a reflection on what was a great season, with all eight netball teams, except the Under 15 side, seeing some finals action.

Only the A2 and C2 teams made it into the grand final, both coming out premiers against North Clare at Eudunda.

As for the footballers, this year all four teams were in the finals, with the A grade, Under 17 and Under 14 sides making the grand final; only losing by small margins.

Awards were presented to the following netballers: C1: runner-up B&F Bonnie Chapman, B&F Kate Parkinson.

B2: runner-up B&F Rachel Rohde, B&F Stacey Bell.

B1: joint runner-up B&F, Jaz Klavins and Rachael McInerney, B&F Tali Yard.

A1: runner-up B&F Tammi Klaebe, B&F Sarah Noack.

A2: runner-up B&F Charlotte Kaeding, B&F Brooke Rohde.

C2: Coach’s Award winner, Kasey Ball, B&F Hannah Busch.

Awards were presented to the following footballers: B grade: Coach’s Award winner, Tom Redden, Team Man Award Chad Percy, third B&F Dylan Griffiths and Dan Vater, runner-up B&F

A2 back-to-back premiers, back from left: Ellen Callery, Jessica Moore, Zoe Hier, Charlotte Kaeding. Front: Brooke Rohde, Cath Greenslade, Brooke Crowell (captain), Ella Noack and Ange Rohde (coach).

REPORT & PICTURES: Sharna Juett Dale Schulz and B&F Jamie Molineux.

A Grade: Ern Blatchford Most Mail Medal Trophy went to Zack Hier, Coach’s Award Bradley Koster, Donald Williams Memorial Trophy Best Team Man, Zack Hier, third B&F Kimberley Hart, runner-up B&F Luke Percy, B&F Zack Hier.

Congratulations were extended to players who represented NEFL/NENA at the Country Championships and Northern Regional Netball Academy (respectively).

Tammi Klaebe and Erin Cochrane made it into the NENA Team of the Year, and Ange Rohde recieved the highest polls in C2.

The President’s Trophy was awarded to Jo Allchurch for her outstanding contribution in and outside the club.

Two new life memberships were awarded to

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Ange Rohde – for her dedication over the years, now having a well earned break from playing and coaching – and Paula Noack – who has held numberous postitions in the NENAand is currently head coach of the Northern Regional Netball Academy.

The Andrew Keene Memorial Award was presented to Patrick Clark and the Clubperson of the Year was awarded to Yarn Michalak for his work behind the scenes, from mowing the football field to strapping ankles or just someone to have a laugh with.

His work will be missed next year.

All volunteers, supporters, families and players were thanked for their dedication and committment during the 2012 season.

The club now looks forward to another great year in 2013.

B1, B2 and C1 award winners, back from left: B2 runner-up best and fairest, Rachel Rohde, B1 joint runners-up best and fairest, Rachael McInerney and Jaz Klavins. Front: C1 best and fairest, Kate Parkinson and B2 best and fairest, Stacey Bell.

Absent: B1 best and fairest, Tali Yard and C1 runner-up best and fairest, Bonnie Chapman.

A1 runner-up best and fairest, Tammi Klaebe with best and fairest, Sarah Noack.

A2 best and fairest, Brooke Rohde with runnerup best and faires, Charlotte Kaeding.

LEFT: C2 best and fairest, Hannah Busch with Coach’s Award winner, Kasey Ball.

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SPORT v District

Wooroora Women open season 2012 Port Wakefield hosted the 2012/2013 Wooroora Womens Bowling Association opening day on September 20.

Present were Balaklava, Hamley Bridge, Mallala, Owen, Port Wakefield, with apologies from Wasleys, Region 8 representatives as well as Two Wells.

Region 8 president, Jill Ackland, presented plaques to Two Wells for winning the WWBA Pennant Fours; Joy Milton was winner of Region 8 Lower North Championship Singles; Owen for the Pennant Fours, and Balaklava accepted two plaques for Renee McPharlin, who won the Pairs and Triples.

– Heather Brown, Wooroora Women’s Bowling Association secretary

ABOVE: WWBA Pennant Fours winners, Two Wells, receive their plaque: Marlene Burford, Pamela Prescott, Margaret Maylin and Margaret Gameau with Region 8 president, Jill Ackland.

LEFT: Helen Hocking receives the Pennant Fours award on behalf of the Owen side, from Jill Ackland.

Bowls Sides for saturday

BALAKLAVA: For October 6, round 1. Division 1 v Owen at Balaklava. B Olsen, G Palmer, S Hawke, B Taylor. J Olsen, K McPharlin, R McPharlin, T Clifford. A Northcott, Z Guy, A Chivell, P Thompson.

Division 2 Red v Mallala White at Balaklava.

P Meyers, N Veitch, R McDonald, P McPharlin. S Renshaw, A Forlwer, B Moffat, S Guy. E Edwards, D Beare, K Cottle, C Cowan.

Division 2 White v Mallala Black. Cars: Skippers.

A Barr, C Welke, R Hilman, C Milton. N Sampson, R Greenshields, J Milton, J Bastian. L Zerk, K Catford, K Harkness, C Stewart. Bar duty: C Cowan, T Clifford. Duty Rink: Div 1. owen: For October 6. Division 1 v Balaklava at Balaklava. G Marshman, G Ince, D Greer, T Harkness. I Freebairn, G Harkness, P Freebairn, N Harkness. D Hartwell, W Heaslip, B Parker, G Bubner. Cars: T Harkness, N Harkness, G Bubner departing at 12.45.

Division 2. Owen v Port Wakefield Gold at Owen.

D Northcott, L Beaty, R Hill, P Sullivan. D Brown, O Parker, M Miles, L Hean. D Lauricella, J Harkness, A Tiller, K Warnes. Reserves from: G Wandel, B Harkness, D Hean.

Golf Balaklava

Further flummoxed by even more frighteningly frenetic football finals fever our field of flannelled flailers fronted furtively for the fray, merely eleven in all for a Stableford event, one won by that everundaunted underdog, the determinedly dogged Doug Taylor (37 points).

Doug kneed Wayne Nagle (36) into second place who in turn levered Malcolm Liptrot into third on a count back. Beating a purposeful path to the 19th. were John Curnow (35), Austin Henstridge (34), Peter Thompson (34), Merv. Hameister (32), Greg Sonntag (29), Dean Trickett (24), Roger Hahn (21) and according to The Book! - Trevor Gilmour patiently paddled a score of 35 points and got nuffing fer ‘is efforts…

The day’s sole Birdie was achieved by Greg Sonntag on the eighth, leaving Nearest The Pin pride to be savoured by Wayne Nagle on the third, Peter Thompson at the 10th and Merv Hameister on the 17th.

Golfer of the Summer points were collected by Doug Taylor (6), Wayne Nagle (5), Malcolm Liptrot (4), John Curnow (3), Austin Henstridge (2) and the also-rans, one apiece.

This Saturday, with the Festival Of The Boot well and truly done and finally dusted, we hope to attract a more realistically robust rabble for a Stroke round. Immediate past-President Bill Lokan will feel the frisson of power one more time as he sends us hither and yon, while man-mountain Mark Loy is due to maintain order and etiquette at the 19th.

Balaklava Mid Week

Seventeen players competed at Balaklava last Wednesday with Austin Henstridge coming up trumps with 47 stableford points from Dean Trickett 45, John Curnow 43, Jim Bastian 42, Joan Anderson 42, Bill Goudie 42, Doug Taylor 41, Cherrie Taylor 41, Greg Sontag 38, Les Masson 38, Barry Olsen 37, Rod Phillips 37, Rick Campbell 36, Dennis Goudie 34, Merv Hameister 33, Brian Stewart, Jerry Toms 26.

Birdies John Curnow 11, Bill Goudie 11, Greg Sonntag 15, Merv Hameister 10.

NTP 8 John Curnow, 10 Merv Hameister. Putting John Curnow 28cb Les Masson 28.

BLYTH

Ladies Closing Day September 26 - Stableford played over nine holes, sponsored by club: D Wandel 20pts, L Randolph 19pts, J Wandel 19pts, J Zweck

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17pts, K Mugge 15pts, H Williams 10pts, A Harrison and J McEwin also played. A combined lunch was held with trophy presentation - Eclectic - J Zweck; Most Holes changed - D Wandel; Most Pars - J Zweck; Birdies - J Zweck; Chip Ins - J Wandel and H Williams, Ladies Golfer of the Year - K Mugge.

Club Closing Day September 30 - Ambrose, sponsored by Raelene Lamond.

T Brewer, S Bennett, P Skeers, B Goss 59/54 7/8, A Hentschke, R Dall, M Stewart, K Mugge 68/56 1/2, G Mugge, B Pratt, T Eime, L Mugge 68/56 3/4, A Coulter, T Moller, G Pollard, W Zechner 65/57 1/4, Damien, R Barp, M Pauley, J Hogan 72/ 58 2/3, M & H Williams, B Spinks, D McSkimming 71/59 1/8, B Hill, T & H O’Connell 70/59 1/2, Pickles, K Parish, T Shapley, A Shapley 74/61 1/2, D Smith, H Wandel, M Carling 78/ 65 2/3. NTP No 6 Ladies - H O’Connell; Men - S Bennett. No17 - H O’Connell; Men - B Goss. No 18 - T Shapley. Long Drive Div1 No 9 Ladies - K Mugge; Men - M Williams. Div 2 No 7 Ladies - H Williams; Men - T Shapley.

Blyth Male Golfer of the Year was presented to T Eime.

Blyth Golf Club thanks all sponsors for their support throughout the 2012 golf season.

Hamley Bridge

Bradley Zerner wins third Tour Jacket!

Hamley Bridge Golf Clubs Annual tour 36 hole competition was this year held at Wakerie on the September 22 and 23.

In a field of 24 players, Bradley Zerna won the Brown Jacket for the third time from a new tour competitor Ian Goddard More details will be published next week.

Back at home on September 22, 12 players who never made the trip competed in a Stableford competition, with the winner being John Mitchell 41 points, while Dennis Nation Grabbed second spot on a count back from Max Grasby both on 37pts.

Nearest to the pins was dominated by Dennis nation winning on the fourth, 12th and 14th, while Max Grasby grabbed the ninth.

Birdies: Leigh Durdin first, John Mitchell sixth and 14th, Max Grasby ninth, Wim Van Pelt won the putting and Roland Pawlak the drives on fairways.

Thursday’s Stableford competition was won by an in-form John Mitchell with 44 points, from Bob Ahola 42 C/B Cliff Applebee 42 John Bell, Max Grasby 41 Ron Collins and Rex Mortimer 40 all being prize winners.

Birdies: Brian Cooper fourth, John Bell 16th, Brian Cooper fourth, John Mitchell sixth and seventh.

Nearest to the Pins: Wally Jackson ninth, Barry Schwartz fourth.

Due to the AFL grand final, Saturday’s Stroke competition only attracted 15 players, with John Bell winning the day shooting a 79/66 from Barry Schwartz 86/70 and Ian Rohde 98/70.

A GRADE: John Bell 66 Mick Nicholls 70 John Mitchell 72.

B GRADE: Barry Schwartz 70 Wim Van Pelt 71 Roland Pawlak 73.

C GRADE: Ian Rohde 70 Ross Hienze 71 Dean Branson 72. Birdies John Bell fifth, Wim Van Pelt 12th, John Mitchell first, Barry Schwartz ninth, Roland Pawlak 17th, Ross Hienze 15th.

Grassroots grants available Grassroots sport and active recreation organisations can apply for grants and scholarships now available through State Government funding of more than $775,000, aimed at improving and supporting community sport and active recreation opportunities across the State.

Recreation and Sport Minister, Tom Kenyon says the State Government funding is being made available through the Active Club Program and a number of coaching, officiating and volunteer scholarships.

“The Active Club Program aims to improve the delivery of community-based active recreation and sport opportunities by offering grants of up to $5,000 to improve equipment and develop programs or the skill base of volunteers, officials and coaches,” Mr Kenyon said.

“The Active Club program is highly valued by the our sporting community because it assists a wide range of sport and active recreation groups to purchase equipment, deliver activities and improve their facilities.

“The program allows us to support projects and programs that are strongly driven by all of the volunteers in the local community that keep our sports clubs alive.

“The Coaching, Officiating or Volunteering scholarships provide further support for people involved in sport or active recreation to improve their skills and help cover the costs associated with attending courses or purchasing equipment.

“They include the Wendy Ey Memorial Scholarships for Women already involved in, or aspiring to become elite

coaches (up to $1500); Coaching scholarships (up to $1000); Officiating scholarships (up to $1000); and Volunteer scholarships (up to $1000).

“The State Government has a strong commitment to supporting active recreation and sport programs that assist in improving our health and well being.

“I’m confident these funding programs will give tens of thousands of South Australians greater opportunities to be involved in sport or active recreation activities,” Mr Kenyon said.

Closing date for both programs is Monday, October 15, 2012. For further information on both funding programs and other support for the Sport and Active Recreation sector provided by the Office for Recreation and Sport visit www. recsport.sa.gov.au.

Bowls are polished for pennants

Shooting Mallala Gun Club

10 Target Compulsory divide double barrel. AA Borzillo, R Winckel, J Gilbert, C Bentley 10/10. A T O’Connor, G Hopgood 10/10. B: L Ciaramellano, M Giannone, D Hemming 10/10. C: E Gunby 10/10.

100 Target Double Barrel. AA and over all: C Bentley 100/101, 2nd R Borzillo 100/102, 3rd J Gilbert 99/102. A: T O’Connor 99/101, 2nd G Tapscott 119/121, 3rd G Hopgood 118/121. B: D Hemming 96/100, 2nd M Giannone 95/100, 3rd B Zanker 97/103. C: E Gunby 80/100, 2nd G Cordon 74/100, 3rd R Grimmond 71/100.

Best Overall in AA. C Bentley 109/110.

Region 8 Lower North Singles Champion, Joy Milton, Balaklava, with Jill Ackland.

WAYNE Grady skippers for Wasleys Division One side last season, with, Balaklava’s Peter Thompson, Balaklava, in the background.

• From back page A bye has returned to the Division One competition and Riverton is the first recipient.

Division One fixtures – October 6: Port Wakefield vs Hamley Bridge, Balaklava vs Owen, Wasleys vs Mallala. Riverton bye.

Division Two also commences this weekend with 15 sides competing.

This Division has been a very competitive one in recent seasons, with most clubs featuring in the Division Two and/or Division Three finals, at some stage during that time.

Until the composition of the respective sides becomes known, it is always difficult to predict the prospects of each side in the opening round.

However, only a few rounds will be needed to determine which of the Division Two sides will be among the leading sides of the competition.

A bye has also returned to the Division Two competition, and Balaklava Blue is the first recipient of that bye.

Division Two fixtures – October 6 : Balaklava Red vs Mallala White, Port Wakefield Blue vs Wasleys, Hamley Red vs Riverton Black, Tarlee Red vs Tarlee White, Riverton White vs Hamley White, Owen vs Port Wakefield Gold, Mallala Black vs Balaklava White. Balaklava Blue bye.

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FARMING v District

Horizon ‘on show’ Horizon students took part in this year’s Adelaide Show in three different areas: • Led Steers – Third place in the Led Steers handler’s award and fourth place Led Steer, to Duane Wilson • Led Goats – the team consisted of Amber Goodrich, Anja Pieterson, Shari Young, Rachel Schulz, Dawson

HORIZON students with the school goats (from left) Thomas Pritchard Appleton, ag teacher Ray Bennett, Shari Young, Dawson Page, Dakoda Nessling and Anja Pieterson.

Page, Thomas Pritchard-Appleton and Dakoda Nessling • Young Judges Olive Oil Competition – second place was achieved by Bryce Chapman, Tamika Beech and Caiden Blanchard.

“The students were wonderful representatives for the school and it was a great learning experience.”

BELOW: Amber Goodrich with the school steer.

Westview goat a Grand Champion

WHITWARTA resident, Hanne Hejgaard Knudsen, had more success at the Adelaide Show recently, with Eliza, a goat from her Westview Boer Goat Stud, being awarded Grand Champion Boer Goat Doe. Judge’s comments described Eliza as feminine, big, meaty, long, has a good udder, perfect confirmation and carries her weight well, despite being heavily pregnant.

Pet Care

With Balaklava Veterinary Service. Ph 8862 2088

Put a spring in your step

With over 60 per cent of Australians topping the scales as either overweight or obese, health experts are urging the 40 per cent of households that already have a resident four-legged personal trainer to step up their walking program this Spring.

Research by Dr Hayley Christian at The University of Western Australia has quantified that dog owners do an extra 55 minutes walking each week compared with non owners.

“While it is well known that dog owners experience improved physical, mental and emotional health, this research shows just how much extra physical activity and health benefit you can get by caring for a pet,” says Dr Lyn Roberts, CEO of the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Dr Christian’s research found that over 60 per cent of dog owners achieve the recommended level of 150 minutes of physical activity each week.

“It’s really important for all of us to find at least 30 minutes each day to get up and move around. Walking is an easy way to stay active and if you have a dog as your walking partner that’s a great motivator as a dog is never too busy to go for a walk,” Dr Roberts added.

“The simple act of walking for half an hour each day can reduce your heart disease risk by up to half and Heart Foundation Walking groups can help you reach that goal.”

SHOWING their ribbons from the olive oil competition are (from left) Caiden Blanchard, Tamkia Beech and Bryce Chapman.

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Thursday: Fine and mostly sunny day. Isolated showers developing about the Lower South East Coast in the evening. Warm to hot with moderate to fresh north to northwesterly wind ahead of a milder southwesterly change in the far west, extending across the agricultural area and south of the pastoral districts during the afternoon and evening.

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MID NORTH DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Sunny. Wind north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning.

Thursday: Sunny. Wind northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon.

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YORKE PENINSULA DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Sunny. Wind northerly 20 to 30 km/h.

Thursday: Sunny. Wind northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon.

Friday: Partly cloudy. The chance of isolated showers. Wind south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly during the day.

MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Sunny. Wind north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.

Thursday: Sunny. Wind northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon.

Friday: The chance of isolated showers in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Wind south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening.

GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending northerly 15 to 20 knots before dawn.

Seas: Below 1 metre increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the day. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres.

Thursday: Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 20 knots shifting southwesterly during the day. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres.

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FARMING NEWS v District Sheep Sales

Leahcim’s record with $38,000 ram Records and the Leahcim Poll Merino stud at Snowtown seem to go hand in hand – and this year’s recent sale was no exception.

A new on-property SA state record price of $38,000 was set when Leahcim 111355 was purchased by Chad Burbidge, Murray Bridge and Gary Ferguson, Tintinara, representing the Superior Wool Syndicate.

They outbid Bill Walker, Classings Ltd who was bidding for a WA syndicate comprising Scott Welke, Esperence, the Clark family Brookdale stud, Arthur River and Bruce Pengilly, Penrose stud, Esperence.

This price was $7000 above the previous SA on-property record of $31,000 set by Lorelmo-Willalooka and was $13,000 better than Leahcim’s previous high individual ram price of $25,000 achieved at the Classings Classic.

Sired by Leahcim 080187, the new record priced ram had wonderful Merino Select wool and carcase figures across the board, highlighted by a yearling fleece weight breeding value of +24 and eye muscle breeding value of +0.5.

Chad Burbidge said this was the

best ram in the 200 strong catalogue for his all-round attributes and figures, but particularly for his length of body and wool staple. He said the ram will be mated to more than 2000 ewes in this next mating by AI in Superior Wool Syndicate members’ flocks.

Ray and Brad Schroeder, Gunallo stud Murrayville, Jed and Hugo Keller, Ramsgate stud, Tintinara and the Paech family, Lucernebrae stud Callington all negotiated semen shares in this ram.

This price was far above anything else at the sale, with $7000 being the second top price, paid by two of the semen share partners in the top ram; Gunallo taking lot 1, L110190 and Ramsgate picking up L111545 at lot 11.

Leahcim principal, Andrew Michael, was delighted with this year’s result, when 196 of the 200 sold for a much more affordable $2123 average.

“When you take the stud ram purchases out it was even better for our long time regulars. We are delighted all our loyal clients were able to get cheaper rams this year, or purchase a higher quality for the same budget,” Andrew said.

Leahcim’s Alistair Michael holds the impressive $38,000 top priced ram with Chad Burbidge (left), Murray Bridge and Gary Ferguson (right) Tintinara, representing the successful Superior Wool Syndicate purchasers. Also pictured are Jed and Hugo Keller, Ramsgate stud, Tintinara, Elders auctioneer Tom Penna, Ray Schroeder, Gunallo stud, Murrayville and Landmark auctioneer Gordon Wood. Gunallo and Ramsgate also purchased rams at the equal second top price of $7000.

Good value for Suffolks

Buyers received exceptional value for money at Leahcim’s offering of White Suffolk rams during its annual on-property auction on Friday, September 21.

Auctioneers Gordon Wood (Landmark) and Damien Webb (Elders) sold 104 rams. First time buyers Ros and Robert Cuthbert, of Glenbrook White Suffolk stud at Darkan, WA, paid $4000 for the top priced stud ram and then picked up his brother for $2000. The four Leahcim White Suffolk stud rams offered at the action averaged $2525.

The 100 flock rams that sold at the auction reached a top price of $1200 and averaged $807.

With the top-priced ram at the White Suffolk sale are (from left) Gordon Wood (Landmark), Stewart Michael (Leahcim), buyers Ros and Robert Cuthbert, and Damien Webb (Elders).

Lachlan Hart, of Glen Devon, holds the $2500 top priced ram with buyer, Mark Hill (centre), Gilberside, Tarlee, and Mark’s farm hand, Jamie Williams.

Glen Devon offers even quality Dorsets

Nyowee sells 130 – Nyowee stud held its annual ram sale at its property east of Balaklava last month. Buyers flocked to the sale, with 130 rams sold at auction, at an average price of $1875.

Top priced ram was sold for $6200

to DM Scott & Co, from Andrews, near Spalding.

• PICTURED with the ram (from left) Ian Michael, Nyowee, Tony Wetherall, Elders Stud Stock, John and Dan Scott, D M Scott and Co, Andrews, and Robert Michael, Nyowee.

Plains buyers support Ulandi Park sale In a result that bucked the trend of most recent sale results, Clayton and Andrea Rowett and family sold all 88 of their ram offering at Ulandi Park, Marrabel, for a $1280 average, topping at $2000.

Described by Landmark auctioneer, Leo Redden, as a superb quality line-up of industry relevant and trait leading, the rams met strong demand from the 30 registered buyers who came mainly from the Adelaide Plains regions.

The one thing missing this year was stud demand with only one ram going to a stud buyer.

Tim Mudge, ‘Salt Rise’ stud, Port Wakefield, paid $2000 for UP110074, compared with the $5600 top he paid last year. The extra stud ram prices from last year added $58

One of the best and most even quality line-ups of Poll Dorset rams was presented by the Hart family, Glen Devon stud, Two Wells, last week.

A gallery of 23 registered buyers eagerly bid for the quality on offer, resulting in a total clearance of 101 rams sold, a similar result to last year.

The 101 rams averaged $1050, just $81 below last year, primarily on the back of lesser stud demand.

Mark Hill, Gilberside, Tarlee paid the modest $2500 top price for the very impressive GD110331Twin, a first prize winner at the recent Adelaide Royal.

The bidding duels throughout the draft were mainly between Adelaide Plains and Victorian Mallee producers, the latter group regularly making the trip down to Glen Devon.

Daniel Phillips, Looklong Park stud, Ouyen, Victoria, jumped in early and grabbed the first stud ram GD110190 for $2000.

Steve DiGiorgio, Lucindale, another regular purchaser and buying through Landmark Naracoorte’s David Heinrich, was biggest individual buyer on the day, purchasing 17 wonderfully even rams, paying from $800 to $1400.

Michael Tiller, through Landmark Balaklava, purchased six to $1200 and JH & WA Franks, through Landmark Mallala, also bought six to $1200.

Tim Barrett, through Elders Roseworthy, and Leon Mudge, through Landmark Balaklava with five rams each, were also key contributors to the overall sale success.

KEY participants in the successful Ulandi Park sale. Pictured (from left) are Landmark auctioneer, Leo Redden; Neil and Greg Hampel, Marrabel (three rams to $1600); Andrew Bailey, Yunta (eight rams to $1600); Jason and Shona (right) Conroy and children Tomas and Sinclair, Lyndoch (16 rams to $1400); Ulandi Park principal Clayton Rowett; and Steve DiGiorgio, Lucindale (16 rams to $1400). to that $1306 average, so in effect this year’s flock ram result was $30 up on last year.

The top price for flock rams was $1600, paid four times. Matt Michalanney and buying through El-

Plains Producer, Thursday October 4, 2012

ders Riverton purchased four rams including one at $1600.

Principals Clayton and Andrea Rowett were “blown away” with the result.

“It was amazing and

totally unexpected,” Clayton Rowett said.

Their commitment to the industry is unquestioned, as indicated by their purchase of a new stud Poll Dorset ram for the new Australian record

price of $28,000 from the Kurralea stud, Ariah Park, NSW just three days before, in partnership with the Janmac stud, Goroke. This ram was the champion at the recent Adelaide Royal show.

Michael Tiller, Balaklava (right) with Glen Devon’s Lachlan Hart with six rams bought from $600 to $1200. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Whatever or whoever you need, you’ll find the answer every week in our Trades & Services or Business Directories 9 Howe Street, Balaklava Phone: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email sales@plainsproducer.com.au

Accommodation

Child Care

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre

Centrally located in the heart of The Adelaide Plains, a great place to stay and enjoy the local and regional attractions

Contact 0408 086 019 (M) 3 Fisher Street, Balaklava SA 5461

Accommodation

Earth Moving

Brynvale Mini Digger Services

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

• Post holes 150mm - 600mm • Slab leveling - tanks etc • Trenching • Stump munching • Ideal for confined spaces • Firewood available

Open 7.45am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed 1pm-3pm 15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph 8862 1251

For quality care & education

Phone: 0458 799 577

Concreting

Earth Moving

bed & breakfast

Registered on State Heritage listing 1988 c1906

A: Crn George Street & Gwy Terrace, Balaklava P: 0406 270 019 E: thematchboxhouse@gmail.com

Grey or Coloured •Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths • Stamped Impressions

Lic No BLD198659

The Matchbox House PGK Concrete Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

Concreting

Available For Hire

REDBANKS CONCRETE

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings Phone: 1300 655 224

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Marc’s Meats

34 George Street, Balaklava

Phone 8862 1041

• Bobcat and tipper truck • No job too small • Free quotes Contact Rodney Clark (m) 0428 310 406 (a/h) 8864 5016

Concreting M & A Saliba

Decorative Concrete • Slate impressions • Stencil pattern • Shed floors • Driveway, paths etc • Storm water

Waratah Earthworx

3 Bobcat 3 Tipper 3 Excavator 3 Excavations 3 Trenching 3 Civil work 3 Loader 3 Rubbish removal 3 Site levelling 3 Hole boring / cartage 3 Slashing

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Each Month Electrician

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician

3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms Saint Street, Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1034 , Mob: 0427 979 607

Exhaust & Brakes

Multi Exhaust & Brake Virginia • Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing Cnr Old Pt Wakefield & Gawler Roads, Virginia (opp. Virginia Hotel)

Phone us on 8380 9477

Exhaust & Auto Repair

3 MECHANICAL REPAIRS 3 SUSPENSION REPAIRS 3 EXHAUST & ENGINE REBUILDS 3 REPAIRS ALL MAKES inc. TOYOTA Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs

Grant Fisher 0407 807 123 or 8862 1988 a/h

13 Railway Tce, Balaklava Phone 8862 1795 A/h 8862 1799 - Gary Mobile 0428 391 146

Engineering

Firewood

Cunninghams Balaklava Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au 3 Air Liquide 3 Liquid arc, 3 Welding equipment 3 Welding gases

Firewood

• Mixed Gum • Red Gum • Mallee roots

Delivery Available

Also Available: • Composted cow manure • Shell grit • Rubble • Tandem tipper hire • Chaff & Grain

F.Stephens & Son P/L Phone: 8280 8277

For a free quote call Martin 0417 454 395

GENERAL ENGINEERS

Lot A Taylors Rd, Waterloo Cnr, just off Pt Wakefield Rd on left after expressway Bridge

Cabinet Maker

Computer Services

Engineering

Fencing

Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes.

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

Phone 8862 1166 Mobile 0429 642 120 A/H 8862 1001

Carpet Supplies

Balaklava Stitch Joint ‘We Cover the Country’ 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings.

3 Selection of woven rugs.

3 Free measure & quote.

2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

Chemist

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy Open: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 12noon Proprietors A.Rosser, B.Wiltshire, M.Rowett

Phone 8862 1274 www.plainsproducer.com.au

Built to order from top quality brands

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Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409

Goldney Welding 3Manufacturing, Alterations & Repairs 3Agricultural, Commercial & Domestic 3On site welding & repairs 3Steel Supplies

Fencing Contractor

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

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Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322

M: 0429 642 221 E: rowie61@bigpond.com

Crash Repairs

Employment

Fruit & Vegetables

Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Balaklava Crash Repairs

✦ Specialists in Apprenticeships/Traineeships ✦ Labour Hire & Permanent employees ✦ We cover all industries & occupations

For: 3 Crash repairs 3 Car detailing 3 Windscreen replacement Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

Greg McLean 8844 4011 and 0428 813 974

Phone 8862 2050

Counsellor

Electrician

Professional member of Counselling Association of SA

Qualified Counsellor 10 Years Experience

I Come To You!

Lic No. A000 1347

Mack’s Cabinets

Mid North Computer Services

Lic # BLD223301

For friendly service and quality guaranteed, call in and see Marc and staff.

Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

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Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

• Driveways & Footpaths • Foundations • Shed Floors •‘TEXCRETE’- Pattern Pave Concrete John Nemet - 0408 896 523

Butcher

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Earthworx

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Gas Supplies

LPG Gas Refills 8.5Kg to 9kg $19.50

• Smaller bottles filled too • Cash sales only • When coming to Adelaide get your gas refills

‘A’ Class Electrician

Specialising in: ✱ Families & couples ✱ Parent/Child Interaction Therapy

❋ Wiring ❋ Air Conditioning ❋ Installation ❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Safety Switches ❋ Solar System Installation

Phone: 0417 087 441

Ph/Fax 8862 2127 M 0407 608 445

3 Wheat 3 Pellets 3 Charcoal 3 Dry Dog Food

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F.Stephens & Son P/L Phone: 8280 8277

Lot A Taylors Rd, Waterloo Cnr, just off Pt Wakefield Rd on left after expressway bridge

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Handyman Service

McCracken Ford

Serving Balaklava and surrounding towns

No job too small !

Plumber

Motor Vehicles

Rod’s Handyman Ser vice For all your gardening needs… u Pruning u Weeding u Mowing u Gutter cleaning u Rubbish removal u General upkeep u Other odd jobs

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

Ford motor vehicle dealers

Call Rod: 0458 742 259 Hairdresser

Newsagency

Your Family Hairdresser

Balaklava Newsagency

Perms from $40

Call Trish on 0410 692 789 or 8527 2696

Hairdresser

Painter

MALLALA HAIR (next to IGA)

Balaklava Shearing Shed

Phone Terry on 0407 077 992 7 Yorsdale St, Balaklava PO Box 20

Hairdresser

Painter

PAINTER

Wayne 0417 889 753

◆ Cuts ◆ Perms ◆ Colours ◆ Spray tans ◆ Ear piercing ◆ Waxing ◆ Eye brow & lash tinting

15 Railway Tce Balaklava SA 5461 Home phone: 8862 1509

24 George St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

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Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies

Phone 8862 1549 any time

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WillMar Maintenance

Pool Chemicals Bird Seed Redwing Boots & Clothing Poly Pipe & Fittings TRANSPORT

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FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

Salt Damp Solutions

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

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P: 0431 681 524 E: redgd84@hotmail.com

MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

Photography

Screen Printing Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist

Phone: 8892 2875

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Plumber

Motor Vehicles

R.T.A. AU26029

• All general plumbing • Water filters • Competitive Rates • Pensioner Discounts Ph: 8862 1285 Mob: 0418 896 808

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

Lic. No. PCL 5676

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Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor

Holden Specialists Since 1930

Plumber

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

Balaklava Motors

5 Peek Street, Balaklava Phone 8862 1818, Mobile 0409 848 995 • Master plumber •gas fitter •drain cleaning •roof & gutter repairs •all types of plumbing & supplies.

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Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662.

Member of the Master Plumbers Association

8862 1030

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Tiling - Floor & Wall

High End Quality, Low End Prices Dave Martin Mobile

0412 042 061

Dave Williams Mobile

0411 278 173

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• Riverton youth and Annesley College student, Kasey Ball, was one of 14 students converting a Holden Viva into a petrol/electric hybrid car for the World Solar Challenge.

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• Riley Chapman, son of Chris and Fiona Chapman, was the 2002-03 Red Cross Baby Competition entrant.

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• Jo Lambert, a former Balaklava Hair Care hairdresser and daughter of Don and Kay Lambert of Auburn, was a state finalist in the SA Apprentice of the Year Awards.

SA Fire Brigade – fighting fires since 1862

• Oct 9: Staying Healthy after Cancer program, Gawler Women’s Health Centre.

• Oct 10: Long Plains Red Cross Luncheon.

• Oct 12: Lutheran Paper Drive, Blyth.

• Oct 13: Lutheran Paper Drive, Balaklava, Owen, Mallala, Port Wakefield.

• Oct 14: Snowtown Community Club 40 year anniversary of foundation, at club.

• Oct 20: Balaklava Golf Club Auction Night; Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefied; Long Plains Country Music Night, Long Plains Hall.

• Nov 3 & 17: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefield.

• Nov 16: Mallala Relay for Life Girls Night In, Mallala Institute.

by Norma Schopp

installation of water mains as we know them, so we must assume the water needed to fight the fire would have been drawn from nearby wells or maybe creeks.

As the population increased and spread further afield, it was necessary to establish fire brigades to serve these new suburbs and some towns.

Balaklava was one of the country towns to have its own fire brigade but it wasn’t established until 1921 and only served the town area. It cost £396 to provide one hand cart, hose and accessories, four uniforms, rent and wages for the first year.

But what about fire protection for the farming communities?

In colonial times, the government tried to control the outbreak of wildfires by legislating against the careless use of fire. This began with the 1847 ordinance against reckless burn-offs of stubble and grass. The challenge of fire suppression was left to local residents who would band together to fight fires without any formal organisation or authority.

In 1913, District Councils were given the right to appoint fire control officers who had the power to do anything “necessary or expedient and practicable” to prevent fires or to protect life and property.

The government-equipped volunteer Emergency Fire Service was established during World War II, first in Adelaide, then with additional brigades in some country areas. After the war, equipment from these brigades was lent to District Councils for rural firefighting work. Supervision was provided by

the Emergency Fire Services division that was formed as a division of the police department.

In the mid-1950s, the EFS grew stronger and more organised – after campaigning by volunteers, it became a statutory authority in 1976 and, supported by government legislation, it became the Country Fire Service. In 1989, the Country Fires Act saw the state government take over control of the CFS from local councils, allowing for the development of a standardised service across the state.

In Balaklava, the EFS began in 1948 and it eventually took over the local SA Fire Brigade service in 1977 so that all local fire fighting services were controlled by one body, as it is today.

The SA Fire Brigade changed its name in 1981 and this year, 2012, the SA Metropolitan Fire Service is celebrating its 150th anniversary.

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Now matter how little I like it, “Gangnam Style” will be around for a long while to come.

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

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BALAKLAVA - 3 bedroom home, Edith Tce, close to shops, fully furnished main bedroom. Available mid October $220 per week.

Phone 0427 827 276

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BEE Hives, Complete with bees, Two Doubles $300 Each Or $500 For Two 0428 890 107.

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• Only one item per advertisement • Maximum of 16 words • Price of items must be stated in advert • Advertisement may be excluded at the discretion of management • Private sales only (not commercial business) • Animals, Natural Produce & Plants, Firewood etc are not to be advertised

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CARAVAN - Millard poptop. 13 ft, electric brakes, 4 burner stove, griller and oven. Single beds, 3 way fridge, carpets, annexe, towing aids, bike rack. Very good condition, $5,225. Ph 8847 2775 - Riverton

FORD Falcon wagon, November 2009, Mk III, dual fuel, a/c & cruise control, 13,000km, deceased estate, as new, $20,000 o.n.o.

Phone: 0419 047 581 A/ Hours.

HAY equipment - Case 8380 16ft mower conditioner, Hydra swing, steel rollers, sickle cut $18,000 + gst.

New Holland 469 9’ 3” mower conditioner, $3,000 + gst. Schinckel 16 wheel rear steer V rake, $17,000 + gst. N.H. 55 roller bar rake $10,000 + gst. N.H. 275 small square baler $2,500 + gst. N.H. 57 P.T.O linkage roller bar rake $2,500 + gst. JD 435 hay roller (4ft) twin only $9,000 + gst.

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Credit Cards A Accepted HJZ Ute, man wakesLANDCRUISER up 1990, 4.2 Litre, a/c, bb spotlights, UHF, toolbox, water tank and sides plus extras, reg no. VOF 293, $14,900 o.n.o. Balaklava blanket 0409 674 132.

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LONG Plains Red Cross luncheon, Wednesday October 10. 12 noon at the Long Plains Hall. $10 entry. Trading table with entertainment “Bangers and Mash”. RSVP by Sunday October 7 to Alison Pym Phone 8862 7025.

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GARAGE SALE

GARAGE sale outside the Port Wakefield Uniting Church, Saturday October 6, 2012 from 10 - 3pm.

Bric-a-brac, clothing, food, sausage sizzle. Supporting the Ladies Fellowship in their outreach to serve the community through mission. No early birds please!

HEAPS of stuff, everything has got to go, so come along and make us an offer.

9 Ralli Street, from 7am on Saturday October 6.

WANTED TO BUY

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

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KRIEG - Ashley. Happy 18th Birthday on 02/10/2012.

Lots of love Mum, Dad, Bradey, Nan & Da

DEATH

CRAWFORD - Patricia Lynette. Wife of Brian and mother to Angelique, passed away August 28, 2012.

BOLT (Ron) Ronald Leslie passed away September 19, 2012. Husband of Barbara, father to Nadine, Belinda and father-in-law to David.

Sister-in-law and brother-inlaw of Lynnette and Jeff Sutton. Aunt and uncle to Dale, Kreena and families.

Condolences to each family in their loss.

DENNISON - Ed, Balaklava Golf Club members extend their sincere sympathy to Rosemary, Judith, Valerie, Christobel and families on the loss of Ed. A great player, friend and supporter of Balaklava Golf Club. Will be remembered when we sink those putts.

SHARPE - Barry Stewart.

Passed away peacefully at the Clare Hospital on September 30, aged 65 years.

Dearly loved husband of Pat. Loved father & father-inlaw of Paul & Deb, David, Andrew & Michelle. Loved Pa Pa of Shannan, Emma, Alannah, Alicia, Lilly, Jack & Lauren.

We will fondly remember happy times, Forever in our hearts.

Our grateful thank to the staff the Clare Hospital and to Aof man wakes Raoni, Karen, Mark & Andrew the Clare Dialysis upatafter Unit for their devoted care sleeping over the past 2 years.

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RETURN THANKS

UNDERWOOD - Ralph 26/07/1918 to 23/07/2012.

I would like to thank the many kind & caring people who helped in any way on the day of Ralph’s funeral.

Mr Warren Durdin, Lee Cunningham, Scott our policeman for holding up the Highway traffic (Ralph would have loved that), Bruno who flew over the cemetery to say his goodbye, Gordon & Tracey Pope and the Convenience Store for their generous donations of food and to all other people who so kindly contributed food for the beautiful afternoon tea.

The girls cooked numerous casseroles etc for me while my family was home. The Bowling Club and the catering ladies who did such a marvellous job. The Uniting Church members for preparing the church and hall to accommodate such a large crowd. Jan Higgs the organist and Brian Chevahn for setting up the music and electrical equipment for the photos. I also thank everyone for their beautiful flowers, phone calls and the multitude of cards I have received.

Lastly the hundreds of people who attended Ralph’s funeral to say goodbye, to a wonderful man who did everything he wanted to do in life and lived life to the fullest. I do miss him so much. My sincere thanks to you all. Maureen Underwood.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $90 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

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Situations Vacant

marKet DaY

TRUCK DRIVERS

9am - 1pm at 12 Burra St, Port Wakefield

Selleck transport is seeking a B Double/Semi Driver. Experience in livestock and grain would be preferred.

2 POSITIONS

Sat oct 6

TUESDAY OCTOBER 9

✓ Stall holders $10

7pm at Balaklava Town Hall

Cafe & Market

bookings 0407 398 018 saltoftheearth@hotmail.com.au find us on fb: saltoftheearthcafe

BUSHRANGERS HOCKEY CLUB

AGM Wednesday October 10

7pm at Balaklava Sports Club All Welcome

• Free event • Also appearing: “The Skypilot”

Come on the night & enjoy the show, bring your friends & family

Enquiries Ben 0499 777 870

PAPER DRIVE FRIDAY OCT 12 2pm - Blyth

Mini Field of Women on: Friday October 12, 2012 at: “The Triangle” Balaklava at 10.30am

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

Acknowledging everyone effected by cancer

ALL WELCOME

REGIONAL REVIVAL RALLY AT BALAKLAVA

SUN OCT 14

SATURDAY OCT 13

6pm at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall

• Neat tied bundles but magazines & flyers separate if possible • No cardboard • Loading at Agfert Shed

✤ Lively Worship ✤ Speaker: Rudy Furlong Ministering in Mt. Gambier, Regular International Speaker, Leadership Training Focus. ✤ Pooled Supper to Follow

8.30am - Balaklava, Owen, Mallala & Pt Wakefield

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT

EVERYONE WELCOME

AGM

THURSDAY OCTOBER 18 All Welcome

Enquiries: Maryellen Shrubsole 0417 846 030

FOr Sale

Globes shapes and sizes for all situations. Vacuum cleaner replacement bags.

Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

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For preschool aged children and their parents. Take the opportunity to have a look around our fantastic facilities while your children have fun!

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Must have MC licence for both positions. For further information contact Ashley Ph 0438254237 or Email admin@sellecktransport.com.au

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A position is available for the coming harvest on a mixed farming property in the Adelaide Plains/Barossa Valley area. Experience with farm machinery an advantage. Drivers licence essential. For further details contact Ashley ph 0438254237 or email bralyn@sellecktransport.com.au

POSITION VACANT Part Time 5/6 Weeks

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.

(May Continue Longer)

Driving S.P. Mower Conditioner and Windrower; Previous experience preferred; drivers licence essential.

Phone Rob Saint 0438 621 326

FINANCE OFFICER

HAMLEY BRIDGE NETBALL CLUB

6pm at the Hamley Bridge Community & Sports Centre

We also have a position available for a truck driver for grain harvest – Adelaide Plains/ Barossa Valley Area.

FARM ASSISTANT

Telephone: 0439 886 312 Diane for more details

BALAKLAVA LUTHERAN YOUTH

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Contract 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.

Due to maternity leave, we are seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for the contract position of Finance Officer for an initial period of 6 months, commencing November 2012. Following this initial 6 month period, an opportunity may arise for an extension of the contract period or the appointment of a permanent position.

This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, which will enable the incumbent to utilise existing skills as well as learn and develop on the job. Responsibilities include; assisting in the preparation of budgets, production cost analysis, asset management, Payroll (supervision and back-up), and stock management The successful applicant will enjoy working in a team environment, have strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with good attention to detail, and will demonstrate the important qualities of self-motivation and reliability.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting/ Business Studies are preferable, and applicants with a high degree of computer literacy, with experience in database systems, Microsoft Office products, and payroll software, will be viewed favourably.

If you believe you have the essential qualities listed above, please post or email your application in the strictest confidence to: Contract Finance Officer Taylors Wines PO Box 90, Auburn SA 5451 Or via email to: admin@taylorswines.com.au

AG65799

Nominations are now open for the 2013 Australia Day Awards Help us to recognise and award the individuals or community groups you believe make the District Council of Mallala a great place to live and work.

The Awards are open to individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution to the community on a voluntary basis, or have given an outstanding contribution exceeding their normal employment duties during the current year and/or an outstanding service to a local community over a number of years.

The 2013 Australia Day Awards are now open for nominations. Categories are: • Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year • Community Group of the Year • Community Event of the Year • Community Project of the Year Presented annually at the Australia Day breakfast, the Awards are open to all residents, however contributions made to the community from non residents will also be considered.

Guidelines, entry criteria and nomination forms are available at the Mallala Council Offices, 2a Wasleys Road and the Two Wells Service Centre, 69 Old Pt Wakefield Rd and online www.mallala.sa.gov.au. Completed forms can be posted (PO Box 18, Mallala), emailed info@ mallala.sa.gov.au or left at either office.

To nominate someone that makes you proud, complete the nomination form, attach any supporting documentation and return by Friday November 16, 2012.

For further information please contact Council on 8527 0200.

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Trades & Services Directory

Chiropractor 24/7

balaKlava Football club Is seeking applications for

Fast, friendly service

Dr Daryl R Brown

a Grade, Reserves, senior colts & Junior colts for season 2013

Applications close Monday October 22, 2012. Send applications to Secretary: PO Box 13 Balaklava SA, 5461

Shower Screens

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

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DARREN 0419 842 228

Lot 711 Main Street

$179,500

• 5 bedroom • Stone and fabricated home • The substantial room would make a great gallery or family games room • Large kitchen with ample cupboards, bench space • Slow combustion • Lounge room is also of a generous size with r/c a/c & an open fire place to cater for all the seasons.

• Various sheds for storage etc, and with some TLC could be very useful• Vendor is moving interstate

Low maintenance plus it’s in a magical location

• 2 bedroom • In secure 6 unit complex • Open plan modern kitchen • Large Lounge • Kitchen has sasy care lino floor coverings

BALAKLAVA

29 Walsh Street

$210,000

$167,500

Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

BALAKLAVA

17 Kelly Street

$149,500

Location & Great Investment

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

$695,000

BEAUFORT VIA BALAKLAVA $260,000

• 33 hectares of magnificent rural retreat • Open plan kitchen • Formal lounge • 3 Bedrooms • Huge office • 2 car garage • Ducted R/C air cond • 42,000 gallon rainwater tank • 2 dams • 1 acre of table & wine grapes • Machinery shed • Ready to move in

PT WAKEFIELD $285,000 21 Company Street

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

L J HOOKER CLARE VALLEY Contact Bill Klaebe 8842 3888

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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.

BALAKLAVA

3 Roberts Avenue

$245,500

BALAKLAVA

$165,000

Unit 5 4 War Memorial Dv

Vendors Keen To Sell

• Great location • Large block • 3 bedroom • Double brick home • Good sized lounge • Combined kitchen & dining room • Fully renovated bathroom • Main bedrooom has built-in robes • Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning • Security shutter • Large pergola

OWEN

21 First Street

$179,000

This is a lot larger home than what it appears

• 3 Bedrooms • Well presented • Timber floating floors • Entertaining area • 2 garages & carport • Property priced to sell

NEW

• Secure 6 unit complex • 2 bedrooms • Easy care yard • Large open plan lounge & eating • Kitchen ample cupboards • Tiled bathroom sep bath & shower • Garage w/- direct access to unit

BALAKLAVA

20 Kelly Street

$149,000

Ideal investment or 1st home

• Three bedroom house • 717m2 {approx.} block • Main bedroom has full length built in robe

WHITWARTA

Lot 11 Snowtown Road

$189,500

It’s the little farmlet containing approx.

2 Ha or 5 acres that you have been looking for

• 3 bedroom prefabricated home • Ample sheds and storage area • Kitchen has plenty of cupboards • Open plan lounge • Solar systems • Built in robes in bedrooms • Bathroom has a separate bath & shower alcove • Split systems air conditioning • Rainwater storage • Bitumen road frontage • Easy travel to the main shopping centre • Gardens & Orchard areas

3 Bedroom Double Brick Home

• Large dine in kitchen • Roomy laundry • Reverse cycle air conditioner • Shady pergola • Low maintenance garden • Large corner block

Farmlet on 7.588 ha. Set up for horses or a lifestyle property

• 3 bedroom • Large kitchen & family lounge • Very well presented • Refrigerated air cond • Slow combustion heater • Rainwater tanks

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Thursday October 4, 2012

FOR RENT

• 2 bedroom unit Balaklava $195 p/week • Balaklava modern 3 bedroom home $210 p/week • Owen 3 bedroom brick home $220 p/week

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

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Let the bowls begin!

WMBA secretary

GLEN Bubner, Owen, plays umpire during the Division Two semi final back in March.

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John Glistak

My, how time has flown! It seems like only yesterday we witnessed Hamley Bridge take out the Division One premiership yet again – and this Saturday, the new season starts up once again.

So, how will the respective Division One sides fare this season?

What we do know is that personnel changes will definitely impact on the fortunes of some sides.

In Division One, Hamley Bridge has been the best side over the past decade having won nine premierships, the last eight in a row.

However, times are a-changing with a number of their senior players venturing elsewhere this season.

So, Hamley Bridge Division One will have a totally new look. Will it be good enough to secure another premiership for the club? Only time will tell.

With Balaklava now having only one Division One side, it would be expected their side will be somewhat stronger with the better of their players from last season’s two Division One sides likely to be in the one side.

Riverton has always been around the mark and should be a threat once again. Where the club finishes will depend on how it performs in the high pressure matches at crucial times during the season.

Port Wakefield showed significant improvement last season with the return of Will McPharlin to the side. It is ex-

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pected the side will continue to improve and feature among the leading sides of the competition once again.

Owen, Mallala and Wasleys were all competitive last season and had the knack of providing significant challenges for other sides.

The addition of one, perhaps two, quality players is all that each of these sides needs to be right up there to challenge for a final four position at the end of the season.

The stage is set for an interesting Division One competition.

The opening round of matches features the intriguing challenge between Port Wakefield and last year’s premiers, Hamley Bridge.

Interest in the composition of the Hamley Bridge side will be high and how the new combination performs will be eagerly scrutinised by other clubs.

On this occasion, Port Wakefield may hold the advantage with this match being played on its home green.

Balaklava and Owen meet at Balaklava this weekend. Again, the final composition of both sides is unknown at this stage but Balaklava should still be favoured to win their opening match of the season.

The final match will see Wasleys host Mallala An even match is likely here with the home side perhaps holding a slight advantage at the end of the day. n Continued page 19

M A D M O N DAY !

RAISING (ONTO) THE ROOF! Two Wells footballers were snapped on the roof of the Mallala Hotel, during their A grade premiership ‘Mad Monday’ celebrations on Monday September 17. Breaking a 24 year premiership drought, the Two Wells Roosters, 15.7 (97), defeated Virginia 11.11 (77).

PICTURED, top from left: Anthony cavallaro, Travis wake, Matt glancey, Bryce hart, Andrew Hardiman, gnome, Bert Lange, Sam barker, Jacob Hart, Ned seccafien, Damon Featherstonhaugh, Anthony pontt, jarred allmond, Stephen lange, Ross Coleman, Daniel Hooper. Bottom: Peter Brechin, Peter Cock, Ben Harris, Brad Fitzgerald, Scott Goode.

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