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‘No waiting at hospital’ COUNTRY Health SA (CHSA) has denied there are any issues with surgery numbers at Balaklava Hospital, as reported in the Plains Producer last week.

Yorke and Lower North Health Services director, Jackie Hart, said all public sector elective surgeries at Balaklava Hospital were performed within the appropriate waiting times for their category.

Allegations over sterilised equipment and waiting lists were raised in a Letter to the Editor in the October 10 edition of the Plains Producer, with local GP, Dr Tom Lemon, also suggesting there were long waiting

Country Health SA:

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Surgical services at Balaklava Hospital are continuing as normal since equipment sterilisation was transferred to Clare in August

lists and limitations with sterilised equipment.

Due to our edition deadline, a response from CHSA, although provided, was not able to be printed last week. Expanded comments below were emailed on Monday through a CHSA press release.

The CHSA information said

latest statistics from Balaklava Hospital showed all public elective surgery procedures had been performed within the recommended time frames.

“There are three clinical categories used nationally for classifying patients referred for surgery – Category One: admission within 30

days, Category Two: admission within 90 days, and Non Urgent: admission within 365 days,” the statement said.

Ms Hart, said there were no public patients overdue in any of these categories.

“Balaklava Hospital has two visiting surgeons, one on a monthly

basis and one on a bi-monthly basis to perform orthopaedic and plastic surgery procedures,” Ms Hart said.

“All of these public procedures are completed within the clinically determined times for surgery after their consultant’s approval.

“Surgical services at Balaklava Hospital are continuing as normal since equipment sterilisation was transferred to Clare in August.

“There has been no reduction to the number of surgical lists or the number of surgical procedures within each list. n Continued Page 2

KEEP THE KIDS SAFE Riverton mum calls for school crossing Les Pearson reports:

CLARE and Gilbert Valleys Council faces an interesting dilemma in coming weeks, deciding on whether it installs a school crossing on Paul street at Riverton Primary School.

A petition submitted to council last month by local parent, Rachael Eastwood, whose children attend the school, raised the issue. It attracted 111 supporting signatures from nearby residents.

Students regularly cross the street to access the school oval.

Mrs Eastwood believed her support drew excellent community support in a short amount of time.

“I could have got more signatures but I did it fairly quickly,” she said.

NOT quite Abbey Road from the Beatles album, but Paul Street needs some zebra stripes!

Two of the four children pictured have had narrow escapes with motor vehicles crossing this road to play at the oval.

Pictured from left Luan Kafexholli, 9, Connor Sanderson, 8, Lazarr Eastwood, 8, and Teegan Snook.

PICTURE: Nan Berrett

Mrs Eastwood said funding issues shouldn’t come into it.

“This is to do with the safety of our children,” she said. “I just don’t want to see any child get hit by a car.”

Riverton Primary School principal, Max McLaren, confirmed there was a marked school zone at either end but there was no current crossing provision on the street, not even

an easement to allow wheelchair access. He said the issue had been raised with CGVC in recent years.

“I think they said there was no need for it. That’s the way it went last time we went down that path,” he said.

Mr McLaren, who was unaware of the petition, said the traffic flow on the street was low.

“You could sit out there for hours and not see a car go past sometimes,” he said.

Surprisingly, the responsibility of installing a crossing falls solely with council. CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said council would need to consider the implications on the works budget, as factoring the crossing work in

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Already strapped for cash following the floods of late 2010 and facing a huge works roster with harvest approaching, it will be a tough decision for council to make.

“The big issue is funding, as we don’t have unlimited resources,” Mr Blight said.

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Making hay in the Sunshine n Report and Pictures: Lisa Redpath Pinery’s Jacki Wedding was surprised by husband Ian recently, when he pulled their old Sunshine reaper and binder out of the shed to cut a small crop of oats next to their house.

Harvesting oats (and wheat etc.) was once very labour intensive. The reaper/ binder would cut the oats near the ground, then sheaves of wheat would be bound by hand, leaving piles of stalks in bunches on the ground.

The last time this binder, which was made somewhere between 1930 and 1940, was used was when Ian was a boy and his father used the binder for a bit of fun Ian was surprised to find he was still able to buy the sisal string for it, even in the correct sized ball.

The binder itself was in good condition, despite sitting in the same place in the shed for about 40 years.

A little olive oil, a grease up and a few parts repaired and it was ready to go.

Ian sneakily spent hours cleaning and repairing, careful not to let on to Jacki, what was going on. The leather belts were still in fairly good

condition and Ian simply applied linseed oil It cuts six feet, compared with new machines, which cut 25 feet and travels less than walking pace!

Ian was keen to show son, Jayden (fourth generation), how things were done ‘back in the old days’. It would also be the last chance to use it, as the shed where it has been housed will soon be coming down and the binder will more than likely be donated to a local museum.

“She scrubbed up alright,” said Ian. “It hasn’t dropped a knot. Being as old as it is, it hasn’t done a bad job” Jacki said it had been a bit of fun. “But we’re not going to do this every year!” she laughed.

Jayden prefers more modern practices.

“It looks a lot harder than the new one. I wouldn’t want to do it this IAN Wedding and son Jayden way for a long period of operate the binder and, above, time – it’s a lot of hard work!” checking the oats in a stook.

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n gilbert valley news:

Riverton pool set to splash Riverton swimming pool has been refurbished in anticipation of the 2012/2013 swimming season.

Work has included painting of the pool cavities, retiling and installing solar heating. The solar heating will increase the smaller pool’s temperature by 3-4 degrees in periods of warm weather.

The pool will open on Saturday, November 10, with extended opening hours from previous seasons.

Traditionally the pool has been opened to the public from 3.30pm – 5.30pm then reopening at 7.30pm after private lessons have ceased if the temperature was high.

Private swimming lessons will now be held in conjunction with public a user, which means the pool opening hours can be extended.

Lane ropes and signage will be used to designate areas for private swimming lessons and areas for private use.

This initiative will allow working families more opportunity to attend the pool with opening hours now extended from 3.30pm to 7.30pm weekdays.

Reading campaign success The Riverton community enjoyed the 2012 Get Reading Campaign at their

local library with 11 children and two kindergarten staff from the Riverton Kindergarten visiting as part of the ‘Special Days’ theme.

The campaign ran during September, with library staff wearing Get Reading aprons which proved to be great talking points, sparking interest by many patrons who went on to peruse and borrow from the Get Reading display.

Increased visits to library Saddleworth Library had 1415 visits in September as well as 3178 loans and 141 internet uses.

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council library manager, Heather Lymburn, said the number of visits to the library showed positive numbers with figures indicating a large proportion of the community using the library for reasons other than to borrow items.

Ms Lymburn said reasons for the increase in visits had included the use of technology such as computers and using the available wi-fi connection, as well as the library being used as a community meeting place where people could enjoy social interaction, and where they could call in and read a newspaper or magazine

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•From Page 1 “I want to reassure the Balaklava community they will continue to have access to safe, high quality and timely surgical services at Balaklava Hospital.”

Ms Hart said Country Health SA was looking to increase the number of knee and shoulder scope surgery procedures which can be performed on each surgical list.

She said orthopaedic surgeon, Pro-

fessor Jegan Krishnan, made a request every third surgical list be comprised of only scope procedures.

“We have agreed this will begin early in 2013,” Ms Hart said.

“There are a number of options to achieve this, including hiring additional equipment or borrowing it from other hospitals. However, all require careful planning to ensure patient safety is maintained at each site.”

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 17, 2012

NEWS v Balaklava

Prepare for brighter Balaklava

WAKEFIELD Regional Council (WRC) adopted the Balaklava Urban Design Master Plan at last month’s meeting.

The plan was developed by Oxigen Landscape Architects, targeting three main areas; including entrance statement signage, Balaklava Triangle works and Ralli Park improvements.

WRC infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, presented a report on the master plan in the September council agenda.

Entry statement signage will be placed on the three arterial road entrances to the town, on the Port Wakefield – Auburn road at the eastern and western sides of Balaklava, and on Gwy terrace to the town’s south.

The entry statements are the conceptual laser cut, corten (weathered) steel, wheat field themed signs.

Secondary feature signage will also be placed at McCracken’s Corner and on Templeton road, being racehorse and plough themed, respectively.

The triangle will retain its current layout and dimensions but will incorporate linkage to the town’s civic centre, as well as proposed spatial organisation and pedestrian links and furniture. The landscaping planning and design

BALAKLAVA entry sign concepts, with secondary sign depicting horse racing, inset. is to be considered at the time when the upgrade is proposed.

The Ralli Park car park area adjacent to the courts will also be addressed under the plan, which would include traffic management and defined vehicular access.

“These elements will commence the master plan implementation and provide a solid basis for future funding opportunities,” Mr Hassett said.

The long-awaited implementation of the master plan’s first stage has been well received

by Balaklava Area Committee. (BAC)

Roger McQuire, newly-elected BAC chairman, said the committee recognised WRC – as was the case with all local government authorities – had to prioritise expenditures with great care.

“It is a significant bonus to the community that funds should be spent on improving the town environment for the benefit not only of current residents, but also casual visitors and prospective members of the community,” Mr McQuire said .

“BAC, which represents a number of local community groups, has been an enthusiastic

STAR ATTRACTION AT STRAWBERRY FETE

Rock on at Horizon

Horizon Christian School is holding its biennial Strawberry Fete on Wednesday, October 31 at the school in Balaklava.

The fete starts at 4pm, with free entry at the gates.

There will be stalls with craft, jewellery, sweets, and cards for

sale. Clare Christian Bookshop will also have a stall.

A delicious array of food will be available, from salad to curry to hotdogs.

There’ll be plenty of games for everyone, a jumping castle and sumo suits for some fun wrestling.

BALAKLAVA

This year’s event is a special one as international children’s Christian performer, Colin Buchanan, will be performing in the Horizon centre.

His concert starts at 7pm and tickets are $10.

Contact the school on 8862 2100 for bookings.

n Pictured with Colin’s image are prefects (from left), rear, Jordan Hamann, Rebecca Goldney, Tess Lawson, Marni Greenshields, Renee McPharlin. Front: Brock Hamann, Cameron Mellier, Hayley Julyan, Hedley Greenshields.

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Build on assets says BAC chair

INCOMING Balaklava Area Committee (BAC) chairman, Roger McQuire, says Balaklava’s key priorities must be to preserve and enhance its existing infrastructure – schools, hospitals, retail businesses etc – but at the same time actively seek new economic development for Balaklava and the surrounding region which it services.

Mr McQuire, pictured, replaced Plains Producer editor, Terry Williams, as chairman at BAC’s August AGM. Mr Williams has moved to the deputy’s role.

Balaklava business owner, Kelly Hamdorf, becomes secretary, replacing Lisa Redpath, who remains on the committee and is involved with the local Youth Advisory Council.

Fran Henderson continues as treasurer.

Mr McQuire said the community must always be aware the greatest threats to the town’s wellbeing and future growth would come from government processes which frequently had the objective of cost-saving without regard for the social wellbeing of the community.

“Proposals of some months ago regarding Balaklava Hospital – which were defeated by concerted community action – and on a current basis in relation to hospital equipment, are fair examples,” Mr McQuire said.

“In addition it needs to be recognised other regional centres are competing vigorously with our town and region for economic development and associated employment opportunities.

“Importantly, as individual members of the community, we should, where ever possible, support our local business operators.

“BAC will do all in its power, in collaboration with Wakefield Regional Council, other government instrumentalities and private businesses, to develop rational and sustainable proposals which will have the objective of increasing investment in our region.

“These are challenging objectives, but achievable, as is demonstrated by recent major investments at Bowmans and Balaklava.

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Mr McQuire also suggested additional emphasis should be placed on town beautification.

He said businesses located at the town’s entrances should be encouraged to upgrade the visual amenity of their premises.

“Council could also review its historic stance in relation to additional tree plantings in the business precinct,” Mr McQuire said.

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Hearings to probe farming issues sustainability of all forms of farming in South Australia will come under the spotlight at public hearings to be held in the Northern Adelaide Plains, Mid North and Yorke Peninsula areas over the coming weeks.

The Parliamentary Sustainable Farming Select Committee will meet and receive oral submissions from local people who have an interest in farming of any type.

Committee chair and Light MP, Tony Piccolo, said the purpose of the public hearings was to ensure as many different views and experiences of the farming community as possible are heard by the inquiry.

“Sustainable farming is an issue that will affect a lot of South Australians in the future,” Mr Piccolo (pictured) said.

“It’s a major part of our economy, and we want to make sure we can secure our place on the world stage into the future.”

“We want to hear from the people on the ground – we want to hear about their problems, their solutions and their ideas.”

The committee has published a paper to give the community an insight into the issues raised so far.

The paper can be accessed at: www. intranet.parliament.sa.gov. au/Committees or by contacting committee secretary, Lauren Tester 8237 9220.

“The issues paper doesn’t provide the answers, but it does pose the questions that need to be discussed at this stage,” Mr Piccolo said.

Mr Piccolo said submissions to date cover a range of issues and points of view with many seeking answers to how land use conflicts could be resolved.

“We are very keen to learn about innovative farming practices,” Mr Piccolo said. “We would like to hear ideas from affected farmers of how we could improve our land and use planning to minimise conflict.”

For more information, contact Tony Piccolo on 8522 2878 or Aaron MacDonald on 0400 266 015 “We also welcome views about people’s experiences of accessing

government advisory services.”

“We want to get as many submissions as possible, so the committee will be touring regional SA in the next couple of months,” he said.

Written submissions responding to issues raised in the issues paper will be received by the committee up to December 14.

n TARLEE

Tennis club grant

• The public hearings in the Northern Adelaide Plains, Mid North and the Yorke Peninsula are as follows: Monday October 22: 10am Virginia Horticulture Centre, Old Port Wakefield Road, Virginia and 2:30 pm, Kapunda Institute (Soldiers Memorial Hall), Hill Street, Kapunda; Tuesday October 23, 11 am Ardrossan Town Hall, Corner First & Fourth Streets, Ardrossan, and Friday November 9, 2:30 pm Port Broughton Sports Club, East Terrace, Port Broughton.

TARLEE Tennis Club has been granted $5000 funding by the Clare and Gilbert Valley Council (CGVC) to assist in resurfacing their dilapidated courts.

A report published in the Plains Producer in November 2011 revealed the club was facing a dilemma of relocating the courts or resurfacing current facilities.

The club was concerned if the courts were delisted from competition due to their poor condition, the sport in the town would greatly decline.

The club also unsuccessfully applied for a grant from the State government’s Department of Sport and Recreation.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said there was some debate amongst councillors as to whether the funding should be approved. Council voted in favour of the grant, with funding coming from a special allocation from council’s general revenue.

n BLYTH:

‘Boots and all’ had loads of fun, food

Blyth Community Hall organisers held a “Car Boot Sale” at Padnaindi Reserve on Sunday, October 14, in ideal conditions.

A steady crowd filtered through the market-like atmosphere during the morning, tempted by stalls selling native plants, gardening items, clothes, old wares, chocolates, fruit and a host of sundries.

Most were tempted by the sausage sizzle and enjoyed quandongs in pancakes topped with icecream.

Smoky the Koala made a surprise appearance Helen Wiech serves Josie Errington a sausage expertly cooked on the fire truck handing out colouring books for the children, some of whom had fun car washing.

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For most farmers, except hay growers, the recent rain was very welcome, coming just in the nick of time for many late sown crops.

It’s Murphy’s Law once hay is cut, it will rain.

I think we should all thank our local male rain dancers, who were obviously at it again. Rumour has it Balaklava farmer Philip Shepherd moved up from dancing in the dirt, to dirty dancing of a motorbike kind.

However, being the wonderful community minded person he is, Philip’s desire for rain in the district pushed him, and the bike, to the limits.

Unfortunately the motorbike had a mind of its own.

Luckily he had waited until after the recent Balaklava Show, although it would’ve made a great performance at the showgrounds when Philip stacked it.

The downside is he had to have surgery on his shoulder. Not the ideal time of the year for that.

Oh, the things you do for the benefit of the community. We salute you Philip – and thanks for the rain!

Balaklava On November 1, Balaklava and Riverton Primary Schools will join thousand of schools around Australia in singing the same song, on the same day and at the same time, as part of Music-Count us in.

Program song is Different People (Stand together), written by, and for, students. In 2011, more than 1900 schools joined the biggest music initiative in Australia.

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Showgirls –

Virginia’s CWA branch continued its association of volunteering with a successful fundraising drive at Royal Adelaide Show (RAS). Local State MP, Leesa Vlahos, joined the local ladies at the showgrounds, serving homemade delicacies to hundreds of RAS visitors. Pictured are Raeleen Besnard, Val Quinlan, Leesa Vlahos and Evelyn Dyer.

Auburn “Meet us at the Casbah”, featuring Tumbadrum – a fusion of world music, will be at the institute on October 27 at 7pm. BYO drinks and enjoy food, music and auction.

A fundraiser for Zonta Club of

Clare & Districts, phone 8849 2087 for tickets.

Kapunda Truro Art Group’s exhibition features various works, mainly of land and water-scapes, flora and fauna. It’s open until November 7.

If you attended the SANFL grand final two weeks ago, you would have enojyed the music of former local, Paul Sharman’s Rolling Stones tribute band.

Paul and his band will be performing their Rolling Stones tribute show at Owen Town Hall on November 24.

The band received rave reviews after their performance. Plains Producer reporter Les Pearson, who was there, said they were great. The group is shown hamming it up for the ABC before the big event.

Paul was thrilled with the success of the big day, even though the football wasn’t that great. The band is now talking with a promoter regarding local and interstate shows.

• Pictured above (from left) “Keith Richards” aka Paul Catley, “Mick Jagger” aka Paul Curtis and “Charlie Watts” aka Paul Sharman.

CORNY CORNER n joke of the week: How does a lion like his meat?

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JUST A THOUGHT: The trouble with being punctual is nobody’s there to appreciate it Stockport Kindred Quilters hosted a “Big Lunch” on October 8 for Cancer Council in the old schoolhouse.

The group had big morning teas previously, but everyone had such a good time, they didn’t want to go home! So they decided to have a big lunch instead. Good idea.

The group made $860 which was sent to Cancer Council.

Riverton High School Showcase is on November 15. There will be two sessions, 12.30pm and 5.30pm.

Steak from the school’s Royal Adelaide Show Led Steers will be cooked up at the evening session.

Wine tasting and sales will also be available, and student work will be on display. Contact the school for info.

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Kelly Curnow has turned 37 and he wants the world to know! Well, not really, we’re just sharing it with you.

To celebrate his birthday, Kelly was treated to a one hour interaction experience with three cheetahs at Monarto Zoo. The male cheetahs are tame, and were hand reared at the zoo.

• Melbourne Cup lunch will be held at the football clubrooms on November 6.

Theme is orange, and there will be a hat competition, meal, sweeps and a fashion parade.

A local mechanic had a bit of trouble while “dog-sitting” his parents’ Jack Russell dog, Coco.

After coming home on a Friday night slightly worse for wear, our local grease monkey left his wallet on the dog’s “chair.” He later went to get his wallet, only to find it was gone.

Nek minnit, he looked outside and saw credit cards chewed up and strewn around the backyard, and his very nice wallet in bits.

The only thing intact was his driver’s licence. Apparently the dog looked at the photo and was scared off! We won’t go there.. After all the backyard “kymmotion” had died down, our mechanic and the dog became best friends again. How sweet....

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Heritage plan to encourage youth

Farmers on the annual Halbury-Whitwarta Ag Bureau crop walk inspect a manure trial at Erith.

PLAINS FARMERS COULD BENEFIT FROM OTHER LOCAL INDUSTRIES:

Pigs and poultry ‘value add’ in fertiliser trials Chicken litter sourced from meat chicken sheds has proved a popular crop fertiliser alternative in recent years on the Adelaide Plains.

Local trials are investigating the potential of spent bedding from straw-based pig housing as another nutrient source that could be used in broadacre cropping systems.

Straw-based shelters, otherwise known as “eco-shelters”, are the white, igloo-like structures seen on many modern pig farms and are used to house growing pigs on a bed of cereal straw.

Members of the Halbury/ Whitwarta Agricultural Bureau Branch recently inspected a trial investigating the use of spent bedding from pig shelters to improve low fertility sandhills The trial, funded by Australian Pork Ltd, was established in 2011 on a low fertility sandhill at Erith, near Balaklava.

The purpose of the trial was to assess varying rates (untreated, 5t/ha, 10t/ha and 20t/ha) of spent piggery eco-shelter bedding to determine which rates gave responses in plant vigour, yield and soil fertility.

Trial managers Tony Craddock and Brendan Wallis, from Rural Directions at Freeling guided the group through the site and the results obtained so far.

“In the first year of the trial we observed barley yield responses with the application of high rates of spent bedding of up to 1.2t/ ha or an 86 per cent increase,” Tony said.

“Increased plant vigour can be seen with the high rates of application into the trial’s second season.

“We will harvest the plots at the end of the year to see if yield responses continue into the second season as well.”

Brendan Wallis said tests conducted on wheat sown on

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the trial this year indicated applications of spent bedding increased plant tissue levels of key plant nutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur, zinc, manganese and copper.

“This demonstrates the nutrients in the spent bedding are available and being taken up by plants,” Brendan said.

Spent eco-shelter bedding, like chicken litter, requires spreading with a high volume spreader as it is a light, bulky product.

Spent pig ecoshelter bedding has a similar nutrient content to chicken litter but is higher in moisture content.

“This needs to be considered when calculating cost effectiveness of the product,”Tony said.

“At current fertiliser prices, $5 per cubic metre of spent bedding, delivered to the paddock represents pretty good value.”

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CFS warning on backyard fires CFS and police were called to a minor backyard house fire in Balaklava on Sunday.

A Fisher street resident was burning leaf litter when wind picked up and caused the fire to spread.

The fire was contained prior to CFS arrival, with remaining small spot fires extinguished by CFS crew.

In another incident, CFS arrived at a private bonfire off Short terrace in Balaklava on Saturday night, after it appeared a house may have been on fire. Crews soon departed as there was no threat to property.

Balaklava CFS Captain, Kevin Julyan, reminds residents Mid North fire ban season starts November 15.

Residents conducting bonfires or burn-offs should advise their local CFS. Councils also will be issuing notices to residents regarding overgrown blocks.

TWO WELLS • Premises were broken into and two parcels stolen at Old Port Wakefield Road, Dublin, overnight last Saturday.

• Sometime between September 30 and October 14 a house on the Esplanade, Thompson Beach was broken into.

• A vehicle was stolen from the driveway of a house at Glover Road, Two Wells.

Heritage listing and development processes will be streamlined and younger people encouraged to become involved in conservation under a plan for the future of heritage in South Australia.

SA Heritage Council chair, Judith Carr, said the state’s heritage was one of its great attributes, contributing to our way of life, our culture and our economy.

“Heritage Directions 2012 looks to a future where everyone understands and appreciates heritage values and the great contribution heritage places make to society as a whole,” Ms Carr said.

“One of the major goals of this strategic plan is to improve and streamline the assessment and listing processes for both state and local heritage places.

“This will mean faster answers on whether a place should be given heritage protection, which will benefit all stakeholders.

“We will also be exploring ways to improve the South Australian Heritage Register, including a review to identify how each place on the register meets the criteria for state listing and development approval processes.

“Over time local, national and world heritage places will be added to the register to create a single web-accessible, searchable database containing information on all heritage places in South Australia. “ There are currently more than 2200 State Heritage Places, ranging from grand old homes to factories, from shepherd’s huts to mine sites, from fossil sites and caves to jetties.

Ms Carr said with heritage expertise tending to be held by more senior members of the community, another important goal of the new strategic plan was to encourage education and training for the next generation.

“Our young people need to understand their heritage and appreciate the benefits of retaining and caring for it.

“Those benefits are not only cultural and economic, but also environmental.

Adapting an older building to modern use instead of demolishing it and starting again represents a significant saving in the form of non-renewable resources.”

To read Heritage Directions 2012, visit www.enviornment.sa.gov.au/ heritage

State funding helps tell history of Clare buildings Clare Regional History Group is increasing the profile of local heritage buildings thanks to a $2000 State government grant.

The group unveiled nine historical markers in May this year as part of History SA’s History month celebrations The project has been part of a vision by history group chairman, Gerald Lally and curator, Helen Perry.

They identified suitable buildings in the Clare township, giving preference to those featured on the established Clare Historic Walk.

Helen and Gerald researched the long and colourful histories of the significant buildings, while working closely with building owners, local council, the heritage adviser and the plaque manufacturer.

Buildings included

ONE of the story-board markers the Clare Regional History Group has located in Ennis Park, Clare at the site of the towns old flour mill. in the first round of historic markers were the Clare Town Hall, ANZ Bank, National Bank, Clare Courthouse, Clare Institute (now the public library), Mill Street cottage (now accountants), the Salvation Army Citadel (now hairdresser), the former AMP building (now Employment Directions) and the former Clare Town Hall.

The first two stages were funded by the history group from money raised from research fees, publication sales, memberships and donations, with some donations from the building owners.

The $2000 grant will go towards the production and erection of large story-board markers although their location has not yet been finalised.

Sport and Rec grants open The State government is seeking applications from sports clubs and organisations across the State looking to improve and support their active recreation programs and sporting infrastructure.

Recreation and Sport Minister, Tom Kenyon, says grants can be sought through the Community Recreation and Sports Facilities Program (CRSFP) and the Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program (SRDIP).

“The State Government has a strong commitment to support active recreation and sport programs that assist in improving our health and well being,” Mr Kenyon said.

“The Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program aims to assist eligible organisations to develop and implement state-wide or regional projects which increase sporting activi-

ties and improve services in their areas.

“The annual budget is just over $4 million with organisations eligible to apply for funding for up to three years,” Mr Kenyon said.

“Clubs, sporting organisations, schools and councils seeking funding of $200,000 or more to develop sport or recreation facilities are also being encouraged to submit ‘Expression of Interest’ to the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities funding program in 2013-14.

“Organisations that apply and meet the minimum requirements for their projects will then be invited to submit a full funding application in early 2013,” Mr Kenyon said.

Closing date for both programs is Monday, December 17. For further information on both funding programs and others, visit www.recsport.sa.gov.au.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 17, 2012

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OUR CFS STALWART COMES THROUGH A CHALLENGING YEAR:

New life ahead for Chris T has been a big 12 months for Balaklava’s Chris Cowan. The Wakefield Plains CFS group officer of 18 years stood down from the role recently, his first grandchild arrived and he was also diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Chris is widely known throughout the district as a stalwart of the CFS, his commitment to the vital service spanning 33 years.

He took on the group officer role aged 41.

“Group officer is more of a coordination role, not necessarily taking over the running of an incident response but you’re co-ordinating different brigades coming in and also a bit of the administrative side of things.

“We have an administration officer but you’re still involved with that and also the operational side.

“The last couple of years, I probably lost some of the passion but a majority of the years were well enjoyed.”

With the passion slightly fading, Chris held on to oversee one of the biggest milestones for the local CFS in years.

“My ambition was to see the fire station built at Balaklava, so having achieved that, I felt it was time to step down,” he said.

“I probably put a fair bit of work into getting it, so I wanted to be there when it opened.”

The new facility houses two appliances, while the group has a new response centre and bulk water tanker.

Despite stepping down from the group officer role, with friend, Phil Duffield taking over, Chris remains in the CFS as a general fire fighter.

“I still feel like I’ve got a bit to give back to the community,” he said.

He said the cancer bombshell he received earlier this year was not a major factor in his decision to leave the group officer role.

It was, however, a genuine wakeup call after going through a stage of denial about his health.

“I had suspicions for 12 months or more that something wasn’t right and as time wore on, I was more concerned I had a problem,” Chris said.

“I was probably more scared of the truth, although I had a pretty good idea of what it was.”

Despite showing some serious symptoms, he admits trying to postpone seeing a doctor about it.

“I probably put it off as I had other priorities and things I wanted to get done at the time, which in hindsight ... it was just a stupid thing to do,” Chris said.

“Nothing is more important than your health.”

After at least six months of

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CHRIS Cowan – still smiling after his ordeal and at work testing electrical appliances.

avoiding the inevitable consult, he finally saw his GP, who started with a couple of tests.

“There was a little bit of discomfort and indignity but it’s a lot better than the alternative,” Chris said.

It sparked a series of examinations, which revealed a truth he had known, deep down, for some time.

“Once it was confirmed, it was all go ahead, get everything done.”

The following months included a mix of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

“Fortunately I had no sideeffects,” Chris said.

“I lost a fair bit of weight, which made me feel a lot better and I was still moving around pretty well.”

He is now half way through the chemotherapy treatment.

“I guess I’ve always had a positive outlook on it. I just said ‘righto, we are going to get through this.

“The surgeon has told me what’s left inside is all good and he believes he got everything.

“I was very lucky.

“From having not gone to the doctor for so long, to having a positive outcome, I could have been dead by now.

“That would have been a hell of a lot worse.”

Despite the tumultuous times, Chris said there had been many to lend a helping hand or pass on their best wishes.

“I’ve had a whole lot of support and the whole community has been fantastic,” he said.

“It gives you a different outlook on life.”

Out of the whole ordeal, he had one simple message.

“Early detection is always the best,” Chris said.

“I encourage anyone to get checked out if you’ve got any symptoms, because the little bit of discomfort and indignity of the initial check up is a whole lot better than the alternative.”

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 17, 2012

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‘Don’t just climb the fence uninvited’ Hobby farmer’s warning over alpaca intruders Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells alpaca hobby farmer, Bev Smith-Trim, is more than happy for roadside visitors to stop and admire her small herd.

She would even willingly open her door to people who come knocking to get a closer look at her lovely creatures.

But in the early morning of Thursday, October 4, what she didn’t expect to see from her kitchen window was two women on her property without her permission.

While Bev believes the women were not looking to make trouble and were just trying to get closer to her alpaca herd, she was concerned they had entered the property without asking and by allegedly climbing the fences.

“Two ladies came onto the property to look at the alpacas and I just thought, what’s going on there?”

Bev said.

“I knew there shouldn’t be anybody there.

“They just can’t go onto a farm whenever they feel like it.

“Even though it’s laidback living here, you still must ask before going onto a property.”

Although alpacas are generally docile animals, Bev says the herd

Two Wells alpaca hobby farmer, Bev Smith-Trim, is concerned someone could get hurt if they try to approach her herd without permission. leader is quite protective and could harm intruders.

“The lead animal is very protective of the herd and could attack,” she said.

“If they’d try to touch them, the leader of the herd may well have gone for them and kicked them, especially because I wasn’t there, he’s very, very protective of the others.”

Bev said people needed to remember that just because this area was semi-rural, the standards for courtesy and privacy should be the same as those expected of residents living in the city.

“Living in the city and suburbs, you don’t just climb a fence to go into someone’s yard,” she said.

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permission should be granted by the owners first.

“If you don’t have permission to enter someone’s property you are not allowed there,” Sergeant Devlin said.

“If you are asked to leave, you must. If you enter property for an unlawful purpose you are guilty of an offence.”

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“If I was in the city and there were two people wandering around in my backyard I would have been on the phone straight away to the police.”

Two Wells Police B/Sergeant, Grant Devlin, said trespassing laws were quite simple, adding, while the ladies concerned could argue they were there for a lawful excuse, “looking at the alpacas”,

Realities of the live export trade

It is a shame Federal Labor MP, Tony Zappia, in his recent public comments, clearly failed to grapple with a number of fundamental realities surrounding the live export of Australian sheep and cattle.

One might assume Mr Zappia would be fully seized of the facts, especially as a member of the Federal government’s Live Export Working Party. Apparently this is not the case.

Mr Zappia says “a good start” would be to pursue discussions about a new northern abattoir.

It might be news to Mr Zappia, but the Australian Agricultural Company has already purchased a site south of Darwin and is on track to build a new $80 million abattoir. Private enterprise has already gone to work, while Canberra dithers and fiddles.

As widely reported in the

media, AACo’s new facility is being designed for the slaughter of older cull cows, rather than younger, lighter slaughter steers and heifers which are suitable for live export.

Northern Australia is a difficult place to turn-off young cattle ready for slaughter. Most are sold in ‘store’ condition, requiring further feeding (typically in Indonesia or, alternatively further south in Australia) before reaching slaughter weights.

With this in mind, it is plain to see the new abattoir near Darwin and any others which might be built in the future are essentially irrelevant to the live export debate.

Mr Zappia says the live export trade has been driven by “self-interest and selfregulation”.

The “self-interest and self-

regulation” claim points to the bizarre misconception among those fundamentally cynical of the live trade.

Such perceptions evoke images of ‘cowboy’ exporters cramming livestock on to crowded ships, en route to some lawless foreign market, exploitative dock-side sales and cruel slaughter. Such images, disturbing as they are, are based largely on myth. The live export trade is inescapably dependent on animal welfare.

Every sick, dead or dying animal costs the industry money.

Accordingly, exporters invest massively in the health and wellbeing of animals in transit.

Furthermore, animals which suffer cruel, drawn-out deaths produce inferior meat which makes for an unsatisfactory eating experience.

This has always acted as the most powerful safety net in the protection of animals from inhumane livestock practices, even in slaughter.

Not surprisingly, most activists conveniently ignore such basic facts. But then again, many activists ultimately want the whole livestock industry shut-down and, as such, find the real facts rather inconvenient.

Rather than proving its failures, the fact activists are forced to travel far and wide to find and record a rare single instance of welfare standards not being upheld is testament to the industry’s exceptional success rate in stopping animal cruelty.

What other industries boast comparable success rates?

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ReachOut.com helps mental health Regarding the mental health articles on page 9 in the October 10 edition of the Plains Producer.

Being a mental health advocate myself, I enjoyed reading these articles – but couldn’t resist writing to inform other young people about an online mental health resource.

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Plains Producer, Wednesday October 17, 2012

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NEW POLICE OFFICERS NOW ON DUTY:

Diversity in Balaklava role Les Pearson reports: BALAKLAVA now has two permanent officers manning the local police station, with Constable Mitchell Henry moving from Adelaide to take the vacant permanent position.

Constable Henry has been working at Balaklava for about a month now.

It is his first country post, having previously worked at Port Adelaide for almost four years.

He believes coming to the country has a lot to offer.

“First thoughts were growing with the job, so to speak,” Const.

Henry said.

“You have more responsibility and it’s a bit more relaxing for the family to come out and enjoy the country life.”

He has made the move with wife, Lea, and three-year-old daughter, Tamika.

“Everything’s going alright,” Const. Henry said.

“Everyone’s quite pleasant, so it’s been good.”

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The position is a two-year

tenure. “SAPOL likes you to stay for that period of time, just so you can gel and get used to the area,” Const. Henry said.

“There was a bit of stress on the family packing up and moving but the overall thing is,

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CONSTABLE Sam Wells comes to Port Wakefield from Port Pirie ... and Pembrokeshire, Wales . for a spell or go to uni and get a degree, just for life experience, before you join the police,” Const.

Wells explained.

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“Everything’s unpacked and the kids have settled in, so it’s great,” Const. Wells said.

Unbeknown to many, he also has a secret sporting talent.

Const. Wells happens to be rather adept at fencing.

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He fell into the sport after trying it at school and in 2006, representing the Welsh Sabre team, he won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships.

Const. Wells still

teaches the sport in Adelaide but Olympic hopes are a distant dream.

“I’ve never had enough money or backing to do anything like that,” he said.

While he’s handy with

the sword, a Sherrin footy presents a different challenge which would be unlikely to be accepted here. “I tried footy when I lived at Broughton but it didn’t work out too well,” Const. Wells said.

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WELSH born police officer, Constable Sam Wells, is another to take a permanent position in the district, manning the Port Wakefield station.

Const. Wells has been at Port Wakefield for about six weeks now, as part of his two-year tenure.

He moved to the town with wife, Simone, also a police officer, and two children, Angus (24 months) and Mia (eight weeks).

Const. Wells previously worked at Port Pirie for two years, his first posting out of the academy.

He said the smaller rural station was ideal for him.

“I did some relieving at Broughton while I was at Pirie and it’s always been something I’ve wanted to do,” Const.

Wells said.

“It’s just the lifestyle.

“I grew up in the country in Wales, so it’s the lifestyle I’m used to.”

He left his home county of Pembrokeshire in 2005, flying to Adelaide to visit relatives.

“I didn’t plan on staying in Adelaide as long as I did,” Const. Wells said.

He was studying a management degree at university at the time.

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SNOWTOWN Area School’s new Reception students who started this term (from left) standing – Nicholas Hickman, Riley Biddell, Austin Altmann. Sitting – Alyssa Lane and Brooke Jamieson RIGHT: Quisha Dobie (left), who has joined the Year 5/6/7 class and her sister, Elizabeth, a new member of the Reception/Year 1 class. n SCHOOLS should send pictures of new students to editor@ plainsproducer. com.au

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Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council (C&GVC) has made a submission on a discussion paper reviewing natural disaster funding arrangements between State and Local government in South Australia.

The submission has been based on the council’s experience with the Local Government Disaster Fund and the Stockport Flood Recovery effort.

Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Russel Wortley, and the Local Government Association agreed to the review, with the review team charged with producing an options paper ‘Natural Disasters and Local Government’ that will include the possibility of establishing arrangements to support councils after large scale disaster events.

• C&GVC has a chance to participate in what councils will ‘look like’ in the future, through submissions to a Local Government Association Local Excellence Expert Panel.

The panel has been tasked with determining what councils will look like in the future and expects to deliver a report to the LGA’s annual general meeting in October 2013.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 17, 2012

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OU can touch an Olympic medal and get up close to a galaxy of Olympic stars at the family fun day at Balaklava Golf Club on Saturday, November 3.

Four Australian cycling Olympians and world champions will be attending the day in support of both the Shamus Liptrot Cycling Trail and Balaklava Golf Club.

Olympic bronze medallist Annette (Nettie) Edmondson, a close friend of the late Shamus Liptrot, will ride the trail to the club with fellow Olympians Michael Hepburn, Jack Bobridge and Josie Tomic.

Hepburn and Bobridge won silver in London as part of the Australian Olympic pursuit team. They are also multiple world champions, as is Josie Tomic, who finished fourth in the women’s team pursuit in London.

The ride and walk will start from an area in front of Balaklava Hospital. Participants should gather from around 3.30pm in order to join the Olympic cyclists on their ride to the golf club from about 4pm, following the Lions trail and the new cycling trail.

This time is 30 minutes later than the previously advertised 3pm start. Walkers can start earlier if they wish.

The group is expected to be at the club from about 4.30pm - 5pm to mingle with the crowd and then take part in a casual chat and question and answer session.

Sporting stars come out to help our cycle trail and golf club An entry fee, donated to the cycling trail, will apply to this, with a starting time of about 6.30pm.

And yes, they will have their medals for you to view and be available for autographs, so take caps, shirts or whatever!

Hoyleton Olympic pistol shooters, father and daughter pair David and Hayley Chapman, have prior commitments and cannot attend.

There will be lots of FREE entertainment, music by Mallala’s popular James Abberley, games for kids and plenty to eat and drink (food charges will apply).

There will also be some fun golfing action, also helping to raise cash for the club.

“It’s going to be a great day,” said Nettie Edmondson.

“I’m really looking forward to being there and helping raise funds for Shamus’s cycle trail.

“Make sure you join us on the ride and at the club. We’ll be happy to chat about the Olympics and offer some cycling hints to up and coming champs.”

• Bring plenty of gold coins to pass through the trail “tollgates” and to enjoy the food at the golf club.

WHO ARE THEY? Annette (Nettie) Edmondson won Olympic Bronze in the Omnium, a multiple race event in track cycling and one of cycling’s toughest events.

The omnium replaced the individual pursuit, the points race, and the Madison at the Olympics and consists of six events, the flying lap; individual pursuit and time trial (all against the clock) and points race; elimination race and scratch race (known as ‘bunch’ events).

Nettie has only been riding for the Australian national senior team for one year.

Amongst many honours, she also won the individual pursuit and points race at the Australian Track Championships in Adelaide earlier this year, and was first in the omnium at the track championships a year earlier in Sydney. Nettie also won the 2008, 2009 and 2012 Champion of Champions at the Australian Track Titles and the 2008 Amy Gillett Award JACK BOBRIDGE a member of Australia’s team pursuit Olympic silver

Olympic claim to fame

medallists, also is world champion in individual and team pursuit and holds a world record in the 4000m individual pursuit.

The team pursuit is a track cycling event similar to the individual pursuit, except that two teams, each of up to four riders, compete, start on opposite sides of the velodrome.

Discover more as you ride along

The men’s event is competed over a distance of 16 laps, 4 km, by a team of four riders. As with the individual pursuit, the objective is to cover the distance in the fastest time or to catch and overtake the other team in a final.

Michael hepburn, also a team pursuit silver medallist, was a member of the 2012 Track Word Cup team.

Michael won the team pursuit at the 2010 Track World Championships in a new Australian record and did it again to win the same title in 2011. He was a member of the winning team pursuit

‘Casbah’ comes to Auburn Looking for a night of Moroccan themed food, music to match and plenty of fun? Then Come to the Casbah in Auburn at the end of the month The Casbah event is the Zonta Club of Clare & Districts annual major fundraiser and is a night of entertainment coupled with a great three course menu.

Patrons are encouraged to dress-up, but if they forget there will be some suitable in-theme items available at the door to add that bit of sparkle and pizzazz.

Funds raised by the Zonta Club go to support women and girls in the district as well as to overseas projects.

The club supports four regional high schools with bursaries for female students, including Balaklava High

n CLOCKWISE from top, Annette Edmondson, Jack Bobridge, Josie Tomic and Michael Hepburn.

School, Riverton & Districts High School, Clare High School and Burra Community School to help them meet their social and educational needs; provides items for the Clare Hospital Care Cupboard such as toothbrushes and combs as well as changes of clothing for those hospitalised in an emergency and gifts ‘pamper packs’ to Uniting Care for distribution to women in need.

Zontians also annually assemble birthing kits and are always happy to consider requests for support from women and girls in the community.

Bookings are necessary – email – clare.zonta@gmail.com or phone 04007 42692, or purchase your ticket at Venturas Visions gallery and studio, Main North Road, Auburn

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at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in a new Australian record and won the prologue and stage 3 of the Tour de l’Avenir in France in 2011.

He is a member of the Australian GreenEDGE road cycling team that was inaugurated in 2011 and began competing in 2012. His first time in a green and gold jersey was for the Junior World Road Championships in 2008.

JOSIE TOMIC is a multiple world champion who rides team pursuit and omnium. She was just out of a podium finish in London, finishing fourth in women’s team pursuit, with Nettie Edmondson and Melissa Hoskins.

She won senior world titles in 2009 and 2010 and three junior world titles in 2007.

After taking out the multi-discipline omnium event at the 2009 Australian Track Championships, the West Australian went on to become the inaugural world champion at the 2009 Track World Championships in Poland, while also winning the bronze in the team pursuit.

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Your Wedding

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n Joanne Shepherd and Ben Davey tied the knot at Ardrossan on September 29.

Joanne is the daughter of David and Glenda Shepherd of Balaklava, and Ben is the son of Rex and Sheryl Davey of Clinton Centre. n Libby Birkmyre and Les Pearson from Balaklava were married in a garden wedding at Glen Ewin Estate on Saturday October 13. They are pictured with their bridal party above from left: Brodie and Jamie Pearson, Dean Storic, Les and Libby Pearson, Linda Moresi, Kate Randall and Anna Davies. Libby is the daughter of Linda and Doug Moresi from Adelaide and Les is the son of Liz and Doug Pearson from Darke Peak. n Former local girl, Emma Parker, married Dan Kenny in a beautiful ceremony at Anlaby Station, near Kapunda, on Saturday.

Emma is the daughter of David and Jackie Parker of Balaklava, and Dan is the son of Peter and Jan Kenny of Adelaide.

The couple were jetsetting off for a 10 day honeymoon in Fiji, before returing to their home in Wagga, NSW. Pictured, from left: Rebekka Baldwin, Jacki Baker, Lauren Johnson, Emma and Dan Kenny, Tom Moloney, Joseph Shaddock and Scott Klitscher.

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n Local farmer, Peter Shepherd, married Emily Davey on August 25 at Clinton Centre Uniting Church, with the reception held at Arthurton Sporting Club. Peter is the son of David and Glenda Shepherd of Balaklava, and Emily is the daughter of John and Debra (nee Goldney) Davey of Clinton Centre.

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Your Wedding

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n Clare Haynes and Hayden Elsworthy from Balaklava were married at the Anglican Church of St Mary of Bethany, Goyder, on October 6. Hayden is the son of Graham and Pam Elsworthy, and Clare is the daughter of Pat and the late Keith Haynes. The couple left for an adventure-packed honeymoon in South Africa last Wednesday.

n Amy and David Cawrse married on August 18 at Mallala Uniting Church. The ceremony was followed by a reception in Mallala Institute. Amy is the daughter of Julianne and Geoff Jordan of Mallala, and David is the son of Robin and Judith Cawrse of Wasleys. David and Amy were attended by Tim Cawrse, Dave Pontt, Brett Davies, Brett Schutz, Dave Cawrse, Erin Edwards, Stacey Barrett, Hannah Jordan, Lauren Cawrse and Amy Cawrse.

The couple live near Wasleys.

Terissa’s pot luck!

Who said men can’t be romantic? Local farmer, Daniel Angel, proposed to girlfriend, Terissa Smart, in a most unique way.

On a recent holiday to an Aboriginal outpost in Arnhem Land, the pair had caught a huge mud crab.

It was in the pot to cook for dinner, and Daniel sent Terissa

off to get some more water for the pot.

On her return, he tried, in vain, to get her to check the pot for enough water. Luckily Daniel’s daughter, Sophie, lifted the lid and noticed a shiny diamond ring, zip-tied to a claw! Terissa had to retrieve the ring herself! Bad luck for the ring-bearer crab, but apparently he tasted delicious!

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NEWS v Balaklava

n PLACING their ladies are (from left) Diane Gregor, Roanne, Noah and Lyla Georg and Carly Friedrichs and at LEFT Cathy Blackwell.

Friends in PINK Tributes for cancer victims Balaklava branch of Friends in Pink Breast Cancer Support Group held its Mini-Field of Women on Friday, October 12.

About 45 people gathered at the Triangle to pay tribute to all those affected by breast cancer in our community.

The event was opened by Wendy

Schulz, whose mother died from he disease in 2003.

Those present “planted” 100 bright pink lady silhouettes, symbolising 14000 Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and 2700 women who die from it each year.

The morning concluded with coffee and cake at Wendy’s Cafe ‘n Cakes.

n JOY Ryan (above) and Amy Barr (left) place their pink ladies in the Field of Women. n BELOW: Wendy Schulz officially opens the event in Balaklava’s Triangle.

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NEWS v District CANCER SURVIVOR MEGAN SMITH URGES:

Check and check again

J

anuary 3, 2012 is a date Balaklava’s Megan Smith will never forget. It was the date she was told she had breast cancer.

Megan hadn’t done a breast self-examination for about a year prior to December 2011.

She could feel two small lumps, about the size of peas, but not round like peas.

She visited the GP who sent her off for a mammogram.

Two mammograms later, nothing could be detected, but they could still be seen.

Megan was then sent for a fine needle biopsy, and that’s when her worst fears were realised.

“Telling my family was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” Megan said.

“I felt so stupid I hadn’t checked regularly, and I was terrified it had spread to other parts of my body because I hadn’t found it earlier.”

Megan saw a specialist and went through blood tests, organ and bone scans and an MRI to see if the disease had spread.

The MRI showed three small tumours in the breast, but it hadn’t spread anywhere else.

“The two days spent waiting for those results were the longest two days in my life,” she said.

A treatment plan was put in place, starting with four rounds of chemotherapy to shrink the tumours.

Shrinking them first makes the surgery less invasive and is designed to allow a clear margin (of disease-free tissue) around the area.

In April, after that treatment, Megan had a mastectomy of her right breast and also

had lymph nodes under her arm removed.

The core biopsy of the tumours showed a slow growing non-agressive Stage 2A cancer.

The area around the tumours was clear and the disease hadn’t spread into the lymph nodes.

Even though she had been given the allclear, a follow up of four rounds of chemo, and five weeks of radiotherapy was required.

Megan finishes the radiotherapy this week, which coincides with her, and husband Michael’s 25th wedding anniversary.

“I’ve tried to keep my life as normal as possible during this whole process.”

“By doing that, people tend to treat you normally and it’s a happier environment,” she said.

Even though she was technically free of cancer after the operation, Megan calls the final treatments “just in case” chemo and radiotherapy.

Megan will then take medication for the next five years to block hormones, as her cancer was positive for hormone receptors.

Most breast cancers are not genetically related, but in Megan’s case, there is a family history.

Megan’s paternal grandma, maternal great-grandma, grandma, aunty and cousin all died from the disease.

“You have to be vigilant in checking regularly. Early detection is the best cure,” said Megan.

ORGANISERS for the Gawler Relay for Life are encouraging locals to put together their teams and register for next year’s event, to be held on April 6 and 7 next year.

Relay For Life is an overnight, community event where teams of 10 to 15 participate in a relay-style walk or run to raise funds for Cancer Council.

Teams generally raise funds in various ways in the lead up to the relay.

With no event at Clare next year, it will be the closest relay event for most Adelaide

Plains communities to take part in.

Gawler Relay for Life committee media and marketing officer, Cheryl Duffield, said it’s a great cause to be part of.

“It’s an excellent fundraiser and a good social outlet where everyone gets together for the same reason,” she said.

“Everyone has had cancer affect them in some way, whether themselves, through a friend or family member.

“This is a way of fighting back.

“You feel like you’re doing something and

Louise Michael reports:

MEGAN Smith and husband Michael place a pink lady in Balaklava’s Mini Field of Women last Friday.

“The disease doesn’t discriminate – it doesn’t matter if you are healthy, young or old.” “And the disease doesn’t just affect women – men can get it too.”

Megan counts her blessings and couldn’t have made it through this life-changing time without the support of her family, staff at

Foodland (of which Megan and Michael are the owners), local church groups and the community as a whole.

“Balaklava’s Friends in Pink Breast Cancer support group has been fantastic, and organiser Joy Ryan has been a guardian angel supporting me,” said Megan.

Plains people urged to join Relay for Life not just sitting back and letting it happen.”

Team members will relay around Princes Park in Gawler for 19 and a half hours, which will feature an opening ceremony and a cancer survivors and carers walk to kick things off.

“It is a special event where there is loud applause and everyone cheering them on,” Cheryl said.

People should start getting their teams together as soon as possible and register them with the Cancer Council on the Relay for Life website.

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n Mallala Relay for Life has entered a team and is looking for sponsors for their team shirts. Contact Trish Konzag 0427 272 075 if you’d like to be in the team or be a sponsor. n Two Wells has also entered a team called “The Wombles,” and Hamley Bridge is looking to form a new team for the event.

“We hold regular team meetings to keep everyone on track, so we actively support every team all the way along,” Cheryl said.

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SPORT v District

Basketball’s back on the Adelaide Plains n ABOVE: Hosea McPharlin, puts a shot up in the Under 12 Mixed basketball game on Friday night. n TOP LEFT: Nikita Viney and Lacee McPharlin hanging out at the courts. n LEFT: Drew Davis passes for the Bolts in the Under 12 game.

n MAX Heaslip, in his return to basketball, passes in from the boundary line for the Owen Bolts during the Under 12 Mixed game.

n LORENZO De Roma in action for the Boomers in Under 12 Mixed.

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SPORT v Basketball n LUCY Dixon looks to pass for the Boomers in the Under 12 Mixed competition.

n OWEN’S Celeste Biddle tries to get around the tight defence of Wildcats’ Sarah Heaslip during the Under 14 girls game on Friday.

Season debut sees close games • From back page Aussie Hoops bounces off this week, co-ordinated by Kirsty Williams and Sascha Tiller. New Aussie Hoops packs will be available for players.

In the Under 12 mixed game on Friday night, some teams appeared to have good wins while other games were much closer.

Clubs have three weeks to make any changes if they wish to do so.

A highlight of the night was the Max Heaslip’s return to basketball. Max had not played since being diagnosed with cancer three years ago. He played with a great deal of determination, proving anything is possible.

We look forward to seeing him go from strength to strength in his basketball.

Max’s brother, Jack, shot 11 points for the Owen Bolts, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Boomers taking the win.

Young Lorenzo De Roma certainly knew where the basket was, scoring

some beautiful shots.

In the Under 14 Boys, Long Plains had a win over the Falcons, with Dawson Page top scoring for the night with 38 points.

It was also great to see the return of Waverley Palmer, scoring six points for her team, who lost to Bulldogs by only nine points, making it a great game.

In the Under 16 Girls competition, Bulldogs lost to the Rangers, and the Cannons lost to Owen.

It was great to see Amy Humphrys playing for Owen.

The Under 17 Boys, Owen started well for the first game, with some great shots being put up, including three pointers.

Lachlan Speissegger played well for Titans.

There are some great players in the Under 17 Boys competition and I’m keen to watch their progress.

Practise is the key, gentlemen.

Here’s a great line from a great movie,

Adelaide Plains Basketball Results For all your sports energy drinks!

1 Fisher Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1513 Results of matches played on Friday October 12

Men Division

Eagles 62 (C.Price 31, S.Goldsworthy 22, B.Taylor 9) def Redlegs 31 (P.Kowalick 9, C.Veitch 8, S.Wildman 5). Old Dogs 35 (L.Wright 14, D.Friedrichs 10, H.Veitch 4) def Raptors 25 (D.Wilson, G.Page 5, M.Verrall 4). Young Guns 52 (C.McPharlin 18, K.Robinson 16, T.Michael 7) def Hopefulls 16 (A.Bailey, R.Bernhardt, P.McIntyre).

Owen 51 (A.Pratt 19, B.LLoyd 12, J.Gregory 7) def Bulldogs 16 (J.Zilm 4, Z.Zilm 4, S.Bellman 3). Swaggies (J.Kelly 13, R.Sharer 10, J.McArdle 9) def Peckers 19 (L.Michael 10, B.Michael 5, M.Clifford 4).

Tigers 20 (Won by Forfeit) def Long Plains 0 (Team Forfeit)

WOMEN Div A

Storm 31 (L.Michael 12, A.Wilson 12, R.McPharlin 7) def Wanderers 26 (M.Herrtschke 7, H.Diekman 6, R.Jamieson 4). Long Plains 37 (K.Blackwell 18, C.Fiebig 11, L.Tynan 4) def Bulldogs 25 (T.Nottle 8, A.Simon 6, K.Woodrow 5). Clare 34 (J.Caulfield 13, T.Buddle 7, L.Finey) def Opals 19 (B.Wedding 11, T.Evans 6, K.Hendry).

U/17 BOYS

U/14 BOYS

Rangers 20 (S.Faehrmann 8, C.Barber 4, E.Cunningham 2) def Bulldogs 6 (B.Nyoni 4, C.Lawrie 2). Owen 48 (K.Wedding 27, B.Wilson 11, J.Heaslip 4) def Cannons 52 (E.Mahony 13, A.Michael 8, A.Allen 2).

U/12 Mixed

Bulldogs 40 (K.White 20, S.Cullen 12, C.Hoepner 8) def Panthers 31 (B.Smith 19, W.Palmer 6, L.McPharlin 4). Owen 31 (R.Dunstan 10, T.Harkness 10, K.Gregory 7) def Wildcats 26 (S.Heaslip 20, A.Langdon 4, S.Sach 2).

Long Plains 61 (D.Page 38, E.Pepe 10, N.McArdle 9) def Falcons 52 (S.Michael 19, S.Speissegger 18, A.Lawless 11). Ravens 46 (E.De Roma 14, W.Dixon 14, A.Clifford 10) def Owen 17 (C.Lane 7, R.Betts 6, D.Phillips 2).

Strikers 20 (T.Michael 14, R.Lawless 2) def Redlegs 3 (A.Irrgang 2, L.Reichelt). Rocket 18 (E.Brownlie 10, K.Heaslip 4, C.Selwood 2) def Cheeters 12 (C.Harkness 4, C.King 4, M.Abdilla). Magic 20 (K.Binka 14, C.Lamond 2, C.Smith 2) def Tigers 4 (D.Ferris 2, T.Gregory 2). Boomers 33 (L.DeRoma 16, L.Dixon, H.McPharlin) def Bolts 19 (J.Heaslip 11, M.Freebairn 3, D.Davis)

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n ABOVE: Rachel Dunstan, Owen turns to run after grabbing a rebound in the Under 14 Girls competition. n BELOW: Sophia Sach, Wildcats grabs the rebound, ready to put another one up in Under 14 Girls.

WOMEN Div B

Cats 42 (T.Loveday 13, L.Collins 8, S.Mugge 6) def Bulldogs 3 (D.Hosking 2, B.Nyoni 1). Wanderers 31 (K.Wechert 11, N.Andriske 6, T.Tilley 6) def Balaklava 19 (B.Koch 10, C.Barlow 5, H.Shepherd 4). Owen 29 (K.Harkness 9, S.Florence 7, L.Wilson 5) def Long Plains 22 (H.McArdle 10, S.McArdle 6, A.Daniel 2).

Titans 40 (L.Speissegger 12, T.Temby 7, S.Speissegger 4) def Redlegs 26 (T.Nottle 9, J.Alsop, W.Angel 6). Owen 44 (J.Wedding 20, C.Pratt 8, J.Dunstan 7) def Raiders 19 (H.Veitch 9, Z.Scholz 5, J.Michael 3).

“I believe that if you treat the game with respect it will reward you.”

In the Men’s Division there are 12 teams.

There were some good games on Friday night, however there were too many shots that didn’t go in - maybe some practise would help?

It was great to see young Jordan Wilson back again. If given the opportunity, he should do well.

I saw Jason McPharlin playing for the Peckers.

Gavin Page also made a return.

There’s one player I really enjoying watching, and that’s Kym Simon. However, I was told he was on a footy trip, so I will have to wait until this Friday to see him in action.

Another player worth watching is Gib Palmer.

It was great to see Ray Bennett on the court as a player instead of in his usual umpiring role.

In the B Grade Women, the new Blyth Cats won against the Bulldogs by 39 points, making them the team to watch.

Sarah McArdle is back playing with sister, Hannah McArdle, for Longies.

Long Plains A Grade Women are looking strong again this year, but with new teams Clare and the Wanderers, only time will tell.

Bulldogs played some silly shots last week, but once they settle they’ll be great to watch.

Storm will create a storm of their own as well.

‘Till next week…

U/16 Girls

U/14 Girls

n NEW umpiring recruit, Tom Lane.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 17, 2012

SPORT v Tennis

MAKING A ‘RACQUET’ n FILL-IN Luke Cropley prepares for a backhand during his division two match last Thursday night.

n HOLLIE Hudson in action for the division two Grubs, in her season debut, while husband Wade (below) puts a forehand away.

New players hit the courts balaklava night

The rain cleared but the temperature was freezing for the first night of tennis for 2012. Numbers are down slightly this year but there are some new faces – welcome!

Alice Parson’s division two Worms scraped through to win by a measly two games, 3-25 to 3-23 over Bec Houston’s Grubs.

New player Hollie Hudson did well in her first set, coming second with husband Wade to Alice and Carolyn Mutton. Bec and Peter Rohrlach made up for that, winning a dakdropper over Fran Henderson and Warren ‘Wazza’ McRostie. Warren and Carolyn got their revenge winning a last set dakdropper over Peter and Hollie. Some good rallies played by everyone.

Diane Gregor’s division two Gnats had a topsy-turvy win over Cherie Cleary’s Slugs, with three 8-0 sets played and a tiebreaker.

Welcome to new player, Viet Nguyen, who managed to reveal the briefs twice to opponent, fill-in Luke Cropley, who was relieved it wasn’t the other way around. Although I’ve heard he’s used to that.

David Northcott and Cherie did well, winning a tiebreaker over Sam Gregor and Diane. Sam and Sue Nicholson had a hiccup 0-8 to David and Danielle Murphy, but Sam redeemed himself with Luke in the last. Lots of laughing heard in this set with matches played in great spirits.

Division one matches were both a bit one-sided. Old Crocs, led by Chris Curnow, defeated Tania Allen’s Gators 5-34 to 1-14.

Maybe the names should’ve been swapped?

Anyway, well done to Tanya Greenshields and Jarrad Thiele, who won the Gators’ only set over some really old Crocs, Gary Wilson and Marty Brice. Tania A and Don Veitch were unlucky to lose a tight 5-3 to

n GARY Wilson in action for the division one Crocs.

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Kirsty Williams and Chris.

Andrew Lane’s busy Beavers came second 0-16 to 6-33 to Scott McDonald’s Turtles in a match that was actually closer than the score indicates. Turtles’ Jordan Taylor, sporting a lovely rats tail, and Helen Barry made a mockery of Leonie McRostie and Darren Scholz, making them reveal the Bonds!

Leonie got a pep talk from Laney and they did very well, nearly causing an upset, losing valiantly in a tiebreaker to Helen and Scott.

The other four sets were all 5-3s, with Julia Hoskin and opponent Cherie Cmrlec having a 5-3 in every set. Regardless of the score, it was good tennis, and a few players might’ve needed a rub down on Friday.

It will be interesting to see what happens next round when all players have warmed up!

n RIGHT: Jarrad Thiele stays focussed during his match for the division one Gators. n LEFT: New recruit, Viet Nguyen plays a net shot.

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Port Wakefield Blue in superb form • From back page DIVISION ONE RESULTS: Riverton 77 (10) (D. Willmott 25, B. Mullins 33, N. Rogers 19) def. Wasleys 68 (2) (S. Nicolai 28, D. Olive 22, W. Grady 18); Balaklava 67 (8) (T. Clifford 18, P. Thompson 23, B. Taylor 26) def. Mallala 65 (4) (J. Evans 20, P. Furst 26, B. Smith 19); Port Wakefield 78 (10) (G. McPharlin 37, R. Murphy 14, W. McPharlin 27) def.

Owen 60 (2) (G. Bubner 15, T. Harkness 20, N. Harkness 25); Hamley Bridge bye.

STANDINGS: Balaklava 18 (+15), Wasleys 13 (+18), Hamley Bridge 12* (+35), Riverton 10* (+9), Port Wakefield 10 (-17), Mallala 5 (-29), Owen 4 (-31) [* = BYE] OCTOBER 20 FIXTURES: Hamley Bridge vs Owen, Port Wakefield vs Mallala, Balaklava vs Riverton, Wasleys bye.

Wakefield Blue leads Division Two

After the second round in Division Two, only four sides remain undefeated; Port Wakefield Blue, Balaklava Red, Port Wakefield Gold and Balaklava Blue.

How many of these sides will remain unbeaten after this weekend’s matches?

First, though, let’s look at Saturday’s results.

Port Wakefield Blue sits on top of the standings following their 11-shot win over Riverton Black; so far, the side has lost only one point.

Second spot is currently held by Balaklava Red after their defeat over Wasleys by 18 shots with two rinks up.

Port Wakefield Gold has moved into third spot courtesy of their 44 shot victory over Riverton White, while Balaklava Blue won its first match after having the opening bye.

Only four of the remaining 11 sides have failed to

secure a win so far which may suggest that, apart from a few sides, the rest of the competition is fairly even in ability. Time will tell.

Round three features many interesting matches where results on the day have the potential to generate major movements within the standings.

Port Wakefield Blue should continue its good form with a win over a Tarlee White combination that had a strong performance last weekend.

Balaklava Red hosts Riverton Black, where home green advantage may prove to be the determining factor in their favour.

Owen and Balaklava Blue meet in another close contest where the winner may not be known until the final few ends.

In other matches, likely winners are Mallala White, Hamley White, Port Wakefield Gold and Riverton White.

Mallala Black has the Division Two bye in round three.

DIVISION TWO: Balaklava Blue 78 (12) (G. Olsen 31, L. Day 25, C. Milton 22) def. Mallala Black 42 (0) (G. Forrest 7, K. McDonald 20, B. Hill 15); Owen 73 (11) (L. Hean 20, P. Sullivan 24, M. Miles 29) def. Balaklava White 54 (1) (R. Hillman 20, C. Stewart 21, J. Bastian 13); Port Wakefield Gold 97 (10) (A. Carslake 43, K. Anderson 26, L. Robertson 28) def. Riverton White 53 (2) (J. Glistak 9, R. Hannaford 30, M. Keast 14); Hamley White 72 (11) (J. Parry 27, D. French 18, M. Nichols 27) def. Tarlee Red 53 (1) (I. Rohde 19, D. Branson 18, P. Dunn 16); Tarlee White 94 (12) (T. Wright 35, D. Meyers 29, F. Gorey 30) def. Hamley Red 44 (0) (C. Phillips 15, L. Stott 16, G. Schilling 13); Port Wakefield Blue 70 (11) (P. Baum 22, T. Cluse 24, S. Reimers 24) def. Riverton Black 59 (1)

Payneham to host prestigious bowls events Payneham Bowling Club has been chosen as the venue for the 2013 Men’s & Women’s Prestige Medley and Schroeter, Kennedy and U/18 Shields.

These events will take place from Thursday 7 March to Monday 11 March 2013.

The 2013 Men’s Country Round Robin & Men’s MGA Country Carnival Finals will be held at Marion Bowling Club from Monday February 11 to Friday February 15, 2013 while the 2013 Women’s Country Round Robin & Women’s MGA Country Carnival Finals will be staged at Lockleys Bowling Club from Tuesday February 12 to Friday February 15, 2013 (Country Round Robin) and on Sunday March 24, 2013 (Country Carnival finals).

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(C. Greenslade 18, P. Gates 24, A. Harrip 17); Balaklava Red 82 (10) (B. Philp 25, C. Cowan 20, P. McPharlin 37) def. Wasleys 64 (2) (C. Frankel 23, S. Wendland 28, J. McDonnell 13); Mallala White bye.

STANDINGS: Port Wakefield Blue 23 (+84.75), Balaklava Red 20 (+22), Port Wakefield Gold 18 (+54), Owen 15 (+9), Tarlee White 14 (+42), Riverton White 14 (+17), Balaklava Blue 12* (+36), Riverton Black 11 (-1), Tarlee Red 11 (-11), Mal-

lala Black 11 (-23), Hamley White 11 (-42), Mallala White 2* (-4), Balaklava White 2 (-32), Hamley Red 2 (-60), Wasleys 2 (-91.75) [* = bye].

OCTOBER 20 FIXTURES: Mallala White vs Wasleys, Balaklava Red vs Riverton Black, Port Wakefield Blue vs Tarlee White, Hamley Red vs Hamley White, Tarlee Red vs Port Wakefield Gold, Riverton White vs Balaklava White, Owen vs Balaklava Blue, Mallala Black bye.

LOWER North Regional girls tennis team, from left: Sam Murch (coach) Josie Rudduck (Yorketown), Alice Hickman (Point Turton), Amy Turner (Gawler), Maggie Henschke (Tanunda), Sharon Jenner (team manager).

LOWER North Regional boys tennis team from left: Sam Murch (coach), Brodie Cormack (Roseworthy), Angus Dare (Clare), Joel Broadhead (Freeling), Jake Slade (Clare), Fletcher Thomas (Manoora).

Lower North’s Federation Cup success

Renee’s silver medal Renee McPharlin (Balaklava) secured the Silver Medal in the Australian Under 18 Championships held recently at North Launceston Bowls Club, Tasmania. Renee has also been named in the Australian Under 18 squad.

Neil in State side

Neil Rogers (Riverton) has been selected in the Bluesky Healthcare Over 60s State side that is currently participating in the Over 60s National Championships at Queanbeyan Bowling Club, ACT.

Lower Northern Regional boys and girls tennis teams took out the 2012 Foundation Cup, hosted by Barossa Light & Gawler (who are part of the Lower Northern Region), at Essex Park, Gawler, September 23-27.

Tournament director, Ty Allen, said of the event, “(The) Foundation Cup provides regional junior players a pathway to represent their region and State and to access National Academy coaches and state training facilities.

“The state event is a highlight on the regional tennis calendar as it brings the best regionally based 13 and Under players together to compete across four days of great tennis,” Ty said.

In a first, Lower Northern Region took out both the boys and girls teams events. Fielding such successful teams stemmed from a fruitful regional tournament, held last March, which attracted over 80 junior players from Gawler, Barossa, Yorke Peninsula and Mid North.

From this, 12 boys and 12 girls were selected to attend monthly selection trials held at Yorketown, Lyndoch, Balaklava and Clare, under the direction of coach and mentor, Sam Murch.

“The training events held throughout the winter made a difference.

“It is a remarkable thing because we’ve never won the event before,” Sam said.

The teams event and individual tournament was played afterwards.

From the individual event, the four semi-finalists in both the boys and girls events are selected to represent regional South Australia at the National Foundation Cup, held in Sydney from January 6-10, run alongside the Sydney International.

This year, Lower North had three players make the semi finals of the singles championships. Joel Broadhead (Freeling) won the Boys Championship and Josie Rudduck (Yorketown) won the Girls Championship, with Amy Turner making the semis. Ella Vandeleur (Gawler), who competed as part of the Lower West Coast, also made it into the State team.

Players proudly wore the new regional uniform – thanks to generous sponsors, Gawler Body Works and Geoplex, and supporters Impress Promotions Gawler, The Lyndoch Hotel, The Co-op community Store and She’s Apples.

Barossa Light & Gawler will be running the 2013 regional selection tournaments for 8, 10, 13 and 15 and Under teams in March.

All local players are encouraged to have a go.

Further details will be released closer to the event.

LOWER North players to make the State Country tennis team, from left: Josie Rudduckc, Joel Broadhead, Ella Vandeleur and Amy Turner.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 17, 2012

SPORT v District

HOWZAT?! n HEATH Pym and Liam Whitwell, Long Plains celebrates as Lower North batsman, Jason McPharlin is stumped, during a Stanley cricket match in February.

It’s back to the pitch as Stanley’s season takes off WITH Stanley Cricket Association matches starting this weekend, it is looming as one of the most even seasons in years.

With some player movements and colts cricketers coming into senior cricket, all clubs will be confident heading into the upcoming season.

All clubs still require players, so if you are interested in playing, contact details for each club are listed below.

Lower North

LOWER North had a season to remember in 2011/12, winning both the A1 and A2 premierships.

The Balaklava-based club is blessed with many young, talented cricketers, led by its A1 captain, Ryan Darling, who is arguably the premier player of the competition.

He is strongly supported by bowling partners, Matt Higgs and Jeff Cowan, who have the pace and ability to destroy opposition line ups.

With a batting list featuring the human brick wall, Todd McPharlin, who has amassed plenty of runs in the last four or five seasons, Ryan McPharlin, Darling, and Rowland, it is a formidable sight for opposition teams.

Lower North’s depth is a strong point, with guys like Jason McPharlin putting in strong performances in the A2s and pushing for a regular spot in the top grade.

Lower North will again go into the season as premiership favourites in both grades and will also represent the Stanley association in the state wide twenty20 competition.

With indoor training facilities the club is also well run off field.

Clare Combined

Grand finalists from last year, the Clare combined A1s will be hoping to go one better this year.

The loss of gun all-rounder Matt Vandeleur and his brother Andrew, will leave a big hole in both the batting and bowling ranks but like Lower North, it has many talented youngsters ready to step up.

Clare was captained last year

by SA country representative, Ben Seymon.

A big game player, Ben will again be gearing up for a big tally of runs this season.

stanley cricket association preview with Matt Norman South African born keeper batsman, Scott Stedall, will most likely be spending a lot of his Saturday afternoons out in the middle with Seymon, Rob Calaby and ex-A grade district cricketer and potential match winner, Matt Stopp.

Clare also have a strong bowling attack led by a couple of teenage stars in paceman, Angus McGregor, and left arm spinner Tom Forrest.

Forrest, at 15 years of age, is already regarded by many as the best spin bowler in the league.

These two lads will be backed up by experienced paceman Greg Colbert, who consistently picks up the scalps of the opposition premier batsmen year after year.

Watervale

WATERVALE Cricket Club had a breakout season in 2011/12, narrowly missing out on a grand final berth.

Watervale is a proud family club, which is also well run off field.

Playing its home matches on the picturesque Watervale oval, the Redbacks will be hoping for another strong season this year.

It has been whispered that talented cricketer, Ryan McDermid, may be back, who on his day can be a match winner with the bat.

Strong performers last year for the Redbacks were paceman. Simon Helbig, who had a standout season with the ball, while Shannon Parker took the association by storm with his incredible big hitting at the top of the order.

The ever-reliable Matt Butler and Brett Smith will again be a strong contributors with both bat and ball and will be strongly supported in the middle order by Brad and Greg Bryksy.

Toby Milburn and Alex Griffen are both exciting young colts cricketers who will play a big part in the clubs future.

Expect Watervale to again be around the mark in 2012/13.

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The club is holding a family day during its first home game of the season on October 20 at the Watervale oval.

Training is held at Watervale oval from 5.30pm on Thursday nights.

Long Plains

THE new kids on the block last year, Long Plains, exceeded all expectations by making the finals in its first year in the Stanley competition.

Playing on the best surface in the competition, the boys from the plains will be bolstered by the inclusion of ex Lower North paceman, Brad Jones.

Teamed with his captain and premier bowler, Michael Warnes, it promises to be a stern test for opposition top orders.

Heath Pym, Dean West, Rob Bushell and Liam Whitwell will be expected to do the bulk of the run scoring.

Long Plains had a trial game against the Stansbury cricket club on October 7, so expect them to hit the ground running this season.

Expect Long Plains to improve on last season and could be a smoky for the flag.

Training is at Long Plains oval at 6pm Thursday nights.

Brinkworth/ Koolunga

AS a powerhouse of the Stanley association over the last 15 years,

the Brinkworth/Koolunga Cricket Club missed the finals for the first time for many years in 2011/12.

A1 Premiers in 2001/02, 03/04, 04/05, 08/09 and 10/11, the strong team, led by Stanley association captain, Paul Meyer, will again be up near the top this season.

A strong recruiting drive through the offseason has lured ex Sevenhill gun, Kane Steele, ex junior Sam Wheaton and Campbell Burgess to the gold caps.

Paul Meyer will again lead the side with the bat, Meyer seems to get better as each year goes by.

As a cricketer who has scored thousands of runs on Saturday afternoons all over the Mid North, I cannot see this year being any different.

Expect Steele to pile on the runs too.

He is a class act and pretty to watch, even if your are on the opposite team.

With support from young guns, Simon Goss and Ben Welke, expect to see Brinkworth/Koolunga playing deep into March again this season.

Auburn/Mintaro

AUBURN/Mintaro had a season to forget in 2011/12, not winning a game before Christmas.

The Bullants then came home with a wet sail, winning six of their last eight games to only miss the finals by one game.

With premiership players, Dale Norman and Ashley Williams, back at the club this season is looking good.

Add to that the return of Auburn’s favourite son, Michael Prince, who missed last season with injury, and

Club contact details

Auburn/Mintaro - Matt Norman 0401 657 672 Blyth/Kybunga - Mick Agnew 0418 620 309 Brinkworth/Koolunga - Shane Weckert 0439 812 556 Clare - Rob Calaby 0428 560 301 Long Plains - Todd Daniel 0409 282 147 Lower North - Hayden Battle 0438 621 750 Sevenhill - Steve Duke 0427 601 294 Watervale - Matt Butler 0418 188 134

journeyman Mark Hindmarsh, the Bullants will again be a force this season.

Youngsters, Jason McGregor and Tom Julyan, put in some great performances at the end of last season and along with big improvers, John Curtis and Bill Sandow, the Bullants will be raring to go in 2012/13.

Expect a big year from left handed master blaster and captain, Andrew Mitchell.

Kym Allen is also a vital cog in the wheel and keep an eye out for up and comer, Angus Nixon, who heads a bright future for the club.

Auburn/Mintaro train at Auburn oval from 5.30pm Thursday nights.

Blyth/Kybunga

AFTER taking the plunge a few seasons back to put an A1 side in, Blyth/Kybunga started to reap the rewards last season.

Some strong early wins gave confidence to the young side that it will carry into this season.

A couple of tough years were rewarded last year with young guns, Luke Mugge, Joe Pratt and Ben Pratt, showing the competition what they are capable of.

Swing king, Justin Zweck, also had a standout year having some outstanding results with the ball.

Led by Wayne Jamieson and Shay Clifford, expect the boys from Blyth to surprise a lot of sides this season.

Sevenhill

A STRONG club with a lot of history, Sevenhill will be hoping for a strong year in their senior grades this season.

Playing home games at Richardson Park at Sevenhill, there aren’t many better settings to watch cricket played in South Australia.

Sevenhill will be looking to improve on their two wins from last year in a season that saw improvement from a lot of players.

Stewy Pike is maturing as a bowler and is always a handful with the new ball.

Cole, Clark and Catford are all wicket takers and will feature heavily in Sevenhill wins this season.

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Jericho shares in Norwood’s premiership NORWOOD forward, Luke Jericho, revelled in glory after his side defeated West Adelaide by 49 points in the SANFL grand final, on October 7.

Luke, of Waikerie, is the grandson of Murray and Elaine Jericho, of Hoyleton.

He is pictured at left after the grand final, in the change rooms (holding the premiership cup), with, from left: grandmother Elaine, sister Catherine, father Mark, grandfather Murray and mother Joan.

This year’s premiership was the club’s first since 1997.

Final scores were: Norwood 12.7 (79) defeated West Adelaide 3.12 (30).

Luke has played four seasons for Norwood, transferring from West Adelaide.

He took the 2010 season off to study and travel overseas.

Bowls NORTH EASTERN MID WEEK

This week’s game was abandoned due to rain.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

Pts F Agst % Burra 18 70 51 57.85 Spalding 15 38 24 61.29 Clare White 13 33 29 53.23 Blyth 12 64 48 57.14 Balaklava 10 65 58 52.85 Clare Blue 10 79 72 52.32 Brinkworth 8 68 74 47.89 Clare Red 7 31 36 46.27 Clare Green 5 37 64 36.63 Snowtown 2 60 89 40.27 Wednesday October 17: Clare White v Balaklava, Burra v Brinkworth, Spalding v Clare Blue, Snowtown v Clare Green, Clare Red v Blyth.

Cricket Gilbert Valley

The Gilbert Valley Cricket Club started the 2012/2013 cricket season on the weekend. Playing in the Barossa & Light Cricket Association, and having three senior teams – A1 (current premiers), A3, A5 (current premiers) and four junior teams; two Under 14 and two Under 12 – there are also Under 16 cricketers playing with Kapunda as the club doesn’t have enough to make up its own team.

Results: A1: Kapunda 6/182 defeated Gilbert Valley 8/124 Kap: M Good 59 no, C Reimann 34, S Ryan 23.

GV: Tom Smith 2/29, Jamie Molineux 1/21, Patrick Callery 1/26, Justin Schahinger 1/31, Marcus Crawford 1/42.

GV: Max Hosking 50, Kim Vandeleur 15, Justin Schahinger 11.

Kap: J Brown 2/28.

A3: Great effort by captain Robin Schwartz, falling just short of 100 in the first game.

Gilbert Valley 3/188 defeated Gawler Central 5/169 GV:Robin Schwartz 99, Luke Molineux 41, Jack Vater 28 no.

GC: N Heinze 2/24, B Woodrow 1/29.

GC: C Bilney 56 no, N Heinze 44.

GV: Andy Power 3/22, Joel Wright 1/16, Luke Tassell 1/27.

A5 – bye Under 14: Gilbert Valley Blue 5/93 defeated Gilbert Valley Maroon 7/87

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Under 12: The Under 12s don’t play for premiership points.

Croquet northern yp

Results from October 10.

KADINA WHITE 1 game 20 points def WALLAROO BLUE 1 game 19 points; B Virgin 3, J Marshall 5, L Kinch 6 Lost to R Price 5, Jenny Lydeamore 5, I Miller 5, D Virgin 6 def P Seely 4.

MOONTA GREEN 1 game 22 points def BALAKLAVA 1 game 21 points; M Harvey 6, L Sutton 4, K Lamshed 6 def J Hilzinger 2, J Elverd 6, D Williams 7, M Loveridge 4 lost to N Williams 8.

KADINA BLUE 1 game 39 points def SNOWTOWN 1 game 29 points; John Lydeamore 13, G Clark 9, D Rodda 11, def R Freebairn 2, J Wearn 7, C Bolvig 10, S Rodsted 8, lost to J Hoskin 8.

MOONTA BROWN 2 games 37 points def WALLAROO WHITE 0 games 12 points; B Promnitz 9, J Learmonth 4, S Donaldson 5, def J Hendy 3, P Bennett 11, C Fuss 2, E Trenwith 12 def P Davies 3.

Port Wakefield had the bye.

Golf Balaklava

Our recently rain-rinsed and fertilised fairways attracted 30 players to last Saturday’s Stableford stoush in near-perfect conditions.

The A Grade gaggle produced a winner in Doug Taylor (35), getting home just ahead of Bill Parkin (34) leaving Callum Michael (30) to clean up in third spot.

Then came M. Hameister (29), B. Fitton (26) and I. Michael (25).

From a typically bruising B Grade bust-up emerged a victor in Wayne Nagle (43), chased back to the clubhouse by Murray “Smudger” Smith (39) with John Curnow (38) having to use a count back to account for Norma Taylor.

Trying desperately to contain their adulation of these golfing greats were D. Rodgers (35), R. Carney (33), W. Berry (32), J. Michael (31), W. Goudie (30) and Ben Michael (26 - well, it looks like 26 anyway…).

A crowded C Grade crush was led from the wilderness by Malcolm Liptrot (40), although Jill Taylor (39) kept him on his toes. Dean Trickett (34) enlisted the good Count to account for yet another Taylor, Cherie.

These luminaries were followed in

by D. Barnett (32), Tania Matz (31), D.

Goudie (30), A. Henstridge (29), Chris Hahesy (29), M. Hahesy (28), T.Gilmour (28), M. Smith (23), N. Barnett (18) and young Dylan Smith, who submitted a card in search of a handicap.

Birdies were achieved by Wayne Nagle at the third and Chris Hahesy at the ninth. Nearest the Pins were held by Chris Hahesy at the eighth, Dave Barnett (10th), Dean Trickett (12th) and Murray Smith (15th).

Golfer of the Summer points were doled out to Wayne Nagle (6), Malcolm Liptrot (5), Murray Smith (4), John Curnow (3), Dean Trickett (2) and all others, one apiece.

Twilight golf starts

This Thursday, the nine-hole Twilight nonsense re-commences, then on Saturday Balaklava will stage a dreaded Par round, goaded into action by Dennis Goudie then calmed and comforted by Robert Hart from the safety of the 19th, with the Auction Night to follow soon afterwards. On Sunday the club needs blokes with chainsaws, utes etc. for the vital wood drive.

Balaklava Mid Week

Results from Wednesday October 10.

A group of 21 players took to the fairways, with Austin Henstridge winning the day with 41, Dennis Goudie 40, Gordon Taylor 39 CB, Trevor Gilmour 39, Mike Hahesy 38, Rod Phillips 35 CB, Dean Trickett 35 CB, Chris Hahesy 35 CB, Brian Stewart 35, Merv Hameister 33. DNF’s were Scott Davey, Les Masson, Barrie Thompson, Doug Taylor, Norma Taylor, Bill Goudie, Bill Berry, John Curnow, Dene Newton, Greg Sonntag, John Michael.

NTP: Austin Henstridge hole 3, Bill Berry hole 8 and Merv Hameister hole 10.

Competition starts at 9.00am on Wednesday November 7, 2012.

Hamley bridge

Due to the threat of poor weather and the Veterans competition being played in Tanunda, Thursday’s Stableford event only attracted 10 players with Fred Hewitt winning the day, carding 37 points from Barry Schwartz 36 and Peter Hahn 33 (prize winners).

Other scores: Roger Hahn, Ian Ferguson, Dennis Nation 31, John Mitchell, Kieth Kluske, Len Usher 30, George Dahlitz 26. Birdies: Barry Schwartz, Len Usher 9th Fred Hewett 18th. Nearest to the pin: Len Usher 4th, John Mitchell 9th, Peter Hahn 12th .

Saturday’s Stableford round just goes to show how quickly form can change in our wonderful world of Golf. George

Dahlitz, who on Thursday had a poor day scoring 26 points and came in last, completely turned things around and in a field of 26 players won the day easily with 42 from club captain, Leigh Durdin 39, and bar manager Barry Schwartz 37 (cb).

Leading Grade scores A GRADE: Leigh Durdin 39, Bradley Zerna 37, John Mitchell, Bert Pearce 36, Vince Zito 35, Roger Hahn 34.

B GRADE: George Dahlitz 42, Barry Schwartz, Colin Doudle 37, Ron Smith 36, Roland Pawlak 34, Warren Isgar 33.

C GRADE: Roen Cameron 36, Doug Cooper 35, Ron Collins 34, Max Grasby 33, Non Comp Player Dennis Nation 39.

Birdies: Leigh Durdin 2nd, 9th & 12th, Bradley Zerna 3rd & 9th, Roger Hahn 1st, George Dahlitz 14th. Nearest to the pins: 4th Vince Zito, 9th Bradley Zerna, 12th Leigh Durdin.

Sides for Saturday

Sides for Sat October 20, 2012.

BALAKLAVA: Division 1. Balaklava v Riverton to be played at Balaklava. B Olsen, G Palmer, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk).

O Chapman, K McPharlin, R McPharlin, T Clifford (sk). A Northcott, Z Guy, A Chivell, P Thompson (sk).

Balaklava Blue: Division 2. Balaklava Blue v Owen to be played at Owen. C Haasbroek, P Ramm, N Veitch, J Olsen (sk). E Edwards, C Welke, J Milton, C Milton (sk). D May, D Beare, B Moffat, L Day (sk). Cars skippers.

Balaklava Red Division 2. Balaklava Red v Riverton to be played at Balaklava.

P Meyers, K Ackland, R McDonald, P McPharlin (sk). S Renshaw, A Fowler, N Olsen, S Guy (sk). K Cottle, H Hebisch, J McPharlin, C Cowan (sk).

Balaklava White: Division 2. Balaklava White v Riverton White to be played at Riverton.

K Guy, A Barr, R Hilman, T Jones (sk).

N Sampson, R Greenshields, B Barr, J Bastian (sk). L Zerk, K Catford, K Harkness, C Stewart (sk). Cars thirds.

Bar Duty: N Olsen, B Taylor. Duty Rink: Div 1.

OWEN: Division 1. Owen v Hamley Bridge to be played at Hamley Bridge. G Marshman, G Ince, D Greer, T Harkness (sk). B Parker, D Lauricella, P Freebairn, N Harkness (sk). I Freebairn, D Hartwell, G Harkness, G Bubner (sk). Cars; D Greer, P Freebairn, I Freebairn to depart at 12.30pm.

Owen: Division 2. Owen v Balaklava Blue to be played at Owen. L Beaty, I Gregory, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). O Parker, G Pidgeon, A Tiller, L Hean (sk). W Heaslip, A Ince, D Brown, K Warnes (sk).

VETERANS

This week, 51 players of the AP & BV vets travelled to Tanunda Pines playing in cool and windy conditions, but many good scores were recorded. The event was sponsored by John Hongell of Biscay Wines.

Results A Grade: 37 V.Zito (Hamley Bridge), 35 S.Porter (Gawler), 34 J.Stratman (Blackwood). Ball Winners: 34 R.Clayburn (Penfield), 32 I.Smith (Two Wells), D.Butler (Penfield), R.Hogg (Two Wells), 31 M.Nichols (Barossa Valley), L.Grafton (Two Wells).

B Grade: 41 R.Homburg (Tanunda Pines), 36 G.Johnson (Barossa Valley), 35 N.Heinrich (Gawler). Ball winners: 34 K.Turffrey (Penfield), N.Hurst (Tanunda Pines), 32 P.Robinson (Gawler), 30 J.Riley (Hamley Bridge), D.Trickett (Balaklava), R.Twitchen (Penfield), L.Hampel (Barossa Valley), J.Curnow (Balaklava).

C Grade: 43 K.Bubner (Islington Works), 38 J.Raynor (Barossa Valley), 36 B.Milne (Barossa valley). Ball winners: 35 D.Dawset (Mt Pleasant), B.Sims (Tanunda Pines), P Von der Borch (Penfield), 33 K.Robinson (Barossa Valley), S.Demaria (Penfield), R.Taylor (Penfield).

NTP: A.Grade – J.Stratman (Blackwood). B.Grade – J.Curnow (Balaclava).

C.Grade – J.Raynor (Barossa Valley).

Shooting Mallala Gun Club

Clay Target Shoot Results, Sunday October 14.

Event 1, “Aa”: G.Gilbert 50/50, 30 Target; 2nd J.Gilbert 47/50.

Medley “A”: R.Damin 44/50; 2nd T.Oconnor 43/50; “B” B.Zanker 48/50, 2nd D.Hemming 45/50; “C”: A.Dalle-Molle 38/50, 2nd W.Webbe 36/50.

Event 2, “Aa”: J.Gilbert 29/30.

25 Target: 2nd G.Hopgood 28/30.

Continental “A”: T.Oconnor 24/25, 2nd R.Damin 41/43; “B”: D.Hemming 52/54, 2nd J.Algar 51/54; “C”: A.DalleMolle 22/25, 2nd W.Webbe 20/28.

Event 3 O/All & “Aa”: G.Gilbert 47/50.

50 Target: 2nd M.Pontifex 45/50.

Single Barrel “A”: R.Damin 43/50.

Central Zone: 2nd T.Oconnor 42/50.

Day Championship “B”: D.Hemming 43/50, 2nd B.Zanker 43/50; “C” W.Webbe 35/50, 2nd D.Brakovskis 25/50.

Best Overall in “A” Grade: R.Damin 110/125.

The next shoot will be held on Sunday November 11.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 17, 2012

NEWSv District

Liz will tell of women of land

Regulars return for more Suffolk quality THE annual Wheetelande White Suffolk sale held recently at Farrell Flat again achieved a total clearance of the 102 outstanding rams offered.

Bob and Idrienne Neill and family have developed a unique Wheetelande type over the years; one with a combination of larger frame size and outstanding growth and muscling.

To achieve this they have invested heavily in leading sires over many years, a point highlighted

by Elders auctioneer Tom Penna, who congratulated the Neills on their breeding program.

Rams that have the capacity to grow to over 165kg at 18 months produce rapid growing lambs; a fact appreciated by many regular clients who keep coming back year after year.

The Jamestown area in particular has provided many loyal clients and this year was no different.

Clients from this area accounted for over 60per cent of the offering. The 102 rams offered all sold

Pictured with the three top-priced rams at the Wheetelande White Suffolk ram sale are Luke Martin, Nitram Park stud, Minlaton who bought the ram held by Bob Neill for $2000, Nanette Simpson with the ram she bought for $1800, and Lyall Zanker, Coonallee stud, Coonalpyn with the ram he bought for $2000. At rear are Elders Burra’s manager, Sharon Roberts and Elders auctioneer, Tom Penna.

to a $2000 top and averaged a very solid $940.

While back on the last couple of sales, the clearance defied the odds this year where a percentage of rams has been passed in many other sales.

Regular buyer of top Wheetelande rams, Nanette Simpson, Jamestown opened the sale with a strong vote of confidence by bidding $1700 for the 146kg ram W116575.

She later added W6951 Twin for $1800 to top the commercial buyer market.

Luke Martin, Nitram Park stud, Minlaton also paid $2000 for the 149kg

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Both these stud rams had huge growth figures of 14.9 and 16.3 respectively, balanced with negative fat and positive muscling.

Quality Livestock purchased eight rams from $650 to $1050 for three separate clients, while Lachaily Pty Ltd

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Thursday: Fine apart from the chance of light showers about parts of the western and southern coasts. Mild to warm grading to hot in the north with moderate to fresh north to northeasterly wind freshening in the west, shifting southerly about coastal districts during the day.

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(four to $1050 through Elders Clare), Behn & Co (four to $1250 through Landmark Riverton) and TR, LP & RJ Ellis (four to $900 through Elders Jamestown) rounded out the higher volume buyers.

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International animal behaviour expert, Dr Sophia Yin will discuss the latest techniques for owners and vets in reducing stress in pets, at the Australian Veterinary Association’s behaviour conference in Melbourne, October 20-21.

During the conference, Dr Yin will provide live demonstrations of behaviour modification and low-stress handling of dogs and cats. Dr Yin will also discuss recognising body language of fear and imminent aggression – including the interactions humans have that can make the animal worse and tips to approach and handle dogs that will allow you to handle them and make them feel safe and calm. Signs of anxiety that owners frequently miss include pacing, panting, yawning, licking their lips, acting sleepy, and avoiding eye contact.

Other topics covered during the conference include: · Dog Parks and Doggie Daycare: Is all play safe? · Behaviour modification for dogs fearful of other dogs · Taming the tiger; handling cats that are aggressive to people.

n I’M WOMBAT, a six year old female Staffordshire bull terrier cross.

AWL ID: PY 215.

I’m a clever dog that would respond very well to training. I like regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle. I love to be with people. I am fit and healthy and ready to take home. I’m desexed, microchipped, vaccinated,

Award winning journalist and writer, Liz Harfull, will be speaking in Two Wells next month.

Author of “Women of the Land”, and the “Blue Ribbon Cookbook”, which contains the intriguing stories of amateur South Australian country cooks, Liz will be a guest of the District Council of Mallala’s Library Service.

Two Wells Public Library services coordinator, Anne Sawtell, said Liz grew up on a small farm near Mt Gambier and trained as a journalist on a regional newspaper before spending more than a decade with a leading national public relations consultancy, specialising in agriculture and environmental management.

“In 2006 she walked away from being a co-owner/director of the business to focus on her passion, writing stories about the people living in rural and regional Australia,” Anne said.

2012 is the “Australian Year of the Farmer” and Liz’s latest book “Women of the Land” tells the story of eight remarkable women who make their living on the land.

The free event will be held at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Wednesday, November 14 at 2pm and tickets are limited.

Past author events have been well attended and seats snapped up quickly, so get your tickets early.

Contact the Two Wells Public Library during opening hours on 8520 2100 or email info@ twlibrary.net.au.

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MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Sunny. Light wind becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h later in the evening.

Thursday: Cloudy. The chance of light showers about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula during the afternoon. Wind east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h.

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GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots, easing to 5 to 10 knots during the morning then becoming southeast to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon. Seas: 0.5 to 1 metre.

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• Local young bowlers, Renee McPharlin, Laini Murray and Kate Smith, returned home from the Under 18 National Lawn Bowls Championships in NSW with six silver medals between them.

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WELL, there’s a big wedding feature in this week’s edition, so let’s get all caught up in the swell of holy matrimony and run through a few classic wedding tunes commonly heard at receptions and ceremonies.

Baby-faced Hawaiian singer, Glenn Medeiros, covered “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You” in 1987, and shot straight to the top of the charts in France, UK and Netherlands.

The boyband revolution of the 90s delivered us some classic wedding songs, with All4-One delivering a sensational cover version in 1994 of the hit single, performed country artist, John Michael Montgomery.

The All-4-One version topped the charts in nine countries and cracked the top five in at least another six.

Boyz II Men also delivered several sensational ballads around that particular era, delivering “On Bended Knee” as one

of the ultimate proposal songs.

Dial the time machine back to 1957 and crooner, Nat King Cole, was at the peak of his powers. Cole was already synonymous with performing sexy, soulful and classy performances and his single, “When I Fall In Love”, still fits the bill today.

Cole’s cool vocals soothe through the most simplistic, floating melody, making it a wedding classic.

Who could forget the arrival of country starlet, Shania Twain, in the late 90s?

Her album, “Come On Over”, released in 1997, had several hit singles at the time, which included her wedding ballad, “From This Moment On”.

The song went on to be a staple at every single wedding anyone attended in the following five years at least.

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tion thrashed Adele or, more recently, “Gangnam Style”.

Equally as common is the 1991 single from Canadian singer/songwriter, Bryan Adams, “Everything I Do (I Do It For You)”. His lyrics hit the mark perfectly and the slight rock edge can make it a fairly passionate tune.

This song is heavily belted out at karaoke bars, rarely to good response from the crowd.

You can rip on Michael Bolton all you like, especially because of his terrible, long, permed hairstyle back in the day, but his sensationally powerful voice did bring us “When A Man Loves a Woman” in 1991, a Percy Sledge cover from 1966.

The song of course shot to number one in the US and went on to be one of Bolton’s most successful singles.

That’s enough from me, tune in next time, ‘coz I’m Mr Brightside.

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with sheep flocks decimated by the drought but they, too, bounced back; by 1869 SA pastoralists were grazing five million sheep.

Then there was the wine industry – by the 1850s SA was producing “tolerable wines in considerable quantity,” with a million gallon vintage by 1866. But, disposing of the surplus wine after local needs had been met proved more of a problem than making it – there was prejudice in overseas markets and the Australian wine makers had made mistakes in “shipping immature and unsuitable” wines. Once they overcame these problems the industry began to progress.

The three “W’s” (wheat, wool and wine) became the foundation of what has developed into a greatly successful agricultural industry.

(Some references from “The South Australian Story”, published

by The Advertiser, 1958).

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When the first German settlers arrived (from 1838 onwards) it didn’t take them long to establish productive vegetable gardens – they were used to growing their own food. This was the beginning of SA’s “salad bowl.” From their first settlement at Klemzig, groups soon moved to the Mt Lofty Ranges and to the Barossa Valley; and the colonial leaders were quick to recognise the value of these German settlers – they could grow enough to feed the English gentry and residents of Adelaide, too!

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the table. SA became the “granary of the continent,” with John Ridley’s development of the reaper (stripper) reducing the cost of reaping from 1/3 a bushel by hand to 3 d. Smith’s stump-jump plough made land clearing easier and SA’s flour was exported to Sydney, Perth and Mauritius.

As more and more farming land opened up to the north, extensive wheat growing saw broad-acre farming develop. Hill River Estate (a 60,000 acre holding) had wheat paddocks three miles long. And the development of machinery to cater for these large holdings resulted.

By the 1860s there were nearly one million acres “under the plough.”

While the drought of 1864-67 hit the farmers hard, it didn’t deter them.

When rain eventually came, the land responded and within five years it was thriving again.

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Following Col. William Light’s survey of the site which was to become Adelaide, it wasn’t long before the humble beginnings of SA’s agricultural industry were underway. Cattle and sheep were brought overland along the Coorong and down the River Murray from the other colonies, and the “fingers of settlement” began stretching out into the “fertile brown earth of the north and the black soil of the Hills and south.”

Early reports were of wheat crops yielding 30 to 40 bushels an acre, then someone had to make the flour so up popped “wind, steam and water-driven flour mills until scores of them dotted the countryside.”

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october 21 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Lochiel........Comb. Nantawarra Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

october 28 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava..............9am & 7pm Goyder......................5.00pm CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery...................... 10.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.............. 9am & 7pm UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava...................... 9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra...........Comb Lochiel Lochiel....................... 10.00am Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

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

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LANDCRUISER HJZ Ute, 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 0409 674 132.

LOUNGE suite, coffee table, ext table and 4 chairs, drop side dining table, Wohlers kitchen dresser, single bed, lounge chairs, book case. Phone 8864 2242 after hours.

PHOTOCOPIER - Ricoh Aficio 2027, black& white copier with fax and stapler.

A4 & A3 Paper Trays. 4 toner cartridges included.

Can network to printer. was $11,000 new, $1,500. Ph 0407 715 593.

TOLEDO Dog Trailer, Large 4 Berth With Built In Wardrobe, Caravan Front Has Tac Area, Air conditioner, 3 Years Old Still As New, Rego S651TCK. Must Sell $6,000 ono. Phone 0498 000 426.

TRANSPORTABLE homes.

1x 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

1x 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom.

Ph Roger 0428 811 082.

UnDER $100

BARGAIN! You don’t need to buy a new TV to go digital.

Set top box only $25. Phone 0430 720 207.

FRIDGE freezer, 212 Litre, $50 o.n.o. Phone 8528 6006.

ONE bed head with two side cupboards $20 the lot phone 8528 6006.

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.

WAntED to BUY

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

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CLEARY - Maurice Anthony.

1918 to 2006. Dear ‘Jock’ gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you are always there.

Kath, Stephen, Margaret and Brian.

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ERECTION and premature problems. Help for $30, money back guarantee.

Phone 0424 452 329. Free sample.

TWO book cases $20 each.

Phone 8528 6006.

SANYO Twin Tub Washing Machine, 4.5kg, bowl clean, V.G.O. $80. Ph: 8862 1989

ROSEWORTHY RAILWAY CLUB INC

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GARAGE Sales at Pinery, Saturday & Sunday October 20 & 21, 8.30am start.

Bring a bag, box or trailer.

There may be something you need, want, or have been looking for. From books and Christmas gifts to plants and shed goods.

You name it, we probably have it, or you might just like to come for a chat. Follow the signs to ground zero, we’ll see you there.

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JAYCO Heritage 2006 21ft front kitchen with 3 way 150 Litre fridge, 2 seater lounge, L shape dining, East-West Double bed, wardrobes, full ensuite at the back and provisions for washing machine. Full annexe, solar panels and 12 volt draw fridge. Excellent condition, price $42,000. Call 0408 400 203.

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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.

4800 Hestor 4x4x8 Baler $10,000 + gst. Contact Bevan 0407 618 803 or Daryl 0407 618 804.

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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.

COMMODORE VZ Berlina sedan, sep 2004, 138,000 km,Martini Mica (colour) ABS, alloy wheels, traction control, rear parking sensors, cruise control, a/c, $ 10,500 ONO. Phone 0429 621 143.

For items less than $100, fill in the coupon below or email your item to sales@plainsproducer.com.au.

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2X 2 1/2 seater sofas with bonus foot stools, $200 o.n.o. 1999 Suzuki Beleno Wagon, 118,000km, $4,500 o.n.o. reg no. S476ALW. 1996 Toyota Hilux tray top, tray top , reg no. S150AOZ, 188,000km, $4,500 o.n.o.

Phone 8528 6006.

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Coming Events

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

Balaklava High School Presents

Balaklava Community Arts

AGM

✓ Stall holders $10

MONDAY NOVEMBER 5 7.30pm at Balaklava Community Library

Cafe & Market

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

All Welcome

You Belong! You Fit! You Count!

TERM 4: THURSDAY OCT 18, NOV 1 & NOV 15 at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall (Edith Terrace, Balaklava)

★5.30 pm - 7pm fortnightly ★Small groups ★Worship time Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

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SAM CAWTHORN THURSDAY OCTOBER 25

6pm - 7.30pm in New Science Block at Balaklava High School A FREE parent, teacher & community session on cyber safety, cyber bullying, grief & loss and other issues that our youth are dealing with More info call Liam Whitwell at school 8862 0600

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MONDAY OCTOBER 29

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Balaklava Mill Court Homes Inc. will be held in the Board Room at Mill Court Homes on

7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday October 30, 2012 at 7.00 PM.

All retiring members are eligible for re-election Nominations for the above positions will be received by the undersigned until 12 noon on Monday October 29, 2012. Nomination forms can be obtained from administration staff at Mill Court, telephone 8862 1576.

Nominations close at 5pm Monday October 29, 2012 Notice of motions are required by November 5, 2012.

• Light Supper provided

BALAKLAVA RACING CLUB INC (ABN 52 582 673 807)

NOTICE OF AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Balaklava Racing Club Incorporated to be held on

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31, 2012 At 11 am in the Balaklava Racing Club Members’ Bar

-BUSINESS1. To receive and adopt the Annual Report & Balance Sheet for the 2011/12 financial year.

2. To elect members to the committee.

The following committee members have nominated for the Committee in accordance with the rules: 1. Wayne Henson 2. Trevor Sampson 3. Richard Green 4. Don Triggs As there are equal numbers or nominations as vacancies no election will be necessary.

3. Auditor: To appoint an auditor for the 2012/13 financial year.

4. Other business:

By Order of the Committee Doug Hall Chief Executive Officer

BALAKLAVA October 15, 2012

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Situations Vacant

BALAKLAVA NETBALL CLUB requires

COACHES

For Season 2013 - All Grades Expressions of interest to: Sheralyn Bond - 0418 840 719 E: martinbond1@bigpond.com Marie Heaslip - 0427 607 442 E: marie.heaslip@bigpond.com

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DARREN 0419 842 228

Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station For appointments phone

8853 2088 FOr Sale

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

Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

CASUAL PLANT ASSISTANT

Gilmac are looking for a mechanically minded person, to assist with the operation of our automated Hay Pressing Plant.

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Should more nominations be received than are required to fill the five vacancies, an election shall be held at the AGM at which community consumers will be entitled to vote.

The position is casual; may include shift work and weekends.

Applicants are required to have a high level of physical fitness, be literate, and have a positive attitude to the work place and business.

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GRAHAM ACKLAND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

It would be an advantage to have previous work experiences within the agricultural industry with the ability to operate a forklift and telescopic boom loader.

Interested persons are encouraged to apply before October 26, 2012 Applications to: Site Manager PO BOX 25, BALAKLAVA SA 5461 Email: mark.heaslip@gilmac.com.au

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DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE

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Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929.

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

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

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

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

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

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WHY IS IT?

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Application forms are available on request from the Administration Building, or by phoning the CEO on 8527 2008.

★ Digital imaging for SPEEDY insurance claims ★ Windscreen REPLACEMENT & repairs ★ Plastic welding ★ Tilt towing 24 hours

Notice is given that the term of office for the following Board Directors will expire on 30/10/12.

Mrs J Aldenhoven, Mrs E Henrys, Mr K Cunningham, Mr P Barnfield & Mr A Barr.

Nominations are invited from community representatives to serve on the Board of Management. These should be forwarded to the CEO, MCH, Aerodrome Road, Mallala.

Specialist Auto Repairers

414 Main Nth Rd, Clare PHONE: 8842 2810 FAX: 8842 3851 EMAIL: bbar@chariot.net.au

Agenda will comprise presentation of financial statements, reports and election of board members. Other as permitted by the Chairman.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2012 7pm Mallala Institute Supper Room, Mallala

‘COMPLETE crash REPAIR centre”

BALAKLAVA MILL COURT HOMES INC

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BUTCH Bennett Crash Repairs PTY Ltd

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WHY IS IT SO??

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Mob. 0409 248 234 Fax. (08) 8523 3227 mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com The vendor's statement relating to matters affect-

ing 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.

Noticed the action we have had in our under contract & sold sections lately?

Contact us now if you want to get onboard the SOLD TRAIN AS WELL SOLD FOR RENT

• Hoyleton Hotel

$199,500

Unit 3, 5 Scotland Street

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

• 46 Edith Terrace, Balaklava

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

BALAKLAVA

29 Walsh Street

$210,000

3 Bedroom Double Brick Home

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

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.

BEAUFORT VIA BALAKLAVA $260,000

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, Wednesday October 17, 2012

“HARRISON’S” YP PROPERTY MUST BE SOLD!!

VENDOR MUST SELL TO RELOCATE!!

Main North Road, Clare

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PORT ARTHUR via KULPARA

$199,000

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2 VIRGO TERRACE

3 Bedroom. 809m2 yard with rear access. Large shed plus undercover parking. 1910 very well looked after. Combustion heating in loung. Close to school, pool and shops

552.40 ha — 1365 acres, To be offered as a whole or in 3 lots

• Lot 1 “Frasers” 266.7ha • Lot 2 “Three Corner & Ocean” 131.5ha • Lot 3 “Barn & Scrub” 154.2ha Excellent opportunity to secure a large parcel of quality farming land in the Yorke Peninsula region.

Its central location provides great freight advantages to numerous major grain terminals and export hay processing facilities.

OPEN: Saturday October 20, 10am - 10:30am Kelly Leach 0417 146 451 or 8842 3099

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AUCTION: 2pm Friday November 23, Paskeville Community Centre (insp)

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Geoff Schell 0418 842 421 Daniel Schell 0415 436 379

AUCTION

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RURAL LIVING ALLOTMENTS

18.61 ha cropping land located on the south west corner of the town. Comprising 5 allotments, one title, zoned rural living by the Wakefield Regional Council. Power nearby, no water connected. Invest in the future. Property ID 4557571

BALAKLAVA 26 Kelly Street Secure Investment or Affordable Family Home

3 bedrooms with ceiling fans, Eat-in Kitchen, spacious lounge with air conditioning & gas heating, fully tiled bathroom, secure fencing

Auction: Friday November 2, 2012 at 10am Owen Hall

$167,500

Further information & details

ELDERS ROSEWORTHY

L J HOOKER CLARE VALLEY Contact Bill Klaebe 8842 3888

Phone: 8521 0302 Graeme Hann 0417 814 659

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

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

WHITWARTA

$189,500

Lot 11 Snowtown Road

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 • Open plan lounge • Solar systems • Built in robes in bedrooms

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

• 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

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

AVON

RLA 1887

ervice

REAL v ESTATE v

$179,500

Lot 711 Main Street

• 5 bedroom • Stone and fabricated home • Gallery or family games room • Large kitchen with ample cupboards • Slow combustion • Generous size lounge room • Various sheds for storage etc • Some TLC could be very useful • Vendor is moving interstate

Vacant Land

WATTLE RIDGE ESTATE STAGE 2 • 9 lots remaining • Sizes: 527m2 to 1,057m2 • Wide frontages • Price range $68,950 to $92,950

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

AUBURN

$695,000

Stunning Rural Views

• 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

RLA 150 881

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Help available for aspiring young umpires Friday Night Lights ADELAIDE PLAINS BASKETBALL REPORT

By the Bench Warmer

Friday night basketball is back and looking bigger and brighter.

With a chill in the air, players and spectators were wondering if basketball was actually a winter sport.

This year the association has introduced a court supervisor. At this stage it could be Ben Shepherd or Wayne Hill, but either way the supervisor will be easy to spot in the bright orange shirt!

If you have any umpiring, rules or scoring questions, find this person!

Ben is the new umpires coordinator and will be helping with new umpires. This week he will be setting up a score bench under the pergola for those wishing to learn how to score, or who might have any questions. n Continued page 18

Balaklava downs Mallala in thriller match

three keenly contested matches were played in the second round of Wooroora Men’s bowls on the weekend.

In Division One, the Mallala – Balaklava clash was the pick of the round.

Only two shots separated the two sides with Balaklava emerging victors despite having only one rink up.

Evans (M) had a two shot win over Clifford (B) while Furst (M) had a three shot win over Thompson (B). However, this advantage was not enough to cover Smith’s (M) seven shot loss to Taylor (B).

Riverton had a tight match against Wasleys, eventually winning the match by nine shots with two rinks up.

Wasleys’ rink points came from Nicolai’s (W) three shot win over Willmott (R). For Riverton, Mullins (R) defeated Olive (W) by

John Glistak WMBA secretary

11 shots while Rogers (R), emerged one shot up over Grady (W).

The final match saw Port Wakefield record its first win for the season with an 18 shot win over Owen.

G McPharlin (PW) comfortably accounted for Bubner (O) by 22 shots, while W McPharlin (PW) had a narrow two shot win over N Harkness (O). This combined advantage was sufficient to cover for T Harkness’ (O) six shot win over Murphy (PW).

The feature Division One match for round three will be the clash between Balaklava and

Riverton, to be played at Balaklava.

Both sides are so far undefeated and in recent encounters have had very competitive contests.

At this early stage of the season, Balaklava appears to be the more settled combination and therefore should be favoured to win this match on its home green.

Hamley Bridge hosts Owen in a vital match for both sides. The premiership team had a strong win in its first match and enters this match coming off a bye. What will this weekend’s side look like with several more bowlers now available for selection?

On the other hand, Owen has had two competitive matches but has failed to chalk up a win in either match.

If Owen is to win, this match will be an ideal opportunity as Hamley Bridge will probably remain in re-building mode for several more

weeks until a settled combination emerges.

However, despite its current situation, Hamley Bridge will be favoured to win its second match for the season.

The final match sees Port Wakefield host Mallala.

In its opening match, Port Wakefield had a ‘shocker’ against Hamley Bridge before accounting for Owen on Saturday.

Mallala, on the other hand, has had two losses, though it just missed out against Balaklava.

It would be rare for Port Wakefield to lose two home matches in a row, and for that reason, they should be favoured to take the points against Mallala but not before a dour tussle.

Wasleys has the Division One bye for round three. n Continued page 20

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For a limited time, purchase a new T7, T8 or T9 and you’ll enjoy an extended 3-year warranty *, Intellisteer ™. So hurry into your local New Holland dealer today because this offer ends December 31 2012.

Marrabel Road, Saddleworth 30% deposit, 3-year term with monthly or annual repayments, offer is available to business customers only and is subject to credit approval. *One year standard warranty plus two years free Extended Service Plan. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your local dealership for details.

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