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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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Snowtown switches on!

Work starts on SA’s biggest wind farm WITH the simple flick of a shovel, New Zealand renewable energy company, TrustPower Ltd, will mark the start of construction on what will become South Australia’s biggest wind farm, near Snowtown tomorrow.

It will be a massive show of confidence in the Australian wind industry, the $465 million Stage 2 wind farm, comprising 90 state of the art gearless Siemens wind turbines with a total 270 megawatts (MW) installed capacity.

The second stage would bring total investment in the Snowtown wind farm to more than $700 million, with 48 wind turbines already in operation.

TrustPower is holding a sod turning ceremony to mark the start of construction

Les Pearson reports: at a site near Barunga Gap, at 10.30am.

Danish Ambassador to Australia, Børge Petersen, will attend the ceremony, along with Wakefield Council Mayor, James Maitland, as well as local landowners and representatives of community organisations.

The development will be the first in Australia to use Siemens gearless turbine technology.

Civil and electrical work on the site began in October 2012, with erection of the first batch of turbines on site expected to begin in September next year, with full commissioning of Snowtown 2 South

(126MW) targeted to be completed by May 2014 and Snowtown 2 North (144MW) by November 2014.

When Stage 2 is complete, the total Snowtown wind farm will have a capacity of 371MW, generating more than 10 per cent of the state’s total annual electricity supply.

It will also be Australia’s second largest wind farm.

TrustPower forecasts that when Stage 2 is complete, SA will produce more than 35 per cent of its electricity from wind – and this is expected to increase to more than 40 per cent before 2020.

It will also make SA Australia’s wind energy state. n Continued Page 8

CWMS set for Mallala

Sending criminals ‘blue in the face’ Bec O’Brien reports: THIS is how you could look after attempting a robbery at the Two Wells Tavern.

After two robberies in recent months, the Two Wells Tavern is hitting back at would-be thieves, with the owners installing a new, hightech device to deter criminals.

The top of the range, wall-mounted security device is the only one of its type in Australia, and sprays suspects with a unique invisible DNA fluid when an alarm is triggered.

Only detectable under UV light, the fluid lasts for up to six weeks and, once analysed, can link criminals to a particular crime scene.

Developed by Adelaide-based company, DNA Security Solutions, it is proving a hit with so called “soft targets” like newsagents, chemists and small hotels.

Two Wells hotelier, Loretta Wilmshurst, had the DNA security system installed at both the Two Wells Tavern and the Commercial Hotel in September, and said the device had brought peace of mind.

The system was installed after the initial August 28 robbery and was activated when the Two Wells Tavern was once again targeted on September 16.

Both robberies were a frightening experience for all involved, Loretta said, but she hoped the new security measures would deter criminals.

“It’s just a bit more piece of mind and a deterrent,” Loretta said.

Bec O’Brien reports: Mallala township will finally get its Community Wastewater Management submissions against the project to DCM in September as Scheme (CWMS).

District Council of Mallala part of the community consulon Monday night approved tation process, locals feared the $3.8 million scheme the project would once again should move to its next plan- be beaten and put together a petition of 76 signatures in ning stage.

Councillors voted seven to favour of the scheme.

DCM had voted at its Sepfour in favour of the scheme amidst a charged atmosphere tember meeting to conduct a survey on the scheme, giving in the small chamber.

It was standing room only councillors the opportunity to as the proposal went up for gather more feedback from discussion, with about 40 residents and to inform those concerned residents present. earmarked for the scheme in Some spoke in favour of the more detail.

Mallala ward councillor, scheme during open forum.

The project has been ongo- Yvonne Howard had listed ing since 2003 when the coun- a motion in the agenda for cil first put in an application to Monday’s meeting to rescind be part of the scheme, but for the survey proposal.

However, this motion was one reason or another it has been put on the back burner. not moved and was withdrawn After it was revealed more by Cr Yvonne Howard. than 40 people had forwarded n Continued Page 4

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Kindy kids celebrate To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Hamley Bridge Kindergarten is holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday.

Fun kicks off at 10.30am until 3pm with plenty of activities there for children of all ages.

There will be face painting, jumping castle, stalls, raffles, Cool 4 Kidz entertainer and lots more. There will be a barbecue and drinks available.

Kindergarten director, Mrs Chris Fisher, hopes to unearth a time capsule.

The kindy currently has 21 children enrolled, and also has a playgroup running Friday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30am.

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Local plan for agricultural skills register

In the beginning, there was talent

SOS Group aims to fill job gap Nan Berrett reports:

ALL is ready for the opening of the Balaklava High School’s inaugural art and design exhibition, Genesis, at the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery tonight, at 6.30pm.

Art teacher, Aisling Flynn, and tech studies teacher, John Geddie,

(pictured) were busy hanging the students’ work ahead of tonight’s exhibition opening.

Genesis celbreates the artistic skills of art and design students.

Contact the school on 8862 0600 if you would like to view the exhibition.

The Australian agricultural production and agribusiness industry needs to be more creative about how it resources its future people-needs, according the SOS Group.

SOS Group managing director, Jeremy Lomman, said educators, recruiters, employers and government had been diagnosing the issue of workforce shortages in the agricultural industry for a long time.

“The neglected element of these discussions has been the unheard-voice of the people who are actually available to work.”

Mr Lomman said it was important to hear from potential employees to get more clarity on the issue, which is why his company launched the National Skills Register for Australian Ag (NSR).

SOS Group, a Balaklava-based company, offers interim independent advice to small to medium companies in the agricultural sector.

The NSR aims to solve the mismatch between people that are available to work in the industry and employers saying they can’t find enough people to fill positions.

“The NSR is designed for people who are unemployed, under-employed or who are independent professionals available to work in agricultural production or the extended agribusiness industry beyond the farm gate that includes various sectors such as food, fibre, wine, aquaculture and primary production inputs,” Mr Lomman said.

“The NSR is also available to people who would like to enter the industry for the first time.”

Mr Lomman said the NSR was created to give these people a combined voice and to capture real market data about the actual size of the pool of skills and experience available to the agricultural production and extended agribusiness industry in Australia.

People who have been actively seeking work in the agricultural production or agribusi-

ness industry and want to improve their search for work, are encouraged to register their details at www.nationalskillsregister.com.au or refer someone they know to the web site.

“The feedback we receive will paint a picture about the level of current skills availability in the industry, where in the industry these skills are located and at what level.”

“Once we have the facts, we can develop a way of effectively redeploying available skills and experience to where they are most needed.”

Mr Lomman said his goal was to support regional growth by creating contemporary methods that would help the industry adjust its traditional approach towards human resourcing and also support peoples’ search for work.

“Other countries have developed what you might call a ‘peripheral workforce’ and I think there is an opportunity for the Australian agricultural production and agribusiness industry to head down a similar path.”

enforcing new occupational health and safety measures are also causing concern and farm debt remains a genuine problem nationwide.

Biosecurity is always of high interest to the state’s fruit and vegetable producers, the ongoing prevention of fruit fly from crossing South Australian borders pivotal to continue securing pristine production environment.

Mr Redmond said there were concerns with cuts to biosecurity funding, which have since been reinstated. The continually evolving

market also presents new opportunities but the State government needed to be proactive in uncovering these potential boosts to the industry.

“Planning for the industry’s future has to become a priority for it to survive,” he said.

Mr Redmond said there was a previous industry blue print developed a few years ago but ended up being a “dust gatherer”.

The Select Committee will seek evidence until December before making recommendations to Parliament in its final report in 2013

Jeremy Lomman ... “NSR will solve work mismatch.”

Vegie growers deliver industry reality check COST of production, biosecurity concerns, innovation and marketing and future planning are four key sectors that would need close attention to secure the future of vegetable production in this state, according to the industry’s peak body, GrowSA. GrowSA chief executive officer, Mike Redmond, outlined those issues at an SA parliament Sustainable Farming Select Committee hearing, held at Virginia Horticulture Centre on Monday.

Cost of production is being impacted by

several factors at the moment. Mr Redmond said input costs have skyrocketed since the introduction of the Carbon Tax, including steep rises to electricity and water prices.

“I heard one grower indicate his electricity costs have risen by 25 per cent,” he said.

Cost of compliance to stringent industry regulations, which are not applied to imported vegetable growers, is also stripping back profit margins.

Mr Redmond said legislative changes

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Two Wells ‘truly fantastic’ | Bec O’Brien reports: The proposed Two Wells housing development is moving forward, with the District Council of Mallala endorsing two important documents at it’s meeting on Monday October 22.

Up for discussion was the Development Plan Amendment (DPA) and the Development Deed, which are dependant on one another for the project to proceed.

Representatives from housing developer Hickinbotham also gave a deputation at the meeting, outlining the journey so far and the vision for the project.

Hickinbotham moving through approval process “Our objective here is to demonstrate something that is truly fantastic,” Hickinbotham Group managing director, Michael Hickinbotham, told councilors.

“We want to create something that is liveable, walkable (and) we see this project as a true partnership between ourselves, the council and the Two Wells township.”

The deputation also highlighted a number of specialist reports the developer had commissioned in relation to the project and the possible

economic benefits to council over the 50-year life of the development.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, agreed extensive analysis of the deed between the DCM and Hickinbotham, had revealed a favourable economic outcome for Two Wells.

He said what this meant is the district will be better off for having the proposed development.

“Economic modelling on the deed has shown a positive economic benefit to the community from the

development,” he said.

The deed is separate to the council’s DPA, which focuses on the land planning aspects of the project.

The deed assesses and determines what infrastructure is necessary for the development and sets out who pays for what.

Both the development deed and the DPA will be presented to Minister for Planning, John Rau, together, and hopefully by the end of the year, Mr Mansueto said.

“Subject to the minister approv-

ing the DPA the land will then be rezoned, which will allow the Hickinbotham Group to proceed with the construction of the development,” he said.

“This will still be subject to the appropriate development applications for each stage of the project submitted by Hickinbotham.”

DCM mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, welcomed the decision by councilors, saying it was important both documents moved forward at the same time, adding the benefits to Two Wells and the wider district from the development, in terms of services alone, would be significant.

All aboard – for a three hour cruise

The BCA Gilligan’s Island crew (from left) Marty Brice and Anne Arbon (Mr and Mrs Thurston Howell III), Gib Palmer (Professor), Kelly Bickle (Ginger), Jonathon Jenkins (Gilligan), Steve Renshaw (Skipper) and Kerry Takacs (Mary-Ann)

RESIDENTS PACK council meeting:

Mallala set for CWMS

• From page 1 Cr Howard then moved “that council proceed with the CWMS for the Mallala township and seek to complete the prudential report as part of this process.”

Those who voted for the motion to progress with the CWMS were mayor Marcus Strudwicke, Mark Wasley, Jan Heley, Karen McColl, Yvonne Howard, Terry-Anne Keen and Anne Picard. Those against were Joe Daniele, Tom Summerton, Steve Jones and Duncan Kennington.

Local resident Craig Argent signed the petition in favour of the project and when speaking during open forum he highlighted Mallala’s current standard 1200m2 blocks were restricting new growth for the town.

The 1200m2 allotment is standard in the town to accommodate the requirements associated with traditional septic tank systems, many of which are old, run down and not up to current environmental standards.

The consensus amongst those who spoke in open forum was CWMS might allow blocks to be subdivided and new houses built.

“This is a chance to implement a system that meets EPA standards,” Mr Argent said.

“We want to get growth into the town and this system is going to allow that to happen.

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“Good leaders make tough decisions.”

Local landowner and farmer, Richard Konzag, also spoke passionately to councilors in support of the scheme.

Mr Konzag said his family had lived in the area for 100 years and said it was time the town moved forward.

He claimed untreated waste-water from the town’s hospital had been emptied into his neighbouring property for decades, and it was time to improve health standards in the town.

One of the main sticking points for councilors was the cost to local residents to connect to the scheme, which could be as much as $2000, depending on property conditions and access.

But Cr Howard highlighted many current septic tanks now in use were on the verge of breaking down and if replaced by an enviro-cycle system, as required by law, could see residents pay as much as $12,000.

After more than an hour of discussion, from both residents and councilors, and with more detail given by the Local Government Association’s CWMS Committee representative, Michael Meachan, it was time to vote.

With a vote of seven to four in favour of the scheme, Mallala’s CWMS will now move to the next stage of planning.

Balaklava Community Arts invites you to sit back and hear the tale ... of a fake boat trip.

Gilligan’s Island is set to hit the stage at Balaklava Town Hall with dinner shows on Friday, November 23, Saturday, 24, and a matinee only on Sunday, 25. A delicious three course meal for the two dinner shows will be provided by the Royal Hotel. Doors open at 6pm, will full bar facilities.

Sunday’s matinee performance starts at 2pm.

All performances have three hilarious episodes from the TV show – “Seer Gilligan”, “High man on a totem pole” and “Beauty is as beauty does.”

Director Kelly Bickle said the rehearsals had been lots of fun.

“The script is great, with a lot of humour, it’s hard to keep a straight face,” Kelly said.

Organise your staff Christmas show now! Tickets are available at TAD’s Embroidery, Balaklava.

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101 cannabis plants seized by police in three raids TWO Wells police located 78 cannabis plants being cultivated at a Lewiston home at about 4.30pm on Wednesday, October 17.

A 63-year-old man from Lewiston was arrested for producing a commercial quantity of cannabis and possession of prescribed equipment after the plants were located growing in the rear shed of the premises under hydroponic conditions.

The accused was bailed to appear at the Elizabeth Magistrates Court at a later date.

As a result of that arrest, detectives from Barossa CIB visited a related address at Lewiston and located a further five cannabis plants, also growing hydroponically.

A 42-year-old Lewiston man was reported for producing cannabis and the possession of prescribed equipment.

• A 62-year-old Lochiel man was reported after police attended an address in Lochiel on Thursday and located 16 cannabis plants growing hydroponically, two cannabis plants growing in the yard

and 951 grams of cannabis leaf in the premises.

All the cannabis was seized by police.

The man will receive a summons to appear in court at a later date.

Police encourage the public to contact Crimestoppers with any information in respect to the unlawful production or manufacture of illicit drugs.

THOMPSON BEACH

• A WALLET and passport was stolen from a vehicle parked at Thompson Beach, after thieves broke the side window of the vehicle on October 17.

TWO WELLS

• ON October 17 a jacket and a mobile phone was stolen from a vehicle while it was parked at the victim’s farm on Port Gawler Road, Two Wells.

PORT WAKEFIELD

• A 51 year old man from Ingle Farm was arrested for deception

and providing false details to police on October 19.

It is alleged that he was involved in a deception to a value of $15,000 and upon being found with a small quantity of cannabis, provided false details to Police with further checks revealing that he was wanted in relation to other offences.

He was bailed and will appear at court at a later date.

• A 47-year-old man from Beaufort was arrested for possessing a firearm without a licence, having an insecure firearm and ammunition and also possessing prescribed equipment.

BALAKLAVA

A 52-year-old man from Point Pearce was reported at Balaklava for a number of driving offences on October 20.

It is alleged he drove an unregistered motor vehicle on a road while being disqualified from driving a vehicle of that class.

He will appear at court at a later date.

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The other day, we were talking about who made up words and how appropriate some are in enhancing the word and its meaning.

To clarify, think of the word snake.

It sounds menacing and scary, just like a real snake.

Who thought of calling a snake, a snake?

Then we have the word boogie.

(I bet you just did a little boogie move, didn’t you? Or did you pick your nose?)

How did a dance move become known as that? And then the word used as the slang term for what’s up your nose! Blame it on the boogie.

What about the word smell? (Did you just sniff?). How did someone know what to call the thing on our face (that’s our nose), and then what to call what we do with it?

If someone’s gone berserk, it does sound like someone has gone crazy.

I’m sure you can now think of heaps of other words and wonder about their origin.

Our English language is quite amazing, even if it’s the most difficult language in the world to learn!

For something different, see if you can broaden your vocabulary by using a new word in a sentence sometime this week (not a swear word).

Here at the Plains Producer, David Newsome’s new word is ubiquitous Mine is obstropolous (stroppy for short) - one not found in the regular dictionary, but is a “dialectal variant of

the word obstreperous” – apparently.

Don’t they sound cool! Let me know yours.

Editor’s note: When dealing with Louise, mine would be “recalcitrant.”

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A bit of birthdate trivia from the Mount. Most families have some bizarre birthdate coincidences.

Here’s another one from local, Keith Koodrin. When his grandson, Callum, was born 11 years ago, Keith‘s son and Callum’s dad, Michael, was 22.

Keith was 44, his dad 66 and his grandpa 88. Do you notice the pattern? They were all 22 years apart, but not quite to the day. Keith will have to wait 11 years to see if the tradition continues.

Balaklava Speaking of birthdays, happy 40ths to local GP, Tom Lemon, and bankie, Kerrie Bell, who celebrated with family and friends recently.

•And it’s eyes down for the tennis club’s Bingo night on November 17 at 7.30pm at the Sports Club. BYO supper.

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Deserved a spray A local man took to the Shamus Liptrot cycling trail to spray weeds.

After three hours of painstaking, backbreaking work, (violin music now) he finished the job.

Recovering later at a local watering hole, he had a “bitter-sweet” moment upon learning another man (who lives smack in the middle of the trail’s route to the golf club) quietly volunteered and had already sprayed a big part of the track a week or so earlier!

Well, you’d think you might be able to tell if weeds were actually alive and green, or looking a tiny bit dead, wouldn’t you?

Luckily this man is not a farmer, and should possibly stick to his daytime job, although that might mean my tale is edited!

Port Wakefield Primary students are participating in Cultural Awareness Day today. A variety of activities will be available including indigenous activities.

Students will try crocodile sausages, emu and kangaroo steaks and damper with home made jams.

District News Yorke and Lower North Health Service is encouraging local residents to think about ways to include healthy eating and being active in daily routines, with the launch of the new booklet titled “Your Guide to a Healthier Today.” Look out for it in today’s edition.

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Kicked up their heels There was not just “Strictly ballroom” dancing going on at Hamley hall on Sunday, October 7 for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Auxiliary annual tea dance.

There was plenty of music, dancing, talking and laughing as 122 dancers packed the dance floor.

A delicious tea was enjoyed by everyone, with more dancing to follow just to work off the calories!

Dancers came from Murray Bridge, Adelaide, Port Pirie, Clare, Balaklava, Yorke Peninsula and Barossa Valley.

Peter Hutchins of Gawler provided the music for the dancers.

The fundraiser raised over $1800 for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

• Pictured are Raelene and Jim Bastian of Balaklava, and Hamley auxiliary executive, Karlene Brooks and Trish Branson.

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Dan’s your (law) man for a safer Riverton

Karla May is wife to local farmer, Simon and mum to Lucy, 6 and Ben 4. This week, it’s not all “purr-fect” in the May household.

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Nan Berrett reports: New Riverton Police Officer, Brevet Sgt Dan McKay, is a country copper at heart having spent a few years working in Whyalla and more recently at Bordertown.

He’s already made himself known to local business people in the month he’s been at his new posting.

“I got here during grand final week and was able to meet many local residents there.”

He and his wife Chanelle and their three children, two girls and a boy, aged 1, 2 and 4 are keen to get involved in local community life.

“Although I did spend a little time working in Adelaide after I graduated I prefer country areas where you are involved in something from start to finish,” Bvt Sgt McKay said.

Riverton is a one-officer station and Bvt Sgt McKay is on call 24-hours a day – apart from days off when calls go through

Riverton Police officer Brevet Sgt Dan McKay is looking forward to his involvement with the local community. to Kadina for reassignment to other local officers.

Bvt Sgt McKay said the community seemed happy to have a permanent police officer based in the town.

A keen sportsperson when he was younger, Bvt Sgt McKay says his spare time is now filled with family activities. He chose Riverton after he and his wife visited to see the town.

“It’s very scenic here and my wife has relatives in Clare, so this makes it easier for us to

see family and it seems to be a very good community.

His ‘patch’ covers the surrounding district, including the Barrier Highway, and a primary focus for Bvt Sgt McKay will be traffic matters, particularly speeding and drink driving.

“Traffic is a particular SAPOL focus, and my main focus is drugs.”

“But my big message to the community is that of road safety – I will be paying attention to traffic offences and helping en-

sure roads are safe for all users.”

He also encourages residents to take advantage of the current gun amnesty, which finishes at midnight on October 31.

Any gun, gun part or ammunition can be surrendered at a police station, including silencers, unwanted antique guns and regulated imitation firearms.

“Also, if there is any criminal activity and people like to report it then they can contact me anonymously with information (on 8847 2200).”

Roadworks speed limit warning Motorists are urged to slow down through roadworks and adhere to posted speed limits to keep road workers safe.

The warning came from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) in Safe Work Week, with road users reminded

roadwork zones are also a workplace for some.

DPTI director, projects, Lou George, said all safety measures and precautions taken at road works sites could be ineffective if motorists did not comply and obey speed restrictions.

“We can take all precautions to mitigate

risks, but unless motorists take responsibility and obey speed limits, road incidents, or something far more serious, can – and will – occur.”

“Please be patient and adhere to the reduced speed when travelling through work sites.

“But it is just as important to adhere to

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You give them the cold shoulder; they rub up against your pants. Usually you’ll be wearing dark ones, showing up the hair they’ve left on you too!

We have no ‘official’ pets at the May household. However, recently we’ve become the adopted home of a very clever tom cat who the kids have named ‘Gordon’.

Gordon is also known as Mars at his original home, and ‘That Cat!’ at another down the road. He’s been quite successful at soliciting ear scratches and a lap to claw from each of the families.

Gordon the cat has been a great source of entertainment for the kids.

That’s as useful as he is though. He’s not motivated enough to run after rodents. You will, however, see him run towards his house … for store brought food!

Another thing, cats and humans apparently use the same region of the brain for emotions, which is why I suspect they are so effectively calculating at getting humans to do just exactly as they please.

It’s true. Gordon’s soft little paws flicking under the closed sunroom door appeal to my sensitive side, making me feel positively mean for not allowing him to join us.

Oh, and you think the resident farmer is immune? Nope. Cats purr at the same frequency as the diesel engine of a tractor at idle. Coincidence? I think not.

But you know what happens when you let a cat in? They take over. Trying to type?

They’ll sit on the keyboard. Trying to read?

They’ll sit on the newspaper. Oh, and patting is on their terms only, and boy do they tell you when they’ve had enough!

I have decided these traits are all part of a cunning feline master plan, set to secure their domesticated popularity and remain in our homes despite their very obvious lack of interest in actual humans.

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Hopes sink over Wakefield marine park

No changes likely, despite Caica meeting

ZEKE Bitter, who was part of the delegation to meet Minister Caica, points to the preferred marine park zone at a meeting in August.

Griffiths fears impact on local community THE anticipated impact of the proposed sanctuary zones in Marine Park 14, located in the Upper Spencer Gulf, continues to cause concern for Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths.

“My worry has, will and always will be about the impact on communities – clearly the community of Port Wakefield are very worried and I share that worry,” he said.

Mr Griffiths was able to secure a meeting with Environment Minister, Paul Caica, for the Marine Park 14 Action Group at Parliament last Wednesday, during Question Time.

“Can the minister explain to the house why he has not yet met with the community of Port Wakefield to discuss his plan for restricting fishing opportunity by the introduction of a large sanctuary zone in Marine Park 14?” he posed to Mr Caica.

“I was pleased I got the opportunity to ask the question – but particularly due to so many Port Wakefield people being in the gallery,” Mr Griffiths continued.

“The supplementary gave me the opportunity to corner the minister in to

a situation that he could not back out of by agreeing to meeting with them.”

Despite the meeting being a small win, Mr Griffiths feared it might have little impact on Mr Caica’s decision when he finalises the sanctuary zone and marine park boundaries.

“I do wish Port Wakefield got ‘involved’much earlier than it did,” he said.

“While the work done in the last six months has been excellent, the public debate agreed in December 2010, so an opportunity was lost, but in saying that, I respect the Local Area Group submission from last year was for a much smaller sanctuary zone proposal.

“The Minister certainly gave me the impression during the meeting that he was aware of the Port Wakefield submissions – while also enforcing the fact 230 people at the Port Wakefield public meeting in mid August supported the community proposal.

“The timing of the final announcement by the Minister will be interesting.

“Parliament rises in very late November and the thought is an announcement will not be made before this.”

MARINE Park 14 Action Group chairman, Bart Butson, believes it is unlikely any major changes will be made to the sanctuary (no take) zone threatening future fishing opportunities at Port Wakefield and nearby areas.

Mr Butson arrived at that conclusion after he and four fellow local MPAG members, including Amanda Wheeler, Jeff Sutton, Stewart Butson and Zeke Bitter, met with State Environment Minister, Paul Caica, last Wednesday.

The meeting took place in Mr Caica’s office after Question Time at Parliament House.

A group of 16 made the trip down to Adelaide for the release of the Liberal party’s Marine Parks policy (see separate story) and also to watch the Question Time, which was dominated by the Marine Parks issue.

Shadow Environment Minister, Steven Marshall, was a main proponent of the subject, while Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, twice questioned Mr Caica on whether he would meet with the travelling contingent from Port Wakefield.

“Mr Caica told us there may be some minor adjustments

“There was the suggestion there could be some small changes (to marine parks) made all over the state but those details are not ready for publication as yet,” he said.

Mr Maitland said having both groups meet with the minister on the same day, with the same message, was a good result, drumming home the feeling of the community.

With the consultation phase finishing Monday, Mr Butson said there was little more the MPAG could do to get its desired changes but keep pressure on the government over a sustained period leading to the next election.

“There is nothing more the community, through all its goodwill and hard work, can do,” Mr Butson said.

“They deserve a better outcome than I feel they’re going to get.

“We have a very firm commitment from the Liberals that they would make the required amendments to fix the problems, which will arise from this and we will follow that through until 2014.

“I just hope the community can hold on until then.”

Les Pearson reports: to the park and they were still going through the consultation process,” Mr Butson said.

During the meeting, Mr Caica also suggested it was widely known there were too many fishermen fishing the waters at the top of the gulf.

Mr Butson responded by claiming it was a matter that could be managed by the fisheries department, rather than permanently implementing a marine park sanctuary zone impacting on the whole community.

“I think the whole day was very good and there was so much concern shown for our community, led by Mr Griffiths and Mr Marshall,” he said.

“It was not a good meeting though. My feeling from the meeting was it would end negatively for our community.”

Mr Caica had also met with Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, and mayor, James Maitland, earlier that day.

Mr Maitland felt the 30-minute discussion was a “fair hearing”.

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THE Liberal Party last week finally revealed its official policy on the State government’s marine parks: • Supports marine parks but is not in favour of the current no take zone boundaries proposed by the government.

• Does not support the government’s process for creating the no take zones.

•Would continue working with the commercial and recreational fishing sectors, as well as representatives from a range of regional communities to keep the pressure on the Government ahead of any final decision regarding Sanctuary Zones.

• Remains committed to protecting the marine environment through the aquatic reserve provisions in the Fisher-

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NEWS v District LOCAL councils are facing a real challenge to influence the Australian public to approve a change to the Australian Constitution to officially recognise Local Government as the third tier of government. NAN BERRETT investigates what it means to local residents as councils come to grips with possible financial impacts to Federal funding if recognition does not proceed.

Will change pay off?

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he timing of a referendum to seek voter support to include local government as a third tier of government in the Australian Constitution is crucial, according to regional mayors James Maitland and Allan Aughey.

Including local government in the Australian Constitution will help protect the continuity of Federal funding and provide long-term security in the provision of services to local communities.

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has maintained the only way to protect direct federal funding is to have local government recognised in the Australian Constitution.

To move this premise forward the ALGA called on the Australian Government to establish a parliamentary committee to strengthen the support of all political parties and consider the wording of the constitutional amendment and the timing of the referendum.

ALGA president and long-time mayor of Marion Council in Adelaide, Felicity-ann Lewis said the ALGA was seeking an amendment of Section 96 of the constitution so that it would read: “Parliament may grant financial assistance to any state or local government body formed by or under a law of a state or territory on such terms and conditions as the Parliament sees fit”.

Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, said a change to the constitution would be advantageous to local government if it could be achieved.

“There have been two court cases in recent times which brought into question the validity of the Federal Government funding directly to local government,” Mr Maitland said.

Mr Maitland, who is also chairman of the Central Local Government Region of Councils, said the inclusion of local government in the Constitution would ensure funding security but the timing of a referendum was absolutely crucial.

“The Federal government is saying they are supporting it in principal, particularly the Nationals, but I gather there is more negativity in the country in some States.

“Right now is possibly not a good time to go for a referendum as it could become a toxic campaign.”

A referendum bid to acknowl-

LOCAL mayors (from left) Allan Aughey, (Clare & Gilbert Valleys) Marcus Strudwicke, (District Council of Mallala) and CLGR chair and Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, chat with State Local Government Minister, Russell Wortley, at a CLGR meeting in Balaklava in February.

ALGA president, Felicity-ann Lewis. edge indigenous Australians in the Constitution was shelved for at least the next three years last month because of concerns the question would fail to create sufficient community support in time for the deadline of the next Federal election and would therefore risk defeat.

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council mayor, Allan Aughey, is wholeheartedly in support of the constitutional change but is also concerned holding a referendum at the next Federal election in 2013 is likely to fail.

“I have some serious doubts as

Referendum crucial as councils fight for recognition – and Federal funding to whether it is a wise thing to put it to the people for a change to the constitution at the next election,” he said. “I am uncertain – because of the circumstances one could expect to have surrounding the next election – that any requests for a constitutional update would be rejected by the majority.”

Mayor Aughey said local government recognition in the constitution would be in the best interests of communities, but given the history of referendums in Australia it was still a very tenuous path – one which

SALGA president, Kym McHugh was not guaranteed for success.

“So timing and circumstances of putting the question to the people is of utmost importance.

“As we get closer to the (Federal) election the circumstances of success are becoming more remote.”

Not having local government in the constitution was seen as a deficiency by mayor Aughey that should have been rectified when the document was first framed.

SA’s Local Government Association has welcomed moves by Federal Local Government Minister

Simon Crean to establish a Parliamentary Committee to explore constitutional solutions to Council funding challenges.

LGA President, mayor Kym McHugh, said he understood the Opposition, Greens and independents were committed to the committee proposal.

“Every SA Council has formally resolved to support our national position seeking a narrow amendment to Section 96 of the Australian Constitution to clarify the powers of the Commonwealth to provide funding to communities via councils,” he said.

“If a direct High Court challenge were to be made to the Roads to Recovery program our advice is it would succeed and that would simply devastate communities. The work to arrest the decline in local roads will be reversed or Council rates will get another hit – or both.”

Local Government has sought removal of doubts about powers for direct Federal funding of Councils in a referendum. High Court decisions since 2009 have raised doubts about programs like the Roads to Recovery program, which provides $32 million a year for SA local roads.

“I am disappointed at media suggestions that the proposal to establish a Parliamentary Committee might be an approach to diffuse accountability for a decision not to proceed,” he said.

Mayor McHugh said he had heard commitments given personally by the Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Minister Simon Crean, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, National Party Leader Barnaby Joyce, and commitments by Greens Leader Christine Milne and the independents in the Federal Parliament.

“If our Federal politicians care at all about communities and the infrastructure and services they rely on, they will be treating this question on its merits.”

Mayor McHugh said the key question for the committee to resolve was the preferred timing.

“Councils want a successful referendum, not just for a referendum to be held. If that means we should target 2015 as the best timing, then I’ll back that strategy.”

District Council of Mallala mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, could not be contacted for comment.

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TrustPower calculates that when Stage 2 is complete, SA will have 1476MW of wind power generation out of an Australia-wide total of 3524MW currently built or under construction, 42 per cent of Australia’s total wind power generation.

Total capital cost of Snowtown Stage 2 including the wind farm, transmission line and ElectraNet connection

is about $A465 million, of which, nearly $75 million will be with state and local contractors and consultants.

Between 150 to 200 staff will be employed during construction, with around 15 permanent site staff post construction.

Many local contractors were used and a number of local people employed during construction of Stage 1 and this should be repeated in Stage 2.

The finished wind farm will also annually offset 700,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.

The community is another beneficiary from the wind farm, TrustPower supporting the Lend a Hand Foundation, run in conjunction with the Snowtown Lions Club.

TrustPower currently donates $15,000 annually to the foundation, which is due to increase

to $45,000 per annum following construction of Snowtown Stage 2 Wind Farm in 2014.

Since the opening of Snowtown Stage 1 Wind Farm in November 2008, TrustPower has contributed a total of $75,000 to the Foundation plus the $30,000 in-kind contribution to construction of a new skate park in Snowtown’s Centenary Park, bringing the total contribution so far to $105,000.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 24, 2012

NEWS v District MLC leads inquiry into public safety

Changing lives – and face of the future SURGEONS at Adelaide hospitals claim the increase in street, domestic and other violent attacks on people are a distraction from regular surgery.

Surgeons allege the need to attend emergency cases which are the result of bashings means other surgery, such as cranio-facial, is delayed.

This claim was made by Mr Bob Snewin, CEO of the Australian Craniofacial Foundation (ACF) in Balaklava last week.

Mr Snewin said there had been a 39 per cent increase in violence-related cases in the past year. He was explaining the importance of the foundation to Balaklava Lions club members meeting at the Terminus hotel.

The Australian Craniofacial Unit (ACU), led by pioneering craniofacial surgeon, Professor David David AC, has been caring for those suffering craniofacial ( head and face) abnormalities since 1975.

The unit’s history is a success story for South Australia, Australia, the international community and, foremost, the patients for whom the unit provides world class care and treatment.

ACF was established in 1984 to raise funds to support the work of the ACU by providing assistance to financially disadvantaged patients worldwide.

The unit repairs clefts, growth LMVD 203659

Balaklava Lions president, Warren Durdin, and ACF CEO, Bob Snewin check ACF literature. disorders, trauma, craniosynostosis, (a birth defect that causes one or more sutures on a baby’s head to close earlier than normal), tumors and vascular malfunctions.

Mr Snewin said 90 per cent of craniofacial patients were Australian, with the remainder from overseas where hygiene, poor diet, water and genetics caused deformities.

ACF supports overseas clinics in Bali and Shanghai and used the burns surgery unit set up by the Australian government after the Bali bombings in 2002.

Australian surgeons are training their overseas counterparts and within Australia five surgeons are supporting

and eventually will succeed Professor David.

Mr Snewin said apart from surgeons, a team of 16 specialists, from dentists to speech therapists, worked with patients.

A patient with a cleft palate could need five to six operations and other disorders as many as 20 over an 18 year period. Once chiuldren grew into adults around 20 years of age, treatment generally halted.

But surgey was costly and the foundation constantly was fundraising.

“As an example, a tray of instruments might cost about $17,000,” Mr Snewin said.

The foundation also supported a

research program at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Mr Snewin said he believed the ACU “was easily the best in the world” and it began here in South Australia.

“The craniofacial unit changes lives – and changes the face of the future.” he said.

Urging Lions members and guests to “go home and think about their kids and grandkids,” Mr Snewin said parents of disfigured children “never forget where their kids have come from.”

Balaklava and Districts Lions club donated $500 to the foundation.

•To donate or make a bequest, go to www.craniofacial.com.au

FAMILY FIRST MLC and former Police and Emergency Services Minister, Robert Brokenshire, has brokered a Legislative Council Select Committee inquiry into community safety.

The inquiry, approved by the Legislative Council in a vote last week, is one of the broadest seen.

It will examine bushfire preparedness, emergency services and their funding, community safety and the reliability of crime statistics.

“I am pleased and grateful the motion for this broad-ranging inquiry had support from the Liberal Opposition, Greens, crossbench independents – every Member other than those on the Government benches,” Mr Brokenshire said.

“So many issues are coming to Family First about making communities safe, I thought Parliament had to draw together all community safety aspects in one inquiry.”

“As committee chair, I hope our first focus will be on bushfire prevention and preparation as we face one of our greatest safety risks this spring and summer.

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Women in agriculture leadership programs

Enthusiasm pays off as Rhianna takes top trainee award

Two leading agricultural groups have been awarded State government funding to develop the next generation of regional leaders.

Ag Excellence Alliance and Dairy SA each received $50,000 to deliver women in leadership programs.

Minister for Agriculture, Regions and the Status of Women, Gail Gago, said the programs aimed at increasing female leadership roles and developing women as leaders and coaches in regional communities.

Ag Excellence Alliance will use funding to provide 15 women access to Australian Institute of Company Directors’Foundations of Directorship Certificate.

Jeanette Long, consultant with Ag Consulting Co, which is conducting the program on behalf of Ag Excellence Alliance, said “Funding will help support women who want to take the next step up in their careers.”

“It’s vital we develop our future regional leaders and this program will provide them with a supportive environment in which to hone their skills.”

Women wishing to take part in AG Excellence Alliance program, can contact Jeanette on 0438 373 933.

Dairy SA will run a specific program under its “2BHerd” network, mentoring a core group of 10 women in leadership skills and networking.

Dairy SA will be calling women in the dairy industry to apply over the next couple of weeks. Applicants for this program can phone Verity Ingham on 8766 0127.

Burke and Wills re-enactment

Explorers Burke and Wills again will be remembered at a special event in December when a re-enactment of the retrieval of their remains from Cooper Creek passes through the Clare & Gilbert Valleys from Bungaree to Rhynie.

The re-enactment, organised by the Mt Horrocks Historical Society, will occur on the weekend of December 8 and 9.

The cavalcade will comprise two camels carrying representations of the bodies of Burke and Wills and a number of horses and riders.

They will be greeted at the Clare Town Hall by mayor, Allan Aughey, at midday on Saturday, proceed to Clare Showgrounds for lunch and then on to Horrocks Cottage at Penwortham where they will stay overnight.

There will be entertainment, including music, poetry readings and a brief history of the event in the evening. The group will journey south on Sunday morning to end at the Rhynie Hotel for lunch.

Balaklava local and ANZ Bank employee, Rhianna Mallon, was announced joint winner of Trainee of the Year at a dinner at Ardrossan recently.

The event, on October 13, was organised by Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North, as part of the annual YP Celebration of Employment Awards.

Rhianna was nominated by her group trainer, Statewide.

Award nominations were sent through four local councils, including Wakefield Regional, Copper Coast, Yorke Peninsula and Barunga West.

Rhianna was the only nominee from WRC, and competed against seven other nominees.

While in her final two years at Balaklava High School, Rhianna undertook part-time bank training at ANZ Balaklava, as part of a school based traineeship.

When she left school, Rhianna worked full-time at the local branch as a trainee service consultant.

“I had never thought of working in a bank, but I was offered a chance to try it and I’m glad I did,” said Rhianna.

“I work with fantastic people and for a great employer.”

Rhianna transferred to ANZ Clare in September to work as full-time personal banker.

Paul van Heusden of Big Byte IT Solutions of Maitland, was the joint winner with Rhianna.

Horrocks! Highway name change causes confusion The renaming of a prosaic road title to reflect a more romantic historical past is both cause for celebration and for consternation, as a Clare resident found out when he tried calling for an ambulance.

Auburn resident Wayne Edwards took a tumble from his bike last month near Leasingham and fellow cyclist Nick Tilbrook rang for an ambulance.

“I rang and said we were on Main North Road at Leasingham and the operator wasn’t aware of any Main North Road,” Mr Tilbrook said.

“They then mentioned Horrocks Highway at Leasingham and I remembered reading something in the paper about the name change.”

Mr Tilbrook said it was only a matter of minutes before the misun-

derstanding was clarified, but Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said he believed it was important to make the public aware of the possibility of delays if the wrong road name were used in an emergency call out.

A spokesperson from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure said residents were to be reminded the Main North Road was now officially known as Horrocks Highway – starting at the junction with Main North Road at Willaston (just north of Gawler) travelling through to Clare, then on to Gulnare, Gladstone, Laura, Melrose and Wilmington to finish at Quorn.

The road was renamed in August 2011 as part of the State government’s implementation of a standard rural

property addressing system across South Australia, resulting in every road having an official name.

This process involved extensive collaboration with local councils and other groups including historical societies and Aboriginal organisations.

In the renaming of Main North Road to Horrocks Highway, Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, along with all other councils along the route, agreed to the new name in accordance with a long standing submission from the Mount Horrocks Historical Society.

In townships located along the Horrocks Highway (Tarlee, Rhynie, Auburn, Watervale, Sevenhill and Clare), the existing Main North Road address has been retained for street addressing purposes.

Currently the department is in the process of changing road signage on Horrocks Highway to its new name as part of its maintenance program.

As there are a variety of sources road users use to ascertain their location such as road maps and GPS devices, as well as from road signs, the Department advises motorists during this transition period to use both Horrocks Highway and Main North Road when they need to provide location information.

SA Ambulance said their system had been updated to the name change of Horrocks Highway, but if a caller was not aware of the name change there were systems and processes in place which would ensure incidents could be located quickly in an emergency situation.

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NEWS v District

Farrelly family takes chaff to the nation

From humble beginning, to quality local business

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he Farrelly name has long been associated with Mallala, dating back as far as 1850s. Originally from Cavan, Ireland, the Farrellys migrated to Australia and settled in Peachey Belt, near Smithfield, and later moved to Mallala.

But who would’ve thought the original mixed farmers would have turned into makers of quality chaff!

Mallala father and son duo, John and Andrew Farrelly, of Farrelly Chaff, have been producing chaff for more than 25 years, selling directly to clients, or fodder stores in most states around Australia.

So how did this come about?

Maybe it was luck of the Irish, or just a case of taking a risk and having a go.

Back in the early 1850s, like other farmers and pioneers, John Farrelly’s ancestors took advantage of land grants, purchasing land in Mallala for about two pounds an acre.

John’s great-great-grandfather, Patrick and his brother, Tom, ran a mixed farming enterprise, as was the “norm” for those days. They grew crops, and had quite a number of stock.

Tom was also a bit of an entrepreneur, building the Mallala Hotel, which, as we know, still stands today, and later the Wirrabara Hotel.

Another brother, Peter, was the first licensee of both hotels.

When Peter moved to Wirrabara, his sister Bridget (Kelly) took over the Mallala Hotel.

Tom was a wealthy bachelor, and was a big cattle and landholder in the Wirrabara/Port Germein area, and also owned 10,000 acres in the Saddleworth area.

John’s grandfather, also

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continuing our series on local farmers named John, (lots of Johns in serious about it in the mid 1980s.

When Andrew left school, he this story!) and his wife Kate, took on farming at what is went to work as a jackaroo in now known as Brice’s Mallala New South Wales, and also did Equestrian Centre. John later a short stint in Western Australia purchased some land just north before coming home on the of this, which has since become farm. He helped his dad with the the site for Farrelly Chaff Mill. chaff work, and also worked at The current John Farrelly Gepps Cross saleyards until it married Helen Lewis from closed and moved to new yards Gawler in 1963, and they lived in Dublin. Andrew worked at at Korunye with their three chil- Dublin for a short time, but stopped that as dren, Maryann the chaff busi(now Standish), ness was rapidly Kate (now JohnANDREW growing. son) andAndrew, FARRELLY: So how do until John’s paryou make chaff ents retired in Quality is of that horses love the early 1970s the utmost and cows get and moved to fat on?

Adelaide. importance to First, AnJohn and Helus, so there drew and John en then moved purchase rolls back to Mallala can be no and medium to continue farmcontaminants bales of hay. ing.

John had al... stones, dead “Like export we inspect ways tinkered lizards, sticks ... hay, the hay before with the noin the chaff. it is cut to detion of making termine its suitchaff. “Everyone would cut a row around their ability,” Andrew said.

“The quality is that of export crops, usually for a fire break, and make hay bales. But they hay, except it is cut usually a were usually just fed to sheep,” week or so later than export hay.” said John.

Next, the hay is steamed and “The hay didn’t really have any value, so I thought it would put through a cutter, then into be good to make it worth some- a riddle (shaker screen/sieve.)

Anything fine will go through thing.”

He started experimenting to the bagger, and get bagged with chaff making, but only got in 25 kilogram bags. Anything

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bigger gets sent back to the cutter for another bout. The cutter will always win.

“Quality is of the utmost importance to us, so there can be no contaminants (stones, dead lizards, sticks etc) in the chaff,” said Andrew.

Lucerne chaff is made from mainly irrigated lucerne hay, bought from properties in the upper south east and mid north, but Farrelly’s also use wheaten and oaten hay.

Different types of hay can be kept separate, or blended into different types of chaff. “Lucerne Lifter” chaff is lucerne, boosted with either oaten or wheaten hay, while the “Super Lifter” chaff consists of all three hay types.

The bags are then palleted up and delivered daily to Adelaide depots via Balaklava Transport.

The chaffing process is constant throughout the year, and has grown since John first toyed with the chaff idea. The mill operates five days a week and now employs five casual staff.

The mill is also open Saturday mornings for fodder sales.

Andrew and his wife, Jane, who is office manager, are kept on their toes, not only with running the busy mill, but keeping up with their four children, William, Grace, Bridget and Nellie. Andrew has even been converted from watching football to netball, and is now known as a “Netty Dad” after his team manager role with his daughter’s junior Mallala netball team this year.

“If anyone has hay they think might be suitable, or wish to buy directly from us, I’m very happy to speak with them,” said Andrew. He can be contacted on 0427 272346.

CHECKINg quality – John Farrelly with son Andrew and grandson Harry Standish.

Nominate her as she ‘holds up the sky’ Minister for the Status of Women, Gail Gago, has called for the nomination of South Australian women who have made an outstanding contribution or given outstanding service to the community to be recognised through The Women Hold Up Half the Sky Award.

“I encourage everyone to consider nominating inspiring women they know in the wider community across South Australia,” Ms Gago said.

“These include the areas of education, health, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander initiatives, fund-raising, charitable and voluntary service, multicultural initiatives, arts and media, and many others.”

The award forms part of the Australia Day Council of South Australia Awards and will be presented at the Australia Day Honours Awards at Government House in January.

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by Minister Gago and the Office for Women, and administered by the Australia Day Council of SA. It was established in 2011 and takes its name from the well-known work of art by internationally recognised South Australian artist, Ann Newmarch.

Nominations close on Friday, December 7.

For further information contact the Office for Women on 8303 0961.

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special feature v FIRE DANGER!

CFS urges residents to change ‘casual’ attitude A DRY October has led to an earlier fire danger season, with the community issued a timely reminder to get prepared for a hot summer season.

Balaklava CFS captain, Kevin Julyan, said there are a number of blocks in town needing a drastic clean up.

“The farming community tends to have better awareness and a lot more to lose,” he said.

“It’s the ‘blockies’, or the people who live in towns and own a block, who need regular reminders.

“Clean up your rubbish, clean up around buildings, put breaks in and have a plan.

“Spraying probably should have been done a month and a half ago, so now all that’s left is mowing and slashing.”

Mr Julyan felt the fuel load still presented a reasonable threat, despite being a bit sparser than previous seasons.

“It’s probably not as bad as some years but with the lack of rain, it’s drying off earlier,” he said.

“In some areas, the fuel load is there, while in others, it’s not.”

While the Adelaide Plains is hardly considered dense scrubland, Mr Julyan said adopting a carefree stance about fire is extremely dangerous.

“I think there’s a blasé attitude that with Balaklava being a cropping area on the plains, there’s not a lot of scrub growth – but the weeds are there,” he said.

“The old philosophy was ‘on the plains you never really get anything’.

“The fire that took off at Mal-

Check your insurance The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) says Australians should check their household insurance as we move towards hotter spring and summer weather.

ICA CEO, Rob Whelan, warned householders to ensure their properties are physically prepared.

This should also serve as a reminder to review insurance needs.

“First, check the sum insured matches the value of your assets, and reassess the value of your home and contents, vehicles and any outbuildings,” Mr Whealn said.

“Understand the cover you have and what is and is not included and ask your insurer for clarification.

If you are not happy with the policy your insurer offers, shop around for a better deal.”

lala a few years ago, changed that thinking.”

In that particular instance, Mr Julyan said it was a similar season to 2012.

“Once the wind got behind it, it was up and gone,” he said.

“It was quicker than anyone could drive to chase it.

“That can happen at any time.”

Fire still presents a strong threat to residential areas in the district.

“We’ve had several fires east of Balaklava and once they got coastal winds behind them and taken off, we’ve struggled to catch them and had to really fight to contain them,” Mr Julyan said.

“One day, a house is going to be in its path.”

Farm unit register He urged growers to properly prepare their machinery in the lead-up to harvest and maintain their fire fighting units, making sure they are up to scratch.

“I would like to hear from any farmers in this area who have registered fire units because as a brigade, we would definitely utilise them on the field during a fire if they want to give us a call on the UHF,” Mr Julyan said.

He plans to set up a list of those with CFS approved units in the district, which could help combat fires in their respective areas.

If any growers would like to have their unit on the list, Mr Julyan encouraged people to contact him on 0400 558 017.

FIRE SEASON Wakefield Regional Council & District Council of Mallala The 2012 – 2013 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North which includes Wakefield Regional Council & District Council of Mallala opens on

MONDAY NOVEMBER 15 2012 & WILL CLOSE ON APRIL 30, 2013 Unless changed by Government declaration

During that time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit for that purpose has been obtained from Council. Permits will not be issued prior to March 1, 2013. Contact Council for details of the rules relating to fires in the open for cooking and comfort purposes.

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HALBURY CFS captain, Des Gregor, (left) and Balaklava captain, Kevin Julyan, at Halbury in a jungle of weeds almost two metres tall.

Clean up, be prepared, urges fire safety group What will it take for people to wake up?

CFS is worried it will take a fire scare to prompt people into action in tidying up and securing their homes and property from flammable materials.

Halbury Fire Safe Group met last Thursday, October 18, to discuss fire prevention and awareness.

The Halbury township, surrounded as it is by scrub, is one of the region’s more fire prone areas.

CFS Education Officer, Rod Cunningham, spoke to the small crowd of locals, CFS and ambulance volunteers who attended.

Halbury Fire Safe Group member, Graham Lawrie, said: “We urge people to clear up around their homes and properites, and leave an area which should be defendable.’

“Ensure you have a close, reliable water supply and make sure your firefighter pump works and is ready to go.

Be prepared.”

CFS also urges residents to take stock of weather conditions, for example catastrophic or total fire ban days.

“We are concerned people don’t really worry about fire until it’s too late,” said Graham.

Halbury Fire Safe Group has a “Fire Circle” group around its district.

The person in the circle closest to a fire, phones the neighbours either side of them, and they ring the next and so on.

The message gets around the “circle” and people are made aware, and thus can be prepared in plenty of time.

Inspect your property today and start cleaning up.

Don’t think fire can’t happen to you.

BUSHFIRE PREVENTION Landowners and occupiers of property both township and rural are requested to reduce all grass and undergrowth to a maximum height of 10cm (4 inches).

Prune limbs which overhang buildings and prune lower branches to provide a vertical firebreak.

The purpose of this notice is to provide for the control of flammable fuel such as weeds and grasses and the removal of accumulated litter beneath established trees to reduce the potential for damage caused by fire. It does not mean that valuable trees, shrubs and ornamentals need to be removed, but commonsense measures must be adopted to protect life and property from fire.

You are required to undertake hazard reduction within the limits of the boundary of your property. Adequate community protection will be obtained when the efforts of individuals are added together.

Council will be undertaking inspections and issuing Compliance Notices to the owners of land requiring attention.

Compliance Notices will be issued to owners of property that are deemed as hazardous.

This notice requires the recipient to take necessary action as stated in the notice within 14 days.

Owners are required to maintain the property throughout the Fire Danger Season November 15 - April 30 (inclusive) This may mean you will have to mow or slash the land several times during the Season.

PLEASE NOTE: Current Legislation, Section 105F of the Fire and Emergency Services Act states that property owners must take reasonable steps to prevent the outbreak of fire on the land or from spreading to neighbouring properties.

Maximum Penalty: $10,000 Expiation Fee: $315 For additional information please contact Council on 8842 6400

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4 Understand the environment in which you live – is your house surrounded by– or near bush, grass or coastal scrub? Do you travel through or plan to holiday in bushfire-prone areas?

4Sit down with your family now and write a Bushfire Survival Plan – your life could depend on it. Go to the CFS website to get more information.

4 Make sure you understand – and are familiar with – the national Fire Danger Ratings and what those ratings mean for your family’s Bushfire Survival Plan.

4 Practice your Bushfire Survival Plan with your whole family, including your strategies for dealing with stock or large pets such as horses.

4 Create and maintain as much defendable space as possible around your home by managing vegetation, including grass and shrubs.

4 Be aware that should you plan to defend your home in accordance with Fire Danger Rating guidelines, you need to be physically capable.

4 MORE details: www.cfs.sa.gov.au

Warning for Two Wells, Lewiston Spring rains have seen plants burst into growth, especially wild grasses, and the weather is warming up, so now’s the time to start preparing for summer and the dangerous fire season ahead.

Two Wells County Fire Service brigade captain, Adam Harris, says residents need to start taking measures to protect their homes from fire and plan what they would do if a bushfire broke out.

He said although Two Wells was not surrounded by dense bush land, many homes and properties in Lewiston could get caught out if a fire started in the area.

“Lewiston is potentially a very dangerous area,” said Adam, shown in long grass to illustrate the problems for the area.

“Everyone is living on two-acre blocks and that makes it hard for us to get access to those blocks.

“On one of those catastrophic days, if a fire went through there, it could potentially wipe the whole area out.”

Accessing rural properties was something Adam highlighted as a big problem, not only for the CFS but also for other emergency services.

He said residents needed to assess whether a fire truck or ambulance could fit down their driveway.

“Many driveways are obscured by trees and lots of properties have

scrub and bush land very close to the house,” he said. “This makes for a dangerous mix as it’s going to be really dry this year.

“Priorities for residents are keeping your grass down and having a 20-metre defendable open space around your building.

“Clean gutters and access to water are also things people need to think about.

“If people do that, they will give themselves the best chance of protecting their properties.”

Following the CFS’ mantra of “Prepare. Act. Survive” should also be something all families discuss and plan for, Adam advised.

If residents notice any council land that needs attention, Adam said calls should be directed to the District Council of Mallala, not the CFS, which is powerless to do anything but pass the message on.

The fire season for the Mid North area is scheduled to begin, at this stage, on November 15.

If fuel loads in the area increase dramatically or there are significantly higher temperatures than usual, the CFS may bring this date forward to November 1.

Visit the CFS website at www.cfs. sa.gov.au for tips on preparing your house or property for summer, fire danger ratings and for advice on what to do if there is a fire in your area.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO ALL LANDOWNERS AND OCCUPIERS IN THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL AREAS

• Mallala • Wakefield Regional Pursuant to the Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005, the owner of private land in the country must take reasonable steps to protect property on the land from fire and to prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land, or the spread of fire through the land and minimise the threat to human life from a fire on the land. Maximum Penalty $5000.

Council officers will be inspecting properties from early October onwards, to assess compliance with CFS requirements. Property owners issued with a Bushfire Hazard Reduction Compliance Notice are required to comply with the requirements of that notice within the required time indicated or Council may organise a contractor to preform the work required, at the owners expense and may take further legal action against them.

PLEASE NOTE, Council is able to issue an Expiation Notice for the offence of not complying with the requirements of Bushfire Hazard Reduction Compliance Notice.

Fee for non compliance $315.

CFS Requirements: • Vacant town blocks are required to have all dry flammable material to be reduced to a maximum height of 10 cm by means of slashing or mowing or removing and maintain throughout the Fire Danger Season.

• House blocks are required to all dry flammable grass material to be reduced to a maximum height of 10 cm by means of slashing or mowing or removing and maintain throughout the Fire Danger Season.

• Larger blocks (more than 2 hectares) will require having a firebreak, slashed or mowed to maximum height of 10cm to a minimum width of 5 metres around property boundary, and with a minimum width of 20 metres around any building or asset on the property.

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NEWS v School Sports MONTANA Batten races hard.

THE Phillips team was too good for the competition at Mallala Primary School’s sports day, held on Monday. Pictured are Phillips team members, from left: Jaymie Berry, Breanna Machin, April Schupelius, Chloe Astin.

MAYLEA Carpenter strides through the finish line on Monday.

KiarA Hocking and Amber Barden display their respective results.

Jorja Schutt charges to the finish line.

TAYLAH Barker, Tiarhn Carpenter and Riley Machell show thier true colours on Monday.

ALISHA Barker and Jordan Berry battle it out in the 12’s race.

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JASMINE Gibson and Taia Berry are pleased with their ribbons at sports day.

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Local Olympic heroes

Balaklava Golf Club auction night draws a ‘strong’ crowd

n TANIA and Peter Butterfield enjoying the show.

Balaklava Golf Club held a successful auction night on Saturday, with about 140 people attending.

Theme was Olympics with a number of guests taking the opportunity to dress up as basketballers, torchbearers, weightlifters, gymnasts, and tennis players, while others chose to be very tame as spectators or judges!

Auction items ranged from trailer loads of wood and eggs, to dinners and short holidays, and we look forward to seeing the “new” Ooge Edwards after his teeth whitening treatment!

To keep in with the Olympic spirit, some special games were played on the dance floor, all keenly contested by a few delegates from each table.

It came down to the final three, Rob Williams, Richard Taylor and Lee Williams, who had to compete for the title of strongest person at the show.

All three had to benchpress an ‘extremely’ heavy barbell, with weights unknown!

Richard Taylor won with an impressive display of his muscles and superior strength to take out the golf medal.

Lee got the silver and Rob the bronze.

The crowd stood and joined in the rousing rendition of the national anthem once medals had been presented.

n TORCHBEARERS, Di and Ian Michael. n RIGHT: Rob Williams, Richard Wilson and Lee Williams on the podium.

n EACH table was represented in the special Olympic games.

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REPORT: Louise Michael Auctioneer Murray Smith kept the bidders on their toes and DJ Dustin Guthberg kept the dancers happy.

Social committee member, Genni Edwards, was thrilled with the success of the night.

Club president, Ian Michael, thanked everyone for coming along and supporting the fundraiser as well the many businesses and people who donated items to auction.

The golf club committee and its members would sincerely like to thank the social committee for its hard work in making the auction night so successful and so much fun.

• The next big event at the club is the “family fun day”, from 4pm on Saturday, November 3.

This is a combined fundraiser for the club and the Shamus Liptrot Cycle trail.

Participants can cycle or walk out to the club, following the Lions trail and cycling trail after starting at Balaklava Hospital park area from 3.30pm.

The fun and games start at the club from about 4pm, with plenty to eat and drink, with a “jumpy castle” for the kids, organised games and some fun golfing events.

n ROSALIE Zerk and Josie Thompson getting into the Olympic spirit.

n DARREN and Carolyn Scholz dressed up as Australian basketballers.

n JUDE Hopkins as the Union Jack, and Shaz Pike as an Olympic medal.

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SPORT v District

THE South Australia team which competed in the Winton six hour regularity relay, from left: Anthony Verner with his Holden HSV, John Tiller with his Mazda MX5), Ian Duncan with his Mazda MX5 and Jason Smyth and his Mazda RX7.

TOP LEFT: John Tiller, of Pinery, with his Mazda MX5. TOP RIGHT: Anthony Verner, of Mallala, with his HSV. Photos courtesy Joy Woodroofe

Locals represent SA in relay

TWO local motoring enthusiasts travelled interstate recently, to compete in a regularity race in Winton, Victoria, held October 13-14.

Pinery’s John Tiller and his nephew,Anthony Verner of Mallala, raced in a team of four, with Modbury’s Jason Smyth and Ian Duncan of Mount Barker.

The team were representing the Austin 7 Club of South Australia in the annual six hour relay event, run by the Alfa Romeo Club.

John’s wife, Christine, friends David and Joy Woodroofe, and John Filmer also ventured over to Winton as part of the pit crew to support and time laps.

The regularity relay is an event where consistency is rewarded rather than speed.

It involves having a team of four-six cars, and each driver must do at least 10 per cent of the team’s nominated laps. No driver may do more than 30 per cent of the total laps for the team.

Each driver nominates a lap time which they think they can repeat on a continual basis. If the driver goes faster than that lap time, it doesn’t count; if the driver achieves a lap time within plus .99 of a second, he will receive a score of one lap plus a bonus lap (2); and if the driver does a lap time slower than nominated by greater than one second (any amount) then the driver scores one lap (1).

A possible lap score is calculated for each team by calculating how many laps they can achieve in six hours doing their nominated lap times, multiplied by two.

Teams’ percentages are calculated, and the highest percentage wins.

John and Anthony often visit Mallala Motorsport Park to compete in six hour relays.

John said the event was a good chance to race on a different track.

“It was a really good experience.

“We were the only South Australian team there.”

The team finished 14th out of 45 teams. The guys were happy with their result, and hope to make the trip over to Victoria next year.

Jordan’s motocross career taking flight Up and coming motocross rider and Two Wells resident, Jordan Waters, recently took part in his fifth Australian National Junior Motocross Championships.

The event was held in Coolum, Queensland from September 29 to October 6, with around 500 junior riders competing from across Australia and a small contingent from New Zealand also.

Despite horrific wet and muddy conditions, Jordan qualified in both the 125cc and the 250cc classes, with his best results an 11th and a 14th.

Jordan has one more race as a junior at Millicent this year and will then compete in the senior expert titles (state level) and under 19’s (national level) next year.

PICTURED AT LEFT: Jordan looking a little muddy after his event! RIGHT: Jordan in action.

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Aussie Hoops begins n ABBEY Bigg practises dribbling the ball.

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Last Friday night saw the return of Aussies Hoops, with 52 young players excited and ready to go. Not only was it great to see children willing to give basketball a go, but it was also great to watch.

Kirsty Williams and Sascha Tiller and their helpers did a great job. Unfortunately, the packs didn’t arrive on time to give out, but I’m told they are here ready for next week.

In the Under 12 mixed compeition, Boomers had a win over the Bulldogs with Lorenzo De Roma scoring 22 points. Rockets had a much closer win over the Tigers. Ethan Brownlie and Tamika Gregory both looking as if they scored well. Karl Binka for Magic also played well. These players all scored double figures for the night.

Practise is as important as warm ups and cool downs – I wonder if some teams are warming up at all.

Owen had a big win over Bulldogs in the Under 14 Girls, but I believe Bulldogs will get better and will figure out how to improve their game. Kirrily White shot well for Bulldogs. However, I remember

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back when I was playing basketball we had to shoot 50 points before we went home from practise. So I will be watching next week to see how Bulldogs improve. I hear the Falcons in the Under 14 Boys have lost Ayden Lawless for the season.

The Falcons will miss him but we wish him well.

In the Under 17’s, Owen looks to be on fire after a huge win over Bulldogs. Owen has some tall players and look unstoppable. While practise is important, there are other key elements that teams seek.

The Wanderers and the Cats from Blyth had good wins over their opponents in B Women, and all eyes are watching these two teams, new to the association. Some believe they will be there come finals time.

Tash Tilley from the Cats, who was on fire, and Tahlia Tilly from

the Wanderers both scored double figures.

One way for teams to improve is to watch what other teams are doing that your team is not doing!

Tigers in the Men’s Division had a good win over the Long Plains Hopefuls. This was a great game to watch as the Tigers have a great support team.

Edwin Peralta top scored for the Tigers, as did Ryan Bernhardt for the Hopefuls.

It was good to see Paul McIntyre out playing again.

Does any one warm up these days? I’m surprised to see so many injuries in the second game.

I hear association training starts this weekend, so that must mean teams are getting ready for the Championships and St Clair early.

I am hoping to see all teams in proper uniform this week.

Players must make sure they arrive early – Annette can’t get everyone in the gate at the last minute.

Tip of the Week: You can’t expect to win if you don’t practise. Make sure you always give 100 per cent.

Results of matches played on Friday October 19

Men Division

Eagles 30 (C.Price 10, S.Goldsworthy 9, N.Greenshields 9) def Young Guns 26 (T.Michael 11, C.Temby 5, K.Robinson 3). Swaggies 63 (H.Pym 16, D.Smith 12, J.McArdle 10) def Raptors 30 (G.Page 9, M.Verrall 9, L.Ritchie). Redlegs 47 (D.Hill 21, C.Veitch 12, M.Hill 5) def Bulldogs 8 (J.Zilm 4, S.Bellman 2, J.Shepherd 2). Tigers 39 (E.Peralta 11, C.Catipon 9, J.Neil Delos Reyes 6) def Hopefulls 14 (R.Bernhardt 6, P.McIntyre 5, D.Johnson 3). Peckers 49 (R.McPharlin 22, M.Clifford 8, B.Michael 6) def Long Plains 25 (B.Barnes 6, B.Anthony 5, K.Jenkin 4). Owen 36 (B.Lloyd 9, J.Wedding 8, A.Pratt 6) def Old Dogs 30 (L.Wright 10, K.Simon 7, K.Ruiz 5)

U/17 BOYS

Owen 71 (J.Dunstan 18, C.Pratt 14, J.Pratt 14) def Redlegs 6 (T.Nottle 4, W.Angel 2). Raiders 35 (Z.Scholz 12, J.Michael 10, H.Veitch 6) def Bulldogs 12 (B.Taylor 6, Q.Mackay 2, T.Moulds 2).

U/14 BOYS

Falcons 56 (S.Speissegger 24, S.Michael 16, A.Lawless 4) def Bulldogs 16 (R.Chapman 5, D.Clisby 4, M.Lawrie 4). Long Plains 44 (D.Page 22, N.McArdle 9, E.Pepe 6) def Owen 20 (C.Lane 6, R.Betts 4, J.Baker 2).

U/12 Mixed

Boomers 44 (L.De Roma 22, K.Binka 8, A.Viney 8) def Redlegs 7 (A.Irrgang 4, J.Chapman 2, A.White 1). Rockets 28 (E.Brownlie 16, C.Selwood 4, K.Heaslip 2) def Tigers 20 (T.Gregory 14, A.Baker 3, M.Burns 3). Cheeters 22 (C.King 12, C.Harkness 6, M.Abdilla 2) def Bolts 16 (J.Heaslip 10,

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M.Freebairn 4, D.Davis 2). Magic 29 (K.Binka 10, C.Smith 5, C.Allen 4) def Bulldogs 9 (O.Carslake 5, L.Bigg 2, J.Haasbroek 2).

WOMEN Div A

Bulldogs 32 (J.Angel 8,K.Woodrow 7, T.Nottle 6) def Clare 28 (K.Jenner 8, J.Caufield 7, A.Harnett 6). Long Plains 39 (J.Fiebig 16, C.Fiebig 10, K.Blackwell 7) def Storm 27 (A.Wilson 8, C.Guy 4, N.McCracken 4). Wanderers 23 (S.Bigg 13, T.Barrand 6, B.Stringer 2) def Opals 17 (B.Wedding 8, K.Hendry 7, T.Evans 2).

n ANNALISE Scaffidi puts one up. n RIGHT: Nicola Tiller practises shooting.

WOMEN Div B

Cats 37 (T.Loveday 16, E.Collins 7, S.Mugge 6) def Balaklava 8 (H.Shepherd 4, T.Lawson 2, T.Renshaw 2). Wanderers 28 (T.Tilley 10, C.Agnew 8, K.Wechert 6) def Long Plains 8 (H.McArdle 6, S.McArdle 2). Bulldogs 43 (A.Williams 10, N.Greenshields 10, T.Gates 8) def Owen 19 (S.Florence 6, S.Parker 6, R.Fritz 4).

U/16 Girls

Cannons 28 (A.Michael 14, C.Nesbitt 5, A.Allen 4) def Rangers 16 (C.McPharlin 8, C.Barber 4, A.Davey 4). Owen 43 (K.Wedding 19, B.Wilson 8, A.Humphrys 6) def Bulldogs 10 (K.Price 6, C.Harris 2, B.Nyoni 2).

U/14 Girls

Wildcats 38 (S.Heaslip 16, S.Sach 12, A.Langdon 4) def Panthers 21 (B.Smith 13, L.McPharlin 4, W.Palmer 2). Owen 61 (R.Dunstan 26, T.Harkness 16, K.Gregory 10) def Bulldogs 29 (K.White 20, S.Cullen 7, C.Hoepner 2).

n COACH Tenneal White with her troops, from left: Michael Heathfield, Tyler McBride, Thomas Harrison, Abbie McArdle, Natasha Blackwell and Aleisha Ruiz.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 24, 2012

SPORT v Tennis

Juniors debut n JESSICA Heaslip about to play a forehand for Owen on Saturday.

n MALLALA White’S Brooke Wilson gets aggressive during her division one match on Saturday.

n CONNOR Lane, Owen, runs into the net to hit a forehand.

n Balaklava players, Toby Michael (above), Ashleigh Williams (right) and Natasha Greenshelds (below).

Lower North Juniors

DIVISION 1: Mallala White 3-27 d. Balaklava Green 3-26 Doubles Graham/Jarmyn lost to C. Michael/D. Michael 4-6 Wilson/Parsons d. Williams/Greenshields 6-2 Singles Trent Graham d. Callum Michael 6-2 Laura Jarmyn lost to Dillon Michael 1-6 Brooke Wilson d. Ashleigh Williams 6-4 Edward Parsons lost to Tash Greenshields 4-6.

Mallala Black 4-27 d. Balaklava Gold 2-25 Doubles Watson/Howard lost to Taylor/B. Freebairn 2-6 Jenkin/ Dunstan d. Scholz/G. Freebairn 6-4 Singles Josh Watson d. Jordan Taylor 6-3 Clare Howard lost to Brett Freebairn 1-6. Mark Jenkin d. Zac Scholz 6-5 Rachel Dunstan d.

Gemma Freebairn 6-1 Long Plains 4-27 d. Two Wells 2-20 Doubles N. Curnow/ Sharer lost to Takaji/Tapscott 2-6 R. Curnow/Daniel d. Humphrys/Briscoe 6-2 Singles Nick Curnow lost to Ako Takaji 1-6 Corey Sharer d. Jamie Humphrys 6-2 Riley Curnow d. Angus Tapscott 6-0 Amy Daniel d. Tarsha Briscoe 6-4.

DIVISION 2: Long Plains 6-36 d. Two Wells White 0-11 Doubles Daniel/McArdle d. Briscoe/Dart 6-4 Barr/Waddell d. Duthey/Tapscott 6-0 Singles Jessica Daniel d. Macey Briscoe 6-4 Georgia McArdle d. Zoe Dart 6-2 Angie Barr d.

Aliesha Duthey 6-0 Matthew Waddell d. Airlie Tapscott 6-1.

Balaklava Gold 6-36 d. Owen Red 0-7 Doubles Lamond/ Michael d. S. Parker/Heaslip 6-4 Renshaw/Clifford d.

Gameau/L. Parker 6-0 Singles Tyson Lamond d. Sophie Parker 6-0 Toby Michael d. Jessica Heaslip 6-1 Syjourn Renshaw d. Tom Gameau 6-2 Aaron Clifford d. Lucy Parker 6-0.

Balaklava Green 4-26 d. Owen White 2-24 Doubles Scholz/Heaslip d. Harkness/Lane 6-4 Selleck/West d. Lloyd/ Burman 6-4 Singles Todd Scholz d. Jake Harkness 6-3 Sarah Heaslip lost to Connor Lane 1-6 Kristy Selleck lost to Kaitlyn Lloyd 1-6 Billy West d. Lisa Burman 6-1.

Two Wells Red 4-28 d. Mallala 2-28 Doubles Musolino/C. Foubister d. J. Furst/G. Furst 6-3 Tapscott/J. Foubister d.

Tiller/Howard 6-5 Singles Caitlin Musolino d. Jackson Furst 6-5 Chelsea Foubister d. Georgia Furst 6-3 Jack Tapscott lost to Jake Tiller 1-6 Jake Foubister lost to Alex Howard 3-6.

DIVISION 3: Two Wells 3-24 d. Hamley Bridge 3-22 Doubles Lawson/Gourlay lost to E. Loffler/Sellars 0-6 J. Turner/L. Turner d. Watson/M. Loffler 6-1 Singles Cassandra Lawson lost to Ethan Loffler 4-6 Tania Gourlay lost to Kimberley Sellars 2-6 Jenny Turner d. Amber Watson 6-2 Lauren Turner d. Mackenzie Loffler 6-1.

Balaklava Green 5-32 d. Mallala 1-18 Doubles White/ Allen d. Cocks/Bakker 6-4 Woodroofe/Freebairn d. Matters/Tiller 6-3 Singles Kirrily White d. Brayden Cocks 6-2 Lori Allen lost to Gabby Bakker 2-6 Tommy Woodroofe d.

Kimberley Matters 6-2 Matthew Freebairn d. Lucy Tiller 6-1.

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Balaklava Gold 4-32 d. Owen 2-21 Doubles C& L Tiller lost to J & M Heaslip 5-6 Lamond/Heaslip d. Lane/Wood 6-2 Singles Claudia Tiller d. Jack Heaslip 6-2 Lexie Tiller lost to Max Heaslip 3-6 Chloe Lamond d. Britt Lane 6-3 Kate Heaslip d. Dylan Wood 6-2.

Premiership Tables Division 1 Points % Long Plains 2 66.67 Mallala Black 2 66.67 Mallala White 2 50.00 Balaklava Green 0 50.00 Balaklava Gold 0 33.33 Two Wells 0 33.33 Hamley Bridge 0 (Bye) Division 2 Points Balaklava Gold 2 Long Plains 2 Balaklava Green 2 Two Wells Red 2 Mallala 0 Owen White 0 Two Wells White 0 Owen Red 0

mid north

% 100.00 100.00 66.67 66.67 33.33 33.33 0.00 0.00

Balaklava seniors played host to Clare Young Guns in the first match of the season. A few regulars were out due to netball trips, holidays and other social events but the team battled hard against strong opposition! Pauline Hill and Shaz Pike were not too amused in being put “at the top” and fill-in Darren Scholz was aghast at being number three. However he was not disgraced and almost played better than when he’d been near the bottom of the order previously!

The mixed doubles saw straight set wins to Clare. The singles wasn’t much better, but Rick and Shelley Lamond did well to win their singles – the only ones to do so! It was all over and a whole choir of fat ladies had sung as the players headed into the straight doubles. Shelley and partner Angela Battle had an excellent win in their doubles, but it was the top men’s doubles that was the thriller. Rick and the forcibly promoted Andrew Lane, were 2-5 and match point down against Matt Dare and Graham Coulter, when they staged one of the biggest come-backs ever seen in recent history. Or maybe just in the whole world. Andrew and Rick decided the bonfire and calamari would have to wait as they had a match to play. They turned the score around to win an epic tiebreaker. At least it gave them something to talk about around the campfire. The final score will be written in really small type – Clare 20 defeated Balaklava 4.

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SPORT v Bowls

n ISABEL Nicolai sends a bowl down for Wasleys on Saturday at Mallala. At just seven years old, Isabel is the youngest bowler in the Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association. n INSET: Cath Frankel, Wasleys, signals ‘five down’ to her teammate.

Can Balaklava shake Wasleys?

• From back page While Murphy (PW) had a two shot victory over Stuart (M) and W McPharlin’s (PW) rink was seven shots up over Smith (M), Furst (M), with a 10 shot win over G McPharlin (PW), swayed the final result in Mallala’s favour.

The final match saw Balaklava play Riverton.

With up to three or four regular Division One bowlers unavailable, Riverton faced a daunting task. In the end, Balaklava prevailed with a 25 shot win and two rinks up. Thompson (B) had a tight match against Griffiths (R) before losing by 4 shots, whereas Clifford (B) and Taylor (B) both had sound victories over their respective opponents, Willmott (R) and Mullins (R).

Wasleys had the bye.

Balaklava remains the only undefeated side in Division One, with a spread of four points covering the remaining six sides.

This week Round four sees three interesting Division One matches.

First of all, Wasleys comes off their bye to face Balaklava at home. While Balaklava has won their three matches so far this season, they did struggle in their previous away match.

Can Wasleys use their home green advantage to upset Balaklava? Perhaps the final result may n LIONEL Miller, Mallala. be much tighter than most ‘experts’ expect.

Riverton hosts Port Wakefield in a match that Balaklava 28 (+40), Owen 16 (-8), Port has significant implications for both sides. For Port Wakefield, it will strive to go home with a Wakefield 14 (-18), Wasleys 13* (+18), Mallala 13 (-28), Hamley Bridge 12* (+12), Riverton 2-2 record rather than a losing 1-3 record.

On the other hand, Riverton expects to be 12* (-16) [* = BYE] DIVISION ONE – 27 OCTOBER 2012: close to full strength for the first time this season, Wasleys vs Balaklava, Riverton vs Port and a return to the winner’s circle is paramount if the Club wishes to play a significant part in Wakefield, Mallala vs Hamley Bridge, Owen BYE finals at the end of the season.

ONLY 2 UNDEFEATED SIDES IN THE As the home side, Riverton should hold the edge on this occasion.

TWO’S The final match is an intriguing clash between Port Wakefield Blue and Balaklava Red reMallala and Hamley Bridge. main the only two undefeated sides in Division As was the case with Owen the previous Two following the conclusion of Round 3 while week, this match-up is perhaps one of Mallala’s Hamley Red and Wasleys remain the only sides best chances to inflict a defeat upon Hamley yet to win a match.

Bridge.

A 24 shot, 2 rinks up win over Tarlee White Based on their performances over the past two has ensured that Port Wakefield Blue remains weeks, Mallala should enter this match with a at the head of the competition. high level of confidence and earn for themselves Three points behind the leaders sits Balaka rare win over Hamley Bridge. lava Red which emerged 19 shot victors over Owen has the BYE for Round 4.

Riverton Black.

DIVISION ONE: Meanwhile, previously undefeated Port Owen 91 (12) (N. Harkness 28, T. Harkness Wakefield Gold had their colours lowered for 35, G. Bubner 28) def. Hamley Bridge 68 (0) the first time against Tarlee Red to the tune of (J. Bubner 22, C. Donohue 29, K. Gardner 17); 26 shots.

Mallala 66 (8) (I. Stuart 22, P. Furst 27, B. Smith The closest match of the day, though, saw 17) def. Port Wakefield 65 (4) (R. Murphy 24, Owen and Balaklava Blue play out a 67-each G. McPharlin 17, W. McPharlin 24); Balaklava tie with Owen gaining the match points courtesy 86 (10) (P. Thompson 18, T. Clifford 32, B. of having 2 rinks up. This result also ended Taylor 36) def. Riverton 61 (2) (M. Griffiths 22, Balaklava Blue’s unbeaten status.

D. Willmott 15, B. Mullins 24); Wasleys BYE In other matches, Mallala White, Hamley STANDINGS: White, and Balaklava White each recorded com-

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n JOHN McDonnell helps out his Wasleys teammate.

n TERRY Halford, Mallala. fortable wins against their respective opponents while Mallala Black had the bye for the round.

Of the fixtures on offer in this weekend’s Division Two round, perhaps the pick of the draw will be the clash between Hamley White and Port Wakefield Blue.

Form would suggest a win for Port Wakefield Blue, but Hamley White also has had two good wins in recent matches.

Elsewhere, Tarlee White is home to Balaklava Red, but the visiting side may have the better of the clash, thereby further cementing second spot for Balaklava Red. Several other scheduled matches will pit sides currently sitting in the middle of the standings against each other.

For all of these sides, wins are highly cherished at this stage of the season as they strive to position themselves for the eventual split into Division Two and Division Three in January 2013.

The Round will conclude with Owen and Port Wakefield Gold likely to have comfortable wins over their respective opponents.

Wasleys has the Division Two bye.

DIVISION TWO: Mallala White 112 (12) (M. Secomb 35, J. Curnow 45, G. Donlon 35) def. Wasleys 47 (0) (J. McDonnell 10, C. Frankel 20, J. Dunbar 17); Balaklava Red 78 (10) (P. McPharlin 36, S. Guy 15, C. Cowan 27) def. Riverton Black 59 (2) (P. Gates 21, C. Greenslade 23, A. Harrip 15); Port

Wakefield Blue 81 (10) (P. Baum 18, T. Cluse 27, S. Reimers 36) def. Tarlee White 57 (2) (D. Meyers 22, F. Gorey 19, J. Perry 16); Hamley White 77 (10) (R. Gasser 24, B. Wedding 31, M. Nichols 22) def. Hamley Red 63 (2) (G. Schilling 19, C. Phillips 15, L. Stott 29); Tarlee Red 85 (10) (D. Branson 35, P. Dunn 21, I. Rohde 29) def. Port Wakefield Gold 59 (2) (L. Robertson 17, A. Carslake 23, K. Stone 19); Balaklava White 86 (12) (C. Stewart 27, T. Jones 28, J. Bastian 31) def. Riverton White 64 (0) (M. Keast 26, J. Glistak 19, R. Hannaford 19); Owen 67 (7) (L. Hean 24, P. Sullivan 24, K. Warnes 19) def.

Balaklava Blue 67 (5) (L. Day 18, C. Milton 21, G. Olsen 28); Mallala Black bye.

STANDINGS: Port Wakefield Blue 33 (+108.75), Balaklava Red 30 (+41), Owen 22 (+9), Tarlee Red 21 (+15), Hamley White 21 (-28), Port Wakefield Gold 20 (+28), Balaklava Blue 17* (+36), Tarlee White 16 (+18), Mallala White 14* (+61), Riverton White 14 (-5), Balaklava White 14 (-10), Riverton Black 13 (-20), Mallala Black 11* (-23), Hamley Red 4 (-74), Wasleys 2 (-156.75) [* = BYE] DIVISION TWO – 27 OCTOBER 2012: Mallala Black vs Owen, Balaklava Blue vs Riverton White, Balaklava White vs Tarlee Red, Port Wakefield Gold vs Hamley Red, Hamley White vs Port Wakefield Blue, Tarlee White vs Balaklava Red, Riverton Black vs Mallala White, Wasleys bye.

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SPORT v Bowls n COLLETTE Goldney, Balaklava, gives her teammate the best line during the Wooroora Women’s bowling match last Thursday at Balaklava. Owen’s Gloria Wandel watches on in the background.

n MARY-ANN Burt in action for Owen.

n RIGHT: Una Clark, Balaklava, tries to figure out the best option. n BELOW: Owen’s Len Beaty lays the mat on the ground.

n OWEN’S Dave Hartwell lines up.

n BETH Harkness, Owen, keeps score.

n GAY Chapman sends a bowl down for Balaklava.

n KATHY Harkness, Owen.

Bowls results from around the district MID NORTH WOMEN’S BOWLING SECTION

PENNANT REPORT. The season began with a successful Open Day at Host Club, Tarlee on 4th October, with Championship presentations, a social game of bowls, and afternoon tea. The first game on 11th Oct. was cancelled due to rain.

Results from Pennant matches played October 18.

Booborowie 43[L.Pearce 20, R Landorf 23] D Robertstown Green 29 [S Kimpton 14, J.Kotz 15]. Robertstown Gold 44 [C.Ruediger 15, L. Mosey 29] D Tarlee 22 [J.Rohde 16, J.Branson 6] Saddleworth Gold 40 [T. Ritchie 11, R. Richardson 29] D Mintaro 30 [C.Dixon 16, L.Dixon 14]. Saddleworth Blue 66 [ B Schoenberg 33, P.Milde 33] D Watervale 17 [J.Smith 7, T.Wostikow 10]. Riverton Blue 55 [M.Prime 27, L.Gilbert 28] D Burra Green 28 [ H.Stockman 19, KI. Lomman 9]. Riverton Black 30 [ K.O’Toole 21, M. Keast 9] D Riverton Green 26.25 [J.Przibilla 12, A.Harrip 14.25] Auburn Black 43 [B.Robins 17 H.Williams 26] D Burra Red 37 [ L.Sutton 27. M. Bevan 10] Auburn Red 38 [ M. Parkinson 24. J. Macrow 14] D Burra Gold 31 [ I. Wride 15 D Mengersen 16] Premiership table

Pts – Shots SADDLEWORTH BLUE 12 + 54 RIVERTON BLUE 12 + 32 ROBERTSTOWN GOLD 10 + 27 BOOBOROWIE 12 + 19 SADDLEWORTH GOLD 10 + 15

AUBURN RED AUBURN BLACK RIVERTON BLACK RIVERTON GREEN BURRA RED BURRA GOLD MINTARO ROBERTSTOWN GREEN TARLEE BURRA GREEN WATERVALE

10 + 12 10 + 11 10 + 8.75 6 + 1.25 6 - 1.

6 - 2.

6 - 5 4 - 9 6 - 17 4 - 22 4 - 44

NORTH EASTERN MID WEEK

Results from Wednesday October 17.

BALAKLAVA 36 (8) def CLARE WHITE 31 (2): O.Chapman 21 R.Topperwien 15, R.McDonald 15 B.Sims 16.

BURRA 0 (10) def BRINKWORTH 0 (0); Brinkworth forfeited to Burra.

CLARE BLUE 46 (8) def SPALDING 45 (2): P.Errey 15 G.Goodridge 26, M.Pawelski 31 G.Blaser 19.

SNOWTOWN 45 (10) def CLARE GREEN 37 (0): R.Atkinson 23 T.Sims 22, R.Brand 22 R.Wurst 15.

BLYTH 44 (10) def CLARE RED 29 (0): J.Bradbury 22 R.Howes 16, L.Mader 22 P.Stopp 13.

Premiership table

Points For Against % Burra 28 70 51 57.85 Blyth 22 108 77 58.38 Balaklava 18 101 89 53.16 Clare Blue 18 125 117 51.65 Spalding 17 83 70 54.25 Clare White 15 64 65 49.61

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Snowtown 12 105 126 45.45 Brinkworth 8 68 74 47.89 Clare Red 7 60 80 42.86 Clare Green 5 74 109 40.44 October 24 fixtures: Clare Blue v Snowtown, Clare Green v Burra, Brinkworth v Clare White, Balaklava v Clare Red, Blyth v Spalding.

Sides for saturday

OWEN: Division 2. Owen v Mallala at Mallala. L Beaty, I Gregory, R Hill, P Sullivan. D Brown, O Parker, A Tiller, L Hean. D Northcott, G Pidgeon, I Freebairn, K Warnes.

Cars: O Parker, L Beaty, K Warnes departing at 12.30pm. Reserves from W Heaslip, G Wandel, J Harkness.

Balaklava: Division 1. Balaklava v Wasleys. Cars: Thirds. B Olsen, G Palmer, S Hawke, B Taylor. O Chapman, K McPharlin, R McPharlin, T Cliddord. Z Guy, A Northcott, A Chivell, P Thompson.

Division 2 Balaklava Blue v Riverton. C Haasbrook, H Philp, E Cunningham, J Olsen.

E Edwards, C Welke, J Milton, C Milton. D May, D Beare, B Moffat, L Day. Division 2 Balaklava Red v Tarlee White.

Cars: Thirds. P Meyers, A Fowler, R McDonald, P McPharlin. S Renshaw, K Ackland, N Olsen, S Guy. K Cottle, P Ramm, J McPharlin, C Cowan.

Division 2 Balaklava White v Tarlee Red. K Guy, A Barr, R Hilman, T Jones. N Sampson, R Greenshields, B Barr, J Basman. L Zerk, K Catford, K Harkness, C Stewart. Bar duty: L Day, E Edwards. Duty Rink: Div 2 White.

Owen publican’s bowls triumph

n Ian Gregory, better known as ‘Space’, of Owen Hotel, managed to score an eight badge in his first ever game of pennants on Saturday. Space’s celebrations somewhat resembled that of a rampant orangutan.

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Riverton ladies take out Invitation Fours competition at Mallala MALLALA Bowling Club hosted the Ladies Invitation Fours last Friday, with a team from Riverton emerging winners.

Mallala stalwart, Shirley Sanders, celebrated her 70th birthday on the day, with her side coming runners-up!

Teams attended from Balaklava, Eudunda, Grange, Payneham, Hamley Bridge and Gawler.

LADIES Invitation Fours winners, Riverton, being presented with their winnings by Ladies Facilitator, Barbara Miller (from left): skipper Anne Harrip, Margaret Keast, Cath O’Toole and Lyn Gilbert.

LADIES Invitation Fours runnersup, Mallala, from left: Shirley Sanders and Ann Baur (Munno Para), Gwenda Cheek and Barbara Miller.

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Results of A1 cricket played on October 20

Lower North vs Blyth/Kybunga

Match won by: Lower North Blyth/Kybunga Batting L.Mugge ct T.Shepherd b C.Marshall.... 15 W.Jamison ct C.Ruiz b C.Marshall.......... 9 S.Clifford ct J.Cowan b C.Marshall......... 8 A.Graham ct&b C.Marshall...................... 1 T.Elme ct T.McPharlin b T.Shepherd...... 29 M.Agnew ct C.Pharlin b S.Dykes............ 0 J.Calvert ct J.Cowan b M.Higgs........... 18 N.Hartings Not Out................................ 16 H.Noble ct J.Cowan b M.Higgs............... 1 J.Zweck b I.Gul....................................... 1 J.Calvert b C.McPharlin.......................... 0 Extras 10 Total 10/104 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Marshall 9 1 4 30 R.McPharlin 4 0 0 12 S.Dykes 4 0 1 22 T.Shepherd 3 0 1 29 M.Higgs 3 0 2 4 I.Gul 2 1 1 4 C.McPharlin 1.1 0 1 2

Lower North Batting T.McPharlin ct J.Calvert b N.Harting........ 30 C.Ruiz ct M.Agnew b J.Zweck................. 13 R.McPharlin Not Out................................ 47 J.McPharlin Not Out................................... 0 T.Shepherd........................................... DNB J.Cowan............................................... DNB C.McPharlin.......................................... DNB M.Higgs................................................ DNB I.Gul...................................................... DNB S.Dykes................................................ DNB C.Marshall............................................ DNB Extras 16 Total 2/106 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Zweck 5 0 1 26 M.Agnew 5 1 0 17 J.Calvert 3 0 0 19 T.Elme 3 0 0 19 W.Jamison 2 0 0 15 N.Harting 1 0 1 4

Results of Grade cricket played on October 20

Elizabeth East vs Dublin

Match won by: Elizabeth East Elizabeth East Batting J.Crosbie Not Out.................................. 62 W.Bedell Not Out................................... 14 B.Starr................................................DNB L.Walker..............................................DNB J.Mason..............................................DNB R.Amari...............................................DNB D.Kearns.............................................DNB C.Mason.............................................DNB J.Mortimer..........................................DNB S.Edwards..........................................DNB R.Hammond.......................................DNB Extras 9 Total 0/85 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R CJ.Robertson 1.4 1 0 1 G.Karrsen 3 0 0 22 A.Wilson 0.2 0 0 1 T.Rickett 3 0 0 21 N.Thompson 2 0 0 32 A.Rufnak 0.4 0 0 7

Dublin Batting D.Walton ct L.Walker b R.Amari................. 9 CJ.Robertson ct R.Amari......................... 36 M.Broadbent b B.Starr............................... 1 S.May b B.Starr.......................................... 0 N.Thompson lbw J.Mason....................... 16 C.Lee-Chapman Run Out J.Mason............ 0 T.Rickett ct D.Kearns b C.Mason............... 2 R.Matthews Run Out W.Bedell................... 2 A.Wilson ct J.Mason b C.Mason................ 3 A.Rufnak ct R.Hammond b C.Mason......... 8 G.Karrsen Not Out...................................... 0 Extras 7 Total 10/84 Elizabeth East Bowling Bowler O M W R R.Amari 4 0 2 27 B.Starr 4 1 2 23 J.Mason 4 1 1 11 C.Mason 3.5 0 3 22

Results of A2 Grade cricket played on October 20

Kapunda vs Mallala Kapunda 7/179 def Mallala 10/87

Results of A1 Grade cricket played on October 20

Long Plains vs Brinkworth/Koolunga Brinkworth 8/199 def Long Plains 10/147

Results of Womens White cricket played on October 15 & 22

Two Wells vs Dublin Two Wells 7/186 def Dublin 5 115

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Balaklava Golf Club’s Merv Hameister won the Plains Producer Winter Golfer of the Year trophy. Players were awarded points on a weekly basis over the winter competitions, with Merv winning with 64 points.

Pictured with Merv is Plains Producer Managing Director, Andrew Manuel.

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Results from October 17.

Kadina White 2 games 25 points (L. Kinch 6, T Roach 5, B. Virgin 7, D. Virgin 7) defeated Balaklava 0 games 15 points (L. Sutton 4, J. Hilzinger 5, D. Williams 3, N. Williams 3).

Moonta Brown 1 game 27 points (B. Bagshaw 7, M. Loveridge 10, M. Harvey 5, K. Lamshed 5) defeated Snowtown 1 game 23 points (G. Clark 7, J. Hoskin 5, C. Bolvig 8, R. Freebairn 3).

Kadina Blue 2 games 38 points (S. Rodsted 8, J. Wearn 10, John Lydeamore 13, Jenny Lydeamore 7) defeated Wallaroo Blue 0 games 30 points (P. Kennett 10, I. Miller 7, J. Marshall 8, R. Price 5).

Port Wakefield 2 games 39 points (M. Algie 11, V. McWaters 7, A. Bishop 11, M. Bishop 10) defeated Wallaroo White 0 games 20 points (J. Learmonth 5, J. Hendy 7, R. Skinner 4, C. Fuss 4) Moonta Green – bye.

Golf Balaklava n LILY Tiller aims during Aussie Hoops training last Friday night.

Quiet day for Gilbert Valley

With some injuries and a local wedding on Saturday, Gilbert Valley Cricket Club fielded senior sides that looked a bit depleted.

None-the-less, the teams played close games only losing in the last couple of overs of the day.

Hopefully the club can start getting some players back, particularly in the A1’s, and this will help the other teams’ strength.

A1 results

Angaston 159 defeated Gilbert Valley 143 Ang: B Burgess 47, B Byster 37, K Vivian 34 GV: Jamie Molineux 4/6, Tom Smith 2/21, Justin Schahinger 2/22.

GV: Jamie Molineux 36, Dylan Busch 22, Kim Vandeleur 20 Ang: B Woodards 2/33.

A3 results

Lights Pass 6/148 defeated Gilbert Valley 9/141 LP: M Mattner 67 no, B Nitschke 20 GV: Luke Slok 2/16, Luke Tassell 2/24 GV: Robin Schwartz 42, Luke Molineux 19, Sam Goodfellow 16 LP: B Boehm 5/24, K Schultz 2/17

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FIRST day of TWO-day game Gilbert Valley Maroon 9/114 v Lyndoch; Gilbert Valley Blue v Greenock 9/65

There were 22 hopefulls to be seen on the greensward last Saturday, possibly because a Par comp. holds such foreboding of dread that only the very stoutest, hard hearted and committed from among us can even consider competing. One player started out, like the rest of us, dressed properly, but after just a few holes, strange things began to happen…

Not so strangely, in the A Grade ranks one Willum Lokan (+1) guided the bewildered towards the 19th, with mighty Merv Hameister (+1) being clobbered by the good Count, such that young Bill Parkin (-1) was able to conjure up a third placing. New member Brett Fitton (-8) had a comparatively bad day at the office.

The slightly more portly B Grade could only stand and watch as the ageless John Michael (+1) swept all before him, including Wayne Nagle (-1) and smiling Geoff McKenzie (-2). But it simply got plug-ugly thereafter, as we had to bear witness to this rubbish: R. Carney (-4), S. Michael (-4), Tania Matz (-6), W. Berry (-8) and D. (“Muscle Spasms”) Rodgers (D.N.F.).

From the C Grade ranks emerged one David Barnett (+1), now an emerging threat, enough clearly to bury the aspirations of Martyn Bell (0) and muddy the waters of Malcolm Liptrot (thus sprach Die Buch!) (-2). Even as the rest of this rag-tag rabble attempted to re-gain the car park, more evidence of the progressive disintegration of formfitting footwear presented itself, yet the following continued undeterred, despite being hampered to varying degrees by strange stands of un-natural threads: Chris Hahesy (-4), A. Henstridge (-5), D. Trickett (-6), G.Sonntag (-8), M. Hahesy (-9) and Noah Barnett (-12). Re-gaining the clubhouse, but by now bereft of his brightly coloured foot-linings, new yet totally sock-less competitor Ian Jenkin (92 off the schtick!) calmly handed in his first of 3 “for a handicap” cards.

Of Birdies there were five: Merv.

Hameister (3rd)., Ian Jenkin (8th), Bill Lokan (15th) and Scott Michael (17th.).

Nearest The Pins were maintained by Dave Barnett at the third, Ian Jenkin (8th), Bill Lokan (15th) and Scott Michael (17).

Later, we held the Club’s most successful Auction Night,so a thousand thanks to all who got involved. On Sunday a few of us created several trailer loads of fire wood, but clearly this must recur several times

more in the next few months because we barely scratched the surface!

At this point we can confirm that Bill Lokan got 6 Golfer of the Summer points, John Michael 5, Merv. Hameister 4, Dave Barnett 3, Martyn Bell 2 and we remaining muppets, just one each. This Saturday we’ll front for a Stroke round, with the starter to be organised (as Digby Addison will be houseboat bound on the day) but re-assured by the calming presence of Scott Michael as he hides behind the grills of the 19th.

Balaklava Ladies

Results from October 10.

P Anderson Nett 69, C Redpath Nett 78, J Anderson Nett 80. P Anderson won putting competition with 27 putts. Nearest the Pin No 10 J Wandel Results from October 17.

L Michael Nett 71, N Taylor 73, F Williams 74. Nearest the Pin No 3 C Grade J Wandel, A Grade J Anderson.

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A group of 20 players took to the fairways on Wednesday October 17, with Mike Hahesy winning the day with 46, Barrie Thompson 45, Les Masson 44, Trevor Gilmour 43 CB, Jerry Toms 43, Brian Stewart 42 CB, Rick Campbell 42, Bill Goudie 40, Dennis Goudie 38, Chris Hahesy 37, John Michael 36 CB, Jill Taylor 36 CB, Dean Trickett 36, John Curnow 35 CB, Austin Henstridge 35, Greg Sonntag 34, Doug Taylor 32 CB, Bill Berry 32, Brett Fitton 28 CB, Merv Hameister 28.

Birdies: Barrie Thompson hole 13 , Bill Goudie hole 9, Dean Trickett hole 16, Merv Hameister hole .

NTP: Doug Taylor hole 3 and Dennis Goudie hole 8.

Hamley Bridge

Twenty-four players competed in Thursday’s Stableford competition with Errol Branson and Gary Woods having a day on Both scoring 44 pts. Errol winning on a count back and will surely activate the Golflink handicap computer.

Coming in third was experienced Veteran Ian Rohde with 41 from the big hitting Lance Hatcher on 41. Rex Mortimer 40, Ed Manning 39, and Fred Hewett 37c/b completed the list of prize winners.

Others to finish in the better half were Roen Cameron, Max Grasby, Warren Isgar, Dennis Hawke 37, Bob Ahola 36, Bob Hillier, Barry Schwartz,Colin Doudle 35.

Birdies: John Riley, Barry Schwartz 7th, Rex Mortimer 3rd, George Dahlitz 17th, Warren Isgar 9th, Ian Rohde 14th, Bob Hillier 1st and 14th. Nearest to the pins: Errol Branson 12th, Warren Isgar 9th.

A Day that was almost perfect for golf produced some magnificent scores in Saturday’s par competition. The winner was Treasurer, John Riley, with +8 from the powerful but sometimes wayward Colin Doudle +6, and seasoned veteran RonSmith +5.

Leading Grade scores A GRADE: Vince Zito, Bradley Zerna +4, Ian Ferguson +3, Leigh Durdin +2, Roger Hahn square.

B GRADE: John Riley +8, Colin Doudle +6, Ron Smith +5, Neville Durdin +4, Barry Schwartz Dennis Nation square.

C GRADE: Brian Cooper +1, Doug Cooper, Bob Charman -1, Wayne White -2.

Birdies: Neville Durdin 1st, 9th and 17th, Roger Hahn 1st and 2nd, Barry Schwartz 9th. Nearest to the pins: 9th Barry Schwartz, 14th Wim Van Pelt. Next weeks competition is the end of winter season ambrose, partners will be drawn on the day.

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 24, 2012

NEWSv Agriculture

Bid to control Buffel grass

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Ag students benefit from India visit Students from South Australia’s Mid North based at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus are among a group that made a two-week trip to India to learn about agricultural practices.

A team of 10 thirdyear Agricultural Sciences students and two University staff members spent their semester break at the Indian cities of Karnal, Ludhiana and New Delhi, where they visited field trials and agricultural research laboratories.

Among the group were students Simon Goss, from Brinkworth and Peter McInerney, from Manoora.

Organised by the stu- the Adelaide University dents and funded with Agriculture Students Asthe support of Professor sociation.

“Being in a develTony Rathjen’s Yitpi Foundation, the visit oping country and exwas a great opportunity periencing the culture for the group to better of India was a unique understand agricultural opportunity. India has a production, research and population of 1.2 billion technology in a com- people and it’s projected pletely different setting to have a large population growth, so agricultural to their own.

“It was an eye-open- production and research ing experience on all is highly valued there,” sorts of levels,” said James said.

“The Indian governstudent James Mumford, who is president of ment is putting a lot of

Pet Care

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Be aware of snake threat A serious warning to all pet owners as temperatures heat up around Australia and thousands of family animals face the threat of a deadly snake bite.

More than 6000 animals are bitten by snakes in Australia each year and about 80 per cent of pets survive if treated quickly giving reason for all pet owners to take full precautions and keep pets snake-safe this summer.

Brown snakes are the most common cause of snake bite deaths, closely followed by tiger snakes and black snakes.

Keeping an eye on the outdoors areas around your house is the first way to prevent snakes from harming your pet.

If you suspect your pet has been bitten by a snake it is crucial to act fast and take them to a vet immediately.

The quicker the animal is attended to the higher chance they have of surviving as dogs that are bitten several times can become paralysed within 2 to 4 hours and can then die 2 to 5 hours after being bitten.

Agricultural sciences students (from left): Adam Norman, Stefan Schmitt, Simon Goss, Ashlee Carslake-Hunt, Michael Collins, Romy Bennett, Peter McInerney, Ryan O’Flaherty, Thomas Heddle and James Mumford.

LEFT: Mid North students Simon Goss (left) and Peter McInerney analysing a rice crop in India. numerous trial sites. “We learned a lot about rice production, which was really interesting because it’s not a main focus of our studies in Adelaide,” James said. “It was good to see how new technology and techniques are being applied to rice production in India.

“There is a major environmental issue in India because the ground

resources into production and research and farming is heavily subsidised.

The country is very selfsufficient.”

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MID NORTH DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Isolated showers in the south, extending throughout from the morning. The chance of a storm. Wind north to northeasterly 25 to 40 km/h shifting westerly 25 to 35 km/h during the day.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers during the morning. Wind west to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h tending south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Wednesday: Isolated showers and possible thunder extending from western districts over the remainder of the Northwest Pastoral and the agricultural area.

Showers increasing to scattered about southern coasts during the day. Hot in the north and east with mainly moderate northeast to northerly wind, ahead of a milder, fresh southwest to southeasterly change extending from the west. Areas of raised dust north of about Port Augusta to Renmark.

Thursday: Isolated showers north of Coober Pedy.

Isolated showers about the West Coast and the agricultural area, increasing to scattered showers about the South East during the morning, contracting to southern coasts during the afternoon. Cool over the West Coast and the agricultural area, grading to hot in the far northeast. Moderate to fresh southwest to southerly wind extending throughout during the day.

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James said the experience was “amazing” and was one of many unique experiences he’d had while studying the degree.

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South Australia has taken a national lead in combating a major pest weed with Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister Paul Caica today releasing a long-term strategy for invasive Buffel grass.

Mr Caica said Buffel grass posed the greatest threat to native plants and animals in South Australia’s vast Outback region where it could grow to dominate entire landscapes and significantly increase fire risk.

“If given half a chance Buffel grass will replace native plants and pastures that are not well adapted to fire, and affect the habitat of native animals,” he said.

“Without action, the threat is extensive. In areas infested by Buffel grass, fires can start more readily and the country will burn more intensely.

“Unfortunately Buffel grass was first introduced to Australia in the 1870s and was actively promoted as a pasture grass in northern Australia.

“It has spread beyond those pastures and particularly interstate has invaded conservation areas and other parts of the country.”

Biosecurity SA will work with the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, traditional owners, communities and landholders to implement local and regional management programs.

Three zones will define the management approach: the extensively infested north-west where impacts will be reduced, the north and north-east where containment is the focus and the southern agricultural districts where infestations will be destroyed where possible.

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YORKE PENINSULA DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Isolated showers, scattered during the morning in the south. The chance of a thunderstorm. Wind northerly 20 to 30 km/h shifting west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind westerly 30 to 35 km/h tending southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h, increasing to 30 to 35 km/h during the day.

MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Isolated showers and the chance of a thunderstorm. Wind north to northeasterly 25 to 40 km/h shifting westerly during the day.

GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: North to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots tending north to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots around dawn, easing to 5 to 10 knots late morning before turning southerly 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon and west to southwest 15 to 20 knots in the evening. Seas: 0.5 to 1.5 metres. Swell: Below 0.5 metres. The chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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The way We were

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• Hoyleton shooter, David Chapman, rewrote the history books winningh all five events at the state championships in Port Augusta. Daughter Hayley also took out the junior women’s air pistol event.

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• Blyth shearer, Daryl Andriske, won the Clare Show open shearing section; this was his first time entering the competition at Clare.

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YEARS AGO October 1992

• Greg McArdle was chosen as the Long Plains Red Cross baby.

Les and Bet Williams of Balaklava, being members of a Rotary Hosting Club, welcomed Canadian visitors, Fred and Pam George from Chilliwak.

The bridge at Edwards’ Crossing Heritage Highlights

An article in the Sunday Mail facing the river.”

(4/11/1973) tells us “November 7, After the for1873, was a red letter day in South mal proceedings Australia’s history. A cavalcade made and a brief meetThe bridge under construction (from its way through the Mt Lofty Ranges ing with Queen RAA “Bullock Tracks and Bitumen”).

by Norma Schopp to the Lower Murray. The Governor, Monarto of the representative of Her Majesty, Queen local Aboriginal Victoria, was on his way to the area Governor’s Aide, Mr. E. Newdigate tribe, the Governor’s party boarded until 1886.

William Dempsey of London is known then as Edwards’ Crossing.”

Newbury; the Engineer-in-Chief, Mr. the paddle steamer “Cumberoona” recorded as having designed the One official party left Adelaide at H.C. Mais; and the Clerk of the House which took them downstream for an 5am, with the Governor, Mr Anthony of Assembly, Mr. G.W.D. Beresford.” overnight stop at Wellington before ironwork for the bridge which was made at the Crumlin viaduct works Musgrave, and his party departing at While the roads were “macad- crossing Lake Alexandrina to Goolwa. of Kinnard Brothers, Monmouth7am, for a seven-hour journey which amised” for some of the journey, At the time, only a handful of included several stops along the way the last few miles were on a rough houses and huts “graced the area shire, South Wales; the ironworks for - breakfast was at Hahndorf, with and sandy track, so narrow in places where overlanders swam cattle the bridge approaches came from Little Hampton, Nairne and Calling- that trees were a hazard. across the river at Edwards’ Cross- Hawkes, Crawshap & Co., Gateshead, Newcastle-on-Tyne. ton also marking the occasion with On arrival at Edwards’ Crossing, ing.” It took six years to build the The article in the Sunday Mail in “enthusiasm and due ceremony.” the Governor was to lay the “massive bridge (1873-1879) and the town 1973 marked 100 years since the Other breaks in the journey enabled corner-stone of a bridge over the that grew up alongside it was, of bridge build began and also noted horse teams to be changed.

River Murray – the first to span the course, Murray Bridge. a new bridge was under construc“Accompanying the Governor waterway in SA.” The corner-stone, For nearly 100 years, this bridge tion at Swanport, just downstream. were the Public Works Commis- with an inscribed brass plate, was a was the most southerly road crossThe granite corner-stone is now sioner, Hon. H.E. Bright; the Crown four-ton block of granite, and was ing; while provision was made for a located where all pedestrian users Lands Commissioner, Hon. W. difficultyonrating rail crossing on the bridge as well, a “lower course of the abutPuzzle 37 (Medium,laid 0.53) Puzzle 38 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.50) Puzzle 39 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.38) of the bridge can see it .

Everard; the Hon. J. Dunn, MLC; the the railway did not cross the river 9 4 2 5 ment 3 8 6on7the 1 town side 5 1 of 4 the 9 2bridge, 7 6 3 8 4 2 9 8 1 3 5 6 7

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

• Dec 1 & 15: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefield.

• Dec 11: Balaklava Primary School Carols by Candlelight.

• Feb 9, 2013: Comedy night, Mallala’s Relay for Life.

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magazines often have her in the best dressed and it seems no one has a bad word to say about her.

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P!nk is also too outspoken, have your opinions, that’s fine, but quit ramming them down our throats.

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

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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

november 11 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am Hamley Bridge...........6.00pm anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.30am at hospital Goyder.....................11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............Mass 9.00am Pt Wakefield..... Mass 10.30am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge........... 9.30am at hospital Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra.......... Comb Lochiel Lochiel....................... 10.00am 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.

PUBLiC NotiCE

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

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

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

CoNgRAtULAtioNs

CONGRATULATIONS Rhi, joint trainee of the year winner. Love Mum, Dad, Drew, Kara and Liam.

Coming Events Joint fundraiser for Shamus Liptrot Cycle Trail & Balaklava Golf Club

FAMILY FUN DAY at Balaklava Golf Club

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3 Mum and Dad, get the kids out in the fresh air for a great afternoon together!

3 Ride and walk the cycle and Lions trails to the club ‑ or simply enjoy the fun at the club!

LARGE pine display cabinet 2100h x 1200w x 300D $400 ono. Lowline pine bookcase 920h x 1580w x 400d $250 ono. 2 door steel cabinets mouse proof lockers. File cabinets, draw unit & more. Phone 8862 1769 or 0409 693 626.

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.

OATEN Hay, small squares shedded, good quality, $5.50 inc gst per bale.

Phone 8862 1207.

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.

Credit Cards Accepted

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HOLDEN Commodore Equip 2002, 160,000 km, serviced at every 10,000 km, book supplied, silver, one owner, dual fuel, tyres as new, electric brake applicator for towing, new brake pads, mats, seat covers, dash board cover, reg to December 31, reg no. WSI 534, $7,200 ono. Phone 8862 1845 or 0403 244 576.

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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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.

TRANSPORTABLE homes.

1x 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

1x 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom.

Ph Roger 0428 811 082.

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

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

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

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LETTERBOX in Balaklava, modern style, cream in colour. Phone Andrew on 0407 715 593 and tell me the number on the front to confirm.

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.

Q FEVER - Looking for anyone interested/requiring a Q Fever Vaccination to reduce costs for a group. In the Balaklava area. Phone Mike Tiller 0428 859 634.

3 Participants should gather in front of Balaklava hospital from 3.30pm for (approximate) 4pm start.

3 Meet Olympic cycling medallists 3 Gold coin donations would be appreciated.

“Toll gates” operating!

Plenty of food, drinks, entertainment and games at the club from 4pm

ENJOY THE DAY!

BALAKLAVA COURTHOUSE GALLERY

where heritage & art combine.

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

Balaklava High School Art and Design students have produced an amazing array of imaginative and creative work this year, and Balaklava Courthouse Gallery is delighted to be hosting “Genesis”, an exhibition celebrating their artistic skills and achievements.

The exhibition opens this week and runs from Thursday October 25 until Sunday November 11. It’s a wonderfully vibrant and lively exhibition, featuring interesting sculptural pieces in vivid colours, intricate and detailed pencil drawings, beautiful portraits, bold design projects, colourful contemporary paintings and intriguing abstract pieces.

See what inspires and excites our student artists and designers - often joyful, sometimes thought-provoking. Be surprised and entertained! You’ll enjoy seeing life and the world around us through their eyes.

“Genesis” is showing at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery for just three weeks - don’t miss it!

Be part of “A Christmas Festival”…

Balaklava Courthouse Gallery is again celebrating the festive season with “A Christmas Festival”, an exhibition which will run for 5 weeks, from Thursday November 15 until Sunday December 16. Community groups, businesses and individuals are invited to be part of this festive event, by decorating a tree or table and can call 0409 698 798 for further details.

Share the Christmas spirit and your group’s expression of Christmas. It can be whatever you like, so use your imagination. Be individual and create something original!

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

Come in and enjoy your community Gallery. It’s a charming but often overlooked local attraction that is well worth a visit. And admission is free! Open Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays between 2 and 4pm, and at any other time by appointment.

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Coming Events

OCTOBER 28 12pm ‘til late at New Dublin Hotel

• Gold coin donation • Fun and games for everyone • Sausage sizzle available

BALAKLAVA FOOTBALL CLUB

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

• The Maltese Falcon (M) ★ ★ ★ ★, Classic with Humphry Bogart - Wed Oct 24, 6.30pm • Mozart’s Sister (PG) ★★★ - Fri Oct 26, 8pm • Pirates: Band Of Misfits (PG) ★ ★ ★ Claymation Tickets $5 - Sat Oct 27, 7.30pm • The Three Stooges (PG) ★★★ - Fri Nov 2, 8pm - Sat Nov 3, 8pm Bookings essential for this date

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AUCTION SALE

MONDAY OCTOBER 29 7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club

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For more info contact 0429 202 336 or 0407 184 501 Balaklava High School Presents

SAM CAWTHORN THURSDAY OCTOBER 25

Wanted TRACK RIDER • Ability to ride fast work • Must have experience

Ph: 0428 316 215

To register for Seminar, please contact Jenny 8864 2235 or Ian 8552 6097

Trades & Services Directory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are currently seeking a casual Tour Guide to join our Cellar Door Sales team. You will partner with the Cellar Door Supervisor to provide knowledge and a memorable experience to our Cellar Door customers.

Winery tours are provided on weekends and Public Holidays, with additional hours during the week.

The successful candidate will • Have excellent communication skills and wine knowledge • Have a strong retail background, preferably within the wine industry • Be able to work a number weekends and Public Holidays (main hours of work) • Assist in Cellar Door as required With a positive attitude and a passion for service excellence and safe work practices you will become a valued member of the Taylors team.

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NIGHT OWLS SOCIAL BOWLS

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

WHY IS IT SO??

to be held on

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3

BALAKLAVA BOWLING CLUB

Situations Vacant

6pm - 7.30pm in New Science Block at Balaklava High School

under an ADVERTISED blanket on an ADVERTISED mattress and pulls off ADVERTISED pyjamas bathes in an ADVERTISED shower shaves with an ADVERTISED razor brushes his teeth with ADVERTISED toothpaste washes with ADVERTISED soap puts on ADVERTISED clothes drinks a cup of ADVERTISED coffee drives in an ADVERTISED car

2012 REGIONAL SEMINAR

• Celebrating 30 years of kindergarten at Hamley Bridge • Cool 4 kidz entertainer • Jumping Castle • Face Painting • Stalls • Silent Auction • Raffles • BBQ lunch and refreshments • Time capsule to be unearthed during the day

ENQUIRIES PETER MCPHARLIN 8862 1681

• ID required • Selling from 10am • Goods received from 6am • Fully catered • The following items will not be accepted for auction: TV’s, computers, jerry cans baby capsules, mattresses & safety helmets

WHY IS IT?

MYELOMA

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28

10.30am to 3pm at Hamley Bridge Kindergarten

• Come and have a go! All welcome

TWO WELLS OVAL

7.30pm at Two Wells Clubrooms

The Myeloma Foundation of Aust. - S.A. Division

commencing Nov 6, 7pm

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4

Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club

FAMILY FUN DAY

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FAMILY FUN DAY

★ Blyth Cinema

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

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Run by fully insured & licensed local technicians.

General insect treatments from $130 inc GST ✤ Mosquito ✤ Rodents ✤ Silverfish ✤ Spiders

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Chiropractor

P.B THOMPSON

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Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

Service & installation: • Blocked drains • Drainage • Water filters • Hot Water Systems (inc Solar) • Septic tanks • Rainwater tanks / pumps No Call Out Fee Pensioner Discounts FREE QUOTES

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28 Humphrey Street

Comprising formal lounge and dining, up to 4 bedrooms, large drawing room, basement living room plus wine cellar. New modern kitchen featuring euro appliances plus 2 sparkling new bathrooms. Garage and workshop with generous onsite parking. Unique leadlights to doors and windows, original fireplaces and French doors to sweeping verandahs.

Historically significant property centrally located in peaceful rural town mid way between the Yorke Peninsula and Clare Valley and only 1 hour drive to Adelaide. Excellent local facilities including Supermarket, Hospital, cafes, Public & Private Schools, 2 hotels, Churches & 15 minutes to the sea at Port Wakefield. Approx 1319m2 land.

• Hoyleton Hotel

FOR RENT BALAKLAVA

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

$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

29 Walsh Street

• 46 Edith Terrace, Balaklava

$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 24, 2012

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AUBURN - NEW

$495,000

3 bedroom well-presented home BIR, open plan kitchen/dine/family All weather entertainment area Established garden with good shedding Well tenanted – suit investor. Approx 7% return,

• Front 70 acres is reliable cropping land • Over 30 acres of gum-studded land & the rear of the home.

• The home has 3 bedrooms open plan with bullnosed verandah • Timber decking and wonderful garden • The kitchen is open plan, bathroom and laundry fully tiled • A 40 x 25 shed with power that caters for a handy person

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BALAKLAVA • • • • •

$350,000

Please contact Merilyn Catford 0413 067 977 Harcourts Golden Grove/Modbury

SOLD

$75,000

Looking to build?

This could be the right vacant allotment for you.

• Situated overlooking a reserve • Approx. 19m frontage and 602m2 • Design your home to suit, surrounded by other modern homes.

• All services available.

BALAKLAVA - 2 BLOCKS $130,000 EACH

Grants Glass & Glazing

Iconic Victorian Return Verandah Villa Circa 1880

✓Balaklava ✓Mallala ✓Two Wells

BALAKLAVA

6000m2 block overlooking racecourse All utilities available Right for investment Build your dream home

BALAKLAVA

$159,000

BALAKLAVA

NEW PRICE $309,000

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

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

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4 bedroom home with versatile floor plan Separate family room, lounge room & dining room Main bedroom with ensuite, WIR & study next door Securely fenced rear yard, dble carport & gabled outdoor area

BLYTH • • • •

$59,000

¼ acre residential block Residential block with a character church next door.

Good fencing on two sides & established pine trees Easy walk to the popular cinema & Main Street.

RLA : 230661

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

3 Roberts Avenue

$245,500

BALAKLAVA

$165,000

Unit 5 4 War Memorial Dv

BALAKLAVA

$169,900

Unit 7 - 1 Charles Street

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

$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

Great value, Low maintenance 2 bedroom unit

• Low maintenance & secure property • Roomy lounge • Landscaped gardens • Semi modern kitchen

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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White will lead Tigers in 2013 season

JOHN Blacket bowls for Mallala White during Saturday’s division two game.

Owen downs reigning premiers

REPORT: Les Pearson

UNITED Football Club has officially appointed David White as its A grade coach for the 2013 season.

White, a fire fighter with the Paradise MFS, replaces Travis Opitz, who led the Tigers for the past three years.

He coached South Australian Amateur League side, Pooraka, before parting ways with the club mid way through the season this year.

White, who is based at Mawson Lakes, said he was left fairly disgruntled with his dismissal at the Bulls and he struggled to find the motivation to take on a senior coaching role in 2013.

“It was a disappointing end at Pooraka after we parted company mid season when the board decided I wasn’t fitting the bill there at the time,” he said.

“Initially, I was not thinking about coaching again but after a few phone calls and meetings with United, it sparked the interest again.

“I still love it, I guess.”

United will be the fifth Adelaide Plains Football League club White has coached, having started his coaching tenure with a premiership at Port Wakefield in 1992.

He then took the reins in the second season after Port Wakefield’s merger with HummocksWatchman to form the Hummocks-Watchman Eagles.

Stints as senior coach at Two

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Wells and Mallala also followed.

White could arguably be considered a football journeyman, having started his playing career at Gepps Cross, before heading to North Adelaide at junior and reserves level.

He also spent time at Gawler Central in the Barossa and Gaza

n WHITE coached Port Wakefield to a premiership back in 1992.

in the SAAFL, picking up his first coaching role while playing at the club, aged 27.

The Tigers presented White an opportunity to return to country football, something he has always had a passion for.

He said it was great to come to United, a club he has long respected for its professionalism

on and off-field, as well as having some of the best facilities in country football.

“I had a look at the player list and also, to the committee’s credit, they’ve been really proactive, so when things start to wane, they work really hard to get back on track,” White said.

The coach considers himself a fairly good mentor for young players but also has a habit of coming to clubs struggling for success.

In fact, each of the APFL clubs he coached won premierships in years to come after he left, culminating in Two Wells’ premiership this year.

“I need to learn to hang around at clubs a bit longer,” White laughed.

It has been 20 years since he last coached his sole premiership at the Eagles in 1992.

“I would love to achieve the ultimate success again but I also get a lot of pleasure out of seeing the young ones develop and the team becoming competitive on a regular basis,” White said.

United president, Kelvin Gameau, said the experienced coach was exactly what the club was after.

“We’re really excited to have him and we think he will be a really good fit for our club,” Mr Gameau said.

“Recruitment is in full swing now and he is getting involved in that as well.”

Round three in the Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association displayed some amazing results.

One of the talking points in Division One circles, after Saturday’s round, would be Owen’s victory over last year’s premiers, Hamley Bridge.

An all rinks up, 23 shot win and on Hamley Bridge’s home green is an immensely rare event, but Owen achieved that feat last Saturday.

T Harkness (O) finished 6 shots up over J Bubner (HB); T Harkness (O) also defeated Donohue (HB) by six shots in a high scoring encounter, while G Bubner (O) accounted for K Gardner (HB) by 11 shots.

This result is perhaps the best indicator that Hamley Bridge is likely to be in a rebuilding phase for much of the season and may not pose as

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much of a threat to other sides as it has in the past.

For Owen, the result helps to set up their season and serve as a warning to other sides that, on their day, they can be competitive and walk away with a win.

Port Wakefield suffered their second successive home loss – this time at the hands of Mallala in what must have been a cliff hanger. One shot separated the two sides in the end and despite having only one rink up Mallala secured the victory. n Continued page 20

Aussie Hoops is back!

FIFTY-TWO young basketballers hit the Ralli Park courts last Friday afternoon, with the commencement of Aussie Hoops.

Pictured is Zarlia White aiming for the basket.

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