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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

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BEACH BATTLE

Residents carrying protest signs pack the chamber. Seated are councillors (from left) Tom Summerton, Steve Jones, Karen McColl and Jan Heley.

Council’s levee plan has Thompson Beach residents fighting for environment Emotion was raw and nerves tight as a large contingent of Thompson Beach residents crowded into District Council of Mallala council chambers as councillors prepared to discuss proposed works on the community’s beachfront levee.

BEC O’BRIEN reports: About 30 residents gathered at the meeting on Tuesday, January 29, some bearing placards and posters in protest

at the works and in a show of support for the shoreline of their town, citing its unique migratory birdlife and fragile native vegetation ecosystems as too important to rush into any major works.

DCM was planning to begin an initial

Virus strikes Aged and others hit by ‘superbug’ Balaklava’s aged care facility, Mill Court Homes, has emerged from a health “lockdown” after being struck by a gastroenteritis virus.

Almost all residents in the home and several staff were affected by the highly contagious virus over the past fortnight.

Local doctors also reported the gastro “superbug” had hit many people in the area.

Mill Court’s lockdown is expected to conclude today, (Wednesday) with the final two residents afflicted by the Norovirus recovering.

The Noroviris magnified.

Mill Court CEO, Graham Ackland, said health regulations demanded aged care

facilities enter a lockdown when more than three people showed signs of a communicable disease.

“We did this two weeks ago,” Mr Ackland said.

A lockdown means no one can enter or leave the premise without precautions being taken.

Restricted entry also applied to visitors, service suppliers and trades people. Staff were required to wear masks and gowns and follow secure hygiene procedures. n Continued Page 2

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Battle for Thompson Beach • From Page 1 A number of residents, including Norman Trestrail – who organised a community meeting in the town on January 13 – gave impassioned deputations to councillors.

Many were frustrated they had not been adequately consulted about the proposed works, despite council sending out 130 letters informing residents of their intent. They asked council to consider the longterm impacts disturbing the natural environment and sand dune area of the levee would have on the flora and fauna for future generations.

“Does everything have to

come down to dollars?” Mr Trestrail asked councillors.

“The destruction of this coastal vegetation will really devastate us.”

After more than an hour of discussion and deputations to the council, including that of Adelaide resident and avid bird watcher, Kate Buckley, who was “speaking for the birds”, councillor Steve Jones put forward the following motion: “That no on-ground works be commenced at the proposed Thompson Beach levee site until Council has received a detailed report concerning the likely environmental impacts, alternative strategies, and their

associated costs and benefits, and including a vegetation survey of the proposed areas likely to be affected and, if possible, an update on the Mallala Coastal Adaptation Options Study previously budgeted by Council.”

The motion was passed with a majority of councillors in support.

Cr Wasley and Cr Strudwicke voted against the motion, Cr Howard was absent.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said council would now review its options with respect to the levee.

“Given community feedback and that some information has come to light in terms of the his-

tory with the levee and natural sand dunes council will review its options,” Mr Mansueto said.

“This will delay any works to upgrade the protection for Thompson Beach residents and it’s also likely to result in the loss of external funding.”

Mr Mansueto said council staff had also been contacted by some Thompson Beach residents in support of the proposed upgrade who were concerned about the impact not moving forward would have on their properties.

Those in the gallery applauded the decision with cheers and clapping and an audible sigh of relief.

Gastro virus spreads through community From Page 1 Mr Ackland said Mill Court now appeared to be over the worst of the attack.

“It is an airborne virus and is not related to food,” he said.

“We followed all procedures and are confident life can return to normal for residents and staff at Mill Court.

“On behalf of Mill Court management, I thank staff for their dedication and the families of residents for coping so well with the situation.”

The Norovirus also is reported to have

struck others in the region.

“There were cases of gastro at Balaklava Hospital, after a patient was admitted with gastro in January, but there is no gastro at the hospital currently,” an SA Health spokesperson said.

Wakefield Plains Medical Clinic GP, Dr Tom Lemon, said the Norovirus was not contained to Balaklava.

“It certainly has spread throughout this community and others, so it has been fairly widespread,” Dr Lemon said. “It’s just a highly contagious summer gastro virus.”

WHAT IS NOROVIRUS?

The virus spreads quickly where a number of people are close together for long periods, such as workplaces, schools, hospitals and aged care facilities.

Dr Lemon advised those infected with the Norovirus to isolate themselves and stay away from food preparation as much as possible.

He said the virus generally passes through the system. Those infected should maintain fluid intake throughout, especially considering the young and elderly are generally more susceptible to dehydration.

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According to the Department of Health, common symptoms of viral gastroenteritis include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

Other symptoms may include headache, chills, low grade fever, muscle aches and tiredness.

The illness often begins suddenly and symptoms last between 24 to 48 hours.

Noroviruses are usually spread from one infected person to another.

This can include eating food or drink that is contaminated with norovirus and people touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then putting their hands in their mouth.

Also, having direct contact with another person who is infected, or small particles of vomit settling on people or food in the same room, can result in infection.

People infected with norovirus can spread the virus from the day they start to feel ill to at least two days after diarrhoea or vomiting stops.

“People who are ill with norovirus or suspected viral gastroenteritis should be excluded from childcare, school or work for a minimum of 48 hours after diarrhoea or vomiting stops,” the health department urged.

“It is very important that people thoroughly wash their hands even after symptoms have stopped.

“Handwashing has been shown to reduce a person’s risk of both spreading and catching gastroenteritis.”

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 6, 2013

NEWS v District

Your right to challenge

Wakefield Regional Council gags queries ... but not so in other local councils BOTH District Council of Mallala (DCM) and Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) support the opportunity for members of the public to ask questions at their respective council meetings.

This outlook was in stark contrast to Wakefield Regional Council, which removed the public question time section from its monthly meeting agendas last month as part of a policy review.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said elected members had made small alterations to how public question time works but supported the concept as a whole.

“The only change we have made is previously, public question time was conducted as part of the council meeting but through our governance review, it was recognised there was no real facility for that to happen,” Mr Blight explained.

Les Pearson reports: “So, the way we do it now, is the mayor asks at that point in the agenda if there is anyone in the gallery who wants to ask questions.

“If there isn’t, we continue with the meeting, if there is, we call for an adjournment and the council formally adjourns for that period.

“It’s not conducted within the auspices of the council meeting, it is conducted outside of it.

“It is basically an opportunity for members of the public if they wish to ask a question, it’s answered and we get back into the council meeting.”

While under a different guise, DCM also has a similar provision for questions from the public.

“What we have is a public forum section early on the agenda for both of our strategic

committees and the ordinary council meeting,” DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto said.

“During open forum, any member of the public can express a view on any issue they may want council to consider.

“The resident may ask questions but it is up to the chair to determine if the question is to be answered on the night or followed up at a later stage. The time allowed is usually around five minutes per speaker.

“Elected members can ask questions of the residents if anything needs clarification.”

Despite a majority of other councils in the state not providing an avenue for public questions at council meetings, neither DCM or CGVC have any intention of scrapping the segment.

“We had discussion early last year about the format of public question time and councillors

were pretty emphatic they wanted to still give people that opportunity,” Mr Blight said.

“It has not been a matter of debate as in ‘should we, shouldn’t we’. The council did have an opportunity to discuss it some time ago and the council saw it was beneficial from an open and transparency basis.

“It hasn’t been used heavily, but it has been used consistently.

“Invariably there is someone in the gallery and the opportunity to ask a question is taken, and those questions are welcomed.”

Mr Mansueto indicated a similar position at DCM. “We find the system works well and there is no intention to change it,” he said.

“We still have the deputation section on the agenda for more formal representations but rarely use this as open forum appears to meet residents needs.”

Pressure on farmers to feed stock FARMERS are reserving what remaining stubble feed they have for ewes, with paddocks left bare following a dry summer.

Mid North Ag-Services livestock agent, Daniel Griffiths, said it was a common sight around the district.

“There’s plenty of blokes feeding lambs in a feedlot situation now, just simply because the stubbles have either run out or they’re saving them for their ewes, which a lot would have lambs in them now,” he said.

“There was obviously no summer rain, which would germinate any grain left behind from the headers, or weeds.

“A lot of it would also come down to the headers doing a really good job cleaning up everything.

“There’s always going to be a little bit that falls back but it doesn’t take long to clean that up if you have a few hundred sheep running around. There are still sheep on stubble paddocks but there is not a lot left in it this year, it’s not taking long to go through and clean up.

Mr Griffiths said growers had been utilising a mix of hay, barley and lupins to fatten lambs up, although there were other options.

“Beans are really good feed, there are plenty of people who put lambs on beans, but you run the risk of the paddock starting to drift if you have them there too long,” he said.

“Beans are still a good option though. You can finish lambs on beans, they can come straight out the paddock and to market.”

FARMER Peter Springbett has been feeding sheep at his Grace Plains property.

PICTURE: Lisa Redpath

No rain for weeks, as big dry simmers SOUTH Australia has experienced its driest start to summer in more than 20 years, although there are hopes of reasonable rainfall towards the end of the month.

Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster, Darren Ray, said recent cool conditions brought some scattered showers last week but the parched period should continue.

“While we saw some rainfall recently from a strong pool of cold air coming up from the south, there

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“On average, at this point through summer we would normally receive 48.2mm of rainfall in Adelaide, but so far this summer have had only 23.2mm – less than half the average – and the driest first two months of summer since 1992,” Mr Ray said.

There was little indication of either La Nina or El Nino weather patterns developing on the horizon.

“The accuracy of predictions at this time of the year is low, so it is

too early to give clear indications of the likelihood of a move to either El Nino or La Nina in coming months from the current neutral conditions,” Mr Ray said.

The bureau’s short to mid-term outlook is predicting relatively dry conditions.

“The chances of receiving above median rainfall during February to April are between 35 and 40 per cent over central parts of SA and northeast NSW,” the forecast reads.

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NEWS v District NEW PROPOSAL FOR TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE:

Q: How to promote our wine region?

A: Offer it to Clare Valley winemakers Les Pearson reports: TOURISM promotions in the district will hinge on the success of a proposal from Clare Valley Winemakers Inc (CVWI) to take over the running of the Clare Valley Tourism Information Centre.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) agreed to endorse the Winemakers’ proposal at last week’s council meeting.

The proposal involves CVWI taking over sole responsibility for operations of the centre.

CVWI will also move its offices to the visitor information centre site.

Council had kept the visitor information centre, previously funded with assistance from the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC), open in an interim arrangement until a permanent option could be found.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said there was talk of closing the building all together.

“There was a motion to close it but that was lost and council then voted to accept in-principle, Winemakers’ proposal,” Mr Blight said.

“We’re now in discussions with Winemakers to settle the details of their proposal and working towards setting up a lease agreement.

“The ongoing cost on the council was a concern for some members.

“The view there was no viable way forward in the sense the Winemakers’ proposal still required a contribution from council towards the operation of the centre, to close it was the only way of realising a significant ongoing saving for council.”

Recent funding cuts from the State Government to SATC has had a similar effect on tourism centres all over SA. “I think there is no doubt visitor

CELEBRATING the decision as only wine lovers can – Clare Valley Winemakers executive committee (from left) Matt Paulett, Tania Matz, Neil Paulett and Andrew Pike, pictured at Pikes Polish Hill River winery. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

“

Generally, there is a bit of a sea change and successful models of visitor information centres are increasingly having other enterprises co-located, so the Winemakers’ proposal fits that bill.

– Clare & Gilbert Valleys CEO, Roy Blight

information centres are in an era of change, with social media formats and other online technologies changing the way people access information, which has had a bearing,” Mr Blight said.

“There have been changes to the funding support at a state level, which have quite obviously impacted on visitor centre operations, and ours is no different.

“Generally, there is a bit of a sea change and successful models of visitor information centres are increasingly having other enterprises co-located, so the Winemakers’ proposal fits that bill.

“Hopefully the proposal is fol-

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lowed through, we come up with a good product and it’s something visitors will welcome and utilise heavily.”

Along with general tourist information and promotional work, the centre, under CVWI guidance, will develop a “modest” coffee, food and wine service, while also utilising the building for special function hire.

Council’s ongoing investment in the centre is forecast to be $130,000 in the first year, dropping $10,000 per annum over the next four years as the centre gets properly established.

“Council is currently spending in excess of that figure, so on a

short-term basis, there will be some expectation of some relief and benefit to council from the Winemakers’ proposal,” Mr Blight said.

“There is no timeline specified but now the decision has been made, we will be working with the Winemakers to finetune the proposal and get a lease agreement before council soon.

“June 30 is an attractive date as it’s the end of the financial year and there is some convenience about that but I guess for now it’s about working with the Winemakers on the agreement and then the transition plan.

“We have staff at the centre

who will have to work through the change process as well.”

Mr Blight believed ongoing promotion of the area would be shared between both the public and private sector.

“The council has always had a role in promoting the area and does through a variety of mediums,” he said.

“A lot of businesses invest heavily in promotion of their enterprises and that has a flow-on benefit for promotion of the region.

“There are multiple levels of responsibility for marketing of the area and the council does a primary lead role and that has been evidenced by its ongoing investment.”

In previous years by arrangement with local councils, Clare Valley Tourism also promoted Adelaide Plains attractions.

Assault arrest for woman, 21 ROSEWORTHY

• GAWLER Police arrested a 21-year-old woman from Roseworthy for aggravated assault and property damage on January 31.

LONG PLAINS

• MALLALA Police reported a 48-year-old man from Long Plains for cultivating cannabis and possession of prescribed equipment on February 3.

TWO WELLS

• TWO Wells Police reported a 27-year-old man from Two Wells for driving without due care and failure to notify change of name and address on February 3.

• BETWEEN January 19 and February 2, front and rear number plates have been stolen from vehicles in the Two

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• A 33-year-old man from Parafield Gardens was reported for driving with the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

It was alleged the man was stopped driving at Bowmans and recorded a reading of 0.157.

RIVERTON

• A 17-year-old youth from Riverton was reported for aggravated due care.

It was alleged he was

involved in a vehicle collision and a blood test revealed he was driving with a prescribed drug in his system.

SADDLEWORTH

• A 32-year-old man from Saddleworth was arrested for aggravated assault and breach of bail on Sunday, February 3.

It was alleged he punched his partner several times to the head.

He will appear in the Clare Magistrates Court at a later date.

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Keep fit, be active at Wakefield

PORT Wakefield’s “active fitness sessions” start tonight, February 6 at Soldiers Memorial Hall from 7-8pm. Future fitness sessions will include dance, aerobics and more.

Wear comfy clothing, take a water bottle and small towel and goalong, if not for fitness, for good company.

•See “Flab to Fab” on page 11.

Kapunda gallery “Interpretation of a Masterpiece” by artist Harry Sherwin opened at Kapunda Community Gallery on Sunday.

Work from Renaissance through to contemporary, including photography and sculpture, are represented.

The exhibition runs until March 3. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 4pm and admission is free.

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He belted the ball, but while concentrating, didn’t notice the top piece of wire was barbed! Oops. He not only ripped his shirt, but his stomach. Ouch.

He finished his round, as all good golfers do, and calmly went back to work to patch up his “shredded tyre.”

Parker clan at Diana’s big day

THE Parker gathering (from left) rear: Alastair Hercus, Naomi Parker, Andrew Parker, Sam Rice, Malcolm Rice. Middle: Fiona Rice, Jillian Parker, Zoe Rice. Front: Abby Parker, Sophie Parker, Brian Parker, Diana Parker, Lucy Parker, Kayleigh Parker Owen HAPPY 70th birthday to local Diana Parker who celebrated by spending five days at Port Elliott with her family.

Her daughters, Naomi and Fiona, and their families travelled from New Zealand and Tasmania to be there, and son Andrew made

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Diana continued celebrating on her return to Owen by dining with friends.

Another topping you can put on pancakes is strawberries!

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You can enjoy juicy “strawbs” at the Strawberry Fete on Saturday March 2 at the Owen Hall.

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Hamley Bridge Dublin

affle? Do I waffle? Apparently I do, sometimes.

Of course, I think my ramblings are all relevant and appropriate.

Being extremely offended (not really), I consulted the dictionary to find the true meaning of waffle.

One meaning was “lengthy but trivial or useless talk or writing.”

Bother. How short would Take 5, and my usual phone conversations, be without waffle?

The next meaning though, got me thinking.

Other people have pancakes no It said “a small crisp batter cake, matter where they are. I remember baked in a waffle iron and eaten hot going on a school camp with our with butter or syrup.” kids years ago.

Delicious waffles made me think Knowing Shrove Tuesday was of pancakes. This brings me to Shrove on, I took my trusty banana pancake Tuesday, aka panrecipe with me, cake day in Ausready to cook up a tralia, which is BANANA storm for the kids. on next Tuesday, We had to PANCAKES February 12. make a second Shrove Tues1 cup SR flour, 1 egg, 2 bananas, batch, then a third, day is the day be- 3/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons golden and the kids loved fore Ash Wednes- syrup, handful of sultanas if you like. it. So as a treat day, and is the Sift flour in a bowl and make a for you all, I’ve last day before well in centre. Add egg, and slightly decided to share the long fasting warmed golden syrup. the best pancake period for Lent Mix together. Gradually add recipe in the in many Christian milk, sultanas and chopped ba- world with you. churches. nanas. Heat pan, cover bottom But of course, Lent is tradi- with oil. Spoon mixture into pan you must sprintionally a time and cook until lightly brown. kle it with sugar, when people fastAs the Wiggles say (minus the then cover it with ed and avoided fruit salad) “....Yummy yummy.” jam, golden or eating eggs and Try it and let me know what you maple syrup, or a dairy products. and your family think of these deli- squeeze of lemon To avoid wast- cious and fairly healthy pancakes! juice. age of these perAnd just like ishable goods, in the olden days, people made a dish which used up you must use up the dairy products those ingredients, thus the pancake before Lent, so plop a scoop of tradition was born. icecream or a blob of cream on top!

Many groups now cook and sell Avon pancakes to raise money for charity, Did you see a familiar face on Tellike Balaklava Lutheran Church.

This year they are having a Shrove stra’s recent “Let’s work” brochure?

Former local, Kelly Baker-JamieTuesday pancake tea at 6pm with son, who owns Edible Blooms, was on proceeds to the Flood Appeal.

Why not drop in and see Pastor the front cover. Kelly was 2011 Telstra SA Business Woman of the Year.

Jim in pancake flipping action?

WE HEARD!

Hospital garden in the best of health

pictured below) is creative and unique.

“Budget Botanics” and many dedicated and generous community members have donated items, money and time to this already impressive garden.

There will also be a memorial wall in the garden, which is for loved ones who have passed away

in the hospital or Ira Parker Nursing Home only.

Plaques are available for this wall at Tads Embroidery for $15, so pop in and order one.

Contact Marie Heaslip on 0427 607 442 if you have any queries about the garden.

I look forward to its official opening, which shouldn’t be too far away.

• Balaklava Senior Citizens Club advises it has re-commenced carpet bowls each Tuesday.

Regular card days have also resumed, and there are social and bus outings planned for the year.

Vision from past As tim e go es by ...

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NEWS v Port Wakefield

Karla’s_Korner

this project has been hanging about for years:

Karla May is wife to local farmer, Simon and mum to Lucy and Ben. This week, confessions of a lounge lizard!

Chapter and worse ...

I

’ve been watching too much television lately.

Whole seasons of shows have been watched from start to end with little more than a break for tea and toast.

Whole nights have been squandered on the couch while my imagination has been swept away to worlds where doctors look amazing at the end of 12-hour shifts and to others where women gracing 1920’s English estates appear to have time travelled and brought back Botox and Max Factor’s ultimate clump proof mascara.

‘Why not read a book Karla?’ I hear you ask.

Well, maybe you haven’t asked, but I’ll tell you why I’m rewarding myself with monster television marathons.

I’m protesting. I’d like to read a book, but from which book shop will I buy one prey tell? Book shops, the real kind that only sell books, are rarer than a real smile from a politician. Of course you can order them online, but it barely compares to the in-shop experience. Pish posh to your online shopping I say!

The trend now is to download digital versions of books to an electronic reader. Apparently, and I am suspicious of this, this is a better option for the environment. Is it of no expense to the environment to create power to run this device, or to make them? Or to re- download your data when your four year old accidentally deletes all of the files?

You’ve seen those gadgets meant to replace books right? They’re naught more than a small illuminated screen. They are nothing but cold, hard rectangles of unsympathetic, power needy and damageable metal and glass. It is not the vehicle upon which I wish to invest my reading time.

My mind will not travel with you Mr E-Reader!

There are no actual pages to turn. Nowhere to scrawl my name on the inner cover so as to remind me that I’ve already been on the journey the author has set out for me. No thrusting the book into a friend’s hands and insisting they ‘must read this book now’.

No. I’m going to protest by turning on another, larger, rectangle of cold, hard metal and glass and view a pre-recorded backlog of free-to-air stories instead. Call me when this fad is over!

WAITING for action (back from left) Daryl Pain, Adrian Brown, Pat and Bob Van Der Sman. Front: Adam and Matthew Pain, Ros Nankivell and Maureen Underwood, and the crane (below) where it now rests in Port Wakefield.

A HISTORICALLY significant maritime artefact at Port Wakefield will be restored, about 10 years after the project should have been completed.

Wakefield Regional Council infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, submitted a report in relation to the restoration of a crane, which was formerly used on the town’s wharf.

In the 2002/03 financial year, what was then Transport SA (now the Department of Planning, Transport, Energy and Infrastructure), approached council regarding works at the wharf.

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Old crane might get restoration ‘facelift’ WRC quoted the works requested and billed Transport SA, but never carried out the crane restoration.

The crane was left in council’s works depot in Port Wakefield for several years, and is now lying next to the town’s men’s shed.

Western Ward councillor, Richard Pain, called on council to find the required funding in its budget for the crane restoration and relocation.

He believed the projected cost to be higher than the previous quote, of $3780.

“Had the relocation been done at the time of the project, the cost quoted at that time would have been sufficient,” he said.

“As the unexpended funds re the relocation of the crane were reconciled as part of the end of year financial results and no funds carried forward, I

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now ask what were these funds spent on?

“It is unfair on the community to wait for the allocation of the funds in a future budget review when in actual fact, unexpended funds…were reconciled as part of the end of year financial results and weren’t carried forward.

“My concern is it has been at the men’s shed for some time and it is not a job that can be done manually.”

“I believe council is responsible for repairing it and replacing this significant piece of history to Port Wakefield.

“It should have been done in the first place and it wasn’t. If I was a private enterprise in this, I know exactly where I would end up.”

Cr Pain then moved a motion for council

to organise the crane restoration and its associated funding, starting immediately.

Northern Ward councillor, Greg Stevens, asked of the previous condition of the crane.

“Was it operational at the time it was removed from its former position and if it was, yes, fair enough, we bring it back to that state, and if it wasn’t, I would like to know if we take it back to the state it was when it left the port?” Cr Stevens asked.

Cr Pain clarified his position: “It’s not to be restored back to an operational status but be restored back and be made safe,” he said.

“It was to be relocated in a secure manner, so it had no moving parts, basically.”

Southern Ward coun-

cillor, Rodney Reid, indicated initial support for Cr Pain’s motion.

“I’d be happy to second the motion provided Cr Pain was to put in there ‘and secure placement of the crane’, meaning the chains will not move and be a risk,” he said.

Several councillors raised concerns regarding the potential cost of the project.

Cr Pain’s motion was lost, and Mr Hassett’s recommendations were carried. As a result, council will liaise with the Port Wakefield Men’s Shed members, to determine a cost and if they are able to restore the crane.

If they are not able to restore the crane, alternative options for the restoration will be investigated.

A further report will be provided in coming months to approve an allocation of funds for the project as part of a future budget review.

Mallala council likely to change rate system District Council of Mallala is considering a differential rating system as part of its rate review process, which it will put to community consultation this month.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said council had decided to change from a planning based system of allocating rates to one of land use.

Residents’rates will be assessed by three categories of land use; residential, primary production and industrial and commercial. A waste service charge and a fixed charge rate are also being considered by council. The land use system was supported by councilllors after community consultation last year.

“What we are proposing is con-

sistent with what the majority of other councils are doing,” he said.

If approved, the new system will come into effect from the 2013/2014 financial year.

More information sessions will be held at the Mallala Institute on Monday, March 4 at 6.30pm and at Two Wells Community Centre the following night, also at 6.30pm.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 6, 2013

NEWS v District

Local MP endorses new Liberal leader:

Griffiths call to voters: ‘Judge us from now on’

VOTERS were encouraged to judge the South Australian Liberal Party on its performance over the next year or so, following the election of its new leader, Steven Marshall, on Monday.

Mr Marshall replaced former leader, Isobel Redmond, who resigned on Friday, while Vickie Chapman was announced as the new deputy.

Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, acknowledged the widespread view of disunity within the opposition, on the back of several leadership challenges in recent years.

“I can appreciate the concerns raised by people – and indeed I would have preferred that challenges had not happened – but they have, so all I can do is ask that people form judgements based on what they see from now on,” Mr Griffiths said.

“The Steven Marshall/Vickie

Chapman leadership will be an outstanding one, I believe this sincerely.

“The collective group of 25 state Liberal MPs recognise that it is now time to forget about anything else other than proving we are ready to form Government.

“I believe that for the future of South Australia to be a positive one, we need to have a change of direction from that provided by the Labor Party over the last 11 years.”

Mr Griffiths endorsed Mr Mar-

shall’s leadership credentials and thrust his support behind the new Liberal leader.

“I have been nothing but impressed by Steve since I first met him in mid 2009,” MrGriffiths said.

“He is clever, focussed, articulate and has a work ethic nothing short of amazing.

“I have encouraged him for some time to recognise that his time will come and with the resignation of Isobel, I immediately encouraged him to run.”

With the state election only about a year away, the timing of the leadership change was somewhat inconvenient.

“No time is ideal, so the challenge is to just get on with the job of being the most effective opposition we can be and thus demonstrate our capacity to actually be a good government if given the chance in 13 months time,” Mr Griffiths said.

Despite being well-credentialled and a widely respected MP, Mr Grif-

The right guy ... or will “ we see more dissent?

THE very mention of the word ‘politics’ on TV used to cause a reflex reaction in my arm, causing me to instantly reach for the remote.

I remember as a child, waiting for what seemed like an eternity for ‘Question Time’ to finish, before Sesame Street would come on but enough about my teenage years.

The coming year in politics, with both state and federal elections in the wings, looms as an exciting period.

At state level, the new Liberal leader, Steven Marshall, presents a highly credible alternative to the Labor government.

As a huge supporter of small business and an outstanding advocate for people with disabilities,

MY VIEW Comment: Les Pearson there is a lot to like about Mr Marshall’s leadership, which would subsequently benefit regional voters.

On the plus side, his industry nous would bring great confidence to local businesses.

Mr Marshall also served in the shadow health portfolio, which means he would be more than aware of the plight facing country hospitals across the state.

Add to that, his work with the shadow environment portfolio has exposed him to the marine parks issue, so there is already a strong

knowledge base for concerns emerging from regional South Australia.

The biggest positive for Mr Marshall comes from his endorsement by Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths (see separate story).

Perhaps he was toeing the party line or maybe he genuinely feels Mr Marshall is the desired man to lead the Liberals to an election win in March 2014.

Either way, I’m a sucker for Steven Griffiths’ seemingly honest and genuine persona and his strong support of Steven Marshall tells me the party has got the right guy in the leadership role.

What isn’t working in favour of the Liberals is the continuous battle to establish a leader, which

fiths had no intention of pressing for the party leadership last week.

“I had my opportunity as deputy leader for the nine months before the 2010 election, so I have been exposed to the real ‘cut and thrust’ of politics,” he said.

“My focus now is to do the best that I can and to work at being a good shadow minister and hopefully minister in a Marshall Liberal Government.”

Mr Griffiths’ current shadow ministry might change in coming days though, with Mr Marshall to announce his new Shadow Cabinet on Friday.

He believed the best way to win back South Australian voters was to lift the party’s performance.

“Work hard, focus on the 1.6 million people of South Australia and produce policy that will grow the economy and thus provide the opportunity fund the services and infrastructure the people need,” Mr Griffiths said.

Mr Marshall has 13 months to convince the voters in Goyder, Frome and Light that he is the man to take the state forward from March 2014.

has seemingly taken several years.

The dissent behind party doors has been perpetually brewing and the public is ever so wary of unsettled political parties.

Labor would have been rubbing its hands together with glee with the leadership change going on and several MPs have been crowing on social media, bathing in the uncertainty looming over the Liberal camp.

That aside, Mr Marshall has 13 months to convince the voters in Goyder, Frome and Light that he is the man to take the state forward from March 2014.

Some good policy regarding country hospitals and our state’s marine parks would be a great starting point.

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I have been nothing but impressed by Steve since I first met him in mid 2009.

... He is clever, focussed, articulate and has a work ethic nothing short of amazing.

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Federal date ‘no surprise’ THE date of the Federal election has been set by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, although the decision to announce it nine months beforehand came as little surprise to Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion.

He described the announcement of September 14 as “relatively routine.”

“It’s unusual but there’s only so many days to pick from, so I think by giving the community some certainty, she has helped with everybody’s planning, which is a good thing,” he said.

“I guess I was mildly surprised but it made sense and was done with the best of intentions, so why wouldn’t you do it?

“There is probably an argument for fixed terms, generally, so it might be

something that becomes a feature of Federal politics. Mr Champion believed a recent cabinet re-shuffle had little to do with the election announcement.

“The virtue of politics is no one is irreplaceable, so there will always be someone who will step up to the plate.

“I didn’t get a call up so I’ll just keep doing the work locally.”

The early election announcement would also have no impact on Mr Champion’s pre-election campaign. “I think we’ve been campaigning for two years,” he said.“Now we know the date, we can give the community some certainty.”

Wakefield Liberal candidate, Tom Zorich, could not be contacted for comment.

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NEWS v Two Wells & District

New look for sports club Mallala Council approves upgrade at Two Wells oval

Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club can now proceed with the much anticipated upgrade of its clubrooms after the District Council of Mallala granted planning approval last month.

TWF&NSC president, Francis Pellizzari, welcomed the decision, saying it was a major milestone for the club.

“It is a milestone event in that now we can certainly push ahead with finalised plans which meets all the criteria we need,” he said.

“We have already engaged an engineer and now we will finalise our costings and then go to the community

seeking the assistance we need to complete the project.

“The kinds of assistance we are seeking is varied, it may be labour, it might be financial or goods in-kind.

“But now we can start to say, ‘we’ve got our approval, this is what it will look like, this it what it costs and we need assistance’.”

While the club still has to achieve development approval, Mr Pellizzari said they could move forward more rapidly now, adding he hoped much of the work would be completed by the end of this football and netball season.

The project will see the clubrooms

undergo a major makeover, with an extended dining area to the south, new bar and kitchen facilities, back access from the netball courts, improved office space, cool-room and storeroom, plus new toilet and showering amenities, bigger football change rooms and an area for umpires and trainers as well as a cricket storeroom.

On the back of the A grade premiership win last year and success of its Under 17 senior colts team, who went back-to-back premiers, as well as the premiership of the A5 netballers, Mr Pellizzari said it was an exciting time for the club.

Seniors, community bonus Federal cash to boost projects

Local community training providers and not-for-profit community groups in Wakefield can now apply for grants of between $5000 and $20,000 to deliver courses tailored to seniors.

Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion encouraged local community organisations and training providers to take advantage of grants available under Labor’s new $4.2 million Productive Ageing through Community Education grant program.

This year the Federal government is providing up to 200 grants to expand face-to-face and online course offerings that support seniors to remain active, healthy and engaged in the community.

Grants are available to deliver new courses, or tailor existing courses, across a range of topics

– from fitness and healthy living to foreign languages, computer skills and volunteering.

“Lifelong learning is critical to remaining active, healthy and engaged,” Mr Champion said.

“The Productive Ageing program is about providing more opportunities to take part in local courses tailored to the needs and interests of seniors.

“We all benefit from the immense value older Australians add to our community, workplaces and economy.”

“Our ageing population means harnessing the knowledge and life experience of older Australians is more important than ever.

“In a changing society, community education provides seniors with the opportunity to

develop the new skills needed to continue contributing to the community and the economy if they choose.

Grant applications are open now with information on how to apply available at www.innovation.gov.au/patce • More funding also has been announced allowing community organisations to apply for grants of up to $50,000 under the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program (DSCP) to develop projects that promote participation, strengthen local connections and enhance our community’s capacity-building skills.

“Community organisations often have great ideas to encourage inclusion and grassroots participation, but sometimes need additional resources to

turn their plans into reality,”Mr Champion said.

“A wide variety of projects can be funded under the grant program, including social activities, theatre or leadership programs, as long as they provide an opportunity for participation and interaction by different members of the community.

Funding will be open to groups such as school communities, non-profit organisations, service clubs, faith groups, sporting bodies, community organisations, youth organisations and local government authorities.

For further information visit the DSCP website, http:// www.immi.gov.au/living-inaustralia/delivering-assistance/ government-programs/dscp/ eligibility-apply.htm, or contact the grant program hotline on 1800 453 004.

Simon’s NZ wine tour

A group of 12 growers, distributors and competition winners recently returned from a New Zealand wine study tour with Bayer CropScience.

Simon Liersch, (pictured) horticulture viticulture agronomist, based at Elders Roseworthy, said the organised study tour was a fantastic opportunity to see and experience New Zealand’s wine industry.

The group visited a variety of vineyards across a number of wine growing regions specialising in various grape styles and practices.

Brokenshire acts on ‘rain tax’ threat

No rainfall tax, says Mr Brokenshire

WITH increasing water prices and a greater focus on rainfall collection in residential areas, the potential for a government imposed levy on such activity lies beneath the radar.

Family First MLC, Robert Brokenshire, last declared he would introduce a Bill to prevent this from happening.

The Bill would ban government from imposing any levy on farmers, householders or others from being forced to pay for the water they collect from their own roof or property using a dam or rainwater tank.

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“For years now I have heard concerns in the community and rumours the Labor government wants to open up the opportunity to tax the rainfall,” Mr Brokenshire said.

“The only way I can provide certainty to my constituents, who are very concerned about this, is to legislate to prevent it.

“This is a test for Premier, Jay Weatherill, as his predecessor was happy to confirm in January 2011 it was not Labor’s plan at that time.

“However, Mr Rann is no longer Premier and the current water allocation plan

contemplates licensing large dams for their water extractions, which is too tempting an opening for that licence to later have a volumetric levy added.”

Mr Brokenshire also put the acid on the Liberal party.

“This is a test for the opposition also, as they would not support my ban on any further water levies during the 2011 NRM Review Bill debate,” he said. “(The Liberals also) declined to support my move to cease the abused, inequitable and ineffective Save the River Murray Levy – even the Prop-

erty Identification Code fees – because in all three cases the Liberals wanted to keep all their revenue options open if they won office.

“If they represent country people and common sense, they should not hesitate to ban rainfall taxation. I know some of their members privately think (that) would be a debacle.”

Mr Brokenshire widened his scope onto the powers of NRM officers.

“I will also move to have the (NRM) chief executive impose controls on the way NRM officers exercise their

police-like powers so they only behave within the same limits as SA police and don’t treat farmers like potential criminals,” he said.

“This is a line-in-the-sand on the nonsense we have seen with natural resources management powers.

“Parliament had the chance to debate this in 2011 but the State government chickened out and withdrew its Bill.

“We need to have this debate because this is a major election concern for farmers and rural communities from the Adelaide Hills to all ends of the state.”

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 6, 2013

NEWS v Lewiston & district

Work starts in 12 months:

AKO IS ‘ACE’ AS AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

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Barry and Sandra Bennier

THE

Gregory, says the release of the maps each month signals to residents and businesses that they are on the way to being able to take advantage of the benefits that the NBN offers.

“People will be able to make high-quality video calls, download movies in minutes, stream TV and have all the family online at once,” Mr Gregory said.

On average, it takes about 12 months from with exchange student Ako Takaji. the start of construction until residents and busiTwo Wells ness owners can order & Districts NBN retail services from telephone or internet service providers.

“Information is already available online about the plans and packages that telephone and internet service proFEBRUARY 2013 Est 1978 viders are offering over OUT TODAY IN TWO WELLS, LEWISTON the NBN,” Mr Gregory under girls’ singles and doubles AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS said. titles in January this year, and The details of which also played in the boys doubles On NBN Co’s interactive service providers are operatwhen they were short a player, map, published on its web- ing in individual areas will and won that title too. site, Two Wells and Virginia be available closer to service Ako says she would like to are marked as areas to have activation at www.nbnco. play in a few tournaments before construction on the network com.au/serviceproviders,” she leaves the country.

Mr Gregory said. to begin within one year.

In Year 11 at Gawler and DisFor those outside of an Balaklava, Riverton, trict College (formerly Gawler Saddleworth and Clare NBN area, the interim satHigh School), Ako is enjoying all fall under the three- ellite service is available to studying different subjects than year category. Construction eligible individuals, small in Japan. n SEE SPORT contractors have now been businesses and Indigenous Last year she did woodwork given instructions to start communities across Ausand made a rolling pin and jewelwork at Evanston Park, tralia, with the first priority lery box to take home.

Hillier, Kudla and Evanston being given to those eligible “This is a subject she has customers who currently Gardens. never done before,” Barry said.

The work begins with a have no alternate access As English is not her first detailed survey of the area to commercial broadband language Ako is speaking very A “ b u s h f i r e and the existing telecom- services. Under the interim well and her understanding is ready” community munications infrastructure. satellite service, the satellite very good in this interview. meeting will be held This work is expected to equipment and standard One of the biggest differin Two Wells this take several months before installation will be provided ences Ako has noticed is the sort month.

by NBN Co, via retail serfibre hauling commences. of foods Australians eat.

Organised by vice providers.

Once construction has “I like all Mum’s cooking but N e i g h b o u r h o o d begun in an area, NBN Co To find out if your premI really like her mashed potatoes Watch, in conjunc- will generally release fur- ise is eligible for this interim and the cakes, the banana cake, tion with the Two ther maps as they add more satellite service, use the fruit cake and chocolate cake,” Wells Country Fire construction modules to an Broadband Services Locashe smiled.

Service, the meeting area until all properties in the tor tool to give you an indiWhile hosting an exchange will be held at the fibre footprint are covered. cation of the type of service student does have its ups and local CFS station on NBN Co community you can purchase. downs, Sandra and Barry both Tuesday, February • For further information account manager for South agree it’s the way hosts think 12 at 7.30pm.

Australia, Christopher visit www.nbnco.com.au about the experience that makes the difference and it’s what you make of it.

And while some exchange programs pay families to host After Hours students, the Benniers do not take Clinics for urgent up this option as they feel they GP consultations shouldn’t be paid for an experiCommencing Feb 11 ence they really enjoy.

“You’ve got to have the atIn collaboration with our Medicare Local, we are offering after hours titude that you want to host and clinics for urgent GP consultations for residents and visitors of the you want to make them feel part Mallala Council area twice weekly. of your family,” Barry said. ★ Monday & Thursday 5:30pm – 8:30pm For more than 35 exchange ★ Appointment Can Be Made By Phone. students across the globe, span★ Walk-Ins Accepted Prior To 8pm ★ For Emergencies Call 000 ning more than 20 years, feeling part of the Bennier family at the 32 Old Mallala Road, Two Wells end of their stay is something I’m sure they would agree with.

FACTOR

It works for Sandra and Barry Lewiston residents, Sandra and Barry Bennier, have been hosting exchange students for the past 20 years.

And sadly, this year will be their final year of hosting as the EF Foundation for foreign study program they are with wraps up.

Over the years Sandra and Barry have welcomed into their home more than 35 students from countries across the globe, including America, Germany, China, Sweden and Japan.

Some stay for a few weeks, most for 12 months, all are treated as part of the family.

Many have become friends for life and keep them updated on their happenings with photos of events, milestones and careers and there’s even the occasional visit back to Australia to see their “Aussie Mum and Dad”.

Although Sandra and Barry have four children of their own, 14 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren they decided to open their home to exchange students after a friend recommended the experience.

Sandra says every student is different but they’re all “like my own children”.

“It’s an experience, that’s for sure,” she laughed.

“You learn so much hosting from different parts of the world.

“You learn about their food and their culture.”

Sandra and Barry have taken to hosting students primarily from Japan and have even visited the country; in Sandra’s case, three times.

Seventeen-year-old Japanese student, Ako Takaji, is the couples’ last exchange student who will call their Lewiston residence home. She arrived in Australia from a city background mid-July last year and will leave in July this year.

Bec O’Brien reports: It’s her first time away from home, and for an only child, it’s been a big step and a steep learning curve, but she is absolutely loving it, and has fitted in well with her host family.

They have an easy rapport, and a cheeky banter with each other.

“She (Ako) is part of the family and even when she goes home she’s still part of the family,” Barry explains.

AKO loves her tennis.

Ako is comfortable enough to call Sandra and Barry, Mum and Dad, and is relishing the relaxed lifestyle and freedom of living here in Australia.

“As I had heard about the exchange program I wanted to go overseas somewhere, and I was lucky Mum (Sandra) chose me,” Ako said.

“In Japan I practise tennis nearly every day and I play tennis on the weekends.”

Ako’s tennis prowess has not gone unnoticed in northern tennis circles, with the teenager playing juniors for Two Wells and seniors for Balaklava.

She took out the Gawler District Tennis Association 16 and

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 6, 2013

Broadband closer for Two Wells, Virginia CONSTRUCTION of the National Broadband Network (NBN) at Two Wells and Virginia should begin within the next 12 months.

NBN Co announced the start of construction of the NBN in the first sites near Gawler area last week.

It also released a detailed map showing the area covered by the first construction module.

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Tom truly our ‘salt of the earth’ farmer, family man Thomas (Tom) Slattery was born at Snowtown on August 17, 1928, third child of John and Mary.

The family lived in various farms around the district, and in 1941 purchased land north of Snowtown, in the Hundred of Barunga.

Tom attended Barunga East School, which was three miles from home, riding horses or walking there each day.

However his education was cut short due to the war. As many local men had enlisted to go overseas, Tom, aged 13 years, left school to work on the family farm, and on other farms in the district, sustaining them for four years until the war was over.

After the war, Tom continued farming and share farming with his father, acquiring neighbouring land to establish the home property which he would work for the rest of his life.

Tom saw many changes in his 70 years of farming, from using draught horses for pulling tillage and harvesting equipment, to adapting to current “steel wheel monsters.”

He was a pioneer of the district in terms of machinery, and many laughingly remember the criticism he received when he bought one of the first rubber tyre tractors to the area.

Tom married Ruth Harvey in 1950, and they had eight children. He was a devoted family man and known to everyone as helpful and generous.

Apart from working the land, Tom established a truck/tractor wrecking yard and secondhand dealer-

= OBITUARY Thomas Slattery August 17, 1928 – January 15, 2013

ship on the farm. His vast knowledge of machinery, and the ability to obtain parts for machinery made him well-known across the state.

He made many life long friends in the process, including Tom Kruse, for whom he supplied vital truck parts over many years.

The postie connection must have inspired Tom, as he bought two postie bikes, obviously considered essential farm equipment!

Or maybe that was for the enjoyment of his grandchildren who raced them to chase trains!

In the late 1960s, Tom won a contract to harvest the salt at Lake Bumbunga, Lochiel.

This involved scraping the salt, carting and stacking it on the lake bank.

He held this contract until 1982, and in that time he and his crew, harvested an average of more than 80,000 tonnes per year.

Tom was a devout Catholic and staunch contributor to the St Canice’s Catholic Parish at Snowtown.

He was involved in the upkeep and progress of the church.

Tom was an avid collector of model trains and tractors, showing his displays at community

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Head Vet at VetShopAustralia.com.au, Dr Mark Perissinotto, explained that although summer is considered a fun time for being outdoors and soaking up some sun, it can be threatening to our pets if precautions are not in place.

Dr Perissinotto said it was important for pet owners to understand the risks and follow some heat safety rules that will keep their pet safe in hot weather.

“Never leave your pet in a parked car, even if you only plan on running into the shops quickly, temperatures can reach oven-like temperatures in minutes.

“Other simple ways to avoid heat stroke; always provide shade for your pet, make sure you only take them out for exercise early in the morning or later in the evening and avoid hot paths because the pads on dog’s feet can get burnt.”

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Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys:

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Wednesday: Fine apart from possible isolated light showers about southern coasts. Mild in the south grading to warm to hot over the pastoral and Flinders districts. Light to moderate southwest to southerly wind, turning west to northwesterly in the south.

Thursday: Isolated showers developing over the agricultural area and West Coast district during the day, scattered over the Lower South East and southern coasts during the morning. Cool in the south grading to warm to hot in the north. Light to moderate southwest to northwest wind, ahead of a fresh southwesterly wind change, strong at times about the coasts, developing in the south early morning, extending northwards during the day.

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Like his father, Tom was in his element playing cards, with family memories indicating his high expectations of winning!

In December 2012, Tom was diagnosed with cancer, and unfortunately it was too late for treatment. He was nursed by three of his daughters, with many friends and family members visiting during his last few weeks.

Tom passed away at home on January 15, surrounded by family members.

In a fitting tribute to Tom, family friend, Andrew Davey, dedicated his ride on January 25 in the “Ride for Life” cycling challenge in the recent Tour Down Under, to Tom’s memory.

Parents are reminded to ensure immunisations for their children are up to date, or risk losing family tax benefits a from June 30.

Under changes to the Family Tax Benefit Part A supplement, introduced by the Australian government on July 1 2012, families need to have their children immunised before or during the financial year as each child turns one, two and five years of age.

The immunisation supplement is worth up to $726 per child, and is payable at the end of the financial year.

“Immunisation is one of the best things you can do for your children, because it is the safest and most effective way of giving protection against diseases such as whooping cough, polio, diptheria and tetanus,” said Dr Alison Edwards, Country North SA Medicare Local chair.

It’s important for children who are starting preschool to be immunised as they are coming into contact with more people, which raises the risk of contact with these diseases.

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Thursday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind southerly 25 to 30 km/h, decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h during the evening.

MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. The chance of showers about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula in the morning. Wind south to southwesterly and light tending westerly 15 to 20 km/h before dawn.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.

Friday: Isolated showers. Wind southerly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light during the evening.

GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: West to southwesterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the late afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres.

Thursday: Winds: Westerly 15 to 20 knots turning south to southwesterly during the day. Seas: Below 1 metre increasing up to 2 metres during the morning. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres.

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NEWS v District

Balaklava ‘update’ will reveal latest trends in farming

Mike leads Fringe to Auburn Nan Berrett reports: The Fringe will come to the Valley this month with two great performances – Mike McClellan The Return of the Song and Dance man and award winning black-light puppet theatre – Dreamer in the Deep.

HATS will bring Mike to the Auburn Courthouse Cultural Centre on Saturday, February 16, at 8pm (tickets $23 and $25 prebooked, or at the door on the night $28).

His songs have earned Mike an honoured place within the history of Australian music and now, after years of pouring his creative energies into the marketing and advertising industries, he is back out on the road with a new album.

“If Only For A Moment” contains some of the best songs he has written.

“I just love performing and always will,” Mike said He is looking for-

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Mike McClellan will be first in the HATS Fringe lineup on February 16. ward to beginning the HATS Fringe program for 2013.

• Award winning black-light puppet theatre show, Dreamer in the Deep, will make its HATS debut the next day, on Sunday, February 17, at 3pm.

Described as something like an animated picture book, this mes-

he response I’ve had to my column has been extremely encouraging. The number one question I’m asked is, “how’s drinking no alcohol going?”

My response is, “I’ve cut out all of the iced coffee I was drinking, and that’s a good start.”

Speaking of alcohol, my family was invited to spend dinner with Peter and Sue Friedrichs, owners of the Balaklava Royal Hotel.

Obviously they were concerned for their profit margins with me on a diet and they needed to woo me back. How embarrassing it was when we forgot all about our dinner invite after Leah, my guru sister and health consultant *read nagging sister who says no to all fatty foods* dropped in for a surprise visit to cook “super food”. It was a healthy and tasty Jamie Oliver 15 minute dish *took 90 minutes* – rocket, chicken plus 17 other ingredients I can’t name.

Red faced we joined the Freddos afterwards for a few consolation ciders – the perfect way to top off a healthy dinner don’t you think?

Peter is an ex league footballer and keen golfer. He’s been fit and healthy basically his entire life.

Doesn’t it make you sick? Well he confessed, “there was the one year when I ate lots of Marcelina pizzas in college.”

Both Peter and Sue have an active job and are on their feet for the majority of the day. I have the opposite. Peter invited me to go unpack pallets next Tuesday night, but I think I’m busy.

I’ve been doing lots of walking and have seen many others out and about. Mike and Megan Smith from Foodland are often seen out walking and have been for years. I

merising, beautiful and exquisitely puppeteered show is accompanied by a wonderful musical soundtrack and has been described as puppetry at its best, appealing to adults and children of all ages.

In this deep sea adventure, Dreamer’s bed is transformed into an oceangoing yacht as he

sets out to rescue a leafy sea dragon held captive by a greedy scorpion fish in the Great Barrier Reef. Tickets are $12 and $10.

Bookings for both shows can be made through adelaidefringe. com.au, 1300 621 255 or direct to HATS on 8849 2420, email: hatsincsa@hotmail.com

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It might be dry at the moment, but SA grain growers will soon be thinking about cropping plans for the 2013 season.

To assist growers from Adelaide Plains, Mid North and Yorke Peninsula, with their preparations, Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is hosting a grains research Update on February 14 at Balaklava golf club.

The Update will feature a range of expert speakers who will tackle topics of most relevance to local growers.

“It will equip growers with advice and information to enable them to adopt the latest farming practices,” said Mallala-based GRDC Southern Regional Panel member and grain grower, Richard Konzag.

“GRDC funded research is constantly producing new thinking about what we do, so Updates are an important mechanism for conveying intelligence to the growers,” he said.

Other speakers will include Profarmer editor, Malcolm Bartholomaeus, who will examine trends and shifts in international and domestic grain markets, and the factors driving prices in 2013.

BioSecurity SA’s John Kassebaum, will explain how the changes in SA’s new spray drift legislation will affect spray activities on-farm.

There will be a number of University of Adelaide speakers, including Sam Kleeman, who will offer new

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Plains Producer manager, Andrew Manuel, is on a weight loss campaign – from flab to fab. His goal is to lose 10 kilograms in 10 weeks by eating less and exercising more. He’s well on his way!

Can you help him? Email andrew@plainsproducer.com.au

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Thanks for your words of encouragement complemented Mike the other day when shopping for tuna, diet lettuce, and grainy bread how trim he is and how he must have a lot of willpower to stay away from aisle four. *price-check: chocolate and chips* Another highlight of the week has been the support from readers and friends.

Penny Mathew from Happy Hearts in Mallala has invited me to join her kickboxing class for a workout. A very generous offer which I will share the verdict with you next week.

Another email was from Mark Pannell of Balaklava who invited

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me to join him for a run. Mark has used exercise to help get off the smokes, and he’s doing a cracker job. He’s jogging about five kilometres three times a week. I took him up on his offer and as we were walking he told me about some of his iPhone applications, which help keep him motivated.

The first two weeks are up. The verdict: 105.1kg. In two weeks I have shrunk 4.8kg. I don’t know what it is I’ve lost. Fat, water, beer, delicious stuff that makes iced coffee so amazing? But what ever it is, I certainly feel better for it.

Next week I’ll let you know what I ate for three days as prescribed by my motivation coach, Mark Brownley, which includes a delish recipe.

A final note from Mark: Four, one hour sessions of exercise a week is good start for establishing a baseline level of fitness. Since there are 168 hours in a week, that’s only 2.4 per cent of the week. Sounds easy when it’s put like that.

GRDC panel member Richard Konzag urges farmers to attend. insights into pre-emergent herbicides and crop safety, as well as how disc seeders can be set up to minimise crop damage.

Ben Fleet will provide the latest information on behaviour of weed fleabane and most appropriate control strategies, and Glenn McDonald will outline factors to consider when deciding to use UAN fertiliser or urea.

SA Research and Development Institute’s Greg Baker, will discuss lessons learned from snail baiting and spray trials, and distribution survey results. Nuffield Scholar, Ryan Smart from Keith, will give his thoughts on managing farm energy.

Registration opens at the golf club at 8.15am, and the Update will run from 9am to 1.15pm.

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email: louise@ plainsproducer.com.au HELPING Jean Coyne celebrate are, back row, (from left) Robert Felton, Phil Coyne, Karen Coyne, Cheryl Coyne, Colin Coyne, Jean Coyne, Alister Coyne, Claire Davies, Tanya Coyne, Andrew Davies, Maureen Johnston, Jo-anne Felton. Middle: James O’Connell, Emma Davies, Bridget Davies. Front: Jacqy Felton, Edna James, Kate Day and Lochie James.

Well-known Port Wakefield identity, Jean Coyne, turned 90 on Thursday, January 31 – and celebrated with an “open house” at the golf club on January 27.

About 60 friends and relatives gathered for the party, with many relatives travelling from as far away as New Zealand, Darwin, Victoria, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Canberra.

Jean has celebrated other birthday milestones around Australia – 50th at Port Wakefield, 60th in Darwin, 70th in Shepparton Vic, 80th in Brisbane and 90th back in Wakefield.

n IN Balaklava, Senior Citizens club members helped Jean Cleary (left) celebrate her 90th birthday on January 24.

Jean had a lovely day and enjoyed her cake and a cuppa with friends and a dinner later with family.

Rumour has it Jean Cowan and Jean Neumann will also be celebrating their 90th birthdays shortly.

Including Jean Coyne from Port Wakefield, that makes four “Jeans” who have turned 90 in early 2013.

Was that the most popular baby name in 1923? No, Mary was ranked at number one, and Jean was at number 19.

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Becoming a volunteer ambulance officer is not just a great thing to do for the community, it’s also an amazing thing to do for yourself.

Ambulance volunteers come to this calling at all ages, from all walks of life. Some work in full-time jobs and others have more time on their hands.

Imagine what it would be like to have the skills and confidence to save lives – to learn leadership skills and gain a broader community perspective.

If you’re ready to change your life and the lives of others or want to find out more about volunteering call 1800 655 306 or visit our website: saambulance.com.au.

Aside from the medical skills they learn, SA Ambulance Service volunteers gain from every aspect of the vital role they play.

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LAWRIE Muir in his SAAS “greens” at Port Wakefield.

Ambo skills ‘value adding’ for Lawrie Sixty-year-old Lawrie Muir took a while to decide to become an ambulance volunteer, but after hearing what another volunteer had to say, he decided, “It’s not so hard after all – I can do this.”

Two years ago Lawrie joined SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) as a volunteer ambo, and he hasn’t looked back. During this time he completed his Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance), which gave him the title of ambulance officer and allows him to respond to emergencies, carry out advanced life-saving skills and to transport patients to the nearest medical facility for additional medical support.

He has also met a wide a range of people working as volunteers at the ambulance station or at events attended by SAAS. “A highlight is the annual SAAS Volunteers’ Conference, which I attended in Whyalla last year,” says Lawrie, “I learnt new skills, up skilled, met all kinds of interesting people and had a very good time. It’s a fantastic experience to be learning new things.”

“I thought it would be daunting to do the SAAS volunteers’ training – I couldn’t even pronounce some of the words when I started! But my training was excellent and I found people never hesitated to help me.”

Lawrie took up the first-aid kit for the first time when he was only ten years’ old, serving as a St Johns Ambulance cadet. But once he became a senior volunteer he got too busy in his job as a truck driver.

“But I still carried a first-aid kit

with me and delivered basic first aid to victims of car and truck accidents.

As a truck driver I would always stop to help.”

Lawrie’s ambo skills are valuable also at his workplace, where, in addition to working as the Rehabilitation Return-to-Work Co-ordinator, he attends the first-aid room.

“I’ve wanted to give something back to my community for quite some time,” says Lawrie, “and now I can do just that. At the same time, I am setting myself up for my retirement in a few years.”

•Would you like to view the education ambulance and chat to your local ambulance volunteers about what they do?

Visit the Port Wakefield SAAS Open Day and sausage sizzle on Saturday, February 16, from 10am2pm, corner East and Burra Streets, Port Wakefield.

People interested in becoming a volunteer ambulance officer or finding out more can call 1800 655 306 for a volunteer information pack or visit saambulance.com.au.

Clarification

AN article in last week’s edition of the Plains Producer headed “Emergency call” on Page 14 was wrongly attributed by the Editor to staff reporter Louise Michael. This was not the case.

The article had in fact been prepared by Balaklava SAAS member Sue Felby and submitted to the paper for consideration by the SAAS media centre. We apologise to Sue for the error.

Plains Producer, Wednesday February 6, 2013

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RIGHT: Samuel, Bradley and Olivia Carslake catch up with Alf from Home And Away, at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Sydney.

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Dylan and Ashleigh Williams cruise behind the boat at Lake Bonney, Barmera.

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(Back, from left) Sam, Andy, (front) Joshua and Thomas Michael pose at an lookout during their extended family holiday.

SUNSHINE COAST Sarah Goldney feeding elephant at Australia Zoo.

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Attention players: fire up!

Basketball is back! And rather than being a hot Friday night, for this time of year, it was quite chilly with everyone looking like they needed another holiday.

We are now down to the business end of the season, where players need to fire up for their coaches and give their best.

EVERYONE needs to support their clubs, with setup, packup and other responsibilities.

The last game before Christmas saw Jake Michael injure his shoulder and will take no further part in the season – a huge blow for Balaklava.

Other players out for the rest of the season are Karina Harkness, Holly

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Cowan and Cameron Miller. We wish them all speedy recoveries.

The St Clair Carnival saw eight Adelaide Plains teams attend, with the Under 14 girls and boys teams being successful in their age groups.

Congratulations to the players and to coaches, Michael Clifford (Under 14 boys) and Jason and Nicole Gregory (Under 14 girls).

Teams are now prepar-

ing for the South Australian Basketball Championships (SACBC) junior carnival in March.

Congratulations to Samuel Michael, who was selected in the SACBC Under 14 team which travelled to Albury, NSW, in January.

Congratulations to Ben Shepherd who also took part in the referee’s team.

In theAWomen on Friday night, I saw that Storm defeated the Wanderers by

one point, which now puts Storm in fifth spot by percentage only to Bulldogs, who are currently fouth.

Bulldogs lost to Long Plains who are currently in top spot.

Third placed Opals won over second placed Clare by six points, which makes me wonder if the Opals are not making a run for second spot over Clare…

The Men’s ladder is an interesting read, with seventh placed Old Dogs winning by seven points over first placed Swaggies, and Owen winning by only three points over Long Plains, who are currently eighth.

Over in the Men’s Division two competition, I noticed that first placed Tigers went down on a technicality to Bulldogs, in second spot.

A mistake teams can not afford coming into the finals.

Coaches need to be on guard and are aware of the rules. I have seen finals won by teams in fourth place.

In the B Grade Women, I see second placed Bulldogs have stepped up with a win over the top team, the Cats.

Long Plains forfeited to Owen, but I hope to see the Long Plains team back this week to rally for a finals spot.

In the Under 16 Girls, while Owen is in first spot, Bulldogs, Cannons and Rangers are all in second spot with only percentage separating all three teams.

Long Plains drew with third placed Ravers in the Under 14 Boys. Teams that have been on top all year can still lose the finals. Remember, finals are a very different and anybody can win.

Congratulations to Bethany Anderson on winning the Queensland raffle – I hear her family is off to Queensland in a couple of weeks. Congratulations also to Matt Verall for winning the table tennis set, and the signed 36’ers top.

With only four games until finals start, players, coaches, and umpires will need to step up. One wise coach once said to me, “There is nothing more I can teach you – it is now up to YOU! Bench Warmer’s Tip: The amount of fouls or technical fouls you accrue does not necessarily make you a better player.

n TIGER Ashley Baker lines up for a penalty shot in the Under 12 Mixed competition.

n DAVID Gooden, Bulldogs passes in front of Magic’s Jacob Battle in the Under 12 Mixed competition on Friday night.

Adelaide Plains Basketball Results For all your sports energy drinks!

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

Men Division

a women

Peckers 61 (B.Michael 28, L.Guy 14, M.Clifford 8) def Redlegs 45 (L.Lu 20, C.Veitch 13, M.Hill 8). Old Dogs 54 (K.Ruiz 16, L.Wright 14, K.Simon 8) def Swaggies 47 (R.Sharer 16, J.McArdle 11, H.Pym 9). Owen 47 (A.Pratt 22, B.Lloyd 12, J.Gregory 4) def Long Plains 44 (C.Mitchell 14, B.Barnes 11, J.Matthews 9). Eagles 54 (C.Price 21, S.Goldsworthy 12, N.Greenshields 11) def Young Guns 29 (T.Michael 7, J.Taylor 6, K.Robinson 4).

Storm 22 (L.Michael 13, A.Wilson 6, J.Harding 1) def Wanderers 21 (H.Zweck 10, M.Hentschke 6, B.Stringer 3). Long Plains 41 (K.Blackwell 12, C.Fiebig 12, J.Fiebig) def Bulldogs 16 (S.Young 9, T.Nottle 5, K.Woodrow 2). Opals 29 (B.Wedding 17, T.Evans 7, M.Dunstan 2) Clare 23 (B.Daly 9, A.Harnett 4, S.Anne Heinrich 4)

Men Division 2

Bulldogs 24 (T.White 9, A.Williams 7, N.Greenshields 4) def Cats 18 (N.Wilkinson 10, E.Honnor 2, J.Huf 2). Wanderers 35 (K.Weckert 14, L.Stirling 9, T.Tilley 8) def Balaklava 28 (K.Alwin 11, B.Koch 6, J.Krieg 5). Owen 20 (Won on forfeit) def Long Plains 0 (Team forfeit).

Raptors 34 (D.Wilson 11, D.Page 10, M.Verrall 8) def Hopefulls 26 (W.Greenslade 12, R.Bernhardt 6, R.Clark 6). Bulldogs 20 (Won on team forfeit) def Tigers 0 (Team forfeit).

U/17 BOYS

Owen 59 (J.Wedding 20, C.Pratt 15, J.Harkness 10) def Redlegs 13 (T.Nottle 8, W.Angel 3, N.Studham 2). Titans 32 (L.Speissegger 12, J.Lusung 8, T.Scholz 6) def Raiders 20 (H.Veitch 12, S.Michael 4, J.Butterfield 2).

U/14 BOYS

Ravens 39 (E.De Roma 24, Z.De Roma 6, W.Dixon 3) drew Long Plains 39 (D.Page 29, N.McArdle 4, E.Pepe 4). Owen 48 (C.Lane 16, J.Baker 12, R.Betts 12) def Bulldogs 14 (R.Chapman 8, D.Clisby 2, E.Goldney 2).

U/12 Mixed

Magic 41 (K.Binka 16, C.Smith 12, C.Lamond 5) def Bulldogs 14 (O.Carslake 6, L.Bigg 3, N.Lawrie 2). Bolts 21 (J.Heaslip 13, M.Freebairn 8) def Cheeters 20 (C.Harkness 10, C.King 6, L.Hendry 2).

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b women

n ZEKE Scott, Rockets dribbles out of the circle in Under 12 Mixed, with an attempt from Tiger, Brittany Lane, to steal possession. n BELOW LEFT: Dylan Ferris, Tigers, aims for the basket. n BELOW RIGHT: Bulldogs’ Amber Young tussles with Magic’s Chloe Lamond and Candace Smith.

U/16 Girls

Rangers 46 (A.Davey 22, C.McPharlin 12, E.Cunningham 4) def Cannons 30 (A.Michael 14, J.Koodrin 6, E.Mahony 6). Owen 35 (K.Wedding 21, J.Heaslip 6, M.Hosking 4) def Bulldogs 10 (K.Price 9, C.Lawrie 1).

U/14 Girls

Wildcats 26 (S.Heaslip 20, A.Langdon 2, J.Lusung 2) def Panthers 17 (K.Scott 9, B.Smith 6, W.Palmer 2). Owen 42 (R.Dunstan 16, K.Gregory 14, T.Harkness) def Bulldogs 33 (K.White 14, T.Williams 13, S.Cullen 2).

U/12 Mixed

Boomers 32 (L.De Roma 14, L.Dixon 8, V.Lane 4) def Redlegs 6 (A.White 4, A.Goldney 1, J.Chapman 1). Tigers 19 (T.Gregory 10, B.Lane 6, C.Baker 2) def Rockets 15 (Z.Scott 8, E.Brownlie 2, J.Mojares 2).

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SPORT v District

WOOROORA MEN’S BOWLING ASSOCIATION

CAILLEN Fitzgerald (above) bowls for Port Wakefield in the Division Two competition on Saturday afternoon.

RIGHT: Jake Harkness lines up for Owen at Port Wakefield.

JUNIOR CRICKET

LEFT: Chris Kotsiou in bat for Virginia on Saturday.

LEFT INSET: Kane Koffler, Virginia, makes some runs.

JUNIOR CRICKET ADAM Irrgang runs up to the pitch on Saturday at Dublin oval.

UNDER 12 CRICKET

MADDISON Bond bowls during Saturday’s Under 12 cricket match at Balaklava.

PHOTO: FIONA CHAPMAN

ADELAIDE PLAINS BASKETBALL Max and Jack Heaslip with Owen teammate, Matthew Freebairn, at the Ralli Park basketball courts on Friday night.

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Results of A Grade cricket played on Saturday February 2

Lower North vs watervale

Match won by: lower north Watervale Batting B.Smith b R.Darlin................................... 2 L.Milburn ct D.Storic b C.Marshall.......... 2 R.McDermid b R.Darling....................... 21 S.Parker ct C.Ruiz b T.McPharlin.......... 80 L.McDermid ct L.Michael b R.Darling..... 0 M.Butler ct L.Michael b M.Higgs........... 10 T.Hagger ct C.Marshall b R.McPharlin.... 6 T.Milburn ct H.Veitch b R.Darling............ 4 T.Smith run out........................................ 3 J.Andrewartha ct L.Michael b T.McPharlin...0 Extras 7 Total 145 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Marshall 9 1 1 31 R.Darling 9 3 4 22 M.Higgs 9 2 1 34 T.McPharlin 7 0 2 24 R.McPharlin 9 2 1 25 J.McPharlin 1 0 0 6

Lower North Batting T.McPharlin ct J.Andrewartha b R.McDermid.. 48 D.Storic ct ? b B.Smith............................... 7 L.Michael run out...................................... 41 R.McPharlin b T.Smith.............................. 27 L.Pearson............................................. DNB R.Darling not out........................................ 7 M.Higgs................................................ DNB J.McPharlin........................................... DNB C.Marshall............................................ DNB C.Ruiz................................................... DNB H.Veitch not out.......................................... 4 Extras 15 Total 4/153 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R R.McDermid 9 2 1 21 B.Smith 4 1 1 14 T.Hagger 4 - - 16 T.Milburn 5 - - 21 S.Helbig 6 - - 26 J.Andrewartha 1 - - 6 T.Smith 4 - 1 22 M.Butler 3 - - 16

Results of A Grade cricket played on Saturday February 2

sevenhill vs long plains

Match won by: long plains Sevenhill Batting M.Dopson ct B.Jones b M.Warnes....... 20 S.Pike c Schulz b J.East....................... 19 A.Stewart b J.East................................... 0 S.Duke LBW b J.East.............................. 2 R.Laidlaw b M.Trussell.......................... 13 M.Inglis b B.Jones................................. 38 B.Laidlaw ct H.Pym b M.Trussell............. 6 D.Zubernick ct T.Daniel b M.Warnes..... 13 P.Clark not out......................................... 6 M.Bannon b B.Jones............................... 0 D.Connelly-Hay not out........................... 4 Extras 14 Total 9/135 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Jones 9 4 2 14 M.Warnes 9 0 2 21 J.East 9 1 3 22 J.McArdle 8 - 0 28 D.Hill 5 - 0 24 M.Trussell 4 1 2 19 T.Daniel 1 - 0 4

Long Plains Batting H.Pym LBW b Dopson.......................... 22 T.Daniel run out..................................... 35 B.Shimmin b Inglis.................................. 3 D.Hill ct A.Stewart b B.Laidlaw............. 11 S.Schulz ct S.Duke b A.Stewart............ 32 M.Trussell not out.................................... 2 R.Bushell not out..................................... 7 J.McArdle...........................................DNB B.Jones ct B.Laidlaw b A.Stewart........... 6 M.Warnes...........................................DNB J.East..................................................DNB Extras 22 Total 6/140 Sevenhill Bowling Bowler O M W R S.Pike 1 - 0 4 D.Connelly-Hay 6 - 0 25 M.Dopson 9 - 1 29 M.Inglis 9 1 1 15 P.Clark 5 - 1 12 R.Laidlaw 2 - 1 10 A.Stewart 5 - 2 29 B.Laidlaw 1 - 0 5 M.Bannon 1 - 0 5

STANLEY Cricket Association Twenty20 champions, Lower North, back from left: Jeff Cowan, Ryan McPharlin, Lachlan Michael, Les Pearson, Matt Higgs, Jason McBride. Front: Jason McPharlin, Ryan Darling, Todd McPharlin, Jason Agnew, Josh Butterfield and Chris Marshall.

A HUGE 116-run partnership between Lower North batsmen, Lachy Michael and Matt Higgs, helped their team claim its second Stanley Cricket Association Twenty20 championship on Friday afternoon at Clare.

The Buffaloes ended up running out big winners over Brinkworth/ Koolunga, the Higgs/Michael partnership ultimately the difference between the two teams.

Lower North won the toss and opted to bat, Todd McPharlin and Ryan Darling opening the innings.

Both batsmen appeared comfortable with the Goldcaps attack but when Darling (25) failed to time a pull shot off Boyd Pilkington, the subsequent low outfield catch by

REPORT: Les Pearson Daniel Willson was well taken.

Lower North 1/57.

One run later, McPharlin (25) then tried to work another short ball from Pilkington around the corner and offered a simple chance to Simon Goss at short fine leg.

Pilkington’s spell put the brakes on the Lower North run rate, while Nick Krieg had also tightened things up and chipped in with a wicket, claiming Les Pearson (2), who skied a sitter to Jake Weckert at mid off.

Ryan McPharlin then mistimed a pull shot from yet another short Pilkington delivery and was also caught by Goss at short fine leg.

Stanley Association A grade side selected

THE Stanley Cricket Association A grade side has been selected for this Sunday’s game versus Rocky River at Gladstone.

Paul Meyer, Kane Steele (Brinkworth/Koolunga), Dallas Hill, Michael Warnes, Brad Jones (Long Plains), Ryan Darling, Todd McPharlin, Ryan McPharlin (Lower North), Scott Stedall, Ben Seymon (Clare Combined), Matt Norman (Auburn/Mintaro), Stuart Pike, Michael Dobson (Sevenhill).

Results of A2 Grade cricket played on Saturday February 2

watervale vs lower north

Match won by: Watervale Lower North Batting R.Logan ct B.Schutz b J.Dohnt............... 7 C.McPharlin ct S.Smith b B.Muir............ 0 B.Harkness ct S.Smith b J.Dohnt......... 11 K.Michalanney b B.Muir........................ 84 S.Allen LBW b J.Dohnt.......................... 11 M.Angel ct S.Smith b B.Muir................. 20 T.Michael b L.Victor................................. 1 L.Wright ct B.Muir b L.Victor................... 3 H.Battle b T.Geyer................................... 1 J.McBride LBW b B.Maloney................ 17 J.Taylor not out........................................ 5 Extras 20 Total 180 Watervale Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Dohnt 8 0 3 41 B.Muir 7 1 3 43 T.Geyer 8 0 1 27 L.Victor 6 1 2 35 S.Hadley 3 0 0 12 B.Maloney 1.3 0 1 5

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Watervale Batting B.Maloney ct M.Angel b L.Wright......... 15 L.Victor ct Michalanney b J.McBride...... 5 J.Dohnt ct R.Logan b T.Michael............ 34 B.Schutz b L.Wright.............................. 19 T.Geyer b L.Wright................................... 0 S.Smith not out..................................... 65 B.Muir b J.Taylor..................................... 3 K.Parkinson b B.Harkness...................... 3 C.Ackland not out....................................... 0 S.Haldey............................................... DNB Extras 36 Total 7/183 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R J.McBride 3 0 1 23 C.McPharlin 5 1 0 29 L.Wright 5 0 3 44 S.Allen 2 0 0 15 T.Michael 1 0 1 13 J.Taylor 3 0 1 18 M.Angel 2 0 0 14 B.Harkness 1 0 1 16 K.Michalanney 1 0 0 6

Results of Under 16 cricket played on Saturday January 26 & February 2

blyth/kybunga vs lower north

Match won by: Blyth/kybunga Lower North Batting H.Veitch ct J.Hunter b D.Giles............... 39 R.Chapman ct A.Giles b D.Giles............. 8 C.Arbon ct J.Hunter b W.Pratt................ 0 B.Chapman b W.Pratt........................... 15 W.Dixon ct B.Eime b W.Pratt................... 1 K.Dykes LBW b B.Eime........................... 4 D.Dykes LBW B.Eime.............................. 2 E.Easlie b W.Harris.................................. 3 M.Mind run out........................................ 7 J.Mahony LBW b W.Harris...................... 1 J.Chapman.....................................not out Extras 32 Total 112 Blyth/Kybunga Bowling Bowler O M W R A.Giles 8 2 0 18 D.Giles 8 0 2 21 L.Jaeschke 4 0 0 27 W.Pratt 7 0 3 23 W.Harris 3 0 1 7 B.Eime 1 0 2 3

Blyth/Kybunga Batting W.Pratt LBW b T.Temby......................... 34 D.Giles ct R.Chapman b L.Waters........ 12 W.Harris retired...................................... 38 J.Hunter ct T.Temby b H.Veitch............... 0 J.Calvert retired....................................... 5 B.Eime not out......................................... 1 B.Harris not out....................................... 4 M.Calvert............................................DNB N.Hartwell...........................................DNB L.Eime.................................................DNB J.Hartwell............................................DNB Extras 20 Total 114 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R H.Veitch 8 0 1 24 L.Waters 6 0 1 21 C.Arbon 5 0 0 16 N.Studham 4 1 0 14 S.Michael 2 0 0 11 T.Temby 4 0 1 23 B.Easlie 1 0 0 5

Lower North in some strife at 4/65.

Enter Higgs and Michael, who worked the ball well and ran hard early in their partnership, before boundaries started to flow late.

Michael was dropped once in his dig of 51 not out, Matthew Weich putting down a bullet on the boundary.

Higgs finished the innings with a towering six and with some assistance from the Goldcaps’ bowlers (34 sundries), the Lower North total was an imposing 179.

Pilkington was the best with the ball, capturing 3/33 from four overs, while Goss was economical, 0/24 from four overs, including several wides.

Paul Meyer and Goss opened the batting, Goss (15) going big early, lofting a Chris Marshall delivery for a huge six over mid-wicket.

Ryan McPharlin then rocked his pegs and when Meyer (18), who was looking dangerous early, was caught

by Pearson at deep mid wicket off Ryan Darling’s bowling, the Goldcaps were in early strife at 2/45.

Higgs came into the attack and Kane Steele (3) timed a beautiful flick off his pads but was caught at deep square leg by Chris Marshall and Todd McPharlin’s introduction to the bowling crease reapt early rewards, having Willson (3) and Weich (0) both caught by Darling and Higgs respectively.

Adam Moller (20) came out to the crease and played some excellent, strong strokes to give his team some hope but Josh Butterfield struck, Jason McBride accepting the catch at mid off. Goldcaps 6/71.

Butterfield struck twice more, Krieg (2) caught behind by Michael and Pilkington (1) brilliantly snared

by Todd McPharlin after smashing one to cover.

McBride claimed his first scalp when Shane Holder (2) glided a short ball to third man, only to be excellently caught by Jason McPharlin and the match was wrapped up after Daniel Bunting (1) smacked a Jason Agnew delivery at Ryan McPharlin.

Brinkworth/Koolunga all out for 78, Lachy Michael announced soon after as man of the match.

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Blyth-Kybunga dismiss Lower North THE Blyth-Kybunga Under 16 side conquered over an undefeated Lower North side on January 16.

Lower North won the toss and batted first at Blyth.

They were without regulars, Sam Michael and Josh Studham, while Brinkworth/Koolunga were missing the Calverts and Scott Agnew due to the holidays.

Lower North started well, with Harrison Veitch and Riley Chapman at the crease.

The Giles boys were hard to get away, although David tallied up some wides in his early overs.

David broke through dismissing Chapman for eight, with a great catch to brother, Ashley in slips.

Will Pratt had Charlie Arbon caught by James Hunter for a duck with the score at 58.

Veitch and Bryce Chapman took to the bowling of Louis Jaeschke, hitting 20 runs in quick time.

David Giles was brought into bowl again and had Veitch caught behind on 39 with the score at 71.

Will Dixon and Caleb Dykes were quick to depart, dismissed by William Pratt, and when Bryce Chapman was

SIANNA Bond bats for Lower North during the Under 12 cricket competition on Saturday morning.

Tennis LOWER NORTH JUNIORS

DIVISION 1 Balaklava Green 4-28 d.

Two Wells 2-22 Doubles C.&D.Michael lost to Takaji/Humphrys 4-6 Williams/ Greenshields d. Needham/Seccafien 6-3 Singles Callum Michael lost to Ako Takaji 0-6 Dillon Michael d. Jamie Humphrys 6-1 Ashleigh Williams d. Jake Needham 6-5 Tash Greenshields d. Adam Seccafien 6-1 Mallala Black 4-30 d. Long Plains 2-24 Doubles Watson/Jenkin d. Sharer/N. Curnow 6-2 Howard/Dunstan lost to R.Curnow/Hosking 3-6 Singles Josh Watson lost to Corey Sharer 3-6 Clare Howard d. Riley Curnow 6-3 Mark Jenkin d. Nick Curnow 6-5 Rachel Dunstan d.

Harry Hosking 6-2 Mallala White 5-33 d. Hamley Bridge 1-18 Doubles Graham/Jarmyn d. Bell/ Raether 6-3 Parsons/Furst d. Packer/Humphrys 6-2 Singles Trent Graham d. Tristan Bell 6-2 Laura Jarmyn d. Leon Raether 6-4 Edward Parsons d. Beth Packer 6-1 Jackson Furst lost to 3-6 DIVISION 2 Balaklava Gold 6-36 d.

Long Plains 0-10 Doubles Lamond/Michael d. McArdle/Hosking 6-3 Renshaw/Clifford d. Barr/Tiller 6-0 Singles Tyson Lamond d.

Georgia McArdle 6-0 Toby Michael d. Mary Hosking 6-5 Syjourn Renshaw d. Angie Barr 6-2 Aaron Clifford d. Lexie Tiller 6-0 Balaklava Green 3-29 d. Mallala 3-27 Doubles Scholz/Heaslip lost to Furst/Tiller 5-6 West/Selleck lost to Howard/Cocks 2-6 Singles Todd Scholz d. Georgia Furst 6-4 Sarah Heaslip lost to Jake Tiller 4-6 Billy West d. Alex Howard 6-1 Kristy Selleck d. Brayden Cocks 6-4 Two Wells Red 6-36 d. Owen Red 0-14 Doubles C.Foubister/Musolino d.

S.Parker/Heaslip 6-1 J.Foubister/Needham d. Gameau/L.Parker 6-3 Singles Chelsea Foubister d. Sophie Parker 6-2 Caitlin Musolino d. Jessica Heaslip 6-4 Jake Foubister d. Tom Gameau 6-4 Josh Needham d. Lucy Parker 6-0 Owen White 5-31 d. Two Wells White 1-14 Doubles Harkness/Lane d. T.&M. Briscoe 6-5 Lloyd/Burman d. Dart/Allen 6-0 Singles Jake Harkness lost to Tarsha Briscoe 1-6 Connor Lane d. Macey Briscoe 6-2 Kaitlyn Lloyd d. Zoe Dart 6-1 Lisa Burman d. Tania Allen 6-0 DIVISION 3 Balaklava Gold 5-32 d.

Two Wells 1-18 Doubles Tiller/Lane d.

Lawson/Turner 6-3 Lamond/Heaslip d.

A.Duthie/H.Duthie 6-4 Singles Claudia Tiller d. Cassandra Lawson 6-2 Emma Lane d. Lauren Turner 6-2 Chloe Lamond lost to Alicia Duthie 2-6 Kate Heaslip d.

Hayley Duthie 6-1 Balaklava Green 6-36 d. Owen 0-10 Doubles K.White/Woodroofe d. Heaslip/ Lane 6-2 Freebairn/A.White d. Wood/ Parker 6-1 Singles Kirrily White d. Max Heaslip 6-2 Tommy Woodroofe d. Britt Lane 6-4 Lori Allen d. Dylan Wood 6-1 Matthew Freebairn d. Kayleigh Parker 6-0 Hamley Bridge 3-27 drew with Mallala 3-27 Doubles E.Loffler/Sellars d. M.May/ Matters 6-3 Watson/M.Loffler lost to Tiller/J. May 3-6 Singles Ethan Loffler d. Matt May 6-1 Kimberley Sellars lost to Kimberly Matters 5-6 Amber Watson d. Lucy Tiller 6-5 Mackenzie Loffler lost to Jack May 1-6 Premiership tables DIVISION 1 PTS % MALLALA BLACK 16 66.67 BALAKLAVA GREEN 11 61.11

MALLALA WHITE TWO WELLS LONG PLAINS BALAKLAVA GOLD HAMLEY BRIDGE

10 10 7 6 0

53.70 50.00 46.30 45.83 22.92

DIVISION 2 PTS % BALAKLAVA GOLD 16 68.33 BALAKLAVA GREEN 16 66.67 OWEN WHITE 14 58.33 TWO WELLS RED 13 60.00 MALLALA 8 45.45 LONG PLAINS 7 43.33 TWO WELLS WHITE 5 29.09 OWEN RED 1 22.00

mid north

A GRADE Long Plains 4-59 lost to Clare Young Guns 20-135.

Ladies singles: Leah Tynan 0-4 lost to Courtney Stone 1-6. Karen Tynan 0-0 lost to Sarah Linn 1-6. Clare Howard 0-2 lost to Brittany Daly 1-6. Kirsty Sammons 0-2 lost to Sharyn Daly 1-6. Renne McLaren 1-6 def Grace Jacka 0-4. Malachi McLaren 0-1 lost to Lyn Jacka 1-6.

Men’s singles: Mark Pym 0-2 lost to Mark Green 1-6. James Rundle 0-2 lost to Matt Linn 1-6. Ross Sharer 0-0 lost to Rohan Higgins 1-6. Ben Pym 0-0 lost to Tristan Greenhill 1-6. Nick Curnow 0-5 lost to Josh Pearse 1-7. Riley Curnow 0-1 lost to Tim Jenkins 1-6.

Blyth 17-123 def Clare Aces 7-83.

Ladies singles: Tracey Andriske 0-1 lost to Belinda Dare 1-6. Tash Loveday 0-3 lost to Catherine O’Dea 1-6. Kerryn Mugge 1-7 def Sue Dobbs 0-6. Lyn Stirling 1-6 def Robyn Slade 0-1. Kristyn Carling 0-2 lost to Gayle Barry 1-6. Rachel Carling 0-3 lost to Emily Ashton 1-6.

Men’s singles: Paul Gibson 1-6 def Matt Dare 0-1. Adam Pratt 1-6 def George Coles 0-0. Rob Lloyd 0-3 lost to Todd Slade 1-7. Tyson Webb 1-6 def Cam Longbottom 0-1. Rob Dall 1-6 def Jake Slade 0-1. Jace Andriske 1-6 def Jace Hooper 0-1.

B GRADE Hilltown 17-123 def Clare Hot Shots 7-80.

Ladies singles: Karen Sims 0-3 lost to Trish Chatier 1-6. Bridget Ellery 1-6 def Jess Eldredge 0-3. Jodie Mullighan 1-6 def Maureen Miney 0-1. Molly Dunstan 0-3 lost to Louise Haines 1-6. Marion Compton 1-6 def Taryn Baker 0-1. Ali Owen 0-1 lost to Sophie Haines 1-6.

Men’s singles: Paul Bowd 1-6 def Adam Bruce 0-3. Darren Pretlove 0-3 lost to Andrew Jaeschke 1-6. Tom Pittaway 1-7 def Tim Lawrie 0-6. Matt Slater 1-6 def Ted Dickinson 0-3. Tod Owen 1-6 def Maddi Baker 0-0. Ryan O’Neill 1-6 def Noah Haines 0-2.

Riverton 14-103 lost to Farrell Flat/ Sevenhill 110-95.

Ladies singles: Hannah Clarek 1-6 def Brook Stockman 0-0. Leanne Griffiths 1-6 def Jana Dixon 0-2. Jane Parkinson 1-6 def Tahlia Tilley 0-3. Ellen Callery 0-0 lost to Sam Baxter 1-6. Sophie Griffiths 1-6 def Renee Dixon 0-0. Molly McKenzie 0-1 lost to Bec Court 1-6.

Men’s singles: Grant Linke 0-1 lost to Aaron Bradley 1-6. S Griffiths 0-4 lost to Patrick Baker 1-6. G Griffiths 1-6 def Carlos Senera 0-1. Alan Hartwell 1-7 def Sam Kellock 0-6. Sam Ball 1-6 def Nigel Allison 0-1.

Andy Parkinson 0-0 lost to Steve Pink 1-6.

Auburn 17-116 def Dalkey 7-88.

Ladies singles: Amanda Shepherd 1-6 def Joanne Humphrys 0-3. Brookly Ey 1-7

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def Stacey Bell 0-6. Meredith Wilsdon 1-6 def Cassandra Bell 0-2. Kylie Allen 1-6 def Sally Fritz 0-3. Colleen Allen – def Carolyn Koch 1-6. Helen Thomas 1-6 def Kate Barry 0-2.

Men’s singles: Grant Roberts 0-3 lost to Sam Wedding 1-6. Jared Semler 0-1 lost to Richard Gregory 1-6. Andy Gallagher 0-2 lost to Jamie Murphy 1-6. Neville Wilsdon 1-6 def Chris Redding 0-4. Dick Sandow 1-6 def Tom Holmes –. Rob Cavalier 1-6 def Joseph Gregory 0-4.

mid north juniors

Blyth Alligators 8-61 def Watervale 4-47.

Singles: Sophie Angel 0-1 lost to Will Pearson 1-6. Craig Walkley 1-6 def Lachie Smith 0-0. Nick Barr 1-6 def Sophie Haines 0-2. Jess Lloyd 1-6 def Ollie Barrett 0-4.

Rohan Angel 1-6 def Daniel McInnes 0-2.

Tara Walkley 0-1 lost to Noah Haines 1-6.

Sophie Lloyd 1-7 def Ashley Smith 0-6.

Jacob King 0-6 lost to Elizabeth Long 1-7.

Clare Yellow 8-69 def Clare Blue 4-53.

Singles: Jake Slade 0-4 lost to Todd Slade 1-6. Ben Pearse 1-6 def Josh Slade 0-1. Amelia McClean 0-4 lost to Courtney Hooper 1-6. Joel Sanders 1-7 def Kristen Coles 0-5. Zac Longbottom 1-7 def Travis Kuchel 0-5. Jess Longbottom 1-7 def Lucy Dare 0-6. Lydia Sanders 0-4 lost to Isobelle O’Dea 1-6. Laura Purvis 0-6 lost to Robyn Coles 1-7.

Mintaro 8-58 def Clare White 4-47.

Singles: Jana Dixon 1-6 def Tyson Francis 0-1. Lucy Hill 1-6 def Peter Cornwell 0-3. Renee Dixon 0-4 lost to Nathan Francis 1-6. Raquel Mulholland 0-0 lost to Caitlin Bennie 1-6. Hannah Hill 0-3 lost to Breanna Nield 1-6. Archie Smith 1-7 def Nicholas Tappin 0-5. Bradd Kelly 1-6 def Ella Cornwell 0-2. Tayla Kelly 1-6 def Elizabeth Cornwell 0-2.

Golf Balaklava

We all know that the aim of every player in a Stroke competition is to hit one of just two automorphic numbers which exist under 100. Sure, one of these is 25 which, squared, is 625 whose square in turn is 390,625, ending back where it all started and all quite interesting.

But it’s the other one, 76 which, when squared, is 3,776 (spooky, huh?) that we all crave to achieve and of the 36 wannabees last Saturday, it was Wild Bill Lokan (78/68) who came closest. Next to him was Callum Michael (80/69) who just kept ahead of Uncle Ian (84/74).

Rounding out the A grade field were M Hameister (88/76), W Parkin (81/77), D Hannaford (84/77), W Nagle (91/78) and D Taylor (92/81). For some obscure, professional reason, Robert Hart’s score did not make it into The Book.

A big B grade field was hauled, kicking and screaming, back to reality by big-belting Ben Michael (88/71), who saw off his grandfather John (94/74) and even his old man Scott (91/75) - that’s gratitude for yer!

Scott meanwhile used the good Count Bach to slide Murray Smith (91/75) off the podium. Left to discuss their favourite sand buckets were D Barnett (95/76), W Berry (92/77), D Rodgers (96/77),Tania Matz (97/78), G Leo (98/79), G Sonntag (100/81), Louise Michael (102/82), R Hahn (104/88) and R Veitch (108/89). Our most

bowled on 15, also by Pratt, Lower North were six for 91 and Blyth/ Kybunga were into the younger players in the team.

Marko Mind put up a fight, scoring seven runs until he was run out.

Blyth/Kybunga gave away too many extras (24), which was the second highest contributor to Lower North’s score of 112.

For the following week’s run chase, Blyth/Kybunga were without their two openers, Ashley Giles and Louis Jeaschke, while Lower North had lost pace bowler, Bryce Chapman, who had all gone to college.

Will Pratt and David Giles opened the batting, fresh from carnival games in Adelaide and in patchy form.

They were going along at the required run rate of three per over, when Riley Chapman took an excellent catch behind to dismiss Giles for 12, off the bowling of Lachlan Waters.

Will Harris joined Pratt and they went on steadily scoring, waiting for the loose deliveries to come.

Lower North brought on Tyson Temby, their sixth bowler and he broke through in his second over, trapping Pratt in front for well-

made 34.

Lower North was still in with a chance to win with Pratt’s dismissal.

Harrison Veitch too his first wicket four runs later, having James Hunter caught in the slips by Temby for a duck, Blyth/Kybunga 3/84.

Lower North needed one more wicket to be bowling to the younger players, but Will Harris didn’t slow down scoring, making 39 before retiring.

Justin Calvert also retired on five with the score at 109.

Bayden Eime (1) and Brad Harris (4) took Blyth/Kybunga past the Lower North score.

Both teams played out the overs both weeks, giving all the young blokes a chance to practise bowling and batting.

A special mention to the Hartwell boys, who have recently joined the club, and the Lower North lads who filled in last week.

It’s interesting to see the improvement in lads who have been playing in Adelaide, in carnivals and association matches, showing these experiences have rewarded them in all areas of the game.

welcome visitor Ian Ferguson from Hamley Bridge put in a brave effort, then recorded a DNF, but swore that he’d be back, “better, stronger, straighter”.

Once again, Mike Smith (89/61) shelved the aspirations of those in the C grade, cashieringAustin Henstridge (94/72) who, in turn, abetted by the Count, turfed Dean Trickett 96/72) into third spot just a gnat’s crotchet ahead of Peter Friedrichs (97/72). Making an ominous return to the greensward was Digby Addison (94/73) to lead in the stragglers, who included I Jenkin (103/73), M Hahesy (102/74), M Bell (106/76), T Gilmour (109/77), Yvonne Leo (117/83), Noah Barnett (118/83), L Masson (108/83) and M Keast (112/86).

Birdies were achieved by Tania Matz and Dave Rodgers at the third, plus Ian Michael on the 10th. Nearest the Pins were held by Tania Matz at the third, Ian Michael at both the eighth and 10th, Noah Barnett on the mighty 15th and for his second shot to the 13th, Digby Addison. Wild Bill Lokan snagged the fat, jack-potted Birdie Sweep as his number 14 came up, while Golfer of the Summer points were slipped into the pockets of Mike Smith (6), Bill Lokan (5), Callum Michael (4), Ben Michael (3), Austin Henstridge (2) and all others who handed in their cards, one each.

This Saturday we’ll stump up to the white markers for a Stableford round, while hopefully a number will play their Summer Cup match-play rounds. Ben Michael will control the “off”, then Ian Michael will work the room from his position of safety behind the 19th.

Balaklava Mid Week

Results from Wednesday January 30, 2013.

A group of 25 players took to the fairways, with John Newton winning the day with 46, Dean Trickett 44, Les Masson 43, Greg Sonntag 42 CB, Mike Hahesy 42, Jerry Toms 41, Brett Fitton 39, Genni Edwards 38 CB, Merv Hameister 38 CB,

Bill Berry 38, Austin Henstridge 37 CB, Joan Anderson 37 CB, Dennis Goudie 37, Brian Stewart 36, Barrie Thompson 35 CB, Rod Phillips 35, Yvonne Leo 33 CB, John Michael 33 CB, Bill Goudie 33, Jill Taylor 31 CB, Rick Campbell 31 CB, Barry Olsen 31, Cathy Redpath 30, Cherie Taylor 29, Dene Newton 26.

Birdies: John Newton holes 15 & 16, Mike Hahesy hole 6, Brett Fitton hole 4, Barrie Thompson hole 3, Cathy Redpath hole 6.

NTP: Barrie Thompson hole 3, John Michael hole 8, Dene Newton hole 10.

Putts: Barrie Thompson 25 putts.

Hamley BRIDGE

With golf predominantly being a winter sport, it appears tolerance and perseverance went missing when 20 players started Thursday’s Stableford, and only seven players finished after a moderate shower of rain! From the players who braved the shower, Roger Hahn won the day with 41 points on a count back from Fred Hewett 41, Lance Hatcher and Bob Charman 40, Barry Schwartz and Bob Ahola 36, Cliff Applebee 33. Birdies: Fred Hewett first and second, Roger Hahn sixth and ninth.

Nearest to The Pins: Ian Ferguson fourth, Roger Hahn ninth.

Saturday’s Par competition attracted 30 players with grounds committee member, Len Usher, winning the day with a magnificent +7 but only just, he finished one in front of Barry Schwartz (second) and Noel Stringer (third).

Others to “beat the card” were Anton Noack and Mick Nichols +5, Ed Manning and Gary Woods +4, Wally Jackson, Bob Charman, Andrew Baker (Two Wells) and Ron Smith+3, John Mitchell +2, Brian Cooper +1. Birdies: Vince Zito second, Mick Nichols 10th, Lance Hatcher first, John Riley ninth, Gary woods 11th, Len Usher first, Helen Bell 7th. Nearest to The Pins: Vince Zito fourth, John Riley ninth, Mick Nichols 12th.

Mid North squad selections

THE Mid North Tennis Association squad selected to play at Jamestown on February 24 includes the following players: Grant Roberts (Auburn) Ako Takaji (Balaklava) Rick Lamond (Balaklava) Lisa Stirling (Blyth) Tash Truscott (Blyth) Paul Gibson (Blyth) Christian White (Blyth) Belinda Dare (Clare Aces) Sue Dobbs (Clare Aces) Matt Dare (Clare Aces) George Coles (Clare Aces) Rueben Zweck (Clare Masters) Darren Sweet (Clare Masters) Andrew Noack (Clare Masters) Julieanne Smith (Clare Masters) Mark West (Clare Masters) Courtney Stone (Clare Young Guns) Jenna Caulfield (Clare Young Guns) Sharyn Daly (Clare Young Guns) Rohan Higgins (Clare Young Guns) Tristan Greenhill (Clare Young Guns) Andrew Waters (Clare Young Guns) Kerstin Kothrade (Hilltown)

Sarah Johnson (Hilltown) Libby Jacka (Hilltown) Meredith Weckert (Hilltown) Heather Pretlove (Hilltown) Ben Johnson (Hilltown) Michael Nugent (Hilltown) Tom Hawker (Hilltown) James Brown (Hilltown) Dillon Brown (Hilltown) Leah Tynan (Long Plains) Mark Pym (Long Plains) Jess Redden (Mintaro) Tom Redden (Mintaro) Sophie Goss (Mintaro) Hannah Clark (Riverton) Ben Mitchell (Riverton) Tania Williams (Saddleworth) Heidi Schmaal (Saddleworth) Greg Schmaal (Saddleworth) Jarrod Schmaal (Saddleworth) Caroline Sandow (Watervale) Jenny Parish (Watervale) Malcolm Parish (Watervale) Spencer Budarick (Watervale)

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Upsets and close calls Another perfect day for bowls with Round 16 of the 2012/13 competition now done and dusted. With its conclusion, a number of interesting results were recorded across all Divisions.

Last weekend also saw the start of the new Division Two and Division Three competitions.

Owen and Riverton cause upsets in Division One Perhaps the only result in Division One that went as expected was Balaklava’s defeat of Mallala. With all rinks up, Balaklava eventually won by 24 shots.

Taylor (B) had the closest result defeating Stuart (M) by 4 shots while Thompson (B) accounted for Smith (M) by 7 shots and R. McPharlin (B) won by 13 shots over Furst (M).

The major upset for the Round saw Owen defeat second placed Port Wakefield narrowly by 5 shots in what must have been an enthralling match.

N. Harkness (O) had a close 2 shot win over G. McPharlin (PW) while G. Bubner (O) defeated W. McPharlin (PW) by 3 shots. The remaining match between T. Harkness (O) and Murphy (PW) finished tied 22-all.

The final result in the RivertonWasleys clash failed to reflect how evenly poised this match was between the two sides.

At one stage in the match, the scores were level with Wasleys ahead in two of the three rinks.

From that point onwards, Riverton edged away to eventually take the match points by a margin of 18 shots with two rinks up.

Rogers (R) led the way with a 17 shot win over Nicolai (W) while Griffiths (R) finished 3 shots up over Olive (W). Wasleys’rink points came through Grady (W) with a 2 shot win over Clark (R).

Hamley Bridge had the bye for the round.

Three significant changes in the Division One standings took place as a consequence of last week’s round.

report by

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Balaklava’s break on second placed Port Wakefield has now opened up to 25 points; Owen and Wasleys have swapped positions; and Riverton has moved up to fifth spot.

Can Balaklava make it three in a row?

One of the feature matches in Round 17 will see Balaklava host Riverton in Division One.

Having defeated Riverton by 25 and 14 shots, respectively, earlier in the season, Balaklava will enter this match as favourites.

However, it will still be wary of a Riverton side that is capable of snapping Balaklava’s current winning streak.

A win for the Riverton side here will give it valuable points towards its

GEORGE Williamson, Port Wakefield, lines up for a bowl at the seaside town on Saturday.

climb for a final four position.

With Wasleys have the bye for this weekend’s round; Owen is in a perfect position to shore up its third position with a win over Hamley Bridge.

In earlier matches, Owen has defeated Hamley Bridge by 23 and 5 shots respectively. Since their last meeting, Owen’s record is 3-2 compared to Hamley Bridge’s 2-2

(plus a bye).

Taking all factors in account, Owen is favoured to record its third win over Hamley Bridge for the season.

Mallala’s chances of remaining in contention for the finals rest on their ability to inflict another loss upon their host Port Wakefield in the second feature match of the day.

Of all the Division One sides, Mallala is the only side that has defeated Port Wakefield twice so far this season.

The first match saw Mallala win by one shot with only one rink up while in the second, Mallala won by 14 shots with two rinks up.

So, there is every possibility that Mallala could achieve a three-peat against Port Wakefield.

On the other hand, how desperate will Port Wakefield be to atone for their loss against Owen last weekend?

Only time will tell.

RESULTS: Riverton 71 (10) (A. Clark 19, N. Rogers 32, M. Griffiths 20) def.

Wasleys 53 (2) (W. Grady 21, S. Nicolai 15, D. Olive 17); Balaklava 84 (12) (B. Taylor 24, P. Thompson 30, R. McPharlin 30) def. Mallala 60 (0) (I. Stuart 20, B. Smith 23, P. Furst 17); Owen 68 (11) (N. Harkness 23, G. Bubner 23, T. Harkness 22) def.

Port Wakefield 63 (1) (G. McPharlin 21, W. McPharlin 20, R. Murphy 22); Hamley Bridge bye.

STANDINGS:

M Pts + / Balaklava 14 121 +154 Port Wakefield 14 96 +83 Owen 14 88 +4 Wasleys 14 86 +49 Riverton 13 66 -43 Hamley Bridge 13 60 -118 Mallala 14 59 -121 FIXTURES February 9: Hamley Bridge vs Owen, Port Wakefield vs Mallala, Balaklava vs Riverton, Wasleys bye.

Port Wakefield Blue just scrapes through The first round of the Division Two competition produced a number of surprises, including Port Wakefield Blue just scraping through with a win.

With only one rink up and only ahead by one shot, Port Wakefield Blue had a close call against Mallala White.

Reimers’ (PWB) 10 shot win over Halford (MW) was just enough to cover for Curnow’s (MW) 5 shot win over Olsen (PWB) and Donlon’s (MW) 4 shot win over Cluse (PWB).

Second placed Balaklava Blue suffered a 34 shot loss to sister side Balaklava White that has now strung together four wins in a row.

Mallala Black continued Balaklava Red’s run of woes – now 4 losses in a row – with a comprehensive 40 shot win over their opponents.

The final match saw another close result with Tarlee White holding onto a 2 shot victory over Hamley Red. For Tarlee White, Meyers (TW) had a close 3 shot win over Morris (HR) while Perry (TW) defeated Stott (HR) by 10 shots. Phillips (HR) gained Hamley Red’s only rink points courtesy of an 11 shot win over Wright (TW).

Division Two’s second round commences with Mallala White hosting Tarlee White. When the two sides last met, Tarlee White won by 2 shots but

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with only one rink up.

Both sides have had very similar seasons so far, which suggests that another tight result is likely in this match.

Competition leaders Port Wakefield Blue is home to Mallala Black in what should be an enthralling battle.

One shot up and one rink up in Port Wakefield Blue’s favour was all that separated the two sides earlier in the season.

Will Port Wakefield Blue be in store for another tight match against a Mallala Black combination?

Balaklava White vs Balaklava Red – which way will this local derby match go?

Balaklava Red were victors by 7 shots when the two sides last met, in the midst of their 9-2 run whereas Balaklava White’s run was 4-7 during that same time.

However, in recent matches, Balaklava White has won four in a row while Balaklava Red has lost four in a row. This form suggests a win for Balaklava White at Balaklava Red’s expense.

The final match sees Balaklava Blue travel to Hamley Red. While Hamley Red only lost to Balaklava Blue by 7 shots the last time they met, overall season form favours

Balaklava Blue winning once again.

RESULTS: Port Wakefield Blue 80 (8) (M. Olsen 23, S. Reimers 32, T. Cluse 25) def.

Mallala White 79 (4) (J. Curnow 28, T. Halford 22, G. Donlon 29); Mallala Black 85 (11) (K. McDonald 32, M. King 21, M. Dunstan 32) def. Balaklava Red 45 (1) (P. McPharlin 10, S. Guy 21, C. Cowan 14); Tarlee Red 78 (10) (T. Wright 17, D. Meyers 29, J. Perry 32) def. Hamley Red 76 (2) (C. Phillips 28, B. Morris 26, L. Stott 22); Balaklava White 86 (10) (C. Stewart 27, J. Bastian 41, T. Jones 18) def. Balaklava Blue 52 (2) (G. Olson 19, C. Milton 14, L. Day 19).

STANDINGS:

Pts + / -

Port Wakefield Blue 137 +304.75 Balaklava Blue 119 +179 Mallala Black 115 +50 Tarlee White 107 +98 Balaklava Red 100 -5 Mallala White 99 +136 Balaklava White 96 +59 Hamley Red 76 -84 FIXTURES – February 9: Mallala White vs Tarlee White, Port Wakefield Blue vs Mallala Black, Balaklava White vs Balaklava Red, Hamley Red vs Balaklava Blue.

IAN Gregory in action for Owen’s Division Two side on Saturday, in the match against Port Wakefield.

PHOTOS: LISA REDPATH

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FOUR!

Port Wakefield’s Allen Carslake lets his teammate know how they’re four up at the conclusion of an end.

Owen’s Robby Hill is analysing his team’s stance.

Close call for Riverton Black The opening round of Division Three produced one close result with Riverton Black securing a narrow two shot win over Hamley White.

C Greenslade (RB) had a 12-shot win over Patmore (HW), Harrip (RB) accounted for Mick Nichols (HW) by three shots but Karl Gardner gained two rink points for Hamley White with a 13 shot victory over Gates (RB).

In the remaining matches, Port Wakefield had a comfortable 15 shot win over Owen and Wasleys accounted for Tarlee Red also by 15 shots.

Riverton White had the bye for the opening Division Three round.

This week’s second round features several intriguing matches.

To begin the round, Wasleys travels to Riverton. When the two sides met only a matter of weeks ago, the final scores were tied with Wasleys gaining seven match points courtesy of having two rinks up.

This suggests that another tight match is likely this weekend with the winner perhaps not being known until the final end or two.

Owen hosts Hamley White in the second match of the round. A narrow five-shot win in Owen’s favour resulted when the sides last met in December 2012.

Since that match, Hamley White has won only one of its three matches whereas Owen has lost all three of its matches.

This suggests that Hamley

Bowls Balaklava ladies

Results of matches played Jan 30th. All matches were not completed due to damp conditions, but enough ends were played to achieve a result.

Balaklava Green 64 (10) G. Chapman 18, K. Catford 25, C. Goldney 21, def. Wasleys 39 (2), J. Gerrits 21, T. Sparks 5, D. Olive 13.

Balaklava Gold 27 (4) C. Milton 3, C. Stewart 13, J. Milton 11, lost to Hamley Bridge 43 (8), D. French 25, N. Bubner 9, L. French 9.

Few entries in the re-drawn Club Singles saw little opposition to Renee McPharlin who took out the title. Congratulations Renee.

The Minor Championship was won by Margaret Hillman.

Maureen Roberts and Tony Jones have reached the Final of the Mixed Pairs Championship and are waiting to learn who their opponents will be.

mid north men’s bowling association

Results from February 2.

DIVISION ONE SPALDING 80 (10) (G Trengove 28, G Blaser 18, J Sommerville 24) d MINTARO 55 (2) (M Young 13, D Short 25, P Seneca 18).

ROBERTSTOWN 99 (12) (B Friebel 31, G Kotz 35, N Nicholson 33) d BOOOBOROWIE 65 (0) (G Williams 21, S Catt 25, D Jones 19).

AUBURN 73 (10) (M Wildash 31, J Pengilly 17, R Schmerl 25) d BLYTH 61 (2) (D Philp 12, I Wandel 30, P Farley 19).

CLARE GOLD 72 (8) (K Clarke 29, R Wurst 17, R Brandt 26) d CLARE RED 65 (4) (M Bourke 17, R Jarman 21, I Trengove 27).

BURRA 78 (9) (A Bence 16, C Boston 26, D Maidment 36) d SADDLEWORTH 69 (3) (N Croughan 29, A Peters 26, D Hodge 14).

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

For Agst Pts % BLYTH 1150 830 122 58.08 BURRA 1048 888 118 54.13 CLARE RED 1071 845 117 55.90 AUBURN 1029 892 117 53.57 CLARE GOLD 994 901 96 52.45

White may hold slight favouritism but with the match being played at Owen, home green advantage could sway this match eventually in Owen’s direction.

The final match will see Tarlee Red pit itself against Port Wakefield Gold. Early in the season, Tarlee Red recorded a convincing 26 shot win over Port Wakefield Gold.

However, since then, Port Wakefield Gold’s form has been marginally better than Tarlee Red’s suggesting that the visitors could win this match.

Riverton Black has the bye for the round.

RESULTS: Port Wakefield Gold 79 (10) (A. Carslake 17, J. Cicolella 31, L.

ROBERTSTOWN 9 88 1034 78 48.86 SPALDING 905 1044 65 46.43 SADDLEWORTH 894 1037 53 46.30 MINTARO 818 1111 38 42.41 BOOBOROWIE 855 1170 36 42.22 February 9 fixtures: Clare Gold v Auburn, Blyth v Saddleworth, Booborowie v Clare Red, Spalding v Robertstown, Mintaro v Burra.

DIVISION TWO RED Watervale 68 (10) D Burra Green 50 (2.)

Clare Green 69 (10) D Hallett 58 (2).

Clare Blue 12 (12) Ft Booborowie 0 (0).

Blyth 63 (10) D Auburn 52 (2).

Premiership table

For Agst Pts % CLARE GREEN 924 727 123 55.97 WATERVALE 934 790 110 54.18 AUBURN 868 759 106 53.35 CLARE BLUE 804 740 101 52.07 BLYTH 776 745 91 51.02 HALLETT 791 855 63 48.06 BURRA GREEN 688 911 46 43.03 BOOBOROWIE 600 858 32 41.15 February 9 fixtures: Clare Blue v Blyth, Burra Green v Hallett, Watervale v Clare Green, Booborowie v Auburn DIVISION TWO WHITE Burra Gold 65 (12) d Saddleworth Gold 52 (0).

Robertstown 64 (12) d Clare White 37 (0).

Spalding 56 (8) d Sadd Blue 52 (4).

Mintaro bye.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

For Agst Pts % ROBERTSTOWN 709 543.75 112 56.60 BURRA GOLD 746 647 93 53.55 SADDLWTH BLUE 791 662 87 54.44 CLARE WHITE 731 684 75 51.66 SADDLWTH GOLD 711 699 69 50.43 SPALDING 552.75 762.5 51 42.03 MINTARO 544.5 787 15 40.89 Fixtures February 09: Mintaro v C l a r e W h i t e , Robertstown v Saddleworth Gold, Burra Gold v Spalding, Saddleworth Blue bye.

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Plains Producer, Wednesday February 6, 2013

Results from January 31.

Balaklava Green 64 def Wasleys 39.

Mallala White 56 def Pt Wakefield 51.

GORDON Fraser, Port Wakefield sends one down during the Division Two match.

Robertson 31) def. Owen 64 (2) (B. Hill 37, K. Warnes 11, P. Sullivan 16); Wasleys 76 (11) (J. McDonnell 30, F. Frankel 22, S. Edlington 24) def. Tarlee Red 61 (1) (R. Clarke 19, D. Branson 22, I. Rohde 20); Riverton Black 71 (10) (C. Greenslade 27, A. Harrip 28, P. Gates STANDINGS:

Port Wakefield Gold Riverton Black Wasleys Owen Riverton White Tarlee Red Hamley White

M 15 15 15 15 14 15 15

16) def. Hamley White 69 (2) (K. Patmore 15, Mi. Nichols 25, K. Gardner 29); Riverton White bye.

FIXTURES – February 9: Riverton White vs Wasleys, Owen vs Hamley White, Tarlee Red vs Port Wakefield Gold, Riverton Black bye.

Pts 82 81 76 74 61 61 60

M/R + / - S/R 5.467 +38 +2.533 5.400 -28 -1.867 5.067 -185.75 -12.38 4.933 -90 -6.000 4.357 -91 -6.500 4.067 -131 -9.357 4.000 -248 -12.47

Key: M/R = Match Ratio; S/R = Shots-up Ratio

Owen 49 def Mallala Black 25.

Hamley Bridge 43 def Balaklava Gold 27.

OWEN 88 +105 BALAKLAVA GREEN 79 +88 MALLALA WHITE 71 +86 WASLEYS 67 -18 MALLALA BLACK 64 +40 BALAKLAVA GOLD 43 - 70 PORT WAKEFIELD 43 -95 HAMLEY BRIDGE 23 -125

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Results from Wednesday January 30.

SPALDING 39 (8) (G.Blaser 17 R.Topperwien 18) def CLARE WHITE 32 (2) (G.Goodridge 22 B.Sims 14).

BURRA 43 (10) (A.Bence 20 R.Atkinson 13) def SNOWTOWN 30 (0) (C.Boston 23 R.Brand 17).

CLARE RED 41 (8) (R.Howes 21 M.Pawelski 14) def CLARE BLUE 36 (2) (P.Stopp 20 P.Errey 22).

BALAKLAVA 36 (9) (A.Jones 18 R.Wurst 18) def CLARE GREEN 33 (1) (R.McDonald 18 L.Ackland 15).

BLYTH 48 (8) (J.Bradbury 11 P.McLaurin 23) def BRINKWORTH 33 (2) (R.Linke 37 R.Martin 10).

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

Points For Agst % Burra 120 587 486 54.71 Blyth 101 615 501 55.11 Snowtown 96 586 532 52.42 Clare Red 93 567 546 50.94 Spalding 81 553 531 51.01 Balaklava 76 525 544 49.11 Clare White 71 508 558 47.65 Clare Blue 63 576 608 48.65 Clare Green 63 544 579 48.44 Brinkworth 34 422 598 41.37 Wednesday February 13: Balaklava v Clare Blue, Clare Red v Spalding, Clare White v Snowtown, Brinkworth v Clare Green, Blyth v Burra.

Sides for Saturday

Sides for Saturday February 9, 2013.

Balaklava Div 1: Balaklava v Riverton to be played at Balaklava. Z Guy, G Palmer, K McPharlin, B Taylor (sk). O Chapman, S Hawke, R McPharlin, T Clifford (sk). B Olsen, A Northcott, A Chivell, P Thompson (sk).

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

Div 2: Balaklava Red v Balaklava White. Phil Meyers, A Fowler, R McDonald, P McPharlin (sk). S Renshaw, N Olsen, K Ackland, S Guy (sk). K Cottle, P McIntyre, J McPharlin, C Cowan (sk).

Div 2: Balaklava White v Balaklava Red. R Hillman, A Barr, M Hillman, J Jones (sk). N Sampson, R Greenshields, B Barr, J Bastian (sk). L Zerk, K Catford, K Harkness, C Stewart (sk).

Bar Duty: S Hawke, A Northcott. Duty Rink: Div 1.

Owen Div 1:Owen v Hamley Bridge to be played at Hamley Bridge, cars W Heaslip, I Freebairn, P Freebairn to depart 12.45pm. G Marshman, W Heaslip, D Greer, T Harkness (sk). D Lauricella, P Freebairn, B Parker, N Harkness (sk). I Freebairn, D Hartwell, G Harkness, G Bubner (sk).

Div 2: Owen v Hamley White.L Beaty, O Parker, K Warnes, P Sullivan (sk). G Pidgeon, I Gregory, G Wandel, R Hill (sk). D Brown, J Harkness, A Tiller, M Miles.

Reserves: A Wandel and K Harkness.

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Results from January 30.

Wallaroo White 1 game 13 points (J. Durden 2, J. Hendy 3 – C. Fuss 3, R. Skinner 5) drew with Kadina White 1 game 13 points (D. Virgin 5, Jenny.

Lydeamore 3 – T. Roach 3, L. Kinch 2).

Port Wakefield 2 games 40 points (M. Algie 11, J. Lipsett 12 - V. Mcwaters 11, M. Simpson 6.) defeated Moonta Brown 0 games 25 points (N. Hatcher 7, M. Loveridge 2 – E, Trenwith 9, S. Donaldson 7).

Wallaroo Blue 2 games 30 points (J. Marshall 9, R. Price 9.- P. Kennett 7, P. Seely 5) defeated Balaklava 0 games 22 points (L. Sutton 10, J. Hilzinger 4 - N. Williams 5, D. Williams 3).

Kadina Blue 2 games 48 points (John Lydeamore 13, D.Rodda 13 - J. Wearne 12, S. Rodsted 10.) defeated Moonta Green 0 games 15 points (B.Promnitz 4, J. Elverd 2 – M. Harvey 3, K. Lamshed 6).

Snowtown – Bye.

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

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Concreting M & A Saliba

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

Ph/Fax 8862 2127 M 0407 608 445

Electrician

Balaklava

Bobcat Service

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

‘A’ Class Electrician

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

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

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician

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

Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510

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

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

Exhaust & Brakes

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

Phone us on 8380 9477

Exhaust & Auto Repair

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

GENERAL ENGINEERS

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

Engineering

Fencing

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

Fencing Contractor

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

Lic # BLD223301

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

Electrician

Earth Moving Lic No. A000 1347

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Chemist

Lic No BLD198659

Accommodation

ANDREW ROWE

For a free quote call Martin 0417 454 395

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

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

Crash Repairs

Employment

Fruit & Vegetables

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

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

Phone 8862 2050

Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment ✦ Specialists in Apprenticeships/Traineeships ✦ Labour Hire & Permanent employees ✦ We cover all industries & occupations

Greg McLean 8844 4011 and 0428 813 974

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Phone, fax or email an order in.

We deliver to Balaklava township 18 George St, Balaklava Ph/Fax 8862 1830 E: balaklavafreshfoods@bigpond.com

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Gas Supplies

Holden Specialists Since 1930

8.5Kg to 9kg $19.50

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

Peter Harcourt & Co • Taxation consultant.

• Accounting & computer services.

v Used Cars v Service & Repairs v Genuine GM Holden Parts v Air Conditioning Repairs v SuperCharge Batteries v Free Battery Testing v Brakes & Suspension v Standard & Performance Exhausts

Ca$h for Can$ & Bottle$

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

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

Corner of George & Scotland St

Phone 8862 1728 Timber Supplies

R.T.A. AU26029

Handyman Service

Rod’s Handyman Ser vice Serving Balaklava and surrounding towns

For all your gardening needs… u Pruning u Weeding u Mowing u Gutter cleaning u Rubbish removal u General upkeep u Other odd jobs

Taxation

Printing

Motor Vehicles

LPG Gas Refills 3 Wheat 3 Pellets 3 Charcoal 3 Dry Dog Food

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

No job too small !

Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

Don’t be left with ink on your hands, Leave that to us!!

Balaklava Motors PHone:

Call Rod: 0458 742 259

Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston

Newsagency

Your Family Hairdresser

Balaklava Newsagency

Rural Supplies

Call Trish on 0410 692 789 or 8527 2696

30 George Street Ph/Fax 8862 1725 ❋ Newspapers ❋ Books ❋ Large Range of Magazines ❋ Stationery ❋ Office Supplies ❋ Gifts ❋ Cards & Wrappings Professional Laminating Service Home Delivery Service

Hairdresser

Painter

• Men's $15 • Ladies $17 • Senior rates • Kids $9-$13 • Wash, cut, blow dry or set $28 Open: Mon, Tues & Fri

MALLALA HAIR (next to IGA)

Balaklava Shearing Shed

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WillMar Maintenance

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

BAL A KL AVA Phone 8862 1866

Lic No. R27142

Painter

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

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

•FREE no obligation quote

• Free Quotes

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

Tiling

Salt Damp Solutions

T.A Redden

Upmarket salon with cheap country prices

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

• Let us customise a design for you • Installation service is available • Huge range of timber & hardware at discount prices

8862 1030

Hairdresser

Perms from $40

R & M Timber Supplies

“Specialising in bathroom renovations”

Tiling - Floor & Wall

High End Quality, Low End Prices Dave Martin Mobile

0412 042 061

Dave Williams Mobile

0411 278 173

Email: willmar1@bigpond.com

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

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

MICK 0407 399 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

ABN 98 169 608 692 License No. BLD 170598 & BLD 58206

Hairdresser

Painter

Screen Printing

Tree Lopping

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

WH Treverton PAINTER

Hair & beauty

Wayne 0417 889 753

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

15 Railway Tce Balaklava SA 5461 Home phone: 8862 1509

24 George St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies • ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), C.I.P • Agent for: CGU Insurance Ltd

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Garden Sup.

Rocla

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor

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

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

Locksmiths & Security Doors • Locks • Safes • Locks Rekeyed • Master Key Systems • Access Control • Padlocks • Door Hardware • Amplimesh Security Doors & Screens • Timber, Steel & Fire Doors • Mobile Service W:www.klssecurity.com.au E:info@klssecurity.com.au

Call Craig Oster 0402 270 326

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

Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662.

Member of the Master Plumbers Association

Plumber

Ford motor vehicle dealers

Lic No. PGE203573

McCracken Ford

Mick Madigan

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

Motor Vehicles

•General automotive repairs •RAA service.

•New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477 Plains Producer, Wednesday February 6, 2013

•Specialising in solid plastering of all types •Licenced applicator of Dulux / Unitex textured coatings •Cracks professionally repaired 26 Years Phone 0407 399 019 Experience

Stock Agent Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007 After Hours: Kelly Evans - Live stock 0418 859 953 Shayn Faehrmann - Merchandise/Agronomy/Accounting 0419 829 243 Mel Haynes - Livestock/Real Estate/Insurance 0408 086 602 Chris Kannenberg - Merchandise 0417 087 319 Adam Pratt - Merchandise/Insurance 0459 790 401 Geoff Knappstein - Real Estate 0407 790 210 Michael Wildash - CGU Insurance 0457 552 646 Tammie Menzel - WFI Insurance 0408 927 307 Ron Sutcliffe - Rural Finance Manager 0439 449 577

Serving The Rural Community

Supermarket

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NOW providing Excavation & Trenching • Gas fittings •Blocked drains • Effluent connections • Bathroom Renovations • Drain Installations & repair •Septic tank installations • HWS repairs, replacements & installations

Keanan 0438 641 032

• Trees & Mistletoe Removed *Conditions •24 Hour Emergency Service Apply •Full public liability insurance • Branches Mulched •Free Quote We’ll beat any other written quote* Ph: 8842 2716 or 0417 460 174

Truck & Trailer Repairs

Pratt Contracting

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• Truck & trailers • Full brake relines • Heavy vehicle service & repairs • Caterpillar E.T. Fault Diagnosing • Eaton Auto Shift E.T. Diagnosing

Phone Andrew Pratt 0438 845 214 or 8528 6054 (after hours) E: apratt62@bigpond.com

BLD Lic. 46967

Plumber

Locksmiths & Security Doors

Fox Tree Lopping & Tower Hire

Solid Plastering

Plumber

Lic. No. PCL 5676

Cousins

Tiver Rd

Gawler ➞ Main North Road

Allan Garrard

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

• Soils & sands • Firewood • Sleepers • Landscape barks • Rubble & metals • Decorative mulches • Concrete products • Garden rocks • Stones & pebbles Muno

Septic Tank Cleaning

Lisa Marie Photography

Landscaping

Garden Supplies

BLD Lic: 219551

Capture your little treasure forever

Office & residence - 25 Harris St, Balaklava Email - dalina@rbe.net.au

Cousins

Free quotes

Photography

For all general insurances

Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist

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• Alison Lydeamore, formerly of Mallala, obtained a Chaelor Degree of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Alison is the daughter of Natalie and Greg Cheek of Mallala.

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• Riverton farmer, Kevin Przibilla, was named Citizen of the Year for devoting 40 years to the Riverton community.

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• SENIOR Constable Robert Alsop took up his new position at Balaklava Police Station, replacing Rod Jarrett who had transferred to Glenelg.

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ACCORDING to a surge in social media posts, a lot of viewers would have caught all-time classic film, “Forrest Gump” (1994), on Channel 7 last week.

I too, am a huge fan of this movie and despite having watched it several times, I took the opportunity to sit through it again, despite the commercials plundering my ears in each possible interval.

What makes this movie so great is its emotional rollercoaster of scenes, comprising superb acting, a great script and a belter of a soundtrack.

The soundtrack is wisely used to identify certain scenes with their respective eras portrayed in the film.

Tom Hanks, playing Forrest Gump, delivers a performance more than worthy of the subsequent swag of awards he received for the role.

The benefit of watching a movie more than once is the

occasional piece of gold you may have missed in earlier viewings. There were a few of these last week, mainly in the dialogue between characters.

So, below are some of my favourite quotes from “Forrest Gump”, sure to bring a chuckle and possibly a memory from the movie: Gump enlists in the army: Drill Sergeant: Gump!

What’s your sole purpose in this army?

Forrest Gump: To do whatever you tell me, drill sergeant!

Drill Sergeant: God damn it, Gump! You’re a god damn genius! This is the most outstanding answer I have ever heard. You must have a goddamn I.Q. of 160. You are goddamn gifted, Private Gump.

Bubba and Forrest’s first encounter in the army: Bubba: Have you ever been on a real shrimp boat?

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introduced the first speed limits – 12 mph in Adelaide and 15 mph on country roads. W.A. Hargreaves of Woodville was issued the first driver’s licence, on September 10, 1906.

• John Irving was the first doctor and also the first convict to be emancipated on Feb. 28, 1789.

He had been transported for a larceny offence in 1784.

• In 1890, Dr. Constance Stone was the first woman registered as a doctor in Australia – her sisters Mary and Clara also became doctors.

• St. John Ambulance Service began in Melbourne on June 8, 1883.

• The first known trade union was the Cabinet Makers Society, founded in Sydney in 1833.

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• Isaac Nichols also became Australia’s first postman in April 1809, running a post office from his house. It is interesting to note that he was transported to Australia in 1797, just a year before he got the pub licence.

• The Telegraph was first introduced in Victoria in 1854, and the first telegraph message was sent from Australia to London in 1875.

• The first bicycle built in Australia is attributed to W.A. George at Bathurst in 1867, a year before they appeared in England.

• In 1904 South Australia

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Heritage Highlights

istorians have recorded many “firsts” – here are just some from Australian history records: • Isaac Smith, the cousin of Captain Cook’s wife and a member of Cook’s expeditionary team, is believed to be the first Englishman to have set foot on the east coast of Australia, on April 29, 1770.

• Sailing with Matthew Flinders on board the ‘Investigator’, in 1801-02, Bungaree was the first known Aboriginal to circumnavigate Australia.

• Charles Sturt is reported to be the first European to see the Murray mouth, on Feb. 9, 1830.

• Joseph Hawden and Charles Bonney took the first cattle along the Murray Route from Sydney to

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Forrest Gump: No, but I’ve been on a real big boat.

Bubba to Forrest again: Bubba: Anyway, like I was sayin’, shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo.

Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried.

There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. Thatthat’s about it.

Jenny puts a move on Forrest: Jenny Curran: Have you ever been with a girl, Forrest?

Forrest Gump: [nervously] I sit next to them in my Home Economics class all the time.

They’re belters. I promise I won’t dedicate a whole column to just one movie’s quotes from now on though.

Faith can never overdraw its account in God’s bank

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES february 3 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 Two Wells.................. 8.30am Virginia.................... 10.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery...................... 10.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava...................11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge............9.15am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Lochiel........Comb. Nantawarra Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

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A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava..................... 10.00am anglican Balaklava....................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge.............11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava...............Mass 9.00am Pt Wakefield........ Mass 10.30am Two Wells..................... 8.30am Virginia....................... 10.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava..................... 10.00am Community church Pinery........................... 6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava..................... 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava................9am & 11am UNITING Mallala...........................9.00am Two Wells....................10.30am Owen Comm.................9.30am Hamley Bridge...............9.30am UC at hospital with Anglicans Windsor.........................9.00am Balaklava......................... 9.30am Pt Wakefield................. 10.30am Nantawarra........... Comb. Lochiel Lochiel.......................... 10.00am Tarlee..............................9.15am february 13 - ash wednesday anglican Balaklava....................... 7.00pm LUTHERAN Balaklava........................7.30pm

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge.(hosp) 9.30am Goyder.....................11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am Two Wells.................. 8.30am Virginia.................... 10.00am 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, Hamley Bridge, Windsor..................... 9.00am at Port Parham Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Lochiel........Comb. Nantawarra Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

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BALAKLAVA 3 bedroom, split system a/c, casual dining, very large shed, $220 per week. Available immediately. Phone 0438 188 620 from 8am.

BALAKLAVA 3 bedroom home. Double carport and shed. Low maintenance garden. Phone 8864 5096.

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1991 Toyota troop carrier, WSB 214, roof rack with boat rollers, winch, duel tanks, false floor in rear with draws, towbars front and rear, $6,000 o.n.o. Phone: 0418 824 993.

1999 Subaru Outback reg: WGM 272. 186,000km, good condition, $6,000 ono. Phone 0439 801 115.

2000 Falcon Futura, AUII, auto sedan, dual fuel, high kms, $2,250, reg til April 2013, good condition, regularly serviced, reg no.

WSA 482. Phone 0407 618 804 or 8862 7063.

2002 Ford PG/XL Courier, dual cab, 4x4, 2.5 Litre turbo diesel, bull bar, tow bar, 130,000km, full service history, great condition, reg no. WVV 691, $10,990.

Phone 0421 278 185.

BREEZAIR evaporative cooler. Roof top unit only.

On pallet to inspect. Seeley Int, model EM165DU-R, high output, complete with variable speed controls.

Price $500. Phone 8862 2225 or mobile 0407 977 976.

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

Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

METAL detector minelab “Eureka Gold”. As new including spare battery pod and carry bag. Have all paper work. Cost $1,700.

Phone: 0458 799 577.

unDER $100

ELECTRIC griddle plate, beer fridge, microwave oven $10 each o.n.o.

Phone 88621845.

PANASONIC upright $25 vacuum. Ph: 8862 1901.

TABLE - rectangular, extendable, 4ft 6 x 3ft, light teak, wooden, $25, Balaklava.

Phone: 0409 494 635.

WARDROBE 2 door, single mattress, desk, chair, water cooler, Westinghouse dryer. $40 the lot, Balaklava.

Phone: 0409 494 635.

WESTINGHOUSE chest freezer, 150 Litre Balaklava $99. Phone: 0439 554 711.

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.

RAFFLE - Mill Court Homes Christmas Raffle. 1st N.Kester. 2nd G.Tobin.

3rd P.Hill. 4th E.Henrys. 5th C.Baker. 6th S.Heymann.

7th I.Wilson. 8th N.Bejah.

9th J.Pridham. 10th N.Bejah. 11th J.Ryan.

12th L.MacLean. 13th M.Penna. 14th C.Reid. 15th R.Hoskin. 16th C.McAvany.

17th G.Tobin. 18th J.Ryan.

19th K.Underwood. 20th L.Wood. Thank you for your support.

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

ALL types of ceramic wall birds, flying ducks, swallows, honey-eaters, seagulls. Cash paid.

Phone: 0408 556 516.

NOVELTY ceramic ashtrays and small ceramic fish or anything with “Webly” printed underneath. Cash paid. Phone: 0408 556 516.

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

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MENZEL (nee McArdle).

Justin and Tammie welcome with love Elsie Ruth, born 28.01.2013 weighing 6lb 8oz. A sister for Thomas and Oliver.

WALKER (nee McDonald).

Heath and Kate are proud to announce the arrival of Nate Jason on 24/01/2013.

Special thanks to Stephen Lane and all the staff at Ashford Hospital.

WALKER Heath and Kate (nee McDonald). Congratulation on the birth of your beautiful little baby boy Nate Jason. Another beautiful little grandson for Nanna and Poppy. You certainly made our West Beach holiday a memorable one. Lots of love and the very best of wishes to all three of you. Mum & Dad (Dianne and Pop).

DEatH

MORSE - Bryan. Passed away peacefully at Butlers View. Aged care facility Mallala on January 26, 2013. Loved Brother-in-law of Leonie, Fridolin and family. At peace now.

situations vacant

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

A4 & A3 Paper Trays. 4 toner cartridges included.

Can network to printer. was $11,000 new, $1,500.

Phone 0407 715 593.

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WantED to BuY

CERAMIC frogs with ‘McRobinsons’ printed on them, or plain ceramic ones that are coloured green.

Cash paid. Phone: 0408 556 516.

Balaklava Children’s Centre Major Fundraiser

REAL Estate - for sale urgent. 2 country home, sell now, settlement within 30 days. Vendors must rent both back, 6-12 months.

Relocating due to sickness.

One Owen, one Balaklava.

Phone Rosemary 0428 172 310 or (08) 8862 131.

Cabaret Club 1920

March 16

7pm in Balaklava Town Hall • 3 Course Dinner • Live Entertainment including: James Abberley, Eliza Cottle & More • Auction and plenty of surprise in-store!

• Dress: Formal or Costume (1920’s - flapper, ganster)

Tables of 10 Tickets $60 (if purchased before Feb 22) Available at the centre or Bal Fresh Foods

HUMMOCKS NETBALL CLUB

General Meeting

CATALOGUE WALKERS WANTED NOW!

Catalogue delivery rounds available for immediate start in…

PORT WAKEFIELD

On an independent contracting basis • Adults (all ages), Students, Families, Groups Welcome • Great flexibility - prompt payment • Car an advantage

TRAILER 5x4 rego till August. As is $250. Phone 0430 720 207.

CONTACT US NOW!

For further information, or to apply, go to www.deliver4dollars.com.au or phone 1800 178 119 Please enter Reference No 1620 when applying

WHEELCHAIR as new, light weight, large wheels, $400.

Home brew kit, all accessories included $100. Phone 8862 1845.

RESTORE SIGHT FOR JUST $25 Photo:michaelamendolia.com

YOUNG brown layer hens.

Two ages. Mallala 8527 2343.

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• Looper (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ Sci-Fi /Action/Crime - Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt - Fri Feb 8, 8pm • Le Chef (M) ★ ★ ★ French comedy Jean Reno - Tues Feb 12, 2pm • Arbitrage (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ Richard Gere -Drama - Sat Feb 9, 8pm - Fri Feb 15, 8pm • The Wedding Party (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ Aussie Rom/Com - Sat Feb 16, 8pm - Fri Feb 22, 8pm Tickets: • Concession/Student $8 • Adults $10 • Child $5 • Family tickets $25 (2 + 2) extra child $2.50

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BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (BETWEEN 2PM - 5PM)

BALAKLAVA SWIMMING POOL SAVE UP YOUR FESTIVE SEASONS BOTTLES & CANS

BOTTLE/CAN DRIVE SAT FEBRUARY 9, 2013 Have your bottles/cans on curb by 8am or call Peter on 0417 884 877 to arrange an alternative pick up

MONDAY FEBRUARY 11 7pm at the Pt Wakefield Clubrooms

• Player registrations before Wednesday February 20 to Bonnie 0429 662 273 or Samantha 0438 886 857 ALL APOLOGIES TO BONNIE NICHOLLS 0429 662 273

BALAKLAVA BOWLING CLUB

NIGHT OWLS SOCIAL BOWLS

KAPUNDA HARNESS RACING CLUB Inc.

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EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT

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• Come & have a go! All welcome

FREE ENTRY

ENQUIRIES PETER MCPHARLIN 8862 1681

• FREE - Patrons Draw • Pony Races 4pm • First Race Approx 5pm

Enquiries to Balaklava Tyres (08) 8862 1538 Forward resumes to Martyn Bell, martyn@agfert.com.au

TOYOTA Landcruiser GLX, 7 seater wagon, AWD, 1990, reg VUK 462, 428,000km, near new tyres, twin tanks, serviced every 10,000 km, book supplied, air conditioning, $5,000 includes GST. Phone 0407 720 236.

Cinema

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

commencing February 12, 7pm A full-time position has become available in a busy tyre outlet.

The successful applicant must be: • Required to work independently • Ability to manage tyre maintenance on a fleet of trucks • Current drivers license • Experience with tyres will be a strong advantage, but not essential • After hours work/overtime available

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BALAKLAVA Tidy Town Annual meeting, Tuesday February 12, 8pm. Anyone interested welcome.

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Virginia Rams Football & Netball Club

FAMILY FUN DAY & REGISTRATION DAY Come out and register with the rams for a season full of fun and success

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17 From 10am at Virginia Rams Clubrooms

• Special guest players from the Woodville West Torrens Football Club • FREE BBQ & refreshments • Jumping castle for the kids

Come & watch the Netball Challenge Netball Chicks v Football Blokes

Lower North & Yorke Peninsula STARCLUB Sport & Recreation Clubs & Associations Lower North & Adelaide Plains

Child Safe Officer Training

MONDAY FEBRUARY 25 Wakefield Council, Balaklava 6pm - 9pm

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training MONDAY MARCH 25 Wallaroo Town Hall 6pm - 9pm

• $10 subsidised cost for Good Sports* Clubs • $40 for all other individuals (* Registration is free - goodsports.com.au)

RSVP Essential for ALL COURSES 0427 081 144 kwhitaker@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Public Notices

Coming Event

PANCAKE TEA TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12 - 6PM

Development Act 1993

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.

Notice is hereby given that the District Council of Mallala will not be holding a public meeting regarding the above DPA on February 11, 2013 as persons who have made submissions have not requested to be heard.

If you would like further information about the DPA, contact the Strategic Projects Coordinator on (08) 8520 3360 or24/7 email info@ Fast, friendly service mallala.sa.gov.au Charles Mansueto Windows Chief Executive Officer Shower District Council OfScreens Mallala Mirrors Splashbacks & More

Everyone is invited to attend: -

Council’s Strategic Management Plan provides strategic direction on the development of the Council area and Council’s future budget deliberations.

Council is keen to hear from the community about its thoughts on the draft Plan.

Two community workshops, independently facilitated by Victoria Haupt from URPS, have been scheduled: Balaklava: Tuesday February 12 at the St John Ambulance Centre 7pm - 9pm Snowtown: Monday February 25 at the Community Club 7pm - 9pm COME ALONG AND HAVE YOUR SAY ON COUNCIL’S FUTURE DIRECTION!

Public Notices

REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S RATING SYSTEM

Council is considering a change to its rating system for proposed introduction in 2013/14 NOTICE is hereby given that the District Council of Mallala is undertaking a review of its Rating System for a proposed implementation in the 2013/14 financial year.

In October and November Council sought community feedback on its current rating system and sought feedback on various rating related issues and options. It subsequently considered this feedback and a report prepared on the merits of various alternatives and is now inviting feedback on its preferred changes.

The second round of consultation commences with this advertisement and provides the community an opportunity to comment on the proposals under consideration. These are outlined in a Consultation Paper.

Copies of the Second Round Consultation Paper are available at the Mallala Council Office, 2A Wasley Road, Mallala, and at both the Two Wells Service Centre and Two Wells Library at Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, or can be downloaded or viewed from the Council website on www.mallala.sa.gov.au Also as part of this round of consultation two community meetings will be held to discuss the proposals and to receive feedback from community members. These meetings will be held at: Location: Mallala Institute, Dublin Road, Mallala Date: Monday March 4, 2013 &

Location: Two Wells Community Centre, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells Date: Tuesday March 5, 2013 Both Meetings to commence at 6.30pm.

Interested persons are invited to make a written submission to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 18, Mallala 5502, or via email info@mallala.sa.gov.au by close of business on Tuesday March 12, 2013.

Further information regarding the review can be obtained by contacting Peter Sellar (General Manager Corporate & Community Services) or Peter Buchmann (Rates Officer) on telephone (08) 8527 0200 or email info@mallala.sa.gov.au.

Charles Mansueto, Chief Executive Officer

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The vendor's statement relating to matters affecting the advertised properties in this publication may be inspected at the agent's office three business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

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

• Bal Lutheran Church, Corner Harris St & Short Tce • Adults $7, Primary $4, HS Students $6

MALLALA TOWNSHIP (TRANSPORT, COMMERCIAL & MINOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT) DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

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AVON CLEARING SALE

Friday February 22, 2013 at 10.30am

Tractors & Loaders: Case 9370 370 HP 5,500 HRS, 8 Wheels, Case 4690, 8473 HRS 8 Wheels GPV-824, Case 4690 8457 HRS 8 Wheels GPV-823, Case 2290 16,336 HRS, Case 2290 13,975 HRS GPV-686. Chamberlain 4480 13,880 HRS Duals GPV-819, Chamberlain 4480 7,900 HRS Duals CVS-859, Chamberlain 4280B 11,400 HRS EPV-278, Chamberlain 4280 13,400 HRS Re-Cond GPV821, Chamberlain 4090 9,130 HRS BSP-467. John Deere 3130 Gason Cab 3.P.L F/E Loader 9,600 HRS QSP-491. JCB-3CX Loader W/- Back Hoe & Bucket.

Trucks: Volvo 1023 Prime Mover, SDT-414 W/- 24 Semi Tipper TBX-503. Ford Tipper D-Series Tandem Drive. Ford 600 Tray-Top Bedford Petrol/Gas Truck, Seddon p6 Diesel.

Machinery & Plant: 2 N.H TX 66 Headers, 30ft 971 Fronts. J.D 7720 Header 24ft Front. Flexi-Coil 1720 Air Seeder Box W/- Flexi-Coil 820 44ft Bar Knife points.

Allfarm 40ft Wide-Line Seeder W/- Press Wheels. Shearer 24 Row Trash Seeder W/- Small Seed Box. Hardi 4224 Commander 80ft Boom Spray. Home-Made Boom Spray 50ft, Roger Boom Spray 40, Napier Grasslands 52ft 4 row WideLine. J.D 335 Tandem Disc 20ft, J D Wide-Line 35ft, J D Wide-Line 27ft. Herd 40ft Prickle Chain, Shearer 40ft HYD Harrows, Heston 25ft Blade Plough. Famson HYD Shifter 35ft, W/- 20HP Honda electric start, Famson Self Propelled HYD Shifter 40ft W/- 20HP Vanguard Motor electric start, Rite-Way Shifter 16ft W/- 9HP Honda, Venning Auger 45ft PTO Drive, Venning 35ft Auger 7” W/- 13 HP Honda electric start, Venning 28ft Auger 7” W/- 13HP Honda electric start, Venning 27ft 6” Auger W/- 8HP Mitshubishi, Pencil Auger, Venning Seed & Super Unit W/13HP Honda, Vennings Seed Cleaner W/- 6HP Vanguard. HB Clover Harvester 4ft Pick-up, Steel Rollers 22ft, Tyre Rollers 40ft, Chisel Plough, Home-Made Urea Spreader, 25 Tyne Scarifer, J D Air Seeder Box. Few Drop Deck Hay Trailer.

Grain Storage: 2 Sharman 380 Bag Field Bins, 3 Sharman 300 Bag Combi Bins, 2 Sharman 380 Bag Auger Bins, 1 Sharman 300 Bag Auger Bins, 5 Ahrens 300 Bag Field Bins, 2 Cunningham 300 Bag Field Bins, 1 Ag-Flow 300 300 Bag Field Bin, 1 Sharman 270 Field Bin, 1 x 45 Bag Bin, 2 x 135 Bag Seed Silos, 1 Cunningham 110 Bag Silo, 1 Cunningham 90 Bag Silo, 1 x 90 Bag Silo. 4 Weld Mesh Compounds.

Hay Equipment: 2 Hesson 4800 8x4x4 Square Balers. Case 8380 16ft Mower Conditioner, N.H 469 Mower Conditioner, Schinckel 16 Wheel V-Rake, Mac Don 20ft Windrower W/- Double, 3 Hay Forks. N.H 33 Crop Chopper, N.H Hay Rake, Eckersley Hay Roll Grab.

Cattle, Sheep & Feedlot Equipment: Keenan Klassik 170 Feed out Cart Bale Handler W/- 3m Out-Loader, Kerry Sidewinder Feed out Cart. Gehl Mix-All, 2 Sharman Hay Ring, 18x 18ft Feed Troughs, Cunningham 15ft x 7’6” Stock Crate.

Sharman 60 Bag Cattle Feeder. Tru-Test Cattle Scales W/- Platform, 3 Rolls Cattle YD Cable, Roll Conveyer Belting, Morton Baker HYD Wool Press, Ajax Press, (Stevlon Round Wool Table W/- Scales), Rectangular Wool Table. Jetting Race.

Plant & Sundries: Vermeeran Bate Spreader, 2 EZ-Guide Lighter Guidance Systems, Teagle 3 PL Cement Mixer, 3 P.L Grade Blade 7’6’, Kongskilde 3 PL Scarifer, Inter 3 PL Disc, N.H 3 PL Spreader, N.H 96 3PL Slasher, Harves Air Blower, Trailer W/- 1000L Water Tank, 90L Water Tank, Finsbury HP Water Pump, 2x2000L Fuel Tanks, 2x500L Fuel Tanks, 1x300L Fuel Tank W/- Electirc Pump, Baby Quin trailer, Bourne Gantry, Endless Chain, Mig Welder 200AMP, Electric Air Compressor, HYD Press, HYD Pipe Bender, 2T HYD Jack, D/E Grinder, Tyre Breaker, Buzacott & Lister Stationery Engines, Old Elevator, Crop Lifters, Shears & Points, Donaghy’s 440 Bailing twine, Shelving & Numerous Sundries • Terms: Cash/Cheq on day of sale • Number System Applies • ID required • Light Luncheon Available 5km South Avon, 8km North/West Long Plains, 6kms East Highway 1 - A/C H.A.Baker & Son Landmark Harcourts Balaklava Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava -

Office: 8862 1333 Kelly Evans 0418 859 953, Mel Haynes: 0408 086 021, Adam Pratt: 8862 1222, Vendor: Daryl Baker 0407 618 804 or Bevan Baker 0407 618 802

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Auction Wed 16 Feb at 12 noon Lot 260 Schlodder Schlodder Road Lot 260 Road Open Sunday 12.00 2.00pm Auction Wed Sat Feb 16 at noon Auction 16 Feb at 12 12 noon UnderSunday Instructions the District Open Sunday 12.00-from - 2.00pm 2.00pm Open 12.00 Council of Mallala.from Under Instructions fromthe theDistrict Under Instructions Transportable home (149m²) on a District Council of Mallala.

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Transportable home (149m²) on a 42.023 bedroom Transportable home hectare allotment.

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CLEARING SALE

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2013 AT 11AM A/C D.J & C.A Korreng Plant: Case International Magnum 7230 Reg No GPS-535 5899 Hrs; 1330 Flexi coil with 36ft Borgault Air Seeder with Knife Points & Press Wheels; 1991 John Deere Tractor 4650 Model on Duals Reg No ASP-005 4578 Hrs; Case International AFS 2366 Axial Flow Header Reg No GUS-996 2756 Hrs; Rotor Hrs 2056 with 30ft 10/10 Case Header Front with Oster Comb Trailer and 28ft Case Front with Pea Plucker with Goldney Comb Trailer; Chamberlain 4490 Tractor on Duals, 4228 Hardi Commander 28mtr Boom Spray with Pilot Controller with AR Pump; 1995 Case International 5140 Tractor FWA with Fel, Scales & Hay Forks; 1988 International 2250D Tip Truck, Dual Wheels Reg No UOK-855 with Hastings Seed & Super Division and roll top Tarp, UL 9.32T, GV 23.5T, GC 32T, Chamberlain 4080 Tractor 9092 Hrs; 1997 Ford Courier 4WD Tray Top Utility with Tow Bar Reg No WFD-578, 235,666 Kms; 48ft Ashmore Prickle Chain; 40ft Promnitz Rubber tyred Roller, 28ft Napier Cultivator; New Holland 3030 Cultivator bar with Trailing Harrows; 15ft Loxton Slasher; 5 Wheel Vicon Finger Hay Rake, Vennings Seed Cleaner with 6 HP Vanguard Motor with Barley & Wheat Screens; 35ft 9” Vennings Auger 18 HP B&S, Vanguard Motor; 36ft Vennings 7” Auger 13 HP Honda Motor; 3 PT Linkage Berendt 7ft Grader Blade, 3 PT Linkage Cultivator; 3 PT Linkage Offset Disc, John Shearer 15 section Hydraulic Harrows; 30ft x 6” Mobilco Auger; 4500 LTR Rain water tank & Trailer; 1800Ltr Mobile Diesel Tank with Electronic Pump Reg YAX-657, 3 x 1000Ltr Diesel Tanks; 1 x 2000Ltr Diesel Tank; 4,500Ltr Rain water tank; 70 Bag Seed silo; 120 Bag Seed silo; 28T Sharman Combi Bin; 28T Sherwell Combi Bin; 5 x 380 Bag Sharman field Bins, 300 Bag Sharman Field Bin; 400Ltr Croplands Fire Fighting Tank, 300Ltr Croplands Sprayer, 450Ltr Denyer Tank; 2 x 1000Ltr Petrol Tanks, 6 x 4 Trailer with Feeder; Hay Cart; Trailer Bin; 8 x 6ft Utility Stock Crate; 8 x 5ft Trailer Hurdles; Vermeeren Bait Spreader; Sunbeam Single box Wool Press, Ajax Wool press; Lister Double Ended Grinder, Wool Table, Wool Press; Liquid ARC Maxi Mig 2501 Mig Welder, Pro Air compressor with 5 HP Mitsubishi Motor; Yamaha TTR 250 Motor Bike 4845Kms, 175 Suzuki Motor Bike, Crop lifters – Neils, Kedrow, Lentil, canola sieves 1660 & 2366, Oxy set, Bearing puller, stock Hurdles 8x5,6x4 8x6, Ute Crane, Steel tow cables, Dogs & Chains, Man. Enviro Pumps, Anvil, Sunbeam portable Crutcher, Honda 1302 pump, Fencing gear, Shelving, Cement water trough, Oils, Belts, Shares, Boots, Ropes, Tarps, Various Tractor & Ute tyres, Whipper Snipper, Fishing gear, Kelvinator 500ltr Freezer, various household sundries & surplus farm sundries.

A/C Various: 1992 Ford Cargo 1515 Turbo charge 16ft Tray Top Truck Reg No VWD-656, 15ft 5 in 1 Jetstream Seed Super Bin roll top tarp 2 years old Kohler Motor, 1994 41ft Krueger 3 Axle Drop Deck Trailer Reg No YEX-341, 33’ x 7” Vennings Auger 13 HR Briggs & Stratton Motor, 2x Poultry Nesting Boxes, 1982 8440 John Deere Tractor 9013 Hrs Reg No LSP-218, 1997 Yamaha DT 175 Motor Bike.

• Further entries invited • TERMS: Cash/Chq on Sale Day • Number System Applies • ID Required • Light Luncheon & Refreshments Available • Photos can be viewed on Websites www.landmark.com.au or www.farmclearingsales.com.au Thursday February 28, 2013 at 11AM on the Property at Port Wakefield (Property Leased) situated 366 Korreng Rd 10 Kms South of Bowmans on Kallora RD or 12Kms South East of Port Wakefield Signs to be Erected.

LANDMARK HARCOURTS BALAKLAVA - (08) 8862 1333

Mel Haynes 0408 086 021 or Adam Pratt (08) 8862 1333, Vendor Des Korreng 0417 802 811

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$210,000

PORT WAKEFIELD 18 Edward Street

$115,000

This property consists of a 3 bedroom stone cottage home with ample storage rooms and area at the rear of the home. The main portion of the home has ornate ceilings and timber floors and some have lino coverings. The home also has a semi tiled bathroom that does require some attention however the basics are there and it is useable until you are ready to renovate. The rear of the home has a stone wall feature and with some imagination it could be a very nice little area. This property is in the lower price bracket and it’s the bargain you have been waiting for.

SOLD

• Lot 501 Alma Rd. Alma • 63 Fisher St. Balaklava • Unit 5/4 War Memorial Dr, Balaklava • 51 Railway Tce, Balaklava

FOR RENT

Low maintenance 2 bedroom unit

• Low maintenance • Secure property • Roomy lounge • Ideally located • Landscaped gardens • Semi modern kitchen • Good size bedrooms

BALAKLAVA

20 Short Terrace

$184,000

Very good location & close to the main street. It’s great value & priced for a quick sale.

• 3 bedroom stone home • Ducted a/c • Good sized kitchen • Huge sunroom • Ornate ceiling in lounge • Carport

3 Bedroom Double Brick Home • 3 Bedrooms • Large dine in kitchen • Reverse cycle air conditioner • Pergola • Roomy laundry • Roller shutter main b/room

BALAKLAVA

12 Baker Street

$210,000

D UCE RED

Great location & ready to go

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

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• Modern 3 bedroom unit in Balaklava $205 per week • 3 bedroom (could be 4 or office) house close to shop in Balaklava $240 per week • 3 bedroom house, main with ensuite & built-ins $210

BALAKLAVA

$355,000

626 Saints Road (1.338 Ha)

This is when bigger is best.

Immaculately presented 4 or 5 bedroom home w/- 2 living area • Huge Home • Very roomy kitchen/dining • Formal dining room • Large office • 3 way bathroom • Big laundry • Ducted a/c • Entertaining area overlooking backyard

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

BALAKLAVA

22 Edith Terrace

$135,000

Great location & only seconds to the main street It’s currently rented with top returns

This quaint 3 bedroom stone cottage home is the ideal investment opportunity. It is returning $160 per week with excellent tenants. The good sized modernized kitchen has ample cupboard and bench space along with an electric stove. The lounge has French doors that open onto the front bullnose verandah for those early morning coffee’s in the sunshine. The ornate ceiling’s throughout are a feature of this very neat and tidy property and it all blends with the style of the home. The tile bathroom is complete with bath, separate shower alcove and vanity unit. The home is set in small and easy care garden but still has that lovely homey feel to it. This will certainly sell quickly so get in now and start or increase your real estate portfolio.

RLA 150 881

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Mid North makes association return!

After more than a 20 year hiatus, Mid North Tennis Association (MNTA) has resumed its involvement in regional representative tennis.

An inter-association tennis tournament will be held at Jamestown on Sunday, February 24, with the Mid North hoping to send a competitive squad of 12 men and 12 women.

Teams from Southern Flinders, Jamestown and Broughton will also be competing.

Watervale veterans, Malcolm and Jenny Parish, and Saddleworth’s Greg Schmaal, are among the last few current Mid North players who were involved in previous association competitions.

MNTA has invited a number of

players, representing most MNTA clubs, to participate in two training sessions prior to the tournament.

First training is at Blyth on February 13, and the second at Auburn on February 20, both from 6-8pm.

Following the Auburn training, a dinner will be held at Sevenhill Hotel, with team announcement and presentation of team shirts.

A bus will travel to Jamestown for the tournament and supporters are most welcome to travel with the players.

MNTA would like to thank sponsors Clare Valley Toyota and Sevenhill Hotel for their support in re-establishing a team for this event. n Squad list, page 19

Lower North claims second Twenty20 championship BALAKLAVA Tennis Club’s Ako Takaji has been named in the side which will represent the Mid North in the inter-association tennis tournament at Jamestown on February 24.

LOWER North batsmen, Lachlan Michael and Matt Higgs, star in their team’s second Stanley Cricket Association Twenty20 championship at Clare on Friday.

n report and association team, page 18

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