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The ‘big picture’

CEO delivers growth message to Premier Future growth and development potential of the District Council of Mallala area was recently highlighted at a northern suburbs Community Cabinet meeting. Mallala Council chief executive officer, Damien Moloney, gave a speech detailing the area’s issues and potential before government ministers, the Premier, and other council representatives. Mr Moloney (pictured) said northern suburbs councils had been given the opportunity to speak about the ‘big picture’ issues. “A lot of the big picture issues are not just Mallala, but include Mallala as part of the broader region,” he said. As well as giving an overview of the council area, Mr Moloney spoke of the growth and development in the region and problems the area faced in gaining further development. Part of the problems – water and the infrastructure necessary to support continued business and residential development – was highlighted in a separate statement from Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Phil Barry. Mr Barry was critical of how the State government prioritised support as his council tackles the needs of its growing area.

• Read more on these issues on Page 3.

A ‘paper-atzi’ snap for the (red) Facebook! n IF this group of funsters becomes just a little red-faced after appearing on the front page, at least they know it was all in aid of a good cause! The friends (from left) Bridget Koch, Paul Chivell, Breanna Stubing and Emily Noack rolled up to a “fun fund raiser” dressed in paper attire when Balaklava’s Cheryl Appleby held a “Girls Night In” to raise cash for the SA Cancer Council last Saturday night. The theme was “cocktails and favourite party games”, including the costumes above, obviously aimed at taking a leaf from outrageous fashion faux pas. About $400 was raised, with help from Bruce Pycroft, of Balaklava Pizza and Pasta, who kindly donated four large pizzas. “Thanks to everyone who donated,”

said Cheryl, our “paper-atzi” photographer. We still haven’t discovered how a tough Eagles footballer like Paul Chivell was at a “girls night in” ... but we might have more news on The Plains Producer’s new Facebook web page. There now are more than 500 people joined to the Balaklava Facebook network, as this new communication phenomenon continues its amazing rapid growth. You can connect with The Plains Producer by blogging on our Facebook page. We currently are developing a new interactive website to be released soon – and only Facebook members have been given an exclusive sneak peek. If you are not sure how to do this – ask the grandkids!

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The “in” girls: Back (from left) Alison Reid, Emily Noack, Rebecca Dixon, Kelly Bickle, Holly Nicholls, Bridget Healy, Bridget Koch, Front: Joanne Scott, Mandy Tiller, Breanna Stubing, Cheryl Appleby, with Noddy, and Jo Williams.

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Could you spare the time to save a tree?

AVE you noticed we are losing a few of the larger trees dotted about our towns? It’s easy to ignore this downside of the dry, hot weather as we go about our business, but there’s no doubt the past few years of low rainfall is starting to have an impact. Last year Wakefield Regional Council had to take swift action to save the big Norfolk Island pine in the centre of Balaklava’s Triangle. What would we do without that at Carols or on Australia Day? Council staff noted it appeared to be suffering drought stress and the matter was also raised by councillor Avon Hudson at a council meeting last year. Two small bore holes near the roots were drilled to allow regular watering via an SA Water permit. The pine is looking much better, but council’s Works Manager David Hassett, tells me quite a few trees in our area are being affected by our reduced or non-existant watering programs. I noticed an ailing eucalypt in

them, Burnside, Mitcham, Unley and Norwood, Payneham & St Peters councils approved 375 pools in 2007/8, each holding an average 50,000 litres of water. The councils approved 355 pools in the previous year. This information comes via firebrand State MLC, Sandra Kanck, who sometimes has good ideas. Sometimes not. Ms Kanck in a media release has suggested the State government introduce a moratorium on private swimming pools so water can be used to save trees. She says: “Backyard swimming pools are lovely but they are a luxury we can’t afford in this drought and they only benefit a few people. “Trees benefit everyone. They soak up greenhouse gases, cool our city, provide habitats for wildlife and can be enjoyed by every passing pedestrian, cyclist or motorist.” She makes no mention of what redirecting waters from pools to trees might do to the poor blighters in the pool constructing business

MY VIEW

Terry Williams

EDITOR Edith terrace near the Uniting church and a recent drive through Clare, which one would think would be damp enough to maintain trees, revealed several dead or dying trees. Media gardening expert Jon Lamb has called for restrictions to be amended to allow monthly 10 hour soakings of trees with drip irrigators to prevent thousands of trees dying off in Adelaide suburbs this summer. Back in August, Messenger newspapers reported that between

Laintoll clan (and others) to gather Are you related to John Laintoll, who arrived in South Australia on November 10, 1848 on the ship, Bussorah Merchant? Initially he settled at Glenelg, moving to Clarendon and then Kapunda and surrounding areas. Descendants are holding a reunion celebrating 160 years of his arrival from Shropshire to South Australia at the Freeling Institute on Sunday, November 9 from 11am. A luncheon is included and guests are asked to bring a plate of food to be shared. Tea and coffee will be supplied throughout the day. A display table will be available to who any photos, certificates, stories or other memorabilia, brought along. A scanner/copier will be available on the day and items can be copied for a small fee. The following are just a few names connected to LAINTOLL, Fudge, Walsh, McGee, O’Dono(u)ghue, Templton, Rodgers, Murphy, Costello, White, McBride, Linnane, Kearne, March, Woods, Pearson, Adams, Saint, McClemeny, Glover, Hocking, Ford and O’Leary. For further information contact Tom and Glenys Laintoll on (08) 8525 4281 or email on laintoll.tandg@bigpond.com

which has applied this practice to various street trees in Balaklava. And I have done the same with trees planted in my back garden. Why can’t our local residents do similar to help save a tree? It only took a half-hour’s work and hardly raised a blister. Why don’t we start “Adopt-ATree” in the towns of Wakefield Regional Council? Perhaps the local service clubs (Lions and the like) could assist by “adopting” trees outside homes, with those trees then being watered by the householder. Surely all of us can spare a bit of greywater or rainwater to give the tree a drink. Maybe council could supply a length of ag-pipe and a bucket of stones free of charge to those willing to take it on. Maybe our schoolkids, who do a great job planting trees, could adopt a mature tree to keep it alive? How about it? What do you think? Talk to your local councillor to get the ball rolling and let’s start saving our trees.

Warning as mental health needs grow Once weekly psychologist visit now is not enough M e n ta l h e a l t h authorities cannot keep up with demand from locals seeking help for stress and depression, the Mid North Division of Rural Medicine says. A psychologist visits Balaklava once a week to help those in need but that is not enough, according to Toni Bastian, community support worker

Draft Natural Resources Management Plan workshops for Farmers and industry groups Farmers and industry groups are invited to attend workshops to discuss and provide input to the region’s draft Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management (NRM) Plan.

The NRM Plan provides a blueprint for managing our region’s land, water, biodiversity, marine and coastal ecosystems. Briefings will be held during October for all interested industry and farming groups and individuals from 7pm to 9.30pm at the following locations:

giving people a bit of information about the resilience of the community and how to identify people (at risk of depression) and how to get help for them,” she said. She said despite growing publicity about mental health issues, many were still reluctant to admit they needed help. “People might say they have had the wog but they won’t say they’ve had a mental health issue for the last month,” Ms Bastian said. The workshop will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the Balaklava Primary School, at 6-9pm. Registration is required: telephone the Mid North Division of Rural Medicine on 8842 1077.

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for the division. “The demand for services in your area is so great that if we could fund it, we could have a psychologist there full-time,” Ms Bastian said. She said while mental health services were always needed, the ongoing drought had exacerbated the situation. As part of a national mental health drought initiative, a depression awareness training workshop will be held in Balaklava tomorrow. Ms Bastian said the workshop would teach people to recognise the signs and symptoms of depression and how to assist others to get appropriate help. “It’s not about training people to become counsellors, it’s about

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and those who make a living caring for pools! In our towns, surrounded as we are by a gazillion acres of crops, pools are nice. But not in my backyard. Having had a home with a pool, we won’t go there again. And as someone once said, pools are a bit like boats – it’s better for you if your friend has one. But let’s not pillory pool owners, who are not, as yet, breaking any laws; let’s do something to save a tree! Last Saturday, amidst the horrid northerly winds and hoards of annoying flies, I took to the street tree, a Manchurian pear, outside my home. Well, not exactly the tree; rather the ground beneath it. Using a posthole digger I gouged out a hole to a depth of about 50-60 cm, placed a length of ag pipe in it and backfilled part way with some stone ballast from the disused railway line (don’t tell anyone). The idea being to get water down to the roots and not have it evaporate from ground level. All I was doing was copying council,

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EPA acts on old dumps

Environment Protection Agency approval is being sought to officially close landfills that have been disused for more than 20 years. District Council of Mallala expects it may be required to carry out further rehabilitation works at its former landfill sites, and is gathering information for its landfills at Two Wells; Coleman Road Mallala; Parham; Dublin; Lewiston; and its current Mallala landfill site. Engineering and infrastructure services manager, John Tillack, said council anticipated it would be told any site used as a landfill in the past would be subject to formal closure proceedings. Council’s Coleman Road landfill ceased operations and was closed more than 20 years ago. Mr Tillack said while further rehabilitation may occur, it was unlikely landfill sites would be sold for any reason because of the materials beneath the surface. However, they could be converted to reserves.

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Council pushes development, but State government support is drying up, as ...

Wakefield water a low priority Increasing the water supply to support continued development of the Wakefield Plains is a reducing priority for State government, according to Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry. Mr Barry said the long-awaited watermain to service Balaklava to Port Wakefield (including Bowmans) appeared to be reducing in priority because of a lack of industry investors. “It’s quite clear that at this stage it’s been dropped in priority by the State government relative to all their other infrastructure priorities and projects,” Mr Barry said. “It does cause us concern because State government on one hand has identified the area, in particular the Port Wakefield and Bowmans

rangements, our concern is that it’s more piecemeal and not a streamlined approach,” Mr Barry said. “State government has to recognise the consequences and they need to upgrade infrastructure accordingly.” Stormwater recharge But while the Wakefield council area is awaiting a new mains pipeline to supply its needs, other councils are looking at aquifer recharge to meet future needs. District Council of Mallala mayor, Steve Kennedy, said meetings were continuing in an effort to recycle water on the Adelaide Plains. The Wakefield Group, which includes all councils within the Federal Wakefield elec-

By Lauren Parker areas, as being where the poultry industry is to grow, and the Bowmans intermodal. “If they’re wanting to see that happen, they’re going to have to have the appropriate infrastructure put in place, or it will be detrimental to the investors and landholders.” Mr Barry said it was time for State government to recognise this and support the intensive livestock and industrial development. As part of the development application process, anyone proposing to build a poultry farm must liaise with authorities including SA Water. “While SA Water is coming up with ar-

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Work just keeps stacking up for Carly!

IT’S been a busy time for local hay exporters Balco and Gilmac as they process thousands of bales of hay coming in from farmers throughout the region. Carly Gregor was a tiny figure amongst a huge stack of bales at Balco’s Bowmans facility. • More pictures from harvest appear on Pages 22 and 23.

REAL ESTATE FIGURES SHOW TWO WELLS TOPS GROWTH:

House sales slow – but prices hold

House prices locally are failing to increase as rapidly as those in other rural communities, according to the latest figures released by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia. House prices in most areas of regional South Australia have shown promising growth over the September quarter, rising to a median of $247,500. Statewide, the official September quarter figure indicated a 3.1 per cent increase on last quarter, and a 15.1 per cent jump over the year, council-by-council statistics show Mallala and Wakefield Regional councils are experiencing slower growth. District Council of Mallala region has not only experienced fewer house sales for the quarter compared to the same time last year (27 down

from 37), but the median price as dropped by 0.5 per cent to $288,500. Wakefield Regional Council area experienced some growth in house prices, with a median change of 8.6 per cent to $165,000, but also recorded fewer house sales at 23 sales for the quarter this year and 42 sales for the same period last year. Neighbouring councils Light Regional and Clare and Gilbert Valleys both recorded above average house prices increases, at 34.6 per cent and 24.5 per cent. In a town by town breakdown, Balaklava and Riverton homes actually decreased in value, according to REISA figures. Two Wells, Lewiston and Hamley Bridge increased. Other towns did not

torate, has submitted an application to State government applying for funding to further investigate opportunities and research. This information will be used to seek Federal funding. The ‘Waterproofing the Adelaide Plains’ concept includes a series of wetlands along the Gawler River to recharge the aquifers, which can then be reused. “The Adelaide Plains is ripe for this type of development,” Mr Kennedy said. He said the project was the key to future horticulture development. “We’ve got the land, we’ve got fertile soils. This will provide the water. It will be the key to the economic future of the Adelaide Plains.”

generate enough sales to register a credible result. Topping the growth was Two Wells, with a median change of 16.69 per cent, followed by Hamley Bridge at 10 per cent. Lewiston also experienced a growth of 8.44 per cent. Riverton’s median house prices decreased by 2.99 per cent, while Balaklava’s median house price for the third quarter this year dropped by 12.16 per cent in comparison to the same timeframe last year. Balaklava real estate agent Peter Butterfield said these figures did not give an entirely accurate picture of the local market because sale prices depended on the quality of properties available. He said most properties sold in the area

were making close to $200,000. “Our prices are holding firm and they’re quite good,” Mr Butterfield said. He said people also tended to buy cheaper houses in times of economic uncertainty.

The upgrade of Shannon and Carslake roads and their importance to the South Australian Livestock Markets was highlighted by District Council of Mallala CEO, Damien Moloney, to the Community Cabinet meeting at Playford Council. “There’s $160 million a year put through there,” Mr Moloney said. “Sealing and upgrading the road for $1.8 million – that’s not a bad investment.” Mr Moloney, said the proposed abattoir development could also benefit from the road upgrade, and improved power and water supply was essential to allow for future developments. The significance of the Adelaide Plains horticulture blueprint was another issue. While currently the horticulture industry north of Adelaide is worth about $90 million a year, the blueprint identified the potential to expand this to $200 million. And Mr Moloney said the d’VineRipe tomato glasshouse development and possible expansion was evidence of the potential for further development on the Plains. “There could be potentially other types of food processing facilities in the area,” he said. But for this to happen, there needs to be improved power, water and gas supply (see separate story above). To accompany this, Mr Moloney said townships would need to grow. “Why do we want people living 45 kilometres away working at d’VineRipe?” he said. “Wouldn’t it be better if they were living in Two Wells?” Mr Moloney said this was important to help reduce carbon footprints, but

commercial and residential development was needed to support it, as outlined in council’s recent Two Wells Urban Design Framework. Mr Moloney said Mallala also had potential for a big rail freight and bulk storage facility. Other recent developments include plans for a full sewerage system at Two Wells and a community wastewater management scheme, including a pond system, for Mallala. And Dublin was not neglected in Mr Moloney’s speech, with potential industrial growth on Carslake road, near the livestock markets and proposed abattoir. Widespread wireless broadband access was a high priority, along with the Gawler River floodplain management and natural disaster mitigation. A Gawler River open space concept includes recreational wetlands corridor along the length of the river, incorporating Mallala, Light, Gawler and Playford councils. It could include walkways and cycling trails, and other recreational activities. The importance of the local coastline was recognised, including the ecological importance of the Light River delta, and the proposed introduction of marine parks. However, the serious impact of off-road vehicles and their damage to the coastline was also discussed. And Mr Moloney highlighted the need for east-west links, rather than focusing on north-south corridor, and improving public transport and community facilities. Mr Moloney said all the priorities he spoke about needed to be or were already recognised in the plans of various organisations.

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Police stop cars after shots fired Balaklava

• Shots were allegedly fired towards a house on a road leading to the east and running parallel to the Avon road last Saturday night. Police searched the area, pulling over vehicles travelling through, but did not locate the offenders. No-one was injured. • Police were called to disturbances in the main street of Balaklava over the weekend, with people drinking on the streets. • Locals are reminded they are not to be on school grounds outside of school hours. Police asked several people to move on over the weekend.

Two Wells

• Two vehicles were written off after a collision at the intersection of King Road and Womma Road, Virginia, last Friday. Police allege the driver of a Mazda sedan failed to give way to a Ford sedan driven by a 42-yearold Brahma Lodge man. As a result, the driver lost control of the Ford, colliding with a nearby stobie pole about 9pm. There were no series injuries as a result of the collision, but the Brahma Lodge man was treated at the Lyell McEwin Hospital for back and shoulder pain. The 34-year-old Kurralta Park man driving the Mazda sedan was reported for disobeying a give way sign. ETSA personnel attended to replace the stobie pole. • A 44-year-old Two Wells man was reported for allegedly breaching a domestic violence restraining order. Police allege an altercation took place between the man and a female victim outside a Munno Para takeaway food outlet last Friday.

Driver arrested after collision • A Two Wells man has been arrested after allegedly running another vehicle off the road. Two Wells police arrested the 18-year-old, alleging he deliberately collided with another vehicle on more than one occasion, causing the other driver to lose control and collide with a tree. This vehicle contained four occupants from Lewiston. The incident occurred on Hayman Road, Lewiston, at 10.20pm last Sunday. There were no serious injuries caused by the accident. The man has been released on police bail to appear in Elizabeth Magistrates Court at a later date. Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ADVERTISEMENT

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 • Police are investigating the theft of $5000 of irrigation fittings from a market gardening property on Womma Road, Virginia, on Sunday. It is likely the fittings will be sold as scrap metal. • A 31-year-old Two Wells man was reported for allegedly driving an unregistered car on Dawkins Road, Two Wells, last Friday. Police allege the vehicle’s registration had expired on October 17. The driver will be summonsed to appear in court. • A 51-year-old Virginia man has been caught driving without a licence for the second time this month. Police reported the driver for the second time last Saturday, after also detecting him driving unlicensed on October 12. It is alleged the man held an SA learners permit which expired in 2000. • A 52-year-old man was reported for driving under the influence and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol after he was detected driving his Ford sedan in an erratic manner on Angle Vale Road, Virginia. Police allege the Angle Vale man returned a breathalyser reading of 0.173 per cent. • A car was burnt out at Alfred Road, Virginia, last Wednesday evening. The late model Commodore was completely destroyed after being stolen a little over an hour before it was torched. The vehicle was valued about $12,000.

Port Wakefield

• A Port Wakefield man was one of 11 drivers detected speeding on Port Wakefield Road on the weekend. The man was detected driving at 153km/h.

Riverton

• Three windows were smashed when vandals threw projectiles at windows in the Riverton Primary School last Friday evening. Police said the windows would cost about $500 to replace.

Clare

• A Clare man lost his licence instantly last Thursday night. Police detected the 42-year-old driving on White Hut Road with a blood alcohol content of 0.114 per cent. • A 28-year-old Lobethal woman was arrested for driving unlicensed and providing police with a false name and address on Monday night last week. She was bailed to appear in court at a later date.

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NO ENTRY – Zae and Nate Veitch outside the pool fence.

Pool owners must comply before sale The Veitch family of Balaklava are enjoying the warmer weather in their swimming pool. When Neil and Lisa installed the pool in their Ralli street home in 2005, they made sure fencing complied with all the regulations, with a child-safe gate and fencing surrounding the pool. But those who are yet to comply with pool safety requirements will now be unable to sell their property until they have up-todate child safety barriers in place. New regulations came into effect on

October 1, and it is the responsibility of the pool owner to make sure current pool safety requirements are met before settlement if they choose to sell their property. All swimming pools must have a continuous safety barrier maintained by the pool owner, which restricts young children from the pool and its immediate surrounds. If a property has a swimming pool built before July 1, 1993, the pool can continue to comply with the old Swimming Pools (Safety) Act 1972, unless the property is for sale.

Dog breeders save on rego Wakefield Regional Council has agreed to offer reduced dog registration costs to dog businesses within the council area. Councillors voted to apply dog registration fees for registered businesses based on a charge of 50 per cent of the full dog registration fee for the number of animals approved for the business. Ministerial approval must be sought before the changes can take place.

Environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, said there were 10 registered dog businesses within the council area, mostly situated in the Hundred of Hall outside Halbury, Dalkey, and Balaklava. Before making the decision at last week’s meeting, council had received three letters from dog businesses urging council to consider a reduced fee.

Need to know how to apply for grants? The Sturt Area Consultative Committee is staging a Grant Writing Workshop on Thursday, November 13 from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Gally’s Meeting House, 4 Patterson Terrace, Farrell Flat. Members of local community organisations and clubs who are keen to develop and understanding of the

planning and process necessary for increasing grant success rates. The workshop demonstrates how success in securing funding is the direct result of strategic planning. Workshops are free of charge and include a light lunch. Bookings are essential and can be made by emailing michelle.day@sturtacc.org.au or phoning 8562 2511.

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Plastic bag ban closer in SA Legislation to ban use of plastic shopping bags in South Australia has passed the Lower House of State Parliament. If the bill gets the numbers in the Upper House, a ban would be phased in from January 1, with an end to provision of plastic bags by shops from May 4. SA Environment Minister Jay Weatherill says there is a cost with reusable bags, but the benefits far outweigh that.

“The costs of the single-use plastic bags are already built into the price and they’re community costs as well all of those millions of bags going to refill, the costs that are borne by the broader community in terms of the local government clean-ups, the costs to our marine environment, so there are already costs in the system,” he said. “This is about avoiding those costs by getting those bags out of the system,” he said.

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YEARS AGO September 2003

Eighteen students from Horizon Christian School were presented with awards following their success in the Australian Mathematics Competition. A special achievement award, as well as a distinction award, were presented to year eight student Ben Rowe, who achieved the highest standardised score in the school.

YEARS AGO September 1998

Riverton High School student, Sarah Hill, was awarded the prestigious Pierre De Coubertin Award for her participation in sports and an artistic piece exemplifying the spirit of the Olympics. Sarah was one of 40 winning students from around Australia, receiving a certificate from hockey gold medallist, Juliet Haslam.

YEARS AGO September 1988

Around-the-world walker, Ffyona Campbell, paused for a rest in Balaklava, posing for The Plains Producer photographer at the silent cop.

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ROSEWORTHY • Roseworthy Campus will recognise the past, present and future in a family festival, to be held between 11am and 5pm this Sunday. ‘The Science Behind the Product’ will celebrate science, agriculture, viticulture, education – past, present and future, all on display in one beautiful location with an exciting mix of entertainment, great local produce and premium beverages. Roseworthy partners and commercial/industry links will showcase their research and how this research has influenced the end product. Displays will be located on the hockey and rugby oval at the front of the Roseworthy main building. There will also be an assortment of fine food and drink on offer, as well as a host of live music and entertainment including sheep dog trials, working horses, model train rides and many other attractions for the whole family. BALAKLAVA

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• Balaklava’s Christmas Pageant will be held on Christmas Eve this year. Proudly organised by the Balaklava and Districts Lion’s Club and sponsored by the Balaklava Business and Traders Association, the pageant is a great opportunity for community groups to become involved. Why not start getting your float together, or look at other ways to be involved. Organisers are looking for face painters and stall holders to help make this years’ pageant a success. If you would like to know more speak with Karla May (8862 1737), Tanya Kraft or Peter Guthberg. AUBURN • Auburn Community Development Committee (ACDC) will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, November 13 at 7pm in the RSL Hall. Nominations for the committee are being sought. If you are interested in supporting your community through the ACDC, contact Pamela Speakman on 8849 2400 and find out how you can become involved. • Melbourne Cup Luncheon will be held at the Auburn Institute from 11.30am on November 4. Hosted by the Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Auburn/Watervale Auxiliary the luncheon will feature raffles, sweeps, and a complimentary drink on arrival. Prizes will be offered for “Best Dressed” and “Best Hat”.

Nominations need to be returned to the hospital by Thursday, November 6. • Margaret Streatfield has been announced principal of Hamley Bridge primary school for the next five years, commencing in 2009. TWO WELLS • Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch meeting is on Monday, November 3, from 7.30pm at the Old Council Chambers, Two Wells. For further information contact Maria 8520 2328 or Dave 8524 2036. BRINKWORTH • Brinkworth Progress Association will meet on Monday, November 3 at the Junction Hotel at 8pm. For further information contact Anne Green on 8846 2260. SEVENHILL

Kids ‘cue’ up – New equipment for the Riverton Teen lounge has arrived. Zac Jolly, Patrick Callery, Josh Nourse and Annie Merritt (obscured) were among the eager teenagers who helped unpack the equipment, which included a pool table. Bookings are essential and tickets are $35 and available from Toy Kingdom, Clare, A Bit of Everything and Cogwebs, Auburn. For further information phone Sue on 8843 0251. RIVERTON

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• Riverton District Soldiers Memorial Hospital are holding a fundraiser “Ain’t We Got Fun” at the Riverton Hall on Sunday, November 9 at 2pm. Performed by Whyte Yarcowie Vaudeville Troupe, tickets are available from the hospital office or Riverton Thrifty Link, adults $10, children $5, tea and coffee supplied. • Riverton kindergarten will host a Melbourne Cup Lunch on November 4 at the home of A and K McCabe. Tickets are $15 and include lunch and champagne. To book your ticket contact Judy McCabe on 0414 249 525 or Kate McCabe on 0417 820 008. HAMLEY BRIDGE

Carolyn honoured

• Hamley Bridge’s Carolyn Koch has been named the Adelaide

Plains Netball Association’s first life member. Carolyn played for Hamley Bridge for a number of years and is now a committee member, coach and umpire. She has also held the position of association president and is currently the Combined Northern Netball Association regional secretary. • Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool will open for the season this Saturday, November 1, at 1pm. Admission to the pool ranges from $5 per adult to $1 for children under two years and non-swimmers. Memberships are also available. The pool is open from 4.00pm to 6.00pm on school days, and from 2.00pm to 6.00pm on weekends and school holidays. • The annual general meeting of the Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital will take place on Thursday, November 13. The hospitals new Serenity Suite will be opened at 6.30pm and the meeting will commence at 8.00pm. Nominations for the Board are needed and nomination forms are available from the hospital or by phoning 8528 2276.

• Open weekend at the Heritage Garden is a weekend not to be missed by rose and garden lovers. Spend an enticing day among the perfume of the French roses, drool over the Austins and wonder at the charm of the old rose varieties. Open Garden at the Heritage Garden, Gillentown Road, Seven Hill is on November 1 and 2 from 10am to 4pm. The open day is in aid of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Royal Flying Doctor and devonshire tea or coffee, or wine and cheese is available. For more information call 8843 4022 or 0418 837 430. SNOWTOWN

Exhibition and art workshops

• Hummocks Station Art Gallery will feature new works by Ania and Marek Herburt from November 1 to 30. The exhibition is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. Four half day workshops will be conducted on November 8 and 9, with Ania conducting the morning workshops on Naive art and Marek, the afternoon sessions on understanding the techniques of landscape art. At the end of each sessions participants will understand the concepts and techniques of landscape painting and naive art, observe working artists, paint a small landscape or produce a small painting on glass. KAPUNDA • Kapunda Show is on this Saturday, November 1, at Kapunda Harness Racing Club.

Power at the flick of a switch We all take it for granted - we just flick a switch and suddenly we have power or light for just about anything. I recently saw a story on ‘Landline’ (ABC TV) where a little town in Victoria held an ‘Electric Light Ball’ to mark the 70th anniversary of the town getting electric power. The event was a re-enactment of that momentous occasion in 1938, and it made me think about our own local area – when did we get electric power? Experimenting with electric light in Adelaide began in the 1860s, but it was half a century later before moves were made in Balaklava to replace the kerosene lamps and acetylene gas lights with electricity and, even then, it still took several more years of debate before anything positive

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happened. It became such a hot issue that the council elections of 1915 saw a 75 percent turnout of ratepayers intent on making their feelings known on the subject. Council finally agreed to accept the AMP Society’s offer to “finance an electricity scheme to the extent of 3750 pounds at 5 1/2 percent for 21 years....” The power house for the lighting plant was to be erected on a site in George Street, Council would buy all the materials needed and the work

would be done by day labour. The Commissioner of Crown Lands was to attend to open the scheme on May 30, 1916, along with a list of other suitably eminent politicians etc. However, on the appointed day, the Commissioner sent a telegram saying the roads were so bad that he wouldn’t be coming, so the council chairman performed the opening ceremony at 6.45pm. The next 10 years were troublesome for the power plant, with many of the secondhand components breaking down. It was also difficult to enforce the payment of electricity accounts, with many people (including the primary school and some churches) asking to be disconnected when they found out how much this new power was costing them.

In 1922 an advisory board was appointed, recommending to Council that street lights “be not lit on four nights prior to, and on the night of, full moon and on any other nights as the board might direct.” In October 1924 the Adelaide Electric Supply Co. made an offer to buy the power plant at a negotiated price of 3250 pounds which was accepted by ratepayers. AESC (later to become ETSA) has supplied Balaklava with power ever since. Hamley Bridge was more forward thinking than Balaklava in the early days - local businessman J G Traeger installed a large Blackstone engine to generate power for the town in 1913, making Hamley Bridge one of the first towns in SA to have electric power.

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Clare council Aussie awards

Nominations for Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Australia Day Awards close this Friday, October 31 at 4pm. The awards recognise people who have made a noteworthy contribution during 2008 and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years. Categories are Community Event of the

Year, (presented to the person or group who has staged the most outstanding community event during the year), Young Citizen of the Year, (to be eligible the person must be under 25 years of age on January 26 next) and Citizen of the Year, (to be eligible, the person must be 25 years or older on 26 January next). An award will be presented for each

category in the Clare, Riverton and Saddleworth areas. Nomination forms are available from the Riverton, Saddleworth, Clare offices and can be downloaded from www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au • Council’s November meeting has been changed to Monday, November 24, with the Development Assessment Panel has been changed to November 3.

Flood map sought for three rivers Funding to create flood mapping for Light, Salt Creek and Templers rivers is being sought by Mallala council. If council is successful in gaining funding, it hopes the mapping will be complete by next September. Engineering and infrastructure services manager, John Tillack, said the flood mapping tied in with mapping currently underway of the Gawler River. Mr Tillack said the effects of flooding in these other nearby rivers needed to be determined not only for the impact on adjoining properties, but also the impact floods could have on the Gawler River. “We really need to have an idea of flooding from all potential sources,” Mr Tillack said. “Unless you get that done there’s a risk that you could make decisions that aren’t backed up by good science.” Mr Tillack said the last time he knew of the

Light River flooding was in 1983, when floodwaters caused extensive damage. The Salt Creek and Templers rivers generally only flood when the Gawler River floods. Mr Tillack said work was continuing on the Gawler River flood mapping. Until all flood mapping is complete, Mr Tillack said council would not know what impact it would have on its development plans or any other aspect, but the community would be informed of the results once the mapping was finalised. Mr Tillack said he expected the flood mapping to cost $325,000 to $350,000. Council will seek funding through a private developer who has an interest in the affected land, State government’s Stormwater Advisory Committee, and Federal government’s Natural Disaster Mitigation Program.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION LEGISLATION REFORM Discussion Paper 3 – General Provisions for Education and Early Childhood Development The Minister for Education, the Hon Jane LomaxSmith and the Minister for Early Childhood Development, the Hon Jay Weatherill, are seeking public comment on reforms to the Education Act 1972 and Children’s Services Act 1985. Feedback received by 5 December 2008 will help to develop new legislation. The discussion paper, more information and a feedback form are available at www.edlawreform.sa.gov.au or by phoning 8226 3825 during business hours. Comments can be lodged electronically or posted to: Legislation Reform Unit Minister for Education Minister for Early Childhood Development c/- PO Box 778 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Email: edlawreform@saugov.sa.gov.au www.edlawreform.sa.gov.au EDTREM011471

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TEAM effort – (from left) Angela Phillis, Holly Phillis (in front) Gemma Phillis, Nolene Klante, Kate Williams (in front) Joshua Wiliams, Daniel Williams and Ashlee Williams (in pram) take part in the walkathon.

Riverton goes ‘walkabout’ Riverton Hospital organised a successful walkathon on local walking trails around Riverton. The walkathon, held Sunday, October 19 promoted healthy physical activity for families. Thirty walkers participated, walking distances from one to 12 kilometres and raising $2000 towards the upgrade of the palliative care room in the

Load restrictions on Wasleys road Load limit restrictions are likely to be put in place on Wasleys Road and Wasleys Road Bridge. District Council of Mallala will soon commence community consultation, and engineering and infrastructure services manager, John Tillack, said it was unknown what the load limit was likely to be until consultation was complete. In addition to a load limit on Wasleys Road Bridge and from this bridge to the Mallala township, council agreed to create a ‘local traffic only’management plan on Wasleys Road from Coleman Road to Barabba Road. Mr Tillack said it was likely heavy vehicles would be restricted, particularly within Mallala township on Wasleys Road to minimise any unnecessary truck movement on the main street. “Barabba Road could take trucks off Wasleys Road and onto Redbanks Road,” Mr Tillack said. Redbanks Road is a State government controlled road. Mr Tillack said it was also essential to introduce a load limit on Wasleys Road Bridge to protect the bridge itself,

which has heritage significance. Built in 1906, the bridge has already been reduced to one-way traffic only because of its narrow width of 6.4 metres. However, any restrictions will be negotiated with Light Regional Council, as it is on the boundary of the two councils. Mr Tillack said he hoped consultation would be complete by Christmas, and said a decision was likely before the end of the first quarter next year. Service at monument A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at Mallala monument in the centre of town on Remembrance Day (November 11) from 10.45am. Uniting Church minister Reverend Geof Graetz of Gawler will lead the service and personnel from No 1 Airfield Defence Squadron, RAAF Base Edinburgh will attend. Mallala School children will be present, with some assisting in the service. Following the ceremony, a barbecue will be available, for a small cost, on the lawns in front of the Museum.

Election Results Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council Supplementary Election for Area Councillor Conducted on Monday 13 October 2008 Formal Ballot Papers – 2736

Quota – 1369

Informal Ballot Papers – 5 Candidates OSBORNE, Oliver

First Preference Votes

Result after Distribution of Preferences

273

MOLINEUX, Wayne

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Much to discuss

T’S been a busy time in local government recently – and there’s more to come over the next few weeks! On Thursday and Friday of last week, I attended the Local Government Association AGM, which had a packed agenda of State-wide issues. Delegates at the Adelaide Convention Centre were asked to vote on 23 separate notices of motion, covering issues such as planning reforms, development, stormwater ... and even a cigarette levy to help clean up cigarette butts from water traps. We were also asked to consider recommendations relating to the reform of the Australian constitution, State government planning reforms, a waste implementation plan, natural resources management and climate change strategy. One issue raised is becoming another environmental modern-day dilemma for all of us – not just local councils. This is the disposal of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), old smoke alarms, computers and the like. Some of these objects, which may use small amounts of mercury in their production, already are impacting on waste transfer facilities. Councils need to be thinking about how we are going to handle their disposal as use increases.

Meeting in Canberra As this rather tumultuous year draws to an end, I will be in Canberra on Tuesday, November 18, for the Prime Minister’s summit on Local Government. Presiding members (mayors, presidents etc) of Australia’s 565 councils and shires have been called to Canberra to forge a new co-operative relationship with the Federal government. The Rudd Labor government committed to this course before being elected and the summit is the first step in working with local government to tackle the nation’s infrastructure needs. The Canberra meeting is a lead-up to another important gathering convened by the Australian Local Government Association in Melbourne from December 8–11, when Federal constitutional recognition will be the sole topic. Changing the constitution to include local government was another reform promised by the Labor government before its 2007 election win. But first councils must agree on exactly what should be presented to the Federal government. It will be interesting to see what comes out of all of the above!

Hard-working locals Congratulations to winners of the “Celebration of Employment” awards held in Maitland earlier in October. These awards were facilitated by District Council of Copper Coast. Winners from the Wakefield Regional Council district included Primo at Port Wakefield, Carol Weepers of Carol’s Homestead Cafe in Snowtown (we often enjoy her catering services at local functions) and Alexander Brackstone, of Lochiel, who works at Cheetham Salt and was named inaugural “Trainee of the Year.”

Regional safety award The 15 member councils of the Central Local Government Region (CLGR), which includes Wakefield Regional Council, deserve praise for winning a Safer Community award, sponsored by Emergency Management Australia. This is the first time such a large group of councils have worked to formulate a plan for disaster and emergency management which allows councils to be familiar with the plans of their neighbours. As chairman of the region, my congratulations to CEO Anita Crisp and project consultant Neville Hyatt for overseeing such a challenging task. Our project now faces interstate winners at the national awards in November. This column is sponsored by:

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hospital. Volunteers from the Gilbert Valley Lions club cooked the barbecue and Probus club members distributed water and sunscreen. A face painter was popular capturing images of butterflies, a palliative care symbol, flower and Australiana themes. All participants thoroughly enjoyed the day.

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Mallala in LGA bid to protect coastline By Lauren Parker

GAVIN and Rosemary Dunn with their award – and organic produce.

National recognition for Tarlee’s organic pioneers Pioneering organic farming in South Australia and a heavy involvement in the continued development of the organic industry has led to Tarlee farmers Gavin and Rosemary Dunn being recognised on a national stage. The couple were awarded the Organic Federation of Australia ‘lifetime achievement’ award recently. Rosemary said this award recognised their personal achievements, rather than that of their business, Four Leaf Milling. As well as continually growing and expanding their own business, Rosemary has developed the logo used by Biological Farmers of Australia, an organisation established by Gavin 22 years ago. It began when Gavin called a meeting of seven like-minded farmers from Queens-

land, Victoria, and New South Wales. These seven farmers became directors, and Gavin was elected chair, a position he held for nine years. By the time he retired from this position, Biological Farmers of Australia already had more than 1000 members, and the organisation has continued to grow and expand to become the largest in Australia. “The organic industry is a big industry now,” Rosemary said. Rosemary and Gavin remain members of Biological Farmers. Four Leaf Milling is now in its 40th year of processing and its popularity with consumers continues to grow. “This past year we’ve had available a limited edition collectors tin of rolled oats,” Rosemary said.

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While they expected this to last four months, it was sold out within seven weeks. “The organic industry is going from strength to strength,” Rosemary said. She said the continuing drought hadn’t impacted their sales. “We source grains from northern New South Wales, southern Queensland, and Victoria,” Rosemary said. And while some of these areas are struggling, Rosemary said their wide range of products meant there was always an alternative on offer to consumers. “We seem to have been able to get through a few droughts,” she said. When it came to future developments, Rosemary said next on the agenda was an office and retail area upgrade.

Councils from across the state met last Friday for the annual general meeting of the Local Government Association of South Australia. Among the 23 motions put to the association, District Council of Mallala put forward four motions concerning coastlines and the new rural addressing system. Three of these were supported and passed. In the first, the LGA agreed to seek State government assistance to provide private or public off-road vehicle facilities in areas where required, and to provide adequate patrolling by State government officers to ensure improved monitoring in known problem areas where off-road vehicle activities are occurring in unlicensed or uninsured locations. For years council has been concerned about coastal degradation along the Samphire Coast. Along with this motion, LGA agreed that it would work with State government to facilitate strategies to protect reserve areas from damage and activities of off-road vehicles; and to have police officers educated that roads or road related areas in the Road Traffic Act 1961 applied to any government or council reserve. Councils also shared concerns about the implications of the new rural property addressing standard. Supporting a motion made by Mallala coun-

cil, the LGA agreed to lobby State government to reimburse councils for their administration costs associated with the introduction of the rural addressing system, either from the emergency services levy or other funds. A final motion aimed to exclude rural living zones from the rural addressing system was not supported. Mr Moloney said the rural addressing system would mean some Lewiston residents would need to change their address. South Australia is the last state in Australia to adopt the rural addressing system, and Mr Moloney said it would make it much easier for emergency services to locate addresses. “Even though it might be an inconvenience to the Lewiston residents because they have to change addresses, it was going to be very difficult to get it (the motion) supported given it’s already adopted across Australia,” he said. Council mayor, Steve Kennedy, said he was pleased council was able to put the motions forward at the meeting, and to gain support for three of the four motions. He said before a motion could be included at the AGM, it first needed to be assessed by LGA executives. And of the 68 councils in SA, only 23 motions were put to the meeting. “We’re setting the standard for regional councils,” Mr Kennedy said.

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people of the plains EMPLOYMENT AWARDS:

They make things work It’s taken a while, but Lochiel’s Alexander Brackstone says he’s finally struck an uneasy friendship with computers. “Me and computers never really saw eye to eye - not like the young kids nowadays that grow up with them,’’ the 44-year-old (left) admits. “I still have issues

By Lauren March with them ... you never stop learning with these things. “But I’m on more friendly terms with them now than what I was, that’s for sure.” Two years ago, Mr Brackstone swapped his job as forklift operator at Cheetham Salt, at

Price, to learn how to use the company’s computer system and spend more time in the office. The move proved worthwhile, with Mr Brackstone being named trainee of the year at last month’s Yorke Regional Development Board’s “Celebration of Employment” awards. “It was scary at first, I admit - like the first day of a new job,” Mr Carol Weepers, of Carol’s Homestead Cafe, Snowtown Brackstone says. “I was way out of “It’s made my job Cafe, at Snowtown, my comfort zone. “A lot of people more interesting,” says was joint winner for were quite surprised Mr Brackstone, who Employer of the Year still enjoys occasional for businesses with less that I have done it.” than five employees, M r B r a c k s t o n e forklifting work. “Both of them (fork- along with Desmond changed career path while Cheetham Salt lifts and computers) Meats, at Kadina. Employer of the was undergoing a ma- have their ups and downs ... but it gives year for businesses jor overhaul of its you something differ- with more than five emcomputer systems. ployees was awarded to He became so pro- ent to do.” Thirty-two nominaPrimo, at Port Wakeficient with the new technology that he was tions were received for field. The awards will be made responsible for the awards – now in held at Balaklava next teaching others within their second year. Carol’s Homestead year. the company. LEFT: Primo’s David Ritchie (right) is presented with his Employer of the Year award (more than five employees) by YRDB chair, Ian O’Loan, and mayor Ray Agnew (centre). nPICTURES supplied by Chris Nies – Cnies1@bigpond.com. Phone: 0417 089 807

India may take our beef Local cattle producers could soon be exporting beef to India. Chair of the newly formed SA Livestock Producers Group and District Council of Mallala mayor, Steve Kennedy, said a verbal agreement had been reached with a party in India hopeful of importing Halal meat produced locally. The SA Livestock Producers Group

includes several local beef producers. Mr Kennedy said the producers group had been formed as the result of a “serious discrepancies” over the past year in the percentages and kill ratio for animals that had been sent to a particular abattoir. “I have a large off-shore market already identified, and I’ve had several meetings overseas and through Austrade

and Agribusiness,” Mr Kennedy said. “I have verbally locked in a guarantee for a large purchase of livestock,” Mr Kennedy said. “It doesn’t have to go through any existing abattoir.” Mr Kennedy said buyers were particularly interested in Halal beef, which is prepared in a way to comply with Muslim law.

Students get ADF awards Students from six local schools are among a record 519 South Australian students who will soon be receiving 2008 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards. They are from Balaklava, Clare, Kapunda and Riverton and District high schools, Snowtown area school and Horizon Christian school. The students were nominated by their schools for consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership and teamwork skills through voluntary work, participation in community initiatives, academic excellence and sport. The successful students will be announced towards the end of the school year, most at school presentations.

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Regional win a boost for playgroup

A local playgroup has been named regional Playgroup of the Year. Mallala Playgroup entered Playgroup SA’s ‘Playgroup of the Year’ competition and was announced regional winner last Wednesday. Their win was announced by Playgroup SA’s patron, Network 10 personality Jane Reilly at the Adelaide Zoo. Minister for early childhood development, Jay Weatherill, presented the group with a plaque and a clam sandpit filled with toys and resources for the Mallala Child Parent Centre valued at $500. The playgroup entered the competition with a giant treasure map of all this year’s fun activities, leading up to their end-

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Melanie Baker and Jenna at the zoo with their entry of-year break-up, when Father Christmas will make a special visit. Each child put their handprint around the border. Mallala Play-

group currently has 27 members, and a total of 42 children. About 30 children attend playgroup each Wednesday morning during the school term.

Committee members are president Melanie Baker, vice president Linda Schutt, treasurer Alison Kennedy, and secretary Jayne Tiller.

MUSEUM EXHIBITION:

Mallala’s time to reflect “Time of Conflict” is an exhibition dedicated to the many local men and women who served their fellow Australians during time of conflict. Held at Mallala’s Old Mill, the exhibition highlights the involvement and service of the young men and women of the area, mainly in the conflicts of the 20th century and documents the impact of this time on the district.

The exhibition also covers the role of the RAAF No. 6 Service Flying Training School which operated between 1941 and 1945, and the transition of the base following these years until closure in 1959 and sale in 1960. The site is now used as Mallala Motor Sports Park. The Mallala Museum exhibition will be opened on Sunday, November 9 at 2pm, by Kate

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FIRE SEASON PUBLIC NOTICE

To all landowners and occupiers in the following Council areas ✴ Mallala ✴ Wakefield Regional

CFS Wakefield, group officer, Chris Cowan, shows overgrowth in an area along the disused rail corridor on Railway terrace, Balaklava.

CFS advice on farm and crop protection Always carry a full knapsack, and rake or shovel on any machine when it is in the field. This is mandatory when harvesting a flammable crop, spreading lime or fertiliser or moving through a flammable crop on land where it has been harvested. Locate farm machinery when not being used during harvesting on a cleared/ploughed area away from adjacent crops. When working machinery, regularly glance behind to check for fire. Maintain a farm fire-

FIRE DANGER SEASON November 15 – April 30

fighting unit with its own pump, motor hoses and water tank ready to use when harvesting, burning-off, welding or conducting other farm operations. Do not carry drums of fuel on tractors. Vibration may cause leaks. Never refuel any machine while the engine is running and always keep a suitable fire extinguisher on hand. When using a station-

ary engine, if no one is present while it is operating, the area around it must be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of four metres. If an operator is present when the engine is in use, they must have a knapsack (or water extinguisher) and a rake or shovel available. Keep the spark arrester clean and in good order. Inspect fuel lines and tank daily for leaks.

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Landowners and occupiers within the district are advised that the 2008-09 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North CFS Region is November 15, 2008 to 30 April, 2008 (unless altered by the CFS Board). It should also be noted that Section 83(2) of the Fire and Emergency Service Act, 2005, sets out that “the owner of private land in the country must take reasonable steps to protect property on the land from fire and to prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land, or the spread of fire through the land.” The CFS and District Bushfire Prevention Committees have recommended the following precautions be implemented:

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1. Fire-breaks should be placed where necessary throughout the property. 2. Buildings should be protected by a 20 metre fire-break or reduction zone. 3. Trees should be pruned to provide a vertical break around buildings. 4. Rurally built up areas such as Two Wells/Lewiston/Owen should have blocks completely cleared of flammable undergrowth unless paddocks are grazed or cropped. 5. The farming community are encouraged to continue to observe the codes of practice for harvesting, stubble slashing and burning off outside of the fire danger season.

TOWNSHIP PROPERTY OWNER/OCCUPIERS 1. All flammable grasses and undergrowth should be cut and maintained at a maximum height of 10cm (4 inches) throughout fire danger season. 2. Trees should be pruned to provide a vertical break around buildings. Council is aware that in certain circumstances the above requirements are not practical. If you have any problems fulfilling your obligations please contact Council’s Fire Prevention Officer. The requirements of this notice should be completed by the date on your Section 83 Notice.

FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER Mallala Council: PETER BUTTERY 0408 811 065

If you live in one of these council areas and have a fire prevention concern, then contact your local Fire Prevention Officer.

Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala The 2008 – 09 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North which includes Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala opens on

Monday November 15, 2008 & will close on April 30, 2009 Unless changed by Government declaration During that time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit for that purpose has been obtained from Council. Permits will not be issued prior to March 1, 2009. Contact Council for details of the rules relating to fires in the open for cooking and comfort purposes.

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From near and far to Manoora Manoora Institute was filled to capacity recently to celebrate the centenary of the building of the front room additions. Former residents travelled from many parts of South Australia and interstate as well as a small contingent of former crew members and their wives from the HMAS Manoora Association in Victoria, to join the local community to celebrate the occasion. The front additions were added to the main building that was built 25 years previously, and enabled the community a more comfortable and spacious library, reading room and upstairs billiard room. Guest speakers at the celebrations on Sunday, October 19, were Les Kennedy OAM, president of the HMAS Manoora Association, Geoff Frost, a descendant of William Thomas and Annie Frost, spoke on behalf of the family, of their involvement in organising and planning the Institute. The Frost family kindly donated, on permanent loan, two silver trowels that were used to lay the foundation stones by Miss Annie Leeder in 1884 and Miss Hilder Frost in 1908. Former resident Tony Griffin, who now lives in Adelaide, gave an interesting and entertaining story of his early years growing up in Manoora.

Tony is the only son of Jack “Doughy” and Eileen Griffin who was the local baker, said growing up in a small town had many advantages. The centenary cake was cut by members of the committee along with visitors Vera Ziem (now Dansie), former resident, who with her late husband Lou operated a general carrying business in town. Vera was the oldest person at the gathering and will celebrate her 102nd birthday next month. The afternoon concluded with the unveiling of the commemorative plaque by Lionel Pugsley, a past president and councillor for Saddleworth and Auburn Council. Visitors were able to reminisce and browse memorabilia displayed in the library and reading room. A selection of new and old books were displayed by the Saddleworth Library. A new flagpole has been erected at the Institute, replacing the one donated by Charlie Gray in 1917. President of the Institute Committee, Phillip Schwarz said he was very pleased with the response for the celebration, and thanked everyone for making the day a memorable success. Manoora Institute committee is the longest serving community organisation in Manoora, having been formed in 1880.

Unveiling of commemorative plaque by Lionel Pugsley, former president and councillor, and Manoora Institute president Phillip Schwarz.

ABOVE: Don and Shirley Rowe and Vera Dansie, of Adelaide, at the celebrations.

ABOVE: Library volunteers, Saddleworth librarian Joy Williams with current volunteers Alison Palmer and Glenys Quick, and past volunteers Gayle Schmidt and Joy Kelly. LEFT: The Griffin family Marie Hinckley, Patricia Griffin, Margaret Ward, Joan Riches and Tony Griffin.

Former crew of HMAS Manoora and wives, Ken and Bev Baldwin (Victoria), John Hooper and wife (Victoria), Bill Walsh and wife (Cowell, SA), Les and Flora Kennedy (Victoria), Ron Norman and wife (Gawler).

EXTENDED DAYLIGHT SAVING REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

RIGHT: Cutting the centenary cake: Alison Palmer, Geoff Frost, Julie Gardner, Vera Dansie, Phillip Schwarz, and Glenys Quick.

Following extensive consultation during May/June 2007, the South Australian Government announced that it would trial extended periods of daylight saving in 2008. These involve an extra week at the conclusion of the 2007/08 period (30 March - 6 April 2008) and three additional weeks at the start of the 2008/09 period (5 October - 26 October 2008). This aligns with daylight saving in NSW, Tasmania, Victoria and the ACT. Now that the trial period has concluded, the Government is again seeking feedback before determining whether SA should adopt the extension on an ongoing basis.

Load limit to halt Two Wells trucks This street has been used as a short cut between Gawler Road and Old Port Wakefield Road, according to engineering and infrastructure services manager, John Tillack. “Heavy vehicles as a general rule don’t belong on residential streets,” Mr Tillack said.

He expects the decision to impose a load limit will result in a mixed reaction, with residents likely to be happy, but those using the road as a shortcut expected to be disappointed with the decision. Consultation will be completed before Christmas, and a decision is likely by March 2009.

You can comment via a feedback survey on the SafeWork SA website at www.safework.sa.gov.au/daylight

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DISTRICT Council of Mallala hopes to prevent movement of heavy trucks along a residential street in Two Wells by imposing a load limit. District Council of Mallala last week voted to begin consultation to minimise truck movement on Drew Street, Two Wells.

Your views on the impact of extended daylight saving are sought by Friday 21 November 2008.

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LEWISTON:

Seal of approval for Judd road Judd Road, Lewiston, will be sealed by mid 2009 after a decision by District Council of Mallala to reallocate grant funding to the project. At the recommendation of council’s Asset Management Advisory Committee, District Council of Mallala last week voted to redirected $269,000 to the sealing of Judd Road and associated drainage works on Clements Road. The road will be sealed from Dawkins Road to 100 metres north of Gawler River Road. Council’s engineering and infrastructure services manager, John Tillack, said the funds had been reallocated from Gawler River Road because of an unsuccessful grant application.

Special IT’S the ultimate day our for revheads – the Kapunda tractor pull! The Rotary clubs of Gawler, Gawler Light and Kapunda will host this major fundraiser for charity on Saturday, November 8 at Kapunda trotting track. The 2008 Tractor Pull is for modified V8 tractors and is the only South Australian event this season sanctioned by the Australian Tractor Pull Association (ATPA). It carries points towards the Australian championships. A Tractor Pull involves powerful, modified machines pulling a large, movable weight on a sled over a 100 metre run. As the weight moves forward, the resistance increases with the tractors roaring and bucking their way along the track until they can go no further. The tractor

However, council is still seeking funds to continue its upgrade of Gawler River Road. Mr Tillack said council used a matrix of five criteria to determine road priorities. These were: traffic counts; where it fits within the road hierarchy; number of adjacent property owners; any deficiency in the road network; and customer enquiries or complaints about the road standard. “By balancing all of those together we determine what the priorities are for both township or rural roads and arterial roads,” Mr Tillack said. “These particular roads have been a priority for a number of years.”

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Mr Tillack said Judd Road was used mostly by residents living on the road, as well as other local Lewiston traffic. And while the funds have been reallocated from the Gawler River Road upgrade, Mr Tillack said this was still council’s first arterial road priority. Council aims to seal the length of the road to Boundary Road using two-thirds grant money, and one-third council funds over three years. To date, about half this road has been sealed using both council funds and Roads to Recovery funding. Mr Tillack said council was optimistic it would receive the funds to complete the project.

Incomplete street lighting is causing a traffic hazard in Lewiston, according to a council manager. District Council of Mallala infrastructure and engineering services manager, John Tillack, said council had applied for funds to complete street lighting at all intersections in Lewiston, raising concerns having lights at only some of the intersections increased danger at others. “Some drivers now think all the intersections have been lit, therefore they don’t need to take care on some of the others,” Mr Tillack said. Over the last three years, several intersections have been

provided with street lighting. “It would be a much safer situation to have them all lit,” Mr Tillack said. However, the funds applied for won’t cover the cost of all remaining intersections in Lewiston. “Some of the intersections could cost $15,000 each to meet Australian standards,” Mr Tillack said. Track ready for holidays A BMX track in Two Wells will be complete by the school holidays. The District Council of Mallala project has been delayed as council focuses its resources on the completion of the Germantown Road upgrade.

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Tractors will pull a crowd that pulls furthest and fastest wins the heat. About 35 ATPA registered members are expected to compete. The event will have full catering and licensed bars and includes skydivers, a ute muster, helicopter rides, children’s entertainment, vintage tractors, stationary engines, stalls and displays. Patrons are welcome to bring their

own folding chairs, however no Eskies or pets are permitted. Gates open at 10.30am and entertainment begins from 11.00 am, with the Tractor Pull competition starting at 1.30pm and finishing about 9pm. For further information contact Wayne Murphy 8524 5510 or Steve Barilla 8523 2133 or visit www. gbtractorpullsa.org

Rhynie bazaar will be held on Sunday, November 2 at Rhynie public parking area, from 10am to 4pm. It’s a great day out for all the family in this small, picturesque town. Vintage and classic cars will be on display and the bazaar will feature market stalls, art and craft, food and wine, local produce, live music, bric a brac. Enquiries to Rhonda on 8847 2679 or Tania 0418 806 747.

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HORIZON SCHOOL SPORTS DAY

Yellow Curlews give their all in the tug-of-war.

Kingfishers swoop again Horizon Christian School held its sports day last Friday. It was a top day of sporting competition, with many new record being broken – two of the most spectacular being Tinashe

Nyoni’s Open Boys javelin 36.30 (breaking the record by 7.2m) and Thomas Rowe’s U16 Boys javelin 28.79 (breaking the record by 9.09m). Winning house of the day was

the Blue Kingfishers – winning for the fourth year in a row. Final scores were: Blue Kingfishers 1108, Yellow Curlews 950, Green Rosellas 738, Red Robins 656.

TOP: Sharayah Kowalick competes in the long jump ABOVE: Blue Kingfishers Amber Greenshields and Thomas Rowe with the winning house shield. LEFT: War paint for some (from left) Katie May, Kylie Tiller, Marni Greenshields, Emma Tassell, Alex Herreen, Renee McPharlin, Tess Lawson.

You asked for it Balaklava, specialists available for appointment. You’ve told us you’d like specialist advice on home loans and business banking needs at a time that suits you. Good news Balaklava; your Branch Manager, Paul McBride, is ready to talk home loans and business banking on 0488 107 686. If there’s anything else your ANZ Balaklava can assist you with, please let us know in-branch or call us on 8862 2300. After all, it’s your ANZ. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) ABN 11 005 357 522. ANZ’s colour blue is a trade mark of ANZ. M&CSAATCHI ANZ5920/10/S/PLAINS

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News Gulf ‘friends’ target dump drainage DISTRICT

Your vote can boost Pat’s chances to go one better

Royal Life Saving devotee Pat Quick says winning an unsung hero award is an honour – but it’s hearing about children using the skills she has taught that gives her the most joy. “If I can teach one child to save a person’s life, then that’s all I need to hear about; or even if I don’t hear about it, but it happens, that’s just so huge,” Mrs Quick says. “There was a local lad a while ago who tried CPR on his grandpa and kept him going until the rest of the family arrived. “Hearing things like that is a real buzz.” Mrs Quick, of Manoora, has spent more than 30 years dedicating her time to the Royal Life Saving Society of South Australia, training youngsters not only to swim but also to administer first aid and resuscitation. Her efforts were recognised this month when she was named one of six regional winners of grocery chain IGA’s Community Chest Unsung Heroes Award. As part of the award, $250 will be donated to Royal Life Saving. “That’s the lovely part,” Mrs Quick says of her win. “We hear so much about Surf Life Saving - Royal Life Saving do all the training for swimming pools and lakes but they don’t get a lot of publicity and a lot of support government wise (compared with Surf Life Saving).

Friends of Gulf St Vincent will protest against drainage methods used at Inkerman dump. A Friends forum held at Port Wakefield earlier this month heard there were several concerns about alleged drainage from the dump into the Gulf and the recent approval to dispose of low-level contaminated waste. Friends president, Pat Harbison said further meetings would be held to discuss plans to oppose current practices. Friends of Gulf St Vincent is a group of volunteers, including retired marine scientists and others with expert knowledge of Gulf St Vincent. Members are based “They do a lot of valuable work and they’ve really been a big part of my family.” Mrs Quick, along with other regional winners, are now in the running to take out the state prize, which will be decided by an online public vote. The state winner’s chosen charity or organisation will then be rewarded with a further $5,000 donation. Mrs Quick urged everyone to support Royal Life Saving by voting for her at www.iga.net.au

SARDI’S Dr Scoresby Shepherd, who surveyed the bottom of St Vincent Gulf in the 60s, addresses the meeting. The gulf recently has again been surveyed with video camera – and there are many changes. all around the Gulf, from Edithburgh to Port Wakefield on the western side, and south to Normanville, as well as on Kangaroo Island. Mrs Harbison said while not discussed at the forum, the group also had serious concerns

about the proposed Port Wakefield marina. “The Gulf is so shallow in that area so it would be predominately power boats (using the marina) which will mean you’ll get a lot of oil and fuel in the water, as well as a lot of channelling

through the sea grasses,” she said. “We aim to give the community more information about all of these things so they can recognise proposals that will affect the Gulf and keep a watch out for things that might damage it.”

Three years before marine parks set Proposed outer boundaries for a series of marine parks – including in the Gulf St Vincent – will soon be released for public comment. The State government is committed to creating 19 marine parks, to protect marine habitats and species. Environment and Heritage marine parks state manager Chris Thomas said the parks would be located in Gulf St Vincent, South East,

around Kangaroo Island, Spencer Gulf and off Eyre Peninsula. “The people we speak to generally want to know about the size of the parks and how the parks will affect commercial and recreational fishing,” Mr Thomas said. “We assure them while the parks need to be large to be effective, they will all be zoned for multiple uses, so fishing will continue in most areas. “There will, however be small

sanctuary zones included in each marine park where fishing and other activities will not be allowed.” Mr Thomas said amendments to the parks’ outer boundaries were expected to be confirmed mid-next year, with internal zoning arrangements scheduled to be released for public comment by 2010. Zoning and management plans for each marine park should be finalised the following year, Mr Thomas said.

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VIRGINIA

Institute reflects 100 years of Virginia

The 100th anniversary of the Virginia Institute will be marked with an open day on Sunday, November 9. Organised by the Virginia Institute committee, the day begins at 11am and continues throughout the afternoon. Secretary Raeleen Besnard said residents and past residents of Virginia we re welcome to attend. Memorabilia will be on display and there will be guest speakers. The Virginia Institute was officially opened on November 9,1908 by Mr Butler MP, followed by “a light meal to celebrate the occasion.” A meeting in Virginia school room on

April 6, 1908 was the beginning of the project. It was decided to pursue the idea of an institute, and the committee which brought the idea to fruition raised money to purchase land and prepare plans to have the building erected. The land was bought for 40 pounds and the building was priced at just over 344 pounds. The building took just seven months to erect. The institute has been home to many organisations, including a library established in 1909 which ran for many years The Agricultural Bureau, formed in 1921, also occupied the premises for monthly

meetings. This group consisted of 30-40 local growers. Several banks have also occupied the building, including the National Australia Bank. Renovations took place during the 1990s, adding a meeting room, kitchen and foyer, creating larger and more user-friendly facilities. The Virginia Institute still hosts many organisations, including council services, dance classes and the Virginia CWA which have been occupants since 1946. For further queries on the open day or institute hire, contact Raeleen on 8380 9037. – ADRIAN MARSCHALL

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living The great rescue Four vital factors involved in God’s plan to rescue sinners

Good News

Rescuing us from sin’s death penalty was a huge problem for God. The problem arose because God cared about us. Perhaps we have thought, “God is allpowerful, so he can do anything, can’t he?” After all, doesn’t he say, “I am God Almighty”? Genesis 17.1. First, though he

is Almighty God, his almightiness on its own cannot rescue us. Why not? Because his almightiness doesn’t change the fact that we deserve to die. Who says we deserve to die? God does. Second, God decreed that only a human can pay for human sin, and every

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human must die for his own sin. Third, what else could pay the penalty of our sin. We couldn’t buy our way out of trouble. And even if we could live perfect lives from now on, our debt of past sins would still remain. Fourth, God saw just one possible escape for a totally sinful world. Here was his amazing solution. As well as being fully God, he would now also become fully human! By entering the human realm and taking on our humanity he would be able to

die in our place, as our substitute. And he did it! What a Saviour! What a Deliverer! What a Friend!

In brief “In him (Christ) dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2.9.

Colson’s expedition across the Simpson Desert

SA memory

In 1936 Ted Colson led a small expedition consisting of himself and Peter Ains, an Aboriginal man, and five camels across the Simpson Desert from his station at Blood Creek, in what would be the first recorded crossing of the desert. Colson crossed the desert to Birdsville in Queensland and returned to his home in 36 days. The Simpson Desert would be crossed again in 1939 by Cecil Madigan, also using camels. Madigan’s

expedition was also a scientific examination of the desert, gathering natural history specimens and studying the sand dunes. Camels had been an essential component of the exploration of Australia since the late 1860s, being well adapted to desert conditions and capable of bearing considerable loads.

From SA Memory: www.samemory.sa.gov.au

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MONTHLY CHURCH NOTICES n The Church notices published below are supplied by local churches and will be now be repeated weekly as church service directory for each month. All care is taken in their preparation by The Plains Producer – but as we rely on information supplied, no responsibility for accuracy will be taken. Churches should advise us of any changes immediately – or in the last week of the preceding month. Please advise us of any changes by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au

November 2 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

November 9 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

November 16 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am

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

Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm

Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava.................. 10.00am UNITING Mallala......................11.00am Two Wells.................. 9.00am Owen Comm............11.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 10.00am Nantawarra..... join with Lochiel Lochiel...................... 10.00am Pt Wakefield...............11.00am

LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava..................... 9.00am

LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava...................11.00am

UNITING Annual Parish service & AGM, Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am Mallala, Two Wells, Owen Community, Hamley Bridge, Windsor Balaklava.................... 9.00am Nantawarra . ............... 9.00am Lochiel.....join with Nanwatarra Pt Wakefield...............11.00am

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.15am Two Wells.................. 9.00am Owen Comm............11.00am Hamley Bridge............ 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava..................... 9.00am Nantawarra......join with Lochiel Lochiel........................ 5.00pm Pt Wakefield............... 11.00am

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The ultimate must-do Melbourne experience, the Southern Star will open on Friday November 28, 2008. The Observation Wheel is one of the most exciting new tourism projects planned for Melbourne – a stunning addition to the Melbourne landscape that will boast some of the most spectacular views over Melbourne and beyond. The $40 million giant ferris wheel based on the popular London Eye will be 100 metres in diameter featuring 21 airconditioned and enclosed glass cabins that will showcase views stretching as far as Geelong. The Observation Wheel is only the second of its kind in the world after the hugely successful London Eye. Whilst the cabins are similar in design, the Observation Wheel features a unique state-of-the-art star-like structure whereas the wheel of the London Eye is similar to a bicycle wheel with spokes. Proposed view of Southern Star Observation WheelRising almost 120m, around 38 storeys into the

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Clare 26, E Semple 8, E Hooper 6, R Gierke 6, G Todd 6, def Balaklava 21, N Williams 5, C Riemers 2, L Sutton 7, D Williams 7. Snowtown 47, P Schupelius 12, J Hoskin 9, G Schupelius 13, R Freebairn 13 def Blyth 15, J Hilzinger 2, G Clark 6, I Fisher 3, R Loader 4. In the Clare v Balaklava match, Dulcie started the game off well making the first hoop early in the game. Then she went on to make two more quick hoops, which meant the Clare Girls had to chase to catch up. Lynn kept separating Rae and Gorgie who in the end won by two hoops. Nancy and Chris had a battle on their hands against Euan and Ellie. They held Ellie off making her first hoop to almost half time, but this meant not making hoops. Chris got stuck on hoop three and as hard as she tried, could not get through it. Last time these teams met, Balaklava was beaten by 11 hoops, this time only five. Keep on trying Balaklava. The Snowtown and Blyth match was very one sided, with Blyth calling it a very miserable match. It is hard playing against a state player when all the other players are still in division four. Iris and Ruth certainly had a battle on their hands going down 26 to 7. Graham and Jenny could not break through Pam and Joylene as hard as they tried. Last time they met the score was 39 to 18, so Blyth have a bit of lee way to make up.

Golf Balaklava Men

Two Saturdays ago the tall, elegant Geoff McKenzie strolled regally back into the club house, placed his card on the desk and intoned “Ab uno disce omnes” to those there gathered, before heading to the bar. Fortunately, our resident Latin whiz, Merv Hameister, overhead this and volunteered the translation; “From one, learn all”. Geoff was helping us to come to terms with the fact that his excellent Stableford score of 36 had consigned the rest of the A Grade field to the dustbin of history. On a count back, big Barry Michael (35) headed Don Hannaford (35) into second place. Master par blaster Tate Michael was again in the thick of it among the B Grade field, returning with 40 points ahead of fast-finishing Dave Rodgers (35) and Austin Henstridge (34). Arthur Diercks (42) took great delight in stopping the recent run of Gerry Toms (35) in its tracks after a typically heated Veterans’ stoush. Bill Parkin cracked a Nearest The Pin on the third hole, following it up with a perfectly executed Birdie put. NTPs were also awarded to S. Purdue (8th.), A. Henstridge (10th.) and old greedy-gutz himself Ian Michael, who gobbled up the remaining 13th and 15th hole accolades. Last weekend it became clear that many members just don’t appreciate how a strong wind can both double the satisfaction of success and give a valid excuse for failure, resulting in a very small field for the stroke competition. Wayne Nagle nurgled his way into first place, scoring 79 (94 nett), leaving Bill Berry (81, 96 nett) to claim second. From the four B Grade warriors emerged a beaming, triumphant Dave Rodgers (67, 92 nett) accounting for an ever-determined Dean Trickett (73, 93 nett). In the Veterans’ Grade Stableford comp, it was Gerry Toms (43) who turned the tables on Arthur Diercks (37). All three winners also claimed the only Nearest The Pin glory on the day, to wit: Wayne Nagle (3rd), Gerry Toms (8th) and Dave Rodgers (13th).

Balaklava mid week

Merv Hameister blitzed the field this week with 49 stableford points from DAnderson 44, A Diercks 43, D Trickett 41, D Taylor 40, G Sonntag 38, J Curnow 36, B Berry 27.

Hamley Bridge

Winner of Thursday’s stableford competition was visiting golfer G Toms 46 with other ball winners R Mortimer 43, D Russell 41, R Cameron 41, R Ahola 40, and I Rhode 40. Other scores: M Grasby 39, W Van Pelt 38, R Smith, R Spriggs, B Cooper 37, J Riley, L Usher, E Manning 36, K Kluske, R Collins, T Jones 34, C Applebee, L Hatcher 32, D Nation, A Noack, W Jackson 31, C Doudle 30. Birdies to R Spriggs 9, C Applebee 7, D Russell 17. NTP: R Spriggs. No competition was played on Saturday.

Shooting mallala

Results from Sunday October 26 where 18 competed in warm and breezy conditions. 20 target continental. A: R Fleming 20/20, 2nd G Gilbert 19/20. B: T O’Connor

22/22, 2nd G Hopgood 21/22. C: C Foster 21/26, 2nd A Dalle-Molle 20/26. 20 target double barrel. A: B Dempster 27/28, 2nd G Gilbert 26/28. B: B Zanker 19/20, 2nd T O’Connor 22/23. C: C Foster 17/20, 2nd A Dalle-Molle 16/20. 30 target medley. 10 Double Barrell, 10 single barrel, 10 p/score. A: R Fleming 42/50, 2nd G Gilbert 40/50. B: A Zupanic 48/50, 2nd G Hopgood 47/50. C: A DalleMolle 41/50, 2nd A Tapscott 48/60. Next shoot: Practice and coaching Saturday November 8, Sunday November 16.

Tennis Balaklava Night

Another perfect night greeted players with Diane Gregor’s Gnomes making their debut after a round one bye. The Gnomes however didn’t look the slightest bit rusty as they pounded their way to victory over the absent Lauren Parker’s Fairies 4-30 to 2-19. Gnomette Sheralyn Bond has taken over from the very lame Lee Williams and started well with young Shaun Northcott winning a tight 5-3 over the sisters-in-law Bec Houston and Dee Bennett. Fairies Bec Houston and Clare Haynes took their next set in yet another 5-3. Diane and Cherie Cleary played against each other all night in a ‘friendly fire’ grudge match, with Cherie and Bec eventually winning a thrilling tiebreaker over Diane and Sheralyn in the last set. Newie Shaun is continuing his tennis from winter nights, and had a good battle against another newie in Dee, with both playing some good shots. Gnomes star Megan Shepherd was on a mission as opponent Clare found out winning two of their three sets in fairly tight matches. Three 5-3’s and a tie indicate how close this match was. The other division two match went down to the wire with Goblins captain and accountant Roanne Georg thinking her team had come second, only to re-check her adding to find they had won by a very measly one game! The miffed and unlucky Fran Henderson’s Elves chased everything down and tried every shot in the book but were pipped at the post. Three 5-3’s were played in this match but the top doubles both had very interesting scorelines. Goblins Pete and David Northcott gave the “I’m freezing” Chris Brownlie and Fran a 7-1 flogging, whilst Elves Imran Gul and Kevyna Gardner gave Roanne and Caitlyn McKay an 8-0 hiding! There may be some team restructuring after those scores when they next meet! Kevyna has shown a new lease of life since Geoff got back and is playing like a new woman! Chris started well reaching a three in his first set, but gradually went down one game at a time as Pete got warmed up! Luckily there wasn’t a fourth set Chris! Final score Goblins 3-25 defeated Elves 3-24. All bar one of the division matches had nearly identical final scores with THE one being Paul McBride’s Ogres defeat of Tania Allen’s Unicorns 5-34 to 1-16. After losing by just a few games last week, the Unicorns had to regroup this week, but were faced with a stacked Ogres team helped by the very handy fillin Derek Freidrichs! The top one-horned man Andrew Lane couldn’t believe his misfortune to find himself pitted against yet another young gun in Derek this week, after Adam Pratt last week, but it can only improve his tennis! Andrew and Tania’s first set was a tiebreaker, going down to Derek and the soon-to-be Annie Lennox lookalike Joy Ryan, while Paul and Marty Brice gave newcomer Ben Clark and Leonie Selleck a what-for, 7-1! Leonie’s next set with Andrew was better but not the best, going down in yet another tiebreaker to Derek and Marty, and what a surprise, an identical 7-1 to

Paul and partner Joy over Ben and Tania. However Paul had gotten ahead of himself hoping he’d win a third 7-1 in the last, but Andrew and Ben had other ideas pulling off a massive win over the big hitters Paul and Derek. However we won’t mention the lacklustre effort by the Unicorn girls, having to drop their daks to Marty and Joy. All in all, a dirty night out for Tania and Leonie who can only get better! Helen Barry’s Centaurs continued on their merry way, this time defeating Tammy Barr’s Giants 4-32 to 2-18. However it was a close match with two tiebreakers (both won by the Giants) and two 5-3’s (both won by the Centaurs) played, but the damage was done by two 7-1 wins to the Centaurs. The gun captains Helen and opponent Tammy featured in both with the latter wishing she’d had another week off to practice! In fairness, Helen had a hit last week whereas Tammy didn’t! Young gun Centaur Scott McDonald lost a first set tiebreaker with Di Meaney to Nick Durdin and Kathryn Taylor, with Di going on to come second in another tie, this time with Ray Bennett, and Scott and Helen having a near dak-dropping win over Tammy and Nick. Chasing down Scott’s shots has aggravated Nick’s back again, and he won’t be doing any chandelier tricks again this week. Scott is in the Centaur’s team to bring down their average age! Winter ladies Kathryn and Di had a good battle all night reliving some winter moments! Giants Darren Scholz had an up and down night against the very slice’n dicey Ray in an even contest. We hope Dazza has fixed his brand new broken racquet! Chris Curnow’s Zombies were caught napping against the absent Gary Wilson’s Vampires, going down 2-19 to 4-29. With Gus out, his replacement was the very reliable Dave Cmrlec who showed Chris he’s still got it, taking who of their three sets. The two tall slightly older streaks Zombies David Lester and opponent Vampires Don Veitch played like spiders across the net, with Don eventually taking the honours in that battle. Terissa Smart, who often feels like a Zombie after night shifts, had a mixed bag against another slogger in Cherie Taylor in a good spectacle. Dave’s fellow teacher Kerry Williams played in some great rallies against Lisa Redpath having two tight 5-3’s ending one each. Lisa was feeling a bit sore Friday after her first hitout for the season, but her legs are now warmed up for next week! The final division one match saw Cherie Cmrlec’s Warlocks get done in a thriller against Marie Heaslip’s Ghosts 4-27 to 221. A near record of five 5-3’s were played with the Ghosts winning 3 of them, plus an all important 6-2. The Ghost-who-walks Geoffrey Gardner was the star winning his three sets over the recently promoted Chris Allen, but not very easily. Although the scoresheet did mention Craig Allen, we were unsure if Cherie was having a blonde moment, or Chris didn’t want his real name on the losing team’s scoresheet! The Ghost girls were once again, very consistent, with Marie and Tanya Greenshields winning two each and this time winning together. Marie was feeling better than last week after having a good sleep after her matinee, which didn’t help her opponent Helen Durdin. Although we must say that every one of their sets was a close 5-3. The old girl, who obviously didn’t have an afternoon matinee and nap but should’ve, Julia Hoskin, had a big workout against the very determined Cherie with the younger eventually taking the honours 2-1. Warlock Bert Cocks needs to get on the warpath, as he met his match against the star Tanya in three tight 5-3 sets. Maybe Bert is lulling his opposition into a false sense of security until he finds last years form! Until next week when we see how Julia is walking…

from the pitch Name: Paul Chivell Nickname: Chuvs Team: Lower North Cricketing Status: Batsman and frustrated bowler Who would you least like to face up to? Shaun Tait or our bowling machine Who is your favourite Waugh? Mark Who is your favourite Australian Cricket Captain? Barry Jarman Funniest thing you have seen on a cricket oval?

Dustin Guthberg Best effort with bat or ball: Ball - Super 8’s game v Watchman (at least Porky thinks so!) Your most memorable moment in cricket: Grand final win v Watchman Strangest place you’ve turned up in your whites: Clare disco at old tennis courts Who would you least want to room with on tour? Why? Gongy. He knows why!