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n MASKED protesters – and “Sniffy” the dog – campaign against proposed changes to landfill regulations outside the IWS facility at Dublin.

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Protests start as EPA moves on landfill plans

Plans by operators to take contaminated waste at two local landfill waste depots have met stiff opposition.

The Environment Protection Authority has demanded a new management plan for Integrated Waste Services northern landfill at Dublin if a proposal to receive potentially dangerous heavy metals and chemicals is approved.

And locals have formally objected to proposed changes at the Inkerman landfill, where proponents propose to receive low level contaminated waste. (See separate reports, Page 6) Amongst several concerns expressed by the EPA at Dublin was the possibility more toxic

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by-products could be produced through the break-down of contaminated substances.

Local councils, environmental groups and community groups officially expressed their concerns about proposed changes.

Dublin and District Ratepayers Association said the IWS proposal document was too technical for many to understand, therefore restricting public response.

District Council of Mallala said it was concerned about the proposed staging of development, particularly in relation to potential environmental and health impacts on adjoining and nearby properties, and on the land itself.

In a formal submission to the Department

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of Planning, the Environment Protection Authority said it had previously advised it did not support a two-staged development at Integrated Waste Services (IWS) northern balefill (at Dublin), but would consider it on the condition stage two was completed within 12 months of stage one commencing construction.

And while IWS’s submission said the treatment of listed waste was expected to produce low level contaminated waste suitable for onsite disposal or reusable material options, and there were no significant by-products likely to be produced, the EPA said this depended on what was being treated and how.

“Some precursor contaminants break

down to form more toxic by-products,” the submission read.

“The proponent must either undertake remediation trials or provide examples where the treatment of proposed waste streams have been treated with the proposed methods to produce treated wastes to levels that will be acceptable for reuse or disposal as low level contaminated waste.

“The expected contaminant concentration levels in the treated wastes have not been provided in the proposal.”

The EPA said trials should also be conducted on proposed waste streams to determine pre-treatment leachability values. n CONTINUED PAGE 6

Stormy debate – but Middle Beach boat ramp finally gets the go-ahead – Page 3

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hank heavens we don’t live in Adelaide. It’s Clipsal Week, in case you hadn’t noticed.

All that’s rather jolly, if you are a red or blue petrol head, following Holden following Ford through the streets of Adders.

You might have guessed, Yours Truly is a Ford man, having been inducted into Henry’s family through my father, who claimed a similar motoring heritage from his father, though it must have been tough to farewell Neddy.

It’s good fun to be part of the scene during race week. For a very short time.

It’s the people, you see. They are everywhere in the city precinct and beyond, operating in sixth gear with their personal tacho redlining as they commandeer whole streets and footpaths.

Some come running straight at you, obviously fuelled with something high-octane; they don’t see you – or if they do, they don’t care.

Others just run out of gas and spend the rest of their night in the pits.

This is becoming “normal” be-

MY VIEW

Terry Williams

EDITOR Editor@plainsproducer.com.au haviour in big cities without even a car race to spice things up. Where the fun eventually morphs into ugly aggression.

Why? It’s oafish, awful and spoils the occasion for people simply trying to enjoy themselves.

Yes, yes, I am becoming a grumpy old man – but the more I try to be part of special events, the less I am enjoying it.

Recently a visit to Adelaide on a Friday night coincided with the opening of the Fringe festival.

There’s no denying thousands

of people were having a wonderful time and causing no problems ... but even motoring through city streets was frightening as the yobbos lurched out at you from everywhere, almost challenging you to run them down.

And I wasn’t even driving! What’s worse, this fear and trepidation comes from one who has spent about two thirds of his working life in the Adelaide CBD, in Rundle Mall, Hindley street and environs.

Maybe the recent adaptation to country life is having an impact – but it’s not so long ago I would walk anywhere in Adelaide at any time without a care.

Not so now; though it is possible still to enjoy oneself with a little foresight.

On Sunday the kiddies from the office (and two old codgers) tootled off to be part of the Fringe at a show in Angas street, conducted

by Arj Barker, an American stand-up comedian.

Beforehand we enjoyed a few drinks and a meal at a nearby pub.

Well, that was a good start. It was

already working for me. All that was necessary was to enjoy the show.

An admission here; I have a morbid fear of being the person who is plucked from the audience to be ridiculed by the performer. Saw it happen at Her Majesty’s with Dame Edna, who tore that poor, tragic, soul apart.

I will never forget having to hum “Click go the Shears” at Glenelg primary when the She Devil teacher called for auditions for the choir.

Young TW just would not sing, but she was equally determined he should perform. Choirs leave me cold. That old biddy probably ruined a musical career, though there has been solace in loudly playing Barry White and Accadacca.

Fortunately, no threat of audience participation was made by our funny friend Arj, though naturally I was seated in front of the only heckler in the theatre and had to endure the inane comments of someone who thought he was funnier than the star of the show.

It was mostly a 20-30 something crowd, with Yours Truly seated next

to a young lady, alone at the end of an aisle. Arj launched into a routine about smoking pot, which the crowd thought uproariously funny and LOL’d (laughed out loud). I didn’t connect with this, so I didn’t.

The young lady must have felt the same, as she took about 10 seconds from Arj’s first utterance, to start fiddling with her mobile phone, presumably texting his yarns to someone, somewhere.

The light from the phone was an annoying distraction. Then I noticed a chappie a few seats away doing the same thing. And another across the aisle. Were they actually listening?

And this after the audience had been politely asked to turn off their phones or at least silence them. But of course that request was ignored.

Arj did put on a top class show. His gags hit my funny bone.

But why is it when in a public place we seem now more often subjected to anti-social behaviour from recalcitrant individuals who care only for themselves? It won’t change. I’m off to the Simpson desert.

Reader survey keeps us motivated The results are now in and not only is the Plains Producer scoring points amongst its fellow papers (as confirmed by our Bank SA “best newspaper” Country Press award), its also hitting the mark with readers, with many preferring to read the Producer over other local papers.

Around half of respondents were from Balaklava, however a good mix of residents throughout the circulation area, returned the survey and gave us their opinion.

Readers of all age brackets responded, with 36-45 year olds mak-

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ate last year the Plains Producer took a bold step and surveyed readers to discover your likes and dislikes. Today we detail the results of that survey. Generally, it seems we are satisfying our readers ... but we have taken on board the comments from survey respondents to ensure we keep delivering the very best newspaper for our Adelaide Plains and regional readers. ing up 39 per cent of responses and 0-15, just 2 per cent.

All respondents were faithful Plains Producer readers, with all but one person, buying the paper each week.

Most people read their Producer on Wednesdays or Thursdays, and 82 per cent of readers refer to each edition more than once.

In other data: • 68 per cent of papers are read by just one household, however up to six households share one copy.

• 27 per cent of readers start with the front page of the paper, whilst the classifieds, police news, sport and photos are other popular starting places.

• 34 per cent of read-

ers play local sports with football, netball, bowls and tennis most popular.

• 51 per cent of respondents think there is just the right amount of sport in each edition, while 32 per cent would like more.

Generally readers think the sport reports are adequate, with some indicating they would

Work continues on Balaklava’s recycled water scheme Extensive earthworks have taken place over recent weeks at Balaklava Racing Club, where a community wastewater management scheme (CWMS) is being constructed.

Servicing the town of Balaklava, the scheme will eventually provide recycled water for use by the racing club, schools and sporting greens in Balaklava.

A CWMS has recently been completed in Hamley Bridge, while construction at Port Wakefield soon will begin.

pared to travel outside their local area to dine out or socialise.

• 65 per cent of respondents have internet and email access however, whilst many readers use the internet, email and facebook to communicate, they would prefer a printed version of the paper, to an e-version.

Respondents indicated the Plains Producers features are well read, with Dining Out, House and Garden and Weddings most popular.

Respondents said they were happy with the quality of the Plains Producer with comments such as “The Producer is a top class rural journal ... and “colour has enhanced its image.”

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well read, with 76 per cent of readers using the Producer to look for bargains.

Not surprisingly farm news, inFARMation and weather are well read by those respondents living outside the major towns, presumably farmers.

T h e P r o d u c e r ’s monthly business directory is also well read.

Whilst readers generally travel outside their local area to Gawler, Munno Para or Elizabeth to purchase clothes and shoes, the majority support local electrical and hardware retailers.

Not surprisingly, fresh food and groceries are more often purchased locally, rather than further afield.

Readers are also pre-

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• 95 per cent of respondents think the photos published are of good quality and more than half have purchased a photo.

• 60 per cent of respondents look closely at all photographs, however, sport, social, wedding and engagements photos are most popular.

Police news, Take 5 and school news are well read and popular sections of the paper.

Heritage highlights prepared each week by Norma Schopp are also popular. Social photos, weddings, births, personal notices, real estate and classifieds are also

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On behalf of Dublin History Group I am writing to request local residents please put pen to paper to write memories of their school days.

As our contribution to SA History Week in May we are collating a display giving the histories of all the former Hundred of Dublin schools (including Lower Light) and displaying student memories and their personal stories, including copies of any photographs you are able to share with us.

We already have collected some information and photographs and a listing of the early headmasters from the six schools.

We have no school bags, very few copies of school certificates, actual school reference books or primers, student prac books or sporting trophies.

If you have any of these items we would appreciate borrowing them for the day.

In addition to the exhibition, a plaque will be unveiled at the former Dublin School, while the other four schools will be recognised when finance becomes available.

Stoney Point school already has a plaque that was financed by Mallala Museum Committee two years ago.

If your parents, brothers or sisters, a relative or friend also attended schools in our area we would appreciate you passing on the contents of this letter.

Pat Thompson, president, Dublin History Group.

Ph: 8529 2028. info@ dublinhistorygroup.com.au

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I love following the progress of the Adelaide Plains through your paper’s web site and its great to see the Plains Producer rewarded for all of the great work you do.

It confirmed my thoughts about the standard of your newspaper. Well done to all.

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Man charged after hotel rammed

A BUILDER makes temporary repairs to the Lower Light hotel on Monday.

A Dublin man has been charged with multiple acts to endanger life after allegedly trying to run down a patron at Lower Light Hotel on Friday, smashing through the wall of the hotel.

Police allege the man, in his early 40s, was involved in an altercation at the hotel earlier Friday evening.

He allegedly got in his car and tried to run over a patron, who went inside the hotel. The man then allegedly drove his vehicle into the hotel just before 10.15pm, smashing through the front wall.

Police found the man about half an hour later hiding in nearby bushes. He was taken to Lyell McEwen Hospital with injuries to his

leg and arrested after treatment. Police expect to add further charges of drink driving when blood test results are received. The man will appear in Elizabeth Magistrates Court.

Publican Joff Booth said it was fortunate no patrons were injured in the attack. Joff was on his way to Darwin in a road train when the incident occurred, but flew home

immediately. He said the bar had been very busy Friday night, but fortunately bar staff had asked patrons to move away from the front bar just before the attack.

Despite the damage to the front bar, the hotel is still open for business, and Joff said an opening would be held once repairs were completed.

Cost cuts save boat ramp

Bickering Mallala councillors approve revised plan The new Middle Beach boat ramp has been given the go-ahead by council after a revised plan and budget were presented Monday evening.

Despite council previously being split in a five-six vote, the scales this week tipped in favour of the ramp after the cost to council was reduced by more than half by removing some elements of the project and reducing other costs.

District Council of Mallala agreed to borrow up to $67,000 to cover the remaining funds required, while the South Australian Boating and Fishing Advisory Committee will contribute $375,000 and the Federal government’s Department of Forestry and Fisheries $150,000.

For the Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee, the decision acknowledged 13 years of planning, refining and lobbying.

When some councillors said the cost to council was simply too high for them to support the

By Lauren Parker project, the board went back to the plans to seek ways of reducing costs while still meeting State and Federal government funding requirements.

However, the willingness to negotiate wasn’t appreciated by some councillors.

“I’m seeing this as a continuous moving piece of rubbery figures,” said councillor Rudi Fabrici, who later voted against the motion.

“I find it extremely difficult to come to grips with whether these figures are valid, if they have been confirmed and what they represent in terms of works.”

Councillor Marcus Strudwicke defended the committee’s flexibility and willingness to consider councillors’ concerns.

Infrastructure and engineering services manager, John Tillack, explained the components of the cost and how it had been reduced, which included not con-

structing the originally planned car park.

But despite the boat ramp being supported by all but councillors Fabrici and Tom Summerton, there was significant discontent amongst councillors.

Councillor Strudwicke moved a motion of dissent against the mayor after he ruled against a point of order by Cr Strudwicke regarding his dissatisfaction with an amendment to a motion.

Strudwicke later indicated he would be speaking with the Local Government Association about the matter.

The chamber was thrust into chaos as debate continued, with disagreements and bickering before a vote was taken - yet one councillor appeared not to know what he was voting for.

Councillor Joe Daniele believed he was voting for the amendment to become a motion, rather than to endorse the

motion, and it appeared he would have voted against the motion had he been aware.

Following the council decision, Mayor Tony Flaherty gave councillors a stern reminder of the need for respect in the chamber.

“There’s a total lack of respect,” he said.

“We’ve got people laughing and giggling and butting in before I have a chance to say

anything.”

Mayor Flaherty said regardless of whether councillors liked him personally or not, they needed to respect his position as chair of the meeting.

Before council considered the issue, committee and community representatives lobbied council one last time during open forum.

In addition to presentations by Foreshore

Advisory Committee chair, Barb Reid, John Drexel and Tony Lange, Jill Barclay-Davis also made an impassioned plea.

Having majored in psychology in the past and now again pursuing studies in the field, Ms Barclay-Davis said the boat ramp was also important for children and youth to spend time outdoors in healthy, recreational activities.

She said the younger generation was the first to be spending little time outdoors, and was suffering a huge increase in childhood obesity, attention deficit disorders, depression and other health issues.

She said a boat ramp would give them a healthy way of spending time with male role models and would have huge emotional and health benefits.

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South Australia Works Yorke Region Update

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Linking people, skills and jobs in the Adelaide Plains and Yorke Peninsula region

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elcome to the eleventh South Australia Works in the Yorke Region Column.

The South Australia Works in the Region program helps to up-skill and re-skill people in preparation for employment opportunities and helps local businesses to help their own shortages of trained staff.

Work to Work busy Jobseekers signed up through the Work to Work program, funded by SA Works and run by Angie Tucker of District Council of the Copper Coast, continue to develop their employability skills with many finding jobs.

Ten participants recently completed training in bar, gaming, coffee making and kitchen operations, with five gaining employment. Another 10 are currently training in Yorketown.

Several clients have gained employment in the Residential Care Sector after receiving assistance from Work to Work.

A range of training has been offered to suit clients’ needs including English as a second language, computer and internet applications, job hunting and interview techniques.

Work to Work continues to support clients across the Yorke region though mentoring, career counselling and life coaching.

Contact Angie Tucker on 8821 3355 to see if you are eligible for assistance.

Award recipient, Nicki Bennett, with David Furniss.

Graduates rewarded

Tafe SA Kadina held its graduation evening recently at The Farm Shed in Kadina. Graduates enjoyed the celebrations – and their achievements were inspiring.

SA Works Regional Co-ordinator, David Furniss, was one of the guest speakers and was pleased to present the SA Works award (above) i Bridget to Nicki Bennett, who always eager Sara, to volunteer and popular with work Economic and training colleagues.

Development The success of Tafe graduOfficer ates in gaining employment was highlighted on the night by several guest speakers who had completed a variety of Tafe courses in pursuing their careers.

i David Furniss, Regional Co-ordinator

Further information, go to www.yorkeregion. com.au or contact Bridget Sara on 8862 0832.

THE crash scene after the truck rolled on Main North road near Tarlee. Photo supplied by RSPCA.

Investigation into latest chicken truck accident Thousands of chickens had to be destroyed after a truck rolled on Main North Road, Linwood, early last Thursday morning.

The accident occurred just before 5.30am, and RSPCA officers were called in to deal with the live chickens, which all needed to be put down. The truck was carting between 4000 and 5000 chickens from the Clare Valley

to Adelaide for food processing and rolled onto its side while negotiating an s-bend.

The driver was air-lifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The truck could not be removed until about 4pm when the RSPCA had dealt with the chickens. Police will continue their investigations to determine the cause of the accident and have asked any witnesses to

contact Riverton Police on 8847 2200.

• The same afternoon, a wide load with escort carrying a transportable house to Queensland made an unscheduled stop on the Barrier Highway when the trailer disconnected because of a mechanical fault.

A crane was able to lift the trailer to be reconnected to a new vehicle and the road was cleared within four hours.

Hungry thieves pinch pies Two Wells • Home-made pies and pasties and other food were stolen from a Thompson Beach home between February 22 and March 12.

While the victims were away, the house was allegedly entered through a small shed, with several expensive tools stolen.

The thieves also allegedly stole everything out of a freezer, which included home-made pastries.

Neighbours reported seeing a white VP Commodore wagon on the long weekend, which was towing a red trailer.

Police have asked anyone who saw the vehicle or anything suspicious to contact the Two Wells or Mallala police stations with information on 8520 2309 or 8527 2065. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

• Undersized crabs were seized from fishermen at Port Parham.

Police said four fishermen from Northfield, Parafield Gardens and Kilburn received infringement notices of $120 each.

Police and fisheries officers have been busy along the local coastline with several people being stopped and their catches examined.

• A Eudunda labourer was reported for the alleged theft of an outboard motor from a premise at Middle Beach.

Police allege the 46year-old was staying at the caravan park and stole the outboard from an area within the park.

Police believed the motor was the proceeds of a break within the town about the same time, but later enquiries revealed it had been stolen else-

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 where. Police said further charges may be made as enquiries continue.

Balaklava • A Balaklava man was reported for possessing a prohibited weapon last Saturday.

The report was made after police stopped the man’s vehicle, finding a knife under the seat.

• Police have expressed concern about the number of speeding motorists around the town’s schools.

With three schools along two of Balakava’s busiest roads, officer-incharge Brevet Sergeant Steve Harwood warned drivers to consider not only the safety of their own children, but other children as well.

He said he had spoken to six drivers on Monday morning.

Snowtown • Tools valued at about $5000 were stolen from the grain facility at Snowtown earlier this month.

Sheds and vehicles were searched by the offenders overnight on Sunday March 1 to March 2, and stolen items included tools, hoses, a drill press, drills, battery charger, grinder and a pressure cleaner.

• The same night, several items were stolen from the vehicles of road crews that had been working on National Highway One. The vehicles were parked near the Kirra homestead, and in addition to damage to the vehicles, UHF radios, first aid kits, fire extinguish-

ers, a portable television, tools and other personal items were stolen.

The total loss and damage is estimated at about $3500.

• Three BP brand solar panels taken from a bore water pumping station may have been stolen the same weekend as the recent break-in at the grain facility.

The solar panels, valued about $1000 each, were stolen during a week of extremely hot weather, and the theft could have led to stock loss.

• A 1500-watt petrol driven generator was taken from a Snowtown residence in late February.

Valued at $500, the Warrior brand generator had black metal carry bars, red fuel tank and a large chrome fuel cap.

Anyone with information about any of the recent thefts is asked to contact the Snowtown police station on 8865 2100 or Crime Stoppers.

• A Snowtown man was reported for hoon driving and had his car impounded on Friday, March 6.

Police allege the offence occurred in Balaklava on February 20.

• A driver was lucky to escape injury after his vehicle left the Snowtown to Bute road and collided with two large gum trees.

The accident occurred on Saturday, March 7, and police said it happened on a bend and slope of a hill when the driver turned the sun visor down.

• A driver travelling

at more than 160km/h on National Highway One on March 5 lost his licence instantly as well as receiving an expiation notice.

Riverton • A 29-year-old man was taken to hospital with facial and body injuries after an assault in a Riverton house Friday night. A 28-year-old man also received minor injuries.

Two Gilbert Valley men, aged 28 and 30, were arrested soon after in Kapunda and charged with aggravated assault.

A third suspect, a 25-year-old Hallett man, was arrested Monday afternoon. All three were bailed to appear in court.

Clare • A 17-year-old Clare P plate driver lost his licence instantly after being detected drink driving. The teen was stopped by police just before 4am Sunday morning, and was reported for driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.127 per cent and

for breaching his licence conditions.

His licence was suspended for six months.

• A 42-year-old Clare man lost his licence for 12 months after he recorded a blood alcohol limit of 0.178 per cent on Thursday evening.

He was reported for driving under the influence and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

• Several items allegedly stolen from Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council were recovered on Thursday.

Computer and electrical items had been stolen the previous weekend, and police attended an address in Clare on Thursday where they found several of the items. A 36-year-old Port Augusta man is assisting police with investigations.

• A 49-year-old Clare man lost his licence for six months after being caught driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.139 per cent on Monday last week.

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Adopt a Town committee is calling on quilters, sewers and knitters from Brinkworth to Hamley Bridge, to gather fabric and wool to enable the committee to start making quilts to send to the families affected by the Victorian fires.

Organiser Joy Woodroofe said it was a great opportunity to clean out sewing cupboards and start cutting out eight inch (20 centimetre) squares of fabric or knitting eight inch (20cm) squares in a variety of brightly coloured wool.

The quilts will be kept simple in design and the size of lap rugs.

“Donations of wadding or larger pieces of fabric to back the quilts would also be appreciated,” Joy said.

A meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 31, (in a venue to be decided), where squares will be sorted, and the group will decide how to tackle the project.

“Some may feel they want to sew at home, others may prefer to get together with others and have a sewing day,” Joy said.

“Whichever way, it will be a great way to meet new people, share skills with others and do something practical for the families who have lost so much.”

Joy said she could just imagine a child’s face when he or she was presented with a brightly coloured, warm quilt made with extra love and care by someone here.

If you don’t sew, that’s okay, there are other jobs you can help out with such as cutting out, sorting colours, and even pinning squares together.

For further information contact Joy Woodroofe on 8528 6365.

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In good taste

• Baker’s Springs Wines will feature at “A Taste of Good Things” live jazz, wine and food day to be held on Sunday, April 19 from 10am to 4pm at the Rhynie tennis court (next to the CFS shed).

Entry will be by gold coin donation, with proceeds to Rhynie Improvement Scheme. For more information call 0418 806 747.

OWEN • The following people were recently elected to Owen primary school’s governing council: New councillors are Jasmine Barton, James Dale, and Sally Fritz.

Continuing councillors are Peter Freebairn, Kelvin Gameau, Natalie Lane, Andrew Parker, Tracey Pratt and David Wilson. Owen primary’s parents and friends committee for 2009 are Kathy Harkness (president), Katrina Gameau (assistant president), Jacki Wedding (secretary), Jasmine Barton (assistant secretary and school council representative), Tracey Pratt (finance).

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GILBERTValley Probus Club outgoing president, Russ Harris, kept the presidency in the family by handing over to his wife, Elizabeth at the handover meeting on Tuesday, March 3. Guest Speaker was Riverton police officer, Kelli Hersey, who was born and bred in the Riverland.

Before coming to Riverton 12 months ago, Kelli worked at a number of country police stations including Port Pirie and Coober Pedy.

Roll up to quiz night

• Snowtown Bowling club is holding a fundraising dinner/quiz night on March 24 from 7pm. Tickets are $10 per head, with tables of 10.

Guests are encouraged to take their own supper and drinks will be available at the bar. A creche is available for a small charge. To book a table or for further information contact Matti Willson on 0428 751 003.

• Snowtown’s next community management committee meeting is at Snowtown bowling club on Monday night (March 16) at 8pm.

RIVERTON • Riverton Community Library

Board will hold its annual general meeting on March 26 from 7pm at the Riverton Community Library.

MALLALA • Elected to the Mallala primary school parent club were: Alan Johnson, president; Sharon Taverner, vice president; Stephanie Helps, secretary; Libby Tiller, treasurer; Catherine Waddell, purchasing officer and Stephanie Helps, governing council representative.

School governance council members for 2009 are Margaret Baker, Carmine Cafasso (principal), Michelle Dunstan, Nichole Graham, Stephanie Helps, Yvonne Howard, Alan Johnson, Midge May, Tarnia Pratt, Mery Tregeagle and Michelle Verner.

• A recent casual day at Mallala primary school raised $296.30 for the Victorian bushfire appeal.

Choir assisted

• Mallala and Districts Community Choir has received a funding boost of $450.

The 12-member choir, formed about eight weeks ago by local teen Angus Bujega, will receive $300

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from Bendigo Bank and $150 from District Council of Mallala to help get started. Angus said the funds would be used towards purchasing music and shirts.

The choir practices each Tuesday evening at the Mallala Uniting Church from 7pm to 9pm, and more members are welcome.

TWO WELLS • Two Wells Community Access Business Resource and Internet (CABRI) Centre has had a change of name and is now known as the Two Wells Visitor Information Centre.

Manager Lynette Seccafien said the change of name reflected the business of the centre.

“We receive quite a few enquiries about chocolate, and we need to explain that we are CABRI, as opposed to Cadbury,” she said.

The centre provides community services such as collecting council rates and dog registrations on behalf of Mallala District Council.

“We also provide public internet and computing services, faxing, printing, laminating, photocopying and much more,” Lynette said.

The centre’s volunteers also print and collate 1500 copies of the community newsletter, “Your Local Echo” each month. Local souvenirs and visitor information are also available through the centre, located in the old school house, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells.

Buckland Park forum

• First of a series of information sessions to discuss the proposed Buckland Park residential development will be held at Virginia shopping centre on March 28, from 10am to 2pm.

Further sessions will be held in Virginia on April 2, from 3pm to 7pm, at the Two Wells Community Centre on March 31, from 4pm to 8pm and Angle Vale shopping centre on April 1, from 3pm to 6pm.

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You can also pick up a “Snowtown to Balaklava Art Trail” brochure at the Gallery and do the trail in reverse – enjoy a pleasant drive, beautiful countryside and the hospitality of the six galleries and wineries exhibiting local artists this month. The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 2pm to 4pm.

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By Lauren Parker • From Page 1 Some fixation techniques are affected by interfering ions and can affect immobilisation and alter leachability,” the submission said.

The authority was concerned the proposal did not specify what would happen to treated waste that was still above low level contaminated waste (LLCW) criteria.

Further refinements to the application aa well as clarification of several statements made in IWS’s application were requested by the EPA. “The activities and management of the proposed multiple waste treatment facility (MWTF) do not mimic those of a landfill,” the submission said.

“The approved Landfill Environment Management Plan (LEMP) is inadequate to deal with the proposed activities in the proposed MWTF. “The proponent should submit to the EPA for assessment an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) specifically tailored to the remediation technologies to be used in the proposed MWTF.” If the facility is approved, conditions of the licence will then be developed specific to the MWTF. However, Zero Waste SA said it had no objection to the development as it would divert some waste from landfill, therefore helping achieve targets in South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2005-2010, which aims to reduce waste to landfill by 25 per cent by 2014.

District Council of Mallala said: “This issue is significant considering the applicant intends to store contaminated materials on-site before the treatment facility is established in stage two,” said council’s development assessment team leader, Brendon Schulz in the submission.

Mr Schulz said council was aware of community concerns about the development, including potential environmental and health impacts and the impact of future sea level rise.

by giving these operators approval.”

They argued there would be more suitable sites to accept the materials elsewhere in the state, away from the Adelaide Plains coastline, residential homes, livestock markets, piggeries, crops, grazing stock and native animals.

Steve Jones, a Mallala councillor but acting privately, also made a submission, raising concerns about ongoing cell combustion.

“How can we have confidence in any management structure for this new, high impact proposal when control of internal combustion issues remain?” he questioned.

“The probability of groundwater contamination must be increased due to this uncontrolled combustion.”

He requested further public consultation to better inform residents of the proposal.

Lower Light resident Francie Brechin said she was concerned toxins could leach from the waste cells, as well as the potential for air-borne contaminants.

“I read of rising sea levels and am concerned this will affect the safety of the stored high level contaminants as much of the technology involved with the disposal of materials is in a formative stage,” Mrs Brechin said.

Mrs Brechin said the proposal was of concern to nearby intensive animal farmers who had to meet quality assurance goals without the possible complication of environmental pollutants.

“Over the years, the management of the IWS site has not endeared itself to the local community when it has accepted unsecured asbestos, allowed ongoing fires, and has a general unwillingness to have an open-door policy to the community,” Mrs Brechin said.

This proposal is a new appli cation and should no t be considered an amendment to the original EIS.Th e severe and dangerous nature of contaminan ts being propose d for treatment warr ant a new and com plete independent E IS. “There may be merit in the EPA conducting a community forum in Dublin where experts from both government and industry are able to explain the full proposal and ongoing operating procedure including all measures undertaken to minimise any risk,” he said.

Dublin and District Ratepayers Association said: “In the interest of fairness to the community, a public forum must be initiated long before any approval is given, by whichever authority is responsible,” said ratepayers representative Chris Lawrence.

State government was also asked to consider the history of breaches of licence conditions, including uncovered asbestos being left on site, risking the health of employees, passers-by and neighbours.

Because of the nature of the material proposed to be accepted, the ratepayers’ association requested a new post closure agreement be negotiated, as the previous agreement would not take such materials into consideration.

“This proposal is a new application and should not be considered an amendment to the original EIS,” the

submission said. “The severe and dangerous nature of contaminants being proposed for treatment warrant a new and completely independent EIS.” One submission, the origin of which was kept confidential, said the potential environmental and social impacts from the hazardous material were considered to be extreme.

This submission raised concerns volatile organic pollutants could become airborne through the proposed bioremediation methodology, which includes screening and mechanical mixing of the soil, without capture and treatment of organic compounds volatised during the process.

“The majority of these compounds present in a given contaminated soil will be simply volatilised to the atmosphere, with no real breakdown of contaminants occurring,” the submission said.

“This basically results in air pollution by these compounds.”

The submission questioned the suitability of other treatment processes proposed, and said it did not specify how the quality of surrounding land and groundwater would be assured, which was particularly concerning because of the proposed use of un-

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known proprietary solvents and fixatives.

“These materials are often highly mobile within the environment, and could have the potential to adversely impact upon human health and the environment if not properly managed and monitored during and after the treatment process.”

The Tauchnitz family of Dublin also made a submission expressing disbelief the proposal could be considered so close to the gulf and proposed marine park.

“The mind boggles to think these operators are asking for approval to dump heavy metals, pesticides, arsenic and mercury to name but a few, when they were exposed just last year (March 2008) for the incorrect transportation and disposal of asbestos,” the submission said.

“As Dublin residents we are appalled to think we could be living close to numerous toxic and dangerous materials, some being semi-volatile.

“To learn we could have been exposed to asbestos fibres whirling around the district by prevailing winds was very disturbing, and now we are being asked to again risk health issues

Council objects to Inkerman change ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Gawler District Health Advisory Council VOTING FOR RESIDENT MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Nominations have been received from: GEHLERT Martin John TAYLOR Philip Andrew BLACKWELL Pru WADWELL Tanya JACOBS Neil Rodney HAYNES Barrie Malcolm All members of the community are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting. A secret ballot will be held if required for the Resident Member appointments. The meeting will be held on 30th March 2009 at Gawler Health Service Staff Dining Room, 21 Hutchinson Road, Gawler East (enter via Gate 2, use Carpark 3, then GALMEC entrance), commencing at 7.30 pm.

The Gawler and District Health Advisory Council partners with the local health services to plan for the future. An important role for Health Advisory Council members is to advocate for the community.

The Health Advisory Council also has an important role as trustee of health service assets.

For further information please phone Rosalie Pirch at Country Health SA, phone 8561 2113.

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Locals have formally objected to proposed changes at the Inkerman landfill, where proponents propose to receive low level contaminated waste (LLCW).

Several formal submissions were made to Planning SA detailing concerns and reasons the proposal should be reconsidered.

Wakefield Regional Council said it was again objecting to the approval of another type of waste being received at the site.

In the submission, environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, said council was concerned because of the site’s close proximity to Gulf St Vincent and the long term integrity of the containment cells into which the waste would be disposed.

Ms McCarthy said nearby ratepayers were also concerned about dust from the site, and the

lack of monitoring by the licensing authority.

She requested three conditions be required if the development was approved, including a minimum of 300mm cover for the LLCW; the proponent provides quarterly reports as part of the annual report, which should also be provided to council; and monthly, spasmodic inspections by EPA officers to ensure the licensed area complied with the conditions of the licence, with reports to be provided to council.

“If the above were considered reasonable by the Minister, council officers would be better equipped to discuss issues with concerned elected members, rate payers and residents,” Ms McCarthy said.

Melissa and Geoff Cutting said they were disgusted to hear of the proposal as they believed the landfill was already on unsuit-

able land because of its proximity to the gulf. They are also concerned the wind could carry contaminated waste to farming properties and homes, and that local emergency services would be ill-equipped if an emergency occurred at the landfill.

If the proponents were granted permission to dispose of LLCW, they requested tough restraints and guidelines, and that the company continue to have community meetings and a liaison member from the community, along with community education and communication of any breaches.

“Encourage the company to invest in local community projects and support or even undertake positive environmental projects within the Inkerman and Avon area,” the Cuttings suggested.

Friends of Gulf St Vincent

said it was concerned about reports of regular practices on the Inkerman site which were not consistent with the initial Environmental Impact Statement or licence conditions. While the life of the site is estimated at 30 to 40 years, the group said it would remain a repository of contaminated matter for centuries.

“The risk of contaminating the groundwater, and then the waters of Gulf St Vincent does depend on the materials used to seal the site,” FGSV said.

They said the risk of contamination was also partly based on the site’s geology, which includes aquifers within the sedimentary layers.

“The subsurface material could be exposed to corrosive wastes, under hydraulic pressure, with potential to enlarge seepage lines through to the marine waters,” FGSV said.

Goyder MP concerned over contaminated dust Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, also made a submission.

“The site was originally approved as a deposit location for household waste from metropolitan Adelaide – a very different situation to that now proposed,” he said.

Mr Griffiths said he had heard from several concerned constituents, and he was primarily concerned about low level contaminated waste soils being carried off the site by wind, lead-

ing to contaminated dust being blown on to surrounding properties.

He said unloading hours should be restricted to times when the wind velocity was below 15 knots; a portable covered shelter should be used when unloading LLCW to prevent dust from drifting off site; a minimum of 300mm daily cover; ensure the sides of each containment cell is covered; and dust monitoring strategies to be revised.

Another anonymous submission opposed the amendment because of its close proximity to coastal swamplands and the potential effects of future climate change. It said the surrounding industries required a clean, green image.

Also of concern, the submission said Mines Department maps showed the Templeton and Whitwarta fault lines ran through the area, yet were omitted from the proponent’s geological description of the area.

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espite evidence to the contrary, local youth claim they are getting the message about driving while fatigued.

There has been a spate of accidents in recent months when young drivers have fallen asleep at the wheel but escaped serious injury.

Police have continually pleaded with drivers not to drive while they are sleepy, concerned it is only a matter of time before another fatality occurs on local roads.

Mallala officer-in-charge Brevet Sergeant Scott Trenaman said it wasn’t driven by age.

“Living in country areas with long straight stretches of roads where speeds reach more than 100km/h you’ve already statistically got lots of things stacked up against you,” he said.

“We’ve had two young lads here who were very fortunate they didn’t die in their cars.

“In both incidents the drivers said they felt weary just before pranging. They felt they were starting to nod off but didn’t pull over and have a power nap.”

According to Motor Accident Commission corporate affairs manager, Ben Tuffnell, fatigue is a factor in up to 30 per cent of fatal accidents TESS Wiseman driving at night. She says drivers need to plan ahead to avoid driving while tired. INSET, from top: Kirk Kirvan, Amy Gathercole and “Wilbur” Jordan. and 15 per cent of serious injury crashes.

“This decade, it is estimated about 200 people in SA have been killed in fatigue-related crashes,” all drivers who had held 3.30am before driving drunk or fatigued. he said. “These crashes try roads from crashes accident.

Most of the young their licence for less than For some, driving seven kilometres home. are also more likely to that could be prevented, “I work a lot of hours drivers questioned said two years said they didn’t cause severe injuries than for example, by taking while tired is a regular other crashes because breaks on long trips or occurrence because of and I’ve got to get home they rated driving while drive fatigued, but one fatigued equally as dan- said he did drive when somehow,” he said. they often involve travel- simply wearing a seat- work commitments. gerous as drink driving he was sleepy despite belt.”

For those on early He admitted he was ling at high speeds.”

With several fatalities shifts or working in more cautious about driv- because the consequenc- being aware of the danAnd country drivers gers, when he had just are more at risk, with on local roads in recent local hotels until early ing while tired when he es were just as serious.

And almost all drivyears, there are few in morning, it is difficult woken up or when comwas younger. more than 200 regional Some of the young- ers said they had been ing home from a long day road casualties recorded the district who have not to avoid.

One local hotel em- est drivers in the district, concerned for the safety at work. at the end of February, in- been touched by road tragedy, whether its the ployee, aged in his mid students at Balaklava of friends and family Others take a swag or cluding eight fatalities.

“Too many people result of fatigue, alcohol, 20s, said he sometimes High School, claim they driving while fatigued rely on parents to drive are dying on our coun- driver error, or simply an worked from 4pm until would never drive while or after drinking. Almost them if they are tired.

Young drivers challenged:

Don’t wind up ‘dead tired’

Some said the message of the dangers of driving while fatigued or while under the influence of alcohol simply weren’t getting across to others, despite their own awareness of the potential consequences.

Tess Wiseman has been driving about 10 months, and said a lot of people ignored the danger of driving while fatigued.

“There are so many ways to avoid accidents,” she said. Tess said drivers needed to plan to avoid driving after drinking or while tired.

Sixteen-year-old Kirk Kirvan said he didn’t take any risks when it came to driving while tired. Having held his licence for four months, he takes a swag.

Amy Gathercole has had her licence about a year, and said she was careful on the road and tried to ensure her friends were too. She said she didn’t drink, and if tired, either stayed the night or called on someone else to drive.

Wilbur Jordan said youths may not learn unless a friend or someone they knew was involved in an accident. n A driver training course will be held in Balaklava on June 1.

Details will be advertised in later editions of The Plains Producer.

Interested in plans for Buckland Park?

Information about the proposed residential township will be on display:

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Saturday 28 March—from 10am to 2pm—at Virginia Shopping Centre Tuesday 31 March—from 4pm to 8pm—at Two Wells Community Centre Wednesday 1 April—from 3pm to 6pm—at Angle Vale Shopping Centre Thursday 2 April—from 3pm to 7pm—at Virginia Shopping Centre

Staff from the Walker Corporation and members of the consultant team preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be available to answer questions and listen to your comments about:

The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is soon to be submitted to State Government. They will then exhibit the EIS for six weeks during which time interested members of the public can make formal written submissions.

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Highway boost Work is set to start up to six months early on road projects across the state as part of the strategy to support jobs.

Federal government will hand the State $48.4 million for the maintenance and upgrade of the road network.

Two new and five upgraded rest stops, as well as three new and three upgraded parking/decoupling bays along the Highway One Adelaide to Port Augusta link, are expected to provide truck drivers with more and safer places to get sleep or check loads. Specific locations are expected to be announced shortly.

Projects funded will include work on the Dukes and Sturt Highways as well as $7.2 million to fix 44 dangerous blackspots on local roads and $15 million to accelerate SA’s road maintenance program.

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Syngas outlines prospects

More than 200 million barrels of oil equivalent could be produced from coal in the local area.

In its latest Clinton Project update, Syngas (formerly Gulf X) has revealed coal found at Clinton and Beaufort could yield one barrel for every 1.14 tonnes of coal.

And with 260 million tonne of suitable coal found, this could mean the production of 228 million barrels of oil equivalent if the mining goes ahead, combined with a plant to convert coal to premium quality diesel.

Each year, Syngas expects to produce 1.6 million litres of

premium diesel, or 10 million barrels, meeting half the state’s requirements.

In 2007, South Australia’s yearly diesel demand was 71 million barrels and growing.

And with the potential to also provide electricity back into the grid through the diesel production process, the Syngas project has more than one potential income stream, with 40 per cent of the state’s daily power requirements supplied from interstate.

The company expects to generate 250MW of power for supply into the national grid.

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as a road base, giving Syngas five markets from the Clinton Project.

In the project update, Syngas said the northern Adelaide Plains location had great infrastructure and accessibility, including railway and road links, housing projects, power, and gas.

Following the completion of the Pre Feasibility Study (currently nearing completion) Syngas will start its feasibility study, which includes environmental approvals, liaising with State government, further gasification test work and licensing discussions.

Heat sources lying thousands of metres below the Adelaide Plains could become a source of electricity, according to Torrens Energy.

The geothermal exploration company is searching for hot rocks on both the Adelaide Plains and near Port Augusta in hopes of finding a heat source capable of generating sustainable energy.

The search for hot rocks comes just months after drilling by Syngas (previously Gulf X) who have found significant lignite deposits at Beaufort, Whitwarta and Clinton, which could be used to produce premium diesel.

Late last year and early this year three diamond drill holes were completed to 500m by Torrens Energy in various Adelaide Plains locations, including farmer Dick Harrison’s Stowe property (past Watchman), at 15 to 20 kilometre intervals.

Torrens Energy executive director, John Canaris, said the earlier drilling results were now being reviewed, and further shallow vertical holes may be drilled in the near future.

“These exploration drill holes give us a measure of the geothermal potential of those areas,” Mr Canaris said.

However, results of each drill hole cannot be determined for about three to six weeks.

“We have to wait until the temperature profile of the holes equilibrates, before an accurate measurement can be taken,” Mr Canaris said.

Results are then analysed and further data, such as seismic data, attained for the areas with the highest potential.

“Fundamentally, this is about mapping the heat being produced at depth, over a large area,” he said.

Following on from an initial discovery, the next step would be to drill a

deeper hole, up to 2000 metres depth, to reconfirm the “heat flow” results of the shallower exploration drilling.

Based on these results, Mr Canaris said a “confirmation well” would then be drilled to the target depth – 35004500 metres – using standard petroleum well drilling equipment, to verify the temperature and geological conditions of the reservoir rocks.

Torrens Energy is targeting temperatures in excess of 200 degrees Celsius, and recent exploration drilling reported this year returned a highly significant result north of Port Augusta, when modelled temperatures are about 200°C at 4600m depth.

“This is well above the temperatures required for geothermal power production, Mr Canaris said, and exceeds the temperatures currently being exploited for geothermal power in Europe.”

The results highlight the potential for the company to establish a new “geothermal field” in key locations north of Port Augusta, a result the company hopes to repeat on the Adelaide Plains.

The coastal location is also an advantage if electricity production takes place as seawater, used as a coolant, further increases the efficiency of the power plant.

While the company is still in the exploration phase, engineered geothermal energy, which involves drilling deep wells into hot rocks in the earth’s crust and circulating water between them, is now in commercial operation in Germany, and being commissioned in France.

The third geothermal power plant is likely to be established in the Cooper Basin, where Australian company Geodynamics is busily building a pilot plant which it hopes will power the town of Inaminka.

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Survivors plan local women’s support Concept plan.

Help for country cancer patients COUNTRY people who suffer from leukaemia will benefit from accommodation to be built at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre at Northfield.

State government Health Minister, John Hill, has announced the government will provide a 0.7 hectare parcel of land at the Hampstead Centre to support the Leukaemia Foundation’s plans to build village-style accommodation for people receiving blood cancer treatment.

“The Leukaemia Foundation’s new facility will be especially important for country people, who will be able to stay there while receiv-

ing intensive outpatient treatment, including chemotherapy,” Minister Hill said.

Leukaemia Foundation CEO, Simon Matthias, said the support by the government would significantly increase services and support for the thousands of South Australians impacted by blood cancers and related disorders.

“This announcement marks an important milestone in the Foundation’s $7 million village project to increase support for South Australians with leukaemias, lymphomas and myeloma,” said Mr Matthias.

“Plans include the construction of at least 15 two and three

bedroom apartments. This doubles the number of regional patients and families we can accommodate during their long and tough treatment.

“This service is provided at no charge and we estimate the saving to each patient accommodated is around $15,000 over the average length of treatment, which is eight months.

“Each week, 16 South Australians are diagnosed with blood cancers. Those from regional areas often begin treatment in Adelaide within 24 hours. While many move straight into our current facilities, there is a constant waiting list.”

LOCAL women, Joy Ryan and Diane Gregor are holding a meeting to gauge community interest in establishing a breast cancer support group, within the local area.

Both women are breast cancer survivors and have recognised an opportunity for women, both recently diagnosed and long term survivors, to get together for a casual chat, access up-to-date information and support others.

The meeting will be held next Tuesday, March 24 at the Balaklava Ambulance Station, commencing with a light tea at 6.30pm.

Joy said while each person’s experience with breast cancer was very different as far as type and treatment was concerned, it does provide a common denominator.

Diane said she found it reassuring, just prior to her surgery, to receive calls from two older women who were known to her, however she was unaware they had breast cancer years earlier.

“These calls, along with a survivor

aunt who had the disease 30 years prior, certainly helped the really nerve wracking time you go through waiting for test results,” she said.

“The support, information, resources and services available to women these days is substantial but many may not be aware of how to access it. Joy and I are just putting out feelers and if there is interest, we will look to organise a group to meet regularly as formally or informally as those attending would like,” Diane said.

The ladies said dozens of excellent speakers and presenters were available, including the breast care nurse, funded by the Jane McGrath foundation, to be based in Wallaroo.

Anyone interested in seeing such a group established is encouraged to attend the information night and take along ideas and suggestions. There will be no pressure for those attending to do any more. If you are unable to make it on the night, but are interested, please leave a message on 0439 886 312 or 0408 621 108.

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Kilikanoon’s internationally acclaimed, award winning winemaker Kevin Mitchell will enlighten guests on the wines while Saltnvines chef Ebony Johnson will discuss the reasons for choosing the dishes making up sixcourse menu.

Ebony has worked with Kevin to perfectly match the cuisine with the wines and over the duration of the evening guests will embark on a journey of flavour and delight.

Saltnvines owners of three years, Ken and Anne Stott, say Ebony continues to impress with the cuisine she creates.

“Keeping it simple, she comes up with the most exotic dishes,”

Saltnvines Restaurant WINEMAKER Kevin Mitchell will enlighten guests on wines, whiile chef Ebony Johnson presents a creative menu.

KILIKANOON WINES DEGUSTATION DINNER “Enjoy the Clare Valley’s finest Saltnvines cuisine & Kilikanoon award winning wines”

Friday March 27 - 7pm Ken said. “Her passion is creating delightful desserts.”

“Ebony does a really great job and we are very proud of the food she is creating.”

For 21-year-old Ebony, the position at Saltnvines has offered her a rapid promotion to head chef, an opportunity she would have had to wait many years to experience in

the city and the dinner offers an opportunity to match freshly prepared food and fantastic wine which really caps off her passion for cooking.

As well as being a great winemaker, Kevin is also an engaging speaker and the dinner promises to be a great, value for money night.

Tickets for the six course dinner are $110, with one free seat for

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Jenna’s winning formula Former Balaklava student Jenna Koch has been named top of 180 first year pharmacy students at university.

Jenna was named winner of the Symbion Pharmacy Service prize after achieving the highest aggregate of all first year pharmacy students.

Despite being named recipient of a Rural Health Scholarship when she finished year 12 at Balaklava High School, Jenna said the achievement came as a surprise.

“I was quite shocked,” she said. “I still can’t quite believe I won it.”

Jenna will be presented with a

certificate and $750 prize money in April.

Jenna said her interest in pharmacy was confirmed after work experience at Balaklava’s Chemplus pharmacy when she was in year 10.

Three years later, Jenna still works there in between full-time study.

Living in Adelaide during the week, she returns to Balaklava on weekends for work and during winter, netball.

And as pharmacy is a job needed in both city and country areas, Jenna hopes to return to her hometown after she finishes her study.

• JENNA celebrates with Gayanie De Silva and Jenny McArdle at Chemplus Balaklava.

Rae’s 90th birthday

Ninety friends and family, including grandchildren and great grandchildren, recently gathered at Mallala to celebrate the 90th birthday of Rae Crawford.

Members of local interest groups, including the Bowling Club, Probus, CWA, Uniting Church fellowship, Long Plains Red Cross attended the celebrations.

Twenty-five members of the African Violet Society, of which Rae is an active member, travelled from Adelaide to celebrate her milestone. Master of ceremonies for the day was eldest daughter Eileen Senn from Perth. Rae’s 88-year-old brother Tom Arney and wife Doreen travelled from Strathalbyn and sister, Isabel Turner, attended the happy gathering, along with grandchildren from Sydney.

Margaret Lines of Wasleys presented a humorous recitation.

After cutting the beautiful birthday cake made and decorated by Wendy Schultz, Rae responded to many celebratory remarks, thanking all for attending the day. Rae has lived all her married life in the district, firstly at Grace Plains on a farm and later in the township of Mallala.

• BIRTHDAY guests (from left) Tom Arney in discussion with Mallala identities, Malcolm Dunstan and Les Duhring.

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he Australian Transport Safety Bureau has prepared a 30-page guide – “Key Facts for New Drivers” – to assist young drivers who may have gained their licence but remain inexperienced. The Plains Producer today publishes excerpts from that guide in an attempt to combat the increasing road toll and accidents in our region. For the full guide, go to www.atsb.gov.au & search for “key facts.”

Speeding. What a sensation!

It may seem like fun but it is downright dangerous. The faster you travel the more likely it is that you will be involved in a car crash, and the faster you go, the harder you hit. The effects of speeding and being involved in a car crash can change your life forever.

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Four reasons why your choice of speed is important.

1. You have less time to react to an emergency.

you or someone else is injured or dead.

Why is it often safer to lower your speed limit to below the posted speed?

Busy roads are full of unexpected problems. A child may see its parent on the opposite side of the road and dart across without looking. You may be in control of your vehicle but you can’t control what other road users may do. If you have reduced your speed, you have more time to react to an unexpected situation.

Imagine you are travelling at 70 km/h instead of 60 km/h. A pedestrian or another vehicle suddenly appears. In the time before you actually start braking you will have travelled almost 3 m more than a driver travelling at 60 km/h.

Imagine you are driving in a 60 km/h zone. In which of the following situations would you slow down?

This decision-making time, or reaction When travelling near or through a shoptime, is the time it takes to recognise an ping centre. When near a school zone just emergency and then to brake. Young before school begins or after school ends. drivers take longer than experienced drivers to even notice an emergency or a When there is more traffic than usual. hazard, so travelling at a slower speed will When it is raining heavily. help. A few kilometres per hour can make When it is raining lightly. a big difference in seeing and reacting to When the sun blinds you for a moment. an emergency.

When there are roadworks.

When the area you are driving in is unfamiliar to you.

The answer is SLOW DOWN in every In a 60 km/h zone, travelling than if you drive at 60 km/h. one of those situations. Speed limit signs at: 7 In rural out of town areas, indicate maximum speeds allowable.

7 65 km/h, you are twice travelling just 10 km/h faster In every State and Territory of Australia as likely to have a serious than the average speed of you must adjust your travelling speed below crash. other traffic you are twice as the posted limit if the driving conditions mean 7 70 km/h, you are four times likely to have a serious crash. the maximum speed is unsafe. as likely.

Travelling a bit slower than It is not enough to be within the law: you 7 75 km/h, 10 times. other traffic on the highway need to be in control and able to cope with 7 80 km/h, you are 32 times as reduces the chances you will the unexpected. likely to have a serious crash have a crash.

Being legally in the right is not much comfort once your car is off the road damaged; or •Data supplied from The Federal Department Infrastructure, Transport,Regional Development and Local Government. Go to www.dotars.gov.au

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Reasons why your choice of speed is important Driver sees hazard

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A car travelling at 70 km/h will take around 57 m to come to a complete stop after the driver first notices an emergency. The same car travelling at 60 km/h will take about 47 m to stop. 10 m is a lot of extra distance to travel in an emergency. Step it out sometime and see for yourself!

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It is no secret a well maintained motorbike will last a long time.

Unfortunately, motorbikes are one of the most neglected vehicles on the farm.

While many farmers maintain their tractors, trucks, family car and ute they neglect to even wash their motorbike.

Kondinin Group’s latest research reminds farmers about the benefits of regular bike maintenance to avoid unnecessary costs and make riding safer.

Established during 1955, Kondinin Group is committed to helping farmers.

With a large and diverse membership across Australia, Kondinin Group continues to invest in agriculture by providing members with independent, reliable and practical information.

Report author, Peter Hickey said timely and correct maintenance was the basic requirement to keep bikes running well.

And keeping them clean will ensure they run cooler!

“One of the top tips is to ensure you’re using oil that’s suitable for bikes as it’s not friction modified.

Regular oil changes and

air filter servicing is the key to a long service life,” Mr Hickey said.

Examples of lack of maintenance include worn tyres, bent handlebars, missing chainguards, worn out suspension and brakes either not working or badly adjusted.

“Riders get upset when their bike wears out prematurely or they get a bill for $2000 plus for an engine rebuild.

“If simple maintenance were done this wouldn’t be the case.”

Mr Hickey said twoand four-wheel bike riders often overlooked the proper setting up of a bike, old or new, for its intended rider.

“Some of the things to take into account are the physical ability of the

intended rider to handle the bike, the terrain it’s to be ridden in, its weight, ground clearance and brakes. For example, if you want to ride standing up without bending over too much, put on a set of

handlebar risers. “An extra 50mm makes a big difference.”

Whether spending money on an older bike or setting up a bike from new, simple maintenance and the proper set-up will

provide an investment in safety and lower costs. A comprehensive guide on maintenance is published in the February edition of Farming Ahead and online at farmingahead. com.au.

Warning on inadequate child restraints With research showing a frightening number of children are inadequately restrained in cars, the RAAis reminding parents of the importance of correctly choosing and fitting child restraints.

While most parents invest in car restraints for their children, many remain unaware their

life-saving ability may be lost if the restraint is the wrong size or is incorrectly fitted.

RAA manager traffic and safety, Rita Excell, said an Australian study showed 82 per cent of children were inadequately restrained and more than three-quarters were seated in an inappropri-

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Ms Excell listed moving children to adult seatbelts and booster seats too early as one of the most common problems seen at the RAA Child Safety Centre, along with restraints not being properly secured by seatbelts and parents having difficulty positioning the restraint safely.

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Join the drive to stay alive O

n average, four to five people are killed every day in crashes on Australian roads.

A great many more are seriously injured and permanently incapacitated.

Since record keeping began in 1925, there have been more than 171,000 road fatalities nationally. In addition to

The risk of being involved in a fatal or serious crash is much higher for young drivers when there are passengers in the car – particularly when the passengers are around the same age and when there is more than one.

Why is this so? Having friends in the car can distract young drivers who have not fully mastered or automated driving skills.

This also encourages riskier driving behaviour – such as driving after drinking alcohol, speeding, swerving, and tailgating.

Having a passenger can simply make young drivers less attentive and less able to detect and respond to hazards while driving. When teaching a young driver it is wise for the first 10 hours of supervised driving practise to keep the radio off and passengers either out of the car, or if they must be there – silent.

After the Ps are earned, drivers should avoid taking passengers for the first few unsupervised drives. Driving alone can be much more challenging than under supervision. n Data from the Federal Department Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Go to www.dotars.gov.au

the burden of personal suffering, the monetary cost of road crashes is an estimated $15 billion annually (1996 data).

These figures, supplied through the Australian Transport Safety Bureau show why road users must be forever vigilant when behind the wheel.

pervising them – usually their parents – to become better informed and more confident.

A young person is at far greater risk of being involved in a fatal car accident than other drivers. Nearly a third of people killed on Australian roads are aged 16 to 25 – yet they represent only 15 per cent of the population.

In fact, young people go from being some of the safest drivers when on their L plates to being one of the most likely to have a car crash when they get their P plates.

“Keys2drive” is expected to: • Provide learner drivers and a parent or mentor with a free professional driving lesson from an accredited instructor; • Support parents and mentors with instructional material and practical guidance on how to provide effective supervision and training to a learner driver; • Establish an interac-

tive website which will offer short instructional videos, guides for handling various road terrains and weather conditions, and the location of their nearest accredited driving instructor; and •Deliver the country’s first ever national accreditation scheme for driving instructors.

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Friends can be a distraction

‘Keys2drive’ will give free lessons The Federal government is delivering $17 million over five years to an innovative road safety program which will provide more than 200,000 free driving lessons to learner drivers and their parents.

“Keys2drive” is an important new road safety initiative which will be delivered in association with the Australian Automobile Association.

Announced in the 2008-09 Budget, it will provide extra incentive for novice drivers to get more on-the-road experience and assist those su-

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Recognising fatigue symptoms So you think your learner driver is burning the candle at both ends? The usual complaint about young people is that they are always tired and not getting enough sleep.

This is not unusual. But being tired and driving can have serious outcomes. Fatigue is a factor in many road crashes.

What is fatigue? A combination of

any of the following warning signs means the driver is becoming fatigued: yawning, eyes feeling sore or heavy, vision starting to blur, daydreaming, not concentrating’ becoming impatient, reactions seem slow, feeling stiff or cramped, speed creeps up or down, making poor gear changes, wandering over the centre line or onto the road edge.

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■ TARITA Haynes and her two-anda-half year old niece Sophie Sanders, both of Balaklava, collect shells on the beach at Fisherman’s Bay.

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■ PROUD big sister Sophie with new little sister Lucy Gemma, another daughter for parents Travis and Kelly McArdle. Lucy was born on Wednesday, March 11 at Calvary Hospital, weighing 7lb.

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NEWS v Balaklava TROPHY winners line up after the sports day.

Big day for sport at BHS Balklava High School held its sports day on Wednesday March 4.

LEFT: Walter House winning captains James Abberley and Leah Tynan.

RIGHT: Tess Wiseman and Carla Jarmyn FAR RIGHT: Celebrating the win are Casey Michael and Bridey Atkins.

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More than 400 bikers from each state, representing six motor cycle clubs, converged on Kapunda last Saturday, as part of their protest run through the Barossa Valley, starting at Gawler. The group, protesting against State government laws which can be used to prevent members from associating with each other, stopped at the Clare Castle Hotel. Publican Kerry Price said the bikers were well behaved, co-operative and added “a great atmosphere” to the pub. About 300 drinks were served, of which about 30 per cent were alcoholic. A large number of police travelled with the group, part of the annual Gypsy Joker “poker run.” They also travelled through Freeling.

Improved GP access

Kapunda residents will have better access to after-hours GP services thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Federal government.

Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the grants recognised both the long and demanding hours frequently worked by doctors and the difficulties patients had in getting access to after hours GP care.

Mr Champion said the grants made it easier for the community to find a doctor after hours and could be used to help with costs such as on-call allowances, training and running costs.

DR HELEN CALDICOTT TO SPEAK AT MEETING:

Anti-nuclear veteran in Clare I n t e r n atio n ally- a c claimed anti-nuclear campaigner and author, Dr Helen Caldicott, will visit Clare to address a public meeting on global warming.

An articulate and passionate advocate of citizen action to remedy the nuclear and environmental crises, Dr Caldicott has devoted the last 35 years to an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age and the necessary changes in human behaviour to stop environmental destruction.

Born in Melbourne in 1938, Dr Caldicott received her medical degree from the University of Adelaide medical school in 1961.

She founded the cystic fibrosis clinic at the then Adelaide Children’s Hospital in 1975 and subsequently was an instructor in paediatrics at Harvard Medical School and on the staff of the Children’s Hospital Medical Centre in Boston, USA, until 1980 when she resigned to work full time on her efforts to prevent nuclear war.

Dr Caldicott’s visit to Clare is seen as somewhat of a coup for the region because of her high profile.

A Nobel Peace Prize nominee, she was named by the US Smithsonian Institute as the most influential woman of the 20th Century.

Organised by the University of the Third Age (U3A) Lower North as part of its Environment Speakers,

Dr Caldicott’s presentation will be held on Friday, March 27, in the Barbara J. Long Room at the Clare Town Hall at 6pm, to enable those working or attending school an opportunity to hear her often-controversial views on nuclear energy and global warming.

Admission to the talk, which includes a light supper afterwards, is free to U3A members with a gold-coin donation requested from non-members. The visit is being assisted through a generous grant from Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board.

Dr Caldicott will be hosted by Joey Duncan, of Penwortham, a longtime friend from schooldays.

One heart rending picture resulted in great interest and help from overseas with nearly $1500 collected by students and staff from the British International School in Istanbul, Turkey, for the Victorian bushfire relief fund.

And there was a link to Balaklava!

Mrs Julianne Aycan, daughter of Beris and Alick Barr, of Balaklava, is a teacher at the school and reported fundraising was instigated by students touched by the picture of firefighter David Tree sharing his bottle of water with “Sam”, the koala (above).

The idea was quickly taken up by the student council, who organised a casual dress day – with students dressing in green and gold – running a stall and singing “Waltzing Matilda”.

Students collected money, with mainly non-English speaking people generously donating to the cause.

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Locals will have the chance to see Major Peter Badcoe’s Victoria Cross and the Yandruwandha-Burke and Wills breastplate as part of the “With Courage and Humanity” exhibition.

Touring from March 21 to May, several towns, including Two Wells and Clare, will host the exhibition.

However, State government is yet to release the dates of each exhibition for security reasons.

Trooper Mark Donaldson VC launched the regional touring display as part of his first official duties since becoming Australia’s first Victoria Cross recipient in 40 years.

State government purchased the Badcoe Victoria Cross with philanthropist and businessman Kerry Stokes at a total cost of $488,000 in June last year. Mr Stokes also donated the Yandruwandha-Burke and Wills breastplate to South Australia, which he purchased for $219,000.

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SPORT ❖ Basketball

All geared up for a grand finals night Friday night was fantastic night for outdoor sport whether playing or watching.

Unfortunately for half of the teams it was their last game for the year. Next week should be really exciting as most teams entering the grand final won convincingly. Dribbler was caught up by the C women’s game especially, as it looked like the Cats may win it. What an improvement they’ve made.

Thanks girls for giving it your best shot. We look forward to you playing again next year. The Bulldogs gave Michael Smith a bit of stress hopefully helping him be prepared for next week.

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contributor, along with Cass Powell and Jasmyn Smith – giving the team control under the basket. However it was probably the tenacity and courage of Nicola Bryan putting pressure on opposition players that made the difference. They will be hard put against Storm.

REBECCA Mahony, Magics loses the tight defence of Midgets opponent Amanda Marsden during the under 14 girls game.

ZAC Guy, Brandon Hancock, Luke Guy, Riley Koch, Kate Langdon and Thomas Rowe keep an eye on the under 16 boys game.

The A men’s game on court four was great to watch as long as you weren’t an Owen supporter. Andrew Kielczynski was amazing but needed more support. Dribbler reckons it was Justin Walker’s great game that made the difference. Without Lachlan, Justin seemed to realise that he needed to lift and he did. If he plays like this next week Bulldogs will be experiencing what the Owen lads are now.

The under 14 boys game was a close one, and for most of the game it was unclear which team would finish on top.

Lots of mistakes were made and neither team played like we have seen them play at other times. It could have been the umpiring or just the pressure of finals.

Dribbler reckons Owen won because they played more as a team. They will have to get more shots in next week if they are to topple the Redlegs.

Dribbler was impressed by the under 12 girls game. There’s just something about seeing young kids give their all and score well. Brooke Wilson put in an amazing and match winning performance. It will be quite a game next Friday when they play the Bulldogs – who have equally talented and courageous players.

Blaze in under 16 girls may have surprised some people. Dribbler tells me the umpires were picking fouls everywhere, and the game could have been different if a few were let go. It was a fairly physical game and although contact is not necessarily a foul it is not meant to be part of the game. I still can’t work out why after a season of basketball some players still don’t know how to guard correctly.

The B men’s game was physical as well. Derek Friedrichs gave us our money’s worth, and his big game match form should scare some of the Nuggets next week. In fact Dribbler reckons with Nigel Olsen in good touch they dispense with the Nuggets easily.

Luke Williams for Magics, like Derek, was on fire. He is so good at fast breaks and lays up so well.

There was at least one game where lay ups were missed because it seemed the players didn’t know where to aim. The square on the board isn’t there just to look good. How players can steal a ball brilliantly, break away fast and then miss the lay up confuses me. Dribbler reckons that possibly the Owen boys have never been told about the square.

I love seeing three points being shot – I saw quite a few on Friday night.

Unfortunately none of them happened in a game…I hope there are some this Friday. It should be great night. See you there!

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Toughest opponent? Owen When was the last time you fouled off? This season How would you lift the profile of basketball in

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A MEN

S.Carslake 4) def Rockets 12 (J.Butterfield 4, Tim Goldney 4, T.Scholz 2).

B MEN

Owen Opals 33 (S.Wilson 10, J.Neilson 10, B.Wedding 6) def Eagles 22 (S.Moulds 9, J.Taylor 7, R.Dixon 4).

C MEN

Bulldogs 25 (C.Powell 8, K.Marshall 6, J.Smith) def Cats 23 (N.Andriske 7, K.Hitch 6, L.Mugge 4).

UNDER 16 BOYS

Blaze 35 (A.Simon 10, L.Michael 6, M.Greenshields 6) def Owen 21 (B.Wedding 14, A.Fritz 3, B.Kirvan 2).

UNDER 14 BOYS

Midgets 36 (A.Marsden 14, B.Koch 10, T.Renshaw 4) def Magics 29 (C.Guy 11, C.William 10, S.Tiller 8).

UNDER 12 BOYS

Owen 37 (B.Wilson 21, K.Wedding 8, R.Dunstan 4) Wildcats 16 (H.Sellar 8, K.Selleck 2, L.McPharlin 2).

Young Guns 62 (J.Walker 25, B.Catford 13, J.Rowland 10) def Owen 42 (A.Kielcznski 16, A.Pratt 9, K.Ruiz 8) Lakers 47 (D.Friedrichs 20, N.Olsen 15, J.Napper 5) def Hawks 33 (N.Forest 12, S.Noack 12, B.Mitchell 5) Longies 52 (C.Olsen 20, J.Matthew 15, K.Jenkin 9) def Owen Meercats 26 (B.Moreton 11, J.Smith 6, D.Bevan 3).

Magics 48 (L.Williams 32, T.Michael 8, S.Van Kleef) def Celtics 34 (T.Halls 12, J.Taylor 7, C.McPharlin 6).

Owen 19 (J.Harkness 6, J.Pratt 5, M.Woollett 4) def Celtics 16 (B.Heaslip 11, D.Mumford 3, B.Moss 2).

Bulldogs 25 (N.Studham 9, T.Moulds 6,

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Adelaide Plains fought hard at Country Champs

Adelaide Plains under 14 boys, back from left: coach Robert Veitch, Byron Moss, Steven Wildman, Brandon Taylor, Ben Heaslip, Jarred Dunstan, front: Tate Nottle, Josh Appleby, Jayden Wedding, Harrison Veitch and Chris Veitch.

DIVISION TWO winners, Wizards, from left: Suzy McDonald, Peter Rohrlach, Charmaine Brown and Clare Haynes.

Tennis lower north

The preliminary final was played at Mallala on Saturday between Dalkey and Owen. The day was highly contested with Owen the eventual winners 14 sets to 10.

The grand final will be held on Saturday March 21 between Long Plains and Owen.

Dalkey 10-113 lost to Owen 14-118.

Stacey Bell lost to Leonie Selleck 7-6,Sally Fritz lost to Courtney Daniel 6-2, Carolyn Koch def Chris Daniel 6-2, Yvonne Bell def Kathy Harkness 6-1, Amanda Surace def Tania Heaslip 6-3, Cassandra Bell def Tracey Pratt 6-4.

George Gregory lost to Adam Pratt 6-4, Richard Gregory lost to Daniel Pratt 6-0, Luke Wedding def Ben Marshman 6-0, Lou Surace lost to Robert Lloyd 6-4, Michael Gregory def Clinton Tiller 6-3, Cam Wedding lost to Darryl Barkla 6-4.

LOWER NORTH JUNIORS

Semi Finals: DIVISION 1: Long Plains 5-35 def. Balaklava 1-15. Leah Tynan def Scott McDonald 6-1, Karl Algar def Riley McDonald 6-3, Michael Clifford def Nathan Greenshields 6-0, Ross Sharer def Matthew Hoepner 6-1. Doubles: Tynan & Algar lost to S & R McDonald 5-6, Sharer & Clifford def Hoepner & Greenshields 6-4.

Owen 6-36 def. Hamley Bridge 0-6.

Robert Lloyd def Joanne Humphrys 6-0, Kieren Robinson def Cassandra Bell 6-1, Daniel Brewster def Jakyb Sharman 6-5, Charles Fry def Tristan Bell 6-0. Doubles: Lloyd & Robinson def Humphrys & C. Bell 6-0, Brewster & Fry def Sharman & T. Bell 6-0.

DIVISION 2: Balaklava Green 4-32 def. Mallala Black 2-23. Ben Heaslip def Douglas Howard 6–3, Callum Michael lost to Clare Howard 5–6, Hedley Greenshields def Jarrad Dunstan 6–3, Ashley Krieg lost to Laura Jarmyn 3-6. Doubles: Heaslip & Michael def D. Howard & Dunstan 6-3, Greenshields & Krieg def C. Howard & B. Wilson 6-2.

Balaklava Gold 4-33 def. Mallala White 2-25. Ben Michael lost to Josh Watson 4–6, Luke Williams def Hannah Jenkin 6–0, Dylan Fahey lost to Trent Graham 5-6, Sam VanKleef def Angus Clothier 6-4.

Doubles: Michael & Williams def Watson & Jenkin 6-4, Fahey & VanKleef def Graham & Clothier 6-5.

DIVISION 3: Two Wells White 3-30 def.

Balaklava Gold 3-27. Maddy Seccafien lost

to Jake Michael 4–6, Matthew Lange def Simanga Nyoni 6-2, Jamie Humphrys lost to Zac Scholz 5–6, Renee Seccafien lost to Taylar Durdin 3-6. Doubles: Seccafein & Lange def Michael & Nyoni 6-3, Humphrys & T. Wilmshurst def Scholz & Durdin 6-4.

Balaklava Green 3-31 def. Balaklava White 3-22. Marni Greenshields lost to Cody Scott 3-6, Dillon Michael def Emily Taylor 6-1, Bradey Krieg def Hannah Hoepner 61, Gemma Freebairn def Sarah Tiller 6-2.

Doubles: Greenshields & Michael lost to Scott & Taylor 5-6, D. Mumford & Freebairn lost to Hoepner & Tiller 5-6.

Grand Finals next Saturday at Mallala.

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Division 1: Owen v Long Plains. Division 2: Balaklava Green v Balaklava Gold.

Division 3: Balaklava Green v Two Wells White.

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Balaklava 15-117 def Hilltown 9-81.

Helen Barry def Katherine Vincent 6-1.

Pauline Hill lost to Sarah johnson 6-4.

Tammy Barr lost to Heather Pretlove 6-0.

Shelley Lamond def Meg McDonald 6-3.

Sharalyn Pike def Gayle Barry 6-1. Tania Allen lost to Vikki Pengilly 6-1.

Derek Friedrichs def Michael Nugent 6-1. Rick Lamond def Gerald Mullighan 6-1.

Phil Barry lost to Ben Johnson 7-6. Jonathon Brice lost to Ian Jones 6-2. Andrew Lane def Michael Finey 6-2. Andrew Michael def Darren Pretlove 6-3.

SATURDAY tennis

Balaklava scales the hill Third placed Balaklava travelled to Watervale to take on their friendly Hilltown counterparts in very windy but cool conditions.

The mixed doubles were a mixed bag, with Pauline Hill and Rick Lamond winning an excellent 7-5, while Shaz Pike and Andrew Lane, and Tania Allen and Andrew Michael all had comfortable wins. Balak was ahead 4-2 heading into the singles.

Helen Barry, Shelley Lamond and Shaz had good wins, but Pauline went down in a very long 6-4 set. We won’t mention Tammy Barr’s score, other than she had a dakdropper! Scores were dead level in the ladies doubles so it was up to the men to do something special!

Rick, Derek Friedrichs, and the two Andrews were the stars, all having good wins, whilst Mr Fabulous, Phil Barry was very unlucky to come second in a tiebreaker to Ben Johnson. Young lad Jonathon Brice met his match against the in-form Ian Jones

Under 14 boys Adelaide Plains Basketball team lost to the Riverland in a knockout final in the SA Junior Country Championships held at Immanuel College at Novar Gardens on March 7, 8 and 9.

Game 1, March 7: Adelaide Plains vs Naracoorte.

Adelaide Plains boys played well both offensively and defensively, and enjoyed their game in the indoor complex.

The taller boys rebounded well and directed the ball down the court to our running players. Adelaide Plains initially kept up well with the faster pace of the indoor courts, but Naracoorte took control in the second half and were the outright winners in a well contested game. Final score: Naracoorte 46 to Adelaide Plains 28.

Game 2: Adelaide Plains vs Great Southern A slow start for Adelaide Plains, with Great Southern showing good team work and great driving of the key.

Adelaide Plains settled in the second quarter and outscored their opposition. After half time Adelaide Plains Adelaide Plains appeared fatigued and Great Southern played better basketball, out running and out playing Adelaide Plains.

Final score Great Southern 48 to Adelaide Plains 26.

Game 3: Adelaide Plains vs Eastern Hills Adelaide Plains enjoyed this game from the outset, as they seemed to settle and play better team basketball.

With two players unavailable from Saturday’s team of 10, Adelaide Plains’s combinations rotated well on court, overall the team combined well and this contributed to their best game of the weekend.

All played well and consequently Adelaide Plains led Eastern Hills at all quarters, resulting in a win of 32 to 12.

Game 4: Adelaide Plains vs Riverland (Knockout Final) Riverland proved to be a very polished team, from the other section of four teams (other half of the weekend competition).

As they finished second with only one loss from their first three games they were always going to be hard to beat from the beginning.

To their credit, Adelaide Plains fought hard and maintained their team spirit throughout, but were outshot and out played by a very strong Riverland team.

Final score Riverland 46 to Adelaide Plains 16.

DIVISION ONE winners, Centaurs, from left: Helen Barry, Scott McDonald, Ray Bennett and fill-in Louise Michael. Absent: Di Meaney.

BIRTHDAY boy Adam Pratt prepares to hit a backhand.

in a hard hitting set. The Balaklava side still needed two sets for a win as they headed into the straight doubles.

As per the usual Balak vs Hilltown social matches, the amber fluids were flowing during and after the doubles, with Derek opting for the brown bottle rather than the water flagon at the change of ends! It obviously helped as Derek and Rick won well, but Phil and Jonathon couldn’t quite get there!

After her disastrous singles, Tammy was determined to turn her last set around, and that she did, winning well with Shelley. This gave Balaklava their 13th set and a ticket into next weeks prelim final.

Nevertheless, the players kept going, and Shaz and Tania went down but not without a fight! The two Andrews, resembling at times the two Ronnies, also won a very entertaining set.

This final was played as it should be, in great spirits with excellent sportsmanship shown! An enjoyable game for both players and spectators. Good luck next week team!

Final score Balaklava 15-117 to Hilltown 9-81.

to the gun and snap-happy Lisa Redpath.

Marie and Geoff Gardner were also very unlucky to lose a tiebreaker, but we won’t mention that Tanya and Gards had to reveal the Bonds after a dakdropper to Derek and the chuckling Chris. This match was closer than the final score indicates but was a great match to watch! Actually there were two spectators for this one! The middle group saw Tania Allen’s Unicorns scrape through to defeat Paul McBride’s Ogres 328 to 3-22 in a fine display of tennis! Adam Pratt had a slow start as he was feeling a bit older, happy 18th Adam! However after his first two sets were tiebreakers, Adam did indeed fell worn out! He won a tie with Tania but lost with Leonie, but once again clicked well with the grinning Scotsman Andrew Lane. Adam’s slightly older opponent Paulie held his own against the ‘top gun’, and kept him running. Luckily Paulie has been whipped into shape recently and is looking very trim! Ogres Marty Brice wasn’t too impressed having to play the Unicorns second gun, in Andrew, but actually played some good shots, especially in his winning 5-3 set with Joy Ryan, who was obviously refreshed after her recent holidays! Ogres Pauline Hill played well in her hit against Leonie with both girls certainly going for their shots.

The match for the coveted wooden spoon saw Cherie Cmrlec’s Warlocks defeat Tammy Barr’s Giants 4-29 to 2-19, in a rematch of their game just the week before!

Giants Nick Durdin feigned an injury to drop to number two and force Darren Scholz to top. Old school buddies Bert Cocks and Scholzy were then pitted against each other, much to Scholzy’s chagrin! However he did well against the wham-bam shots from Bert and had a close 3-5 with Nick. Nick’s dropping did however give his opponent Chris Allen grief, as he realised that Nick would still throw his body around and belt shots to and at him! Nick took the first two sets but Chris and Bert got the last men’s doubles. The girls saw sisters Melissa Moulds and Tammy show no mercy to each other, whilst Cherie was pitted against workmate Kathryn Taylor in yet another grudge match for staffroom bragging rights. Both Melissa and Cherie managed to hold on 2-1 in the victory stakes, but that could’ve been because Kathryn was dehydrated after running out of water before play had even started! Well done to all players on a fine season of night tennis.

If anyone would like to play Tuesday night winter tennis, or Thursday morning ladies winter tennis, please contact Louise before March 31.

NIGHT

Wizards cast a spell over gnomes A perfect night for the big grand final was ordered and gratefully received, complete with a full moon, just for Gary ‘Gus’ Wilson!

Suzy McDonald’s Wizards took on Diane Gregor’s Gnomes in the big division two final, with all players in a competitive frame of mind. Wizards Peter Rohrlach was back from a stint in Vic, and was so keen we heard he even wanted a practise during the week! However the Wizards didn’t need it as they eventually won 6-32 to 0-17. The Gnomes were extremely unlucky to lose three tiebreakers and two 5-3s, indicating how close the match really was. Wizards Charmaine Brown and Clare Haynes, and their direct opponents Diane Gregor and Megan Shepherd featured in two ties each.

Peter and opponent Shaun Northcott had an even battle but Peter’s older and wiser mind held on to psych Shaun out! After missing out playing in last year’s finals, Gnomette Sheralyn Bond was devastated at the loss as she thinks she’s jinxed when it comes to finals! Well done Wizards on a tight win, and to the Gnomes for putting up a good fight!

Fran Henderon’s Elves played Josie Thompson’s Pixies in the middle ground,

with the ring-in team being the strongest - just! Josie, Kellie Harrison, Tina Taylor and Kerrie Bell played together for probably the first and only time, and defeated the Elves 3-27 to 3-22. Elves Chris Brownlie and Kevyna Gardner won a tiebreaker, and the manpower team of Chris and Imran Khan Gul defeated the ladies, Josie and Tina. Kerrie Bell kept Kevyna honest, as did Kellie and Fran, with some good rallies played by those ladies.

The wooden spoon battle saw Roanne Georg’s Goblins defeat Lauren Parker’s Fairies 5-32 to 1-16, thus the Fairies scored the raspberry clad spoons to add to their kitchens! Four sets were 5-3s but Lauren and Dee Bennett had a shocker against Roanne and Caitlyn McKay, having to reveal their briefs! Bec Houston had a consistent hit against Pete Georg with every set being 5-3.

Fill-in Emmalee Lomman also had an even hit against Mr Reliable David Northcott, with both playing angled shots.

The division one final saw Helen Barry’s Centaurs defeat Gary Wilson’s Vampires 5-35 to 1-14, with this match also having a tiebreaker and two 5-3s. Gary and Don won a great tiebreaker over Helen and Scott McDonald, with Don featuring in both of the 5-3s, against another old-timer Ray Bennett! Although Ray might not feel that old after receiving his awards! After breaking a string last week, Don was playing with his first aluminium racquet, which was nearly as old as he is! But it was golden, just like Don! Vampires Cherie Taylor could see this week, but as her opponent Helen was on fire, but often all she could see were Helen’s winners! The baby of the Vamps team, Kerry Williams, had some good rallies, and was lucky to come out unscathed as she went for a cropper returning a low serve from Scott. Reminds me of ladies tennis!? Luckily she’s tough! Louise Michael had lady luck again this week and actually managed to sneak a shot down Don’s tramline! Well done to all players!

Third and fourth played off, with Chris ‘I’m feeling lucky’ Curnow’s Zombies defeating Marie Heaslip’s Ghosts 5-30 to 1-17. The Zombies were ably assisted by the super fillin Derek Friedrich’s, who instantly messed up Marie’s head! Chris’s face resembled Andrew Lane’s with a big cheshire cat grin, as he sneakily dropped himself to number two to let Derek take charge! Ghosts’ Tanya Greenshield’s couldn’t believe she had to face Derek, but did very well in two of them!

Tanya and Marie were unlucky to lose a tiebreaker to Derek and Terissa Smart, whilst Tanya and the not-as-old-as-some Julia Hoskin only went down in a tight 5-3

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Owen grabs spot in finals despite Mallala’s upset win

BRENDA Philp, Balaklava measures the distance of the jack during Thursday ladies bowls.

Mallala travelled to Riverton last weekend with the knowledge a win was needed to give Mallala a slim chance of making the Division One finals.

A win was achieved against the more fancied Riverton combination by seven shots.

However, with only two rinks up and Owen gaining a valuable three points against Hamley Bridge, Mallala now cannot make the finals with only one minor round match left to play.

Fellow contender Port Wakefield also missed out on finals following their 14 shot loss to Balaklava.

As mentioned earlier, only 10 shots separated Hamley Bridge and Owen in their clash with Hamley Bridge winning the match nine points to three.

The final match saw Wasleys easily account for Tarlee.

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA Final four placings in Division One are now determined with Balaklava taking out the minor premiership followed by Riverton (2nd), Hamley Bridge (3rd) and Owen (4th).

Two key matches feature in final round Owen hosts Riverton in a match where the home side will be keen to record their first win against their opponents for the season.

Both sides will also be eager to gain some incentive leading into the finals the following week.

Season form would suggest a Riverton win though another close tussle is certainly on the

cards with an upset always possible.

Balaklava travels to Mallala with the home side keen to end their season with another win – a win against the minor premiers. On season form, though, Balaklava should take the points on this occasion.

Tarlee and Hamley Bridge meet in a match where Hamley Bridge should easily account for their opponents.

The final match sees Wasleys travel to Port Wakefield with each side having previously won once. Little should separate these two sides with perhaps Wasleys entering the match as slight favourites.

Division One: 14 March 2009

– Balaklava 69(11) (T. Clifford 18, B. Taylor 30, P. Thompson 21) def.

Port Wakefield 55(1) (P. Fontaine 18, G. McPharlin 20, R. McQuire 17); Wasleys 89(12) (D. Olive 20, L. Ryan 45, R. Bowman 24) def. Tarlee 46(0) (I. Rohde 19, F. Gorey 8, D. Branson 19); Mallala 71(10) (I. Stuart 28, S. Barradell 18, K. Roberts 25) def. Riverton 64(2) (N. Rogers 21, M. Griffiths 22, B. Mullins 21); Hamley Bridge 75(9) (B. Smith 19, M. Durdin 23, D. Rex 33) def. Owen 65(3) (G. Harkness 24, K. Warnes 23, N. Harkness 18).

Standings: Balaklava 172 +324, Riverton 157 +210, Hamley Bridge 140 +147, Owen 102 -74, Mallala 88 -13, Port Wakefield 83 -86, Wasleys 76 -100, Tarlee 46 -408.

Division One – 21 March 2009: Tarlee vs Hamley Bridge, Owen vs Riverton, Port Wakefield vs Wasleys, Mallala vs Balaklava.

Fight for final four down to wire in Divison Two Red The penultimate Division Two Red round has haps holding

By John Glistak, Secretary WMBA a slight adset up for an interesting final round of matches next weekend as six sides remain in contention vantage in for the four finals spots. what should Last weekend, leaders Mallala Black scraped through be a close affair.

The top of the table clash between Mallala Black and for a narrow two shot win against Balaklava White despite having only one rink up.

Hamley White will determine which side will take out the Hamley Red lost second position following their narminor premiership as well as determine whether Hamley row five shot loss to Balaklava Red while Hamley White White remain second. moved up a position after recording a win over fellow Mallala Black and Hamley White have only met once contender Owen. this season – the second match was lost due to heat – with The final match saw Mallala White account for BalakHamley White winning easily on that occasion.

Since then, Mallala Black has had 15 wins from 17 lava Blue to eliminate them from the finals’ chase.

Going into this weekend’s round, Mallala Black only matches compared to Hamley White’s 12½ - 4½ win-loss record. On this form, Mallala Black is favoured to win this needs to win one rink in their last match to secure the minor premiership in Division Two Red. all important match.

Should Mallala Black achieve this goal, Hamley White Third placed Hamley Red has a tough match against and Hamley Red will take the next two positions but in Owen at home.

Owen will be eager to return to the winning circle which order will not be known until after the conclusion of their respective matches. once again to advance their slim hopes of snaring Three sides are still vying for fourth spot – Mallala fourth spot.

White, Balaklava Red and Owen – with only a seven On the other hand, Hamley Red could possibly return point spread separating the sides. to second place with a win in this match providing Hamley Let’s look at the final round of matches.

White loses their match.

When these two sides last met, Owen recorded an Only one match has no bearing on the finals – Balaklava Blue vs Balaklava White – with Balaklava White pereasy win and will be hoping that a similar result can oc-

cur once again.

The final match sees Mallala White and Balaklava Red meet in a clash where the winner is virtually guaranteed of securing fourth spot.

At their last meeting, Balaklava Red had a comfortable victory over Mallala White.

Season form since then suggests that Balaklava Red may be favoured to win this high pressure match given the incentive that awaits the winner.

Division Two Red: 14 March – Balaklava Red 69(11) (S. Hawke 20, K. Ackland 24, B. Hogben 25) def. Hamley Red 64(1) (D. French 19, J. Bell 24, G. Schilling 21); Mallala White 89(10) (G. Forrest 38, P. March 25, K. McDonald 26) def. Balaklava Blue 60(2) (C. Milton 16, R. Barr 28, P. McPharlin 16); Mallala Black 71(8) (J. Evans 30, B. Smith 22, C. Crossman 19) def. Balaklava White 69(4) (H. Philp 19, K. Harkness 24, M. Olsen 26); Hamley White 71(10) (C. Phillips 28, L. Stott 18, B. Morris 25) def. Owen 60(2) (L. Beaty 16, P. Sullivan 25, I. Freebairn 19).

Standings: Mallala Black 166 +292.75, Hamley White 155 +174, Hamley Red 147 +231, Mallala White 134 +112, Balaklava Red 130 +41, Owen 127 +88.25, Balaklava Blue 116 -12, Balaklava White 111 -23.

Division Two Red – 21 March 2009: Hamley Red vs Owen, Balaklava Blue vs Balaklava White, Balaklava Red vs Mallala White, Mallala Black vs Hamley White

Bowls north eastern

Brinkworth 36 (8) def Clare Red 35 (2). M McElvanney 21 def J Knappstein 15. J Goss 15 lost to T Morris 20.

Blyth 48 (10) def Balaklava 30 (0). M Coles 22 def H Philp 18. B Kennett 26 def K Harkness 12.

Clare White 47 (10) def Burra 32 (2). T Haysman 24 def J Maidment 15. R Wurst 23 def C Boston 17.

Premiership table: Snowtown 145 (58.34), Burra 126 55.43, Clare Red 123 52.87, Blyth 84 48.75, Spalding 81 49.64, Brinkworth 81 46.49, Balaklava 80 44.67, Clare White 42 43.95.

sides for saturday

BALAKLAVA’S Gladys Tiller and Mollie Sampson watch the action.

night owls

A Bowler’s Bias

Name: Mark Myrianthopoulos Age: 34 Played bowls for: One year Bowl for: Freechoice Live: Owen Profession: Managing Director of Freechoice Hobbies other than bowls: Shopping, Playstation Do you prefer to play on lawn or synthetic greens?

Lawn Bowls could be improved by: More beer!

Toughest opponent: Jake Olsen Other than myself, the association’s best bowler is: Olly Olsen I don’t play bowls with my partner because: She’s home looking after the kids Should there be a minimum

age limit for bowlers? No Should there be a maximum? No If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be? Elvis What was the last film you saw? Hotel for dogs What is your favourite movie, TV show, song? Die Hard collection What would you like to see changed in the world? World peace When you have to cook a meal for yourself, what is it?

Bangers and mash If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be? “Confessions of a drama queen”

“Come celebrate after a day on the green” • Cold beer & meals available

Balaklava Division 1. Balaklava v Mallala at Mallala.

Cars: Skippers.

B Olsen, J Roberts, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk). C Bown, R McPharlin, M Northcott, P Thompson (sk). A Northcott, O Chapman, D Lamond, B Taylor (sk).

Division 2. H Hebisch, J Lee, L Zwerk, R Hillman (sk).

R McDonald, Z Guy, M Olsen, J Olsen (sk). B Moffat, H Philp, S Guy, K Harkness (sk).

Balaklava Blue v White at Balaklava. L Day, R Greenshields, G Palmer, P McPharlin (sk). J McPharlin, N Sampson, D Cottle, R Barr (sk). L Braddock, D Anderson, D Beare, C Milton (sk).

Balaklava Red v Mallala White at Balaklava. T Whittaker, K Catford, C Cowan, K Ackland (sk).

C Stewart, A Barr, D Whittaker, B Hogben (sk). K Cottle, R May, C Welke, S Hawke (sk).

Bar: R Barr, C Milton, S Cowan. Chicken wheel D Cottle.

OWEN: Division 1. Owen v Riverton at Owen. G Marshman, P Freebairn, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). B Diehl, W Hocking, G Bubner, K Warnes (sk). B Duncan, R Uppill, B Parker, N Harkness (sk).

Division 2. Owen v Hamley Bridge at Hamley Bridge.

J Marshman, C Hocking, A Tiller I Freebairn (sk). P McIntyre, R Hill, L Hean, L Beaty (sk). A Wandel, W Hodgetts, K Gould, P Sullivan (sk).

wooroora women

Mallala Red d Balaklava Red 42-37 (Y Curnow 22 d L Barr 18, R Jenkin 20 d L Harkness 19.

Mallala Black d Balaklava Green 59-26. C King 34 d F Rowlands 13, B Roney 25 d B Philp 13.

Port Wakefield d Two Wells White 46-29. M Hayes 29 d S Underwood 12, B McQuire 17 - B Molloy 19.

Owen d Two Wells Red 39-32, B Harkness 0 d M Gameau 13, G Wandel 19 - B Molloy 19.

Mallala White d Balaklava Gold, K Catford 24 d F Dunstan 13, M Marshman 29 d C Goldney 15.

Premiership Table: Owen 134 +131, Hamley Bridge 123 +91, Balaklava Gold 121 +70, Mallala Red 112 +46, Balaklava Green 96 +20, Balaklava Red 96 -11, Port Wakefield 91 +9, Mallala White 90 -12, Mallala Black 86 +20, Two Wells White 51 -144, Two Wells Red 50 -142.

HELEN March, Mallala waits for her opponents bowl to settle.

Final four confirmed in Division Two White MALLALA’S Carolyn Cordon aims up ready to bowl during Thursday’s game against Balaklava.

Following last Saturday’s matches, the final four standings in Division Two White are now determined.

Port Wakefield Gold, courtesy of their comfortable victory over sister side Port Wakefield Blue, has secured the minor premiership.

Following Wasleys upset win over Riverton Black by seven shots with only one rink up and Riverton White’s win over Tarlee, Riverton White will finish second with Riverton Black third.

Port Wakefield Blue will finish the season in fourth spot.

The main interest in the final round of matches will be the clash between the top two sides – Riverton White and Port Wakefield Gold.

Both sides have each recorded a win in matches where the result was not determined until the latter stages of the respective matches.

A tough tussle can be expected once again with season form suggesting a Port Wakefield Gold win but this result could also just as easily go the other way.

Wasleys host Port Wakefield Blue in a match that is likely to be very close.

These two sides have had a

record of tight matches throughout the season and another one is likely here. With home green advantage, Wasleys may finish their season with one final win.

The final match will see Riverton Black win on forfeit from Tarlee.

Division Two White: 14 March – Wasleys 69(8) (T. Prior 17, J. McDonnell 22, S. Edlington 30) def. Riverton Black 62(4) (R. Schulz 22, M. Prime 25, B. Prime 15); Port Wakefield Gold 108(12) (R. McGregor 27, A. Carslake 46, P. Baum 35) def. Port Wakefield Blue 45(0) (T. Franke 20, H. Brown 9, A. Brown 16); Riverton White 78(10) (P. Gates 32, R. Hannaford 26, J. Glistak 20) def. Tarlee 52(2) (D. Heathfield 12, M. Ransom 19, Matt.

Ransom 21).

Standings: Port Wakefield Gold 146 +371, Riverton White 114 +49, Riverton Black 101 +51, Port Wakefield Blue 72 -201, Wasleys 59 -492, Tarlee 17 -685.

Division Two White – 21 March 2009: Riverton White vs Port Wakefield Gold, Riverton Black vs Tarlee (Tarlee has forfeited to Riverton Black), Wasleys vs Port Wakefield Blue.

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Balaklava Hub softball team scores win at summer carnival

Triples Winners: Margaret Prime, Julie Przibilla and Enid Passehl of Riverton.

Last Wednesday, the Balaklava Hub softball team, made up of girls from Balaklava Primary School, Owen Primary School and Horizon Christian School, played softball against the Clare and Burra Hub teams, as part of the SAPSASA Mid-North Summer Carnival.

In a round-robin competition, the Balaklava team won the first game 10 – 2 against Burra and 14 – 5 against Clare Red, to set up a grand final against Clare Blue, who won their two previous games. In a tight game to the finish, Balaklava scored 6,6,7 in their three innings to Clare Red’s 7,7,2 to give Balaklava the win in the last innings, 19 runs to 16! Tenneal White’s pitching and aggressive base running and Brittany Koch’s fielding were a real factor in the win, as was the whole team’s confidence and willingness to maintain a high standard of play.

Well done girls on a great day of softball!

– Marty Brice

TENNEAL White pitches during the game.

RIGHT: Carly Williams prepares to bat. BELOW: Kelsey Wedding holds the bat ready for the pitch.

Triples runners-up: Margaret Launer, Ev Ross and Lyn Mosey of Robertstown.

Riverton, Hallet win Northern Light comp Two final days of bowling last Wednesday and Thursday saw the end of the 2008/09 season for the Association when the Championship Pairs and Triples were played at Burra.

Pairs winners were Pam Brooks and Joy O’Brien from Hallett and the Runners Up were Di Day and Del Maschgan from Burra.

Triples were won by the team from Riverton; Enid Passehl, Margaret Prime and Julie Pr-

zibilla and the Runner Up was Robertstown; Margaret Launer, Ev Ross and Lyn Mosey.

Congratulations to the winners and good luck to them as they now go on to represent the Association at the Regional Champion of Champions event at Balaklava on Sunday March 22.

Congratulations also to all those who participated, without whom there would be no competition.

Marcia, Marty and Cherie are pictured with district SAPSASA co-ordinator Gus Wenzel.

ABOVE: Pairs winners: Pam Brooks and Joy O’Brien of Hallett.

RIGHT: Pairs runnersup: Di Day and Del Maschgan of Burra.

Teachers recognised for SAPSASA efforts Marcia Nowlan, Marty Brice and Cherie Cleary were recently acknowledged for their involvement in the South Australian Primary School Sports Association (SAPSASA) at the SAPSASA Mid North Swimming Carnival, held at Clare.

Marcia and Cherie were awarded with a certificate recognising their years of involve-

ment organising the SAPSASA Swimming Carnivals in the Mid North. Their thorough planning and execution of the carnivals has led to other schools adopting their successful format.

Current district co-ordinator, Gus Wenzel from Burra, presented Marty with his award at a recent BPS assembly. Marty received his award for his out-

standing service over many years in SAPSAS at Balaklava Primary School and in the Mid North District. He has also coordinated the SAPSASA Softball for the district for the last 16 years, coaching and taking teams to Adelaide each year.

Each recipient was well deserving of their award.

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It’s 100-love for Blyth Tennis Club

Life Member and Patron Max Carling with Malcolm Lamond and Ian Zweck.

Peter and Marylin Paterson and Meredith Tiller (nee Poysden) enjoy a quiet drink and a chat.

Avis Couzner, Marlene Pratt and Yvonne Carling enjoying the Blyth Tennis Club Centenary.

•From Back Page Guests received a Souvenir Program detailing Blyth Tennis Club’s important happenings throughout the 100 years, as well as premiership photos and a honour roll of members who held executive positions in the club. In all, the Club has won 22 senior premierships and 12 junior premierships.

Current President of the Club, Kerryn Mugge welcomed the guests and introduced the Master of Ceremonies and Life Member of the Club, Graeme Wandel.

Graeme entertained the audience throughout the night, interviewing guests of their Premiership players Narelle Roberts, Rosalie Ried and experiences in the Club with Ian Roberts viewing the memorabilia. the roving microphone. ties are enjoyed by 54 local members enjoyThe guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres on arrival followed by a lovely ing a family atmosphere.

There have been 16 Life Memberships two course meal .

Life Members Janet Zweck and Jeff Pratt awarded during the 100 years – all of the 10 were invited to speak, and they reminisced current living Life Members were in attendwith the guests of their great times in the ance and during the night continueed to do Club and the many activities, fundraisers, their “bit” to ensure the night was a success.

A DVD was also shown of celebrations controversies and projects achieved by the after the 1984-85 A grade premiership win, Club.

A powerpoint of over 100 photos was being the Club’s first A grade premiership shown, spanning from the first photo on in the Mid North Tennis Association. This records in 1923 to the current 2009 – which gave everyone a laugh at how tight the mens’ showed how the world of tennis has changed shorts were at the time, how skinny the fellas over the generations, together with the fash- were and how much younger the crowd all looked nearly 25 years ago. ions and hairstyles.

A short comedy skit was performed reThe Club commenced with a dirt court west of the current site, and moved to its volving around an interview with two tennis present site in 1923 when the Bowling and players, telling the audience of how tough Croquet Clubs were formed together with some of the past Blyth tennis players are on the court. the building of the Clubrooms.

The night concluded with a toast to the The current four lawn courts facility remains to be one of the best of its kind in the Blyth Tennis Club for the past 100 years, and Mid North Tennis Association, and the facili- for the next 100 years to come.

Current Greens Keeper Ian Beckmann with Ashley Hentschke, Rob Dall and Derrick Quinton.

Walter house makes it ‘a double’, taking out swimming and athletics Balaklava high school students endured very windy conditions at their recent athletics day, with “Walter” house named the winners.

Of the 140 events contested on the day, Walter gave an outstanding team performance, failing to score points in just nine events.

It was a “double” for Walter house, taking out the swimming and athletics competitions this year.

Despite the weather, good competition between the students produced some exciting finishes in track events.

Age Group Trophy Winners for the carnival were: under 14 – Josh Appleby and Cody Farrelly; Sophie Cocks and Kate Cmrlec.

Under 15 – Luke Boon and Luke Williams; Alexandra Wilson and Caitlin Auerbach.

Under 16 – Lachlan Bentley and Nathan Greenshields; Abby Curnow and Cass Powell.

Open – James Abberley and Tess Wiseman.

Overall house points: Walter 2950, Ross 2823, Keith 2387, James 2053.

LEFT: James house boys use their muscles during the tug of war event.

RIGHT: Announcer Geoff Gardner showing his true colours (in support of house Walter).

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Schulz boundary gets Longies over the line Semi-final: Dublin v Long Plains In cool blustery conditions at Dublin Oval on Saturday, Long Plains overcame a gallant Dublin by one wicket in the last over of the day. Winning the toss and electing to bat, the Dublin innings never really got going during the day that was dominated by the bowlers from both sides.

At the 10 over mark, they were three for 30 with stars Dean West and Mark Sammons dismissed cheaply. Into the wind opening bowler Jason Earl doing the damage, finishing with 3/17 off his 10 overs.

Young Dublin opener Jack Chapman was providing good resistance as his team mates fell around him. When he was joined at the crease by Wilfred Heslop, Dublin looked to building some momentum. However, Heslop was caught in the deep in the 23rd over and Chapman was run out in the 24th over leaving Dublin struggling at 7/73.

They were eventually dismissed for 110 in the 38th over after Heath Walker guided the tail and finished unbeaten on 15. After Earl, Jamie McArdle also bowled well for Long Plains in a line up that always kept pressure on the batting side.

Needing 111 to win Long Plains were shaky from the outset. Ben Starr removed Heath Pym’s middle stump with the very first ball of the innings. Other opening bowler Rob

Amari was in vintage form. He had spells both into and with the breeze and was easily the best bowler on the day finishing with 3/18 which included the wicket of Kirk Daniel who had made a century here just two weeks earlier. When Sam McArdle ran himself out attempting a suicide single, Long Plains were in all sorts of trouble at 5/55.

Simon Schultz was to be the man of the moment. He had small partnerships in the lower order with Michael Trussell and Scott McArdle that put his team in a position to win the match. When Scott McArdle was run out after some good fielding by John Masson, things were tense.

With two overs to bowl, Dublin needed just one wicket with Long Plains needing just eight runs. Jamie McArdle was able to work a few singles and the strike to Schulz who hit the winning runs with a boundary through mid wicket. It was a great finish to a tight low scoring game.

Both teams fought extremely hard with Dublin the unlucky losers. Long Plains can thank their batting depth for the win with cool heads in the lower order getting them over the line.

They will need to call on this batting depth next weekend as they now take on top of the table Mallala in the grand final to be played at Mallala.

from the pitch

Funniest thing you have seen on a cricket oval? 67 runs and 4 for 11 Best effort with bat or ball: 1 Nugget (need I say more?!)

Your most memorable moment in cricket: Winning grand final last year Strangest place you’ve turned up in your whites: West Beach Caravan Park Worst dressed player in your team: Kym McPharlin (coach) – ‘Harry high pants’ Who would you least want to room with on tour? Why? Gatesy – he never shuts up!

Name: Ryan McPharlin Nickname: Maxi Team: Lower North Cricketing Status: 12th man Who would you least like to face up to? Cullen Bailey – can spin a ball a mile Who is your favourite Waugh? Steve Who is your favourite Australian Cricket Captain?

Ricky Ponting

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Long Plains Phone 8527 8264 Results of Lower Gilbert Semi Final Cricket played on March 14

Dublin vs Long Plains Match won by: Long Plains Dublin Batting J.Crosbie b T.Daniel....................................... 6 J.Chapman Run Out................................... 26 M.Sammons ct Bushell b J.Earl................... 0 D.West ct Sam McArdle b J.Earl................ 12 B.Starr ct J.McArdle b T.Daniel..................... 5 C.Mason b J.Earl.......................................... 2 W.Heslop ct S.Schulz b Sam McArdle....... 18 H.Walker Not Out....................................... 15 J.Mason b Sam McArdle.............................. 6 R.Amari b Jamie McArdle............................. 9 L.Walker ct R.Bushell b J.McArdle............... 3 Extras 8 Total 10/110 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.East 1 0 0 6 J.Earl 10 2 3 17 T.Daniel 10 0 2 33 J.McArdle 8.4 1 2 22 Sam McArdle 5 1 2 20 Scott McArdle 3 1 0 4

Long Plains Batting T.Daniel b R.Amari..................................... 12 H.Pym b B.Starr........................................... 0 R.Bushell ct D.West b R.Amari................... 18 Sam McArdle Run Out............................... 12 Kirk Daniel lbw R.Amari................................ 0 J.Earl ct&b L.Walker................................... 12 M.Trussell ct J.Mason b L.Walker............... 15 M.East b B.Starr7.3 pt.................................. 1 S.Schulz Not Out........................................ 29 Scott McArdle Run Out............................... 11 J.McArdle Not Out........................................ 2 Extras 2 Total 6/222 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Starr 10 1 2 33 R.Amari 10 1 3 18 L.Walker 10 1 2 28 J.Mason 6 0 0 15 W.Heslop 4 0 0 18

stanley Cricket Results of U/16 Div 2 Stanley Cricket played on March 14

Lower North vs Auburn/Mintaro Match won by - Lower North Auburn/Mintaro Batting J.Sandow ct T.Williams b J.McBride........... 43 P.Hill Retired............................................... 52 B.Schultz ct T.Williams b M.Gates.............. 11 J.McGregor Not Out..................................... 2 K.Busutill Not Out......................................... 0 L.Bruhn................................................... DNB E.Long.................................................... DNB B.Jenner................................................. DNB Extras 32 Total 2/140 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.McPharlin 8 2 0 22 J.Taylor 8 2 0 18 J.Butterfield 8 0 0 37 M.Gates 8 0 1 39 J.McBride 8 2 1 22

Lower North Batting B.Freebairn b B.Schultz.............................. 1 C.McPharlin ct P.Hill b B.Schultz.................. 5 T.Williams ct B.Schultz b P.Hill..................... 3 J.Taylor b B.Schultz...................................... 2 M.Gates lbw J.McGregor.............................. 8 J.McBride b J.Sandow................................ 15 J.Butterfield b B.Jenner.............................. 18 H.Veitch Run Out.......................................... 1 J.Harkness lbw b B.Jenner........................... 0 T.Heslop b J.Sandow.................................... 0 S.Wildman Not Out....................................... 2 Extras 27 Total 10/83 Auburn/Mintaro Bowling Bowler O M W R P.Hill 6 2 1 13 B.Schultz 6 0 3 15 L.Bruhn 6 1 0 17 J.McGregor 6 0 1 14 J.Sandow 4 1 2 11 B.Jenner 3.3 0 2 11

Back from left: Jake Birchmore, Ross Sharer, Lachlan Bentley, Daniel Butterfield, Zac Guy and Luke Guy, front: Riley McDonald, Morris Avory, Ben Martin, Jakob Curnow, Sam Rowland, Jason Henderson.

Cricketers out-class Nuri in 20/20 match A Year 8-10 team from Balaklava High School had a good win over Nuriootpa in their first game of 20/20 cricket last week.

Batting first, the Balaklava boys finished with eight for 127 from their 20 overs.

Jason Henderson and Sam Rowland opened the batting and, after less than perfect starts, both produced some fine shots for the opening partnership – Jason top scoring with 29, and Sam close behind on 28. Both were caught on the boundary trying to speed up the run rate.

Jakob Curnow was next best with the bat scoring 19, and Riley McDonald chipped in with nine at number 11.

The “Nuri” lads started well, taking six runs from

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Blyth 31, J Hilzinger 5, G Clark 9, I Fisher 5, R Loader 12 def Clare 29 R Geirke 4, G Todd 6, J Victor 8, E Hooper 11.

Snowtown 39, G Shupelius 12, R Freebairn 5, P Schupelius 11, J Hoskin 11 def Balaklava 13, L Sutton 7, C Reimers 2, N Williams 3, D Williams 1.

At Blyth it was a tight game with Blyth coming out two hoops ahead. Jenny and Graham had a lead of four against Rae and Gorgie. Jean and Ellie only had a lead of two hoops against Iris and Ruth.

Snowtown took the lead from the first few shots and just never faultered through the whole game. As soon as Balaklava got near a hoop, they were taken away and hit from one side of the court to the other.

Golf Balaklava Men

Another well-stocked car park heralded yet another strong field for the Stableford competition last Saturday, with no less than thirty two souls descending on the peaceful sward so lovingly prepared

by Bill Parkin and his gallant crew.

It proved fortunate for Messrs. Bill Lokan and Peter Lamont that Bill Parkin was not, for a change, challenging in the final of the Summer Cup, ‘cos he beat ‘em both in the A Grade gaddabout.

But it was, however, the Year Of The Lokan as Bucolic Bill accounted for the ever pertinacious (cop that, Big Barry!)

Peter Lamont to take home the large statue of a turtle rampant that is, what else, but the Summer Cup trophy.

The mighty concrete turtitular structure will, no doubt, add some much needed grace and gravitas to the Lokan family forecourt for many years to come and our congratulations to the young turk.

Of perhaps equal pith and moment, the A Grade competition continued unabated as Bill Parkin, despite some odd wayward shots, kept his cool, colon and coccyx in a straight line to return victorious with a score of 37, so heading off Peter Lamont (35) and Bill

Henderson’s first over. Their first wicket fell in the second over however – Jake Birchmore claiming the first of his three wickets. Jake went on to have bowling figures of one for 17 - his next three overs yielding nine more runs.

Luke Guy took over the bowling taking the first of his four wickets (for 19 runs) with his first delivery, courtesy of a good catch from Daniel Butterfield.

Maurice Avory bowled well to take two wickets, while Curnow backed up his batting performance by taking the 10th.

The win puts the team into the next round against Whyalla, to play for a place in the finals.

Lokan (34 ).

In anatomical order, the rest of the field comprised the vain, yet valiant efforts of M. Hameister (32), W. Nagle (31), D. Hannaford (30), D. Taylor (29), C. Williams (29), R. Butterworth (28), L. Durdin (28), R. Hart (28), R. Hahn (27), R. Lawson (26), I. Michael (25) and M. Loy (25).

As the smoke cleared from the seventeen-strong B Grade field it was none other than the moustachioed mashie mangler himself, dashing Digby Addison who stomped home clutching the bacon having scored a bewildering 39 points.

In so doing, he shunted Jye Neale (36) on a count back from Tate Michael (36), into the shade.

These pretentious show-ponies aside, the real field trooped home in the following order: A. Henstridge (35), B. Michael (34), D. Rodgers (34), Ben Michael (33), G. Toms (33), L. Hart (31), A. Leaver (30), D. Trickett (29), S. Michael (25), G. Anderson (23), C. Michael (22), J. Wilson (15) and C. Tenby (15).

We also were very pleased to welcome our newest member in one James Napper, who is destined to leap into contention very quickly, so stick his name into your sporting scrap book now to avoid disappointment!

Gerry Toms snared a new golf ball with his masterful birdie on the 3rd, as did “Rotten” Ron Butterworth on the 8th and that mysterious mover, Digby Addison, also on the 3rd.

Eager for more spherical wealth, Gerry Toms also claimed Nearest The Pin on the 3rd, along with Ron Butterworth (8th), Roger Hahn (10th), Bill Parkin (15th) and Connor Williams (17th).

Several options present themselves for your future hopes of glory, among them the annual visit by the winsome, wayward Westward Ho club on Sunday April 26.

We really need to muster around 40 locals for this full-on Stableford competition, to prove that living in the country doesn’t mean that we won’t speak, or have any truck with, those poor smogsmothered city types. Not only excellent golf and oodles of meaningful prizes but also exquisite tucker and the odd chuckle will be the order of the day, so throw down your lawn mowers and get out there on behalf of we of the Mid North.

Our numbers for the massed assault

on Renmark are already healthy, but there is still time for you to formulate and then suavely utter lies sufficient that a leave pass could be granted for this amazing weekend.

Give it your best shot, then advise the club of your success so as to prepare yourself for two days of exhilarating,memorable golf (plus two nights which you most probably won’t remember).

Worthy of note is the fact that Bill Parkin is presently giving golf tuition to ladies on Monday evenings from 4.30 to 5.30 and I don’t think he had the wit to charge for these, so get in for your chop before he wakes up. We are very pleased to see also more juniors taking advantage of Bill’s generosity in this regard and if you might care to be another one, ring the club on 8862 1594 to get on board.

Balaklava mid week

John Curnow won Wednesday’s stableford competition with 40 points from Dene Newton 39, Doug Taylor 35, Don Anderson 35, Gerry Toms 35, Merv Hameister 35, Bill Berry 35 and Dean Trickett 33. Birdies to John Curnow on 12 and Bill Berry on 8.

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Out of a field of 23 players, only eight players came in square or better in Saturday’s par competition.

Winner on the day was Anton Noack +2 on a countback from R Ahola and Tony Jones.

Other scores: J Mitchell, R Mortimer +1, B Schwartz, M Grasby, D Russell square, R Cameron, D Cooper, E Manning, W Jackson, K Kluske, G Sawley -1, S Howe, B Schaeffer -2, C Applebee -3, R Charman, R Battle, M Gregory -4, L Schaeffer, R Smith, G Dahlitz -5.

Birdies: A Noack 2, J Michell 2, and one each to B Schwartz, S Howes, T Jones, R Smith, R Battle and M Gregory. NTP NTP: B Schwartz.

Thursday there was also a field of 23 with the winner being Noel Stringer 41 from R Spriggs 40, J Riley 29, A Noack, D Russell, T Smith 38, W Jackson 37, R Ahola 36, R Cameron, R Hahn 34, W Isgar, R Smith 33, R Mortimer 32, D Nation, G Dahlitz, C Applebee 31, M Grasby 30, K Kluske, I Rohde 29, D Cooper 28.

NTP: T Smith. Bidies to A Noack, T Smith and R Hahn.

Plains Producer, Wednesday March 18, 2009

The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO March 2004

One of the district’s most respected and compassionate counsellors, Kathy Ottens, decided to retire after devoting almost 13 years to improving the plight of country people. Then 52, the proud grandmother of five said she wanted to devote more time to her family and community.

10

YEARS AGO March 1999

Balaklava Sports Shooting Club members David Chapman and Phil Edwards were chosen to represent the state in two national pistol competitions.

David was preparing to head to Perth to defend his title of Australia’s top Rapid Fire shooter, while Phil was to travel to Darwin in June as a member of the state IPSC team.

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YEARS AGO March 1989

Eighteen seasons of basketball and an impressive record both on and off the court contributed towards Kym ‘Doc’ Nicholls becoming the first life member of the Bulldogs Basketball Club. Kym had played basketball since the competition first started in 1968.

RICK Hill, B grade best and fairest for 1989 basketball season.

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Giving the ‘postmark’ of approval We all use them and you can’t legally post a letter without paying for one, but what is the history of the humble postage stamp?

Before the use of adhesive postage stamps, letters were hand stamped or postmarked with ink.

Postmarks were invented

by Henry Bishop and became known as ‘Bishop marks’ after the inventor.

They were first used in 1661 at the London General Post Office and they marked the day and month the letter was mailed.

The creator of the first adhesive postage stamp was Rowland Hill, a schoolmaster, who invented the stamp in 1837, an act for which he was knighted.

The first adhesive postage stamp was issued on May 6, 1840, being the British Penny Black, engraved with the profile of Queen Victoria’s head.

Heritage Highlights

by Norma Schopp

This image remained on all British stamps for the next 60 years. Rowland Hill also created the first uniform postage rates that were based on weight rather than size.

Two other people, James Chalmers and Lovrenc Kosir, lay claim to the concept of the postage stamp, but it was Hill’s promotion of postal reforms that received the credit for the introduction of a system that still operates today.

The Two pence blue was in-

SA memories Adelaide comes alive with the Fringe Festival The Adelaide Fringe Festival is a festival of independent arts with a program that spans all art forms.

The Festival evolved in the 1970s as a reaction to the mainstream Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Originally a biennial event, running parallel to the Festival of Arts over three weeks during March in ‘even’ years, the Fringe has been held each year since 2007.

The Festival is usually opened with a popular street parade, and a vibrant atmosphere is created in the streets of Adelaide throughout the

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A highlight of the Fringe Festival is the use of innovative venues such as the Garden of Unearthly Delights, the Spiegeltent and Red Square.

Past performers at the Adelaide Fringe Festival include Ross Noble, the Three Canadians, Arj Barker, Bob Downe, Merrick and Rosso, Shooglenifty, Musica da Camera, Monsieur Camembert, Taikoz, the Happy Sideshow and the Sydney Aerial Theatre.

CROSSWORD

troduced two days after the Penny Black.

At the time, there was no need to include the United Kingdom’s name on the stamp, and the UK remains the only country not to identify itself by name on the stamps (the monarch’s head is used as identification).

In Australia, each colony operated its own postal system (no doubt based on the British model). South Australia’s first postage stamps were issued in 1855.

At Federation, the Commonwealth granted the power to operate a central postal system through Section 51(v) of the Australian Constitution.

A federal postmaster general was appointed, but the various colonies did not recognise each other’s stamps until 1910, so a

Glimpses of God’s realm Three mighty glimpses of what awaits believers in the resurrection The holy city is wonderful to visualise.

First, God reveals that in the believer’s after–life in the holy city there will be no death, no mourning, no weeping, no pain (Revelation 21.4), no defilement or wickedness (verse 27).

What a negative glimpse! But being so far removed from our present experience and understanding, it can only be described in those negative terms.

But notice the great positives; second,

there will be nothing impersonal about our eternal relationship with God. To mark his special interest in us he will give each of us “a new name that no one else knows except the one receiving it.” Revelation 2.17.

And, third, in Revelation chapter 22 he reveals more – much more!

Verses 1–2.

There will be perfect sustenance – the water of life and the tree of life.

Verse 3. Perfect restoration – no more curse.

In brief The book of Revelation has these three great messages - first, Satan’s final defeat; second, God - victor over sin; third, we will enjoy his glorious presence for eternity

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April 1

LUTHERAN Balaklava........................ 7.30pm

LUTHERAN Balaklava........................ 7.30pm

LUTHERAN Balaklava........................ 7.30pm

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April 5 (Palm Sunday)

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

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

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

anglican Balaklava.................9am & 7pm Hamley Bridge............ 10.00am

anglican Hamley Bridge............ 10.30am

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

LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava..................... 10.00am

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Community church Pinery........................... 9.00am

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Verses 1 & 3: Perfect government – the throne of God and of the Lamb.

Verse 3: Perfect service – his servants shall serve him.

Verse 4: Perfect communion – they shall see his face; perfect identification – his name on their foreheads.

Verse 5: Perfect environment – no night there; perfect exaltation – they shall reign for ever and ever.

What a glorious prospect!

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

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

• Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing

unified system did not eventuate until May 1, 1911.

The history of the postal service (security and delivery of mail etc.) is another story ..... read all about it next week.

MONTHLY CHURCH NOTICES

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............. Mass 10.30am

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The world’s first postage stamp (The Penny Black).

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............ Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava..................... 10.00am Community church Pinery........................... 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava..................... 10.00am

LUTHERAN Balaklava........................ 9.00am

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

UNITING Mallala.......................... 8.45am Two Wells................... 10.30am Owen Comm................ 9.30am Hamley Bridge............. 11.00am Windsor ........................ 9.00am Balaklava........................ 9.00am Nantawarra......................9.00am Lochiel........................no service Pt Wakefield..................11.00am

UNITING Mallala.......................... 8.45am Two Wells................... 10.30am Owen Comm...............11.00am Hamley Bridge.............. 9.15am Windsor ........................ 9.00am Balaklava........................ 9.00am Nantawarra............... with Lochiel Lochiel......................... 10.00am Pt Wakefield..................11.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............ Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava..................... 10.00am Community church Pinery........................... 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava..................... 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava........................ 9.00am Auburn.........................10.45am UNITING Mallala.......................... 8.45am Two Wells................... 10.30am Owen Comm...............11.00am Hamley Bridge.............. 9.15am Windsor ....................... 9.00am Church Together Balaklava, Nantawarra, Lochiel, Pt Wakefield......................10.00am at Balaklava Town Hall

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The Master Plumbers’ and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA) is rolling out another year of intensive environmental plumbing workshops for Australian plumbers.

The internationallyacclaimed Green Plumbers initiative includes a free ‘Solar Hot Water’ workshop in Gawler on next Wednesday.

It delivers technical and practical information to to enhance plumbers’ skills and knowledge about the environmental aspects of their work.

The workshop will be held at Gawler Sports Community Centre, on Nixon Terrace from 3:45pm – 8:00pm To register for training, log onto www. greenplumbers.com.au and enter the Plumber Training Programs page or call (03) 9686 5344.

Consumers can call 1300 368 519 to find their local GreenPlumber.

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2 2 H U M P H R E Y S T B A L A K L AVA $155,000 Ideally located & affordable stone cottage

This stone cottage situated very close to Balaklava services on a good sized block is just waiting for some TLC to restore it to its former glory. Don’t be fooled by its size - there are 3 bedrooms with the option of a fourth or spare room/office which would make an ideal teenagers retreat. The functional dine-in kitchen is roomy and the large tiled bathroom has a bath and separate shower. Other features include a big out-of-the-way laundry with access to the back yard, reverse cycle air-conditioner in the lounge as well as a second cooler in one bedroom. The home also has a large carport on the side which leads to a garage/shed. The price makes this an affordable option for investors or first home buyers so contact us now to arrange an inspection.

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"The Match Box House" built circa 1906. Set on a corner allotment, this historic 2 storey home oozes charm with its two sided upstairs balcony, ornate staircase, fireplaces and lofty ceilings. This home affords the purchaser to obtain a piece of Balaklava's history. The Ground floor comprises a huge country style kitchen with both wood and electric stoves, formal lounge, separate dining room, bedroom with polished floor boards, bathroom, laundry and toilet.

Upstairs, there are the two major bedrooms being of generous proportions. A French door leads onto the balcony which presents some stunning rural views. A rare opportunity to purchase this magnificent home and turn it into some thing really special.

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Auction: Friday April 17 at 11am Open Inspection: Saturday March 28, 10am - 11am & Sunday April 5, 2pm - 3pm Landmark Balaklava - 8862 1000 Geoff Knappstein - 0407 790 210

• At the property on Saturday April 4, commencing at 11.30am

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• 2 titles on approximately 5 acres.

• Under instructions from the mortgagee.

This 2 bedroom cottage has a new kitchen & ren. bathroom with the bonus of built-ins in the bedrooms, secure carport with roller door & fantastic separate rumpus room with S/S air con. & TV connection. Its situated only minutes from the schools & would make an ideal first home or investment.

• It needs a lot of work but look at the big picture.

• Don’t say later I wish I had bought that place.

Here is your opportunity to obtain what could be made into a beautiful old home with some renovations of your choice. The interior particularly requires restoration and is set up basically as a kitchen, lounge, family room, 4 bedrooms & bathroom. The wet areas are not useable in their current condition but do it yourself and save a bundle. It’s less than an hour from Adelaide and you can enjoy that laid back country life style surrounded by your own land with uninterrupted rural views.

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The vendor's statement relating to matters affecting the advertised properties in this publication may be inspected at the agent's office three business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

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InFARMation v Weekly guide to weather, agriculture Australia’s leading hay exporter

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Mr Thomas said sheep, although unreliable for completely effective weed control, could play a big role in cost-effective weed management but growers needed to be wary of stock nutritional needs and their grazing impact on the paddock. “Using sheep for weed control may not be as effective but for some growers it may be their only option,� he said. “Sheep can be effective in reducing bulky weeds for easier seeding, enabling growers to use cheaper herbicide brews for a spray/graze approach rather than for a total kill in some cases. “In terms of minimising erosion and maintaining stubble loads it’s important to keep moving the sheep every few

s 4HE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION IS TIME OF SOWING because it is likely to be the main determinant of yield and profit. Plan your program so you get all the crop in as soon as rains allow. Late-sown crops are usually high-risk crops and there is no place for them in this strategy.

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s 7ORK WITH YOUR ACCOUNTANT AND OR lNANCIAL ADVISER TO establish the financial health of your business, including s ! SECOND ESSENTIAL IS TO CHECK THE GERMINATION OF SEED off-farm investments.

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° Some of these financial services will be available for no germination might be low or variable. cost, or at reduced rates, in EC-declared areas. s 'ROUP YOUR CROPPING PADDOCKS INTO THREE CATEGORIES ° Clearly identify your fixed costs (rates, taxes, interest on definitely will seed, will seed with a good start, will loans, school fees, living expenses, etc) and input costs not seed. (fertilisers, fuel etc) separately and consider how they can be met. ° %FžOJUFMZ XJMM TFFE (best cropping paddocks; ° Most businesses will have commitments to repay LOW RISK HIGH RETURN borrowings. These should be clearly defined and Someallearly fogs patches.

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days. Growers also need to take into account the nutritional needs of the stock – weeds are often the last preference for sheep – and ensure they are not compromising livestock productivity in terms of weight gain or lambing success.�

Mr Wilhelm said control of grassy weeds should not be compromised due to the severe impact of high grass numbers on cropping profitability, the difficulty of keeping grasses under control in cereal crops and the prolonged persistence of grass weed seed banks. “It is vital grassy weeds be controlled no matter what, but there are some cheaper options available to growers with limited finances,� he said. “These include crop topping or spray topping of pastures, which will stop seed set and prevent a blow out in the seed bank. “Growers are finding benefits in integrated weed management which can reduce their reliance on herbicide. Cutting for hay, for example, is a good way of controlling grassy weeds without herbicide.�

Mr Wilhelm said growers should tackle weeds resulting from rainfall events that could occur in late summer or autumn as quickly as possible in order to conserve soil moisture for the growing season. “Spraying at any time from late summer will

help retain soil moisture,� he said. “Spraying weeds early – as soon as a week after a rainfall event that results in germination – will assist greatly in reducing the costs.

Growers can achieve effective control of young, actively growing weeds with much lower rates of herbicide.�

Mr Wilhelm said timeliness of weed control was more important than ideal conditions for spraying. “Ideally, growers should use the lowestcost effective chemical options under suitable delta-T conditions,� he said. “However if conditions deteriorate, it’s better to adjust the operation and continue spraying.

Herbicide applications lose efficacy during high temperatures such as those experienced in south-eastern Australia this month. “While staying within label recommendations, steps growers can take to adjust include adjusting jets for better coverage, increasing the rate of water, spraying early in the morning or later in the day or increasing the herbicide rate (or moving to night spraying if they have that capacity). “Stopping the operation and waiting for ideal conditions could be more expensive in the long run.�

Growers can obtain a copy of the 2009 Planning Guide for Farmers by visiting www.grdc. com.au/lowriskfarming.

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Tom Yeatman, Rural Solutions SA, Clare

‘Green free zone’ The weather seems to have broken up a little, with a few fronts coming through with a shower of rain for some of us; just the trick to get us all interested in the new season.

Those who have received more rain will be starting to consider the need to control weed growth to preserve any moisture that has found its way into the deeper soil layers, as well as to stop the build-up of leaf disease and prevent excessive weed growth making it hard to sow.

Blast April growth – Once April arrives, paddocks about to be cropped need to be a “green free zone�.

After a dry year many complain about the increased incidence and severity of rhizoctonia. One of the key guns in your armoury to battle this root disease is not to let it build up on green growth prior to sowing.

If any builds up on growth after rains during April, it will be present to attack seedlings during May. The other key bazooka for rhizo is adequate nutrition, especially of zinc and nitrogen, but that will be a story for sowing time.

Stalking your paddocks – Take a quick look at your paddocks to see what cover is there. The keynote speaker at the SANTFA conference recently pushed the idea of 100 per cent cover of the soil for 100 per cent of the year. As a farmer he achieves it easily in central USA by sowing multiple crops – usually not possible here.

But the principle is certainly applicable and one we have heard before. It’s not so hard to achieve if cropping intensively without too many stock, without too many sensitive soils with minimal cover, and without a boomer year (it must be coming soon) that makes for huge stubble loads.

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• Burn After Reading (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ Quirky Comedy/Crime Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand - Fri Mar 20, 8pm • Quantum of Solace (M) ★ ★ ★ Starring: Daniel Craig as James Bond - Sat Mar 21, 8pm - Fri Mar 27, 8pm • Children of The Silk Road (M) ★ ★ ★ Based on a true story - Sat Mar 28, 8pm - Fri April 3, 8pm Tickets: •Adults $10 •Con/Stu $7.50 •Child $5 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50 ✓ Full Dolby digital surround sound ✓ Candy bar ✓ Air Conditioned BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (BETWEEN 2PM - 5PM)

COMING EVENTS BALAKLAVA BASKETBALL CLUB

PLAYERS & FAMILY PRESENTATION NIGHT Please come along to support the excitement of all the trophy winners

SATURDAY MARCH 21 at Balaklava Sports Club

• Juniors - 5pm to 6pm • BBQ tea - 6pm to 7pm • Seniors - 7pm to 8pm

A special thanks to all the sponsors and donations towards the trophies. It was a great help for the club

Hoyleton Red Cross welcomes all to our…

BBQ Tea & Quiz Evening FRIDAY APRIL 3

at Emmaus Camp, Halbury • BBQ tea at 6pm •Quiz at 7.30pm • Entry, BBQ & Quiz Adults $15, Child $10 • Entry/Quiz only Adults $10, Child $5

Enquiries Ph: 8863 1221

BALAKLAVA TENNIS CLUB Advanced Notice

“Bash For Cash” Keep February 2010 free Get your pair together!

Balaklava & Dalkey Ag Show Society

AGM WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club

• Your attendance would be appreciated

Long Plains Red Cross

MORNING TEA for baby entrant Alice McArdle

MARCH 24 10am at home of Jenny & Gavin McArdle 9 Sires St, Balaklava ✓ Admission $5 ✓ Raffle ✓ Trading Table ✓ Entertainment by “Balcanto” ✓ Everyone welcome

Phone: 8862 7018

CHURCH TOGETHER A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP!

SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2009 10am at Balaklava Town Hall

• Speaker: Rev Shane Kammermann • Theme/focus: Hosanna in the Highest Heaven!

Don’t miss this great time of getting together!

HUMMOCKS FOOTBALL CLUB www.hwefc.org.au

We are having a…

Charcoal Grill & Live Music SUNDAY MARCH 29 from 1.30pm onwards

• Band: Boorsted Brothers •$6.50 p/head • Come along & enjoy

LOWER LIGHT HOTEL Ph: 8520 2003 - on the Highway

HUMMOCKS NETBALL CLUB www.hwefc.org.au

SENIOR TRAINING commences at Port Wakefield Courts

Wednesday March 18 - 6.30pm

JUNIOR TRAINING commences at Port Wakefield Courts

Wednesday April 1 - 5.30pm Club Contacts Tracy Angel, President - 0428 443 201 Jessica Taylor, Secretary - 0409 081 513 Cheryl Appleby, Senior Coach - 0438 011 973

JUNIOR TRAINING Commences Wednesday April 1 5.30pm at Port Wakefield Oval Interested players contact: Anthony Williams 0407 795 920 or Jo Scott 0428 409 769

Are you interested in seeing the formation of a Breast Cancer Support/ Get together Group in the local area?

If so please attend for a light tea and chat at: Balaklava Ambulance Station on: Tuesday March 24 at: 6.30pm Bring along any ideas & suggestions for what format you might like any group set up to have.

ALL WELCOME

Telephone: 0439 886 312

FOR RENT

PORT Parham for rent: 3br brick house with all the mod cons, study, half furnished house, available now, reverse recycling air conditioning, spa bath, new kitchen, renovated, $275 per week. References required. Ph 8252-5873.

FOR SALE

20 Beef calves, heifer/steers, 2-7 months old $195 $350. Gumeracha 8389 1169.

22FT caravan/annex on-site W.I.W.O Port Wakefield Caravan Park, $17,500 o.n.o. Newly Renovated.

Phone 08 8668 4208 or 0429 002 158.

30 ft travel home (caravan), lounge area, kitchen, bedroom with ensuite. Ideal self contained unit. $4,900 o.n.o. Ph 0428 827 273 or 0410 371 536.

1982 Volvo 244GL sedan, good condition, clean reliable vehicle, good tyres and rego VMW-092. $700 ono. Phone 8864-5035.

1984 Toyota Corolla sedan manual. Good body and paint, recon motor, mags, 23,400kms, reg. UMX 360. $1,250. 1993 wide body Toyota Camry executive.

Good body & motor, 2.2ltr engine, auto, A/C, electric overdrive, CD/radio, power mirrors, 247,000kms reg VKR 802, $6,000, phone: 8868 3102.

2002 Toytota Workmate, 4x2 traytop, white duco, full length racks, tonneau cover, 172,000kms, WSX198. Ph Tony 0417 047 957. Port Wakefield $10,500 ono.

BLACK angus cattle, prime condition, well bred. 4x 2 year old steers, $800 each.

3 year old bull, proven, $1,500. Phone: 0439 700 977.

FORD Courier, 1998, 4 x 4, dual cab, diesel, white, reg no. WDI 099, 196,500 kms, good condition, $6,300 ono Balaklava. Phone: 0418 846 047.

HAY - new season, small square oaten hay, $6 per bale. Balaklava Museum.

Phone: 8862 1741.

HOLDEN ASTRA CD 2000 - Green 4 door hatchback manual, 83,000km, CD, aircon, cruise, central locking. One lady owner, reg WMC-319. REDUCED: $9,450. Phone: 0422 006 647.

HOLDEN Rodeo 1997 4wd traytop turbo diesel a/c towbar 5 speed manual excellent condition. $9250 o.n.o. Reg WAR 766.

Leyland Boxer Beavertail tray 5 x 2 speed diesel.

Fair condition $5500 o.n.o.

Phone: 8864 2220 or 0429 642 221.

HONDA XR 250, 2003, good condition, runs well, service history available, registration YYM 835, $4,500 neg. Phone 0430 200 490 or 8527 2054.

FOR SALE

LAHSA Apso pups for sale.

One female, two male.

Wormed, vaccinated and vet checked. Nine weeks old. $400. Phone: 0414 411 942 or 8520 2928 after 5pm on weekdays.

MITSUBISHI Starwagon GLX 2003, 2.3 L, Automatic, 107,000kms, Dual A/C, Power Brakes, steering, and windows, Bluetooth installed, 8 Seater, New tyres, asking $14,500 ONO reg no. XJC 165. Contact No. 0412 038 506.

NEW all purpose car trailer, 4m x 2m, $4,300. Phone: 0428 988 799.

OATEN Hay - Small Squares from $6 per bale. Delivery negotiable. Phone Nick on 0428 831 896.

PONY with saddle and stock, friendly, well behaved, $400. Phone: 8862 1179 or 0409 337 985.

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GARAGE SALE

GARAGE sale - Saturday March 21, 9am to 4pm to Sunday March 22, 9am to 12pm. Books, plants, furniture and more. 15 Racecourse road, Balaklava.

GARAGE sale - March 21 & 22, 9am to 4pm, 18 Charles Street. Tools, plants, household goods, sewing materials and sundries.

WORK WANTED

CONTRACT slaughtering is our speciality at our quality assured. Snowtown Abattoirs for butcher shop farmers and every day people. Serving all areas.

Phone 8865 2162

WANTED TO BUY

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

OLD petrol bowser or parts, old signs, tins, oil bottles, books, brochures, plough seats, seed drill ends, cow bells, military items, old comics, badges, medals, anything old in any condition, cash paid. Phone Rob 8846 4079.

BIRTH

BELL - Sharna and James are proud to announce the arrival of their son Hamish Lee Wildbore on February 9, 2009, weighing 9lb 1oz and 55cm. Hamish is the fourth grandchild of Brenton and Pat Bell of Mallala & first grandchild to Jason and Carol Wildbore also from Mallala.

MCARDLE (nee Tyrrell).

Travis, Kelly and big sister Sophie are excited to announce the safe arrival of Lucy Gemma born March 11, 2009 at 1.31pm weighing 7lb. Many thanks to Dr McEvoy and staff at Calvary Hospital. Love you lots - Love your big sister Sophie x x x.

DEATH

GIVEAWAY

KELPIE sheepdog, female, de-sexed. Good in yard.

Phone 0428 645 032.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen. Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. Phone 8528 6307.

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Phone 8864 5062 for bookings.

SHAREMARKET: learn how to: buy and sell shares wholesale, rent out shares, sell shares you don’t own, sell and buy options, trade the spy, buy warrants for better dividends, get eight weeks training with $100 - no brokerage. Ring now 8862 1442. Never been better to start.

WORK WANTED

ASBESTOS Remover now operating in your area.

We specialise in Asbestos Registers and Annual Inspections. Reasonable rates, clean, safe, license 90314. Phone: 0428 840 451 or wattsasbestos. com.au.

NORTHCOTT - Laurel May (nee Hudson). Passed away at R.A.H. March 16, 2009. Loved sister of Jean and late Hugh Stewart, auntie of Kelvin Stewart, Marilyn Magor and Colleen Bakker and their families.

Rest in peace. Always loved, never forgotten.

Aged 79 years.

NORTHCOTT - Laurel May (nee Hudson) Passed away peacefully at RAH, March 16, 2009. Born March 2, 1930. Loving daughter of the late Nell & Harry Hudson of Whitwarta. Much loved sister of Bill, Jean, Len, Lorna and Avon. Jim, Flo, Murray, Bob & Eric (deceased). Will be sadly missed.

NORTHCOTT - Laurel May (nee Hudson). Dearly loved sister of Lorna, the late Bob Walker. Much loved aunty of John, Helen, Hayden and Justin, Deb, Steve, Lisa and Tania.

Memories last forever.

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MAY-ROWE. Dick and Merle Married March 19, 1949 at Enfield Methodist Churchby Rev. WF Clarke. Congratulations to you both on 60 happy years and this wonderful milestone! With much love from your family Malcolm & Jo, Margaret & Bevan, Janice & Murray, and Dianne & Marc; Nick, Simon, Karla, Lucy & Ben, and Susannah, Joe & Emma; Kelly and Abbey; Carly & Greg, Erin & Michael, and Jess; and Sophie & Sam.

ENGAGEMENT

NICHOLLS-COWAN. John and Kathy of Lochiel and Chris and Sally of Balaklava are delighted to announce the engagement of Holly and Jeff on March 11. Love and best wishes from both families.

IN MEMORIAM

ALDENHOVEN - Alan.

19/03/2008 - 19/03/2009.

No more loving husband to behold, no more a true friend could we all have ever had, my inspiration, my soulmate. So privileged to be loved and touched by such a special man. The voice may be brave, but the heart is breaking, so greatly missed, Jeanette.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SITUATIONS VACANT

CONTRACT SPREADING

Cabinet Maker Wanted

•Bio Solids • Chicken Manure •All straw based manures

THOMAS - Leonie.

3/4/1951 to 21/3/2004.

Miss you more today than yesterday. Love Margy and Allen.

RETURN THANKS

THOMPSON (nee Hector). Raelene Melva of Balaklava.

We wish to thank everyone for the love and support given to us on the sad loss of our much loved wife, beloved mother and adored nanna.

Special thanks to assoc. professor Dr Margaret Davey, Dr Tom Lemon, Dr John Miller and Dr Ken Pittman, staff at Balaklava, Burnside, Queen Elizabeth and Western Hospitals for giving us five precious years.

To J o a n a n d B r e n t o n Standish, Val Leo, Esma Henrys and Pam McCann, thank you. You are very special.

Thank you to those who donated to ovarian cancer research.

Please accept this as our sincere and heartfelt thanks.

Barrie, Tracy, Melissa and Trent and grandchildren.

PUBLIC NOTICE

You Belong, You Fit & You Count!

THURSDAY MARCH 19

AT LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE • 5.30 pm - 7 pm Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

PLEASE CONTACT Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

Phone: 0430 238 603

K.B. & K.M. Gameau

MOBILE: 0418 854 159 Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes

INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS Riverton Township A vacancy currently exists for a single bedroom independent living unit. Located within walking distance to shops, banks, doctors and hospital.

Information packages are available through Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes - Riverton.

Phone: 8847 2307

ALDENHOVEN – Alan.

One year has passed.

We now understand.

We remember the great times we each shared with our Dad and Grandpa.

Jan, Julie, David and families.

Must be experienced. Your job will be building caravans in Port Wakefield. In experienced need not apply

SITUATIONS VACANT

EXPERIENCED SCHOOL BUS DRIVER REQUIRED MR – LP licences a must. Beaufort school run.

Must be available each school day.

Please call Leanne on B.H 8285 6900 9am to 2pm Balaklava & Dalkey Ag Show Society are looking for a…

SECRETARY/TREASURER To assume all administration and financial responsibilities. This is a paid position which will commence in March 2011, so there will be plenty of time to learn the ropes For a detailed job description contact Nollene Grigg on 8862 1440 or apply to PO Box 148, Balaklava

Plains Producer Football writers for 2009 season The Plains Producer newspaper is looking for enthusiastic football writers for the duration of the Adelaide Plains Football League 2009 football season.

Polished writing skills are not essential, but a willingness to take instruction is desirable.

Reports must be provided electronically. A remuneration will be paid.

Previous football writers, club members, football fans, and senior students are encouraged to apply.

For further details phone Andrew Manuel or editor Terry Williams on 8862 1977, or email editor@plainsproducer.com.au

Poultry Farm Assistant Manager Pitstop Poultry Pty Ltd located between Mallala & Dublin SA We require a person to fill the position of Assistant Manger. You will be responsible in assisting the manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of a large broiler farm.

The successful applicant will ideally have some farming experience, be honest and reliable. There will be on-the-job training for this involved and rewarding role.

The person will need to have abilities in maintenance, managing staff and be well organized. A competitive package will be offered along with 3 bedroom home on the farm.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Employment Vacancy Positions available for responsible, flexible and honest persons of any age (mature age persons welcomed to apply) to work in a roadhouse Job Description Includes: • Serving Of Customers • Cleaning • Console Operations • Cooking (After Training) • Stock Control No experience necessary as the successful applicant will undergo a training program. The hours of employment will vary and will include weekends, however the roster may cater for an alternate weekend off.

For full details of the job description – to be discussed at interview.

Please ring Eddy on 0400 424 125 / 8867 1104 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY

Waratah Earthworx

•Bobcat •Tipper •Excavator •Excavations •Trenching • Civil work • Site levelling •Cartage • Slashing / mowing • Hole boring •Rubbish removal • Driveways • General earthworks Balaklava and surrounding areas

Contact Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

For more information / interview please call Brenton 0408 676 274

Plains Producer Netball reporter for 2009 season The Plains Producer newspaper is looking for an enthusiastic netball reporter for the duration of the Adelaide Plains Netball Association 2009 netball season to write a weekly overview column.

Polished writing skills are not essential, but a willingness to take instruction is desirable.

Reports must be provided electronically. A remuneration will be paid.

Previous netball writers, club members, netball fans, and senior students are encouraged to apply.

For further details phone Andrew Manuel or editor Terry Williams on 8862 1977, or email editor@plainsproducer.com.au

Horizon Christian School Require the following positions:

JUNIOR PRIMARY TEACHER

1 Term Maternity Leave Replacement contract (with possibility of extension)

MATHEMATICS/ SCIENCE/ IT MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER Horizon Christian School is a rapidly growing Interdenominational Christian School, situated in the town of Balaklava, approximately 45 minutes from Gawler.

The school enrolment R-12 for 2009 is expected to reach over 320 students.

The successful applicant is expected to be a committed practicing Christian active in the life of his or her church and willing to join an enthusiastic staff team at Horizon.

For more information and application forms please contact the Principal, Mike Clisby on (08) 8862 2100.

Closing date: Tuesday March 31 at 3:30pm

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Doug and Len drop in for a bat’n’chat Balaklava’s indoor cricket nets open

■ SOME tips from the experts during practice in the new indoor net area. From left are Len Pascoe, Tegan McPharlin, Jason McBride, Tyler Williams and Doug Walters.

■ ALL THE CRICKET SCORES AND SEMI FINAL REPORT, PAGE 26

CRICKETING legends Doug Walters and Len Pascoe were in Balaklava on Friday night to officially open the indoor training facility at Ralli Pavilion, set up by the Balaklava Cricket Club.

About 140 cricket supporters, were entertained with humorous anecdotes of the cricketing careers of Doug Walters (who played for Australia from 1965 to 1981) and Len Pascoe, (1977 to 1982) over dinner, before Doug declared the facility open.

Mintaro comedian and entertainer Dave Prior also entertained the crowd.

Organiser and Division two under 16 coach, Sean Williams, said the guest speakers held a captive audience as they recounted their experiences. Sean said about $20,000 was spent setting up nets at the centre to allow indoor training.

The club is still fundraising to upgrade lighting, install fans and purchase matting and it is estimated another $10,000 will be required to complete this work.

“We are investigating ways to secure the nets to the ground (which would then enable the centre to be used for indoor cricket), as well as easily removing the nets to make the centre useable for other sports.”

“We will keep working towards these goals, and we are also exploring the possibility of lengthening the pavilion by a few metres to allow for a better run up area, however this is a long term goal,” Sean said.

It is anticipated the centre could be used for other sports such as indoor lawn bowls and netball in future.

It’s 100-love for Blyth tennis club

CURRENT and past members of Blyth Tennis Club gathered to celebrate 100 years of tennis at Blyth Community Hall on Saturday, March 7.

About 90 guests enjoyed viewing the memorabilia including past photos, clothing, variety of racquets, minute books, premiership cups and newspaper clippings about the club.

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■ LEFT: MC and club life member Graeme Wandel with president, Kerryn Mugge, looking at the memorabilia on display. RIGHT: Stocking up on Centenary sparkly and glasses were premiership players Denby Wandel, Tracey Andriske, Janet Zweck, Tim Bartsch, Gaye Lamond, Deb Stirling, Julie Julge and Cheryl Wandel.

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