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FLOODING in Howe street looking south into Wallace street. More pictures, Page 4.

Storm deluge floods region

THE Adelaide Plains again were pummelled with heavy showers yesterday (Tuesday) and over the past week, with some centres reporting falls of more than 30mm in one day.

Riverton and Saddleworth copped the brunt of the stormy showers. From last Wednesday to yesterday morning, a total of 44.6mm was recorded at Saddleworth, while Riverton eas-

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Les Pearson reports:

ily topped the regional recordings, smashed with 85.4mm, with more storms forecast. Balaklava also received heavy falls with 30mm falling last Wednesday and following showers bringing it to more than 40mm in the past six days. n Continued page 28

stay with sheep, says dean – page 4

A tank in Two Wells?

Bureau of Meteorology radar image yesterday afternoon.

AS more rain yesterday wreaked havoc on harvest, farmers were battling to continue reaping.

With the huge yields around the region, the rush has been on to get as much dry grain in as possible while quality remained high.

Bulk grain handler Viterra announced phenomenal intake figures in recent days.

“Last weekend was one of the biggest weekends on record for grain received into Viterra sites across the mid-north,” country operations manager, Andrew Hannon, said.

“Snowtown had its biggest day on record on Saturday taking in over 10,000 tonnes. Bowmans took nearly 9,000 tonnes. Figures were only slightly lower on Sunday.”

Mr Hannon encouraged growers to stay as patient as possible, as Viterra worked overtime to get as much grain into storage as possible.

“It was a very busy couple of days for our staff,” he said.

“We were keen to assist growers to get as much grain as possible into the system before the forecast rain.”

The weather has been a real dampener on a year promising so much, and while volumes are still high, quality is beginning to suffer as crops begin to be downgraded due to the heavy showers falling around the region.

Landmark Balaklava’s Shayn Faehrmann said he had already seen several instances of black tip and shooting grain from local farmers, with rain damage beginning to take its toll, downgrading quality from what may have been top standard Australian Prime Hard Wheat to feed quality. n Continued Page 28

Taking aim at shopping plan Design guidelines for the controversial Two Wells main street urban development plan will be on display for public consultation for the next month.

Design consultants JPE and WAX designs presented the detailed guidelines to District Council of Mallala on Monday night, despite council’s recent 6-5 vote changing development proposals.

n SEE PAGE 2

The development is targeting planned growth for the area to cater for future community needs and future commercial needs.

The contentious issue of community land to the rear of the development will be improved to encourage more use of the area and the two wells will be upgraded as part of the overall master plan. n Businesses slam backflip – Page 6

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LOOK WHAT’S coming to a town near you! n Leopard tanks first arrived in Australia from Germany in 1976, ending a selection and trial process (against the US M60[4] series) which started in 1971 when the army decided it needed a replacement for its British Centurions, which had served since 1952.

Ninety were delivered – but they never fired a shot in anger for Australia, being used in only exercises.

In March 2004, it was decided by the government to rfeplace the Leopard with reconditioned US M1A1 Abrams. The first 18 of 59 M1A1 Abrams arrived in September 2006.

The Leopard 1 was operated by the 1st Armoured Regiment and was officially withdrawn from service in July, 2007. It was designed and produced in Germany, first entering world service in 1965. Just under 6,500 were built. It served in wars in Bosnia and Afghanistan

but since 1990 was relegated to secondary roles in most armies.

Weighing 42 tonnes and 9.5 metres long, 3.37 metres wide and 2.62 metres high, the Leopard carried a crew of four (commander, gunner, driver, radio operator/loader).

In harsh Northern Territory conditions, temperatures of 55C were experienced by Australian Army crews.

Its primary armament was a 105mm rifled gun, with 17 rounds in the turret and 42 in the hull. Machine guns and smoke dischargers were also used.

Power came via a 10 cylinder, 37.4 litre Daimler Benz diesel engine, developing 610kW, driving through an automatic gearbox with four forward and two reverse gears.

Carrying 950 litres of fuel, it had a range of 600km on road (450km cross country). Its maximum speed was 65 km/h.

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NEVER A SHOT FIRED IN ANGER – a Leopard tank similar to that bound for Two Wells RSL.

Two Wells RSL to get a (slightly used) tank A leopard tank will be rolling into Two Wells by the middle of next year after a bid to obtain one of 30 in Australia was successful.

Two Wells RSL is the smallest of five clubs in South Australia to secure one of the historic war tanks.

An application from club secretary, John Allen, was submitted three years ago and Two Wells RSL members were very excited by the news of its success last week.

“For an RSL this small to get granted one is a really big deal,” president Tony Flaherty said.

Also to benefit from the tanks, which are expected to be great draw cards for visitors, will be RSL clubs in Marion, Port Augusta, Mount Gambier and Echunga.

Bronte Hewett reports:

Mr Flaherty said the club’s collaboration with the community could have swayed the application.

“We are very much a community RSL and I think the panel recognised this in our application,” he said.

“This is a wonderful historical item and will be a great tourist attraction: it will be a big bonus for the whole district.”

Mr Allen said he noticed an opportunity to apply for the tank online in 2007.

“I got a letter acknowledging the application and heard we were short listed, but hadn’t heard any-

thing for a while,” he said.

“The tank should be arriving by the middle of next year following public consultation.

“It’s my understanding that many clubs applied, so it’s quite an honour to be granted this great piece of history.”

It is expected to be located near the war memorial, but public consultation will take place to determine the best location for the tank.

“It’s not every day a town can be enhanced by this kind of attraction,” Mr Flaherty said.

Information regarding the successful request for the tank came through the office of Federal member for Wakefield, Nick Champion.

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The girl and boy with the most votes will be chosen for the ‘his’ and ‘her’ portraits, and will be dubbed the ‘King and Queen of Hearts’.

Bonnie’s fiance proposed to her the day after the Balaklava Races in September.

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But to Port Wakefield’s Bonnie Parker, a picture is worth ... a Paris photoshoot valued at more than $26,000!

Bonnie has made it to the grand final in the Look of Love competition, which she was encouraged to enter after a photoshoot with Adelaide photography studio, Studio 2000, in August.

The pictures here are courtesy of Bonnie and Studio 2000.

If her photo is selected, she will be on her way to the most romantic city in the world for a glamorous photoshoot. Bonnie said her journey to the grand final all began with a thought.

“I decided to have some photos taken for my fiancee who was posted overseas, as a surprise,” she said.

“After the photos were taken, Studio 2000 suggested I submit one of the photos into the Look of Love competition.”

AT least one local and possibly many Les Pearson more, have fallen victim to the latest reports: scam making its way around the nation.

Port Parham resident Barbara Reid an earful of abuse before advising Mrs was left angry and about $130 out Reid to check her email, claiming a of pocket after being targeted by the refund had been made.

She had already cancelled all of her swindlers.

She said three men, who she be- cards and reported the matter to police.

Do you think she received a refund? lieves were of Asian origin, contacted “At this stage, no,” Mrs Reid said. her claiming they were Microsoft Her bank advised her the scam was employees calling from headquarters fairly widespread and had been going in Sydney.

The men told Mrs Reid she was us- on for about a month.

Balaklava’s RBE Internet Services ing an illegal version of Windows XP and her machine was running slowly. co-owner, Brenda Nankivell, said Mrs They then tried to sell a new operat- Reid would not be alone in being targeted by the scammers. ing system with lessons on “The person on the how to use the program for phone asks you to go US$400. into your computer and The men dropped their then says that you have price to US$199 before errors on your computer offering a pensioner price and directs you to delete of US$124.99. information,” Mrs NanSmelling a rat, Mrs kivell said.

Reid questioned their “They may try to get motives.

The scammers proyou to give them remote vided a call back number, access to your computer which worked, and emor try to sell you security ployee ID numbers. software and will ask for “I thought my AVG credit card details. virus protection needed “Do not do anything updating so I said ‘yes, I’ll Barbara Reid that an unknown person have that’ but from there, calls you and asks you to things went sour,” Mrs Reid said. do. If you receive a call like this, ask Following the US$128 purchase of them for their name and contact details the anti-virus software, the men kept and say you will get back to them, or ringing back.

“After I hung up, they kept ringing just hang up on them.

“If in doubt call us or your computer back, within seconds of me hanging up technician for clarification. the phone,” Mrs Reid said.

“If they already have your credit “I eventually said ‘if you call back card details, report it to your bank as again, I’ll call the police’.”

The scammers stopped calling but it a scam.

“The bank may be able to reverse wasn’t long before they were harassing any charges made against your account.

Mrs Reid again.

“Ensure your virus program is up Her husband, Dean, answered the phone this time, the scammers copping to date at all times on your computer.”

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Sheep, wool now appeal AS rain threatens to downgrade the region’s cereal crops, growers who have hedged their bets with livestock are laughing straight to the bank.

Wool and sheep prices have ridden a rapid price rise in recent months and with plenty of feed around from summer rain and hay ever so abundant, conditions have never been so conducive for livestock production.

Lambs are attracting a tasty top price of about 500c/kg dressed at the market, while wool has been extremely strong, averaging 911c/ kg clean.

Hoyleton’s Dean Williams is only a small player in the sheep market but is loving the great prices as he and others running livestock cash in.

“The last few years we didn’t make much out of them but now we’re making a few bob from sheep,” he said.

“I’ve always been with sheep and I enjoy working with them.”

Mr Williams was up early on Monday, drafting out some hoggets in his dusty yards to take to the Dublin market yesterday.

He said it is the manual labour and yard work pushing most of the new generation of farmers out of the livestock industry.

Les Pearson reports: “A lot of the younger generation went out of sheep. They think it’s too hard,” Mr Williams said.

“They would rather sit on a tractor with GPS steering and go round and round. It’s too much time for them, it’s a constant job.”

Mr Williams said his sheep have been more than useful for his crops as well, as nature’s weed killer, the flock has kept his paddocks clean.

In fact, he claims he has not used any chemicals on his crops this year, saving in a big way on input costs.

“They eat a lot of the green stuff as it comes up, provided it doesn’t get too old,” he said.

“I also like the cash flow during the year and it keeps your options open too.”

Those options could be key in coming years as some growers, who sold off most of their livestock in the past, move back into the industry in the past 12 months.

Mr Williams said there would be many without the fall back option of turning to sheep.

“I think it will be too expensive for them to get back in and a lot of them have pulled out their fences and watering points to go into 100

DEAN Williams drafting sheep at his Hoyleton farm. per cent cropping,” he said.

“If you’ve got to pay, say, $150 a head for ewes, if you buy 300, that’s $45,000 for one mob of ewes.”

Predicting the market is a gamble at the best of times however, any

investment has risk tied to it.

“Who would have thought prices would be like this for meat?” Mr Williams said.

He said despite booming wool and sheep prices, he would not look

at drastically increasing the sheep numbers, content to keep things as they were rather than take on the extra workload.

“Then again, when you enjoy it, it doesn’t matter,” Mr Williams said.

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fun at Port Wakefield on Tuesday afternoon. Leaping into the pool attempting a catch is Chris Solomon as Dwayne Harvey throws the ball.

Impounded vehicle again gone PORT WAKEFIELD An 18-year-old Alice Springs woman was reported for driving unregistered after being stopped by police just outside of Dublin at about 9am on Saturday.

She was accompanied by her partner, who recently had his license disqualified, and a sixmonth-old baby was also found unrestrained in the back seat, for which the woman will also face charges for.

The couple were reportedly picking up their vehicle after it was impounded for 28 days but following the latest offence, the vehicle was impounded for a further 28 days.

The vehicle was also issued with a defect notice.

• Port Wakefield police reported a 38-year-old Balaklava man for breaching the prescribed alcohol concentration at about 1.20am on Sunday morning.

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He registered a breath analysis reading of 0.151 and was issued with a 24 month licence disqualification and his car was impounded for 28 days. The man will be summonsed to court at a later date.

• A 52-year-old Port Wakefield woman was arrested on Wednesday, December 1 for four counts of passing valueless cheques. She was bailed to appear at court at a later date.

BALAKLAVA • Balaklava Police arrested a 29-year-old local male on Tuesday, November 30 after reports of an alleged domestic disturbance. He was charged with three counts of aggravated assault. He was later refused bail and held in custody to appear in the Magistrates Court.

CLARE • Clare police attended the scene of a car crash where one people was trapped inside the vehicle for a short while on the Highway about 10km north of Clare on Wednesday, December 1.

The vehicle had hit a tree.

The occupant of the vehicle was extracted by the air retrieval team and taken to hopsital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Police remind all road users to take care on the road leading up to the festive season.

• A replica handgun was found by police at a residence in Clare on Tuesday, November 30 after reports of a disturbance.

The public is reminded replica firearms are governed by the Firearms Act with penalties and requirements for the safe storage and registration of these being the same as ‘genuine” firearms.

Clare police expect to lay charges in relation to possession of the replica handgun.

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THE staff at Balco have been getting into the Christmas spirit lately, with more than 50 presents and boxes of food donated to St Vincent de Paul on Monday.

“All we asked is when staff were doing Christmas shopping, they get something extra to make someone else’s Christmas special,” Balco finance controller, Carly Heaslip said.

Presents were left under a Christmas Tree in the head office in Balaklava, and tagged with a label specifying the age and gender of the child the gift would suit.

Food donations for hampers were also plentiful.

Ms Heaslip said staff from the head office and the Balco plant were involved.

The presents were left unwrapped, so parents could peruse the gifts at the Franklin street St Vinnies to find a suitable gift for their child.

Ms Heaslip was warmed by the response from Balco staff.

“I’d like to thank all the staff at Balco for getting involved and we wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas,” she said.

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The banner for the Lions Club Christmas pageant has been misplaced and club members are appealing for anyone who might have possession of it to come forward.

It is the pageant’s start banner which says “Lions Christmas pageant 2010”.

Also, if there are any 14 or 15-yearold volunteers who would like to help Santa at the pageant please contact Kossie on 0408 899 984 or 8862 2067.

• There will be another tennis tournament in Balaklava for children across the district in the new year, on Sunday, February 27. Starting at 8.30am, Ralli Park courts will host boys and girls singles and doubles.

Entries and fees to be received by Friday, February 18 to Tania Allen, PO Box 262, Balaklava 5461. More details from Tania on 0419 034 096.

Riverton Learn to create a long shibori silk scarf or earring and bracelet set at a Riverton library workshop these holidays.

The library will host this workshop

PROUDLY displaying the donated gifts from Balco staff are (from left) Carly Heaslip, Malcolm May, Anthony Yandell, Sameka Parker and Jenny McBride.

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Auburn artist Tracy Vandepeer will teach the art of a Japanese shibori silk scarf from 10–12 in the morning.

The afternoon session from 1–3pm will focus on beaded jewellery.

Bookings can be made by phoning the Riverton library on 8847 2414.

Saddleworth Get fit for summer at fitness classes in Saddleworth.

Classes are fun and include warm up, stretches, boxing for fitness, medicine ball strength work, ab workouts and cool down.

They are suitable for all levels of fitness and held at the Saddleworth Institute and Saddleworth Primary School oval.

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Two Wells Special guest Dan the Music Man will feature at the second ‘Fun 4 Kidz’ event on Tuesday, December 14, at Two Wells oval.

For kids who just love to have fun, the Uniting Church has organised the event, with everyone welcome to attend for food, games and music.

It is an opportunity for children and families in the Two Wells community to come together in a safe environment, have fun with each other and participate in the activities provided by the church.

The free event is open to children aged 0–12 years. For more information contact Rae Wilson on 8520 2121.

• Two Wells scouts hold a car boot

sale on the first Saturday of the month, but there will not be a sale in January as it falls on New Year’s Day. The boot sales will restart on Saturday, February 5 at the scout hall car park.

Owen Owen Community Centre Committee (OCCC) adopted a new Strategic Plan at the November meeting, to be a guide for many plans and dreams for the town.

• In conjunction with Owen Swimming Pool,OCCC will host an Australia Day celebration next year at the pool.

The committee anticipates a late afternoon start with bring-your-own meal arrangements.

Keep informed in the lead up to January 26, 2011.

Blyth Blyth Christmas lights competition judging will happen next Wednesday, December 15.

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Businesses slam Two Wells plan ‘backflip’ Many business owners in Two Wells feel “let down” by District Council of Mallala councillors following last week’s decision to delay main street plans.

Councillors made an informed decision in the last council term to go ahead with the plans which are in line with council’s long-term vision for the town.

But the major plans have been put on hold pending further information for new and existing councillors as the new four-year term begins.

However, frustrated business owners say they are tired of councillors back-flipping on plans, with some claiming they are gearing up to sell investments in the town “as it has no future.”

Cr Anne Picard, who often refuses to comment to the Plains Producer, again would make no comment about

Bronte Hewett reports: her voting decision in the 6–5 vote last Monday (November 29) to halt negotiations on purchasing and then selling government land.

“I make my own decisions and I’d rather not talk about it,” she said.

When asked if ratepayers had a right to know, she said ratepayers could ring her (on 8524 3186) to ask her about her decision.

Incoming Lewiston councillor, Karen McColl, said she felt she was not informed enough to vote for the development to go ahead.

Mrs McColl, who has been in the district 18 months, said it didn’t concern her that four years of planning had already been applied to the plans.

“As a new councillor I felt I needed more information,” she said.

“I’d like to see all the information before I vote. It doesn’t concern me because I have to make an informed decision on behalf of the ratepayers,” she said.

Lewiston ward’s returning councillor, Tom Summerton, said he still wanted a shopping centre, but preferred the trotting and dog track location.

He said his vision was for a shopping centre to be constructed in the town.

“If I was retired in Two Wells, I would want to do all my shopping in Two Wells,” he said.

However, Cr Summerton still voted for council to delay all negotiations and again brought up concerns about community land, despite the plans specifying areas for open community land.

“I don’t reckon we should be

selling community land to anyone.”

Mayor Marcus Strudwicke, who voted for the plans to go ahead, said this change of direction in the plans for Two Wells needed to be taken seriously.

“I hope councillors who are driving this do have an alternative long term view for Two Wells and a plan of how this is going to be reached,” he said.

With the population set to grow significantly over the next 15 years, the plan was aiming to accommodate the future facilities whilst maintaining the country township character of its unique main street.

He said given council had previously made an informed decision on this issue, there would have had to have been significant new information to change the vote.

Mayor Strudwicke said he did

not regard Cr Daniele’s survey as significant new information.

“The way the questions are worded certainly doesn’t provide a great deal of balance,” he said.

He said the fact the Two Wells RegionalAction Team had come back with a petition with more than 200 signatures would at least counteract the results from Cr Daniele’s survey.

The development plans in Two Wells were a major part of council’s urban design and 30 year plan.

Council’s CEO, Charles Mansueto, said it was again now a matter of going over the councillors’visions.

“I’ll need to work with council on a revised approach to any town development at Two Wells,” he said.

“It will be a matter of working with councillors for their expectations or vision for the development, if any at all,” he said.

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Office hours will be 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday providing the community with planning and customer service functions.

Other council functions will continue to operate from the main office at Mallala.

Current visitor information services, including the sale of souvenirs and postcards will also be conducted within the new council office.

Community development officer, Ann Marie Arthur, said there would be many benefits for visitors and residents.

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NEWS v Port Wakefield NORTH STREET GETS A NEW LOOK AT PORT WAKEFIELD:

Is it OK for trees to go?

YES, say residents . . . and they will be happy with a new road!

ABOVE: Jay Donald next to biggest tree in North street. LEFT: Seed pods dropped by the trees can be dangerous for pedestrians.

BELOW: Part of the currently poor surface in North street.

WORK on the North street renewal began yesterday (Tuesday), as contractors began removing trees along the Port Wakefield thoroughfare.

All but seven of the trees will be removed to make way for the new road, set to be ripped up and resurfaced in the new year.

Wa k e f i e l d R e g i o n a l Council infrastructure services manager David Hassett said the remaining trees were privately planted and still retained some aesthetic value.

“There are five bottlebrushes and two jacarandas we’re looking at leaving in,” he said.

Mr Hassett said a majority of residents who responded were content to see the rest go.

“That was the general consensus from the public consultation we received,” he said.

Letters were sent out to residents last week alerting them of the tree removal work.

Residents of North street had mixed views on the trees and indeed other issues surrounding the road renewal.

Karen Laverick, resident of 11 months, questioned if all the trees warranted removal but was happy to see a resurfaced street on its way. “There’s some massive potholes in the surface so if they wanted to chip in for my CVC joints, that would be nice,” she said.

Neighbour, Bruce Hennessy, who has rented his home on North street for four years, shared similar thoughts.

“I agree, the road needs resurfacing but I don’t like to see trees chopped down at any time,” he said.

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“I reckon they should be planting something decent there instead,” she said.

“Most of these trees are messy, ugly things.

“If they’ve got to go, they’ve got to go.”

Jay Donald is another keen to see the end of the North street trees, which have been messing up his garden for years.

sealing of Stations street was not included in the project, the new roll-over kerbing on the resurfaced road would retain floodwater on North street.

Ms Williams also has one of the newer trees on her road in front of her home, a gift from former councillor, the late Ted Korreng.

“If it’s got to go, I can understand, but it does have sentimental value,” she said.

Mr Hassett said the trees would be replaced in the future.

“The project includes the replanting of new trees, unspecified by council as yet,” he said.

Wendy Williams and Victor Wyatt point to drainage problems on Station street.

He said it was time for action.

“As far as the road goes, it’s a disgrace at the moment,” he said.

“I’m glad to see something getting done with our rates.”

Shane George, who has two large trees sheltering his property, will be disappointed when the trees go down.

“They give the house a lot of shade so I don’t want that to go,” he said.

“But council is council, you can’t fight them, you’ll never win.”

Wendy Williams was keen to see something done about the unsealed Station street.

She said when it rained, the road turned to a mud pit and also flooded, becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

“We’re getting a $200,000 road upgrade, you would think they could do something about Stations street with that,” she said.

Mr Hassett said while the

“So, unfortunately, this means they will be stuck with no trees over the Christmas period.”

Some North street residents, who spoke to the Plains Producer last week, also raised concerns about narrowing the road.

Mr Hassett said the road was currently 10.4 metres wide and after the renewal, would be 10 metres wide, a reduction of only 40 centimetres.

He said council regulations generally indicated new roads should only be eight metres wide, but on the back of past consultation with former councillor Scott Kelly, council opted for the wider option.

Work on the resurfacing will begin in January.

“We could rip up the road before the end of the year but then we’ll be left with dust problems, which wouldn’t be conducive for residents either,” Mr Hassett said.

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Lewiston playground on hold A playground at 210 Hayman road, Lewiston will not be constructed until ratepayers have been properly consulted.

The decision came on Monday, November 29 after a motion was carried 6-5 that an alternative site was to be identified with the support of the community.

The grant for the project will expire on December 31, giving District Council of Mallala (DCM) little time to identify an alternate location.

The motion also stated council staff “take all administrative and operational activities necessary to complete the construction of the playground before the grant expires.”

Lewiston ward councillors were

disappointed with the decision, having shown support for the current location despite the lack of consultation and objections from residents.

“It’s one of the most disappointing things I’ve ever come across in council,” Cr Tom Summerton said.

“All we were trying to do was have something for the kids of Lewiston.”

Cr Steve Jones said it wasn’t about depriving children of a playground but about using the correct consultation processes.

“The real issue is the process,” he said.

“If the playground was to go ahead at the site, we would be disempowering a whole group of people,” he said.

n LETTER TO THE EDITOR

REGARDING the proposed playground on the corner of Hayman and Pedrick roads in Lewiston.

We have about 700 children in the area aged under 14 and 3,500 adults. At present there are no facilities in our local area for our children to play.

In the recent edition of the Echo, it was suggested as “most homes were on 2.5 acres, the children’s backyards are their playgrounds.”

How fanciful.

Should horse and dog owners only exercise them on their own properties? Not using the roads and other designated areas? The site

It could be an opportunity lost

proposed is adjacent many acres of wetlands, walking and riding trails, for both horse and bikes.

With the cost of daycare about $90 per day, many grandparents such as myself are being asked to help mind grandchildren whilst parents are working – we could use this type of playground in our local area.

This site could be transformed into a very good community meeting place. About 25 years ago, I

Residents who live close to the site appealed the proposal, citing safety concerns. They were unhappy with the lack of consultation.

They claimed to have found out about the playground through other concerned residents, not through councillors or council consultation.

Speaking at the DCM meeting, Cr Anne Picard said there would be no safety issues if children were supervised at the site.

“If they are there with their parents, they shouldn’t get into strife,” “No child should be left there unsupervised,” she said.

The motion was carried with councillors Karen McColl, Steve Jones, Yvonne Howard, Terry Keen, Mark Wasley and Marcus Strudwicke voting in favour.

built several houses in this area.

People who bought and sold here often had the same reason – there was nowhere for their kids to play and 10–15km to the nearest shop to buy bread, milk and the paper. A community general store, a place for adults to have a coffee, or a chat while their children play could be ideal.

Lewiston residents should think very carefully about rejecting the proposal, as funding sometimes only is available for a short while.

It may be a long time before we get another opportunity.

Eddie Wyatt, Lewiston.

WAKEFIELD REGIONAL COUNCIL – CWA PLEA ‘WOULD SET PRECEDENT’:

Door closes on repair

WAKEEFIELD Regional Council has decided against maintaining or replacing a“poorquality” door at Balaklava Country Women’s Association, despite council’s ownership of the building.

Councillors voted against replacing the badly damaged door at the council meeting on Wednersday, November 24.

Wakefield Regional Council’s (WRC) Southern ward councillor Rodney Reid, suggested replacing the door could set an “unnecessary precedent” to other local associations.

“If we (council) take on the maintenance, we’d be setting a precedent to other community groups who use council’s facilities,” Cr Reid said.

Balaklava CWA recently submitted an application for a re-

Lauren Hermon reports: placement wire screen door on the southern side of the building.

In a letter to WRC CEO, Phil Barry, secretary of Balaklava CWA, Rhonda Arbon, wrote: “We have asked repeatedly for (the door) to be replaced.”

Mrs Arbon described the door as being of “poor quality”.

A report by outgoing WRC environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, stated during the design for the construction of council’s Civic Centre, the old council offices were incorporated into the Civic Centre and the CWA building was also integrated into the design.

Discussions were undertaken with CWA members regarding

work which would be carried out during the construction of the Civic Centre. “On completion of the works, the CWA members requested a screen door... to allow them to open up the side door for ventilation and keep the flies out,” the report read.

“While the CWA members may not have been happy with the quality of the door, it was similiar in design to the existing screen doors on the main access off the Civic Centre courtyard.”

Ms McCarthy claimed the door’s damage may have been contributed by people to whom the building is leased. “While council owns the building, minor maintenance such as replacing or rewiring a wire screen door is the responsibility of the occupier.”

McCarthy said.

Mr Grainger (Marty Brice) and Mr Lucas (Gib Palmer) share a lighter moment in menswear.

Laughs came freely as they served up the fun REVIEWED by Maureen Yeoward The 1970s British sitcom ‘Are You Being Served’ was brought to life in Balaklava Community Arts performances at Balaklava Town Hall.

The audience was treated to three episodes of this hilarious show and a three course dinner to boot.

The episodes were set in the Grace Brothers department store where we only ever see a few customers.

The rest of the time is spent watching the to and fro of the characters’ interactions. Important issues such as sexual harassment at the company, a broken elevator, and the staff Christmas gift exchange is tackled with vivacious humour and slap stick comedy.

The director’s (Kelly Bickle, assisted by Mike Speers) decision to keep true to the original style of the sitcom was appreciated by this audience member. The inclusion of beloved local actors contributed to the humour of the evening and was a powerful tool in engaging the audience.

These local actors recreated the well-loved characters from the popular television show. You couldn’t help but be transfixed to Mrs Slocombe’s (Anne Arbon) bright purple hair, and be perplexed and amused by such alliteration as: “Knicker Knoshing” and “Debilitatious Day”. The script did not disappoint, with significant reference to a certain cat.

The characterisation throughout

THE mannerisms of Mr Humphries, played by Rob Veitch, kept the audience entertained!

was superb, Mr Humphries’ (Rob Veitch) mannerisms and stage business kept the audience entertained whilst Mr Rumbold (Colin Heslop) delivered a dynamic performance of this ‘party pooper’ character. The humour that this sitcom is famous for easily translated to today’s audience Gib Palmer, who played Mr Lucas, excelled with his comedic timing and his delivery of punchy one liners. Thomas Lawson ‘wowed’ the crowd with his portrayal of Beverley Mash.

This young cast member with his exuberance added to the comedy relief within the play.

This performance was certainly worth seeing, and the dinner theatre concept was delightful.

It made a great end of year work function, or night out with friends.

Congratulations to Balaklava Community Arts for asking “Are you Free?”

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NEWS v District

Problem watch on Digital TV switch Residents of local northern towns and farming areas will switch to digital TV from next Wednesday, December 15.

Analog TV ends for the Spencer Gulf switchover area, which includes the towns of Clare, Blyth, Brinkworth, Snowtown and some areas north of Balaklava.

The Riverland, South-East and Broken Hill also change from December 15.

Residents will need to use a set top box for their current TV or buy a digital TV set.

Balaklava, Port Wakefield, Mallala and nearby areas do not make the switch until December 2013, with the Adelaide region.

As reported in the Plains Producer in a full page feature on November 24, some northern areas could experience poor digital TV reception.

If this occurs, you should contact the digital Switchover Taskforce on 1800 20 10 13 or go to www.

australia.gov.au/digitalready.

And there is another avenue to raise any issues.

Federal Liberal Senator, Simon Birmingham, wants to hear from anyone having difficulty with the switchover.

“I am keen to hear from any South Australians not enjoying what should be the benefits of digital TV, given the looming ‘switch off’ of what for the time being is the alternative analog signal,” Senator Birmingham said.

“While Mildura in Victoria has already switched over to digital television exclusively earlier this year, this month’s switchover clearly involves a much larger area

with significantly greater potential for problems associated with geography and local terrain.

“If anyone is still battling any digital TV ‘black spots’ in South Australia, or is experiencing difficulty with alternative satellite transmission options, then please contact me urgently so I can do my best to help resolve your issue.

“If any South Australians have still not yet made arrangements to receive digital signals, then please treat my call for information as a final reminder of the looming deadline to do so.

“While the former Howard government began Australia’s moves towards digital switchover,

it was the Labor government and Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, who set this timetable and deadline.

“I want to ensure a smooth transition that keeps everyone in the picture once switchover occurs.”

Reporting problems: •Anyone wishing to report difficulties with the switchover to digital TV should call Senator Birmingham’s office on toll free 1300 301 638 or 8354 1644, or contact their local Federal MP. You should also call the Digital Switchover Taskforce on 1800 20 10 13 or go to www. australia.gov. au/digitalready.

National award for Roseworthy pet lover:

Elaine becomes dog’s best friend

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OSEWORTHY resident Elaine Kennedy was announced the Shelter Worker of the Year 2010 at the recent Association of Pet Dog Trainers annual conference in Sydney.

Elaine is a co-ordinator and dog trainer at the Animal Welfare League of South Australia (AWLSA), working with stray or lost dogs to help rehabilitate and relocate them back into a caring family atmosphere.

She has been heavily involved in various areas of the AWLSA, particularly in the temperament testing of shelter dogs, managing the dog training and puppy pre-school classes, researching and providing behavioural enrichment strategies and extensive involvement in the training of both staff and volunteers.

“The award is for making a difference to the welfare of animals in shelters and I guess the main thing I’ve done is tried to get more involvement, training, structure and environmental enrichment for the animals,” she said.

Elaine began her tenure with the AWLSA after working at Roseworthy College as piggery manager for 15 years.

“I was looking for something new and different to do,” she said. “I guess to begin with, it was an area I was interested in anyway.

“It’s different, from working with farm animals to working with animals that are pets, it’s more one-on-one than in big groups, so that was really nice.”

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She soon completed a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services and has since gone from strength to strength.

Elaine said working at the shelter could be tough at the best of times for her, let alone the animals.

“It’s not the best place for them to be and you certainly don’t choose to have them in there but it is our responsibility to do the best we can to assist them through that challenge.

“I’m quite passionate about getting more volunteers and helping and training them so they know more about dogs.”

Over the years, Elaine has learnt to translate the body language of a dog into how a dog is feeling.

Just from watching their reactions to things or facial tension and expression, you can generally establish the mood of the animal.

“I couldn’t see it at first, but now I can read the dog’s body language and what they’re telling you,” she said.

Elaine also has several years obedience training experience and as an instructor, she promotes positive training methods.

“With shelter dogs, you’ve really got to work with them positively because if you work with them with negatives, they’ve got no history of positives , so the negatives are much harder on them,” she said.

“You’ve got to develop a bond with the dog to be able to make them happy and build that relationship and you can’t get that relationship with an

animal if you’re using negatives on them.”

Her work with the animals at the welfare league brings her in contact with some wonderful creatures.

“There are certainly some that pull on your heart strings more than others,” she said.

One example was a foster dog Elaine took home and named Cassidy.

“He was so scared of the world, it was almost like post traumatic stress syndrome,” she said.

In only a short time, Cassidy regained his strength and confidence.

“It was big breakthroughs with him because he was so shy,” Elaine said.

“Those positives can keep you going because in other times it can be so hard.”

Amajor milestone for Elaine was the establishment of dental equipment at the welfare league.

“A lot would be euthanased as we couldn’t rehome dogs with major dental work needed,” she said.

On the back of a lot of fundraising and work, the equipment accommodates dental work, assisting more dogs into homes.

“It’s really exciting to see what has changed,” she said.

“Some of the lows have been pretty hard and you can feel like you’re not getting there.”

Elaine paid tribute to her helpful team, which played a big role in getting the shelter where it is today.

“I’ve got quite a few staff and other volunteers who are part of the team. It’s got to be a team effort, it’s not just about me,” she said.

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$7,000 grant to restore beach trail Restoration and re-vegetation of the Northern Shorebird Walking Trail at Thompson Beach can now be completed with the help of nearly $7,000 in grant funding.

Thompson Beach Progress Association received the ‘Caring for our Country’ grant through the Natural Resource Management (NRM) board in November.

This project is expected to be completed within the next 18 months and will promote the trail’s environmental value to the broader community.

Member of the Progress Association, Lee Slater, who has been

LEE Slater. instrumental in gaining the grant, said it was great news for the wider

community. The trail has been vandalised since its establishment in 2005, and is barely usable in its current state.

“Off road vehicles have damaged the natural environment and have destroyed the trail,” Lee said.

“Signs have been vandalised or removed and the trail is overgrown.”

To prevent further damage, unrationalised and unsafe tracks will be blocked by ripping the tracks, re-vegetating them with local native species and placing natural vegetation debris across the unwanted access point.

Visible walking trail posts will be

replaced or restored and improved signage will be installed.

Lee said she was pleased with the fast response she received after applying for the grant in October.

“It’s a bit worrying the trail could be vandalised again, but it’s definitely worth trying to recreate this track for public use,” she said.

“I think the community needs some projects like this to give them confidence there are projects being done for their benefit,” she said.

Existing Shorebird walking trail booklets will also be reprinted and distributed to the wider community to further promote the walking trail.

G&W expands rail network with FreightLink purchase RAIL operator Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) has completed the purchase of the assets of FreightLink, the owner of the 2200km Tarcoola to Darwin railway.

The sale, for A$334 million, results in the establishment of Australia’s third-largest general freight railway.

Acting Premier of South Australia, Paul Holloway, and the chief minister of the Northern Territory, Paul Henderson, announced the sale last week.

GWI owns or leases 62 freight railroads operating over more than 15,000kms of track, with many running through the local region.

Mr Henderson said GWI brought with them a “tremendous amount of experience” and would ensure the growth and expansion of the rail network.

“Genesee & Wyoming Australia already has a strong presence in South Australia and the Northern Territory and has provided train

crews and rolling stock to FreightLink and managed its train service since operations began in 2004,” Mr Henderson said.

Mr Holloway said the sale would put the railway into a better financial position to continue to serve South Australia’s growing mining industries.

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Entertainment will continue into the night with water balloon and pie competitions.

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What’s on in your town at Christmas?

Sleigh bells are ringing and Rudolph’s nose is redder than usual.

Yes, the jolly season is fast approaching and towns across the Adelaide Plains are busy preparing for Christmas festivities.

PORT WAKEFIELD Port Wakefield’s annual Christmas drive-by is on this Sunday, December 12, starting at 2pm.

Santa’s little helpers (local volunteers) will drive around the town bringing joy to residents with lolly bags for the kids and a “Christmas cheer bag” for older residents.

Christmas pudding and homemade biscuits will be a favourite in this year’s goodie bags!

Carols will be played as the fire engine makes it way through the town.

Residents were busy decorating Port Wakefield last Saturday as stobie poles were decorated with ribbons along the highway.

SNOWTOWN Santa made an early visit to children at Snowtown on Friday, November 26, when the town held its Christmas carnival at Federation Park.

The carnival, organised by the town’s community management committee, was a memorable day with a variety of stalls, raffles and games for the little ones.

The fun and Christmas cheer isn’t over for Snowtown just yet. The town’s carols, organised by the Lions Club, will be held at Federation Park this Sunday, December 12 starting at 8pm. Take a chair and blanket!

BRINKWORTH Brinkworth residents are invited to sing carols at 6.30pm on Christmas Eve. Everyone is welcome to attend Brinkworth Institute where the carols will be sung.

Paper trail for Santa –

Port Wakefield primary school students have been busy creating their own special artworks for Christmas. Pictured holding Santa, a Christmas tree and a snowman, from left, are: Mark Moreton (year one), Haylee Studham (year three), Rebecca Niland (year one), Chloe Hean (year two) and Bailey Brooks (year three).

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“Thanks for reading my football reports” Season’s Greetings from Plains Producer football writer, Kym Jarman

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Performance device saves fuel Proactive entrepreneur Wayne Obst has created a device to save on fuel consumption.

He said improving the performance of engines has been a high priority for him during the past 40 years.

The idea was conceived four years ago, after Mr Obst ordered a CNC plasma cutting machine from America for another business venture.

“I then began to work on how I could make a product, using the machine, which would cause the air on the intake side of an engine to rotate and make the engine

more efficient,” he said.

The end result is the Obst Design Fuel Saver, which is individually made to suit each intake hose and sold though Automotive service centres.

“The device allows you to achieve the same performance from the engine with less accelerator,” Mr Obst said.

The air entering the engine is pressurized, increases in speed and rotates once it passes through the Obst Design Fuel Saver.

“The improvement in the engine was better throttle response at the point where the power

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maintenance and towing

Caravan Condition: 4 Ensure coupling and safety chains are in good condition.

4 Brakes and external lights work correctly.

4 Wheels, tyres, wheel bearings and the suspension are in good condition, especially if the caravan has been sitting idle for some time.

4 Tyres are of the same type and size and have a minimum tread depth of 1.6 mm.

4 Tyre placard has the recommended tyre size, load rating and tyre pressures.

4 You should also ensure your caravan has a yearly service by a mechanic.

Towing: 4 Allow extra space between vehicles 4 Ensure your load is balanced, and has the correct weight distrubution.

4 Pull over regularly to allow following vehicles to overtake.

Fiesta Econetic is the frugal fuel miser It seems the ongoing dispute between hybrid and fossil-fuelled car enthusiasts will gain yet further momentum with Ford releasing a car that has an almost unheard of ability for frugal consumption, which subsequently helped it win the Global Green Challenge.

The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic boasts an official ADR combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.7L/100km.

When the Fiesta was initially launched in Australia, motorists were concerned at the lack of a diesel option.

This concern has now been addressed with the availability of the 1.6 litre Duratorq TDCi engine and incorporating ‘ECO’ into the car’s name to bring the ECOnetic into prominence.

Despite posting such incredibly low fuel figures, the Fiesta is no slouch, with the engine producing 66kW of power at 4000rpm and a peak torque of 200Nm at 1750rpm.

Drive is through the front wheels via a five speed manual transmission, which has had its ratios adjusted to make the most of the car’s torquey characteristics.

As if 3.71L/100km was not low enough, Ford decided to enter the newest member of its family into the Global Green Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide and posted an even better fuel consumption of 3.13L/100km – lowest of all contestants. To put this into perspective, the whole 3140km trip was completed using just under 100 litres of diesel, which amounts to about two and a half tank fills of the Fiesta.

Most cars will just manage Sydney to Melbourne on that.

Driven by motoring journalist, Peter McKay, the Fiesta posted results as low as 2.91L/100km on the arduous trip, including a long highway stretch as well as a town drive at the end of the event to even out the driving experience.

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NEWS v Balaklava

Balaklava Lions start work on a former treasure RIGHT: Intrepid explorers – or just Lions at home in the jungle? David Lamond fearlessly leads the way into the Ira Parker undergrowth, followed

by Kevin Bubner, with Kevin Roberts keeping a watchful eye at rear.

ABOVE: Part of the beautiful garden as it was in the 1990s.

RIGHT: The area now, cleared of overgrown shrubs and grass which were a fire hazard. Some existing trees remain and residents now have a clear view across the parklands to the east.

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Garden clean up beats fire hazard at Ira Parker home

THe late Lawrie Catford at work in his garden.

BALAKLAVA and Districts Lions club members have been working hard to clean up a former garden area at Ira Parker Nursing Home on War Memorial Drive.

The garden had become overgrown and was seen as a fire threat to the home.

Co-ordinated by president, Warren Durdin, Lions members began work in November, clearing a large area of trees, bushes, shrubs and grass with the help of a telehandler provided by local farmers, the Roberts family.

The garden was first planted around 1982 by the late Lawrie Catford, who volunteered many hours creating gardens around the home and hospital.

Lawrie, a Lions club member, worked on the gardens for 15 years creating a wonderful area, with walkways and arbors, used for various functions, including weddings. Lawrie passed away in 1997.

In recent years the garden fell into disrepair as the drought impacted and its upkeep could not be managed.

Balaklava Hospital and Health Service, which includes the Ira Parker Nursing Home, thanked the hard working, dedicated band of Lions Club members.

Director of nursing and executive officer, Donna Cowan, said the Lions worked tirelessly to clean the area on the eastern side of the nursing home.

“On behalf of the health service, I would like to thank all involved,” Ms Cowan said.

“The Lions transformed the overgrown garden into a safe environment as we head into the bushfire season.

“We are fortunate to have the support and assistance of the Lions and wider Balaklava community, who contribute so much to improve the lives of many.

“The health service looks forward to working with Lions and other volunteer groups to revegetate this area to provide a garden backdrop for all to enjoy.”

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TAKING a break after the clean-up continued this week are (from left) Kossie Chegwyn, Irene Dawson, Geoff Dawson, Geoff Clark, president Warren Durdin and Kevin Bubner.

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NEWS v Balaklava

Our Garden Delights

B a l a k l ava’ s KESAB Tidy Towns has wrapped up for the year, but not before some deserving locals were awarded for the dedication to their gardens.

Balaklava Garden and Service Awards were held last Thursday night where local identity Don Veitch, presented awards to the lucky winners.

The champion garden award was given to Joy Maxwell for her colourful garden with space to walk around and enjoy.

Runners-up were Kev and Ina Roberts.

Best water-wise garden went to Joan Robinson for her “well-estab-

lished natives”. Runnerup was Bob Maxwell for his low maintainence front garden.

Award for the best new garden (up to two years old) went to Peter Thompson of Harris street. Runners-up were Ryan and Kelly Bickle.

Resident Clarrie Wandel, was surprised to receive the best renovated garden award.

“I had no idea I would win it,” he said.

Tidy Towns secretary, Mrs Williams, said it was a hard decision to make as many gardens had been renovated.

“Mr Wandel’s garden was chosen because it

was really a makeover that has made it easier for an older person to look after,” Mrs Williams said.

Runners-up were Don and Kathleen Tiller.

This year a backyard section was introduced as some backyards are neater and more productive than the front, according to Mrs Williams.

Of the many backyards in Balaklava, Trevor and Margaret March were the lucky winners of this section.

Runner-up was Tidy Towns secretary, Nancy Williams’ garden, which was described as having “plenty of colour and variety”.

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SPORT v Cricket

Yo u n g c r i c k e te rs ‘ h a ve a b a l l ’ a t Ade l a d ie O v a l A HANDFUL of budding young, local cricketers had an exciting experience on Sunday, having a hit on Adelaide Oval during the lunch break of the Second Ashes Test.

The children from the Balaklava In2Cricket Centre, who practise all things cricket every Saturday morning at the Balaklava High School, won the opportunity through a colouring competition.

The winning entry, submitted by Tate Purdue, also won general admission tickets to watch the third day’s play as part of the prize.

Balaklava In2Cricket coordinator, Ray Mahony, said it was a huge thrill for the children, who had a ball playing the game on the hallowed turf and revelled at the opportunity to have a photo with legendary former Australian opening batsman, Matthew Hayden.

The Balaklava In2Cricket season has wrapped up for the year and will start again on January 29.

RIGHT: Martin Bond supervises on Adelaide Oval, as daughter Madison bats, Tyler McBride fields and Thomas Michael is ready to make some runs. INSET: Ethan and Jayden Brownlie, and Thomas Michael were lucky enough to meet former opening batsman, Matthew Hayden.

ABOVE: Balaklava Milo In2Cricket members, back from left: Natthen Oliver, Darcy Bastian, Liam Bastian, Ethan Brownlie, Josh Tiller, Liam Bigg, Justin Mahony, Robert Tiller, Henry Harrison, Charlie Evans, Harrison Lemon, middle: Ray Mahony (coordinator), Matthew Oliver, Lachlan Michalanney, Will Baum, Tyler McBride, Thomas Michael, Tate Purdue, Ethan Myrianthopoulos, Ezra Lockwood, Simon Purdue, Jacob Chapman, front: Olivia Loy, Sianna Bond, Lucy Dixon, Mark Loy and Abbey Bigg.

LUCY Dixon gives her all as she bats, while Jacob Chapman is ready as wicket keeper.

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SPORT v Basketball

Teams looking the part in new uniforms CATS’ Nicola Andriske has a clear shot at the basket during the B Women’s game against the Redlegs on Friday night.

hat a difference a uniform makes! Dribbler ran up to me to point out Owen women’s new uniform on Friday night. As if I wouldn’t notice.

I think everybody noticed, especially when they ran up and down the court to warm up. They didn’t help them, as ‘lethal’ Leah Tynan was flashier than their flash. It’s great to see teams wanting to look good – Dribbler and I both think that’s

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where it starts, with the wanting.

Dribbler heard that last week one young lady lost her keys, only to find them in a place only she should go. This week she did some great plays but not enough to get over the line against Bulldogs.

Tegan and Kate were too much of a match for the Storm who, along with Owen, need to go back to the drawing board and come up with some new plans. We are

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Bulldogs 41 (D.Hill 11, T.Rowe 11, J.Kelly 7) def Young Guns 35 (J.Walker 16, L.Guy 8, L.Wright 5). Long Plains 70 (R.Sharer 26, W.Banton 22, H.Pym 11) def Owen 36 (A.Kielczynski 12, B.Traill 12, A.Pratt 1).

Bulldogs 28 (T.Nottle 9, K.Williams 7, K.Cmrlec 6) def Storm 22 (A.Wilson 8, J.Koch 5, T.McPharlin 5). Long Plains 62 (L.Tynan 16, K.Blackwell 13, C.Fiebig 12) def Owen 23 (S.Florence 9, B.Wedding 8, M.Dunstan 4).

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Magics 50 (B.Hancock 16, P.McMillan 10, C.Temby 8) def Eagles 38 (S.Lawrie 12, R.Goldney 10, S.Purdue 8). Peckers 45 (L.Michael 15, L.Williams 11, T.Michael 9) def Longies 30 (B.Sharman 26, M.McArdle 2, A.Sharman 2).

Redlegs 31 (R.Dixon 10, K.Marshall 8, N.Bryan 4) def Cats 24 (C.Stone 10, S.Mugge 6, N .Andriske 4). Eagles 20 (Won on forfeit) def Owen 0 (Team forfeit). Thunder 36 (B.Hewett, C.Barlow 9, K.Hamdorf 6) def Lightning 35 (R.McPharlin 12, L.Michael 6, S.Vankleef 6).

Under 18 Boys Mavericks 71 (D.Pfeiffer 13, L.Williams 13, C.McPharlin 12) def Bulldogs 24 (J.Zilm 10, Z.Zilm 8, H.Greenshields 4). Owen 35 (T.Halls 14, T.Lloyd 11, K.Robinson 7) def Long Plains 10 (D.Haynes 5, C.McIntyre 4, L.Lu 1).

Under 16 Boys Bulldogs 38 (B.Taylor 19, J.Appleby 10, J.Alsop 4) def Redlegs 22 (B.Krieg 16, C.Veitch 4, T.Nottle 2). Owen 47 (J.Harkness 13, J.Dunstan 9, J.Pratt 8) def Broncos 25 (J.Michael 9, H.Veitch 6, Z.Scholz 4).

Junior Boys Redlegs 39 (T.Moulds 17, N .Studham 16, W.Dixon) def Bulldogs 26 (J.Studham 12, S.Carslake 11, R.Chapman 2). Falcons 50 (T.Scholz 18, D.Page 16, T.Lamond 8) def Swish 35 (C.Lane 18, A.Snowden 6, J.Tiller 6). Bulls 40 (J.Butterfield 24, S.Michael 14, J.O’Mahoney 2) def Rockets 28 (L.Mathew 10, R.Betts 8, B.Verner 6).

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Senior Girls Bulldogs 25 (A.Williams 12, C.Moulds 9, D.Hosking 4) def Celtics 20 (S.Tiller 6, C.Guy 5, T.White 4). Wildcats 53 (A.Michael 22, B.Koch 17, T.Renshaw 8) def Owen 24 (K.Graham 10, T.Smith 8, K.Surace 4).

Junior Girls Breezers 38 (K.Wedding 20, M.Merry 10, J.Heaslip 4) def Suns 11 (A.Allen 4, L.Tiller 4, S.Sach 2). Pumas 58 (R.Dunstan 24, B.Willson 19, G.McArdle 5) def Sharkes 5 (K.White 3, Z.Bell 2). Strykers 26 (K.Gregory 14, E.Mahony 8, T.Gregory 2) def Sonics 17 (K.Selleck 7, M.Bennett 4, E.Cunningham).

sure they both have the players.

Brett Sharman had another big game, however it must be difficult with only four players.

Dribbler tells me that the opposition only had five who, with silky skills, outshot them.

The B Men have a number of skilled players, some of whom should soon be playing A grade.

Dribbler couldn’t work out who the new player the Magics brought out of their hat was, but on checking we realise he is an old player.

Their youthful enthusiasm and skill enabled them to weave a spell over the Eagles. The old team of Lawrie and Goldney, however, gave them a run for their money – especially under the basket.

Some teams seemed to have fun whether they were winning or not. It’s a good thing to develop.

The U18 Boys games were both blowouts, but Dribbler reckons they still had some fun.

The two McIntyre boys seem to know how to do it. The Bulldogs had a number of players like Callum Henrys and Zac Zilm. It’s sure hard when the opposition seem to have an extra player, and the ball goes through their ring and around and out for yours.

Who’d have thought the Bulldogs would have outgunned the Young Guns in A Men?! Dribbler couldn’t believe it.

‘Crafty’ Kym and ‘dazzling’ Derek obviously do make a difference.

The Doggies played well mind you, with ‘tearaway’ Tom in good form.

The game of the night probably belonged to the B Women down on court eight. I guess most missed it, but those who didn’t saw a great game. Dribbler thought that Lightning, with Sophie van Kleef, would blitz it…but Bronte and Charmaine rose to the challenge and didn’t it happen. Thanks girls for the exciting game. We’ll be watching out for the rematch.

See you next week!

ABOVE: Adam Pratt, Owen, has the ball in his sights after Long Plains big man Will Banton taps it on the rebound, while Long Plains’ Mitchell McIntyre and Owen’s Ben Lloyd look on during the A Men’s game.

BELOW: Umpire David Chapman watches as Stacey Mugge, Cats, tries to get around Bec Dixon, Bulldogs, in the B Women’s match.

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SPORT v Bowls

Former premiers Hamley Bridge take second spot Hot, humid conditions tested all bowlers last weekend – how weather can change from week to week! At least a full round of bowls was completed.

The feature Division One clash last Saturday saw last year’s premiers Hamley Bridge win their third match for the season against Balaklava with a margin of nine shots.

Balaklava’s third successive loss relegates them to third spot, four points behind Hamley Bridge.

Riverton remained in top position following it’scomfortable win over Wasleys.

The final match saw Owen record a much needed win over Port Wakefield to close the gap between themselves and fourth-placed Mallala, which had the bye for the round.

This Saturday’s Division One program lists the much awaited clash between Riverton and Hamley Bridge.

In their previous outing, Riverton secured

a 21-shot win over Hamley Bridge. Since then, Hamley Bridge has won each of the matches in which it has played.

At the same time, Riverton has won seven matches in a row.

With the match being played at Hamley Bridge, it will test the strength of the Riverton combination.

A win will further entrench Riverton at the head of the table, while a loss will reduce the gap between the top two sides.

An eagerly awaited contest.

With Balaklava having the bye this weekend, the clash between Port Wakefield and Mallala is an important one, as it offers the winner the opportunity to edge closer to third spot.

At the same time, both sides will be mindful that Owen is likely to win at the expense of Wasleys to remain in the mix for a final four spot.

MAURICE Secomb, Mallala Black has his eyes on the target during Saturday’s Division Two match at Mallala.

Division One – December 4: Hamley Bridge 72(10) (A O’Brien 28, P Rex 16, B Smith 28) def Balaklava 63(2) (P Thompson 21, B Taylor 21, D Lamond 21); Riverton 93(10) (G Hogan 42, B Mullins 24, N Rogers 17) def Wasleys 49(2) (W Grady 12, D Olive 14, D McQuade 23); Owen 99(12) (B Parker 31, G Simpson 23, G Harkness 45) def Port Wakefield 50(0) (R McQuire 24, R Murphy 18, M Rankine 8).

Division One standings: Riverton 77 (+166), Hamley Bridge 54 (+65), Balaklava 50 (+53), Mallala 44 (-25), Port Wakefield 39 (-68), Owen 38 (-26), Wasleys 20 (-165).

Division One – December 11: Port Wakefield vs Mallala, Wasleys vs Owen, Hamley Bridge vs Riverton, Balaklava bye.

Crucial matches this week in Division Two

ABOVE: Balaklava White’s Michael Olsen prepares to bowl, while Mallala Black’s Keith McDonald keeps an eye on play.

BELOW: Bryan White, Mallala Black and Jake Olsen, Balaklava White watch intently as a Mallala player bowls.

Plains Producer, Wednesday December 8, 2010

In Division Two, Balaklava White and Hamley White hold the top two positions, courtesy of their wins last weekend and Owen’s narrow loss to Balaklava Red despite having two rinks up.

Mallala White continues its rise up the standings with another solid win; likewise Tarlee Red has also moved up following their three shot win over Port Wakefield Gold.

Other winners last weekend included Hamley Red and Port Wakefield Blue. Balaklava Blue had the bye for the round.

Once again, a number of crucial matches await Division Two bowlers this Saturday.

Balaklava Blue has a vital match against second placed Hamley White. A win for the home side will bring it closer to the competition leaders.

Tarlee Red and Balaklava Red are only separated by one point, suggesting that a very even match is likely between these two sides.

Port Wakefield Blue and Port Wakefield Gold are also separated by only one point – which side will win in this local derby?

Mallala White hosts Tarlee White in another match where the result may have a significant effect on the standings.

Home green advantage may be the deciding factor.

Potential winners in the remaining matches include Riverton White, Balaklava White and Owen. Hamley Red has the bye in this round.

Division Two – 4 December 2010: Hamley Red 74(10) (R French 24, B Morris 22, G Schilling 28) def Tarlee White 62(2) (J Perry 19, D Branson 23, D Quodling 20); Mallala White 75(12) (G Forrest 23, J Curnow 25, P March 27) def Riverton Black 56(0) (P Gates 20, R Schulz 17, P Kelly 19); Balaklava Red 74(8) (K Cottle 15, B Barr 23, K Harkness 36) def Owen 70(4) (B Diehl 30, R Hill 28, L Hean 12); Tarlee Red 78(10) (F Gorey 17, I Rohde 33, D Meyers 28) def Port Wakefield Gold 75(2) (T Cluse 29, A Brown 21, A Carslake 25); Port Wakefield Blue 75(10) (P Baum 23, S Reimers 39, P Fontaine 13) def Wasleys 64(2) (B McDougall 20, J McDonnell 12, T Prior 32); Balaklava White 94(10) (J Olsen 20, M Olsen 37, C Milton 34) def Mallala Black 64(2) (B Whyte 30, K McDonald 15, B Hill 19); Hamley White 77(12) (J Bell 22, A Fyfe 26, M Nicholls 29) def Riverton White 57(0) (D Lowry 20, L Schwarz 23, R Hannaford 14) Division Two standings: Balaklava White 75 (+122), Hamley White 68 (+59), Owen 66

MALLALA Black’s Lionel Miller sends one down during the Division Two match.

(+89), Mallala White 55 (+36), Tarlee Red 54 (-8.5), Balaklava Red 53 (+38), Hamley Red 52 (+3), Balaklava Blue 51 (+3), Port Wakefield Blue 49 (-17), Port Wakefield Gold 48 (+23), Tarlee White 46 (+4), Riverton Black 45 (-10), Riverton White 36 (-34), Wasleys 30 (-163), Mallala Black 28 (-138.5).

Division Two – 11 December 2010: Balaklava Blue vs Hamley White, Riverton White vs Mallala Black, Balaklava White vs Wasleys, Port Wakefield Blue vs Port Wakefield Gold, Tarlee Red vs Balaklava Red, Owen vs Riverton Black, Mallala White vs Tarlee White, Hamley Red bye. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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SPORT v Tennis

Weather holds off for tennis matches balaklava night

Yet another perfect night for the summer nighters, with some perfect tennis played on some courts!

The Division Two matches were over fairly smartly, with second placed Fran Henderson’s Cherries defeating Carly Gregor’s Oranges 4-28 to 2-20. Carly and Mary Heslop started well, having a big win over Fran and Cherie Cleary. But the Cherries duo of Wally Treverton and Diane Gregor reversed that to win over Jarek Flight and Dee Bennett.

The final two sets went one apiece to even things up, but all too late, as the Cherries had taken the middle two sets which gave them victory. Games were closer than the final score indicates, and there was quite a bit of noise coming from these players!

The other Division Two match saw Lorraine Jenner’s Bananas defeat the eager beaver Kevyna Gardner’s Grapes 5-36 to 1-12. Kevyna was in such a hurry to get to tennis, she drove all the way from her house to the courts with the racquet and her bag sitting on the boot of her car! Luckily she’s a steady driver!

Our laughter put Kevyna off, as she came a valiant second with partner Sue Nicholson 5-3 to Lorraine and regular fill-in Courtney Barkla.

Kevyna regrouped in her next set with Chris Brownlie to win in another 5-3 set over David Northcott and Lorraine. Sue and Tanya Heslop only just managed to save their briefs against the strong pair of Courtney B and Glenda Shepherd.

But Sue wasn’t so lucky in the last set with Chris as they counted one, two, three…drop, in their dakdropper to David and Courtney. We’ll see if the bent Bananas’ Peter Rohrlach is back next week while Courtney is recuperating!

The Division One teams played their last match of their first round, with all matches being close.

Scott McDonald’s Melons just scraped through to defeat Chris Curnow’s Limes 4-27 to 2-23. Four 5-3s and two tiebreakers were played, showing how close this match was. Melons Paul McBride and opponent Darren Woodroofe featured in both ties ending one apiece.

Limes’ Marie Heaslip was worn out, apparently from night duty but in all likelihood from matinees, and had an excellent battle – including a tie – against the net spiderwoman Cherie Cmrlec.

Young Melon Scott ‘not Ronald’ McDonald was eventually outgunned two sets to one by his older and more experienced opponent Chris, also including a tie. Limes’ Bec Houston faced consistent lefty Joy Ryan with every one of their sets being a 5-3, but the cunning and foxy Joyful took the honours there. A great match everyone, especaily Marie’s attempted smash – into her finger!

Louise Michael’s Figs were finally together and worked hard to defeat Tania Allen’s Pears 4-28 to 2-21, in what resembled a ‘Man versus Wild’ show.

Figs new dad Nick Durdin, fatigued from lack of sleep apparently, was on fire winning his first set with Louise over Darren Scholz and Tania in a long 5-3.

Pears fill-in Geoff Gardner, who has got his serves rocking, and fill-in Helen Barry for Helen Durdin, won their set over the human calculator Marty Brice and the trim, taut and terrific Lisa Redpath. Nick and Lisa played well but not well enough, to come second in a long tiebreaker to Darren and Helen, while Marty and Louise held off the tramline smasher Tania and acer Geoff.

The Pears were ahead by one game heading into the ‘straight’ doubles, but Nick and Marty had other ideas about playing yet another long set, and just let Darren and Geoff save their daks and pride! Lisa and Louise were up, then level, and with fear creeping in, managed to regroup and eventually win a marathon 5-3, being the last players on the courts! A great match.

The final Division One match saw a thriller with Pauline Hill’s Plums defeat the absent Andrew Lane’s Olives 3-26 to 3-23. Laney was getting into some Ashes ‘on the hill’ practise so Adam Pratt, on a bye, filled in. Young Riley McDonald played for Tanya Greenshields, who has decided to have the Christmas

Mid North Tennis Association Premiership Table - 2010 / 2011 Season

Seniors A Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Clare Masters 6 5 0 0 17 503 288 63.59 Balaklava 6 3 1 0 14 494 327 60.17 Clare Young Guns 6 3 1 0 14 365 247 59.64 Hilltown 6 3 1 0 14 440 355 55.35 Blyth 6 2 2 0 12 386 430 47.30 Saddleworth 6 0 3 0 9 212 384 40.93 Riverton 6 1 4 0 9 372 569 39.53 Wavervale 6 0 3 2 5 202 374 35.07 B Grade M W L F Pts For Ag % Mintaro 6 4 0 0 16 503 364 58.02 Clare Aces 6 3 1 0 14 485 319 60.32 Blyth 6 3 1 0 14 286 316 47.51 Hilltown 6 2 2 0 12 391 439 47.11 Sevenhill 6 2 1 1 11 348 282 55.24 Auburn 6 1 3 0 10 354 463 43.33 Clare Hot Shots 5 0 3 0 7 270 349 43.62 Saddleworth 5 0 3 0 7 211 316 40.04 Juniors M W L F Pts For Ag % Hilltown 5 5 0 0 15 334 154 68.44 Blyth Crocodiles 5 4 1 0 13 262 226 53.69 Clare Yellow 5 3 1 0 12 241 165 69.74 Clare Red 6 4 2 0 14 332 284 53.90 Clare Green 6 3 1 0 14 206 204 50.24 Blyth Alligators 6 2 2 0 12 230 189 54.89 Clare Blue 5 2 2 0 10 230 197 53.86 Clare White 6 1 4 0 9 225 290 43.69 Saddleworth 5 1 4 0 7 179 287 38.41 Sevenhill 6 1 5 0 8 260 355 42.28 Auburn 5 0 4 0 6 119 267 30.83

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break to recover from her fall. Adam and Julia won a close 5-3 over Don Veitch and Leonie Selleck, which was a good win.

The Olives welcomed Ben Roberts, who made his debut against the sly old fox Ray Bennett, who sliced balls all over the court. So Ben and Riley had a shocker start together, dropping the daks straight away to Ray and Pauline.

Adam continued on his winning way, this time with Riley, while Julia and Ben lost a tiebreaker. Ben had nearly overcome his nerves to finish the night on a high, winning a close 5-3 with Adam, while the young and the restless, Julia and Riley, lost a 5-3 to the hard hitting pair of Pauline and Leonie.

Division One premiership table after round 1: Dates 10, Plums 10, Melons 9, Figs 6, Olives 5, Limes 2, Pears 0.

Until next week, when we see if Josie turns up, Peter plays, Tania continues her smashes, and Gards continues his aces…

Lower north

Dalkey 4-73 lost to Long Plains 20-128.

Mixed doubles: G Gregory, J Humphrys lost to J Rundle, LTynan 7-5, S Wedding, S Fritz lost to R Sharer, K Tynan 6-4, M Gregory, C Koch lost to P Pym, A Pym 6-2, J Redden, K Barry lost to D Brewster, S Crosbie 6-0, A Power, C Humphrys lost to N Algar, L Baker 6-4, J Gregory, T Bell def P Sharer, K McArdle 6-3.

Ladies singles: Joanne Humphrys lost to Leah Tynan 6-2, Sally Fritz lost to Karen Tynan 6-4, Carolyn Koch def Alison Pym 6-2, Kate Barry lost to Shelley Crosbie 6-2, Claire Humphrys lost to Lisa Baker 6-0, Tristan Bell def Kirsty McArdle 6-0.

Mens singles: George Gregory lost to James Rundle 6-2, Sam Wedding lost to Ross Sharer 6-2, Michael Gregory lost to Peter Pym 6-1, Jimmy Redden lost to Daniel Brewster 6-4, Andrew Power lost to Nick Algar 7-6, Joseph Gregory lost to Paul Sharer 6-4.

Ladies doubles: J Humphrys, S Fritz lost to L Tynan, K Tynan 6-2, C Koch, K Barry lost to A Pym, S Crosbie 6-0, C Humphrys, T Bell def L Baker, K McArdle 6-1.

Mens doubles: G Gregory, S Wedding lost to J Rundle, R Sharer 6-4, M Gregory, J Redden lost to P Pym, D Brewster 6-0, A Power, J Gregory lost to N Algar, P Sharer 6-2.

Lower North Juniors

DIVISION 1: Owen 5-35 def Balaklava Green 1-12. Kieren Robinson def Ben Michael 6-2, Charles Fry def Jordan Taylor 6-1, Jason McBride lost to Dillon Michael 5-6, Brayden Harkness def Ethan May 6-2.

Hamley Bridge 3-28 def Balaklava Gold 3-27.

Joanne Humphrys def Callum Michael 6-3, Chris Redden lost to Hedley Greenshields 4-6, Claire Humphrys lost to Marni Greenshields 2-6, Andy Power def Hannah Hoepner 6-2.

Balaklava Orange 4-29 def Mallala 2 2-20. Tate Michael def Douglas Howard 6-4, Josh Appleby def Clare Howard 6-0, Sam Van Kleef def Sally Wilson 6-2, Jake Michael lost to Ben Mayne 1-6.

Long Plains 5-34 def Mallala 1 1-23. Ross Sharer lost to Josh Watson 4-6, Jakob Curnow def Laura Jarmyn 6-5, Nick Curnow def Brooke Wilson 6-2, Cory Sharer def Robert McNair 6-4.

Balaklava White 5-35 def Two Wells 1-19. Luke Williams def Shannen Weir 6-3, Kate Cmrlec def Maddy Seccafien 6-3, Ashley Krieg def Matthew Lange 6-2, Henry Lane def Jamee Seccafien 6-4.

DIVISION 2: Balaklava Black 3-24 def Hamley Bridge 3-23. Zac Scholz def Jessica Sellars 6-1, Tash Greenshields lost to Leon Rather 2-6, Todd Scholz lost to Amy Humphrys 0-6, Sarah Heaslip def Bethany Packer 6-1.

Owen 4-24 def Balaklava Purple 2-29. Jared Pratt def Gemma Freebairn 6-3, Ryan Lloyd def Ashleigh Williams 6-5, Sophie Parker def Tayla Williams 6-4, Kristy Selleck won on a forfeit 6-0.

Long Plains 5-32 def Balaklava Red 1-21. Riley Curnow def Taylar Durdin 6-5, Carissa Daniel lost to Tenneal White 2-6, Hannah McArdle def Daniel Mumford 6-3, Taylor Fabry def Toby Michael 6-2.

Mallala 5-32 def Two Wells 1-13. Rachel Dunstan lost to Jamie Humphrys 2-6, Edward Parsons def Renee Seccafien 6-0, Jackson Furst def Rachel Hatch 6-2, Jake Tiller def Tarsha Briscoe 6-3.

DIVISION 3: Balaklava Silver 5-33 def Hamley Bridge 1-21. Tyson Lamond def Amy McCabe 6-3, Billy West def Tyler Powell 6-0, Kirrily White def Jaden Burns 6-2, Abby Martin lost to Ethan Loffler 3-6.

Long Plains 3-24 drew with Balaklava Blue 3-24.

Georgia McArdle lost to Tom Lane 1-6, Mary Hosking lost to Syjourn Renshaw 1-6, Emma Lane def Lori Allen 6-2, Harry Hosking def Tommy Woodroofe 6-4.

Owen 4-30 def Two Wells 2 2-16. Kaitlyn Lloyd forfeited to Jessica Weir at 2-4, (illness) Jessica Heaslip def Chelsea Rose Hoppo 6-4, Tom Gameau def Caitlin Musolino 6-0, Jack Heaslip lost to Cassie Lawson 4-6.

Two Wells 1 5-35 def Mallala 1-19 Natisha Eastman lost to Georgia Furst 5-6, Macey Briscoe def Lachlan Strudwicke 6-3, Monica Baker def Alex Howard 6-3, Angus Tapscott def Gabrielle Baker 6-0.

Premiership table: Division 1 Points % Owen 12 76.19 Long Plains 11 78.95 Balaklava Orange 11 60.53 Balaklava White 10 60.61 Balaklava Green 9 47.37 Mallala 1 6 50.00 Hamley Bridge 5 36.84 Balaklava Gold 3 37.84 Mallala 2 3 34.21 Two Wells 0 19.05 Division 2 Points % Long Plains 13 86.84 Mallala 10 70.59 Balaklava Purple 8 47.62

CLAIRE Humphrys serves up for Dalkey during her singles match against Lisa Baker, Long Plains (pictured inset) at Hamley Bridge on Saturday.

PHOTOS: LISA REDPATH

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Results from Saturday December 4.

Balakalva 20-129 d Riverton 4-63.

Mixed doubles: H Barry, P Barry def T Klaebe, B Mitchell 6-1, P Hill, S McDonald def J Przibilla, G Linke 6-4, S Pike, V Taylor def S Noll, B Griffiths 7-5, B Heaslip, J Lomman def H Clark, T Redden 6-2, A Battle, D Veitch def L Griffiths, X Redden 6-1, S Lamond, B Michael def L Tiss, E Callery 6-0.

Ladies singles: Helen Barry def Tammi Klaebe 6-1, Pauline Hill lost to Jess Pryzybla 6-2, Shaz Pike lost to Shannon Noll 6-3, Ben Heaslip def Hannah Clark 6-1, Angela Battle lost to Leanne Griffiths 6-1, Shelley Lamond def Lana Tiss 6-1.

Mens singles: Phil Barry def Ben Mitchell 6-1, Scott McDonald def Grant Linke 7-5, Vinny Taylor def Blake Griffiths 6-1, Jeremy Lomman def Tom Redden 6-0, Don Veitch def Xavier Redden 6-2, Ben Michael def Ellen Callery 6-3.

Ladies singles: H Barry, P Hill def T Klaebe, J Przibilla 7-6, S Pike, B Heaslip forfeited to S Noll, H Clark 6-0, A Battle, S Lamond def L Griffiths, L Tiss 6-1.

Mens doubles: P Barry, S McDonald def B Mitchell, G Linke 6-3, V Taylor, J Lomman def B Griffiths, T Redden 6-1, D Veitch, B Michael def X Redden, E Callery 6-0.

Balaklava reports The Balaklava senior side played host to Riverton, with both sides sporting fill-ins all wishing they were at the pool on such a hot afternoon.

The home side won all the mixed, with Shaz Pike and Vinny Taylor having a huge battle to win 7-5 over Shannon Noll and Blake Griffiths. Pauline Hill and Scott McDonald also had a hard set winning 6-4 over Jess Przibilla and Grant Linke.

The ladies singles ended at three apiece with Helen Barry, Ben Heaslip sporting a lovely set of legs, and Shelley Lamond having wins for the home side. Shaz Pike pulled her calf again and couldn’t finish her singles and then had to forfeit her doubles, with partner Ben H quite happy he could go home early and cool down.

The Balak men took all six with Scott McD being on court for ages in his 7-5 win over Grant in a good set. Seasoned player Jeremy Lomman picked a good day to debut this season, but didn’t drop a game in his singles, whilst the Don, as in Veitch, also made his season debut, winning 6-2. Phil Barry was on fire in his singles, as was Ben Michael and Vinny.

The straight doubles saw Helen and Pauline win a marathon tiebreaker, whilst Angela Battle and Shelley were ruthless only dropping one game.

The men won all three doubles, with Don and Ben M being exceptionally ruthless by making their opponents reveal their Speedos, hidden under their shorts. Well done to Shelley who dropped just 2 games for the day, and to Ben M, Jeremy and Don who dropped 3!

Final score Balaklava 20-129 defeated Riverton 4-63.

Next week the team is off to Clare and we hope the weather is not quite as hot…

Pt Broughton 0-17 lost to Lochiel 9-54.

Doubles: T Tattersall, B Nonan lost to T Nottle, M Nicholls 6-1, M Krieger, S O’Donohue lost to J Bird, J Hoepner 6-3, A Dolling, S Burt lost to J Wallis, W Wallis 6-1.

Singles: Tania Tattersall lost to Tait Nottle 6-1, Bianca Nonan lost to Merridy Nicholls 6-1, M Kreiger lost to Jarod Bird 6-2, Samantha O’Donohue lost to Jack Hoepner 6-4, Amelia Dolling lost to Jake Wallis 6-3, Sophie Burt lost to Will Wallis 6-1.

JIMMY Redden, Dalkey serves during his singles match against Daniel Brewster, Long Plains.

Plains Producer, Wednesday December 8, 2010

SPORT v District

Bowls north east

Results from December 1. Blyth 40 (8) d Snowtown 30 (2), R Deluca 24 d R Atkinson 8, J Hogan 16 L K Kreig 22.

All other games washed out.

Premiership Table: Team Points % Clare Red 66 56.25 Snowtown 62 55.23 Burra 58 60.28 Blyth 56 49.52 Clare White 45 48.60 Clare Blue 42 47.76 Balaklava 38 50.45 Spalding 30 45.72 Clare Green 28 47.13 Brinkworth 25 38.34 Next week: Clare Green v Clare Red, Clare White v Balaklava, Burra v Blyth, Snowtown v Brinkworth, Spalding v Clare Blue.

Ba s k e t b a l l ac t i o n

sides for saturday 11.

For matches played on December

DIVISION 1: Owen v Wasleys at Wasleys. G Marshman, P Freebairn, B Traill, G Simpson (sk). I Freebairn, R Uppill, N Harkness, B Parker (sk). D Brown, G Bubner, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). Cars: I Freebairn, G Marshman, D Brown depart at 12:40pm.

Balaklava – bye.

DIVISION 2: Owen v Riverton Black at Owen. B Harkness, A Wandel, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). D Hartwell, C Hocking, K Gould, K Warnes (sk). G Wandel, D Lauricella, B Diehl, L Hean (sk).

Reserves: G Duncan, J Cunningham, K Harkness.

Balaklava White v Wasleys at Home. H Hebisch, N Olsen, B Olsen, M Olsen (sk). L Day, C Stewart, Z Guy, J Olsen (sk). M Roberts, B Moffatt, J Milton, C Milton (sk).

Balaklava Blue v Hamley White at Home. D Anderson, P Ramm, K Catford, P McPhalrin (sk). R May, D Beare, T Jones, R Barr (sk). E Cunningham, R Greenshields, L Harkness, K Harkness (sk).

Balaklava Red v Tarlee at Tarlee.

B Kreig, N Sampson, J McPharlin, C Cowan (sk). R Hillman, A Barr, B Philp, G Heffernan (sk). R McDonald, J Roberts, C Welke, K Cottle (sk).

Cars: Skippers.

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Results from December 2.

Two Wells Red 45 d Hamley Bridge Red 33, B Molloy 24 d H Gregory 15, S Underwood 21 d L Moloney 18.

Hamley Bridge Gold 58 d Balaklava Red 32, N Bubner 36 d L Harkness 11, N Fyfe 22 d C Goldney 21.

Pt Wakefield Gold 48 d Pt Wakefield Blue 37, M Hayes L S Kempster 25, B McQuire 29 d H Brown 12.

Owen 42 d Balaklava Green 35, B Harkness 25 d B Philp 15, G Wandel 17 L G Chapman 20.

Mallala Black 36 d Balaklava Gold 33, Y Curnow 18 drew J Milton 18, C King 18 d K Catford 15.

Two Wells White 42 d Mallala White 39. B Roney 22 d M Maylin 15, R Jenkin 17 L B Lee-Archer 27.

Premiership Table: Owen 74+113 Two Wells White 74+31 Balaklava Green 68+78 Mallala White 65+31 Two Wells Red 53+20 Pt Wakefield Gold 49+10 Hamley Bridge Red 48-76 Hamley Bridge Gold 46-15 Mallala Black 41+9 Balaklava Gold 36+6 Pt Wakefield Blue 26-95 Balakalva Red 22-112

Cricket gilbert valley

Under 14: Kapunda 9/168 defeated Gilbert Valley 40. Kap: A Smith 58, K Brown 29 no, J Muir 14. GV: T Griffiths 4/21, L Otterspoor 2/25. GV: L Reichelt 10, M Connell 8. Kap: A Smith 4/7, K Muir 4/9.

Under 16: Freeling 9/87 defeated Gilbert Valley 47. GV: J Connell 15. Fr: T Barnes 4/4, R Schirmer 3/11. GV: H Behn 5/17, T Julian 1/5, J Connell 1/20.

A4: Gilbert Valley 5/97 defeated Sandy Creek 79.

A2: Gilbert Valley 9/156 & 9/51 dec defeated Gawler Central 106.

A1: Nuriootpa 188 defeated Gilbert Valley 94. GV: C Mullins 53.

Nur: A Prior 3/17, B Lydeamore 2/9, J Gerhardy 2/20.

Golf Balaklava men

Well folks, what can I say? There was nothing in either the newspapers, nor THE BOOK, to account for who won what and who won – “Not!” in our Ham ‘n Turkey Ambrose round last weekend.

ELLY Pratt, Cats looks to spoil from behind, as Katie Marshall, Redlegs catches a rebound in the B Women’s game Friday night.

What I can say, is that a very rewarding field of 50 took up their respective cudgels and here they are, in descending numerical order of greatness.

The day’s lowest score was 61.25, achieved by Peter Whiteman and Alan Jenner, so there’s your winner all squared away nicely. On 62.25 were Tate Michael and Jordan Wilson, so they’ll have come second then. In third spot we’ll put Tom Lemon and Ian Michael (62/75), then Peter Lamont and one M Hart (64.25) in fourth, Merv Hameister and John Newton (65.75) in fifth, Doug Taylor and Jordan Taylor (66.5) in sixth, L Grafton and what looks a bit like B Shields (66.75) in seventh and finally, Jim Brueur and Austin Henstridge (66.75) in eighth on a count back.

This left the following flailers floundering; M Bond/M Loy (67.75), Durdins L and N (68), Michaels J and R (68.75), A Blanche and D Grist (69.25), D Robinson and W Lokan (69.50), J Weir and A Christu (69.75), W Nagle and M Brooks (69.75), B Michael and D Addison (70.25), G Toms and W Berry (70.75), J Ball and B Hogg (71), Doudles C and C (72), C Redpath and B Thompson (73.25), Kellys S and G (73.50), C Temby and J MIchael (74), D Trickett and J Pepe (77) as well as R Veitch and G Whiteman with 77.25.

R Lawson and W Parkin recorded a heat-induced DNF. Longest Drives were creamed by I Michael (A Grade), C Temby (B Grade) and S Kelly ( C Grade). Nearest The Pins were achieved by J Wilson (third), P Lamont (eighth), N Durdin (10th), W Nagle (15th) and C Doudle at the 17th.

According to the Little Red Book, this week is our Ham ‘n Turkey day, but I don’t think so. Therefore, we’ll throw caution to the wind and suggest that instead, we’ll play the Stroke round set down for last Saturday. Anyhoo, the weather will be superb so just doddle on down and find out for yourself.

balaklava mid week

Results from Wednesday December 1. Bill Berry 44, Doug Taylor 42, Dean Trickett 42, Mike Hahesy 41, Jordan Taylor 41, Dene Newton 40, Brian Stewart 39, Greg Sonntag 39, Norma Taylor 39, Merv Hameister 37, Jerry Toms 37, Don Anderson 32, Chris Hahesy 30.

Birdies: Bill Berry no 13 & 18, Doug Taylor no 7, Dean Trickett no 8, Mike Hahesy no 2, Brian Stewart no 14.

Hamley Bridge

John wins summer cup

John Mitchell, who plays off a 13 handicap, easily won this years summer cup with a two-round nett 125 from Roen Cameron 132.

John, who has been mentioned in dispatch quite often lately, played his best golf when it counted. The third player to make the podium was Steve Howe with 134.

Results from Saturday’s stroke competition – which was also the final round of the Summer Cup – are as follows: winner John Mitchell nett 64, Steve Howe 66, c/b George Dahlitz 66, Warren Isgar c/b, Vince Zito (Gawler) 67, Wim Van Pelt 71, Ron Smith, Ian Ferguson,Len Usher 72, Helen Bell 73, Wally Jackson, Lance Hatcher 74, Bob Ahola 75, Doug Cooper, Ross Hienze 76, Bob Charman 79.

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Birdies: John Mitchell fourth, Vince Zito seventh, Nearest The Pin: Vince Zito 12th.

Twenty-nine players competed in Thursday’s stableford competition, with some very high scores being the order of the day.

Dave Russell managed to hold off some fierce competitors to win the day with 44 points, on a count back from Dennis Hawke 44, Warren Isgar c/b, John Bell 43, Ian Rohde 41, George Dahlitz, Helen Johnson, Ian Ferguson, Errol Branson 40, Wim Van Pelt, Graham Schultz 39, Barry Schwartz, Ron Collins, Ed Manning 38, Ross Hienze, Doug Cooper, Cliff Applebee 37, Bob Ahola, Bob Hillier 36, Wally Jackson, Dennis Nation 35, Rex Mortimer 34, Merv Hamiester 31, Colin Doudle 29, Lance Hatcher 28, Kieth Kluske 25.

Birdies Barry Schwartz, Ian Ferguson 3rd, Rex Mortimer 15th, Graham Schultz first, Dave Russell 14th and 15th. Nearest The pin: Barry Schwartz.

Shooting lower light

Results form December 4. Cyclists & Torrens Valley. A Grade: D Bradey 197.6, B Grade: G Apthomas 186.3, Sighters: D Bradey 34.

Handicap results: D Bradey 97.2, 100.4 (4) 200, F Pinyon 90.2, 96 (8) 199, P Fry 98.2, 96.1 (5) 198, G Apthomas 90, 96.3 (11) 197, P Gale 96.2, 94.2 (2) 192, P Bradshaw 93, 96.4, (8) 189, J Pinyon 88.3, 73 (12) 173, C Luedeke 93.1, 00 (13) 106.

Phoenix. A Grade: J Samuel 192.5, B Grade: R Bradshaw 186.1, Sighters: M Challen 36.

Handicap results: R Bradshaw 96, 90.1 (15) 201, C Williams 95.2, 95.3 (8) 198, J Samuel 93.3, 99.2 (4) 196, D Clarke 95.1, 96.6 (4) 195, M Challen 91.1, 95.3 (7) 193, D Logos 92.2, 96.2 (3) 191, M Bialkowski 88, 96.3 (7) 191, A White 93.1, 97.1 (V) 190.

Cyclists & Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: G Hutchins 193.5, F Standard: C Green 188.7, Sighters: C Green 38.2.

Handicap results: M Williams 94.1, 93.1 (18) 200, S Hutchins 96.3, 97.8 (7) 200, D Zerbe 93.1, 92 (13) 198, S Braund 96.1, 94.2 (11) 194, C Green 94.3, 94.4 (5) 193, B Moulds 96.4, 95.3 (1) 192, R Exon 90, 85 (12) 187, B Galpin 82, 89 (16) 187, L White 89.2, 87 (8) 184, M Wilment 93, 86 (V) 179.

Phoenix F Class. F Standard: M Roberts 185.5, Sighters: E Kanik 34.

Handicap results: M Roberts 92.3, 93.2 (10) 195, E Kanik 84, 93.2 (16) 193, R Mousley 94, 87.1 (9) 190.

Light River. R Spillman 188.5, B Grade: P Bothwell 189.6, F Class: G Mincham 188.2, Sighters: P Bothwell 38.2.

Handicap results: P Bothwell 94.3, 95.3 (16) 211, R Spillman 92.3, 96.2 (11) 211, G Buddle 87.1, 95.5 (12) 200, G Mincham 93.1, 95.1 (9) 199, G Lewis 91, 88.1 (15) 195.

Postal & Railways. R Cunningham 194.6, B Grade: M Bethune 168.1, C Grade: B Phillips 165.1, Sighters: I Mackintosh 37.2.

Handicap results: R Cunningham 97.3, 97.3, 194, V Synusas 89,1, 89.2, 178, I Mackintosh 86.4, 87.1, 173, M Bethune 89.1, 79, 168, M Spendelove 80, 88, 160, B Phillips 85.1, 80, 165, B Taylor 78, 78, 156. ,

M i l o I n 2C r i c k e t DArcy Bastian is all smiles as he makes a few runs during the match at Balaklava High School oval on Saturday morning.

Balaklava Area Committee

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD & YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2010 Nominations are called for Balaklava Area Committee Achievement Award for 2010 Nominations should be for people who voluntarily donate their time to help the community. The Youth Achievement Award is open to young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are achievers in any field and deserving of recognition.

One nomination form per household or business premises is permitted and signature of nominator is required. Winner announced Australia Day, January 26, 2011.

Your nomination counts! _____________________________________________________________ SELECTION OF AWARDS Achievement Award Name: ....................................................................(attach a short statement in support of this nomination) Signature:................................................................................................

Young Achiever Name:.................................................................... (attach a short statement in support of this nomination) Signature: ................................................................................................

Closing date: Monday January 10, 2011.

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Post nominations to: Balaklava Area Committee PO Box 438, Balaklava 5461.

Enquiries: Contact BAC chairman, Terry Williams 8862 1997

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LOCAL v Living

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e were YEARS AGO November 2005

• Four teachers across the Adelaide Plains retired; Auburn Primary School principal Peter Lane, Balaklava Preschool director Genni Edwards, Brinkworth Preschool director Bodil Creasy and Two Wells Primary School principal Dean Anderson.

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• Joan McArdle was presented with life membership to Port Wakefield Golf Club, after 25 years of dedicated service.

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• Malcolm Dunstan decided to hang up his tools after 46 years’ service to Curnow’s Garage, and the people of Mallala and district, including 39 years servicing RAA calls.

Save the last dance…fancy dress, 1903 style

by Norma Schopp

and net; Miss Evelyn Shepherd, “Yachting costume”; Miss Bice, Adelaide, “Night”; Miss C. Bice, Adelaide, “Greek”; Miss Jessie M. Blake, white tucked muslin; Miss Cowan, white silk, point lace; Miss Victorsen, Clare, pink silk, covered net; Miss W Ewens, Pt.Pirie, “Jap”; Miss Kane, Adelaide, blue silk; Miss Dixon, Nantawarra, “Railway”; Miss Flo Reynolds, pale green

teen, silk kerchief, linen apron, picture hat, draped “Country Girl”; Miss A.N. Blake, “Coming through the Rye”; Miss James, “Little Bo Peep”; Miss Janie Stevens, white silk; Miss G. Saint, “Gipsy Queen”; Messrs. G.A.Jaffrey, “Oberon”; Roberts, Kybunga, “Runaway Boy”; J.W. Ohlmeyer, Clare, “Runaway Boy”; Geo. A. Ferrier, “the Sultan of Johore”.

The sight of these costumes must have been spectacular. I wonder if there is anyone who, amongst the old family photographs, may have any pictures of them? If there is, please let me know.

PET CARE

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• Apr 6: Balaklava Bowling Club fashion parade.

silk covered with Paris net draped with flowers, picture hat, representing “Flower Girl”; Miss Murray, “Olden Times”; Miss Wark, “Old England”; Miss Ida Gillard, Clarendon, buttercup silk “Runaway Girl”; Miss Emily Turner, “Ma Mie Rossett”; Miss Marie Galloway, Clarendon, blue brocade “Runaway Girl”; Miss Edith Mills, black with lace sleeves; Miss M.O. Blake, “Milk Maid”; Miss Hilda Hillebrand, cream silk, sequin and chiffon trimming; Miss Ethel Cowan, “Spring”; Miss May Neville, Kybunga, cream silk and scarlet roses; Miss Macindoe, “Federal Flag”; Miss Cole, cream nun’s veiling, blue sash; Miss L. Lewis, “Winter”; Miss Heard, flowered sa-

Supported by Balaklava Veterinary Service. Phone: 8862 2088

COMMUNITY

• Dec 10: Two Wells Christmas parade.

• Dec 12: Carols by Candlelight, Balaklava Triangle.

• Dec 16: Mallala Christmas parade, Mallala Hospital – Mallala Oval.

• Dec 17: Balaklava Christmas street parade; Adelaide Plains Basketball breaks for Christmas holidays.

• Jan 28: Adelaide Plains Basketball Association season resumes.

Heritage Highlights

As reported in The Central Advocate: A PLAIN & FANCY DRESS BALL was held in the Balaklava Institute Hall on Wednesday, September 9th, 1903.

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Pets are an expensive addition to the household and costs, including food, council registration, microchipping, desexing, vet bills, vaccinations, grooming, boarding kennels and bedding, must also be met.

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES

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

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

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

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm

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

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am UC to visit Anglicans Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Lochiel.......................10.00am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am

Christmas Church times will appear in next week’s edition of the Plains Producer

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am

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Washed away – rain pours down • From Page 1 Mallala had received just over 20mm during the same period – until the rain started tumbling yesterday afternoon.

The rains came at a nasty time for broadacre farmers, looking to haul in bumper crops currently fetching quite reasonable prices.

Remarkably, some areas have escaped with minimal falls.

Blyth registered only a trace on Thursday, the bottom of the gauge

remaining dry for the first few days in December. Owen was another town to barely rattle the rain gauge, with only about 3.3mm falling as of Monday morning. But that was all changing late on Tuesday.

Reports from several local growers suggest the severity of the showers differed substantially from farm to farm.

Weather pattern La Nina, responsible for a reasonably wet winter/ spring period, remains an influence

throughout summer and according to bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Darren Ray said there was a strong chance there may be more similar weather events in the near future.

“The La Nina is expected to continue through summer before ending in early autumn, so some further bursts of summer rainfall are possible,” Mr Ray said.

“The first half of December does look to continue on the cooler side,

while warmer conditions are expect- Regional rainfall from Decemed for the second half of December ber 1 to December 6: Auburn - 34.4mm and into January 2011.”

Balaklava - 41.8mm He attributed the recent rains to a Blyth - trace dominant trough over the state’s east.

Hamley Bridge - 13.2mm “The trough along the eastern Hoyleton - 15mm border of SA is producing the thunMallala - 21.6mm derstorms and rainfall around at Owen - 3.3mm present,” Mr Ray said.

Port Wakefield - 6.6mm “La Nina is contributing to the Riverton - 85.4mm increased moisture available over the Roseworthy - 34.8mm eastern states that is making it’s way Saddleworth - 44.6mm across the border into SA.” Snowtown - 6.4mm

A few hoppers – but spraying success wipes most locusts THE plague locust threat to Adelaide Plains crops has all but dissipated as a successful spraying program wraps up in Orroroo.

Isolated locust sightings have been reported throughout the region but Biosecurity SA incident controller, Michael McManus, said it was no reason to panic.

“These would be fly in adult lo-

cust,” he said. “They could become more common in coming weeks and we can not rule out adults being seen flying in the Adelaide Plains area or even regions further south.

“However, to date we’ve not seen the large swarms of locusts that have been evidenced interstate and that was the main goal of the extensive hopper spraying program just com-

Quarter of grain now in the silo

• From Page 1 Mr Faehrmann said on Tuesday as the Plains Producer went to press if forecast falls of anywhere above 60mm of rain hit, it would have a devastating impact on crops.

“Hopefully, we’re not anywhere near it, because if we get that, it will be a disaster,” Mr Faehrmann said.

“If we miss this rain, it could be a real saviour.”

Bowmans grower Paul Daniel was one to get a bit of a head start on harvest proceedings but like many around the Plains, he still has about three quarters of his crop to come off.

He said he managed to reap a fair bit of dry grain leading into and over the weekend, so while his header may have stopped in recent days, 500 tonnes in storage will keep the trucks running for a few more days yet.

Local trucking operators also have been flat out trying to meet demand.

A common observation amongst farmers is the likening of this season to that of 1992. Mr Daniel said farming always had its ups and downs.

“It’s the nature of the game, you’ve just got to manage it the best you can,” he said.

“A lot of people are doing that, identifying where they stand to lose the most and taking off the best value crop first. This situation is incredibly frustrating for everybody.”

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The outlook for Saturday, Sunday and Monday is for showers over the southern agricultural area to clear as a high develops over the Bight then drifts east.

CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Areas of rain and scattered thunderstorms easing to isolated showers during the morning and contracting to the coast by evening. Mild with moderate southwest winds.

Thursday: Isolated showers. Cool to mild with moderate southwest winds.

Friday: Isolated showers. Cool to mild with light to moderate southwest winds, fresh about the coast during the morning.

GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Wind: W to SW 10 to 15 knots.

Isolated early morning thunderstorms. Sea: 0.5 to 1 m. Swell: S to SW 0.5 to 1 m on southern Spencer Gulf.

Thursday: Wind: W to SW 10 to 20 knots.

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Isolated thundery showers are expected north of Coober Pedy, contracting east on Friday.

Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Friday are expected to be 30-60 mm over the agricultural area with possible locally heavier falls of 60-100 mm over the Mt Lofty and southern Flinders Ranges, Riverland, Murraylands and the Upper and Lower South East. Falls of 5-10 mm are expected over FRIDAY

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in the northern agricultural areas of the state, Mr McManus said it is hard to determine whether another plague may surface again next year.

“It’s difficult to predict whether there will be another locust plague in 2011 because it will depend on a number of climatic factors, not only in SA but also in the channel country of Queensland, and northern NSW.”

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has hatched or prevent fly ins from arriving from other regions,” he said.

“In the north, (the spraying) has had effective coverage of more than 279,000 hectares of land, across 275 targets, and involved nearly 312 hours of flying time.

“The campaign was a hopper control program, not eradication.”

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Despite a fair number of locusts survived the spraying, Mr McManus said results were still exceptional in controlling the pest and slowing their spread into the state’s bumper crops.

“While we’ve had very good kill rates with that spraying, we were never going to kill every hopper that

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For rent

Hamley Bridge - 2 bedroom cottage. Air conditioning, long term available, close to all facilities. Bruce 0418 820 493.

Spacious 4 bedroom stone home, with good sized yard and shed. Includes gas heating, air-conditioner, modern bathroom, great location. $240 pw. Available 23/12/2010 Call Brock Harcourts Clare Valley on 8841 3900.

For Sale

Border Collie pups, short haired, good working parents, four males, $300 each.

Phone 0409 692 891.

Caravan - Coromal poptop 1995, Seka 505, front kitchen, island bed, very good condition, full annexe, 5 years old, reg till 05/11, $17,500 o.n.o. Phone 8862 1731 or 0428 832 208.

Caravan Viscount 17ft double bed, fully fitted out.

Very clean, good condition, full annex. Registered until August 2011, $4,750, reg no. TPE 526. Ph 8862 2345.

Ford Falcon Ute XL BF October 2005. White, Airconditioned, 16 inch Alloy wheels, Tuff lid Hardtop, 41,000kms, reg: S765AAY $13,750 Ph 0417 812 783.

Fixed price computer repairs, free quotes, pick-up service, virus removal, repairs, pensioner concessions. Phone 8527 2204.

Free range pullets, 3 colours. Day old to point of lay, $3.80 to $15.90 each.

Phone: 8523 0950 Hillier.

Hay (Barley). Quality small bales, genuine organic treatments, $5 ono. 0408 317 020.

Oaten hay, small bales, $4 pick up from paddock.

Phone 0438 621 838 or 8864 5020.

Piano, Wurlitzer, modern style, cream colour, $1300 ono. Phone 0428 997 637.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs.

Phone 8862 1552.

Seasame Street 6 volt adventure tractor with trailer, rechargeable battery and charger, new in box.

Good Christmas gift $120.

Girls electric 6 volt ride on scooter, new in box $100.

2 blue 2 seater lounges ex con $375 o.n.o. Also 4 blue tub chairs $120. Golf balls for sale, 50 for $20 or 100 for $35. Phone: 0409 693 626 or 8862 1769.

S e c ond h a n d f i l i n g cabinets 2-3 and four draw,gas lift chairs,visitor chairs,stationary cabinet and lockers some like new grab a bargain now Phone 0407 183 862.

Suzuki DR-Z 125L, 2009 model, very good condition, $3300, Ph 0408 822 838 or 8862 2040 after hours.

For Sale

Tractor – Case JX60 Front wheel assist, 2009 model, 110 hours. Selling due to sale of business.

Immaculate condition.

Perfect for maintaining a small farm. Phone 08 8842 1103 (office hours) Price $30,000.

Young brown layer hens.

Phone 8527 2343, Mallala.

Garage Sale

Garage sale on December 11 & 12. 11 Kelly Street, Balaklava, 8am - 5pm. 2 single foam mattresses new. 2 bar stools. Fridge (wine). Household items, kitchen electrical. Blue willow dinner set & tea set and other crockery items.

A bit of everything.

Public Notice

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen.

Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 0417 885 107.

S ha r ema r k e t- b u y wholesale and rent shares out, never ending income.

Ring 08 8862 1442.

Wanted

Free of charge for recycling.

We take old televisions, computers, microwaves, videos, stereos and stoves etc. off your hands. Please phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

House to rent in or around Balaklava ASAP for young couple. Please phone Melissa 8862 1905.

Wanted to Buy

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

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

WANTED Motorcycles. We will buy or sell your motorcycle on consignment.

Gawler Motorcycle Centre, Lot 1 Main North Road Evanston Phone 8522 7700.

Engagement

C A L D E R - M CD O N A L D .

Rob and Helen together with Graham and Janine are thrilled announce the engagement of Keli and Jordan on 1st December 2010. We wish them both love and happiness always.

16th Birthday

Berry - Tahlia. Happy 16th Birthday for tomorrow. Love Mum, Dad, Kobe & Taia.

70th Birthday

Newton – Ada. Born December 10th 1940. Wishing you a very happy 70th birthday. Love from your family Sue, Peter, Joanne, Claire & Amy, David, Julie, Emily & Katelin, Judy, Trevor, Michael & Aaron. XXX

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Coming Events

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Country Market and Cafe

Open DEC 18, 2010 & Jan 15, 2011 Happy 21st Birthday. Congratulations and all our love. Mum, Dad, Greg, Adam & Mikaela

Memoriam

SMITH Daryl William. 5/8/51 to 9/12/2009. 58 years young.

Twelve months have now passed and we still miss you. You and your family will be in our hearts and minds forever. We loved you Daryl. Love Gary and Vicki Smith.

Next YAC sponsored event

10 Pin Bowling & Movies/ Shopping Elizabeth Town Centre & Elizabeth Bowl • When: Thur Dec 16, 2010 • Cost: Bowling $20 for 3 games, $5 per game extra • Movies: Normal pricing will apply (Shopping & Lunch are extra) • Depart: Balaklava Triangle at 9am • Return: Balaklava Triangle at 5:30pm Bus will travel via Mallala and Two Wells • Bookings are essential to ensure a seat on the bus.

Bus is free and provided by Youth Advisory Committee.

Parental permission essential.

• Consent forms (essential) are available from Council Office Bookings: Clare Haynes or David Woodroofe at the Council Office by Monday Dec 13, 2010, phone 8862 0800 9am - 5pm

❖ Market 8am to 1pm ❖ Cafe 8am - 5pm ❖ Lots of stalls inside & outside ❖ Further dates to follow in later edition ❖ Watch for change of cafe hours

12 Burra Street, Port Wakefield Caterina 0407 398 018, Lyn 0417 863 701, Anne 0424 845 687 Email: saltoftheearth@hotmail.com.au Balaklava Drama Club Presents:

Holiday Drama Club January 19, 20, 21, 2011 3 days of Drama Club Fun including: • Theatre Sports/ Improvisation • 1 Act plays • Public Speaking • Musical Theatre Workshops • For students aged 10 to 18 years Registration forms and information available at your school office or by phoning Kelly Bickle: 88621096

Balaklava Traders

FREE RAFFLE DRAW Balaklava Traders free raffle draw will be held following the Christmas Pageant on

Friday December 17 • Free entry tickets available at participating traders

Thank you for supporting local business

• Young @ Heart (M) ★ ★ ★ Feel good-Drama/Documentary

- Fri Dec 10, 2pm • Twilight: The Eclipse (M) ★ ★ ★

- Fri Dec 10, 8pm • Shrek Forever After (PG) ★ ★ ★ Tickets $5

- Sat Dec 11, 6pm

- Wed Dec 15, 10.30am • Creation (PG) ★ ★ ★ Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Charles Darwin, Romance/ Drama

- Sat Dec 11, 8pm

- Fri Dec 17, 8pm • Inception (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ Leonardo DiCaprio, Drama

- Sat Dec 18, 8pm

- Fri Jan 31, 8pm

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Balaklava Lions Club Inc

Balaklava Christmas Pageant Friday December 17 3 Parade leaves 5.45 from High School Library 3 Prizes for: • Best float • Best Christmas Theme • Best Dressed Bike / Gopher 3 BBQ & donuts 3 FREE ice blocks & balloons 3 Father Christmas Contact Peter 8862 1063

Balaklava Community Library School Holiday Hours

Balaklava Football Club

2011 Pre Season Training

Closed: Thursday December 23 till Wednesday January 5 Re-Open: Thursday January 6 - Saturday January 29

Wednesday December 15

CLOSED: Australia Day Holiday Wednesday January 26

• BBQ Tea to follow training • New Players Welcome

Opening Hours: Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 12noon CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1pm - 2pm

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SADDLEWORTH CHRISTMAS STREET PARTY SATURDAY DECEMBER 18 5:30pm til late

* Please note changes to Monday and Thursday

Normal library hours resume Term 1 Monday January 31, 2011

• Belvidere Street (closed from 4pm-midnight to traffic) • Stalls • Games • Face painting • Food •Chocolate wheel and more!

Everyone Welcome!

FATHER CHRISTMAS FROM 8:00PM

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DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a C AT E G O RY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment.

Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / 269 / 2010 APPLICANT’S NAME: P.Behuliak N at u r e O f T h e D evelopment : Double storey dwelling and garage/laundry/store with studio above, and associated raised deck SUBJECT LAND: Lot 309, 17 The Esplanade, Thompson Beach, Hundred of Dublin, CT: 5346/912 ZONE: Coastal Township The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala, or 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the Manager, Environment and Development Services at PO Box 18, Mallala, SA 5502 not later than December 22, 2010.

Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another par ty before the Council Development A s s e s s m e n t Pa n e l in suppor t of that submission.

Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response.

Signed: Brendon Schulz Development Coordinator Date: December 8, 2010 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cook / Chef

Casual Staff

Two Wells’ leading cafe is looking for a motivated cook or chef of any age to join their team.

The Emipre Cafe in Two Wells is a great place to dine, and a friendly place to work.

Applicants need not necessarily be experienced but must be willing to learn and be passionate about their food.

Applic ations in writing and personally delivered to Anthony

South Australian Poultry Processor requires expressions of interest for its shedding expansion programme of its Contract Broiler Farm Facilities in the preferred areas of Kapunda, Balaklava and Gawler to Clare region.

For further information please contact:

JEFF BLAKEMORE

MOBILE 0438 391 042

• No overnight shifts • All age groups, juniors and seniors • Previous applicants need not apply • Will require weekends

Phone: Jim 8867 1224

Empire Cafe

Aerial Line Inspections

SITUATION VACANT

Horizon Christian School

Rural manufacturing and merchandise based business located 25mins from Balaklava and 20mins from Two Wells

ElectraNet, the owner and manager of South Australia’s electricity transmission network, will undertake the annual inspections of its overhead transmission lines by helicopter over the coming weeks to identify any potential issues. This will help reduce the possibility of supply interruptions and ensure the safety of the public and the network.

Trade Assistant Casual/Fulltime

Low flying helicopter patrols are scheduled from 7.00am to 5.00pm until the end of December* along all major transmission lines across the State, including Balaklava, Templers, Dorrien, Roseworthy and surrounding areas in the Adelaide Plains.

Required for sheetmetal work using hand and power tools.

Suit fit and agile person who is able to work in a team. Overtime available.

Immediate start Ph: 08 85270000 e-mail: lyn@sharmans.com.au

Applications for the following position to commence in Term 1, 2011

Agriculture Teacher (0.2) 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 2011 is expected to reach over 420 students.

The successful applicant is expected to be committed practising Christian active in the life of his or her church and willing to join an enthusiastic staff team at Horizon.

If you have any queries regarding the inspections, please contact Colleen Luck on 1800 413 331.

Enquiries and applications forms, please contact the school: 8862 2100 or admin@horizon. sa.edu.au

I can develop the therapeutic environment my clients and colleagues need to thrive. Being able to really listen to and understand my clients’ circumstances, I can make a genuine difference to their lives. At SA Health, I can find the perfect career through rewarding interactions with both clients and colleagues.

Closing date: Tuesday December 14, 2010 at 3pm

trades & services

D.R. COOK

Leisure Group Coordinator

Yorke & Lower North Community Health Service, Blyth Job Ref: 492516

Giving or receiving a cat or kitten for Christmas?

Required Port Wakefield

108 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells

* Weather permitting

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. Bookings 8864 5062.

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www.health.sa.gov.au/careers 1300 882 992

• Quality Marble & Granite Monuments • Additional Inscriptions • Renovations Equal to New • Kitchen & Vanity Benchtops • Factory Direct Prices • Country & Metropolitan

Most importantly, be certain it will be loved responsibly for its entire life.

Subsidised cat de-sexing is available at Balaklava Veterinary Services – phone 8862 2088.

…really connect with my clients

Factory / Sales

Sale enquiries: Kellie-Lee Cook & David Cook Ph: 8862 2047 Fax: 8862 1014 Lot 94 Dunns Road, Balaklava

Include a FREE Gift Certificate for a further reduction on the desexing of your precious gift.

Certifcates available at…

• Balaklava Aquarium & Pet Supplies • Balaklava Veterinary Service.

Craftsman built memorials BlazeS005004

Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown

Lost Property

Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

The pictured item (Elevated Work Platform Control Unit) was lost on Sunday 21 November while travelling on the Balaklava to Port Wakefield Road in the Balaklava area.

If you have found this item or know of its whereabouts, ETSA Utilities would be grateful for its return. Please contact Greg on 0427 452 046.

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Auction

Balaklava

MID NORTH

Lot 3 Avon / Saint Road Gorgeous Homestead on 3.3 acres

PEST & WEED CONTROL

Immaculately presented modern built home comprising 4 b/r’s plus office, main with ensuite & robes to all. Central formal lounge overlooking lush lawned area, spacious kitchen (d/ washer), family/meals, u/cover patio & ample shedding. Ducted a/c & s/c heating. A simply superb property. Inspect this home today, you’ll be absolutely delighted!! Auction 18/12/10.

Phone agent to view Kelly Leach 0417 146 451, Brock Harcourts Rural

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A promise was made to a dying soldier in the trenches of WWI. A promise that his family would be looked after. With recent conflicts, our work is as important today as it was when we began. Help us keep the promise, make a donation today.

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Brock Harcourts is offering buyers a rare opportunity to purchase a modern five bedroom home, with plenty of space and loads of added features, including a reduction in the buying price. Inspect this property and you’ll be astounded, as you wander through the large open living areas indoors, before discovering the great outdoors, complete with swimming pool, and multiple venues for entertaining.

Back inside the home, the master bedroom has a large walk in robe and ensuite bathroom, and three separate bedrooms boast built-ins.

The fifth room is detached from the house, and could also be used as a games room, bar, play room or office.

The two open living areas include a formal dining room and carpeted lounge room at the entrance of the house, and the fully tiled kitchen area at the rear, leads to a more informal eating area and large lounge/entertaining area, overlooking the home’s feature backyard.

This yard really does have the lot. Poolside, there’s a semi-enclosed paved entertaining area, and for the cooler months, there’s a separate paved pergola, with built-in

bbq, lush greenery and ambient water feature perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Other features of this stand-out property include a three-bay carport with double roller doors, large powered shed and rainwater tanks.

With reverse cycle air conditioning, the home is kept cool in summer and warm in winter, with the touch of a button.

The price has been reduced to $379,500.

What more could you want in a home? Inspect this beautifully presented property by phoning Kelly at Brock Harcourts Balaklava on 0417 146 451.

Open: Saturday December 11, 10.00am

Auction: Sat December 18, 11.00am

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Public Notice - Section 7 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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Balaklava

20 Kelly Street

$149,000

Balaklava $190,000 to $200,000

Unit 5 4 War Memorial Dv

Owen

“Woods”

$180,000

Qualified purchasers looking to buy now, it may be your home they are looking for

WANTED New property listings urgently required YOUR PROPERTY MAY SUIT THEM.

Balaklava

$295,000

17 Roberts Avenue

• Centrally position 3 way brm • Main brm with WIR & ensuite access • 3 carpeted bedrooms

• Outdoor entertainment area • Spacious tiled hallway • Open plan kitchen, dining

Vacant Land

Wattle Ridge Estate Stage 2

Ideal investment or 1st home • Three bedroom house • 717m2 {approx.} block • Main bedroom has full length built in robe

Balaklava

2A Walsh Street

• 2 or 3 bedroom • Ideal location • Low maintenance • Security shutters

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday December 8, 2010

$230,000

• Split system air conditioning • Dishwasher

• Secure 6 unit complex • 2 bedrooms • Easy care yard • Large open plan lounge and eating • Kitchen ample cupboards • Tiled bathroom sep bath and shower • Garage w/- direct access to unit

Owen reduced $78,000

Lot 1 Second Street

Ideal building block- a massive 1898m2 {approx.}

• Huge block • Take advantage • 37.75m wide frontage of Owens central • Water connected location • Power connected

• Approximately 5.6277 Ha. • 4 BR, Office Sleepout,

• Kitchen family room • Lounge room • Big workshop with pit

Balaklava $189,000 Unit 6 - 1 Charles Street

Unit with heaps of extra’s and prime location • 2 bedroom home • Great little workshop with power

• Large lounge adjoining the eating area

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

SNowtown Red $89,000

31 East Terrace

Affordable Home

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Josh signs with GW Sydney Blyth-Snowtown footballer Josh Growden has signed a three year contract with AFL club Greater Western Sydney.

Josh went to the launch of the Giants and has been in Sydney since November 19.

The talented utility completed his year 12 studies at Clare High School this year, having played both under 18s and reserves football with Woodville-West Torrens this year.

Taking up a contract with Greater Western Sydney, he’ll be aiming to be a part of the Giants first NAB pre-season cup game against Sydney and the Gold Coast on February 19.

In a unique piece of scheduling the first round of the NAB cup next year is a round robin series, which includes the Giants, who will be elevated to the AFL competition in 2012.

JOSH Growden.

EXCLUSIVE REPORT:

By Peter Argent

Growden, noted for his maturity and ability in traffic, is being talked up as a big chance to be selected in this initial fixture for the new entity.

The Giants will play in the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL) next year.

The NEAFL will be introduced in 2011, bringing together teams from NSW, Queensland, ACT and NT into one competition.

The new league will build upon the existing competitions of AFL Canberra and AFL Queensland.

The NEAFL will consist of two conferences – the Northern Conference (Qld & NT teams) and the Eastern Conference (NSW & ACT

teams) – in which the GWS Giants will play in next year Their conference opposition during 2011 will include the five Canberra clubs – Ainslie, Belconnen, Eastlake, Queanbeyan and Tuggeranong, along with the Sydney Swans reserves side.

For most of the season NEAFL clubs will play within their respective conferences, but there will be a number of opportunities through the year for clubs to play cross conference games.

Interestingly, Growden hasn’t been officially announced as a signed player by the GWS Giants, although the contract has been signed.

The club has only two places left, where they receive a special compensation, similar to the Gold Coast Suns, where the club gets what they

perceive as the best 12 17-year-olds from 1993 born between January and April.

The Growden household confirmed they initially were concerned about Josh moving to one of the world’s largest cities, but were impressed with Neville Stibbard and the recruiting people at the Giants.

Growden is currently living with former SANFL Eagles team mate Jarrod Harding, who also recently moved to Sydney. The pair live in Breakfast Point in Sydney.

This pair is expected to be the last two 17-year-old compensation picks named by the Giants before a deadline on Friday.

The Snowtown lad has the support of his older brother Tim, who will be based at a neighbouring air base with the armed forces.

OUR KIDS PLAY AT THE TEST

Winners rolled back the years The clock was turned back at Hamley Bridge bowling club recently for the women’s annual “Yesteryear Tournament.”

Eighteen teams from as far away as Edithburgh, participated in a fun day on Friday, November 26, for bowls and a good deal of reminiscing.

The club rooms were decked out with memorabilia of days gone by and a number of the members were in old bowls dresses rather than the contemporary bowls attire.

A hightlight of the day was the 1913 Model T Ford, belonging to Jennifer and Steven Francis from Stockport, which arrived at the greens to the surprise of players, assembled to begin the day.

Winners were the Mallala foursome of Bev Roney, Carol King and Rosemary Jenkin , with Natalie Fyfe (from Hamley Bridge to make up the four).

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WINNERS at the wheel ... in the Model T Ford are (from left) Rosemary Jenkin, Bev Roney, Carol King and Natalie Fyfe.

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