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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

GROWING WITH YOU

STAR OF THE NORTH

Bowls!

John Glistak’s first round review, with pictures it’s all in sport

They’re back in action

Balaklava waiting list ‘up to 4 or 5 years’

Hospital surgery crippled by delays Les Pearson reports:

TopClass!

WASLEYS Primary School student support officer, Belinda Pringle, was announced as the Excellent School/Preschool Support Staff Member of the Year at the SA Public Teaching Awards on Friday night.

Belinda works as the school finance officer, runs the school library and also provides regular classroom support.

She was recognised for showing initiative well beyond the expected role and has an impact throughout the whole community.

Belinda was announced as a regional winner and state finalist a few months ago.

“I didn’t expect it to go any further, so it was a nice surprise,” she said.

While the wider community would probably be unaware of her efforts, the tiny school population of 47 at Wasleys Primary

Belinda is surrounded by Wasleys year 5/6/7 class and fellow staff members (from left):student teacher Tim Clarke, SSO Rebecca Seward (obscured), Prue Mosman and student teacher Lachlan Norman. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

Belinda’s SA school award Les Pearson reports:

are extremely conscious of the gem it has in a vital administrative role.

Belinda works extremely hard at opening up as many opportunities to broaden the student’s educational horizons.

She initiated the pedal prix program, which involved the school buying a previous Balaklava High School vehicle, enabling the students to enter a team into races held in Adelaide.

Belinda also helped the school enter a team in the recent City to Bay Fun Run and arranged for the Barossa Interschool Chess Tournament to be held at Wasleys Primary.

Even the smaller things, like special tshirts for the school’s year seven students, have been projects she has taken on.

“They didn’t get shirts like students do at other schools and I thought someone needed to change that, so I did,” Belinda said. “The kids are really positive about being here.”

She is now in her sixth year at Wasleys, after working in a similar role at Balaklava High School for three years.

“Being a small school does have its pros and cons,” she said. n Continued Page 7

MEET THE LOCALS.

LIMITED access to sterilisation services and operating equipment is crippling the number of surgeries performed at the Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital operating theatre.

The issue was raised in a letter to the editor

by Balaklava resident, Ken Hausner (Page 2).

Local GP, Dr Tom Lemon, said the issue had contributed to an extremely long waiting list for respective local operations.

“The waiting list for a knee arthroscopy, for example, would be up to four or five years,” he said.

Operating equipment is sent to Clare for sterilisation, which is then collected by a local staff member, who travels up there to retrieve the newly cleaned and sterilised tools.

“The biggest limitation is we only own one batch of equipment for knee arthroscopies and shoulder repairs, hence no more than one of these procedures can be done on any one list,” Dr Lemon said.

“This leaves us with a list comprising one knee, one shoulder and one or two other minor procedures.” n Continued Page 3

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NEWS v District BALAKLAVA

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Holly steps in to help communities Les Pearson reports: A NEW face has joined Wakefield Regional Council, with Balaklava’s Holly Cowan starting as council’s new community development officer this week.

Holly is locally born and bred, the daughter of John and Kathy Nicholls of Lochiel.

She has a degree in social science and environmental studies and had worked in a comparable role for the State government.

“I was working in a similar field for Rural Solutions SA, previously under the Primary Industries and Resources banner,” Holly said.

“The job description was a good match to my skill set.”

“I naturally fell into regional development and community engagement roles and over the years, having involvement with committees in the area, I had exposure to this role and saw this job was a good fit.”

She has always been heavily involved in the community, the WRC Youth Advisory Council (YAC), Lochiel Progress Association and Adelaide Plains Netball Association – all current commitments on her busy schedule.

Holly is more than aware she has some big boots to fill, after David Woodroofe left the community development officer’s role earlier this year.

“He does have a good community presence and I hope to pick up where he left off,” she said.

“Through observing him, in his mentoring role with the YAC, I saw some of his good qualities to bring forth but I also think I bring in a new perspective and innovative ideas for the role as well.

“That will be helped through

A 26-year-old Balaklava man was arrested and charged by police for aggravated assault causing serious harm after he allegedly stabbed a 51-year-old woman in the face last Thursday night.

The incident took place at a property on Edith terrace, Balaklava, about 8.30pm.

Police believe the victim and attacker are known to each other.

Northern and York LSA Superintendent, Paul Roberts, said the victim was in a stable, non lifethreatening condition.

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Chris Parish, who is my manager and is new as well, so we will have some innovative, new ideas and perspectives, which I think will be good.”

Providing opportunities in a variety of fields for young locals is one of her strong passions.

“It’s always a challenge for the YAC to recruit new members, so reinvigorating YAC will be a priority,” Holly said.

The WRC YAC has recently established a partnership with Salisbury YAC. “Hopefully, through that

partnership, we can set up ways to recruit more members and get more people interested in it,” Holly said.

“From a wider community perspective, I’m also interested in developing community members’ understanding of grant applications.”

She suggested possibly holding a workshop to help people understand the processes involved and the associated terminology to help put together successful grant applications.

“Chris and I also have a

background in working with indigenous people so that’s something we might look to broaden as well, with lots of good contacts in the area,” Holly said.

Holly will also remain an active member of YAC. “My participation would be at a different level, probably in more of a formal arrangement but I will still attend all of the events as per usual,” she said.

With her skill set and local knowledge base, Holly believes the role is the perfect fit for her.

Delays cripple surgery at Balaklava hospital • From Page 1 Dr Lemon said said specialists would do anywhere up to five or six knee or shoulder surgeries in the past, with the ability to sterilise equipment in between alternating cases.

“The equipment has always been limited but with a steriliser, you can do this between cases,” Dr Lemon explained.

“For example, a list may comprise of three knees and two shoulders and we would

alternate them, so while doing a shoulder repair, the knee scope can be cleaned and ready for the next case.”

In an effort to address the long waiting list, visiting orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Jegan Krishnan, has suggested the Balaklava theatre utilise other equipment in the region which is not being used on that particular day.

These other areas would include Clare, Kapunda and Nurioopta, to name a few.

“It sounds like a very sensible idea,” Dr Lemon said. “Unfortunately the response at this stage is it couldn’t be done before the end of this year.”

It is this delay ultimately causing come angst amongst visiting specialists.

“Frustration is the best way to describe specialists’ reactions, with a lack of transparency as they know even less than us about plans for the future,” Dr Lemon said.

• A MAN died in an industrial accident at Kapunda on Tuesday morning.

The 42-year-old Kapunda man was trapped in a hay-bagging machine and died at the scene.

Barossa CIB detectives attended the scene and are preparing a report for the Coroner, in conjunction with SafeWork SA investigators.

SafeWork SA issued a media statement revealing it was investigating the workplace fatality at J T Johnson and Sons Pty Ltd, Kapunda.

“SafeWork SA inspectors will investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatality to determine any parties that have a potential responsibility for workplace safety and whether there have been any alleged breaches of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986,” the statement said.

In its announcement of the fatality, SafeWork SA revealed it had last month laid a charge in the industrial court of an alleged breach of Section 19 (1) of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act in relation to a workplace death at J T Johnson and Sons Pty Ltd on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

“SafeWork SA’s investigation into Tuesday’s incident will also explore any possible relationship between these two workplace fatalities,” the statement said.

“Given information and evidence gathered during this investigation may later be used in legal proceedings, SafeWork SA will not be commenting further at this time.”

TWO WELLS • THREE lambs were stolen from a property on Tatura Avenue, Two Wells, on October 2.

• TWO Wells Police reported a 37-year-old woman from Two Wells for exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit (0.090) last Friday. Her vehicle was seized and licence disqualified.

LEWISTON • BETWEEN October 4 and 5 a vehicle, which was parked in driveway, was stolen from a home on Dawkins Road, Lewiston.

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Belief flows at Living Water Karla’s_Korner Karla May is wife to local farmer, Simon and mum to Lucy, 6 and Ben 4. This week, facing up to Facebook.

No looking back with the Facebook frenzy POPULAR spot – the big crowd of men listens to Aaron Chuch, from Launceston, Tasmania.

ABOUT 240 men from all over Australia converged on Halbury on the weekend for the second Living Water Men’s Conference.

The conference enables men from all walks of life to share testimony, build faith and network in a relaxed, rural setting.

Event co-ordinator, Shane Dodd, said this year’s conference built on the successes from the inaugural gathering last year.

“It seemed a little more concise this year,” he said.

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where and why we were success of the weekend is knowing lives have putting it on.”

Armed with that been changed or people knowledge, Shane said are at least made aware events progressed with of something they might need to change, plus relative ease.

“They were just ready building an awareness of the love to be open God has for to whatever God had Shane Dodd: them,” Shane said. in store for He also t h e m , ” h e Some didn’t thanked all said. know each who helped “From the other before organise the point of view of the five the conference event.

“I think speakers we but there was had sharing a unity in what w i t h l a s t year under testimonies, they were our belt, it they were all made it quite just really saying easy to see spot on.

“Some didn’t know where we were going,” each other before the Shane said. conference but there was Whether there will be a unity in what they were a third conference is yet all saying.” to be decided.

He said the confer“We need to let the ence had reunited fami- dust settle a bit first but lies and rebuilt relation- we can see there is still a ships, as well as giving need for it,” Shane said. some guidance on how “You don’t get that to handle the wide array many people taking the of issues facing those in opportunity to come if attendance. there isn’t a need.”

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o say you don’t use Facebook is like saying you don’t use the telephone.

Social media in the electronic form has become so popular for business, education and personal communication that my phone now rings less often.

My late grandmother had a Facebook account, mostly for sharing photos of grandchildren and notifying us of her next big travelling adventures, but she was “up with it.”

Make no mistake. This is not a fad.

No. Online social media as a form of communication is here to stay, perhaps new forms will be generated, but I believe there is no looking back. Facebook listed on the stock exchange in May this year with shares opening at $42US, and in August it was worth $44 billion with more than 845 million international users.

Births, deaths, engagements and marriages are more oft announced on Facebook than not. However, I think there’s something tangibly joyous about reading a birth notice in print and holding onto them for when the child turns 21. Or maybe I’m romanticising, but what’s the archival Facebook equivalent?

And what of defamation and bullying? I was involved in a somewhat large ‘scrap’ on Facebook earlier this year because quite frankly, there’s something about solitarily typing words onto a computer screen that deludes us temporarily, forgetting that everything we post can be made public.

In a world seeking immediate gratification, words are slung halfway across the world in seconds, with no editor to arbitrate, to prevent the possible confrontation.

However fond of Twitter and Facebook I am, I do think we’re losing some of the gloss and glamour of seeing our pictures in the social pages. And another thing; sitting down with a cup of tea in hand reading Max Fatchen (now retired) on a Saturday afternoon in print is much more cathartic than hunching over my smart phone to check how Betsy’s new paint job is going on Facebook too!

So yes even though I am a big online social media junky, I have to admit I don’t ever see my “making lunch while I wait for the papers to come home with hubby” habit to die anytime soon.

Now, I best go, I must update my status…

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CLARE and Gilbert Valleys Council elected member, Dianne Schwarz, formally retracted comments she made at a council workshop, held on September 3, at the council meeting on September 17.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said a code of conduct complaint was lodged against Cr Schwarz regarding the comments.

“The complaint was raised with the mayor (Allan Aughey) in relation to an exchange between Cr Schwarz and a member of the community during a presentation at a council workshop,” he said.

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For parents/carers of school aged children, it’s a sigh of relief as, finally, the final term of the year has started this week.

Hasn’t this year flown? I vaguely recall saying that last year too.

Maybe we’re getting older and time flies when you’re having fun!

Or maybe it’s just we’re another day closer to the pension?

Anyway, many towns are already planning Christmas events. OMG! Do you know we have just under 10 weeks until Christmas. Surely not, you say! Alas, it’s true.

Christmas has become a very commercialised time, with many people ending up with huge credit card bills after Christmas shopping.

Buy now, pay later. And pay you will, with interest mounting up on any unpaid debts.

Do you remember the Christmas Club bank coupon books?

I remember having one (along with everyone else) when I first started working – a nice little book printed with Christmas trees or ballballs on each coupon.

You could select the amount you wanted to bank each pay week, or order a coupon book with a set amount already printed on it.

Banks nowadays have special interest “deals” on accounts (often internet accounts only) which have regular deposits, as long as you don’t have many withdrawals.

While this encourages saving to a degree, I think the cute little Christmas Club account was better.

There were no withdrawals until

you needed the money at Christmas time, and you could count (from your deposit butts) how much you’d banked in preparation for Christmas.

It was good, gave you a saving goal and helped you not overspend at Christmas. I would love to see a bank bring them back, giving a bonus interest on regular deposits.

You know it would work!

Port Wakefield

Bingo – shut the door

The first of four “Family Fun Bingo nights” is on October 27 at 7.30pm at the bowling club.

• Senior Citizens are now only meeting on the second Friday of the month, the next one October 12 from 2-4pm.

• And Salt of the Earth Cafe is holding a workshop titled “Lingerie and Day Wear” on October 18.

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Discover youth issues

Balaklava High School presents Sam Cawthorn, a highly sought-after international communicator and opportunist, and 2009 Young Australian of the Year.

Sam will conduct a free parent, teacher and community session on cyber safety and bullying, grief, loss and other issues our youth are dealing with, on October 25 at the high school. The free session runs from 6pm -7.30pm, so don’t miss out.

• Horizon Christian School held an adidas fun run and raised more than $6900.

The fun-run provides an avenue for schools and community groups to raise extra funding while encouraging students to participate in healthy lifestyle activities.

‘UGLY’ again

Leukaemia Foundation’s most quirky fundraiser “UGLYBartender of the Year” contest is on until November 9.

In SA, 167 “UGLY – Understanding, Generous, Likeable You” bartenders are battling it out for the coveted title, hoping to raise $300,000 to continue to provide families with a home away from home while in the city during treatment.

Local bartenders (many previous contenders) are Tavia Rankin, Lochiel Hotel, Natasha Pope, Port Wakefield Hotel, Linnette Weinel, Gilbert Valley Hotel, Saddleworth, Shelley Warner, Tarlee Hotel and Biz Racic, Watervale Hotel.

Tarlee Hotel is hosting a band, BBQ and mechanical bull-riding day, including motorised esky races, on Saturday, November 3 from 11am. Hot Rods will also be on display.

CORNY CORNER n joke of the week: Why don’t dogs make good dancers?

Because they have two left feet!

JUST A THOUGHT: A dyslexic man walks into a bra District News All carers are invited to attend the Balaklava Carers Link office for coffee and cookies from 10-11am each day of Carers Week, October 15-19.

Carers Link Annual Badge Days are coming up: October 24 Riverton/ Saddleworth, October 26 Balaklava/ Dublin/Clare.

If you have a few hours to spare and could volunteer to sell badges, please phone 8842 1988.

• Adelaide Plains Poets Inc Poetry competition is on again. Theme is “The Elements.” Entries close January 19, 2013. Phone 8527 2412 for info.

Snowtown

Plenty to do

Now the weather has fined up, the Community Management Committee (CMC) has brought out the “to-do” list.

Work on projects such as town entrance wall, blade area in Railway Terrace, and cleaning up and recoating murals can now begin.

If you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact a committee member.

Blyth

Grab a bargain

Car boot sale, fundraiser for community hall, is on Sunday, October 14 from 11 am to 3pm in Padnaindi Reserve. Boot/stall sites are $10.

• Paper drive is on this Friday but please have your papers out by 2pm for collection.

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Football is over for now, but Hummocks Watchman Eagles footballer Ryan Reid, could stand in for Crows footballer, Jason Porplyzia.

•I told you Christmas events are being planned – Blyth’s Christmas street festival is December 21. Details later.

Brinkworth

The ‘girls’ gather

Area School girls reunion for students now aged “roundabout 65-75+ years” is on October 19 at Windsor Hotel, Windsor Gardens. Lunch starts at noon. RSVP to Meredith 0408 899 825.

Museum needs you

• History Group would appreciate some help in opening the museum on the first Sunday of each month (not January) from 2-4pm. Contact a member of the group if you could spare a couple of hours probably only once a year.

• And the Australian Plants Society group is heading to Adelaide Botanic Gardens on October 21. A great outing!

Owen Paper drive will be held on Saturday, October 13, but please have your papers on the footpath by 8.30am.

• Next year, Owen Primary School will turn 130 years old!

There will be plenty of celebrations, but the school is now ordering special polo tops which will have the names of all staff and students attending the school in 2013 printed on them.

Mallala

Have a ‘night in’

Relay for Life team’s Cancer Council fundraiser “Girl’s Night In” is on November 16 at the institute at 7pm.

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Deadline nears for TV switch

It is only six months before people in this region and Adelaide must switch to digital television. This means if you are not digital ready by April 2, 2013, you will no longer have access to free-to-air TV. Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, said there was no need to wait until the last minute to change to digital TV. “Converting now will give you access to all 16 digital channels, providing more choice and quality in your television viewing experience,” Senator Conroy said.

Assistance is available to prepare for digital-only free to air TV. The Household Assistance Scheme (HAS) and the Satellite Subsidy Scheme (SSS) both allow eligible people to have digital ready equipment installed in their homes. HAS also provides in-home aftercare support for 12 months.

To find out more, visit the Digital Ready website at www.digitalready.gov. au or call 1800 20 10 13.

Dashing Ralph lived his dream = OBITUARY Ralph Raymond Underwood July 26, 1918 – July 23, 2012

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alph Raymond Underwood, who died aged 93, was born at Balaklava on July 26 1918, third child of Bertha and George Underwood.

He attended Port Wakefield Primary School until the age of 15, when he left school and had a series of jobs, one of which was driving the hearse and assisting the local undertaker.

Ralph worked for a short time in his father’s garage as a welder, but in 1939, when war broke out, applied to join the RAAF, but was not accepted.

He then obtained a position as fitter and turner at Islington munitions factory.

On March 7 1942, he married Edna Pearl Matthews, and over the years had four children, Brian, Peter, Marcia and Annette.

Ralph reapplied to join RAAF aircrew and was accepted. He was discharged after the war as a pilot officer.

Flying was a labour of love and something he pursued for the rest of his life.

After the war, Ralph re-

turned to Port Wakefield and successfully ran his motor garage for the next 30 years.

In 1975, he decided to change his lifestyle, moving with Edna and Brian to the remote opal fields of Coober Pedy. Ralph was a very skilled engineer, and with Brian’s help, designed, built and maintained all their opal machinery.

Ralph had heartaches along the way, as Edna passed away in 1988 from Alzheimers Disease, and daughter Marcia in 1993 from cancer.

Ralph was not one to look back or be lonely, and in December 1990, married Port Wakefield girl, Maureen Nowlan (nee Madigan), a marriage that lasted 22 years.

In 1992, Ralph and Maureen were cast as extras in movie “Stark,” filmed at Coober Pedy.

Ralph had many hobbies and was a keen golfer, playing regularly, even on the day before his death.

He worked hard establishing both Coober Pedy and Port Wakefield golf courses,

Cantonese. When he returned to Port Wakefield in 2004, he was disappointed to find the local Chinese population couldn’t understand his Cantonese, so he started learning Mandarin, which he was still learning when he died.

Ralph’s eyesight deteriorated due to macular degeneration, but that didn’t stop him, he just adapted to everything.

Walking also became difficult so he bought a gopher, with two speeds, flat out or stopped.

He made a light weight golf stick frame on the back so he could continue “having a hit.”

Ralph’s dream of building a boat that would crawl over the mud in the Port Wakefield creek and out to sea instead of waiting for the tide to come in, almost came to reality, but due to his age and failing eyesight, remains unfinished.

THUMBS up from Ralph as he prepares for his 90th Ralph was a great engineer birthday flight in a Tiger Moth. and a thinker – putting things and was awarded Life Mem- lot at Whitwarta gliding club. together and always managing In 2008, as a wonderful to make things simpler, rather bership at both clubs for his services. Ralph travelled 90th birthday present, Ralph than buying new things.

What he built, was made extensively during his earlier was given a flight in a Tiger years, a highlight flying in Moth, the same make of plane to last.

Ralph’s philosophies were the Concorde from London to he trained in with the RAAF. With the ethnic mix of “Don’t wait until someone dies New York in just 2 1/2 hours.

At the age of 65, Ralph European miners and Chinese to put flowers on their grave”, obtained his pilot’s licence and buyers at Coober Pedy, Ralph and “Love your fellow man.”

If only we could all think his own Cessna aeroplane. He taught himself to speak Greek, had previously been a keen pi- German, Italian, French and like he did.

Councils face challenging future I

n 2011, the Local Government Association approached me with an interesting challenge. To head up a small expert panel to look at the work of South Australia’s 68 Councils, what they are doing well their current and emerging difficulties and to discern what the successful ‘council of the future’ might look like.

Since then, with my fellow panelists, former Senior Environment Resources and Development Court Judge, Christine Trenorden and highly recognised Professor Graham Sansom from the Australian Centre of Excellence for local government, we have begun to work our way through this unique opportunity to guide local government into the future.

Local government is a serious business and its seriousness has increased markedly since I was Local government Relations Minister in 1992 and 1993.

Local government employs around 9,000 people and attracts a registry of more than 10,000 volunteers. It looks after 75,000 km of local roads and owns, maintains and upgrades more than $18 billion worth of community infrastructure.

The thread holding our communities together – but where do they fit as we move forward?

The emphasis State and Federal governments place on the closeness of local government to their communities underscores the importance of this sphere of government in the delivery of a wide range of services.

But local government is not just about service delivery, roads, rates and rubbish. It is the thread that holds our communities together – ensuring the provision of open spaces, parks and gardens, libraries, sporting and recreational facilities, childhood immunisation and other council specific facilities and infrastructure such as halls and institutes.

Councils do a great job, sometimes in the face of complex legislative requirements and with competing demands from various

Former Local Government Relations Minister, Greg Crafter, heads a Local Government Association panel of experts investigating the work of South Australia’s 68 councils and their long-term direction.

This article, written by Mr Crafter and provided by the LGA, is published by the Plains Producer to promote better understanding of councils in our region. sectors of the community. As the front counter for South Australia’s development system councils often find themselves in the midst of intense conflict on what is responsible and appropriate development.

As a former Planning Minister I know this to be a complex legislative environment with significant State government responsibility.

Councils readily admit there is much more they could do and more they could do better given the optimum circumstances. That is why the expert panel has been appointed – to challenge local government on the long term directions for councils.

Recent market research of community perceptions – shows almost 80per cent of those surveyed associate councils with “cares for my

community” but only 20 per cent think councils deliver value for money – that’s a big issue for both the governance and the administration of councils even though State and Federal governments score less than 6 per cent for delivering value for money.

Our review of local government presents a once in a generation opportunity for South Australians to have a say on shaping the future of the local government system in this State.

It also affords other spheres of government and key stakeholders to express their views on councils of the future.

That is why the LGA is placing great reliance on the independence of the review and has requested that we deliver our findings in October

2013. Significant staffing and other resources have been allocated to the work of the panel.

We will also be observing the relationship between councils and State and Federal governments.

For example where does local government fit into the State government’s seven key priorities?

What criteria should apply when opportunities arise for local government to take on responsibilities that are more traditionally the State or the Federal government’s role.

The success or usefulness of the review will depend to a large extent on the ‘buy in’ we receive from South Australia’s 68 local authorities and their communities, the people of South Australia.

This will determine the nature and extent of the desire for change, improvement and growth of the sector.

Local government has a vital role to play in the future prosperity of the State. It also is a key determinant in the quality of life we enjoy.

A discussion paper is available at www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/ localexcellence where you can also have your say. Submissions close on Monday, October 30.

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HOW Wattle Ridge and Wattle Grove look from the air today, and right, pictured in 2009. Many houses have been built in the Wattle Ridge area at top right of the picture.

New homes bring growth to Balaklava FIVE new homes are currently vacant and seeking tenants in the Wattle Grove residential development in Balaklava.

Wattle Grove is 28 lots, with 11 new houses in stage three recently built, which adds to the first stage of three houses and the second stage of nine houses.

Developer, Colin Steinert, said all 23 homes were part of the National Rent Affordability Scheme (NRAS), which includes the five homes currently vacant.

“That leaves five vacant lots for sale, all fully serviced with sewer,

Les Pearson reports: water, power, and fenced, ready to build on,” he said. “Lutheran Community Housing is now taking tenant applications for the vacant new houses.”

Lutheran Community Housing Support Unit (LCHSU) general manager, Michael Dummin, said the Wattle Grove development had been a great success.

“It’s an economic commitment, which also brings the benefits of achieving a really nice development

with great amenities,” he said.

“The fact the rental homes are being occupied by people coming from across the region, with a nice mix of employed people, others retired, and all sorts, it’s just a nice blend.

“NRAS, being a significant part of the Wattle Grove component, allows people to rent at 75 per cent of market rent, providing an excellent opportunity for residents to live in great housing, it’s a great offer.”

The rural development is a unique project to manage for LCHSU but Mr Dummin said it

CEO’s Canberra visit pushes local barrow

FEDERAL Opposition leader, Tony Abbott, made an impromptu visit to a delegation of South Australian local government representatives, who ventured to Canberra in August.

The group of 25 representatives, including Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, right, was in the nation’s capital to position local issues directly with the government ahead of next year’s election.

Mrs Atkinson said Mr Abbott’s stopover was unexpected.

“The importance of the delegation to Canberra was exemplified when (Opposition leader) Tony Abbot called in without prior warning,” she said.

“He made time in his day to come and talk to us, which was

unscheduled, so he recognised we were sitting there and needed to say ‘we will be here for you’.”

While Mrs Atkinson pointed out the visit was most likely some form of electioneering, she acknowledged Mr Abbott’s efforts all the same.

Overall, she felt the delegation achieved its goal.

“The delegation had an impression on parliamentarians,” Mrs Atkinson said.

“There is no doubt the focus from Canberra is on the eastern seaboard and unfortunately for

South Australia, we are quite like a forgotten state.

“It’s imperative the state ensures Federal politicians recognise the needs of the state.”

Funding issues facing the state’s councils, such as disaster recovery, immunisation support and health services were raised.

“The delegation considered it a successful trip and there will be discussion papers put together to continue lobbying for greater assistance from Federal government,” Mrs Atkinson said.

“I believe the LGA president, Kym McHugh, thought it was so successful the LGA may try to do it again closer to the election to remind politicians the state is here.” n Councils face challenging future – Page 6

Belinda is top class

Building changes

• From page 1 “It makes it easier to do some things with the smaller group of students,” Belinda said, referring to the school’s recent excursion to the proof rang, near Port Wakefield.

She believed it was important the Wasleys students get to enjoy as many educational opportunities available to other, larger schools, as possible. Four of the school’s staff were also nominated for the awards.

“It is huge for a school with only seven or eight staff for a

THE former Saddleworth school building should be handed over to the community’s peak body early next year.

The building was no longer utilised by Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) and was earmarked for possible demolition.

Not wanting to lose part of the town’s heritage, the Saddleworth Peak Body (SPB) acted to save the building.

As a result, it will incur the building’s maintenance costs with its ownership. The SPB plans to restore the building.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said the building still needed surveying but would be transferred to the Saddleworth and District Historical Society, at no cost

start,” Belinda said.

Education Minister, Grace Portolesi, said the award winners would each receive a scholarship of up to $20,000 to go towards their professional development.

“I’m looking at using it to develop my skills to help build a community garden and introduce cooking classes at the school,” Belinda said.

“We’ve made some really significant changes in recent years and we’re positive about what we can do here in the future.”

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had been relatively smooth sailing to date.

“For us, it’s the only one we’re involved in and it’s just been progressive from day one,” he said.

“There was a target for the number of houses to be built and it’s been achieved and the houses are being occupied quite easily because of both the demand and people’s desire to live in Balaklava, in such a pleasant environment.”

Prospective residents must sub-

mit an application and also meet certain criteria to be eligible, which sounds complex but Mr Dummin believed it was straightforward.

“People only need to lodge an application with us, with supporting documents, followed by an interview. It’s a simple process,” he said.

“They’re being picked up pretty fast, so we’re encouraging people to apply now.”

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Showcase of our young talent They came to ‘cabaret’ with variety of skills BALAKLAVA High School held its Showcase recently, about 40 participants displaying and performing some of the best work produced this year by English, drama, music, visual art and tech studies students.

It was a cabaret style evening with supper prepared by the TAFE commercial cookery students.

BHS English teacher, Kerry Williams, said it was another great event.

“There were some outstanding speeches including Rebecca Mahony’s rousing and thought provoking speech about women’s rights, which ensured she won the Senior School Encouragement Award, donated by the Lions Club,” Mrs Williams said. “ Wi n n e r of the Senior School Public Speaking section, Kiara Stacey, spoke about volunteering and improving the lives of Cambodian children after being inspired earlier in the year by Tim Siv and his charity organisation, New Hope Cambodia.

“The runner-up for the Senior School section was Hannah Hoepner, who enlightened us about the power of youth and

Les Pearson reports: how the youth of today have the ability to shape the country’s future.”

The winner of the Middle School Public Speaking was Amy Paech, who spoke about wanting to make a difference to the lives of disabled boys attending Scouts.

Emma Mahony was the runner-up for the middle school section and Tayla McBride was the Lions Club Middle School Encouragement Award recipient.

Kayla Skuse’s talented drama performers wowed the crowd with their emotional connections and comedic timing.

The winning drama skit, Story Teller, was well performed by Charlie McIntyre, Taylor Fabry and Sally Wilson.

The supporting ‘children’, Brandon Taylor, Ciara Guy, Imogen Coles, Quinn Mackay, Will Hart, Jared Pratt and Dylan Williams, aided to the authenticity of the play.

There were numerous musical items throughout the evening.

“My highlights were

VisuAL Arts Awards: Belle Sternal (popular vote), left and Emily Taylor.

Rebecca Mahony’s skilful rendition of “Valse 17” by Chopin, Taylor Fabry’s vocal solo, “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera, and the vocal a cappella trio: Vanessa Barry, Ciara Guy and Taylor Fabry, singing “Landslide” by Dixie Chicks.

Taylor Fabry was presented with an award for Musical Achievement 2012, which was for her outstanding contribution to the music faculty throughout the year.

“A big thank you to Glenn Condo and Nola Branson for the high standard of musical talent we had on display,” Mrs Williams said.

Aisling Flynn organised a wonderful visual arts display supported by tech studies student work, set up by John Geddie.

“The artwork was of a truly high calibre, demonstrating how much hard work Aisling has put in to achieve such outstanding results in such a short space of time,” Mrs Williams said.

Emily Taylor was the visual arts winner and Belle Sternal won the popular vote award.

“We appreciate the support of the community and would like to particularly thank Balaklava Lions, Balco, ANZ Bank and Eckersley’s Art Supplies for their generous support of the Showcase,” Mrs Williams added.

“A big thank you to judges of the various categories – your support is much appreciated.

“My appreciation to the front office staff, who were integral in organising this event.”

Senior School Public Speaking: Adjudicators Heather Quinn (Head of English Westminster) and Balco managing drector, Malcolm May with Senior School winner: Kiara Stacey (middle), runner-up: Hannah Hoepner (right) and Encouragement Award winner Rebecca Mahony.

Story teller winners: Front row (from left) bottom: Jared Pratt, Quinn Mackay and Dylan Williams. Second row: Aliza Hedaux (drama Judge), Taylor Fabry, Charlie McIntyre, Ciara Guy, Sally Wilson and Imogen Coles. Back: Brandon Taylor, Will Hart and Kelly Bickle (drama judge).

BELOW: Middle School public speaking winner: Amy Paech (centre) with runner-up Emma Mahony (right) and encouragement award winner, Tayla McBride.

Musical Achievement Award: Taylor Fabry with Nola Branson (BHS specialist music teacher) and Glenn Condo (BHS music teacher).

FREE garden show passes South Australia’s major Spring home, garden and lifestyle event will provide a welcome focus on everything new and refreshing for people seeking to enhance their living environment.

The HIA Home and Garden will feature an extensive variety of indoor and outdoor displays at the Adelaide Showground, Wayville, from Friday to Sunday, October 19 to 21, opening from 10am–5pm.

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outside Balaklava. The event will bring together more than 200 companies showcasing the latest in home and garden products, along with an extensive seminar program built around beauty, creativity and sustainability for homes and outdoor living areas.

The event is supported by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) – Australia’s largest residential building organisation and the Nursery and Garden Industry South Australia (NGISA).

Organiser Kym Jones Exhibitions will also present the October Gift and Craft Fair in the Stirling Angas Pavilion.

Australia’s most popular vet, Dr Harry

Cooper, will be presenting on Saturday and Sunday, along with gardening writer Sophie Thomson and horticulturalist Kim Syrus and My Kitchen Rules runners-up, South Australians Nick and Rocco, cooking sumptuous recipes.

Road trading policy

WAKEFIELD Regional Council now has a policy to govern roadside traders looking to operate in the district.

The new policy, entitled Use of Public Roads for Business Purposes, was adopted by council at its September meeting.

The policy generally prevents any mobile traders from operating within the district, although exemptions may be granted as part of a local event, which will be at the discretion of council.

The policy does not apply to local community organisations and their respective fundraising events, although applications must be made for each event.

• More details, contact council on 8862 0800 Plains Producer, Wednesday October 10, 2012

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ctober 7-13 is Mental Health Week, an annual, national event that aims to improve community awareness and knowledge about mental health illness and reduce stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems.

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK ACTIVITIES:

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outh Australians are being encouraged to get involved in Mental Health Week activities and events taking place around the area.

Activities are being held all over the state, but the closest to us will be at Clare and Angaston.

“Balloons in the desert” is the title for the Clare events, aimed at building resilience in the community especially among rural men.

Staff of Mind Australia will be at the Clare Show to hand out brochures on mental health and help services available in the region.

Following that, two men’s barbecues will be held on October 20 at Ennis Park, and November 17 at the model train station.

Angaston’s “Solid Ground” event, a night full of metal music in the town hall, is aimed at raising awareness of teen mental health

issues, highlighting no-one is alone and support is available. The event is open to young people aged 13-25 and costs $5.

Another event raising awareness for mental illness is Odd Sock Day on October 12.

It is aimed at raising awareness, and reducing stigma of youth mental health.

Students participating at schools in SA are asked for a gold coin donation to Grow- a proven program for mental well-being which raises funds for the “Get Growin’Youth Men-

SUE Mudge proudly shows “Free to Be” – her book of poetry.

Tips to help your mental health 4 Keep yourself safe, get some sleep, take care of yourself – eat well, exercise, relax and enjoy life.

4 Practise compassion, do more of what makes you feel most alive, give your brain a breather, and notice something

tal Health” program to reach out to more “at risk” students in SA schools.

One in four young people, aged 16-24 experience mental health problems during adolescence.

More than 75 per cent of Australians with serious mental health issues, don’t seek help.

However they talk to friends.

Youth Beyondblue recommends people Look, Listen, Talk and Seek help together.

Look for signs of depression and anxiety, Listen to friend’s experiences, Talk about what’s going on, and Seek help together.

Then there’s Movember, which aims to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. One in eight men will experience depression in their lifetime, and one in 10 will experience anxiety disorder in any one year.

beautiful. Remember there’s always help close at hand – and only a phone call away.

4 Contact your GP, Beyondblue info line 1300 224 636 or LifeLine 13 11 14 if you need some help or know someone who does.

Contrary to popular belief, men have lower rates of depression than women, but men don’t seek help, or use drugs and alcohol to make themselves feel better.

More than 70 per cent of men don’t access services available for mental health.

Depression, often referred to as “the black dog,” and anxiety are serious illnesses – NOT weaknesses. Seeking help early is the best advice, and with the right treatment, most people will recover.

Sometimes the simplest acts have the greatest impact – just talking openly about depression and anxiety can reduce the stigma.

Anxiety is often confused with stress.

Stress is a normal reaction to a situation where a person feels under pressure, for example meeting a work deadline, sitting an exam or speaking in front of people.

Sue now ‘Free to Be’ after she finally defeats depression “Free to Be” is an appropriate title for Sue Mudge’s recently published poetry book.

Sue, a mum of five and grandmother of six, who lives with husband Lloyd on a farm near Inkerman, suffered from major depression for over 24 years.

In what was described as a miracle by her psychologist, Sue overcame her depression practically overnight in late 2005, and since then, has been an advocate for mental health.

“The brain is very complex and as depression isn’t a visible illness, people don’t understand what is wrong,” said Sue. In the 24 years of her major depression, Sue spent much of her time in Balaklava Hospital, along with three six-month stints in an Adelaide clinic.

She attempted to take her own life five times, and it was the final attempt which was her turning point.

Sue woke up in intensive care and wondered why she was still alive.

Her faith in life was restored and her prayers were answered, literally overnight.

Inspired by the disease of depression, Sue started writing poetry.

“I’d always liked poetry and English had been my favourite subject in school,” said Sue. “Not all the poems are based on depression. It’s more of the way I see the world, and also how my grey world is now free,” she said.

Louise Michael reports: Family and friends encouraged Sue to write a book, which she started in November 2011.

She took a short break from it, and resumed in January 2012, and finally had the book published in April 2012.

Appropriately, a free-flying eagle is pictured on the front cover of the book.

“The saying ‘Love is patient and kind’ is so true. Lloyd was so patient with me.”

“He was a martyr, putting up with my disease for so long and he didn’t put me in a home,” said Sue. “I’m a very lucky lady and feel very blessed.”

Sue is now involved with various local groups including Avon craft group, Chooks and Chicks group, Uniting Church member, and a volunteer at Clementina Corner in the old CWA rooms at Port Wakefield.

“I’m never home and I’ve got a lot of making up to do,” Sue said.

Through her involvement with local groups, Sue likes to reach out to others who are suffering from depression, and be there for them.

“People with depression need help, understanding and support, and often just someone to talk to,” she said.

Copies of Sue’s poetry book are available by phoning her on 8867 1120.

n RECOGNISING THE SIGNS OF ANXIETY AND MORE Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in Australia.

Nearly one in four will experience some type of anxiety disorder at some stage in their lives.

However, for some people, these feelings are ongoing, happen for no reason, or continue after a stressful event has passed. Most common anxiety disorders are: Generalised Anxiety Disorder – generally people feel anxiety on

most days for at least six months; Phobia – very fearful about particular objects or situations; Panic Disorder – feeling anxiety that seems like it can’t be brought under control; (OCD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – people who have obsessions and need to carry out certain rituals in order to feel less anxious; (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – bursts of anxiety that happen after a person experiences

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a major emotional shock following a stressful event.

Depression is more than low moods – it’s normal to feel sad, moody or low from time to time.

But some people experience these feelings intensely, for long periods of time, often without reason.

People with depression find it hard to function every day and may be reluctant to participate in activities they once enjoyed.

Depression is one of the most

common of all mental health problems, and one in five people will experience depression at some stage.

Mother can experience the Baby blues, depression during pregnancy and early parenthood. Elderly people are also subject to depression.

A Melbourne researcher said recently about a quarter of aged care residents were depressed, but many were undiagnosed as they thought it’s a normal part of ageing and were embarrassed about it. Depression

can affect anyone, at any time.

Bipolar, once known as manic depression, involves periods of feeling both low (depressed) and high (mania).

Most people experience range of moods depending on what’s happening in their lives. People with bipolar experience extreme moods that can change regularly and may not relate to what is happening in their lives, although mood swings may be triggered by certain events. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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NEWS v Balaklava

Balaklava Museum a community finalist

Bank on Les to say it with flowers Louise Michael reports:

When it comes to gardening, especially flowers, Balaklava’s Les Bradock, has a green thumb.

Les, 90, a former school principal, has been gardening for as long as he can remember, and is well known for his flowers, especially carnations.

Every Monday morning, Les takes a bunch of flowers, from his garden into the local Bank SA branch, which is a delight for both customers and staff.

He is also a keen exhibitor in country shows.

“I’ve shown flowers at all country towns I taught in which had shows,” said Les. However, much to his displeasure, Les was unable to enter flowers in the Balaklava Show this year due to ill health.

Les met his “rose,”Shirley, when they were both teachers on the west coast. They married in 1947 and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary just two weeks ago.

Les’first appointment after

getting married was at Pinery, a one-teacher school.

Shirley recalls: “In those days, once you got married, women had to retire.

We lived at Owen then, so I stayed home and Les rode his bike out to Pinery school every day.”

Les, Shirley and their two children later moved all around the state with Les teaching, and later becoming prinicpal, of schools from Booborowie to Maitland, to Purnong Landing, Marree, Renmark West, Nuriootpa, Balaklava and finally Wilsden, near Port Augusta.

They moved back to Balaklava in 1980 when Les retired.

Their bright garden is a delight to their family, now including six grand and 10 great-grandchildren.

There’s always lots of colour in the garden.

“Tulips are finishing, but roses are coming out. We also have sweet peas, carnations, dutch irises and ranuculus LES Bradock with some of his flowers, delivered to Bank SA’s Larissa McPharlin. flowering,’ said Shirley.

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Try the Spring Super Seafood Special, comprising four pieces of butterfish, eight calamari rings, eight crumbed prawns and large chips for just $35.

Owner, Jory Robertson, also has other seafood and fish packs available, with a delicious butterfish special for just $6.80.

He has chicken and chips and other delicious choices on the menu.

While the shop won’t be open on Christmas Day, Jory is now taking orders for hot chickens and turkeys which will be available for collection on Christmas morning.

Contact Jory on 8867 1400 for orders.

Living up to its name, the Burger Shack has a large range of burgers available.

Most popular is the nacho cheese burger, but surf’n turf and the famous Clogger burger (with no salad) are also favourites.

Jory claims his spicy hot Insanity burger is one of the hottest in Australia.

“There are four levels of burger, with four being the hottest. I make my own hot ‘Death Sauce’ to go on it,” he said.

Diners can eat in or take-away, and phone orders are welcome.

The shop is open every day from 11am to 9pm and Jory and his staff would love to see you!

Balaklava Museum has reached the semi-finals in Prime Super Community Group of the Year Award category in the prestigious 2012 Community Achievement Awards (CAA).

The purpose of the CAA is to encourage, acknowledge and reward valuable community contribution.

The museum was successful in reaching the semi-finals from a strong field of nominees. It now is in the running to receive a $2000 Everyday Account from Commonwealth Bank.

Final judging of entries in the 10 different categories will be held on October 24, with three finalists being chosen from each category. Winners will be announced at Glenelg on November 30.

The museum’s entry described it as a “living” museum, active and growing, with a strong local community base.

It reverted to local community ownership and base in 2004, and since then, membership has quadrupled.

Members give at least 50-60 volunteer hours each week and the museum has become a valuable asset for the community and tourism.

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SPORT v Bowls

ABOVE: Peter Thomspon, Balaklava changes the Division One scores on Saturday.

RIGHT: Division One skippers, Barry Taylor, Balaklava and Tim Harkness, Owen.

PHOTOS: Andrew Manuel and Terry Williams

Balaklava’s Chris Cowan and Mallala’s Jim Evans work out the best lines for their Division Two teammates.

RON Tucker, Mallala, Division Two.

Owen, Wakey clash to delight • From back page The closest match in Division One saw Balaklava 13 shots up over Owen with two rinks up.

Clifford (B) won by 12 shots over G Harkness (O), and Thompson (B) finished five shots up over N Harkness (O).

Owen’s only rink points came from T Harkness’ four shot over Taylor (B).

Of the three Division One matches this weekend, perhaps the Owen vs Port Wakefield clash will have the most interest. Owen had a good showing against Balaklava last weekend while Port Wakefield endured a large loss against Hamley Bridge.

Unless Port Wakefield brings its best bowls along with it, it will find the Owen combination on Owen’s home green a daunting task to overcome. An upset is quite possible in this match.

Riverton has its first match for the season against Wasleys – who had a good win against Mallala last weekend.

While Riverton should be favoured to win this match, Wasleys does have the ability to outplay its opposition and snatch a win away from its hosts.

Mallala hosts Balaklava in the final match of the round, with the visiting side likely to record its second win for the season.

Hamley Bridge has the Division One bye this weekend.

Results: Wasleys 81 (11) (W Grady 24, S Nicolai 21, D Olive 36) def Mallala 54 (1) (B Smith 24, P Furst 18, I Stuart 12); Balaklava 69 (10) (B Taylor 17, T Clifford 27, P Thompson 25) def Owen 56 (2) (T Harkness 21, G Harkness 15, N Harkness 20); Hamley Bridge 95 (12) (K Gardner 27, C Donohue 28, J Bubner 40) def Port Wakefield 60 (0) (R Murphy 25, G McPharlin 20, W McPharlin 15); Riverton bye.

STANDINGS: Hamley Bridge 12 (+35), Wasleys 11 (+27), Balaklava 10 (+13), Owen 2 (-13), Mallala 1

(-27), Port Wakefield 0 (-35), Riverton bye.

OCTOBER 13 fixtures: Riverton vs Wasleys, Mallala vs Balaklava, Owen vs Port Wakefield, Hamley Bridge bye.

Division Two close

All but two of the Division Two matches last weekend were close, with 13 shots being the greatest margin in those five matches.

The closest match saw Balaklava Red narrowly defeat Mallala White by 4 shots while Port Wakefield Gold had only one winning rink in its win over Owen.

Tarlee Red accounted for its sister side, Tarlee White, by eight shots while Riverton Black had a 10 shot victory over Hamley Red. Meanwhile, Mallala Black took the points against Balaklava White by 13 shots.

The leading sides after the first round were

Port Wakefield Blue and Riverton White – both sides recording large wins against their respective opponents.

Round two will see four of the undefeated sides meeting with Riverton Black hosting Port Wakefield Blue and Port Wakefield Gold hosting Riverton White.

Both of these matches should be competitive, with the final result perhaps not being determined until the latter stages of each contest.

The other key match of the round will see Balaklava Blue playing its first game against a Mallala Black combination that had a solid win the previous week.

Four other matches are also scheduled, with the results dependent on which playing combinations are put onto the green by the respective sides in each match.

After the completion of this round, clubs BEV Roney and Doug McQuade in action at Wasleys on Saturday.

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should have a better indication on which sides will be the benchmarks for this Division.

Mallala White has the Division Two bye in round two.

RESULTS: Balaklava Red 70 (10) (C Cowan 24, S Guy 24, P McPharlin 22) def Mallala White 66 (2) (J Evans 31, R Barber 14, M Secomb 21); Port Wakefield Blue 114 (12) (P Baum 38, T Cluse 39, S Reimers 37) def Wasleys 40.25 (0) (S Wendland 15, J McDonnell 14, C Frankel 11.25); Riverton Black 74 (10) (L Schwarz 29, P Gates 19, R Aitchison 26) def Hamley Red 64 (2) (G Schilling 17, L Stott 29, C Phillips 18); Tarlee Red 70 (10) (D Branson 29, D Meyers 11, I Rohde 30) def Tarlee White 62 (2) (F Gorey 14, J Perry 32, P Dunn 16); Riverton White 101 (12) (R Hannaford 34, J Glistak 36, P Koster 31) def Hamley White 40 (0) (G Ralph 16, J Parry 14, M Nichols 10); Port Wakefield Gold 72 (8) (L Robertson 20, K Anderson 31, A Carslake 21) def Owen 62 (4) (P Sullivan 23, L Hean 14, G Wandel 25); Mallala Black 78 (11) (M King 22, K McDonald 24, M Dunstan 32) def Balaklava White 65 (1) (J Bastian 14, C Milton 19, C Stewart 32); Balaklava Blue bye.

STANDINGS: Port Wakefield Blue 12 (+73.75), Riverton White 12 (+61), Mallala Black 11 (+13), Riverton Black 10 (+10), Tarlee Red 10 (+8), Balaklava Red 10 (+4), Port Wakefield Gold 8 (+10), Owen 4 (-10), Mallala White 2 (-4), Tarlee White 2 (-8), Hamley Red 2 (-10), Balaklava White 1 (-13), Hamley White 0 (-61), Wasleys 0 (-73.75), Balaklava Blue bye.

October 13 fixtures: Balaklava Blue vs Mallala Black, Balaklava White vs Owen, Port Wakefield Gold vs Riverton White, Hamley White vs Tarlee Red, Tarlee White vs Hamley Red, Riverton Black vs Port Wakefield Blue, Wasleys vs Balaklava Red, Mallala White bye.

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SPORT v District SAM Rowland (holding flag at right), celebrates premiership glory with the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles Under 18 side.

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Sam shares in Eagles victory BALAKLAVA’S Sam Rowland was a lucky part of the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles under 18 premiership team at AAMI Stadium on Sunday, claiming an eightpoint grand final win over Sturt.

Rowland had sustained a nasty knock to the shoulder in the team’s qualifying final loss three weeks before and played no part in the following two matches.

With the help of a pain-

killing injection and a shoulder guard, he collected 15 touches in the grand final and held his own.

“The pain wasn’t too bad but I always knew it was there,” Rowland said.

He was also ill for most of the week in the lead-up to the game.

“It wasn’t the most ideal preparation imaginable,” Rowland said.

Going in to three quarter

REPORT: Les Pearson time 11 points down, the Eagles turned it on in the last, booting three goals to Sturt’s none.

“It was a big turn around and our mature-aged players started to get amongst it and just took control,” Rowland said.

A match defining moment came when Caleb Lloyd, of Blyth-Snowtown, put in sev-

JAMIE Good bowls for Mallala during a junior cricket match last season.

eral desperate defensive acts deep in Sturt’s attacking 50, saving two certain goals.

Luke Dunstan, from South Clare, also played in the premiership team.

Matt Appleton was named best on ground with 38 touches, while Matt McDonough booted four goals and collected 28 possessions.

Rowland, who is the youngest son of David and Jenny Rowland of Balaklava, said his shoulder might require some minor surgery in the off-season.

Coach, Shane Grimm, said the decision to include the utility, as one of two changes to the team, was relatively straightforward. “Really, he probably should have seen someone about his shoulder a bit earlier,” Grimm said.

“He saw the doctor during

the week and it was only a birsa pinch and with no chance of any further structural damage, we were very keen for him to play.

“Sam is definitely in our best 21, so when we found out he was available, he was straight in.”

His versatility also played a part in his selection.

“He’s fairly hard at it and we’ve played him forward, down back and he’s also been giving the midfielders a rest throughout the year as well,” Grimm said.

Rowland indicated he would be back to give it another shot next season, looking at either studying at university or getting a job in Adelaide and making the big move to the city.

“It was definitely a challenging year and probably the

biggest challenge was travelling to Adelaide for training,” he said.

“It’s definitely worth it now.

“It was an extremely long season though and now it’s a good month or so before preseason starts, so I hope it’s a long month.” Overall, the coach was thrilled with Rowland’s year, claiming he should finish high in the club’s best and fairest count, despite playing several games for the reserves team this year.

Rowland was also nominated for the Under 18 MVP award for his 37-possession game in round 20.

“At one stage this year, there was talk of him playing league footy,” Grimm said.

“I’m sure with a good preseason behind him, he will play that level next year.”

Summer sport starts up • From back page Golf is played all year around, with nine-hole twilight golf at Balaklava Golf Club starting October 18 and running through until March.

Tee off is between 5.30 and 6pm on Thursday evenings. Entry fee includes a barbecue afterwards.

Contact Dave Rodgers 0417 770 032 a/h if you’d like more info.

The golf club is also holding its annual auction night on October 20 with an Olympics theme.

Contact the club, Cherie Taylor or Genni Edwards, if you’d like to attend.

Little Athletics at Port Wakefield had a registration and fun day on Monday.

Vice president and secretary, Jo Anderson, said, “We had 20 to 30 children participate last year, ranging in age from three to under 17, and we look to have about the same number this year.”

A modified tiny-tots program is for children three to five years, while children from six to under 17 train together.

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The children train on Monday nights at Port Wakefield oval in jumping, throwing and running activities.

If you’d like to find out more about Little Athletics, phone Jo on 0437 420 841.

Cricket practise has started around the district too.

Lower North Cricket Club president, Hayden Battle, is hoping for strong competition in the Stanley Cricket Association this season, which opens October 20.

The club is fielding an A and B grade side, and an Under 16 junior team.

Chris Chapman is coaching the U16 side, and Martyn Bond takes the reins of U12 mixed competition, which will be played locally each week.

Coaching for U12 and U16 starts Thursday October 11 at 4.30pm in Ralli Pavilion.

Milo In2 cricket, for children under eight years, will be played on Saturday mornings this year, and Hayden will be the coach.

Contact Hayden 0438 621 750 or

Chris 0427 633 059 if you’re interested in cricket.

There’s plenty of choices for summer sports, so if anyone would like to play, all clubs would like to hear from you!

JOHN Michael tees off at Balaklava last season.

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SPORT v District

Commonwealth grants helping clubs get runs on the board

Region secretary, Jill Ackland (second left), of Watervale, addressing the bowlers at the opening ceremony.

Ladies debut in BMW association LADY bowlers in the former Northern Light Association are now playing under a new format.

With all clubs in Region 8 Lower North now playing in the newly formed Broughton, Mid North, Wooroora (BMW) Bowling Association, the Northern Light players are in the Mid North section of the new association.

Officials from Auburn, Booborowie, Burra, Hallett, Mintaro, Robertstown, Riv-

REPORT & PHOTOS: John Tayler erton, Saddleworth, Spalding, Tarlee and Watervale met at the Tarlee club for the initial opening day.

A warm north wind greeted players who were welcomed by Tarlee president, Yvonne Molineux, who handed the Tarlee facilities over for the day.

President of the newly formed section, Shirley Molineux, welcomed players

Bowls NORTH EASTERN MID WEEK

Results from Wednesday October 3.

CLARE BLUE 64 (10) def CLARE GREEN 37 (0): P.Errey 40, R.Wurst 18, M.Pawelski 24, T.Sims 19.

BURRA 36 (8) def CLARE RED 31 (2): C.Boston 24, R.Howes 13, R.Taylor 12 P.Stopp 18.

SPALDING 38 10) def BRINKWORTH 24 (0): G.Blaser 20, R.Martin 14, G.Goodridge 18, P.McLaurin 10.

BALAKLAVA 45 (10) def SNOWTOWN 24 (0): D.Chapman 23, R.Brand 12, R.McDonald 22, R.Atkinson 12.

CLARE WHITE 33 (8) def BLYTH 29 (2): T.Ackland 24, J.Bradbury 10, B.Sims 9, L.Mader 19.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE Points For Against % Balaklava 10 45 24 65.22 Clare Blue 10 64 37 63.37 Spalding 10 38 24 61.29 Burra 8 36 31 53.73 Clare White 8 33 29 53.23 Blyth 2 29 33 46.77 Clare Red 2 31 36 46.27 Brinkworth 0 24 38 38.71 Clare Green 0 37 64 36.63 Snowtown 0 24 45 34.78 Wednesday October 10: Clare Green v Spalding, Clare Red v Clare White, Brinkworth v Snowtown, Balaklava v Burra, Blyth v Clare Blue.

Sides for Saturday

Sides for Sat October 13, 2012.

BALAKLAVA: Division 1. Balaklava v Mallala to be played at Mallala. B Olsen, G Palmer, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk). O Chapman, K

Section president, Shirley Molineux and secretary, Marie Carter, with Tarlee president, Yvonne Molineux. and Region 8 officials Jill Ackland and Barbara Smith, who presented last season’s plaques to the various winners.

Tarlee Life Member, Joan Rohde, was asked to deliver the first kitty, which was followed by last season’s Singles Champion, Bev Schoenberg delivering

McPharlin, R McPharlin, T Clifford (sk). A Northcott, J Milton, A Chivell, P Thompson (sk).

Cars skippers.

Balaklava Blue: Division 2. Balaklava Blue v Mallala Black to be played at Balaklava. C Haasbroek, C Guy, N Veitch, J Olsen (sk). E Edwards, M Roberts, C Welke, S Milton (sk). D May, D Beare, B Moffat, L Day (sk).

Balaklava Red Division 2. Balaklava Red v Wasleys to be played at Wasleys. P Meyers, H Menadue, R McDonald, P McPharlin (sk). A Fowler, P Ramm, N Olsen, B Philp (sk). K Cottle, H Hebisch, J McPharlin, C Cowan (sk). Cars skippers.

Balaklava White: Division 2. Balaklava White v Owen to be played at Balaklava. A Barr, R Bastian, M Hilman, R Hilman (sk). N Sampson, R Greenshields, B Barr, J Bastian (sk). L Zerk, K Catford, K Harkness, C Stewart (sk).

Bar Duty: C Milton, B Barr. Duty Rink: Div 2, Balaklava Blue.

Golf Balaklava

From a fervent field of players last Saturday we got to meet and greet no fewer than four new flailers, so welcome to Ron Carney, Brett Fitton, Dave Barnett and his son Noah.

Bill Berry also returned from points North, so gradually our numbers are getting back to normal.

The Stroke competition, however, was won by the ever effervescent Doug Taylor (78/65), who led home the A Grade field, chased to the wire by Callum “Biff” Michael (85/74) and mighty Merv Hameister (85/76).

Rounding out this top flight rabble were M Loy (86/77), W Parkin (81/78), W Lokan (90/79), I Michael (91/81) and T Michael (99/89).

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the first bowl.

Players were drawn into teams and then played a game, before afternoon tea was served by the Tarlee ladies.

Cards were drawn for prizes which were won

by Connie Haydon, Diana Bouskill, Jo Pledge and Shirley Hean.

Applications are now open for the 2012 Commonwealth Bank Grants for Grassroots Cricket TM program. Now in its fourth year, the Grants for Grassroots Cricket TM program will award 150 cricket clubs of all shapes and sizes around the country a cash grant of $1,000 cash and the following equipment: • 1 shade marquee • 40 Commonwealth Bank Series caps Another 150 cricket clubs around the country will receive: a Mike Hussey framed and signed memorabilia piece valued at up to $500; 40 Commonwealth Bank Series caps.

Commonwealth Bank general manager of brand and sponsorship, Monique McLeod, said the Grants for Grassroots Cricket TM program could make a difference to community cricket clubs of all shapes and sizes.

“The Commonwealth Bank has been a longterm supporter of Australian cricket at all levels.

“We know how tough it can be for local clubs, that’s why the Grants for Grassroots Cricket TM program is so important.

“It not only helps foster cricket talent, but enables cricket clubs to continue their important role in the community.”

Commonwealth Bank is Cricket Australia’s longest standing sponsor, having supported one of Australia’s favourite pastimes for more than 26 years.

The Bank’s support extends from the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series, right through to community cricket including sponsorship of local clubs.

The Bank is also a principal partner of the Imparja Cup – the national Indigenous cricket competition held in Alice Springs each year.

Australian Cricketer and Commonwealth Bank cricket ambassador, Mike Hussey, said the Commonwealth Bank’s Grants for Grassroots Cricket TM program was an excellent way to support the cricket clubs across Australia who will produce the superstars of tomorrow.

“The contributions made by the Commonwealth Bank to local cricket clubs around the country help support community cricket at a grassroots level, and it’s great to see programs like this acknowledging the important role community cricket plays in Australian culture.”

To apply for a grant or for more information on the Commonwealth Bank Grants for Grassroots Cricket TM program visit: www. lovecricket.com.au Grants applications close at 11.59pm (AEDT) on Sunday October 28.

Winners will be announced in the week commencing November 2012.

Brett Fitton recorded a double dash on his first outing with us, but watch this space - the man has a formidable swing…

The B Grade brigade got a timely surprise with new-comer Ron Carney (87/67) showing them the way home, while a few weeks off in the Old Dart did nothing to affect the liquid golf swing mastery of Bill Berry (85/68), leaving Ben Michael (91/75) to claim third spot.

Then came S Michael (91/77), W Goudie (97/80), W Nagle (97/82), D Rodgers (100/82) and J Michael (105/85).

C Grade supremacy was claimed by Lachlan Michael (105/73), with Malcolm Liptrot (102/74) slipping into second place and Austin Henstridge (98/75) settling for third.

In their wake trailed D Trickett (99/77) and Tania Matz (107/86), while new members Dave and Noah Barnett submitted their third cards in search of a handicap.

Birdies were achieved by Bill Parkin (third), Ian Michael (third) and Callum Michael (third), while Nearest the Pins were held by Bill Parkin at the third, Austin Henstridge (eighth), Brett Fitton (10th) and Dave Barnett at the 15th.

Golfer of the Summer points went to Doug Taylor (6), Ron Carney (5), Bill Berry (4), Lachlan Michael (3), Callum Michael (2) and all others, one each.

This weekend’s Stableford round will be started

by Ben “No Bull” Michael, with all injuries and instances of indignation to be soothed by Ian Michael as he “persons” the 19th.

Oh and last week’s mysterious snubbing of Trevor Gilmour was remedied promptly by mighty Merv, who has adjusted the vital records to show that T-Gil., now clutching two Golfer of the Summer points, indeed bumped A Henstridge down into the ignominity of one point status

Balaklava Mid Week

Results from Wednesday October 3.

A group of 11 took to the fairways, with Doug Taylor winning the day on 40 CB, Trevor Gilmour 40, John Curnow 39 CB, Dennis Goudie 39 cB, Brian Stewart 39, Bill Goudie 37, Joan Anderson 33 CB, Merv Hameister 33 CB, Bill Berry 33, Cherrie Taylor 31, Jerry Toms DNF. Birdies: Doug Taylor hole 16, and John Curnow hole 1. NTP: Bill Goudie hole 8 and Doug Taylor hole 10.

Hamley Bridge

Wim van Pelt won Thursday’s Stableford competiion with a credible 43 points while Bob Hillier came a close second with 42 and Ron Smith grabbing third spot with 40 on a count back from John Mitchell & Ian Ferguson also with 40. George Dahlitz was the last of the prize winners with 38 points on a count back from Kieth Kluske and Ian Rohde 38.

Birdies: Wim van Pelt ninth, John Mitchell second and sixth, Ian Ferguson third, fourth and 14th. NTPs: Wim Van Pelt ninth, Ian Ferguson 14th.

Bob Hinderwell, playing his last game of golf before he starts his season of tennis, easily accounted for 26 other players with a magnificent +7 in Saturday’s Par competition, while Steve Howe shot +4 to take second. Third went to Wim Van pelt on a count back from Ron Smith and Helen Bell all on +3.

Leading grade scores: A GRADE: Len Usher +2, Roger Hahn, Vince Zito square Leigh Durdin -1. B GRADE: Bob Hinderwell +7, Steve Howe +4, Wim Van Pelt, Ron Smith +3, Errol Branson +1. C GRADE: Helen Bell +3, Wayne White +2, Doug Cooper square Lance Hatcher -1.

Birdies: Bob Hinderwell third, Vince Zito ninth, Helen Bell ninth. Nearest to the Pins: Wim Van Pelt fourth, Helen Bell ninth, Barrie Zerna 12th, Ron Smith 14th.

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SPORT v District

Selections made at cricket camp BALAKLAVA Sports Club hosted the Yorke Peninsula Junior Regional District Cricket Association’s coaching clinic last Thursday and Friday. The association uses this clinic every year as a selection process for the Bank SA Country Carnivals, in Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16. Coaches from the South Australia Cricket Association attended, including former Redback coach, Mark Sorell.

Players from West Torrens also attended to help with the clinic.

SAMUEL Michael fields in an Under 12 game.

YPJRDCA president, Andrew Moyle, SACA participation and growth coordinator Ben Johnswood, Lower North player Adam Coe and YPJRDCA Under 14 team manager, Chris Chapman watch Under 16s train.

Wooroora Men’s bowls action BRYCE Chapman (right) practises throwing and catching in the Under 14 training.

READY…set…go! Bowlers kick off the Wooroora Men’s Bowling Association opening round at Wasleys on Saturday.

• Read the report - page 15

THE Under 12 group before beginning a practise match.

The Adelaide Plains darts grand final was played at the Royal Hotel last Wednesday night. Dublin 2 were victorious, defeating Owen 4/3.

• Pictured is the winning side, Dublin 2, from left: Andy Geisler, Brett Davidson, Darren Kearns and Bronte Marshall.

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ABOVE: Neil Veitch bowls for Balaklava Red in the Division Two match at home on Saturday.

LEFT: Jake Cordon lines up for Mallala, watched by Wasleys opponent, Brad McDougall.

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LOCAL v Living

The way We were

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Florence Nightingale, “the lady with the lamp”

YEARS AGO October 2007

• Halbury dog breeders, Wayne and Suzanne McCreight, came away from the Royal Adelaide Show with two championship awards for their prize Tibetan Spaniels, Jefferey and Maddie.

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• Locals Alison Fordham and Matthew MacKay were gearing up to head to Thailand, in December, as part of a 30-day mission exposure trip with the Uniting Church.

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• Probationary officers Trent Cock, son of Natalie and Graham Cock of Balaklava, and Andrew Horgan, son of Louise and Maurice Horgan of Tarlee, graduated from Fort Largs Police Academy, to be stationed in Adelaide.

COMMUNITY

Diary& • Oct 10: Long Plains Red Cross Luncheon.

• Oct 12: Lutheran Paper Drive, Blyth.

• Oct 13: Lutheran Paper Drive, Balaklava, Owen, Mallala, Port Wakefield.

• Oct 14: Snowtown Community Club 40 year anniversary of foundation, at club.

• Oct 20: Balaklava Golf Club Auction Night; Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefied; Long Plains Country Music Night, Long Plains Hall.

• Nov 3: Family day - ride/walk Liptrot cycle trail to Balaklava Golf Club.

Start 3pm at Balaklava Hospital. Food & entertainment at club.

Heritage Highlights

Born on May 12 1820, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (Italy), Florence Nightingale was the daughter of a rich, upper-class, wellconnected British family who also had extensive English properties.

Inspired by what she believed was a “call from God” in 1837, Florence announced her decision to enter the nursing profession in 1844. Much to the anger and distress of her mother and sister, and the restrictive social code for affluent young English women, Florence worked hard to educate herself in nursing.

In 1850 she visited the Lutheran religious community in Kaiserswertham-Rhein in Germany, where she “observed Pastor Theodor Fliedner and the deaconesses working for the sick and the deprived.” She also spent four months in medical training there, and this formed the basis of her later nursing work.

In August 1853, Florence be-

the poor care being delivered to wounded soldiers was being provided by overworked medical staff in the face of official indifference.

Medicines were in short supply, hygiene was neglected, mass infections were common, and there was no equipment to process food for the patients. Florence sent a plea to London and the British government sent a specially designed prefabricated hospital which became the Renkioi hospital, a civilian facility.

What about the “lady with the lamp?” During the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale gained this nickname from a phrase in a report in ‘The Times’: She is a ‘ministering angel’ without any exaggeration in these hospitals, and as her slender form glides quietly along each corridor, every poor fellow’s face softens with gratitude at the sight of her. When all the medical officers have retired

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came superintendent at the Institute for the Care of Sick Gentlewomen in London, a position she held until October 1854 - her father had given her an annual income of £500 (about £40,000 today) allowing her to live comfortably and pursue her career.

Florence Nightingale’s most famous contribution came during the Crimean War. On October 21 1854, she and the staff of 38 women volunteer nurses she had trained, were sent to the Ottoman Empire where they were deployed about 546kms across the Black Sea from Balaklava in the Crimea, where the main British camp was based.

On arrival in Scutari, they found

for the night and silence and darkness have settled down upon those miles of prostrate sick, she may be observed alone, with a little lamp in her hand, making her solitary rounds.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow also immortalised the “Lady with the Lamp” in his poem “Santa Filomena” in 1857.

In the Crimea in 1855, during a public meeting to recognise her work in the war, the Nightingale fund was established for the training of nurses. With £45,000 at her disposal, Florence set up the Nightingale Training School at St Thomas’ Hospital on July 9, 1860.

Florence Nightingale never married, perhaps because she felt an almost religious calling to her career.

She died peacefully in her sleep on August 13, 1910.

The Crimea’s Battle of Balaklava (1854) is, of course, the source of our town’s name.

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is wonderfully Australian in many ways.

The song tells the story of the eternal struggles wives of sheep and cattle drovers went through being married to men often away from home, thus the nature of the job.

It is based on the famous story penned by legendary Aussie writer, Henry Lawson.

There is also a renowned 1945 painting of the same name, by artist, Russell Drysdale.

O’Shea also documents the internal agony the drovers suffered, yoking their partners with the burden of raising the family alone.

“Blast me, if I ever go droving, damn me, if I fall in love and then leave - for I know it’s not right, to turn the woman I love into the drovers wife,” he sings.

He also relates the life a drover to that of modern oc-

cupations, such as travelling salesmen, soldiers, truck drivers and even musicians, himself included, who tour the nation, leaving their partners behind.

It’s a touching, soulful piece of music, beautifully accompanied by O’Shea’s wonderful vocals and touching lyrics.

I’m not so sure on the rest of O’Shea’s work but “Drover’s Wife” really is a superb piece of Australian country music.

I also notice Lisa Mitchell’s “Bless This Mess” is the Channel V ‘Ripe Clip of the Week’.

It’s an odd song, which is standard Lisa Mitchell I guess, the clip nothing special, just shot in black and white and somewhat under-produced.

Perhaps the producers were looking for that cheap, unmastered sort of look.

They’ve mastered that if it is the case.

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

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october 14 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am Hamley Bridge...........6.00pm anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.30am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............Mass 9.00am Pt Wakefield..... Mass 10.30am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ CLOSED attend Gawler LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge........... 9.30am at Hospital Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra.......... Comb Lochiel Lochiel....................... 10.00am Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

october 21 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava...................... 9.30am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.30am Nantawarra.................. 9.00am Lochiel........ Comb. Nantawarra Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

october 28 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava..............9am & 7pm Goyder......................5.00pm CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery...................... 10.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.............. 9am & 7pm UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra.......... Comb Lochiel Lochiel....................... 10.00am Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

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NEWS v District

Pet Care

Lions convention at Clare

With Balaklava Veterinary Service. Ph 8862 2088

Reward your pet…every day World Animal Day (October 4) highlighted the importance of animals; pets and working dogs alike, and how companions play a role in keeping people’s lives happy and healthy.

President of the Australian Vetinary Association’s small animal special interest group, Dr David Neck, points out, “Research has shown that people who own pets visit the doctor less often, have lower cholesterol and blood pressure and deal better with stressful situations.

World Animal Day started in 1931 to highlight the plight of endangered species.

The Annual Convention of Lions Clubs District 201C1, which comprises clubs from Adelaide and the northern and western area of South Australia, was held at Clare over the weekend.

About 200 Lions and their partners were hosted by the Lions Club of Clare District – the home club of this year’s district governor, Don Pritchard.

Keynote speaker was Barry Palmer from Sydney, who is the International first vice president. It is expected he will become the first Australian to be elected to the high office of International president, at the International Convention to be held in Hamburg, Germany in May 2013.

Barry challenged delegates to be aware of what they did as Lions. As well as many local community projects, they have established Australian projects such as Save Sight, Children’s Mobility Walkers, Hearing Dogs, Childhood Cancer Research, some of which have become world wide projects of the Lions Organisation. He mentioned that Lions run 68 hospitals in Calcutta, which have volunteer Lion doctors, who sometimes perform 40 to 50 operations a day to restore mobility to disabled people.

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Wednesday: Scattered showers and isolated storms will possible small hail developing over the agricultural area during the day. Isolated showers extending over the south of the pastoral districts. Cool to cold with fresh to strong south to southwest wind extending throughout.

Thursday: Showers with small hail over the southern agricultural areas with isolated showers over the southern pastorals and Eyre Peninsula. Showers easing during the afternoon and contracting south in the evening. Fresh to strong southerly wind.

Friday: Isolated showers over the agricultural areas, scattered east of the Mt Lofty Ranges in the morning.

Light to moderate southwest to southeasterly wind.

Outlook: Isolated showers about southern coasts and ranges clearing during Saturday afternoon then redeveloping southwest of Keith to Ceduna during

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Another Lions project is the “One Shot, One Life, for One Dollar” project, which is being undertaken in an effort to eradicate measles in under-developed countries.

When he called for an indication of how many Lions present were under 40 years of age, only one hand was raised from the 191 delegates and partners!

Barry pointed out that if each Lion member in Australia introduced one new member, the number of Lions in Australia would double to 56,000.

He said the fact so many members resigned because they felt they had made their contribution to society disappointed him as there was still so much more to be done.

If you are challenged to learn more about Lions and what they do, contact your local club.

Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys:

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International vice president, Barry Palmer with district governor, Don Pritchard at the Clare Convention.

day forecast – Balaklava Thursday

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING In accordance with the Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council Constitution, the Annual General Meeting for 2012 will be held on 25th October at 6.30pm in the Leisure Activity Room Riverton Hospital.

Local Weather

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in the south from midday, extending throughout in the afternoon and evening. Wind southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h increasing to 40 to 60 km/h in the morning.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind southerly 25 to 40 km/h.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h, increasing to 25 to 30 km/h during the morning.

MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers with possible hail. Chance storms with possible hail about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula from the morning, extending throughout from midday. Wind west to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h tending south to southwesterly 40 to 60 km/h in the early afternoon.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers with possible hail, easing to showers during the morning.

Wind south to southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h.

Friday: Cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.

GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 30 knots late morning then turning southerly 25 to 30 knots during the afternoon and evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the morning then increasing to 2 to 3 metres around midday. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres. Chance storms from midday, possible hail.

Thursday: Winds: Southerly 20 to 30 knots, decreasing to 15 to 25 knots during the morning and to 10 to 20 knots during the evening. Seas: 2 to 3 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres.

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INFORMATION

Week Month Monthly This year Last year to date average to date to date

Auburn Balaklava Blyth Clare 0.2 Hamley Bridge Hoyleton Mallala Marrabel Owen Port Wakefield Riverton Roseworthy 0.2 Saddleworth Snowtown 0.2 Two Wells

4.0 0.2

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54.0 35.1 39.8 48.8 39.5 43.2 37.3 48.5 41.6 30.1 48.5 35.6 45.6 31.9 35.3

413.8 226.9 298.7 382.2 303.6 397.8 265.5 307.6 141.8 253.2 374.8 270.4 326.4 236.4 312.4

464.3 na 348.0 457.0 331.0 398.8 na 425.8 371.6 288.0 425.0 355.4 415.0 294.2 409.0

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

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

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

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

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

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

UV ALERT 9:50am - 4:10pm Max UV Index 7 (high)

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Balaklava

Contact Shayn 8862 1222

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Plains Producer, Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Classifieds Plains Producer

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FoR SaLE

2X 2 1/2 seater sofas with bonus foot stools, $200 o.n.o. 1999 Suzuki Beleno Wagon, 118,000km, $4,500 o.n.o. reg no. S476ALW. 1996 Toyota Hilux tray top, tray top , reg no. S150AOZ, 188,000km, $4,500 o.n.o.

Phone 8528 6006. Hay equipment - Case 8380 16ft mower conditioner, Hydra swing, steel rollers, sickle cut $18,000 + gst. New Holland 469 9’ 3” mower conditioner, $3,000 + gst.

Schinckel 16 wheel rear steer V rake, $17,000 + gst. N.H. 55 roller bar rake $10,000 + gst. N.H. 275 small square baler $2,500 + gst. N.H. 57 P.T.O linkage roller bar rake $2,500 + gst. JD 435 hay roller (4ft) twin only $9,000 + gst.

4800 Hestor 4x4x8 Baler $10,000 + gst. Contact Bevan 0407 618 803 or Daryl 0407 618 804.

CARAVAN - Millard poptop. 13 ft, electric brakes, 4 burner stove, griller and oven. Single beds, 3 way fridge, carpets, annexe, towing aids, bike rack. Very good condition, $5,225. Ph 8847 2775 - Riverton

HP Laptop computer and cannon printer $200 the lot.

Phone 8862 8559.

JAYCO Heritage 2006 21ft front kitchen with 3 way 150 Litre fridge, 2 seater lounge, L shape dining, East-West Double bed, wardrobes, full ensuite at the back and provisions for washing machine. Full annexe, solar panels and 12 volt draw fridge. Excellent condition, price $42,000. Call 0408 400 203.

LANDCRUISER HJZ Ute, 1990, 4.2 Litre, a/c, bb spotlights, UHF, toolbox, water tank and sides plus extras, reg no. VOF 293, $14,900 o.n.o. Balaklava 0409 674 132.

18tH BiRtHDaY

WEDDING, Brianna. Happy 18th Birthday for today, Brianna! There is a time in a parents life that they need to let go of something that is precious to them. This is the time. Love, dream and succeed. May your joys in life never end, you deserve all good things that come your way. Love always Dad, Mum, Jayden & Kelsey xxxx

70tH WEDDinG

HELPS - SWEENEY. George and Dulsie were married in Gawler on 10/10/1942.

Congratulations Dad & Mum on 70 years of marriage. Love and best wishes from your children, grand children and great grandchildren.

90tH BiRtHDaY

HEATH Maureen invites friends to an “at home” at the Mallala Football Clubrooms, November 4 at 2.30pm.

MADIGAN - Pat of Port Wakefield. Happy 90th Birthday, October 19, 2012.

Our favourite friend, mum and granny is 90. Enjoy the celebration of this wonderful occasion. Love from your 5 gorgeous daughters, one wonderful son, 4 sonin-laws, 11 grandchildren, and 1 special daughter-inlaw. Mercy!

90tH BiRtHDaY

OAKEY - Heather. October 8. Congratulations and happy birthday. Love from your daughters, Margaret, Helen, Jillian and Pauline. Grandchildren and great grand-children and families.

BiRtH

ANGEL - MAXWELL. Matt and Alicia are ecstatic to announce the arrival of Peyton Emily on September 8. Thanks to Roxy and Lyndsay.

EnGaGEMEnt

GREGORY - Birchmore.

Cath and Ian together with Karen and Neale are thrilled to announce the engagement of Teagan and Matthew. Much love and happiness from both families.

IT is with great pleasure that Fay of Balaklava, Leith and Tricia of Lucindale, along with Sophie and Jack announce the engagement of Daniel and Terissa.

Love and best wishes from everyone.

TRANSPORTABLE homes.

1x 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

1x 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom.

Phone Roger 0428 811 082.

HC Licence Required

8.30am - Balaklava, Owen, Mallala & Pt Wakefield

• Neat tied bundles but magazines & flyers separate if possible • No cardboard

Phone Roger 0428 811 082

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT

WANTED COOK For busy roadhouse at Dublin. Casual hours, 20-25 hours. Weekends included.

Experience necessary.

(May Continue Longer)

Phone Rob Saint 0438 621 326

DRIVER

HORIZON

Driver required to transport live chickens.

Adelaide Plains area.

Depot located at Two Wells. Heavy combination licence required.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 18

AUDIT COMMITTEE Independent Members

Suitable persons are invited to express their interest in becoming an independent member of Council’s Audit Committee.

The primary role of the Audit Committee is to monitor Council’s financial reporting, external audit and financial governance functions and it is therefore desirable that independent members of the committee have relevant financial, risk management and/or internal audit experience.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Council’s Corporate Services Manager, Steve Jonas, and expressions of interest, in writing, should be addressed to PO Box 167, Balaklava 5461 and will be received until 5pm on Friday October 26, 2012.

Cate Atkinson Chief Executive Officer

For preschool aged children and their parents. Take the opportunity to have a look around our fantastic facilities while your children have fun!

I can enjoy the freedom of working in the community, meeting new people and using my skills to find solutions to complex problems.

With my help, my clients, their families and the community can enjoy a better quality of health.

At SA Health, I can draw upon ongoing education and team support to help my clients better manage their health and feel more empowered in life.

For more information contact the school:

8862 2100

Associate Clinical Services Coordinator Community Health Nursing

• Sales • Service • Repairs • Hire ROTARY HOES

Yorke & Lower North Health Service Wallaroo Job Ref: 505201

• 6 hp motor • Self propelled • Rear tine • 14 inch cut • Only $895

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

• 14.5 hp motor • 38 inch cut • Only $1,995

TWO book cases $20 each.

Phone 8528 6006.

• Large range of power equipment, spare parts & V belts etc • FREE delivery within SA

NOWA P/L

Phone: 8380 9976 - Virginia

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 10, 2012

Contract Position

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

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

This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, which will enable the incumbent to utilise existing skills as well as learn and develop on the job. Responsibilities include; assisting in the preparation of budgets, production cost analysis, asset management, Payroll (supervision and back-up), and stock management The successful applicant will enjoy working in a team environment, have strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with good attention to detail, and will demonstrate the important qualities of self-motivation and reliability.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting/ Business Studies are preferable, and applicants with a high degree of computer literacy, with experience in database systems, Microsoft Office products, and payroll software, will be viewed favourably.

ROVER RIDE-ON MOWER

ONE bed head with two side cupboards $20 the lot phone 8528 6006.

FINANCE OFFICER

Due to maternity leave, we are seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for the contract position of Finance Officer for an initial period of 6 months, commencing November 2012. Following this initial 6 month period, an opportunity may arise for an extension of the contract period or the appointment of a permanent position.

Phone Rob 0418 805 491

9am -10am at Horizon Christian School

FRIDGE freezer, 212 Litre, $50 o.n.o. Phone 8528 6006.

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

SATURDAY OCT 13

Driving S.P. Mower Conditioner and Windrower; Previous experience preferred; drivers licence essential.

unDER $100

WantED to BuY

2pm - Blyth

Part Time 5/6 Weeks

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

Set top box only $40. Phone 0430 720 207.

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

DRIVER

FRIDAY OCT 12

POSITION VACANT

Photos for illustrational purposes only

TOLEDO Dog Trailer, Large 4 Berth With Built In Wardrobe, Caravan Front Has Tac Area, Airconditioner, 3Years Old Still As New, Rego S651TCK. Must Sell $6,000 ono. Phone 0498 000 426.

PAPER DRIVE

Situations Vacant

Enquiries to Mark Heritage 8529 2400

MINI MORNING

PHOTOCOPIER - Ricoh Aficio 2027, black& white copier with fax and stapler.

A4 & A3 Paper Trays. 4 toner cartridges included.

Can network to printer. was $11,000 new, $1,500. Ph 0407 715 593.

BALAKLAVA LUTHERAN YOUTH

...impact lives by building strong relationships

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If you believe you have the essential qualities listed above, please post or email your application in the strictest confidence to: Contract Finance Officer Taylors Wines PO Box 90, Auburn SA 5451 Or via email to: admin@taylorswines.com.au www.plainsproducer.com.au

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

PLAYERS URGENTLY NEEDED COME OUT AND GIVE IT A GO

• Under 14 players boys or girls • Training on Thursday afternoon at 4:30pm • First game Saturday October 13

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Coming Events

Trades & Services Directory

★ Blyth Cinema

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

call Luke Walker 0428 838 131 or Chris Mason 0409 280 090 for details

IS OPEN (Note: If 25 degrees or over)

• Memberships & morning swim applications available Interested in being a Lifeguard?

Call Roweena Tiller on 0488 224 854

BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (BETWEEN 2PM - 5PM)

Wednesday October 10

Tickets: • Concession/Student $8 • Adults $10 • Child $5 • Family tickets $25 (2 + 2) extra child $2.50

Balaklava High School Presents

SAM CAWTHORN THURSDAY OCTOBER 25

Mini Field of Women on: Friday October 12, 2012 at: “The Triangle” Balaklava at 10.30am

• Coffee & cake at Wendy’s • Special invitation to women and their families affected by the disease, plus those wishing to pay tribute.

Acknowledging everyone effected by cancer

6pm - 7.30pm in New Science Block at Balaklava High School A FREE parent, teacher & community session on cyber safety, cyber bullying, grief & loss and other issues that our youth are dealing with More info call Liam Whitwell at school 8862 0600

ALL WELCOME

Telephone: 0439 886 312 Diane for more details

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.

MONUMENTAL WORKS

• Tea at Owen Hotel followed by a special meeting • All delegates to attend • Please note change of date

★

BALAKLAVA SWIMMING POOL

AGM

• The Five Year Engagement (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ Emily Blunt, Jason Segal-Rom/Com - Fri Oct 12, 8pm • What to Expect When You’re Expecting (M) ★ ★ Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz - Sat 13th Oct 13, 8pm - Fri Oct 19, 8pm • The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) ★ ★ ★ Judi Dench, Maggie Smith - Tues Oct 16, 10.30am • Mozart’s Sister (PG) ★★★ - Sat Oct 20, 8pm - Fri Oct 26, 8pm • The Maltese Falcon (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ Classic with Humphry Bogart - Wed Oct 24, 6.30pm

★

DUBLIN CRICKET CLUB

Halbury Fire Safe Group

NEW DATE

MONDAY OCTOBER 29 6.30pm for tea 7pm meeting

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

7pm at Balaklava Sports Club

ABN 89660399532

All Welcome

HARVEST READY SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Fully Equipped Mobile Workshop

BALAKLAVA NETBALL CLUB

Servicing All… • Chainsaws • Brushcutters • Ride-ons • Lawnmowers • Motorcycles • Water Pumps • Generators and much more…

AGM

Call Jason on 0408 599 923

MONDAY OCTOBER 15

Email: harvestready@safe-mail.net

7pm at Balaklava Sports Club

7.30pm at the Halbury Hall

Chiropractor

then call

NEED A PLUMBER ?

P.B THOMPSON

PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

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

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

Phone Ben A/H 8863 1273 or Graham 8863 1298

HORIZON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

FACTORY / SALES

AGM

Trades

• Would urge residents to come along to listen to Rod Cunningham C.F.S. Community Education Officer • New residents to the area most welcome

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

BUSHRANGERS HOCKEY CLUB

are meeting on

THURSDAY OCTOBER 18

D.R. COOK

ADELAIDE PLAINS NETBALL ASSOCIATION

“Real Plumbing at Realstic Prices”

HOME: 8862 1285 MOBILE 0418 896 808

For appointments phone

8853 2088

✓Balaklava ✓Mallala ✓Two Wells

Greedy Gecko is an environmentally friendly, full pest management company servicing the YP and mid north.

Run by fully insured & licensed local technicians.

General insect treatments from $130 inc GST

F: facebook/physioprime W: physioprime.com.au

✤ Mosquito ✤ Rodents ✤ Silverfish ✤ Spiders

8862OR2200

DARREN 0419 842 228

Call 1800 883 988 email: sue@greedygecko.com.au

SEPTIC SUCKERS 7 DAYS SERVICE!



Fast, friendly service Windows

Grant McDonald

Shower Screens

Fast, friendly Mob. 0409 248 234service Fax. (08) 8523 3227 mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com Splashbacks

Mirrors Splashbacks & More

Fun games for the whole family  Clare Christian Book shop  Gift stalls & novelty items www.plainsproducer.com.au Strawberry Fete Stalls include:  AND Strawberries!! 

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24/7

Grants Glass & Glazing

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Huge array of food

24/7

Windows Shower Screens & more Windows Mirrors Shower Screens

Grant McDonald Mirrors

M: 0409 248 234 F: Splashbacks (08) 8523 3227 E: mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com & More

PEST & WEED CONTROL Specialising in the eradication of ... ✓ Flies, Fleas, Misc. Pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders Grants ✓ Weed Spraying Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

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MID NORTH

EPA18322

Huge array ofFete foodStalls include: Strawberry  Huge array of food  Fairy floss & lollies Fairy floss family & lollies Fun games for the whole  Fun gamesFete for the wholeinclude: family Stalls  Clare Strawberry Christian Book shop  Clare Christian Book shop Huge array of food  Gift stalls &Gift novelty items stalls & novelty items  Fairy floss & lollies  AND Strawberries!!  AND Strawberries!!

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

Termite inspections from $190 inc GST

FOR ALL YOUR PEST CONTROL NEEDS

LOWER LIGHT

Strawberry Fete Stalls include:

✤ Housefly ✤ Millipede ✤ Cockroach ✤ Termites

Glass & Glazing FREE NO

OBLIGATION QUOTES

Grant McDonald

Main North Road, Clare

Mob. 0409 248 234 Fax. (08) 8523 3227 Phone: 8842 mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com

2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

Plains Producer, Wednesday October 10, 2012

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

For rent

Real estate

FOr Sale

BALAKLAVA 26 Kelly Street

FIVE houses for rent in Wattle Grove, Balaklava.

See page seven for more details.

IPhone 4S. Connect now, Telstra Plans available.

Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

Unfinished Project

Secure Investment or Affordable Family Home 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans, Eat-in Kitchen, spacious lounge with air conditioning & gas heating, fully tiled bathroom, secure fencing

BUSINESS FOR SALE

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $90 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

VENDOR RETIRING OFFERS INVITED • • • •

Profitable Rural Business backed by 85 years of experience Auburn & districts

Garage Sale

Saturday October 13 and Sunday October 14, 6 Centenary Avenue. Household, clothing, all sorts.

BALAKLAVA • • • • •

Geoff Schell 0418 842 421 Daniel Schell 0415 436 379

www.raywhite.com Clare Valley & Ardrossan

• 5 bedroom • Stone and fabricated home • The substantial room would make a great gallery or family games room • Large kitchen with ample cupboards, bench space • Slow combustion • Lounge room is also of a generous size with r/c a/c & an open fire place to cater for all the seasons.

• Various sheds for storage etc, and with some TLC could be very useful• Vendor is moving interstate

BALAKLAVA

$199,500

Unit 3, 5 Scotland Street

Low maintenance plus it’s in a magical location

• 2 bedroom • In secure 6 unit complex • Open plan modern kitchen • Large Lounge • Kitchen has sasy care lino floor coverings

BALAKLAVA

29 Walsh Street

$210,000

3 Bedroom Double Brick Home

• Large dine in kitchen • Roomy laundry • Reverse cycle air conditioner • Shady pergola • Low maintenance garden • Large corner block

BALAKLAVA

17 Kelly Street

$149,500

Location & Great Investment

• Very affordable home • Pre-fabricated 3 bedroom • Good size lounge room • 1062 m2 block with fruit trees & a established lawn & garden area.

BEAUFORT VIA BALAKLAVA $260,000

Farmlet on 7.588 ha. Set up for horses or a lifestyle property

• 3 bedroom • Large kitchen & family lounge • Very well presented • Refrigerated air cond • Slow combustion heater • Rainwater tanks

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday October 10, 2012

NEW PRICE $339,000

HALBURY

$189,950

HALBURY

$270,000

Beautifully presented country property 3 double bedrooms, 2 living areas & sunroom Modern kitchen, enclosed front patio Manicured garden

• 3 brm home of 24 acres, Halbury Via Balaklava • Only 13 kms from Balaklava or 105km from Adelaide • Open plan kitchen, dine, lounge with combustion heater & split system • Park like setting, cottage garden, local native trees and fruit trees • Shedding, green house and enough land for hobby farming

$163,000

Address: 190 Main North Road, Clare SA 5453 | P: 8842 1154 | F: 8842 1273 | E: office@midnorthrealestate.com.au | $695,000

Stunning Rural Views

$179,500

BALAKLAVA

• • • •

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

AUBURN

Lot 711 Main Street

$75,000

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

• All services available.

Sell something for free under $100, Ph 8862 1977

AVON

$225,000

Looking to build? This could be the right vacant allotment for you.

Price Guide: $79,500 To see how you can benefit from a Hannaford franchise call

RLA205501

NEW PRICE $309,000

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

• Built in 2009, features open plan kitchen/meals and spacious rumpus room.

• Kitchen includes WI pantry and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher.

• 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 with BIR, main features a bay window, WIR & ensuite • Ducted evap A/C, comb heating • Securely fenced rear yard include storage shed, low maintenance garden, landscaped front garden, gable outdoor living area carport UMR

Tucked away on the edge of town 3 bedrooms, BIRs & modern kitchen Paved carport/outdoor living area Double garage, all set on approx. 2322m

BALAKLAVA

This is a great opportunity to operate a local business, by partnering with the only franchised mobile seed grading and treating business in Australia. Vendor finance negotiable

Adult Services

BALAKLAVA • • • •

BLYTH - NEW

$269,000

• With a bit of elbow grease, this property could be completed & transferred into a stunning home.

• 5 bedrooms, all with BIR, main with WIR & ensuite.

Good sized study could be 6th bedroom.

• Plenty of bench space in the kitchen, room for overhead cupboards if desired.

• Other features include a huge amount of living space • Dble carport UMR. Set on approx. 2,000sqm.

Feature House

$167,500

L J HOOKER CLARE VALLEY Contact Bill Klaebe 8842 3888

Coffee Morning. Lutheran Church Hall. Short Terrace, Balaklava. 10am on October 16, 2012.

Welcome to all men & women for fellowship.

Erection and premature problems. Help for $30, money back guarantee.

Phone 0424 452 329. Free sample.

BALAKLAVA

RLA : 230661

Public NoticeS

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

Wednesday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 1pm or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107.

RLA 1887

REAL v ESTATE v

• 33 hectares of magnificent rural retreat • Open plan kitchen • Formal lounge • 3 Bedrooms • Huge office • 2 car garage • Ducted R/C air cond • 42,000 gallon rainwater tank • 2 dams • 1 acre of table & wine grapes • Machinery shed • Ready to move in

PT WAKEFIELD $285,000 21 Company Street

Superbly renovated & set on 1021m2 • Stone home • Huge block • New Kitchen • Luxurious spa bath • Updated bathroom • Three bedroom • Shed

NEW

BALAKLAVA

3 Roberts Avenue

$245,500

BALAKLAVA

$165,000

Unit 5 4 War Memorial Dv

Vendors Keen To Sell

• Great location • Large block • 3 bedroom • Double brick home • Good sized lounge • Combined kitchen & dining room • Fully renovated bathroom • Main bedrooom has built-in robes • Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning • Security shutter • Large pergola

OWEN

21 First Street

$179,000

This is a lot larger home than what it appears

• 3 Bedrooms • Well presented • Timber floating floors • Entertaining area • 2 garages & carport • Property priced to sell

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

BALAKLAVA

20 Kelly Street

$149,000

Ideal investment or 1st home

• Three bedroom house • 717m2 {approx.} block • Main bedroom has full length built in robe

WHITWARTA

Lot 11 Snowtown Road

$189,500

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The opening round of Wooroora Men’s pennant bowls produced close results across both Divisions on Saturday, as well as a couple of large wins.

Three matches were featured in Division One, with the key match being between Port Wakefield and Hamley Bridge.

It was expected Port Wakefield would win given Hamley Bridge had only five of last season’s premiership side left. The other players from their premiership side had either transferred to other clubs or had retired for varying reasons.

So, a totally new Hamley Bridge combination ventured to Port Wakefield.

At the end of the day, Port Wakefield was 35 shots down with losses recorded on all rinks.

Gardner (HB) had the closest contest on

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the day, defeating Murphy (PW) by only two shots while Donohue (HB) accounted for G McPharlin (PW) by eight shots.

However, the key result saw Bubner (HB) defeat W McPharlin (PW) by 25 shots.

Wasleys also had a large win, defeating Mallala by 27 shots, with two rinks up and one tied. Grady (W) and Smith (M) could not be split in their clash while Nicolai (W) narrowly defeated Furst (M) by three shots and Olive (W) finished 24 shots up over Stuart (M). n Continued page 15

GEOFF Harkness, Owen, sends his bowl down during the Division One match against Balaklava.

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CLAUDIA Tiller in action for Balaklava during a junior tennis match in March.

Warming up for summer sport If you like getting hot and sweaty, summer sports are just your thing.

Tennis, cricket, golf and Little Athletics are gearing up to start their seasons this week, a week later than bowls and basketball.

Junior and senior tennis starts on October 20.

Continuing the running of Lower North Junior Association on a two-year rotation basis, Owen Tennis Club has now taken the reins from Long Plains Tennis Club.

President, Tania Heaslip, is looking forward to a successful and smooth year.

“We have three divisions, with division three being non-competitive.”

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“Teams have been entered from Two Wells, Hamley Bridge, Owen, Long Plains, Mallala and Balaklava,” said Tania.

Senior tennis players in the Mid North Tennis Association have also been dusting the cobwebs off their racquets.

To get everyone into the spirit of tennis, Long Plains Tennis Club is holding a “Pot Luck Doubles Tournament” on Sunday October 14.

The day starts at 1pm and names will

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As a fundraiser, Long Plains Tennis Club is also running a mixed netball night competition from October 16 to November 6.

Team nominations must be made to James Rundle on 0418 621 745 by October 13.

Social night tennis (all doubles) is another tennis option, played at Balaklava and Owen on Thursday nights.

Night tennis starts at Balaklava October 11 and runs most Thursdays of the year at Owen. n Continued page 16

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Australia’s Largest Hay Exporter

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ILMAC, Australia’s largest hay exporter, has massively expanded its Balaklava site, with two huge storage sheds now constructed.

It is a huge investment for Gilmac’s South Australian operations, doubling

its production capability and drastically increasing its storage capacity.

The expansion at the Gilmac site on Adelaide road, just south of Balaklava, vastly increases storage space from 25,000 to 40,000 tonnes in anticipation of a

second press being installed which will double production capacity from 55,000 tonnes to 110,000 per year.

The new sheds, each 160 metres long and 45 metres wide, were constructed at ground level then lifted into place by

10 cranes. They were built by Victorian company, Swan Hill Engineering.

Read more about Gilmac’s expansion and the companies involved in the construction process in this special eight-page feature.

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“All we need now is the hay” Gilmac keen to welcome new growers on board Les Pearson reports: LEFT: Gilmac site manager, Mark Heaslip keeps a close eye on the expansion.

From grower to manager, Mark has the know-how for export hay THERE are few aspects to the export hay business Gilmac site manager Mark Heaslip has not experienced in his extensive involvement with the industry.

Mark was born and bred on the Owen family farm and went on to become a primary producer himself, both locally and on the state’s west coast.

He left the land aged 32 after drought took its toll, taking on a job in engineering and fabrication.

Mark first came to Gilmac in 1993 as a plant operator and 18 months later was made a supervisor at the site.

In 1996 he was asked to manage the

major processing plant in New Norcia, Western Australia.

He held that management position for two years before becoming a farm manager of a property that grew export oaten hay, which he did for eight years.

“We grew 2200 hectares of export oaten hay, which is ironic when people talk to me how difficult it is to grow oaten hay,” Mark laughed.

He came back to manage the Balaklava site in 2006, bringing wife, Marie, a Bordertown girl, and their three children.

“It’s worked out really well and we’ve been here for six years now,” Mark said.

“I’m a lot more comfortable now than I was 15 years ago when I went to WA, it was all a bit awe-inspiring back then.

“Now, when I’m talking with the growers, I’ve got hands-on experience.

“I’m not some bloke who doesn’t know anything about hay.

“I’ve been there, done it, I’ve been that bloke on the other side, growing hay for an exporter.

“Marie and I also have our own block of land we grow hay on.

“So I feel like I can relate to growers quite well.”

WITH more storage and production capacity, more hay will be needed and Gilmac is keener than ever to welcome new growers on board.

Gilmac site manager, Mark Heaslip, said the company was always looking for quality hay.

“It’s always nice to hear from prospective growers pre-seeding, as we do our contracting in April,” he said.

“We still have phone calls this week from people who have a hay paddock sitting there, waiting to be cut, to see if we’re interested.

“We go out and have a look at it and come up with a quality and a price, then get back to them.

“Any time, people can ring and we can accommodate but ideally if they can get in touch with us pre-seeding, it works best.

“We like to know the paddocks they are going to put in and how many hectares they are putting in as it helps our system, we know exactly what’s happening.”

Gilmac then has field agents, who inspect the crop at pre-tillery and pre-mowing stages.

“We like to tell the grower if there is a problem with their paddock as early as possible, so they can make a decision about what they want to do,” Mr Heaslip said.

“We don’t want to have the hay in the bale and then say ‘no, we don’t want it’, we want to sort it out well before that point.”

While it may sound like an invasive process, Mr Heaslip ensures growers that is not the case.

“People are quite happy to allow us to look at their paddocks and see how it is,” he said.

“Some growers meet our crop inspectors at the gate and go around with them, others just give us a map and tell us to get back to them when we know what’s happening.

“They’re interested in our comments and we’re interested in what their thoughts are too.”

The goal is pretty simple.

“We want a high analysis green hay, that’s our number one priority,” Mr Heaslip said.

“Dryer years produce that but don’t produce the tonnes, wetter years we get the tonnes but not the quality.

“We always strive to get the best quality hay we can but we also have a good market for low quality hay too.”

New growers are more than welcome to remain in regular contact with Mr Heaslip and his team.

“I sit down and have a chat to them, a lot of people also ring up for advice, so there is plenty of opportunity to talk about how to grow export oaten hay,” he said.

Anyone interested in growing hay for next season is encouraged to contact Gilmac.

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Expansion a boost for hay growers An aerial view of the shed erection on Tuesday October 2. Since the photo was taken both sheds are up with the wall frames in place ready for the iron which should near completion in October.

Shed expansion and second hay press will double exports from Gilmac’s Balaklava plant THE expansion of hay exporter, Gilmac, at its Balaklava site, is a huge investment in its local operations, doubling its production capability and drastically increasing its storage capacity.

Gilmac site manager, Mark Heaslip, said the expansion was a long time coming.

“We’ve been limited by storage because we’ve never had enough sheds for the hay coming in for us,” he said.

Despite running out of hay during the drought season of 2006, Mr Heaslip said the company picked up again right where it left off.

“From that point on, we’ve had to limit the number of growers and the number of tonnes those growers could produce,” he said.

“We’ve lifted our tonnage by 30 per cent this year and we hope to do the same in the next three years.

“We’re going to put in a second press and we’ve increased our storage from 25,000 tonnes to 40,000 tonnes, so that’s a pretty big jump.

“We believe South Australia has a lot of potential to grow more hay and we have always been curtailed by a lack of storage on-site.

“We were expanding in other states previously, so we increased capacity in two other sites and now it’s Balaklava’s turn.

“Balaklava has performed very well in the last four years, so the opportunity has now come for Balaklava to reap the rewards from that work.”

The inclusion of the second press will lift production capacity from 55,000 tonnes to 110,000 per year.

Gilmac have been busily constructing the new storage sheds over recent months, as well as asphalting roads and upgrading to an increased power supply to accommodate the demands from the second press.

Mr Heaslip said the company had an excellent local reputation and rapport with growers.

“Gilmac has a great name with growers, we

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make our payments on time, every time and what we say is what we do,” he said.

“We’ve probably changed the culture, improved the plant’s performance, we’ve got very good staff morale and it’s all coming together nicely.

“We will have our ups and downs with the new system going in but I think our culture will stay the same and we have a good structure in place and that should follow on.”

Mr Heaslip said it was an upgrade that would bring benefits to the wider community.

“There will be more containers going out the door, so that will make more work for the Bowmans Intermodal site.

“Local transport companies will also have extra work through that and increase the size of their operations to keep up.”

The increased production capacity has not only created four new local jobs but also opened up greater opportunities for farmers

to diversify their enterprises.

“Growers in the district will all be able to expand their hay growing areas,” Mr Heaslip said.

“Districts from Eudunda, to Maitland, to Orroroo are all suppliers for Gilmac.

“Growing hay also helps as a bit of a management tool for weed control, it helps provide an opportunity for diversification.”

The hay market is predominantly stable, although prices will fluctuate like most agriculturally based commodities.

“It does move around a bit but at the moment, the hay industry is having a very good time,” Mr Heaslip said.

“The market is solid, short of hay, Australian hay has a great name in the export market and all our markets want more of our hay.

“There’s certainly room to move, so why not take the opportunity to expand when we can?”

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Shed built from the ground up IT was January this year when Gilmac announced the expansion of its Balaklava site, including the introduction of a second press and substantially increasing storage room.

Gilmac site manager, Mark Heaslip, said the expansion had been a lot of work to date, with more to come.

Included on the ‘to-do list’ was finding someone to construct the huge 7,000 tonne storage sheds and do the relevant site works, get a site design and plan for the new press, upgrade the electricity transformers and increase local staff levels.

Mr Heaslip said Swan Hill Engineering quickly emerged as an ideal option to build the storage sheds, having erected similar structures for the company in Victoria previously.

A GPS system was used to survey the proposed site, provide various level data and the position of shed locations.

The footing holes were also marked out using the GPS system.

The foundation pads were then raised to relevant specifications to ensure adequate drainage, before the footing holes were bored and the footings were cemented in soon after.

Several trucks carted the 500 tonnes of steel on site, not including the iron for the shed walls.

Engineers then built the shed rooves first.

“They did the whole roof, gutters, ridge capping, flashing, it was all done on the ground,” Mr Heaslip explained.

The wall columns were bolted on the bottom of the roof, which a crane then lifted up, the columns sliding into place underneath the roof, before cross braces were added to keep the shed standing.

The columns were also then bolted to the footings.

Mr Heaslip said it was not a common construction technique seen locally.

“It’s quite common in Victoria but it’s probably something new in South Australia,” he said.

“For OH&S reasons, it’s just brilliant as people are working no higher than three metres off of the ground.

“It also reduces the time it takes to build a shed because you don’t have people going up

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and down scissor lifts all the time, so it’s the way of the future, no doubt at all.”

He expected both sheds would be finished this week with the asphalt floors following next week.

“I would say we will have the use of them in about three weeks’ time,” Mr Heaslip said.

“We have other storage anyway, so we will use that first and then move into the new sheds after.

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“Our next project is to start on the process of getting the press in, so we have our double press.

“We should be up and running with two presses before the start of next season.

“Our production capacity will double, although we won’t have the hay in the first few years but that’s our plan.

“It will take a few years to get more growers to come on board.”

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Up she rises

TOP LEFT: The roof trusses constructed at ground level. TOP CENTRE: Balaklava plumber Robert Hore lays storm water pipe.

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ABOVE: Ten cranes were used to lift the massive roof structure into place. The legs were connected by one bolt and swung into place when lifted into place. Once up, the legs were bolted to the footings which consisted of four bolts, the remaining three bolts at the top of columns were then added.

RIGHT: Clinton Kirchofer from CKC on top of the scissor lift adds the cross braces to keep the shed standing before the cranes could disconnect.

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Expansion brings new employment SEVERAL new employment opportunities have opened up on the back of the Gilmac expansion as well as employees who have stepped up in new roles of responsibility at the Balaklava site.

With production set to double and storage capacity increasing dramatically, Gilmac will be a hive of activity in coming months.

Site manager, Mark Heaslip, said the increased workload meant increased responsibility, promoting some local workers to management roles to help shoulder the job at hand.

“We now have a site management team of four of us and I will be sharing a lot more of my duties with them so it all works out a lot better,” Mr Heaslip said.

Sam Gregor is now assistant manager, Carl Leach the production supervisor and Peter Koch is maintenance supervisor.

“Those three have come up another level on where they were in the last six months,” Mr Heaslip said.

“Those jobs have become necessary because we needed to fill the gap between my job and the extra work from the new plant.

“It means a lot more people have more experience across a wider range of jobs, so people can cover for each other now.

“I’m very excited about the way they’ve run with the job and taken the extra work on.

“It’s working very well, so I’m very excited and very happy with the staff system at the moment.”

Three new staff have also come on board, Mark Tomkinson and Simon Purdue new plant operators and Krystal Schutz taking on an office administration and feed test technician position.

Mr Heaslip said Gilmac was also looking for a casual plant assistant at the moment.

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