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It’s bra-vo to those who boldy go

THE Relay For Life group. From left, rear: Josh and Daniel Butterfield, Kelly and Carl Leach, Rob Hoepner, Daniel Angel, Shae, Brooke and Dylan Wood. Front: Hannah Hoepner, Tanya and Jacob Butterfield, Terissa Smart and Sharon Hoepner.

A BalaklavA-based team will walk continuously for 20 hours to raise funds for cancer.

Ovasholdaboldaholdas are participating in Relay for Life at Clare later this year, and will move continuously around the oval for 20 hours.

The group aims to raise as much as possible for the fight against cancer with various

activities and entertainment throughout the year. They also hope to get the community involved, and there are plenty of pink piggy banks at local businesses where people can make donations.

In addition, there will be a trading table on June 4.

During Relay for Life on November 7 and 8, the team’s tent will need decorating, and

women are asked to clean out their underwear draws and donate any unwanted bras – especially pink ones.

The Balaklava team includes Sharon, Hannah and Kimberley Hoepner, Tania, Peter, Daniel and Josh Butterfield, Jo and Cody Scott, Brooke Wood, Kelly and Carl Leach, Leigh Wright, Abbie Tiller, Terissa Smart, and reserves Rob and Matt Hoepner, Daniel

Poachers raid coast Illegal fishing is rife along the Samphire coast from Port Gawler to as far as Port Wakefield, with poachers clashing in gangs and booby traps set to injure people and damage vehicles.

Kilometres of illegal nets have been removed by Fisheries officers

believed to be used by poachers on the Samphire Coast. Cheetham Salt staff have allegedly been threatened, PIRSA vehicles damaged by booby traps, and tens of thousands of dollars damage caused by vandalism.

Authorities have urged District

Council of Mallala to continue the closure of Shellgrit road, Port Gawler, in an effort to reduce illegal poaching. PIRSA Fisheries officer Dale McKerlie highlighted the problems during council’s open forum on Monday evening. n FULL STORY PAGE 3

Angel, Jamie Tiller and Lachlan Wood.

Donations and items for the trading table can be left at Butterfield Agencies, 22 George Street Balaklava, or contact Sharon on 0429 645 010 or Tania on 0417 807 814 to arrange for collection.

Pick-ups can also be made in the Owen area by contacting Brooke Wood on 8528 6076.

Bales go in Halbury fire

Six hundred bales of straw were destroyed in a fire near Halbury early Friday morning.

Police said the cause of the fire, on a farm east of Halbury, was unknown, and anyone with information should contact police on 8862

1977. The bales were not in a shed, and no property was damaged, but the bales, valued at $20,000, were incinerated. The picture was taken

by CFS Wakefield group officer, Chris Cowan.

Police investigations continue.

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NEWS v District

Time to stand as one to secure our future

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T is indeed appropriate discussions centred on the survival or otherwise of the grandstand at Balaklava oval should be taking place tomorrow.

History Week begins in South Australia on Friday, with plenty of celebrations spread throughout our region, of which you will read elsewhere in the Plains Producer.

I do enjoy delving into our local history and the people who were part of it, some of whom are touched on in more detail in a moment.

There’s been some fascinating, brilliant people who settled here, forging industries so great Balaklava became known as “the manufacturing centre of the north.”

So the town has the bloodlines to revisit its greatness.

Taking names at random from the excellent local history book, “Balaklava Change and Challenge” we can see plenty of surnames who remain active today; those of Underwood, Illman, Upton, Anders,

MY VIEW

Terry Williams

EDITOR Editor@plainsproducer.com.au Belling, Simons, Diekman, Diercks, Walker and so many more.

Space being tight here, forgive me if your family is not mentioned on this list.

But as descendants you will get an opportunity to play a role if events pan out as I suspect and encourage.

Such events could be seen to centre on the old grandstand at Balaklava oval – but really, there is much more to it than if it does, liter-

ally, stand tall once more – or fall.

It is not my intention here to publicly give a Caesar-like thumbs up or down on the old but imposing structure, now just on 100 years old.

However, I will divulge a recent voter’s poll on the Plains Producer website showed 181 voters were split almost 50-50 to demolish or retain the stand.

The meeting at Wakefield Regional Council tomorrow is not open to the public. But it will be attended by various town community and sports groups who have vested interests and good reason to comment on the stand’s iconic role in Balaklava.

One would hope this broad mix of people will make an assessment based not just on the emotions of the past, but those to influence the future as well.

It is from the past that we should draw our inspiration to achieve good and great things for today and tomorrow. To work together

for a common goal. In the same way Samuel Bowering Marchant, who built the show pavilion, created so many fine buildings throughout the area.

Marchant was a scenic painter, a decorator, architect, builder and signwriter. He made tanks and treated white ants as well as being a musician of note.

In the same way William Willis built the “King” brand of windmills, invented a quick-boiling kettle and a self-moving irrigator – only to see its patent stolen from under his nose.

Apart from their own personal success in business, these people and their peers achieved so much for the townships of Balaklava and other smaller settlements nearby.

Evidence of this is repeated often throughout “Change and Challenge” as their names and pictures appear again and again in various community roles.

Working together.

With that phrase and this heritage reflected on many of the people

who will meet tomorrow to discuss the grandstand, all I ask for is sensible, balanced discussion not just on the grandstand and its future – but on the many intricacies of sporting and community groups which are linked as one in the shadow of the old building.

It’s about time the various groups had a serious go at creating a venue which services ALL affiliated clubs, rather than paying what many suggest is mere lip-service to the concept of a combined sport and community association ... before getting on with their own agenda.

Perhaps they will realise they must actively and openly work together to achieve their own club’s singular goal as governments across all spheres, not just the local council, demand multi-use facilities funded and serviced as one.

Development – or demolition – of Balaklava oval grandstand could be a good starting point, a catalyst, for a renewed and improved bi-partisan approach.

Meeting to assess grandstand plans ‘Accident’ sends a warning

School students were witness to a fatal crash scene this week – all in the name of education.

The scene was made even more dramatic for CFS, ambulance and police crews by some dramatic acting, above, from distraught “mum” Katherine Taylor, looking on as CFS members cut “driver” Jess Robertson from the car.

Organised by student Trent Chad-

bourne, emergency services personnel gave a graphic demonstration at Balaklava High School on Monday morning– complete with an “arrest” after the accident.

• On Monday, June 1, a FREE driver training course for students from the region will be held in Balaklava. Contact Kossie Chegwyn on 8862 2067 or Allan Chivell, 8862 0600 for details.

Award to Mallala museum The work of volunteers at Mallala museum has been recognised, with the museum named South Australia’s finalist in the 2009 Regional Museums Award. developed by ABC Radio National and Museums Australia.

Chair of Mallala Museum committee, Marcus Strudwicke, said he was pleased the museum was chosen as a finalist. “We were surprised, but quietly confident,” he said.

Mr Strudwicke said the national exposure of the award would assist in promoting the museum. “It is also not often the efforts of our volunteer members are acknowledged, and I am pleased they received recognition,” he said.

Queensland’s North Stradbroke Island Historical Society Museum was the winning entrant, selected from the 80 nominees.

• History Week – Pages 14 & 15.

A structural report has detailed repairs needed to the historic grandstand at Ralli Park, Balaklava.

An estimated minimum cost of $163,000 has been suggested.

Steps were removed from the grandstand more than a year ago to prevent public access after a risk assessment report was made, and an engineers report has since been made, recommending solutions to structural issues.

A meeting will be held this Thursday between representatives of Wakefield Regional Council, Ralli Park group, Balaklava Area Committee, Balaklava Sports Club and other groups over the future direction of the aged building.

The Mace Engineering Services report said the building, now just over 100 years old, had varying degrees of structural damage.

“The building is a well constructed solid stone and brick original structure and is a good example of a building of this era,” said Trevor Mace.

Salt damp has been patched, external walls plastered and painted but not maintained, and previous cracking repaired.

“Generally the building is in sound structural condition,” Mr Mace said.

Despite some cracks around windows and doorways, Mr Mace said the relatively small amount of cracking was surprising given the height of the non-articulated building, recent seasonal conditions and highly reactive clay soils.

However, Mr Mace said salt damp was of a major concern, extending 1.2 metres up the walls.

“Without treatment the salt damp will continue to occur and the stone in the lower sections of the walls will deteriorate further,” Mr Mace said.

He said access to the seating area had been blocked after council raised concerns about health issues with pigeon droppings and the structural integrity of the building.

Mr Mace said the condition of the timber stairs and seating was fair, and the timber roof framework appeared to be in sound condition, although if the building was to be re-roofed in the future, additional struts in the trusses and stronger purlins should be used to strengthen the roof framework.

The interior of the building was considered to be structurally sound.

Council needed to determine whether it has a long term commitment to the building before undertaking any repairs, according to Mr Mace.

He said a full inspection of support timbers for the seating area was also needed, along with better connecting seating timbers to eliminate movement, and a treated surface was required to ensure there were no splinters.

Mr Mace said cracking was expected to continue, and would need to be regularly repaired.

His report did not address the condition of electrical wiring, plumbing, or if white ants were or had been present.

The report recommended a range of remedial works, some which would need to occur within the next two years, and others within five to eight years.

The reinstatement of the seating area was of high priority.

Mr Mace said the total estimated cost of $163,000 was a minimum cost, and unexpected variations could result in an increase.

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NEWS v District

pirsa report to mallala council reveals shocking details:

Gangs feud over fish PIRSA has compared the illegal fishing problem along our coast with the drugs scene, with gangs illegally fishing the salt pans along the coastline.

And it appears feuding between gangs is putting safety at risk, with Fisheries officers coming across booby traps designed to injure people and damage vehicles also trip wires.

“Illegal fishing or poaching goes on quite a bit, especially in this particular area,” PIRSA Fisheries officer, Dale McKerlie told Mallala council on Monday.

“The salt lakes have a very unique environment and there’s a lot of fish and crabs in there.”

He said there was evidence the seafood was being traded for drugs, and illegal nets were being used in the pond system, tributaries and mangrove system.

Mr McKerlie said there were gangs fishing from the Cheetham saltfields and Middle Beach, cutting fences and forcing their way through obstructions designed to prevent access.

“We’ve found within the creek systems mangroves that have been chopped down, platforms have been built, all sorts of fishing paraphernalia, small water craft, waders.”

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Our cobbers in the Old Dart say g’day to Kapunda downunda! n IT’s coo-ee from Kapunda’s sharpest darts team in the Clare Castle Hotel to their opposition “downunda” at Salfords Social Club in Surrey, south London! The teams will play each other in what is thought to be a world first darts match via webcam to raise funds for the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital Burns Unit. Organised by long-distance brothers, “Butch” Lower in Kapunda (above) and Bernie (in his customary position) in Salfords. The match takes place this Saturday, so go along and help raise fund for the hospital.

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Few at MP’s meeting Just one member of the public attended a meeting with Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, held in Balaklava on Monday.

The meeting aimed at giving local business people an opportunity to meet with the MP, but only Shane Cunningham, of Balaklava’s Cunningham Engineering, attended the meeting, along with Mayor James Maitland and Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry.

Despite the small attendance, the discussions between Mr Barry, Mr Maitland, Mr Cunningham, Mr Champion and local electorate liaison Sue

Cunningham went for about an hour.

Council will continue to liaise with Mr Champion’s office and Ms Cunningham to organise future discussions.

It is believed several people were contacted by Ms Cunningham and informed of the meeting, but only one apology was received.

The group discussed the Federal government’s stimulus packages, including small business incentives to purchase assets that would attract earlier depreciation; benefits to the community through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program and investment in schools.

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and were then undercut by those fishing d We’ve foun and selling e th their catch ilin with legally. creek systems He said at intelligence th es mangrov suggested the poachhave been chopped ing pres rm down, plat fo dominantly , ilt bu en occurred be ve ha on Friday, ng all sorts of fishi Saturday , and Sunlia na er paraph day nights small water craf t, and public holidays waders under the cover of darkness.

Fisheries and police have joint patrols to try to tackle the

By Lauren Parker problem.

“We will never stamp eration removed 10 kilometres of illegal nets it out,” Mr McKerlie said. from Port Gawler, Mid- “There will always be a dle Beach and further minority group who will break into anything. north.

“But we can certainly “If we can restrict traffic within certain areas it put deterrents in place to will make our job easier,” slow it down.”

Mr McKerlie said paMr McKerlie said.

He said the illegal trols had been increased, poaching also posed a and this appeared to have reduced activity. risk to public health.

He said the prob“These fish aren’t lem existed from Port being kept on ice,” he said. “They’re not being Wakefield through the refrigerated, and quite mangrove system, but often sit in a tub for eight the Middle Beach area or nine hours and then in seemed to be a particuthe back of a car before larly big problem.

Those caught face going to market.”

Mr McKerlie said it hefty fines, possible gaol was also a problem for time, or even seizure of commercial fishermen property and homes.

Cheetham Salt prowho paid licence fees duction coordinator, Kevin Taylor, said in the last six or seven years they had spent up to $70,000 to try to improve security at the salt pans.

“In the last two years we’ve lost $20-30,000 worth of property,” he said.

Remote monitoring equipment is damaged, signs continually vandalised and shot at.

Cheetham Salt staff allegedly have been threatened with knives.

Mr Taylor said since a new barrier was put in place on Shellgrit Road about four months ago, illegal entry had been reduced to about five per

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cent of what it was.

When asked if fish could be prevented from entering the salt pans, Mr Taylor explained they were essential for the pond ecosystem to produce quality salt.

The local horse community has been lobbying council to still allow access to horses as an alternative to having to ride on roads with a high traffic volume.

They suggest a horse friendly barrier, but Mr Taylor believes this would not work.

“I’ve never seen a horse friendly barrier that will stop a motorbike unless its a jump,” he said.

“They just make ramps up and over it with a piece of timber.”

He said vandalism also created a risk for public safety. “There’s a syphon that goes under Shellgrit road,” he said.

“If you fall in one side you will get sucked under, and if you’re lucky you’ll come out 200 metres away.” Brand new fencing preventing this from occurring was stolen by vandals, and immediately replaced.

Two Wells officer-incharge, Brevet Sergeant Grant Devlin also approached council regarding the proposed continuation of the Shellgrit Road closure.

He said if the road was reopened it was likely illegal dumping of stolen vehicles would increase because offenders would then have an alternative road in and out, while currently there is only one road to access this portion of the coast. He said it was also likely property damage would increase.

B/Sergeant Devlin said the installation of large cement blocks on Middle Beach Road and Shellgrit Road by Cheetham Salt had led to a decrease in the amount of people fishing in the sediment ponds.

Council agreed to extend the road closure until July 31 to allow councillors to visit the area.

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NEWS v District

Liquor goes in gun club break Two Wells Offenders who escaped with hundreds of dollars worth of alcohol are believed to have been targeting firearms.

Thieves broke into the South Australian Rifle Association at Lower Light on Tuesday last week.

It appears offenders forced their way through the main gates of the Light Beach Road premises, and then forced entry into several buildings before escaping with alcohol.

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• A tank of fuel cost a Lewiston man a lot more than he expected after he spun the wheels of his Ford sedan as he left the BP service station last Friday.

The man evidently did not see police enter from the opposite side of the service station, and he was issued a fine.

• Electrical items were targeted when a Frost Road, Lewiston, home was broken into last Wednesday.

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A similar break-in occurred on Frost Road in March when the victims left their home for less than an hour and returned to find someone had broken in.

• A Two Wells woman will need to repair her fence after it was hit by a vehicle for the second time in less than a year.

Police issued an 18year-old Two Wells man with an infringement notice and defected his Holden sedan on Sunday following the collision with the fence.Police allege the man was travelling north on Gawler road at Two Wells and lost control when he attempted to turn right onto Old Mallala road, and collided with the fence.

Snowtown • Police are investigating an alleged assault at the Hoyleton Hotel last Wednesday night. Police said the Blyth victim suffered a broken nose.

Hamley Bridge • Electrical items were stolen from a Hamley Bridge home on Saturday. Enquiries continue.

• A shed was broken into at Schahinger Motors on Sunday. While nothing was stolen, police are continuing enquiries and have details of a vehicle which may have been involved.

• A Kapunda man was issued an expiation for possessing cannabis after police allegedly spotted him urinating in the car park of the Clare Castle Hotel last Friday.

• Eight vehicles were issued with defects in the last week.

Crash investigated

Major Crash Investigators continue their investigation into a fatal crash at Lower Light on Tuesday, May 12.

A Kadina woman in her 40s was killed instantly when her Toyota Camry station wagon left the road and collided with a tree on Port Wakefield road just south of the Light River.

Local emergency services from Dublin and Two Wells attended to extinguish the fire and help manage the scene.

• Adopt-A-Pet has been transferred to Page 27 for this week only.

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Reply to council email

I would like to respond to comments attributed to Mayor Flaherty in the Plains Producer (Page 1 and 3, May 6).

Mayor Flaherty has quoted from a private email I sent only to him. I sent the email to express my frustration with a council decision.

At no time did I make any public criticisms of him. I was very surprised to find my private email to the Mayor quoted in the Plains Producer.

In the article he (Mayor Flaherty) has been quoted as stating I cast an “inference of collusion between himself and Mr Tillack.”

This is nonsense. I have made no such inference at any time. He also has been quoted as defending the $1.9 million expenditure on building a new depot, to which the email referred.

However, it wasn’t pointed out the alternative was remediation work at the current site, to satisfy legal and statutory requirements, for about $1million.

Duncan Kennington, councillor, Lewiston Ward, District Council of Mallala

EDITOR’S NOTE: With reference to the last paragraph above, the depot debate and discussions were held “in confidence” so this newspaper only viewed the final resolution – not any other options which may have been discussed.

Kennington quits CEO selection panel

Lewiston ward councillor Duncan Kennington has stepped down from District Council of Mallala’s Chief Executive Officer Selection Panel.

Cr Kennington said he made the move to “clear the air” after an email sent to mayor Tony Flaherty was made public.

“I have not made any inference of collusion between Mayor Flaherty and Mr John Tillack,” Cr Kennington said. “No-one has provided me with legal advice to suggest otherwise. However, in order to clear the air regarding the appointment of the chief executive officer, I am stepping down from the CEO Selection Panel. I have total confidence in the CEO appointment process.”

Council has now appointed deputy mayor Rudi Fabrici and councillorsAnne Picard, Yvonne Howard, Steve Jones, and Joe Daniele to the selection panel.

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Big year for women’s hospital helpers

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A local fundraising group has raised a staggering $12,000 in the CLARE past year.

Snowtown Blyth Balaklava and Districts Women’s and Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Lochiel Watervale held its annual general meeting last Auburn Saddleworth week.

Halbury On Tuesday, May 12, Nicole Marrabel BALAKLAVA Riverton Port Wakefield Gregory was re-elected as president, Tarlee Owen Lorraine Reese vice president, with Pinery Cheryl Reid as secretary/treasurer, Kapunda Hamley Bridge and Di Chivell as assistant secreWasley Dublin Mallala tary/treasurer.

The auxiliary members and their Two Wells GAWLER supporters have had a busy year, Virginia raising a staggering $12,000 through the Melbourne Cup luncheon, slice we circulate in: drive, street stall and various catering events.

Auburn, Balaklava, Blyth, Brinkworth, ADELAIDE Bute, Clare, Dublin, Gawler, Hamley In the 2007/08 year, $7620 was Bridge, Kapunda, Lochiel, Lower Light, raised, with Balaklava being third in Mallala, Manoora, Owen, Pt. Wakefield, the state for fundraising.

Riverton, Rhynie, Roseworthy, All money raised by the 52 auxSaddleworth, Snowtown, Stockport, Tarlee, Two Wells, Virginia, Wasleys, iliaries buys vital equipment for the Watervale, Windsor.

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Together, the auxiliaries raised Contact us: $185,175 last year.

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our members and so many people from the surrounding districts, this would not be possible, and as a group we are truly thankful for this,” said Nicole. Anyone interested in helping the auxiliary is welcome to contact Nicole or Cheryl Reid.

MALLALA • A garage sale to raise money for the Women’s and Children’s hospital is being hosted by Mallala Auxiliary on May 30. Some of the items for sale are LP records, books, collectables, household items and bric-a-brac.

All money raised will be donated

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to the hospital and any donations of goods would be appreciated. Held at 14 Adelaide Road, Mallala, the garage sale will start at 8.30am.

For further information contact Heather on 8527 2128.

It’s time for tea

• IN MALLALA: Fay Dunstan and Chiarina Dunlop, with assistance from some Mallala CWA ladies, are holding a “Biggest Morning Tea” tomorrow in the Ambulance Centre, Mallala.

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Town goes on sale

• Fourteen homes will participate in a whole of town garage sale in Tarlee next weekend (May 30).

For a gold coin donation, you can pick up a map showing sale locations from the Tarlee Post Office on Friday, (May 29) from 8am to 12 noon and again from 7.30am on sale day.

Garage sales will run from 8am to 4pm and auctioneer, Don Leaney, will conduct a furniture auction at the Institute from 9.30am.

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Are you a little horror?

Little Shop of Horrors is coming to Balaklava! Be warned of the dangers a ‘man’ eating plant can bring to town.

Balaklava Community Arts plans to bring this popular production to Balaklava in mid October. Males and females over the age of 14 are invited to audition for this musical which is in the style of the sixties. An Information session will be held on Sunday June 14 at 3pm in Horizon Christian School music suite. Auditions will take place at the same venue at 2.00pm on Sunday, June 28.

Contact Lenice Cox on 8862 1173.

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Morning tea will be available between 10am and 12 noon in the CWA clubrooms, Main Street, for a gold coin donation.

• Kapunda high schools open day is on tomorrow (May 21) from 9.30am to 11.15am or 6pm to 7.30pm.

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n Balaklava Probus members recently holidayed on the Gold Coast. Based at Bombora Resort, Coolangatta, the 22 members enjoyed a week touring and cruising, and also attended the R M Williams Outback Spectacular.

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• Don’t forget the Town Committees Forum to be held in Balaklava on Sunday May 31. Guest speaker is international community consultant Peter Kenyon, The afternoon runs from 1pm – 5pm.

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NEWS v District

Federal Budget: Wakefield connection

Lyn’s warm heart helps pooch pals

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A group of friends who started out as a ‘walking’ group, became a ‘talking’ and ‘doing’ group.

The 14, known as the “Angle Vale Adventurers” have met regularly for the past eight years. Initially knitting trauma teddies for children in hospital and jumpers for AIDS babies, the group now makes rugs for nursing homes.

But this story also has a happy ending for animals!

About the time Lyn Goudie and husband Dennis, moved to Balaklava nearly five years ago, the group learned the jumpers were no longer needed and Lyn learned, almost by accident, the jumpers made great dog coats.

Self-confessed animal lover Lyn, began knitting animal coats and rugs, for the Animal Welfare League.

Life was about to change for Lyn, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer within a fortnight of arriving in town.

“I was so fortunate to be here where we have such great facilities. I was able to have much of my treatment a few minutes from home,” she said.

During her treatment, Lyn’s friends from Angle Vale car pooled to Balaklava to brighten her day.

Over the years Lyn estimates she has made hundreds of coats and rugs.

“Each coat takes about a day to make, and rugs a few days,” she says.

Although six disadvantaged, and spoilt chooks are the Goudie’s only animals at the moment, they have had dogs, cats, a horse and goat over the years.

“We had up to six dogs at one stage,” she said, “All the strays knew which house to come to.”

“Life’s tough enough for the animals in shelters, without the being cold too.”

Champion: ‘Stage three of stimulus’

Lyn’s health is now much better and she spends every spare moment knitting, she also volunteers at Mill Court, reading the Plains Producer to residents.

The ‘fabulous group of ladies’ from Angle Vale continues to meet regularly, and are now joined by some of their husbands who have retired.

POODLES Shelley and Ben model warm coats created by Lyn Goudie for the Animal Welfare League.

Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion said the Rudd government’s second Budget was the third stage of the government’s economic stimulus plan, to help cushion the electorate of Wakefield from the worst global recession in living memory.

Mr Champion said about 27,000 aged pensioners, disability pensioners and carers in Wakefield would benefit from pension increases and annual $600 carer payments.

Increases will be paid to single pensioners of up to $32.49 a week, while pensioner couples will receive an additional $10.14.

Two projects earmarked in the Wakefield electorate are $294 million to be spent electrifying the train line from Adelaide to Gawler Central – and more funding has been pledged to fix TV reception in Hillbank and Craigmore.

Local Government Association president, Felicity-ann Lewis welcomed the expenditure on infrastructure saying the Community Infrastructure Program will mean more than $60 million for SA above what councils would otherwise spend.

“The program will help address infrastructure backlogs and community facilities upgrades and is good news for communities, contractors and jobs,” Ms Lewis said.

Meanwhile, South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) chief executive officer, Carol Vincent was critical of spending in the rural and

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South Australia Works Yorke Region Update

WHERE THERE’S A WILL – Written, produced and directed by Ann Sullivan. A Production by the Owen Players

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Cast is ready, willing ... and able to please

Linking people, skills and jobs in the Adelaide Plains and Yorke Peninsula region Welcome to the 13th South Australia Works in the Yorke Region Column. The South Australia Works in the Region program helps to up-skills Work to Work Project Manager, Angie Tucker, Moonta particiand re-skill people in preparation for employment opportunities and helps local businesses pant Jenny Glover and presenter from Seriously Smart Business consultancy, Bob Rudiger. to help their own shortages of trained staff.

Community benefit in ‘parks alive’ landscaping project If you are unemployed and would like to gain skills and accredited modules in landscaping, operating basic machinery and paver laying this project is for you!

The project will benefit the community through the “Parks Alive

Program” managed by Uniting Care Wesley Kadina in conjunction with the District Council of the Copper Coast.

Bob Ford from TAFE SA will provide training for the project participants which will be held over five days

from 8.30 to 4pm each day. The dates are June 11, 18 and 25 and July 2 and 3.

This will be an opportunity to gain work skills while doing a community project. Register your interest with TAFE SA on 88210400

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Work to work and YOU!

Some Work to Work participants are exploring self employment opportunities and have participated in a business planning workshop run at Kadina.

If you would like further information on South Australia Works please contact Bridget Sara.

Have you been made redundant? Are you looking for work? Do you need some training to help you get a job?

You may be eligible for assistance through Work to Work, a SA Works in the Region project

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regional sector. Ms Vincent said $12 million cuts to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Research and Development would significantly impact the farm sector as it faced challenges on climate, water, soil and the carbon market.

Welcoming the continuation of drought support funding, Ms Vincent said it was disappointing no assurances were given for the continuation of the Rural Financial Counselling Service.

SAFF supports the $300 million commitment to on-farm water efficiency, however it is disappointed by the virtual ignorance of the crisis with the River Murray, with no new funding or strategies announced.

Ms Vincent said, “Whilst the SAFF welcomes the delay of the Carbon Trading Scheme it questions the government’s refusal to investigate other ways to deal with the issue.”

However, the Rural Doctors Association of Australia has welcomed additional funding, saying it is the “first step” towards fixing the rural health crisis.

It warned the funding “is only a downpayment” and major investment in the sector was urgently required to make a real impact.

Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey accused Labor of losing control of the economy with Treasurer, Wayne Swan, conceding he expects government debt to approach $300 billion, which will equate to more than $10 billion a year in interest alone.

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offered across Yorke and Adelaide Plains.

For further information, contact Angie Tucker – Yorke 1800 241 355.

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The curtains open on an elegant drawing room in the stately home of the recently deceased Lord Cedric Winterbottom, but it is soon apparent there is tension and deceit in the Winterbottom household.

As the whole family comes together after the funeral of their beloved, the focus shifts from their loss, to the will and who can open the safe, what it might contain, and who is the beneficiary. The pompous and self righteous family, are put in a spin when things don’t go quite how they expected.

Tilly, the housekeeper, played by Danielle Sullivan is very at ease in her role and delivers her pointed, sometimes sarcastic and often humorous lines with a sense of being in control, as she knows the motives of each family member well, after being a long-serving employee. Things start really heating up when Cedric’s sister Stella and her two daughters arrive and Cedric (who is deceased) makes a reappearance.

Once the will is found and certain conditions must be obeyed, the family head to Australia and that is when the fun really begins. Without giving too much away, Luke Shepley, who plays the typical Aussie bloke and who is behind the counter at the Owen Post Office, spices things up…..and well…you will have to go and see the show for yourself.

Well done Ann for giving us a well written, lighthearted and often hilarious musical, which all the family can enjoy. Congratulations to the cast who have put in many hours to make this a show not to be missed. Tickets for this Wednesday and Friday night are still available at the door. See advert in classifieds for show details. – JOY WOODROOFE

Lochiel on pay phone hit list

Lochiel community is protesting the proposed removal of the town’s pay phone. The phone box is one of several across the district earmarked for removal

by Telstra, and was inadvertently left off the list in the May 6 issue of the Plains Producer. Anyone who wishes to comment about the proposed removal can contact Telstra by the end of May by phoning 1800 011 433 or email payphone.solutions@team.telstra.com.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 20, 2009

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NEWS v District

Closing road is on the ‘wrong track’ Hamley residents in protest to railway operator

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... says Resident Louise Wren

PICTURE: Lisa Redpath who used the road and now had to travel to either end of town to cross the railway tracks.

She said before the road was closed, 40 to 50 cars would cross under the bridge each day.

“Having talked to a lot of people in our community, the consensus is they are not happy with

the closure,” said Louise.

Louise said the community petitioned council in 2004 when a closure had been proposed, and was determined to prevent it again.

“Annie street is a unique roadway that adds to the character of our community and is an essential link from one

end of town to the other,” she said. “Why should the people who live in what used to be Duffield Town be disadvantaged?”

Louise believes the damage would not be difficult to repair.

“How hard can it be to replace the iron and reopen the street?” she asked.

CLARE VALLEY TOURISM COMMITTEE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS We are seeking expressions of interest from people to volunteer their services on the ministerial appointed Clare Valley Tourism Committee for a term of two years.

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The South Australian Tourism Commission is committed to growing the State’s tourism industry. Tourism is big business for South Australia, creating work for South Australians and offering strong prospects for long-term growth.

Don’t miss your chance for grant funding

Applications for 2009 Community Heritage Grants are now open and community groups are being encouraged to apply for funding to assist with the purchase of archival storage materials, digitalisation, conservation treatments and environmental control.

Applications close June 5, and information and forms are available at www.nla.gov.au/chg/ • Regional communities can access up to $10,000 through the ANZ and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), The 2009 Seeds of Renewal program theme is “Strengthening Community Enterprise” and grants to help the growth of the community

are available to not-for-profit community organisations.

Applications are open until June 19. For more information visit www.frrr.org.au or phone 03 5430 2399.

•ABB Grain has announced the fourth round of its Community Fund, which is now receiving applications, with a closing date of Friday, June 19 at 5pm. More details, Page 24.

SA Great nominations

Nominations for the tenth annual SA Great Regional Awards will close on June 12.

Awards are open to residents who live or work in the Mid

It is essential that applicants meet the following requirements: • Ability to work with a diverse team to achieve the right outcomes.

• Extensive business experience and skills.

• Strategic outlook.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to influence and generate support.

• Financial planning and budget skills.

• Ability to contribute time for meetings and take on work on behalf of the committee.

North and Yorke Peninsula who have displayed excellence in the arts, community work, business, innovation, sustainability, sport, tourism or youth.

Nominations can be made online at www.sagreat.com.au or nomination forms are available at Australia Post outlets.

Preferred but not essential: • Knowledge of the Tourism and Travel Industry.

• Product knowledge and relationships with key stakeholders.

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Australian Red Cross Blood Service will be at Clare Sports Club, Main North Road, Clare on May 27, (1pm to 8pm), 28 (11am to 7pm) and 29 (8.30am to 1.30pm).

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Three copies of the Expression of Interest application form must be provided, marked ‘Confidential’ and addressed to Ms Debra Pietsch, Destination Development Coordinator, South Australian Tourism Commission, GPO Box 1972, Adelaide, SA 5001 by close of business Friday 5th June 2009.

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More than 20 per cent of Hamley Bridge residents have officially protested at the permanent closure of Annie Street at the railway bridge.

A petition was formed after a story on May 6 in the Plains Producer stated Genesee and Wyoming, who own the bridge and that portion of the road, was considering closing the road at the bridge permanently following damage to the bridge itself. The area holding the ballast was broken off late last year, and the road temporarily closed

by Wakefield Regional Council on behalf of Genesee and Wyoming.

Genessee and Wyoming said an engineer’s report would occur, but the road may not be reopened.

This sparked a strong response from the community. Annie street resident Louise Wren said it was a huge inconvenience for her and others

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Annie street is a unique roadway that adds to the character of our community and is an essential link from one end of town to the other.

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PEOPLE OF THE PLAINS v Weddings

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 20, 2009

n Candice Diekman daughter of Alison Schell, of Clare and Robert Diekman of Kapunda and James Zivic, son of Sharee Zivic, of Kapunda and Peter Zivic of Sheaoak Log were married at Fords, near Freeling on February 28. Candice wore a stylish strapless gown with a bouquet of frangipanis. Her attendants (sister Holly Diekman, Kristy Humble, Lisa Diekman (sister in law) and Kim McGrath) wore yellow cocktail dresses with frangipanis and white thongs.

Candice and James’ three year old daughter, Halle was flowergirl accompanied by page Zac Diekman. Groom’s attendants were Mark Prior, Lucas Shultz, David Hampel and his brother, Ryan Zivic. About 150 guests attended the casual reception at Dutton Park, Kapunda.

n Tegan Murphy married Jason Gromball at Roselea Gardens, Gawler, on March 21.The couple were attended by Shane Gromball, Kristy Eglinton, James Anderson (best man), Kara Backman (maid of honour) and flower girl and neice Alysha Gromball. Tegan is the daughter of Raymond and Sharon of Port Wakefield and Jason is the son of Glenn and Gloria of Paralowie. The couple honeymooned on the Gold Coast.

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n Amelia Eime and Tim O’Daly were recently married at Blackwood Uniting Church. Amelia, daughter of Brian and Maureen Eime grew up at Blyth, while Irish-born Tim immigrated to Australia as a youngster with his parents, the late Larry and Mrs Win O’Daly. Tim surprised Amelia who was expecting to honeymoon in New Zealand. While in Aukland, Tim revealed they were off to Bora Bora, Tahiti.

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PEOPLE OF THE PLAINS v Balaklava AFTER 60 YEARS TOGETHER, DAPHNE AND JOE ADVISE:

Commitment the key to marriage

DAPHNE and Joe Butler will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary with family and friends on Sunday.

After six decades together, Daphne and Joe Butler credit their long marriage to their faith.

Married 60 years and celebrating their diamond anniversary, Daphne and Joe met at a dance at Balaklava, and the pair were married on Joe’s 19th birthday.

“We were just drawn to each other,” Daphne (nee Forrester) said.

While these days dancing isn’t high on their agenda, Daphne keeps busy in the kitchen, while Joe loves his model planes and spending time in his shed repairing, mending, and making new things.

The couple admit life hasn’t been without its challenges and hardships, but believe commitment is the key to a long and happy marriage.

“Commitment, being there for each other, patience, understanding and trusting one another,” Daphne said. “All marriages have their ups and downs but you get through them.”

“They always reckon the arguments aren’t as good as the making up afterwards,” Joe said with a cheeky grin.

“Not that we argue much.”

Before retirement, the couple led a busy life, living in various locations across the state while they raised their four children.

When they first married, Daphne and Joe lived in Greenock before moving to Bordertown in the South East for six months.

When Joe secured work installing electricity lines on the Yorke Peninsula, they returned to Balaklava. Joe would be away from Monday to Friday each week, putting up electricity poles from Ardrossan to Maitland and Minlaton.

He then worked for Les Hore Plumbing before working at Balaklava’s hardware store on the main street for eight years.

Then there was employment with JT Belling and Co with Ford spare parts for several years, before returning to the hardware store.

The family then moved to Coober Pedy for about eight years, but were again drawn back to Balaklava, where they retired.

But the couple believe Joe’s most important job was his time in the South Australian Fire Brigade Auxiliary, where he volunteered for 22 years, including 11 years as chief officer (foreman).

Daphne, who also held several jobs in her younger years including at a bakery and the Pinery store, where she wired out telegrams and helped operate the telephone exchange, is queen of the kitchen, enjoying cooking an array of yummy goodies, along with attending craft group. And with 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, their efforts are certainly appreciated.

The youngest two grandchildren love spending time in Pa’s shed making things when they come to Balaklava for a visit or a stay.

Joe and Daphne celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 14 and will entertain family and friends this Sunday.

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MIDWEEK ENTERTAINMENT Special day – Karen and Paul Healy took their vows at Ira Parker Nursing Home

on Saturday, May 9 where Karen’s father Duncan Comrie is a resident. Pictured are (from left) the Comrie clan: Margaret, Nicole (from Brisbane), Leanne, Karen and Paul Healy, Andrew and Peter (from Brisbane), and front, Matthew Healy and Duncan Comrie. The family thanked staff at Ira Parker for a lovely afternoon. n Balaklava couple Es and Dorothy Hoepner were guests of the Governor of South Australia, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, at the investiture of those who received Order of Australia Medals on Australia Day. It was the first time the Governor had presented the award to a husband and wife on the same occasion.

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO May 2004

About 100 guests helped celebrate the 21st birthday of Carol Day, eldest daughter of Jan and Lindsay Day of Balaklava, at the Balaklava Racecourse. Friends and relatives travelled from Adelaide, Ardrossan and surrounding districts to share the occasion with Carol.

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YEARS AGO May 1999

A dream came true for Mallala’s Ann-Marie Eaton, who was, among 17 others, selected to compete in the Waverley Calisthenics Competition in Victoria.

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YEARS AGO May 1989

Former Balaklava High School student Tanya Zerk graduated with her second degree, Bachelor of Education, Secondary Level, after completing a Bachelor of Arts in 2001.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• May 20, 23 & 24: Owen Players Production “Where There’s a Will”.

• May 21: Mallala “Biggest morning tea”, Mallala Ambulance Centre.

• May 16: Riverton monthly market.

• May 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30: Two Wells Melodrama Performance “A Trip to the Outback”.

• May 17: Two Wells, Lewiston and Districts Landcare Group at Thompson Beach; Working bee, Wasleys primary school.

• May 18: Snowtown Management Committee meeting at Bowling Club.

• May 20: Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool AGM; Coopers Publicans Race Day at Balaklava; Owen CWA meeting; Australian Plants Society, Brinkworth Branch meeting.

• May 22: Lions Biggest Morning Tea, Balaklava and Owen; Anti-Cancer morning tea, 10am, Owen Community Church.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 20, 2009

LOCAL v Living

Piano, organ – makers of fine music Most people have played a piano, whether just tinkering to pass the time of day, or having seriously learnt music.

History books tell us that the Piano is an “innovation on the harpsichord” which was played by plucking the strings, whereas the piano had keys which were pressed.

The harpsichord existed for about 200 years before the piano was invented. In the late 1600s, an Italian harpsichord maker named Bartolomeo Cristofori developed the feature which defined the piano - its “action”. Instead of mechanically plucking strings, the piano keys cause a hammer to strike and fall away from them, which means that one can play softer or louder depending on how hard one hits the keys (hence the term “piano-

Heritage Highlights

by Norma Schopp

forte”, from which the piano gets its name). The harpsichord did not offer such control.

Despite its obvious potential as a musical instrument, the popularity of the piano developed slowly and it was nearly another 100 years before composers began writing music designed specifically for piano. Some of the better known pioneer composers to promote the piano were Clementi, Haydn and Mozart. Further innovations in design made the piano more versatile

PET CARE

and better suited to composers, and Beethoven was among the leaders, writing extensively for piano in his sonatas and concertos.

By comparison, the reed organ is a rather young instrument, first made by Alexandre Debain in France in 1840. His patent, lodged in Paris in the same year, was for a harmonium which used a pressure winding system, with free reeds.

The harmonium was produced by many others in the years that followed.

About the same time, in America, the reed organ was also developed - this was also known as the ‘American Organ’. It differed from the European instruments in that the American unit featured a suction system which gave a softer tone, making it more suitable for use in the family home, whereas

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Which pet suits you?

Australia is a land of wide open spaces – even in the suburbs. We are used to large backyards with room for the kids and the dog to play. But times are changing. Bigger homes have reduced the size of the backyard and busy lifestyles often mean that a large backyard is hard to manage. Too often, the longing for a pet is weighed up against the perceived lack of space, especially for a dog.

Australia enjoys one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world and with careful consideration city dwellers and those with busy lifestyles can add a pet to the family. Dogs are the first choice of most Australian pet owners and with nearly 300 breeds from which to choose, there is a dog to suit most lifestyles.

Some of the smaller dogs are “on-the-go, neverstop’ canines which would drive both the owner and themselves crazy in small spaces. It’s better to choose a larger breed with a lower activity level, content to spend most of its day asleep waiting for the owner’s return. Some of the giant breeds are very sedate, and if taken for a walk each day, cope very well with small living spaces.

Among the small dogs there are many ‘toy’ breeds which exist because their original purpose was to be lap dogs of royalty. Pugs, Pekingese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Italian Greyhounds, are among those which will not let you forget their regal origins as they lounge the day away – indoors of course!

Cats have no problems adjusting to a life indoors.

A spot in a sunny window and basket in front of the heater is about all a cat asks. Until you return home and then its idea of spending time together is sitting on your lap watching television.

For some people, ownership of a dog or cat is restricted by landlord or body corporate rules. In these cases it may be possible to enjoy the companionship of feathered friends. Noisy birds are not suitable for dense living as all birds do tend to call at dawn and dusk. Budgerigars, Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Finches and Canaries are usually suitable. However, it is important to remember that birds are not solitary creatures and are best kept in pairs (be careful mixing types as some can be very aggressive to other birds). Birds naturally go to bed at dusk and rise at dawn so if they are indoor birds it is best to cover the cage at night to make sure the birds get sufficient rest and are not living in a false daylight of electric lighting and television. Covering the cage also keeps the birds quieter.

People with very busy lifestyles may like to consider pet-sharing with friends who want to travel or offer to walk a dog for an elderly or ill owner.

No time, no room, tough landlord? Owners who keep fish know just how relaxing they can be. Not only are some species very decorative, but once you get to know them you will find that they can have distinct personalities and the fish will not fret if you go away for the weekend.

the European pressure type, with its stronger sound, was ideal for the large concert halls. The reed organ waned in popularity after the second world war, and was eventually replaced by the electronic organs that we know today.

Pianos, however, have maintained their popularity and range from the concert grands to compact uprights and electronic keyboards, “all of which are finely engineered to produce great music, from the soft legatos of Chopin to the poundings of Rachmninoff and Thelonius Monk.”

Balaklava Museum has now created a “music room” featuring a small harmonium and two recently donated instruments - an Ernst Krause upright piano (c.1920) and a reed organ (c.1890) made by Clough & Warren (Detroit, USA).

Jesus’ autobiography Jesus left us his autobiography! In the last book of the Bible he is the central character.

That’s why it’s called the Revelation of Jesus Christ.

His self-portrait is summed up in Revelation 1.5.

First, he says he is “the faithful witness”, and “witness” is a key concept in Revelation – the actual word occurs seventeen times.

How faithful was Jesus in witnessing to God’s love for the world? As the Lamb of God, he was faithful to death – even death on a cross!

Second, he is also “firstborn from the dead”. That is, death’s personal conqueror! Why is death a major theme in his autobiography?

Because he is its Lord! He is death’s present manager.

Revelation 1.17-18. Death is not to be feared.

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been conquered, and will be erased. Revelation 21.4.

Third, he is King of kings, “the ruler over the kings of the earth.” This is Revelation’s third great theme.

Although the book is thronged with thrones and kings, there is but one throne that matters and Christ is on it. Revelation 3.21.

The book opens and closes with his throne.

Revelation 22.1-4.

With Jesus on our side, what matters who is against us?

In brief No wonder Jesus said, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.”

- Matthew 28.18.

MONTHLY CHURCH NOTICES

CARLINE VIRGINIA CROSSWORD

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

Please advise us of any changes by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au May 21 – Ascension Day

May 31

June 7

ANGLICAN Balaklava.................... 7.00pm

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

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

May 24

anglican Clare........................ 10.30am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge........ 1 1.00am

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava..............9am & 7pm Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am Goyder.....................11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava..................... 9.00am Nantawarra.................. 9.00am Lochiel........... with Nantawarra Pt Wakefield...............11.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am Auburn..................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............11.00am Hamley Bridge........... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Nantawarra..............No service Lochiel................. 5pm at pub Pt Wakefield.............. 11.00am

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

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NEWS v District

Federal funding will bring more to Snowtown health Snowtown community now has more flexibility in health services following a change in funding arrangements.

Snowtown Centre has now become a multi-purpose service (MPS), receiving its funding directly from Federal government.

Previously, it received both Commonwealth and State funding to provide aged care services, with a difference in fees and charges.

Lower North Health chief executive officer, Kylie Williams, said this would give the community greater flexibility.

“We can provide more community based services now, and we’ll talk to the community about what those services will be,” she said.

Ms Williams said this may mean increased services for youth or the elderly, depending on where the community believed the need was.

“The funding changes are allowing us to be more flexible,” she said.

Ms Williams said the change had been well received among the community, as it would allow a greater variety of services.

Community consultation will occur over the coming months to determine just what services will be on offer.

The Snowtown Centre will still operate as a hospital, and the change to a Multi-Purpose Centre will not impact the acute services already provided at Snowtown.

PARENTS, TEACHERS MEET DEPARTMENT REPS:

Talks continue on merger plan Parents and teachers from three of Balaklava’s education facilities met last Wednesday evening to discuss the possibility of a birth to year 12 education facility in Balaklava.

Balaklava Primary School principal, Dale Gathercole, said the meeting generated positive feedback from parents, and another meeting would be held in the coming weeks.

The parents were given the opportunity to ask questions of Education Works and Department of Education and Children’s Services representatives.

Balaklava Primary, Balaklava High and Balaklava Community Children’s Centre have been discussing a proposal

to merge the three to form a birth to year 12 education facility.

Parents and staff from all three attended last Wednesday’s meeting, and an additional meeting will be held at 7pm on June 1 at Balaklava Primary.

Mrs Gathercole said the next step was for the governing councils of the schools and children’s centre to discuss the proposal and decide if it was a positive move for their individual facility, and then parents would be polled individually.

If parents from each education institution agreed it would be a positive move, the plan would then be progressed.

High school starts upgrade Balaklava High School is refurbishing old facilities with the help of Federal government funding announced earlier this year.

The refurbishment includes re-wiring, new carpets, and painting.

Principal Mark Healy said the Trade Training Centre was also being progressed. He anticipates work will begin at the beginning of the next school term, and hopes it will be open for business in semester two of 2010.

The change to an MPS is another positive step forward for the town.

Just weeks ago, Wakefield Regional Council agreed to provide a concessional water rate charge to Snowtown Centenary Park and the hospital and Lumeah grounds when the new water recycling system is in place.

While Centenary Park already benefits from the use of stormwater collected in a dam, the new effluent reuse schemes will provide much more water to the community at a rate reduced from mains water rates.

This will be used by Snowtown Area School, kindergarten, the Lions and the Federation Park as well as Centenary Park, the hospital and Lumeah homes.

Gilbert Valley Lions in appeal for members Gilbert Valley Lions Club has put out the call for new members as it approaches its 40th anniversary.

The club was chartered in 1969, when the club grew from 20 charter members to 35 from Stockport, Tarlee, Giles Corner, Riverton, Rhynie, Marrabel, Saddleworth, Auburn, Manoora, Waterloo and Black Springs.

But now numbers have fallen to just 14, and members are calling on others to join them to help contribute to the local community.

While many of the current members are at retirement age, the club initially began

LETTER to the Editor

Make a special effort of appreciation Saturday May 30 is the National Day of Thanksgiving.

It was launched by the Governor General in 2004 from Government House, with the endorsement of the Prime Minister and the Federal Leader of the Opposition.

The day is designed to encourage Australians to express thanks and appreciation to God and to others who have contributed positively into their lives, or the life of their community, in the past 12 months.

We in the Uniting Church are

very thankful to God for the blessings we enjoy in our families, our town and our community. We want to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who serve us in this community, whether paid or voluntary.

Emergency services, health workers, educators, police, councillors and employees, trades people, business people and shop workers – you all contribute to making this area a great place to live.

Especially we thank those who

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres are here to help.

A Centre can:

• Arrange help for carers to take a break from their caring role (respite)

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS We are seeking expressions of interest from people to volunteer their services on the ministerial appointed Flinders Ranges and Outback Tourism Committee for a term of one year.

go ‘above and beyond’ in their areas of service.

We can so easily take people and services for granted – wouldn’t it be great if we could make a special effort on this Thanksgiving Day to show our appreciation to someone in our family or community who has been helpful to us, maybe by writing a short letter or giving a small gift.

Balaklava Uniting Church Council Heather Cunningham (Sec), Rev Shane Kammermann

Do you need help to live independently at home?

• Provide you with information on local aged & community care services available to suit your needs

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with members who had young families, who made the time to be involved in the worldwide service club.

Gilbert Valley Lions Club is a significant contributor to the community, through senior citizens homes, hospitals, schools, bushfire and flood assistance, through to worldwide projects such as Save Sight, Childhood Cancer and Disability Walkers.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about Lions is asked to contact president Frank Gorey, secretary Helen Karger, treasurer Colin Bruhn, club growth chairperson John Tayler, or any member.

To contact your local Centre call Freecall™ 1800 052 222* To find your nearest shopfront visit

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For emergency respite outside business hours call Freecall™ 1800 059 059*

Carer Advisory and Counselling Service For family carer support and counselling you can contact your state or territory Carers Association on 1800 242 636*

The South Australian Tourism Commission is committed to growing the State’s tourism industry. Tourism is big business for South Australia, creating work for South Australians and offering strong prospects for long-term growth.

It is essential that applicants meet the following requirements: • Ability to work with a diverse team to achieve the right outcomes.

• Extensive business experience and skills.

• Strategic outlook.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to influence and generate support.

• Financial planning and budget skills.

• Ability to contribute time for meetings and take on work on behalf of the committee.

Preferred but not essential: • Knowledge of the Tourism and Travel Industry.

• Product knowledge and relationships with key stakeholders.

Further information on these unpaid positions, including Expression of Interest forms, can be obtained from www.tourism.sa.gov.au

Government of South Australia South Australian Tourism Commission

Three copies of the Expression of Interest application form must be provided, marked ‘Confidential’ and addressed to: Ms Debra Pietsch, Destination Development Coordinator, South Australian Tourism Commission, GPO Box 1972, Adelaide, SA 5001 by close of business Friday 5th June 2009.

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SPECIAL FEATURE v International charity darts challenge

On target for charity Long distance darts game is a world first

A “world first’ long distance darts game is being hosted by Kapunda’s Clare Castle Hotel on Saturday.

A team of eight will Kerrie Price play a team from Sal- and Butch Lower fords, in Surrey, south discuss plans for London, in a game of the match, with singles, doubles and time Butch showing allowing, a team game, his style, right. via webcam. The game is the idea of Salford So- catching up with the cial Club patron, Bernie friends, and throwing Lower, who suggested it a dart or two with the to his brother Butch, who boys at the Clare Castle lives in Kapunda.

Hotel.

Bernie travels from “I mentioned the idea England every couple to Kerrie (Clare Castle of years to visit Butch, publican), who loved and while in town enjoys the idea and suggested

it be turned into a fundraiser for the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital Burns Unit,” Butch said.

Local businesses have been invited to sponsor either the Australian or the English team, and

patrons are encouraged to donate throughout the evening.

All money raised, including all money pledged in England, will be donated to the hospital.

The event will see

four competitors who call the Clare their ‘local’, as well as players from the State league, compete against a team chosen by Salford’s social club.

“The evening promises something different

and everyone is welcome to join us for this “World First”, which will kick off at 8.30pm,” Kerrie said.

“Bring your family and dig deep for the Burns Unit, because those little kids in there

go through hell and deserve all the help they can get.” n If you would like to be a sponsor or make a donation, contact Kerrie Price at the Clare Castle Hotel on 8566 2103.

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SPECIAL FEATURE v History Week

Our heritage comes to life

A popular community event, SA History Week, provides an opportunity for South Australian organisations and community groups to showcase their part in South Australia’s rich and diverse history.

The event attracts strong community interest, reflecting the high level of curiosity South Australians have for their history. History week will be celebrated locally.

Details are listed below and opposite.

‘Now Showing’ ... on Sunday at Mallala

MALLALA Institute cinema will return to the “flicks” as part of “Now Showing” – a program of short films and cartoons to be screened this Sunday, from 1.45pm to 4.30pm.

Projectionist Jim East, who started his career at Mallala, and Two Wells resident Ian Laughton, who will assist on the day, are shown with some of the original movie posters.

n BALAKLAVA

• “Made in Balaklava” will focus on Balaklava’s early town history and honour the pioneer industrialists, such as Walter Blake, Brebner and Keefe, Thomas Illman and sons, William Willis, W T Anders, Ahrns Bros and A E Middleton, who made Balaklava the “Manufacturing Centre of the North”.

A collection of items made by these early manufacturers including windmills, horse-drawn vehicles and a variety of farming implements will be on display at Urlwin Park.

The descendants of these pioneers have been invited to attend and an open invitation is extended to residents to observe what the Museum are doing to preserve Balaklava’s early history and honour those who created it.

When: Sunday, May 24 at 1.30pm to 4.30pm, includes entertainment and afternoon tea Where: Urlwin Park, 34a Short Terrace, Balaklava Admission: Gold coin or donation Contact: Norma Schopp, 8862 1854 or Sarah Tiller, 8862 1119 or email rnschopp@rbe.net.au • Centenary Hall Folk Museum Music Room is being created thanks to the recent donation of a Reed Organ (circa 1890) from a Museum member’s family, an upright piano (circa 1920) from Balaklava Community Childcare Centre, and a music storage cabinet from Balaklava primary school, (originally donated to the school by Balaklava Racing Club in 1949).

Together with an interesting collection of smaller musical instruments and a harmonium, the new Music Room gives visitors an insight into the rich and diverse musical history of Balaklava and the surrounding areas.

Open by appointment. Contact Norma Schopp, 8862 1854 or Sarah Tiller, 8862 1119 or email rnschopp@ rbe.net.au to arrange a time.

HOLDEN cars from the 48-FJ Holden car club on display at Urlwin Park last Friday. Members of the club from Adelaide and other areas toured the museum on their way through Balaklava to Kadina for a car rally as part of Kernewek Lowender.

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special feature v History Week WHERE TO GET YOUR TASTE OF LOCAL HISTORY: n BRINKWORTH

• “Brinkworth - How It Grew” will be illustrated through a collection of stories from residents who lived and currently live in the town and district.

Established in 1892, the township will welcome residents who would like to contribute to the project.

When: Saturday, May 23, 7.30pm launch and opening followed by light supper; Sunday, May 24 and Saturday May 30, 2pm to 5pm; Wednesday, May 27, 10am to 5pm.

Where: Brinkworth Museum, Main Street, Brinkworth.

Contact: Helen Weckert, 8846 6086; Fred and Barbara Groom, 8846 2023 or email: eulunga@activ8.net.au

n clare

• Display of Clare Regional History Collection The collection holds an extensive range of resources relevant to the region, including Births, Deaths and Marriage registers, church, school and council records and photographs. During History Week the museum is extending its opening hours to enable researchers from all over South Australia to visit.

When: Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24 and Thursday, May 28 from 10.30am - 4pm.

Where: Upstairs in the Clare Town Hall, 229 Main North Road, Clare.

Contact: Val Tilbrook, 8842 2376; Helen Perry 0417 714 151 or email clarehistory@internode.on.net or hrperry@bigpond.net.au

n KAPUNDA

Kapunda Museum will present a number of activities including; • “Exhibition of Local Irish Heritage” focusing on the Irish who lived and worked in the Kapunda aea from the earliest days. See a replica of a Bakers Flat cottage, historical photographs and document displays.

• Kapunda Heritage Driving Tour - purchase a guide book ($4.50) and take tour of the town of Kapunda. View heritage listed buildings, the copper mine, Gundry’s Hill lookout, as well as buildings associated with Sir Sidney Kidman, Australia’s cattle king.

• Kapunda’s Celtic Copper Mine Self-Guided Walking Trail Walk around Australia’s only major mine worked on the Cornish tribute system and was the site of the world’s first acid leaching plant, open cut mine and Australia’s first copper smelter.

• Kapunda Museum Self-Guided Cemetery Walk - Discover the last resting place of many of Kapunda’s notable citizens. Guide available at Kapunda Museum.

When: Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 31, from 1pm to 4pm.

Where: Kapunda Museum, 11 Hill Street, Kapunda.

Admission to Museum: $5.

Contact: Peter Windebank, 8566 2214; Meredith Mells, 8566 2286.

n MALLALA

• “Now Showing” at the Mallala Institute Cinema A program of short films and cartoons from yesteryear will be shown

by projectionist Jim East and Two Wells resident, Ian Laughton. Jim, who now lives in Adelaide began his career as assistant projectionist at the Mallala Institute in the late 1940s.

Then move to the Mallala Museum to view displays including the large projectors used back when Mr East’s career began.

The recently opened exhibition, A Time of Conflict honouring those who enlisted from this district to serve their country, will also be on show When: Sunday, May 24 from 1.45pm to 4.30pm.

Where: Mallala Institute, Dublin Road, and Mallala Museum, corner Dublin Road and Railway Terrace, Mallala.

Admission: Donation appreciated.

Contact: Gwenda Griffiths, 8527 2328; Lois Wasley, 8527 2648 or email gwenda@twpo.com.au

n POLISH HILL RIVER

• “Poles in South Australia” early settlement tools and equipment used by Polish migrants who arrived and settled in the Clare Valley in the mid-1800s.

The restored Polish Hill River Church Museum will house a photographic tribute to the early migrants who came settled after World War II and the solidarity refugees of the 1980s.

When: Thursday, May 28 from 11am to 4pm.

Where: Polish Hill River Church Museum, Polish Hill Road, Clare.

Contact: Irene Sosnowski, 8336 1601; Krystyna Luzny, 8336 3646 or email irenasos@hotmail.com

Hub of industry THE group of Balaklava museum enthusiasts pictured above is proudly displaying an Illman stationary engine, made in Balaklava.

One of the early industrialists in Balaklava was William Blake (right), who set up business in Edith terrace in 1876 and became well-known for his manufacture of farm machinery.

According to the book, “Balaklava Change and Challenge,” Blake’s business grew from a small blacksmith and wheelwright to become a large implement factory, with its products known throughout South Australia. These included strippers, windmills, waggons, drays, buggies, ploughs and cultivators.

The business was sold to Illman and Sons in 1902, upholding the Blake reputation.

There’s no hiding.

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Ken Harkness, Roy Schopp, Dick May and Melvin Zerk proudly operate the restored Illman stationary engine

If you drive an unregistered vehicle it will no longer go unnoticed. From 1 June 2009, road traffic cameras can detect unregistered vehicles. Not only are your chances of getting caught much higher, so are the fines. And if you cause a crash and injure someone, you could also be up for all their injury costs.

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SPORT v District

Enjoyable wind-up for Tarlee bowling club Although three of the four sides Tarlee Bowling Club had playing in pennants this season ended up on the bottom of their respective premiership tables, the club had a happy wind-up celebration at the Clubhouse.

Club president, John Tayler, reported that although not many matches were won, he felt that many competitive matches were played.

The Night Owl side finished fifth in the Mid North Night Owls Association. Unfortunately, many of the Night

Owl Bowlers have not graduated to day bowls.

Opposite gender rules helped both the men’s and women’s pennant sides avoid forfeiting some matches.

Club championship and runner-up trophies were presented on the night.

ABOVE: Men’s Club Champion, Deane Branson receiving his Trophy from Men’s president, John Tayler.

LEFT: Women’s Champion, Joan Rohde, receiving her Trophy from Women’s president Shirley Molineux.

Golf Balaklava Men

For the tenth year in a row, we rolled up to contest the Morris Taylor Memorial event, a Par competition, won by dead-set, soon-to-be A-Grader young Tate Michael, who achieved the best score of the day, a highly impressive +7.

From the existing AGrade field emerged a triumphant Wayne Nagle (+2), who defeated hard-finishing Ron Butterworth (+2) on a count back. Merv. Hameister stormed home into third place with +1.

In their majestic wake trailed W. Parkin (square), P. Lamont (square), M. Smith (-3), M. Loy (-4), D. Taylor (-7) and G. Ackland (-9).

Another monster B Grade field produced not only Tate Michael’s monster score, but also a monstrous turn-around for Andrew Manuel (+3) and a respectable +1 from Digby Addison.

Not so successful were D. Trickett (-2), R. Veitch (-3), L. Masson (-3), J. Curnow (-3), D. Rodgers (-5),G. Toms (-5),S. Jonas (-5), D. Goudie (-6), B. Michael (6),C. Michael (-6), N. Mellow (-7) and A. Henstridge (-9).

Three Juniors also fronted for the fray, with Corey Temby scoring an excellent +6, Jordan Wilson +2 and Jye Neale square.

Birdies were scored by Dave Rodgers (15th), Jye Neale (8th), Rob Veitch (3rd) and emerging golf ball magnet Andrew Manuel (8th and 10th).

Nearest The Pin new balls were tossed cautiously to Rob Veitch (3rd), that man again, Andrew (“glad I brought the station wagon”) Manuel (8th and 10th), Dave Rodgers (15th) and Peter Lamont (17th).

Round Two of the President’s Cup stoush saw Wayne Nagle account for Steve Jonas (4-2) and Tate Michael ruin Merv.

Hameister’s day. Tate and Wayne will slug it out this weekend, as will Bill Parkin and (lolololol!)Austin Henstridge in the Captain’s Trophy, following Bill’s beating Dave Rodgers (3-2) and Austin’s just squeaking home victorious, courtesy of generous Geoff Spence’s having to forfeit the deal.

Balaklava Mid Week

Don Cottle won Wednesday’s stableford competition with 43 points from Dennis Goudie 40, Bill Berry 39, Don Anderson 36, Doug Taylor 36, Rick Campbell 34, Merv Hameister 34, John Curnow 34, Bean Trickett 34. Birdies: D Taylor 12, J Curnow 6.

Blyth

Ladies Results May 13. First round of the Laurel Wreath, most drives on fairway sponsored by Blyth Post Office. Scores: Laurel Wreath: S Giles def B Victor 5 & 3, R Lamond received forfeit I Fisher, J Zweck and K Mugge byes.

Most drives on fairway B Victor 12, K Mugge 11, R Lamond 10, J Zweck 9, S Giles 7, P Luke 6. Handicaps broken: J Zweck and R Lamond last week, K Mugge this week.

Skins No 2: J Zweck. Raffle: P Luke.

This week May 20: Club Medal stroke sponsored by Life Member Max Carling.

Hostess: R Lamond. Next week May 27

Trophy Winners, from left, Women’s Champion Joan Rohde, runner-up Annette Ransom, Night Owls runner up Bronte Heinrich, Champion Kevin Stevens and Men’s Champion Deane Branson. Absent: runner–up Des Meyers.

Clare Chemmart Pharmacy, hostess P Luke.

Men’s results from May 17. New members this season: G Mugge, D Paynter, P Agnew, J Hogan. G Mugge achieved handicap. Stableford sponsor Northern Windscreens. Scores: M Pawley 41, P Agnew 40, D Paynter 37, M Grocke 37, J Hogan 37, M Williams 36, G Mugge 26, D Victor 14. Winner M Grocke, r/up J Hogan CB. Skins Jackpot. This week Sunday May 24 stableford, sponsored by Barossa Enterprises. Next week Sunday May 31 stoke sponsored by Landmark.

Hamley Bridge

Thirty players hit off in Saturday’s par competition with quite a few minus scores returned. Winner on the day was Anton Noack +6 from Barrie Zerna +4. A Grade: A Noack +6, B Zerna +4, B Pearce +3, Bradley Zerna +2, W Van Pelt -1, J Mitchell -3, J Bell -4.

B Grade: K Kluske +3, R Cameron, N Durdin +1, S Howe, W Isgar, L Usher square, R Smith -2, R Hinderwell -4, S Noble -5, D Branson -6.

C Grade: B Cooper, D Cooper, L Schaefer -3, D Nation, E Brandson -7, W Jackson -9.

Birdies: Bradley Zerna two, and one each to J Bell, S Howe, W Van Pelt, R Cameron and A Noack.

Thursday’s results. Winner Doug Cooper 37 from R Cameron 36, J Bell, D Russell, L Usher, L Hatcher 35, I Ferguson 32, B Cooper, R Mortimer 31, I Rohde, R Hahn, D Nation, E Manning 30, and 10 players scoring in the 20s. NTP Colin Doudle.

Riverton

Par competition. CCR: 6up. A Grade: J Tucker 6 up, R Brandsma 5up, D Hannaford 5 up. B Grade L Russ 7 up, R Leaver 5 up, D Murphy 4 up. NTP 3/12: A Leaver, 5/14: D Lowry.

Next weeks competition: Stroke. First qualifying round of club championships.

– Alan Hartwell.

TWO WELLS

Sponsor: Caddieshack. Players: 38.

Conditions: Cool with a slight breeze.

Fairly cool weather greeted 38 players after a morning of heavy rain in different areas, but at least we had no down pours during play. The rain we have had over the last few days has certainly brought our course back to life, very pleasing to see green over the fairways instead of the old brown stuff. It makes a refreshing change to hear positive comments about the work that has been done in the past week and many thanks must go to those people giving up their time to come and help. We must be doing something right to have old members coming back to rejoin plus the new members that have made us their home club this year as well, so let’s make sure we keep it on track. Today’s comp certainly made for an interesting day, with the scores reflecting some good and not so good golf was played. I don’t doubt if you were like us you had to laugh so as you didn’t cry with some of the positions we found our balls in (if you actually found them).

Today’s Results 1) 54.5 T Clifton/R Prior

2) 56 J Ball/S Francis 3) 56 B Paul/ B Prior 4) 57 D Hall/C Girling NAGA: 71 S Kelly/J Kelly Matchplays: G Giannikos d B Readett 2/1; I Clark d L Zbierski 2/1.

Long Drives: A – S Francis; B – C Doudle; C – J Harrison.

Ladies: J Frost.

NTP’s – 1: I Clark, 2: D Hall, 6: J Harrison, 11: S Abbott, 12: B Prior, 15: J Frost.

Meat Trays: D Hall, I Smith, Lenard’s Voucher: M Frost.

Next week: Stableford – Presidents Trophy (1).

– Trevor Datson Vice Captain TWGC

Two Wells Ladies

The first round of the Laurel Wreath was played this week. Judi Frost defeated Tine Perry 2/1. Helen Johnson defeated Kathy Stubing 1up. Long Drive winner was Kathy Stubing on 13. T Perry was on black on 15.

Aileen Oliver defeated Jenny Rowe on a countback in the putting contest.

Hockey Clare & District

Under 14. Springstown 1 defeated Balaklava 0. Goal: James Forrest. Best: Spr: Angus McGregor, Tom Forrest, Matt Forrest. Bal: Tim Heslop, Marnie Greenshields, Hedley Greenshields.

Donnybrook 2 def Wendouree 0. Goals: Jake Mill, Lachlan McLean. Best: Don: Jake Mill, Lachlan McLean, Lachlan Squires.

Wen: Josh Nourse, Peter Cornwall, Zennith Brackstone-Ball.

Under 17. Balaklava 2 drew with Sprinstown 2. Goals: Bal: Marni Greenshiedls, Bryce Chapman. Spr: Brianna Cheetham 2. Best: Bal: Matthew Gates, Samuel Tiller, Emily Juel. Spr: Luke Burge, Angus McGregor, Sarah Rodda.

Wendouree 3 def Donnybrook 1. Goals: Wen: Adam Busch, Atticus Possingham, Braeden Henbest. Don: Jake Mill. Best: Wen: Adam Busch, Rebecca Taylor, Peter Cornwall. Don: Jake Mill, Chad Clarke, Lousie Thomas.

Women’s competition had a bye this round.

Men. Balaklava 4 def Springstown 0.

Goals: Lee Cunningham 2, James Napper, Trent Stewart. Best: Bal: Raf Battistessa, Trent Stewart, James Napper. Spr: Robert Cambell, Simon Helbig, Andrew McLaren.

Donnybrook won on a forfeit from Riverton who were unable to field a team due to several player’s work commitments.

Next week’s matches are at Balaklava.

Shooting mallala

25 target continental compulsory divide.

A: A Mattischoss 25/25, B: A Zupanic, B Zanker, A Goodridge 23/25, C: A Tapscott 22/25.

20 pair double rise. A: T Evans 29/40, 2nd G Hopgood 46/80. B: A Zupanic 23/40, 2nd T Oconnor 21/40. C: G Tapscott 20/40, 2nd J Algar 19/40.

20 pair central zone day deauville double titles. First: G Hopgood and B Dempster 15/20. Second T Oconnor and A Zupanic 14/20. Third Tom Evans and Tania Evans 13/20.

Tennis Winter night

Armed with beanies, mittens and trackies, the winter nighters were ready and willing to face their opposition, and the chilly night air! A reminder to all players that subs are now due please!

After coming second last week by only a few games, Steve Lawrie’s Canoes had another tight match, but this time came first 3-30 to 3-24 over Lisa Redpath’s Tugs.

Two tiebreakers were played with mother and daughter team of Di and Kate Taylor playing against each other in both. Luckily it ended one set apiece or Kate would’ve had to walk home! Steve and Lisa had some good rallies, with Steve receiving a code violation for bodyline tactics!

Lisa and Di were unlucky to lose a last set tie, but even if this score had been reversed, the Tugs wouldn’t have had enough games to win anyway, so don’t feel bad! Shaun Northcott also had a grudge set against dad David, with the younger Northcott winning and last seen walking home carrying his tennis gear! Luckily they didn’t play each other all night! Kevyna Gardner was actually pitted against David with Kevyna showing her talents taking the honours 2-1. Lauren Parker, recovering from a sore ankle, started very well, winning her first two sets, but Shaun got warmed up and took the last one. Even thought there were some one-sided set scores, this was a good match.

The other match played was nearly a mirror image of the abovementioned one, with Richard Goldney’s Ships scraping through to defeat Courtney Daniel’s Yachts 3-28 to 3-20. Yachts Peter Rohrlach made his winter debut after quite a few weeks away, and his first set with Daryl Barkla wasn’t pretty, going down in a dak dropper to Mr Richard G and Bec Houston. Mr G and Bec both needed their sunnies on for that! Both teams had fill-in’s, with mother and son Suzy and Scott McDonald featuring in yet another grudge set, with Suzy and Courtney winning a close 5-3 over Scott and Cherie Cleary. The next two sets had identical scores of 6-2 (one set each way), so it was down to the final sets, these going one each way too. But the Ships steamed their way to victory by eight games, with, maybe, that dakdropper having something to do with that! I’m sure the Yachts will find form soon as they get to know each other! Maybe next week!

Until then when Daryl and Peter check what they’re wearing before going to tennis...

Ladies Winter

The weather wasn’t the only hot and cold at the ladies tennis, with three very one sided matches played. Some sets were

actually very long, but the final scores just didn’t show that!

Pauline Hill’s Fantas (not that Pauline likes Fanta) defeated Shaz Pike’s gallant Sprites 6-36 to 0-6. Shaz wants to change the teams around so they can have a win, but the Fantas were ably assisted by the handy Shelley Lamond as their gun recruit!

We welcomed Rae Winen out for her first hit after her recent hospital stint, being monitored for arachnaphobic behaviour. It must’ve been a white tailed spider bite as we saw Rae’s white tail following her two dak droppers! Rae was pitted against the secret weapon in Mary Connell, but we know Rae will get her eyes in next time.

Shaz had a dirty day out against Pauline as did Sarah Kammerman against Narelle Michael. However there were some good shots played with the scores not giving a fair result. Sarah did have a dakdopper with Rae but we won’t mention that one! Lorraine Jenner got the short straw playing against Shelley but held her own and was unlucky to come second in a long 6-3 with Rae. The Sprites have a bye next week to regroup but Shaz is already booked to play for Bec which will be good therapy for her!

Helen Barry’s Lemons had been going on their merry way until they faced the once again absent Heidi Zerk’s (stacked) Solos going down 6-36 to 0-13. Melissa Moulds and Helen had excellent rallies belting shots everywhere, forgetting they were once doubles partners. Helen and the bandy legged Tess Mellow had to drop their daks in the first set of the day, with their opponents Melissa and Julie Bigg trying not to look. Melissa did receive a code violation for target practice of the net players, and feigned concern! Solos were very well assisted by Kirsty Williams (thankyou for filling in at the last minute for the slack captain - just kidding Heidi, we know you were busy with Paul on the tractor!), with Lemons Kim Eime certainly getting a hard workout against her all day.

At least Kim was consistent getting either two or three games! The birthday girl, Di Meaney, got close in her set with Helen, but was unlucky to come second in a long 6-4 against Melissa and Kellie Harrison.

Di and Kellie did have even sets with both hitting lovely angled shots.

The final match saw Louise Michael’s Bitters finally notch up a win, over Colleen Allen’s Cokes 5-32 to 1-16. Nice to see Colleen out for her first hit and we’re looking forward to seeing her in new short shorts! Colleen and partner Belinda MayWoidt didn’t have the best start having to drop their daks to Louise and Nikki Yates, whilst their team-mates Joy Ryan and Bec Houston had a very good win over Di Taylor and fill-in Angela Battle. But things went downhill from there for the Cokes, not picking up another set. However Coleen and Joyful were unlucky to lose a last set tiebreaker to Louise and Di. Belinda was feeling quite insecure playing against Nikki, but with Nikki playing shots that actually ran along the top of the net before dropping over for a winner, there wasn’t much she could do! Di Taylor is still refusing to be promoted as she has too many (fake) injuries so the captain is seriously considering a forcible promotion!

Until next week when we hope not to see any more white tails…

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 20, 2009

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Hockey Balaklava Reports

UNDER 14: Once again, this was a hard fought game between the two teams. All players worked hard for the ball with Springstown showing particularly good stick skills in heavy, wet conditions. Springstown had a number of opportunities to score but Balaklava’s defence team of Casey, Tyler, Natasha, Bryce, Tim H, Tim G, Ethan and goalie Michael all played really well in keeping the ball out of the goals. A fantastic approach by Springstown in the final moments of the first half saw a few of the above players work really well together to prevent a goal which only narrowly missed its target. The midfield players of Jesse, Marni, Heath & Hedley all attacked the ball and worked the ball well setting up a number of opportunities. Unfortunately none of them paid off with Balaklava unable to get a goal. Tom & Mitchell did really well backing up their team mates. Springstown’s James Price was the only goal scorer for the game and as one of the littlest on the field, it was a fantastic goal. A good game to watch in drizzly conditions.

UNDER 17: On a classic drizzly cold Clare day the U17’s played against Springstown. Both teams fought well for the ball, with short corners being awarded at both ends with no one able to score due to strong defensive work. Matthew Gates was strong through the centre. Eventually on a short corner hit in by Hedley to Samuel, the ball was skillfully weaved towards Balaklava’s goals and was tipped in at the last minute by Bryce. Ben and Peter worked effectively in defence aided by Samuel to keep the ball in Balaklava’s offence for a good period of time.

Emily backed up well on the wing. When Springstown did get the ball down into their offense, Tamara played well denying Springstown control. Springstown did not give up and fought hard with a shot at goals only just missing. Shortly before the half time whistle they had another shot that was successful levelling the game.

Balaklava started the second half well. A good pass

by Hedley to Bryce into the goal circle was tapped in by Marni to bring the goal tally to two for Balaklava. Shortly after Michael (who filled in as goalie) did a great job and stopped a strong hit at goals by Springstown. Rhea worked down the side consistently putting the pressure on. Late in the second half Springstown scored again.

Play became intense by both sides but the score remained at 2 - 2 at full time.

Men: Napper came out strong and after some great work in the centre by Trent and Samuel, Napper scored the first goal for the game. Both teams worked hard for the ball with Balaklava playing some excellent possession hockey with lots of chat going on between the guys.

Trent got himself into a good position and was able to score a goal with a beautiful hit straight past the goalie.

Some more good play and then it was time for Lee to have a shot at goal by flicking it up over the goalie and it going in for a spectacular goal. Springstown started to get it together as a team but Balaklava’s defence was too strong and they just can’t get it through, much to the relief of fill in goalie – Hayley. Play continued back and forth with both teams desperate for the ball. Lee had another shot at goal but despite being a really strong hit it missed its mark and went across the face of gaols.

Balaklava is playing well showing some great stick skills and having some bit long hits. After another attempt at goal, Samuel got a rebound off the goalies’ boot and tried to flick it over the goalie but missed. Play continued with Trent also having a shot but was unlucky not to score. Josh was having a little bit of difficulty co-ordinating his stick and feet but was able to work the ball to Lee and James who were able to get past the goalie for another goal.

The second half saw Balaklava starting to get tired but were still able to defend well managing to not let Springstown get a goal with Justin working very hard.

Raf rolled around on the ground after a Springstown tackle and Lee jumped onto the ball trying to hold up play to allow his team mates to catch their breath after Pete took a free hit!!! Trent had another shot at goal from outside the circle but Napper was unable to touch the ball on its way past. It was a good game to watch.

WOMEN: – all women’s teams had a bye this round.

n ABOVE: Raf Battistessa swings through to hit the ball in the Men’s game. n ABOVE RIGHT: Josh March competes against his Springstown opponent in Mens to get the ball. n RIGHT INSET: Marni Greenshields helps to clear the ball from under Michael Bowden's pads in Under 14 against Springstown. n BELOW RIGHT: Samuel Tiller lines up for a shot at goals in Under 17. n BELOW: Timothy Goldney defends the goal area in Under 14 against Springstown.

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APFL results from Saturday – Round 5 A Grade Senior Colts 6.1 2.2

8.4 7.3

12.10 14.13 10.4 13.6

(97) (84)

HW Eagles Virginia

4.1 2.2

5.4 5.6

7.6 6.8

10.7 8.9

(67) (57)

Mallala Balaklava

1.3 1.2

2.8 2.3

3.12 4.5

(52) (43)

Balaklava Mallala

3.4 0.0

7.5 1.1

16.7 1.2

18.8 1.3

(116) (9)

Two Wells Hamley Bridge

2.6 1.2

Two Wells Hamley Bridge

5.5 0.0

12.7 16.10 22.11 (143) 1.0 4.1 6.1 (37)

Best: Virginia- B.Galic, A.Seccafien, S.Papanotis, M.Cocchiard, C.Darward, M.Young; HW Eagles- N.Young, D.Thomas, D.Oswald, M.Higgs, B.Price, S.Price Goals: Virginia- A.Leo 3, M.Young 3, S.Papanotis 2, S.Schutt 2, A.Geradis 2, R.Desmond 2; HW EaglesD.Thomas 5, J.Wilson 3, S.Jericho 3, N.Jericho, D.Guthburg.

6.16 6.7

Best: Mallala- J.Montgomerie, C.Rimmer, R.Montgomerie, R.Montgomery, L.Whitwell, B.Griffiths; Balaklava- B.Lamond, B.Catford, D.Gardner, B.Scott, S.Nankivell, B.Michael Goals: Mallala- P.Blacket, J.Wildbore, A.Vlasco, B.Griffiths, D.Feeley, R.Montgomerie; Balaklava- B.Scott 2, B.Catford, H.Walker, J.Michael, A.Evans.

11.13 20.17 26.19 (175) 2.3 5.5 7.7 (49)

Best: Two Wells- L.Allmond, K.Leighton, J.Antony, T.Leighton, A.Hardiman, S.Wise; Hamley Bridge- J.Schahinger, A.Natt, T.Mackereth, B.Burgess, D.Norman, M.Norman Goals: Two WellsJ.Antony 6, T.Uern 4, S.Wise 4, L.Allmond 3, A.Hand 3, S.Nicholas 3, B.Arnold, P.Seccafien, T.Leighton; Hamley Bridge- B.Burgess 2, A.Power, J.Schahinger, T.Would, S.Gregory, J.Latimer

Virginia HW Eagles

B Grade 3.2 0.0

9.4 0.2

14.6 0.6

19.11 (125) 3.6 (24)

Best: Virginia- M.Leo, B.Zito, P.Perri, M.Gilliard, C.Campbell, B.Drew; HW Eagles- J.Taylor, B.Rowe, N.Veitch, T.Forrest, B.Manners, A.Jericho Goals: Virginia- M.Leo 9, B.Zito 5, C.Campbell 2, A.Murden, S.Lioulios, R.Perre; HW EaglesC.Braham, T.Forrest, S.Allen

Mallala Balaklava

0.1 3.2

3.6 4.2

5.7 5.6

8.10 7.6

(58) (48)

Best: Mallala- J.Barr, R.Kerr, D.Griffiths, S.Angus, J.King, B.Thomas; Balaklava- S.Henderson, P.Georg, J.Cmrlec, D.Tezacker, L.Wright, M.Fiegert Goals: Mallala- R.Kerr 2, D.Tiller 2, D.Griffiths, B.Thomas, J.Crewdson, G.White; Balaklava- M.Angel 5, L.Wright, M.Fiegert

Two Wells Hamley Bridge

3.4 2.1

7.8 2.4

12.9 2.4

14.14 3.7

(98) (25)

Best: Two Wells- A.Humzy, M.Abdilla, D.Hooper, S.Uern, D.Applebee, D.Lamont; Hamley Bridge- I.Naulty, M.Koch, L.Morgante, L.Naulty, D.Miller, T.Grace Goals: Two Wells- M.Abdilla 4, O.Allmond 3, S.Uern 3, D.Hooper, A.Humzy, S.Larrett; Hamley Bridge- D.Ireland 3

North Clare Min/Man

3.8 3.2

4.14 10.18 12.20 7.2 10.2 14.4

(92) (88)

3.1 3.3

7.4 4.4

9.9 5.5

13.12 6.7

(90) (43)

Best: RSMU Hawks- B.Harrison, S.Goodfellow, T.White, B.Mitchell, P.Clark, D.Schulz; South Clare- S.Lewis, S.Parish, M.Cloke, M.Ross, M.Smith, D.Wallent Goals: RSMU Hawks- P.Clark 4, J.Williams 4, T.Willmott 3, L.Sandland 2; South Clare- C.Sommerville 2, S.Lewis, M.Reynolds, A.Smith, S.Parish

BBH Rams BSR Tigers

8.2 0.0

10.4 15.10 24.13 (157) 1.2 2.5 2.6 (18)

Best: BBH Rams- A.Spicer, M.Hall, P.Mann, T.Riggs, D.Schuppan, J.Schuppan; BSR Tigers- T.Weckert, C.Jones, A.Burgess, T.Stephenson, B.Reschke, Goals: BBH Rams- S.Tohl 6, M.Phin 4, B.Wall 2, J.Schuppan 2, D.Reed 2, N.Schurmann 2, M.Hall, A.Spicer, Z.Lynch, T.Whittlesea, N.Davis, J.Reilly; BSR TigersB.Weckert, W.Lawry

Blyth/Snow Eudunda

4.1 3.2

7.3 4.3

11.7 5.3

14.14 6.3

(98) (39)

Best: Blyth/Snow- R.Darling, N.Humphrys, T.Clark, N.McCormack, M.Wandel, S.Clifford; Eudunda- E.Mumford, R.Schimidt, K.Bisset, C.Schiller, A.Turrell, G.Laucke Goals: Blyth/Snow- R.Darling 4, G.Ottens 2, M.Wandel, A.Lloyd, P.Keain, J.Agnew, S.Clifford, N.McCormack, B.Moffatt, A.Conradi; Eudunda- S.Biacsi, S.Schutz, M.Zerner, A.Turrell, L.Steinborner, R.Schimidt

North Clare Min/Man

B Grade 0.1 3.0

4.2 4.4

4.5 5.8

8.6 6.10

(54) (46)

Best: North Clare- B.Sweetman, C.Price, D.Smith, B.Channon, J.Koch, S.Victor; Min/Man- S.Pike, C.Mcbride, T.Webb, R.Hall, M.Hadley, T.Nicholls Goals: North Clare- B.Sweetman 3, N.Jones 2, D.Smith 2, J.Pritchard; Min/Man- P.Jenner 2, T.Nicholls, C.Hill, L.Milburn, K.Allen

RSMU Hawks South Clare

1.1 1.4

5.2 2.5

7.2 4.7

9.10 4.7

(64) (31)

Best: RSMU Hawks- T.Shearer, R.Duguid, S.Griffiths, J.Schmaal, D.Vater, G.Linke; South Clare- P.Chapman, M.Salter, H.Carracher, R.Cole, S.Smith, Goals: RSMU Hawks- L.Wilkey 2, G.Linke 2, J.Schmaal, V.Pike, D.Hutton, S.Griffiths, N.Williams; South ClareM.Salter 2, S.Przibilla, M.Clarke

BSR Tigers BBH Rams

4.4 0.1

5.5 1.3

6.6 3.3

8.7 6.8

(55) (44)

Best: BSR Tigers- N.Burford, S.Richards, J.Longbottom, M.Lynch, D.Hentschke, M.Ramm; BBH Rams- D.Booth, J.Webster, G.Newell, T.Cousins, S.Mann, B.Stockman Goals: BSR Tigers- S.Noonan, D.Jones, M.Tilbrook, M.Ramm, M.Lynch, N.Burford, A.Moller, S.Richards; BBH Rams- W.Obryan 3, M.Cousins 2, A.Dredge

Blyth/Snow Eudunda

Best: Balaklava- S.Rowland, L.Guy, R.McPharlin, J.Jenner, D.Butterfield, R.McDonald; Mallala- D.McLean, B.Goudie, J.Drew, J.Robinson, L.Helps, R.Helps Goals: Balaklava- C.Ruiz 4, L.Guy 3, J.Jenner 3, J.Matthews 2, T.Lloyd 2, R.McDonald, J.McPharlin, R.McPharlin, J.Feigert; Mallala- D.McLean Best: Two Wells- M.Daly, S.Schroeter, A.Clarke, L.Tassell, H.Ramsay, S.Curtin; Hamley Bridge- B.Case, J.Smith, A.Power, B.Fritz, J.Sharman, T.Darwin Goals: Two Wells- S.Schroeter 9, H.Ramsay 4, C.Franklin 3, L.Tassell 3, A.Clarke, S.Curtin, J.Fiddock; Hamley Bridge- B.Case 3, M.O’Neil, R.Darwin, J.Smith

HW Eagles Virginia

Junior Colts 4.0 1.2

5.1 1.2

6.3 2.6

7.6 2.6

(48) (18)

Balaklava Mallala

3.2 1.1

3.4 3.1

5.6 4.3

5.6 5.6

(36) (36)

Two Wells Hamley Bridge

0.1 2.0

2.3 3.1

4.3 3.2

6.4 4.4

(40) (28)

Best: HW Eagles- J.Appleby, J.Zilm, B.Nicholls, T.Nottle, T.Williams; Virginia- A.Drew, N.Seccafien, J.Jones, C.Hocking, J.Hocking, M.Mussolino Goals: HW Eagles- D.Ashby 2, J.Appleby 2, T.Nottle 2, C.Scott; Virginia- A.Pogas, J.Jones Best: Balaklava- C.Michael, T.Michael, C.Karpany, J.Butterfield, C.McPharlin, B.Krieg; Mallala -K.Hummel, Z.Hallion, J.Good, L.Reddock Goals: Balaklava- C.Karpany 2, J.Michael, C.Arbon, H.Veitch; Mallala- J.Birchmore, A.Coe Best: Two Wells- D.Bromley, H.Gameau, W.Hart, M.Wylie, S.Slattery, B.Calvett; Hamley Bridge - R.Darwin, S.Collings, J.Rosenzweig, T.Darwin, S.Hill, M.Campian Goals: Two Wells - D.Bromley 3, B.Calvett, N.Forbes, M.Wylie; Hamley Bridge- J.Curran, S.Collings, T.Darwin, B.Sellar Next Saturday Matches • HW Eagles vs Balaklava • Two Wells vs Mallala • Virginia vs United • Hamley Bridge bye

NEFL results – Round 4 A Grade Senior Colts

Best: North Clare- S.Jaeschke, M.Catford, G.Wilkins, D.Ellis, A.Waters, B.James; Min/Man- M.Young, B.Currie, B.Kerslake, R.Piggot, R.McDermid, Goals: North Clare- D.Ellis 4, A.Amey 2, B.James 2, G.Wilkins 2, B.Wandel 2; Min/Man- A.Winders 2, L.McDermid 2, B.Kerslake 2, L.Sandow, R.Piggot, R.McDermid, S.Ross, B.Currie, C.Hallian, T.Milburn, M.Prince

RSMU Hawks South Clare

Best: HW Eagles- N.Greenshields, N.Jericho, D.Hill, S.McGuiness, J.Kelly; Virginia- M.Lazenkas, R.Young, S.Soloman, J.Bradbrook, T.Lioulios, J.Booth-Elliot Goals: HW Eagles- D.Hill 2, S.McGuiness 2, D.Kilworth 2, N.Jericho, C.Gill, N.Greenshields, M.Heapner; Virginia- S.Soloman 2, J.Bradbrook 2, M.Lazenkas, T.Lioulios, L.Bannear, M.Catanzariti

2.2 4.2

4.5 5.2

6.7 9.6

10.10 10.7

(70) (67)

Best: Blyth/Snow- J.Cook, S.Goldsmith, M.Thomas, L.Dohnt, C.Stirling, K.Kennett; Eudunda- B.Schutz, D.Blumson, S.Riley, A.Slater, R.Lieschke, R.Reese Goals: Blyth/Snow- S.Clifford 3, D.Stirling 2, J.Cook, K.Kennett, M.Williams, L.Dohnt, D.Altmann; Eudunda- A.Slater 3, D.Blumson 3, M.Hogg, M.Slater, A.Bissett, J.Pfitzner

Min/Man North Clare

2.1 1.2

6.2 2.4

11.3 2.6

12.3 4.9

(75) (33)

RSMU Hawks South Clare

2.4 1.2

8.9 2.2

15.13 23.18 (156) 2.2 2.2 (14)

Patrick Keain, Blyth-Snowtown Cats attempts to get a kick away before being tackled by his Eudunda opponent during the A grade game at Eudunda.

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This Week’s Winner

Best: Min/Man- C.McBride, P.Hill, B.Schutz, M.Bannon, J.McGregor, C.Mcbride; North Clare- B.Couzner, M.Smith, J.Dunstan, M.Edwards, J.Pritchard, T.Dunstan Goals: Min/ManB.Schutz 5, C.McBride 3, T.Friebel 2, A.Bruce 2; North Clare- N.Bray, C.Earle, T.Dunstan, S.Helbig

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Best: RSMU Hawks- J.Molineux, B.Plueckhahn, B.Moreton, D.Busch, R.Howson; South Clare- J.Dunstan, L.Norman, D.Southall, B.Eldridge, J.Eyers, Goals: RSMU Hawks- D.Busch 10, M.Simmons 5, R.Howson 2, B.Plueckhahn, M.Busch, T.Redden, B.Moreton, J.Molineux, P.Allchurch; South Clare- M.Bennie, C.Napper

BSR Tigers BBH Rams

7.5 0.0

Blyth/Snow Eudunda

4.1 0.0

11.12 13.18 18.23 (131) 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

Best: BSR Tigers- S.Martin, L.Bunfield, T.Stephenson, B.Mitchell, K.Burgess, S.Tilbrook; BBH Rams- J.Lynch, J.Rowe, C.Desmet, S.Connell, M.Wiechs, C.Gebhardt Goals: BSR Tigers- T.Stephenson 6, M.Weckert 4, K.Burgess 3, M.Shane 3, S.Tilbrook, B.Mitchell;

6.2 3.6

11.5 3.6

13.5 8.12

(83) (60)

Best: Blyth/Snow- A.Lloyd, M.Atkinson, C.Lloyd, B.Pratt, C.Andriske; Eudunda- C.Voigt, B.Dunn, B.Rule, J.Michalk, A.Dunstan, Goals: Blyth/Snow- J.Growden 5, S.Dohnt 2, C.Giles 2, S.Krieg, A.Elix, A.Lloyd, C.Lloyd; Eudunda- C.Voigt 3, T.Baker 2, M.Neville, C.Blumson, A.Dunstan

North Clare Min/Man

Junior Colts 3.3 0.1

7.4 0.1

9.5 1.1

12.6 1.3

(78) (9)

Best: North Clare- H.Calaby, A.Norton, S.Haydon, S.Channon, J.King, J.Smith; Min/Man- D.Pengilly, L.Howard, B.Smith, D.Wilmott, W.Jenner, T.Milburn Goals: North Clare- T.O’Sullivan 3, S.Gerrard 3, H.Calaby 2, S.Channon, N.Edwards, L.Schumacher, B.Fisher; Min/Man- D.Pengilly

South Clare RSMU Hawks

3.1 2.0

7.6 3.0

10.8 3.0

14.9 3.2

(93) (20)

BSR Tigers BBH Rams

3.1 0.0

6.1 0.0

9.3 0.0

12.4 0.1

(76) (1)

Eudunda Blyth/Snow

5.1 1.0

12.4 1.0

14.4 3.2

18.6 3.2

(114) (20)

Best: South Clare- R.Knight, L.Dunstan, D.Day, ,; RSMU HawksM.Rohde, L.Michalany, H.Behn, S.Ball, A.Rowett, Goals: South Clare- L.Dunstan 6, P.Vonheyamnick 3, J.Pearse 3, R.Knight, B.Day; RSMU Hawks- P.Callery, L.Michalany, D.Pike-talbot Best: BSR Tigers- T.Slade, M.Longbottom, J.Hayes, T.Wilsdon, L.Wilsdon, H.Burford; BBH Rams- T.Wiech, T.Drew, J.Cousins, J.Chandler, H.Wilson, D.Heinrich Goals: BSR Tigers- T.Slade 4, M.Longbottom 3, J.Hayes 2, A.Morgan, R.Fitzgerald, M.Burgess

Best: Eudunda- I.Blumson, M.Neville, C.Blumson, L.Waldhuter, A.Murray, E.Dunstan; Blyth/Snow- J.Andriske, C.Giles, A.Vogelsang, T.Eime, A.Giles, D.Toholke Goals: Eudunda- E.Dunstan 4, J.Bugeja 2, K.Milde 2, L.Waldhuter 2, I.Blumson 2, J.Schulz, D.Prior, B.Biscan, C.Blumson, S.Nietschke, A.Murray; Blyth/Snow- J.Andriske 2, C.Giles

Next Week Matches

• BSR Tigers vs North Clare • South Clare vs BBH Rams • Blyth/Snow vs Min/Man • RSMU Hawks vs Eudunda

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19

sport v Netball

Eagles destroy Virginia Virginia v Hummocks

An outstanding win snagged by Hummocks with a thrashing score, 84–25.

Hummocks girls set out and played hard, playing a full and successful game.

Emily Noack again joined the A1 team and played well throughout the game, keeping a lot of pressure through centre court and pushing hard, keeping the opposition out of reach of the ball. This earned her best player for the game.

All the Hummocks girls played equally and had a good goal set up, giving them the score that they marked.

“We had an easy win,” said Hummocks coach Cheryl Applebee.

“The girls went out to play hard. I wanted them to play hard.”

Despite Virginia’s disappointing loss, to their credit they did play well against their rivals. It was a challenge they gave an exceptional attempt toward. Their best player was Rachel Phillips.

A1 reports by Stephanie Reimers

Balaklava v Mallala

It was yet another win for Balaklava, giving them the most wins for the season so far. Sitting just behind them on the ladder are Hummocks, and the two teams will battle it out this Saturday at Port Wakefield. This week, Mallala fell to the power of the dominating Balak girls, 48 – 22.

Mallala were off to a good start in the first quarter, matching well with their contenders but Balaklava took it back in the second quarter.

“Their play was a lot more professional,” said Mallala coach Leanne Work.

“The first quarter was excellent, but the Balak girls were just so much fitter.”

Balaklava’s Jenna Koch scored some amazing goals, adding to the tally of the team and later being named best player.

Mallala’s Penny Mathew put a lot of

pressure on the Balaklava girls – first against Jenna Koch for two quarters in goal keeper, then moving to wing defence in the last half of the game, giving the centre court some of her defence. Penny was given best player.

Hamley Bridge v Two Wells

The closest game of the day was between Hamley and the Wells’ girls. Hamley pushed two more points than Two Wells, resulting in a 42 – 40 win.

Hamley Bridge was a strong competitor keeping consistent play throughout the game. Emma Riley demonstrated her strong netball skills again this week, again claiming best player for Hamley.

“Our attack wasn’t very strong, and we made a few mistakes along the way,” said Two Wells’ coach Penny Nicholas.

Two Wells’ Bec O’Brien played well in wing defence, keeping up with what the game threw at her. Stacey Gameau received best player.

ZOE Gregory, Hamley Bridge catches the ball on the run during the B grade game against Two Wells.

Hamley girls shock Two Wells with last quarter comeback With the top side playing, many would have expected Two Wells to take the two points, but Hamley had a different opinion coming out victors by two goals - Hamley Bridge 42 to Two Wells 40.

Both teams had to make last minute changes to their sides due to players umpiring the A4 match prior.

Two Wells dominated the first quarter and put up 14 goals to Hamley’s seven. Two Wells were playing a more flowing game than Hamley.

Hamley stood up in the second quarter with Two Wells’ Stacey Gameau off the court.

Hamley’s GD Emma Riley cut Two Wells GA Wendy Salters out of the game, allowing her only three goals for the quarter and bringing the score back to four goals.

An even third quarter with Two Wells widening the margin to six goals.

There was some very tight and

By Kelly Buckby

physical play from both teams. Hamley came out strong in the last quarter and gave all they could.

Hamley centre Ashleigh Koch played a brilliant game for all four quarters. Hamley’s younger players Alison Schahinger (GK) and Sarah Koch (GS) also played a great game, holding their own throughout the four quarters.

Hamley’s defence line worked extremely hard turning many balls over and capitalised slowly bringing back the margin.

Hamley finished the game unaware of their victory but were thrilled when told the score.

Best players: Hamley Bridge – Emma Riley, Two Wells – Stacey Gameau.

Congratulations to all the girls on a great game.

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Piano, dancing If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not, living

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A1 GRADE Balaklava................... 7.......58.96 Hummocks.............. 6.......62.65 Two Wells................. 5.......58.54 Mallala....................... 4........51.93 Hamley Bridge........ 4........51.46 Long Plains.............. 2.......44.20 Virginia...................... 0....... 21.65 A2 GRADE Hummocks.............. 8.......62.38 Balaklava................... 6....... 55.87 Two Wells................. 6.......52.99 Long Plains.............. 4.......49.25 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......42.20 Mallala....................... 2.......35.08 A3 GRADE Long Plains.............. 8....... 61.95 Two Wells................. 6.......58.50 Balaklava................... 4....... 57.40 Mallala....................... 4....... 53.74 Hummocks.............. 2.......45.99 Hamley Bridge........ 2....... 40.31 Virginia...................... 0....... 21.03 A4 GRADE Hummocks.............. 8....... 61.88 Balaklava................... 8.......60.55 Two Wells................. 4.......48.66 Long Plains.............. 4.......43.64 Mallala....................... 2.......44.05 Hamley Bridge........ 2....... 37.82

A5 GRADE Long Plains.............. 8.......73.49 Two Wells................. 8.......66.38 Mallala....................... 5.......55.46 Virginia...................... 4.......25.84 Balaklava................... 3.......48.54 Hamley Bridge........ 0.......33.03 Hummocks.............. 0....... 31.86 B GRADE Long Plains.............. 8........81.91 Balaklava................... 6.......63.04 Two Wells................. 6....... 62.24 Hummocks.............. 4.......44.38 Mallala....................... 2.......29.50 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......13.48 C1 GRADE Balaklava................... 8....... 70.16 Hummocks.............. 8.......69.05 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......53.33 Mallala....................... 4.......45.39 Two Wells................. 2....... 26.73 Long Plains.............. 0....... 34.97 C2 GRADE Hummocks.............. 8........91.25 Hamley Bridge........ 6....... 69.57 Balaklava................... 4........41.43 Mallala....................... 4.......28.26 Two Wells................. 4....... 25.42 Long Plains.............. 2.......32.98

A1: Hamley Bridge 42 (Emma Riley) d Two Wells 40 (Stacey Gameau). Hummocks 84 (Emily Noack) d Virginia 25 (Rachel Phillips). Balaklava 48 (Jenna Koch) d Mallala 22 (Penny Mathew).

A2: Two Wells 66 (Carly Smith) d Hamley Bridge 42 (Kate Smith). Balaklava 48 (Alexandra Wilson) d Mallala 32 (Sonya Pearson).

A3: Two Wells 54 (Jaime Ferguson) d Hamley Bridge 34 (Naomi Bubner). Balaklava 44 (Michelle Veitch) d Mallala 27 (Lisa Baker). Hummocks 48 (Deborah Davey) d Virginia 35 (Natalie Carypidis).

A4: Two Wells 43 (Cristie Castle) d Hamley Bridge 15 (Aleida Slok). Balaklava 40 (Sameka Colley) d Mallala 37 (Sonia Angus).

A5: Two Wells 39 (Maddison Saynor) d Hamley Bridge 18 (Lilla Hill). Balaklava 34 (Rebecca Anderson) drew with Mallala 34 (Claire Earl). Virginia 24 (Jessica Barons) d Hummocks 21 (Kelly Harrison).

B: Two Wells 42 (Megan Hatch) d Hamley Bridge 10 (Katherine Tutty). Balaklava 32 (Alex Simon) d Mallala 19 (Azaya Zanker).

C1: Hamley Bridge 14 (Rebecca Fritz) d Two Wells 11 (Renee Cameron). Balaklava 38 (Rebecca Goldney) d Mallala 19 (Kimba Zanker).

C2: Two Wells 10 (Georgie Dart) d Hamley Bridge 8 (Amy McCabe).Mallala 7 (Charlotte Standish) d Balaklava 5 (Carly Williams).

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SPORT v Football/Netball

BRAD Griffiths, Mallala eludes a tackle from Pecker Grant Willmer.

ASHLEY-KATE Johnson, Hamley Bridge looks for options down the court.

ROOSTER Jordan Shepherd’s attempt at claiming possession is spoiled by his Bomber opponent during the senior colts game. BELOW: Ryan Devlin, Two Wells picks up a loose ball.

BOMBER James Frencken can’t quite get there before Rooster Steven Devine picks upthe ball.

MATTHEW Birchmore, Mallala gets a kick away while Pecker Justin Michael looks on.

Ellen Heinze, Hamley Bridge and Jessica Walker-Smith, Two Wells tussle in the ring.

KRYSTAL Williams, Mallala keeps the ball in play while Balaklava’s Jess Pascoe defends during the A5 match.

Rashelle Caddies, Hamley Bridge intercepts a pass to Cristie Castle,Two Wells during the A4 game.

Alex Brackstone, Blyth/ Snowtown is tackled by his Eudunda opponent during the A grade game.

Jenny-lee Kennett, Cats attempts to intercept a pass to Eudenda’s Alexandra Quintan.

Riley Knight, South Clare kicks away during the junior colts junior colts game against the RSMU Hawks.

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21

sport v Football

Magpies prevail in tight contest Peckers come close, but Maggies take another victory By 19th Man

Mallala 6-16 (52) d Balaklava 6-7 (43)

A Grade

Perfect conditions and a superbly presented surface welcomed Mallala to Balaklava for a clash most pundits predicted would be a comfortable Magpie victory.

The Peckers, however, with Ben Catford, Grant Willmer, Justin Walker and Luke Tezacker back in the team, had other ideas and an enthralling contest ensued.

Mallala had most of the early attacking moves, with Joel Montgomerie in everything. However good defence kept them out, Danny Gardner stopping a certain goal.

Brothers Evans capitalised on a rare Balak forward move as Jono marked and kicked to Andrew who kicked truly. James Wildbore passed to Whitwell, who found Chapman, but the kick fell short for Justin Walker – playing well – to clear.

Light rain made ball handling difficult, with Mallala having the majority of possessions but only managing behinds. Catford and Justin Michael (Balak) and Whitwell and Griffiths (Mallala) were prominent. Finally, 23 minutes

in, Blackett snapped truly for Mallala’s first just before Rowls blew the siren. With the ball being in Mallala’s half for 90 per cent of the quarter, Balaklava should have been happy with their defensive skills to allow just the one goal.

Christian Rimmer began the second quarter well, but again points were all that eventuated from moves from both sides. Brenton Lamond and Hayden Walker were winning most of the ball ups but clearances were shared.

It took until halfway through the quarter before Rimmer found James Wildbore, who kicked accurately. Quick hands from Brady Scott and Todd McPharlin created a chance for Aaron Williams to score, but the bounce was astray. Joel Montgomerie took a great contested mark but David Yates marked the kick on the line. Simon Nankivelle, Oren Hearnden, Paul McClean and Andrew Evans combined brilliantly, but the resultant shot at goal was

way wide of any white posts!

Scott finally goaled after Balak played out a scene in the goal square reminiscent of the Keystone Cops!

At halftime, less than a goal separated the two teams, just two goals for each team for the half, but it was entertaining, close hard footy.

Mallala persisted with switching the play from the full back line, and were consistently clearing to the opposite wing. A good 50-metre goal from Andrew Vlassco was a fitting reward for excellent Mallala pressure.

Justin Walker was again prominent in defence for Balak as Jed Rowland, gradually showing more confidence, moved the ball forward to Catford who soccered an amazing goal. Another interception from Rowland created a chance for Brad Michael then finally Justin Michael for a team goal to tie the scores.

All was set for a thrilling last quarter. The Peckers took first blood as Catford’s centre

clearance found a diving McLean who kicked to the top of the square where Hayden Walker was freed and goaled.

Rimmer found Brad Griffiths for a quick Mallala reply and it was certainly game on!

Jono Wildbore and Robert Montgomery were solid Mallala defenders, but their forward thrusts were not being finished off. Would this eventually cost Mallala?

Gardener marked what looked like a certain Magpie goal. A deliberate out of bounds free and 50 metre penalty for an easy goal to Balak gave the Mallala followers heart failure…and Balak the lead.

It was desperate footy and huge pressure led to lots of mistakes. Umpire Bugeja handled the situation well – it was a good display by the youngster.

Feeley put Mallala back in front after a wonderful individual effort and Joel Montgomerie, clearly best on ground, intercepted another Balak push forward.

Mallala were looking more assured and skilful at this late stage and Robert Montgomerie capitalised to give them a nine point victory over a gallant but disappointed Pecker outfit.

RYAN Montgomerie, Mallala handballs away before his Pecker opponent can get to him during the A grade game.

ABOVE INSET: Hayden Walker looks to kick away from the Magpie goal.

Mallala just steal win over Peckers Reserves

By Pecked Out The match started with Balaklava kicking to the north end of the ground in ideal conditions. At the first bounce, Sam Irish, Mallala rucked against Shaun Henderson, Balaklava with Henderson winning the tap. However, Mallala had first use of the football with a quick handball out of the centre setting up an attacking run into their forward lines.

Balaklava’s Martin Bond took a good mark on the last line of defence, and set up some good passing football through teammate Rick Lamond, which enabled Matt Fiegert to kick a good goal on the run to have Balaklava’s first major on the board.

Mallala was trying to get their running game going through Reece Kerr and Daniel Griffiths, however Balaklava was applying a lot of tackling pressure around the ball-ups and across Mallala’s half forward line.

With Balaklava’s Daniel Tezacker at half forward taking some good strong marks along with MattAngel kicking two goals in a row, Balaklava was looking in control at the end of the quarter.

It was Mallala who came out of the blocks with a good snap at goal by Jesse Crewdson, to start Mallala on their way in the second quarter. Mallala were opening up play around the ballups, with some slick handballing from Andrew Hall and James Barr, resulting in a goal Mallala’s way.

With Balaklava’s defence under pressure for most of the quarter, it was only Mallala’s poor kicking at goal which kept scores even at half time.

With both sides desperate to get a good start in the third, it was Balaklava’s Matt Angel with a great goal from a tight angle on the boundary to get things rolling. However, it was Balaklava’s turn to be wasteful in front of goal with some easy shots

Mallala 8-10 (58) d Balaklava 7-6 (48) going begging. Mallala’s Chris Hummell was showing some great desperation in defence, with some great clearing kicks. With Balaklava’s Kaden Zerk moving into ruck, Henderson was moved to centre half back to stand Mallala’s Crewdson, which was proving a good tussle. Griffiths for Mallala was using his pace to pick up some good running possessions across the centre and there half forward line. Kerr kicked a good running goal for Mallala to have them finish the quarter strongly.

With only a couple of points separating both sides, it was both defences that came under pressure early with the ball going from one end of the ground to the other.

Derek Tiller for Mallala took a good overhead mark after being well checked all day by Balaklava’s Chris Marshall to kick a good set shot goal. Angel kicked another good goal from a good overhead mark to keep Balaklava in the hunt. However, Mallala’s kicking was proving slightly more efficient, particularly in defence, and with accurate handballing they were starting to gain an edge over Balaklava.

With Balaklava desperate for goals, Mallala’s defence was working overtime with their on-ballers doing a great job to push back and help out. With Angel kicking another goal for Balaklava, it was a great crumbing goal to Graham White to get Mallala over the line at the end.

A great tightly fought contest for all four quarters with Griffiths and Kerr running well for Mallala, and Balaklava’s Matt Angel up forward with five goals putting in a great effort.

ANDREW Hall, Mallala reserves picks up a loose ball.

Young Pecker side continues undefeated senior colts

JASON King, Mallala and Daniel Tezacker, Balaklava contest a mark during the reserves game.

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By Hen Peckered The Balaklava Peckers continued their unbeaten run this season, this time accounting for the under-manned Mallala Magpies by 17 goals.

Their superior team work often allowed their forwards plenty of opportunities to score. The Magpies best quarter was their first, some desperate defence preventing the Peckers from kicking away early, being restricted to only a couple of goals despite the play being in the Peckers forward area for the majority of the quarter.

However, with Luke Guy playing his best game at U17s level and in the key position of centre half forward, and Ryan McPharlin and Sam Rowland picking up many effective possessions, they soon had the game beyond doubt.

The Peckers’ defence also withstood any Magpies attacks, with

Daniel Butterfield and Ryan Bernhardt working well with their team mates to completely shoot down their opponents.

The Magpies were best served

by Captain Dale McLean who did a lot of work without much help in the mid-field. Jake Drew also battled hard in defence against Luke Guy, but eventually was overcome by the continuous pressure. Ben Goudie and Jamie Robinson also in defence, put in good games but were overrun by a very disciplined team.

The Magpies did show glimpses of some good team play, but generally were overpowered by the Peckers who also showed excellent tackling skills during the game.

Unfortunately, the Magpies’ cause wasn’t helped losing two players during the game to what looked like serious wrist injuries.

Final score Balaklava 18-8, Mallala 1-3.

Junior Colts

By Mercy-fool Balaklava 5-6 drew with Mallala 5-6 in a very entertaining game!

Despite the breeze appearing to favour the northern end, Balaklava started well kicking into it to be three goals to one at the end of the first term. Corey Karpany, Jake Michael and Charlie Arbon booted one each for Balaklava, while Jake Birchmore was the only goal scorer for Mallala.

Karpany and Jake Michael did plenty around the ground, and Birchmore and Jamie Good performed well.

In the second term Mallala bounced back with majors to Adam Coe and Ryan Konzag, however Balaklava could not manage a ‘six pointer’.

Birchmore again was good, along with Grayden Richter for the Magpies, while Bradey Krieg was a ball magnet for the Peckers, Josh Butterfield also playing well.

With only three points in it at half time Balaklava lifted again, with the scoring end still being the southern end – despite the breeze favouring the northern end. Harrison Veitch kicked truly for Balaklava, as did Karpany for his second, and Kyle Hummell kicked one for Mallala. Karpany and Veitch worked hard around the ground, as did Hughie Kirvan and Birchmore for Mallala.

The last quarter was tightly contested, however Balaklava could not manage a score despite several opportunities. To Mallala’s credit they never gave up, kicking enough to salvage a draw. Konzag kicked his second just before the final siren and combined with the team’s three points, to ‘square off’ Balaklava’s three quarter time lead of nine points. Hummell had a good last quarter, as did Birchmore.

For the locals, Callum Michael rucked well – as he had all game, and Tate Michael ran hard for the quarter.

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Michael Abdilla, Two Wells attempts a tackle on Bomber Ian Naulty during the reserves game at Hamley Bridge.

Roosters ruffle Bombers

Hamley struggles against Two Wells’ strong defence Two Wells Roosters ran their way to another victory on Saturday in a 126-point win over Hamley Bridge Bombers.

The Roosters were slow off their perch but played a running and attacking game after quarter time, to take the Bombers down in a controlled and fast-paced match.

Roosters’ start to the game was flawed with sloppy disposals, unforced errors and many missed opportunities as Travis Uren opened the scoring with a behind from close range. The lack of pressure from Hamley Bridge sent Two Wells into hesitation mode, which caused a few hiccups in the midfield.

After a dominant first quarter, Two Wells had little to show for it, just leading the Bombers 2.6 to 1.2.

By Bronte Hewett The Bombers looked encouraging going into the second quarter with Justin Schahinger working hard in ruck.

Two Wells picked up their momentum early in the quarter and started to control the ball. Scott Wise and Khan Leighton were instrumental in the midfield momentum, while Nathan Applebee pressured the Hamley defenders and lifted the intensity.

With their kicks more on target, Two Wells increased the margin by nine goals as Hamley Bridge only managed to answer with one goal and one point for the quarter. The

damage looked irreversible on the 11-13 to 2-3 scoreboard.

The second half had more running from Two Wells, and less pressure from Hamley Bridge.

Bomber Ashley Natt was consistent and showed some much-needed spirit for Hamley Bridge. The Roosters booted another seven goals in the third term, while Hamley Bridge forward Brett Burgess took some good marks and put away two goals for the Bombers, but struggled against strong defence. The third term was Hamley’s strongest goalkicking quarter bringing the score to 20.17 to 5.5.

Justin Antony did most of the damage for the Roosters with six goals, and was well supported by Scott Wise with four and Lee All-

mond with three goals plus plenty of midfield creativity.

Todd MacKereth played a solid game for Hamley Bridge, but the side couldn’t keep up with the new running game plan of Two Wells which worked to great effect. The Roosters were disposing to each other more accurately and their goal kicking was steady enough to overlook the 19 accumulated behinds.

Two Wells captain Scott Humphrys was happy with the win but is already looking to their next challenge.

“It was good to see the lads back up another good win from last week.

Mallala next week will be a good test to see where we’re at,” he said.

Final score 26-19 175 to 7-7 49.

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after games from May 16 A GRADE Club P Mallala 4 Two Wells 4 Virginia 4 United 4 HW Eagles 4 Balaklava 4 Hamley Bridge 4 RESERVES Club P Two Wells 4 Mallala 4 Balaklava 4 Hamley Bridge 4 United 4 Virginia 4 HW Eagles 4 SENIOR COLTS Club P Balaklava 4 Two Wells 4 United 4 Virginia 4 HW Eagles 4 Mallala 4 Hamley Bridge 4 JUNIOR COLTS Club P Two Wells 4 Mallala 4 HW Eagles 4 United 4 Balaklava 4 Hamley Bridge 4 Virginia 4

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For Agnst Pts % 231 75 8 75.49 186 89 7 67.64 134 148 4 47.52 119 163 4 42.2 147 189 3 43.75 156 147 2 51.49 56 218 0 20.44

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A Grade Team P BBH Rams 4 Blyth/Snow 4 Min/Man 4 North Clare 4 RSMU Hawks 4 South Clare 4 BSR Tigers 4 Eudunda 4 B Grade Team P North Clare 4 Min/Man 4 Blyth/Snow 4 RSMU Hawks 4 BSR Tigers 4 BBH Rams 4 South Clare 4 Eudunda 4 Senior Colts Team P BSR Tigers 4 RSMU Hawks 4 Eudunda 4 Blyth/Snow 4 Min/Man 4 BBH Rams 4 South Clare 4 North Clare 4 Junior Colts Team P South Clare 4 Eudunda 4 RSMU Hawks 4 BSR Tigers 4 North Clare 4 Blyth/Snow 4 BBH Rams 4 Min/Man 4

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RESERVES

Wells deserved win

After a fairly even opening quarter, it was Two Wells who raced off with the game, using their speed and consistent teamwork to win by 73-points in the reserves match against Hamley Bridge.

Quick on-baller Adam Humzy was the pace-setter for Two Wells, getting breaks out of the ruck from the starting siren.

Hamley Bridge didn’t have the answer to his speed and he consequently set up several goals and co-ordinated the plays all game.

David Ireland was the sole goal kicker for Hamley Bridge, putting three on the board, two of which were in the opening term.

Bert Lange and Daniel Hooper put two more goals up before the siren, giving the Roosters a five goal lead at

half time - 7.8 to 2.1. Hamley Bridge still looked competitive going into the second half.

But Michael Abdilla received several good disposals and was in good kicking form. He lead the Roosters goal-kicking with four goals and didn’t allow the Bombers a second chance.

Ian Naulty and Matthew Koch performed well, but the Bombers third and final goal didn’t come until the last quarter as they struggled to get clean disposals under tight pressure from the Two Wells defence line.

Hamley Bridge couldn’t find form in the goal square but they were able to stop Two Wells from hitting triple figures for the third week.

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SPORT v Football

‘Must see’ match between Roosters and Magpies As fans we couldn’t have asked for a more exciting start to the APFL’s centenary year! With the split round now out of the way it’s now time to sit back and enjoy the ride.

There is plenty on offer for local footy fans and the season is just heating up. Every club will be approaching each and every A grade match with a heightened importance from this point on – every two match points will now become like gold!

This week it is so hard to identify the match of the round as all three matches are of equal importance and meaning!

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Kym Jarman’s Kiss of Death Virginia by 15 pts Mallala by 30 pt Two Wells by 27 pts

Two Wells v Mallala

Given Two Wells’ win/loss count, this match looms as yet another “must see” in the context of the season.

Although Mallala are setting themselves up to head the competition once again just like they did in 2008, in last weekend’s match Balaklava showed the game can be taken up to Magpies with four quarters of hard work, much discipline and the ability to be able to match Mallala’s eighteen field players one-on-one.

Two Wells’ fitness level certainly shouldn’t hold them back, and they should be poised to give it all they have – whether they can do it remains to be seen?

Rooster midfield guns Lee Allmond, Ned Seccafien, Tallan Leighton have all found form and should they – along with Travis Uren and the pacy Khan Leighton – be able to match it with the Pies midfield and their re-born forwards in Nicholas, Wise, Antony and co deliver and kick truly, the Roosters could be staring at a chance to win a match that will advance their prospects even more.

Having said that, Mallala are all class. They have committed players on every line, and the bond and team work amongst the group seems as strong as we have seen amongst any side so far this season.

Gun midfielder Joel Montgomerie is in a patch of form that is perhaps even better than his 2007 premiership season, when as a 19 year old he was rated a hot favourite for the Plains Producer Medal. He, along with Liam Whitwell, Jason Earl, Ryan Montgomerie, Christian Rimmer and co, are Magpies who are

often “being chased” rather than being the “chasers”.

Mallala are often devastating on the rebound and should the Roosters make mistakes, the Pies will be there to surely punish them.

Mallala’s Brad Hardie has started the season well, as has their other wingman James Wildbore. The unheralded Jono Wildbore, Liam Heeley and the Cawrse brothers Tim and David don’t get the accolades they deserve – Mallala’s defenders are often un-recognised as the glue that holds the side together in rebounding so well from defence. Paul Blacket has been finding the ball in his return to A grade footy also, which is sure to inspire the rest of his team.

Two Wells may give it a crack but the Pies are likely to keep heading north at the top of the table.

Virginia v United

The story thus far this season no doubt has to surround the blistering starts from the APFL’s two most Southern clubs, Two Wells and Virginia!

More surprising than the Roosters’ rise after being touted as a “side of the future” for the last three seasons, is the Rams who overnight have become the new sensation in the APFL. Despite a disappointing loss to Mallala a fortnight ago, the Rams have been super impressive in the split round. Last week’s win over HWE will have the confidence of Greg Phillips’ group at an all time high – the Rams having not beaten the Eagles in over half a decade.

But can the Rams transfer that confidence into producing a win against the Tigers this week?

With Matty Young at his damaging best, Steven Papanotis regaining his form after a long term injury and many new players such as ruckman Ben Galic, defenders Mark Cocchiard and Adrian Mark and the Anthony’s Johnson and Seccafien all looking good, the Rams will have a chance to make a statement again this week.

Regardless of the midfield and defence, Virginia’s forwards must fire if they are to win. If United can get on top in this area and rebound as Mallala did in their match against the Rams a fortnight ago, then the Tigers may gain the advantage.

United’s new inclusions Adrian Mills, Will Banton and Tom Guerin have already provided some headaches for opposition teams so far this year. With locals Brett Sharman, captain Simon Schulz, Heath Pym and Matt East all in good touch, the Tigers are more than capable of gaining the early ascendancy and keeping it!

This will be Virginia’s second home game in a row. Last week they defeated the reigning premier, so they are on a high!

Self belief has arrived at Virginia and this week’s game is set to be a big one.

Some of the locals at Virginia may soon come out of the woodwork now that the Rams are up and about. Although some may have forgotten United may take some pleasure in coming off their bye and upsetting the growing Virginia party – after all, in years gone by, Virginia have spoilt United’s party in big games on more than one occasion!

HWE v Balaklava (at Port Wakefield)

What can be said that does not already float through your mind when you see the fixture HWE v Balaklava on the cardboard APFL program?!

When these two sides meet, you always know it is going to be an honest contest – one full of passion, plenty of jibes and desperation, meaning there is quite often more than just two points riding on the contest.

This time around however, the Eagles and Peckers will be playing for more than just “bragging rights”, in fact with

Dean Christie, Mallala and Rooster Bryce Hart tussle to get to the ball the last time the two sides met, back in June last year. both sides sitting outside the top four on one win each, this match will no doubt be ironically more about the two match points than anything else.

Hummocks’ return to Port Wakefield could not come more quickly after two road trips South have bared no fruit for the reigning premier!

They will most likely look forward to the contest against Balaklava, as it is sure to be an in-close physical style contest, providing a chance for Hummocks to get back to basics and play a game style that suits their strengths.

Eagles captain Shane Braham, along with fellow midfielders Daniel Thomas, Jared Wilson and ruckman Sean Light should all enjoy the match against Balaklava, as they will know they hold the key if they win the centre on the small Port Wakefield Oval, giving themselves a good chance of winning the game.

If the Eagles can get the ball forward often enough, they will scrounge enough goals to make it extremely difficult for the Peckers.

If defenders Joe Hunt, Matt Higgs and

Nathan Young can contain Balaklava’s big forward targets, the Eagles will set themselves up well.

For Balaklava, they will be champing at the bit knowing they have a good record against the Eagles in recent years. Balaklava have the big men to take it up to the Eagles – especially if they can station their big men in the right positions, and their big men can clunk the important marks at both ends of the ground.

Jonathon, Andrew and Luke Evans will be equally important, as will the Walker brothers Hayden and Justin.

The in-form Benny Lamond – who is expected to shoulder some of the ruck duties once again – will play an important role, as will Balaklava’s younger players who will be sure to be tested physically by a strong Eagles side in what will be an all-or-nothing type match.

Like all local rivalries in world sport, anything can happen in these games.

One thing is for sure – whatever does happen, it will certainly have a bearing on the remainder of the season!

Open season as Rams, Roosters a real finals threat •From Back Page Who is to say Balaklava won’t reverse their result against United at home on June 27?

United themselves failed once again at Port Wakefield in an early season match against the Eagles – yet on their home turf at Long Plains they have a much better record against the reigning premier.

What will happen on any given day is now anyone’s guess.

The Eagles will most likely be ready for Two Wells and Virginia at home next time around, and near the top of the table it is likely another local Two Wells v Virginia derby will certainly not be separated by such a big margin again in a month’s time.

You would expect, with confidence growing in the Rams camp, even their recent result against Mallala may look much different when the Pies travel to Ram park on July 4.

One thing is for sure – footy is alive and well on the Plains – no match is a gimme in the APFL this season, and local footy fans and players will certainly enjoy what is sure to be an exciting and enthralling ride in the coming months!

It certainly has been a fruitful five weeks for the Rams and Roosters, who have made the most of the 2009 split round.

Rams prove they have the class Virginia collected its biggest scalp of the year with a 13 point win over the Hummocks-Watchman Eagles last weekend, after turning in a much better performance than the one served up in their disappointing loss to Mallala the week prior.

The Virginia side, who recalled Alex Leo back into the A grade, led all day before the Eagles got within a goal close to the finish, Virginia’s character – which shone through to see them wrap up the two match points – impressed their coach Greg Phillips.

“It was a good effort by the lads, I really think they are starting to learn how to handle the pressure against some of the better sides”.

“If we expect to play finals then being able to win

games like this is what we need – it means it will hold us in good stead if we do get there.”

Phillips also mentioned the importance of having a team full of contributors, “It was good for everyone to play well and not just have the likes of Matty Young and Anthony Johnson recognised, although they were obviously outstanding for us in our first two wins.”

“After leading all day it would have been disappointing to lose it especially after getting belted last week. It was good to answer back after last week.”

Ben Galic in Ruck, Anthony Seccafien on the wing, Stephen Papanotis second game back from knee reconstruction on ball and half forward, Mark Cocchiard half back and on the ball all excelled.

Port Adelaide recruit Christian Dorward at centre half forward worked well in tandem with Alex Leo, and Adrian Mark at full back was again great.

Phillips changed skipper Matty Young on and off the ball and onto the wing during the day trying to free him up from being tagged. Young’s class showed with an important goal late in the game.

Ram youngsters Con Mylonopolous – a 17 year old in his first game – Mark Nykamp once again, and Robbie Desmond who came off the bench and kicked two important goals in the last quarter all played very well.

With defender Micky Harding set to return in a fortnight, and perhaps former Central District player Chris Musolino who is also a possibility to resume (although at this stage undecided), Virginia are certainly firming as being a contender in 2009.

For the gallant Eagles side, Nathan Young turned out another solid performance, Daniel Thomas playing on the ball and up forward kicked five goals of the Eagles’ 10 goals.

David Oswald and Matthew Higgs both continued their good starts to the season, and Brett and Shaun Price worked well together in their very different team roles.

Balaklava shows plenty in Mallala loss Meanwhile at Balaklava, Mallala couldn’t get a hold of the game and Balaklava played some good tight checking one-on-one footy. Mallala did have their chances early in the match, but couldn’t kick straight and as the match progressed the crowd was kept on the ‘edge of their seats’ with the scores level at three quarter time.

Balaklava managed to hit the lead with five minutes to play, although goals to Ryan Montgomerie and a freak goal to the Magpies’ Daniel Feeley sealed the game for the Pies.

Mallala coach Keith Earl was happy with the win but not so much with the nail-biting finish – “I don’t know if you’d call it exciting from a coach’s point of view…but yeah it was good to get the win in a close game.”

Earl also commented that the Peckers looked far from a side that should be in sixth place on the ladder.

“Balaklava really made us work, played some good footy and I think they will be alright as the season goes on. Their big blokes took a lot of marks and they have a lot of young blokes who are really coming on.

I’d be surprised if they’re not around the mark at the end of the year.”

Gun Mallala midfielder Joel Montgomerie was at his sensational best, taking some great marks, and amongst all the congestion simply turned it on. Christian Rimmer was tagged out of the game in the first half by Balaklava’s Grant Willmer, but got on top in the second half. Liam Whitwell and Ryan Montgomerie also played typical games. Robert Montomery assumed the role of ‘loose man in defence’ for much of the day, thanks to uneven numbers at the other end. He made the most of it, collecting many possessions and using the ball well. Magpie Andrew Vlassco toiled hard in the ruck all day against Pecker combination Hayden Walker and Benny Lamond.

For the Peckers, who were unlucky to lose yet another close game, were well served by Benny Lamond who had many hit outs and took a plethora of marks

around the ground.

Ben Catford was all class in this fixture with plenty to prove to the club. There was talk Catford was to resume in the Reserves this week after being unsighted for their match a few weeks back, but the decision to play him in the A’s was almost justified as he played a ripping game to almost see Balaklava steal the two points from the league leaders.

Brady Scott, who was the only multiple goal kicker for the match with two goals, also played well, as did Justin Walker in his first A grade game back from injury – assuming the centre half back role.

Balaklava has plenty of up-side, the fact that they pushed the league leaders to within two kicks suggests they are building – so watch this space!

Roosters make a statement In the final game of the round, Two Wells made light work of Hamley Bridge, eventually winning by a large 126 point margin. While the result would have been disappointing for the Bombers who will need to continue to forget margins and work on their blueprint for improvement, for the Roosters they will be ecstatic, having made sure they set their season up for a tilt at the finals – now sharing equal second place on the ladder at the end of the split round.

For the Two Wells side, who never took their foot of the pedal, Lee Allmond was back to his damaging best, Khan Leighton took off from where he left off last week, Justin Antony had a break-through A grade game with six majors.

The elevated Scott Wise for the second week running proved he belongs at A grade level, returning four goals and former WWT juniors Tallan Leighton and Andrew Hardiman were also among the best.

The Roosters’ Travis Uren who returns from injury in 2008 also kicked four majors.

For Hamley Bridge Justin Schahinger and captain Ashley Natt tried hard all day, as did the Normans Dale and Matt, Brett Burgess (with three of Hamley’s seven goals), and defender Todd Mackareth.

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SPORT v Footbal/Netball

Rams upset Eagles Virginia show they are real finals contenders The Rams managed to hold out to a last quarter come-back from Hummocks Watchman Eagles, winning by 13 points at home on Saturday.

With both teams coming off a loss the week before, the Rams and Eagles needed to produce a win to get their season back on track. It was going be interesting how the Rams would back up after a loss to the hands of a very impressive Mallala side.

Virginia kicked with the wind and was first to score through Matt Young, followed

by Stephen Papanotis with another for the Rams. For a large quantity of the first quarter the ball was sent from defence to attack, even though it looked like the Rams were well in control. Daniel Thomas on the ball for the Eagles was causing concerns for the Rams, as was Jericho up forward. Virginia had managed to create a six goal to two start on the Eagles with the contribution from Dorward, Nykamp and Seccafien.

Hummocks came out from their huddle looking more determined than they had in the first quarter, and every time they pushed forward they took full advantage scoring each time. Hunt and Thomas were getting the best over their opponents and it

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BRETT Start, Mallala keeps his eyes on the ball as he prepares to take a mark during the A grade game against Balaklava.

Virginia 14-13 (97) d H W Eagles 13-6 (84)

looked like Hummocks was just warming up.

Seccafien and Dorward continued to work hard for the Rams. Hummocks had fought hard and out-scored the Rams’ five goals to two to bring the margin down to a mere seven points.

Phillips asked for more from the Rams, and even though Shutt was the first to score and they were looking again in control, the Eagles continued to make the most of their hard work and scored each time they entered their forward lines. Guthberg began to contribute for the Eagles and Thomas just kept on performing. Nykamp, Galic and Young were doing their best to keep the lead the Rams had made, and managed to send their team into the third quarter huddle with a handy three goal lead.

The last quarter started with a quick goal from Desmond for the home team which took their lead to four handy goals, the crowd becoming vocal sensing they may just be closer to a win.

Hummocks continued with their pressure, and with Bascombe giving away a free and then a silly 50 metre penalty resulting in a goal, the match was again in the balance.

Desmond responded with a quick goal and with Wilson for the Eagles getting involved and Thomas continuing his dominance, the Rams crowd were becoming increasing worried.

The Eagles outscored the home side in the last quarter, but the Rams managed to hold out to take a gutsy win. The final score 14-13 (97), to 13-6 (84).

s e o r e h g in t r o p s l a c Our lo

LEFT: Pecker Hayden Battle gets a strong hold on Mallala’s Stuart Roberts during the reserves game.

BELOW: Magpie Daniel Griffiths gives chase as Pecker Dylan Parker picks up a loose ball.

LEIGH Wright, Balaklava has Magpie Ryan McGannon in his sights as play heads toward Mallala’s goal.

LIAM Whitwell, Mallala on the run toward Mallala’s goal during the A grade game.

NEFL/NENA action JUNIOR colt Martin Rohde, RSMU tackles Angus Dare, South Clare.

Cassie Agnew, Blyth-Snowtown passes in front of Eudunda’s Tamina Wegener during the B1 game.

MIDGE May, Mallala and Jenna Koch, Balaklava fight for possession during the A1 game.

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

Disease risk in repeat visit

Grain producers sowing wheat, barley and oats back onto stubbles of the same crop species were increasing the risk of stubble-borne diseases according to Dr Hugh Wallwork, chief plant pathologist with the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI).

Dr Wallwork, whose work on the control of cereal fungal diseases is supported by growers and the Australian Government through the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), said cereal-on-cereal rotations could be “very risky” unless growers carefully planned for disease problems that could arise from the practice.

“Wheat on wheat has been a common practice for a long time,” he said. “Wheat varieties with resistance to yellow leaf spot, cereal cyst nematode and Pratylenchus are better adapted to these situations, because none of these pathogens are very variable and maintaining resistance

to manage, and which makes continuous barley cultivation problematic.

“NFNB was last year observed to be severe in young Keel barley crops which had been sown into Keel stubbles. The disease didn’t develop further during winter and spring, but because it can undergo sexual reproduction on stubble it is quite likely new strains of NFNB may emerge in 2009 or later.

“Such strains could cause significant damage to barley crops in the future.

“Growers should avoid sowing any barley into barley stubbles, especially where stubbleborne diseases were present last season, and avoid sowing any barley with a resistance rating of MS or worse to NFNB in areas prone to the disease.

“Scald is the most variable pathogen of grain crops and is constantly changing. Few barley varieties can be relied on to resist scald for very long. It’s best to

Dr Hugh Wallwork says cereal-on-cereal rotations are “very risky.” is reasonably straightforward.

“The principal threats involved with sowing barley into barley stubbles are scald, and the net and spot forms of net blotch.

Scald and net form of net blotch (NFNB) are both variable – scald is highly variable – which makes these diseases difficult

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ABB Grain has announced the fourth round of its Community Fund, which is now receiving applications, with a closing date of Friday, June 19 at 5pm.

The fund was established in 2006 and is designed to help rural communities by providing grants for education, training, health, youth and community amenity projects.

The grants are provided for worthwhile projects which impact on people in regional communities, where external funding or charitable aid is not available or inadequate.

More than $420,000 has been donated to projects around Australia in the first three rounds of allocations. The funding has mainly been directed to communities where ABB Grain or its subsidiaries have business activities.

There are no dollar limits on projects, but to ensure a wide geographical spread, assistance in the range of $1000 to $5000 is more likely to attract support.

Grant applications are assessed on the quality of the community benefit they will deliver and of course community support for the project. Applicants need also to demonstrate initiative and energy in raising funds locally and in their plan for implementing and completing the project.

Grants will be awarded in late July. Entry details, including application form: www.abb.com.au.

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“Growers should also avoid early sowing of any barley variety that is susceptible to scald, and be prepared to spray the crop early with a fungicide.”

Dr Wallwork said there had been less effort put into addressing stubble-borne diseases in oat crops, and this fact combined with an increasing area of oats sown into oat stubbles had resulted in previously minor diseases becoming more severe.

“This is particularly the case with bacterial blight and red leather leaf,” he said. “Both of these pathogens survive on oat stubbles and have been building up in crops in recent years.

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Wheat growers delayed in USA Wet conditions across the Northern Plains of the United States are causing slow planting of the US spring wheat.

The conditions are causing speculation the spring wheat acreage for the 2009/10 season could fall below the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) forecasts.

The top spring wheat growing state of North Dakota is experiencing sowing difficulties.

According to the USDA, only 13 percent of North Dakota’s crop was seeded, down from 78 percent this time last year and an average of 74 percent.

At this stage in North Dakota things need to dry up quickly, its going to be very hard for them to catch up with current weather forecasts.

Growers in North Dakota believe if they can’t get the rest of their spring wheat in the ground by the end of the month they will not bother.

The delayed plantings are already affecting yield potential and planting any later than the end of May is likely not to be worth the yield penalty.

While most US growers will plant if the conditions allow, insurance is also another factor to consider for the US grower. If they are insured growers need to apply for their insurance by May 31.

The USDA has just released its first estimates on the 2009/10 season wheat production.

It forecast global wheat production to be 657.6 million mt, this is down four per cent from last year’s record (a bumper harvest).

Wheat production is projected to be slightly lower in Brazil and India, with China unchanged.

Global wheat exports and imports are predicted to slow in the coming year, as demand for wheat in the major importing regions such as South America, North Africa and Middle East expected to be lower due to the current economic conditions.

However, world wheat consumption is projected to increase by one per cent. Overall lower global wheat production is likely to be offset by higher ending stocks (global carryout projects at 181.9 million mt) and reduced export flows.

For more information on local and international grain market developments and grain prices either call your local CBH Grain Regional Manager or 1800 107 759, or go to www.cbhgrain.com.au

Contact CBH Grain Regional Manager Henry Carracher, call the Grower Service Centre on 1800 107 759 or visit www.cbhgrain.com.au DISCLAIMER: This Weekly Comment is written by Grain Pool Pty Ltd ABN 39089 394 883 (AFS No. 269743) and may contain general advice which was prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should, before acting on the advice, consider the appropriateness of the advice having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

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Public Notices

Coming Events Balaklava Community Arts Inc presents the musical

Yorke Peninsula Field Days Inc

You Belong, You Fit & You Count!

September 29, 30 & October 1

THUR May 21

Recalled Crane TENDERS Tenders are recalled and invited for Crane provision and licensed operation prior to, and immediately after, the YP Field Days 2009 event for the periods: • Friday September 25 to Monday September 28 • Friday October 2 For details & further information please contact:

The Administrator Elaine Bussenschutt

Telephone YP Field Days 8827 2040 All Tenders must be submitted in writing and posted to:

YP Field Days Administrator Elaine Bussenschutt

PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554

Or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au Neither the lowest nor indeed any tender may necessarily be accepted. Tenders will close, and must be received no later than 10am, on Monday May 25 2009.

at Balaklava Uniting Church

• 5.30 pm - 7 pm Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

at Balaklava Town Hall

5 performances scheduled for mid October Information Session: Sunday June 14 3pm at Horizon Christian School Music Suite

DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN Each Year, Council develops an Annual Business Plan and Budget which highlights key directions and projects to be undertaken in the coming year. Our Council’s vision is to be a vibrant and caring community, enjoying quality country and coastal living with city access.

Our draft Annual Business Plan for 2009-10 is now available for consultation and is available for consultation at the Council Office at 2a Wasleys Road Mallala, the Public Library, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells and online at www.mallala.sa.gov.au.

This is your opportunity, as a member of the community, to provide us with feedback on what Council is proposing for 2009-10. Comments, in writing, will be received until June 10th 2009 and should be forwarded to District Council of Mallala, PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 or alternatively by facsimile 8527 2242 or email mark.lague@mallala.sa.gov.au.

Time will also be set aside for community members to ask questions or make verbal submissions in relation to the draft Annual Business Plan at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday June 15, 2009. Please contact Council’s Corporate Services Manager, Mark Lague, on 8527 2006 by June 10, 2009, to make an appointment to make a verbal submission at the public meeting.

Henri Mueller Acting Chief Executive Officer

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

Native Seedlings

Auditions: Sunday June 28 2pm at Horizon Christian School Music Suite

3 Only $2 each 3 Saddleworth Rd, Auburn (next to town oval)

Rehearsals: Commence Sunday July 26

Opening times Thursday to Monday until 5pm

Suitable for males & females aged 14 years and over with a desire to be on stage For more information contact 8862 1173

Balaklava Football & Netball Club Public Meeting

Public Notice

Presents…

Doug Hawkins

at Balaklava Sports Club

Tuesday May 26 7pm for 7.30pm

• $25 per person including light supper Bookings Martin Bond 0418 840 109 Owen Players and the Owen Hall Committee Proudly Present

Where there’s a will Written and Directed by Ann Sullivan

Wednesday May 20 6.30pm • Kiosk open at intermission • Tickets $12 adults - $6 children

Friday May 22 8pm BYO Supper show • Tickets $15 • Licensed Bar

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8pm Supper Show •Licensed Bar • Tickets $25 • Ticket Price includes supper

- Tickets still available at the door - Please note No BYO Alcohol permitted - All proceeds to Owen Hall TICKETS AVAILABE AT OWEN POST OFFICE 8528 6020 OR BY PHONING ANN SULLIVAN 8528 6182 A/H

Simpson Rices Creek Phone: 0419 345 741

Balaklava Pony Club Open General Meeting Monday June 1 7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club

Annual General Meeting Monday June 15 7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club

All Welcome

For Rent Balaklava - new 2 bedroom unit available early June. Close to shops, suit single couple or elderly persons. Phone 0407 727 612 or 8862 1477.

For Sale 3 pl, 6ft slasher, 3 rotors with 2 depth wheels, $900, including GST. Phone: 0439 848 491.

BABY GOODS – whole range for sale. All in excellent condition, clean and tidy.

Swivelrite stroller with toddler seat, GoSafe car-seat, highchair, walker, sling, Kapoochi bag, baby rocker etc. Ph 0438 862 759.

Call Direct emergency monitoring system. Programmed but unused. $200. Phone 8862 1632 during daylight only.

Caravan - 15’ Quest, double bunk front, rear double bed, good clean condition, full annex, registered, $3,200. Phone 0409-287-109.

Chest of drawers $45.

Bottom half of trundle $30.

Glass TV stand $25. TV stand $15. Phone 8862 1184 - Balaklava.

Firewood - good quality, sawn, will deliver. Balaklava Museum - Phone 8862 1741.

Furniture, hand crafted natural timber, polished to your taste, made to order. Or select from our pre-made coffee tables, blanket boxes, bedside cabinets. Locally made, phone 8862 1612.

Green Shopping bags, 2 for $1, 10 for $4.50, 20 for $8 Owen Recycling, Railway Terrace Owen.

Open Wednesday 10-5, Saturday 10-1. Phone 8528 6307.

Situations Vacant

Physio Clare

Administration Officer Required for busy physiotherapy practice.

Duties include reception, invoicing, payroll, stock ordering, banking, debt collection and some physio aide duties.

Desirable attributes include: • Bookkeeping skills • Experience with MYOB, Microsoft Word, Publisher, outlook express and Power point • Excellent people skills • Current First aid certificate.

Casual up to 30 hours per week for up to 12 months.

Applications to:

“Administration Officer”

Physio Clare

326 Main North Road CLARE 5453 Closing date Friday May 22, 5pm.

For Sale Remember our “Advertise it until it sells deal’. For just $19.80 you can have your for sale advert in for 9 weeks*. Phone us today on 8862 1977 or email producer@rbe.net.au or fax 8862 1997 to take advantage of this great deal.* Conditions apply.

Round extension dining table and 6 chairs in excellent condition $350 ono.

3 piece wrought iron sun room setting with cushions $150. 2 door steel cabinets, mouse proof, 1/2 and full height from $90. Some shelving and gas lift chairs left. Phone 8862 1769 or 0409 693 626.

Spinal comfort, Therapedic king size, I/S mattress, 82” L x 73” W. Very good condition, $150.

Phone 8862 1131.

Tibetan spaniels show or pet, $800 each. Phone: 8863 1276 or 0488 130 419.

Trampoline, 6’x10’, in good condition, $100 ono, Phone 8862 1849.

Garage Sale Balaklava - Saturday 23rd, 9am. 5 War Memorial Drive. Furniture, plants etc Preliminary notice of auction & town garage sale at Tarlee, Saturday May 30.

Details next issue.

Large moving sale. Two small sheds, household goods, fridges, freezers, caravan fridges and accessories, 1960’s Volkswagen - reg no WNH 019, galvanised fencing, Victory gopher in very good condition, secondhand tyres of all sizes and a host of extras. 28 Main St Owen, 8-4 Saturday 23. Ph: 0428 105 818.

Public Notice CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen. Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. Phone 8528 6307.

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Phone 8864 5062 for bookings.

Winners of Women’s & Childrens Raffle drawn, May 8, 2009. 1st prize Rae Hore. 2nd prize Lee Olson. 3rd prize Joylene Ryan. 4th prize Genni Edwards. Thank you to everyone who gave food or money donations we raised $1,340.70 on the day.

Work Wanted CONTRACT slaughtering is our speciality at our quality assured. Snowtown Abattoirs for butcher shop farmers and every day people. Serving all areas.

Phone 8865 2162

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Balaklava and surrounding areas Contact Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

NO HOT WATER? …Phone Your Hot Water Specialist!

•Leaking Taps/Toilets •Water filter •Blocked Drains/Septic Connections •Replacement Units/Elements/Valves NO JOB TOO SMALL

Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor Home 8862 1285 - Mobile 041 896 808

Pt Wakefield, Mallala & Two Wells

Property Conveyancer

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8862 2200 or 0448 862 222 Introducing

Kylie Button Massage Therapist

0428 359 394

CATFORD PLUMBING “Quality plumbing is no pipe dream” • Gas fitting •Blocked drain •General plumbing • Bathroom renovations • Drain installations & repairs • Septic tank installations • HWS repairs, replacements and installations Lic No. PGE203573

ADELAIDE PLAINS RECYCLING (follow the signs off Middle Beach Road)

j Cash for all deposit containers and scrap metal j Quality firewood for sale Please Note: Trading hours will now be Monday to Saturday 9 am to 12 noon

31 Road Train Drive, Two Wells Ph: Eddie on 0428 824 712

Keanan 0438 641 032

Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station For appointments phone

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Adrian Symes Painter & Decorator

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Public Notice - Section 7 The vendor's statement relating to matters affecting the advertised properties in this publication may be inspected at the agent's office three business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

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30 ROBERTS AVE. BALAKLAVA $275,000 Modern 4 bedroom home in an excellent street.

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AT A GLANCE FOOTBALL

Virginia 14.13 (97) d HW Eagles 13.6 (84) Mallala 6.16 (52) d Balaklava 6.7 (43) Two Wells 26.19 (175) d Hamley Bridge 7.7 (49)

Open season!

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Roosters, Rams are now the ‘real deal’ for finals

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t’s fair to say the 2009 season can now be officially declared “wide open” with all APFL sides apart from a developing Hamley Bridge outfit indicating they certainly intend to be part of finals action come season’s end.

Wins at the weekend to Virginia over last year’s premiers HWE by 13 points and Two Wells over Hamley Bridge by 126 points have last year’s 6th and 5th placed sides well poised at the early stage of the season.

Both now assume equal second place on the ladder behind the unbeaten Mallala, with each boasting an impressive 3-1 win/loss count after four matches.

More impressive than notching three wins each already at this early stage is that both Virginia and Two Wells have collected the massive scalp of reigning premier Hummocks Watchman Eagles in consecutive weeks.

The Rams and Roosters, desperate to climb up the ladder in 2009 following a couple of lean years, must now both be genuinely considered as finals contenders.

Mallala’s unbeaten run continued at the weekend with a nail-biting nine point win over Balaklava, although the Peckers took it right up to Mallala and made them work for every goal in a low scoring affair.

With two late goals, last year’s grand finalist made sure they went home with the choccies, keeping themselves a game ahead of the rest at the top of the table.

With the “split round” now out of the way and all sides set to play each other once at home and once away from this weekend through

TOUGH, BUT MAGPIES SCORE MALLALA coach Keith Earl congratulates son and co-captain Jason after the experienced Magpies grabbed victory from a gallant Balaklava on Saturday. It was a tough game, as shown at RIGHT with Pecker big man Justin Walker locked in battle against Magpie Brian Montgomery.

APFL FOOTBALL IN REVIEW

My Call

Kym Jarman

until August 29, one thing is certain – aside from Mallala, now firming as the early favourites, the fight is well and truly on in the Adelaide Plains!

With Two Wells and Virginia the talk of the competition and each building an early season foundation, it is hard to fathom league heavyweights and reigning premiers Hummocks Watchman Eagles, along with

determined 2008 finalists Balaklava.

Both now currently sit outside the top four near the foot of the table with just one win apiece.

Although it is still early days the urgency and excitement surrounding what may lie in store between now and September becomes much more prevalent.

It’s fair to say anything can happen between now and the end of the year.

Looking at matches played already it is not unrealistic to suggest the results of many matches could easily be reversed next time around. n Continued Page 23

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