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Council’s elector review fires up debate By Lauren Parker

Up to their knees in strife

WHAT are Steve and Doris Woods up to? The Port Parham residents have an issue which not only affects them – but many other people living in coastal communities. – Turn to Page 7 for the full story. PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

Discussion over councillor numbers and wards became heated last Wednesday, with one Wakefield Regional Council elected member – councillor Avon Hudson, telling another, councillor Kelly Bickle – to “get off” council. After much debate, it was decided council would be divided into four wards and be represented by one less councillor at the 2010 elections. Councillors made the decision to reduce numbers from 11 to 10 councillors plus a mayor, and from five wards to four. Debate was dominated by Central ward councillor Avon Hudson who was angered councillors did not support his view numbers should be reduced to just six councillors, and the presiding member should be chosen by councillors, not the general public. He believes this would reduce costs and prevent those with no local government experience from becoming mayor. However, councillors were told any change to a councillor appointed presiding member would require a poll of ratepayers, with at least 50 per cent voter return – the majority having to support a councillor appointed chair or mayor. Usually, local government elections generate about 30 per cent voter return. Neighbouring council District Council of Mallala has a councillor appointed presiding member, and has had two chairmen and one mayor since the last election. Cr Hudson told council he believed there should be just one councillor for each ward, but because this didn’t fit with the required quotas (people represented per elected member) he was prepared to compromise and have six councillors in five wards. • Continued Page 2

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Did councillors go far enough with cutback?

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region? At present, Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) has 11 councillors with five wards. Eastern, Southern, Northern, Western and Central. District Council of Mallala also has 11 councillors in four wards – Dublin, Mallala, Two Wells and Lewiston. Firebrand councillor Avon Hudson, of Wakefield Regional Council’s Central Ward, says there should only be six councillors, which means he might be talking himself out of a job. That would definitely appeal to some people on Balaklava’s Scotland street. But does Councillor Hudson have a point? He certainly made one at the recent council meeting where he raised the hackles of many in the room, including the mayor. Yet his stance is not necessarily wrong; in fact a similar option was listed as number five when ward structure options were presented

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EDITOR Editor@plainsproducer.com.au for consideration in council’s agenda item in its elector representation review. This was to have just two wards, divided between either seven or 10 councillors. Another suggestion, from several, was to have no wards at all, but this doesn’t seem to be the popular path to take, one of which is that councillors might have no empathy for certain areas. The Local Government Act also declares there must be a fair ratio of electors to councillors; yet there is no established formula or guideline

for determining the ideal level of representation. Now don’t switch off here. Talk of local government often is found deadly dull by many people – a fact not lost on councils everywhere, who battle to get residents to vote at elections. You will read Lauren Parker’s report on just what is happening in more detail elsewhere in the paper. Ho-hum, you say, reaching for the muesli. But there is good reason to labour the point. The next local government elections will be held in 2010 and councils presently are going through the processes of elector review of composition and potential division of wards in their district. They are required by law under the Local Government Act to do this every eight years. Not much fun – but important and it must be done. I am not close to the operations of any council, yet I acknowledge it would be next to impossible to run any community without one. The thing is, at a local level, at times things can just get out of

hand as elected members – not necessarily at our own councils but I am not excluding same – display at various times an inability to come to grips with matters and degrees of inexperience and ignorance. On the other hand, elected members must also contend with councils which often seem to have the “tail wagging the dog”; that is, the officers calling the shots when in reality it should be councillors making vital decisions – but again, not necessarily all decisions. I know this sticks in the craw of many councillors who become frustrated by their inability to have any perceived impact on what is happening within the wards. This is understandable; but at the same time simple workaday chores should not need the imprimatur of an over-zealous councillor. But wouldn’t you, as a resident, want your councillor pushing the barrow in your ward? Does the rusty gate get the oil? To ask another question, what is your opinion? Do we harshly cut the number of councillors and reduce wards,

thereby foisting more responsibility on those who do take on an often thankless task because they believe they can help their community? By having fewer councillors it might be easier to find people who are willing to step forward. We might get a small group of talented people making much faster decisions. But their workload and responsibilities undoubtedly would increase. Many readers would not realise the plethora of community committee meetings councillors are expected to attend; hours of involvement which goes way beyond listening to gripes about potholes on roads or opening a fete. And they commit to this for a four-year term, with really not much financial compensation for their time. Each councillor would say they do not do it for gain ...but maybe it is time to pay more than peanuts for a job not many seem willing to take on. Then reduce numbers and wards accordingly. It just seems to make sense.

Review prompts fiery debate • From Page 1 This failed to find a seconder, so the motion lapsed. “If we go down the path of having one councillor per ward it makes it very difficult for people like myself who work full time,” said councillor Kelly Bickle. She believed increasing the workload through reducing councillor numbers would reduce the number of potential candidates because of the increased time involved. Cr Hudson then told Cr Bickle if that’s the way she felt then she should “get off” council. His attack wasn’t limited to Cr Bickle, with

Cr Hudson also questioning deputy mayor Barry Nottle’s role on council. Council’s finance manager, Steve Jonas, prepared several possible models for council to select from, with variations to councillor numbers, wards, and no wards. As councillors voted to retain wards rather than go to a no-wards system, and the need to meet quotas, he said it was a “mathematical improbability” to find a successful model for seven, eight or nine councillors, leaving elected members with a choice of six, 10 or 11, plus a mayor. With councillors voting for 10 plus a mayor, and four wards, Mr Jonas is now preparing a

report for the electoral commission, and the community will also be consulted through public consultation. Other councils are also reviewing their elector representation, with District Council of Mallala yet to make a decision. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council has voted to continue without wards and retain nine area councillors, with its mayor continuing to be elected by the community. Playford City Council made its decision earlier this month, and will have 15 elected members, a mayor, and six wards. Councils are required to review their elector representation every eight years.

When choosing a wards system, the ratio of electors per elected member must fall within defined percentage quotas so the number of ratepayers represented per councillor is even. A map of the new WRC wards will be finalised today (Wednesday) and a report available on council’s website during public consultation, which continues until Friday, August 21. The report can be viewed online at www.wakefiedrc.sa.gov.au, or ring council on 8862 0800 to arrange a copy. • Have your say. Vote on the Plains Producer web poll – www. plainsproducer.com.au

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‘Don’t decide own pay’ The Nursing and Midwifery Practice Act 2008 and the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Regulations 2009 will be proclaimed and become law within South Australia on Tuesday 4 August 2009. On that day, the Nurses Board of South Australia (nbsa) will become the Nursing and Midwifery Board of South Australia (nmbSA). The new Act entrusts nmbSA with the primary role of protecting the health and safety of the public by achieving and maintaining high professional standards both of competence and conduct by nurses, midwives, students and services providers. Key features of the new Act include: ● new governance arrangements including the appointment of specific Board members; ● preparation or endorsement, subject to the approval of the Minister for Health, codes of conduct or professional standards for nurses, midwives and students and codes of conduct for services providers; ● preparation or endorsement of guidelines on continuing education or training for nurses and midwives; ● establishment of a separate register for midwives; ● regulation of nursing and midwifery students (currently on hold -subject to confirmation by Minister for Health); ● regulation area of nursing and midwifery services providers; ● power to approve endorsement of specific area nursing and midwifery practice including Nurse Practitioner, mental health nursing, and to authorise Registered Nurses and Midwives to prescribe prescription drugs; ● provisions in relation to obligations to report unprofessional conduct and medical unfitness of a registered or enrolled person; ● duty on registered and enrolled persons to self-report if they become aware that they are, or may be, medically unfit to provide nursing or midwifery care; ● expanded powers of inspectors during the investigation of complaints; and ● more transparent disciplinary mechanisms. For further information regarding the Act please visit the: nbsa website: www.nursesboard.sa.gov.au until Monday 3 August 2009. Thereafter, visit the nmbSA website: www.nmbsa.sa.gov.au

The web poll gained 13 votes, each agreeing mayors and elected members should not be in a position to set their own allowances, which must receive the majority support of council to be approved. On the streets, locals were reluctant to comment, as many were unaware councillors set their own allowances or simply hadn’t thought

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about it. However, in Balaklava, Ruth Smith and Joanne Anderson shared their views. JoanneAnderson does not believe councillors should set their own allowances, and thinks the move to an independent tribunal would be a good thing. “If they get an independent body they can say well everybody in that area should be on the same allowance and bring them into line with each other,” she said. “Then it’s harder for people to take advantage of their position.” Ruth Smith said she had never thought about councillors setting their own allowances until she was asked by the Plains Producer. “My dad spent years

Joanne Anderson on council,” she said. “They spend hours and hours on it. “There’s a lot of work councillors put in that people don’t know about.” What do you think? Vo t e o n w w w . plainsproducer.com. au

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Voters on the Plains Producer web poll unanimously agreed councillors and mayors should not vote for their own allowances. Visitors to www.plainsproducer.com.au were asked their opinion after it was revealed recently an independent body would set allowances for each council from the 2010 local government elections.

Mallala and Riverton Saddleworth Marrabel United football clubs are among 10 country football clubs to receive a 22,000 litre Team Poly water tank to assist with watering of their oval. Forty tanks will be donated over the next 18 months to assist clubs water South Australia’s football fields. The tanks have been donated by the West End Community Fund (WECF), set up with money raised by the sale of water at the iconic water fountain at the West End Brewery and supported by the SANFL, Team Poly and SA Water.


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Developer fronts residents on rental scheme Developer Colin Steinert spoke with those concerned about the Wattle Ridge affordable housing project at an information forum held last week. Sixteen members of the public attended on Tuesday evening, along with Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths; deputy mayor and chair of the Economic Development Committee, Barry Nottle; Yorke Regional Development Board economic development

officer, Bridget Sara; and Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry. Mr Barry said it was an opportunity for the community to voice their concerns and for Mr Steinert to clear up any confusion. “It was a much needed information forum so the facts and details could be laid on the table rather than the rumour and misinformation that may be occurring in the community,” he said.

In addition to answering questions from the community, Mr Steinert revealed that while Lutheran Community Homes was managing the rental properties, which are available to low income earners, he was also taking part in the tenant selection process himself. Based on his experience in other property developments with a mix of owner occupied and affordable housing accommodation, Mr

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Steinert said he was confident values would not be reduced. Mr Barry said there were also much stricter conditions in place for properties in Wattle Ridge than in any other area in Balaklava in terms of building and property appearance. The information forum was organised by Mr Barry after Wattle Ridge residents raised concerns with council, the developer, and through this newspaper.

NORTHERN EXPRESSWAY:

First bridge for Angle Vale road

The first of 15 new bridges on the $564 million Northern Expressway opened to traffic for the first time yesterday (Tuesday). After more than 15,000 hours of labour, the new Angle Vale Bridge was opened. The bridge is made of 10, 55 tonne pre-cast concrete beams; 650 cubic metres of poured concrete; 100 tonnes of reinforcing steel; and 26, 3.2 tonne pre-cast concrete barriers. The Northern Expressway project is now running well ahead of schedule, and will be completed in September 2010. The expressway spans 23 kilometres, linking the Sturt Highway with Port Wakefield Road to cut travel time between Adelaide and the northern regions by 20 minutes, and taking thousands of trucks off local roads. More than 2200 people have already been employed on the project. PICTURE: Lisa Redpath

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OUNG musicians – and many others – will be striving for noteworthy performances when the Balaklava Eisteddfod continues this Friday to Sunday. Hundreds of students from all over South Australia will descend on the town for performances starting at 8.40am with a choral workshop at Uniting church. Balaklava violinist Emily Taylor (above) is competing in the instrumental section and sibling rivalry will grow in the Furst household at Redbanks. Georgia, eight, and Jackson, nine, (at left) will compete against each other in the junior piano solo. The pair have been practising hard for their first eisteddfod, and while Georgia believes she is going to beat her brother, their mum, Lynne, assures they are not in it for the competition. “It’s purely for the experience,” she said. Georgia has been playing for two years and Jackson four, after both were inspired by their musical grandparents and mother. Georgia and Jackson will be up against 12 other hopefuls with entrants in the piano and instrumental sections booming this year. The concert finale will be held at Balaklava Town Hall on Sunday from 2.30pm. Tickets to all venues are available at the Eisteddfod office in the town hall all weekend. • See advertisement, page 14.

Highway work beats deadline and budget

A section of the Sturt Highway duplication was officially opened yesterday (Tuesday), four months ahead of schedule and under budget. Minister for Infrastructure, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese, opened the section between Gawler and Daveyston. It was the third and final stage of the Federal government’s $159 million investment in the highway between Adelaide and the Riverland. “I congratulate the South Australian government for moving so quickly and effectively to put Federal dollars to work improving safety, creating jobs and building a modern road network,” Mr Albanese said. Budget savings are being used to deliver further safety improvements, including the duplication of 3.5 kilometres between Seppeltsfield Road and Greenock Road. A new rest area was also built near Laucke’s Mill.

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Police arrest trio on ‘hoon’ driving Three drivers believed to have been involved in an incident of hoon driving at Lower Light last month have been arrested. On Sunday, June 28, police received reports of alleged misuse of motor vehicles in Firle and Lower Light, when large groups of vehicles gathered and conducted hoon activities. Three drivers were arrested, and last Wednesday, officers from Operation Task Force Diagonal arrested a 23-year-old Salisbury Park man in connection to the incident. The man was charged with one count of misuse of a motor vehicle, one count of acts to endanger life, and one count of driving in a manner dangerous. The man was bailed to appear at Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Wednesday, August 26. His vehicle was seized and impounded. Further enquiries continue with other possible suspects. Police remind drivers they must drive responsibly and obey all road rules, and dangerous driving behaviour will not be tolerated. Mallala • A Hamley Bridge man was charged last week after a police raid in Mallala uncovered stockpiles of drugs and hydroponic equipment. The 38-year-old was arrested almost a week after cannabis, hash and growing equipment was found at a property on Old Dublin road.

Winners! ABOVE: Balaklava KESAB service award for the month of June went to Tyres Plus, on Howes street. Pictured are Daryl Barkla (left) and Roger Hahn. R I G H T: K E S A B garden award for June went to Kaye McKenzie, for her garden in Harris street.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA

Make a Difference in your Region Expressions of Interest are sought from people who are interested in joining the Regional Development Australia (RDA) network of boards in South Australia. The RDA network will enable improved communication between the people of South Australia and all levels of government. RDA replaces the Australian Government’s Area Consultative Committees and the State’s Regional Development Boards. In addition to delivering programs and services, RDA will have a broader, more strategic role to facilitate effective engagement between government and regional communities, and responsiveness to local needs. RDA boards will represent the broad interests of their region and act as a conduit for local community views to be provided to Local Government, the South Australian Government and the Australian Government. Previous board or committee experience is not essential. If you have the commitment and drive to make a contribution to your region, and are able to participate in board meetings and related activities, this is for you.

DISTRICT POLICE NEWS

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 He was charged with cultivating a commercial quantity of a controlled drug, possession of prescribed equipment and manufacture of a controlled drug. The man was released on bail to appear in Tanunda Magistrates Court on October 13. Balaklava • A car was left stranded in a pool of water at Hoskins corner after a driver fell asleep at the wheel. Police said a woman was on her way to work at Clare when she dozed off in the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday) morning. She was uninjured and the car was eventually towed from its resting place. • Two buses parked at Balaklava schools were vandalised on the weekend. On Friday night, a texta was used to mark graffiti on a bus. On Saturday/Sunday night, a similar incident occurred on a second bus. • Owen Primary School was also vandalised, with someone burning clotheslines and scorching a notice board on Monday night last week. • Windows were broken at Balaklava silos and a barbed wire fence cut to gain entry when vandals climbed onto

RDA needs people with leadership, vision and the ability to champion regional interests and to work with all spheres of government. Applications are sought from enthusiastic people who are committed to the future of their regions. Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: • economic development; • business or management; • industry; • community services; • local government; or • social inclusion.

Community Partnerships Grant Funding 2009-10 The District Council of Mallala Community Partnerships Steering Committee is currently calling for applications for grants from community groups and organisations. The program supports initiatives that focus on the development and promotion of local communities and/or stimulate economic growth.

Applications are encouraged from the community including women, young people, people with disabilities, people of Indigenous descent, and people with diverse cultural backgrounds. Applications from persons with a background and experience in local government will be managed by Local Government, and applicants should contact their local Council CEO. Appointments to RDA will be for periods of two or four years.

Individual Sports and Cultural Grant funding is available all year round for the purpose of providing financial assistance to individuals who are representing the district at a state and/or national level in their chosen area.

Information packages, including a nomination form, are available from www.rda.gov.au and www.southaustralia.biz If you require any additional information, please contact Stephen Whittaker on phone 02 6274 6883 or email stephen.whittaker@infrastructure.gov.au Expressions of interest close Sunday, 9 August 2009.

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Applications must be in the required format (forms are available from Council) and are to be received no later than 5pm on Friday, September 4, 2009 For further information and application criteria please visit www.mallala.sa.gov.au or contact Community Officer Lynette Seccafien Telephone: (08) 8527 2006

the silos. Items were also thrown from one of the towers. • Two cars parked near Balaklava hotels were damaged on Saturday night. • A hot water system was stolen and windows broken at the Mt Templeton hall. • Thieves escaped with empty cans and petrol after breaking into a shed at the Balaklava Golf Club. Riverton • A 28-year-old Riverton man was reported for failing to stop and exchange details at the scene of an accident that occurred in June. • A 21-year-old Riverton man was reported for aggravated assault causing harm after an incident earlier this month in Riverton. • A B-double driver travelling interstate was stopped in Riverton and fined for travelling too close to the B-double in front of him on the Barrier Highway. • A P-plate driver was fined for travelling 25km over his restricted speed limit of 100km/h on the Barrier Highway at Riverton. • A Manoora man, aged 27, was fined for possession of cannabis and cannabis equipment following a search of his house. Snowtown • Police believe they know the identity of the person responsible for a recent farm break-in at Ninnes. Port Pirie CIB is continuing enquiries.

• A shed was broken into at Bute last Wednesday night and power tools were stolen. Several cars were also broken into, with items stolen from some and others searched for valuables. Port Broughton police later arrested a person in relation to those offences. Clare • A woman escaped an accident without injury on Wednesday evening. The woman lost control of her vehicle on Main North Road, north of Clare, at 6.30pm, continuing through a fence and into a paddock. • A local man was caught drink driving on Farrell Flat road just before midnight on Saturday night. He was reported for drink driving with a reading of 0.275 per cent and driving with an expired licence. • A Warooka man was caught speeding at 129km/h in a 100 zone on Main North road between Clare and Auburn on Friday night.

Mallala flag comes home The ‘Home of Motorsport’ flag stolen from the roof of Mallala IGA recently has been returned. Following the theft, the Mallala Ecomomic Development Board made a public plea for the return of the flag. It was left at the IGA overnight on Saturday and found the next morning. “We are very grateful for the return of the flag so soon after it went missing and thank those who made the effort to return it unscathed,” said board secretary Jane Lutt.

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AUBURN • Port Wakefield Community CLARE Management Committee (CMC) Snowtown is an active community group and Blyth responsible for many projects in Port Lochiel Watervale Wakefield township. Auburn Replacing of the highway gun, Saddleworth Halbury upgrading the toilets and electrical Marrabel BALAKLAVA Riverton work at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, Port Wakefield establishing a web page to promote Tarlee Owen Pinery the town, maintaining the town Kapunda Hamley Bridge oval, assisting with the men’s shed Wasley Dublin Mallala and supporting community groups with finance and grants, all have the involvement of the CMC. Two Wells GAWLER Virginia One project currently being worked on is refurbishing the bridge over the we circulate in: tidal swimming pool. CMC’s annual general meeting is Auburn, Balaklava, Blyth, Brinkworth, ADELAIDE coming up on Monday night (August Bute, Clare, Dublin, Gawler, Hamley Bridge, Kapunda, Lochiel, Lower Light, 3), and involvement with the group Mallala, Manoora, Owen, Pt. Wakefield, is a good way to contribute towards Riverton, Rhynie, Roseworthy, the town. Saddleworth, Snowtown, Stockport, The meeting is held at the old CWA Tarlee, Two Wells, Virginia, Wasleys, Watervale, Windsor. rooms, Walter Street from 7.30pm and membership is open to all residents Contact us: of the Port Wakefield area. Clubs Phone – 8862 1977. and community organisations should Facsimile – 8862 1997. consider having a representative on Email – editor@plainsproducer.com.au the committee. Internet www.plainsproducer.com.au For further information contact Deadlines – display and classified a member of the committee. Details advertising closes 5 pm Mondays; are in the CMC minutes folder at Port Editorial – 12 noon Mondays. Wakefield Post Office. Managing Director–Andrew Manuel. OWEN andrew@plainsproducer.com.au Brinkworth

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• Owen Community Church will pass on money raised at its Harvest Thanksgiving earlier in the year to

the St Stephen’s church in Traralgon South. Rodney Reid recently spoke to the pastor of St Stephen’s who was ecstatic to receive news of the donation. The money will be put towards replacing the hot water service in the Church hall which had just broken down due to the extra use it has been getting following the fires. The hall is the only hall left standing after the fires and is being used for all meetings in the area. BLYTH

Footy anniversary

• Around 300 people are expected to celebrate the 21st birthday of the Blyth-Snowtown football club on August 15 at Kevin and Mardi Pratt’s shed. Past and current players, members and supporters will join in the celebrations and reminisce about how far the club has come. A great night is planned with cocktail style meal, live band, speeches and presentations, memorabilia, photos and a

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chance to catch up with old friends. Pre-purchasing of tickets is essential before August 8 – no tickets will be available at the door – but you’ll need to be quick there are not many left. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased from Derryn Stringer on 0427 231 285, Simone Bigg 0412 755 748, Cheryl Wandel 0401 675 016 or Ros Zweck 0409 810 829. PINERY

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• The recent Pinery Branch of the Red Cross fundraiser with Andrew Barr raised $600. President, Christine Tiller, says funds raised are sent by local branches to the State Red Cross office in Adelaide for distribution. PENWORTHAM

Photo call

• Mount Horrocks Historical Society is seeking photos of weddings which took place at the district prior to 1970, for a springtime display at John Horrocks Cottage,

Get fired up to help

Volunteers are being called on to form a “working party” to help with fencing and to work on other projects, in areas destroyed by the Victorian bushfires. Organised by Wakefield’s “Adopta-town” committee, it is planned for the working party to travel to the Calignee and Traralgon South areas during the month of August to initially assist with fencing. If you are able to assist or would like more information contact Joy Woodroofe on 8528 6365. TARLEE • Tarlee Bowling Club is looking for new members for the 2009/2010 season. If you are interested, call John Tayler 8528 5306, or new president, John Perry 8847 2330. BRINKWORTH • Congratulations to president, Nick Hart vice president, Squid Adams, and honorary secretary Murray Burnley, recently elected to Brinkworth RSL committee. The Club also recently received a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs to have a new tablet placed over the WWI part of the monument at Brinkworth cemetery. AUBURN

• AUBURN’S Recreation Park Committee has been successful obtaining a grant to install an Envirocycle system. The system will recycle waste water for use on the grounds. Congratulations to all involved with the project. • About 25 people attended a community meeting in Auburn recently to discuss the Tour Down Under, which will pass through the town early next year. Attendees were given a brief outline of the event, its organisational structure and an opportunity to ask questions. A sub-committee will be formed to work on capitalising on the opportunity to present Auburn to the World. TWO WELLS • Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch next meeting is on Monday night in the Old Council Chambers at 7.30pm. For more information contact Maria on 8520 2328 or Dave 8524 2036.

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We Who Care For Your Family

Meals on Wheels service awards recognising years of service were handed out in Balaklava last week. Pictured from left standing are: Anna-Lucia Draper, Mary Bubner three years; Marlene Bennett 20; Kevin Bubner three; Glen Mattingly. Front: Gladys Tiller 20; Peter Radcliffe, Nancy Williams 15. Absent, three years: Genni Edwards, Rosemary Evans, Carmel Miels, Kayleen Robinson, Sue Wood. Seven years: Jo May. Twelve years: Margaret March, Shirley Wilson. Jenny Stewart retired as president after five years service at the annual general meetig. She is replaced by Jutta Lorenz. Heather Maxwell continues as secretary and the new treasurer Mary Bubner replaces Jenny Cox.

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Plains Producer, Wednesday July 29, 2009

Mallala in Barossa board switch Distict Council of Mallala will no longer be a member of the Yorke region when development boards cease to exist at the end of this year. Council is currently part of Yorke Regional Development Board, but when the 13 development boards and area consultative committees are merged into seven Regional Development Australia boards on December 30, Mallala will become part of the Barossa region.

This will also include Gawler, Barossa, and Light councils. YRDB chair and Mallala farmer, Ian O’Loan, said he believed the alignment with these councils would be beneficial for the region. “With new subdivisions and development coming through it’s very important to have alignment as a whole region,” he told council at its meeting last week. He also told council it needed to take an

active role with the RDA. “If council is not an active member of RDA you will not be able to access funding from the Commonwealth,” Mr O’Loan said. “You will still get the local government grants, but the access to regional development infrastructure grants will not be available.” He said council could also learn from the strengths of YRDB. “One of the strengths of YRDB against

the other boards is we have the chief executive officers as members on our board,” Mr O’Loan said. He urged councillors to appoint the incoming Mallala chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, to the new RDA board. Because of the change of boundaries, Mr O’Loan will be ineligible to be on the Yorke RDA, but said he would be applying for a position on the Barossa board.

More help for schools

Brinkworth group gives history a ‘helping hand’

Nineteen local kindergartens and schools are among 520 across the state to receive funding for green measures through the State Government’s annual Green Schools program. Riverton and District high school is the big local winner receiving the maximum allocation of $10,000 to implement recommendations resulting from electricity audits of the school. Meanwhile $1000 will go to Balaklava Community, Clare Valley and Two Wells Community children’s centres; Brinkworth Preschool; Freeling, Mallala and Virginia child parent centres; Hamley Bridge, Kapunda, Port Wakefield, Riverton and Snowtown kindergartens; and Saddleworth Early Learning Centre to improve water efficiency through the purchase of rainwater tanks. Balaklava, Hamley Bridge, Koolunga, Mallala and Owen primary schools will receive $1000 each to assist with water efficiency through improved metering.

Brinkworth History Group has been repairing its museum building over recent months. The group works to preserve the community’s historical records, and the 100-year-old building – a former church – was badly in need of repair. Roof vents were recently installed to prevent twisting and warping of match boards by creating a natural airflow. • Fred Groom is shown pointing to the new vents. The history group is now waiting on a stonemason to repair the western wall and rebuild the original tank stand so a rainwater tank and downpipes can be completed. The wall repairs are needed to eliminate water ingressing to the interior of the building.

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Renowned Riverton artist Robert (Alfie) Hannaford will launch the local Clare Valley Tourism Region 2009 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival. SALA is a celebration of the visual arts and involves exhibitions, open studios and events held throughout the state from August 7 to 23. The local launch on August 7, will include an evening of music, dance, regional produce and Clare Valley Wines. This year’s theme will be “Sun and Wind”, and artists have used their imagination to build on the theme. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Clare Valley regional event, many local venues are again involved in this year’s festival. At Snowtown, the winning kites from last year’s Paint the Sky Festival will be on display at Hummocks Station. Local exhibitions include: SNOWTOWN “Global Eyes” Art Exhibition – a unique blend of European and Australian artists presenting the world through their eyes and passions. Featuring artists Marek Herburt, Chris Guthleben, Anna Herburt, Stefan Maguran and George Pivas the are on show at Hummocks Station Accommodation and Function centre, Barunga Homestead Road, Snowtown, phone 0417 084 377. Open Thursdays to Sundays from August 1 to 17, 11am to 5pm BALAKLAVA Winner of the 2009 Balco Art Prize, an oil painting entitled, “Crossroads” by Kadina artist Geraldine Muenchow will be on display along with the work of the 57 artists who entered the competition. The “People’s Choice Award” is up

for grabs and will be awarded to the entry receiving the most votes from the general public. Fill out an entry slip and place it at the voting box at the Gallery. Balaklava Courthouse Gallery, 6 Edith Terrace, Balaklava, phone 8862 1688 or 0409 698 798, is open Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 2 to 4pm or by appointment. WATERVALE Enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese platter while viewing the exciting and innovative works of Neil Hanna and James de Blas on show at Annie’s Lane Winery. Annie’s Lane Winery Cellar Door, Quelltaler Road, Watervale phone 8843 2204. KAPUNDA International Year of Astronomy, “Space and Spaces” featuring artists from the Mid North and other regions The exhibition focuses on our existence in space and time, and space and time beyond our existence with the artists interpretation of inner spaces, spaces in an environment created by us or by other elements in nature. Kapunda Community Gallery, located above the Library, corner of Main and Hill Streets, Kapunda, phone 8566 3096, open August 2 to 30. CLARE SAL(A)UBRIOUS will feature the work of eight Clare Valley artists – Glenys Christopher, Julianne Pulford, Gerald Moore, Harry Sherwin, Christian Vocke, Adrienne Mathews, Lis Jones Ingman and Rhonda Teague. Hosts Jeni and Burt Surmon will welcome guests to Scarlattis Gallery, Mount Surmon Wines, Basham Road (off Stradbrooke), Stanley Flat, phone 8842 1250. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 9 to 13, between 10am and 5pm.


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NEWS v Coastal towns

Residents fight to halt flood threat Rising tides challenge levee banks at Parham, Webb Beach

Coastal communities are lobbying Mallala council to improve their levee banks, concerned about potential flooding during abnormally high tides. With extra high tides seeming to increase in frequency, sheds on the foreshore at Webb Beach and Parham were inundated earlier this year, and locals are concerned the shellgrit levees will not be strong enough to withstand the next high tide. A petition containing 47 signatures was put before council earlier this month. In a letter to council, Parham resident Barb Reid said most of the levees at Parham and Webb Beach had been repaired by council after recent flooding on Anzac Day. However, she said residents were concerned this was simply a reaction to a situation, and said council must commit to repairing, enhancing and maintaining levees to the towns. Mrs Reid said the levees were topped up in 1994 after the threat of a flood, but no ongoing maintenance had occurred since. “Last year after a storm surge, Alwyn Jenkin and I took survey levels along the current levees,” Mrs Reid said. “In several places, the sea came within inches of breaching levees.” These survey results have been passed on to council. Mrs Reid said on Anzac Day, there were minor breaches along the foreshore and two major breaches at the south end of town, with flooding at the end of Prime Street from two sources. The levee on the foreshore near the southern roundabout had been damaged, letting through water, and at the end of Prime street, the levee was compromised by rabbit holes and erosion caused by mo-

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Port Parham resident Darryl Le Couteur stands behind the existing levee bank and indicates the height to which it should be increased. torbikes and four wheel drives crossing the area. “This end of Prime street was flooded and many residents had their sheds flooded from water coming around the back of the houses,” Mrs Reid said. There has also been severe damage at the northern end of the beach, adjoining the proof range fence. “The embankment has been washed away and tidal water now streams through this area and if not repaired, will flood the town from the north,” Mrs Reid said. District Council of Mallala now has a Coastal Townships Levee Banks Project Steering Committee, which advises council of the needs of the townships. At the council meeting last week, those

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NEWS v District

Chooks and chicks craft friendship

Chooks and Chicks – Back, (from left) Maureen Underwood, Sue Mudge, Raelene Hughes, Joy Williams, and Joselyn and Tammy Frank. Front: Jan Higgs, Lyn Wilson, Gwen Owens.

Caring, helping others and ourselves with kindness in a safe and secure environment. That’s Chooks and Chicks. After retiring from a career of caring for others, Port Wakefield’s Jan Higgs recognised the need for a group to care for the women of the town, and started the Chooks and Chicks Community Craft and Friendship Group. The “chooks” are those aged more than 50, and the “chicks” those under. “Recently we’ve been joined by ‘chickens’, babies of the chicks,” said Jan. “The group meets every week, except during school holidays and although there is a craft activity organised, it’s not the focus.

“We have many women who have been through many of the life experiences younger ones are going through now and just having someone to talk to can help so much. The ladies are also eager to pass on their craft skills.” Some of the activities planned for this term are folk art, card making, scrap booking and cushion making. Everyone is welcome to attend and the group meets on Wednesdays, between 10am and 2pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Mine Street, Port Wakefield. “We open at 9am and encourage people to come early and have a coffee and chat,” Jan said. Contact Jan on 8867 1509.

Blyth’s ‘tree troopers’ mark 20 years THREE thousand seedlings were planted along the old railway corridor south of town, at the 20th Annual Blyth Community Tree Planting day on Sunday. Apart from just one shower interrupting proceedings, the afternoon was perfect for a chat and a bit of tree planting for the 30 locals who turned out to help.

As usual there were lots of laughs and with “Showdown” on the radio the rivalry between Crows and Port supporters soon became evident. Children had fun doing a bit of planting followed by lots of exploring in the creeks, drains, old ruins and chasing the bunny rabbits running from hole to hole. Tree planting coordinator, Ian Roberts, predicts

children and landowners in the district will plant another 2500 trees in the next week or two. Blyth’s Master chefs were at their best at afternoon tea when they “plated up” a variety of vegetable based cakes including chocolate and beetroot cake, potato cake and carrot cake. Judges declared them all winners and the chefs will be invited to return and cook

for next year’s 21st birthday celebrations. Planters returned to the Schultz residence to enjoy a hot cup of soup and barbecue. The annual event is organised by Blyth Progress Association. • RIGHT: Bailey Jacka, Nick Schultz, Ian Roberts, with Ruby and Charlie Jacka get set to go. o Advertising Feature

Lower Light hotel celebrates new start Self-confessed gypsy Michelle Wardley will join locals in celebrating the refurbishment of the Lower Light Hotel bar this Sunday. A musician and artist, Michelle is making the opening part of her South Australian tour, singing a variety of blues, folk, acoustic, and alternative music ranging from Nirvana to Creedence. The Western-Australia based artist has also released her own album, Songs from a Gypsy’s Handbag (left). Publican Joff Booth (pictured) is looking forward to the reopening after a car smashed through the

Adelaide All-Trades are proud to be associated with the rebuilding of the Lower Light Hotel Special thanks to: • Harris Bricklayers • Comelec Electrical • Andy Carley Painting • Stephen Coaker Flooring

front wall of the hotel in March. A Dublin man allegedly tried to run down a patron after an altercation, ploughing his vehicle through the wall. No patrons were injured. Luckily for Joff and his customers, he was able to remain open while the bar was rebuilt. In celebration, there will be plenty of giveaways, door prizes, and raffles, along with a charcoal chicken grill. Joff has further improvements planned for the hotel, with new disabled toilets to be built in the near future.

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A ‘natural selection’ Riverton artist James Deans has received third prize in the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize. With a panel of four highly regarded judges, including prominent Australian artist Garry Shead, it is a great achievement and comes with $2,500 in prize money in category B: works on paper. ‘The Natural Selection Process’, was described as “delicate and beautiful” by the judges. James said of his entry: “The Natural Selection Process takes its title from a theoretical and scientific discovery. It is an irresistible force acting on all life. However, sadly in the struggle for survival today, it has taken on a differ-

ent meaning – the threat of extinction rather than the evolutionary process. I have selected one species and a concept in an attempt to draw our attention to this irony.” The judges said: “James’ work is a bold conception using a repeated image in a tapestry-like pattern. “The work evokes a palimpsest of evolution, an interesting reference to the Darwinian theory of evolution.” The overall prize of $50,000 was awarded to Matilda Mitchell from Sydney. All prize-winning and finalists’ works will be on display at the South Australian Museum until September 6.

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Festival may get change of name Renaming the Adelaide Plains Cup Festival was one of several suggestions put forward to improve the annual event recently. Event organisers suggested changing the name to Adelaide Plains Festival to reduce any confusion about the festival being only related to horse racing events. In a report to Wakefield Regional Council, Adelaide Plains Marketing committee minutes for June revealed other discussion points. These included further promotion to Adelaide residents, more signage to promote the festival, and possibly have the event bi-annually, rather than each year. In addition, it was suggested a list of possible events be formed, and community groups targeted to consider hosting events, and a best decorated town street/ shop window competition could be held. Concerns included the appearance of the

region during February and March when the festival is held, and it was questioned whether the race date could be changed for the 2011 festival to a time when the area was more attractive, and the festival would collide with fewer major events. During the 2009 festival, more than 4500 people attended 18 events held across the Adelaide Plains. This was a decrease from the previous year, with larger events like Cinema Under the Stars at Virginia (which drew a crowd of nearly 1000 in 2007) and the Balaklava Bead Fair not being held. The timing of the festival also coincided with a Day on the Green at Clare, Marrabel Rodeo, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival, as well as the Caravan and Camping Show. Next year’s festival will take place from February 26 to February 28.

LETTER to the Editor

Message to grave robbers

On fulfilling a promise to my late husband Alan to keep flowers on Shirley Aldenhoven’s grave, on Sunday afternoon I replaced the dead flowers with fresh flowers. On Monday I topped the vase up with water. On Wednesday I went to do the same, only to find the flowers had been removed. This is not the first time this has happened – it has happened many times. I hope the person/persons who keeps doing this realises how much it is a sacrilege and a huge act of disrespect not only to leave dead flowers on a grave, but to then take the replacements from the resting place of a loved one. I hope they enjoyed the flowers. Jeanette Aldenhoven, Balaklava

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO July 2004

Former farmer Kay Matthias of Watervale brought with her a wealth of hands-on knowledge when she began her new job as mid north rural financial counsellor.

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YEARS AGO July 1999

Port Wakefield farmer Shane Mudge was named On Farm Trainee of the Year at South Australian Farmers Federation annual state convention in Adelaide.

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Local entrant in the Miss SA Quest, Natalie Seacomb, was sashed by Miss SA Debbie Drummond at the annual luncheon, held at the Mallala Institiute.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Jul 31, August 1, 2: Balaklava Eisteddfod. • Aug 1: Karaoke at Blyth Community Hall (fundraiser for Cancer Council). • Aug 2: Old Time Dance, Long Plains. • August 3: Public meeting Brinkworth Christmas Party. • Aug 7: Blyth paper drive. • Aug 8: Balaklava, Pt Wakefield, Owen, Mallala paper drive; Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Trivia Night at Bowling Club. • Aug 9: Kapunda Community Craft Market. • August 10: Snowtown Memorial Hall AGM. • Aug 15: Balaklava Golf Club Auction night. • Aug 20: Horizon Christian School fireworks. • Sep 2 - Balak cup. • Sep 5, 6: CJ Dennis Festival, Auburn. • Sep 7: Hamley Bridge Meals on Wheels AGM. • Sep 11-13: Kapunda Celtic Festival, Community Market. • Sep 12: Kapunda Garage Sale Day. • Sep 20: Owen-Wood family reunion.

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LOCAL v Living

Wives had their own set of commandments! Following on from last week’s ‘The husband’s commandments’ – okay girls, now it’s your turn! 1 – Thou shalt have no other wife but me. 2 – Thou shalt not take into thy house any beautiful brazen image to bow down to her, to serve her, for I am a jealous wife, visiting the sins of the husband upon his followers – therefore, keep thou faithfully to thy marriage vows. 3 – Thou shalt not take the name of thy wife in vain. 4 – Remember her, to keep her respectably. 5 – Honour thy wife’s father and mother. 6 – Thou shalt not scold. 7 – Thou shalt not find fault

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with thy dinners. 8 – Thou shalt smoke tobacco and drink tea with me. 9 – Thou shalt not be behind thy neighbours. 10 – Thou shalt not visit the rum tavern, thou shalt not covet the tavern-keeper’s rum, nor his brandy, nor his gin, nor his whisky, nor his wine, nor anything that is behind the bar of the rum-seller. 11 – Thou shalt not visit the bil-

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liard saloon, neither for worshipping in the dance, nor the heaps of money that lay on the table. And the 12th commandment is… 12 – Thou shalt not stay out later than 10 o’clock at night. Make of these commandments what you will – times have changed, but we must seriously wonder whether it has always been for the good!

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God told Hagar to name her son, Ishmael (“God hears”). He’s ready to hear today’s Arabs too if they will call on him.

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Dawkins will keep watch on regional development Liberal MLC John Dawkins, recently appointed as Liberal Shadow Minister for Regional Development, the Northern Suburbs and State Infrastructure Plans, remains concerned about amalgamations of Regional Development Boards. “I will be watching closely to ensure Federal and State governments meet their commitments,” Mr Dawkins said. Local boards are to be amalgamated with Federal Area Consultative Committees by the end of the year. Former premier, Rob Kerin, is overseeing the process. Mr Dawkins also stressed the lack of community consultation on the role of the new office of the northern suburbs. “Northern Connections, as it is known, can play a realistic and positive role, but only if it has the same focus as Local Government and other key stakeholders.” Mr Dawkins also highlighted the importance of genuinely consulting every sector of the state regarding the infrastructure needed over the next five, 10, 15 to 20 years. “The current Labor government has put a lot of money into its Strategic Plan – but a rail yards hospital, trams and the Anzac Highway underpass never featured in those plans.” “It also concerns me t people in a range of communities are sick of going to ‘consultation’forums held by the Government – only to be told what is going to happen,” he said. “I value the opportunity in Shadow Cabinet to highlight the aims of regional and northern suburbs communities, and the infrastructure they desire.” Mr Dawkins previously was Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader for his portfolios.

Mallala part of grand plan

Mallala councillors indicated they wished to be involved in having their say on the Draft Plan for Greater Adelaide. District Council of Mallala last week asked its elected members if they wished to participate in a focus group to discuss council’s submission on the plan. Every councillor, with the exception of Joe Daniele who has been granted leave as he is overseas, said they wanted to be involved. The draft was launched on July 6, and consultation closes on September 20. It can be viewed at www. plan4adelaide.sa.gov.au

Clubs seek council OK on liquor licence changes

Two local sporting organisations are applying for alterations to their liquor licences. Blyth Golf Club is in the process of redefining its consumption area to include the whole of the course proper. Currently, licensing conditions mean it is illegal to consume alcohol on the course if it is purchased from the club’s bar, but not if it is purchased elsewhere. Balaklava Racing Club is also applying for a liquor ‘club’ licence, having previously only applied for limited liquor licences on an “as needs” basis. Both clubs sought approval of council as part of the application process. In a letter to Wakefield regional Council council, BRC’s administration and finance officer, Re-

beka Nyland, said the club had been advised by the Office of Liquor and Gambling to apply for a club licence because police could intervene on future limited licence applications. “They may deny our limited licence applications, causing our race days to be cancelled,” she said. Rebeka asked for an immediate response from council, as the application process takes six to eight weeks, and the licence needs to be in place before the Balaklava Cup on September 2. Council didn’t object to the licence application, but asked the hours be restricted to 11am to midnight on Saturdays, and on days when scheduled race events occurred at the venue, be restricted to 9am to 8pm.

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Cash splash on local swimming pools

Wakefield Regional Council has added another $4500 to its 2008/2009 pools maintenance program and endorsed projects totalling $74,800 for 2009/2010, of which $34,540 will come from council. Last year’s pools maintenance budget was overspent because of the unexpected cost of installing a chlorine storage tank and safety shower at each pool as part of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare requirements. This year’s projects are: Hamley Bridge – $7300 for two new pumps for chlorine and acid, replacing half of the old bench seating and an automatic water quality tester for ph and acid levels. Owen – $14,000 to repair a major leak, with a contribution of $7000 from the pool committee and $7000 from council. Balaklava – $53,500 for major repairs to the filter system, with a contribution of $15,000 by the pool committee, a grant of $18,500 being sought and $20,240 from council.

ABOVE: Bible Society guests listen to speaker Wilbur Klein pictured at right. Cummins farmer Wilbur Klein entertained guests at the Bible Society Dinner at Balaklava’s Lutheran Hall recently. Wilbur has always been a country boy, spending his school holidays during his teenage years with local relatives. In a humorous presentation, he told of his life experiences and writing his own songs.

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JAMES MAITLAND

Mayor’s Diary

Council’s ‘Community Cabinet’ opportunity

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AKEFIELD Regional Council took an opportunity to raise important matters within our region when the State government held another of its “Community Cabinet” meetings. Our council was invited to attend the meeting in Port Pirie last Tuesday, creating something of a breakthrough as we have not been at any other “Community Cabinet” meetings during the term of the current Rann government. I attended with council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, and we delivered a presentation to a group of Ministers which included Treasurer Kevin Foley, Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Gail Gago, Minister for the River Murray and Water Security, Karlene Maywald and Attorney General, Michael Atkinson.

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NEWS v District

$150,000 planning bill to create ‘new look’ Balaklava Balaklava’s “Masterplan” could cost $150,000 to prepare the first stage. But Wakefield Regional

Council is hoping to cut that cost by half. Council has applied for funding to the State government’s “Places for People”

program to progress the plan to allow preparation of concept plans for the town centre. Yorke Regional Develop-

Local issues at Federal level ANOTHER meeting at City of Playford, Elizabeth, last Monday gave me the chance to raise local issues at a Federal level. This time I was a representative of the Wakefield Group of Councils which met with Federal MP, Catherine King, who not only is Member for Ballarat but chair of Federal parliament’s Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Standing Committee on the Global Financial Crisis on Regional Australia. The Wakefield Group – which includes Wakefield Regional Council in a collective of neighbouring rural and northern metropolitan councils – had submitted a report to the Federal government relating to the economic downturn and how it might impact locally. Whilst it appears the downturn fortunately has not had a huge impact, the meeting became a forum for Wakefield group members to present an update on our regions to a significant chairperson with direct links to the Federal government’s role in local government. When presenting her report to Federal parliament last month, Ms King indicated an ongoing grant system was recommended because “local governments are struggling to provide sufficient levels of infrastructure for the communities.

Let umpire decide allowances It is a welcome move councillors will no longer be able to determine their own allowances after the next local government election in 2010. This has always been difficult for elected members. Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Gail Gago’s recent move, allows more transparency, with an independent “umpire” the only way to go.

Councils want four RDA reps COUNCILS of the Central Local Government region will on August 14 decide who will be local government’s representatives on the new Mid North and Yorke management committee for the Regional Development Australia board. Councils are recommending four representatives (split between elected members and council officers). This column is sponsored by:

ment Board economic development officer, Bridget Sara, prepared the application, hoping to receive $75,000 of the $150,000 cost to prepare concept plans for the town centre. This includes plans for the entrance statements and Ralli Park precinct. The Masterplan is part of council’s 20/20 vision for Balaklava. It is hoped council will know in August if it has been successful in obtaining funding.

Now no gun for Wakefield town

Getting our message across THIS was a real chance for us to deliver a very strong message to the government. Of course, we raised many positives – but we also flagged the very real needs of a region which is growing fast. A key point which often is taken for granted by local residents is that our region mostly is about an hour’s drive from the city. This is an important factor to be considered when governments plan future growth and development. And there’s a four lane highway running right through our council district to Port Wakefield! Our declared positives related to growth in the poultry and pork industries, Primo Australia, the Snowtown wind farm, increasing potential of the Bowmans Intermodal site and developments like Wakefield Waters. The negatives are well-known to most of us; water supplies for both domestic and commercial use (lack of water is hampering further poultry farm growth) and road train access to Bowmans and other infrastructure needs.

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ST JOHN Trainer Neta Noble demonstrates CPR to this group taking their senior first aid training at Balaklava (from left) Neil Davies, Craig Argent, Ken Roberts, Murray Smith, Megan Shepherd, Andrew Smith, Chuck Mellier, Michael Tonkin, Noel Bubner, Carolyn Reid, Cathy Hamann, Deborah Reinhardt, David Schulz and Jo Kowalick.

The proposed tourism display and gun at Port Wakefield will not proceed. Grant money was sourced to place a gun and tourism display at the proposed shopping centre, but because work has still not begun on the centre - and doesn’t appear likely to occur in the near future – the grant funding has been returned. The project was initially proposed when the former gun on the highway was removed, sparking community protest. However, a new gun has since been put in place at the turn off to Bald Hill beach and the proof range.

HAMLEY BRIDGE:

Medical centre gets rate rebate

Hamley Bridge Medical Centre will not have to pay council rates. Wakefield Regional Council last week granted a 100 per cent rebate on general rates, although the business will still have to pay waste collection and CWMS charges. However, councillors were divided on the issue, with some believing council had done more than enough in not only giving away the building itself, but also about $100,000 to refurbish it for a private business. Councillor Avon Hudson was vehemently opposed to the decision. Had council chosen not to grant any rebate, the 2009/10 rates owed would have been $810.54. Council’s budget had already taken into account the expected rates rebate. Parklands The third stage of the Balaklava Parklands project is almost completed. Grant funding was extended until the end of September, and a barbecue and shelter shed will be put in place by high school students in the coming weeks.

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NEWS v District ALL hands on deck: Right: Chris Bolvig and Raelene Green busy in the kitchen. LEFT: Benny Mills and Mary-anne Duncan decorate the hall.

Brinkworth’s big night

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Balaklava Community Arts inc. Presents the

Vocal Ensemble, Choral Workshop, Bands, Instrumental Ensembles, Vocal, Piano, Instrumental, Musical Theatre, Speech & Drama, Contemporary Vocal & Finale Concert

It was a big night for Brinkworth’s 29th annual winetasting – but not before a lot of hard work behind the scenes. About 200 people converged on the town to sample the wines of some 50 to 70 different wines provided by 16 different local wineries. Following the winetasting, guests were treated to a smorgasbord with a dressed pig, donated by Buster and Helen Weckert, and cooked on a spit, taking pride of place on the smorgasbord table, which is full of a vast array of food. At the conclusion of dinner, tables were pushed aside and guests danced the night away to the tunes of popular Burra band Free Spirit. The event is the major fundraiser for the Brinkworth hall and made possible by the many locals who volunteer their time to make the event a success.

Friday July 31 Choral Workshop Vocal Ensemble (4- 9 Voices) Bands - Stage and Concert Instrumental Ensembles (4-9 Inst.) Rock Bands

Balaklava Uniting Church Balaklava Uniting Church Balaklava Town Hall Lighthouse Christian Centre Lighthouse Christian Centre

8.40 am 2.00 pm 9.30 am 9.00 am 2.00 pm

Admission: $3 (please note this ticket covers all Friday venues)

Saturday August 1 Vocal Piano Instrumental Musical Theatre Speech & Drama Contemporary Vocal

Annette Elliss lends a hand to make salads.

Balaklava Uniting Church 8.30 am Balaklava Town Hall 9.00 am St Paul Lutheran Church 8.30 am Balaklava Churches of Christ 8.30 am Hayfield Plains Community Centre 10.00 am Lighthouse Christian Centre 8.45 am

Admission: Adults $5 - Students $3 - Primary School AGe: Free (please note this ticket covers all Saturday venues)

SUnday August 2 Finale Concert & Vocal Scholarship

Balaklava Town Hall

2.30pm

Admission: $6 adult $4 concession Tickets available Eisteddfod Office - Balaklava Town Hall all weekend

Enquiries: info@balaklavaeisteddofd.org.au For more detailed information please see the printed programme - available for $2.00 at the Balaklava Post Office, Balaklava Community Library, Balaklava Bakery or at any of the venues on Friday 31st July & Saturday 1st August 2009

NEWS IN BRIEF

Limited interest for Youth Advisory role

WAKEFIELD Regional Council’s community development officer, David Woodroofe, has had limited response to a push for more members on the Youth Advisory Committee. In addition to an article published in this newspaper, Mr Woodroofe visited both Horizon Christian School and Balaklava High School in search of people interested in becoming part of the community committee. Two students from the high school indicated an interest.

Nominate top Aussie

Nominations are being sought for the 2010 Australian of the Year Awards. The awards recognise achievements or community contribution and are awarded in four categories: Australian of the Year, open to all Australians; Senior Australian of the Year, (aged 60 plus); Young Australian of the Year, (16-30 years); Local Hero, for those who make a real difference in their community. Nominations, which close August 31, can be made online at australianoftheyear.org.au or forms are available at Commonwealth Bank branches.


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Cat to sell our Cup Adelaide singer Cat Southern has been named the “face” of this year’s Balaklava Cup. And Balaklava Racing Club announced its major sponsors for the big day, on September 2 at its media launch in Adelaide last Friday. The Advertiser and Malaysia Airlines will again sponsor the 1600 metre open handicap listed race which boasts a massive $70,000 in prize money plus trophies. Another drawcard on race day will be a new $30,000, 1200 metre open sprint. Balaklava executive officer Doug Hall said, “We have been trying to get a second feature race for years, and it’s great news to have secured this race, which will

attract a separate field of quality horses.” Other major sponsors announced were Coopers, Pernod Ricard Australia which incorporates the Jacob’s Creek brand, Atlas Party Hire, Angas Securities, Bardrill Corporation, Diageo Australia. “Another exciting development is a Red Bull stunt plane will come and perform acrobatics to the cup crowd then land on the airstrip in the centre of the track,” Doug said on Monday. “Our sponsors are using the cup to launch new products with Coopers launching a new premium beer brand and Jacob’s Creek a new sparkling wine.”

Doug Hall, Cat Southern and Ian Bradshaw from major sponsor Pernod Ricard Australia, sample one of the new Jacob’s Creek wines which will be officially launched on cup day. n LEFT: At the media launch from left, Cat Southern, Lee-Anne McCracken, Kelly Noble and Bek Nyland. n RIGHT: At Balaklava races last week were Cindy Thomas (left) and Judy Goedeche.

Claire marries

n Claire Gill married Matthew Pym at Balaklava Uniting church on April 4. Claire is the daughter of Joanne and Mostyn Gill, of Pinery Hut Farm, near Lochiel and Andrew the son of Barbara and Lyndsay Pym, of Rockleigh, near Murray Bridge. Claire was attended by Cyone Whiting and Matthew by Chad Clark. The newlyweds held their wedding reception at Clare Country Club and later honeymooned in the Blue Mountains and Sydney before n New arrival – Balaklava’s Nicole and Josh Oliver, along returning to their home at Mount with big brothers Matthen and Natten, welcome Ryan Jack, born July 24 at Clare Hospital, weighing 7lb 12oz. Torrens.

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APFL results from Saturday – Round 14 A Grade Senior Colts 6.5 0.2

12.12 12.16 26.26 (182) 0.4 0.4 1.4 (10)

Best: Mallala- J.Montgomerie, B.Hardie, C.Rimmer, B.Griffiths, M.Birchmore, A.Bruggeman; Hamley Bridge- J.Schahinger, L.Slok, M.Norman, J.Latimer, A.Hill, L.Smith  Goals: Mallala- D.Feeley 5, A.Bruggeman 5, B.Hardie 3, C.Rimmer 3, M.Saunders 2, B.Griffiths 2, B.Montgomery, J.Birchmore, R.Montgomerie, L.Heeley, B.Start, J.Montgomerie; Hamley Bridge- B.Burgess

Two Wells United

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7.3 7.5

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18.15 (123) 12.9 (81)

Best: Two Wells- L.Allmond, A.Hand, S.Wise, B.Spiteri, B.Stubing, N.Applebee; United- M.East, A.Mills, A.Mansfield, W.Banton, S.Schulz, M.Davey  Goals: Two Wells- A.Hand 8, J.Antony 3, S.Wise 3, M.Abdilla 2, L.Allmond, B.Stubing; United- M.Davey 3, B.Sharman 2, A.Mills 2, B.Sobey, D.Carter, T.Guerin, W.Banton

Virginia Balaklava

4.1 2.1

6.3 4.6

10.10 12.12 5.8 9.8

(84) (62)

Best: Virginia- B.Galic, G.Rigney, C.Darward, M.Young, C.Campbell, R.Desmond; Balaklava- L.Evans, J.Rowland, J.Tiller, B.Catford, D.Fredrich, H.Walker  Goals: Virginia- B.Galic 2, C.Campbell 2, A.Geradis 2, M.Cocchiard, C.Musolino, S.Papanotis, M.Young, E.Tsimiklis, A.Johnston; Balaklava- J.Walker 3, B.Catford 2, J.Michael, T.McPharlin, J.Brice, B.Lamond

Mallala Hamley Bridge

B Grade 0.0 1.0

6.5 3.3

9.6 6.6

13.8 7.8

(86) (50)

Best: Mallala- D.Pontt, S.Angus, K.Jameson, R.Argent, P.Blacket, S.Irish; Hamley Bridge- S.Rademacher, L.Rowsell, I.Naulty, T.Papzoglor, J.Huckshold, D.Miller  Goals: Mallala- D.Pontt 3, R.Russel 3, R.Argent, S.Angus, J.King, D.Tiller, R.Dawe, G.White, J.Morgan; Hamley Bridge- B.Haggerty 2, J.Lampard 2, L.O’Neil 2, J.Huckshold

Two Wells United

7.2 0.1

8.6 1.2

10.9 5.3

11.12 8.3

(78) (51)

Best: Two Wells- T.Taylor, B.Hart, S.Larrett, S.Barker, R.Coleman, D.Applebee; United- J.Baker, J.Mason, T.Opitz, L.Hall, K.Jarman, K.Jenkin  Goals: Two Wells- S.Larrett 4, S.Uern 4, O.Allmond 3; United- B.Jones 2, A.Pratt 2, D.Carter, J.Rundle, T.McArdle, L.Hall

Virginia Balaklava

3.8 3.6

8.3 6.8

13.7 8.10

(85) (58)

Best: Virginia- B.Zito, B.Drew, M.Gilliard, M.Cartlidge, T.Karutz, B.Nikou; Balaklava- B.Michael, D.Tezacker, M.Bond, P.Georg, D.Parker, K.Zerk  Goals: Virginia- B.Nikou 3, S.Lioulios 2, M.Hamood 2, R.Perre, D.Fieldhouse, B.Zito, M.Pogas, B.Poole, A.Leo; Balaklava- L.Wright 3, G.Palmer, O.Hearnden, C.Marshall, K.Michalanney, D.Tezacker

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5.1 0.0

10.3 1.0

16.8 1.0

21.8 3.3

(134) (21)

Balaklava Virginia

4.4 1.0

4.4 4.3

8.10 5.3

8.10 7.5

(58) (47)

Best: Two Wells- A.Clarke, M.Sincock, R.Devlin, T.Markou, H.Ramsay, D.Wise; United- M.McIntyre, T.Beddell, B.Merry, I.Guisasola, C.Lee-chapman, J.Curnow  Goals: Two WellsS.Schroeter 7, H.Ramsay 5, J.Fiddock 4, L.Tassell 2, D.Wise, M.Daly; United- A.McArdle, C.McIntyre, M.McIntyre Best: Balaklava- D.Butterfield, S.Rowland, L.Guy, R.McPharlin, M.Clifford, B.Harkness; Virginia- J.Bradbrook, T.Lioulios, G.Arharidis, S.Cook, S.Soloman, R.Azzurro  Goals: Balaklava- L.Guy 2, J.McPharlin 2, R.McPharlin, J.Feigert, J.Jenner, T.Shepherd; Virginia- J.Bradbrook 2, J.Booth-Elliot 2, S.Cook, N.Seccafien, T.Lioulios

Junior Colts

Hamley Bridge Mallala

3.2 0.0

4.4 3.3

6.4 4.6

6.5 4.10

(41) (34)

Two Wells United

3.2 0.1

4.10 0.1

7.11 0.5

7.11 0.5

(53) (5)

Balaklava Virginia

1.0 1.3

3.2 1.3

3.3 2.6

4.5 3.8

(29) (26)

Best: Hamley Bridge- S.Collings, M.Campian, N.Pycroft, J.Watson, D.Collings, T.Darwin; Mallala- B.O’Leary, R.Svetec, Z.Hallion, H.Kirvan, J.Watson, R.Konzag  Goals: Hamley Bridge- S.Collings, T.Darwin, M.Campian, S.Hill, D.Collings, N.Pycroft; MallalaJ.Birchmore 2, H.Kirvan, A.Coe Best: Two Wells- D.Wise, B.Calvett, M.Wylie, R.Catanzariti, C.Farrerly, B.Catanzariti; United- C.Lee-Chapman, C.Hunter, D.Zanker, C.McIntyre, A.Bugeja, A.Hunt  Goals: Two Wells- L.Goss 3, D.Wise, C.Curtin, B.Tieste, M.Wylie; Best: Balaklava- C.McPharlin, J.Butterfield, D.Fahey, B.Krieg, T.Michael, C.Karpany; Virginia- J.Hocking, H.Farrow, A.Drew, A.Pogas, M.Mussolino, J.Zografiois  Goals: Balaklava- C.McPharlin 2, B.Heaslip, D.Fahey; Virginia- R.Spano, A.Pogas, N.Seccafien Next Saturday Matches

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BSR Tigers North Clare

3.4 1.0

10.8 14.10 19.15 (129) 2.0 4.0 6.0 (36)

5.4 2.2

8.5 5.4

16.9 5.4

19.10 (124) 8.6 (54)

BBH Rams South Clare

3.5 2.1

11.11 14.15 21.18 (144) 2.1 2.4 5.4 (34)

Blyth/Snow Min/Man

6.3 2.0

9.6 5.1

9.8 8.4

13.9 10.5

(87) (65)

Eudunda RSMU Hawks

5.3 2.2

7.4 3.9

10.7 7.11

13.8 10.14

(86) (74)

5.2 4.0

8.4 7.2

14.5 10.4

16.8 16.5

(104) (101)

5.3 3.2

10.6 6.4

15.7 9.6

22.10 (142) 11.7 (73)

B Grade 2.1 1.0

5.4 4.0

11.4 6.1

15.7 8.3

(97) (51)

1.1 4.0

2.7 4.2

3.9 5.5

6.15 5.5

(51) (35)

2.1 4.1

8.3 6.1

9.6 9.3

11.8 9.3

(74) (57)

Best: Blyth/Snow- A.Dyke, M.Price, S.Goldsmith, C.Stirling, J.Cook, B.Pratt; Min/Man- T.Webb, S.Camilleri, D.Hall, R.Dixon, N.Schoenberg, B.Allen  Goals: Blyth/Snow- M.Agnew 3, C.Kennett 2, D.Stirling 2, M.Wilkinson, R.Pratt, A.Dyke, S.Goldsmith; Min/ Man- C.Hill 3, R.Dixon 2, T.Thomas 2, B.Allen, J.Curtis

RSMU Hawks Eudunda

Two Wells United

Best: Mallala- J.Drew, D.McLean, J.Hallion, R.Helps, G.Brennan, A.Burt; Hamley Bridge- A.Power, T.Darwin, M.Gregory, B.Case, B.Fritz, J.Smith  Goals: Mallala- L.Helps 2, J.Hallion 2, D.McLean, A.Burt, J.Mollnar, J.Drew; Hamley Bridge- A.Power 3, S.Collings 2, B.Case, M.O’Neil

(103) (75)

Best: BBH Rams- D.Booth, K.Reed, M.Cousins, G.Newell, W.Nolan, J.Little; South Clare- J.Fisher, S.Smith, P.Chapman, W.Newman, P.Stanway, J.Young  Goals: BBH Rams- W.Nolan 3, J.Webster, K.Reed, J.Little; South Clare- M.Clarke 2, J.Haysman 2, W.Lavender

Blyth/Snow Min/Man

(57) (48)

16.7 11.9

Best: BSR Tigers- D.Longbottom, S.Richards, A.Lehmann, N.Burford, D.Lawry, A.Mellow; North Clare- N.Jones, B.Sweetman, M.Dopson, D.Smith, M.Hams, S.Victor  Goals: BSR Tigers- D.Jones 4, S.Richards 2, B.Weckert 2, N.Adams, M.Lynch, B.Jones, A.Mellow, A.Culbertson, M.Tilbrook, N.Burford; North Clare- D.Smith 2, J.Kain, S.Jennings, J.Nicolai, N.Jones, R.Pengilly, M.Hams

BBH Rams South Clare

8.9 7.6

15.6 7.7

Best: RSMU Hawks- S.Noack, J.Williams, P.Clark, B.Harrison, D.Rowett, B.Mitchell; Eudunda- M.Cussadia, R.Schimidt, S.Biacsi, K.Bisset, R.Westover, A.Turrell  Goals: RSMU Hawks- S.Noack 8, J.Williams 7, T.Willmott 2, D.Busch 2, B.Mitchell, S.Goodfellow, T.White; Eudunda- S.Geister 4, R.Westover 3, R.Schimidt, M.Cussadia, D.Cluse, A.Bray

BSR Tigers North Clare

6.8 5.5

10.5 5.7

Best: Blyth/Snow- R.Darling, G.Ottens, N.Mccormack, A.Lockwood, P.Keain, G.Hayes; Min/Man- R.Piggot, B.Kerslake, A.Ackland, D.Fogden, L.Sandow, B.Ross  Goals: Blyth/SnowB.Moffatt 3, P.Keain 2, J.Gillings 2, S.Clifford 2, J.Agnew 2, R.Darling, N.McCormack, G.Ottens, S.Atkinson, A.Brackstone; Min/Man- B.Kerslake 6, M.Prince 3, S.Baraglia 2, L.Sandow 2, B.Currie, R.Piggot, L.Milburn

RSMU Hawks Eudunda

4.5 3.3

6.3 1.2

Best: BBH Rams- A.Spicer, A.Purchase, J.Schuppan, M.Hall, P.Mann, N.Stacey; South Clare- M.Cloke, B.Sanford, C.Sommerville, S.Parish, M.Thomas, A.Vandeleur  Goals: BBH Rams- B.Wall 3, S.Tohl 3, J.Schuppan 3, A.Purchase 2, D.Reed 2, A.Spicer 2, T.Whittlesea 2, P.Mann, M.Phin; South Clare- C.Sommerville 3, M.Thomas 2, A.Vandeleur 2, S.Cloke

Blyth/Snow Min/Man

2.2 2.2

NEFL results – Round 12 A Grade Senior Colts

Best: North Clare- J.Nicholas, M.Harrold, S.Pink, R.Moulds, A.Amey, S.Jaeschke; BSR Tigers- B.Reschke, A.Smart, T.Weckert, S.Nicholls, C.Jones, S.Weckert  Goals: North Clare- S.Pink 6, M.Ward 3, A.Amey 2, G.Wilkins, J.Nicholas, T.Huppatz; BSR Tigers- D.Mellow 2, D.Smith 2, B.Reschke 2, B.Pilkington 2, C.Hanley, C.Jones, K.Burgess

BBH Rams South Clare

Mallala Hamley Bridge

4.0 2.1

5.3 5.3

7.5 5.5

9.5 7.10

(59) (52)

Best: RSMU Hawks- S.Przibilla, T.Shearer, G.Linke, A.Parkinson, J.Sandland, S.Griffiths; Eudunda- S.Waldhuter, J.Vandenham, S.Mann, J.Pfitzner, M.Slater, A.Slater  Goals: RSMU HawksS.Griffiths 3, V.Pike 2, B.Przibilla, J.Hicks, J.Ferguson, J.Smith; Eudunda- J.Pfitzner 2, D.Pearson 2, S.Waldhuter, S.Mann, J.Schutz

Best: BSR Tigers- S.Tilbrook, A.Fitzgerald, B.Mitchell, K.Burgess, L.Bunfield, N.Hayes; North Clare- S.Helbig, N.Earle, J.Pritchard, M.Edwards, M.Smith, S.Allen  Goals: BSR Tigers- B.Mitchell 4, M.Weckert 3, M.Shane 3, N.Bunfield 2, A.Davidson 2, K.Burgess, L.Bunfield, N.Hayes, C.Burgess, D.Bruce; North Clare- N.Bray 2, C.Earle, B.Couzner, M.Makin, J.Pritchard Best: BBH Rams- J.Lynch, T.Whittlesea, S.Connell, Z.Lynch, R.Maidment, M.Wiechs; South Clare- D.Day, J.Eyers, L.Dunstan, S.Minney, T.Pitcher, D.Southall  Goals: BBH Rams- T.Whittlesea 12, J.Lynch 3, Z.Lynch 3, L.Roth 2, T.Weich; South Clare- J.Andrewatha 3, L.Dunstan 2 Best: Blyth/Snow- J.Growden, M.Atkinson, C.Lloyd, B.Pratt, L.Mugge, D.Salter; Min/Man- T.Friebel, C.Mcbride, J.McGregor, J.Ey, M.Bannon, O.Harding  Goals: Blyth/Snow- A.Lloyd 5, J.Growden 5, D.Salter, C.Lloyd, T.Eime; Min/Man- J.McGregor 3, A.Young, J.Sandow, D.Pengilly, A.Grosset, T.Friebel, A.Bruce, J.Ey Best: Eudunda- T.Walker, D.Reese, B.Dunn, C.Redemski, C.Voigt, N.Schutz; RSMU Hawks- B.Moreton, R.Howson, J.Molineux, R.Fuss, B.Plueckhahn, T.Smith  Goals: Eudunda- T.Walker 5, C.Voigt 3, D.Reese 2, A.Dunstan, B.Dunn, S.Roocke; RSMU Hawks- T.Smith 3, T.Connell 3, A.Rowett, T.Allen, B.Plueckhahn, M.Rohde

BSR Tigers North Clare

Junior Colts 1.0 0.0

3.3 0.0

3.4 2.1

5.6 2.1

(36) (13)

South Clare BBH Rams

7.5 0.0

16.9 20.13 29.19 (193) 0.0 0.2 0.2 (2)

Blyth/Snow Min/Man

1.2 0.1

2.4 0.1

2.6 1.3

7.9 1.3

(51) (9)

Eudunda RSMU Hawks

3.0 0.0

5.1 2.1

6.2 3.2

10.2 3.3

(62) (21)

Best: BSR Tigers- J.Kurth, J.Weckert, M.Burgess, J.Hayes, T.Wilsdon, M.Longbottom; North Clare- A.Norton, J.Kennedy, L.Jaeschke, H.Calaby, B.Earle, K.Dreckow  Goals: BSR Tigers- T.Wilsdon 2, J.Kurth, R.Fitzgerald, J.Weckert; North Clare- L.Schumacher 2 Best: South Clare- L.Dunstan, R.Knight, D.Minney, D.Day, P.Vonheyamnick, W.Weetra; BBH Rams- D.Heinrich, H.Wilson, L.Roth, B.Radford, B.Lee, M.Davey  Goals: South Clare- L.Dunstan 10, R.Knight 9, J.Pearse 3, P.Vonheyamnick 2, J.Maynard, D.Day, N.Boyce, W.Weetra, D.Minney; Best: Blyth/Snow- J.Kennewell, J.Andriske, A.Giles, T.Eime, D.Giles, T.Norton; Min/Man- D.Pengilly, T.Milburn, A.Grosset, D.Wilmott, W.Jenner, W.Pearson  Goals: Blyth/Snow- C.Giles 3, D.Giles 2, J.Kennewell, A.Giles; Min/Man- A.Grosset Best: Eudunda- C.Blumson, M.Neville, L.Waldhuter, K.Milde, S.Nietschke, E.Dunstan; RSMU Hawks- H.Behn, P.Callery, B.Sutton, S.Ball, M.Rohde, B.Snook  Goals: Eudunda- K.Milde 3, C.Blumson, L.Waldhuter, J.Schulz, E.Dunstan, A.Murray, B.Biscan, J.Bugeja; RSMU Hawks- S.Ball, J.Connell, Z.Jolly

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


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Magpies demolish Bombers A grade By Lindsay Nesbit Hamley Bridge turned on champagne weather and Mallala turned on champagne football, in a 25 goal plus demolition of the Bombers. It turned out to be a perfect day for football. A big crowd, the oval in best ever condition, and a perfect day for Mallala stalwart Daniel ‘DJ’ Jennings playing his 150th game. It was top versus bottom, and the match went virtually as expected. Mallala, minus a couple of players due to injury, gave James Barr, Matt Saunders, and Jonno Wildbore a chance to have another run at ‘A’ grade level. For the first five minutes Hamley Bridge held Mallala to no score. With Justin Schahinger winning in ruck, it looked like Hamley might be able to make at least a reasonable contest of it. The illusion was quickly shattered. Angus Bruggeman presenting himself with strong marks. Mallala attacking early, it was only a matter of time before the floodgates opened. Brad Hardie was the first Mallala player to keep the goal umpire busy waving two flags. The Bombers were already starting to feel the pressure. A misdirected kick to Liam Whitwell didn’t help, and when the ball went to Christian Rimmer the goal compounded the Bombers woes. Daniel Feeley, a clever mark and goal. The first of two goals of the day to Matt Saunders. Things were turning very ugly very quickly for Hamley. Brian Montgomery another major for Mallala and already the visitors looked more than several classes above the home side. On one of the very few occasions the ball went into the Bombers forward zone, it ended up going from David Cawrse at the Mallala full back position to full forward, untouched by Hamley players. Result, another goal to Matt Saunders. The big bloke hav-

Mallala 26-26 (182) d Hamley Bridge 1-4 (10)

ing a cracker of a first quarter. The Mallala midfield was ‘killing ‘em’. Only the 50 per cent scoreboard accuracy saving Hamley from a complete first quarter blowout. After one term Hamley were in more strife than the early settlers. The second quarter became almost a replica of the first. Mallala scored a point, but the ordinary kick-in was marked by Mallala. A pass to Matthew Birchmore, another Mallala goal. The Pies turned up the pressure and it became another six goal term for the visitors. Daniel Feeley with three to his name at the main break. Joel Montgomerie, Brad Hardie, and Christian Rimmer meeting little opposition. The few times the Bombers went into attack the pressure from Mallala forced them into kicking from a long way out. Mallala’s defenders too quick, skilful, and playing in front, able to gather the ball too easily. Hamley rarely looking likely to score a goal. Justin Schahinger, Luke Slok, Matt Norman, and Stuart Gregory battling manfully against overwhelming odds. A rare second quarter highlight for the Bombers was a big mark by Joel Latimer. Mallala could have done even better but for five consecutive behinds to end the term. After the main break things didn’t change for the Bombers, if anything they got worse. Mallala’s most productive quarter scoring wise. A 10 goal term for Mallala, Hamley not even getting on the scoreboard. Daniel Feeley opened the term with his fourth. Liam Heeley, a reliable back pocket ran up the ground to kick a goal. Mallala were doing as they pleased. Brad

Griffiths goaled after eluding four Hamley defenders. At one centre bounce Brian Montgomery lined up on a wing, Angus Bruggeman to full forward, and ‘Gus’ played his part with three goals in a row for the quarter. One coming after some ill-directed advice to the umpire resulted in a 50m penalty. Hamley were getting no easy kicks. Brad Hardie oozed skill, class, and perfect ball placement. Brett Start one of the best on-the-run pickups to be seen. ‘Starters’ pass to Christian Rimmer perfect, resulting in the 10th goal of the quarter. Interest in the last term mainly around could Mallala get to 30 goals, and could Hamley get a goal? Brett Start began the last quarter with a goal. From a fair way out the ball went through the big sticks dead centre. A good Bomber mark saw the ball end up with Brett Burgess. The classy forward had rarely seen the ball all game, but he made no mistake. At long last Hamley had broken the ice. A huge roar went up from the crowd with the Burgess goal. Brett Burgess graciously acknowledged the crowd support. Unfortunately neither Burgess, nor any other Bomber looked likely to repeat the effort. The ball almost exclusively in the Mallala forward lines. Hamley were let off the hook to a certain extent when 14 scoring shots produced only four goals, including a string of seven consecutive behinds. The 30 goal mark proving impossible with this sort of inaccuracy. Joe Danis showing what a good pair of hands he has with some excellent marking. Angus Bruggeman kicking the last two goals of the

LUKE Slok, Hamley Bridge homes in on the ball during the A grade game against Mallala.

match ending up joining Daniel Feeley with a total of five. Aside from Justin Schahinger, who was the only Bomber to be effective on the day, Hamley had plenty of triers but few winners. Luke Slok, Joel Latimer, Matt

Norman, Stuart Gregory, and defenders Matthew Koch, Luke Smith, and Todd MacKereth who all saw plenty of the ball, usually under enormous pressure. Mallala with no passengers. It really was a case of all played well. Joel Mont-

gomerie outstanding, Brad Hardie brilliant, Christian Rimmer at his best. The list could go on and on. Daniel Jennings’s 150th proving to be one of his easier games in defence. ‘DJ’ was appropriately chaired off the ground.

Mallala blow game apart, leaving Hamley in sixth place reserves

Hamley Bridge needed a win to keep their finals dream alive, and defend the premiership crown…Mallala had other ideas. Other results conspired to drop Hamley to sixth on the table when Mallala recorded a comfortable 36 point win. After a dour first quarter that saw the Bombers score the only goal, Mallala blew the game open in the second quarter. Leading by three goals at half time, Mallala matched a charged up Hamley in the third quarter before running away with a win in the last term. Mallala had plenty of highlights in what was a real danger game for them. Ryan Russell in his first game back after a 10 week layoff with a knee injury kicked three goals and was a real inspiration. David Pontt not only also kicked three goals but played his best game of the year. Pontt was simply brilliant. ‘Big’ Sam Irish rucked all day against taller opponents, and more than held his own. Rhys Argent and Sam Angus alternated between playing on the wing, and having a run on the ball. Both players setting up many Mallala attacking moves. Throw in Kyle Jamieson and ‘Mr. Reliable’, Paul Blacket, and Mallala had a winning formula. And that fails to mention the efforts of Graham White, Tom Jenkin, Jason King, Brett Tucker, Jase Morgan and full back Ryan ‘Shooter’ McGannon. Hamley came back in the third quarter, but simply didn’t have enough when it mattered. Ben ‘BJ’ Haggerty again put in a solid performance, as did Justin Lampard. Along with Lachlan O’Neil, all scored two goals for the Bombers on a day where it just wasn’t quite enough. The Bombers playing ‘catch up’ football after half time. Scott Rademacher, Leighton Rowsell (apart from a 50m penalty), and Ian ‘Nuts’ Naulty gave their all for the Bombers. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough on a day where more was needed. Mallala remains second on the ladder, on percentage only to league leaders Two Wells. Hamley still in there but will be required to find something to see finals action.

Mallala 13-8 (86) d Hamley Bridge 7-8 (50)

Senior Colts

Second last versus last looked like being a close contest, and that was exactly the way it turned out when Mallala prevailed by nine points in an absorbing contest. The winless Bombers with a modest percentage of 12.86, the lowest of any grade, took it right up to the visitors. In all four quarters there was only ever a goal in it at any time. After the teams were deadlocked at quarter time, Mallala managed to edge ahead by a goal at half time, and maintain that margin until the end. Mallala kicking only the one extra point in the second half. Andrew Power kicked three for the Bombers, and was the best of the forwards. Sam Collings followed up with another two to go with his single in Junior Colts. Ben Case and Mason O’Neil contributed singles. Lewis Helps and Jono Hallion kicked two apiece for Mallala, with singles from Dale McLean, Alec Burt, Jarrod Mollinar, and Jake Drew. Not only was Andrew Power the most prolific goal scorer for the Bombers with three, he was also the most prolific goal scorer in the game, and was best on ground for the home team. Tyler Darwin playing in his second game for the day also again figured in the Bombers’ best. Mitchell Gregory, Ben Case, Ben Fritz, and Justin Smith were other Hamley players to put in four quarter efforts. Mallala’s Jake Drew, Dane McLean, and Jono Hallion did enough to see Mallala victorious. Capably backed up by Russell Helps, Guy Brennan, and Alec Burt. The visitors victorious and always able to find just that little bit extra when required to ensure Mallala walked away with the spoils.

Junior Colts

Hamley Bridge scored an upset seven point win over the more highly fancied Mallala side. Going into the game in sixth place, Hamley Bridge set up victory

with a dominant first quarter when the Bombers kicked nearly half their final score. The first quarter also saw Mallala held scoreless. Mallala recovered in the second term to get back into the match, but the Bombers still held sway at half time with a seven point lead, a lead Hamley maintained until games end. After half time Mallala had numerous chances to steal a win, but the Bombers kept their heads, and most importantly stayed in front on the scoreboard. Both sides kicked a total of 13 points after half time, but it was the Bombers two goals one to Mallala’s one goal seven that saw Hamley get over the line. Mallala’s wasteful kicking not helping their cause. In front from start to finish, Hamley would have been unlucky to lose. The six goals to Hamley scored by six individual players. Jake Birchmore for Mallala the game’s only multiple goal scorer with two. Sam Collings, Tyler Darwin, Matt Campian, Sam Hill, Dylan Collings, and Nathan Pycroft the best of the Bombers. Ben O’Leary in his best performance for Mallala, Reece Svetec at centre half back, Zak Hallion in the centre, Hugh Kirvan, Josh Watson, and full back Ryan Konzag the pick of the Pies. The win keeps Hamley in the mix for a finals berth. While Mallala will still hold down second place, the loss has no doubt given Coach Chris Hummell food for thought.

TOP: Mallala senior colts captain Dale McLean runs with the ball. above: Mallala’s Rhys Argent punches the ball away from Bomber Ian Naulty during the A grade game.


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Roosters earn win over Tigers By Bronte Hewett

A grade

WIlliam Sansbury, Two Wells looks to get a kick away before Tiger Brad Shimmin pounces in the A grade game.

The Two Wells Roosters had a well-earned win against United at home, in a neck in neck match which ended with the Roosters pushing out to a 42 point victory in the last quarter. The Roosters got off to the better start, with four early goals to the Tigers nil. Hard work through the field from Andrew Hardiman and Tallen Leighton set up the Roosters forward line action. United bounced back with two goals and went into quarter time looking very competitive. Peter Cook and Adrian Mills were fast and started out hard for United. Two Wells led by two goals, 4.1 – 2.3 at quarter time. The second quarter went the Tigers way, as they took the lead during the opening minutes with two quick goals. Two Wells had moments of messy football offensively and defensively, but good control and solid deliveries from Willy Sansbury pushed the Roosters to stay in the game. Michael Davey was productive in the goal square, using his height and strong hands to overcome defence. After some early mis-kicks, Wally Hand

regained his kicking form, and also took some impressive marks in the Rooster forward line to keep his side in the contest. After a goal late in the term, the Tigers went into the main break with a two point lead, seemingly setting the game up for another nail-biter. Under a lot of pressure, the Roosters made several skill errors and weren’t kicking straight. Matt East and Adrian Mills controlled the Tiger mid-field and were influential in their attacking. Lee Allmond again played an important role on the ball, and again brought out the goods for the Roosters to play a fast, open game. Ben Spiteri pressured the ball all across the field, while Nathan Applebee also showed solid defence and hard tackling for the Roosters. However, miskicks were costing the Roosters crucial turnovers which United took advantage of. The score at half time was 7.3 - 7.5 in the Tigers favour. The third quarter was as even as they come, with both sides putting in a strong effort and showing no signs of letting go of the game. Young Rooster Ben Stubing rucked well and kicked a great left-foot goal to regain the lead for the home side. Goals from Will Banton and Michael Davey kept United well and truly in the game going into three quarter time, with the Roosters just holding onto the lead 11.8 – 10.7. The Roosters came out flying in the last

Two Wells 18-15 (123) d United Tigers 12-9 (81)

TIGER Adrian Mills takes a mark during the A grade game, in front of Rooster opponent James Williams. quarter and gained an attacking momentum. The Rooster forwards got more opportunities and put them to good use, booting seven goals in total. The Tigers were steady with two goals but looked gone once the Roosters had the steady lead. United fought out the game well withAdam Mansfield,Adrian Mills and Matt East keeping constant pressure on

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key Rooster players and attacking hard in offence. Wally Hand racked up eight goals for the match, while Justin Antony showed his full potential in the last quarter. Lee Allmond, Tallen Leighton and Scott Wise worked hard on the ball all game. The final score was 18.15(123) – 12.9 (83).

ADAM Pratt, United kicks in front of his Two Wells opponent during the reserves.

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TILLER Derek - Mallala................................................. 34 CARTER Darren - United..............................................24 MCKEAN Rhys - Two Wells........................................20 LARRETT Steven - Two Wells.....................................20 PRATT Adam - United...................................................18 WRIGHT Leigh - Balaklava...........................................18 UERN Shannon - Two Wells....................................... 17 ALLMOND Owen - Two Wells................................... 17 HILL Dallas - HW Eagles..............................................15 LEO Maurice - Virginia..................................................15

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W 10 9 8 5 5 4 0

L 2 3 4 7 7 7 11

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 1220 1175 1147 960 1055 999 503

Agnst 548 766 946 933 1079 954 1833

Pts 20 18 16 10 10 8 0

% 69.01 60.54 54.80 50.71 49.44 51.15 21.53

W 11 11 5 4 4 4 2

L 1 1 7 8 8 7 9

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 1134 850 644 653 736 473 447

Agnst 406 474 689 707 867 804 990

Pts 22 22 10 8 8 8 4

% 73.64 64.20 48.31 48.02 45.91 37.04 31.11

W 12 10 6 5 4 4 0

L 0 2 6 6 8 8 11

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 1124 1279 867 754 506 421 238

Agnst 381 414 591 626 791 1042 1344

Pts 24 20 12 10 8 8 0

% 74.68 75.55 59.47 54.64 39.01 28.78 15.04

W 12 8 6 4 4 4 2

L 0 3 5 7 7 8 10

D 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

For 724 476 483 361 378 310 311

Agnst 193 345 501 423 454 540 587

Pts 24 17 13 8 8 8 4

% 78.95 57.98 49.09 46.05 45.43 36.47 34.63

Rooster reserves put another win on the board Two Wells11-12 (78) d United8-3 (51) RESERVES

The Two Wells Roosters played a solid game against the United Tigers in their 27 point win on Saturday. The Roosters had a strong first quarter, while the Tigers got a slow start but picked up the pieces later in the game. Owen Allmond opened scoring within the first few minutes, as the side followed on to kick seven of the 11 goals for the match in the first quarter. The quarter time score was 7.2 - 0.1. The Tigers got on the board early in the second quarter, equalling the Roosters’ tally of one goal for that quarter. The Roosters had good fast form in the mid-field and a strong defence line with Darren Applebee preventing any further goal action for the Tigers. The Tigers struggled to take marks in the forward line, and couldn’t make many clear disposals. Meanwhile, the Roosters forward line lost initial form until late in the third term, as defenders Kym Jarman and Brayden Jones lifted the intensity for the Tigers. The half time score was

unsettling for the Tigers, 8.6 – 1.2. However, with four quick unanswered goals to the Tigers early in the second half, the Roosters hit a wall. Adam Pratt and on-baller Darren Carter goaled and a comeback was suddenly in sight for the Tigers. But the Roosters soon pulled themselves together, and Steve Larrett got the team back on the goal bandwagon. It was 10.9 to 5.3 at three quarter time, with Tiger Jamie Baker playing a leading role in the midfield and John Mason providing solid support. Despite being outscored by the Tigers in the second half, the Roosters lead was too substantial. With youngsters Tommy Taylor and Bryce Hart stepping up for the Roosters and dominating the mid field and forward line with their speed and nifty skills, the home side prevailed. Winger Lachlan Hall was a big asset to the Tigers’ running breaks, while Travis Opitz was never far from the mid-field action. Rooster Sam Baker also did a fine job guarding the goal square in fullback. The final score was 11.12 (78) to 8.3 (51).


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sport v Football

Association U14 program and full training squad 9.30am: Game 1 – BLGFA V APFL 10.00am Game 2 – NEFL V YPFL 10.30am Game 3 – NAFA V APFL 11.00am Game 4 – BLGFA V YPFL 11.30am Game 5 – NEFL V NAFA 12.00 – lunch

Mallala Dylan Kearns – Ruck/ CHF; Hugh Kirvan – Midfield/CHB; Adam Coe – Forward; Brett Jenkin – Midfield/Defender; Zak Hallion – Midfield; Jamie Good – Midfield/Forward; Jake Birchmore – Midfield/Forward; Reece Sevetc – CHB. Two Wells Cody Farrelly – CHB; Dylan Wise – Midfield; Devaughn Bromley – CHF; Shannon Slattery – Ruck; Brandon Daly – FB/Midfield; Mark Wylie – FB/Midfield; Ricky Cantanzarizi – Midfield/Forward; Bradley Calvett – Wing. United Jarrad Rattray – Midfield/CHF; Nic Curnow – Midfield/Forward; Adam McArdle – Ruck; Corey Lee-Chapman – Midfield; James Bugeja – Midfield;

12.30pm Game 6 – YPFL V APFL 1.00pm Game 7 – BLGFA V NAFA 1.30pm Game 8 – NEFL V APFL 2.00pm Game 9 – NAFA V YPFL 2.30pm Game 10 – BLGFA V NEFL 3.15pm – Presentations

William Bardell – HB Flank; Kevin Mcardle – Midfield; Cory Sharer – Midfield/Forward. Hummocks Tyler Williams – CHF/ CHB; Jesse Zilm – Ruck; Brandon Taylor – BackForward Flank; Cody Scarlett – CHF; Josh Applebee – Midfield/Forward; Ben Nichols – Midfield. Hamley Bridge Josh Rosenzweig – FB/CHB; Sam Collings – Midfield; Rys Darwin – CHF; Tyler Darwin – Midfield. Virginia Adam Drew – Ruck/ CHB; Matt Musolino – Fback; Anton Pogas – Midfield. Balaklava Tait Michael – Midfield; Corey Karpaney – CHF; Caleb McPharlin – Midfield

“The Run Home” Two Wells Currently 3rd 16 premiership points 54.8% Virginia (Home) Balaklava (Balaklava) Hamley Bridge (HB) HWE (Home) Bye

Balaklava Currently 4th 10 premiership points 50.71% Bye Two Wells (Home) United (Long Plains) Hamley Bridge (HB) Mallala (Home)

United Currently 5th 10 premiership points 49.44% Mallala (Mallala) Hamley Bridge (Home) Balaklava (Home) Bye HWE (Lochiel)

HWE Currently 6th 8 premiership points 51.15% Hamley Bridge (Lochiel) Virginia (Virginia) Mallala (Lochiel) Two Wells (Two Wells) United (Lochiel)

Season at fever pitch Magpies look set to finish 2009 premiers P R E V I E WRound 15

APFL season 2009 is now at fever pitch with the next five weeks to decide “who is” and “who isn’t” there to contest the 2009 major round which starts on September 5. A big win to Mallala on the weekend against certain wooden spooners Hamley Bridge has the Magpies well set to finish minor premiers. Even if second placed Virginia were to upset the Magpies when they meet again on August 22 (which is unlikely the way Mallala are playing), should they continue in the same vein of form, Mallala’s results and healthy percentage should be enough to hold them in top spot for the second year in a row. Wins at the weekend to Virginia and Two Wells certainly enhanced their status in the top four as well. You would now think with Virginia just a game behind Mallala in second place and a game clear of third placed Two Wells, Greg Phillips’ side are looking safe as 2009 finals participants – and odds on to finish second. Two Wells, who sit three games clear in fifth place thanks to their win over United, would need to have a disastrous last five weeks of the season to miss finals action in 2009 – one more win will likely see their 2009 finals seat all but booked. So this leaves Balaklava, United and HWE all vying for that much coveted fourth finals spot. Each side made the finals last season (with HWE winning the premiership) and all three have been regular APFL finals participants over the last decade. Currently Balaklava are holding fourth position on percentage from United while Hummocks Watchman Eagles sit one game behind. Looking at the run home, working in the Eagles favour is that they have already had their last bye for the year meaning they play a match each week of the remaining five weekends while Balaklava and United each play just four games between now and August 29.

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Kym Jarman’s

Kiss Of Death Virginia by 12 pts Mallala by 32 pt HWE by 72 pts

Two Wells v Virginia

This week’s match between second and third placed neighbours Two Wells and Virginia looms as yet another match worthy of one of the “matches of the season”. Considering both sides have built up a genuine dislike for each other since rejoining the APFL in the early 1980s, and both are in line to contest for this year’s ultimate prize so it’s fair to say there has never been more at stake for either club in a match against one another within the last decade. The APFL’s two most southern clubs currently sit just a game apart on the table. While current form suggests the Rams are the side odds on to finish in the much glorified second spot at the end of the minor round, a win to the Roosters this week would see them close the gap on their neighbours and really throw things into a spin. A Rooster win would also put a 2009 finals berth beyond doubt. This is a huge incentive for Steven Fitzgerald’s side! In the Virginia camp the Rams will certainly be fancying their chances despite the Roosters getting the points against them last time around. With full back Adrian Mark almost back to 100% it will strengthen their side although he will certainly have his work

cut out containing Two Wells dangerous forward Aaron “Wally” Hand who is averaging a handful of goals a game over the last six weeks. At the other end, the Rams will be hopeful of goal kicker Shamus Schutt returning, but if he doesn’t get up an even spread of goal kicking midfield and forward options which have served the Rams well in recent weeks will again be likely to hold the Rams in good stead. A lot will of course come down to the respective midfields with the Rams Johnston, Young, Cocchiaro, Rigney and Galic all expected to play a big part. With Roosters Allmond, Wise, Stubing, the Leighton brothers plus big Wally Hand all expected to be in full flight it should be a great battle at Roosterville. This is a second versus third clash, a clash of neighbours and a clash of traditional rivals fighting it out to finish in this year’s top two. There is certainly plenty to like about this one. Last time they met: June 13, 2009, Two Wells 12.12 (84) d Virginia 11.6 (72) at Virginia.

Mallala v United

For the second time in a row this season Mallala and United will meet at Mallala oval. Earlier in the season the Magpies traded their Anzac

Rams are rolling along When asked about the Rams spread of 10 individual goal kickers Phillips re-iterated this aspect of their game had improved. “I spoke to the boys a few weeks back about the prospect of finals footy and the need to not rely on one or two blokes to kick our goals”.” At the start of the year we had Shamus (Schutt) and (Anton) Gerardis kicking a lot of our goals but over the last few weeks we have had an even spread from all the guys which has been really good.” For Balaklava who remain in a ‘dog fight’ for fourth spot with rivals United and Hummocks Watchman Eagles, Luke Evans played another good game, defenders Jed Rowland and Jamie Tiller again made it hard for the opposition while setting up many attacking plays and Ben Catford and Derek Friedrichs also played well thanks to the use of the footy palmed down by Hayden Walker

Roosters grind Tigers

Meanwhile at Two Wells the Roosters showed gutsy grit and determination in the last quarter of their home match to overcome a United side that once again showed for much of the match that they had what it took - yet couldn’t grab the prize when it presented itself. With United and Two Wells trading blows on the scoreboard for much of the first half, this match was an extremely even contest – not only on the scoreboard but it was also reflected in many oneon-one contests around the ground. With just two points separating the teams at half time United, for the second week in a row, were looking like a chance to cause an upset and put a claim on fourth spot. In the third term when the Tigers kicked back-to-back goals to skip away to a 14-point lead they certainly looked like they had broken the shackles. At the 10-minute mark the Tigers could have gone three goals up but a short pass inside 50 came unstuck only to see Two Wells whisk the ball down the other end and goal.

This started a mini run-on for the Roosters as they added two more unanswered goals to see themselves lead by seven points at three quarter time. Although the match was still anyone’s at the last break, soon after it was the Roosters who put the result beyond doubt obliterating United in the centre square and from the stoppages to bang the ball forward and pile on an impressive amount of unanswered goals. The blistering last term saw the Roosters add seven goals and seven behinds to United’s 2.2 to win by 42 points in what really was for the most part an extremely close and even free flowing contest. In the end the Roosters’ run and carry was the factor that excelled them to victory! Full credit must go to the Two Wells coaching staff for allowing their younger players to play with so much flair and boldness. Although the young Roosters “tuck the ball under the arm and run” style can occasionally come unstuck, for the most part the old adage ‘fortune favours the brave’ certainly was at play in this match with brothers Kahn and Tallan Leighton, Lee Allmond and even key position players like Andrew Hardiman (who has as much dash as any of the smaller types) all gaining massive meterage and drive for their side . On the end of their good work was forward Aaron “Wally” Hand who was again on fire kicking eight goals. Other Rooster runners Ben Spiteri and Scott Wise, along with ruckman Ben Stubing and defender Nathan Applebee can also take much credit for the Roosters win. With another two match points safely into the kitty Two Wells now look hard to topple for a finals berth! For United who still remain percentage outside the top four, it was the second week in a row that they have given a top three side a run for its money – although on both occasions the final term has bought them undone.

Better players for United in this match included follower Matt East, rover Adrian Mills, wingman Adam Mansfield, ruckman Will Banton, skipper Simon Schulz and forward Michael Davey who kicked three goals.

Magpies embarrass Bombers

And in the third and final game of the round at Hamley Bridge, as expected the top of the table Magpies easily accounted for the struggling Bombers with a 28-goal win. Although the final margin was always expected to be large, alarm bells were certainly ringing when at three quarter time the Bombers had still not contributed a single major on the scoreboard. In fact the Magpies kept the Bombers to just two scoring shots for the entire second half with only a final quarter goal from Brett Burgess giving the Bombers something to cheer about. Although Bomber ruckman Justin Schahinger, the versatile Liam Pratt, runner Luke Slok and Matt Norman all tried hard for the home side, Hamley Bridge simply struggled with Mallala’s superior ball getting ability and sublime hand and foot skills which didn’t allow them an inch. All the usual suspects were among Mallala’s best players – perhaps youngster Angus Bruggerman the pick of the bunch as he continued his good season with a five goal haul up forward. This week Bruggerman also assumed the second ruck duties due to the absence of regular ruckman Andrew Vlassco who injured himself on the training track this week. With the way Mallala clinically disposed of third placed Two Wells a fortnight ago the 172 point margin in this match was never going to be a surprise. Perhaps the most impressive aspect was that the Magpies didn’t just cruise to victory but kept their foot on the pedal and showed no signs of being “down” motivationally despite meeting a side that is yet to salute the judge in 2009. The Magpies sure seem intent about where they are heading from here on.

Day fixture with the Tigers mid year home match so the Magpies could play their centenary match against their arch-rivals at home on June 13. While that piece of knowledge is interesting but somewhat irrelevant, what is more relevant is that on the last occasion these sides met it was the Tigers who defeated the previously undefeated Magpies on that occasion. Given the form of the Tigers in the lead up to that match it is hard to see how they beat the Magpies. On current form once again despite the Tigers looking impressive for the first half of their last two matches (going down to the Rams and Roosters) in recent weeks, again in the lead up to this clash against old foe it is once again hard to see how the Tigers can possibly beat Mallala. In the last fortnight the Magpies have easily accounted for the Roosters and Bombers. So impressive have the Magpies been that they have amassed a goal tally of 42 goals on the attack while restricting their opposition to just a collective six majors in two weeks at the other end. United supporters will be hoping that ‘heart’ once again may mean more than ‘form’ when it comes to clashes between local rivals. The carrot is also certainly dangling for a United side who if they can cause an upset this week will certainly put a big claim on fourth place ahead of Balaklava and the Eagles. Despite Mallala still more than likely to miss co-captain Jason Earl and ruckman Andrew Vlassco they will start clear favourites with 21 players all in good touch and a collective group of Whitwell, Montgomerie, Rimmer, Bruggerman, Griffiths, Hardie, Montgomery, Feeley, Heeley

and co all showing vice like determination approaching August. Last Time they met: June 13, 2009, United 15.10 (100) d Mallala 10.9 (69)

HWE v Hamley Br (Lochiel)

Lochiel Oval is back! In the final match of the round Hummocks Watchman Eagles will play their first game of the season at this year’s first semi final venue – Lochiel oval! With every single game from now on being a “must win” for the Eagles if they are going to have any chance of defending their 2008 crown you would expect the home side to jump up and emphatically record their fifth win of the season on the recently re-groomed patch of grass up north. In some respects it is hard to believe the majority of the competition would still be fearing a HWE side that to this point in time has posted just four victories in season 2009. Such is the respect for the Eagles and what they have done over the last eight years no one has written them off despite the fact in any other season of APFL footy a side placed sixth on July 29 would be considered very much an ‘also ran’. If the flicker of hope is still burning for the Eagles they will register a big win this week and quickly move onto thinking about their next match against Virginia. Although the Bombers will be more than keen to pounce on any sniff the Eagles may give I wouldn’t be expecting to see the door opening too far for Hamley Bridge this weekend despite this clash being one of 6th v 7th. Last time they met: June 13, 2009, HWE 28.21 (189) d Hamley Bridge 7.3 (45)

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after games played on Saturday A Grade Team P BBH Rams 12 Min/Man 12 RSMU Hawks 12 Blyth/Snow 12 North Clare 12 South Clare 12 Eudunda 12 BSR Tigers 12 B Grade Team P North Clare 12 Min/Man 12 BSR Tigers 12 Blyth/Snow 12 Eudunda 12 BBH Rams 12 RSMU Hawks 12 South Clare 12 Senior Colts Team P RSMU Hawks 12 BSR Tigers 12 Blyth/Snow 12 Eudunda 12 Min/Man 12 BBH Rams 12 North Clare 12 South Clare 12 Junior Colts Team P South Clare 12 Eudunda 12 RSMU Hawks 12 BSR Tigers 12 Blyth/Snow 12 North Clare 12 Min/Man 12 BBH Rams 12

W 11 10 7 7 7 4 1 1

L 1 2 5 5 5 8 11 11

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 1309 1103 988 1072 1035 829 663 630

Agnst 645 630 836 913 985 1080 1199 1341

Pts 22 20 14 14 14 8 2 2

% 66.99 63.65 54.17 54.01 51.24 43.43 35.61 31.96

W 10 9 7 7 5 4 4 2

L 2 3 5 5 7 8 8 10

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 766 696 888 696 661 525 544 522

Agnst 578 503 610 659 683 643 693 929

Pts 20 18 14 14 10 8 8 4

% 56.99 58.05 59.28 51.37 49.18 44.95 43.98 35.98

W 11 10 8 7 6 3 2 1

L 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 11

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 1203 1274 917 1153 789 495 377 430

Agnst 394 402 635 535 693 1189 1284 1506

Pts 22 20 16 14 12 6 4 2

% 75.33 76.01 59.09 68.31 53.24 29.39 22.70 22.21

W 11 11 8 7 5 2 2 2

L 1 1 4 5 7 10 10 10

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 1507 1365 785 602 355 260 187 183

Agnst 150 165 410 491 787 1041 1062 1138

Pts 22 22 16 14 10 4 4 4

% 90.95 89.22 65.69 55.08 31.09 19.99 14.97 13.85


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sport v Netball

Wells girls improve game play to defeat Longies Two Wells v Longies

Two Wells defeated Long Plains in a frustrating game, 54 – 44. Two Wells have been concentrating on their game play, focusing on flow, utilising the space on the court to their advantage, and when making turnovers, learning how to convert them well. Their games are great practise for the nearing finals. Two Wells’ Stacey Gameau played only the first half of the game, however she was a significant player who gave her team initiative. “I can’t name any stand-outs, everyone gave it their all and did their jobs well,” said Two Wells coach Penny Nicholas. Long Plains struggled to adapt to the strict umpiring during the game. “The umpiring would be a disadvantage to any team not used to being umpired that way,” said Longies coach Leanne McArdle. “Two Wells adapted better to the conditions than the Longies girls did.” Long Plains’ Alison Jacka was carried from the court during the game after what appeared to be a serious knee injury. The full extent of her injury is not yet known, but we hope to see her back out on the court. Best player for Longies was Sheree Tezacker, and for the Wells girls Cassie Lange was awarded the title.

Hamley Br v Mallala

A1 netball reports

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Balaklava v Virginia

Balaklava had a strong win over Virginia, 56 – 32. The Balak girls dominated the first quarter, even after some position changes which left some girls a bit uncertain. Balaklava moved well and controlled the ball to their advantage, Virginia falling behind quickly. Tara Baldwin played well in GS, giving the Balak girls an increasing score. Gaynor Tink, who received best player, had a constant drive for Balaklava, sending the ball down the court. During the second and third quarters Balak’s game play became a little “ratty”, according to coach Craig Cox. The Balak girls had trouble adjusting to the slippery indoor floors, and missed some passes due to the lack of balance. However in the last quarter Balaklava came alive again and continued to stay strong for the remainder of the quarter, bringing home another win. Virginia’s Rachel Phillips was best player for the match.

Hamley left Mallala two goals short, 38 – 36. Mallala let Hamley slip away to a two goal lead in the first quarter, the Mallala girls staying two steps behind for the rest of the game. Although they were unable to catch up, the Mallala girls still had a strong defence line through centre court, making plenty of intercepts. Mallala’s Jayne Brown was placed in WD for the first half of the game, then was moved to GK for the second half, playing strongly in both positions. Mallala’s Midge May in GD defended well for her team. Hamley’s Emma Riley had great drive down to the goalies, having a great influence over the game. Brianna Wedding in GS for Hamley demonstrated excellent shooting skills during her first game in A1, and WD Pam Mattschoss was a major defender in mid court. Mallala coach Leanne Work said, “We need to practise our accuracy for next week. We had plenty of opportunities and we missed.” Best player for Hamley was Alison Schahinger and Mallala’s best was Midge May.

Brianna Wedding, playing her first game in A1, keeps her eyes on the ball as Mallala opponents Midge May and Jayne Brown are ready to defend in the goal circle.

RIGHT: Tanya Harvey, Hamley Bridge, catches a pass on the run during the A1 game. BELOW: Dawn Buckby and Deb Howell support Mallala A1 girls.

APNA RESULTS

LEFT: Sarah Trussell, Longies catches the ball in the centre court in front of Kate Lange, Two Wells, during the A3 match. ABOVE: Madison Sayner, Two Wells A5, catches on the run.

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Two Wells 54 (Cassie Lange) d Long Plains 44 (Sheree Tezacker).Balaklava 56 (Gaynor Tink) d Virginia 32 (Rachel Phillips). Hamley Bridge 38 (Alison Schahinger) d Mallala 36 (Nerida May). A2: Two Wells 38 (Leah Prior) d Long Plains 35 (Leah Tynan). Mallala 57 (Kayla Charles) d Hamley Bridge 29 (Tanya Rademacher). A3: Long Plains 45 (Jessica Rachwal) d Two Wells 43 (Megan Renshaw). Virginia 28 (Kirby Wilson) d Balaklava 24 (Sam Gregor). Mallala 38 (Courtney Jarman) d Hamley Bridge 27 (Tahnee Edwards). A4: Long Plains 33 (Kirsty McArdle) d Two Wells 31 (Stephanie Pelle).Mallala 34 (Dawn Buckby) d Hamley Bridge 26 (Rashelle Caddies). A5: Long Plains 31 (Helzah Sommerville) d Two Wells 26 (Liana Juvan).Virginia 33 (Angela Todoroff) drew with Balaklava 33 (Pauline Florance).Mallala 36 (Ashlee Angus) d Hamley Bridge 29 (Sandrah Hodgskin). B: Long Plains 29 (Hannah McArdle) d Two Wells 19 (Sarah McKenzie). Mallala 39 (Ella Heyne) d Hamley Bridge 10 (Ellen Heinze). C1: Mallala 42 (Laura Jarmyn) d Hamley Bridge 20 (Sophie Martin). Two Wells 22 (Madeliene Seccafien) d Long Plains 7 (Bethany Zweck). C2: Long Plains 9 (Maddison Merry) d Two Wells 7 (Kimberly Smyth). Mallala 19 (Charlotte Standish) d Hamley Bridge 13 (Amy Humphreys).

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A1 GRADE Balaklava.................. 19..... 59.12 Two Wells................ 19.....56.82 Hummocks............. 18.....62.60 Long Plains............. 10.....48.49 Hamley Bridge........ 8....... 47.89 Mallala....................... 8....... 46.97 Virginia...................... 0.......30.70 A2 GRADE Hummocks............. 20..... 62.41 Two Wells................ 18......51.71 Balaklava.................. 16.....52.36 Long Plains............. 14.....50.35 Mallala....................... 8.......43.50 Hamley Bridge........ 6....... 41.59 A3 GRADE Long Plains............. 24.....63.24 Balaklava.................. 14.....55.58 Two Wells................ 14..... 54.11 Mallala...................... 12..... 47.42 Hummocks............. 10.....52.59 Virginia...................... 4....... 31.80 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......36.84 A4 GRADE Hummocks............. 22.....60.30 Balaklava.................. 18.....55.90 Long Plains............. 16.....48.45 Two Wells................ 14......51.20 Hamley Bridge........ 6.......49.58 Mallala....................... 6....... 41.40

A5 GRADE Long Plains............. 20.....62.59 Mallala...................... 17...... 55.19 Two Wells................ 16..... 57.54 Balaklava.................. 16.....52.99 Virginia...................... 5.......33.39 Hummocks.............. 4.......42.50 Hamley Bridge........ 2....... 34.81 B GRADE Long Plains............. 24.....74.80 Two Wells................ 18..... 61.04 Balaklava.................. 15.....56.42 Hummocks..............11......49.10 Mallala...................... 10.....38.89 Hamley Bridge........ 4........17.47 C1 GRADE Hummocks............. 20.....64.75 Mallala...................... 20..... 61.99 Balaklava.................. 18.....63.79 Hamley Bridge....... 10.....38.13 Long Plains.............. 6.......33.25 Two Wells................. 6.......33.05 C2 GRADE Hummocks............. 22.....83.88 Balaklava.................. 14..... 41.20 Two Wells................ 14..... 39.15 Hamley Bridge....... 12..... 53.13 Mallala...................... 10.....38.86 Long Plains.............. 8.......30.70

APNA netty star Name: Jasmin Schmidt Nickname: Jaz Date of Birth: 18/01/1988 Height: 177cm Team: Two Wells Position: GK, GD Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Stacey Who is your clubs hardest worker (on or off court)? Jenni Cocks What’s your number one passion outside netball? Cricket, drinking, wakeboarding

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SPORT v District

Hockey action

RIGHT: Rhea Greenshields dribbles the ball during the under 17 match on Saturday.

PHOTOS from the Clare & Districts under 17 hockey game played on Saturday. BELOW: Peter McMillan looking to pass to the top of the circle as the goalie recovers from clearing the ball. RIGHT: Josh Chapman clears the ball out of Balaklava's defence.

APFL action

B GRADE: Tiger Kevin Jenkin flies a little too early for a mark, coming down on the shoulders of Rooster Clinton McDonald.

A GRADE: Christian Dorward, Virginia.

A GRADE: Pecker Brady Scott looks to swoop in on the ball while team mate Justin Michael and Ram Grahm Rigney look on.

LEFT: Bomber Ben Case gains possession and runs with the ball during the senior colts game. RIGHT: Anthony Seccafien slides to take a mark for the Rams during the A grade game at Virginia.

A GRADE: Tiger Jakob Curnow kicks away in his first game of A grade on Saturday.

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SPORT v District

Two Wells club amalgamation By Bronte Hewett A classic case of many hands making light work is evident at the newly amalgamated Two Wells Football and Netball club. The amalgamation was agreed on in a vote last year, as both individual clubs were dwindling in support and committee members, and it only made sense to join together and make one strong club. The unity was trial-run in 2008, and was very welcomed by both the football club president Jeff Moon and netball club president Tanya Kent. “It’s a thing I’ve been working towards for a while,’’ Mr Moon said. “And its working very well.” In light of the successful fundraisers and events held recently at the Club, there are a lot of positives coming out of the amalgamation and Tanya believes they should have done it years ago. It takes the pressure off certain individuals and there are more helpers. “Being the one club, everyone pitches in,” she said. Jeff Moon, who has been president of the football club for five years, with the exception of last year when he had a year on the Adelaide Plains board, has already committed a lot to the club and is a real life-blood. “They certainly make my job as president a lot easier,” Mr Moon said. It also takes into account the sponsorship and grants, which the clubs now share and coordinate under one umbrella. “With the netball and football together, we’ve both got more sponsorship,” Tanya said. “It works fabulously.’’ A1 netballer Stacey Gameau is also happy and excited

There’s light at the end of the tunnel TWO Wells Bowling Club member and spokesperson Gerry Goulter.

Two Wells Netball Club president Tanya Kent with football club president Jeff Moon. about the joint effort now being put in by both clubs. “It has brought two good clubs together and made them stronger. It’s a fresh new outlook for us,” she said She also believes there are more hands on deck, more ideas and it has improved the club socially. And the success of the 80s night held at Two Wells Football and Netball Club recently can vouch for the expanding social side of things. “Any clubs that aren’t amalgamated should think about doing it,’’ Tanya said.

Two Wells bowling club finally sees light at the end of the tunnel, with the completion of a lighting project three years in the waiting. Instalment of eight new posts and lights to brighten up the bowling greens comes with generosity and help from local businesses, and is the first stage of a three step development project. Club member and publicity spokesperson, Gerry Goulter, said the project was completed with help from committee members, and from local businesses who supplied cheap hire and labour. “The club is thankful for the help it received from many quarters,” he said. The next step is to install synthetic grass on the bowling greens, and the final step is to update the club rooms. The developments come at a time when new members are being urged to show interest.

✍ LETTER to the Editor

Do some umpires know the rules? Usually I am not a person who writes letters to editors, but after watching on Saturday the latest debacle from the umpires at the senior colts match between United and Two Wells, I feel I must write something about a body of people who seem to be beyond reproach for the appalling decisions they made not only today, but for the past few weeks I have

been watching local football. On Saturday, as the teams ran onto the oval, one umpire spent several minutes with a United player and suggested to him to “control his aggression.” This umpire then proceeded to send off a player within the first couple of minutes of a quarter, explaining to him that “he would talk to him at the end of that quarter”.

He then sent off a second player – strangely enough the player who he had spoken to when the teams ran out! And United played part of a quarter without two players. I understand from several people from both clubs an umpire can send off a player for either 10 minutes or for the whole game but not for virtually a whole quarter of play.

Regretfully, (it appeared) this umpire did not know this rule and he showed his ignorance even more at half time when he was challenged by representatives from both clubs when he allegedly stated: “The player sent off can be replaced by another player as if it were a regular interchange.” Clearly this umpire did not know the rules.

“Our numbers are decreasing because like many clubs, members are retiring from the game through health, work, old age or moving to live in warmer areas,” Mr Goulter said. The club is in urgent need of women bowlers, and young people are also being encouraged to have a go. Mr Goulter said lawn bowls was no longer an old man’s game. “Most clubs now have at least a few young people aged between 12-22 years in their pennant teams. The social ‘learn to bowl’ evenings have taken off with the young crowd at many clubs around Adelaide, and the sport is enjoyed by all generations.” The 2009 bowls season starts in September, with the ‘learn to bowl’ nights taking place on Tuesday evenings. The club would like as many as possible to initiate the new lights. For more information contact Gerry Goulter on 8520 2902.

Two Wells thoroughly deserved its victory over the United, but members from both Two Wells and United were equally amazed by the decisions being made which led to confusion by the players as to what can or cannot be done on the field. The umpires are paid for their services when they umpire games, so I consider the least they could do is know the rules they are paid to enforce. During the past few weeks I have witnessed umpires giving countless 50 metre penalties and sending players off,

clearly without knowing the rules behind their decisions. In my opinion, it is time local umpires are made accountable for their decisions. I would suggest an independent umpire be sent to watch games anonymously, and dubious umpires and their decisions dealt with by an umpires’ panel. Those umpires who continuously make poor decisions should be dropped until they know the rules they are supposed to be enforcing. Name and address supplied.

North Eastern Netball Association results and news Min Man v Blyth/Snow

A1: Min-Man 30 lost to Blyth/Snowtown 63. Blyth Snowtown came out strongly and scored at a rate Min Man could not match. The visitors’ height in the ring was a huge advantage and effective despite the enormous work rate and skill of the Min Man defence. Clearly one for the drawing board for Min Man. A2: Min-Man 50 def Blyth/Snowtown 38. A very tight game, with great passages of play throughout the court by both teams. Great defensive pressure from Min-Man saw many turnovers, which enabled them to take control of the game, excellent shooting by both teams, a fantastic game to watch. B1: Min-Man 40 def Blyth/Snowtown 28. An even first quarter with strong defence at both ends making scoring difficult. MinMan pulled away in the second quarter with great work from GA Maddie Jacka and WA Jess Goodfellow. Blyth/Snowtown made some changes in the third quarter, which saw them fight back. A great last quarter by Blyth/Snowtown’s wing defence Jennie lee Kennett and GD Michelle Abbott. B2: Min-Man 35 lost to Blyth/Snowtown 45. Min-Man started off well, both teams were even with many turnovers created by great defensive pressure. By the third quarter Min-Man lapsed in concentration. A few positional changes by Blyth/Snowtown saw them capitalise on this and ran away with the game. C1: Min-Man 43 def Blyth/Snowtown 20. Both teams were consistent producing turnovers up and down the court. Min-Man started out with strong defence which put them in the lead and kept them there the entire game, great fighting by Blyth/Snowtown throughout the entire game. C2: Min-Man 62 def Blyth/Snowtown 5. Min-Man were very strong all over the court, keeping Blyth-Snowtown goal-less, in the first half. Rebecca Long shot accu-

rately for Min-Man throughout the game. Blyth/Snowtown picked up the momentum in the second half, working the ball well into the ring. U15: Min-Man 40 def Blyth/Snowtown 34. A tightly contested game by the top two sides. Both teams defended hard making passing difficult all over the court. Jessica Dodd played a great game at wing defence for Min-Man. Rachael Carling was a stand out for Blyth/Snowtown. Blyth/Snowtown tried to fight back in the last quarter but MinMan was up the whole game and continued that lead until the final whistle. J1: Min-Man 16 def Blyth/Snowtown 14. Great defensive pressure by Min-Man’s Kimberly Young and Courtney Durkay kept Min-Man in the game for the first half. Messy play by both teams in the second quarter with many mistakes caused. Min-Man was able to lift the momentum in the last quarter to come out with a win. Both teams fought for the ball the entire game. J2: Min-Man 19 def Blyth/Snowtown 13. Very scrappy start to the first quarter, very evenly contested down the court. Min-Man came out with a strong second quarter but Blyth/Snowtown held on tight with three goals in it. Min-Man finished with a great last quarter with Blyth/Snowtown pushing them right to the end. J3: Min-Man 20 def Blyth/Snowtown 7. Both teams played like champions. There were some great passages of play by both teams but Min-Man was just too strong in the end. J4: Min-Man 3 lost to Blyth/Snowtown 10. All girls played really well, with turnovers everywhere on the court. Well done to Blyth/Snowtown for a very hard fought game. J5: Min-Man 7 def Blyth/Snowtown 0. A fantastic game for Min-Man who shot brilliantly. Both teams worked really hard all game and never gave up. Well done to all the girls.

BBH V South Clare

A1: BH 35 lst to South 52. Played at a furious pace with both sides focussing on attacking. The first half was very close with BBH keeping up with the very talented SC outfit. Better shooting percentage and scoring off turnovers by SC in the third quarter broke the game open but BBH finished strongly in the last quarter. A2: BBH 43 drew with South 43. Bad passing by rushing too much in the first quarter 6/14. BBH settled and played much tighter in defence and combined well in the goal circle to be even for the quarter 17/25. Second half of netball by BBH was fantastic, working themselves back into the game. An outstanding third quarter by Amy Dolphin, the game was down to the wire ending with a draw 43/43.

North Clare V BSR

A1: NC 41 def BSR 20. The game started with two lovely intercepts by Megan Parish and a huge stack by Lauren Finey. NC capitalised on the mistakes by BSR to take a handy lad at quarter time. Lauren Finey intercepted most balls that came her way during the second quarter allowing NC to build on their lead. BSR came out better in the third quarter with great drive down the court by Georgia Burgess and good goal work by Jessie Lee and Belinda Hickman. Very physical in NC’s goal circle but they steadied and were up by 32 - 13 at three quarter time. An even last quarter with NC making changes and coming out winners. A2: NC 52 def BSR 22. NC started strongly to be up by 10 at quarter time. Georgia Mills shot accurately for BSR. NC lifted the intensity in the third quarter with Carla feeding the goalie well. Bridget moved well in GA and Renee shot accurately. Mel Southern played a boomer at WD. Carmen and Christy put awesome pressure on the BSR. In the last quarter BSR had some good passages of play but NC dominated.

Jennie Lee’s 400th game for Blyth/Snowtown By Janet Zweck Blyth Snowtown netballer Jennie Lee Kennett played her 400th senior game against Eudunda at Snowtown on Saturday July 18. Jennie Lee has played all of her netball for the Blyth Netball and Blyth/Snowtown Netball Clubs, and since playing senior netball Jennie Lee has been fortunate enough to play in eight premiership teams – three A1s, and her first being the C1 premiership in 1979. She always gives 110 percent in each match and is usually found in the defence line – although she has had a short stint in the attacking line on the wing during her career. Jennie Lee is a coach’s dream to have in a team and in 2003 she deservedly was awarded the A2 NENA Best and Fairest trophy. Jennie Lee is currently playing wing defence in B1, and while in her mid 40s, she still gives the younger players a run for their money and has many games left Jennie Lee Kennett prior in those energetic legs. to her 400th game. Congratulations Jennie Lee!


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sport v District

Golf Balaklava men

Nearly forty worthies trooped out to upset the murmurous quietude of our verdant greensward last Saturday to contest the Balco Trophy, a Stableford competition, as well as to witness the liver-chomping, fever-pitched finale of the Winter Shield event. Said shield was won by Bill Parkin, 6/5 over Peter Lamont in the A Grade, Tate Michael over Doug Taylor, only after a play-off on the “nineteenth” for the B Grade division and Andrew Manuel, 4/3 over Austin Henstridge to account the C Grade mob. Recently returned to the fold, tall, rangy Darren Mumford consummated his born-again love affair with golf by claiming the Balco Trophy, having scored an unassailable 42 Stableford points and our hearty congratulations to that beanie-clad ball belter. However, we must now return to proper protocol and deal with the mighty A Graders, who were led home by Ian Michael in first place with 38 points, then Bill Parkin (334) and Wayne Nagle (31). Trailing in their glorious wake were P. Lamont (30), M. Hameister (26), D. Taylor (25), G. Spence (25), M. Loy (25), G. Ackland (23) and J. Michael (18). From the swollen ranks of the B Grade pack emerged the fore-mentioned overall victor, Darren Mumford with his equally forementioned best-afield 42. Humbled, yet proudly, Jye Neale followed him, in second place, with a very respectable 37 points, as did Steve Jonas, into third, with 34. At the head of the pack which stumbled in, heads bowed and eyes downcast, were T. Michael (32), A. Manuel (32), C. Temby (32), G. Sonntag (31), B. Berry (30), B. Thompson (30), D. Goudie (30), D. Trickett (29), N. Mellow (29), B. Michael (28), M. Hahesy (28), S. Purdue (28), G. Toms (25), T. Whish ((23), G. Anderson (23), D. Addison (21), J. Wilson (19) and B. Stewart (19). Apparently a dog ate the card of A. Henstridge. Three junior players made, again, a most welcome appearance in the form of Jordan Taylor (28), Jake Michael (23) and Jordan Wilson (19) while we were fortunate to have the presence of two ladies on the day, with thanks to Norma Taylor and Patricia Anderson. Birdies were achieved by Bill Parkin and Wayne Nagle on the tenth, while in the battle for Nearest The Pin golf balls, Messrs. Bill Parkin (3rd), Mike Hahesy (8th), Wayne Nagle (10th), Ian Michael (15th) and Tate Michael (17th) were victorious. The team of Scott Michael, Wayne Nagle, Digby Addison and Austin Henstridge toddled off to Mt. Pleasant last Sunday to was the club’s flag, one of 15 foursomes and skilled enough to walk away with goodies, having been runners-up in the handicap stakes. This weekend it will be a full-on, four person Ambrose event as we attempt to sort out the men from the mongrels in the Royal Hotel Trophy. Teams should be organised soonest, fellas, at $5 a head for members and $10 for non-members. Your starters will be none less than the entire, assembled match committee, big Barrie Michael will be behind the bar, singing Cornish folk songs for meat pies and Lachlan Hart is to have all the fun and exercise of spinning the mighty chicken wheel. The weather promises to be excellent and the course, folks, is in fine fettle, so dragoon your mates and roll up at around 11-11.30am for what will surely be a day to remember.

Balaklava Mid week

Doug Taylor blitzed the field last week scoring 42 points to win the mid week stableford competition from Gerry Toms 39, Mike Hussey 34, Bill Berry 33, Dennis Goudie 32, Dene Newton 32, Merv Hameister 31, Don Anderson 28, Les Masson 25. Birdies to Gerry Toms on 10 and Merv Hameister on 7 and 14.

Blyth Ladies

Long drive winner: V Bamford. Laurel Wreath: J Zweck def K Mugge 1 up. J Zweck 38, V Bamford 36, B Victor 33, K Mugge 32, I Fisher, S Giles, and R Lamond DNF. This week is the quarterfinals of the club championships. Most drives on fairway. Hostess R Lamond. Next week August 5. Stroke, B Victor, Hostess: K Mugge.

Blyth men

R Lamond won the par competition on Sunday +10 from M Williams +8, K Hayes +5, B Spinks +3, Muggee +3, M Grocke +2, D Paynter +2, P Agnew +1, M Pawley square, M Carlin -2. Visitors: D Stanford +11, R Stanford +3. Skins: R Lamond. This week is the semi final of the club championships. R Lamond v M Grocke. M Williams v M Pawley. Bar: M Grocke, assisted by P Agnew. Tee Master: M Carling.

Hamley Bridge

Saturday, 36 players competed in the first round of the club championships. Individual winner of the day was Win Van Pelt 65 nett from Brody Schaefer 66 and Ray Battle 66.

A grade: W Van Pelt 65, A Mitchell 66, D Russell 68, B Pearce 68, J Mitchell 69, L Durdin 71, B Schwartz, G Smith, Bradley Zerna 74, L Usher 78, R Hahn 81, Barrie Zerna 83. B grade: B Schaeffer 66, R Smith 68, T Jones 69, R Ahola 70, I Goddard 71, I Ferguson, R Hinderwell 72, N Durdin, W Isgar 73, D Branson 75, G Dahlitz 75, R McGregor 78, L Hatcher 79. C Grade: R Battle 66, B Cooper 67, W Jackson, D Cooper 70, D Nation, M Grasby 72, R Pawlak, R Mortiner, L Schaeffer 75, R Charman 79. Thursday’s results: Winner Keith Kluske 44 points from M Grasby 37, R Collins, I Ferguson 36, G Baiguini 35, R Ahola, W Isgar 34, B Cooper, W Jackson, D Russell 33,ANoack, D Nation, D Cooper, R Smith, C Doudle 32, R Mortimer 31, R McGregor 30, B Schwartz, J Riley, G Dahlitz 29, R Hahn 27. NTP: I Ferguson with a birdie on 3.

riverton

R Brandsma won the A grade qualifying round of the club championships 79/64, J Tucker 78/67, D Snook 83/67. B Grade: J yard 82/62, R Thomas 81/62, A Hartwell 83/67. C Grade: G Stone 85/62, D Murphy 95/65, D Lowry 96/65. NTP 3/12: G Stone, 5/14: R Thomas. Handicap matchplay. R Leaver d A Hartwell on the 19th. This week’s competition is stableford.

Saddleworth

The quarter finals of the Championships were played in fine cool conditions on Saturday July 25. B Grade Bronte Heinrich d Tim Smith 8/6. Mick Aworth d Jamie Whiteman 5/. Bill Driver d Ryan Longmire 2up. Greg Bryksy d Fraser Neill 5/4. C Grade Brad Abbott d Kym Baum 3/2. Richard Davidson d Trevor Reichelt 7/6. Mark Ross Naylor d Simon Goode 6/4. Matt Butler d Steve Hadley 3/2. D Grade Craig Davis d Jake Heapy 7/6. Stroke Results: Mick Aworth 81 net 65; Bronte Heinrich 81 net 65; Steve Puccetti 76 net 66; Matt Butler 88 net 66; Roger Coupar 77 net 67; Mark Ross Naylor 87 net 67; Greg Bryksy 88 net 70 Rob Benger 74 net 70; Leigh Victor 83 net 71; Brad Abbott 95 net 73; Fraser Neill 95 net 75; Steve hadley 102 net 75; Simon Goode 100 net 75; Aaron Gooden 105 net 75; Richard Davidson 98 net 76; Bill Driver 95 net 77; Kym Baum 98 net 78; Eric Busch 108 net 79; Ryan Longmire 97 net 80; Jamie Whiteman 100 net 82; Trevor Reichelt 108 net 84; Ron Wurst 115 net 87; Jale Heapy 133 net 97; Vlad Jabuke 127 net 98. This week semi finals championships, 12-30pm start.

Two Wells

Saturday, July 25 competition: Club Championships round two, Veterans, Eclectic, Putting Comp. Sponsor: Green Welding Supplier. Players: 40 men, two Ladies. CCR: 64. The second round proved to be a difficult one with some interesting moves from players preparing to set themselves up for the all important third round of the Club Championships onAugust 29. Several players retired during the round for various reasons and many who hit wayward shots looked through the sour sobs in vain with disappointment on their faces as they made the trek back to where they had hit from previously. On the day A grade was clearly dominated by Ian Smith whose superb 74/58 off the wand sent ripples through even the best of the best in A grade to win the Monthly Medal for July as well. Ian was steady as all around the course and his 24 putts showed that the old fox was well on his way to push the big guns in the weeks to come. A distant second was buck Launer with 76/65 off the stick and John Ball third with 82/65. Trevor Datson surprised himself and a few others with a fine 81/60 to win B Grade with Rabbit’s 86/63 good enough to edge out Steve Kelly for the bronze medal. Steve’s 86/64 also worthy of a mention as all players have set themselves up for the next round on August 29. Steve Sando won C Grade with 94/62 narrowly from Malcolm Frost 89/65 and Ben Readett 96/69 third. After two rounds of the Club Championships, the leaders in each grade are; A Grade Gross: C. Girling 154, M. Launer 158, Stuart Grigg 159 and I Smith 160. A Grade Nett: Stuart Grigg 127, I. Smith 128, C. Girling 134, M. Launer 136. B Grade Gross: J. Ball 162, S. Kelly 172, T. Datson 173, A. Bail 178. B Grade Nett: J. Ball 127, S. Kelly 129, T. Datson 131, J. Weir 133. C Grade Gross: T. Clifton 196, L. Zbierski 197, B. Prior 197, B. Readett 199. C Grade Nett: S. Sando 143, R. Prior 145, T. Clifton 145, B. Readett 145. Putting: Stuart Grigg 46, I. Smith 49, P. Shields 49, C. Girling 50. The third round will determine the genuine challengers with some players to feel the pinch as their grips become a little sweaty and tight as each shot needing to be accurate to hold their competitors at bay. Good Luck to all. Beware those who are behind and waiting to pounce at any opportunity.

Results: A Grade: I. Smith 58, M. Launer 65, J. Ball 65Stuart Grigg 65, G. Gianikos 66, S. Abbott 67, C. Girling 67, Simon Grigg 69, H. Linford 70, R. Thompson 73, V. Hatch 74, D. Hart 76 and D. Hall 77. B Grade: T. Datson 60, A. Christou 63, S. Kelly 64, P. Shields 68, J. Weir 69, C. Doudle 69, A. Bail 69, M. Hansford 76 and J. Spackman 76. C Grade: S. Sando 62, M. Frost 65, B Readett 69, J. Gibson 70, R. Prior 72, J. Boon 72, C. Weller 73, B. Prior 73, L. Zbierski 73, N. Bowden 75, I. Telpher 78, B. Barns 79, T. Clifton 83. Retired Players: included I. Clark, J. Bowden, B. Hogg and F. Jurgens. Ladies: T. Perry 69, K. Stubing 73. Long Drives: A – R. Thompson; B – C. Doudle; C – S. Sando. Ladies: K. Stubing NTP: 1 N. Bowden, 2 –, 6 S. Kelly, 11 A. Bail,12 S. Kelly, 15 R. Prior. Birdies: 3 J. Ball, H. Linford, 5 –, 11 –, 16 A. Bail, Simon Grigg. Birdies Nest: (2) -. Pro’s Approach: V. Hatch. Putting Comp: G. Giannikos 22 Putts. Monthly Medal: I. Smith. NAGA: T. Clifton. Next week: Two Man Ambrose with the Two Wells Open on Sunday. See you on the course next week and bring a friend to join our weekly adventures the more the merrier. – Paul Shields, Handicapper TWGC.

Two wells ladies

The second round of the Rhonda Blaser Par contest was played last week. The winner on a countback from Judi Frost was Tine Perry with +1. We also played Fairways and the winner was Tine Perry with 10. Long Drive winners were a tie between T Perry and J Frost on 13.

Hockey Clare & Districts

Results from matches played at Clare on July 25. Under 14: Balaklava 0 drew with Burra 0. Best: Balaklava – Natasha Greenshields, Michael Bowden, Tim Heslop; Burra – Jackson Weiss, Rylie Chapman, Neil Maxted. Springstown 3 defeated Wendouree 0. Goals: Emma Dutschke, Joanne Dutschke, Angus McGregor. Best: Springstown – Angus McGregor, Tom Forrest, Hamish McGregor; Wendouree – Peter Cornwell,Josh Nourse, Rebecca Taylor. Under 17: Balaklava 2 defeated Burra 0. Goals: Tamara Gates, Bryce Chapman. Best: Bal – Samuel Tiller, Peter McMillan, Ben Shepherd; Burra – Caleb Desmet, Neil Maxted, Cameron Smith. Springstown 11 defeated Wendouree 0. Goals: Tom Forrest 4, Brianna Cheetham, Andrew McLaren 3, Luke Burge Best: Springstown – Andrew McLaren, Luke Burge, Tom Forrest; Wendouree – Adam Busch, Russell Pawelski, Zenneth Brackstone-Ball. Women: Balaklava 1 defeated Sevenhill 0. Goal: Roweena Tiller. Best: Balaklava – Fiona B Tiller, Tegan McPharlin, Amber Greenshields; Sevenhill – Joanne Dutschke, Heather Cook, Alex Nichols. Springstown 3 defeated Donnybrook 1. Goals: Springstown – Zoe Yeatman, Sarah Forrest, Tom Forrest; Donnybrook – Brianna Cheetham Best: Springstown – Zoe Yeatman, Tom Forrest, Annie Pitt; Donnybrook – Hannah Rantanen, Lizzie Murrie, Heather Willson. Men: Riverton 2 drew with Springstown 2. Goals: Riverton – Kelvin Tiller, Ben Shepherd; Springstown – Steve Sanders, Rob Campbell. Best: Riverton – Josh Chapman, Andrew Chapman, Tristan Chapman; Springstown – Steve Sanders, Justin Smorti, Simon Helbig. Balaklava 4 defeated Burra 0. Goals: James Napper, Kevin Marriott, Trent Stewart, Amber Greenshields. Best: Bal: Peter McMillan, Lee Cunningham, Raf Battistessa; Burra – Darren Sweet, Cameron Smith, Danny Smith.

Under 14

Balaklava v Burra Both teams started off with great defence in the middle. Timothy Heslop hit a great 16 followed with a great tackle by Riley Chapman. Both teams showed great skill and both teams worked well together to get the ball into the goals. It was a good even game. Burra played well in attack but was unable to get the ball past the strong defence of Balaklava’s backline Tim Goldney and Bryce Chapman and goalie Michael Bowden. Burra earned a stroke but once again Michael stops it. Bryce Chapman played a great tackle in defence keeping the ball out of the circle. Burra did a great run with the ball to their circle but Natasha Greenshields cleared the ball with a beautiful hit. Burra had a few good hits into the goal circle but was stoped by Balaklava’s strong defence. Burra

bought the ball all the way down strongly, went for a goal but goalie Michael again stopped it showing his good skill. Natasha Greenshields took the ball, passed to Jesse Shepherd who hit strongly towards goal but was unable to make it count in the end. Both teams had strong defence throughout the game. But unfortunately it resulted in a nil all draw.

Under 17

Balaklava v Burra On a beautiful sunny Clare morning Balaklava U17 took on Burra. Play was evenly contested. Matthew Gates ran the centre well and consistently came away with the ball, but the forwards failed to just get that final trap to put it into the back of the goals. Samuel Tiller skilfully handled the ball as always and earned many free hits. Matt hit into circle and Ben Shepherd trapped it just missing the goals. Burra pressed hard and at half time the score was still nil all. Early in the second half Brittny had a trap inside the circle and shot for goal but Burra’s goalie was lucky enough to stop it. Josh Chapman played well in defence. Tamara Gates had a good run dribbling the ball until the strong Burra defence again stopped a run to the goal circle. Play seesawed with both teams playing well and showing passion. Tamara Gates was finally able to finish off for Balaklava scoring a goal. Samuel took the ball down and passed to Bryce who missed. Balaklava earned a short corner. The ball was hit to Ben who hit into the circle to Bryce who then scored Balaklava’s second goal. Pete McMillan did a huge block on a Burra pass and showed skill dribbling away from the Burra players. Emily Juel and Rhea Greenshields backed up well running down the sides. The game finished with the scoreline as two nil.

Women

Balaklava v Sevenhill Balaklava had most of the play in the first half, with six shots at goal, but none able to touch the back of the goals with Sevenhill’s Alex Cape doing a good job defending. Balaklava had strong forward line but Sevenhill stopped all attempts. Score half time was nil all. Balaklava kept their strong forward line in the second half with Sevenhill still stopping all attempts. Balaklava had a shot at goal and goalie missed the ball and a goal was scored by Roweena Tiller.Amber took a huge run with the ball nearly to score a goal solo. Sevenhill then had some of the play to only be shut down by Balaklava’s strong defence. It was a good, even game. Balaklava Won one-nil.

Men

Balaklava v Burra Newcomer to the team, Dan got his chin split open in the first five minutes and he went off to get stitches. Not the start he was hoping for. Hayley Chapman padded up for the men as they were short and Amber Greenshields took the centre. Balaklava as usual played an excellent team game, and was always very quick. Napper scored an excellent goal in the first half, Burra defence was strong and stopped a lot of Balaklava’s attempts. Balaklava started the second half the way they started the first - having a very strong forward line and backline. Balaklava had a few attempts at goals but missed them with Burra’s back line stopping them. Then young Trent Stewart decided to have a go and got the goal of the year. He came in for slide as he has done many times before thinking he can’t get a stick to it and then to his and everyone else’s surprise, he got a small touch to score for Balaklava. The ball made it through a very small gap in between the goalie and the post for a screamer. Well done Trent. Amber was unlucky to miss a goal. Then comes a nice rebound off the goalie straight to young Kevin Marriot and he scored. All in all both teams played very strong hockey and it was a great game to watch. • On Sunday, the Clare Association competed in the Seniors nine-a-side Hockey Carnival at Kadina. The competition was fierce with teams coming from as far away as Victor Harbor. It was a fantastic day and a number of men and women from the Balaklava club represented the association. Thank you was extended to those who wrote reports.

Tennis Winter night

The first week back after the school holiday break had a near perfect night. Thus, Philip Shepherd decided these conditions would indeed entice him out for his debut on the winter circuit. Philip actually mentioned he was using this as preparation for summer night tennis, so watch out! Philip slotted nicely into the Ships’ team, alongside another fill-in, Scott McDonald, which made the Ships quite strong. Their oppoennts, Lisa Redpath’s Tugs, played very well and had some excellent sets including two tiebreakers and three 53s. Unfortunately for the Tugs, they couldn’t snatch any of the sets, going down in a titanic struggle, 6-31 to 0-19. Opponents Scott and Lisa featured in both ties, and

both were enjoying their tennis. Ships Richard Goldney was dropped to number two and played someone more his age, in Di Taylor, and they too had very close sets, being either threes or fours. Rae Winen was filling-in for the Tugs and was worn out from her recent holiday, going down in three thrilling sets, also including a tie. Her opponent Cherie Cleary was very consistent and returned everything Rae pounded at her. The youngest Tug, Shaun Northcott, was distracted when dad David pulled a leg muscle (apparently the injury is ironically called ‘tennis leg’), and went from being a nurse, taxi driver, and courier, to the occasional tennis player! He did have some good games though against the more experienced Philip. The other match started as a bit of a shemozzle, with Canoes’ David Northcott pulling something, so thanks to replacement player Jarek for filling in at the last minute! Actually, the first minute seeing as David was injured in his warmup – we won’t ask how! Thanks to the players for their patience as some sets were delayed. Courtney Daniel’s Yachts were settled and in their starting blocks as Lauren Parker’s Canoes rejuggled their team and eventually got going. Yachts Darryl Barkla and opponent Steve Lawrie had very consistent matches, with every set score being 5-3. Canoes’ Kate Taylor was feeling the pinch after just saving her daks with one game in each of her first two sets, but did have a better third set to have a respectable score of three! Her opponent Courtney played some great shots with her experience showing through. Chris Daniel had her opponent change three times on the scoresheet before she even started, with Jarek eventually staying there. After a big first set win to Chris, Jarek warmed up, and their next two sets were much closer, including a last set tiebreaker win to Chris and Peter Rohrlach over Jarek and Lauren. Lauren and Peter had an even battle all night with the latter taking the honours. Final score Yachts 6-34 defeated Canoes 0-15. Until next week when everyone will be warmed up and Kevyna’s blisters will be fixed, as will David’s muscle.…

Ladies winter

After two weeks off, the ladies were raring to go. With some injured or sick or just shopping, nearly every lady in town was asked to fill-in! The only one-sided match for the morning was between Heidi Zerk’s Solos and Pauline Hill’s Fantas, with the Solos winning 6-36 to 0-16. That isn’t to say that the sets weren’t close, as there was a tiebreaker, a 6-4 and two 6-3s. Solos had Bec Dixon filling in, and did the team proud, and with partner Julie Bigg, made short work of Narelle Michael and Kerrie Bell in the only dak dropper of the whole morning! Pauline and Mary Connell were unlucky to lose a tiebreaker to Heidi and Melissa Moulds in a high quality set. Narelle was heard quoting rules and etiquette to her opposition in the hope it would distract them, but it didn’t work. Heidi has her team well oiled and in pristine condition heading to the final. Helen Barry’s Lemons turned their last few weeks’ scores around, this time scraping through to defeat Colleen Allen’s Cokes 4-27 to 2-28. Oddly, the Cokes had more games than the Lemons! Cokes’ Bec Houston was sporting bronchitis, but the fresh air and sun soon made her feel better. Bec and Denby Wandel had a marathon first set going down in a tiebreaker to Shaz Pike and Di Meaney. Bec then had another long set with Colleen, only to come second again, this time 6-4. So after those two, Bec was on a mission and finally won her last set with fill-in Trudy Redpath. Trudy showed flashes of brilliance, obviously passed on by mum Nat, and had a good hit against the lady with the flags, Tess Mellow. The captains, Helen and Colleen, had even sets, but Colleen couldn’t quite get the wins. The pressure was mounting in their long games with Helen showing some unusual colliwobbles! Normally playing at the top for her regular team, Shaz relished her spot at second and had a great battle against Denby with both going for their shots. The final match played saw Louise Michael’s Bitters come second to Helen Durdin’s Limes 4-30 to 2-24. Kerry Williams was filling in for the Bitters, whilst Abbie Tiller and Joan Watters both made their debut for the Limes. Louise had pulled a calf so forcibly promoted Di Taylor to top to face Helen. After the first two sets scores were dead level, but the Limes went on to win the next three. Nikki Yates and Kerry took the last set over Valerie Carling and Joan. Luckily Nikki had turned up ready to run around, as Louise couldn’t, Kerry wouldn’t and Di shouldn’t! Nikki featured in both of the Bitters’ winning sets, the other with Louise. Limes’ Joan hasn’t lost her touch after not playing a set since last winter, having a good workout against Kerry, with two 6-4s. Only four weeks to go until the BIG one girls, so keep Aug 20 free for the usual celebrations, and a bit of tennis! Spectators should keep that day free too to be treated to some great tennis, OK Beris?! Until next week when we see if Kim Eime’s snow skiing injuries are fixed…


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

Nyowee leads our show winners There were 159 entries in the show. Nyowee also won grand champion poll ewe of sale, grand champion poll ewe, and group of three poll merinos. Meanwhile, at the 25th annual Junior Heifer Expo, there were four local winners from 157 entrants from across Australia. Mallala’s Ryan Konzag won Landmark CGU champion steer for his SimmentalAngus exibit, Glental Black Cat. Also of Mallala, Lewis Bruggemann was named reserve champion steer winner with his charolais, Glental Weekend Hussler. Clare Bruggemann, of Mallala, and Josh Nourse, of Riverton, were also

award recipients. Clare received one of two SAAngus Society Committee encouragement awards, while Josh received the Allington’s achievement award (novice section). Duane Wilson, of Balaklava’s Arabar Charolais Stud won the sub intermediate class achievement award, topping nearly all individual sections which included marketing, judging, animal preparation and personal attitude. His heifer Arabar Deva also had success, coming first in her class. The Expo is designed to teach people aged eight to 24 about showing cattle.

Spot-on advice at precision agriculture workshops

Grain growers will have an opportunity to hear from leading farmers in precision agriculture technologies in two free local workshops organised by the Southern Precision Agriculture Association (SPAA). The workshops will allow farmers to enhance skills and knowledge in guidance and variable rate systems, crop scanning systems, and on-farm

use of soil moisture sensors. The first is at Kybunga on Wednesday, August 5 from 8.30am. The second will be held at Haysborough, on the Kapunda road between Eudunda and Kapunda, next day, also from 8.30. Each meeting will feature local grower and agronomist sharing experiences with VRT and

a representative from the SPAA committee. Mark Branson, SPAA president, said it was a great opportunity for committee members to get out of their area and see and hear what farmers were interested in. Another drawcard to the workshops is Adam Inchbold, a farmer from Yarrawonga and chairman of the Riverine Plains Farming Systems group

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SPAA vice president, Randall Wilksch, will be attending the mid north meetings. He has experience with crop sensors, grain protein monitors and soil moisture sensors, all relatively new to the Australian grain industry. •For more information about the event contact SPAA Grower Groups facilitator Sam Trengove on 0428 262 057.

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Want to sell your property We have the buyers 34 Fisher St. Balaklava

3 br Move straight in

$195,000

54 Edith Tce. Balaklava $134,950 Needs reno but has potential

40 Wallace St. Balaklava

$198,000

Halbury 2.93 Ha 3 br

$255,000

Top location & great value

lovely views and peace and quiet

12 Mine St, Port Wakefield

$280,000

Approximately 2078m2 with potential to develop Requires all the necessary consents.

This is a tremendous opportunity to acquire a huge block with an existing dwelling and large workshop. The layout of the home is quite flexible with the option of 4 bedrooms or office/workroom, plus a lounge, renovated kitchen / dining, laundry, bathroom and a separate toilet. Features of the home include an air conditioning unit and ceiling fans which will give you year round comfort as well as a walk in pantry. Two tanks provide abundant rain water storage which can be utilised throughout the home. This is a great chance to purchase a large allotment with heaps of potential. Come and have a look at the value in this property. An adjoining vacant allotment can also be purchased and this would further enhance the entire potential.

22 George Street • Balaklava 5461 phone 8862 2172 • fax 8862 1280 www.realestate.com.au/agents/buttterfield

RLA 150881

Several local animal exhibitors have won prestigious awards at both the Australian Sheep and Wool Show at Bendigo, and the SA Junior Heifer Expo. The Michael family’s Nyowee Stud received numerous awards at the wool show, including grand champion poll ewe, champion August-shorn fine/medium ewe, champion March-shorn fine/medium ewe, champion medium ram, champion medium ewe, champion August-shorn medium ram, and champion August-shorn medium ewe. Brinkworth’s Mulloorie won the award for champion August-shorn strong ram.

www.jackredden.com.au

BALAKLAVA

Complete

$240,000

• 3 dble bdrms, 1 opens to enclosed outdoor area • Formal lounge, open plan kitchen, dining, living • 2 way bathroom, second toilet • Plenty storage space • Single garage with workshop • Double garage and garden shed

BALAKLAVA

$329,000

Quality Built 3 Bedroom Home

• Main bdrm with ensuite, BIR • 2nd bdrm double. 3rd single with B/I office • Formal lounge with glass bi-fold doors • Kitchen has pantry, d/washer, brekkie bar • Fully paved outdoor living area

BALAKLAVA

$412,500

Substantial Marchant Sandstone Home

• Situated on 5400m2 of land • Return Bullnose verandahs, lattice work • 14ft pressed tin ceilings, polish Baltic pine flooring • Leadlight windows, fully renovated kitchen, cellar. • Grand lounge rm, sep dining rm, open fire places. • Four spacious bedrooms, study, two bthrms.

190 Main North Road, Clare

8842 1154

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Hurry! Get down to our store. At this price they’ll fly out the door

MARC’S MEATS George St, Balaklava

For Sale 1950 style kitchen cupboards. Good solid built cupboards, ready for pick up. Inspection welcome. Make an offer. Ph: 0409 670 630. 1977 1830 Acco Perkins Pfaza motor, 21ft tray to suit on farm work or wrecking, SZJ 953. Best offer. Phone 8862 1668 or 0458 621 084.

For Sale

Wanted to buy

meat saw $250 each. Electrical firewood bench saw $400. Septic pump $100. Phone 8864 5006.

Always buying in area, enamel signs, petrol pumps, oil bottles, tins, rabbit & dingo traps, old toys, books, comics, old china / glass and silverware, badges, medals, old lamps, radios, vintage musical instruments, old tools, plough seats, anything old, any condition. House, shed, farm & estates. Single items & collections. Good cash paid. Rob 8846 4079.

Oaten hay with vetch, 5x4 rolls, $60 inc./bale. Phone 8864 5096 / 0408 838 339. Oven and cook top, electric, never used, $500 o.n.o. Boat parts: 1” stainless steel shaft, brand new to suit in-board motor, various parts $100 - the lot. Phone 8862 1575 or 0439 188 410. Scott Bonnar Reel mower 14” with catcher, petrol motor, $300 o.n.o. Scott Bonnar Reel mower 14” with catcher, electric motor, $225 o.n.o. Phone: 8528 6223. Swivelrite 3 wheel stroller In excellent, near new condition. With toddler seat, wind and rain cover, newborn supports etc. Photos available. $200. Phone 0438 862 759.

30 metres gold net curtain material, new, $100 o.n.o. Aluminium Classic pergolo, 3.5 Metres square, brand new, never put up, new $800, selling price $500 o.n.o. Masport Hercules, 4 stroke O.H.U. lawn mower, only used 4 times, $200 o.n.o. Weslo momentum 410 exerciser, new $499, sell $200 o.n.o. Phone 8862 2142. Beef calves, 10, 2-4 months, 150 - $250 each. 3 Angus heifers, 2-3 months $220. 3 mg Heifers 2-3 months $220. 2 Angus steers 1-2 months $150. Hay meadow clover best quality for horses $9. Gumeracha ph 8389 1169. Double horse float, new floor, separate front compartment, padded inserts, four wheel independent suspension. Very good condition. $3500. Reg TMG 372. Ph: 88645035 or mobile 0407 396 471. Ford 2001 KQ Laser LXI. Sports body kit, manual, air conditioning, good condition, well maintained. One lady owner. Reg until Dec 09. Reg WPG 253. $7500 ono. Ph: 0408 848 605. Firewood - 7x4 trailer loads, $120, 9x7 $240, delivered. Ph 0448 659 269. Port Wakefield, private sale. 5 Gibbon Street, renovate or demolish, $125,000 ono. Contact 0416-168-753. Kia Mentor, 1997, 5 speed manual, hatch, runs very well, clean and tidy, lady owner, 3 months rego, XAH 089, $2,500 o.n.o. Phone 0419 855 226. Maltese Terrier Puppies. 2 males, 2 females. Absolutely adorable. $300 each. Phone 8528 2053. Mazda Bravo Ute 2003 white, one owner, petrol/gas, 5 speed manual, tow bar, 3 months reg. 127,000km $9500 o.n.o. Reg WZO 147. Ph: 0423 395 443. McCormick / International tractor, running, PTO, complete with bucket and forks, no further use, $2,750 o.n.o. Phone 8862 2345.

Work Wanted

Two door steel cabinets, hinged doors or sliding doors, 1 metre high to 2.3 metre high, mouse proof, also shelving. Lockers, filing cabinets, gun cabinets. Phone 8862 1769 or 0409 693 626.

For Rent Balaklava - 3/4 bedroom with large living area, double garage, good location, $190 per week. Phone 8862 1988 or 0417 837 709. PORT Wakefield - One bedroom house to rent. Phone 8862 1888 after 6pm. Port Wakefield. 2 bedroom house available mid August. Bond and references required. Contact R Walsh 8867 1338.

Garage Sale Balaklava - 12 Harris Street. Saturday 9am, plants, kitchen furniture. Whitwarta, Saturday August 1, 8km north of Balaklava. Double gates on right just before bridge. Look for signs.

Public Notice CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen. Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. P 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.

Coming Events

Balaklava Museum inc

AGM Thursday August 6

PRESERVE TREASURED MEMORIES

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF PHOTOBOOKS Purdie Barr will be displaying and discussing these at Balaklava Community Library

Friday August 7 2pm - 3:30pm

Centenary of the Opening

Smith - Brian. Sadly passed away on July 19, 2009. Our deepest sympathy to Hazel, Daryl and Angela and family, Gary and Vicki. A very special man to all of us. We will never forget the good times out on the farm, down the back road for a barbie, crabbing at Bald Hill or Port Authur and caravanning together. Will always be loved and remembered by Violet and Max (dec), Marlene and Graham (dec), Barry and Tina, Christine and Gary, Leeanne and Bill, Kerry and Craig, Philip and Dianne, Sharon and John, Simon and Kylie and families.

BALAKLAVA LUTHERAN YOUTH

PAPER DRIVE Friday Aug 7 2pm - Blyth

Saturday Aug 8 8.30am - Balaklava, Owen, Mallala & Pt Wakefield

7.45pm at Centenary Hall

Neat tied bundles but magazines & flyers separate if possible.

All Welcome

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT

• Bare rooted fruit & hardy ornamental shade trees, eating grapes and roses • Perfect time planting but hurry!

GiftWare Sale

Public Notice

Will be held with a service on

September 13 - 11am Enquiries to Denise Freebairn on 8865 2238 after 6pm, or billfr@bigpond.com

United Football Club

Dinner Auction

Saturday August 1 In the Clubrooms, Long Plains Oval • Happy hour 7 til 8pm • Meals provided • Fully Licensed • $15 pre-paid • $20 at the door • Donors of goods and services to be auctioned Please Contact Peter Pym (08) 8862 7025 Brett Sharman (08) 8527 2218

Hudson - Leonard Charles (Len). Born 15/10/1928. Passed away 20/07/2009. Loving son of the late Nell and Harry Hudson of Whitwarta. Much loved brother of Bill, Jean, Lorna and Avon. Also Jim, Flo, Bob, Murray, Laurel, Eric (deceased). Rest in peace Len. We will miss you.

Branch Out @ Morella Cottage Nursery

Snowtown Uniting Church

• Followed by a pooled lunch • Everybody welcome

Death

Main North Rd, Watervale - Ph: 8843 0111

Gardens Grow On You

18th Birthday

Springbett (nee Smith). Leejay and Bonnie are proud to announce the birth of Blaine Allen Lee. Born on July 8 at LMHS, 9lbs 3oz. Welcome to the world little man. All our love Dad and Mum.

MORELLA NURSERY

1 week only - Wednesday July 29 to Wednesday August 5

of the current church building

Birth

Coming Events

40% ofF all Stock

• Afternoon tea provided

Asbestos Remover back in your area. Specialists in Asbestos Registers and Annual Inspections. Reasonable rates. Clean, Safe, Licence 90314. 0428 840 451 or wattsasbestos. com.au.

Northcott - Shaun. Happy 18th birthday for 28-7-09. We hope the next 18 are just as fun. Love Dad, Mum, Susanne and Shevorne.

2003 Automatic Acclaim wagon. White, 7 seats, 158,000 km, DVD player with infra-red head phones, $12,000 o.n.o. Phone: 0427 444 284. 2006 Honda CRF 250X Motorbike, 1100 kms, hardly used, 3 months rego, excellent condition, $7000. Phone 0400 129 904.

Cash paid for furniture, books, bric-a-brac in good clean condition. Ph 0488549487 or call in to Stuff n Nonsense, 2 Masters Street Riverton.

Coming Events

Hummocks Watchman Eagles

Authorisation for Weed Control on Road Reserve Pursuant to Section 221 of the Local Government Act 1999, it is an offence to make an alteration to a public road which includes the interference with vegetation on a road or the removal of vegetation from a road without an Authorisation to do so from the relevant council. For the purpose of controlling proclaimed plants on the roads in their area, the Wakefield Regional Council hereby authorises land owners adjoining a road reserve in their Council areas who would otherwise be responsible for the payment of costs and expenses of such removal to the Northern & Yorke Natural Resources Management Board, to remove from the road reserve the declared plants and only the declared plants pursuant to the Natural Resources Management Act, 2004. Prior to undertaking any such removal, the land owner must consult with the Northern & Yorke Natural Resources Management Board. The land owner shall accept full responsibility for, and must ensure that any weed control activity, including the use of chemicals /or spraying, does not interfere with, or cause damage to the road reserve, other vegetation or in any way affect the property of any other person. This notice is valid for the period July 1, 2009 up to and including June 30, 2010 unless revoked by further notice. Mr Phil Barry - Chief Executive Officer Wakefield Regional Council

presents…

Nantawarra Show ‘09 Saturday August 1 6.30pm at Nantawarra Hall

• Come dressed as your childhood dream profession • Tickets only $5 from any social club member or email events@hwefc.org.au • Music by DJ Drew Rankine

Paskeville Football Club presents

2009 Cabaret Live Band “Velvet” & SAFM ‘Cosi’

Saturday August 8 8pm till 2am

• $12 admission at door • Paskeville Field Day Site • Free bus to Kadina (limited seats)

2008-2009 Yorke Peninsula Celebration of Employment Do you have an employee who displays outstanding qualities and their performance provides a positive contribution to your business? Nominations are sought in the following categories: Apprentice of the Year Trainee of the Year Australian School Based Apprentice of the Year Employee of the Year Award recipients will receive a significant cash prize and celebrate their achievement at a special awards ceremony and dinner on Saturday 10th October, 2009. Are you an employee, with an outstanding EMPLOYER who has consistent commitment to training or practises innovative employee initiatives? Nominations are sought for: Employer of the Year (less than 5 Full time Equivalent employees) Employer of the Year (greater than 5 FTE employees) Nominations are open to employees and employers that work or live in the District Council of the Copper Coast, District Council of Yorke Peninsula, District Council of Barunga West or Wakefield Regional Council. For further information or a nomination form contact: Bridget Sara Yorke Regional Development Board Ph: (08) 8862 0832 Email: bsara@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au

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Public Notice

CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL Adoption of Valuation & Declaration of Rates Notice is hereby given that the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council at its meeting held on 20 July 2009, for the financial year ending 30 June, 2010, in exercise of the powers contained in Chapter 10 of the Local Government Act 1999, resolved as follows: 1. Adoption of Valuations Pursuant to Section 167 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopted the most recent capital valuation of the Valuer General in relation to the whole of the area of the Council and specified that the total of the values that are to apply within the area is $2,018,327,080 of which $1,984,138,000 is the total values for rating purposes. 2. Declaration of Differential General Rates Pursuant to Sections 152(1) (a), 153(1)(b) and 156(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council declared differential general rates for the financial year ending 30 June 2010, based on the capital value of the rateable land in the Council’s area and varying according to land use Category as follows: 1. in respect of rateable land attributed land use Category 1 (Residential), Category 8 (Vacant Land) and Category 9 (Other), a rate of 0.3985 cents in the dollar; 2. in respect of rateable land attributed land use Category 2 (Commercial – Shop), Category 3 (Commercial – Office) and Category 4 (Commercial – Other) a rate of 0.5380 cents in the dollar; 3. in respect of rateable land attributed land use Category 5 (Industrial – Light) and Category 6 (Industrial – Other) a rate of 0.5380 cents in the dollar; 4. in respect of rateable land attributed land use Category 7 (Primary Production) a rate of 0.3387 cents in the dollar. 3. Declaration of Minimum Rate Pursuant to Section 158(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council fixed a minimum amount of $500.00 that shall be payable by way of rates in respect of all rateable land for the financial year ending 30 June 2010. 4.

Annual Ser vice Charge - Community Wastewater Management Systems Pursuant to Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999 and Regulation 9A(3)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulations 1999 and in accordance with the CWMS Property Units Code, the Council declared the following annual service charges for the financial year ending 30 June 2010 based on the level of usage of the service in respect of land to which it provides or makes available Community Wastewater Management System services: • within the Township of Clare an annual service charge of $287 per unit in respect of all land serviced by the Clare Scheme; and • within the Township of Riverton an annual service charge of $287 per unit in respect of all land serviced by the Riverton Scheme; and • within the Township of Saddleworth an annual service charge of $287.00 per unit in respect of all land serviced by the Saddleworth Scheme. 5. Annual Service Charge - Waste Collection Service Pursuant to Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council declared the following annual service charges for the year ending 30 June 2010 based on the nature of the service in respect of all land to which it provides or makes available the waste collection service: 1. within the following towns Clare, Riverton, Saddleworth, Mintaro, Sevenhill, Auburn, Watervale, Manoora, Rhynie, Marrabel, Stockport, Tarlee and Waterloo an annual service charge of $162.00; and 2. for all properties outside of the above townships that have made applications and have access along the route to the waste collection service (exclusive of recyclable collection), an annual service charge of $162.00. 6. Natural Resources Management Levy That pursuant to Section 95 of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 and Section 154 of the Local Government Act 1999 and in order to reimburse the Council the amount contributed to the Northern & Yorke Natural Resources Management Board for the financial year ending 30 June 2010 being $302,869, a separate rate of 0.0155 cents in the dollar based on the capital value of the rateable land be declared in respect of all rateable land in the Council area and in the area of the Northern & Yorke Natural Resources Board. 7. Payment of Rates & Charges Pursuant to Section 181(1) of the Local Government Act 1999, rates and charges declared for the financial year ending 30 June 2010 will be payable in four equal or approximately equal instalments falling due on 4 September 2009, 4 December 2009, 5 March 2010, and 4 June 2010. RD Blight Chief Executive Officer

Adoption of Valuation and Declaration of Rates Notice is hereby given that at its meeting held on 8 July 2009, Wakefield Regional Council, in exercise of its powers contained in Chapter 10 of the Local Government Act 1999, made the following resolutions: Adoption of Valuation That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 167 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts for the year ending 30 June 2010 the most recent valuation made by the Valuer-General of capital value in relation to the area of the Council, that being the valuation listing of 25 June 2009 showing a total assessment for the district of $1,560,008,660. Fixed Charge That, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 151 and 152 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council declares a fixed charge of $280.00 on rateable property within its area for the financial year ended 30 June 2010. Declaration of Differential General Rates That pursuant to the provisions of Section 151 and 156 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council declares differential general rates on property within its area for the financial year ending 30 June 2010 based on land use as follows:

• 0.2336 cents in the dollar on rateable land of Category 1 (Residential), Category 7 (Primary Production) and Category 9 (Other), • 0.3901 cents in the dollar on rateable land of Category 2 (Commercial Shop), Category 3 (Commercial Office), Category 4 (Commercial Other), Category 5 (Industry Light) and Category 6 (Industry Other), • 0.6494 cents in the dollar on rateable land of Category 8 (Vacant), and further that pursuant to the provisions of Section 166(1)(l) of the Local Government Act 1999, rebates shall be granted to provide relief against what would otherwise amount to a substantial change in rates payable by individual ratepayers due to rapid changes in valuation or anomalies in valuations, to the extent that the general rate raised on each assessment shall not incur an increase of greater than 20% on the previous year’s (2008/2009) general rate amount so raised, except where an increase is the result of changes in rebates or concessions, or is the result of valuation increases as a result of new building work or development activity, or where a change of ownership has occurred in the previous eighteen months, or where a new allotment has been created, or where the land use has changed, or where there have been changes to adjoining properties or Single Farm Enterprise arrangements. Community Wastewater Management Schemes Service Charges That pursuant to the provisions of Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council declares service charges for the year ending 30 June 2010 for the purposes of recovering from ratepayers who will be benefited by the authorised Community Wastewater Management Schemes for the disposal of sewerage effluent, the capital cost of the work and the cost of the maintenance and operation thereof, of $300.00 for each occupied unit and $240.00 for each unoccupied unit. Waste Collection Charge That pursuant to the provisions of Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council declares a service charge for the year ending 30 June 2010 of $222.00 for the purpose of recovering from ratepayers who will be benefited by the collection of waste the full cost of providing that service. Natural Resources Management Levy That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 154 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council declares a separate rate of 0.0150 cents in the dollar on rateable land within its area for the financial year ending 30 June 2010 for the purpose of raising its contribution to the Natural Resources Management levy. Payment of Rates That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 181 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council hereby determines that all rates imposed in respect of the year ending 30 June 2010 will fall due in four instalments and further that Council determines that the instalments will fall due on: • Friday, 4 September 2009, • Friday, 4 December 2009, • Friday, 5 March 2010, and • Friday, 4 June 2010. Phil Barry CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Public Notice

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

PERIODICAL REVIEW OF ELECTOR REPRESENTATION Public Consultation NOTICE is hereby given that the Council has undertaken a review to determine whether alterations are required in respect to elector representation, including ward boundaries and the composition of Council. As an outcome of this review Council proposes to: • Retain the Office of Mayor as its Principal Member elected by the whole community • Area not be divided into wards (maintain no ward structure) • Retain 9 area Councillors elected by the whole community Report Council has prepared a report which details the review process, public consultation undertaken and the proposal Council considers should be carried into effect. A copy of this report is available from the Council Offices, 4 Gleeson Street, Clare and at Council’s website at www. claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au or by contacting Leanne Kunoth 88426400. Written Submissions Written submissions are invited from interested persons and should be directed to Chief Executive Officer, 4 Gleeson Street, Clare 5453, fax 08 88423624 or email admin@cgvc.sa.gov.au by close of business on 21 August 2009 Any person(s) making a written submission will be given the opportunity to appear before a meeting of Council or Council committee to be heard in support of their submission. Roy D Blight Chief Executive Officer

Review of Elector Representation

HAVE YOUR SAY NOTICE is hereby given that the Council has undertaken a review to determine whether alterations are required in respect to elector representation, including ward boundaries and the composition of Council. As an outcome of this review Council proposes: • that the Mayor should continue to be elected by the electors for the area; • that the electors of the Council area should be represented by 10 Councillors in 4 Wards. Council has prepared a report which details the review process, public consultation undertaken and the proposal Council considers should be carried into effect. A copy of this report is available from the Council office or can be viewed on our website at www.wakefieldrc. sa.gov.au. Alternatively, ring us on 8862 0800 and we will forward a copy of the document to you. We are seeking community feedback on the proposed alteration to Council’s composition and structure and therefore invite you to comment. Interested persons are invited to make a written submission to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461 by close of business on Friday 21st August 2009. Any person(s) making a written submission will be given the opportunity to appear before a Council meeting to be heard in support of their submission. Further information regarding the representation review can be obtained by contacting Steve Jonas on 8862 0800. Philip J Barry Chief Executive Officer


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AT A GLANCE FOOTBALL

Mallala 26.26 (182) d Hamley Bridge 1.4 (10) Two Wells 18.15 (123) d United 12.9 (81) Virginia 12.12 (84) d Balaklava 9.8 (62)

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Balaklava battled hard – but Virginia’s teamwork paid off:

Rams on a roll APFL FOOTBALL IN REVIEW

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SAM Collings, named in the Under 14 APFL team, in action for Hamley Bridge.

Footy’s young stars on show

Adelaide Plains Football League hosts the annual SANFL Central Zone Under 14 Football Carnival in Balaklava on Sunday. With five competing leagues (Adelaide Plains Football League, Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association, Northern Areas Football Association, North Eastern Football League, Yorke Peninsula Football League), the wider Mid North and Yorke Peninsula zone’s best junior talent will be on show playing a round robin format carnival starting at 9:30am. The APFL team is: Dylan Kearns; Hugh Kirvan; Brett Jenkin; Zak Hallion; Jake Birchmore; Cody Farrelly; Dylan Wise; Devaughn Bromley; Shannon Slattery; Mark Wylie; Bradley Calvett; Adam McArdle; Corey LeeChapman; James Bugeja; Tyler Williams; Jesse Zilm; Cody Scott; Josh Appleby; Sam Collings; Adam Drew; Nick Seccafien; Tate Michael. Emergencies: Caleb McPharlin; Ricky Cantanzari; Josh Rosenzweig. n COMPLETE APFL Under 14 squad and carnival program – Page 19

In the match of the round at Virginia, the home side fought off a brave Balaklava outfit to win by 22 points. It was the second week in a row Virginia had to fight hard to overcome a gallant top four aspirant – and the second week in a row their winning margin was 22 points. Although the first half of the match played out evenly in a somewhat scrappy and tight affair, Virginia did look to have control of the match for most of the day despite fourth-placed Balaklava staying well within reach until part way through the third term. In the end, Virginia’s skills improved after half time to see them skip away to a handy lead approaching three quarter time. They did enough to ensure they overcame a late charge from Balaklava to take the points for the match. The Peckers’ first half success – where they stayed neck and neck with a side bound for a ‘top two’ finish – can be attributed to their midfield, led by captain Hayden Walker whose tap work was sensational. Despite the Peckers’ midfield being on top it was Virginia’s work in the one-on-ones around the ground that provided a slight buffer at half time before pulling away in the third term to grab a lead which eventually was enough. It was the Rams’ fourth win in a row and one that keeps them well in line to secure the much coveted second spot with five weeks of the season to play. For the victorious home side Ben Galic was again the standout. Although this week he spent quite some time up

n Mallala’s Russell Helps breaks clear of Bomber Ben Heinze in the Senior Colts game at Hamley. forward rather than just in the ruck – coach Greg Phillips was keen to make the most of his talent and not allow him to become overshadowed thanks to the Balaklava captain’s rucking. Anthony Johnston, who returned to the side after a week off, had another 35 touches for the Rams and reliable defender Graham Rigney who also spent some time playing on-ball, racked up plenty of touches himself in a fine display. Centre half back Christian Dorward was again solid along with skipper and 2008 Plains Producer Medallist Matty Young – and some of the Rams younger players including Chris Campbell, Devon Oliver and Robbie Desmond who all had great games. Ram coach Greg Phillips was certainly happy with this aspect

of his team. “I’m really pleased with our younger guys such as (Devon) Oliver, Robbie (Desmond), Con (Mylonopoulos) and his brother Peter (who didn’t play this game) and Chrissy Campbell,who came off the bench this weekend. “All are really playing well and playing their important roles within the side. “This ensures we have no passengers each week, so it is this team aspect of our side that now has us in a good spot.” n Continued Page 19

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